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The Wildwoods' Annual

Polar Bear PlungePolar Bear Plunge Returns Jan. 18

T H E W I L D WO O D S -- Dig out your bathing suit and join in the fun of a polar bear plunge! The Special Olympics New Jersey returns to the Wildwoods to kick off 2014 with an icy plunge into the Atlan c Ocean during the annual Polar Bear Plunge Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. on the beach behind the Wildwoods Conven- on Center.

The Polar Bear Plunge event is free for specta-tors, but Plungers must raise $100 in pledges to par cipate in the event. Early registra on can be done online by visiting www.njpolarplunge.org. Additional registration and dona ons will be ac-cepted on-site the day of the event.

Check-in will take place from 10 a.m. - noon inside the Wildwoods Conven-tion Center before the event, and immediately following the Plunge, par- cipants can enjoy a free

lunch inside the Wild-woods Conven on Center as well.

The night before the plunge, Jan. 17, Special Olympics New Jersey will host a Beer ’n Brrr Ben-

efit at the Bolero Resort, 3320 Atlantic Avenue in Wildwood, at 7 p.m. A $20 donation will benefit the event, which includes food, drink specials, a live auc on and music. You do not need to be a participant in the Plunge to a end the Beef ’n Brrr Benefi t.

The Wildwoods’ Polar Bear Plunge is a family-friendly event benefiting more than 23,000 athletes of the Special Olympics New Jersey. There are incen ves based on the total funds raised, and there will be special recogni on for the person who raises the most money.

The New Jersey Law Enforcement Torch Run is sponsoring the Wildwoods’ Polar Bear Plunge and is comprised of Law Enforce-

ment officers who volunteer and are dedicated to raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics. The Special Olympics Torch has become one of the most col-orful aspects of the Special Olympics New Jersey Opening Ceremonies.

Year a er year, the Wildwoods’ Polar Bear Plunge contin-

ues to grow in popular-ity and is just one of the many free events off ered in the Wildwoods. Beat the winter blues by show-ing support for a worthy cause and come join in the excitement of the January Polar Bear Plunge!

For addi onal informa-tion regarding the Spe-cial Olympics New Jersey please visit www.sonj.org.

For addi onal informa-tion regarding the Wild-woods’ Polar Bear Plunge please call 609-896-8000 or visit www.njpolar-plunge.org.

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Winter Poetry & Prose GetawayFriday to Monday, January 17th-20th

beginning at 3:30 pmWhere: Stockton Seaview Hotel 401 S New York Rd, Galloway

Advance your cra and energize your wri ng at the 21st Anniversary Winter Getaway. Enjoy challenging and sup-por ve workshops, insigh ul feedback and encouraging community. Choose from small, intensive workshops in memoir, novel, YA, nonfi c on, poetry and more. Featuring Special Guests Stephen Dunn & Tony Hoagland. Register today: www.WinterGetaway.com.

Polar Bear Plunge Wildwood to Benefit Special Olympics NJ

Saturday, January 18th at 1 pmJoin in the fun of a January Polar Bear Plunge at the

Wildwoods Conven on Center and the Wildwoods Beach! Registration begins at 10 am. Plunge begins at 1 pm. Event supports training and compe on for more than 22,000 athletes of Special Olympics New Jersey. For more information, call (609) 896-8000 or visit http://www.NJPolarPlunge.org.

LOL 4 ZOO!Saturday, January 18th from 6 to 11:30 pm

Where: The Princeton Bar & Grill 2008 Dune Drive, Avalon

LOL 4 ZOO! Is Cape May County Zoo's funniest annual fundraiser yet. For the fi rst me, the event is a Stand-Up Comedy Night and features comic Sean Donelly, who has appeared on David Le erman and Comedy Central, and Helium Comedy Club's 2013 "Philly's Phunniest" winner James Hesky plus up-and-coming comic Jeff McManus. The Funniest Fundraiser begins with classic Asian fi nger foods and appe zers followed by Stand-Up Comedy Hour and con nues with music and dancing, Chinese auc on, door prizes. There will also be a cash bar. Tickets cost $40 at the door but are on advance sale for $35.

The event will raise funds for the Cape May County Zoo. The non-profi t's 2014 fundraising campaign to support these ini a ves: construc on on new Snow Leopard Ex-

hibit, begin plans and design for new mul -species monkey exhibit and con nue conserva on work on Eastern Tiger Salamander, now found almost exclusively in Cape May County, these endangered salamanders are disappearing. To boost their popula on the zoo and state DEP will work together to collect, raise and repopulate them back to the wild. For more informa on www.cmczoo.org, info@cmczoo.org or call (609) 465-1033.

8th Annual CONTACT Cape-Atlantic Triathlon/Duathlon

Beginning Monday, January 20thWhere: Ocean City Aqua c & Fitness Center

1735 Simpson Ave, Ocean CityLooking for a way to stay ac ve? Want to start 2014 off

with a physical challenge? Here’s one that will raise money for a good cause and improve your fi tness; The 8th Annual CONTACT Cape-Atlan c Triathlon/Duathlon.

Best of all, you’ll have a whole month – January 20 to February 17 – to complete the event: a 2.4 mile swim…a 112 mile bike ride…and a 26 mile run. The registra on dona on is $30 and is co-sponsored by the Ocean City Aqua c & Fitness Center. New this year is that you can start NOW (instead of wai ng un l Jan.), and complete either the triathlon or duathlon outdoors. You will receive a calendar chart for the offi cial event in Jan., and a blank one to fi ll in as you take the challenge now. You can do it twice for the one registra on fee.

Compe tors can subs tute gym events for the swim-ming, biking and running events by documen ng (CONTACT will supply the calendar chart) how many laps they swim or aqua size classes they take for the swim leg of the event; how many miles they bike, step or row for the bicycling por on; and how many miles they walk/run, use the ellip -cal or take aerobics classes for the marathon sec on. (An aerobics class, for instance, equates as a 2-mile run).

Everyone who enters receives a t-shirt, and everyone who fi nishes will receive an award. A list of fi nishers will be posted and an awards ceremony will take place at the Ocean City Aqua c & Fitness Center, 1735 Simpson Av-enue, Ocean City, on Sat., February 22. Registra on forms are required and are available at the Ocean City Aqua c

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COURT HOUSE -- Linda Gen lle & The Jersey Shore Pops have announced that cket prices for their 2014

Summer Concert Series at the Middle Township PAC will rise on Feb. 1, 2014. The price of the season pass is discounted at $100 for all 4 Sat. evening shows in the series now un l that date. The 2014 Season Pass will rise to $125 on Feb. 1, 2014. The new price will only be available until March 15, 2014. The best advan-tage of purchasing advance Season Passes are choice discounted orchestra center sea ng. Season cket hold-ers will save $60 for the pass compared to regular orches-tra center VIP sea ng.

The Season Pass includes complimentary admission to various “A er Show VIP Events” including the open-ing night reception. Sea-son cket holders have the chance to choose their own choice seats before the individual ckets go on sale in Feb. and will be priced for individual sea ng from $25 for rear balcony -$45 for orchestra VIP center seats. The announcement of the summer concert series had been highly an cipated by the public. Dr. Holland, president of the orchestra states, “We had several de-lays in our announcement this year as we nego ated with various guest artists and the school board. But we feel the wait will be well worth it and this will be the most entertaining season of our orchestra’s history!”

The Jersey Shore Pops 2014 Summer Concert Se-ries will include 4 concerts with a focus on variety en-tertainers from around the United States and Canada

including the following: July 12 at 7:00 p.m.: Mark

Preston of The Le ermanJuly 19 at 7:00 p.m.: Sina-

tra SizzlesAug. 9, at 7:00 p.m.:

Broadway On Tap: Aug. 23 at 7:00 p.m.:

Great Balls Of Fire, Legends of Piano

The series will open at the Middle Township Per-forming Arts Center July 12 at 7:00 p.m. with Mark Preston of The Le ermen. The young man from South Bend began his career as an actor before launch-ing into the musical arena. Preston's unique talent preceded him again, and he was asked twice to join the world famous record-ing group, The Le ermen. With the second invita on, Preston accepted and spent 10 years with the group. During that time, Preston recorded several CDs. The group's most recent re-cording "New Directions 2010" with the Les Brown Jr. Orchestra, was put forward for 3 Grammy Nomina ons. In 2001, Preston's contribu- ons to The Le ermen were

recognized when the group was inducted into the Vo-cal Group Hall Of Fame. The late, great, Tennessee Ernie Ford was right when he spoke of Mark Preston. Today his comment would be "Cock your pistols, there IS no stopping this talented singer"...

Preston's was asked to open for the First Lady of Comedy, Phyllis Diller. "I love to refer to Mark Pres-ton as my protégé", said Ms. Diller. "He has one of the strongest, most beautiful voices I have ever heard. He really gets to an audience. He sings, acts, emotes, is

handsome...everything."Con nuing July 19 at 7:00

p.m., will be Sinatra Sizzles, with a popular mul media tribute event to the great Chairman of the Board. This show will star singing sensa- on Claude Eric, a favorite

with the PAC audiences. The Jersey Shore Pops

conductor Linda Gentille is known as an excellent talent buyer, bringing won-derful international acts to the shore. Once again, she has done that with a group called Two on Tap, a popular singing and dancing Broadway duo. They will star in Broadway on Tap on Aug. 9, at 7:00 p.m. Cel-ebrated performers Melissa Gia no and Ron DeStefano pay tribute to the Great American Songbook and classic Broadway song-and-dance in this fun, lively, and fast-paced show that gets crowds singing and danc-ing along from their seats. Featuring sensa onal new arrangements of standards like “I Got Rhythm” and “Yes Sir, That’s My Baby,” as well as rousing favorites like “Sing, Sing, Sing” and “L-O-V-E,” Two on Tap uses fresh, original choreography to show how classic song-and-dance s ll endures and entertains.

Gen lle is very exci ng to present this new group to make their Jersey Shore debut, as it will appeal to a family audience. Gen lle states, “We are hoping that this show will bring in a young demographic to our shows with students of dance. They will absolutely love this talented duo as they amaze audiences while they sing and dance simulta-neously. This will be our fi rst presenta on of dance in our

5 year series history.” Ending the 2014 Summer

Concert Season will be a show that stars the popu-lar and charismatic music director for the orchestra, Linda Gentille. Aug. 23, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., the pops will present Great Balls Of Fire, Legends of the Piano starring Linda Gen lle. The show features the music from the great piano leg-ends of the last 50 years including Jerry Lee Lewis, Liberace, Roger Williams, Billy Joel, Elton John, Barry Manilow, Stevie Wonder, Fats Waller, Floyd Cramer and Victor Borge. It will in-clude such piano classics as Piano Man, Just the Way You Are, Chops x, Great Balls of Fire, Copacabana, Mandy, Can’t Smile Without You, Crocodile Rock, Your Song, Just the Way You Are, Beer Barrel Polka, This Joint is Jumping , Rhapsody in Blue and of course Great Balls of Fire . This spectacular new Broadway style show will include video clips depic ng the rise to stardom of these great performers. It is a chronological walk through me with these ar sts while

the songs they made fa-mous are performed.

Gen lle musical director and conductor of The Jersey Shore Pops is a popular in-terna onal entertainer and travels the world when not conducting and perform-ing with the popular pops orchestra. She performs 8 months a year on luxury cruise lines, including Prin-cess, Oceania, Celebrity and Royal Caribbean. This is the first show she has performed that brings in more recent piano legends such as Billy Joel and Elton John. Gen lle specializes in American classic and rag- me music.

Gen lle says, ”I love the music of Gershwin and Por-ter, but wanted to develop a show that would also ap-peal to younger audiences. I included the old favorites from Liberace and Roger Williams, but have added music from Billy Joel and Elton John which gives the show a great variety. It is a great family show for music and piano lovers of all ages.”

The Jersey Shore Pops is a big band orchestra with string sec on, modeled a er the orchestras of the Frank Sinatra era which featured a string sec on along with the bid band sounds. The orchestra was founded by entertainer and conductor Linda Gen lle in 2009. The orchestra features 25 of the

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fi nest New Jersey musicians either born or based in New Jersey and has become the most popular orchestra at the shore and an a rac on for tourists from all over the east coast for the past 5 years. Many Philly Pops fans patronize the Jersey Shore Pops Summer Con-cert Series when the Philly Pops is on vaca on during the summer months

The assistant music di-rector for the orchestra is John Drechen, Band Di-rector at Lower Cape May Regional High School for many years. Since 1994, he has been the Pit Conductor for musicals at Lower Cape May Regional High School, conducting for 12 musi-cals, including; “Funny Girl”, “Bye, Bye, Birdie”, “Sweet Charity”, and several others. Assistant musical arranger for the orchestra is Cliff ord Buggs, renowned trumpet soloist and former leader of the Coast Guard Band in Cape May. The concert mis-tress for the 2014 season is once again Susan Elsayed. Before becoming the princi-pal concert mistress for the Jersey Shore Pops, Elsayed had an impressive perform-ing resume. Elsayed stud-ied with members of the Philadelphia Orchestra and earned her violin perfor-mance Bachelor`s Degree from The Philadelphia Col-lege of the Performing Arts. She was the Concertmis-tress of the Ocean City Pops during the 80`s under the leadership of Frank Ruggeri and currently is also violin-ist with the Masterworks

Choir/Ensemble. Elsayed has performed as a principal violinist in the main show rooms of the casinos for such headliners as Frank Si-natra, Josh Groban, Andrea Bocelli and Tony Bennett and many other stars.

Special pops guest vocal-ist Jacklyn Buckingham will return again this season as a guest ar st in several of the shows. Her beauty and talent have made her a favorite with the or-chestra audiences. Other talented members of the pops orchestra are: Angela Guido, Ted Blohm and Jim Tangney (Trombone), Paul Butler, Cindy Yenloevich , Christopher Kobik, Paul Butler, Gene Teece, Brian Height and Walter Palmer (Sax, Clarinet and Flute) ,

Dominic Scalfaro (Trum-pet) Susanne Di Vincenzo, Briana Saddler, Christine Mello, Heain Kim, Emily Ip ( Cello) Sandy Miller, Susan Elsayed, Amina Elsayed, Sara Smith, Mary Jo Zah-radnik, Elizabeth Maxfi eld, Tamara Dement, Amanda Dupras (Violins) Karen Kes-sler ( Viola) Ray Deeley and Sandy Eldred, James Hines and Jody Solani (Bass).

This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Depart-ment of State, a Partner Agency of the Na onal En-dowment for the Arts. The funds were administered by the Cape May County Culture and Heritage Com-mission, under the author-ity of the County Library

Commission, for the Board of Chosen Freeholders.

To purchase tickets to the 2014 Jersey Shore Pops Summer Season, please call the JSP Ticket Offi ce at 800-838-3006 or 609-628-4544. You can choose your own seats online by going to www.JerseyShorePops.org. Tickets are now going to be available once again at the PAC for walk up purchases. The box offi ce is open Mon.-Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and one hour before show- me. The theater is located

at 212 Bayberry Ave, off exit 10 off the Garden State Parkway. There is conve-nient and free parking at the facility and it is handicapped accessible.

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Cape Cuisine Cooks PizzaSaturday, January 25th from 1 to 3 pmWhere: Cape May Court House Library

30 W. Mechanic Street, Cape May Court HouseChef Mark Kalla will demonstrate the aspects of prepar-

ing and cooking diff erent types of pizza. Learn about what kinds of foods can be used to upgrade any pizza such as cheese, meats, and other unique types of toppings. Par- cipants will be invited to sample the foods that have been

prepared. Chef Mark Kalla is the head chef at Green Cuisine Restaurant in Stone Harbor, and had his own restaurant, The Barrier Island Inn. He has been the execu ve chef at the Backyard Restaurant and later for Fish Tales. He currently runs the Avalon Elementary School cafeteria and teaches culinary instruc on to children during the summer.

Women of Wildwood 2nd Annual Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, January 26th from 8 am to 1 pmWhere: Tom Cat Restaurant

437 W. Rio Grande Ave, WildwoodStart your morning off right and join The Women of

Wildwood as they host their 2nd annual pancake breakfast at the iconic Tom Cat Restaurant. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased in advance through a WOW member, by email-ing thewomenofwildwood@gmail.com or at the Tom Cat Restaurant the morning of the event. Chef Dave Bannon is making sure no one goes home hungry by serving up your choice of pancakes, French toast or scrambled eggs. Each breakfast also comes with sausage or bacon and includes coff ee, tea or juice. During the breakfast, members of the organiza on will be volunteering their me working as hostesses, waitresses, bussers, food runners, etc.

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COURT HOUSE - The “Monday Night At The Movies” series on the big screen at the Performing Arts Center of Middle Township resumes in January with two acclaimed, full-length documentaries: one about boxer Muhammad Ali and one about magician Ricky Jay.

“The Trials of Muhammad Ali,” which probes the complex life of the controversial boxer, will be shown on Jan. 13, and “Decep ve Prac ce: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay,” about one of the world’s greatest living magicians, will be shown on Jan. 27. Both are at 7 p.m. and admission is $8.

The Ali fi lm, directed by Bill Siegel (nominated for an Oscar for his direc on of “The Weather Underground”), examines how one of the most celebrated sports cham-pions of the 20th century risked his fame and fortune to follow his faith and conscience. The fi lm has been lauded by cri cs as “fantas c’’ and “an incredible view-ing experience.”

“Decep ve Prac ce…,” more than a decade in the mak-ing, focuses on the achievements of Jay, a noted author and historian as well as magician, beginning with his appren ceship at age 4 with his grandfather, Max Katz. It includes footage of his one-man show as well as s nts with Steve Mar n and David Mamet .

The 1,000 seat Performing Arts Center is situated at 212 Bayberry Drive, Cape May Court House, one, mile east of exit 10 of the Garden State Parkway. There is free parking on the premises.

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Community Invited to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

CAPE MAY -- Center for Community Arts will host a pot luck dinner to Celebrate Mar n Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 25 from 6:00 - 8 p.m. at Lyle Hall at the Cape May United Methodist Church, enter through the red doors facing ACME parking lot on the corner of Lafaye e St. and Ocean. The community is welcome and encouraged to a end with their families. Please bring a covered dish to share.

There will be a short pre-senta on including a ring-ing of peace bells created by YAP Cape May partici-pants to celebrate the Nobel

Peace Prize that Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded in 1964 for his nonviolent resistance to racial preju-dice in America. The com-munity will also have the opportunity to help create a work of art to be part of the Global Art for Peace Project Exchange.

This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, the

Geraldine R. Dodge Founda-tion, Lower Cape Alliance and Sturdy Bank and from individual dona ons from CCA supports.

Founded in 1995, Cape May, New Jersey’s Center for Community Arts is a mul cultural educa on or-ganiza on whose arts and humani es programs foster crea vity, community build-ing, and apprecia on for the rich diversity of our world.

Become a member of the Center for Community Arts and see how art, history and culture can transform lives. Call 609 884-7525 for more informa on.

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Eyes A night of anxious tossing and turning is to be ex-

pected the night before your wedding day. But be sure that your eyes don't reveal signs of a sleepness night. A er waking up, immediately check your eyes for signs of redness. Red eyes do NOT photograph well. Swing by the pharmacy and grab eye drops to keep redness at bay.

LipsIn order to create the perfect lip-

s ck pale e, pre-con-di on lips with a deep moisturizing balm for at least two weeks before the ceremony. Apply three times a day and overnight to ward off dry and fl aky texture, especially in colder winter months. Vitamin C Lip Protec- on can be used under

your favorite lipsticks to nourish lips without fading color.

FaceTo look your best on

your wedding day, you have to start preparing your skin in advance. Check for blemishes, red-ness, dryness and other fl aws. Use good moisturizer and have a couple of facials if needed. Those who decide to go the facial route should have the last session at least one week prior to the wedding, so all possible redness has ample me to fade. If you have a more serious condi on, consult a dermatologist weeks in advance.

Make sure your makeup looks light and natural. Bridal makeup should have a "classic" touch to it. Avoid trendy looks like the "smoky eye" or bold colors as they will look dated a few years from now. Heavy founda on will start cracking in a couple of hours. Make sure you or your

makeup ar st use only light and "breathable" kind of founda on.

HairHaving the perfect bridal hairstyle really does depend on

the hair rela onship you have with your stylist - this is such a key part of looking good, and feeling good on your big day. Make sure you have regular appointments so

your hairdresser knows your hair, knows your face shape, knows that (for example) when you’re blow-drying it you need extra volume on your crown or you need width at the side.

A wedding hair trial allows experienced stylists to familiar-ize themselves with such hair needs. The trial is absolutely key. At Ambiance Salon & Spa, specialists work hard to create unforgettable beauty for the most memorable event of your life me. Consult Ambiance re-garding your trial and designs for your en re bridal party and these stylists will personally contact you in regards to the number of individuals and the types of services you and your group will be reques ng for this special day. Be prepared

with answers to the following ques ons:

1. Total number and names of those who will be request-ing salon services.

2. Will each person need a shampoo & blow dry or an up-do service?

3. Will anyone in your party be reques ng a make-up service?

4. Would you like a consulta on or a trial service before the wedding day?

5. Will you or anyone in your group need any pre-wedding services?

Special Events Guide Series:

Look Your Absolute Best on

the Big DayLooking forward to the Herald's 2014 Wedding & Special Events Guide, this

series will cover the essentials to planning, prepping, and enjoying some of life's most major events. This week, we cover the essentials to looking and feeling your absolute best when the "big day" fi nally rolls around.

Compile your own

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For head-to-toe "big day" beauty, allow this seasoned staff to coordinate a pol-ished look in Nail Design, Specialty Hair, and Make-Up Application for you, your bridal party and a endants. Even groomsmen can re-ceive the royal treatment Ambiance style, as the salon offers hair designs, mani-cures, brow waxing, and facials for the guys as well.

For more beauty and event planning ps, check back with us next week for our next edi on of this series. Find a complete di-rectory of vendors, beauty and fashion trends, and past Cape May County weddings in the Cape May County Herald's 2014 Wedding & Special Events Guide which will be distributed on Feb. 12.

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Calendar EventsListed below are upcoming events posted to the Herald calendar online. For more information concerning these events, to see more events, or to

submit an event to the calendar, free of charge, go to events.capemaycountyherald.com. Submission of an event does not guarantee print publica-tion, due to the volume received. To ensure print promotion for your event, you may arrange for a paid submission by calling 886-8600, Ext 34.

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Casey's is keeping it cool this winter season with its amazing Winter Bonan-za deals. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, stop by for your choice of hot lunch

star ng at just $1.99. From Wednesday to Sunday each week, Casey's Philly favor-ite cheesesteaks cost just $1.99! Plus, Casey's 2 for $22 menu makes dining out cheap, easy, and delicious every day of the week. You and a partner are invited to your choice of soup or salad and two of the menu's en-trées for just $22 daily from 4 to 9 pm.

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After a late Saturday night, refuel with Casey's awesome brunch deal. From 11 am to 1 pm, snag a hardy egg sandwich and mimosa for just $5.

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Equine Driving Clinic at 6:30pm in Cape May Court House at the Rut-gers Cooperative Extension Office (609) 465-5115 x605

African Children’s Choir in Concert at 7:00pm in Cape May at Seashore Community Church

1/16/14

Create a Mosaic Frame Two Day Workshop at 4:30pm in Petersburg at Woodbine Public Library (609) 463-6386

Shakespeare Club at 6:30pm in Cape May at Cape May City Library (609) 463-6386

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Mosaics by Michele: Create a Mosaic Address Plaque at 1:00pm in Sea

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Creative Writing at 10:00am in Avalon at Avalon Free Public Library

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The Herb Moore Trio in Concert at 3:00pm in Cape May at the First Pres-byterian Church of Cape May (609) 576-1841

Sunday Night at the Movies feat. "The Mighty Macs" at 7:00pm in Rio Grande at The Branches Episcopal Outreach Center (609) 385-7231

1/20/14

8th Annual CONTACT Cape-Atlantic Triath-lon/Duathlon at 9:00am in Ocean City awards ceremony at Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center (609) 463-4564

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Song Circle for All Ages! at 6:00pm in Cape May at Cape May City Li-brary (609) 463-6386

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Story Time at 10:00am in Avalon at Avalon Free Public Library

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Cape Cuisine Cooks Pizza at 1:00pm in Cape May Court House at Cape May Court House Library (609) 463-6386

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Pot Luck Dinner at 6:00pm in Cape May at Lyle Hall at the Cape May United Methodist Church (609) 884-7525

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Knitting Club at 3:30pm in Avalon at Avalon Free Public Library

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1/28/14

Story Time at 10:00am in Avalon at Avalon Free Public Library

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The bi er cold has set in and with it, a wave of seasonal boredom. Avoid this winter me slump by taking the opportunity to explore new Cape May County des na ons while the crowds are s ll at bay. Throw your very own Winter Won-derland themed party with your closest friends or enjoy some "me" me while picking up a new personal hobby. Check out our complete list of sugges ons to beat the winter blues and keep spirits up even as temperatures drop. Though a summer des na on, Cape May County can and should be enjoyed in all its wintry glory.

1. TRY A NEW RESTAURANT.Consult the "Do The Shore" sec on of this edi on of the

Cape May County Herald for a full directory of year-round dining des na ons and the scoop on all of their specials, deals, and entertainment. For menus and a more thorough rundown on each of these premiere establishments, visit www.dotheshore.com/dining. Early Bird deals are a great winter me op on, allowing you to be seated just before the scenic sunset while saving you a pre y penny. Bon appé t!

2. CRAFT YOUR VERY OWN WINTERWONDERLAND THEMED PARTY.

With shorter days and a cooler climate, the winter me is a great excuse to throw an indoor party and warm up with a few cocktails. Begin by se ng a date and me for your party. Try to avoid holiday weekends, and take your guests’ work schedules into account. It may be a good idea to host your party on a Friday or Saturday evening when people are less likely to have other obliga ons.

Your winter cocktail party should feel cozy and invi ng. Add seasonal accents related to snowmen, snowfl akes, icicles, and other cold weather related items.

A chili bar is an excellent choice for food setup. Not only does the chili warm guests up, but it also provides a hearty base meal for those looking to have a few cocktails. Plus, chili can be done a number of ways. Prepare several hotdogs and plate them on buns for partygoers to create their very own chili dogs. Boil a box of pasta so that guests may top it with the chili and shredded cheese. Next, throw a few batches of frozen French fries in the oven and add

Powdered donuts give off that "fresh snow" appearance and are a cheap and easy grab at the grocery store. Bake a tray of homemade sugar snowman cookies to give your party a personal touch. Place two balls of dough next to each other on the tray so that they are lightly touching. They will bake together, giving each double cookie the body of a snowman. Decorate each snowman with vanilla icing and candy eyes.

The selec on of cocktails will be up to you, but it is a good idea to have a well-stocked bar with spirits, wine,

beer, and one or two seasonally-themed drinks. Spiked eggnog, mulled wine, warm apple cider,

and bu ered rum are all examples of seasonal alcoholic beverages.

You may want to prepare a large punch bowl full of one of these beverages. Be sure to

have more than enough glasses in case guests want to sample mul ple

drinks. Happy hos ng!

3. COMPLETE A DIY HOME PROJECT.You know that creaky step you never got the chance to

repair? Or that closet organizer you purchased but haven't had the chance to assemble? The winter months off er the perfect down me to make home improvements while the cold weather is keeping you indoors. Once the beau ful summer season approaches, it becomes harder and harder to commit yourself to a me consuming, indoor project.

4. ADOPT A NEW INDOOR HOBBY.Is there one subject or cra that has always piqued your

interest, but to which you have never found the me to devote? Cold winter nights are the perfect opportunity to pick up a new indoor hobby. Want to learn to sew your very own winter accessories? Join the Avalon Library for its weekly Kni ng Club every Monday from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Beginner and advanced kni ers meet and share ps and techniques. Scrapbooking, cooking, origami, picking up a new instrument, and even learning a new language – there is a plethora of indoor hobbies fi t to fi ght boredom on the coldest of days.

5. GET GAMING.Family game night is a great way to get the whole crew

together without leaving the comfort (and warmth) of your own home. The classics, such as Monopoly, Life, and Scrabble, are always a good choice, but incorporate some more modern op ons, such as Apples to Apples or Cranium, to keep things interes ng.

6. GET MOVING!Exercise equals an increased release of endorphins. It

is a well-known fact that most are likely red of hearing, but the physical benefi ts of endorphins cannot be stressed enough. Endorphins trigger a posi ve feeling in the body, comparable to that of morphine. This brief sense of eu-phoria, be er known as "runner's high", can also be ac-companied by a more posi ve outlook on life. This boost of posi vity wards off any symptoms of seasonal depression that may be creeping in.

Amazingly, endorphins also act as analgesics, meaning they diminish an individual's percep on of pain. They have also been proven to act as seda ves in some cases, lending a sense of calm to frequent exercisers. Last but certainly not least, exercise boosts self-esteem and improves self-image. Get moving now and you can look forward to a serious boost in confi dence just in me for skin-baring summer a re. What be er me to work on the coveted "beach body" than the cold, winter months when you can s ll enjoy the luxury of covering up?

Stay up-to-date on fun local events set for the winter months with our weekly Do The Shore Column – the authority on who, when, where, and what is happening throughout Cape May County. Be sure to consult our winter adver sers' weekly specials for even more great ideas on defea ng the winter blues.

By Meg Kummer

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