Ocean City Community News, Edition of Feb. 8, 2012

Last Updated on Tuesday, 07 February 2012 11:35 Written by Staff Reports Tuesday, 07 February 2012 00:00

Open mike night

Ocean City Repertory Theater, 813 Asbury Ave., presents an open mike night 7-9 p.m. every Thursday. Come to perform or just listen, relax and enjoy a cup of coffee, tea or refreshments. A sign-up sheet is at the door and performers are scheduled on a first-come, first-play basis. Admission is $5. This event is sponsored by the 7^th Street Surf Shop. Call 457-6686.

Adult book club

There will be an adult book club for the winter and spring 9:30-11 a.m. every first Saturday of the month at the Ocean City Free Public Library, 17th Street and Simpson Avenue. Refreshments will be served. Registration is required. Call Tamara Carr at 399-2434 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Valentine’s Day cards

Get ready for Valentine’s Day by making a card for someone special, or make an anti-Valentine’s Day card, 3 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Ocean City Library, 17^th Street and Simpson Avenue, in room N111. For more information call 399-2434, ext. 5235.

Blood drive

Ocean City will host the American Red Cross Blood Drive 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Ocean City Civic Center, Sixth Street and Boardwalk. Ocean City and the American Red Cross invite all residents, groups and businesses to donate. To be eligible to donate blood through the American Red Cross, individuals must be at least 17 years old and in general good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and have not donated in the last 56 days. The American Red Cross is especially in need of Type O blood donors. Appointments for the regular blood drive are preferred, but not required. To make an appointment, contact city offices at 525-9365 or sign up at City Hall 8:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Sign ups will also be taken online at www.redcrossblood.org; enter sponsor code 0221272.

Book Surfers book club

The Book Surfers book club for fourth and fifth graders meets 2:30 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 9 and March 15 at the Ocean City Free Public Library, 17^th Street and Simpson Avenue. Members get a free copy of each book and snacks. Call 399-2434, ext. 5241.

Meet the artist

The Ocean City Fine Arts League February competition and exhibition is The Blues. There will be a meet the artist reception and awards presentation 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10. Light refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the public and runs through the end of February. The gallery is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m Friday, Saturday and Monday and 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 814-0308 or see oceancityfineartsleague.org.

Flower Show trip

The Ocean City Garden Club is sponsoring a bus trip to the Philadelphia International Flower Show on Wednesday, March 7 at a cost of $45. 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. The theme this year is Hawaii. Walter Off of Waldor Orchids in Somers Point is the main exhibitor. Contact Kathy at 391-0265 for additional information. Deadline for ordering group advance-sale tickets is Feb. 11.

Children’s tea

The Ocean City Historical Museum presents its annual Children’s Tea 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 17^th Street and Simpson Ave. Children ages 5-9 are invited to a traditional Victorian tea that will include a craft project, demonstration of antique toys, and how to serve a formal tea including sandwiches and dessert. Admission is $3 per person, there should be one adult per three children. Reservations and full payment are required in advance. Call 399-1801 or see www.ocnjmuseum.org. The tea is sponsored by the Ocean City Exchange Club.

Wings n’ beverage

Ocean City Crew Booster’s Wings n’ Beverage fundraiser is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at DiOrio’s in Somers Point. Tickets are just $25. There will be prizes. For advance tickets, email Lisa at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Patty at 425-3818. Proceeds benefit Ocean City High School Crew.

‘Valentine’s Day’

There will be a showing of “Valentine’s Day,” rated PG-13, 3 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Ocean City Library, 17^th Street and Simpson Avenue, in lecture room N110. For more information call 399-2434, ext. 5235.

Young adult games

Play video games, board games, eat pizza and hang out 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15 at the Ocean City Free Public Library, 17^th Street and Simpson Avenue. Call 399-2434, ext. 5235 for more information.

AARP meeting

AARP Chapter 1062 of Ocean City will meet at noon Feb. 17. After a brief social time, the meeting will commence at 12:30 p.m. with speaker Winnie Pitano speaking on “Aging with Attitdue.” The meeting will be held at Holy Trinity Church, 30th Street and Bay Avenue, Ocean City.

Pizza and a movie

The Italian Cultural Institute of South Jersey will meet 2 p.m. Feb. 19 at St. Frances Culliney Hall, Second Street and Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City. The program, pizza and a movie, will feature Johnny Stecchino. All are welcome. Call Marie Condo at 748-0619.

Open mike night

There will be a free open mike night 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29 at Positively 4th Street Coffee Bar & Café on Atlantic Avenue in Ocean City. All are welcome. Call 399-8400 for information or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

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