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Somers Point Beach Concert Series
2021-09-03 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | William Morrow Beach, Bay Avenue, Somers Point, NJ, 08244, United States
THE NEW ORLEANS SUSPECTS WITH GRAMMY WINNER, JAKE ECKERT: ROCK ‘N ROLL NEW ORLEANS R&B, FUNK & PARTY MUSIC

Somers Point Beach Concert Series
2021-08-27 19:00 - 22:00 | William Morrow Beach, Bay Avenue, Somers Point, NJ, 08244, United States
WORLD FAMOUS REGGAE THIRD WORLD: Doing Now that We Found Love & other hits; Plus THE COCONUTZ

BEATLEMANIA NOW!!
2021-08-24 20:00 | Gateway Playhouse, Bay Avenue, Somers Point, NJ, 08244, United States
BEATLEMANIA NOW! Returns to the Gateway Playhouse for (3) fantastic Performances. This Beatles Tribute Band relives the golden years of the Beatles Catalogue of Music. Don’t miss this spectacular event!

The Michael Pedicin Quartet-Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon
2021-08-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Somers Mansion, 1000 Shore Road, Somers Point, New Jersey, 08244
The South Jersey Jazz Society, in partnership with Patriots for Somers Mansion, will present Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon.
Michael Pedicin – Tenor Saxophone
Jim Ridl – Piano
Andy Lalasis – Bass
Bob Shomo – Drums
This event will be held at The Somers Mansion, 1000 Shore Road
Somers Point, at 4:00PM and are BYOLC (Bring Your Own Lawn Chair).
Parking is available in front of the Mansion, behind the Atlantic County Historical Musuem on Center Street, or at Gregory’s lot.
This is a FREE event! Good will offerings will be accepted.

Somers Point Beach Concert Series
2021-08-20 19:00 - 22:00 | William Morrow Beach, Bay Avenue, Somers Point, NJ, 08244, United States
“EAGLES COUNTRY” EAGLES TRIBUTE: THE TONY MART ALLSTARS WITH SPECIAL GUEST ROSIE O’REILLY

5th Annual Art in the Park
2021-06-26 10:00 - 16:00 | John F. Kennedy Park, 50 Broadway, Somers Point
The Somers Point Arts Commission presents the 5th annual Art in the Park at John F. Kennedy Park. Art in the Park features the work of a number of local and regional, professional and amateur artists for exhibit and sale; and a “plein aire” painting competition by artists painting on location. Prizes will be awarded to both professional and amateur artists; attendees to the event will vote for the People’s Choice Award. Additional fun-filled attractions will include interactive art experiences for adults and children, entertainment by the Tom Angello Jazz Trio and by local favorite singer/guitarist Marc Wasserman. There will be a children’s clothesline art exhibit featuring the work of Somers Point Students in the after-school C.A.S.T.L.E program. Interactive art activities for children include Cardboard Construction, Collage Corner, Design & Paint Your Own Backpack, Yoga and Face painting. Food vendors include Jay’s Crab Shack, Upper Sandwiches, Maui Joe’s Shaved Ice, and Mr. Ice Cream Man. The event is free and open to the public. Kennedy Park provides handicapped parking and additional assistance will be provided by request two weeks prior to the event by emailing somersptarts@gmail.com.

Monthly City Planning Board Meeting
2020-12-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-07-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Somers Point City Hall, 1 W New Jersey Ave, Somers Point, NJ, United States

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
2020-12-05 13:00 - 14:00 | William Morrow Beach, Bay Avenue, Somers Point, NJ, 08244, United States
The City of Somers Point will host a ceremony in honor of Pearl Harbor Day at 1 p.m. at the William Morrow Beach on Bay Avenue.

Somers Point Holiday Parade & Float Competition
2020-12-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Shore Road, 4501 Boardwalk, Somers Point, NJ, 08244, United States
On Friday, December 4 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.

Trail of Two Cities
2020-11-07 08:00 - 09:00
The 25th 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.

11th Annual Somers Point Restaurant Week
2020-11-06 11:00 - 2020-11-15 20:00
The 11th annual Somers Point Restaurant Week (SPRW) will be held Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 15 – offering prix fixe menu pricing for lunch and dinner at participating restaurants throughout the city.

Horsepower by the Bay Cruise Into Somers Point
2020-10-17 10:00 - 18:00 | Bay Avenue, Somers Point, NJ, 08244, United States
The Somers Point Historical Society will present Horesepower by the Bay at Bay Cruise into Somers Point on Saturday, October 17 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. This year the classic cars will cruise around Somers Point for everyone to enjoy and will park at various locations throughout the town to show off their vehicles.The Horsepower by the Bay car cruise will feature vintage, classic, and antique cars. Email coupe1956@aol.com for more information.

Assault on Patcong Creek Crabbing Tournament
2020-10-09 08:00 - 2020-10-10 17:00
Crabbers grab your traps – the 10th annual Assault on Patcong Creek returns on Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27. With bushel baskets and crabbing traps in hand, participating teams launch their vessels into the water in search of rich crab habitats. This tournament, which began in 2010, has grown to be the largest crabbing tournament in the United States. Following the tournament on Saturday, there will be an invite only barbecue and crab bake for all participating crabbers and their families, featuring: crab races, a magician, live music, a crab cake eating contest, environmental and educational groups, and much more. There will also be a prize awarded for the largest crab caught in this year’s tournament. The Assault is accepting registrations for their waiting list only. Visit www.assaultonpatcongcreek.com.

POW-MIA Recognition Day
2020-09-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Patriots Park, Bethel Road & Veterans Way, Somers Point, NJ, 08244, United States
The City of Somers Point will host a ceremony to honor our POWs and those Missing in Action at Patriots Park at 6 p.m.

Richard Somers Day
2020-09-06 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 6 at 2 p.m. at the Richard Somers Memorial Park, 801 Shore Road, Somers Point. Each year, a memorial remembrance is held for local Barbary War naval hero 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, 1 West New Jersey Avenue, Somers Point. Tours of Somers Mansion and the Somers Point Historical Museum are available preceding and after the program.
For more information call 609-927-2900.

POSTPONED UNTIL 2021 - Good Old Days Festival
2020-09-05 11:00 - 18:00 | John F. Kennedy Park, 50 Broadway, Somers Point
The Annual Somers Point Good Old Days Festival is postponed until 2021.
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.

City Arts Commission Monthly Meeting
2020-07-27 19:00 - 20:00

CIty Zoning Board Monthly Meeting
2020-07-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Somers Point City Hall, 1 W New Jersey Ave, Somers Point, NJ, United States

City Council Meeting
2020-07-09 19:00 | Somers Point City Hall, 1 W New Jersey Ave, Somers Point, NJ, United States

City Historic Preservation Commission Monthly Meeting
2020-07-08 19:00 - 20:00

City Recreation Commission Monthly Meeting
2020-07-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Somers Point City Hall, 1 W New Jersey Ave, Somers Point, NJ, United States

(Cancelled) Bayfest
2020-04-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Bay Avenue, Somers Point, NJ, 08244, United States
The City of Somers Point proudly announces the return of Bayfest, South Jersey’s largest single-day festival. The annual spring event will take place rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, on Historic Bay Avenue. The City expects more than 30,000 residents and visitors to flock to this year’s Bayfest, which offers fun for all ages. For the kids, Bayfest features contests, pony rides, face painting and inflatables, strolling entertainers and a rock climbing wall. Grownups will enjoy browsing more than 100 unique crafter booths and listening to live music at different locations throughout the event. When it’s time to refuel, 45 of the region’s most popular food vendors will be on hand to tempt festival goers with their culinary creations. For more information on the annual Somers Point Bayfest, please visit www.somerspointbayfest.com.

April in Paris (Cancelled)
2020-04-15 10:00 - 2020-04-19 21:00
The City of Somers Point announces the fifth Annual ‘April in Paris’ event, with French-themed activities taking place throughout the city from Wednesday, April 15 through Sunday, April 19 at various locations and times. For more information on April in Paris, please visit http://aprilinparissp.weebly.com/.

RESCHEDULED (TBA) “Writing Poetry Your Way”: Foundations of Poetry for All Levels
2020-03-31 18:00 - 19:30, 2020-03-24 18:00 - 19:30, 2020-03-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Dawes Avenue School, 22 West Dawes Avenue, Somers Point, NJ, 08244, United States
“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.

"Writing Poetry Your Way": Foundations of Poetry for All Levels
2020-03-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Dawes Avenue School, 22 West Dawes Avenue, Somers Point, NJ, 08244, United States

Philadelphia Flower Show Bus Trip
2020-03-05 09:00 - 16:30
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.

Hidden Beauties of South Jersey and Where to Find Them
2020-03-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Somers Point Senior Center, 22 North Ambler Road, Somers Point, New Jersey, 08244
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.
