Friday, Feb. 17

Fourth Beeginners Beekeeping course through March 23.  Registration fee is $30 per person for those who are members of one of the Branches of the New Jersey Beekeepers Association, which includes class materials. Additional charges between $150 and $275 may apply.  Classes will be held in Cape May Court House at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Office.  For information call Bill Eisele, Course Coordinator, at 609-628-3220 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Free Blood Pressure Screening 9 a.m.-noon at Cape Regional Medical Center in the Outpatient South Lobby. Call 609-463-4043 for more information.

Cape May Wine Weekend held through Feb. 19. Triple your enjoyment by packaging together a four-course Wine Tasting Dinner at the Washington Inn, 801 Washington St., a Winery Cellar Tour and Tasting at Cape May Winery and a Wine School Class at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Washington Inn that will teach you about “Great Italian Reds” for a weekend of total indulgence. Cost $135.For more information or to make reservations, call 609-884-5404 or see www.capemaymac.org. 

Saturday, Feb. 18

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Board a MAC trolley tour for a 45-minute evening ride through the haunted streets of Cape May . The paranormal findings of ghost writer Craig McManus come alive as your guide translates McManus' spooky stories. Cost is $10 for adults and $7 for children (ages 3-12). For more information, call 884-5404 or see www.capemaymac.org

Crafts and Antiques in Winter 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today and tomorrow at Cape May Elementary School, 921 Lafayette St., Cape May. Admission is $1 for adults and free for children 12 and under. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 609-884-5404 or see www.capemaymac.org.

Northeast Futsal Regional Championship 8 a.m.-8 p.m. at Wildwoods Convention Center. Indoor soccer tournament. Admission is $5 per day; children under 6 are free. See www.futsal.com.

Sunday, Feb. 19

Choral Evensong 4 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Advent, Washington and Franklin streets, Cape May. Beginning at 3:45, John Henderson will play “Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor” by J.S. Bach at the prelude. Advent’s choir will be joined in this offering by the Choir of the First Presbyterian Church of Cape May. The Choirs will be led by Carol Obligado, organist and choir director of Advent and Cape May Presbyterian. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. All are welcome. For more information, call 609-884-3065.

Photographer Wendel White and representatives from the Center for Community Arts and the local community will join at 4 p.m. in the Carriage House Gallery at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Cape May, as they discuss the exhibit's main theme: racially segregated schools in the northern United States. The panel discussion and exhibit are co-sponsored by the Center for Community Arts (CCA) and the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC).

Sunday Night at the Movies 7 p.m. at The Branches, next to St. Mary's Thrift Shop, behind Family Dollar on Route 47, N. Second Street and East Vermont Avenue, Rio Grande. The movie will be "The Rosa Parks Story." Free admission, all welcome. Movie goers can bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. For more information, call 385-7231 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

AA and AlAnon Support Groups Meet 10 a.m. in Classrooms A and B at Cape Regional Medical Center. New members are welcome. Call 463-4043 for more information.

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour 7 and 8 p.m. Board a MAC trolley tour for a 45-minute evening ride through the haunted streets of Cape May . The paranormal findings of ghost writer Craig McManus come alive as your guide translates McManus' spooky stories. Cost is $10 for adults and $7 for children (ages 3-12). For more information, call 884-5404 or see www.capemaymac.org

Cape May Wine School, "Great Italian Reds" 1 p.m. at the Washington Inn, 801 Washington St., Cape May. Learn about red wines from Italy. with a tasting at the Washington Inn, 801 Washington St. 1 p.m. For more information, call 884-5404 or see www.capemaymac.org.

Monday, Feb. 20
Overeaters Anonymous Support Group Meets 7 p.m. at Cape Regional Medical Center in Conference Room 5. Call 463-4043.

Thursday, Feb. 23

St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish will present a Bishop McHugh Regional Catholic School night at Church of the Resurrection, 200 W. Tuckahoe Road, Marmora at 7 p.m. The event will consist of a Q&A session, PowerPoint presentation, displays, early registration for the 3 year old program and a performance by the school's choir. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call the school at 609-624-1900, ext. 21 or the parish at 390-0664. For more information regarding the school, see www.bishopmchugh.com.

Join Boy Scout Troop 79 every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Seaville United Methodist Church, Upper Township. For requirements or questions, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Greater Cape May Historical Society general membership meeting 10:30 a.m. at the Physick Estate Carriage House, 1048 Washington St., Cape May. Bernadette Matthews will be the featured speaker on “Wendel White’s Schools for the Colored:  Highlighting the Life and Soul of the Frank Street School.” Free admission. Co-sponsored by the Center for Community Arts.  Light refreshments.

Friday, Feb. 24

Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser for Student Ambassador Sarah Rickards 4-7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, Cape May Court House. Tickets $12. Dinner includes salad, roll, spaghetti meatballs or sausage, and dessert. Eat-in or take-out available.

Saturday, Feb. 25

Cape May County Army National Guard Association breakfast 9 a.m. at the Villas Diner, 2100 Bayshore Road, Villas. All branches of the military are welcomed; and new members who have been honorably discharged from service, along with those currently serving. Call 729-1596 for more information.

Scavenger Hunt and After Hunt Party benefitting the Ocean City Boys Lacrosse Booster Club 6-8 p.m., after party 8-11 p.m. at L's Restaurant. Cost $35 per person. Contact Sue at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for tickets. See www.eteamz.com/oclax for details.

Kiwanis Club of Cape May Spaghetti Dinner 4:30-7 p.m. at their clubhouse, 1041 Beach Ave., Cape May. Eat in or arrange for take-out by calling 884–8888 that day. Each meal include a salad, roll, beverage (eat in only), and dessert. The cost is $10 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under.

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour 7 p.m. Board a MAC trolley tour for a 45-minute evening ride through the haunted streets of Cape May. The paranormal findings of ghost writer Craig McManus come alive as your guide translates McManus' spooky stories. Cost is $10 for adults and $7 for children (ages 3-12). For more information, call 884-5404 or see www.capemaymac.org. 
Northeast Futsal Regional Championship 8 a.m.-8 p.m. at Wildwoods Convention Center. Indoor soccer tournament. Admission is $5 per day; children under 6 are free. See www.futsal.com.

Sunday, Feb. 26

AA and AlAnon Support Groups Meet 10 a.m. in Classrooms A and B at Cape Regional Medical Center. New members are welcome. Call 609-463-4043 for more information.

Monday, Feb. 27

Overeaters Anonymous Support Group Meets 7 p.m. at Cape Regional Medical Center in Conference Room 5. Call 609-463-4043.

Tuesday, Feb. 28

Amputee Support Group 1 p.m. in the Maruchi Room at Cape Regional Medical Center. This is a group for those with amputations and their families.

Saturday, March 3

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouting and One Million Miles 12:15-1 p.m. on the Wildwoods Boardwalk to finish, start or add to your personal 100 miles, walking with thousands of your sister Girl Scouts! Then head inside the Convention Center from 1-4 p.m. for fun activities that focus on healthy living, which include Zumba, safety demonstrations, give-a-ways, bounce houses, crafts and more. Girl Scout families are welcome to attend. Cost is $4 per person. Call 800-582-7692 x310 or www.gscnj.org.

Kids Winter Workshop "Victorian Music and John Philip Sousa" hands-on program presented by the Friends of the Physick Estate, suited for ages 7-10 at the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. at 10 a.m. Admission $10; $7 for MAC members. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). Advance reservations required. For more information, call 609-884-5404 or see www.capemaymac.org.

Saturday, March 10

Friends of the World War II Tower present: "Life on the Home Front in Cape May" at 1 p.m. at Cape May Lutheran Church, 509 Pittsburgh Ave., Cape May. Admission $5; free for Friends of the World War II Tower. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information or to make reservations, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

Annual National Cheer and Dance Championship today and tomorrow at Wildwood Convention Hall. Competition includes recreation, high school, college, open and all-star divisions. Prizes will be awarded. Starts at 9 a.m. daily. Admission: $15 for adults; $10 for children 10 and under (children 3 and under admitted for free.) Cal 866.52.CHEER or see www.CheerTech.net.

Sunday, March 11

Volunteers In Medicine of Cape May County is celebrating its 10th Anniversary at a celebration brunch at the Avalon Golf Club, 1510 Route 9 North, Cape May Court House at noon. It is open to the public. Tickets are $50 per person. Reservations can be made by going to www.vimcmc.org and downloading the reservation form, reserving on-line or by calling 609-463-2846.  Donations in honor of VIM’s 10th Anniversary can be sent to Volunteers In Medicine, 423 Route 9 North, Cape May Court House, 08210.

Friday, March 16
East Lynne Theater Company presents "Sherlock Holmes' Adventure of the Norwood Builder" 8 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St., Cape May. Tickets: $25 general; $15 students; ages 12 and under free.
Sponsored by East Lynne Theater Company in association with the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

Sherlock Holmes Weekend Friday through Sunday, March 16-18 in Cape May. Get into the spirit of things by donning Victorian attire. Stalk the gas lit streets in search of clues and compete for the $250 grand prize and a variety of other valuable gifts as you attempt to solve the mystery. Full weekend packages are available at $180 per couple or $95 per person and include the welcome reception, performances, tour, luncheon and gift. Weekend overnight packages are also available. The Search for Clues tour on Saturday, March 17, can be purchased separately. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

Monday, March 19
Friends of the Cape May Lighthouse Spring Expedition 2012. The tour begins at 10 a.m. at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Cape May. Tickets are $15; $10 for Friends of the Lighthouse members. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

Saturday, March 24

Big Band Concert in the Oceanfront Arena at the Wildwoods Convention Center featuring the Ed Vezinho Big Band. Doors open at 7 p.m.; Concert begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person; Groups of eight or more are $12 per person. Show will feature banquet style seating and a dance floor. Tickets are available at the Wildwoods Convention Center from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday, the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce Monday through Friday at 465-7181, and all Ticketmaster Outlets, online at TicketMaster.com or charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000. For more information call 729-9000 or see www.VezinhoWardBigBand.com.

Cape May Wine Trail: Spend the afternoon visiting Cape May County's wineries and sampling the unique flavors of each. First enjoy lunch at one of Cape May's great restaurants, and then take the trolley shuttle to Natali Vineyards and Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery, where you'll learn about viniculture and visit the tasting rooms. Cost is $60 per person, includes lunch, wine tastings at each vineyard and a wine tasting glass. Limited event, reserve early. Event from 12-5 p.m. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

Kids Winter Workshop "Victorian Clothing hands-on program on Victorian clothing presented by the Friends of the Physick Estate, suited for ages 7-10 at the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Cape May, from 10 a.m. Admission $10; $7 for MAC members. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). Advance reservations required. For more information, call 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

Tuesday, March 27

Aquarium feedings 3:30 p.m. at the Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor. Help the staff feed the fish and terrapins or just watch the turtles chasing minnows and the horseshoe crab gobbling shrimp on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. It’s free with general admission; members are free. Call 609-368-1211.

Lunch and Learn at the Wetlands 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor. Bring your lunch; coffee and dessert will be provided along with a different speaker each week. Cost is $3 for members, $5 for nonmembers. Call 609-368-1211 for information or see wetlandsinstitute.org.

Tuesday, April 10

Historic Preservation Society of Upper Township general meeting 7 p.m. at the Upper Township Branch of the Cape May County Library. Refreshments followed by the meeting. The speaker will be Tommy Champion who helped to build the Belleplain State Forest. For more information, call 609-628-3053.

Wednesday, April 11

Spring Break Day Camp at the Wetlands Institute April 11 and 12 at the Wetlands Institute's spring break day camps for youngsters in grades 1 to 4 at the Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd, Stone Harbor. Classes are 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and cost is $25 per day per child for members; $30 for nonmembers. Class sizes limited. Call 609-368-1211 for information.

Tuesday, May 8

Historic Preservation Society of Upper Township general meeting 7 p.m. at the Upper Township Branch of the Cape May County Library. Refreshments followed by the meeting. The speaker will be Kimball Baker who is one of the group of residents who rallied together to preserve the Ocean City Life-Saving Station on site.  He will bring copies of the book that he wrote about the station. They sell for $9.95; proceeds go to U.S. Life Saving Station 30.  There will be a book signing. For more information, call 609-628-3053.

Wednesday, July 18

Guest Author and Speaker Vince Papale will visit the Avalon Free Public Library at 7 p.m. in the Avalon Elementary School auditorium. Vince and his wife, Janet Cantwell-Papale, will be talking about their book, Be "Invincible! A Playbook for Reaching Your Full Potential." No tickets are required for the Papale lecture and the event is open to the public. Seating will be on a first-come-first served basis, beginning at 6 p.m. Vince and Janet will be available following the lecture to sign books only. For more information on all library programs, please visit the library website at www.avalonfreelibrary.org.

Trips

Hawaii "Islands of Aloha" the theme for the Philadelphia Flower Show. Join Gardening-by-the-Sea on Tuesday, March 6 for a fun day. The cost includes Comfort Coach, admission to the show and drivers tip, all for $60.  Call 609-898-9559 for additional information.

The Ocean City Garden Club is sponsoring a bus trip to the Philadelphia International Flower Show Wednesday,  March 7. Cost is $45. This includes your bus ride and ticket to the Flower Show. The bus will depart the 10th Street bus station at 1 p.m. sharp.  The bus will leave the Flower Show for Ocean City at 7 p.m. sharp. Contact Kathy at 609-391-0265 for additional information.  Deadline for ordering group advance sale tickets is Feb. 11.

“Cruise for the Cure” on the Carnival Pride from Baltimore, April 15, for seven nights. Ports include Grand Turks, Half Moon Cay and Freeport, Bahamas. Rates start at $1,098 per person based on double occupancy. The price includes round-trip bus transportation to/from Baltimore , all taxes and fees. Bonuses include a $50 onboard credit and more. The “Cruise for the Cure” is sponsored by the Jersey Shore Parrot Head Club; all proceeds will be donated to breast cancer research. For more information, please call Marie at 609-645-8000.

The Forever Young group at Notre Dame de la Mer Parish in Wildwood is sponsoring a trip to see "Jonah" at the Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster on Thursday, April 19.  The all inclusive price of $125 includes transportation a ticket to see "Jonah" and dinner at the Plain & Fancy Restaurant.  For information, please call Doris at 609-522-5830 or Kay at 609-729-5773.

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