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Somers Point Focuses on The Arts and Nature
This February/March with City-Wide Events
Somers Point, NJ – January 27, 2020 – Somers Point is offers something for everyone to see, do, or learn this February/March with city-wide events.
Installation Luncheon
Saturday, February 1 – noon
Somers Point Historical Society
Sponsored by Shore Medical Center, the Somers Point Historical Society’s installation luncheon will take place Saturday, February 1 at noon at the Crab Trap, 1 Broadway, Somers Point. The luncheon will include a Tribute to Lou DeScioli.
For more information, please call 609-457-3034.
Gardening Without Work!
Tuesday, February 4
The Green Thumb Garden Club of Somers Point
The Green Thumb Garden Club of Somers Point will meet on Tuesday, February 4 at 7 p.m. in the Somers Point Senior Center, located at Massachusetts Avenue and Ambler Road. Gregg Aprill, owner of Leaming’s Run, will present his program ‘Gardening Without Work!’.
For more information, please call Sally Pietrofitta at 609-927-4147 after 5 p.m.
Love the Arts in Somers Point
Sunday, February 23 – 2-4 p.m.
Love the Arts in Somers Point takes place on Sunday, February 23 at Greate Bay Country Club 901 Mays Landing Road in Somers Point from 2-4 p.m. The program begins promptly at 2 p.m.; doors open at 1:45 p.m.
Love the Arts in Somers Point will include visual presentation of the Arts Commission’s 2019 programs and activities; as well as introduce the Somers Point community to its 2020 programs, projects and events that will take place in the Somers Point Public Schools, the Senior/Community Center, Kennedy Park, Greate Bay Country Club, Shore Medical Center and other locations throughout the city.
A highlight of Love the Arts in Somers Point event will be the exhibit of The Arts Reach Out 2019 and recognition of the children, their families and seniors who experienced art activities in the Somers Point Schools After-School (CASTLE) program and at the Somers Point Senior Center.
Somers Point’s newly appointed Poet Laureate, Erin Castaldi will also be introduced. She will meet and greet attendees and present readings from her original Haiku poems. Erin will share her background and her plans for bringing poetry to the community. The public will also be introduced to the winner of the city’s 8th grade Junior Poet Competition.
Guests will enjoy jazz entertainment in partnership with the South Jersey Jazz Society, art activities for children, balloon sculptures by The Balloon Lady, a silent auction and a light buffet. The Commission will also recognize contributors to the 2019 programs as well as members of non-profit arts organizations who are critical to the success of the Arts Commission’s 2020 programs including the Community Education Recreation Office (CER) through the Somers Point Schools, the South Jersey Jazz Society, and World Above Poetry.
There is no charge for the Love the Arts event; however, donations are gratefully accepted. If planning to attend, please contact Kathleen Arleth at 609-653-4991or email somersptarts@gmail.com with names and contact information.
The Greate Bay County Club is a handicapped accessible facility; please contact the Arts Commission at 609-653-4991 for any special accommodations at least two weeks prior to the event.
Love the Arts in Somers Point is made possible by funds from the Atlantic County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
“Writing Poetry Your Way”: Foundations of Poetry for All Levels
Tuesdays in February and March, 6-7:30 p.m.
The Somers Point Arts Commission
“Writing Poetry Your Way” is a six-week poetry writing session held on Tuesdays from February 25 through March 31 at Somers Point’s Dawes Avenue School Library, 22 West Dawes Avenue from 6-7:30 p.m. Presented by Maria Leonetti, Somers Point’s former poet laureate, “Writing Poetry Your Way” is open to practicing or beginning poets. Participants have opportunities to learn various forms of poetry and to write and read their poetry at each session in an open sharing forum.
There is no charge for participating in “Writing Poetry Your Way”. This program is made possible by funds from the Atlantic County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a partner of the NJ State Council on the Arts. Dawes Avenue School Library is a handicapped accessible facility, provided through the Somers Point Public Schools and in partnership with its Community Education Recreation Office.
To register, contact Maria Leonetti at m.t.provenzano@gmail.com and provide your name and contact information. For more information, call 609-653-4991.
Hidden Beauties of South Jersey and Where to Find Them
Tuesday, March 3 – 7 p.m.
The Green Thumb Garden Club of Somers Point
The Green Thumb Garden Club will meet on Tuesday, March 3 at 7 p.m. in the Somers Point Senior Center located at Massachusetts Avenue and Ambler Road. William Reinert, past department head of Atlantic Country Public Works with 35 years in Mosquito Control, has experience that has given him the opportunity to learn, appreciate and speak on “Hidden Beauties of South Jersey and Where to Find Them.” All are welcome.
For more information, please call Sally at 609-927-4147 after 5 p.m.
Philadelphia Flower Show Bus Trip
Thursday, March 5 – 9 a.m.
The Green Thumb Garden Club of Somers Point
Hosted by The Green Thumb Garden Club of Somers Point, a bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show will take place on Thursday, March 5. Cost is $70 and includes bus, driver tip and entry cost. The group will be leaving from the former K-Mart parking lot, located at 250 New Road, Somers Point at 9 a.m. and will depart from Philadelphia at 3 p.m. All are welcome.
For more information, please call Betty at 609-226-4362, or Rosie at 609-214-6967.
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About the City of Somers Point
The City of Somers Point is the oldest settlement in Atlantic County, dating back to 1693. This four-square mile attractive town is located in the eastern portion of Atlantic County in what was once known as Great Egg Harbor and was first incorporated as a borough in 1886.
Somers Point’s tagline – “The Shore Starts Here” – lets visitors, homebuyers and business owners know that whether they’re looking to live, work or play at the shore, Somers Point is the ideal place to start. Somers Point is primarily a residential community with a relatively large proportion of its residents employed in professional services or executive positions in Somers Point and neighboring communities. Because of Somers Point’s location on the Great Egg Harbor River bayfront, it is known for its marinas, boating, and fine restaurants. Somers Point also has a vast variety of small and large shops and businesses located throughout the community.