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Sip, Savor, Support planned to benefit Gilda’s Club
ATLANTIC CITY – The eighth annual Sip, Savor, Support event to benefit Cancer Support Community New Jersey at Gilda’s Club will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. March 9 at Vagabond Kitchen & Tap House at 672 N. Trenton Ave.
The event will feature a gourmet buffet and an open bar with beer, wine and fine crafted cocktails.
There will also be many great raffle prizes.
Tickets are $55 for one or $100 for a pair. Tickets will not be sold at the door and Vagabond will be closed to the public during this event.
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Cancer Support Community New Jersey, formerly Gilda’s Club South Jersey, offers free emotional and educational support to all people impacted by cancer. Event proceeds go directly to the free support programs at CSCNJ for men, women, teens and children impacted by all forms of cancer.
Space is limited.
For tickets or information, call (609) 926-2699 or visit www.cscnj.org.
AAHMSNJ celebrates Women’s History Month
ATLANTIC CITY – A new series of paintings by Sydnéi SmithJordan will be on display for Women’s History Month at the African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey. The exhibit, “Lady Sings the Blues: Sung and Unsung,” portrays African American women of historic note painted in the artist’s signature style.
SmithJordan describes her artistic style as “Pop Fusion.” Her paintings incorporate a mix of graphics, abstraction and collage executed in traditional media.
Ralph Hunter, president and founder, AAHMSNJ, says of the artist, “she has the ability to tell a story in her work.” He encourages the public to visit the museum and experience her work up close.
The exhibit runs from March 2 to April 30 and an artist reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. March 11 at the museum in the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University at 2200 Fairmount Ave.
The reception will offer the added attractions of literature and music to the Second Friday events at the Noyes Arts Garage.
Author Kyle Ruffin, who was featured in the museum’s 2019 exhibit “Caregivers of Color,” will sign copies of her book, “In Stroke’s Shadow: My Caregiver Story.” Ruffin’s memoir movingly recounts the life changing experience of caring for her mother after she suffered a series of debilitating strokes.
Also, Tony Day and the Across the Globe Music Group will provide swinging, straight-ahead music during the reception.
Museum hours are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
Admission is free, but donations are encouraged.
Visitors are asked to wear masks to protect against COVID-19.
For information, call (609) 350-6662 or visit aahmsnj.org.
Atlantic Cape to host women’s suffrage talk
Who were the women in Cape May County who fought for voting rights?
Join Cape May County Clerk Rita Rothberg for a talk exploring the local women’s suffrage movement on March 8, International Women’s Day, at Atlantic Cape Community College’s Cape May County campus. The presentation is part of a series of events at Atlantic Cape centered around America’s voting history, in preparation for the college hosting the Smithsonian Institute’s traveling exhibit, “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America,” this summer.
Atlantic Cape was chosen recently to host the exhibit, presented by Museum on Main Street in cooperation with New Jersey Council for the Humanities. The exhibition will be on display at Atlantic Cape’s Mays Landing campus from July 11 through Aug. 13.
“We are thrilled to have a piece of the Smithsonian institution rest on our campus for several weeks this summer,” said Dr. Denise Coulter, dean of professional and liberal studies at Atlantic Cape. “Whether it is because of the limits imposed by the pandemic, distance, finances or availability, some of our citizens might never have an opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C., to see an exhibition like this.”
The college plans to host panel discussions and guest speakers monthly until the exhibit opens. Future speakers and dates will be announced soon.
“We are truly honored to have a local expert like Ms. Rothberg, an alumna of Atlantic Cape, deliver this talk,” said Coulter, who is organizing the events. “We are shaping programming and educational activities that will be complementary to the themes of the Smithsonian exhibition. Look for more events that will shine a spotlight on the local people and activists who broadened voter’s rights, amplified American voices and created opportunities for citizens of Atlantic and Cape May counties to participate in the democratic process.”
Rothberg’s presentation, “The Voice is our Vote: Cape May County and Suffrage,” will focus on suffragettes in Cape May County. The 45-minute talk, followed by a question and answer session, will be held at 2 p.m. at the Cape May County campus, 341 Court House-South Dennis Road, and remotely via Zoom at https://atlantic-edu.zoom.us/j/98668135822 (Webinar ID: 986 6813 5822).
Rothberg, formerly Rita Marie Fulginiti, has been County Clerk since 2005. In addition, Rothberg serves as chairwoman on the Cape Women’s Resource Fund, Inc., a New Jersey nonprofit established to promote equal rights and the achievements of women.
The “Voices and Votes” exhibition examines the nearly 250-year-old American experiment of a government “of, by and for the people,” and how each generation since continues to question how to form “a more perfect union.”
The display includes historical and contemporary photos, educational and archival video, engaging multimedia interactives with short games, and historical objects like campaign souvenirs, voter memorabilia, and protest material.
“Voices and Votes” is based on an exhibition currently on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History called “American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith.”
To learn more, visit museumonmainstreet.org.
Buena Vista Township announces rabies clinics
BUENA VISTA – Buena Vista Township will host free rabies clinics for dogs and cats.
The schedule includes:
- 10 a.m. to noon March 5, Newtownville Fire Hall.
- 1 to 3 p.m. March 5, Richland Volunteer Fire Hall.
- 10 a.m. to noon March 19, East Vineland Volunteer Fire Hall.
- 1 to 3 p.m. March 19, Collings Lakes Volunteer Fire Hall.
Masks and social distancing will be required. Only one group may enter the facility at a time, so the line will be formed outside.
An adult must accompany the pet and vicious dogs must be muzzled.
Cat licenses are $7 for cats that are spayed or neutered or $9 for cats who are not spayed or neutered.
Dog licenses are $12 for dogs that are spayed or neutered or $15 for dogs who are not spayed or neutered.
Exact change or checks are requested.
Licenses must be renewed by March 31. A late fee of $7 will be applied after that date.
Licenses will be sold during the rabies clinics. They are also available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the clerk’s office.
For information, call (856) 697-2100, ext. 1.
Stockton presents spring dance concert
GALLOWAY – Stockton University’s Arts and Humanities Performing Arts program will present the Spring Dance Concert at 7:30 p.m. March 3 to 5 at the Stockton Performing Arts Center.
The Spring Dance Concert brings together the gifted artists of the Stockton dance community, presenting dances from notable choreographers. Michael Nickerson-Rossi’s dances have been hailed for their edge and beauty, and in his work with the Stockton Dance Company he challenges the performers with a complex mixture of movements.
Renowned performer and choreographer Lauren Putty-White’s new dance “Joy” for the Stockton Dance Company is a vibrant, riveting work set to jazz music.
Resident choreographers Beau Hancock, Chandra Moss-Thorne, Caitlin Quinn Pittenger and Rain Ross share eclectic, imaginative choreography. They are joined by student choreographers Cecilia Mitchell and Naomi Pagan.
Tickets are $12 for general admission and $10 for students, seniors and alumni.
The center is on the campus of Stockton University at 101 Vera King Farris Drive.
For tickets or information, call (609) 652-9000 or visit www.stockton.edu/pac. Tickets also are available at the box office from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 30 minutes before showtime.
Oaths administered to new central municipal court judges
The new Central Municipal Court of Atlantic County hosted an oath administration event on Feb. 18 for the four judges who will preside in the consolidated court, the first of its kind in the State of New Jersey.
Chief Judge Timothy Maguire was sworn in by New Jersey Superior Court Assignment Judge Julio L. Mendez. Judges Richard Fauntleroy and Howard Freed were sworn in by Presiding Judge of Municipal Courts Louis Belasco and incoming Assignment Judge Michael Blee. Judge Blee will replace Mendez upon his retirement effective March 1. The fourth judge, Michele Verno, was out of town.
The ceremony was held in Courtroom 1 in the historic courthouse at 5905 Main St., in Mays Landing.
Most cases are being conducted virtually as mandated by the Administrative Office of the Courts since June of 2021.
After taking their ceremonial oaths, each judge was presented with a certificate from County Executive Dennis Levinson in honor of the occasion.
“We’re proud to be a model for the rest of the state,” said Levinson. “Consolidation is never easy or unanimously accepted, but we believe it can work and work well and bring the benefit of efficiency and cost savings to our taxpayers.”
For information about the Central Municipal Court of Atlantic County, visit www.aclink.org/centralcourt.
For a video of the ceremony, visit https://youtu.be/-KGhdKHrPKc.
Apply now for arts and history grant funding
The Atlantic County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs is accepting a second round of 2022 grant applications for the Local Arts Program, a grant offered through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts; and the County Historical Partnership Program, offered through the New Jersey Historical Commission.
Non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply. The deadline for submissions is April 1.
Guidelines and application information may be downloaded at https://www.atlantic-county.org/cultural-affairs/.
For information, call Kim Brown, administrator, Atlantic County Cultural & Heritage Affairs, at (609) 909-7309 or email kbrown@aclsys.org.
New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education to Speak at Stockton Commencement
New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education Dr. Brian K. Bridges will be the keynote speaker at the Stockton University Commencement Ceremony on May 13 at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
The Stockton Board of Trustees on Feb. 23 approved an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree for Bridges, which will be presented at commencement.
In its resolution, the board noted that “Dr. Bridges exemplifies a commitment to public service through the promotion of equitable access to higher education, as well as promoting resiliency in higher education institutions amidst the pandemic.”
Bridges has served as New Jersey’s Secretary of Higher Education since November 2020. He previously served as vice president of research and member engagement at the United Negro College Fund in Washington, D.C.
“Dr. Bridges has been a champion of expanding access to high education to under-served and under-represented students, a goal we, at Stockton, have also embraced,” said Harvey Kesselman, president, Stockton. “We are delighted that he accepted our invitation to speak at commencement.”
The trustees also approved an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree for Jon F. Hanson, founder of The Hampshire Companies, and Chairman of the Board of the Atlantic City Development Corporation, which developed the Gateway Project in Atlantic City that includes the Stockton Atlantic City campus. Hanson is also chairman of the New Jersey Hall of Fame.
“Jon Hanson has been a crucial partner in the effort to bring Stockton to Atlantic City and diversify its economy,” Kesselman said.
Stockton will return to Boardwalk Hall for commencement after two years of ceremonies on the Galloway campus to accommodate COVID-19 pandemic precautions. The university will host ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The ceremony will include students who graduated in summer or fall of 2021 and the spring of 2022.
“It is my distinct honor to join the Stockton community in celebrating the extraordinary achievements of our students, many of whom have overcome tremendous adversity to cross the graduation stage this spring,” Bridges said. “I look forward to imparting the lessons learned throughout my educational and professional career on to the next generation of scholars and leaders.”
For commencement information, visit Stockton.edu/commencement.
‘MemoryCare.Health’ program supports caregivers of those with Dementia
A collaboration between two healthcare organizations will provide caregivers of individuals living with dementia needed support, services and education. It is covered under a new Medicare benefit to help support families who have a loved one living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia.
Angelic Health and AlzBetter have teamed up to support individuals living with dementia and those who care for them. This unique service is performed at home, either in person or via TeleHealth. A trained personal dementia specialist and a nurse practitioner will assess your situation and provide a customized care plan with resources and education to meet the individual’s specific needs.
A certified dementia specialist will contact you and do a comprehensive assessment to identify areas of concern and stress. Based on the findings of the assessment, a nurse practitioner will create and review with you a customized plan of care.
“So many people are struggling with being a caregiver for someone with dementia,” said Dan Mikus, chief executive officer, Angelic Health. “They are overwhelmed, stressed, frustrated and tired, and are in dire need of services to help them as well as their loved one.”
While other services may provide care for just the patient, this program is also focused on the caregiver.
“The caregiver was left to fend for themselves. Their own health often suffered due to the stress of caring for someone with a cognitive impairment,” said Gary Skole, founder of AlzBetter, a comprehensive program that focuses on engagement, communication, and evidence-based best practices for dementia care and support.
The MemoryCare.Health program includes:
Education: You will receive a copy of a manual, short training videos targeting your exact needs, and a trained dementia coach.
Problem Solving Support: It is challenging to care for a loved-one living with dementia. A personal dementia coach and nurse practitioner will offer support and guidance on how to deal with challenging behaviors.
Resources: MemoryCare.Health staff can put you in touch with local and national resources that may include funds available for care, legal help, financial assistance, support groups and more.
Medication: The healthcare team will assess and review medications with you, so you know what the medication is and how best to administer it to your loved one.
For information, call (856) 812-3299, email memorycare@angelic.health or visit www.MemoryCare.health. The site offers an online tool to help gauge the extent of memory loss.
Hard Rock celebrates the music of the ‘80s
Step out of your DeLorean time machine and into Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City for “80s LIVE,” a revved up, high-energy concert production which takes the audience on a nostalgic romp through the greatest hits of the 1980s on Sundays at Sound Waves.
The tribute features an accomplished cast of singers, dancers and musicians, eye-catching costumes, and stunning choreography from the ‘80s era.
The show features the music of Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson, Prince, Aerosmith, Wham, INXS, Duran Duran, Paula Abdul and more.
Tickets are $24 and $29.
Hard Rock is at 1000 Boardwalk in Atlantic City.
For tickets or information, call (609) 449-1000 or visit hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com.
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