Upper Township/Ocean City Notes

It’s time to talk turkey! The Turkey Trot – The Fast and the Furriest 5K Turkey Trot and One Mile Fun Run is set for Thanksgiving morning in Ocean City. The 5K Run/Walk and l mile Kids’ Fun Run will benefit the Ocean City Humane Society. Same-day registration takes place from 7 a.m. to 8:25 a.m. in front of the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and the Boardwalk. You may also pre-register online at www.active.com. The race will start at 8:30 a.m. Applications are available at the Aquatic and Fitness Center, The Sneaker Shop, 9th and Asbury Ave. and the Humane Society. For more information, call 398-5068.
Bring your pets to the Ocean City Humane Society on Dec. 7 for a photo op with Santa. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost per photo is $10, with the proceeds benefitting the work of the Society. The Humane Society is located on Shelter Rd. off Tennessee Ave. “Fur” further information, visit the website at www.hsocnj.org or call 399-2018.
An Old-Fashioned OC Downtown Christmas will be held Nov. 29 on Asbury Ave. from 2 to 5 p.m. Events include the arrival of Santa at 5 p.m. from the roof of City Hall, the Phillie Phanatic will be there at 4 p.m., the Ocean City Theater Co. will entertain, and Miss Winter Wonderland will be crowned. Have your picture taken with Santa at the Gazebo across from City Hall. Call 391-0240 for more information.
“Auld Lang Syne” Time Again for Anglers – The 9th Annual Last Cast Striper Tournament, sponsored by the Strathmere Fishing and Environmental Club, is being held Nov. 29 and 30. The entry fee is $20. Starting time is 6 a.m. Fri.; ending time is 5 p.m. on Saturday. One category, heaviest striper or blue, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. A Captains’ meeting will be held on Nov. 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the Strathmere Firehouse. The Awards’ Barbecue will be held at the Firehouse on Nov. 30 at 5:30 p.m. The Tournament is open to all members, non-members, friends, families, and guests. For complete information about the Tournament, visit the website at www.strathmerefishing.org. The Strathmere Firehouse is located at 5 South Commonwealth Ave.
Annual Bach Festival – The Cape Shore Chorale will present Part One of Bach’s “Christmas Oratorio,” with guest soloists, at 3:00 p.m. on Dec. 1, at Grace Lutheran Church,
Shore Rd. at Dawes and Meyran Avenues in Somers Point. The concert will also include a performance of Michael Haydn’s “Missa Tempore Quadragesimae” and other seasonal pieces. There will be a free will offering, and light refreshments will be served after the concert. For additional information, contact Susan Wallace at 536-2666 or Janice Rose at 861-2311.
For a complete list of upcoming events in the county, go to the Herald calendar, in print and online, at www.capemaycountyherald.com/calendar.
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“Give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way.” (Native American Saying)
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!