Holiday Porch Performances
2019-12-07 18:00 (America/New_York) | 30 Somers Avenue, 30 Somers Avenue, Somers Point, NJ, 08244
Beginning at 6 p.m. at 30 Somers Avenue and following the tree lighting at Somers Mansion, a four-act spoof of “A Christmas Carol” will take place on four different porches in the Bayfront Historic District.
For more information, please call the Somers Point Community Education and Recreation (CER) Office at 609-927-2053, ext. 3101 or visit www.somerspointfun.com.

Somers Mansion Tree Lighting
2019-12-07 17:00 | Somers Mansion, 1000 Shore Road, Somers Point, New Jersey, 08244
A tree lighting ceremony with traditional ornaments created by local students will take place at Somers Mansion on Saturday, December 7 at 5 p.m., put on by the Somers Point Community Education and Recreation (CER) Office. Attendees will enjoy festive music from the Victorian “Village Carolers”and refreshments.
For more information, please call the CER Office at 609-927-2053, ext. 3101 or visit www.somerspointfun.com.

Somers Point Community Education & Recreation (CER) Free Children’s Tree Trimming Afternoon
2019-12-07 12:00 - 14:00 | New Jersey
The CER will host a free Children’s Tree Trimming Afternoon from 12-2 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Center, 22 North Ambler Road. Kids will learn about the way trees were decorated in Early America, using traditional materials such as fruits, “candlesticks” and fabric. The decorations they create will be hung on the Somers Mansion tree in preparation for the Somers Mansion Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 7.
For more information, please call the CER Office at 609-927-2053, ext. 3101 or visit www.somerspointfun.com.

Home for the Holidays
2019-12-06 19:30 | Gateway Playhouse, Bay Avenue, Somers Point, NJ, 08244, United States
Enjoy your favorite holiday songs and memories brought to the stage with “Home for the Holidays”. This fully staged and costumed production welcomes you and yours to a crazy holiday party with laughter, music, and even a few special surprises. Presented by the Shaken Not Stirred Players.
For more information and tickets, please visit GatewayByTheBay.org.

Painting for Patcong Creek Holiday Crab Shell Painting and Film Night
2019-12-06 18:30 | New Jersey
The Patcong Creek Foundation (PCF) will host its annual Painting for Patcong Creek holiday crab shell painting fundraiser, along with a private showing of the documentary “On The Line: The Story of America’s Largest Crabbing Tournament”, on Friday, December 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Seashore Science Center in Somers Point, 599 Marks Road. The shells are cleaned and primed in advance, and each guest receives three shells to make their unique holiday creations. Children can join in on the fun by painting clam shells, making this a fun evening for the whole family. Tickets for the shell painting are $20 for adults, $10 for children. Seating is limited.
For more information and to become a member of the Patcong Creek Foundation, visit AssaultOnPatcongCreek.com/product/patcong-creek-foundation-membership.

Somers Point Holiday Parade & Float Competition
2019-12-06 18:30 | Dawes Avenue, Somers Point, 08244
On Friday, December 6 the Somers Point Community Education and Recreation (CER) Office will kick things off for the holidays in Somers Point with a grand parade beginning at Dawes Avenue and continuing down Shore Road, ending at City Hall, Santa Claus will be waiting inside City Hall to visit with children. A float competition, music and a variety of other entrants will make this parade wonderful way to kick off the season. This event is free and open to the public.
For more information or to participate in the parade or float contest, please call the CER Office at 609-927-2053, ext. 3101 or visit www.somerspointfun.com.

Santa is Coming to Town
2019-12-06 18:30 | NJ, United States
The Somers Point Fire Co. #2 is now taking reservations for appointments to bring Santa to your house. First appointment is Monday, December 9.
To make an appointment, email firesanta123@aol.com, and provide your phone number, email, and date preference.

An Evening with Anj Granieri
2019-11-16 20:00 | Gateway Playhouse, Bay Avenue, Somers Point, NJ, 08244, United States
For one night only, award winning singer/songwriter and pianist Anj Granieri comes “home” to the Gateway Playhouse to combine her music, spoken word poetry, story-telling and humor into a one-woman-show that invites the audience into the heart of her life, and the heart-wrenching, comedic, beautiful journey of the creative process. “An Evening with Anj” will be an intimate evening that promises to stir your heart and leave you inspired. Granieri was the youngest composer to sign a contract with the Oprah Winfrey Show, has opened for Grammy Award Winning artist John Legend, and her music has shared album space with Amy Winehouse. Her music has been featured on the CW network, and she was the winner of the VH1 Song of the Year contest and The Great American Songwriting contest.

For more information on Anj please visit http://www.WhoIsAnj.com.

For tickets, visit www.GatewayByTheBay.org.

The Green Thumb Garden Club Monthly Meeting
2019-11-12 19:00 | New Jersey
The Green Thumb Garden Club of Somers Point will host NJ Audubon Society member Adehl Schwaderer on Tuesday, November 12 at 7 p.m. in the Senior Center at 22 Ambler Road in Somers Point. Adehl will present a program on the “Raptor Migration at Cape May.” All are welcome.

For more information, call Sally Pietrofitta at 609-927-4147 after 5 p.m.

“Perspectives of African Pianism” Presented by the Somers Point Arts Commission
2019-11-12 19:00 | Gateway Playhouse, Bay Avenue, Somers Point, NJ, 08244, United States
The Somers Point Arts Commission presents a lecture and concert titled Perspectives on African Pianism: The Piano Music of Nigerian & Ghanaian Composers for Piano, given by pianist and poet Echezonachukwu Nduka on Tuesday, November 12 at Gateway Playhouse, Bay Avenue in Somers Point.

The program, beginning at 7 p.m., will offer the audience a rare opportunity to learn about the little known classical music of Africa with a visual accompaniment. A brief intermission will be followed by Mr. Nduka’s performance and an opportunity for post-concert dialogue. Gateway Playhouse is a handicapped accessible venue; for additional special requirements call 609-653-4991 two weeks prior to the event. Students are especially invited to attend this event. There is no charge for this event; however, suggested $20 and $10 for student donation to the Commission is much appreciated.

Mr. Nduka holds academic degrees in music from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and Kingston University London, UK. A widely featured pianist and author, he specializes in piano music by Nigerian composers and composers of African origin. His recordings have aired on BBC, Radio Nacional Clasica de Argentina, Classical Journey Ep. 134, among others. Mr. Nduka is currently Organist & Director of Music at Anglican Church of Transformation, Mays Landing. He is the author of Chrysanthemums for Wide-eyed Ghosts, a collection of poems.

This event 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 and supported by the City of Somers Point. Additional contributors include OceanFirst Bank, AtlantiCare Healing Arts Program, Somers Point Business Association, Sturdy Savings Bank, Republic Bank and the Somers Point Foundation for Education.

For further information or questions, call 609-653-4991, email somersptarts@gmail.com or visit www.somersptarts.weebly.com.

“On The Line: The Story of America’s Largest Crabbing Tournament” Documentary Premier
2019-11-09 18:30 | Gateway Playhouse, Bay Avenue, Somers Point, NJ, 08244, United States
Be there for the red-carpet premiere of “On The Line: The Story of America’s Largest Crabbing Tournament” – a documentary on the Assault on Patcong Creek Crabbing Tournament, which takes place in the waters surrounding Somers Point annually in June – on Saturday, November 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Gateway Playhouse, 738 Bay Avenue. Ticket price includes hors d’oeuvres, premiere screening of the documentary with an introduction by director Leanna Mullen, and a post-screening panel discussion featuring Mullen, tournament veterans Jodi Hillman, Tom Dati, Bill “Willie Crab” Wilson, and tournament founder Ron Meischker, as well as a few surprise guests. Wine and beer will be available at the cash bar.

Ticket prices are only $15 per person through Sunday, October 13, and will be to $20 thereafter. Proceeds benefit the Patcong Creek Foundation’s educational and environmental initiatives.

For more information, visit www.Facebook.com/events.

Trail of Two Cities
2019-11-02 07:00 | Ocean City Transportation Center, 945 Haven Ave, Ocean City, NJ, 08226, United States
The 24th Annual Run/Walk over the scenic Somers Point-Ocean City Bridge is for a good cause! All proceeds benefit the Somers Point Foundation for Education, and Children’s Programming in Ocean City. The first 400 registrants receive a commemorative long-sleeved t-shirt. Medals will be given in a variety of age groups. The event begins at the Ocean City Transportation Center and ends in Kennedy Park in Somers Point. This is a rain or shine event. To register online, visit www.lmsports.com.

10th Annual Somers Point Restaurant Week
2019-11-01 - 2019-11-10 | New Jersey
During Restaurant Week in Somers Point, diners can enjoy a three-course dinner menu for only $27.19 and/or a two-course lunch menu for only $12.19 at 16 participating restaurants. (Note: Greate Bay Country Club is open to public during Restaurant Week.)

NEW! “Eat, Dine and Be Social” contest – While enjoying Restaurant Week for lunch and/or dinner at participating Somers Point Restaurant Week restaurants and Passion Vines, LIKE Somers Point Restaurant Week on Facebook and POST your dining pictures to our Facebook page for a CHANCE TO WIN a $250 Gift Basket. Be sure to include the hashtag #SPRW19 so your post can be found. Participants can enter unlimited times, but must post from different locations for each entry. One winner will be chosen on Friday, November 15.

NEW! Jazzing Up Restaurant Week – Somers Point Restaurant Week is partnering with The South Jersey Jazz Society to combine culinary specialties at each location with the Art of Jazz for a unique dining experience. You can follow your favorite Jazz soloists each night as you dine your way through Somers Point. See the Jazz performance schedule for where and when performances are scheduled to take place at www.somersptrestaurantwk.com.

NEW! The Somers Point Restaurant Association will be proudly supporting the Salvation Army of Atlantic City in efforts to expand Thanksgiving dinner services and provide daily meals to those in need this winter.

NEW! Town Tastes – Passion Vines in the Somers Point Shopping Center will host a Town Tasting event on Saturday, November 9 from 2-4 p.m. with wine pairings and Restaurant Week appetizers. Seasonal wines will be available for purchase at their store throughout Restaurant Week to bring along to BYOB locations. Reservations are required for the event by calling 609-601-8463.

Presenting Sponsor includes Sysco Food Services, along with supporting sponsors B.F. Mazzeo’s Fruit and Produce, D & D Foods, ERCO, Penn Jersey Paper Products, Northern Liberties Food Processors, Republic Bank, South Jersey Industries, Westside Meats, the Somers Point Economic Development Commission, The Somers Point Business Association and The South Jersey Jazz Society.

Restaurants included in this year’s event: Anchorage Tavern, Buona Vita, Clancy’s by the Bay, Charlie’s, The Grilled Cheese & Crab Cake Co., Crab Trap, Doc’s Place, El Tipico Mexican Taqueria, Fitzpatrick’s Deli & Steakhouse, Gregory’s, Italian Street Restaurant & Pizza, Josie Kelly’s Public House, Marsini’s Kitchen, the OG Original Greek, Sal’s Coal Fired Pizza, and The Windjammer.

For a printable version of participating restaurants, addresses, menus, jazz schedule, and reservations – including details on the “Dine Basket” contest – please call 609-653-8155 x300 or visit www.somersptrestaurantwk.com.

Free Self-Defense Classes
2019-10-30 17:30, 2019-10-28 17:30 | Shore Medical Center’s DiOrio Hall, 100 Medical Center Way, Somers Point, NJ, 08244
Somers Point-Community First, a local volunteer organization, is offering a series of free self-defense classes for women at Shore Medical Center’s DiOrio Hall in Somers Point. Thomas Lacovara, a Somers Point resident and founding member of Somers Point-Community First, will serve as the class instructor. Lacovara, who’s earned a Ninja Blackbelt, will teach overall safety and preventable precautionary education as well as maneuvers helpful in insecure circumstances.

Due to limited space, those interested much register in advance by emailing fkaplan@shoremedicalcenter.org.

Steel Magnolias (Fool Moon Theatre)
2019-10-27 14:00, 2019-10-26 19:30, 2019-10-25 19:30 | Gateway Playhouse, Bay Avenue, Somers Point, NJ, 08244, United States
A Fool Moon Theater Production: This classic comedy-drama about a young beautician, who’s recently arrived in a small Louisiana town, finds work at the local salon where a small group of women share a close bond of friendship and welcome her into the fold.

This is part of a 2019 season subscription. Purchase the season of 4 shows and save!

For more information and tickets, visit www.GatewayByTheBay.org.

Halloween Movie in the Park – Hocus Pocus
2019-10-26 18:30 | John F. Kennedy Park, 50 Broadway, Somers Point
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a spooky evening under the stars at John F. Kennedy Park in Somers Point. Enjoy the classic Disney Halloween film, Hocus Pocus. This event is free and open to the public, weather permitting.

Horsepower by the Bay
2019-10-19 10:00 - 14:00 | New Jersey
5th Annual Horsepower by the Bay Car and Boat Show. Antiques, Classics, Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Boats, Military and Fire Apparatus, Food, Flea Market and Swap Meet.
Open to all years and models. If you think it’s cool, bring it!

3rd Annual Trunk or Treat
2019-10-18 18:00 | City Hall Parking Lot, 1 W New Jersey Ave, Somers Point, NJ, 08244, United States
The Somers Point Municipal Drug Alliance and the Somers Point Police Department will host the 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 18 in the City Hall parking lot off of New York Avenue. This event is free to attend.

Car Racing in South Jersey
2019-10-17 19:00 | Somers Point Historical Museum, 745 Shore Rd, Somers Point, Somers Point, NJ, 08244, United States
Car Racing in South Jersey, a program sponsored by the Somers Point Historical Society, will take place on Thursday, October 17 beginning at 7 p.m. Kirk Gerety will share about the early race tracks in our area, some locals who participated, and other interesting information accompanied by pictures and video. Join us at the Somers Point Historical Museum, 745 Shore Road, Somers Point. The program is free (donations welcome) and open to the public. For additional information, call 609-927-2900.

Somers Point Historical Society Mini-Trip
2019-09-28 | New Jersey
The Somers Point Historical Society will be hosting a mini-trip to local World War II sites on Saturday, September 28. The trip will take place via van, and will visit the Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum and Fire Control Tower No. 23 in Cape May. Cost is $38 for non-members and $35 for members of the Somers Point Historical Society. The complete itinerary is online plus the trip policy. Pay online, at the Somers Point Historical Museum, or mail to SPHS, 625 W. Connecticut Ave., Somers Point. Make checks to Somers Point Historical Society.
For more information, call 609-927-2900 or visit www.somerspointhistory.org.

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change! (Shaken Not Stirred)
2019-09-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Gateway Playhouse, Bay Avenue, Somers Point, NJ, 08244, United States
Featuring the Shaken Not Stirred Players, this hilarious revue pays tribute to those who have loved and lost, to those who have fallen on their face at the portal of romance, and to those who have dared to ask ‘Say, what are you doing Saturday night?’ This is part of a 2019 Season Subscription. (Purchase the four-show season, and SAVE!) NOTE: This show features adult content, and may not be appropriate for all ages. Parental guidance is recommended.
For more information and ticket sales, visit www.gatewaybythebay.org.

More Murder and Mayhem in Somers Point
2019-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Somers Point Historical Museum, 745 Shore Road, Somers Point, NJ, United States
The Somers Point Historical Society will present a program, “More Murder and Mayhem in Somers Point” on Thursday, September 19 at 7 p.m. You will be “entertained” by some of the bizarre and interesting stories from Somers Point’s past. The program will be held at the Somers Point Historical Museum, 745 Shore Road, Somers Point. The program is free to attend, and open to the public. Parking is available in various lots.
For more information, call 609-927-2900 or visit www.somerspointhistory.org.

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
2019-09-11 08:30 - 10:00 | Patriots Park, Bethel Road and 1st Street, Somers Point, NJ, 08244, United States
The City of Somers Point will host its annual September 11th Remembrance Ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at Patriots Park, Bethel Road and 1st Street, on Wednesday, September 11. The event is dedicated to the honorable New York City firefighters, police officers and military personnel who lost their lives on 9/11/01 in the performance of their sacred duty of saving the lives of others. The ceremony is also dedicated to our brave local firemen, police, veterans and first responders who keep us safe throughout the year.

Hear the Remarkable Story of Richard Somers
2019-09-08 15:00 - 19:00 | Gregory’s Restaurant, 900 Shore Road, Somers Point, New Jersey, 08244
For more than 500 years, fanatic Muslim sea fighters of the Turkish Empire in North Africa attacked Christian ships and coastal towns as far away as Ireland. Millions of Europeans were captured and sold as slaves. Rich countries like England, France, and Holland paid bribes to get some of their people back.
America also paid those bribes. But in 1798, we had enough. We built a new navy to protect our people. Richard Somers of Somers Point was one of the first to join. In 1801, President Thomas Jefferson sent them overseas. Somers commanded one of those ships at age 23.
Those young Americans amazed and inspired the world with their skills and courage. They ended Islamic attacks on the West for almost 200 years. Their liberation of European slaves in North Africa intensified efforts to free African-American slaves in this country.
Richard Somers was killed during a daring mission in Tripoli on September 4, 1804.
Liberty and Prosperity will host a fundraising cash bar buffet on Sunday, September 8 after the Richard Somers Day Ceremony at Gregory’s Restaurant until 7 p.m.
Tickets are $35 each, or 2 for $60.
Learn more at libertyandprosperity.com, email info@libertyandprosperity.com, or call 609-927-7333.

Annual Richard Somers Day
2019-09-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Richard Somers Memorial Park, 801 Shore Road, Somers Point, New Jersey, 08244
The City of Somers Point and the Somers Point Historical Society will sponsor the annual Richard Somers Day on Sunday, September 8 at 2 p.m., at the Richard Somers Memorial Park, 801 Shore Road. Each year a memorial remembrance is held for local historic native Richard Somers and the crew from the Intrepid.
In case of rain, the memorial will be held in the Council Chambers of the Somers Point City Hall.
Richard Somers, born and raised in Somers Point, NJ, was a Captain in the US Navy. While in command of the US Navy ship, the Nautilus, Richard Somers was fighting against the Barbary Pirates in the Mediterranean. Under the command of Edward Preble, Captain Somers conceived a courageous plan. His plan was to fit up the ketch, Intrepid, as a fire ship and sail her into Tripoli Harbor and explode her amongst the enemy ships. The Intrepid was fitted with 1500 pounds of gunpowder, a quantity of shells, shot, broken iron, and combustibles. Knowing this mission could mean death, all men volunteered under Captain Somers. One the eve of September 3, 1804, the Intrepid, entered Tripoli Harbor. A sudden explosion was seen by Preble’s fleet outside the harbor. The Intrepid took fire sooner than intended, taking the lives of Captain Somers and all 12 of his crew members.

Good Old Days Festival
2019-09-07 11:00 - 18:00 | John F. Kennedy Park, 50 Broadway, Somers Point, NJ
The Annual Somers Point Good Old Days Festival will say farewell to summer in Somers Point from 11 – 6 p.m. Saturday, September 7 at John F. Kennedy Memorial Park – an event which the City of Somers Point anticipates thousands will attend. There will be antique cars on display, children’s entertainment including carnival games, inflatables, a magician, pony rides, karate demonstrations, as well as K-9 demonstrations, over 20 vendors and community groups, food and treats including hot dogs and hamburgers fresh from the grill. Attendees will enjoy FREE live musical performances, on two different stages.
For more information about the Good Old Days Festival, visit www.spgoodolddays.com or contact Sean T. McGuigan at 609-402-5062 and seantmcg@comcast.net.

Somers Point Beach Concert: CJ Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band
2019-09-06 19:00 - 21:00 | William Morrow Beach / Municipal Beach Park, Higbee and Municipal Beach Park, Somers Point, NJ
Multi-Award Winning Living Legacy of Louisiana Zydeco. For more information, visit www.officialcjchenier.com.

Attendance is free to the public, and there will be limited snacks and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase at each concert. In the event of inclement weather, concert venue changes or cancellations will be posted to the Somers Point Facebook page at www.facebook.com/somerspoint.
For more information visit www.somerspointbeachconcerts.com.

For more information on the City of Somers Point, NJ visit www.somerspointgov.org or call 609-927-9088.
