THE WILDWOODS – Former Saturday Night Live star Joe Piscopo, Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler, Harlem Globetrotter Blenda Rodriguez and, Grace Hanlon, New Jersey executive director of travel and tourism will join state, county and local officials in kicking off the 2012 summer at the Wildwoods’ Unlocking of the Ocean Ceremony at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, May 25 on the beach at Burk Avenue next to the Wildwoods Convention Center.

MIDDLE TOWNSHIP -- More than 2,500 young dancers from the county and out-of-state will perform in shows and competitions when the Performing Arts Center of Middle Township adds a big eight-week dance festival from May 25 to July 17, Kay Aspell, managing director of PAC, has announced.

Linwood Library Friends Meeting with guest speaker Barbara Altman of the radio program “Barbara Altman’s Front Porch” 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 10 in the Linwood Library, 301 Davis Ave. Altman will talk about some of her favorite interviews. Refreshments will be served. For information call (609) 926 7991.

“Wonderful World of Wine" Spring Luncheon for Friends of Encore Learning of Stockton 11:30 Thursday, May 10 at the Crab Trap, Broadway Avenue, Somers Point. Wine buyer Vince Sacco will explain wine differences and pairings. Three-course lunch of crab cake, salmon or grilled filet entree is $30. Send check payable to FELS and choice of entree to Esther Steele, 129 Ridgeway Ave., Atlantic City, NJ 08401 by May 7. Call Bethany Gorny (609) 926-7269.

5th Annual Free Veterinary Clinic for dogs and cats living in Atlantic, Cape May, and Cumberland counties 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, May 11 at the Atlantic City Race Track, behind the Hamilton Mall on the Black Horse Pike in Mays Landing. The clinic is for pet owners living at the poverty level or have lost their jobs in the recession. Local veterinarians, with the help of staff from New Jersey Veterinary Technicians and Assistants, will be providing an exam, heartworm testing, vaccines, treatment of minor medical problems, pet food, and supplies. A maximum of three pets per person/family. For more information call (609) 625-7922.

Peter Nero

CAPE MAY -- Peter Nero, Music Director of Peter Nero and the Philly Pops Orchestra recently announced its concert to celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Cape May Convention Hall 8 p.m. Saturday, May 26 on Beach Avenue in Cape May.

“There’s no place like the South Jersey Shore for Memorial Day weekend and no orchestra like ours to celebrate the Grand Opening of Cape May Convention Hall,” said Nero in a release. “We are honored the City of Cape May asked us to be a part of this special and historic celebration.”

Healing Oils of the Bible

Learn how and why oils are used for anointing and healing 1 p.m. Feb. 18 at Evangel Assembly of God, 1100 Route 50 in Mays Landing. Call Donna Gallina at (856) 293-0355.

Temple Emeth Shalom services

Temple Emeth Shalom, 8501 Ventnor Ave., Margate, will hold Saturday services at 10 a.m. in February and March. Friday evening services at 7:30 will resume in April.

Are you a United State Submarine Veteran? If you served on a United State Submarine, you are eligible to join our South Jersey Submariner Association. Please call Tom Carty at 609-625-0267 for more details.

Compassionate Friends Support Group meets 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Lighthouse Church, Route 9, Cape May Court House. This is a support group for bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings. For information call 609-886-2118.

The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to help low income families in Cape May County. If you would like to help people, call 609-231-5565 or 609-231-3109 for information.

The Cape May County Advisory Commission of the Status of Women is currently seeking applicants for membership. The Commission meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Old Court House, Main St., Cape May Court House. For information and application, call 609-463-6595.