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Thursday, May 14
Margate, Film premiere "Blessed is the Match - The Life and Death of Hannah Senesh," 7 p.m., Milton and Betty Katz Jewish Community Center, 501 N. Jerome Ave., discussion to follow film, free and open to the public. Call 609-822-1167.
Saturday, May 16
Atlantic City, Car and Bike Show and Shine, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Atlantic City High School fundraiser, at the high school, 1400 Albany Ave., rain date May 17, spectator admission $3, show vehicle entry $12. Call 609-343-7300, ext. 2179 or ext. 2178.
Avalon, Author lecture, Justin Catanoso "My Cousin the Saint," 7 p.m., Public Library, 235 32nd St., free and open to the public. Call 609-967-7155.
Cape May, Grand opening ceremony for World War II Lookout Tower, 10 a.m., at newly restored Fire Control Tower No. 23, Sunset Boulevard in Lower Township, near Cape May Point, WWII vets will be honored, music by Coast Guard Band, free tower climb following ceremony. Call 609-884-5404.
Smithville, Mayfest, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 16-17, crafters, food court, live music, children's activities, Historic Smithville and Village Greene, Route 9 and Moss Mill Road, Galloway Township, free admission. Call 609-748-6160.
Washington Township, Pinelands Triple Loop, Shore Cycle Club, registration open 7:30 a.m., rides start 8 a.m., three different loops through pinelands up to 100 miles, begin and end at Historic Batsto Village Park, Route 542, $20 includes lunch, refreshments, ride sheets. Information: www.shorecycleclub.org.
Sunday, May 17
Absecon, Appearance by the Phillie Phanatic, 1 to 2 p.m., at South Jersey Field of Dreams, located in Jonathan Pitney Recreational Park, Morton Avenue. Contact 609-652-3333.
Brigantine, Fashion show "Sun, Sand and Style," 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Elks Lodge 2428, 400 W. Shore Drive, $25, includes brunch menu and fashion show, benefit for the Special Children Needs Committee. Information at www.brigantineelks.com.
Estell Manor, Strutt for Mutts IV, noon to 4 p.m., Estell Manor Park, Route 50, softball field / Pavilion C, $10 registration fee to strut, trophy to top dog, Chinese auction, raffle, silent auction, demonstrations, proceeds to Beacon Animal Rescue. Call 609-390-7946.
Tuesday, May 19
Avalon, Free movie night, 7 p.m., "Paul Blart, Mall Cop," in the multipurpose room at the Elementary School, 32nd Street and Ocean Drive, free. Call the Avalon Public Library, 609-967-7155 or www.avalonfreelibrary.org.
Wednesday, May 20
Galloway Township, Kids in the Kitchen, dinner fundraiser for Galloway Community Charter School, 6 p.m., Ram's Head Inn, 9 W. White Horse Pike, $50. Call 609-652-7118.
Friday, May 22
Atlantic City, "And They Marched On: Atlantic City Veterans, A Photograph Exhibit," opening ceremony 10 a.m. to noon, at All Wars Memorial Building, 1510 Adriatic Ave., guest speakers begin at 11 a.m. Call 609-345-2269, ext. 3062.
Wildwood, Annual International Kite Festival, May 22-25, on the beach at Rio Grande Avenue and in Wildwoods Convention Center, kite flying demonstrations, fighter kite battles, competitions, vendors, workshops, free kite lessons; Nite Kite Fly on the beach 9 p.m. May 22. 800-992-9732.
Saturday, May 23
Egg Harbor Township, The Antique Appraisal Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., presented by the Egg Harbor Township 300th Anniversary Committee, at the EHT Community Center, 5045 English Creek Ave., $10 admission includes two appraisals. Contact 609-645-2219 or 609-927-9096 or EHT300TH@AOL.COM.
Newfield, Family Fun Night, 6:30 p.m., at The Purple Penguin Ice Cream and More, 1008 Harding Highway, children's activities, music, food, bring a chair or blanket, sponsored by Forest Grove Fire Co. Call 609-697-4731.
Monday, May 25
Atlantic City, Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, parade begins at noon along Atlantic Avenue, from Vermont to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, onto Adriatic Avenue to All Wars Memorial Building for ceremony.
Vineland, Memorial Day Parade, 10 a.m., down Landis Avenue starting at Myrle Street, stop for ceremony at Sailors Monument, proceed to Veterans Circle in Landis Park.
Wednesday, May 27
Cape May, Bach's Lunch, 12:30 p.m, mini-concert by Bay-Atlantic Symphony and tea luncheon at Carriage House Tearoom and Cafe, at Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., part of Cape May Music Festival, $25 per person. Also June 3 and 10. 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or www.capemaymac.org.
Kids
Saturday, May 16
Atlantic City, "The Great American Teddy Bear Show," puppet show, 1 p.m., at All Wars Memorial Building, 1510 Adriatic Ave., by the Brownstone Puppet Theater of Smithville, hosted by Free Public Library, free, open to all ages. Call 609-345-2269, ext. 3115.
Sunday, May 17
Atlantic City, Buccaneer Show and Activity Day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Absecon Lighthouse, 31 S. Rhode Island Ave., Buccaneer show 1 p.m., crafts, games, treasure hunt, climb to top of lighthouse, $10. Call 609-449-1360.
Music
Friday, May 15
Somers Point, The Somers Point Jazz Society Spring Concert, featuring the Conrad Herwig Quartet, two 50-minute sets starting at 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., at Gregory's Restaurant, 900 Shore Road, $20, or $10 for Somers Point Jazz Society members. For advance ticket purchases call 609 457 7892.
Saturday, May 16
Mauricetown, Soprano Carmen Artis and tenor John Hammel, salon concert sponsored by Maurice River Music, 7:30 p.m., at an area residence. Seating is limited, reservations required, donations accepted, information call 856-506-0580.
Sunday, May 17
Cape May, 20th Annual Cape May Music Festival, kickoff 8 p.m. with Gregory Grene, leader and founding member of the Celtic rock band The Prodigals, at the Paul W. Schmidtchen Theatre, Lower Cape May Regional High School, 687 Route 9, $25 general admission, $20 seniors, $10 students; May 19: New York Chamber Ensemble, 8 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Advent, Washington and Franklin streets, $20 general admission, $15 seniors, $5 students. Call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278.
Tuesday, May 19
Millville, "Fresh Ears" music lecture, with Paul M. Somers, sponsored by Bay-Atlantic Symphony, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Millville Public Library, 210 Buck St., free. Call 856-825-7087.
Wednesday, May 20
Toms River, Gelber & Manning Salute Vaudeville, Ocean County College's MidWeek Jazz Series, 8 p.m., at Mancini Hall, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St., $13 advance, $15 door. Call 732-255-0500.
Saturday, May 23
Cape May Court House, Frank Bey, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., at Natali Vineyard, 221 Route 47 North (Delsea Drive), music, food, wine samples, free admission. Call 609-972-7318.
Sunday, May 24
Cape May, Atlantic Brass Band, American music classics, 8 p.m., Paul W. Schmidtchen Theatre, Lower Cape May Regional High School, 687 Route 9, part of Cape May Music Festival, $25 general admission, $20 seniors, $10 students. 609-884-5404.
Theater
Saturday, May 16
Vineland, Auditions for musical "Nunsense," women aged 16 and older, 3 p.m. May 16, Cumberland Players, Sherman Avenue, doors open 2:30 p.m., also 7:30 p.m. May 17 (doors open 7 p.m.) Information at www.cumberlandplayers.com.
Wednesday, May 20
Cape May, "Souvenir, A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins," musical comedy, 8 p.m., preview performance May 20, show runs May 21- June 20, Cape May Stage at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank and Lafayette streets, $35 adults, $25 seniors, $12.50 students, preview tickets on May 20 half price. Call 609-884-1341.
Friday, May 29
Richard Stockton College, "3 Sisters," a dance play celebrating the power of family, presented by Jazz Rockballet, 7 p.m. May 29, 2 p.m. May 30, Performing Arts Center, Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township, $22. Call 609-652-9000.
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