Miss Holly City: Millville Public Schools will host the annual Miss Holly City competition at 6 p.m. Oct. 9 at Millville High School. This year’s theme is “Disney Princess: Once Upon a Stage.” Contestants and escorts are:
● D’aira Watford, escorted by Nnamdy Nunez
● Yohana Williams, escorted by Devon Silvera
● Mi’ara Martin, escorted by Levi Feeney
● Macie Rivera, escorted by Kaden Medina
● Gianna Rodriguez, escorted by Joshua Roman
● Kristine Harrell, escorted by Michael Carr
● Josephine Parlo, escorted by Jayden Colon-Soto
● Mckenzie Eller, escorted by Richard Brown
● Stefani Frazier, escorted by Terence Ridgeway
Tickets are $10 online at tinyurl.com/mhc-25 or at the door (cash only), and $5 for students with school ID at the door.
Fall litter challenge: The Atlantic County Utilities Authority, in partnership with the Atlantic County Clean Communities Program, announces its 2025 Fall Litter Challenge.
The challenge invites groups of Atlantic County residents to clear litter from roads, parks or other public areas between Oct. 6 and 24. The groups that collect the most litter will take home $500 for first place, $300 for second place and $100 for third place. A $100 prize will also be awarded to the group with the strangest litter find.
“Residents can join us in keeping Atlantic County clean by removing litter from local public spaces,” said Clean Communities Coordinator Rebecca Turygan. “You don’t need to be an established volunteer group to participate. Any resident can grab a few friends to get started.”
Volunteers are invited to create a team of 15 people or fewer to remove litter from public areas throughout the two-week period. Teams must report each cleanup, including the number of bags collected and pictures to verify. The ACUA can provide safety gear and supplies before the challenge begins.
For more information, visit acua.com/litterchallenge.
A Cause to Celebrate: Shore Medical Center will host the 10th annual A Cause to Celebrate Gala from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Oct. 10 at Golden Nugget Atlantic City. This year’s theme is “Old Hollywood.”
The gala will honor the Renee Parker Monihan Foundation for its support of the hospital. The foundation funded the addition of a pediatric specialty care room and the renovation of the family waiting room into a calming, private space.
“These projects are more than just enhancements — they are heartfelt expressions of love and community,” said David Hughes, president and CEO of Shore. “Every family touched by the Foundation experiences hope, comfort, and care in Renee Parker Monihan’s spirit.”
Guests will enjoy live music from The Exceptions, dancing, gourmet cuisine, a raw bar, top-shelf spirits, a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. Proceeds will benefit the hospital.
Tickets are $250 each. To RSVP, become a sponsor, place a tribute in the program or donate a silent auction item, visit givetoshore.org or contact Jessica Giles at 609-653-3986 or jessica.giles@shoremedicalcenter.org.
Sea Isle Halloween events: Sea Isle City’s annual Halloween Parade and Family Dance Party will take place at 7 p.m. Oct. 17. The parade will run along Landis Avenue from 45th to 40th street. Immediately after the parade, the Family Dance Party will begin at Excursion Park at JFK Boulevard and Pleasure Avenue.
Families, groups, businesses and individuals are invited to appear in the parade in the categories of Children Walkers, Adult Walkers, Families, Clubs/Organizations and Floats or Golf Carts. The parade will form at 6:30 p.m. at 45th Street and Landis Avenue. Participants are asked to register by Oct. 15. Entry forms can be found in the Sea Isle City Welcome Center at 300 JFK Blvd., at the Recreation Office at Dealy Field and online at visitsicnj.com. Judges will choose the top participants, and prizes will be presented to winners during the Family Dance Party.
For more information, call the Recreation Office at 609-263-0050.
Doggie Halloween parade: The fifth annual Howl-O-Ween Parade and Dog Days Weekend will return to the Ocean City Boardwalk on Oct. 25 and 26. Leashed dogs will be permitted on the Boardwalk from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 25 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 26.
On Oct. 25, pet owners can explore dog-friendly vendors, pose for photo ops, including photos with Santa, and watch the Humane Society of Ocean City announce its Pet of the Year. The Howl-O-Ween Parade will kick off at 3 p.m. Participants can dress themselves and their dogs in Halloween costumes for a stroll along the Boardwalk from Sixth to 14th street, with prizes awarded in a variety of categories.
This year’s grand marshals are former Philadelphia Phillie Milt Thompson and FOX29 news anchor Dawn Timmeney.
All parade registration proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of Ocean City. Organizers are seeking dog-related vendors and event participants. To register or for more information, visit ocnj.us/dogday.
Champions for a Cause: Cancer Support Community New Jersey will host its annual Champions for Cause celebration at 6 p.m. Nov. 6 at Linwood Country Club. The fundraising gala will recognize Lisa Johnson, president of Lisa Johnson Communications, and Nick Valinote of NJ Lifestyles Magazine.
The evening will include a buffet dinner, complimentary bar, silent auction and a restaurant raffle offering 12 months of fine-dining experiences.
All proceeds from the event will benefit CSCNJ, which provides free emotional and social support for people impacted by cancer. Tickets are $150 per person, $275 per couple and $1,250 for a table of 10 and are available at cscnj.org.
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