Upper Township/Ocean City Notes

The Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township (HPSUT) was right on track at its recent meeting with a program of “Railroad Memories.” The society really made the grade, as there were lots of train memorabilia on display including photos, models of a standard locomotive and Budd cars, maps, schedules, lanterns, message hook, and more.
When Harriett Reardon Bailey, vice president of the group, posed the question to the crowded room, “How many of you here tonight had a relative who worked for the railroad?” most of the hands were raised. Bailey spoke about her grandfather, Henry Endicott, a “railroad section foreman who moved to Sea Isle City in 1915.” Bailey remarked, “when you go into Sea Isle City, you can still see the railroad beds at the left of the Causeway.”
Jerry Bailey shared stories about his father, E. G. Bailey; and his grandfather, Raymond Sack, both of whom are “enshrined at the Railroad Museum in Strasburg, Pa.”
All enjoyed the railroad program; as many interesting stories were shared by those attending, most of whom either worked for the railroad, or had family members that did.
Everything is in apple pie order for the Historical Society’s 13th Annual Applefest to be held on Oct. 19 (rain date Oct. 20) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gandy Farmstead, 26 Tyler Road, (Route 616) in Greenfield. The event will be bushels of fun as there will be great food, children’s activities, horseshoe pitching for children and adults, and demonstrations by traditional craft artisans. The apple pie baking contests for children and adults begin at 2 p.m. There is no admission charge, and parking is free. A special appearance will be made by Johnny Appleseed.
For further information, phone 390-5656; visit www.uppertwphistory.org; or email uppertwphistory@yahoo.com.
Upper Township – South Shore Stitchers Quilt Guild is holding a Quilt Show on Oct. 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The show, which will include 200 beautiful quilts, will be held at the Upper Township Community Center, 1790 Rt. 50 in Tuckahoe. For more information, please go to www.southshorestitchers.com.
The following two programs, NatureWalk and Endangered Wild Animals, will take place at the Upper Township Library located at 2050 Rt. 631 in Petersburg. For questions, call 463-6354.
Nature Walk takes place on Oct. 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. This program, for all ages, will be presented by Sam Wilson of the Nature Center of Cape May and will focus on the migration patterns of wild birds. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars; there will be a limited quantity available.
Endangered Wild Animals — This presentation on Oct. 21 is set for 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Children ages 6-12 and their families are invited to hear Steve Serwatka of New Jersey Nature explain how he saves these animals. He will also be bringing along some of the animals that he has rescued.
Ocean City – Welcome Night is Oct. 23 – 6 to 8 p.m. This event, which takes place at the Music Pier on the Boardwalk at Moorlyn Terrace, introduces new and current residents to community, civic, and social organizations, community leaders, and city officials, as well as local businesses including restaurants, financial and insurance services, retail stores, and medical offices. Admission is free. Door prizes provided by local businesses will be given out throughout the evening. For further information, contact the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce at 399-1412 or info@oceancitychamber.com.
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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