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Adult Coloring
2024-04-18 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Bridgeton Public Library, 150 E Commerce St.
Bridgeton Public Library, 150 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton. 2–4 p.m. Coloring, coffee, tea and snacks!

Communiversity Event and Job Fair
2024-04-17 16:00 - 17:30 | Frank Guaracini Jr. Fine and Performing Arts Center, 3322 College Drive, Vineland, NJ, 08360, United States
Rowan College of South Jersey Cumberland Campus: Guaracini Center. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Businesses promote their job postings and/or resources. RSVP: rcsj.wufoo.com/forms/z1rvt1f40eyw7az/

Movie Night at Cumberland County Library
2024-03-20 17:30 - 20:00 | Cumberland County Library, 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, NJ, 08302, United States
800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton. 5:30–7:45 p.m. In this month’s movie, when an American pilot crashes on the sheltered island paradise of the all-female warrior society of the Amazons and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Amazon princess Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. Rated PG. Admission is free. No registration required. 856-453-2210, ext. 26103, or email tomay@cclnj.org.

Children’s Tea and Storytime
2024-03-17 14:00 | Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society, 108 S. 7th St., Vineland, NJ, 08360, United States
Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society, 108 S. Seventh St., Vineland. 2 p.m. Society hosts author Deborah Boerner Ein, portraying 19th century scientist Mary Treat. Ein will introduce Treat to attendees with her read-aloud coloring book Mary Had a Little Zoo. Coloring supplies, a craft activity, and snacks! FREE event. Visit the VHAS Facebook page to register or call 856-691-1111.

“Vineland Sings” Karaoke Contest
2024-03-15 19:00 | Eastlyn Golf Course, 4049 Italia Ave., Vineland, NJ, 08361, United States
Greenview Inn at Eastlyn Golf Course, Vineland. 7 p.m. Cash prizes—$500 for first, $300 for second, and $200 for third. To register as a contestant by Feb. 23, or to reserve free tickets to attend, e-mail shsantiago@vinelandcity.org, or call 856-794-4000, ext. 4169 (o) or 856-386-0352 (c).

Philadelphia Flower Show Bus Trip
2024-03-05 | Ramada Inn Vineland, 2216 W. Landis Ave., Vineland, NJ, 08360, United States
The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Cumberland County invite you to join a bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show at the Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA, on Tuesday, March 5. The trip will include plenty of time to view exhibits and browse at vendor stalls. There are many lunch options available at Reading Terminal Market located directly across the street from the Convention Center. Departure from the rear parking lot of the Ramada Inn in Vineland is at 9:15 a.m.; return time is about 4 p.m. Trip cost is $57. Checks should be made payable to “County of Cumberland” and mailed or delivered to Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE), 291 Morton Ave., Millville, NJ 08332-9776 by February 9. Additional details provided upon registration. Please call 609-805-5206 to register.

Millville Woman’s Club Book Discussion
2024-02-27 13:30 | Millville Woman’s Club, 300 E. Street, Millville, NJ, 08332, United States
300 E. St., Millville. 1:30 p.m. The book for February is The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women by Kate Moore. If interested in participating, contact Eloise Sulzman at 609-364-2719.

Cozy Crochet Corner
2024-02-26 16:30 - 17:30 | Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, NJ, 08360, United States
Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. 4:30–5:30 p.m. Free event for ages 13 and over. Attendees are required to bring a crochet hook and yarn; a free pattern will be available. Space limited to 15 attendees; registration required. Call 856-794-4244 ext. 4243 to register.

Paint & Sip Event
2024-02-23 19:00 | Cumberland Mall, 3849 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland, NJ, 08360, United States
Cumberland Mall (next to Journey’s). 7 p.m. Benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Cumberland County. Bring yourself, your friends, and your favorite bottle of wine. Canvases, paints and brushes will be supplied. $15 per ticket (cash only). For more information, call 856-696-4190.

FKBP5 Gene: Its Role in Some Holocaust Survivors, Their Offspring, and in Depression and PTSD
2024-02-22 16:30 - 19:00 | NJ
Vineland Board of Education, 61 W. Landis Avenue, Vineland. 4:30–7 p.m. The South Jersey Holocaust Coalition presents an in-person and virtual presentation with guest speaker Dr. Don Marsch, PharmD, BSc, MA and consultant pharmacist. He will discuss the KFBP5 gene, its identification in certain populations, specifically some Holocaust survivors and some of their offspring. Further discussion will focus on the gene’s potential role in these individual’s concepts regarding food, depression, and post-traumatic disorder (PTSD), and drugs currently being used and being developed to block the activity of the FKBP5 gene. PDH granted to teachers. Registration is required at HolocaustCoalition.com by February 20. Questions? HolocaustCoalition@gmail.com

Movie Night at Cumberland County Library
2024-02-21 17:30 - 20:00, 2024-02-21 17:30 | Cumberland County Library, 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, NJ, 08302, United States
800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton. 5:30–7:45 p.m. In this month’s movie, a costumed warrior known as Black Panther defends Wakanda, a technologically advanced African country. Rated PG. Admission is free. No registration required. 856-453-2210, ext. 26103, or email tomay@cclnj.org.

Going Graphic Book Club
2024-02-21 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-02-21 17:30 | Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, NJ, 08360, United States
Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. 5:30–6:30 p.m. (Ages14+). Discussion of the graphic novel Black Panther: Killmonger by Any Means! This free book club is for anyone 14 and older who consider themselves graphic novel newcomers, manga maniacs, and comic aficionados wanting to explore familiar and new genres of comic books, manga, and everything in between. To get a copy of the book and to register, stop in or call 856-794-4244, ext. 4243. Be sure to say you want the book for this event. Books will be available at Information Desk three weeks before and are due back on meeting day (some titles will only be available via Hoopla digital library).

Wetlands Family Night
2024-02-20 | Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, NJ, 08360, United States
Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. For ages 12 and younger. Join Monarch Family Success Center and Vineland Public Library for a family night featuring live animals from the Wetlands Institute. Registration is required for this free program. 856-794-4244 ext. 4243.

Abolition and the Underground Railroad in South Jersey
2024-02-17 13:00 | Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society, 108 S. 7th St., Vineland, NJ, 08360, United States
Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society, 108 S. Seventh St., Vineland. 1 p.m. Featuring Ellen D. Alford, South Jersey resident and local historian who researches and writes about the Underground Railroad, slavery, abolition and Harriet Tubman in South Jersey. Register for event at discovervinelandhistory.org or by calling 856-691-1111.

20th Annual Snowflake Plunge
2024-02-17 12:00 | Union Lake, 706-730 Sharp St., Millville, NJ, 08302, United States
Union Lake Beach, 1414 Canal St., Millville. 12 noon. $10 fee for participating, donated New Jersey Make-A-Wish Foundation or Fox Chase Cancer Center. Pre-register by obtaining a registration form from the Millville Recreation Department at Millville Senior Center, 1500 S. 2nd Street, Millville, NJ 08332. Must be at least 10 years old to participate, between age 10 and 17 must be accompanied by an adult. For more, call Millville Recreation Department at 856-825-7000, ext. 7394.

Citizens United’s Social Film Series
2024-02-15 18:30 | Trinity AME Church, 1107 Bridgeton Millville Pike, Bridgeton, NJ, 08302, United States
Trinity AME Church, 1107 Bridgeton-Millville Pike, Bridgeton. 6:30 p.m. Screening of the short film Treasures of New Jersey: The Peter Mott House Underground Railroad Museum, produced by PBS. Also, at 6 p.m., local author Ellen D. Alford will be on hand to sell her book about the Underground Railroad in South Jersey. Registration required and you may register at CUMauriceRiver.org

Writers Society Gathering
2024-02-15 16:00 - 17:30 | Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, NJ, 08360, United States
Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. 4–5:30 p.m. Discussion and writing critiques. Free to attend with registration requested. 856-794-4244 ext. 4243.

Afternoon Tea and Coloring for Adults
2024-02-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, NJ, 08360, United States
Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. 2–3 p.m. Coloring is not just for kids anymore! Studies have shown that coloring helps adults de-stress, generates wellness, and stimulates brain areas related to motor skills and creativity. To register, call 856-794-4244 ext. 4243.

CU Saturday: Eagle Trail Walk
2024-02-10 09:00 | Natural Lands’ Glades Wildlife Refuge, Turkey Point Rd., Newport, NJ, 08345, United States
(Rescheduled from 1/20)
Natural Lands, The Glades – Eagle Trailhead, Turkey Point Rd. 9 a.m. Winter walk through Glades Wildlife Refuge; team of CU naturalists will discuss the history of the bald eagle’s successful rehabilitation project and interpret other natural points of interest. Wear sturdy walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather; consider bringing water and binoculars along with you. cumauriceriver.org or 856-5331 to register.

Books and Brews
2024-02-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Cumberland County Library, 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, NJ, 08302, United States
Cumberland County Library, 800 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton. 6:30–7:30 p.m. Coffee and talk about what book you’re reading. Registration required; call 856-453-2210, ext. 26103, or e-mail tomay@cclnj.org.

Tuesday on the Fly
2024-02-06 09:00 | CU Maurice River, 17 E. Main St., Millville, NJ, 08332, United States
CU hosts Vineland Hsitorical and Antiquarian Society Tour. 9 a.m. cumauriceriver.org or 856-5331 to register.

Take Your Child to the Library Day
2024-02-03 10:00 - 13:30 | Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, NJ, 08360, United States
Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. For ages 0-12. In honor of Take Your Child to the Library Day, children who visit the Children’s Department will receive a free book while supplies last. Take Your Child to the Library Day is an international initiative that encourages families everywhere to take their children to their local library to raise community awareness about the importance of the library in the life of a child, and promotes library services and programs for children and families. Gift books are funded by The Friends of the Vineland Public Library and a Community Development Block Grant through the City of Vineland.

February Events at Bayshore Center
2024-02-03 - 2024-02-10 | Bayshore Center at Bivalve, 2800 High St., Port Norris, NJ, 08349, United States
On Saturday, February 3, the Bayshore Center will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission and make and take craft. Stop in, warm up, enjoy some refreshments and support our beautiful bayshore region. Live music will be provided by The Rob Roy Duo, pictured. Experience the scenic bayshore with a guided walk at 11 a.m., enjoy the viewing station on the Bayshore Center docks, visit our heated restrooms and explore the Delaware Bay Museum. There will be homemade baked goods, coffee, chili, and chowder for sale.
On Saturday, February 10, Bayshore’s ever-popular SOUPer Bowl, 12 noon to 4 p.m. Enter YOUR soup for a chance to win four tickets to sail on the AJ Meerwald! call 856-785-2060 or e-mail giving@bayshorecenter.org for more details.

Cumberland County Winter Eagle Fest
2024-02-03 | CU Maurice River, 17 E. Main St., Millville, NJ, 08332, United States
cumauriceriver.org or 856-5331 to register.

Vet-to-Vet Café
2024-01-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Angelic Health Community Outreach Center, 23 Peterson St, Millville, 08332, United States
Angelic Health Community Outreach Center, Millville Army Air Museum. 1–2 p.m. An outlet for discussion and support of all U.S. veterans.
