March 1962 storm talk: Joseph A. LaRosa Jr. will give a presentation on the March 1962 storm that hit the Jersey Shore to the Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township at 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Upper Township Senior Center, 1369 Stagecoach Road.
LaRosa is a retired educator and author of two books about the storm, “Our Perfect Storm: A History of the March 1962 Storm that Devastated Sea Isle City” and “Storm Stories.” In 2010, he was elected to the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol Hall of Fame.
For more information, visit facebook.com/uppertwphistory.
Beacon golf fundraiser: Beacon Animal Rescue in Ocean View will host its second annual golf fundraiser from noon to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at Big Little 9 in Cape May Court House.
“For more than half a decade, Beacon Animal Rescue has partnered with Morey’s Piers at its annual Puppapalooza event at the end of summer,” said Ryan Parker, executive director of Beacon Animal Rescue. “Last fall we were thrilled when they offered us a fundraiser at Big Little 9. We hope to continue this family-friendly event for many years to come.”
Casey’s Cause food truck will be on site, serving barbecue and rotisserie-style items. The founders of Casey’s Cause will donate a percentage of the day’s sales to Beacon.
The cost per golfer is $35, with a portion of proceeds going directly to Beacon. Golfers can purchase tickets at chronogolf.com/club/19164/events/1084251. Businesses looking to sponsor a tee or hole can email ryanparkerk9@gmail.com. For more information, visit beaconanimalrescue.org.
Quakers and abolition: The Tuckerton Historical Society will give a talk on South Jersey Quakers and their role in the abolition movement from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Giffordtown Schoolhouse Museum, 35 Leitz Blvd. in Little Egg Harbor Township. Quaker historian Sean Kinnevy will be the guest speaker.
Reservations are recommended, and a $5 donation is appreciated. For more information, call Sue Ellen at 609-233-4571.
Cape chamber dinner: The Cape May County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 81st annual meeting and installation dinner on Oct. 15 at the Wildwoods Convention Center.
The evening will begin with a cocktail and networking hour at 5 p.m., followed by the program at 6:15 p.m. Nearly 300 members of the county’s business community are expected to attend. The chamber also will present awards recognizing exceptional contributions to the local business community.
“This annual meeting is a special evening where we not only celebrate the achievements of the past year but also look ahead to new opportunities for growth,” said chamber President Barbara Stafford Jones. “It’s inspiring to bring together so many business and community leaders who continue to strengthen Cape May County. Reaching 81 years is a remarkable milestone, and this event showcases the collaboration, resilience, and dedication of our members.”
Tickets are $80 per person, and sponsorship opportunities are available. For tickets and more information, visit capemaycountychamber.com/dinner.
‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s Weekend: The Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce will present the 20th annual ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s Weekend on Oct. 17 and 18.
The weekend will kick off at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17 inside the Wildwoods Convention Center on the Boardwalk with a ‘50s Dance Party featuring The Cameos. Admission is $20 per person.
Oct. 18 will feature a free street fair at Fox Park on Ocean Avenue from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with live entertainment throughout the day from Animal House, Living Proof and The Deck Band. Vendors will sell memorabilia, merchandise, food and more, and a classic car show will be held in front of the convention center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s Concert will take center stage at the Oceanfront Arena in the convention center at 7 p.m. Oct. 18, featuring the Pointer Sisters and The Spinners. Tommy Cono will pay musical tribute to Frankie Valli, Lou Christie, Bobby Darren and Frank Sinatra. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Tickets are available at the chamber at 3306 Pacific Ave., wildwoods.com or 609-729-4000, and at Ticketmaster. A limited number of tickets will be available at the convention center box office the weekend of the event.
Sherlock Holmes plays: The East Lynne Theater Company of Cape May will present a full weekend of radio-style performances with “Sherlock Holmes: Scandals” Oct. 23-25 at the Cape May Presbyterian Church.
The world premiere combines two stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle — “A Scandal in Bohemia” and “The Adventure of the Cardboard Box” — adapted by East Lynne veteran Mark Edward Lang.
“I have been working with East Lynne Theater Company as an actor and director for over 20 years, and have produced the radio-style Sherlock Holmes performances for three seasons now,” said Lang. “Following the success of the 2023-2024 original production ‘The Death of Sherlock Holmes,’ we’re excited to premiere ‘Sherlock Holmes: Scandals,’ featuring a top-notch cast of professional actors, many playing multiple roles, presented as if we were doing a live radio broadcast from New York in 1938.”
Among the cast are Ezra Barnes as Sherlock Holmes, Rik Walter as Dr. Watson, Shelley McPherson as Irene Adler and Lang as the evening’s announcer.
Performances are 7 p.m. each night. Tickets are $30; students and military are $25. Cape May Presbyterian Church is located at 500 Hughes St. For more information, visit eastlynnetheater.org.
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