HSA tricky tray fundraiser

The Ventnor Home and School Association will be having a tricky tray fundraiser 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Ventnor Educational Community Complex, 400 N. Lafayette Ave. Tickets will be sold the night of the event to put into a bucket corresponding to the gift basket or prize of choice. Basket donations are being accepted through Feb. 10. See the Home and School Association page at www.veccnj.org.

Share our surplus sale

The Ventnor Community Church will hold a Share our Surplus Sale, part two 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at the church, 2 S. Victoria Ave. The rummage sale will feature new and used items for sale and clothing at $2 per bag. Books, toys and other items will be sold as well as homemade soups and baked goods. Homemade chili lunch is $5 and roast pork dinner is $10. Eat in or takeout. Call (609) 822-5937.

School board meeting postponed

The regular monthly meeting of the Ventnor City Board of Education has been postponed from Feb. 22 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29 in the Early Childhood Atrium of the Ventnor Educational Community Complex, 400 N. Lafayette Ave.

100th birthday of Hadassah

in the community room at the Ventnor Library and Cultural Arts Center, 6500 Atlantic Ave. Mayor Theresa Kelly will proclaim the day Hadassah Day, and people will be recognized. The worldwide organization raises money for hospitals, medical research, colleges, summer camp for disadvantaged youth, technology and women's rights. There will be a reception after the ceremony. Contact Eve Rose, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Purim through a wine glass

Congregation Beth Judah will hold “Purim Through a Wine Glass: Vashti Viognier in a Merlot Megillah” 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29 at 700 N. Swarthmore Ave. The event will include tasting and sale of Passover wine sponsored by Howard Solomon of Bootleggers Liquors.  Desserts will be baked at Beth Judah by Andie Storey, Joyce Schwartz and Nadine Winkelstein. Tickets are $18; reserve by Feb. 20. For information call (609) 822- 7116, ext. 102.

Chew on Art

at Malelani Café, 5205 Atlantic Ave. Email Mark Hills at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or see www.eatventnor.com.

Downbeach Tea Party

in the Community Room of the Ventnor Library and Cultural Arts Center, 6500 Atlantic Ave. Residents from any municipality are welcome. Call Larry Pacentrilli (609) 487-7817 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Little Listeners

The Ventnor branch of the Atlantic County Library, 6500 Atlantic Ave., will present a Little Listeners program for ages 3 and up 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, March 3, 17 and 31 and Thursdays through March 29. The programs feature early learning activities, songs, rhymes, finger plays and reading. Registration is required; call (609) 823-4614.

Chef’s Night Out

Ventnor’s second Chefs Night Out will be held 4-8 p.m. Sunday, April 15 at various city restaurants. Tickets are $40 and include a sampling from each eatery. There will be music and art during the event. Restaurants include Domenico’s, Jo-Jo's Trattoria & Pizzeria, Melalani Cafe, Jade Orchid, Isabella's Ventnor Cafe, Red Room Cafe, Capri Pizza, Caruso's Pizza and Jagielky’s Home Made Candies. Call (267) 980-7632 or (609) 929-1710.

Ongoing

AARP

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

Ventnor City Republican Club

The Ventnor City Republican Club meets 6:30 p.m. the third Monday of every month in the Community Room of the Ventnor Library and Cultural Arts Center. Meetings are held May through October. Annual dues are $15. Call President Sonia Loadenthal at (609) 822-4683.

South Jersey Knitters Guild

of each month in the Community Room of the Ventnor Library and Cultural Arts Center, 6500 Atlantic Ave. Email Liz Slater at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Lego Club

The Ventnor branch of the Atlantic County Library, 6500 Atlantic Ave., will host the Lego Club 2 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 7-March 31. The club is suggested for age 6 and up. Kids get together with other Lego lovers to build something each week. Parents may attend. Registration is requested by the Thursday before the program. Call (609) 823-4614.

Players and Playwrights by the Jersey Shore

The Players and Playwrights by the Jersey Shore group meets 1 p.m. the last Saturday of the month at the Ventnor Library and Cultural Arts Center located at 6500 Atlantic Ave. Bring copies of original work to the second floor of the library. Professional and aspiring playwrights and actors are welcome. Call (609) 601-9191.

Seeking garden tour submissions

The Ventnor City Beautification Committee is looking for gardens to feature on its garden tour. For consideration for the 2012 tour for flower, vegetable-herb, butterfly, rock, sculpture or other types of gardens, email your name, address, phone number and a photo of garden to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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