Hall of fame nominations needed

The Egg Harbor Township Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations for candidates for the Egg Harbor Township High School Class of 2012 Hall of Fame.  Nominations are due back to Michael Pellegrino, supervisor of athletics and activities by March 3. For details call Pellegrino or Samantha Elco at Egg Harbor Township High School, (609) 653-0100.

Preschool lottery applications available

Applications for the Egg Harbor Township preschool lottery are available at the main offices of H. R. Swift School, C. J. Davenport Primary School, and the E. H. Slaybaugh Primary School Monday-Friday. Applications will also be available on the Egg Harbor Township School website. They must be returned to the Davenport District Office, 2499 Spruce Ave., received no later than March 9. The drawing will be held at the Davenport District Office-Primary building 10 a.m. Monday, March 12.  Parents do not need to be present for the drawing.  Lottery winners will be notified by mail.  See www.eht.k12.nj.us

Kindergarten registration beginning

Kindergarten registration in the Egg Harbor Township School District is under way. Students must turn 5 by Oct. 1. Only parents or legal guardians can register students. Birth certificates, immunization record and other documentation is required. To schedule an appointment, call (609) 927-4141, ext. 1101.

Horse show series set at ARCH

The Atlantic Riding Center for Health, ARCH, will be hosting a winter/spring horse show series with hunter, jumper and therapeutic classes March 4, April 8 and May 27. The schooling begins at 7 a.m. each day. Judging begins at 8:30. The series showcases therapeutic and traditional rides. Awards are given to high-point riders for each division, and a champion is named for each division in every show. Prices are $10 per therapeutic or $15 per traditional class per on the day of show. For information, call Jill Baxter at (609) 926-2233.

Economic development commission to meet

The Egg Harbor Township Economic Development Commission will meet at noon Thursday, Feb. 23 in the Mayor’s Conference Room, located on the first floor of the township Municipal Building. Formal action may be taken. Call (609) 926-4088.

Speech on first ladies at community center

Hosted by the Greate Egg Harbor Township Historical Society, admission is free. For information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (609) 813-2002.

Remembering Jamie Foundation Italian Night Dinner

The Remembering Jamie Foundation will host its Italian Night Dinner 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Elks Lodge, 1815 Somers Point-Mays Landing Road, Egg Harbor Township. Includes all-you-can eat dinner, dessert, beer and soda. Proceeds from dinner and Chinese auction support scholarships and financial aid to programs in which Jamie Crescenzo participated. Tickets are $12; $5 for children. For tickets send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Remembering Jamie Foundation, PO Box 370, Somers Point, NJ 08244.Tickets will also be available at the door. Call (609) 653-2075.

Community Partnership annual fundraiser gala

The Community Partnership for Egg Harbor Township Schools, Inc. will honor an Egg Harbor Township School District teacher, student and community person or business at its fifth annual fundraiser to be held Saturday, Feb. 25 at Harbor Pines Golf Club.  The awards go to people who have made a significant, positive impact on the Egg Harbor Township School District in 2011. The fundraiser will also feature entertainment by The Bobby Bandiera Band, guitarist for Jon Bon Jovi. Tickets are $75 per person and include a one-hour open bar cocktail and hors d’oeuvre reception, gourmet dinner, dessert and auction. Proceeds benefit Egg Harbor Township Schools. Call (609) 646-8441, ext. 1017.

Make your own bouquet adult evening class

by offering a bouquet making class open to adults only.  The class will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Room B176 (flower shop) at the high school. The cost is $40. Payment in advance will reserve a spot. This includes professional design instruction, all tools, flowers and design materials.  You will leave with your beautiful vase arrangement of fresh flowers. The evening of camaraderie, light refreshments and fun benefits Gilda's Club. Contact Lori Butrus at (609) 653-8804, ext. 2621 or email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to reserve your spot. Make checks payable to EHTHS.

Share the Keys program to start Feb. 29

The South Jersey Traffic Safety Alliance is hosting New Jersey’s Share the Keys, Parent Teen Driver Safety Orientation Train-the-Trainer Program 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29 at the Vineland Training Academy. It is a research based, data-driven program, designed to reduce teen crashes by increasing parental knowledge and involvement. The training is free and there are still some seats available. Registration forms and links to pending legislation are available on-line at www.sjtsa.org.  

Book discussions set

The Atlantic County Library System’s Egg Harbor Township branch holds monthly book discussions for teens and adults. The title for Thursday, March 1 is “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien. All meetings are at 6:30 p.m. For details, call the library at (609) 927-8664. The Atlantic County Library System’s Egg Harbor Township branch is located at 1 Swift Ave.

Bowling to help special needs individuals

Community Quest’s second annual “Bowl to Make a Difference” benefit takes place Saturday, March 3 at King Pin Lanes on the Black Horse Pike. Create a team (four-five players), or register as a single and join other players.  Choose a session – 1-3, 4-6 or 7-10 p.m. A $25 entry fee includes two-three games, shoes, food and a chance to win prizes by earning support for your team. Event benefits Community Quest which provides housing and employment support services for individuals with special needs.  Sponsorships are available.  For information, call (609) 646-0388 or register online by Feb. 24 to reserve a lane at www.cqinc.org.

New equestrian club

For information, call (609) 926-2233 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Open mic night for young musicians

An open mic night for junior high school and high school musicians will be offered 1-5 p.m. Saturday, March 10 at the Trinity Lodge, 563 Zion Road. Bands and solo acts will get to play in front of a live audience. All proceeds go to charities with the main beneficiary being the military. For more information, to sign up or to donate, contact John Petronis at (609) 374-1414 or John Petronis Jr. at (609) 972-3065.

Special Education Resource Group to meet

in the board room at Alder Avenue Middle School. The group is for parents, teachers, staff and anyone who is interested in special education services in township schools. The group meets monthly during the school year to discuss related topics, offer support and suggestions. Periodic workshops are held. Call or text Abby Longstreet at (609) 214-1453 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

County bar association membership drive under way

The Atlantic County Bar Association (ACBA) 2012 membership drive will extend through March 15. With more than 300 members, the ACBA is a nonprofit organization that is open to all New Jersey attorneys. Contact ACBA Executive Director Tamara Lamb at (609) 345-3444 or see www.atcobara.org.

Sugarloaf Crafts Festival bus trip

The EHT Recreation Department will be hosting a bus trip to the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset Saturday, March 20. The bus will leave the EHT Municipal Building at 8 a.m. and leave the fair at 5 p.m.  The cost is $35 and does not include admission to the fair.  Call (6090 272-8120 or see www.ehtgov.org.

Spring Craft Fair

The Egg Harbor Township Recreation Department will host a Spring Craft Show 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 31 at the Community Center on English Creek Avenue. Over 50 vendors will display items for purchase; vendor applications are available at www.ehtgov.org.

Ongoing

Discount Ski Tickets

The EHT Recreation Department once again has winter ski lift tickets.  The tickets that are available are Blue Mountain, Greek Peak, Jack Frost / Big Boulder, Mountain Creek, Adventure Aquarium and Sahara Sam’s Water Park.  Call the Recreation Department at 272-8120 for details and availability or go to www.ehtgov.org. We also have coupons for Shawnee and Camelback Mountains.

Astronomy Club

The South Jersey Astronomy Club holds free public meetings every second Thursday at the Egg Harbor Township branch of the Atlantic County Library on Ocean Heights Avenue. Meetings start at 7:30 p.m. For information see www.SJAC.us or call (609) 653-0711.

Nashville Songwriters at library

The Atlantic County Chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association International holds monthly meetings 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays at the Egg Harbor Township branch of the Atlantic County Library System. The meeting dates are March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21 and Dec. 19. Meetings are open to the public. The workshop portion of the meetings will focus on some aspect of song craft or the business of songwriting, to be followed by song feedback. Come prepared to play a song live or via recording and bring at least 10 copies of lyrics. Call Mike Michnya (609) 214-0547.

AtlantiCare seminars, support groups

The AtlantiCare LifeCenter at 2500 English Creek Ave. in Egg Harbor Township hosts a number of support groups. Topics include diabetes, gastric bypass and lap band surgery, breast cancer, and radiation and chemotherapy treatments. For information call the center at (888) 569-1000.

Boy Scouts meet

Boy Scout Troop 177 meets 7 p.m. every Wednesday at the Scullville Fire House, 1708 Somers Point Road in Egg Harbor Township. Open registration is available, and Webelos applications for cross-over are being accepted. Scouting involves honor, respect and values, building friendships, achieving goals, and community service. Call (609) 287-9149 or email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for information.

MOMS Club of EHT

The MOMS Club of Egg Harbor Township, a support group for local mothers, meets the first Friday of every month. New members are always welcome. See www.momsclub.org or email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for information.

Kiwanis Club

The Egg Harbor Township Kiwanis Club is looking for new members. The group meets 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at East Bay Crab and Grille Restaurant, 6701 Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Township. Call (609) 653-8309.

EHT Democratic Club

The regular meeting of the Egg Harbor Township Democratic Club is scheduled for 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month at the Atlantic County Library on Ocean Heights Avenue. For information see www.EHTDemocraticClub.com or call Sue Swezeny at (609) 641-2291.

Current events discussion group

The Egg Harbor Township branch of the Atlantic County Public Library hosts a current-events discussion group from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Wednesday at 1 Swift Road off Ocean Heights Avenue. The discussion group is free and open to the public with no registration required. The moderated group encourages discussion of timely issues in the news. Call (609) 601-7752.

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