FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8
Second Friday at Bayshore Discovery Center. 2800 High St., Port Norris. 5–8:30 p.m. Food from the Oyster Cracker Café including fried oysters, delicious, fresh, oysters on the half shell, local beers from Glasstown Brewing Co at AJ’s Pub, free, self-guided tours of the Delaware Bay Museum, speaker John Brady, and live music by Nick Marley. Check out the Meerwald Mercantile while you are here featuring hand-crafted items from several local artists and local authors. All proceeds go to support the Bayshore Center at Bivalve, home of AJ Meerwald and the Delaware Bay Museum. bayshorecenter. org or call 856-785-2060.
Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society Annual Member Appreciation Event. 108 S. Seventh St., Vineland. 4 p.m. Event is for current and new members and will feature some previously unseen items. The Charles K. Landis Safe will be opened to display its contents. Light refreshments will be served. Also available to members by Zoom. Visit discovervinelandhistory.org or call 856-691-1111 for more information, membership applications and registration.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Italian Cultural Gala. Eastlyn Golf Course & The Greenview Inn, Vineland. 2024 Honorees are Sen. Michael L. Testa, Jr. and Christina Genovese Renna. Cocktail reception at 6 p.m., dinner to follow. Celebrating 35th year of recognizing and honoring our hometown heroes. The cuisine, the band, the energy, the honorees and guests make this the event of the year. More details at icfsnj.com/
Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society Open House. 108 S. Seventh St., Vineland. 1–4 p.m. Open to all, come tour exhibits and grounds. Light refreshments will be served. Visit discovervinelandhistory.org or call 856-691-1111 for more information, membership applications and registration.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Ikebana Class. Rutgers Cooperative Extension Center, 291 Morton Ave., Millville. 12–1:30 p.m. Rutgers Master Gardeners of Cumberland County will host an Ikebana Class taught by Mrs. Mariko Ono. $35. Register by 11/8 by calling or texting K. Warner at 856-364-9972.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Book Bingo. Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. 6–7 p.m. Free bingo games, light refreshments, fun and a chance to win books and other prizes. Bring a device that connects to the internet to play (i.e. cell phone, tablet, laptop).Program is for adults, ages 18+, and is limited to 20 participants. Registration is required. Call 856-794-4244 ext. 4243.
NJ Authors Series. Millville Public Library, 210 Buck St., Millville. 6:30 p.m. Discussion of Martin Bodek’s book, Zaidy’s War: Four Armies, Three Continents, Two Brothers. One Man’s Impossible Story of Endurance, a story of WWII and the Holocaust. Limited copies available. 856-825-7087.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Third Friday. Downtown Millville, High St. and beyond. 6–9 p.m. . Come out for an evening of artist receptions, gallery exhibit openings, dining and shopping.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16
4th Annual Indie Author Day. Bridgeton Public Library, 150 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton. 12 noon–3 p.m. New authors and their books; from kids to middle grade to adult selections. There will be a book raffle and author readings; light refreshments will be served. 856-451-2620, bridgetonlibrary.org/
Children’s Friendsgiving: Millville Public Library, 210 Buck St., Millville. 10 a.m. Expression of thanks to all of our patrons and families who attend our events as well as newcomers. We will make crafts, taste some seasonal goodies, read a story, and sing a song about some turkeys. Call 856-825-7087 to register.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18
VHAS Book Club. Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society, 108 S. Seventh St., Vineland. 6 p.m. Featured book: A Tale of Two Villages, by Michael Nevin. Registration is requested. Light refresh- ments will be served. Zoom link will be emailed prior to event. 856-691-1111, discovervinelandhistory.org
STEM Club: Millville Public Library, 210 Buck St., Millville. 6 p.m. Young people explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in a less formal setting than the classroom. For students aged 6-11. Registration required. 856-825-7087.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
Lego Club: Millville Public Library, 210 Buck St., Millville. 6 p.m. Build themed Lego designs with family and friends. For grades K-8. Registration required. 856-825-7087.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21
New Jersey Writers Society. Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Lands Ave., Vineland. 4–5:30 p.m. In-depth discussion and writing critiques. Call 856-794-4244 ext. 4243 to let us know you’re joining. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Poetry Workshop. Millville Public Library, 210 Buck St., Millville. 6 p.m. For ages 18+. Workshop is facilitated by RG Evans, local author and poet. 856-825-7087.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23
Housel of Fun & Fitness Dance Party.
Bridgeton Public Library, 150 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton. 1 p.m. Bring the kids to this interactive and engaging show of favorite choreographed dances and some new ones too. Participants will be moving and grooving to exciting songs and following along with simple steps. 856-451-2620, bridgetonlibrary.org/
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25
JFK Presentation. Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Lands Ave., Vineland. 5:30–7 p.m. Local author and JFK assassination researcher Denise Hazelwood will give a presentation on the events of November 22, 1963, and afterward. Registration is requested. To register, call 856-794-4244 ext. 4243. Walk-ins also welcome. (This presentation contains graphic images that may not suitable for all audiences.)
Cozy Crochet Corner. Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. 4:30–6 p.m. Free event is for ages 13+. Bring a crochet hook and yarn. A free pattern will be available. Space limited to 15 attendees and registration is required. Call 856-794-4244 ext. 4243 to register.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7
Aquarium Critters. Bridgeton Public Library, 150 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton. 1 p.m. Center for Aquatic Studies will be at the library. Featuring aquarium critter. Program is open and free to all. 856-451-2620, bridgetonlibrary.org/
THROUGH DECEMBER 29
Ceremonies in Circles. Down Jersey Folklife Center at WheatonArts, 1000 Village Drive, Millville. Experience the vivid roots of West African cultures. Explore traditional masks, garments, woodcarvings, and objects related to special rituals and community celebrations. The exhibit provides insights into the West African traditions of masquerade as well as artistic interpretations of old wisdom and new meanings. Discover messages that connect people to their ancestors and cultural heritage and interpret concerns for land protection and love for one another. Most featured artworks were created by artists in the region, with others acquired from private collections. See works by renowned artists Ira L. Bond, Melvin Deal, Boubacar Diabete, Moussa Diabete, Maxwell Kofi Donkor, Arthur Driscoll, and Richard Robinson Jr.
WheatonArts is open Thursday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. wheatonarts.org.
