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Bumps in the road and bumps on my nose

phones have become an extension of ourselves.

Thirty-six hours into this losing-streak nightmare, Bob said, "maybe somebody found it and might answer a text."

I immediately shot a quick message to my number From the Editor from Bob's phone, " If you have this 've been on a losing streak. Have phone, please call you ever just felt like you were …." swimming upstream? My mom Bob's phone used to call moments like these dinged a mo"bumps in the road." ment later with It began a few weeks ago when I a text alert.

Someone had lost my car keys while I was attending found it! I was a luncheon. Only a few days later, I overjoyed as I lost my cell phone. It slipped out of raced to pick it my pocket while I was on a walk. To add more fuel to the fire, my license up. The screen was and credit card were lost as well, as I cracked, but that was kept them in the case of the phone. I an easy fix. I was so happy to have it back in my hand that I retraced my steps a thousand times could have kissed it! to no avail.

It’s interesting how much we take Just as I thought things couldn’t for granted until we no longer have it. get worse and my luck might be imWe all know that phones today are proving, the final blow came in the not what they used to be. shape of my nose.

They are our contact books, No, I don't box, and I didn’t get into banking information, emails, data, a scuffle. Believe it or not, I was simply playing with my dog. I bent down documents, and hold my most treaCover photo of Carter Doorly by Dawn Doorly. sured items - my photo albums. Our to grab the tennis ball and --"BAM!"

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Coco plowed into my face. Stunned, I fell into Bob's arms, half screaming and half sobbing. Pain, at a level I had never experienced before ( including childbirth), shot through me. By the time I got to Urgent Care, my eye and nostrils were swollen shut.

A few hours later, they confirmed what I said the minute I walked in - that my nose was, in fact, broken.

Poor Coco was more upset than I was over the ordeal. I'm pretty sure she had a headache that night too. Of course, I couldn't stay mad at my sweet girl. We’re back to playing ball, only this time, I’m a little more cautious of my face when I go to grab the ball.

I guess mom was right about bumps in the road. Life throws you curve balls sometimes, right to the nose.

As I reflect on these moments, and other various challenges I've faced in my life, it is those times that have

shaped and molded me into the person I am. They have helped me to develop strength, perseverance, resilience and most recently, a sense of humor.

One thing I know for sure is that losing streaks can’t last forever, the dark clouds give way to sunny days ahead. Sometimes we just have to wait for the storms to pass.

Wishing you and yours smooth sailing this week.

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Why our ocean temperatures were so cold during our recent heat wave Weather

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ell, we made it through what was likely the hottest stretch of the summer in South Jersey. From July 18th through July 25th, we sweated our way through an 8-day heat wave, which peaked with a 99-degree high temperature on Sunday, July 24th.

What’s a sure-fire way to beat the heat? Well for most of us, it’s either air conditioning, or a trip to the beaches. On the barrier islands, you can often bank on a sea-breeze shaving anywhere from a few to as many as 10-20 degrees off of the sizzling temperatures on the mainland.

And if the sea-breeze is stubborn to form and you’re instead fighting off scorching 90-something-degree temperatures on the sand (not to mention those pesky flies that ride an offshore breeze down to the beach), then there’s always the refreshing and inviting waters of the Atlantic.

After all, what’s not to love about the feel of 70-75° ocean water, which was the steady ocean temperature off of Atlantic City for the three days leading up to the heat wave. Locals know that the ocean warms slower

than the land in the summer, hence that’s why the warmest ocean temperatures are usually around Labor Day. Conversely, it also cools slower in the winter too. Finally, ocean temperatures “usually” slowly rise and slowly fall, with not too many dramatic day-to-day swings.

But if you ventured a dip in the waters off of some South Jersey beaches during our recent 8-day heat wave, you may have been rudely awakened by a cold reality. The ocean temperature off of Atlantic City frequently dipped into the upper 50s during the heatwave, spending the better part of three days in the upper 50s, reaching temperatures as chilly as 57 degrees on multiple occasions. The reason: upwelling.

Yes, our ocean temperatures are “supposed” to follow a nice linear line, a slow rise through early September then a slow fall through mid-February.

Then rinse and repeat. But a few things can interrupt this cycle, like stronger than usual cold or warm currents that deliver warmer or colder than normal water from other parts of the ocean for instance. But more than anything else, the aforementioned upwelling is the main driver behind sudden and sometimes dramatic temperature drops along the Jersey shore.

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from land, and colder water from the deeper ocean comes up to take its place. Along our coast, winds that come from the southwest are usually most effective at delivering the most notable upwelling events. Coincidentally, those same southwest winds are usually responsible for delivering the hottest and most humid weather of the summer as well. Put the two together, and yes, the ocean is more likely to be colder during the hottest days of the summer, though some years more than others depending on the strength and longevity of any one upwelling event.

Can we forecast an upwelling event? Well, yes and no. Yes, the wind direction is easy enough to forecast, as to how strong the winds will be and what direction they will come from.

However, meteorologists don’t have the current ocean temperatures at all levels and depths. We don’t know how deep the warmer ocean surface water runs, and how deep and how chilly the colder ocean water is below.

We also don’t know how effective those winds will be throughout an upwelling event.

While we can predict that some upwelling is likely, we’re not usually able to quantify just how strong and how long-lasting an event will be.

Some can last a half a day, others for a week. Some can shave 5 degrees

off the water temperature. On the flip side, I’ve seen our ocean drop from the low 80s one day to the mid 50s the next day, in a matter of 12 hours or so! Talk about a shock and how much of a difference one day can make!

So what are the favorable wind directions to bring in warmer water?

Well, with the warm Gulf Stream current lying to our southeast, any winds that come from the southeast are usually the most prone to delivering a rise in our ocean temperature.

Easterly winds can work as well, depending on the temperatures of the offshore water east of New Jersey and south of New England.

For warm water fans, the good news is that upwelling events are usually fleeting and not permanent. So in all likelihood, our late July upwelling should subside, and our ocean temperatures should stabilize back in the low 70s into early August. What happens through Labor Day though will remain highly dependent on which way the wind blows. And how strong it blows. And for how long.

Here’s hoping for some light southeast “trade winds” to deliver some tropical water through Labor Day. But no tropical storms. I’ll place that order with Mother Nature and let you know what I hear.

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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An elephant-sized restoration A behind the scenes look at Lucy's Makeover

By Sarah Fertsch Staff Writer

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n 2019, the Save Lucy Committee decided to update and modernize the exterior of the national historic landmark. They didn’t realize that the restoration project would become the size of an elephant.

Lucy has been surrounded by scaffolding and tarps since laast Fall.

Margate locals and visitors have questioned what is going on behind the drapes. Just beyond the gift shop, Lucy’s lower legs can be seen, covered in shiny metal.

Richard Helphant, executive director of the Save Lucy Committee, points out that Lucy was made with tin and wood when it was built in 1881. However, the original metal eroded due to the harsh environment,

being constantly bombarded in Lucy’s tusks and carriage by sand and saltwater. had to be either supported or replaced, adding to the “Lucy sits between two highrises, which creates a immensity of her restoration. wind tunnel, so she is also That wood was placed in battling strong winds,” said 2009, but within 10 years the material was collapsing.

Helphant.

The construction team “The materials from 1981 has been replacing her rustwere solid, but the wood from ed tin and crumbling wood 1971 rotted. This is why being exterior with Monel 400, selective on building materials an incredibly strong copmatters,” said Helphant. per-based alloy designed The project has faced a for marine architecture and variety of obstacles, includships. Its low corrosion rate ing the 2020 COVID-19 panand durability make Monel demic, which created supply 400 perfect for our favorite chain issues. Rising materials Margate elephant. costs maxed out the original “When we began to look The construction team has been replacing Lucy’s rusted tin and budget. The job was supposed into Lucy’s condition and crumbling wood exterior with Monel 400, an incredibly strong to be completed by Memorefurbishing her, we noticed copper-based alloy designed for marine architecture and ships. rial Day 2022, but Helphant that there had been tens of predicts that Lucy won’t be coats of paint over her metal, finished until Labor Day 2022. and beneath her paint was pure rust,” exterior is completely sealed and waAs for costs, the project was said Helphant. “We concluded that terproof. Now that her new metal has originally specced at $1.4 million. The the most cost-effective approach been placed, construction crews can Save Lucy Committee is thankful to would be to strip her down and combegin painting, recreating her iconic have received two major grants: one pletely remove and replace her metal look. from the New Jersey Historic Trust exterior.”

Almost all of the wood beneath for approximately $800,000, and one Every piece of metal within Lucy the metal was rotting and crumbling from the National Park Service for has been replaced, ensuring that her due to water damage. All of the wood $500,000.

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“The job has gone over budget by a million dollars, now priced at $2.2 million and climbing,” said Helphant.

To make up the difference, the Save Lucy Committee has launched a campaign to raise $800,000 from private donors and the community, called “Lucy’s Life Preserver.” If anyone donates $1,000, their name will be cast on a bronze plaque inside Lucy.

They will receive a gold pin, and a lifetime membership to the Friends of Lucy organization, earning free access to Lucy and discounts in the gift shop.

“We understand that not everyone can give $1,000, but Lucy is a testament to nickels and dimes, so we appreciate any contribution,” said Helphant. ​Lucy continues to be surrounded by scaffolding and tarps.

The campaign has raised almost $80,000 despite being Despite the ongoing construction, launched less than two months ago.

Lucy is open to the public this sum“Lucy’s Life Preserver” will run until mer. Tours of her interior take place daily and her gift shop remains open the end of December 2022, giving for shoppers. Because of the drapes potential donors the opportunity to donate as a holiday gift or deduct and scaffolding, Lucy has received 70 charitable offerings from their taxes percent fewer visitors this summer at the end of the year. than in previous years.

“We make the best of every day, and look forward to reopening fully,” said Helphant.

In early September, Lucy will host an unveiling of her new look. Curious fans and media will be invited to learn more about Lucy’s restoration and gaze at her beautiful new exterior.

Helphant reports that once the elephant’s exterior is complete, refurbishment of her interior will begin. Construction crews will seal her plaster and re-coat it, strip the floors, update the material, and update the air-conditioning and heating units.

They will also replace and modernize the fire-suppression system. The work will go on during the week and Lucy will be open for tours on the weekends in the winter of 2022-’23.

Additionally, the Save Lucy Committee has received approval from the state and city to build a welcome center, including a new gift shop and public bathrooms alongside Lucy. Tour goers will enter Lucy through the boardwalk underneath her tusks and trunk, marveling at the architectural wonder.

Inside the welcome center, Helphant plans to build a theater where

people who are unable to climb stairs can tour Lucy virtually, making her fully ADA compliant. The center will also include office space and event venues.

“We need the site and the building to complement the grandiosity of Lucy,” said Helphant. “We have a big wish list and we are hopeful that if we raise the funding and get the appropriate approvals, we expect construction to begin in September 2023 and end on Memorial Day 2024.”

Helphant says Margate is a valuable partner for Lucy, and the city is excited for the big changes coming to the historic space.

“Lucy is already the crown jewel of Margate, but when she is fully completed, she will represent Margate in such a positive way. Lucy will be Margate, and Margate will be Lucy.”

To follow Lucy’s refurbishment and donate to the “Lucy’s Life Preserver” campaign, follow Lucy on Facebook at https://www.facebook. com/lucytheelephant/ or visit her website at https://lucytheelephant. org/ Sarah Fertsch is a writer and artist who has recently moved back to South Jersey. She loves satire, a good cup of coffee, and exploring new places.

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Service Above Self: The Somers Point Rotary

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ne of the many things I'm grateful for in my role as Marketing Director for Shore Medical Center is how much the members of the staff have influenced me in a positive way.

Working closely with such compassionate people in an incredibly caring environment has certainly changed me for the better.

One of my co-workers, Shore's Director of Volunteers, Lisa DiTroia, recently commented to me on how I’ve evolved since she first met me.

"Brian," she said with a friendly chuckle, "it took a little while, but your writing finally captures what Shore is all about, and you have come a long way." We shared a laugh, and then I said to my camera-shy friend, “Lisa, I still have work to do. I need to convince you to let me use your photo in

Left to Right: New Somers Point Rotary President Lisa DiTroia, Sonia Patel, Cristian Piereth, Tiffany Tran, and Somers Point Rotary marketing.” (see photo accompanying this article….I finally achieved that!)

After our chat, I paused to reflect on the meaning of what she meant by "what Shore is all about."

Shore's mission is "to care for and respect our patients, their families and each other." I think that this sentiment can also be narrowed to the very same mantra as the Rotary, whose mission is “Service Above Self.” Not surprising, the new Pres-

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Lisa's passion for the volunteers at Shore, as well as for volunteering as a whole runs deep in her veins. So, the connection of Lisa-to-Shore-toRotary is a natural one. "The Somers Point Rotary has sponsored Shore's annual volunteer recognition dinner for 50 years, which is just incredible," said DiTroia. "When I learned of their long-time support of our volunteers, I had to be a part of it. I was drawn to the Rotary because they share the same passions as we do Shore."

The Rotary is a global network of neighbors, leaders and friends who use their passion, energy, contacts, and intellect to take action on issues including peace, education, healthcare, the environment, and more. All members are volunteers, and all dollars raised are the result of their hard work, passion and belief in Service Above Self.

At the Rotary Club of Somers Point 2002 Installation Dinner, three scholarships were awarded, two in memory of Dennis King who served as a member of the Somers Point Rotary for more than 40 years. When Dennis passed away in 2021, his family's wish was to have all donations be made to help local students with their education expenses. The recipients of the $2,500 Dennis King Memorial Scholarship were Mainland High school graduate Cristian Piereth, who will be studying Finance at Plymouth State University in New Hampshire, and Tiffany Tran from EHT High School who will be studying Bioengineering at Brown University in Rhode Island. A third scholarship, named after long time Rotarian Conrad Rahme (who always boasted of his perfect attendance) was awarded to Sonia Patel of Mainland, HS. Sonia served as a Jr. Volunteer at Shore prior to covid, and she will be attending LaSalle University on a Pre-Med track.

The Somers Point Rotary is asking looking for volunteers who, like Lisa DiTroia, past President Matt Grant, Dennis King, and Conrad Rahme, believe in “Service Above Self.” If you are interested in learning more about the Somers Point Rotary Club, you can contact Lisa at lmditroia@gmail. com or you can attend their weekly lunch meeting at Dock’s Place in Somers Point every Wednesday at 12:15pm Brian Cahill is the Director of Marketing for Shore Medical Center and Shore Physicians Group. He is also on the Board of the Somers Point Business Association, an Adjunct Professor in the School of Business at Stockton University, and is a founding member of Somers Point-Community First, a local volunteer organization

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s you’ve lugged your beach chair and umbrella across the beach, you’ve probably encountered sand dunes.

Hauling your beach essentials over miniature sand mountains between seagrass feels, well, frustrating. Why can’t the ocean be closer? Why are these areas blocked off by makeshift fences, with signs threatening explorers with hefty fines? What’s the deal with dunes?

Sand dunes are naturally-formed barriers between the central island or mainland and the ocean. The wind carries the sand that smashes onto the shore and piles the rocks and shell bits high on the beach. These barriers are crucial to protecting people and businesses from dangerous rising waters during hurricanes or tropical storms.

According to National Geographic, dunes are defined mainly by their shape and can range between existing as little bumps or “large geographical features.” Along the Jersey Shore, you’ll find crescentic dunes (the most common kind of dune).

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small, semicircular center. Linear dunes, star dunes, parabolic dunes and dome dunes are less common and take shapes such as straight lines, domes, hectagons and arches.

Sand dunes shift often, changing shape based on the wind and the tides, as well as man-made threats like trucks or pipes. Since dunes are made of almost entirely sand and little soil, plants are rare in this habitat. Beachgrass, the most common life form amongst dunes, has very shallow roots and can adapt to salty environments.

Dunes can exist in any sandy environment, not just on a beach. Zion National Park in Utah and the Sahara Desert in Africa boast some of the world’s largest dunes. In Peru, dunes reach heights of over 3,000 feet. In these extreme places, sports like sand surfing have become popular, allowing thrillseekers to carve down dunes like snowboarders.

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The Absecon Police Department will host its annual National Night Out. Come on out to Pitney Park for games, helicopter and S.W.A.T. demonstrations, free hotdogs, popcorn, and giveaways from several area organizations. Additionally, at 7pm, enjoy the awesome buddy-cop movie Zootopia on our outdoor movie screen. Come support community, well-being and safety at National Night Out. National Night Out Egg Harbor Township

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Veteran’s Memorial Park 2153 Ocean Heights Ave. National Night Out is back and better than ever, with music, games, entertainment and more. There will be free activities for the kids, vendors, snacks, displays and demos. Fireworks at dusk. For questions about participating and sponsoring, plea se cont ac t Clerk April Stafford at 609-926-4119 or Eddie Bertino at 609-926-4040.

National Night Out Galloway

will be hosting a variety of special events such as drug and alcohol awareness presentations, displays, games, refreshments, anti-crime rallies, prizes, and maybe even a few surprises as well.

National Night Out Northfield

▶6-8pm

Birch Grove Park 1675 Burton Ave. Save the date. National Night Out is back in Northfield. Join the city at Birch Grove Park. Vendor registration forms can be found on the City website at cityofnorthfield.org.

National Night Out Somers Point

▶6-8pm

Bud Karn Football Field Marks Rd. The SPPD is back to host National Night Out. The event is free admission to the public. Bring your beach chair and enjoy the music by the band, The Notion. Face paint, a bounce house and the opportunity to see characters from Encanto are

▶5:30-8:30pm

OPEN MIC WEDNSDAY NIGHTS KARAOKE THURSDAY NIGHTS

Galloway Municipal Complex 300 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. The Galloway Township Police Department is excited to announce the return of National Night Out. For more information on how to register your Business/Organization to sponsor the event, visit www.gtpd.org.

National Night Out Hamilton Township

▶6-9pm

New Kitchen and Menu overseen by former Executive Chef of Bobby Flay Steak, Michael Chiarlanza

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Gaskill Park 40 Farragut Ave. Mays Landing The Township of Hamilton Police Department and Hamilton Township Police Athletic League hosts National Night Out 2022 at Gaskill Park, with food trucks, face painting, bounce houses, raffles, dunk tank, live music, giveaways, ax throwing and so much more. Plus, enjoy fireworks at dusk.

For more information, contact 609625-2700 ext. 573 or email mtantum@townshipofhamilton.com.

National Night Out Linwood

▶4:30-8:30pm

Memorial Field Wabash Avenue The Linwood Police Department

available, along with a demonstration from the Fire Department and K-9 Demo. Food trucks will be on-hand for the event, along with a donation for the Humane Society of Atlantic County. For more information, go to visitsomerspoint.com.

National Night Out Ventnor

▶5-8pm

Newport Avenue Beach Join the Ventnor City Police Department for National Night Out, a wonderful and fun night out with your community, mingling with the Police, Fire, OEM, Beach Patrol Administration from Ventnor City. Join us behind the library between Newport & New Haven Avenues. Activities include free hot dogs & hamburgers, soft drinks & water, DJ from 5-7pm, face painting, interactive children’s games, inflatables, water slide, public safety vehicle displays, concert featuring The Exceptions from 7-10pm and more.

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Farmers Markets

Brigantine Farmers Market

▶Saturdays from 8am-12pm

Brigantine Community School at Sheridan Blvd.

The Brigantine Farmers Market will be open to customers every Saturday (rain or shine) until Saturday, September 3rd.

EHT Community Farmers Market

▶Saturdays from 8:30am-12pm

Atlantic Christian School 391 Zion Rd. Featuring a variety of South Jersey vendors, from farmers and food vendors to artists, crafters, and nonprofits. Also featuring organic produce from the ACS School Garden.

Saturdays through August 27th. For additional information, visit acseht. org/farmersmarket.

Galloway Green Market

▶Thursdays from 4-7pm

Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Smithville Stop by the Village Greene to get your veggies, produce, seafood, and all things locally grown. The Galloway Green Farmers market started in 2017 by Go Green Galloway and has been bringing locally grown goods to our community.

Live Well AC Summer Farmers Market

▶Tuesday, August 9th from 4-7pm

Absecon Lighthouse 31 S. Rhode Island Ave. Atlantic City Absecon Lighthouse will host the Live Well AC Farmers Market every other Tuesday evening in July and August. Free Yoga from the Leadership Studio, Vendors and Drum Circle. For more information, or to become a vendor, visit www. seagoddesshealingarts.com. The

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Margate Community Farmers Market

▶Thursdays from 8:30-11:30am

Steve & Cookie’s Monroe & Amherst Avenues The Market will run Thursdays until September 1st. The entrance is on Amherst at Madison Avenue. The Margate Community Farmers Market brings over 30 New Jersey Farmers and small food vendors to this quaint seashore neighborhood.

Ocean City Farmers Market

▶Wednesdays from 8am-1pm

Tabernacle Grounds; 6th & Asbury Crafters in the street at 6th & Asbury Ave. Sea Isle Farmers Market

▶Tuesdays from 8am-12pm

NEW! Outdoor Dining

▶Saturdays from 8am-12pm

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Excursion Park JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave. Shop local. Every Tuesday morning from June 21 through August 30 Browse and shop a variety of local produce and vendors. Guests can grab a cup of coffee and check out more than 30 vendors before hitting the beach, making it a perfect Tuesday morning ritual.

Somers Point Farmers Market Somers Mansion 1000 Shore Rd. Farmers’ Market every Saturday until September 3rd on the grounds of the lovely Somers Mansion.

Ventnor City Farmers Market

▶Fridays from 8:30am-12pm

Atlantic & Newport Avenues The Ventnor City Farmers Market celebrates its 6th year in 2022. You’ll find Jersey Fresh produce, flowers, specialty food items, and artisanal hand-crafts.

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Thursday, July 28th

Events and Happenings

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

▶Now – August 28th

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.

“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.

Super American Circus

▶Thursdays-Sundays

Showboat 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City The Super American Circus is a 2-hour show that entertains audiences from start to finish, with performers from around the world. This modern Spectacular circus showcases some of the best acts, bringing circus thrills and laughs for all ages, super power packed fun for the entire family.

More information is available at www.superamericancircus.com.

Thrilling Thursday Moonlight Movies

▶Thursdays at 7:30pm

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 Star Wars: The

Rise of Skywalker (PG-13) and giveaways from Wawa.

Movies by the Sea at Deauville Inn

▶8:45pm

201 Willard Rd. Strathmere Join Deauville Inn after sunset for Movies by the Sea. This week, enjoy a screening of Jaws.

Free Event. Bring your own beach chair or blanket. Free popcorn. Food, drinks and candy will be available for purchase. Movie will start after dusk.

Friday, July 29th Chip Miller Surf Fest

▶8am-4pm

7th Street Surfing Beach, Ocean City Join the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation (CMAF) and Local NJ pro, Rob Kelly, on July 29th for the 18th Annual Chip Miller Surf Fest. This gras-roots family event has grown to be one of the largest surf events on the East Coast attracting some of the biggest names in surfing. Grab your surfboard, catch a wave for a great cause and help spread the word. Register online at chipmiller. org. Rain date: July 30 or July 31.

Low Impact Beach Exercise

▶Fridays from 8-9am

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.

LuminoCity Dino Safari

▶Now – September 5th

Lighthouse Park 35 S. Vermont Ave. At-

lantic City Fridays-Mondays from 5-11pm. LuminoCity Dinosaur Safari is a unique and immersive experience that combines realistic dinosaur exhibitions and stunning light sculptures. Get up-close and personal with 30+ life-sized dinosaurs in a thrilling experience – Tyrannosaurus Rex, Velociraptors, Triceratops, and more. Enter a world straight out of your wildest imagination as you step into an unforgettable, spectacular night of lights. For a limited time in Atlantic City. Tickets and information are available at luminocityfestival.com.

MBA Wine Tasting

▶6-9pm

Edgemar Circle Recreation Field The Margate Business Associatiom’s 19th Annual Wine Tasting will be held outdoors at the newly renovated recreation complex on Edgmar Circle. This bucolic setting will enhance an unforgettable evening of wine, craft beer and spirit tastings, a silent and live auction, mouthwatering hors d’oeuvres and sweets, and blistering live entertainment by Usual Suspects. A portion of the proceeds from this event helps fund the opportunities and needs for children. Tickets and information are available at mbawine.com or margatehasmore.com. Rain date: July 30.

The Spongebob Musical

▶Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm

Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk Featuring OCTC’s High School and Junior Company. The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of

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Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world. Tickets available at oceancityvacation. com/boxoffice.

Saturday, July 30th Funky Pickle Ventnor Classic

▶9am-7pm

Ventnor City Courts 5600 Atlantic Ave. Registration is now open for all competition groups. The format includes random pairing, timed matches and a very special musical component. It will be a pickleball experience unlike any you’ve ever been part of before. For more information, visit funkypickle.com. Rain date scheduled for July 31.

48 Blocks AC 2022 Midsummer Celebration

▶10am-4pm

Absecon Lighthouse 31 S. Rhode Island Ave. Atlantic City Come hang out with Abby (aka the Absecon Lighthouse) and experience arts and culture in the Inlet featuring curated community projects, demonstrations, exhibitions, and performances throughout the day. Enjoy live music by Dead Reckoning, climb the country’s third tallest lighthouse, and join a guided walking or biking mural tour offered by community docents. This event is free, family-friendly and all are welcome. For more information, visit atlanticcityartsfoundation.org.

Sunday, August 7th

Porch Party Wine Tasting

August 7th from 4-6pm Enjoy six different wine selections and gourmet cheese trays.

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Sunday, July 31st

Ocean City POPS Presents Broadway Smash Hits

▶7:30pm

Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk The Great White Way extends to the ocean for this concert. As Broadway roars back to life, join Maestro Vince Lee, the Ocean City Pops, and special guests in celebration of the world of theater. Hear Rodgers & Hammerstein, Andrew Lloyd Weber, Stephen Sondheim and much more.

Tickets available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice or call 609-399-6111.

Monday, August 1st 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.

33rd Annual JFS House Tour

▶11am-4pm

101 S. Huntington Ave. Margate The JFS Annual House Tour provides guests with a rare insight into specialty homes across the island. Attendees will tour residences that have been part of our community for years and newly custom-built homes that adorn the waterway.

For more information, contact Beth Joseph at bjoseph#jfsatlantic.org or 609-822-7409.

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 The Miracle Worker (1962).

Happy Together Tour 2022

▶7pm

Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk The Turtles, Chuck Negron (formerly of Three Dog Night), Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Association, The Vogues and The Cowsills.

Tickets available at Ticketmaster. Produced by BRE Presents.

Broadway on the Boardwalk

▶8pm

Kennedy Plaza 2498 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Broadway on the Boardwalk is back and hosted by Dena Blizzard. See the casts of today’s hottest Broadway musicals perform their biggest hits live. This Monday, see the cast of Moulin Rouge on the boardwalk.

Tuesday, August 2nd Ocean City Beach Walk

▶Tuesdays at 9am & Wednesdays at 6:30pm 59th Street & Central Avenue

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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: Super Sidekick the Musical

▶10:30am

Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk When famous superhero Blackjack the Bold is kidnapped by an evil sorcerer, it’s up to his assistant Inky to step up and save the day.

The Bacon Brothers

▶7:30pm

Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk Tickets available at Ticketmaster. Produced

by BRE Presents.

Wednesday, August 3rd Pilates Beach Exercise

▶Wednesdays from 8-9am

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.

Twins Contest

▶6pm

Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk Prizes for those who look the most and least alike. Open to all ages. Registration is free and begins at 5:30pm. Contest begins at 6pm in front of the Music Pier.

Ocean City Theatre Company Presents: The Sound of Music

▶August 3rd – 12th

Hughes Performing Arts Center 501 Atlantic Ave. at 6th Street, Ocean City Featuring a trove of cherished songs, the famous story earned five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The inspirational story, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the Imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household.

Show dates and times are August 3rd, 5th, 6th, 9th, 10th and 12th at 7:30pm; August 4th and 11th at 2pm. Tickets available at oceancityvacation. com/boxoffice.

Brigantine Movies on the Beach

▶8pm

38th Street Beach Join Brigantine Chamber of Commerce for their Annual Movies on the Beach. Rain day is August 10th. Titles to be announce.

Wednesday Night Comedy Series: Sean Donnelly

▶8pm

Ventnor Square Theatre 5211 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor Enjoy live comedy all summer long at Ventnor Square Theatre. This week, Sean Donnelly takes the stage. Tickets and information at squaretheatres.com.

Thursday, August 4th

Positivity Project: Morning Refresh

▶10:30am

Start your day in an upbeat way. You’ll learn ways to boost wellness – mind, body and soul.

Topics include self-care, mindfulness, gratitude, meditation, and resiliency. RSVP by August 1st by contacting Tina Serota at 609-827-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.

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▶Thursday from 5-10pm; Friday & Saturday from 12-10pm

Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk The 21st Annual Art of Surfing is a free family event featuring original art from surfing’s biggest names, live music, and a chance to meet artists from across the country.

Galloway Carnival

▶Thursday, August 4th – Saturday, August 6th from 6-10pm

Galloway Municipal Complex 300 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Galloway For more information, visit www.gtnj.org.

Friday, August 5th Boardwalk Art Show

▶Friday & Saturday from 10am-8pm; Sunday from 10am-6pm

Ocean City Boardwalk from 6th – 14th Streets The 59th Annual Boardwalk Art Show will take place this weekend. Leading artists from throughout the East Coast exhibit and sell their work.

Margate Memorials Lifeguard Races

▶6:30pm

Decatur Ave. and the Beach, Margate For more information, visit margatehasmore. com.

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

Atlantic County Library Somers Point 801 Shore Rd. Open to ages 3 ½-5. Registration required.

Stop in for a few quick stories, and songs, with a take home, fun ocean activity. Thursdays and Saturdays in July.

Family Nights in Ocean City

▶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 firstcome basis. No registration required.

Monday Morning Madness

▶Mondays at 11am

Robert J. Lincoln Amphitheater at Tony Canale Park, EHT Shows begin Mondays at 11am. This week, Tale Wise Presents Lost at Sea. Somers Point Kid’s Concert Series

▶Mondays from 6:30-8:30pm

Experience all of the fun events happening in the Wildwoods:

William Morrow Beach Bay & Higbee Ave. Nae Breeks Pipes & Drums Band – Children get interactive with drums and other instruments and each march in a parade around the beach led by the talented bagpipers.

Wacky Wednesday

▶Wednesdays at 10:30am JULY 28 | AUG 11 Anglesea Night Markets & Food Truck Festivals JULY 30 Jus Nice Sneaker Convention JULY 30-31 Ultimate Beach Frisbee Tournament AUG 6 Crest 5K Beach Run AUG 12-13 Spanish Food & Music Festival

AUG 27 Triathlon, 5K & Kids Race SEPT 2 Labor Day Weekend Fireworks Spectacular at 10pm SEPT 4 End of Summer Block Party SEPT 4 Slammedenuff NJ Car Show SEPT 10 N. Wildwood Mummers Weekend

AUG 12-14 Wildwood Tattoo Beach Bash

NEW! SEPT 11 Roots Classic Volkswagen Car Show

AUG 12-14 & 19-21 Baseball on the Beach

SEPT 11-15 Wildwoods Restaurant Week

AUG 26-28 Sports Card, Toys, Comics & Collectibles Show

SEPT 16-18 ‘Boots at the Beach’ Country Music Fest

NEW! AUG 27 The Beach Boys in Concert

SEPT 22-24 Fall Classic Car Show

NEW THIS SUMMER: Island-Wide Shuttle Service!

Plan your visit today and enter to win a free family vacation.

Visit WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800.992.9732.

Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk That’s How the Cookie Crumbles: Use your creativity to shape and sculpt a cookie into your very own unique masterpiece. Contest is free.

Limited to 150 participants. Open to all ages.

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 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.

Caregiver Health Fair

▶Tuesday, August 2nd from 10am-2pm

Cornerstone Commerce Center 1201 New Rd. Linwood Community resources will be available to provide education and assistance to those caring for a loved one. No cost blood pressure screenings, hand massage, depression and anxiety screening, and 10-minute meditation and breathing session will be offered. This event is organized by the Cape Atlantic Caregiver Coalition. For more information or to request a vendor space, please contact Ann Crozier at 856-304-7074 or anne@brattonlawgroup.com.

Mindfulness for Balance and Peace

▶Tuesdays from 12-1pm

Med A Quest 6814 Tilton Rd. Suite K, Egg Harbor Township

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The class practices have a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction focus. Mindfulness practices move us to what we all long for – a desire to be connected, to feel at home with ourselves and others, and be comfortable in our own skin. Call 609-646-0793 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 609-652-3800 or email unitedbywellness@gmail.com. Offered by the Mental Health Association of Atlantic County/ United by Wellness.

Nurse’s Roundtable: Corporate Heathcare’s Impact on Seniors

▶Wednesday, August 3rd at 10:30am

Join Nurse Lori Pasahow for an in-depth discussion about the corporate takeover of hospitals, doctor’s practices, pharmacies and more. Learn how the world of telemedicine, computerization and big business has impacted your healthcare experience. RSVP by August 1st by contacting Tina Serota at 609-827-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.

Dementia Caregiver’s Support Group

▶Wednesday, August 3rd at 2pm

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. Meets on the First and Third Wednesdays at 2pm.

“A Gathering of Women of Color” Online Group

▶Thursday, August 4th at 6pm

This group meets once a month for all LGBTQ Women of color in the BIPOC Community (Black, Indigenous, People of Color). It is an open discussion of a variety of topics. It meets the first Thursday of the month at 6pm. Offered by the Mental Health Association in New Jersey, the agency’s PEWS program, and the Emotional Support for Families of Color Initiative. To receive a link, email kreynolds@mhanj.org.

Women of Color Discussion Group

▶Tuesday, August 16th at 5:30pm

This online meeting is held once a month (on the third Tuesday of each month) to discuss issues, coping strategies, and resources relevant to women of color. Offered by the Mental Health Association in New Jersey. Email kreynolds@mahnj.org to receive a link.

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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Live & Local Music Calendar

Thursday, July 28th

Good Treble 5:30-9pm. Council Oak at Hard Rock. 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Country at the Point: The Rhythm Wranglers 6-10pm. The Point . 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point Beth Tinnon 6pm. A Touch of Italy 6629 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township Doug Jennings 6-9pm. Bocca 7805 Ventnor Ave. Margate The Exceptions 6-9pm Newport Ave. & the Beach, Ventnor Cheers the Band 7-11pm. The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock. 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Paul Gray 7-10pm. Back Yard Bar at Gregory’s 900 Shore Rd. Somers Point Karaoke hosted by Eric Jonston 8:30pm.

Caroline’s by the Bay. 450 Bay Ave. Somers Point

Friday, July 29th

Jumper 5:30-9pm. The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock. 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Virginia Cavaliere Trio 5:30-8pm. The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock. 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Amy Faden Trio 6pm. Villain & Saint at Ocean.

500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City B Street Band 6-10pm. The Point 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point Brandon Ireland Band 6-10pm. Yesterday’s Creekside Tavern. 316 Roosevelt Blvd. Marmora Somers Point Beach Concerts: Bonerama 7pm. William Morrow Beach Bay & Higbee Ave. Rhythm in the Park Concert Series: Duck & Cover 7pm. Robert J. Lincoln Amphitheater art Tony Canale Park, EHT Coast to Coast 7-11pm. Sweetwater Riverdeck.

2780 7th Ave. Sweetwater Forest View Movement Duo 7-10pm. Bocca 7805 Ventnor Ave. Margate Pop Punk 7pm. Anchor Rock Club 247 S. New York Ave. Atlantic City Rachel Ida Karpo 7-10pm. Romanelli’s Garden Café. 279 S. New York Rd. Galloway Steve Moore & Company 7-10pm. Ventura’s Greenhouse. 106 S. Benson Ave. Margate Chris Isaak 8pm. Sound Waves at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Rooftop Dogs 8:30pm. Caroline’s by the Bay 450 Bay Ave. Somers Point Ann Wilson of Heart 9pm. The Music Box 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City Brantley Gilbert 9pm. Ovation Hall at Ocean 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City DJ Pat Colon 9pm. Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall 133 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City Forever Motown 9pm. Resorts Casino Hotel 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City The Cliffs 10pm. The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City DJ Dnial 10pm-close. Yesterday’s Creekside Tavern. 316 Roosevelt Blvd. Marmora Gypsy Wisdom 11pm. Villain & Saint at Ocean.

500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City

Saturday, July 30th

Christian Glomb 11am-2pm. Romanelli’s Garden Café. 279 S. New York Rd. Galloway Plan A 12-4pm. Sweetwater Riverdeck 2780 7th Ave. Sweetwater Doug Jennings 4-8pm. Caroline’s by the Bay 450 Bay Ave. Somers Point Emmit Herron Band 5pm. Tennessee Avenue

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Beer Hall. 133 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City Geri Mingori 5-8pm. Bar One at Resorts 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Go Ham 6-10pm. The Point 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point Hotlanta 6-10pm. Sweetwater Riverdeck 2780 7th Ave. Sweetwater Indelible Groove Duo 6pm. Villain & Saint at Ocean. 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Loose Cannons 6-10pm. Yesterday’s Creekside Tavern. 316 Roosevelt Blvd. Marmora Sounds Like Summer Showcase 6pm. Anchor Rock Club. 247 S. New York Ave. Atlantic City Bob Starner 6:30-9:30pm. Bocca 7805 Ventnor Ave. Margate Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons 7pm. Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Frank Cervantes 7-10pm. Romanelli’s Garden Café. 279 S. New York Rd. Galloway Plaid Salmon 7pm. Levari’s 1291 Route 50, Tuckahoe Concert Under the Stars: Gypsy 7:30pm. Excursion Park JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave. Sea Isle City Five For Fighting 8pm. Sound Waves at Hard Rock. 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Yellow Brick Road: Elton John Tribute 8pm Bally’s Grand Ballroom. 1900 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City The Company 8:30pm. Caroline’s by the Bay 450 Bay Ave. Somers Point Matrix Band 9pm. Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall.

133 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City DJ Fimnesse 10pm-close. Yesterday’s Creekside Tavern. 316 Roosevelt Blvd. Marmora The Malones 10pm. Villain & Saint at Ocean 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Jazz Trio 11pm. The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock.

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Sunday, July 31st

Brandon Ireland 11am-2pm. Romanelli’s Garden Café. 279 S. New York Rd. Galloway Gene 11am-2pm. Bocca 7805 Ventnor Ave. Margate Suitcase Murphy 2-6pm. Sweetwater Riverdeck. 2780 7th Ave. Sweetwater BMW+ 4-7pm. The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Magical Mystery Doors 4pm. Ovation Hall at Ocean. 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City DJ Johnny Looch 5pm. Vagabond 672 N. Trenton Ave. Atlantic City The Burnsiders 6-10pm. The Point 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point Glenn Roberts 6-9pm. Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall. 133 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City Absecon Concerts in the Park: Joey D’s Rockin’ Oldies 7pm. Heritage Park Jah People 7-11pm. Mountain Bar at Caesars 2100 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City The Neptunes 9pm-12am. The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock. 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City

Tuesday, August 2nd

Brent Christopher 6-10pm. The Point 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point Dr. Cheeko’s Island Party Jam 6-10pm Caroline’s by the Bay 450 Bay Ave. Somers Point The Bacon Brothers 7pm. Ocean City Music Pier. 825 Boardwalk

Wednesday, August 3rd

Joe Napoli 5pm. Deauville Inn 201 Willard Rd. Strathmere Sunset at Ski Beach: Parrot Beach 6pm Ski Beach, Ventnor James Howell 6-10pm. The Point 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point

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Matt Adams 6-10pm. The Point 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point Nancy Malcun Duo 6:15pm. Nola’s Bar at Ocean.

500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Happy Together Tour: The Turtles, Gary Puckett, Association, Buckinghams, Vogues & Cowsills 7pm. Ocean City Music Pier. 825 Boardwalk

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Tony Mart Presents Country Night on the Bay

Beach and Park Concerts

▶Thursdays from 6-10pm

The Point 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point Hear the region’s best country bands and national recording artists every Thursday Night at the Point.

This week, enjoy live music by The Rhythm Wranglers, high energy country rock with world class vocals.

Special Thursday Night Concert in Ventnor

▶Thursday, July 28th from 6-9pm

Newport Avenue & the Beach at the Gazebo This Thursday, enjoy a special concert on the beach at Newport Avenue for 6abc Down the Shore’s live broadcast. Food trucks and vendors will be set up at 4pm, with live music from The Exceptions at 6pm.

Jazz on the Beach Concert Series

▶Thursdays from 7-10pm

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, Louis Hayes headlines with opening local jazz artist the Tony

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▶Fridays at 7pm

Kennedy Plaza 2498 Boardwalk, Atlantic City See the stars for free at Mardi Gras AC, live at Kennedy Plaza every Wednesday night this summer. This week, enjoy live music from Peter Rivera, Rare Earth Founder & Vocalist, with Paul Nelson, Grammy winning producer/guitarist with the Johnny Winter Band.

Ventnor Summer Beach Jam

William Morrow Beach Bay & Higbee Ave. The Somers Point Beach Concert Series continues with multi Big Easy Award Winners, New Orleans Brassy Street Beat Rock ‘n Roll Stars Bonerama.

Rhythm in the Park Concert Series

▶Fridays at 7pm

Robert J. Lincoln Amphitheater at Tony Canale Park, EHT Concerts run Fridays 7-9pm. This week, enjoy live music from the “Duck & Cover” band.

Absecon Concerts in the Park

▶Sundays at 7pm

Heritage Park The City of Absecon presents Concerts in the Park. This week, enjoy live music from Joey D’s Rockin’ Oldies, playing the 50s & 60s, Doo Wop, and music for the ages. Fun, friends, food, and free admission.

Bring your own chair or blanket.

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▶Wednesdays from 5-10pm

Ski Beach Dorset and Burk Avenues, Ventnor

photo by John Loreaux Crafters & Vendors begin at 5pm.

Bands begin at 6pm. This week, enjoy live music from Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band Parrot Beach.

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▶Wednesdays from 7-9:30pm

Ventura’s Greenhouse Benson Avenue & the Beach, Margate Free family friendly live music performance by small musical groups.

Bring blankets or chairs and listen to great music. Guests can view the bands while sitting at Ventura’s Greenhouse Beach Bar. This week, enjoy country and pop music by Nikki Briar.

▶Saturday, August 6th from 5-10pm

Newport Avenue & the Beach at the Gazebo Crafters & Vendors begin at 5pm.

Bands begin at 6pm. Next Saturday, enjoy live music from Irish bands The Flynn’s and Kilted Rogues.

Margate Library Summer Music Series: Arkai Duo

▶Monday, August 8th from 6-7pm

8100 Atlantic Ave. Margate ARKAI is an award-winning string duo that redefines the boundaries of musical genre. Held in the Library Park under the Tent. Please bring chairs and blankets as seating will be limited.

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If you want to make a statement at a get-together, try one of the recipes below. You’ll be sure to wow crowds and post unique pictures of your creation on social media. All it takes is a quick trip to the dollar store or beach essentials shop to purchase a sturdy, colorful pail.

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Ingredients: ● 1 4-ounce package of vanilla pudding ● 3 ounces of cream cheese, softened ● 1 12-ounce box of Nilla Wafers ● 8 ounces of whipped cream ● 2 cups of milk ● 2 tsp. of vanilla extract ● candy shells (for decoration) 1. Crush the wafers, either using a

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Ingredients: 1 can of frozen limeade, thawed ● ½ cup of sugar ● 2 cups of orange juice ● 2 cups of watermelon, purred and seeds removed ● 2 cups of tequila ● 6 cups of water ● ½ cup of cranberry juice 1. Blend watermelon in a food processor until smooth.

2. In a large, clean beach bucket, add orange juice, cranberry juice, watermelon, sugar, tequila, and water.

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1 White Claw hard seltzer, whatever flavor you prefer ● 2 cups of tonic water ● 1 cup of orange juice ● Ice ● Drink umbrella or frozen fruit for garnish 1. Add ice to a clean beach bucket.

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Ocean City's 67th Annual Night in Venice wows crowds The grand marshals were Jay Wright, who recently retired as Villanova University’s men’s basketball team, and his wife, Patty. The parade was followed by a fireworks display over the bay.

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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.

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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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Get ready for the Ocean City Twins Contest: Celebrating the many things that make twins unique

By James FitzPatrick Contributing Writer

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wins are special. From movies to science, place names to annual events, twins are celebrated for the joyful miracles that they are, and the uniquely shared lives that they live.

Twins will be celebrated 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 3, when Ocean City holds its annual Twins Contest on the Music Pier. Prizes will be awarded for twins that look the most alike and those that look the least alike. Arrive by 5:30 p.m. to register.

In honor of the event, Shore Local News has compiled a few facts to enhance the reader’s understanding and appreciation of twins.

Types of Twins Twins are not all made the same.

There are fraternal twins, which occur when two individual eggs are fertilized during the same pregnancy.

Fraternal twins share half of their siblings' gnomes. They do not necessarily share the same gender and appearance as their siblings. About

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two thirds of twins are fraternal.

Identical twins are created when a single egg is fertilized, and that embryo divides into two. Identicals share the same DNA and are almost always the same sex.

What are the Odds?

The chance that a U.S. baby will be a twin is about 3.11 percent, according to the CDC. For a long time the United States was enjoying a twinning boom. The rate rose steadily beginning in 1980, from 1.89 percent to 3.32 percent in 2009. It remained steady, then rose again from 2013 to 2014 when it was 3.39 percent, before declining.

Out of 3,659,289 babies born in 2021, there were 112,437 twins.

Sorry, Dad Whether twins are prevalent in the mother's side of the family increases the likelihood of fraternal twins and is considered to be a Photo by Donald B Kravitz factor in twinning probability. The father’s side does not affect twinning Twinning on Purpose? likelihood.

Well, not exactly, but there are Identical twins happen at random conditions that can make twinning and are not influenced by heredity. more likely.

Mothers of fraternal twins are more likely to have them again.

Being overweight, tall, taking fertility treatments or having children when over age 30 can all be factors.

Eat More Yams, if You Dare Yale researchers have discovered a link between the high quantity of white yams in the diet of the Yoruba people of Nigeria to their 4.16 percent rate of twinning.

It is believed that chemical properties in yams promote higher ovulation rates, a key factor in the conception of fraternal twins.

One study found that women who consume animal products, specifically dairy, are five times more likely to have twins than vegans.

Besties From the Start Twins start bonding in the womb. Researchers in Italy studied five expectant moms and noted that as early as 14 weeks, fetuses were observed touching each other head to head. At 18 weeks they were reaching out to stroke each other.

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More Lefties Play For the Twins Twins are more likely to be left-handed than non-twins with non-twins at 8.5 percent, fraternal twins at 14 percent and identical twins at 14.5 percent, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Check the Belly Button “You can often tell identical twins apart by their belly button,” according to the Loma Linda University Center for Fertility and IVF in California. “Belly buttons are not caused by genetics. They are scars from the site of the umbilical cord, making them a way to distinguish between identical twins that might not have other unique identifiers.”

Mirror Mirror Twins are sometimes born in a mirror image of each other, meaning physical characteristics such Photo by Donald B Kravitz as left- and right-handedness, birthmarks, freckles, and distinctive behaviors and characteristics, acfeatures are mirror images of their cording to research by the University twin. of Minnesota.

Can You Speak Twin?

“Similarities between twins reared Fraternal and identical twin apart show up in their voices, gespairs sometimes develop their own tures, fears and phobias, and a host language. Called cryptophasia, it of other characteristics,” according happens in about 40 percent of twin to the Minnesota Center for Twin and pairs and is unintelligible to others.

Family Research.

Parental Decisions Healthy Moms The University of Utah found that Parents of twins face some diffithe mothers of twins live longer. Recult challenges that go beyond the obvious of double night-time feedsearchers stressed that the finding ings, diaper changes, and expenses. does not indicate that having twins There are choices to be made will make a woman live longer, but about whether to dress them the that it takes a healthy woman to have same way and place them in the same twins.

Advancing Science and Health classes in school. It’s complicated.

Some believe that making everything Studying twins has provided a the same takes away from their deunique opportunity to observe how velopment as individuals. environment affects the health and Separated But Equal behavior of people, given that the Even twins who are reared apart genetics of two twins are exactly or nearly the same. by different families exhibit similar

Advances in breast cancer, epilepsy, nutrition, healthy aging and education have all been made through the study of twins.

Twins Just Want to Have Fun Ocean City isn't the only place that puts on special events celebrating twins. You can be part of the world's largest gathering of twins at the 46th Annual Twins Days Festival in Twinsburg, Ohio, Aug. 6-7. This year’s theme is “Welcome 2 the Jungle,” and participants are encouraged to dress like their favorite jungle animal. If you miss that one, book reservations for the International Twins Association 86th annual convention in Hartford, Conn. Sept. 1-6.

Why the Twin Contest Special for OC The Ocean City Twins Contest is the brainchild of perhaps the city’s most famous identical twin, the late Mark Soifer, who did more to nurture the city’s reputation of America’s Greatest Family Resort than any other during his 45 years as the city’s director of public relations.

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Hard Rock Partners With Heart of Surfing Bringing Smiles to Special Surfers

By Sarah Fertsch Staff Writer

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This is Heart of Surfing, a nonprofit organization based in South Jersey that provides opportunities to surf for people with special needs. It all started in 2014, with Bob and Cindy Fertsch and their son Jamie, who had autism and loved surfing every summer. He would ride the waves on his belly, enjoying the the feeling of the water rushing past him.

teps beyond the Hard Rock Casino and Hotel in Atlantic City, on the beach alongside Steel Pier, over a hundred kids and young adults were racing into the water, ready to surf.

Volunteers in orange rash guards followed closely behind, carrying foam boards into the whitewater.

Once the pair reached waist-high water, the surfer leapt onto the board and the volunteer pulled them deeper into the ocean. Among the volunteers were professional surfers Ben Gravy and Rob Kelly.

As the waves crested, the volunteer led the young adult into the wave. The ocean carried the board toward the shore, and she grinned from ear to ear. She rose to her feet and held her arms up, giggling with euphoria.

The crowd on the beach cheered, Chloe, the 19-year-old surfer, raced back to the volunteer, excited to catch more Photo by Donald B Kravitz waves.

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look different for each surfer, depending on their individual skills and challenges."

Jamie, the Fertsch’s son and main inspiration for Heart of Surfing, passed away in 2020 at the young age of 25, but his spirit lives within the “heart” of the organization.

Cindy and Bob are committed

Photo by Donald B Kravitz The Fertsch family decided to offer adaptive surfing experiences to the greater public, inviting families impacted by autism (and other developmental disabilities) to connect with volunteers and learn to surf, at no cost.

“We meet the kids where they are. Our mission is for all participants to have a positive and safe experience,” said Cindy Fertsch, Co-founder and Director of Heart of Surfing. "That will

Chloe Byrne surfs with Heart of Surfing at the Hard Rock sponsored surfing event Sunday, July 24.

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Pro Surfer Rob Kelly volunteered at the Hard Rock sponsored surfing event for kids with special needs on July 24, 2022 in Atlantic City. Photo by Donald B Kravitz to continuing the work of Heart if Surfing to honor Jamie's legacy.

“Jamie, like many people with autism, enjoyed movement and rushes, like roller coasters,” said Bob Fertsch.

“Riding waves gave him a sense of excitement, and I know other people with autism could relate to that.”

Heart of Surfing has grown tremendously since their first year, now connecting with beach patrols in Atlantic and Cape May Counties, serving hundreds of families every Saturday from mid-June through Labor Day. Volunteer Instructors are paired with participants, ensuring safety in the water. Heart of Surfing relocates every Saturday between beaches such as Margate, Atlantic City, Ocean City, North Wildwood and Brigantine.

On surf days, Bob Fertsch serves as a volunteer instructor for differently-abled surfers (and their siblings) along with the other volunteers. His patience, warmth and experience with autism makes even the most hesitant surfer feel at ease. He says that he smiles when families light up at their child or sibling having fun and learning something new, which makes him feel thankful.

Rylee Howerton, 16 y.o., surfs with Heart of Surfing at the Hard Rock sponsored surfing event Sunday, July 24.

Cindy Fertsch works as the main organizer. She stands along the wet sand with a clipboard in hand, greeting families on arrival and calling on volunteers to take on new participants. She knows every surfer, family and beach patrol leader, working hard to make every event a reality.

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino sponsored the nonprofit and hosted a special surfing day on July 24, 2022 and additionally presented Heart of Surfing with new surfboards, rash guards and lifevests, essential equipment for the organization's mission. Nearly 50 Hard Rock employees volunteered by giving out water, checking in families, and playing with kids along the sand catching surfboards and some even took kids surfing. At the end of the day, Hard Rock

Heart of Surfing has inspired many hesitant beginners to embrace surfing. Zack Ginet, a participant with Downs Syndrome, was the first-ever differently-abled team member on the Ocean City High School surf team.

“We are so thankful for Hard Rock’s support!

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino volunteers pose for a photo with They donated so much with professional surfers, Rob Kelly and Ben Gravy, Heart equipment that will help of Surfing Founders, Cindy and Bob Fertsch and Volunteers us be able to fulfill our Mark Curcio and Peter Robson. Photo by Donald B Kravitz mission and reach more families. We also apprepresented each special needs surfer ciate their show of support for both with a medal and also provided lunch adaptive surfing and more importantly, for the hungry surfers at the beach bar. for an inclusive world for all people “It’s important to us to make sure who are differently-abled” said Cindy that we’re part of this community. Hard Fertsch.

Rock has always been very focused on In the off-season, Heart of Surfing giving back,” said Mike Woodside, Vice provides similar experiences for famPresident of Entertainment. ilies, but through skateboarding and Rylee Howerton, a sixteen-year-old scootering. Volunteers meet up with from Vineland, has been surfing for participants at local skateparks and eight years. The teen, who was diaghold hands while kids either skateboard nosed with autism, credits her love of or scooter. In addition, the organization riding waves to Heart of Surfing. Today, rents out roller skating rinks and ice Howerton serves as a volunteer, workskating rinks, goes blueberry picking, ing with other kids/young adults with and throws holiday parties. disabilities. “Yesterday was the first For more information on Heart day, six years ago, that I stood up on a of Surfing and their summer surfing board,” she said. She adds that she has schedule, visit their website at heartscome a long way! surfing.org.

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"New" OC-Longport Bridge Spans 20 Years A Look Back

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wenty years ago, July 19, 2002, over a thousand people participated in the dedication ceremony of the new $55 million Ocean City-Longport Bridge. U.S. Senator Jon Corzine, Congressman Frank LoBiondo, former Congressman William J. Hughes, Freeholder Director Dan Beyel, and Mayor Henry “Bud” Knight all spoke about the importance of the new span over the Great Egg Harbor Inlet.

The new bridge replaced the bridge built in 1928.

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Ocean City Music Pier Features Six Shows in Five Days

he Ocean City Music Pier will be hopping this week with a variety of shows to suit all tastes. Ocean City’s schedule of weekly events continues in high gear, and the city is looking forward to a full slate of events for August.

SHOWS ON THE MUSIC PIER The Ocean City Theatre Company High School Junior Company will perform “The Sponge Bob Musical” on Friday and Saturday nights (July 29 and 30) at the Music Pier (Boardwalk at Moorlyn Terrace). The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the annihilation of their undersea world. Just when all hope seems lost, an unexpected hero takes center stage. Shows for both nights start at 7:30 p.m.

The Ocean City Pops will present “Broadway Smash Hits: The Great White Way” at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 31. Maestro Vince Lee, the Pops and special guests will celebrate the world of theater with the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Andrew Lloyd Weber, Stephen Sondheim and others.

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The 2022 Summer Concert Series on the Music Pier continues with the Happy Together Tour 2022 at 7 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 1. This concert features the Turtles, Chuck Negron formerly of Three Dog Night, Gary Puckett & the Union Gap, the Association, the Vogues and the Cowsills.

The Summer Concert Series returns at 7 p.m. Tuesday night (Aug. 2) with the Bacon Brothers. After performing for packed houses at the Music Pier in 2016 and 2018, the

Bacon Brothers – Michael and Kevin Bacon – will return Ocean City. The Philadelphia natives’ brand of bluesy rock is the perfect soundtrack for a summer night. Most people know Kevin Bacon from an acting career that includes more than 80 film credits. But he and his brother have been devoted to making music from an early age, and they have produced 10 albums together, including their most recent, “The Way We Love,” in 2020.

The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company will continue its family-friendly theatrical series at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2 with “Super Sidekick: The Musical.” When famous superhero Blackjack the Bold is kidnapped by an evil sorcerer, it’s up to his assistant, Inky, to step up and save the day.

Visit the Ocean City Music Pier Box Office, call 609-399-6111 oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice for more information and to purchase tickets for the Pops and OCTC shows. For the Happy Together Tour 2022 and Bacon Brothers, check the Music Pier Box Office (or Ticketmaster) for ticket availability or call 609-399-6111.

CONTESTS AND WEEKLY HAPPENINGS Ocean City’s “Wacky But Not Tacky” series of Wacky Wednesdays continues at 10:30 a.m. July 27 at the Ocean City Music Pier with a sculpting contest using random supplies from a Mystery Bag. No advance registration is required for this free family event.

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Family Night on Thursday, July 28 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, Aug. 1, Mummers Night will return to the Boardwalk from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with string bands providing entertainment.

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August 3: The Ocean City Twins Contest awards prizes to those who look the most and least alike. Open to all ages. Registration is free and begins at 5:30 p.m. in front of the Music Pier. Contest begins at 6 p.m.

August 4: A Sand Sculpting Contest is open to kids, teens, adults and families. Registration is free and begins at 9 a.m. at the Sixth Street Beach.

August 4 to 6: The 21st annual Art of Surfing Festival at the Ocean City Music Pier is a free event featuring original art from surfing’s biggest names, live music, and a chance to meet artists from across the country.

August 5 to 7: The 59th annual Boardwalk Art Show features leading artists from throughout the East Coast exhibiting and selling their work. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

August 7: The Ocean City Pops presents Symphony Night. The musicians of the Ocean City Pops take center stage as featured soloists. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Music Pier Visit the Ocean City Music Pier Box Office, call 609-399-6111 oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice for more information and to purchase tickets.

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How barrel choice affects the flavor of wine

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n last week’s article, I discussed the importance of aging when it comes to wine, and highlighted the two most popular wine aging vessels: stainless steel tanks and oak barrels.

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a neutral environment for fermenting and aging wine. If a winemaker desires to produce a crisp, fresh wine that showcases the essence of the soil and fruit, they will likely choose a stainless steel aging vessel. Oak, on the other hand, can be used to add an extra dimension of flavor and texture.

While some producers create unique wines with added spices and flavorings, most traditional winemakers only craft their wines with the essential ingredients of grapes and yeast. For these winemakers, oak barrels provide a highly finessed alternative to flavored additives.

The effects of oak aging will vary depending on the size of the barrel, the length of time the wine is aged, and the type of oak used.

American Oak vs. European Oak When wine enthusiasts talk about American oak and European oak, they are referring to two distinct tree species. American white oak (Quercus alba) and European white oak (Quercus petrea) not only grow in different parts of the world, they also have several notable structural differences.

European oak is more dense, with its rings arranged closer together.

This tight grain structure tends to impart softer, more subtle flavors to the developing wine. The looser structure of American oak, on the other hand, typically has a greater impact on the wine, contributing bolder, more aggressive flavors and offering a greater opportunity for oxygenation.

European oak is known for imparting soft aromas and flavors of spice, as well as a silky texture. This delicate touch is ideal for lighter wines, such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. American oak is known for imparting stronger impressions of vanilla, coconut, and wood, and its assertiveness is a good match for more robust, full-bodied

wines like Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo.

Taste the difference: Cune Rioja Crianza 2017 ($15.99), made from 100 percent Tempranillo grapes, sees a full year in American oak (the wood of choice for Spain’s Rioja region), and offers notable flavors of vanilla, toffee, and cocoa. Bodegas Breca Old Vines Garnacha 2019 ($15.99), aged for 18 months in French oak, is much more fruit-driven, marked by notes of ripe black fruit with touches of spice.

Other Oak Elements In addition to the species of oak, the size and age of the barrel are important factors for the winemaker to consider. Smaller barrels allow for more contact between wine and wood, and so contribute a stronger oak flavor to the developing wine.

New barrels also impart a stronger, more distinctive oak presence.

With each use (also known as “pass”), the barrel loses some of its assertiveness, and the softer the resulting flavors become.

If a winemaker is seeking a porous vessel that can slowly oxygenate and soften the wine without contributing noticeable oak flavors, they will likely choose to age in used (or “neutral”) oak barrels.

I hope this article helps to illuminate some of the decision-making that goes into aging wine.

As always, if you have any wine questions or stories to share, you can reach me via email at michael@ passionvines.com Drink passionately, Michael Michael Bray is the founder of and director of operations at Passion Vines Wine & Spirit Company in Somers Point and Egg Harbor Township. He serves on numerous local boards.

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Coping with the Heat When Your Garden is Hot, Hot, Hot Let It Grow

By Tammy Thornton

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fter last week’s insufferable heat wave, your garden may be waving a wilted white flag of surrender.

Though the recent heat was extreme, midsummer temperatures often test the limits of your garden. But you don’t have to resign yourself to a garden of cacti and tumbleweed to get through the dog days of summer.

Taking certain measures to protect your garden, plus adding heat-loving and drought-resistant plants can allow you to have a lush and colorful garden that will enjoy basking in the sun.

First of all you must understand your plants’ needs. Some of us may think of “summer” flowers and picture exotic tropical flowers. While

that may be true to an extent, a tropical rain forest is not just hot, but wet and humid. Often, the only light the plants receive is dappled sun coming through the leaves of trees. Many sun-loving perennials in our area may enjoy hot days but would die from that type of humidity. On the other hand, a long period of drought can wreak havoc on the garden. Though established perennials can handle a

small amount of drought, too much stress will cause them to have less blooms, brown leaves, and even throw them into dormancy. Stressed plants are also more susceptible to diseases like powdery mildew. Annu-

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als also suffer under prolonged dry spells. They will often “bolt”, call it quits, and go to seed.

You can take a few steps to help your plants through a heatwave or drought. When you water your garden, water slowly and deeply and, therefore, less frequently. But make sure the soil is well-draining so you aren’t causing root rot. Water early in the morning so that the plant has time to absorb water before it evaporates in the afternoon sun. If possible, don’t wait until evening; you may create the humid conditions that cause dreaded powdery mildew. Not merely unsightly, powdery mildew can also cause serious damage to the plant. If you must water at night, water at ground level so the leaves aren’t wet through the night. Another way to help protect your plants during dry spells is by mulching to conserve water and protect the roots. This will also cut down on the splashing of soil on the leaves, which will help prevent soil-borne diseases. If parts of your plant show distress or have died off, prune that part so that the plant isn’t wasting energy trying to revive dead leaves and stems. Though you don’t want to transplant during a heat wave, move hanging baskets and potted plants that are showing distress to a partly shady section of the garden until the intense heat has passed. Give them an extra drink of water since they dry out more quickly than plants in the ground. Make notes and consider moving perennials in early fall or spring to a section of the garden that is not in direct sunlight, so they will be better protected next summer.

Easy to grow zinnias add a pop of color to the summer garden.

Choose plants that love the heat and sun, but don’t plant them when it’s hot. Newly planted flowers need to establish their roots before being exposed to midsummer temperatures. For colorful flowers that are easy to grow from seed and love full sun, plant zinnias in mid-spring. They will add a pop of color to the garden and attract butterflies and other pollinators while laughing at the heat.

For perennials that love hot summer days, plant purple coneflower, butterfly weed, salvia, coreopsis, liatris, bee balm, catmint (nepeta), black-eyed Susans (rudbeckia), verbena, trumpet vine, Shasta daisy, and garden phlox (to name a few). Annuals can keep the garden looking alive by filling in spots where other flowers have waned. Use these heat-loving annuals: lantana, hibiscus, calibrachoa, angelonia, petunia, moon flower vine, marigold, caladium, blanket flower (gaillardia), cosmos, and of course, sunflowers.

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On the last day there were appearances by hip hop icons Kurtis

he NAACP National Convention was an overwhelming success.

I would like to congratulate NAACP-Atlantic City Brand President Kaleem Shabazz and Vice-President Yolanda Melville. Their hard work paid off.

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▶Sunday September 18th , 12 pm ▶The Noyes Arts Garage, 2200 Fairmount Ave, AC, NJ ▶Contact: Raymond Tyler at RaymondTyler20018@Gmail.com On Sunday September 18th, 2022 …renown visual artist and poet Bernard Collins will be showing Hip Hop inspired art and sharing his poetry and MC Skills.

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s per the LuminoCity Festival website, “LuminoCity was conceived out of a desire to create unforgettable and immersive experiences for all!” In our opinion, Mission accomplished!

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19-Year-Old College Student Founds Beach Camp Business

s you walk onto the New Haven Beach in Ventnor across from the library, you’ll find a large tent along the dunes. Dozens of kids are emerging from the structure and racing toward the ocean.

A pair of girls start building complex sandcastles and a group of boys initiate a game of dodgeball. Parents drop off more children, who sprint toward counselors with big smiles on their faces.

In 2020, at 17 years old, Ryan Orlov noticed a need in the market: a summer camp for kids open for the pandemic. He grew up attending camp and has a passion for kids and the beach. The Philadelphia native moved down to Ventnor and founded Schmoopy’s Beach Party, a half-day camp for kids between the ages of 5 and 15.

Why is it called Schmooy's? The name of the camp is derived from the Goldbergs, a show about a Jewish family from Philadelphia. Orlov

had a "smother" and he is her "schmoopy," which makes for a playful camp name.

Orlov considers himself the “head activity director” and manages everything from getting permits from the city, working with parents, organizing fun and hiring camp counselors (Schmoopy’s boasts a four kids per counselor ratio).

Parents can choose between sending their child for select days, signing up for a week, or committing their child for the entire summer. According to Orlov, the camp oversees between 12 and 25 campers every day, and in early August, they expect to reach maximum capacity at 30 campers per day.

A typical day means that starting around 12:30 p.m., kids get oriented to their counselor and fellow campers and play games.

Around 2, the group takes a “halftime break” and snack on ice cream, then kids can either pet dogs at “Pawparazzi” on Ventnor Ave, play on the playground, or explore

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Sam Leveton, a 12-year-old from Margate, says he loves attending camp every day and making friends.

He spends each camp day playing spikeball and boogie-boarding in the ocean. He says he recently came home from sleep-away camp and will be spending a couple days per week at Schmoopy’s until the school year begins. “I am having so much fun and I love camp,” Leveton said.

Stella Shoup, an 8-year-old from outside Philadelphia, says that her favorite parts of camp are playing in the sand and swimming in the ocean (only when the water is warm). She attended Schmoopy’s last year and was excited to come back this year.

“To any kids who want to come to camp, it’s really fun and you make a lot of friends and play games,” said Shoup.

Embri Gould, a 9-year-old from Egg Harbor Township, loves camp but prides herself in having a “special job.”

Her grandfather, a Ventnor ice cream man and partner of Schmoopy’s, delivers ice cream to the campers everyday. “I am the ice cream man’s assistant, meaning I hand out the wooden spoons,” said Gould.

Robert Lukasiewicz, Embri’s grandfather and the ice cream man, says that he is always inspired working with Orlov and Schmoopy’s. “This young man has shown so much integ-

rity and leadership, and he creates a place for kids to have fun and be themselves. I am so proud to work with him.”

Every day at camp has a theme: DIY Monday, Tie-Dye Tuesday, Water Wednesday, Treasure Thursday, and Pie Day Friday. On Pie Day Fridays, Orlov squirts whipped cream onto paper plates and campers can “pie in the face” counselors. “The kids have the time of their lives, and it’s their reward at the end of the week,” said Orlov.

Kim Schrier, a mom from Florida, visits Ventnor almost every year with her two children: Asher, 11, and Aidan, 5. She found Schmoopy’s on Facebook and started sending her two kids in 2020 during the camp’s first year. “I am very impressed with Ryan, attending college and having so much ambition and maturity,” said Schrier.

“I can relax on the beach and enjoy my week while I know my kids are having fun. I have worked with Ryan with finding babysitting and being flexible with pickup, and he has been so accommodating.”

On the weekends (camp runs Monday through Friday), Schmoopy’s hosts birthday parties for kids. Camp will run until August 12, and then Orlov will focus on starting the fall semester at Tulane University, studying entrepreneurship.

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y the time you read this, Eagles Training Camp will be well underway and along with it come the gigantic expectations for

the Birds this upcoming season. If the Eagles are not your team, you still should be excited because essentially now through February 12, 2023, the NFL will dominate the sports landscape almost every day again! February 12th is the date for Super Bowl LVII (57), which will be played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

Come to think of it, my Aunt Donna lives in Mesa, Arizona. Hmmm. If the Eagles make the Super Bowl, I think she just might be getting a visit from me in February!

Since I last wrote, the Phillies got swept by the Cubs in their first series coming out of the all-star break. However,

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Unacceptable…! That was the Cubs first series sweep of the season, and the first time the Cubs have swept the Phillies in Philadelphia since 2000.

Again, can you tell I’m “Phrustrated” with this team?

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Prior to that win over the Braves, the Phillies officially signed their top draft pick, Justin Crawford, son of four-time All-Star left fielder Carl Crawford. The younger Crawford signs a contract for $3.894 million.

He’s from Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, and two other Phillies players with Vegas ties were eager to give him some grief (endearingly).

According to Crawford, Bryce Harper and Bryson Stott needled him with Harper saying, ‘You’ve got to give up that No. 3,’” Crawford said. “I’m like, ‘You’ve got that, man. Don’t worry. I’ll give that up.’” Crawford wore No. 3 in high school, a number taken by the 2021 NL MVP. And then there’s the MLB trade deadline on August 2nd. By the time you read this, Phillies GM Dave Dombrowski could have already made a move to bolster the Phillies roster.

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One final Phillies update and that’s the latest on the thumb injury that’s keeping Bryce Harper out of the lineup. There was hope that the Phillies star, who has been out since breaking his left thumb on June 25th, would have the pins removed from his thumb last week. That didn’t happen yet, and Harper will have to wait at least another week to have the three pins removed from his thumb. No matter what, it’s clear the Phillies are missing his production in the lineup. Coming into the series with the Braves, the Phillies only scored seven runs in three losses over the previous weekend

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against the Cubs, and only scored 42 runs over their last 14 games. In 64 games this season, Harper is hitting .318 with 15 home runs and 48 runs batted in.

Moving on to football now as you can tell from the top of the column, I’m excited to see how the Eagles move forward in the second full year of the pairing of Nick Sirianni and Jalen Hurts. After reaching the playoffs together last year, but losing to Tampa, will this combo reach new heights in 2022? I think this is a “prove it” year for Hurts, as the team certainly made some splashy offseason moves. The Eagles traded for star wide receiver A.J. Brown , and added several potential difference-makers on defense, including edge rusher Haason Reddick, cornerback James Bradberry, and rookie defensive lineman Jordan Davis. As a result, there’s an argument to be made that they should be able to improve off last year’s 9-8 record and be more competitive in the playoffs.

But, if the Eagles are to meet the high expectations, it will require improvement from Hurts and, by extension, Sirianni. The soon-to-be 25-year-old Hurts completed just 60.6% of his passes last season, which was in the bottom five of the league’s starting quarterbacks. Hurts struggled with accuracy and was inconsistent at

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times with his decision-making. Some of his inefficiencies were washed away by his ability to impact games with his legs, especially after Sirianni shifted to a run-first approach with Hurts posing as a threat to keep handoffs and attack the backside of a defense. In the end, with Brown joining second-year receiver DeVonta Smith and tight end Dallas Goedert, the Eagles have at least three receiving threats capable of amassing 1,000 yards through the air. They also have one of the best offensive lines in the league coming off a dominant 2021 season. Oh yes, it is hard for me to contain my excitement!

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Jersey Surf. The Surf are coached by former Atlantic City Surf manager Jeff Ball, and they won the league in its inaugural season last year. Meanwhile, the second-seeded Buena Blue Dawgs play the third-seeded Absecon Outlaws. I would expect that I will be venturing out to Birch Grove Park one night soon to check out a playoff game in this wood bat league and urge you to do the same.

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.

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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The basic tier, at $4.99 a month or $39.99 annually, offers local and primetime games — including the Super Bowl, live — but you can only watch games on smartphones or tablets. To watch them on a TV, you’ll need separate access to ABC, Amazon Prime Video, CBS, ESPN, Fox, NBC, and NFL Network, depending on the game. For me, I subscribe to Amazon Prime already, so that’s about all I need in addition to finding out-oftown games on over the air channels.

I do pay for NFL RedZone and enjoy watching that. It will be interesting to see what impact NFL+ has on NFL RedZone, if any.

The launch of NFL+ comes as the league locked up broadcast rights for the next decade in a historically expensive set of deals with networks and streamers. The broadcast networks, plus ESPN and Amazon Prime, paid a collective $113 billion for rights that run through 2033. That means old-fashioned TV (or a live-TV service like YouTube TV or Hulu+ Live TV) is still pretty necessary — for now.

I can’t believe I’ve written this much so far and not addressed the Sixers big announcement that they want to build a new $1.3 billion arena in Center City. The team's proposal would demolish a block of the Fashion District shopping center and build atop a key public transit hub near what used to be the Gallery shopping center. The proposed new home for the Sixers would be built on Market Street between 10th and 11th Streets, over SEPTA’s Jefferson Station and would be completed in 2031, the same year

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the Sixers lease runs out at the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia.

Reaction to this one was swift and mixed. A lot of folks immediately jumped to the issue of parking, but developer David Adelman pointed out that there are 29 parking garages with almost 9,000 spots within a ten minute walk of the proposed site. Others cited “not feeling safe” in Center City, but who knows what things will look like nine years from now? My take on it is this, the Sixers have been “renters” at the Wells Fargo Center ever since the late Ed Snider & Comcast sold the team to Joshua Harris and his group. I don’t see any reason why they shouldn’t be able to build a privately-financed arena where they can keep the majority of the revenue. Plus, this is the wave of the modern NBA arenas. The “concrete oasis” of parking that surrounds the Sports Complex in South Philadelphia is nice, but I believe it is becoming a thing of the past. I say let them try to build this “76er Place” and let’s see what happens. Nine years is a long way to figure out traffic patterns and other issues. For now though, consider me ON BOARD with the idea.

I’ll close with some local items as Holy Spirit graduate and Egg Harbor Township native Mike Adams continues to excel with the Reading Fightin Phils at the Double-A level. Adams, 27, allowed one hit and struck out three in a shutout inning on Sunday July 24th to improve to 6-0 on the season there. As I write this, In 26 games this season, including one start, the right-hander has a 7.09 ERA and 42 strikeouts in just over 39 innings pitched. Go Mike go!

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all it being anxious, discontent, on edge, fearful, hopeless or uncertain.

How ever you describe it, if you’re like me, you see it all around you.

I talk with a lot of people every week in my line of work and I hear it from almost everyone. People are on edge with inflation, high prices at the pump, politics and frankly, uncertainties all around us. If the truth be told, a lot of people are still holding on to the anxiety of 2020 and 2021.

There is a feeling that so much of what is happening around us is out of our control. And let’s face it, who doesn’t want to be in control?

As Americans, we are used to making our own decisions (for better or worse) that impact our daily

lives. We like to come and go as we please. We take for granted that we, not the government or some group or individual, decide when we work, if we work, where we work, where we eat, how we eat, where we shop and a thousand other decisions.

These aspects of our lives that we normally take for granted were turned upside down the past couple of years.

So, what do we do? How do we function? I’m challenging us all with this: Let’s not dwell on the things we can’t change, but rather on things we can. Let’s not constantly think about what we can’t achieve, but what we can.

I look around me and see so many people in need, so many issues that need to be addressed and problems that need to be solved. It can be overwhelming to say the least.

So, at a time when so much is out of our control, let’s focus on the one thing that we can control: ourselves.

You want to see change? You want to make an impact? Work on yourself first.

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children, but the number one person you are responsible FOR is you.

Make no mistake. It takes effort.

Ask any leader and if they are honest, he or she will tell you that the hardest person in the world to lead is themselves. It starts with each one of us making a commitment to be the change we want to see.

As we head into the second half of 2022, make a commitment to yourself. Start with a number

one goal of setting yourself on the path to improvement and growth, and watch your progress and achievement leak into those around you.

My challenge to you and me today is to take some time to really think through how we want our lives to look when we reach the end of this year.

There are things all around us that we have little or no control over, but there are so many other things we can control and affect. Start with you and see where it takes you and those around you.

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Originally from Brigantine, Charles began working for a Philadelphia-based arts program after college and founded Amber Art and Design, a collective of like-minded artists. Three years ago, Barbin found his way back to the shore as he immersed himself in the growing buzz of the local artist community. Self-described as an abstract expressionist artist, Charles’ attraction to patterns, vibrant colors, and the various ways to apply paint to surfaces results in larger-than-life murals for all of us to enjoy.

“Close Encounters,” located on South Carolina Avenue in Atlantic City, features a mixed-media, vibrant jellyfish that can be seen from blocks away. Using rollers, aerosol, and brushes, Charles shares that he felt a deep sense of privilege to be able to create one of the biggest landmarks of art in Atlantic City.

During the 2020 Covid pandemic, Barbin stumbled upon a vacant store that has since become Dunes Art Gallery. The spontaneous decision to open the brick and mortar in July of 2020 has been fruitful in more ways than one.

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cafe due to Covid and was ready for expansion when it came to her art career. She was seeking a more fulfilling life and had always loved creative expression, playing with colors, and flirting with the mystery behind art.

Taking advantage of the downtime, she answered Barbin’s call for local artists to come intern at his new gallery. Things took off as Meekins soaked in everything she could learn from Barbin, often creating until the wee hours of the morning. With

the goal of increasing the gallery’s inventory and Randi’s hunger to learn, Barbin and Meekins began to create day after day, pumping out art that kept their dream alive.

In January 2021, Meekins and Barbin participated in the Transitions Happening art exhibit at Reed’s Farm, which would become Meekins’ first installation. As an aspiring artist on the cusp of expansion, that was where it all truly began for Meekins.

“Being able to learn from the art-

ists that were there was incredible. I felt honored and grateful to be able to work with talent like that,” she explains.

Since then, Randi has continued to discover her creative voice through the use of mixed mediums, color combinations, and continued education from her now-fiance. Together, they recently finished a mural for the NAACP Convention in Atlantic City that took place last week. The mural featured African American women

who were trailblazers for local students.

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“The goal is to expose people to new art,” shares Barbin. “We enjoy introducing people to new artists who may not otherwise be fully educated about what is available.”

Through their shared creative journey, the pair found love. Last month, Barbin popped the question, and Randi joyfully agreed to spend her life by his side.

“For me, to do something that I love with someone that I love and have it all happen at the same time… my love cup is overflowing,” shares Meekins. “With both love and art, you go into them without expectations, and it becomes better than you ever thought it could be. Having someone who you trust and love teaching you things is a special kind of bond.”

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hate to start off with sad news, but as I sat down to write this column, the news broke that actor Paul Sorvino had passed away at the age of 83. Sorvino made a career out of playing forceful types, most notably the coldhearted mobster Paulie Cicero in Martin Scorsese’s GoodFellas, died of natural causes.

of Chris Noth’s Det. Mike Logan, on NBC’s Law & Order. In fact, if Sorvino didn’t leave that show after one season, we might never have had Det. Lennie Briscoe, played by the late, great Jerry Orbach!

Moving on to the big screen now as despite my initial thoughts last week, audiences responded with a resounding “yep” to Jordan Peele’s science-fiction thriller “Nope,” which topped the box office last weekend with its $44 million debut. According to Variety, “Nope” stands as the highest opening weekend tally for an

on the big screen and not just in my La-Z-Boy. The two big films coming out this weekend (July 29th) are “Vengeance” and “DC League of Super-Pets”. The first movie is intriguing as it’s the directorial debut from writer and star B.J. Novak ("The Office"). “Vengeance” is a darkly comic thriller about Ben Manalowitz, a journalist and podcaster who travels from New York City to West Texas to investigate the death of a girl he was hooking up with.

original film since “Us” debuted more than three years ago. That includes Quentin Tarantino’s star-studded “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” which started with $41 million in July 2019.

I’m still in the camp of “no” to “Nope”, but I will definitely check it out once it’s out of the theaters and on to my TV. I almost did go to a movie last week though, as I want to check out “Elvis” before it leaves the theater.

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Here’s a little more on Sorvino as he had a very solid career that spanned a half-century. Sorvino portrayed James Caan’s bookie in The Gambler (1974), Claire Danes’ pushy father in Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo and Juliet (1996), Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in Oliver Stone’s Nixon (1995) and a strung-out heroin addict in The Cooler (2003). He played a founder of the American Communist Party in Warren Beatty’s Reds (1981) and worked alongside the actor-director again in Dick Tracy (1990), Bulworth (1998) and Rules Don’t Apply (2016). Sorvino was a respected tenor who realized a dream when he performed for the New York Opera at Lincoln Center in 2006, and the Brooklyn native also starred for a season as Det. Phil Cerretta, the partner

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Super-Pets features Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Keanu Reeves, Kate McKinnon, John Krasinski, and Vanessa Bayer all providing voices for the animated film, so this one could be sneaky good. I can’t rank it ahead of my beloved Minions, but I could see myself watching this one in my house at some point!

Moving on to the streaming services now, as my girlfriend Susan and I watched “The Gray Man” on Netflix together. My review?” Eh…it’s okay.”

I mean, I wanted this movie to be excellent because of the description.

Essentially, it’s about a former prison inmate turned CIA contract killer (Ryan Gosling). I was even excited to see Billy Bob Thornton pop up on the screen early in the movie. And Chris Evans is excellent playing a rival hitman with no moral compass. In the

end though, the movie was just one location setup after another with no real depth to the dialogue or the writing. It was like each action sequence was designed to hopefully cover up the fact that no real plot was written!

I know the folks that put this one out are hoping to jump-start a series like James Bond or Mission Impossible, but I would be hesitant to devote another two hours to a sequel, if one even comes out.

I think a better use of my time right now would be to check out The Last Movie Stars on HBO Max. Directed by Ethan Hawke, The Last Movie Stars traces the legacy of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward in six parts. From Time magazine, “If you think Paul Newman is the coolest, Ethan Hawke’s superb multi-part documentary The Last Movie Stars is for you. And if you only sort-of know the work of his wife, Joanne Woodward, The Last Movie Stars is absolutely for you.”

Other streaming options I am watching include “McCartney 3-2-1” on Hulu and, of course, “The Old Man” on F/X & Hulu. The McCartney special came out in July of 2021, but somehow I missed it until now. From the Wikipedia description, “Paul McCartney sits down for an in-depth one-onone with music producer Rick Rubin to discuss his groundbreaking work

Paul Sorvino (1939-2022) with The Beatles, the emblematic 1970s arena rock of Wings, and his 50-plus years as a solo artist; exploring music and creativity in a unique and revelatory manner, and giving a front-row seat to Paul and Rick in an intimate conversation about the songwriting, influences, and personal relationships that informed the iconic songs that have served as the soundtracks of our lives.”

Each “McCartney 3-2-1” episode is between 27-31 minutes. If you’re a BEATLES aficionado, like me, this is a MUST see.

Finally, with regard to “The Old Man”, I cannot lie, the Season 1 finale of this great series left me with more questions than answers. Literally when the credits rolled at the end of

the 7th and final episode, I said out loud to no one, “that was IT…?” The Jeff Bridges / John Lithgow drama has already been renewed for a second season, so let’s hope that my questions are answered early when the series returns.

As always, if there’s something out there I’m not covering or discussing in this column, please feel free to email me at PBrooksT@aol.com I’m very thankful for your readership and hope you will patronize the businesses you see in the pages here.

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Breakfast is Everything Nutrition

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e’ve all heard our entire lives that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is for a good reason. Breakfast breaks the overnight fast. It replenishes the glucose supply to boost your energy levels. Breakfast also provides the essential nutrients that we require for overall good health.

People who eat breakfast often have increased physical activity throughout the day. They also snack less during the day. Skipping breakfast is often associated with increased disease risk, not just obesity but diabetes as well. Breakfast could improve the range of metabolic health, improving the ability to burn fat.

Breakfast should be a nice mix of whole grain carbohydrates, protein and fruit. This will help you cut back on extra calories during the day. A filling breakfast can help you avoid pushing the caloric intake too high and putting on weight.

You may find this recipe in my cookbook “Nancy’s Recipes for Life”, available in my Linwood office and Capellas Oil and Vinegar store in Ocean City.

Whole Wheat Waffles

Ingredients: ● 1 1/3 cup of whole wheat flour ● 1/2 cup of salt ● 1 tbsp of baking powder ● 2 egg yolks ● 2 egg whites ● 1 3/4 cup of skim milk

1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce ● 2 1/2 tsp of Truvia ● 1 tsp of vanilla extract Directions: In a large mixing bowl, stir flour, baking powder, Truvia and salt.

In a small mixing bowl, beat egg yolks, milk, vanilla, and applesauce.

Add this mixture to the flour mixture all at once. Stir the mixture until blended.

In a small mixer bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.

Gently fold beaten egg whites into the original mixture and do not over-mix.

Spray the waffle maker with nonfat cooking spray.

Pour batter into a preheated waffle maker. They take about 3 to ●

5 minutes, depending on your waffle maker. To keep waffles warm while making the batch, turn the oven on 200 and place the cooked waffles on a wire rack. These waffles freeze well and will reheat in a toaster. This is a much healthier choice than frozen ones from the grocery store.

Serves 5 Nutritional information: ● Calories: 216.3 ● Total fat: 2.9 grams ● Cholesterol: 86.7 mg ● Sodium: 595 mg ● Carbohydrates: 38.8 grams ● Dietary fiber: 5.4 grams ● Protein: 11.1 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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ith inflation at a 41-year high, it seems as if life has become nearly unaffordable for many families. As a new school year lurks around the corner, the thought of buying school clothes and supplies may seem daunting. Thankfully, in New Jersey, we still have several weeks left before we send our little ones back on the school bus, which is why now is a perfect time to start thinking about school shopping.

According to a study conducted

by Good Morning America, families plan to spend over $860 on average this year, which is significantly higher than in years past.

Here are a few tips to pinch a penny this season.

Bargain hunt early Start now, if you haven’t already.

Many stores offer back-to-school sales as early as July, including Walgreens, Walmart, and Staples. Look for available deals and steals on couponing websites and parenting blogs.

Check out these websites to get you started: ● www.passionatepennypincher. com ● www.thekrazycouponlady.com ● www.offers.com/back-to-school ● www.techrepublic.com ● www.retailmenot.com Get cash back Technology has made it easier than ever to save money and earn cash back. Apps such as Ibotta and Fetch Rewards are convenient ways to earn money back on your purchases. These apps are a win/win for everybody involved. The stores gain new customers through referrals, the app companies earn money through referral fees, and you save money on your shopping. Other apps to consider include Rakuten, Receipt Log, and Retail Me Not. Host a clothing swap Keep it in the community by hosting a local clothing and supplies swap with your friends, family, and neighbors. One person’s outgrown wardrobe is another person’s backto-school lineup. They say it takes a village to raise a family. A clothing swap is a beautiful opportunity to be the village and support one another in times of need. Select a group of families with kids in various age groups, pick a date and location, collect everyone’s outgrown clothes, then swap them to save money on clothes this year.

Buy in bulk Work together with other local families to buy school supplies in bulk.

Create a business account on Amazon, check out Orientaltrading.com, or visit your local wholesale store to grab stationery, writing utensils, and more. Split the bulk goods between multiple families to save a few dollars on these necessary back-to-school items.

Spread out purchases There is nothing more frustrating than spending money on the generic supplies list only to find out that your child doesn’t need all of it or needs different things altogether. Spread out the purchases by starting with

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only the necessities. You know you need certain items like backpacks, lunch boxes, a few outfits, and some notebooks. However, many money-saving experts recommend waiting until the first week of school to purchase supplies. Teachers will often send home lists that include different items than the generic list, and realistically, children don’t need much for the first few days as they get acclimated to their new classrooms.

When it comes to clothes, remember that it’s warm for the first month of school, so a few new fall items should do the trick. No need to purchase the entire winter wardrobe just yet. Buy a couple of transition pieces to get started, then follow up with another shopping trip later in the year.

Visit discount stores Stores like Dollar Tree and Five Below offer steep discounts on many school supplies, from tissues and Clorox wipes to notebooks and pencils. Start where you know the items are cheaper, grab whatever you can find from your list, then expand outward to stores like Target and Walmart.

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most exciting boat was a surplus navy World War II PT boat named Flying Saucer. It had a 75 foot wooden hull with three engines, each burning 100 gallons of high octane airplane fuel an hour. It held 125 passingers and was once considered the world's fastest motorboat ride. Because it was so fast, only the owner, Chris Montagna, operated the boat. Chris

would talk to the passengers and slowly give a little tour before heading out to the open sea. He claimed it would reach 90 miles an hour. Most screaming passengers believed him as they bounced over the ocean swells. Only the truly adventurous would get there early enough to get a front row seat, one that would guarantee a good soaking.

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The Benefits of Preplanning your Funeral

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n our society most people can see the benefits of making plans in advance. Despite this common belief, there is a certain segment of our society that live by the seat of their pants and are reactive as opposed to proactive. But even for those individuals who are not planners, many of them will agree that it is good to be prepared or at least think about future life events.

We as a people plan many things, what is going to be our first car, where are we going to go to college and for what degree, what job do we want to do or who do we want to work for, where are we going to go for our next vacation, when are we going to retire. There are tons of decisions in life, big and small, that need to be made and in most cases planning can go a long way as to how

we are going to achieve our goals when we make those decisions.

So, with that being said I am going to tackle the absolutely last major decision that everybody needs to make and also talk about why and how you would prepare for it.

What am I speaking of?

Your funeral/memorial service of course! If you are a regular reader of my articles you probably knew I wasn't going to talk about divorce or your retirement plan.

Here is the sad truth of life. At some point in my life, I am going to die. Here is another truth, at some point you are going to die. On a long enough time line everyone in this town, state, nation and planet will die. Why am I being so brutal with this fact that I am smashing it in your face? Everyone is mortal. Because, we as humans don't like to acknowledge this fact and western cultures, especially Americans, will do anything to not have to deal with death until they have no choice because grandpa, who has been on hospice for a year,

just passed away in his recliner rocker watching tv and they don't know what to do! They had no plan in place!

I said everything in that paragraph above not to offend or upset any of you but to drive home a point that very few want to face and hopefully get you all to think. Our time here is not infinite and we should plan our end of life decisions based on that fact. I will tell you that on average I get about one to two phone calls a week from someone who is calling because they have a family member who is not well and is expected to

die any day and they want to know what they should do. Well, it is good that they called but they really should have called me sooner because more could have been done in advance. Worse, about once a week I get a call, usually from a family friend because the immediate family is too distraught to talk to me directly, that a death has occured and they don't know what to do. In these situations, I as a professional and the firm I work for help and handle the situation to get them where they need to be by the time everything is finished. But, it could always be handled better so that the death of the loved one, although ,heartbreaking and tragic, is not as chaotic and less stressful. Stay tuned for my next column as we discuss further.

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lexis Flack is a local nature artist on a mission to create awe-inspiring prints.

Her one-of-a-kind tree prints have been making waves all over South Jersey in recent months.

Each piece is designed using various elements in nature, whether it is leaves, flowers, or creatures. One of the four seasons is utilized in each, which, in turn, shares its own unique story.

Flack’s enjoyment of nature began at a very early age. She was encouraged early on, by her relatives and teachers, to explore the environment around her, rather than be removed from it. “Nature has so many opportunities to be curious,” she explained.

As she grew up, she studied several types of art in school art classes, expanding more specifically to ceramics through high school and college. Flack has also been fortunate to learn from other artists, one of whom taught her to create stained glass nearly twenty years ago. Each

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Flack began selling her tree print paintings last summer, and they have been a smash hit! She has sold her work at various art festivals and fairs throughout the South Jersey area.

Her most recent show was at Somers Point Art in the Park last June.

The t rees used to create each print are selected from dead trees, all of which showcase how long each one lived. The way to tell the tree’s age is to count all the dark rings.

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Some of Flack’s most visually stunning creations are made using cyanotype, a type of print used as a photosensitive fluid that is put onto paper. It is then covered with different objects, in this case, flowers or leaves, and exposed to

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“I love to do new things and nature art really gives me a chance to do that,” she commented.

Most recently, she has taken oil painting classes at the Fleisher Art Memorial in Philadelphia, acrylic eco-painting classes with South Jersey-based artist Victoria Katherine (@herbjellyarts), and figure drawing classes at Union Hall Arts in Atlantic City.

When Flack is not learning or creating new pieces, you can usually find her teaching new and inspired art enthusiasts at one of her workshops.

Each class allows individuals to explore their creativity while learning to print using trees, print flowers, and cross sections of trees with watercolor paints. Participants of the most recent workshop, at the Renaissance Center in Millville, got to take home a piece of nature on a handmade notebook, card or bookmark.

This November, Flack is collaborating with another outstanding local artist, Shana Kestrel, for Nashville North Studio’s winter holiday art show. The theme of the show is called Guardians, described as a reflection of caring, protective, and powerful forces in nature and the stories about them. Each of these artists has their own unique style of using mixed media and designs that complement each other with their spiritual connections to nature and earth. This show will run concurrently alongside the gallery’s Yuletide and Winter Solstice-themed displays, with more details to be announced in the months ahead.

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the creatures and objects we share it with. Her prints are currently on display at Nashville North Studio and Art on Asbury, and will be for sale at Wheaton Arts Festival of Fine Craft, Saturday, October 1, and Sunday, October 2. To learn more about this talented South Jersey artist, visit wildgrown.art online and follow @ wildgrownart on Instagram.

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Even though summer is a popular time for real estate, it doesn't mean you shouldn't put some work in when trying to sell your home. By using some of these staging tips, you will make your home more welcoming to potential buyers.

Add Some Flair to Your Curb Appeal Try adding some color to your yard by planting summer flowers and plants. Even some inexpensive annuals can add elegance to your yard and leave an impression.

If you don't want to plant anything new in your yard or flower beds, add some planters of flowers around your outdoor space. Once you move, you can bring this new greenery along to decorate your new home.

A fresh coat of paint can really help your front door stand out. You can go with a classic color like white, charcoal or black, or go for a pop of color like red, yellow or even turquoise blue.

Other curb appeal changes to make to your home include: ● Replacing your mailbox. ● Upgrading house numbers to a modern font. ● Switching out a worn welcome mat for a new one. ● Pressure washing your home's siding to give it a good-as-new look.

Highlight Your Outdoor Space Summer is a prime time to use outdoor spaces like patios and decks, and you should emphasize these spaces when selling your home.

Make sure to leave your patio set up with chairs, tables, and even a grill to give buyers an image of what their outdoor entertaining could look like.

Add some colorful accents that capture the summer spirit with an outdoor rug or a centerpiece for a table, and you can include a few throw pillows to emphasize the coziness.

Other outdoor space enhancements you should consider before showing Your home include: ● Decluttering your yard by putting away any gardening tools or kids’ toys. ● Power washing and refinishing your deck, patio or fence. ● Checking and upgrading your outdoor lighting for showings in the evening. ● Trimming any trees and shrubs. ● Adding a layer of mulch to flower beds.

Keep it Cool The summer can range from warm to sweltering. While you may typically turn off the air-conditioning or raise the temperature before leaving your home, you should leave it at a comfortable temperature instead for the showing.

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Also, leave ceiling fans on to help circulate the air throughout your home, especially if your house doesn't have air-conditioning.

As for your yard, providing areas of shade will allow potential buyers to take their time while appreciating every aspect Of your outdoor space.

Brighten Things Up Summer is filled with sunny days, and you should use this to your advantage.

Start by cleaning all of your windows and screens to let in as much light as possible, and keep blinds and curtains open to make your home feel spacious and welcoming.

Also, keep any trees and plants near your home trimmed back so they don't block light. If there are any dark corners or rooms in your home, install

lighting or add a lamp to brighten up the space.

Keep Visitors Refreshed A welcoming gesture can't hurt when selling your home, so provide potential buyers with refreshments.

Keep it simple with bottles of water or a glass dispenser filled with cold water or iced tea, and leave a note welcoming the buyers to help themselves.

Using these tips will help to make your home more appealing to potential buyers and help to boost your home's appeal without sacrificing time, money, and energy.

By taking the proper steps to stage your home, it will be ready to swiftly sell when it hits the market.

Until next time, keep cool and enjoy.

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An Evening with Melissa Manchester featuring the Bay Atlantic Symphony Friday, August 5, 2022 at Resorts Casino Hotel

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oin the Schultz-Hill Foundation for an evening to remember to support the arts in Atlantic County at An Evening with Melissa Manchester featuring the Bay Atlantic Symphony. The fundraising concert will take place on Friday, August 5, at 8:30 p.m. in the Superstar Theater at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City. Proceeds will benefit the Schultz-Hill Foundation, whose mission is to provide music and arts education programs for students and seniors in greater Atlantic City.

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years in music, film, theatre and television. An acclaimed songwriter, her musical pop standards have stood the test of time. Melissa won a Grammy in 1982 for “You Should Hear How She Talks About You” and is known for her diversity of musical styles with hits like “Midnight Blue,” “Don’t Cry Out Loud” and “Whenever I Call You Friend.” She has starred in the national touring companies of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Music of the Night” and “Song and Dance” and she played the title character’s mother on NBC TV’s hit series “Blossom.” Melissa

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was inducted into the Great American Songbook Hall of Fame in 2021.

Performing with Melissa will be the Bay Atlantic Symphony under the direction of Maestro Jed Gaylin. The Symphony is a performance and education organization with its artistic vision driven by the philosophy that music is essential to life. It provides access to excellence in musicians, presenters, participants and community.

Tickets for the event include limited $175-per-person VIP tickets with preferred seating and a post-show “meet and greet” champagne/dessert reception with Melissa Manchester.

VIP tickets may be purchased online at www.schultz-hill.org. Tickets for general ($35) and preferred seating ($50) are available through Ticketmaster or at the Resorts box office.

The Schultz-Hill Foundation organizes one benefit performance annually to support their year-long arts outreach programs. Resorts Casino Hotel is a presenting sponsor for the event. Honorary Chairs of the event’s

“Celebrity Committee” are Resorts President Mark Giannantonio and Mrs. Susan Giannantonio. Other event sponsorships are available, starting at $500.

The nonprofit 501(c)3 Schultz-Hill Foundation supports the arts, history and education throughout South Jersey. Programs include the Dina Scholarships, Senior Music Series, Summer Theater Program with the Atlantic City Theater Summer Youth Camps, and an Arts Outreach collaborative with the Bay Atlantic Symphony and students in the Atlantic City region.

For additional information, please contact the Schultz-Hill Foundation or visit www.schultz-hill.org.

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atmosphere the town has to offer.

The main business district is located on Philadelphia Avenue. One possible new business can be a cannabis business. The City issued two licenses. It has yet to be determined where the businesses will be located.

In the meantime, Joe Basso Jr. found the town attractive to locate his business Quality Life Solutions.

He likes the friendly downtown feel and the central location that Egg Harbor City has to offer.

QLS specializes in life insurance solutions, ranging from General Life, final expenses, mortgage protection, and retirement planning. They are a family-owned agency that is currently helping over 1500 families each month.

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to settlement so we can officially announce it. The bottom-line is when business people put their minds together in a positive manner, the sky is the limit. People can never give up especially in downtown districts where often times properties need to be reinvented. Look at Hammonton as a model of what can be done with a downtown area, it is thriving.

Some other activity on Philadelphia Avenue consists of the sale of the Bank building at 201 Philadelphia Avenue and at 204 which was a former dental office. Neither new owner at this time would reveal the future.

However, it is nice to know that activity is occurring to coincide with the Quality Life Solutions. Stay tuned when the new businesses are announced. The great news is that the Firehouse Bar and Grill has reopened under new ownership. This well know establishment attracts customers from all over South Jersey.

Finally, Team Baehrle has another former iconic restaurant bar under agreement. We are looking forward

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A Shore Local Indulgent Experience: Jerry Longo’s Meatballs and Martinis

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here’s been a lot of chatter in Atlantic City about Jerry Longo’s, Meatballs and Martinis and although there’s no shortage of Italian dining options in Atlantic City, I decided to try it. I was not disappointed!

Since it’s called “Meatballs and Martinis” I started with the "Old Neighborhood" Signature app, Meatball Salad: Their famous homemade meatball alongside a Longo salad, a scoop of Ricotta and a signature Martini “Blue Eyes” Stoli Blueberry vodka, Giffard Blue Curaçao & lemon.

They got my attention right away, the

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Entree time... I ordered the special of the night: Lump Crabmeat in a red sauce, it’s called “Gravy”, here over homemade spaghetti.

My guest selected, the Chicken Parmigiana (a mainstay) Breaded cutlet, pomodoro, fresh mozzarella,

basil, complemented with homemade spaghetti!

For dessert... Italian Donuts, stuffed with mascarpone and Nutella with a cappuccino, of course!

Everything was absolutely sensational and that includes the very accommodating, warm and friendly staff. Thank you to our server Antonio and Managers Elena and Frankie.

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Here are the dos and don’ts of the Four on the Floor housebreaking program.

THE DOS Hang a bell from a long ribbon on the knob of the door you want the puppy to use and ring it every time you go outside. Puppies need a way to tell you they have to go outside, and if you aren’t paying attention you could miss a potty opportunity.

Take your puppy out frequently and stay outside with them.

When the puppy goes potty, immediately reward them with treats. I

say “good potty” and give them three little treats.

Don’t assume your puppy will go potty if you simply put them outside and leave them. Puppies get distracted when outside and totally forget to go. Once back inside where it’s nice and quiet, they pee a river. The humans get annoyed, shouting that “we were just outside for hours,” to which the puppy responds, “yeah, I know, but I was busy chasing squirrels and it's nice and quiet in here.” If you go out and the puppy doesn’t potty, try putting them into the crate when

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back inside for about 10 minutes and then try again.

Don’t wait until you are back inside to treat the puppy for going potty outside. If you do that you are actually giving them a treat for merely being inside. Reward them as soon as they are done going.

Limit their freedom in the house and keep them crated when you can’t watch them. Giving your puppy a 2,000-square-foot area of room and expecting them to hold it is crazy and unreasonable.

THE DON'TS Never shame your puppy for having an accident in the house. Puppies do not understand that they are being yelled at for going potty inside the house and just think you’re a lunatic who is yelling at them for the actual act of going to the bathroom. Yelling at them will result in puppy sneaking off to go potty in a spot that is free from the prying eyes of the mean person who yells at them for going to the bathroom.

If you yell at them inside, your puppy will think you are going to yell at them when they have to pee, whether inside or out, and decide to hold it until they are alone.

Never rub their nose in it. It is cruel

and sick and does not teach the puppy anything but that you’re an awful, terrifying person who rubs their face in their excrement.

Avoid pee pads if you want the puppy to exclusively go outside. Unless consistently rewarded for going on the pads, they will not understand the difference between a pee pad and your bath mat.

Yes, accidents are going to happen. But if you follow these easy steps with your puppy, they will be ringing the bells to potty outside in no time.

Heidi Clayton is a retired 25-year veteran of the Atlantic City Police Department. She started Four on the Floor Dog Training as a result of her own struggle to find a positive and reward based dog trainer in South Jersey. She is passionate about giving every dog, even the difficult ones, a voice and the skills they need to thrive in life. She breeds, trains, and shows her own bull terriers under the SoraBully’s kennel name.

Heidi Clayton is a retired 25 year veteran of the Atlantic City Police Department. She started Four on the Floor Dog Training a result of her own struggle to find a positive & reward based dog trainer in the South Jersey area. She is passionate about giving every dog, even the difficult ones, a voice and the skills they need to thrive in life.

She breeds, trains, and shows her own Bull Terriers under the SoraBullys’s Kennel Name.

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he National Association of Realtors Existing Home Sales Report, which measures closings on existing homes, showed that sales were down 5.4 percent month over month in June at a 5.12 million annualized pace. This was worse than expectations of a 3.4 percent decline.

It's important to look at the annualized pace comparatively speaking. The current pace is pretty much where housing across the country was when looking at pre-pandemic numbers. It is not much better or worse.

Year over year, existing home sales were down 14.2 percent from 2021. This is because in 2021 there was a lot of activity making up for 2020. Also, within the report, we saw that first-time homebuyers showed little change, from 31 percent down to 30 percent year over year, but month over month, they were up from 27 percent of transactions in the previous report to 30 percent of transactions.

And when we take a look at the yearover­year number and consider that while home prices are up 20 percent and mortgage rates have risen, the first-time homebuyer market share is only down 1 percent. There is some resiliency to be seen.

On the inventory side, the current housing inventory is at 1.26 million homes for sale. That is up 2.4 percent from last year and 10 percent from last month.

So, is there a major boom in inventory in the market? Is this unusual?

The short answer is no. This is a normal occurrence that happens between late spring and early summer every year.

Parents want their kids to start school at the beginning of the school year, so they have to get their houses on the market.

Something else about inventory that is being overlooked is that, even though there are 1.26 million existing homes in inventory, 641,000 are under contract.

That's 51 percent of inventory already off the market. The actual active listings or actual inventory is 619,000 homes.

With all of this data put together, it is still a strong housing market that has a lot of opportunities.

While existing home sales came in softer than expected, and the inventory boom that the media reports is not necessarily a boom, it still speaks to the strength in home pricing and demand for homes.

It is simple economics 101 of supply and demand. With inventory being so low and the demand being so high, that is why home prices keep pointing higher.

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