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Friday, September 16th

Central UMC Red Cross Blood Drive ▶2-7pm 5 marvin Ave. Linwood

Central United methodist Church in Linwood is hosting a red Cross blood Drive. book your appointment at redcrossblood. org. 2nd Annual Grace Kelly Gala ▶6:30pm

Gateway playhouse 738 bay Ave. Somers point

Join the Ocean City Historical museum and Somers point Historical Society for a gala film event and benefit. High Society involves a successful popular jazz musician who tries to win back the affection of ex-wife (Kelly), who is preparing to marry another man. Light appetizers, cash bar and a special performance by the South Jersey Jazz Society are included with the V.I.p. experience. more information and tickets are available at gatewaybythebay.org.

Saturday, September 17th

Mays Landing Art in the Park ▶9am-3pm memorial park main St. mays Landing

Hamilton Historical Society presents Art in the park, a fun day for the entire family with artists and crafters, vendors, food, and more. For more information, visit hamiltonhistorical.org or call (609) 909-0272. EHT PAL Open House & STEM Expo ▶10am-2pm eHt pAL 2542 ridge Ave. egg Harbor township pAL’s brand new 14,400 sq. ft. Astroturf field is ready for use for many sports. the facility also features many amenities including a media Studio, esports room, Observatory, and so much more. take a sneak peak at the Fall 2022 Stem Workshops and meet the back to back State Champion FIrSt tech Challenge robotics team. Learn more about buddy’s Garage, a new program for middle and high school students. For more information, visit ehtpal.org/expo. Smithville Art Walk ▶10am-5pm 615 e. moss mill rd. Smithville more than 75 local artists set up displays on the Greene, located near the red-covered bridge. Special Guest includes marvel Comic book Artist Joe Del beato. Live music from local favorites 18th & Addison. those wishing to participate can email undergroundnj2007@gmail.com. Hosted by Underground. rain date September 18. Ocean City Airport Festival ▶10am-3pm municipal Airport

Ocean City’s Annual Airport Festival will be held at the municipal Airport. Features include a ground display of unusual airplanes ranging from World War II planes to Classics and Warbirds. the event will feature a parachute jump from team Fastrax. Bark in the Park ▶11am-5pm

Atlantic County 4H Fairgrounds

Join Absecon Veterinary Hospital and Atlantic County 4-H for this 2nd Annual Dog-Friendly event. there will be a beer garden, dog show, food trucks, vendors, dog training demonstrations, pet participation activities, kid & dog pie eating contest, raffle baskets, pet educational talks, kids’ relay races, and much more. All proceeds benefit the non-profit bill assistance program – Absecon Veterinary Hospital Foundation, Inc. dba Laddie’s Legacy. Learn more at abseconvet.com. rain date: Sunday, September 18. Downbeach Seafood Festival ▶Saturday, September 17 & Sunday,

September 18 from 12-6pm

Ski beach, Ventnor the Downbeach Seafood Festival is back for 2022. the team at Good time tricycle productions will transform Ventnor’s Ski beach into a seafood lover’s dream with over 25 different local and regional seafood restaurants and purveyors serving up their favorite seafaring dishes. Whether trying the vast selection of local restaurants, sipping Jersey-made craft beers, cooking with local chefs, shopping the unique exhibitors, you will find yourself immersed at this Festival. purchase advance tickets for early gate entry. tickets and information at downbeachseafoodfest.com. The Last Splash ▶12-6pm

Absecon Lighthouse 31 S. rhode Island Ave. Atlantic City

Absecon Lighthouse & marine mammal Stranding Center are hosting a joint fundraiser; a day of celebration, awareness, education, gratitude, inspiration, and community. this mermaid and pirate themed ocean awareness festival will feature live music, vendors, workshops, a treasure hunt,

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