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Lifeguards: Our Seaside Heroes
they took me back to the shore. I am positive they saved my life that day. I was so happy to feel my feet back on the hard sand. And boy, did my brother's get in trouble! Now nearly 50 years later, I am a self-proclaimed beach bum, and I have watched this scenario play out time From the Editor and time again. Lifeguards save lives daily on every beach up and down our n the summer of 1976, my famcoastline. They are the ultimate first ily and I were headed down the responders! The Atlantic City Beach Patrol has shore for a week of sun and surf. performed 244 successful ocean resAs our toes hit the sand, my brothers and I took off to the water, cues so far in the 2022 season. That's each with a brand new inflatable raft potentially 244 lives saved in less than in tow. My older brothers were so two months. The beach patrol has also excited to jump in the ocean that they reunited 113 lost or missing children soon forgot that they were supposed with their families so far this summer. to be watching their 8-year-old sister. As a mom, I know there is no greater As my brothers caught wave after fear than your child wandering off at wave on their rafts, I floated. And the beach. "If lifeguards are off duty, don't go floated. And floated. In retrospect, and with more unswimming," says ACBP (Atlantic City derstanding of the ocean's power, I Beach Patrol) Chief Steve Downey. can only assume I got caught in a rip "Every recent drowning in Atlantic City has occurred before or after lifeguards current. Before I knew it, I had floated out past the breakers and into "the are on duty. It can easily be avoided. deep." Seconds felt like hours as I Swim only in front of lifeguards." clutched my raft for dear life. Rip currents pose the greatest Just as sheer panic set in, I could threat to swimmers here at the Jersey see two lifeguards swimming my way. Shore. The strong currents of water, Cover photo of Carter Doorly by Dawn Doorly. They reminded me to remain calm as running from a beach break to the
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ummer nights may be the shortest ones of the year. With almost 15 hours of daylight in early to mid-summer, that means there are less than 9 hours of darkness each night. However, when it is dark, what is there to see? Besides the Atlantic City skyline or the bright lights of the Ocean City boardwalk, we’ll continue to have some occasional treats through the rest of the summer, and the rest of the year for that matter. Hopefully, you got a chance to see a rare planetary alignment during the last two weeks of June, when Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn were all lined in an array that spanned the eastern horizon early each morning. It’s the first time in 18 years that we’ve had this set up just right. Next up is the full moon of July, fullest the nights of July 13 and 14. It’s
a “supermoon”, and the biggest and brightest full moon of the year. It’s actually the closest the moon will be to Earth in 2022, a mere 223,000 miles away. In case you’re wondering, that’s about 15,000 miles closer than average, and will account for some higher than average tides throughout the week along our beaches and back bays. It’s the full “buck” moon in folklore since male deer begin to sprout antlers this time of year. It’s also the full “thunder” moon, which probably needs no explanation given the frequency of thunderstorms in July. Then comes what is traditionally one of the better meteor showers of the year, the annual Perseids. It’s a yearly tradition in early August, as the Earth passes through the debris left behind by the comet Swift-Tuttle. While up to 100 meteors per hour can be seen during a good year, this one likely won’t qualify. The main reason is the aforementioned full moon. No, not the full “buck” moon, but the August one 28 days later. It will, unfortunately, coincide with the peak of the 2022 Perseids on August 12, providing plenty of natural night pollution to make the normally vibrant meteors more difficult to see. Give it a try anyway, though, and you may just find a shooting star to wish upon.
If you wish for another meteor shower, then your wish will come true late in the year. December gives another opportunity for what I’ve always felt is the best meteor shower of the year, the Geminids. It peaks on December 13-14 this year, and the moon isn’t full this time. However, the last quarter moon will still provide some natural light and play the role of spoiler. Of course, the nights are longer and much colder than Perseids viewers get in August, but hopefully Mother Nature rewards your efforts. December also brings a Mars treat of sorts, an “M&M” event, on December 7-8. Mars and the moon will be in close proximity to each other and appear almost on top of one another. Given the moon’s white or yellow color in the nighttime sky and the orange or reddish hue of Mars, remember M&M if you see an oddly colored treat in the sky that night. Of course, it’s hard to top one of the highlights of 2022, which was a total lunar eclipse back on May 15-16, perfectly timed in the middle of the night for most of the United States to see. If you did miss that one, or perhaps Mother Nature didn’t cooperate and provided clouds in the skies over your backyard, you’ll get another opportunity later this year. Granted, timing favors the western United States this time, but we’ll see a partial eclipse as the moon sets, better than nothing they say. One of the most coveted and rare astronomical phenomena to see is a total eclipse of the sun. You may remember the Great American Eclipse
of 2017, when most of the country saw at least part of that solar eclipse on August 21. “Totality” was observed along a narrower path well to our south, down across South Carolina. Mark your calendars for the next one, which is less than two years away. April 8, 2024 is our last chance at a solar eclipse for more than two decades, with the next one not occurring until 2045! Plus, we’ll have an even better seat than we did in 2017. Granted, we’re still not in that narrow strip of totality, but it will pass closer to us, from Erie, Pennsylvania to Buffalo, New York. However, let's first look forward to the upcoming meteor showers and perhaps an occasional rocket launch from the NASA facility on Wallops Island down on the Delmarva Peninsula. While those launches aren’t planned years in advance like solar and lunar eclipses are, we are afforded a front-row seat along the South Jersey shore when a launch occurs. Happy star-gazing! Meteorologist Dan Skeldon has a degree in meteorology from Cornell University. He has forecasted the weather in South Jersey for the last 18 years, first on the former television station NBC40 and then on Longport Media radio. Dan has earned the American Meteorological Society Seal of Approval for Broadcast Meteorologists, and now does television broadcasts on WFMZTV in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley.
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Beach and Park Concerts
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Kennedy Plaza 2498 Boardwalk, Atlantic City The Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation presents the Jazz on the Beach Free Concert Series, every Thursday night at Kennedy Plaza. This week, Tia Fuller’s “Intersections” headline with opening local jazz artist Tony “BigCat” Smith & Friends. Somers Point Beach Concerts
▶Fridays at 7pm
William Morrow Beach Bay & Higbee Ave. The Somers Point Beach Concert Series continues with Victor Wainwright and the Train, one of the hardest roots rocking, multi-award winning international recording artists on the circuit today. Rhythm in the Park Concert Series
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Robert J. Lincoln Amphitheater at Tony Canale Park, EHT Concerts run Fridays 7-9pm. This week, enjoy live music from “The Locals.” City of Atlantic City Free Summer Concert at Gardner’s Basin
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800 N. New Hampshire Ave. The National R&B Music Society Presents a Free Summer Concert at Gardner’s Basin, with headliners: The Jones Girls featuring Shirley Jones, Honey Cone, Ladies of Skyy, and Lillo Thomas. Opening acts include the Cason Express Band, and Judah Dorrington & Paradise. The event will be hosted by Maurice “The Voice” Watts. Rain date: July 17.
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Thursday, July 14th
Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
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Seminole Ballroom at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City After tremendous success in Europe, cinematic Van Gogh exhibitions have crossed the ocean to great North American acclaim in recent years. As immersive art installations deeply resonate around the globe, “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” will stay in Atlantic City for a limited engagement before moving across North America. Art lovers will have the opportunity to live this unique, unforgettable experience. For more information or to purchase tickets visit vangoghatlanticcity.com Thrilling Thursday Moonlight Movies
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Granville and Huntington Avenue Beach, Margate Movies are shown on the beach behind the Pavilion, between the bulkhead and dunes. Arrive at 6:30pm for our prescreening free fun activity. Movie begins at 7:30pm. Rain dates are Fridays. This week, enjoy a screening of Encanto (PG) and crafts for kids from Lucy the Elephant.
Friday, July 15th
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Saturday, July 16th
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▶11am-5pm
Famous Cheesesteaks -12 oz chopped ribeye steak with fried diced onions, cooper sharp cheese on a toasted seeded roll.
Showboat Hotel 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City The Atlantic City Vegan Food Festival is a two-day celebration that features yummy vegan and plant-based meals from local chefs, as well as vegan products, plant-based fashion, live music and good times. All are welcome. The event will be held outside at Showboat. Kids 13 and under are free. Purchase tickets online at eventbrite.com.
Misty Meadow Sunflower Festival
▶2-8pm
Misty Meadow Sheep Dairy Come out and enjoy a day of fun for the entire family with live music, local food and beer, hayrides, petting zoo, thousands of sunflowers for picking, and special photo opportunities in Misty Meadow’s beautiful sunflower fields. For more information, visit mistymeadowtickets. com. Summer Sips
▶2-4pm
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Select Saturdays this summer you will be able to take a deep dive into different alcohol tasting events while overlooking the boardwalk on our secluded DAER Deck. Tickets are available at hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com. EHC Fireworks
▶Dusk
Egg Harbor Lake Campground 2400 Philadelphia Ave. Egg Harbor City Mark your calendars for Egg Harbor City’s Fireworks show on the lake. For more information, visit eggharborcity.org. Saturday Night Fireworks
▶10pm
Tropicana 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Join Tropicana as they light up the night sky every Saturday through Labor Day. Fireworks are launched from the beachfront and can be viewed along the boardwalk.
Sunday, July 17th
Christmas in July Breakfast with Santa
▶8am
Somers Point Fire Department Company 2 20 W. New Jersey Ave. Enjoy an all you can eat breakfast with Santa. Adults are $12 and kids are $5. Ocean City POPS Presents Star Wars and Beyond
▶7:30pm
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk With a career that spans an incredible seven decades, John Williams has helped to create some of the most memorable moments on the silver screen. Maestro Vince Lee leads an expanded Ocean City Pops orchestra in selections from Star Wars, Jurassic Park, E.T., and so much more. Bring the whole family, and don’t miss the pre-concert events featuring characters from the movies. Tickets available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice or call 609-399-6111.
Monday, July 18th Yoga Beach Exercise
▶Mondays at 8am
6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts, Ocean City Free. Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information call (609) 398-6900. Movie Night at Inland FSC
▶5pm
3050 Spruce Ave. Egg Harbor Township Are you looking for fun child friendly activities? Come to Inland and enjoy a kid friendly movie with your family. Fresh popcorn and oth-
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er treats will be served for you to enjoy while watching the movie. Visit inland-fsc.org for more information. Margate Cornhole Summer Competitive League
▶Mondays from 6-9pm
The Margate Cornhole League hosts its ten game regular season at host sponsor locations in Margate, including Ventura’s Greenhouse, Bocca Coal Fired Pizza, Robert’s Place and Maynard’s Café. Games will take place on Monday Nights with matches starting every 30 minutes from 6-9. For more information, visit margatehasmore.com. Classic Film Night
▶6pm
Ocean City Library 1735 Simpson Ave. Ocean City Ocean City Free Public Library hosts Classic Film Night, presented by Wally Brown, in the Chris Maloney Theater. This week, enjoy a screening of the film Rebel Without a Cause (1955). Gordon Lightfoot
▶7pm
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk Tickets available at Ticketmaster. Produced by BRE Presents.
Tuesday, July 19th Ocean City Beach Walk
▶Tuesdays at 9am & Wednesdays at 6:30pm
59th Street & Central Avenue Enjoy a beach walk on the South End of Ocean City at the Entrance to Corsons Park. Tickets may be purchased on-site. Adults $1.00; Children $.50. Ocean City Theatre Company Presents: Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed
▶10:30am & 6:30pm
and more. Moderated by Tina Serota. Attend in-person at the Katz JCC Boardroom, or from home via Zoom. Masks encouraged for in-person. RSVP by July 14 by contacting Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org. A Zoom link or call-in number will be e-mailed or provided to you. OCBP Women’s Lifeguard Invitational Races
▶6:15-8pm
34th Street Beach, Ocean City Women representing the 15 beach patrols on the South Jersey coast will be competing in this annual invitational race. Night of Golf and Art
▶7-10pm
North Beach Mini Golf 120 Euclid Ave. Atlantic City Please come out for a fun night of golf, drinks, and music under the lights to support the Atlantic City Arts Foundation. Tickets include unlimited golf and entry into the golf tournament, free beverages and light snacks, live music by Night Bloom, three raffle tickets to win local art pieces by Atlantic City artists, and donation to be made to AC Arts Foundation. Tickets available at eventbrite.com. Somers Point Historical Society Presents: South Jersey Lighthouses
▶7pm
745 Shore Rd. Somers Point Somers Point Historical Society presents South Jersey Lighthouses by Chris Hedstrom, lighthouse keeper at Cape May Point Lighthouse. Hear all about the history of some of South Jersey’s Historic Lighthouses. This program will be held at the SPHS museum. Admission is free. For information, call 609-204-6523 or email somerspthistory@gmail.com.
Monday, July 25th Evening Yoga
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk The Rock Experience is a rock ‘n roll parable with a significant message for today’s audience, based on the hit children’s book by Mo Williams. Tickets available at oceancityvacation.com/ boxoffice.
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Wednesday, July 20th
Thursday, July 28th
▶Wednesdays from 8-9am
▶4pm
Pilates Beach Exercise
6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts Free. Bring a towel & a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information call (609) 398-6900. Ocean City POPS Presents Bill Scheible Returns
▶7:30pm
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk Ocean City Pops conductor emeritus, Bill Scheible, returns to the Music Pier. A fixture of the Ocean City music scene, Maestro Scheible leads his long-time colleagues in a collection of standards and favorites. Tickets available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice or call 609399-6111.
Thursday, July 21st Coffee Klatch: Hybrid
▶10:30am-12pm
Katz JCC 501 N. Jerome Ave. Margate Join a fast-paced discussion on politics, technology, world events, the arts, religion,
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Join Candice Martin for a Yoga class via Zoom. RSVP by July 18 by contacting Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org. A Zoom link or call-in number will be e-mailed or provided to you.
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Test your knowledge and compete for the top prize. Trivia topics include science, geography, history, music, theater, movies and more. This event is free for Holocaust Survivors and Village Members. For non-members, the cost is $5 payable prior to July 21. RSVP by contacting Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@ jfsatlantic.org.
Kids Events
Market Days in Ocean City
▶Thursdays from 10am-1pm
Downtown Asbury Avenue Join Ocean City for Market Days, featuring entertainment, face painters and balloon sculptors. Stories and Songs
▶Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:30am
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Live & Local Music Calendar
Thursday, July 14th
Country at the Point: Johnny Sansone and Hawkins Road 6-10pm The Point 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point The Tommy Allen Band 6:30-10:30pm Josie Kelly’s Public House 908 Shore Rd. Somers Point Gangstagrass w/ Chip Rishell 8pm Anchor Rock Club 247 S. New York Ave. Atlantic City John Wood 8-10pm Back Yard Bar at Gregory’s 900 Shore Rd. Somers Point The Manhattans & The Delfonics w/ Blue Magic ft. Ted Mills 8pm Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Karaoke hosted by Eric Jonston 8:30pm. Caroline’s by the Bay 450 Bay Ave. Somers Point Original Copy 9pm Mountain Bar at Caesars 2100 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City
Friday, July 15th
Beth Tinnon and Doug Jennings 5-8pm Bar One at Resorts 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City The Cedar Creek Trio 6-9pm Root Cellar Tavern 38 Tuckahoe Rd. Dorothy Cheezy & The Crackers 6:15pm Villain & Saint at Ocean 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Bob & Nicky 7-10pm Bocca 7805 Ventnor Ave. Margate Brian Kmetz 7-10pm Romanelli’s Garden Café 279 S. New York Rd. Galloway Somers Point Beach Concerts: Victor Wainwright and the Train 7pm William Morrow Beach Bay & Higbee Ave. Rhythm in the Park Concert Series: The Locals 7pm Robert J. Lincoln Amphitheater art Tony Canale Park, EHT Steve Moore & Company 7-10pm Ventura’s Greenhouse 106 S. Benson Ave. Margate Brandon Ireland Band 8pm Josie Kelly’s Public House 908 Shore Rd. Somers Point Start Making Sense: Talking Heads Tribute 8pm Anchor Rock Club 247 S. New York Ave. Atlantic City Big Foot Band 8:30pm Caroline’s by the Bay 450 Bay Ave. Somers Point Rock & Roll Hall of Famer: Dion 9pm The Music Box 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City The Spots 9pm Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall 133 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City DJ Drini 10pm The Point 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point
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DJ Tonka 10pm-close Yesterday’s Creekside Tavern 316 Roosevelt Blvd. Marmora Three AM Tokyo 10pm Mountain Bar at Caesars 2100 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City Jazz Trio 11pm Council Oak Lounge at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Saturday, July 16th
AJ Jesson 11am. Romanelli’s Garden Café 279 S. New York Rd. Galloway Don’t Call Me Francis 12-4pm Renault Winery 72 N. Bremen Ave. Egg Harbor City Glenn Roberts 3pm Steel Pier 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Doug Jennings 4-8pm Caroline’s by the Bay 450 Bay Ave. Somers Point The Brittles 5-8pm Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall 133 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City Epic Soul 6-10pm The Point 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point The Quixote Project 6-10pm Yesterday’s Creekside Tavern 316 Roosevelt Blvd. Marmora Ventnor Summer Beach Jam: Juicy 6pm. Newport Ave. & the Beach Matt Adams Trio 6:15pm Villain & Saint at Ocean 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Concert Under the Stars: Real Diamond 7:30pm Excursion Park JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave. Sea Isle City Maze feat. Frankie Beverly and The O’Jays 8pm. Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City No Clue Trio 8-11pm Bocca 7805 Ventnor Ave. Margate The Rat Pack Tribute 8pm Bally’s Grand Ballroom 1900 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City The Notion 8:30pm. Caroline’s by the Bay 450 Bay Ave. Somers Point Brown Sugar: Rolling Stones Tribute 9pm. Anchor Rock Club 247 S. New York Ave. Atlantic City DJ Kurt 10pm-close Yesterday’s Creekside Tavern 316 Roosevelt Blvd. Marmora Dueling Pianos 10pm Council Oak Lounge at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Garden State Radio 10pm Mountain Bar at Caesars 2100 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City
Sunday, July 17th
Bob Starner 11am-2pm Bocca 7805 Ventnor Ave. Margate Frank Cervantes 11am Romanelli’s Garden Café 279 S. New York Rd. Galloway Traditional Irish Open Session 1-4pm Josie Kelly’s Public House 908 Shore Rd. Somers Point
Magical Mystery Doors 4pm. Ovation Hall at Ocean 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City The Turtleheads 4-8pm. Caroline’s by the Bay 450 Bay Ave. Somers Point DJ Johnny Looch 5pm. Vagabond 672 N. Trenton Ave. Atlantic City The Burnsiders 6-10pm The Point 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point Weir Wolves 6-9pm Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall 133 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City Absecon Concerts in the Park: Hawkins Road 7pm. Heritage Park Cheezy and the Crackers 7-11pm Mountain Bar at Caesars 2100 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City
Monday, July 18th
Ryan Tennis 6-10pm The Point 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point Oliver Dagum Duo 6:15pm Villain & Saint at Ocean 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Gordon Lightfoot 7pm Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Tuesday, July 19th
Dr. Cheeko’s Island Party Jam 6-10pm Caroline’s by the Bay 450 Bay Ave. Somers Point Jexxa Duo 6pm. Villain & Saint at Ocean 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Sage Thomas 6-10pm The Point 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point Brogan, Monroe, Walton: BMW 6:309:30pm. Josie Kelly’s Public House 908 Shore Rd. Somers Point
Wednesday, July 20th
The Bumpuses 4:30-9:30pm Josie Kelly’s Public House 908 Shore Rd. Somers Point Joe Napoli 5pm Deauville Inn 201 Willard Rd. Strathmere 40 North 6pm Villain & Saint at Ocean 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Lindsey Evans 6-10pm The Point 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point Sunset at Ski Beach: The Exceptions 6pm. Ski Beach, Ventnor Greenie Unplugged: Bluestreet 7-9pm Ventura’s Greenhouse 106 S. Benson Ave. Margate Mardi Gras AC: Tommy Castro & The Painkillers w/ Willpower 7pm Kennedy Plaza 2300 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Jazz by the Bob Sterling Band 7-10pm Bocca 7805 Ventnor Ave. Margate Open Mic Night hosted by Blue Eagle
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Caroline’s by the Bay 450 Bay Ave. Somers Point Smooth Entertainment 10pm Yesterday’s Creekside Tavern 316 Roosevelt Blvd. Marmora Events subject to change.
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▶Thursdays 7-9pm
Ocean City Boardwalk Enjoy entertainment on the boardwalk between 6th Street and 14th Street. Friday Craft Club
▶Fridays at 10am
Ocean City Library 1735 Simpson Ave. Craft Club will take place in the Children’s Activity Room. Limited seating available on a first-come basis. No registration required. Toddler Time
▶Friday, July 15th at 11am
Inland Family Success Center 3050 Spruce Ave. Egg Harbor Township Does your child love animals? Bring your child to Inland FSC to read some stories, make a cute craft and meet Callie. Callie is a friendly guinea pig who will be visiting our toddler time. A childhood development specialist from the Southern Perinatal Cooperative will also be onhand to co-host the event and provide resources to all the parents. Traveling Turtles
▶Saturday, July 16th at 10:30am
Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave. Open to all ages. Registration required. Learn about turtle habitats, the Diamondback Terrapin Conservation Project, and more when the Wetlands Institute visits. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation. Storytime for Tots: English/Spanish/ Tagalong
▶Saturday, July 16th at 1pm
Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Open to ages 3-5 years. Registration required. Enjoy a storytime, and craft that will be held in English, Spanish or Tagalong on alternating days. Saturday, July 16th & 30th. Monday Morning Madness
▶Monday at 11am
Robert J. Lincoln Amphitheater at Tony Canale Park, EHT Shows begin Mondays at 11am. This week, enjoy the Magic of Bill Kerwood. Wacky Wednesday
▶Wednesdays at 10:30am
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk Christmas in July: Celebrate the Christmas holiday season in July with a special craft and a visit from Santa while he is in town on vacation. Dress in red and green to participate in our wacky Christmas meets summer fashion show. Contest is free. Limited to 150 participants.
Health and Wellness
Online Depression and Anxiety Group
▶Thursdays at 10:30am & Wednesdays at 7pm
These peer-led groups are offered to individuals seeking coping strategies, mutual support, self-care, wellness/recovery. Members discuss experiences, relationships, and other related topics. Interested participants can join by Zoom or a call-in option. A daytime group meets at 10:30am on Thursdays; the evening group meets
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Wednesdays at 7pm. Offered by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County/United by Wellness. To join, call 609-652-3800 or email unitedbywellness@mhanj.org. Mindfulness for Balance and Peace
▶Tuesdays from 12-1pm
Med A Quest 6814 Tilton Rd. Suite K, Egg Harbor Township The class practices have a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction focus. Call 609-6460793 to register. Balance and Body Image
▶Tuesday at 7pm
This is a peer-led support group for adults living with or recovering from disordered eating. Participants find support from peers, learn about healthy coping skills to aid recovery, and work together to improve self-worth ad self-esteem. Participants can join by call-in or online. The group meets at 7pm on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. To receive information on how to participate via phone or link, phone 609-6523800 or email unitedbywellness@gmail.com. Offered by the Mental Health Association of Atlantic County/United by Wellness. Connections and Family Support Groups
▶Monday, July 11th from 7-9pm
United Methodist Church of Absecon 100 Pitney Rd. NAMI Connection is a recovery support group for adults (18+) with a mental health condition. Family Support is a group for adult friends and family members (18+) of people with mental health conditions. Participants gain the support of peers who understand their experience and gain insight into others’ challenges and successes. For more information and to register for all support groups please visit www.namiacm.org or call 609-741-5125. NAMI ACM is a non-profit 501C(3) corporation. The Positivity Project: Evening Retreat
▶Wednesday, July 20th at 7pm
Shed the cares of the day and prepare for a restful night. We’ll cover a wide range of topics including self-care, mindfulness, gratitude, meditation, and resiliency. For non-members, the cost is $5. RSVP by July 13 by contacting Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org. A Zoom link or call-in number will be e-mailed or provided to you. Dementia Caregiver’s Support Group
▶First and Third Wednesdays
Earth Angels for Dementia 115 Route 50, Mays Landing For information and questions, please contact Diane Conover at dconover@royalsuiteshealthcare.com or call 609-748-9900 ext. 1312. Caring for the Caregiver – Support Group for Caregivers of Adults
▶Fourth Tuesday of the Month
Cornerstone Commerce Building 1201 New Rd. Suite 132, Linwood RSVP required. Contact Jen Hand at 856266-2817 or email jhand@brattonlawgroup.com for more information. Organized by Members of Cape Atlantic Caregivers Coalition. Do you have an upcoming event? Let us know about it! Submit your next event to shorelocalevents@gmail.com.
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Discover Ocean Outdoor Teak and Poly Outlet Depleted furniture inventory not a problem here
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s we enter into the summer season, many shore homeowners and businesses are thinking of updating their outdoor spaces. When it comes to the indoor comforts of home outside, Ocean Outdoor Teak and Polly outlet is ready to help get the look you want with quality furniture that lasts. Like many businesses, furniture retailers have faced a shortage of incoming inventory, leaving families and businesses without quality products to make their space look the best. Retailers across the country say that shipment issues are the primary cause of the shortage. Because most patio furniture makers work outside the United States, tariffs and taxes along with other international issues have been on the rise. This creates is creating big problems for homeowners and businesses alike. Fortunately, local buyers need not to worry since this isn’t a problem for Ocean Outdoor Teak and Poly Outlet. They have new shipments coming in every week. Truckloads of beautiful, modern furniture are available for customers
quickly overtaking the outdoor market. Poly lumber is built mostly from recycled products and holds its color well. Combine its color retention with stainless steel hardware, a variety of color combinations and styles, and you may find that poly is the best choice for beach homes, vacation resorts or country living. It is extremely durable and resistant to nearly anything Mother Nature throws its way. Poly plastic furniture can be
to browse and purchase. “Because the outdoor season is relatively short here in New Jersey, it is important for us to stock enough furniture for our local customers to have immediately,” says store owner Alice DiGiovanni. “We are ready now, with a full selection of colors and designs of both Poly and Teak furniture.” Teak has always been the gold standard in outdoor tables and chairs but its new rival, Poly lumber furniture is
left outside in the summer and winter without any adverse effects. The plastic is resistant to sun, rain, sleet, snow, wind, saltwater, chlorine and mildew. You can’t say that about furniture made from wood or metal. Poly furniture is low maintenance and easy to care for; it requires no special coatings, sanding or staining. It does not require hazardous chemical treatments to maintain its durability.
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Poly only needs to be cleaned with some good, old-fashioned soap and water. Tables, chairs, deep seating sets and pub sets are ready to go to their new home today. Poly pub sets are popular at the shore. Two seat pub sets start at $950 and our fourseat pub sets with a pub table start at $1,400. Pub and bar sets are great because they allow couples and families to see over deck railings so their view is not obsured. These sets have the potential to make Ocean City, Sea Isle, and Margate customers very happy. The popular folding Adirondack Chairs start at $299. They are perfect for fire pits on cool autumn evenings. The Adirondack chairs sit low to the ground and offer a casual, relaxed feel. Alice reports they are selling very well to campers that seek comfort outdoors. After 15 years in Somers Point, The Teak and Poly Outlet moved to Cape May County. They are located on Route 9 in Ocean View/ Clermont Cape May County. It's a beautiful area two miles south of exit 17 on the Garden State Parkway (Sea Isle exit). “We have a much larger store here and a lot of room to expand, with large outdoor displays, and a large workshop to finish and refinish our teak furniture.” says Alice’s daughter, Allison. “Over the years you may have seen our furniture at the Ocean City Yacht Club, Cape
May-Lewes Ferry, Hyatt Penns Landing, Beach Creek Oyster Bar to name of few. Our company has been in the New Jersey shore area for nearly 20 years. Our past stores in Cape May and Somers Point have been combined with one convenient store right in the middle, in Dennis Township. We offer white glove service from LBI to Cape May, Annapolis, Washington DC, and Ocean City Maryland.” Call (609) 2871767 or check out www.TeakNearMe. com. For up-to-date information, check out their Facebook page, Teak Outlet - Ocean Outdoor Patio. Hurry and get beautiful new outdoor furniture so you can enjoy it this season.
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67th Night in Venice boat parade features Mummers theme, Jay Wright as grand marshal
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he Night in Venice boat parade is one of the most anticipated events of the summer for Ocean City residents. Each year, boat owners and bayfront residents decorate for a parade to entertain the viewing public and impress a panel of discerning judges. While homeowners and grandstand spectators enjoy the parade of boats going by, boaters and party boat cruisers get a glimpse of all of the waterfront theme parties. The theme for this year is "Mummers: Struttin' by the Bay," an homage to the New Year’s Day parade in Philadelphia. Following the theme is
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optional for all entries, and whether an entry follows it does not affect the entry’s chances of winning, according to event organizers. This year’s festival will take place Friday-Sunday, July 22-24, with the parade happening on Saturday, July 23, starting at 6 p.m. Motown With a Twist gets the weekend started with a concert 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 22, on the Ocean City Music Pier, for a night of the Motor City’s most famous hits. There will be special guest appearances by Keo Motesepe and Anna Trebunskaya of “Dancing With the Stars” fame. Expect songs from artists such as Diana Ross and The Supremes, Smokey Robinson and The Jackson 5. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased from oceancityvacation. com/boxoffice, by calling 609-3996111, or stopping by the Music Pier Box Office, the City Hall Welcome Center or the Roy Gillian Welcome Center on the Route 52 causeway. This year’s grand marshals are retired Villanova University men’s basketball coach Jay Wright, and his wife Patty.
Entries for homes and condos will be accepted until noon Wednesday, July 20; boats until 4 p.m., July 20. After making the Final Four in 2022, the Ocean City summer resident stepped down as head coach of the Wildcats after 21 seasons. Wright is one of the most highly regarded coaches in NCAA history, having taken the Wildcats to the NCAA Tournament 16 times, winning the Big East title six times, and win-
ning the NCAA title in 2016 and 2018. Patty is Villanova graduate and is active in community philanthropic work. They will be joined by their family in leading the parade. Jackie Evancho will be performing with the Ocean City Pops in a special concert 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 24, on the Ocean City Music Pier.
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Victor Wainwright & The Train Grammy Nominated “Piano from Savannah” Roots Rock, R&B, Americana, Boogie Woogie & Soul BB King Entertainer of the Year 2016 Maria Muldaur 5 Time Grammy Nominated “Midnight at the Oasis” “Don’t You Feel My Leg” Americana Music Lifetime Achievement Award PLUS Vanessa Collier Multi BMA Winning International Roots Rock Star Bonerama Multi Big Easy Award Winners New Orleans Brassy Street Beat Rock ‘n Roll Stars
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Gary US Bonds Legendary Multimillion selling Classic Rock Star Springsteen’s “This Little Girl” “New Orleans” “Quarter to 3” and many more hits PLUS The Billy Walton Band Roomful of Blues 5 Time Grammy Nominated 7 BMA Awards Jump, Swing, Rockin’ Boogie Woogie New England’s #1 Big Band for over 50 years Rick Estrin & the Nightcats Grammy Nominated Songwriter Jump, Jive Swing & Roots Rock Entertainer of the Year Plus Kid Anderson’s Classic Rock Surf Music
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Hawkins Road Coconutz Super Group Your Favorite Country Rock, Reggae, Caribbean & Parrot head Sounds
Sept 2
John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band Original “Eddie & the Cruisers” Soundtrack Artists “Darkside” “Tender Years” and The Tony Mart Allstars “The Music That Made Tony Mart’s Famous” From Bill Haley & Conway Twitty to Bob Dylan & The Band
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The Cowsills Premiere Original Classic Pop Band Doing their hits “Hair” “Indian Lake” & more
Attendance is free to the public, and there will be limited snacks and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase at each concert. In the event of inclement weather, concert venue changes or cancellations will be posted to the Somers Point Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SomersPoint.
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The deadline for home and condo entries is noon Wednesday, July 20; boat entries until 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 20. See https://www.ocnj.us/ NIV and click on the links at the top of the page for boat, home and condo registration. Dina Guzzardo is the President and Executive Promoter of Dina Media Group LLC. Dina Media Group is an innovative cutting edge event production and marketing company that produces and promotes large events as well as a talent agency that manages some incredible talent. www.dinamediagroup.com
Motown With a Twist gets the weekend started with a concert 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 22, on the Ocean City Music Pier. Evancho rose to fame in 2010 when she finished as runner-up in the fifth season of “America’s Got Talent.” She became the best-selling debut artist of 2010, the youngest top-10 debut artist in U.S. history and the youngest solo artist to ever go platinum in the United States with her release of “O Holy Night.” She performed the national anthem at the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump in 2017 and was featured on the popular show, “The Masked Singer,” in 2020. Tickets for her show can be purchased from oceancityvacation.com/ boxoffice or by calling 609-399-6111. After lining up at 5:30 p.m., the boat parade will start at 6 p.m. on July 23, at the Longport Bridge. The parade concludes at Tennessee Avenue. During the parade, thousands of spectators will gather to watch the boats pass by, some attending private parties, and some from designated free grandstands for the event. Grandstands will be located at Battersea Road and North, 1st, 6th, 7th, 11th, 13th, 15th, and 16th streets. Also, there are tickets on sale for a special viewing area at the Bayside Center, 529 Bay Ave., which will feature family friendly entertainment and activities. There will be a picnic spot
and snack area sponsored by Ocean City Junior Raiders Football and Cheer, face painting, a DJ, bleachers and live entertainment by the Uptown String Band. Tickets for the viewing area are $4 for ages 12 and under, and $8 for adults. They can be purchased online using the same website and number as above, or in-person at welcome centers in Ocean City. Alternatively, there will be freefirst-come-first-serve seating at street ends along the bay from Battersea Road to 16th Street, and at Tennessee Avenue. Several local restaurants will be providing food in the hours leading up to the event, so you can ensure your stomach is full and you won’t need to miss a moment. Capt'n Chucky's Crab Cake Co., 210 E. 10th St., is taking orders for shrimp and crab cake trays. They will be closing at 3 p.m. Saturday to enjoy the festivities, but you can place orders for shrimp and crab cake trays by calling 609-681-5494 or online at https://captnchuckysocnj.smartonlineorder.com/. Baked By the Ocean will also be taking orders for their festive cakes as well as some savory treats. You can build your own tray of 50, 75, or
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Making The Most of Summer Jeff's Journal By Jeff Whitaker
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sually, when I’m putting my thoughts together and preparing to sit down to write my column, I turn in one or two directions. I either am drawn to what’s going on around me or circumstances in my own life. That’s pretty much where most of what I write about comes from. As I was preparing for this week's column, I looked at my calendar. It’s already July, and that brought all kinds of thoughts to mind. I’m not the kind of person to rush things, but I know from experience how fast the summer flies. Labor Day weekend is just around the corner. I’m not drawing attention to this to depress those of you who live for this season. Instead, to stick to the theme, I’m kind of throwing a cold bucket of salty ocean water in your direction to get your attention.
At the beginning of every summer season, my family makes every attempt to plan ahead. We want to be intentional about how we spend our time. Otherwise, you know what happens. Time gets away from us. This year my wife decided she wants to try something different. She came up with the idea of checking out a different shore beach every week. We all thought it was a great idea. The challenge is to follow the plan. For those of us who are local, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day and take for granted what we have here at the Jersey Shore. We need to remind ourselves that there are thousands upon thousands of people who spend their hard-earned money and travel to our region for one or two weeks a year to experience what many of us have in our own backyard. Whether it’s the beach, spending time strolling the boardwalk, setting aside time to read your favorite book
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but it just happens as one week slips into the next and the next. So, whether it’s just you, you and a significant other, or your entire family, sit down and set out your summertime priorities. If it’s more than just you, include everyone in the plans. Ask the question: What is it you want to experience most this summer? It may surprise you the answers you get. It will not only be fun but set you on a course for a terrific rest of the summer season at the Jersey Shore.
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t’s been the same for almost 20 years, but families can’t get enough of it. Walking inside the park from 8th Street, you awe at the children’s pirate ship with themed slides and water spouts. Cannons blast parents, and mushrooms flood kids from above. Toddlers sit in the shallow water, giggling with parents sitting nearby. Older children wait impatiently in line for the largest slide in the kids’ area, tempted to slide headfirst into the water below. Swirling water slides excite thrillseekers and splash them into pools, overwhelming them with joy and a little bit of fear. After quickly reorienting themselves, tweens grab an innertube and race up the wooden stairs, ready to take on their next adventure. Moms and grandmoms float peacefully along the lazy river, slowly circling the park and cautious-
Now under new management, park officials say the recent spruce-up is only the beginning of what lies ahead for the OC Waterpark. ly dodging the occasional waterfall. Taking a break on the sidelines, families reconvene to slather on sunscreen and take bites of hot dogs and mozzerella sticks. Dads comb out their toddler’s tangled wet hair and ask if they need to use the bathroom. Teens dry off with towels and strategize the rest of their afternoon. The water park, formerly known as Gillian’s Island, has been a staple in Ocean City since 1988. The Gillian Family has had a stake in Ocean City amusements since 1929, and the transfer of ownership in 2014 marked an end of an era for the family.
Jay Gillian, Ocean City’s mayor, said in a press statement that he looks forward to working with new owners and wishes the water park success. In 2021, the park came under new management with Christine Parma taking the reins. After previously working at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Jackson, and Breakwater Beach in Seaside Heights, she has experience in making New Jersey water parks successful. She partners with Eric Fluet, who manages communication for amusement parks across the tristate area. In the past 12 months, waterslides
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The children’s pirate ship is one of the signature attractions at the OC Waterpark. have been given a fresh coat of paint, new menu items have been added to the park restaurants, colorful new signage and painted pools have been added to give the park new life, as well as modernized, behind-thescenes machinery to ensure safe, fun experiences for all guests. “It’s a great family amusement park with all kinds of options,” said Fluet. “We are proud of our serpentine slides, which are some of the longest slides in the North East, and our splash-down slides give guests a special kind of thrill.” Additionally, Parma and Fluet worked together to offer guests a variety of ticket options, from allday passes to three-hour tickets to late-afternoon passes. Adventure Golf, which is considered a part of the
water park, boasts freshly designed tiki poles and a cool new entrance. Years ago, the water park hosted the Ocean City flag raising ceremony, but this year, working with city officials, OC Waterpark transferred the ceremony to the Ocean City Music Pier, only a block or two from the original location. The park continues to offer a junior lifeguard training camp, which will take place July 18-22, as well as Aug. 8-12. Participants spend each morning of camp learning water safety regulations, developing their fitness level, and enjoying water sports. Parents can expect to pay $200 per camp for their child (between the ages of 8 and 15). As for new attractions, Fluet hinted that there are very cool things
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bby Armstrong, this year’s recipient of Ocean City Fishing Club’s annual scholarship, will use two lessons she learned in childhood to help realize her college and career ambitions. “I was taught from when I was a young girl to study what you’re passionate about,” she said during a recent visit to the OCFC Fishing Pier. “and that if you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” Those lessons will take her to West Virginia University this fall, where she plans to study environment resource management. It’s a broad field that includes possible specialization in its economics, sciences and entrepreneurship. WVU also offers a “3+3” program to qualifying students who want to earn a bachelor’s and a law degrees in six years. Her course of study fits the criteria of Ocean City Fishing Club (OCFC) scholarship program which awards $500 annually to a graduating Ocean City High School senior who intends to study biology, environmental sciences, oceanography, or a related
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Dips and Double Dips Between Dips in the Pool By Sarah Fertsch
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reparing an entire meal can be so exhausting, right? Cooking can mean spending hours in a hot kitchen, hovering over steamy pots and cutting boards overflowing with diced produce. Summer is meant to be relaxing, so show your family a chiller dish by preparing a dip rather than a huge entree with sides. Dips are also great for parties, so bring one of these recipes to your next barbeque, and you’ll be quite a hit. Dips represent casual dining and friendly socialization, telling stories between scoops and taking risks trying a chip with a certain flavor of dip. It can be exciting, inviting and cool. What dip will you make? Here are four dip recipes to try and taste this summer:
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients: ● 3 oz. of boneless skinless chicken thighs ● 1 cup of buffalo sauce ● 1 block of cream cheese ● A pinch of salt ● A pinch of garlic powder ● ½ cup of Ranch dressing ● 2 cups of shredded cheddar ● Celery sticks ● Carrot sticks ● Crackers Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. On a sheet pan, place chicken and
cover with a dime-sized amount of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Coat each thigh evenly and place in the oven, cooking for 25 minutes. In an oven-safe skillet, combine cream cheese, Ranch, salt, garlic powder, and buffalo sauce. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed. Once the chicken is cooked and cooled, use two forks to shred the chicken into bitesized pieces. Add the chicken into the dip and mix. Top the dip with cheddar cheese and place in the oven (at 350 degrees) until the cheese has melted for 10-15 minutes. Enjoy with carrots, celery or crackers.
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Ingredients: ● 2 blocks of cream cheese ● 1 can of artichokes, quartered ● ½ cup of sour cream ● 3 garlic cloves, crushed ● ⅔ cup of Parmesan, shredded ● 1 cup of mozzarella, shredded ● 6 oz. of fresh spinach ● A pinch of salt ● A pinch of red pepper flakes ● A pinch of pepper ● Tortilla chips for dipping ● Crackers for dipping Drain artichokes and clean spinach, chopping it into bite-sized bits. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees. Use a stand mixer to combine the sour cream, cream cheese, salt, red
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Ingredients: 1 block of cream cheese ● ½ jar of creamy peanut butter ● 1 cup of powdered sugar ● 1 tsp of vanilla extract ● A pinch of salt ● A pinch of cinnamon ● Graham crackers or vanilla wafers for dipping ● Reese’s Pieces or chocolate chips Use an electric stand mixer to combine cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Form a ball with your hands and press chocolate chips of Reese’s Pieces to the outside of the ball. Place the ball in the middle of a serving tray. Surround the ball with crackers or wafers, and your dip is ready to serve. ●
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rom a french-fry sculpting contest to a Gordon Lightfoot concert, Ocean City’s calendar of special events is filled with more family fun this week. CONTESTS AND WEEKLY HAPPENINGS Ocean City’s “Wacky But Not Tacky” series of Wacky Wednesdays continues at 10:30 a.m. July 13 at the Ocean City Music Pier with a frenchfry sculpting contest. No advance registration is required for this free family event. The July 20 edition of Wacky Wednesday will bring Christmas in July. The popular weekly Farmers Market on the grounds of the Ocean City Tabernacle is open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday through Sept. 14. The market features the best of fresh produce from local farms in the region, along with a variety of craft vendors. Family Night on Thursday, July 14 will bring a variety of bands and entertainers to the Ocean City Boardwalk from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and the event will continue on Thursdays through the season. On Tuesday, July 19, Mummers Night will return to the
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Boardwalk from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with string bands providing entertainment. CONCERTS ON THE MUSIC PIER The Ocean City Pops will present Star Wars and Beyond at 7:30 p.m. July 17 at the Ocean City Music Pier. With a career that spans seven decades, John Williams has helped to create some of the most memorable moments of the silver screen. Maestro Vince Lee will lead an expanded
Ocean City Pops orchestra in selections from “Star Wars,” “Jurassic Park,” “E.T.” and so much more. Bring the whole family, and don’t miss the pre-concert events featuring characters from the movies. For tickets, visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, call 609-399-6111 or stop by the Music Pier Box Office. The 2022 Summer Concert Series on the Music Pier will continue at 7 p.m. Monday, July 18 with the legend-
ary Gordon Lightfoot in concert. The singer-songwriter topped the charts with hits like “If You Could Read My Mind,” “Sundown,” “Carefree Highway,” “Rainy Day People” and “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.” Check the Music Pier Box Office (or Ticketmaster) for ticket availability or call 609-399-6111. FAMILY THEATER SERIES FEATURES A ROCK-N-ROLL PARABLE The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company (OCTC) will continue its family-friendly theatrical series on Tuesday, July 19 with a performance of “Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience.” The show is a rock-and-roll parable with a significant message for today’s audiences. It’s based on the hit children’s book by Mo Willems. Shows are 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. All Tickets are $10, with a $12 dayof price, so make sure to buy them in advance! Visit the Ocean City Music Pier Box Office, call 609-399-6111 or log onto oceancityvacation.com/ boxoffice for more information and to purchase tickets.
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OCBP WOMEN’S INVITATIONAL SET FOR JULY 20 The top women lifeguards in southern New Jersey will compete for bragging rights in the Ocean City Beach Patrol Women’s Invitational at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 20. This year the event will move downtown and be held on the beach at 12th Street, where beach and boardwalk visitors can watch the women compete in swimming, running, rowing and paddleboarding events. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – MARCH 26: Head coach Jay Wright of the Villanova Wildcats cuts down the net after defeating the Houston Cougars 50-44 in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Elite 8 Round at AT&T
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ment by the Uptown String Band. Ticket prices will be $4 for children (12-and-under) and $8 for adults. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Entertainment will be provided until the parade arrives and it will resume until the fireworks start. Tickets may be purchased online at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, by calling 609-399-6111, or in-person at welcome centers throughout town. Admission is limited, so don’t wait to make your purchase. Tickets are also on sale for two concerts on Night in Venice Weekend: Motown With a Twist on Friday, July 22, and Jackie Evancho with the Ocean City Pops on Sunday, July 23.
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beeping throughout the audience while Dr. Corcoran was speaking. But the beeping wasn’t coming from phones. It was from blood glucose monitors being worn throughout the room. I looked around and noticed I was the only one without a monitor adhered to my arm, eyes glancing at blood sugar numbers, and a pump attached to my waist. I also was the only one who wasn’t nodding with first-hand knowledge as Dr. Corcoran described his experience as he sweated through his sheets and mattress during a clinical trial on low blood sugar years ago. And everyone but me shared stories and spoke in the language of "2 and 3 down arrows" as it related to their monitors. It was like a coded language that all people with diabetes understood in unison. This is the type of environment the DTC campers came for. Nicole Etrheim from North Carolina told me she was there because, “It’s hard to find coaching and education that includes the human component.” Since she was diagnosed in 2011 at age 19, she said she has to exercise to stay healthy, but, “I’d see a drop in my sugar and sometimes panic and overreact. This camp helps me deal with this physically and mentally.” Beth Wicklund of Minneapolis said, “The community at the camp has been amazing – everyone is coming together to accept that we have diabetes.” Taylor Donovan of Linwood said that she and others come to DTC to be around others like them. Sometimes you feel like your diabetes is an
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group could choose from a 30-minute run or a 19-mile bike ride to Ocean City. I chose to run with the campers. How did I do? Let’s just say I finished first among the non-diabetic participants. To learn more about the Diabetes Training Camp, its programs, and how you can support this life saving initiative, visit https://diabetestrainingcamp.com/
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Keeping Kids Safe in the Water this Summer Moms Vibe: By Krystle J. Bailey
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hile we enjoy Summer 2022 and all the fun in the sun, it is a great opportunity to brush up on water safety precautions. According to the CDC, drowning is the second-leading cause of unintentional injury and death among children ages 1-14. While we always do our best to keep our babies safe, sometimes a little reminder is what we need to take extra precautions as we enjoy the summer heat. A few reminders: Use a buddy system Whether you’re going to the pool, lake, or ocean, implementing the buddy system is a perfect way to keep an extra set of eyes on the little ones. Go over with the kids what to do if their
buddy needs help. Remind them not to try to save someone themselves but to call for help instead. Find a lifeguard or call for an adult. If one is unavailable, look for any device that could rescue the person in trouble and “throw, don’t go.” Designate a water watcher When visiting any body of water with a group of adults, take turns assigning a water watcher. For 30-60 minutes at a time, the water watcher has one responsibility - to keep an eye on the kids without distraction. A water watcher should not have their phones or other devices that may distract them from the task at hand. Even headphones make it harder to hear someone yelling for help. It’s important to remember that drowning doesn’t always look like they portray it on television. It is often silent and fast. Brush up on water survival skills Even if you know your child can swim, brushing up on survival skills is never a bad idea. Make sure they know how to return to the surface with ease, how to float on their backs when necessary, and how to find the edge of the pool or ocean. Practice
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They say it’s summertime and the living is easy, but it’s never really easy for those of us raising humans. There is always the need for extra steps and precautions to keep our tiny people safe. Relax this summer, enjoy the water, and be safe, Shore Local Moms! Krystle J Bailey. Multimedia journalist, Author, Poet. Connect with Krystle on Instagram @thedailybailey5
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Northfield Soda Company Pops Up at Local Festivals By Sarah Fertsch
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hen you’re feeling hot and sweaty wandering between vendors and performers at your favorite festivals, one truck stands out. It looks almost like a pirate ship with barrels of delicious drinks tucked inside. Thirsty patrons clink their aluminum, wide-mouthed goblets, bubbles draping down the sides. There’s a variety of flavors to choose from, including Jolly Roger Root Beer,
Blackbeard’s Black Cherry, Set Sail Ginger Ale, and Aargh Orange. This is Pirate Pete’s Soda Pop Company, a community staple since 2016. The Shenkus Family noticed the upward trend of gourmet food trucks and thought folks will need something special to drink with that. They toyed with a couple of different names, but because of the connection with the Jersey Shore and the thrill of pirate lore, the name Pirate Pete stuck. You can find Pirate Pete’s at almost every festival around South Jer-
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sey, Eastern Pennsylvania and even Delaware. They made an appearance at the State Barbeque Championship in Wildwood and will be attending the Jeep Beach Invasion on the same island. They also will later be serving up bubbles at the Cape May Craft Beer Festival. Here’s how the truck works. Patrons can purchase soda pop either
in a disposable cup or a souvenir beer mug, which comes with free refills during that day as a perk. If you bring your pre-purchased Pirate Pete mug from a previous event, you get a discount on your soda pop. This week, Pirate Pete’s will debut a brand-new soda: Barnacle Butterscotch Beer. Eric Shenkus, the owner of the soda pop company, says
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that Harry Potter fans will love this local, swashbuckler interpretation of butter beer, a non-alcoholic toffee/ butterscotch ale. Jeep Fest attendees and Beer Fest guests will be able to try this drink for the first time and relish its sweet flavor. Shenkus is proud to share this business with his wife Barbara and their three chil-
dren: Emily, 19; Tommy, 17; and Sarah, 13. “We don’t have any special roles or titles or anything, but everyone always lends a hand,” said Shenkus.
What’s it like to run a beverage truck? Shenkus says to always prepare for the unexpected. The long days can be grueling, but the Shenkus family loves connecting with customers and bringing smiles to people’s faces. As for the future, Pirate Pete’s will continue to quench the thirst of festival-goers in the years to come. Ultimately, the Shenkus family hopes to bottle their soda so that people can enjoy their beverages beyond the context of a street fair. “Cannonball Vanilla Cream is by far our most popular flavor,” said Shenkus.
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Naked and unafraid: New Jersey’s official and unofficial nude beaches
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ucked away on the north end of Sandy Hook, within the Gateway National Recreation Area, you’ll find Gunnison Beach, New Jersey’s only nude beach. There the motto is, “get naked or get lost.” If you go there expecting supermodels and swingers, you’re in the wrong place.
Bodies of all colors and sizes line the beach. A few friends are tanning under the sun (they won’t have to worry about tan lines), and a couple are tossing a football along the tideline. More modest personalities enter the ocean and, once they are covered by deep water, take their bikini tops off and the people on the sand cheer. Claire, a woman in her 60s from Elizabeth who prefers that her full name not be shared, visits Gunnison
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Beach every weekend. She says that she loves the community she’s found at Gunnison, unafraid of embracing “the beauty of God’s creation.” Claire and her two girlfriends who, like many women at Gunnison, go topless, but keep on bikini bottoms, explained the unspoken rules of the nude beach. You’ll draw more attention with your clothes on than without them. Also, it’s acceptable to wear clothing on your first visit, but if you come back a second time fully clothed, you’ll get some dirty looks. “Gunnison is special because it's a nude beach, so if you don’t wanna strip, go enjoy another spot,” said Claire. Other rules relate to exposure. No cameras are allowed on any basis. Don’t litter, don’t bring your children, and don’t play loud music. These norms make Gunnison one of the quietest beaches on the East Coast. Thirty years ago, curious beachgoers from Atlantic and Cape May counties didn’t have to drive two hours to “take it all off” on the beach. Higbee Beach, located just outside of Cape May in Lower Township, was considered a nude beach until local governments, concerned about the morality of their beach town, made clothing a requirement, not optional. However, in some spots, you can still find skinny dippers. Older beachgoers in particular will enjoy Higbee Beach while completely nude if there aren’t many people around, but when more people, especially families, set up their chairs and umbrellas, nudists will cover We've Moved! up out of respect.
According to a 2018 story by The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Amy Rosenberg, “this is Higbee Beach 17 years after a ticket written by Lower Township Capt. Martin Biersbach for public nudity found its way to the state Appellate Division, and nudist history, when that court ruled that townships could enforce ordinances against public nudity on state-run land.” The official rules changed, but not necessarily people's behavior. “We have never been the kind of people to abide strictly by rules,” said George, a man in his 70s from Cherry Hill. “My wife and I always came down to Higbee a couple times every summer, and when that dumb law passed, nothing changed.” Higbee Beach actually holds a lot of different unofficial titles. It’s considered a dog beach, a gay beach, a hippie beach, an anchor-your-own-boat beach, a horse beach, and even a haunted beach. Yet it’s not considered a swimming beach, according to the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife, which manages the Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area as a habitat for migrating birds. There are plenty of trails to explore with lush greenery and beautiful rocks. Higbee Beach is fairly deserted in the summer because most tourists opt for Sunset Beach a couple miles away. There’s no beach taggers and no lifeguards. Most visitors know to give other beachgoers distance so they can strip, play with their dog or hop on their boat. “Just because something is official doesn’t make it true,” said George. “Higbee will always be special and I am thankful that other people love it just as much as I do.”
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Remembering Mays Landing’s Nudist Park
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inety years ago, Mays Landing made news in the New York Times with the opening of Sunshine Park. Located on a riverfront tract on Mays Landing-Somers Point Road, it became a weekend getaway for as
showgirls from Atlantic City who were looking for full body tans. Crowds of people were also attracted by the $14 per couple weekend rate. A cabin in the resort The famous nudist park was co-founded in the 1930s during the heyday of the naturalist movement by Dr. Ilsley Boone, referred to as “Uncle Danny,” a minister and geologist. He published the first American nudist magazine, The Nudist, which later became Sunshine & Health. The magazine was published by his Sunshine Publishing Company. The park was purchased in the early 1960’s by psychologist Oliver
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York for $120,000. In it’s last years, the property drew the interest of a casino owner who offered $2 million, however a sale did not materialize. Eventually neighbors became critical of Sunshine Park, insisting township officials crack down on the facility, citing health violations for overwhelmed sanitary systems. A judge eventually ordered the park closed in 1983. In the end the property was left to be reclaimed by nature.
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ruits are packed with nutrients and vitamins. Fruits in season are usually fresher and seem to have more flavor. They also give you lots of energy and help you stay cool. Fruit can help you stay hydrated in the hot summer sun. Summer fruits are higher in nutritional value because they are fresher and consumed closer to the harvesting period. Usually, antioxidants like folate, Vitamin C and carotenes rapidly decline when stored for a longer period of time.
The best summer fruits are watermelon, mango, lychee fruit, limes, jackfruit champagne grapes, peaches and oranges. These delicious fruits have been found to reduce heart disease. Oranges are a huge source of vitamin C and are one of the most effective fruits for brightening a dull complexion. Peaches are one of my favorites! They boost metabolism. Peaches contain flavonoids like catechins which rev up metabolism by burning calories and aiding in weight loss. Stone fruits have a low glycemic index, low in calories, and high in nutrients. Peaches are high in potassium. Potassium negates the bad effects of sodium and helps to maintain a good water balance in the body. The high potassium, magnesium, and prosperous content also
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Ingredients: ● 2 (15 oz) cans of peach halves in light syrup or 4 large fresh peaches ● 2 tbsp. light margarine or butter ● 2 tsp brown sugar substitute (such as Truvia) ● Cinnamon Directions: Drain the peaches or cut the fresh peaches in halves. Place the peaches, cut side up, in a broiler pan. Dot the center of each peach with light margarine or butter. Sprinkle lightly with the brown sugar substitute and cinnamon. Broil (or grill) for 5-10 minutes until brown. Serves 8 Nutritional info: Fat 1.4 grams Carbs 10.6 grams Calories 52.3 Protein 0.4 grams Nancy Adler is a certified nutritionist and practitioner in Linwood. Her office is located in Cornerstone Commerce Center, 1201 New Rd. Learn about her practice at ww.nancyadlernutrition.com (609)653-4900. Nancy is the Recipient of the Best of The Press 2021 Gold Award. You may listen to Nancy every Sunday at 2 pm Nancy Adler Nutrition LIVE! NewsTalk 1400 WOND
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Aviation history made at Bader Field
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Charles Lindbergh and Spirit of St. Louis landed in 1927
icensed since 1911 as a portal for passenger transport, Bader Field was one of the oldest general aviation fields in the United States. The term "airport" was coined there in 1919, and it was the first municipal airport in the United States for both land and seaplanes due to its proximity to not only a large field, but an adjacent bay suitable for small planes to coast in. On July 8, 1922, Atlantic City purchased the airport from a private owner. Its size remained unchanged for many years as an inland waterway encroached on three sides and a state highway parallel to the field prevented expansion. In its early years, the land didn't have the runway configuration that was later developed. During World War II, Bader Field Amelia Earhart was designated as Coastal Patrol No.1 and its mission was to guard built. In addition,a shortwave radio the coast from New York City to station and lights were installed. Cape May. Volunteer pilots began Along with many airport improveflying into Bader Field from all over ments, a minor league baseball stathe country to join the new Civil Air dium was built and opened on Oct. Patrol, as this service was now called. 22, 1949. It was eventually renamed Over the years, runways, taxiways, to John Boyd Stadium. The current a control tower and hangers were stadium, which opened as The Sand-
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castle and is now called Surf Stadium, opened in May 1998. As you drive past the now-deserted Bader Field, it's hard to visualize the many notable figures that landed there starting with Charles Lindbergh. He was greeted by a large crowd when he landed in The Spirit of St. Louis in October 1927, five months after crossing the Atlantic Ocean. Next came Eddie Rickenbacker, the World War One flying ace who flew into the field in 1931 with some celebrities on board including Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, and heavyweight champion Gene Tunney.
In 1986 a plane crashed into the Chelsea neighborhood near Bader Field killing a policeman sitting in his car resulting in a movement to close the airport which eventually happened officially in 2006. To date there has been much discussion regarding the possible use and development of this valuable piece of property. Should it become an amusement park, a water park, a venue for concerts, a race track surrounded by homes? As the phrase goes, 'To Be Determined.' Credit: Real Brigantine
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Dragon Boats Takeover Mays Landing to Raise Cancer Awareness
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his past Sunday, the Cancer Support Community New Jersey at Gilda’s Club held its sixth annual Dragon Boat Festival at the scenic Lake Lenape West Park in Mays Landing. The annual fundraiser brings together more than twenty teams that participate in a full day of competition, while spectators cheer on paddlers from the water’s edge. Attendees were treated to a wide selection of food and drink specials, while local
businesses and organizations lined the walkway. During the middle of the event, a flower ceremony was held on the beach right at the water’s edge, a beautiful ceremony commemorating individuals affected by cancer and those who have lost their battle. Proceeds from the event support the many programs offered by the local Cancer Support Community chapter at the Linwood clubhouse. More information can be found at www. cscnj.org.
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ernard Collins is what art insiders call a “tough guy” and a “bad man.” The fact that Collins is originally from Philadelphia, non art insiders may think Collins’ “toughness” and “badness” revolve around his ability to create violence. The true fact is that in art circles Bernard Collins is considered both “tough” and “bad” because he has mastered several disciplines. Bernard Collins has been featured on several recording projects as a singer, a rapper and a poet. Over the years Collins' voice can be heard on early projects with Jill Scott and a
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Phillies Baseball, Flyers moves, and a Sixer gives up $15 million
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o much has happened since I last wrote, but the last part of the headline above might be the biggest attention grabber for me. Can you imagine having so much money that you’re okay with giving up $15 million of it? Since I last wrote, the Phillies split a key series in St. Louis, and are heading toward the all-star break right in the thick of the NL Wildcard Race. Some unvaccinated players are grabbing the headlines as the team plays two in Toronto. The Flyers made a controversial trade on draft night, and also stuck with the #5 picks overall. Could another big Flyers move still be yet to come? (Zack Hill Room) The Sixers continue Summer League play, but the
dominant story out of Sixers camp is that James Harden has agreed to a massive pay cut to help the team. New Eagles wideout A.J. Brown has already begun defending Jalen Hurts from the Philly media. On the local front, a Mainland alum makes his way through the Cincinnati Reds organization. Plus, a St. Joe football alum is eager to shine on the field for Rutgers in the Fall. ● It’s summer, so it only makes sense to begin with the Phillies as they left St. Louis tied with the Cardinals for the third and final NL Wildcard spot. Thanks to their play this season though, the Phillies already hold the tiebreakers over the Cardinals, Padres and Brewers. In other words, three of the five teams that figure into the wild card hunt. Of course, you still have to acknowledge Atlanta and San Francisco as well. ● Normally a split in St. Louis would be a good thing, but the Phillies probably are looking at it as an opportunity wasted, as they won the first two games there via shutout and then had a chance to take three out of four with Aaron Nola on the
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the Cardinals for the last playoff spot in the National League. They’re already without Bryce Harper (fractured left thumb) and Jean Segura (broken right index finger). Losing Bohm would’ve been another blow. Of course, it’s not like Bohm can join the Phillies in Toronto anyway. He’s one of four front-line players that are not able to play in Canada because he is unvaccinated. J.T. Realmuto, Alec Bohm, and pitchers Aaron Nola and Kyle Gibson all were placed on the restricted list. Bohm said his vaccination decision was “my personal choice,” an explanation used previously by Nola, who said he “just didn’t want to do it.” Gibson cited a medical condition, ulcerative colitis, as a reason for not getting vaccinated, although the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation has said it recommends vaccinations. Realmuto said he consulted doctors before deciding not to get shot. “I’m a healthy, 31-year-old professional athlete,” Realmuto said, adding, “I’m not going to let Canada tell me what I do and don’t put in my body.”
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Mainland alum Chase Petty pitching for the Daytona Tortugas put him fourth in the Florida State League if he had enough innings to qualify.” Go Chase go…! ● And my last local item is about St. Joseph’s Alum J.D. DiRenzo as the Rutgers Football Team tweeted out the other day that it was 55 days until the start of the season. They used a nice picture of J.D. wearing his Rutgers jersey #55 to illustrate their point. The 6-6, 315 pound lineman was a two-time All-American and three-time 1st Team All-Conference player in his four years at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. Now, he gets to close out his college career (and hopefully attract NFL attention) with one final season at Rutgers. Good luck J.D.! I’ll close with my usual thanks and let you know that I am very thankful for your readership and hope you will patronize the businesses you see in the pages here. For example, I was in Vic’s Subs the other day in Absecon and pointed out to a fellow customer waiting for their order that there’s a $1 off coupon right in Shore Local each week! Remember, the LOCAL in Shore Local comes from the support of those businesses, so please support them! Pete has been the local "sports guy" at the Jersey Shore since 2004. After a decade with TV 40, he joined 97.3 ESPN radio to talk Eagles, Phillies, Sixers & Flyers with Mike Gill on "The SportsBash" from 2-6 p.m. Pete is proud to be a "voice" for the annual ShopRite LPGA Classic each June, and does emcee work for groups like the National Football Foundation, The Old Grad Awards, and The 200 Club of Atlantic County. You can hear Pete each Tuesday and Friday on 97.3 ESPN at 5:00pm, and if you see him out & about in the community, he requests that you please say "Hi". Send comments to PBrooksT@aol.com
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200 visitors to the corner of Atlantic and Iowa Ave. Union Hall, located adjacent to the world-famous Tony’s Baltimore Grill, is a 600 sqft gallery space and home for artists created by Zach Katzen and Jim Dessicino. In celebration of the dynamic partnership between Tony’s and Union Hall, the Pizza Box Show was the first of many
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Photo by Ruben D Garcia fortable creating,” explains Union Hall co-owner Zach Katzen. “The results speak for themselves.” The concept for the show was sparked when Zach joined the operator of Baltimore Grill on a foodie trip to Philadelphia. Stumbling upon a local pizza pop-up, the duo was inspired by the pizza box doodles gaining notoriety in Philly. David Quaile of Freelance Pizza serves up mouth-watering pizzas with a personal touch. Each box
gets a custom doodle by Quaile, who describes himself as neither a pizza maker nor an artist. What began as a way to pass time while pizzas were in the oven soon became a Philly favorite. One little doodle in the hands of Zach Katzen led to an entire pizza-inspired exhibit in Atlantic City. The Pizza Box Show can be viewed on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-6 pm or on the weekends by appointment. All of the pieces in the exhibit are available for purchase. Follow Union Hall Arts on social media to connect, schedule an appointment, and keep up with upcoming events. Check out @freelancepizza_ on Instagram to explore the doodling of David Quaile. The next open-call community gallery, My Atlantic City Show, will take place in December 2022. Inspired by the @myatlanticcity Instagram page, artists are invited to submit art that captures Atlantic City through their eyes.
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snack options. Maguire said he’s also had Stockton professors, U.S. National Team rowers and members of the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office come to talk about setting positive goals for yourself and how to reach those goals. “These kids come from all different backgrounds and schools,” said Maguire, who said last year’s program only included Atlantic City kids, while this year’s expanded to include campers from Galloway Township, Egg Harbor Township and Mays Landing. “It’s been great to watch them meet people they wouldn’t have normally met and make friends and learn not just how to be good rowers but learn how to be good people and members of the community.” The camp has also been a great experience for Stockton students to work with children and pass along some of Stockton senior Izabelle DelRoss, a their rowing knowledge. co-caption on the school’s women’s rowing “I tell them all the time that it’s wonteam, leads the campers’ boat onto the dock derful to be working with them because at Lake Fred. being a coach effectively makes me a better athlete,” said Izabelle DelRoss, a The Summer Youth Rowing Program senior History major from Mullica Townwas founded by a group of rowing enship, who’s also co-captain of Stockton’s thusiasts who wanted to expand opporwomen’s rowing team. “It’s been wontunities to underrepresented youth who derful to get to share my knowledge might not otherwise have the access and my experience and to get a chance to learn how to row or attend a rowing to teach what I know.” camp. Maguire said some of the students from last year’s camp went on to row in high school, and he hopes that will continue with this group of kids too. Aleah White, 13, said she’s hooked. This is her first year involved with rowing, and the eighth grader would like to continue when she goes to high school. “My favorite part is rowing and just being with all my crew- Jordan Edwards, 14, of Mays Landing, carries an oar mates,” said the Egg Harbor down to Lake Fred in preparation for getting in a boat Township resident. “It was as part of Stockton’s Summer Youth Rowing Program. a little hard for me to get the concept, but after a while I got it and The program is free to all campers, now it’s pretty easy. Plus, you can get a thanks to donations and sponsorships, scholarship for it.” and continues until July 28, when parBecause the camp is being held on ents will be invited to watch the kids campus this year, it gives the students a row on the lake. chance to see Stockton in person. The program welcomes additional “For some of these kids to get out of supporters and donations can be made Atlantic City and to get to the Galloway at stockton.edu/youthrowing or by concampus and to see a college educational tacting Associate Director of Developsetting, that’s all part of the experience ment Alicia McMackin at 609-652-4861. as well,” Maguire said. Sponsors for the Summer Youth And for Edwards, it could lead to Rowing Program include: Baumgardattending Stockton in the future. ner Finishing Company; Compass RE | “Who knows? All I know is the peoNovelli Team; Senator & Mrs. William ple I’ve met here so far are really excited Gormley; Guthrie Glass & Metal; Ellen to show me how great Stockton can be,” Farber, Vivian and Jack Farber; and The she said. Verizon Foundation.
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One-on-One with Zack Hample Zack said during a recent interview with Shore Local. Zack Hample describes himself as a professional baseball nerd. He has written three baseball books and written for the Minor League Baseball website, but his driving force has always been catching baseballs at Major League games. “I got my first ball when I was 12, and it was nothing more than a hobby and aspiration,” Hample explained. After figuring out several tricks, Hample has since turned his passion into a career. His YouTube channel currently has over 641,000 subscribers. Hample has traveled to 61 Major League Baseball stadiums and is often asked by fans on social media to visit certain locations. Part of his schedule rotates around how each team is doing. Hample says he’ll usually see the teams that are performing the worst. “That’s who I want to see because the crowds are going to be smaller, and I can run around more, and there are more empty seats and I can catch more baseballs.” While some teams, such as the recent World Series champion Atlanta Braves, are performing well this season, Hample is likely not to go there because of the larger attendance.
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here is no greater thrill than attending a baseball game and catching a home run. Many wait their whole lives to embrace the experience. Even catching a baseball during batting practice can be a real treat for fans, no matter their age. One man has managed to capture more baseballs than the average fan. How many, you ask? How about over 11,000? To be precise, 44-year-old New York native Zack Hample has caught a grand total of 11,844 baseballs, as of July 2022. That total includes balls caught during batting practice and warm-ups, as well as toss-ups, foul balls, home runs, and baseballs that are thrown out by the umpires after each game. “If a wet baseball is lodged underneath the tarp, and I get a groundskeeper to retrieve it for me, and he hands it over, I count that,”
Zack Hample posing with two home run balls caught during a Postseason game at Fenway Park in 2021. One of the biggest struggles in recent years, according to Hample, has been stadium policies. With stadiums opening later than usual, fans arriving early don’t have enough time to watch batting practice and see their favorite player warm up. Earlier this year, Hample wrote on his Twitter page, @Zack_Hample, “If @MLB wants to draw more kids to games & fans for life, stadiums should open
EARLIER rather than later.” That tweet has since gone viral. While the pandemic and staffing shortages have created challenges for MLB stadiums, Hample says that not being able to see batting practice has taken the fun out of the sport. His message to stadium owners: open their stadiums earlier. “Accept the fact that you will lose a little money to make hundreds of thousands of
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Zack Hample vs. The World movie poster. beating the odds and being connected to a massive historical moment in baseball history.” One of the biggest stories about the Phillies in recent years has been the acquisition of Bryce Harper. Hample was in the stands for a match-up against the Braves back in 2019 when he caught Harper’s second career home run with the team, a sheer look of shock and excitement on his face. “It was so crowded that I actually left my seat and was wandering around. And then I went back, and Bryce hit one of the highest home runs I’ve ever seen.” A newly-released feature-length film, Zack Hample vs. The World, documents baseball’s biggest fan and YouTube creator from a unique perspective. With a run time of 95 minutes, fans will get a glimpse inside Hample’s life, adventures, and thought process. The film, produced
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Tony Sirico 1942-2022 last week and this one, starting with James Caan. The actor, best known for his role as Sonny Corleone in the Godfather series, passed away at age 82. He had a career resurgence in the hit “Misery” with Kathy Bates, and I especially loved him in a comedic role in the movie “Elf”. R.I.P. Jimmy. Also we say goodbye to Tony Sirico, who is most famous for his role as Paulie Gualtieri, aka “Paulie Walnuts” (so named for the time he held up a shipping truck full of TV sets, only to find nuts instead), for all six seasons of HBO’s genre-defining series “The Sopranos”. If Sirico looked like a gangster, that’s probably because he once was one. He was arrested twenty-eight times (starting at the age of seven for stealing nickels from a newsstand); on the twenty-eighth, he was convicted for extortion, coer-
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about 50 minutes of the late comedian's last jokes, followed by about 30 minutes of David Letterman, Molly Shannon, Dave Chappelle, Conan O'Brien, Ada m Sandler and David Spade telling stories about their friend. I highly recommend this one. Also on streaming right now, I highly recommend “The Orville: New Horizons” on Hulu and “The Terminal List” on Amazon Prime. I watched the first two seasons of Seth MacFarlane’s “The Orville” on FOX and enjoyed them very much. However, the series is even better now switching over to Hulu. The writing seems to have improved without the constraints of a network TV time slot. There are six episodes in Season 3, and I would encourage you to check them out. Finally, Chris Pratt returns to the small screen with “The Terminal List” on Amazon Prime. Wow, did this one blow me away! The intensity and the action sequences were so good. After the pilot episode, I literally said “Wow” out loud and then noticed the episode was directed by Antoine Fuqua. Ever see the
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olf history abounds at the South Jersey Shore. It’s the birthplace of the birdie, and where The King, Arnold Palmer, spent a crucial time of his life serving in the U.S. Coast Guard in Cape May before turning professional. Of all the historic places you can play at the South Jersey Shore, Seaview Pines Golf Course in Galloway Township should be at the top of the list.
A classic treelined, parkland-style golf course, Seaview Pines winds through the scenic and serene New Jersey woodlands. Built by renowned architects William Flynn and Howard Toomey, it opened in 1929 and features some shorter par 4s and challenging par 3s. It all borders the iconic Seaview Resort and Hotel, a Dolce Hotel, host to U.S. presidents, entertainment and pop legends for more than 100 years. Prime features of Seaview’s Pines Course include its bunkers, elevation changes, bountiful doglegs and expansive, sloping greens. In 1942 they were conquered by World Golf Hall of Famer and the PGA Tour’s All-Time winningest golfer Sam Snead, when “Slammin’ Sammy” won his first-ever Major Championship victory at the PGA Championship. It’s basically the same as it was way back when Snead defeated journeyman Jim Turnesa 2 and 1 (two holes ahead with one left to play) with a final match-winning, 60-foot bridie chip on the par-3, 200-yard 16th hole.
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Playing a round at Seaview’s magnificent Pines Course gives golfers of all ages and abilities an enjoyable and unique opportunity to walk in the footsteps of one of golf’s greatest players and personalities. “It’s really incredible to have the kind of history we have, and with Sam Snead, here at Seaview,” said Seaview’s Troon Golf PGA Director of Golf, Alex McGann. “We’re one of maybe a dozen public golf courses in the country, and one of only two courses here at the Jersey Shore, to have hosted a major like the PGA, and having one of golf’s all-time best players to have won it, and his first major, right here is really amazing.” A plaque beside the 16th tee box, then the 17th hole in the 1942 Championship, tells of Snead’s winning, and some say miraculous stroke. Highlights of the Pines Course include hole 16, where Snead ultimately claimed his ’42 PGA, as well as all four of the par 5s, and in particular the ninth hole and the 18th. Nine plays up to about 500 to 550 yards uphill, with a strategically placed tee shot short of a pond, which bisects the fairway around 220 yards out. A solid and quality second swing is then a necessity to set up a tough wedge or short-iron approach to an elevated green, guarded by sand to have a shot at birdie or par. The Pines’ magnificent closing hole, meanwhile, has plenty of room to drive and is sometimes reachable in two for the longer hitters. A good aiming point is Seaview’s water tower with the ShopRite LPGA Classic logo painted on it. A day on Seaview’s Pines Course is a day walking in the footsteps of golf’s legends in the echoes of golfing history. Make sure to tee it up there when you can. You won’t forget it. Sean is a local golf professional and college golf coach who teaches at Ronnie O’Toole’s Golf Hospital and Driving Range.
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Buying commercial property is a complicated puzzle Business Buzz By Rich Baehrle
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or almost 40 years I have been putting the puzzle pieces together to make real estate transactions come to fruition. In commercial and land, there are dozens of issues that must be resolved to transfer or sell a property. Let’s start with land. People ask me, “How much is my land worth?” The first step is to research the zoning. We need to look at the permissible uses. Are there any wetlands? If there are any wetlands, they must be mapped and delineated. You must isolate them and establish the setback area. Once this exercise is
completed, you will have the building area of what the property can yield. The next step is to confirm if there are utilities accessible in the area. The last issue is to conduct a study to assure that there are no adverse environmental conditions. Once all the preliminary work is completed, you need to meet with an engineer who will create a draft of preliminary plans. They will incorporate lots and roads that conform with the appropriate zone, whether residential or commercial. Now the work really begins with the approval process. Sometimes you will deal only with local approvals. However, the process often includes lengthy state approvals such as Pinelands and CAFRA. That’s why the development team you choose, including an attorney, planner, engineer, Realtor etc., is paramount. Once all of the physical aspects are analyzed, you can now conduct the price comparable process. The process to purchase land for commercial buildings is like the residential land process.
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The developer must look at the zoning, review percentage lot coverage, height restrictions, setbacks for side, rear, and front. In addition to the process mentioned above, they often need to conduct a traffic impact study and obtain DOT permits. There are approximately 10 to 12 permits that must be obtained. The process of deciding to acquire a commercial building is somewhat like the land process. You have heard of location, location; well, that is only the beginning. Once you determine what is most important to meet your needs, you must analyze the zoning to make sure it permits your use. If it is not permitted, you can always inquire if the town would consider a variance. Here the team you choose including the attorney, Realtor and engineer, is once again important. When you have selected a location that meets your needs, you are now ready to place the property under agreement. It is critical that you use a letter of intent, which will establish the general criteria for the buyer and seller to proceed to an actual agreement of sale. You will incorporate a due diligence period to allow yourself time to study all of the mentioned issues including financing. You do not want to obligate yourself to buy a property or building that you cannot use or that you cannot
get financed. Financing can take much longer than the residential home process. Lastly, to those of you who want to lease space, you will need to go through a similar decision process. First, set your location needs. Is it necessary to pay a premium to locate in the best, most visible building, or can you save money and meet your needs in a less pricey space? Is image on the top of your list? How much space do you need? You must avoid taking too much space, but you don’t want to lock yourself into a space that you will outgrow, either. When you are negotiating the terms and conditions of the lease, be careful to commit to a long enough term that establishes stability, but does not over commit. The current trend in office/professional, and retail indicates that smaller is sometimes better. Companies are rethinking their needs, which poses a challenge for landlords. It appears that the Atlantic-Cape region is fortunate to only be experiencing a slight vacancy factor. Rich Baehrle of Berkshire Hathaway Fox and Roach. Can be reached at 609 226-6680 or 609-641-0011 r i c h a rd b a e h r l e@g m a i l . co m www.getrichinrealestateSJ.com
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