Events

MAY

Events and special promotions happening locally this month!

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May 1 Train Rides Through the Woods of New Gretna Location: Bass River Township

Details: The Woods of New Gretna Park and the New Jersey Shore Live Steam Organization provide train rides for all each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The small steam locomotives, and other trains, wind their way through the beautiful park. The rides are provided by a group of dedicated volunteers who have revitalized the park and laid out the railroad track, based on the historical Tuckerton Railroad. The volunteers maintain the railroad and walking trails, and are constantly expanding them. Riding the trains is free, but donations are very much appreciated. The train rides are outdoors.

May 2 Miracles of My Life – General George Washington Location: Southampton

Details: The Southampton Historical Society will feature a program “Miracles of My Life – General George Washington,” at 7:30 p.m., at the Old Town Hall, 25 Plum St., Vincentown. Samuel Davis portrays General George Washington, inspiring you with his commanding voice and motivational speeches. As a first-person interpreter, Davis enlightens and entertains with his vast knowledge of General Washington. Experience his life during the French & Indian War and the American Revolution and hear how he rallied his troops. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Kathy Rosmando at 609-859-0524.

May 14 A Country Day at Kirby’s Mill Location: Medford

Details: The Medford Historical Society is hosting “A Country Day at Kirby’s Mill,” Church and Fostertown roads, Medford, on Saturday, May 14, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The historic mill will be in operation grinding cornmeal by water power. The blacksmith shop will be open, along with other museum buildings. Enjoy an afternoon of historic craft demonstrations, working antique machinery and a Civil War encampment at the Mill complex. Admission is free. Light refreshments will be available. For more information, please call 609-531-1825.

May 14 Geranium and Bake Sale Location: Vincentown

Details: The Southampton Historical Society is hosting a geranium and bake sale on Saturday, May 14, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Vincentown Grange Hall, 115 Main St., Vincentown. Geraniums will be available in red, white, salmon and lavender-blue at $3.75 each. To place orders, please call 609-859-0524 by May 2! (Limited quantities will be available on day of sale.)

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treat for free,” Kazansky said.

Eugene and Anna’s impression of the country since arriving in Medford has also been extremely positive, he noted, adding that their immediate agenda includes becoming proficient in English and finding employment, which they will be permitted to have, but be offered no public assistance.

For Eugene to work in his field of videography, their host added, he will need to replace his equipment, and to that end, his sister, Kseniia, who now lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., has posted a GoFundMe page under the headline “Ukrainian refugees starting new life from scratch,” that as of April 26 had raised more than $2,100.

The page also contains a translated letter from Eugene, that describes how he had been a successful videographer and film editor based in Kyiv, with one of his most recent projects being a 120-minute documentary about the legacy of the Holocaust in Ukraine, titled “Never Again,” while Anna pursued her studies at Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics.

“I never imagined that the horrors of war would knock at our doorstep,” he noted, in describing the waking nightmare of having to abruptly abandon their apartment amid the Russian attack on the airport and surrounding neighborhood. “In a moment, your life and plans are gone.”

“But we’re still facing an uncertain future. Before everything changed, the two of us were excited to plan our upcoming wedding. Now we must start from scratch. I know we will find our way: we are both hardworking and persistent, and I will do everything to find a job to support my family. But we face many challenges, and though it is really difficult for me to ask, I ask you now for your support to help us get back on our feet.

Eugene added that “all funds raised through GoFundMe will be used not only to help with our basic needs but also for me to get the job in the field of my professional skills.”

“We are grateful in advance for any help, and wish you peace and happiness,” his letter concludes.

Once he has replaced his equipment, Kazansky said, “Eugene can do all kinds of things in the field, including commercials, celebrations and anniversaries,” but in the meantime, was “ready to do anything” and was about to begin moving soil for some neighbors the following day.

“Ukrainians are very hard-working people,” he added.

All this being said, “they would love to return” to Ukraine.

“The only problem is their apartment building was destroyed, their car was abandoned, and they would have no place to stay,” Kazansky contended. “Of course, they have the desire, but practically it wouldn’t be possible to do in the near future.”

He added that the couple are “very grateful for the solidarity and help that the people of the United States have given to Ukraine.”

As for Eugene’s mother, Olga, whose dark 2014 premonition not only materialized, but set the stage for their ability to find a haven here, she now believes Russia has been thwarted in any plans it might have had to absorb and resettle Ukraine – but that doesn’t mean it won’t resort to increasingly ruthless behavior in an effort to bring that about.

“Before the situation becomes better for Ukraine, it will become worse,” she predicted. “But then it will improve, leading to a Ukrainian victory.”

Editor’s Note: This story uses the first names of interviewees, which is not standard newspaper style.

May 21 Sondheim Tribute Cabaret Location: Medford

Details: Live music is better! Come and celebrate a wonderful evening of music by the irreplaceable Stephen Sondheim, who passed away last November, at 92 years of age. The cabaret will be held at Studio 67 on Main St., Medford, at 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy songs such as “Send in the Clowns,” and music from “Westside Story,” “Gypsy,” “A Little Night Music,” and much more! The talented piano accompanist, Danielle Peterson Boyd, the music therapist at Medford Leas, will be featured. There will be a $20 admission charge at the door. BYO beverages. For more information, please call Karen McGreer at 267-716-7906.

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