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Looking for something fun and family-friendly to do this week? Check out what’s going on in South Jersey. Check out Wine & Chocolate Wine Trail Weekend, A Year With Frog and Toad, The Art of Africa, Cupid’s Run, Kids Winter Workshop, Winter Wonders on Cape May Harbor, Kids Light Up The Arts, Youth Wrestling National Duals, Mighty Mike at the Aquarium and more! Step back in time with a tour of Pomona Hall and the Camden County History Museum, or just check out some of the other great attractions throughout South Jersey!

Tomasello Winery will be participating in the Garden State Growers Association’s Wine & Chocolate Wine Trail Weekend, February 11 & 12. All attendees will be able to sample and buy Tomasello wines. More information about the Wine Trail Weekends is available at www.newjerseywines.com. Tomasello Winery has five retail locations in New Jersey, the Winery in Hammonton, and tasting rooms located in Historic Smithville; on the Village Green across from historic Smithville on Route 9; at the Lambertville House in Lambertville and at Wemrock Orchards in Freehold. For more information, visit tomasellowinery.com.
As Valentine’s Day approaches, Cupid would surely advise you and your special someone to celebrate at Bellview Winery during their Wine and Chocolate Weekend, from 11am to 5pm. The Landisville winery will be pouring their extensive collection of Outer Coastal Plain wines for sampling, and visitors will also enjoy nibbling on goodies from the tempting array of decadent treats at the chocolate buffet. Winery tours will be given at 1 and 3pm at no extra charge. Purchase a wine flight and an appetizer platter to share in Bellview’s seating area, or warm your heart with a cozy mug of red wine hot chocolate. The annual event is part of the Garden State Wine Grower’s Wine and Chocolate Wine Trail Weekend, in which most NJ wineries participate. You can pick a wine trail at their website at www.NewJerseyWine.com, and then follow it from winery to winery. Each winery will be doing something special for the occasion. Bellview is one stop you won’t want to miss. Admission at Bellview Winery is $5 per person, and includes parking, wine and chocolate tasting, winery tour and a souvenir wine glass. No reservations are necessary. For more info, call the winery at 856-697-7172, or check the website at BellviewWinery.com. Bellview is open daily, from 10am to 5pm.

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Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge has a lot going on. The entire family might enjoy Owls and the Winter Sky on Saturday, February 11, from 6-8pm. Hike the trails with our naturalist to find out who and what is out there in the winter months. Cost is $10/adult, $5/child; registration is required.
For more information about Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, go to www.cedarrun.org or call 856-983-3329 Ext: 103.

Don’t miss A Year With Frog and Toad at Appel Farm Arts and Music Center on Saturday, February 11. Follow two great friends, the cheerful and popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad, through the seasons as they plant gardens, swim, rake leaves and go sledding in this musical version of the popular tale. Performance will be held from 2-3pm. 2:00pm-3:00pm; tickets are $9. Appel Farm Arts and Music Center is located on Shirley Road in Elmer. For more information, go to appelfarm.org or call 800-394-1211.

Don’t miss the Kids Winter Workshop: “How Victorians Communicated”. From servants’ bells to the “modern” telephone, kids will learn about the history of communication in a hands-on program presented by the Friends of the Physick Estate, suited for ages 7-10 at the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. 10am on Saturday, February 11. Admission is $10 ($7 for MAC members). Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information or to make reservations, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit capemaymac.org.

Through Sunday, February 12, don’t miss the Youth Wrestling National Duals at the Wildwoods Convention Center. The South Jersey Wrestling Association hosts an elementary and middle school wrestling tournament for grades 2 through 8. Tournament hours are Saturday, 8:30am - 8:30pm; and Sunday, 9am – 3pm. Admission for adults is $5 on Friday, $10 on Saturday and Sunday. Admission for children under 12 & seniors is $3 on Friday, $5 on Saturday and Sunday. sjwrestling.com.

On Saturday, February 11, take part in Stone Harbor’s Cupid’s Run, beginning at 10am at 96th Street and First Avenue. Run with your heart this Valentine's Day by running the Cupid's Chase 5K Run in Stone Harbor! Great prizes, giveaways and the best way to make a love connection in the new year! The Cupid's Chase 5K Run supports Community Options, Inc. (COI), a national nonprofit organization that develops housing and employment support for people with developmental disabilities. Walkers are welcome! For more information and to register, click here.

The Garden State Discovery Museum, a great place for the entire family to visit.
On Saturday and Sunday, February 11 & 12, explore The Art of Africa. Explore the many art forms rooted in the countries of Africa. There will be a live performance from Universal African Drum & Dance Ensemble at 1pm on Saturday (only); you won’t want to miss this dazzling group of dancers and musicians who give a spirited performance with a sense of energy and unity that is inspiring and infectious.
Don’t forget to check out the new DINOSAURIUM! This brand new, 2000-square-foot exhibit dedicated exclusively to dinosaur exploration and discovery will bring you right back to prehistoric times. Climb and slide in the giant 3-story Climb-a-saurus structure. Unearth giant dinosaur bones in the dig site. Prepare fossils in the laboratory. Give a mighty roar in the Roaring Room.
The Garden State Discovery Museum is located at 2040 Springdale Road in Cherry Hill. Admission is $10.95 for adults and children 12 months old and older; $9.95 for seniors. Hours are 9:30am to 5:30pm daily. On Saturdays, it’s only $5 after 5pm. Saturday hours are extended until 8:30pm from October through April. They close Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve at 5:30pm; and are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. For more information, call 856-424-1233 or visit their website at discoverymuseum.com.

Through the end of February, Adventure Aquarium has Mighty Mike, a 14-foot long, 800-pound American alligator. He is considered the largest alligator in the country on display outside of the state of Florida, and the third-largest animal ever exhibited at Adventure Aquarium (only the aquarium's two massive Nile hippos weigh more!)
Adventure Aquarium, located at 1 Aquarium Drive on the waterfront in Camden, is open from 9:30am to 5pm daily; admission is $21.95 for adults and $17.95 for children ages 2-12 (prices do not include 7% NJ sales tax). You can avoid ticket lines by buying and printing your tickets directly from their website. For more information, call 856-365-3300 or go toAdventureAquarium.com.

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.

Howell Living History Farm is hosting their annual Valentine’s Day Rides and Barn Owl Talk event on Saturday, February 11.
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 Nature Center of Cape May has a lot going on. And lots you can take advantage of, free of admission, with the entire family! The Observation deck and tower provide a panoramic view of the harbor and surrounding area. The upstairs lounge provides an indoor harbor observation area and a place to relax, play games with friends, or read alone. Birding from the deck on the second story of the welcome center provides the best viewing advantage for spotting birds in the harbor and around the meadow. Browse the Aquaria with local marine life, natural history artifacts, and their busy songbird feeding station (seasonal). Monthly exhibits in the Trucksess Welcome Center, feature special art and natural history displays. The NJ Audubon Nature Store has nature gifts, field guides, clothing, and children’s discovery items. Children’s hands-on activities allow them to occupy their time while exploring nature. The Children’s Garden is full of fun, exploration and sensory experiences. The Wildlife habitat meadows feature a Monarch butterfly, milkweed, and wildflower garden, a songbird grassland meadow, and a new nature trail and bridge crossing a meandering stream. Theme gardens include butterfly, hummingbird, seaside, drought tolerant, shade, and songbird gardens. You can beachcomb the harbor during low tide and search for shells and other interesting treasures. Picnic tables are available for an enjoyable lunch overlooking scenic Cape May Harbor. And you can witness spectacular sunsets and magical twilight, and watch the changing colors of the sky from the Cape May Harbor waterfront.
The renovated “Harbor Gallery” in the Trucksess Welcome Center hosts new exhibits every month by local artists with a reception held on the first Friday of each month.
Don’t miss Winter Wonders on Cape May Harbor, February 11, 18 & 25, from 10:30am until noon (free!). Come see what’s floating in the harbor or passing overhead! The nature center’s second-story deck provides an ideal vantage point to see a variety of diving ducks and other winter visitors. Learn what makes Cape May birding so famous in a relaxed, fun setting. Bring your binoculars if you have them (or borrow a pair of theirs).
On Saturday, February 25, orders are due for Spring Birdseed Sale. Maintaining birdfeeders is a great way to benefit our feathered friends during the cold winter months when food is scarce. Don’t miss these great opportunities to stock up on birdseed for the winter and support the Nature Center of Cape May. They order a variety of top-quality birdseed including their own New Jersey Audubon S.A.V.E.TM brand N.J. locally grown black oil sunflower seed, thistle seed, custom blends, suet, and other varieties. Call or stop by NCCM for an order form, and get on their mailing list. Seeds ordered will be available for pickup on March 10.
On Sunday, February 26, check out the Kids Can! Expo, from 11am until 4pm. Celebrate winter with a full day of games, exhibits, live animals, crafts, entertainment, learning, and fun for kids of all ages. Many environmental groups and cultural organizations will be participating and providing activities. Volunteers from the Kiwanis Club of Cape May will be serving good things to eat. Stage performances will take place throughout the day. And don’t miss the nature exhibits and live animals. The event will be held at the Cape May City Elementary School, 921 Lafayette Street, Cape May. Admission is $6 per person (children under 3 are free).
For more information, go to njaudubon.org/SectionCenters/SectionNCCM/Introduction.aspx or call 609-898-8848.

If you like birding, check out the programs at Cape May Point State Park and Cape May Bird Observatory (CMBO)! For information on upcoming classes, call 609-884-2159. For more information about the Cape May Bird Observatory, call 609-884-2736 or go to birdcapemay.org.

Absecon Lighthouse, NJ’s tallest, is once again offering an educational series, “Kids Light Up The Arts.” In an effort to promote the visual and performing arts to children, they are offering special 2-hour art classes from 1pm – 3pm on Sunday afternoons through March. This 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 and reception so students can display their work. Classes will be featured in theatre & puppetry, dance, painting, literature, photography, and other disciplines. Kids should plan on wearing comfortable clothing. Please call 609-449-1360 to reserve your child’s participation weekly. Classes are $15 per participant and $95 for the complete series, and include all materials, supplies, and instruction. For more information about Absecon Lighthouse and its programs call 609-449-1360 or visit abseconlighthouse.org. Absecon Lighthouse is located at 31 S. Rhode Island Ave. in Atlantic City.

The Atlantic City Aquarium has a lot to offer! Amid the hum of the tanks and the occasional splash of the Touch Tank, Aquarist Sarita Stroud holds the rapt attention of a group of preschoolers. The typically squirmy set listens intently as Sarita tells them about a mother manatee and her calf. The story not only teaches about the species, it tells why it is important to obey your parents.The scene is repeated each Tuesday morning from September through May, during the Atlantic City Aquarium’s Preschool Story Time. Story Time on Tuesdays is an educational event that introduces preschoolers and their parents to various aquatic species. It starts with a story at 11am followed by either an Exotic Animal Show or a Live Diver Feeding Show.
The Exotic Animal Show features the largest species of scorpion in the world and the softest furred mammal in the world. Aquarium handlers discuss their native habitats, their suitability as pets, natural defenses and predatory instincts other interesting facts.
The Live Diver Feeding Show allows visitors to 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.
The Atlantic City Aquarium is open daily from 10am to 5pm. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $5 for children ages 4-12. Children three and under are free. Located in Atlantic City's Historic Gardner's Basin, the Atlantic City Aquarium offers a fun and educational look into more than 100 varieties of fish and marine animals. For more information on the Atlantic City Aquarium, call 609-348-2880 or visit acaquarium.com. Coupons for discounted admission are available on the website.

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 our 1/4 mile nature trail. Tour our site and view garveys, sneakboxes, cruising yachts and party boats displayed on land and water.
In February:
Boat Building Skills with Ron Spodofora; Saturdays and Sundays, February 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26; 10am-4pm. Fee: $40 Members/ $45 non-members per day. Join boat builder Ron Spodofora and other boat building staff for a series of one day hands-on workshops in Perrine’s Boatworks. This class is designed for beginners and boat builders unfamiliar with regional Barnegat Bay boat building methods. It is an introduction to traditional Barnegat Bay boat building tools and techniques, hand and power tools, shop safety and various boat designs of the region. Participants will work with Tuckerton builder Ron Spodofora on one of the traditional boats being built in Perrine’s Boat works. Bring lunch and safety goggles. Pre-registration required by the Wednesday before each class.
Hand Stitching Class: Embroidery and Embellishment with Mary Archibald; February 11; 10am-12pm; $25 members/$30 nonmembers (materials fee included). Join Mary Archibald of the Seaport Stitchers for a hand stitching class in embroidery and embellishment. Bring the crazy quilted purse you made in the January class, or come embellish another object. Bring a hand sewing kit including good big scissors. Pre-registration is required by February 7, 2012.
Greenwing Teal Caring Class with Jode Hillman; February 12 and 19; 10am-5pm; $130 members/ $145 nonmembers, includes materials fee. Join Master Carver Jode Hillman for an intensive two day class in which students will learn the methods and techniques needed to carve and paint a Delaware River style Greenwing Teal. Students may choose a hen or drake to carve and paint. Pre-registration is required by February 5, 2012.
Decorative Painting: Wildflower Window Frame with Trish Schuster; February 18; 12:30pm-3:30pm; $35 members/ $40 nonmembers Materials fee of $35 payable to instructor. Bring a bit of spring indoors this winter with reclaimed window frames. This project involves painting both on the glass and on the frame itself. Bring a few pictures that inspire your or follow the lead of your instructor, Trish Schuster. Materials fee includes window frames, glass paint, acrylic paint, hangers and use of tools. Pre-registration is required by February 21, 2012.
Shake off your cabin fever and attend the 1st Annual Tuckerton Seaport Winter Miniature Golf Tournament , The 2012 Cocoa Cup. The event will be held on Saturdays and Sundays, February 11, 12, 18 & 19 from 11am to 4pm at the Seaport. Cost to participants and spectators is Seaport admission ($8 for adults; $6 seniors; $3 ages 6 to 12; age 5 and under free). Seaport members are free. Prizes await the winners of this official golf tournament of Chocolate Week. There will be separate divisions for families, seniors, and children accompanied by an adult. There will be chocolate prizes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place tournament winners; Beat the “Pro”; hole in one; and daily low score in each division. Hot cocoa will be provided courtesy of Scojo’s. The event will be held rain, shine, or sleet and especially in the snow. The Seaport’s 9-hole historic miniature golf course is available for putting practice with paid admission or membership card.
Tuckerton Seaport, located at 120 West Main Street in Tuckerton, is open daily, from 10am-5pm, rain or shine all year round. Admission is $8 for Adults; $6 for Seniors (62 and over); $3 for Children 6 to 12; Members and children 5 and younger are admitted free of charge. For more information, call 609-296-8868 or go to their website at tuckertonseaport.org.

Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Science has some great things going on!
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-5pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 9am-3pm. For more information, please call 609-494-1241 or go to lbifoundation.org.

Historic Absecon Lighthouse offers educational sleepover programs for youth groups focusing on fun, maritime history, and science. Junior Keepers enjoy a nighttime climb for spectacular views of Atlantic City, construct their own lighthouse with craft materials, learn how to use a compass, and learn maritime history through multi-media instruction. This program is $45 per person and is available on select Friday and Saturday nights. Snacks, breakfast, and on-site gated parking included…ghost stories optional! For information on scheduling your youth group, call Absecon Lighthouse at 609-449-1360.
In an effort to promote the visual and performing arts to children, Absecon Lighthouse will offer special 2-hour art classes. This series collaborates 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. The cost per class is $15 per child, $95 for the entire series. Materials will be provided for each workshop. Classes include Prints & Printmaking, Sunday January 29; Puppetry & Masks, Sunday February 5; Watercolors, Sunday February 12; Photography, Sunday February 19; Dance, Sunday February 26; Painting Tiles & Murals, Sunday March 4; and the Art Exhibit & Reception, Sunday March 11. All will be held from 1-3pm. Please call 609-449-1360 to make your reservations today!

The Cape May Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts continues its exciting tours and events. Here are some of the exciting offerings:
Special Events
Wendel White’s Schools for the Colored … with an exhibit highlighting the life and soul of the Franklin Street School (through April 15). This Carriage House Gallery exhibit depicts the landscape and architecture of historically segregated schools in northern states in 50 photographs by nationally renowned New Jersey photographer Wendel White. Also included is an exhibit highlighting the life and soul of Cape May’s Franklin Street School. Free admission. Exhibit open Saturdays through Feb. 11, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturdays, Feb. 18 and Feb. 25, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 19, from 11 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Monday, Feb. 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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 in the Hill House office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Mondays through Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturdays, Feb. 18 and Feb. 25 and Sunday, Feb. 19 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $5 per packet (Only one packet is needed per family). Also available at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, Saturday, Feb. 18, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 25, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; and Monday, Feb. 20, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Cape May Lighthouse, Oil House and Museum Shop 1859 structure with 199 steps to watch gallery for a panoramic view of the Jersey Cape and Atlantic Ocean. Museum Shop carries souvenirs, books, videos and other maritime items. Open Saturdays and Sundays beginning Feb. 18 and Monday, Feb. 20 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Cape May Point State Park, Lower Township. Admission to the Visitors’ Orientation Center and the ground floor of the Lighthouse is free. Tower admission is $7 for adults, $3 for children (ages 3-12).

Carriage House Gallery Shop Located in the Carriage House on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., the Carriage House Gallery Shop is stocked with unique themed items, from teapots, teas, tea-related merchandise, jewelry, books, and decorative items, all with that distinctive Cape May style. Open Saturday Feb. 11, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturdays, Feb. 18 and 25, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 19, from 11 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Monday, Feb. 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Carriage House Gallery is fully-accessible and proceeds benefit the on-going restoration and preservation efforts of the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC).

Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tours Guided trolley tour of Cape May’s Historic District, followed by a guided tour of Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Offered Saturday Feb. 11 and Monday, Feb. 20 at 11 a.m.; Sunday, Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.; and Saturdays, Feb. 18 and Feb. 25 at 11 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tour leaves from Washington Street Mall Information Booth except for Feb. 4 and Feb. 11, which leave from the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. $18 for adults, $10 for children (ages 3-12).

Emlen Physick Estate Tour Enjoy this entertaining and educational guided tour of Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate at 1048 Washington St. Offered Saturday Feb. 11 and Monday, Feb. 20 at 11:45 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 19 at 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m.; and Saturdays, Feb. 18 and Feb. 25 at 11:45 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 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 Saturday, Feb. 11 and Monday, Feb. 20 at 11 a.m.; Sunday, Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.; and Saturdays, Feb. 18 and Feb. 25 at 11 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tour leaves from Washington Street Mall Information Booth except for Feb. 4 and Feb. 11, which leave from the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. $10 for adults and $7 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 in the Hill House office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Mondays through Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; Saturdays, Feb. 18 and Feb. 25 and Sunday, Feb. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Rental fee is $10 per unit.

Self-guided Wine Trail Spend the afternoon touring the wineries of Cape May County. Visit Natali Vineyards and Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery and taste wines at each. Admission is $8 and includes a map with the wineries listed and a tasting glass. Offered Saturdays, plus Sunday, Feb. 19, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Purchase tickets in advance at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth or the Hill House office or the Carriage House Visitor’s Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., during hours of operation.

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 through February and Sunday, Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. $20 per person. Purchase tickets in advance at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth or the Hill House office or the Carriage House Visitor’s Center at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., during hours of operation.

Schedules are subject to change. Please go to www.capemaymac.org for the most current schedule. 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.

The Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial is open for guided and audio tours on Saturdays and Sundays in February and March, from 9:30am to 3pm.
The Battleship will always open for scheduled group tours, special events and meeting space, and overnight encampments throughout January and during weekdays in February and March. For more information or to schedule a visit, call 1-866-877-6262 ext. 144.
Located on the Delaware River, along the Camden Waterfront across from the City of Philadelphia, the Battleship offers the award-winning Overnight Encampment program. Scouts, youth organizations and families can enjoy dinner and breakfast served from the crew’s galley, a tour of the battleship, a ride on the flight simulator and the chance to sleep in the same bunks that the crew of the USS New Jersey once did. Reserve your bunk today! Call 1-866-877-6262 ext. 203. For more information, call 866-877-6262 or visit the Battleship at battleshipnewjersey.org.

Pay It Forward
Ways you and your family can reach out and make our South Jersey community an even better place! (If you have an event you’d like us to include here, e-mail the details to editor@southjersey.com)

Saturday, February 11: The South Jersey Young Professional Association’s Halo Ball will be held at the Westin Mt. Laurel, from 6-11pm. The Halo Ball raises funds for The Salvation Army’s Ray and Joan Kroc Community Corps Center. Philadelphia’s famed DJ Frosty will provide the entertainment, and a silent auction and special jewelry promotions will also occur throughout the evening, in efforts to collect additional donations for The Kroc Center. Additionally, the organization will honor a local professional the Halo Award (aka, SJYPA’s Angel of the Year) recipient. For more information, please contact SJYPA President Angela Barnshaw at abarnshaw@agent06.com or 856-261-6765.

Monday, February 13: Support Walk 4 Family & Friends with Cancer at the Short Hills Deli on Evesham Road in Cherry Hill. All proceeds from dine-in or take-out benefit Walk 4 Family and Friends with Cancer. For more information, call 267-238-5406 or e-mail info@walk4family-friendswithcancer.org

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