Somers Point JazzSociety Benefit Concert and Silent Auction begins7 p.m. with a silent auction; music sets are 8-9 p.m. and 9:30-10:30 p.m. atSandi Pointe Coastal Bistro, 908 Shore Rd., Somers Point. Admission is $20. Call(609) 927-6677.

Drum Circle 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan.6 at Atlantic County Parkin Estell Manor. Learn to use various types of drums and other rhythminstruments in a group setting. Children must be accompanied by anadult. Free. To register call (609) 645-5960.

Flea Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church on Wabash Avenue inLinwood. Over 50vendors will be selling old coins, birdhouses, vintage purses and hats,jewelry, Lenox, collectibles, antiques, watches, winter clothing, new gowns anddresses, and more. Snow date is Jan. 14. Call (609) 927-0569.

Lego Club 2 p.m.Saturdays, Jan. 7- March 31 at theVentnor branch of the Atlantic County Library, 6500 Atlantic Ave. Kids gettogether with other Lego lovers to build something each week; parents are welcome.Register by the Thursday before the program. For information call (609)823-4614.

Little Listeners Program 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 atthe Ventnor branch of the Atlantic County Library, 6500 Atlantic Ave. Suggestedfor ages 3 and up. Early learning activities, songs, rhymes, fingerplays andreading. Registration is required; call (609) 823-4614.

Movie for a Saturday Afternoon 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan.7 at the Ventnor branch of the Atlantic County Library, 6500 Atlantic Ave. For ages 10 and up.The movie is based on a children's book by Carl Hiaasen about a boy who movesfrom Montana to Florida and befriends two kids who arefighting to protect the home of burrowing owls from a developer. It featuresnew music from Jimmy Buffett. Call (609) 823-4614.

Epicurean Society of Southern New Jersey Dinner Monday, Jan. 9 atBuddakan, 1 Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City (at Caesar's Pier). Cocktails startat 6:30 p.m. The cost is $30 for members and $45 for nonmembers, plus a $5gratuity. To make reservations contact Ed Blake at (609) 645-3330 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . See www.epicsj.org for details.

Dancing in the New Year Luncheon Buffet sponsored by the Cape-Atlantic Christian Women's Connection11:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11at L's Restaurant, 119 Route 50, Corbin City. Dancing by the Fairwaysline dancers of Mays Landing; music teacher-studio owner Peggy Craven of Newtown, Pa.,will present "Realizing Your Dreams . . . Though Life Falls Apart at theSeams." Price is $16.50 all-inclusive. Free nursery care by reservation. To reservecall Pat at (609) 965-4840 or Joyce at (856)765-3775.

Free-throw Championship forboys and girls ages 10-14 years old sponsored by the Downbeach Council ofKnights of Columbus and the Margate Recreation Department 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 in the gym at the TigheSchool in Margate. For information or entry forms contact Jim Ulmerat (609) 822-0071 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Orienteering 11 a.m.-3p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 at the Atlantic County Parkin Estell Manor. Learn to use a map and compass. Free; register in advance bycalling (609) 645-5960.

Comedyby the Bay: Michael Blackson 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 at Big Buoys, 939 Bay Ave., Somers Point. Tickets are$15 in advance or $20 at the door. Doorsopen 9 p.m. For tickets see www.acROCKsolid.com.

Absecon Lighthouse 155th birthday Celebration 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan.15 with birthday cake from the Bake Works in Northfield and freeclimbs to the top for 360-degree view of the Atlantic City skyline until 3:30p.m.; the lighthouse will close at 4 p.m. Lighthouse is at 31 S. RhodeIsland Ave., Atlantic City.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service 9 a.m. Monday, Jan.16 at the Richard Stockton Collegeof New Jersey in Pomona. Breakfast and sign-in forpreregistered volunteers will take place 8 a.m. in the Sports Center.To register see www.stockton.edu and click on MLK Day of Service icon.A number of activities will take place on campus and are open to the public,and the college will be sending groups of volunteers to more than a dozen localorganizations.

Book Adventures: School Kids and Books 4:15 p.m. Wednesdays,Jan. 18, Feb. 15 and March 21 at the Galloway branch of the Atlantic CountyLibrary, 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Road. Crafts and activities for ages 6-12 based onpopular kids' books. Registration is required; call (609) 652-235.

Gathering Wool 3 p.m.Thursday, Jan. 19 at the Ventnorbranch of the Atlantic County Library, 6500 Atlantic Ave. Adult crafters of alllevels of experience are welcome to chat and snack while they knit, stitch,bead and sew. Participants may bring any project they are working on or come tobe inspired. Call (609) 823-4614

Ongoing

Cape Atlantic Woodturning Club Learn to Turn Workshopsand demonstrations 7-9 p.m. every third Tuesday of the month at theUpper Township Library.

For details call Ron at (609)601-2663.

Ventnor AARP Chapter 1724 meets 1:30 p.m. the secondMonday of the month at the Ventnor Cultural Arts Center, 6500 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. Nonmembers welcome. Call Berenice at (609) 572-1960to confirm dates.

American BusinessWomen's Association AtlanticCity Charter Chapter meets the first Monday of every month at East BayCrab and Grille in Egg Harbor Township.Networking begins 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30. For reservations call (609) 965-2622.

PreschoolStory Time 11 a.m. Tuesdays inOctober at the Atlantic City Aquarium, in Atlantic City's Historic Gardner'sBasin. Hear "Flossie Flounder, A Tale of Flat Fish" Oct. 18 followedby an exotic animal show. Come in costume and enjoy a special Halloween storyand treats Oct. 25 followed by a dive show. The aquarium with more than 100varieties of fish and marine animals is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $5 for children ages 4-12. Children3 and under are free. Call (609) 348-2880 or see www.acaquarium.com. Coupons for discountedadmission are available on the website.

HistoricAbsecon Lighthouse Keeper Sleeper programoffers educational sleepovers for youth groups focusing on fun, maritimehistory, and science. Junior keepers enjoy a nighttime climb for spectacularviews of Atlantic City, construct their ownlighthouse with craft materials, learn how to use a compass, and learn maritimehistory through multi-media instruction on select Friday and Saturdaynights. Snacks, breakfast, and onsite gated parking included, andghost stories are optional. This program is $45 per person. Call (609)449-1360.
Sweet Adelines International's Cape Shore Chorus is searching for womensingers of all ages in Cape May, Cumberland and Atlantic counties to sing four-part barbershop harmony.Any woman of average singing ability, with or without vocal training, will finda part that fits her voice range. Cape Shore Chorus performs regularlythroughout the community, offering its talent at civic events and charitablefunctions, in addition to promoting harmony and friendship among women. Weeklyrehearsals are 7:15 p.m. Thursdays at the Abundant Life Church,Route 50 in Seaville. Call Cheryl at (609) 463-0134 or Brenda (609) 463-8870. Learn more at www.sweetadelineintl.org.

Arts Classes in fine and performing arts at Cygnus Creative ArtsCentre, 5045 English Creek Ave., Egg Harbor Township. Belly dance, capoeira, oilpainting, ballet, hip hop, comic book art, computer graphics, yoga, musicaltheater, voice and more. Call (609) 272-1199, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or seewww.cygnusarts.org.

Free Computer Classes for adults in the Bill and MelindaGates Foundation Computer Lab at the Pleasantville branch of the AtlanticCounty Library, 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.Registration required. Call (609) 641-1778.

Atlantic County Library Book Club in a Bag provides local book clubs with access to more than 25titles. Contains 10 copies of a book, along with questions, author biographiesand other tools to promote discussion. For a list of titles see www.atlanticlibrary.org/outreach/book_club_in_bag.asp.Sets can be checked out on an Atlantic County Library card. To reserve a titlecall (609) 625-2776, ext. 6338.

Monthly Book Discussion at the Ventnor branch of the Atlantic County Library, 6500 Atlantic Ave. Registration is required for anysession. Call the library for book titles and dates at (609) 823-4614.

Alcove Thrift Shopseeks volunteers tobe sorters, pricers and cashiers at the Northfieldshop. Training will be provided. Workers are needed for one to four hoursduring the 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or 2-6 p.m. shifts Monday through Saturday. Call(609) 484-1133.

Singles 40-Plus Meetup social group in Atlantic and Cape Maycounties. For people who want to make new friends and have fun times withother singles in the area. Barbecues, happy hour, dinner, movies, beach, etc.Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Book Bag Drive sponsored by Everyone's Children. Suggested suppliesinclude pencils, pens, colored pencils, crayons, markers, pocket dictionaries,scissors, glue sticks, glue, rulers, book covers, five subject or singlesubject notebooks, single file folders, composition books, highlighters andback packs. Contact Stacey Rich at stacey@richenergysolutions.comor (609) 892-4012.

South Jersey Fair TradeAlliance meets 6:30p.m. every third Monday at theAtlantic County Utilities Authority, 6700 Delilah Roadin Egg Harbor Township. Meetings are open to all,and there will be light refreshments. See www.southjerseyfairtrade.com.

Mid-Atlantic AARP Ventnor Chapter 1724 meets 1:30 p.m. the second Monday of every month at the Ventnor Senior Center at 6500 Atlantic Ave. Call (609) 572-1960.

Atlantic City Chapterof American Business Women's Association meets the firstMonday of the month and is looking for members. Call (609) 317-5101.

Free Job Loss CareerWorkshop 10 a.m. to noon everyMonday at the T. Byrd Training Center, 1501 S. New Road, Pleasantville. Call (609)484-9356 before 10 a.m. the Thursday before the event.

AmericanAssociation of University Women, Atlantic County branch, meets on the third Mondayat various locations. Prospective members and visitors are welcome. Forinformation call (609) 398-6367 or (609) 965-4360.

Mainland Rotary Clubmeets 7 a.m. the first and third Tuesday of each monthat Athena's Restaurant on New Road (Route 9) in Northfield. To join or attend a meeting, call Dave Blylerat (609) 432-5347.

Mid-Atlantic AARPChapter 4991 meets12:30 p.m. the third Tuesday ofevery month at the Galloway Township branch of the Atlantic County Library, 30W. Jimmie Leeds Road. Call (609) 965-0670.

Concerned Citizens fora Better Egg Harbor Township meets 7 p.m. the thirdTuesday of every month at the Atlantic County Library on Ocean Heights Avenue. All are welcome.

Atlantic-Cape May Chapter of the New JerseyAssociation of Women Business Owners meets5:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of eachmonth at Greate Bay Country Club on Somers Point-Mays Landing Road in Somers Point. Cost is $35. Call Jane Ann Hart at(609) 266-9139 or see www.atlanticcapemaynjawbo.org.

The Writing Force Writing Group for Teens in all genres meets 7-8:45 p.m. the firstand third Tuesday of each month at the Mays Landing branch of the AtlanticCounty Library. Email Margaret Peirson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Current Events Discussion 10:30 a.m. to noon everyWednesday at the Egg Harbor Township branch of the Atlantic County Library,Ocean Heights Avenue at 1 Swift Road. For information call (609) 927-8644 or(609) 601-7752.

Atlantic City Figure Skating Club is looking fornew members of allages and skating levels. Call (609) 926-3213 or stop by Flyers Skate Zone ofAtlantic City 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Free Classes for Seniors 12:30-2 p.m. every Wednesday at Mainland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Centerin Pleasantville. A light lunch will be provided.

Atlantic County Numismatic Society (coin club) meets 7 p.m. the firstWednesday of each month at the Linwood Library. Coin auction at 8 p.m. Freeto all. See www.accoins.org, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (609) 412-1490.

READ Program 3 p.m. Wednesdaysthrough Dec. 28 at the Galloway Townshipbranch of the Atlantic County Library, 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Road. Program for children ages 4-8. In person registration and anapplication are required. Certified R.E.A.D. program facilitator Karen Lockhartpresents one-on-one literacy sessions along with Misty or Willow,mild, mannered, and trained reading therapy dogs. For more information, call(609) 652-2352.

Young Adult Group 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays,Oct. 5 and 19, Nov. 2, 16 and 30and Dec. 14 and 28 at the Hammonton branch of the Atlantic County Library, 451 EggHarbor Road. The free programs are suggested for ages 12 and older andregistration is required. Kids meet at the library to talk, check out thelatest manga and young adult books, hang out and relax, or play the library'sgames. Kids are welcome to bring laptops to take advantage of the free Wi-Fi.Refreshments are provided. For information, call (609) 561-2264.

Creative Crafts 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday in the meeting room at theAtlantic City Free Public Library. Children 6-12 areinvited to make and take home crafts with seasonal themes. Call (609)345-2269, ext. 3050, or visit the Youth Services Department for information.

Boy Scout Troop 177 meets 7 p.m. Wednesdaysat the Scullville Fire House, 1708 Somers Point-Mays Landing Road, Egg Harbor Township.Open registration. Webelos are welcome to come and visit. Call (609) 287-9149or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Nashville Songwriters Association International Atlantic County Chapter Meetings 7-9 p.m. every third Wednesday at the Egg Harbor Township branch of the Atlantic County Library on Ocean Heights Avenue. Call (609) 601-0352.

Read with the Therapy Dogs 4 p.m. Wednesdays at theVentnor branch of the Atlantic County Library, 6500 Atlantic Ave. Children readfor 15-minute sessions with Barbara and Luke from Intermountain TherapyAnimals. Call the library at (609) 823-4614.

The Writing Force Writing Group for Adults in all genres meets 7-8:45 p.m. the firstand third Wednesday of each month at the Mays Landing branch of theAtlantic County Library. Email Margaret Peirson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Free Music Classes at Central United Methodist Church on Central Avenue and Shore Road in Linwood:Introduction to Hand Bells 5 p.m. Wednesdays; Beginning Acoustic Guitarand Keyboard 5 p.m. Thursdays. Newstudents admitted on a rotating basis. To register call Carlyn Yard,director of music development through the churchoffice, at (609) 927-4882.

Model Train Display free and open to the public 10a.m.-3:30 p.m. every Wednesday andSaturday at the Shore Mall in Egg Harbor Township.

Free Basic Beading Classes 6-9 p.m. every Wednesday andThursday at Bumble Beeds on the Village Greene in Historic Smithville Village in Galloway Township. Call (609) 652-3158.

Third Thursdays 6-9 p.m. everythird Thursday in Downtown Hammonton. Features art events, extendedshopping hours, special discounts and free events. See www.downtownhammonton.org.

Sandpiper Orchid Society of Atlantic and Cape MayCounties meets 7 p.m. every fourth Thursday at the Galloway Township branch of the AtlanticCounty Library. For all levels of orchid lovers; free. Help and educationalways offered. Call (609) 884-9232.

Book Discussion Group for Adults meets once a month at the Galloway Townshipbranch of the Atlantic County Library, 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Road. Meetings are 7 p.m. Thursdays.Call (609) 652-2352.

Quilting and Knitting Groups for adults meet2 p.m. (quilters) and 6:30 p.m. (knitters) Thursdaysat the Brigantine branch of the Atlantic County Library, 201 15th St. South. Free; all skill levels welcome. Call (609)266-0110.

Music Experience 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month atthe Margate Public Library, Bloom Pavilion, 8100 Atlantic Ave. Composer,teacher and former music critic Paul M. Somers presents programs in cooperationwith the Bay-Atlantic Symphony. Free. Call (609) 822-4700.

South Jersey Astronomy Club holds free public meetings 7:30p.m. every second Thursday at the Egg Harbor Township branch of the Atlantic County Libraryon Ocean Heights Avenue. For information see www.SJAC.us.

Teen Meet 6 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 29, Oct. 20 and Dec.29 at the Egg Harbor Township branch of the Atlantic County Library, 1Swift Ave. Kids get together to discuss volunteer opportunities at the library,discuss books, or play games. For more information call (609) 927-8664.

Amateur Radio Operators(Hams) Meeting 7:30 p.m. the secondThursday of the month except in January at the Anthony "Tony" CanaleTraining Center, 5033 English Creek Ave., Egg Harbor Township. Beginners andexperienced hams are all welcome. Call Bill of the Southern Counties AmateurRadio Association at (609) 892-7888.

Young-at-Art Gallery children's artwork in exhibits that change monthly at the Noyes Museumof Art on Lily Lake Road in Galloway Township.Open 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursdaythrough Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors and students. Call (609) 652-8848 orvisit www.noyesmuseum.org.

Arts on the Avenue 1-9 p.m. the first Friday of every month in downtown Hammonton. Free. Call (609) 567-9014 or visit www.artsontheavenue.com.

MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) Club of Egg Harbor Townshipmeets the first Friday of everymonth. New members and their children are always welcome. Email Katerinaat This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Bargaintown AARP Chapter 982 meets 1 p.m. the second Friday of every monthat the Grace Lutheran Church,11 E. Dawes Ave., Somers Point. Guests arewelcome. Call (609) 390-1361.

Adults-only Open Mike 7:30 p.m. the fourth Friday of each monthat Ocean City Fine Arts League, 608 Asbury Ave.,Ocean City.Call (609) 675-0133.

Adults-only Open Mic 7:30 p.m. the fourth Friday of each month atOcean City Fine Arts League, 608 Asbury Ave., Ocean City.Call (609) 675-0133.

Underground Youth Club for eighththrough 12th-grade students 6-9 p.m. every Fridayand Saturday at Salem UnitedMethodist Church,corner of South Main and Park Avenue (acrossfrom Cedar Food Market) in Pleasantville. Activities include SAT prep, CulinaryArt Club, peer mediation, computer lab, life skills, career training,entrepreneurial club, movies nights, video tournaments, Student Record Label,Homework Central with a certified teacher and trips. Call (609) 677-0080.

OpenMic 7-10 p.m. Saturdays at Malelani Café, 5205 Atlantic Ave.,Ventnor (across from Sage restaurant). Share original music, poetry or otherartistic work. Email Steve at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Free Storytime 10:30 a.m. every Saturday at Kidz Creations, 811 Asbury Ave.,Ocean City.

Learn to Play Chess noon-4 p.m. Saturdays at the Ventnor branch of the Atlantic County Library, 6500 Atlantic Ave. Register by the Friday before theprogram. For information call (609) 823-4614.

Saturday Family Movie Matinees 2 p.m. at the Egg Harbor Citybranch of the Atlantic County Library, 134 Philadelphia Ave. Everyone is invited, but registration is requested. Call thelibrary at (609) 804-1063.

Safe Kids Car Seat Checkups 9 a.m.-1 p.m. the secondSaturday of each month at Bennett Chevrolet, 6721 Black Horse Pike, EggHarbor Township and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the thirdSaturday of each month at Action Auto Body, 14 12th St. on the corner ofBellevue and Railroad avenues, Hammonton. Call AtlantiCare at (888) 569-1000.

Jersey Shore Ballroom Dance Club invites everyone for fun, fitness and friendship. Dances are held once a month on Saturday or Sunday evenings. Fordates and locations see www.DanceJerseyShore.com or call Sharon at (609)926-1654 or Pam (609) 398-8170.

South Jersey Animal Advocates, affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist Congregationof the South Jersey Shore, meets 11:30 a.m. the second Sunday of the month at 75 S. Pomona Road at the corner ofLiebig Street in Galloway Township. Open to anyone interested in working toadvance animal welfare. See http://uucsjs.org/social_action.html.

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