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Middle Township
Academic series
at McHugh School
From Press staff reports
Bishop McHugh Regional Catholic School will begin its monthly academic spotlight series for the 2009-10 school year from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27. One day each month the school will open its doors to the public to explore what the students have been working on throughout the month in the featured subject area. This month will spotlight language arts.
The school will host an open house for prospective students and their families from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. For more information, call 624-1900, ext. 21.
North Wildwood
Wildwood Catholic
to host open house
Wildwood Catholic, a college preparatory high school, invites sixth- to eighth-grade students and parents to an open house from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the Wildwood Catholic faculty, coaches and activity moderators while learning about the school's emphasis on college placement through academics tailored to each student's ability.
Seventh- and eighth-grade students are invited to Wildwood Catholic Visitation Day from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 5. Guests will experience the day as a Wildwood Catholic student by attending abbreviated classes, participating in entertaining activities and having lunch. Call 522-5913 to register.
Ocean City
Libraries celebrate
Teen Read Week
Teen Read Week will be held at the Ocean City Library from Sunday through Saturday, Oct. 24. This year, the Ocean City High School Library and the Ocean City Free Public Library are jointly presenting "One Community, One Book" featuring the book "Life As We Knew It," by Susan Beth Pfeffer.
Pfeffer will attend three Teen Read programs throughout the day Thursday at the high school and at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Ocean City Library. The public is welcome to attend.
Dog of the Year
to be announced
Ocean City's 2010 Dog of the Year will be announced at noon Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Port O'Call Hotel, 15th and Boardwalk. The contest is a fundraiser for the Ocean City Dog Park Association, which is located at 45th Street and Haven Avenue. The coronation will be followed at about 12:30 p.m. with the Howl-Oween Costume Contest.
A silent auction also will be held during the afternoon. In the event of rain, the event will be moved to the pavilion area of the Music Pier. For more information, call 525-9300.
Recyclers group
gives city award
Ocean City was recently recognized for outstanding achievement in recycling by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The award was presented at the Association of New Jersey Recyclers' 29th Annual Recycling Symposium and Awards Luncheon at the Sheraton Eatontown Hotel.
Through a variety of initiatives, Ocean City has continued to see an increase in its recycling rate in each of the past five years. The city has placed more than 150 recycling containers on the boardwalk, beaches, downtown, public buildings and parks. Additional efforts include recycling brochures that were distributed to residents and visitors, recognition awards given to businesses that did an exemplary job of recycling and a new enforcement program.
Ocean City is one of few communities in the state that provides twice-per-week recycling collection during the summer and weekly collection year-round. The city maintains a full-service recycling center off Tennessee Avenue that is open daily for use by city residents. In addition, electronic recycling services are provided periodically.
Sea Isle City
Pies, hay rides
at Octoberfest
The Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Octoberfest event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in Excursion Park, JFK Boulevard and Pleasure Avenue. The event promotes local businesses that remain open through the fall season.
Events include basketball contests, hay rides on the beach, face painting, pumpkin painting, games and other activities. Magic shows and comedy begin at noon and 1 p.m. The Weekstown German Band will provide live music from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Vendors' stands also offer fall produce and goods.
A treasure map competition with participating businesses also will take place during the day. Competitors receive a treasure map of the city marking businesses where they must stop to get a stamp. Those who collect the most stamps receive a prize. Local businesses also will participate in a scarecrow contest.
A highlight is the annual pie-baking contest. This year, there are two categories - apple pie and baked goods with apples, such as apple cakes, breads or muffins. Baked goods from professional kitchens are not accepted; prizes are awarded to the top two winners in each category. There is no entry fee, but only pre-registered goods will be accepted.
Entry forms must be received by Friday, Oct. 23. Forms should be returned to Cheryl Kehner, 107 33rd St., Sea Isle City, 08243. On contest day, baked goods should be delivered to Vince's Restaurant, JFK Boulevard and Pleasure Avenue, between 11:30 a.m. and noon. Judging will take place at 12:30 p.m. with awards immediately following. Contestants do not have to be present to win.
For more information about Octoberfest, call the Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce at 263-9090. For information about the apple pie contest, call Cheryl Kehner at 263-8847.
Woodbine
'Trunk or Treat' event planned
The Woodbine Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization is sponsoring a "Trunk or Treat" event along the bike path from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Adults can fill their vehicle trunks with goodies and give them out to the children as they walk the bike path. For more information and to register your vehicle, call the school at 861-5174 by Wednesday, Oct. 28.
This event is open to all Woodbine residents, and all activities are free of charge. Residents may still provide Halloween treats at their homes during the set Trick or Treat hours, 5 to 8 p.m.
Wildwood
Halloween parade,
Fun Fair Oct. 30
The annual Wildwoods Halloween Parade will be held Friday, Oct. 30, followed by a Fun Fair at the Wildwoods Convention Center. The parade begins at 6:15 p.m. at Wildwood and Pacific avenues and proceeds south to Andrews Avenue, then east on Ocean Avenue, and ends at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Following the parade will be the free Fun Fair from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Oceanfront Arena inside the Wildwoods Convention Center.
Registration for the parade for float and non-float divisions will be from 5 to 5:30 p.m. at the Main Street Office, 3306 Pacific Ave. Judging for the costume contest and parade lineup will take place from 5:30 to 6 p.m. The winners will be announced at the Fun Fair. Trophies will be awarded to individuals for Funniest Costume, Scariest Costume and Most Creative Costume. Awards also go to Best Civic Group, Best Family Group and Best Commercial Group in the float and non-float divisions.
For more information, call 522-4546.
Wildwood Crest
Borough seeks photos for calendar
The Borough of Wildwood Crest is asking residents, visitors and friends for help in creating the 2010 municipal calendar, which will commemorate the borough's centennial. The borough is seeking photographs of Wildwood Crest events or personal occasions that took place in the borough, such as family weddings, block parties, reunions. Photos taken both recently and long ago will be accepted.
Photo submissions should include names, dates and the type of event. Photos that are 8-by-10 would be appreciated, but any size photo is welcome for submission. Photos can be submitted to Borough Hall to the attention of Commissioner Joyce Gould at 6101 Pacific Ave. or via e-mail: wildwoodcrestpier@yahoo.com or jgould@wildwoodcrest.org. Call 522-5176, ext. 111 or 523-0202 for more information.
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