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Sunday, April 23rd

Run Wild for the Cape May County Zoo

▶8am

Cape May County park and Zoo 707 route 9 N. Cape May Court House

Sturdy Savings Bank presents the second year of run Wild for the Cape May County Zoo. This 5K run and 1 Mile Walk will take runners and walkers through the world famous Zoo. They’re opening the gates early and letting attendees in to run Wild and bid the animals good morning. prerace packet pickup will be available April 22nd at the Cape May County Earth Day Fair. learn more and sign up online at runsignup.com.

ACUA Earth Day Festival

▶10am

ACUA Environmental park 6700

Delilah rd. Egg Harbor Township

Join ACUA for their 31st Annual Earth Day Festival. There will be lots of free, fun and educational activities for everyone. The celebration has many exciting events and entertainment throughout the day, and more than 150 vendors, crafters, food vendors and exhibitors will be part of the celebration. For more information, visit www.acua.com/ earthday.

Monday, April 24th

Atlantic City Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony

▶1pm

Brighton park 1801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City

The National r&B Music Society presents the Atlantic City Walk of Fame i naugural Class for 2023. i nductees include little Anthony & The i mperials, The Delfonics, The Godfather of Soul James Brown, and Grover Washington Jr. The induction ceremony is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www. rnBmusicsociety.com or call 609-339-6767.

Casiello Free Basketball Clinic for Somers Point Students

▶2:30-4pm

Jordan road School 129 Jordan rd.

Casiello Basketball is holding a Free clinic for all students 4th – 8th Grade at Jordan road at 2:30pm on Mondays. For questions, please email casiellobball@gmail.com.

Tuesday, April 25th

Fundraising Event for Ruth Newman Shapiro Cancer & Heart Fund

▶6-8pm

Sofia restaurant Amherst and Adams Avenues, Margate

Join the ruth Newman Shapiro Cancer & Heart Fund for a “Tasting” of wines from around the Mediterranean and lite Fare. There will also be a Silent Auction and 50/50. The event will take place at Sofia restaurant. Admission is $40. pay at the door or make check payable to: “ rNS” and mail to: rNS, C/O pat Mcl aughlin, 304 N. Union Avenue, Margate, NJ 08402. For more information, contact pat at 609822-7047 or patmc22@comcast.net.

Wednesday, April 26th

Child Abuse Prevention Month Commemoration

▶12-2pm

Atlantic County Office Building outdoor courtyard 1333 Atlantic Ave. Atlantic City

Join Atlantic County to commemorate Child Abuse prevention Month. Help ensure children have positive experiences and families have the resources they need. Obtain information and education materials, meet community stakeholders and partners. For more information, please e-mail rob@ acfamsupport.org.

Thursday, April 27th

Village Trivia Challenge

▶4pm

Test your knowledge and compete for the top prize from over 6,000 possible questions. Topics include science, geography, history, music, theater, movies and more. The event is free for Holocaust Survivors and Village Members. For non-members, the cost is $5 payable prior to April 20th. rSVp by contacting Tina Serota at 609-2878872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.

Night of 300,000 Meals

▶5:30-8pm

Community FoodBank of New Jersey 6735 Black Horse pike, Egg Harbor Township please join the Community FoodBank of New Jersey’s Southern Branch for an evening of fine fare, fun spirits, and live music. The goal of the event is to raise funding necessary to provide 300,000 meals to the nearly 70,000 South Jersey residents who are food insecure, and to support other vital programs serving South Jersey including nutrition education, diaper and feminine hygiene product distribution, resource access outreach and their College pantry program. Tickets and additional information are available at cfbnj.org/event/night-of-300000meals.

EHTHS presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

▶Thursday, April 27th – Sunday, April 30th

Egg Harbor Township High School 24 High School Drive

Egg Harbor Township High School Theatre presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. rated G. Showtimes are Thursday-Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 2pm. purchase tickets online at ehths.booktix.com.

Friday, April 28th

Community in Bloom Mural Dedication

▶5pm

3119 Atlantic Ave. Atlantic City

Join the Atlantic City Arts Foundation, Chelsea EDC, lead Artist De’von Downes, and Assistant Artist Chanelle rene to dedicate their mural “Community in Bloom” in the Chelsea Neighborhood of Atlantic City.

Saturday, April 29th

Somers Point Bayfest

▶10am-5pm Bay Avenue

The event will be held along Bay Avenue in Somers point in the city’s Bayfront Historic preservation District. The day will be filled with music, delicious food, and hundreds of unique crafts. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/somerspointbayfest.

Ocean City Sports Memorabilia Show

▶10am-4pm

Ocean City Music pier 825 Boardwalk

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Vendors with merchandise and items representing a variety of sports and teams will be for sale at the show. For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.

Sunday, April 30th

Sgt. Jeff Rivera Benefit

▶5-8pm

Maynards Café 9306 Amherst Ave. Margate

The family of Sergeant Jeff rivera, along with the brothers and sisters of the Atlantic City police Department, are calling for your support. Jeff has recently been diagnosed with Stage 4 Stomach Cancer. All proceeds will go to the rivera family. Tickets are $40 and includes beer, wine, and food. purchase from pBA local 24 at the door. For more information, email mattsrogers2017@gmail.com.

Wednesday, May 3rd

Positivity Project: Morning Refresh

▶10:30am

Start your day in an upbeat way. Explore positivity. You’ll learn ways to boost wellness – mind, body, and soul. Topics include self-care, mindfulness, gratitude, meditation, and resiliency. rSVp by May 1st by contacting Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@ jfsatlantic.org.

Health and Wellness

Dementia Support Group

▶Wednesday, May 3rd at 2pm Earth Angels for Dementia 115 route 50, Mays landing

Held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. Call Diane Conover at 609-402-6966 for more information.

NAMI Connections and Family Support Groups

▶Monday, May 8th at 7pm St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 606 Shore rd. Somers point tal health condition. Family Support Group is a support group for adult friends and family members of people with mental health conditions. participants gain the support of their peers who understand their experience and gain insight into others’ challenges and successes. For more information and to register, please visit www.namiacm. org, or call 609-741-5125. NAM i ACM is a non-profit 501C(3) corporation.

Mental Health Support and Discussion Groups

Online groups are offered daily for a variety of topics, including women, men, lGBTQ iA+, individuals aged 1830. Boomers, anxiety, depression, eating disorder, and many others. Groups are also provided to individuals with a family member who lives with a mental health challenge. To receive a full list and to register, call 609-652-3800 or unitedbywellness@mhanj.org.

Recovery Groups

More than a dozen groups for individuals living with substance use disorder are offered online. Topics range from mental health/wellness to employment, faith, and more. Groups are provided 7 days a week. register for groups through unitedbywellness@ mhanj.org or by calling the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County at 609-652-3800.

Wellness Groups

A wide variety of online groups are offered to enhance wellness and introduce interested participants to ways they can improve their day-today mental health. These daily groups include meditation, art, music, journaling, eating healthy, exercise, spirituality, adult coloring, gratitude, and more. To register and receive links by email, call 609-652-3800 or unitedbywellness@mhanj.org.

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