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Don't miss the Chocolate & Wine - Wine Trail Weekend, Feb. 13 & 14, from noon-5pm at Valenzano Winery, 1320 Old Indian Mills Rd., Shamong. Wine and Roses? Chocolate? What's your choice to celebrate the Wine Trail? The Garden State Wine Growers Association will hold its annual February Wine Trail Weekend. Many of the wineries participating in the annual Wine Trail will be featuring a Valentines Day theme, with tastings specifically pairing their red and blush wines with assortments of chocolates made by local chocolatiers along with other gourmet treats traditionally associated with the biggest romance day of the year. Valenzano Winery will be sampling our newest releases along with the following offerings and entertainment: Chocolate tasting by Our Sweet Place (Feb 13 & 14); Solo piano performance by Robert Pallies; Wine sampling & new releases, Light foods, cheeses, crackers and meats will be served (12-4pm) compliments of Best of Show Catering. Our Sweet Place's Selection: Truffles-16pc; Truffle Sampler-(4pc with decorative box and ribbon); Caramel and Chocolate Apples; Valentine Chocolates in Milk; Dark and White Chocolate; Yukatan Dark Chunks; Chocolate covered pretzels; Dark Chocolate Non-pareils Wine Specials weekends include a 10% discount on 6-bottle purchase; a 15% discount on 12-bottle purchase. The $5 tasting fee is waived if purchase is made. For more information, call 609-268-6731 or go to valenzanowine.com.

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The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities (MAC) has a number of special events this holiday weekend.
Cape May Wine Weekend--a Winery Cellar Tour and Wine Tasting Class for a weekend of total indulgence. On Saturday, Feb. 13 at 3pm, visit the award-winning Cape May Winery for a tour of the vineyard, an introduction to the winemaker’s art, and a barrel tasting with cheese and fruit. On Sunday, Feb. 14 at 1pm, learn the finer points of fine wines at a Wine School Class at the Washington Inn.
Crafts and Antiques in Winter The region’s most sought-after antique dealers and craftspeople come together for a two-day show featuring an array of handmade items, country antiques, glassware, silver, furniture and more. Cape May Elementary School, 921 Lafayette St. 10am to 4pm Saturday, Feb. 13 and Sunday, Feb. 14. Admission is $1 for adults and free for children 12 and under.
Chocolate Fantasy Buffet If you love chocolate (and who doesn’t?), you won’t want to miss the Chocolate Fantasy Buffet. Milk or dark, whatever your preference, you can fulfill your chocolate fantasy in the decadence of a completely chocolate buffet. Washington Inn Chef Kathleen Cressman-Pastiu will be on hand to share the secrets of her trade. 2pm at the Washington Inn, 801 Washington St. Saturday, Feb. 13. Admission is $35 per person.
Cape May Wine School—Great Italian Wines Learn to discern and appreciate wines from Italy in this informative class at the Washington Inn, 801 Washington St. 1pm Sunday, Feb 14. Admission $30.
Trolley Brunch Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour followed by a gourmet brunch at the famous Mad Batter Restaurant on Jackson Street. 10:45am Sunday, Feb. 14. $22 for adults; $17.50 for children (ages 3-12).
For information about MAC’s year-round schedule of tours, festivals, and special events, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or visit MAC’s Web site at capemaymac.org.

Through Feb. 15, don’t miss LBI Region Chocolate Week! Spend Winter Break, Valentine's and President's Day treating the ones you love to delicious dining offers, discounted hotel packages and special events created for the week only. See a full Chocolate Week Calendar of events and opportunities at www.visitLBIregion.com. To see the latest specials, click here.

Bring the kids to Absecon Lighthouse for a brand-new series, Kids Light Up The Arts! In an effort to promote the visual and performing arts to children, the Lighthouse will be offering special 2-hour art classes from 1pm – 3pm on Sunday afternoons, through March. This premiere series will collaborate with local artists, performers and crafters to educate and encourage kids to create their own works of art, culminating with an Art Show so our students can display all of their hard work. Classes will be featured in mosaics, theatre & puppetry, painting & watercolors, and other disciplines. Discounts are available to Atlantic City residents as well as to families interested in the complete series. For more information about Absecon Lighthouse and its programs, call 609-449-1360 or go to abseconlighthouse.org. Absecon Lighthouse is located at 31 S. Rhode Island Ave. in Atlantic City. For internet searches, use www.goodsearch.com, enter Absecon Lighthouse, and they get a penny for each search.

If you like birding, check out the programs at Cape May Point State Park and Cape May Bird Observatory (CMBO)!

Birding Cape May Point: Great year-round birding occurs right in the heart of Cape May Point. Saturdays, Feb. 13, 20, 27; Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27. Meet CMBO naturalists at Cape May Point State Park on the Wildlife Viewing Platform (also known as the Hawk Watch). Enjoy wintering waterfowl and song birds and, in March, search for early returning migrants. Cost: $6 members, $10 non-members.
For more information on Cape May Point State Park, call 609-884-2159. For more information about the Cape May Bird Observatory, call 609-884-2736 or go to birdcapemay.org .

Sunday Morning at Turkey Point: Sundays, 8-10am. Feb. 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28. Meet CMBO naturalists for a walk in search of winter birds along New Jersey’s miracle mile. Meet at the end of Turkey Point Road in Cumberland County (reached from Route 553 south of the town of Dividing Creek). Cost: $6 members, $10 nonmembers.

Tuckerton Seaport, a working maritime village, is located along the Tuckerton Creek. This one-of-a-kind attraction, in the heart of historic Tuckerton NJ, brings the Jersey Shore’s maritime traditions of the past and present to life through people, exhibits and hands-on activities. Discover the Jersey Shore’s unique maritime heritage and the interaction between culture and nature on the Barnegat Bay. Experience the rich traditions of the Jersey Shore and its Baymen through the Seaport’s recreated and historic buildings, demonstrations, interpretive exhibits, events, festivals, live aquatic displays and more. Decoy carvers, boat builders, basket makers, and baymen entertain, educate and delight visitors of all ages. Stroll the 3/4 mile boardwalk and experience life on the Tuckerton "Crik," Identify birds and plants on their ¼-mile nature trail. Tour their site and view garveys, sneakboxes, cruising yachts and party boats displayed on land and water.
Tuckerton Seaport, a project of the Barnegat Bay Decoy & Baymen’s Museum, is a maritime village located along the historic Tuckerton Creek. Its 40-acre site includes 19 historic and recreated buildings connected by a boardwalk, a nature trail, two houseboats, a decoy gallery, a working boatworks building in which restoration of sneakbox designs of the Barnegat bay occurs, a historic marine railway currently under construction, decoy carving workshops and the recreated Tucker’s Island Lighthouse.
The Lunch N’ Learn series is held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 12:30pm in the Marshelders Building at the Tuckerton Seaport. Register by calling the Seaport at 609-296-8868, cost is $2 per person (payable at the door). Participants should bring their lunch or take advantage of Scojo's lunch option for $6 (registration required a day in advance for Scojo's lunch option).
Tuckerton Seaport, located at 120 West Main Street in Tuckerton, is open daily, from 10am-5pm. Admission in February and March is $5 for adults; $3 for children 6 to 12; free for children 5 and under; Members are admitted free of charge. For more information, call 609-296-8868 or go to their website at tuckertonseaport.org.

The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences will present Southern Regional High School Exhibition. In this yearly exhibition, young artists at Southern Regional High School display their exquisite works on the LBIF gallery walls. The exhibition will hang through March 1.
Saturdays through April 10 (at 11am), the LBIF’s Science Committee hosts interactive lectures tackling today’s most pressing environmental and scientific issues in an easy-to-understand format. Coffee and refreshments are available at the LBIF Café. For program details, check out their website.
The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences is located at 120 Long Beach Blvd. in Loveladies. The Galleries are open to the public all year round, Monday through Friday, 9am-4pm; Saturdays and Sundays in September, 9am-3pm. For more information, please call 609-494-1241 or visit lbifoundation.org.

Kitchen Kapers is hosting some exciting cooking classes for kids this weekend!
On Saturday, Feb. 13, The Playful Chef Cooks!. Children ages 5 and up will enjoy cooking with the playful chef in our very own Kitchen Kapers kitchen. The recipe calls for one fun afternoon whipping up easy and kid-friendly fare that the whole family will enjoy! Special items for your playful chef will be available for purchase. Instructor: Lisa Lingon, The Playful Chef.
In Kitchen Kapers’ kid-friendly kitchen, children age 6 to 12 enjoy cooking and (shhh, don’t tell) it is actually good for them! They learn team-building, history, science, math, and improve their hand-eye coordination skills. Have a picky eater? Participating in these classes can help your child become a food enthusiast! Class size is limited for maximum participation. Please make sure your young chef comes in closed-toe shoes; hair should be tied back. Reservations should be made by phoning 856-778-7705 and payment ($35 per student per class) is required at the time reservation is made. Kitchen Kapers is located in the East Gate Shopping Center, 1341 Nixon Dr., in Moorestown.

Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge invites kids aged 11-15 to join the EcoClub. Meetings combine hiking the Refuge, learning about native plants and animals, and collecting data for a biological inventory of the Refuge. Meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month (2/13; 3/13; 4/10; 5/8; 6/12; 7/10; 8/14; 9/11; 10/9; 11/13; 12/11), and run from 10am until noon. Dues can be paid either on a monthly basis or annually ($5/month or $45/year). Membership includes access to the growing biological database, nature activities and/or crafts and a member’s website. To register for EcoClub, call 856-983-3329 and ask for the Education Department.
The third Sunday of each month, join their Naturalist in search of the wild during the Winter Residents Hike. Meet at the education center at 1:30 p.m.
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge is located at 4 Sawmill Rd. in Medford. For more information, call 856-983-3329.

Absecon Lighthouse is hosting An Evening of Romance & Renewal at the lighthouse on Valentine’s weekend (February 13th & 14th) from 7 to 10pm. Couples choose which evening suits their romantic schedule, and then indulge! Make out with the one you love in the lighthouse tower…catered aphrodisiacs await you on each level as you climb…dance to romantic tunes by renowned DJ Ron Champion…treasure a keepsake professional 5x7 photograph by wedding specialist John DeMaio…toast with champagne and soft spirits...share chocolate covered strawberries by Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. For married couples, the on-site minister will perform a group wedding vow renewal at 8:30pm. Absecon Lighthouse is a proud member of the AC GLBT Alliance, and invites all couples to this romantic evening. Tickets for this memorable event are just $125 per couple. A room & ticket package is available with The Chelsea Hotel for just $250 per couple. You are invited to make a reservation by calling the lighthouse at 609-449-1360. Absecon Lighthouse is a state-owned historic property administered by the non-profit Inlet Public/Private Association. Located at 31 So. Rhode Island Avenue in Atlantic City, it is open to visitors Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Absecon Lighthouse received a general operating support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of Cultural Affairs in the Department of State. For more information about Absecon Lighthouse and its programs call (609) 449-1360 or visit them on the web at abseconlighthouse.org.

Step back in time with a tour of Pomona Hall and the Camden County History Museum on Thursday or Sunday, or by appointment. The first tour begins at noon; the last is at 3:30pm. Hosted by the Camden County Historical Society; Pomona Hall is located at 1900 Park Blvd. in Camden. Please call 856-964-3333 or go to cchsnj.com for more information.

The Atlantic City Aquarium offers a fun and educational look into more than 100 varieties of fish and marine animals. “Dive and Dine” features the aquarium’s diver in the 25,000 gallon “Fish of the Mid-Atlantic” tank. Audiences can watch and interact with the diver as she hand-feeds cownose rays, swims with nurse sharks, and dives with dogfish in the tank. Participants also have the opportunity to interact with the diver asking questions during the show. This underwater picnic is included with paid admission to the aquarium. The feeding show lasts approximately 20 minutes with a question and answer session afterward. Enjoy a preschool story time on Tuesdays, and a chance to interact with the Aquarium’s newest residents on Ferret Fridays. Both programs begin at 11am. Story Time on Tuesdays is an educational event that introduces preschoolers and their parents to more than just books. The program starts with a Live Diver Feeding Show. Visitors can watch, and interact with, a diver in scuba gear as he or she hand feeds the stingrays and sharks inside the 25,000 gallon tank. At 11:20am, the children will be treated to an ocean-themed story.
At noon, it’s feeding time at the Shark and Ray touch tank. Parents and children can purchase food for $2 a cup.
On Ferret Fridays, visitors will meet the Aquarium’s newest resident, Fabio and Farrah Ferret. Ferret playtime starts at 11am. Watch them race and roll around, play hide and seek, and enjoy their favorite game—tag. These fun loving and curious little animals love visitors and will be available for petting. The Exotic Animal Show follows at 11:30am. Visitors can get up close to the aquarium’s more unusual inhabitants, ranging from the largest species of scorpion in the world to the softest furred mammal in the world. Aquarium handlers discuss their native habitats, their suitability as pets, natural defenses and predatory instincts and other interesting facts. Throughout the interactive show, visitors will have the opportunity to ask questions and, in some cases, touch many of the animals. Also on Fridays, visitors can enjoy feeding time at the Shark and Ray touch tank at noon.
The Atlantic City Aquarium is open daily from 10am to 5pm. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and $4 for children ages 4-12. Children under three are free. Located at 800 N. New Hampshire Ave. in Atlantic City's Historic Gardner's Basin, For more information, call 609-348-2880 or go to acaquarium.com.

Adventure Aquarium's ready and waiting for you to visit!!
Adventure Aquarium, located at 1 Aquarium Drive on the waterfront in Camden, is open from 9:30am to 5pm daily; admission is $19.95 for adults and $15.95 for children ages 2-12 (prices do not include 7% NJ sales tax). For more information, call 856-365-3300 or go to AdventureAquarium.com.

Howell Living History Farm is hosting their annual Valentine’s Day Rides on Saturday, Feb. 13. The incurably romantic can warm-up for Valentine's Day when Howell Farm offers sleighrides and other sweet treats from 10:00am until 4:00pm. Rides in the Farm's circa 1900 sleigh (or carriage) are for married or courtin' folk only, and are offered free, on a first come, first serve basis. Families and other visitors will be invited to ride on a horsedrawn wagon or bobsled. Visitors can purchase cakes, cookies and other delights, as well as hearty lunch fare. Valentine treats will be available for purchase to eat at the farm or to take home for that special someone.
Howell Living History Farm is located at 70 Wooden's Lane in Lambertville. For more information, call 609-737-3299 or visit their website at howellfarm.org.

The Garden State Discovery Museum presents their interactive journey around the world, presented through April. This four-month salute to various cultures lets visitors explore communities and cultures, climates and colorful clothing, and much more with lively demonstrations, hands-on activities, and tangible objects.
On Saturday, Feb. 13, celebrate Lunar New Year from noon until 4pm. Celebrate the Year of the Tiger, family style! The Museum helps close out the Year of the Ox with a visit from the Jade River Dancers; performance at 1:30PM. Also, instructors and students from MacKenzie’s Karate, with locations throughout South Jersey, will also be on hand to do interactive karate demonstrations/workshops at noon and 3pm. These Museum favorites will show off traditional song and dance from the Asian community. Children will also have the opportunity to create works of art with Chinese calligraphy and make decorative paper lanterns.
On Sunday, Feb. 14, from noon until 4pm at the Caribbean Carnival, enjoy the sights and sounds of an island carnival celebration. Participants will be able to make their own drums, craft one-of-a-kind masks and string colorful beads during our Caribbean Carnival. This event is a Sweet Sixteen signature event of the annual Passport to Discovery series that celebrates the Museum’s anniversary while exploring various cultures.
The Garden State Discovery Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, 9:30am to 5:30pm and Saturday evenings until 8:30pm. The Museum is closed on Mondays except for Monday holidays. Admission is $9.95 for adults and children, and $8.95 for seniors. Children under 12 months are free. Family memberships are available. Changing tables and a snack area are on the premises. The Museum also offers the Discovermore Toy Store, activity rooms for private birthday parties and a full menu of educational workshops and performances. The Garden State Discovery Museum is located at 2040 Springdale Road in Cherry Hill. For more information, call 856-424-1233 or visit their website at discoverymuseum.com.

The Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial has re-opened for tours in February and March on weekends only. The first tour of the day will launch at 9:30am, with the last tour departing at 3pm. Guests can experience the guided City at Sea Tour, where they can check out newly opened areas of the ship, such as the Post Office, Medical and Dental facilities, the Machine Shops, the Brig and more. Or take the guided Fire Power Tour, where guests can climb inside the legendary 16-inch gun turrets, participate in a simulated tomahawk missile launch in the Combat Engagement Center, and experience how the officers and crew lived aboard the Big J. There’s also the General Quarters Audio Tour. Guests can check out the Bridge, the Officers’ Wardroom, the Admiral’s or Captain’s Cabin, Seasprite Helicopter, and more…while listening to narration, recounts of life aboard the Battleship and even sound effects. Beginning in April, through Labor Day the ship will be open seven days a week for all events, groups and the general public. Following Labor Day, through the end of the year, the ship will be open Saturday and Sundays only for the general public, but as always, will accommodate large groups, encampments and Rentals for Special Events. On days the ship is open to the public,
The Fire Power tours begin at 10am, noon, 1pm and 3pm. The cost is $19.95/$15/free.
Experience the City at Sea Guided Tour, while docents are available, every day. The cost is $19.95/$15/free
You can take the General Quarters Audio tour at any time during the day. The cost is $18.50/$14/free.
Don’t miss the 4D Flight Simulator (weekends only); $6.50 per ride, or $5 when purchased with a tour.
Looking for some unique family fun? A mini-getaway close to home that's fun, educational and totally different, not to mention doesn't cost a fortune? Well, get your deck shoes, duffels and sea legs ready, because the Battleship New Jersey has the perfect solution!
Overnight Encampments will continue to be held every Friday and Saturday night throughout the year. Overnight Encampments include dinner and breakfast served chow-line style, tour of the ship, ride on the 4-D flight simulator and a bunk for the night- right where the sailors used to sleep! Space is limited--reservations must be made at least 3 weeks in advance. Call 856-966-1652 x203 to reserve a space.

The Battleship New Jersey is closed for tours on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day. The Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial is located at 62 Battleship Place, on the waterfront in Camden. For more information, call 866-877-6262 or go to battleshipnewjersey.org.

The Cape May Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts continues its exciting tours and events. Here are some of the exciting offerings:

SPECIAL EVENTS

“Black, Blue & True: To the Tune of Inspiration” Exhibit This Carriage House Gallery exhibit features photos of Cape May County African American Jazz & Blues musicians and the nationally renowned artists who inspired them. The Gallery is at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Gallery is open Saturdays and Sundays through mid-March. It is open daily starting Mar. 26, through Apr. 18. Admission $2 for adults, $1 for children (ages 3-12), or free with any tour of the Physick Estate.

ONGOING TOURS AND EVENTS

Cape May Family Treasure Hunt Discover the fun of exploring Cape May and uncovering its architectural elements from a kid’s perspective. Packet includes clues sheet and map that will take you on a self-guided discovery tour, set to your own pace (answer sheet also included). Available daily, year-round. $5 per packet (Only one packet is needed per family).

Cape May Lighthouse, Oil House and Museum Shop Climb this 1859 structure with 199 steps to the watch gallery for a panoramic view of the Jersey Cape and Atlantic Ocean. Museum Shop carries souvenirs, books, videos and other maritime items. The Lighthouse is located at Cape May Point State Park, Lower Township. Re-opens for the season on Saturday, Feb. 13. Open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13-Monday, Feb. 15 and 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays beginning Feb. 20. Admission to the Visitors’ Orientation Center and the ground floor of the Lighthouse is free. Tower admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children (ages 3-12).

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tours Guided trolley tour of Cape May’ Historic District, followed by a guided tour of Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., with its new theme through Spring 2010: “HERstory: Women in the Victorian Era.” Offered Saturdays and Sundays (times vary) and Monday, Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. $18 for adults, $9 for children (ages 3-12).

Ghosts of Cape May Trolley TourGuides relate the paranormal findings of Ghost Writer Craig McManus on this intriguing 45-minute evening ride through the streets of Cape May. Offered Friday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 13 at 8:30 p.m., and Sundays, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.; every Saturday at 7 p.m. beginning Feb. 20. $10 for adults, $7 for children (ages 3-12). Historic District Trolley Tours Get acquainted with Cape May on a trolley tour as knowledgeable guides present entertaining and educational stories about the nation’s oldest seashore resort. Offered Saturdays and Sundays (times vary) and Monday, Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. $10 for adults and $5 for children (ages 3-12).

Physick Estate Tour New theme through Spring 2010: “HERstory: Women in the Victorian Era.” Enjoy this entertaining and educational guided tour of the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Cape May’s only Victorian house museum. Offered Saturdays and Sundays (times vary) and Monday, Feb. 15 at 11:45 a.m. $10 for adults, $5 for children (ages 3-12).

Self-Guided Audio Tour of Cape May Discover the Historic District of Victorian Cape May at your own pace with Acoustiguide Inform hand-held units. Tour comes complete with a map and index for 96 historic buildings on 69 sites. Available daily, Mondays-Fridays at the Hill House office (located on the grounds of the Physick Estate behind the Physick mansion) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays (except for Feb. 13 & 14) at the Tour Office (located in the back of the Physick mansion) from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; Saturday, Feb. 13 and Sunday, Feb. 14 at the Hill House office from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Physick Estate is located at 1048 Washington St. Rental fee: $10 per unit.

Winery Cellar Tour and Tasting Spend an afternoon at the award-winning Cape May Winery. Includes a barrel tasting accompanied by cheese and fruit and a complimentary tasting glass. Offered Saturdays at 3 p.m. $20 per person. Purchase tickets in advance at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth.

World War II Lookout Tower (Fire Control Tower No. 23) Museum and Memorial Fire Control Tower No. 23 on Sunset Boulevard is New Jersey’s last freestanding World War II tower, part of the immense Harbor Defense of the Delaware system known as Fort Miles. After the tower’s award-winning restoration, visitors can now climb to the 6th floor spotting gallery while reliving the homeland defense efforts during World War II. The ground floor of the tower is fully accessible. Re-opens for the season on Saturday, Feb. 13. Open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13-Monday, Feb. 15 and 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays beginning Feb. 20. $6 for adults, $2.50 for children (ages 3-12).

The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Cape May’s Victorian heritage. MAC also fosters the performing arts. MAC membership is open to all. For information about MAC’s year-round schedule of tours, festivals, and special events, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or visit MAC’s Web site at capemaymac.org.

To see our extensive listing of South Jersey events, including local community events, programs at your local libraries, kids events, craft events, fairs and festivals, plays, and many more, check out our Events Calendar here.

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