Dining out
CAPE MAY COUNTY ARMY NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION BREAKFAST, 9 a.m. Dec. 1, Villas Diner, 2100 Bayshore Road, Villas. Call 609-729-1596 for more information.
RISE AND SHINE BREAKFAST FOR THE BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF ATLANTIC AND CAPE MAY COUNTIES, 8 to 9 a.m. Dec. 6, Flanders Hotel, 719 E. 11th Street, Ocean City. Call 609-573-5029 or email egillespie@bbbsatlanticcape.org.
RETIRED EDUCATORS OF CAPE MAY COUNTY LUNCHEON, noon Dec. 13, Avalon Links Golf Club, Route 9, Cape May Court House. Cost $22. Call Diane Church at 609-884-7800 for reservations.
Education
WETLANDS INSTITUTE PROGRAMS: Aquarium Feedings, 2:15 p.m. Saturdays; Salt Marsh Safari, 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. Saturdays. Free with admission. 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd. Call 609-368-1211.
QIGONG AND TAI CHI FOR YOUR HEALTH CLASSES, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Lower Cape Branch Library, 2600 Bayshore Road, Villas. Call 609-886-8999.
HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START early childhood development program by Atlantic Human Resources Inc., recruiting preschool children for 2011-12. No cost to families who qualify. Head Start has centers throughout Cape May and Atlantic counties. Call 609-861-2804 (Cape May County) or 609-348-4166 (Atlantic County).
Etc.
SILENT AUCTION, 7 p.m. Nov. 30, Seaville Fire Social Hall, 36 Route 50, Seaville. Benefits Hope Pregnancy Centers. Cost $15 per person at the door. For reservations call 609-886-7022.
HOLIDAY SALE 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, through Dec. 22, Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May. Arwork, bird seed, handmade soaps and lotions, children’s books, stuffed animals, jewelry and more. Call 609-898-8848.
INDOOR YARD SALE, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 30 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 2, Beth Judah Temple, Spencer and Pacific avenues, Wildwood. Call 609-522-7541.
PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE SERVICE, noon Dec. 7, Hereford Inlet seawall, located in the parking lot of St. Demetrios Church, 321 St. Demetrios Ave., North Wildwood. Call 609-729-5832.
INDOOR YARD SALE, 9 a.m. Dec. 7 and 8, South Seaville United Methodist Church, Kings Highway, South Seaville. Call 609-602-6398.
WINTER BOOK SALE 3 to 8 p.m. Dec. 7 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 8, Ocean City Free Public Library Atrium, 1735 Simpson Ave., Ocean City.
SEA ISLE CITY HISTORICAL MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 8, first level of the Sea Isle branch of the Cape May County Library, 4800 Central Ave. The event will feature light refreshments, the opportunity to explore the museum and the chance to speak at length with Historical Society members. Call 609-263-2992.
PACKAGE GOODS ORCHESTRA CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave., Cape May. Admission is free. Guests are encouraged to bring one unwrapped gift which will benefit the Sgt. Bill Alvarez Memorial Toy Drive. Call 609-884-9565.
CAPE MAY COUNTY AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Lamont Steptoe to read his poetry, 7 p.m. Dec. 8, Bayside Center, 520 Bay Ave., Ocean City. Donations accepted. Call 609-442-2407.
CAPE SHORE CHORUS OF SWEET ADELINES looking for new members. Women who love to sing can visit a rehearsal from 7:15 to 10 p.m. Thursdays at the Abundant Life Church, Route 50, Seaville. Call Cheryl at 609-463-0134.
DANCING GRANNIES, tap for mature adults, beginner sessions on Thursdays, Cape May Dance Co., 3305 Breakwater Plaza, North Cape May. Information call 609-889-1856.
For fun
INDOOR YARD SALE, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 2, Beth Judah Temple, Spencer and Pacific Avenues, Wildwood. Call 609-522-7541 for more information.
FREE PRE-SCREENED FILMS: ‘Agatha,’ 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4; Ocean City Public Library, 1735 Simpson Ave. For more information, contact the Ocean City Fine Arts League at 609-814-0308 or the Ocean City Public Library at 609-399-2434.
BRUNCH, BINGO AND LACE, 9:30 a.m. Dec. 8, Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St. Cost $25 includes brunch buffet, fashion show, bingo and prizes. Call 609-884-5404.
WINE DINNER, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14, Mad Batter, 19 Jackson St., Cape May. Cost $75 per person. Call 609-884-5404.
CAPE MAY WINE TRAIL, noon to 5 p.m Dec. 29, Natali Vineyards, Cape May Court House, and Hawk Haven Vineyard and Winery, Rio Grande. Cost $60 includes wine tastings and lunch. Call 609-884-5404.
AQUARIUM FEEDINGS with Wetlands Institute staff, or just watch turtles chase minnows and the horseshoe crab gobble shrimp, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Free with general admission; members are free. 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Middle Township. Call 609-368-1211.
BOOK SALE 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, CitiFinancial, 20 Court House-South Dennis Road, Cape May Court House. Paperback books $2 each or three for $5; hardback books $4 each or three for $10. Call 609-463-3535.
GAME NIGHT, ages 13 to 26, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Cape May County Library, Main Branch, 30 Mechanic St., Cape May Court House. Call teen librarian at 609-463-6350.
YUMMY YOGA with Christina Newdeck, morning and evening classes throughout the week at the Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Middle Township, with classes for every level. Great for golfers, athletes, weekend warriors and baby boomers. Check the calendar at just-breathe-yoga.com.
For youths
MUSIC TOGETHER OF OCEAN CITY AND EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP CONCERT FOR YOUNG CHILDREN up to age 8, 5 p.m. Dec. 2, Congregation Beth Judah, 700 N. Swarthmore Ave., Ventnor. Tickets $10 per person or $25 per family. Proceeds go directly to benefit Jewish Family Services of Atlantic County and St. Peter’s United Methodist Church of Ocean City. For information or tickets see Weejammers.com.
AFTER SCHOOL LEGO CLUB AT THE CAPE MAY COUNTY LIBRARY, ages 5 to 12: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month, Main Branch, 30 Mechanic St., Cape May Court House. No registration required. Call the Children’s Room at 609-463-6354.
CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT AT GILLIAN’S FUNLAND, 6 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Marina Park, 42nd Place and Bay, Sea Isle City. Call 609-263-8687.
MUSIC TOGETHER: Join Miss Lelah at the Wetlands Institute in Stone Harbor for a musical hour to help children explore melody and rhythm. See musictogetherofcapemay.com for a complete schedule and to sign up.
OCEAN CITY LIBRARY FALL CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Rhythm and rhymes, birth to age 2, 11 to 11:20 a.m. Tuesdays; Family Craft Time, ages 7-12, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Toddler Time, ages 2-3, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays; Story Train, ages 3-5, 1:30 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays; Book Surfers, fourth and fifth grades, 2:30 p.m. Thursdays; Seashore Story Time, ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m. Fridays. All at the library, 1735 Simpson Ave., Ocean City. Call 609-399-2434.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Sea Isle City Public Library, 126 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Sea Isle City. Call 609-263-8485.
Fundraisers
COAT DRIVE through November, Cape Trinity Catholic, Wildwood. All sizes accepted, teen size sweatshirts and sweaters. Donations can be dropped off in the cafeteria in the morning. Call 509-522-2704 or 609-522-7257.
OPERATION FIRST RESPONSE STICKER FUNDRAISER, cost $5 each, available at the Ocean City Fire Department, Sixth Street, Fire Station 2, 29th Street and Fire Station 3, 46th Street. Also online at ocfire.org, or call 609-525-9183.
AUXILIARY OF SHORE MEDICAL CENTER shops are located at Marmora South Shore Plaza, 232 South Shore Road, Marmora, call 609-390-0913; Somers Point Shopping Center, Route 9, Somers Point, call 609-653-8374. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays to Fridays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. All proceeds go to the Auxiliary’s pledge to Shore Tomorrow, an expansion project of Shore Medical Center. For information, to donate or to volunteer call any of the three shops.
COAT DRIVE to benefit Atlantic City Rescue Mission by Mike and Pam Cardinale, owners of Mrs. Brizzle’s Buns and Deli. Donations of gently worn and new winter coats and jackets for adults and children needed; place in collection bin at eatery, 4601 Landis Ave., Sea Isle City, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Call 609-263-2773.
Groups
CASA FOR CHILDREN OF ATLANTIC AND CAPE MAY COUNTIES INFORMATION SESSION, 6 p.m. Dec. 3, Mays Landing Library, Farragut Avenue, Mays Landing. Gives overview, shows how CASA volunteers advocate in court on behalf of abused and neglected children. Register by calling 609-601-7800 or email julie@AtlanticCapeCASA.org.
CAPE-ATLANTIC CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION, Christmas at the Flanders Luncheon, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 5, Flanders, Boardwalk and 11th Streets, Ocean City. Cost $25. A free nursery is available by reservation. To reserve your place, call Pat at 609-965-4840 or Joyce at 856-765-3775.
AA AND AL-ANON SUPPORT GROUPS at Cape Regional Medical Center, Stone Harbor Boulevard, Cape May Court House. Call 609-463-4043.
ANGELUS CHORUS seeks new singing members. The group rehearses at the Middle Township High School during the school year and performs concerts in the winter and spring. For more information call Carolyn at 609-898-0324.
ART HISTORY DISCUSSION GROUP, 3 p.m. every other Tuesday, Cape May County Library Lower Branch, 2600 Bayshore Road, Villas. Call 609-886-8999.
CAPE ATLANTIC WOODTURNERS: Learn to Turn. Meets 7 p.m. every third Tuesday at Upper Township Library. Call Ron at 609-601-2663 for details.
CAPE MAY COUNTY ADVISORY COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN, 5:30 p.m. first Tuesdays, Old Courthouse building, 11 North Main St., Cape May Court House.
CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS (CODA) 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Seaville United Methodist Church, 3100 Shore Road, Seaville. Call 609-408-8033. Also, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Trinity United Methodist Church, 20 N. Shore Road, Marmora. Call Yvonne at 609-408-8033.
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS, 6:30 p.m. second Tuesdays, at Lighthouse Church, Route 9, Cape May Court House, for bereaved parents, grandparents, siblings. Call 609-886-2118.
GREAT CLASSICS BOOK CLUB, 4 p.m. third Thursdays, Main Library, 30 W. Mechanic St., Cape May Court House. Call 609-463-6350.
HEARTBREAK TO HEALING GRIEF SUPPORT for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Call 609-345-3230 for literature and information, or just to talk.
PLAYERS AND PLAYWRIGHTS BY THE JERSEY SHORE meets last Saturday of the month. Bring copies of your original work to the second floor of the Ventnor Library at 1 p.m. New members (playwrights and actors) and the public always welcome. Call 609-601-9191.
SALVATION ARMY SEEKS VOLUNTEERS to help low income families in Cape May County. Call 609-231-5565 or 609-231-3109.
SEX AND LOVE ADDICTS ANONYMOUS 12-step recovery program, 7 p.m. Mondays at Trinity Methodist Church, 20 Route 9 North, Marmora, use side door off parking lot, not affiliated with any religions and confidentiality and privacy respected.
SUICIDE SURVIVORS group for bereaved by Seaville United Methodist Church, 6 to 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month at the church, 3100 Shore Road, Seaville.
Health, fitness
CAPE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAMS: Free Blood Pressure Screening, 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 7 and 21, Outpatient South Lobby; Grief Support, 3 p.m. Dec. 5 and 19, Maruchi Room; Caregiver Support, 1 p.m. Dec. 4, Maruchi Room; Diabetes Management Series, 6 p.m. Dec. 5, 12 and 19, classrooms A and B, call Cindy Kraemer at 609-463-2249; Diabetes Support, 1 p.m. Dec. 13, classrooms A and B; Peripheral Artery Disease Screening, 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 14, call 609-463-4043 for an appointment; CPR Certification, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 8, fee $42 with manual or $30 without, pre-registration required; CPR Recertification, 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 20, fee $32 with manual and $20 without, pre-registration required; Breast Cancer Support Group, 2 p.m. Dec. 11, Maruchi Room; Hard of Hearing Support Group, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19; Childbirth Education, Dec. 6. Hospital, 2 Stone Harbor Blvd., Cape May Court House. Call 609-463-4043 for information about any program.
INTRODUCTION TO YOGA, 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Stone Harbor Recreation Center, Second Avenue and 82nd Street. Call 609-368-6809.
WEEKLY YOGA CLASSES at Sea Isle City’s Community Lodge, 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 7:30 a.m. Fridays at the Community Lodge, JFK Boulevard and Park Road, led by Teri O’Connor, E-RYT. Cost is $10 per student. Walk-ins welcome, all are invited. Call 609-602-3398 or see njbeachyoga.com.
FITNESS CLASSES IN CAPE MAY: Ballet Sculpt, uses ballet barre and light weights to create strong lean muscles. Beginners welcome; 11 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, instructor Karen Manette Bosna; Ballet Sculpt Pilates Fusion, uses ballet and Pilates exercises that work the entire body. Beginners welcome, 11 a.m. to noon Fridays, instructor Karen Manette Bosna; Transformational Pilates, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sundays, instructor Tammy Decker. All at Franklin Street Civic Center, 720 Franklin St., Cape May. Call 609-884-9565 or see capemayrecreation.org.
EXERCISE CLASSES by Cape May Recreation at the Franklin Street School gym in Cape May: Jazz Aerobics, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 classes, $30 or $4 per class; Chair Aerobics and Stretching, 9 to 9:45 a.m. Tuesdays, 10 classes $30 or $4 per class; Zumba with Kelly, 6 to 6:45 p.m. Thursdays, cost $5 per class.
FIT SENIORS EXERCISE CLASSES, age 60 and older, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Crest Pier, 5800 Ocean Ave., Wildwood Crest. Cost $5 per class or 12 for $50, call 609-523-0202.
JUMBA GOLD, low impact workout, 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays and 10:45 a.m. Thursdays, First United Methodist Church of Wildwood Crest, 6700 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. Cost $5 per class. Call 609-827-5924 or 609-729-4265.
YOGA CLASSES, 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. and 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Tuesdays and 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Thursdays, Crest Pier Recreation Center, 5800 Ocean Ave,. Wildwood Crest. Cost $5 per class or $50 for 12 sessions. All ages are welcome. Attendees are encouraged to arrive five minutes prior to start time and to bring their own mats. Call 609-523-0202.
Holiday events
SIGNATURE SOUND CHRISTMAS SHOW 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Performing Arts Center of Middle Township, 212 Bayberry Drive, Cape May Court House. Tickets $25. Call 609-463-1924.
TREE LIGHTING, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Rotary Park, Cape May. Call the Department of Civic Affairs at 609-884-9565.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, 10 a.m. Dec. 1, 8 and 15, Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St. Adults $15, children ages 3 to 12 $10. Call 609-884-5404.
CARL’S KRIS KRINGLE 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 1-16, Old Grange Restaurant by Tony Clark, 735 Seashore Road, Cold Spring. Doors open at 2:30 pm Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Donations accepted for Volunteers In Medicine of Cape May County. For information please call the Cape Island Theatre Company at 609-408-6595 or Historic Cold Spring Village at 609-408-6595.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AND LUNCHEON, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 1, Episcopal Church of the Advent, 612 Franklin St., Cape May. Fresh live greens will be made into arrangements. Advance order by calling 609-884-3065.
CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT HOUSE TOURS, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 8 and 15, Cape May. Adults $25, children ages 3 to 12 $20. Call 609-884-5404.
CRAFTS AT CHRISTMAS, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Call 609-884-9565.
HISTORICAL MUSEUM CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 1, Sea Isle City Call 609-624-7929.
LUNCH WITH SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 1, any Jersey Shore Federal Credit Union office in Atlantic and Cape May Counties. Tickets $9. Call 609-646-3339, ext. 210. For more information on Jersey Shore Federal Credit Union, see jerseyshorefcu.org.
OCEAN CITY POPS JOY TO THE WORLD Dec. 1, Hughes Performing Art Center, Sixth Street and Atlantic Avenue. Tickets $15. Call 609-525-9300.
PRE-HOLIDAY SALE, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 1, Seaville United Methodist Church, Route 9, Seaville. Crafts, vendors, baked goods, homemade soup. Tables $20. To reserve a table call 609-624-1310 or 609-602-6398.
‘LOUISA MAY ALCOTT’S CHRISTMAS,’ 8 p.m. Dec. 2, Dec. 7-9 and Dec. 14 and 2 p.m. Dec. 8, First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St., Cape May. Tickets are $25 for general admission; $15 for full-time students, 12 and under free when accompanied by parents or guardians. For information and reservations, call East Lynne at 609-884-5898.
CHRISTMAS AT THE TABERNACLE 4 p.m. Dec. 8, Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave. Call 609-399-1915. The Tabernacle will also present a live Nativity Scene at 2 p.m. Dec. 8 presented by Tabernacle Youth.
COOKIES AND CAROLS 3 p.m. Dec. 9, The Branches, Village Shoppes, Route 47, Rio Grande in Unit A-H.
WINDS OF BETHLEHEM CHRISTMAS CANTATA 4 p.m. Dec. 9, Episcopal Church of the Advent, 686 Washington St., Cape May. Free will offering,reception follows. Call 609-884-3065.
‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE,’ 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 10, Ocean City Library, 1735 Simpson Ave., Ocean City.
SANTA’S CALLING PROGRAM 5:30 p.m. Dec. 10, Sea Isle City. Registration required by Dec. 7. Call 609-263-0050.
HOUSE LIGHTING CONTEST 5:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Sea Isle City. Registration required by Dec. 12. Call 609-263-0050.
HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR 10:30 a.m. Dec. 14, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 and 2 p.m. Dec. 16, Ocean City Music Pier. Contact info@oceancitytheatrecompany.com for more information. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and children younger than 12. Call 609-525-9300.
CAPE MAY COUNTY ARMY NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION CHRISTMAS DINNER, 8 p.m. Dec. 15, Avalon Golf and Country Club, 1510 Route 9, Cape May Court House. Cost $35 per person, includes hors d’oeuvres and cash bar starting at 6 p.m. followed by buffet. All branches of the military are welcome. Reservations are required and payment by Dec. 8. Call 609-729-1596 for more information.
SANTA’S FAMILY WORKSHOP 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 15, Cape May County Park and Zoo, Route 9, Cape May Court House. Free family event will include crafts, education stations, entertainment and treats. Call 609-465-5271.
SANTA CLAWS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AND PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 16, Cape May County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, 110 Shelter Road, Cape May Court House. Refreshments served. Call 609-465-8923 or email animalshelter@cmcsheriff.net.
VFW POST 1963 -BRUNCH WITH SANTA, up to age 10, 11:30 a.m. Dec. 16, Sea Isle City. Registration by Dec. 7. Call 609-263-0050.
‘A TUNA CHRISTMAS’ by Cape May Stage, 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday to Dec. 30, Robert Shackleton Playhouse, 405 Lafayette St., Cape May. Adults $35, seniors $30, students $15. Call 609-884-5404.
FIRST NIGHT Ocean City’s gala New Year’s Eve Celebration, 4 p.m. to midnight, Dec. 31, various locations in Ocean City. Buttons are $15, available now at the Chamber of Commerce Building, Ninth Street. Call 609-399-1412. There is an Angel Fund for those who cannot afford First Night Buttons, call 609-525-9300.
NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31, Sea Isle City. Registration required by Dec. 28. Call 609-263-0050.
NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS, 8 p.m. Dec. 31, JFK Boulevard and beach, Sea Isle City. Call 609-263-0050.
Music, arts
‘EVE’S LAMENT’ by Cape May Stage, 7 p.m. Dec. 3, Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Lafayette and Bank streets, Cape May. Tickets are $20 general admission; $15 for seniors 62 and older and students with ID. Call 609-770-7820 or see chasearts.org.
‘37 STORIES IN WHICH I CAME OFF BADLY,’ 8 p.m. Dec. 10, Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank and Lafayette Streets, Cape May. Tickets are $20. Call 609-884-1341 or see capemaystage.org.
OCEAN CITY FINE ARTS LEAGUE FREE PRE-SCREENED FILM, starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Ocean City Library, 1735 Simpson Ave. ‘A fictional solution to the real mystery of Agatha Christie’s disappearance after her husband informs her that he is leaving her,’ Dec. 4. Call 609-814-0308 or 609-399-2434.
SHORE MEMORIES IN WATERCOLOR II, 1:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sea Isle City Branch Library, 4800 Central Ave., Sea Isle City. Registration required, call 609-263-7301 or see cmclibrary.org.
MUSICAL MONDAYS, 3RD ROCK, 7 p.m. third Monday of each month, Ocean City Repertory Theater, 813 Asbury Ave., Ocean City. Call 609-457-6686 or see facebook.com/oceancityrepertorytheater.
Religion
ADVENT VESPERS 6 p.m. Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 23, St. Barnabas by the Bay Episcopal Churchm 13 W. Bates Ave., Villas. Call 609-886-5960 for more information.
LIVE NATIVITY, 2 p.m. Dec. 8, Tabernacle grounds, 550 Wesley Ave., Ocean City, presented by Tabernacle Youth. 609-399-1915.
CHURCH SERVICES, Worship, 9:30 a.m. and Church School, 9:30 a.m. Sundays, The First United Methodist Church of Wildwood Crest, 6700 Atlantic Ave. Call the church office at 609-729-4265 or Parsonage at 609-522-6439.
FREE CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL PROGRAM 9:30 to 11:0 a.m. Mondays, Greater Vision Bible Fellowship, 172 Route 50, Seaville. Preregister anytime at greatervisionbf.webs.com or call Missy at 609-463-9067.
INTERDENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN MEN’S GROUP, 9:15 a.m. first and third Wednesdays, Price Hall, Academy and Seashore roads, Cold Spring. Call Rob Riehl at 609-889-3538 or email robriehl@verizon.net.
JUDAISM 101, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Beth Judah Temple, Spencer and Pacific avenues, Wildwood. Fee for nonmembers $5 per class. Call 609-522-7541.
PURPOSE-DRIVEN LIFE SERIES, 10:15 a.m. second and fourth Wednesdays, Cold Spring Presbyterian Church, Academy and Seashore roads, Cold Spring. Call Rob Riehl at 609-889-3538 or email robriehl@verizon.net.
Reunions
MAINLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1969, call 609-625-0566.
ST. JOSEPH’S HIGH SCHOOL HAMMONTON CLASS OF 1962 50TH REUNION, this fall. If you were in the class of 1962 or have information that would help the committee find class members, email Judy Sacco Watson at jrw44@comcast.net.
Trips
BUS TRIP TO NEW YORK by the Ocean City Arts Center, Dec. 6. The trip is set for the Metropolitan Museum of art where George Bellows and Andy Warhol are being featured. Cost is $39, by cash, check or credit card. Admittance to Museum is by voluntary donation. Call 609-399-7628.
‘JONAH’ at Sight and Sound Theater by A.C. Townehouse, Dec. 6. Cost $80, includes lunch. Call 609-348-9001.
BRIGANTINE CER TRIPS: New York City day trip, Dec. 8; Christmas in Hershey, Dec. 1; Mediterranean Cruise, May 5-17. Call 609-266-3323.
HOLIDAY SHOPPING: VANITY FAIR OUTLETS, Reading, Pa., Dec. 8, $45 per person, call Kathy at 609-892-7965.
NEW YORK CITY, Dec. 8, by Stone Harbor Lions Club, $45. Information: 609-545-0252.
KIMMEL CENTER HOLIDAY GALA with Peter Nero and the Philly Pops, Dec. 9, $85 includes transport, show ticket, driver tip. Call Kathy at 609-484-8989.
CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL BUS TRIPS: Metropolitan Opera, Dec. 12; New York City Center to see Moses in Egypt, April 14; For ticket prices, reservations or information call 609-641-3600, ext. 22.
ULTIMATE WINTER WEEKEND GETAWAY to Gettysburg, Pa., by Pleasantville Travelers Club, Feb. 15-17, 2013. Lodging at A-1 Eisenhower Hotel and Conference Center; show includes Patti LaBelle, the Whispers and more. Space is limited, $50 deposit due immediately, to reserve and more for information, call 609-645-2239, 609-442-0598 or 609-442-3243.
