Totally Tiki owner Rob Sponsel, of Galloway Township, said his store showed an increase in sales during the inaugural First Friday event on May 3, and he had fun. ‘With all the kids right here, the kids were having a great time. It was phenomenal.’

Marieann Bannan, of Galloway Township, passed up a selection of cakes and cookies for a slice of watermelon during the Friendship Bible Church's 150th Anniversary Celebration held at the Church in Egg Harbor Township.

Christine Boris, of Galloway Township, danced a mummer's strut with Jim Reilly, of Glendora, as the Fralinger String Band played during the Linwood Country Fair on May 18 at All Wars Memorial Park, in Linwood.

Historic Smithville Inn general manager Tony Coppola Jr., of Galloway Township, said of the ‘First Friday’ events at Historic Smithville, which started this month, ‘I just want people to have something to do in Galloway.'

Ray and Wendy Heintz, of Galloway Township, attended the soft opening May 19 for Margaritaville inside Resorts Atlantic City. Staff photo by Ben Fogletto

Madison Vezza, 13, of Galloway Township, served dessert during the Port Republic Volunteer Fire Company's semi-annual roast beef dinner at the fire station on Blakes Lane in Port Republic. Photo by Dave Griffin

Holly Dickerson, of Galloway Township, gave Roxy, the Brittney spaniel, a bath at Riordan's Canine Boutique on Main Street in Mays Landing.

The Doug Murdock Meistersingers presented the Bicentennial Celebration Concert of Giuseppe Verdi and Richard Wagner on May 19 at Christ Church in Somers Point. Betty Schiaffino, of Galloway Township, center, sang with the rest of the chorus during the Grand Finale II, Triumphal Chorus, Aida.