Josh Blue of ‘Last Comic Standing’
highlights Stockton’s Disability Awareness Week activities

Josh Blue, winner of the NBC reality show “Last Comic Standing,” will entertain at the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey at a Disability Awareness Week event.
Blue, a standout soccer player for the 2004 United States’ Paralympics Team and a talented sculptor and artist, has cerebral palsy. He will perform 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22 at the Stockton Performing Arts Center. Many of his jokes center on how he deals with his disability and how other people view him.
Tickets are $20, $10 for students with a valid student ID. For information or to order tickets call the box office at (609) 652-9000.
Proceeds benefit Fisher House, which is dedicated to serving military and veterans’ families in times of need, and the South Jersey Field of Dreams.
The Fisher House Foundation (www.fisherhouse.org) donates “comfort homes” so that America’s military families can be together during extended treatment for serious injury or lengthy physical/occupational therapy. 
Stockton will also host a free movie night for students featuring “Murderball” 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18 in Arts and Science A-102 on the Galloway Township campus.  The award-winning documentary focuses on athletes with disabilities and provides an intimate look into the lives of the members of the U.S. quadriplegic rugby team and seeks to promote awareness of and dispel stereotypes about people with disabilities. The first 50 participants will receive T-shirts.  For information log onto www.murderballmovie.com.
Disability Awareness Week activities are sponsored by the Stockton Learning Access Program, Counseling Services, Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Health Services, Residential Life, Career Services, dean of students, College Center, Stockton Police, vice president for Student Affairs and the Office of Student Development.
An exhibit featuring the photography of Mark Fields and paintings by Richard Lodato runs through Nov. 1 at the Atlantic Cape Community College Art Gallery. A reception to meet the artists will be held 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14.

Join the Irish revelry at Smithville

Come join the merriment of the Historic Smithville Irish Festival in Galloway Township 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. Rain date Sunday, Oct. 14. Admission is free. The festival features a Celtic market offering a variety of wares, a Friendly Feis Irish dance contest and entertainment in four locations all day. The entertainment schedule is as follows:  
 
Parking lot
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.     Celtic market with Irish wares, 30 venders
12:30 - 4:30 p.m.    Conaghan Band
 
On the boardwalk deck
10 a.m. – noon    Friendly Feis Irish dance contest
 
In front of Ireland and Old Lace
10:45 a.m. – noon    ACF Sandpipers/Ceili band
12:15 - 12:45 p.m.    Raining Hearts
12:45 - 1:30 p.m.     Barley Juice
1:45 - 2:30 p.m.     Birman Wood
2:45 - 3:15 p.m.      Raining Hearts
3:15 - 4 p.m.        Barley Juice
4:15 - 5 p.m.        Birnam Wood
 
The Shire of Barren Sands will be performing throughout the day on the green.
For information email Wendie.HistoricSmithville@comcast.net.

The Irish band Barley Juice will perform at the Historic Smithville Irish Festival in Galloway Township Oct. 13.

Taylor and Samanth Walsh of Absecon are all dressed up during last year’s Friendly Feis Irish dance contest at the Smithville Irish Festival. They will be competing again in this year’s contest, which is free and open to the public.

Fall Festival Luncheon of Cape Atlantic Christian Women's Club noon Wednesday, Oct. 10 at the Tuckahoe Inn, Route 9 in Beesleys Point. Baskets, crafts and baked goods. The speaker will be Kathy Sly with her story of a “modern day Humpty Dumpty.” Cost is $15. Free nursery available by reservation. Call Pat at (609) 965-4840 or Chris at (609) 390-4317.

Art of Jedediah Morfit, new sculpture professor at the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, featuring figurative work in cast iron, encaustic, fiberglass and mixed media through Oct. 11 in the Stockton Art Gallery. Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday; noon to 4 p.m. Saturday; and by appointment.

Antique Shawls Presentation 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 at the Friends of the Linwood Library meeting. “The Magic and Romance of Antique Shawls” will be presented by Ruth Stein of Margate.  Coffee and dessert will be served. Call Kit Wright at (609) 926-2063.
Mainland/Pleasantville Branch NAACP monthly meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 at the Pleasantville High School, 701 Mill Road. Call (609) 407-0800.
Fall Antiques Appraisal sponsored by the Northfield Historical Society 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 in Northfield City Hall. Appraisals will be done by Linda Patterson-Hinkle of Aardvark Appraisals and Bruce Dooley of Aged to Perfection Antique Warehouse. The first item is $5 and $3 for each item after that.
Exploring the Wildlife Drive 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 on Wildlife Drive at the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in Oceanville section of Galloway Township. Meet at refuge headquarters.
Preschool Art Classes 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Oct. 11, 18, 25 at the Noyes Museum of Art, Oceanville. Cost is $5 for Noyes members, $7 nonmembers, plus a materials fee. For information call (609) 652-8848 or visit www.noyesmuseum.org.
Havana Libre Shore Memorial Health Foundation Leaders Alliance gala 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12 at Linwood Country Club. Tickets are $125 per person for members and $150 per person for nonmembers. Ticket and auction proceeds benefit the inpatient program affiliated with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Call (609) 653-3918 for tickets and reservations or visit www.shorememorial.org/leaders-alliance/Havana-Libre.cfm.
Beef and Beer benefit for Ken Bickel 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, Oct. 12 at the Buena Tavern, 1256 E. Harding Highway, Buena. Beef, beer, soda, salad and music. Cost is $20. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling (609) 646-5836.
Free Ocean City Pops Concert presented by the Northfield Cultural Committee at Mainland Regional High School, Oak Avenue in Linwood, Saturday, Oct. 13. Call (609) 641-4607.

Young Artist Workshop Series 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 13, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15 at the Noyes Museum of Art, on Lily Lake Road in Oceanville section of Galloway Township. Per class: $20 Noyes members, $30 non-members plus $4 materials fee per class Discounts available for multiple class registration. For more information, call (609) 652-8848 or visit www.noyesmuseum.org.
 
Bird Walk 8 to10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. Join experienced birders from the Friends of Forsythe on a walk to see the abundance of birds attracted to the refuge. Cost is $5. Meet in front of the Friends Nature Store at the beginning of the Wildlife Drive at the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in Oceanville section of Galloway Township.

Irish Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at Historic Smithville’s Village Greene.  Traditional Irish music will be performed at three locations and there will be dancing at a fourth. For information call (609) 748-6160.

Plein-air Painting Workshop led by coastal landscape painter Alice McEnerney Cook of Tuckerton 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Noyes Museum of Art on Lily Lake Road in the Oceanville section of Galloway Township. Participants will spend the day painting the distinctive landscapes of the southern New Jersey marshes. Cost is $65 per person for members and $75 for nonmembers. A supply list will be provided. For information call (609) 652-8848 or visit www.noyesmuseum.org/.

AIM FC Christian rock band from southern New Jersey will bringing their high-energy music ministry to Hammonton United Methodist Church in Hammonton 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. For information log on to www.aimfc.moonfruit.com or My Space.com aimfc.

Pedal for the Poor Saturday, Oct. 13. Registration starts at 8 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 13. Pledge and registration forms are available from the FoodBank by contacting Chrissy or Evelyn at (609) 383-8843 or charriott@njfoodbank.org.

“From the Beach to the Bay and Beyond” nature exploration for children 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 13, Nov. 17 and Dec. 1 at the Noyes Museum of Art on Lily Lake Road in the Oceanville section of Galloway Township. Children 8 to 12 will travel from the Pinelands to the bay and ocean exploring the art, environment and history of the region. Participants will learn about barrier beaches, birds and migration, native fish and the cranberry industry while creating unique art projects surrounding each topic. Cost per class is $13 for members; $16 for nonmembers. Discounts available for multiple class registration.

Actors and Playwrights by the Sea workshop and performance group in residence at Dante Hall Theater of the Arts is seeking actors, writers and directors. Upcoming workshops 1 until 4 p.m. Oct. 13 and 27, Nov. 17 with rehearsals for performance Nov. 24 and Dec. 1. For information contact artistic director Jewel Seehaus-Fisher at (732) 572-7340 or email Jewels4415@AOL.com. Dante Hall is at 14 N. Mississippi Ave. in Atlantic City, just off Atlantic Avenue and next to St. Michael’s church. Free parking on the next block, Georgia Avenue, in the church parking lot.

“On Stage Alaska,” an evening of native Alaskan entertainment and a preview of next June’s Alaska cruise 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 at the Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., outside of Stone Harbor. Absorb a bit of culture from the Arctic Circle. Admission is free. Call (609) 368-1211.

“The Art of Dr. Seuss -- A Retrospective and National Touring Exhibition” featuring more than 200 images created by Theodor Seuss Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, through Sunday, Oct. 14 at Ocean Galleries, 9618 Third Ave., Stone Harbor. Gallery open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For information or directions call (609) 368-7777 or visit www.oceangalleries.com.

Absegami Soccer Booster Club Beef and Beer 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 at the Fareway Restaurant and Lounge on Route 9 in Galloway Township. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students.  Proceeds benefit the Absegami boys and girls soccer teams.  For information or tickets call (609) 652-0721.

Assumption Regional Catholic School open house 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14.   Tours of the new facility at 146 S. Pitney Road in Galloway Township, along with a short program, giveaways and refreshments.

All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Oct. 14 at Somers Point Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 on New Jersey Avenue. Adults are $6; children under 12 are $3. For information call (609) 653-6503. Benefits the Building Fund.

Drawing class for children ages 4 to 8 from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 in the Lily Lake Studio at the Noyes Museum of Art in the Oceanville section of Galloway Township. The workshop will teach realistic drawing techniques and methods. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $20 per child for Noyes Museum members and $22 for non-members.

Jazz Vespers House Band 11 a.m. Sundays, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9 at Ventnor Trinity United Methodist Church, 7117 Ventnor Ave.

"Looking for a New Job?" an introduction to library resources for job and career searching 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15 presented by Atlantic County Library Galloway Township branch, 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Road. The free program is open to adults. For information call the library at (609) 652-2352.

Preschool Story Time 10:30 a.m. Mondays through Oct. 15 and 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Nov.  5 to Dec. 10 at the Egg Harbor City branch of the Atlantic County Library, 134 Philadelphia Ave. Suggested for ages 3-5. Registration is required. Call the library at (609) 804-1063.

Kids Clay Workshops 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 16, 23 and 30 at the Noyes Museum of Art on Lily Lake Road in the Oceanville section of Galloway Township. Cost is $13 for members, $16 nonmembers. Reservations required. Call (609) 652-8848 or visit www.noyesmuseum.org.

Pastel Drawing Classes 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Oct. 17, 24 and 31 at the Noyes Museum of Art on Lily Lake Road in Oceanville. Cost is $60 for members, $70 nonmembers. Call (609) 652-8848 or visit www.noyesmuseum.org.

Harvest of Hope Wine Tasting and Auction held by the Alcove Center for Grieving Children and Families in Northfield 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19 at the Seaview Marriott Resort and Spa in Galloway Township. About 300 wines will be available to try. Tickets are $75, and sponsorships are still available. Call the Alcove at (609) 484-1133.

Co-Op in Concert presents Pattie Harris' Atlantic City Dance Theatre 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19 at Dante Hall Theater of the Arts, 14 N. Mississippi Ave., Atlantic City. The show features 10 hip hop dancers. Tickets are $25 per person for show only; $35 for show and "Sweet Sensation" reception. For tickets and/or tax deductible donations call (609) 344-8877.

Crafters wanted for flea market sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus of St. Joseph's Church 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20.

Community Shred Day 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Belhaven Middle School parking lot in Linwood.  Rain date is Oct. 27. Benefits Linwood Parent Teacher Organization. Shredding, 50 cents a pound up to 50 pounds and 25 for all shredding over 50 pounds, will be done by A Safe Keeping’s mobile shred truck. People and businesses welcome.  For information call (609) 522-6188.

International recording artist Craig Taubman 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Milton and Betty Katz Jewish Community Center. The performance is co-sponsored with Congregation Beth Israel of Northfield, Beth Judah of Ventnor, Beth El of Margate and the Board of Jewish Education.To reserve tickets email swhite@jccatlantic.org or call (609) 822-1167, ext. 15.

Noyes Museum Family Fun Day 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 includes costume parade, pumpkin painting, crafts, face painting, show by puppeteer Tom Lohrman, interactive musical tales with Valerie Vaughn, kayaking on Lily Lake, marine life touch tank, and a pond exploration and watershed diorama demonstration led by the New Jersey Watershed Ambassadors. Cost is $4 for adults, $3 for students and seniors. Museum is 1½ miles south of Historic Smithville Village, off Route 9 on Lily Lake Road in Oceanville.

Photography Panel Discussion 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22 at the Noyes Museum of Art on Lily Lake Road in Oceanville. Free. For information call (609) 652-8848 or
visit www.noyesmuseum.org/.

Barbershop Guest Singers Night sponsored by the Greater Atlantic City Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24 at St. Marks and All Saints Church at 429 S. Pitney Road in Galloway Township. The society is looking for people who can carry a tune for this guest night. Call Ed Tenhor at (609) 660-1129 or Jim Vester at (609) 927-4472.

"All-U-Can-Eat" Spaghetti Dinner 4 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at Christ Church, Shore Road and Meyran Avenue in Somers Point.  Tickets will cost $8 for adults, $4 for children and may be purchased at the door.  Take-outs are also available. For more information, call (609) 927-0688.

Indoor Flea Market 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Wabash Ave., Linwood. More than 50 vendors expected to participate.  Six-foot tables rent for $15, and 8-foot tables are $20. To rent a table call (609) 927-0569.

Egg Harbor City Artist Rea Smith at the Noyes Museum of Art, 733 Lily Lake Road in the Oceanville section of Galloway Township through Oct. 28. Open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call (609) 652-8848 or log on to info@noyesmuseum.org.

Harvest Beef and Beer to benefit Absegami High School Crew 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29 at J.D.’s Pub & Grille, 45 S. New York Road, Galloway Township. Donation $20. For tickets call Fran Deibert (609) 748-0408 or email gamicrewmom@msn.com. Tickets also available at the door.

Become a Beethoven Expert Bay-Atlantic Symphony-sponsored lecture series the second Tuesday of each month at the Atlantic County Library, 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township. Call (609) 652-2352.

Crafters wanted for Assumption Regional Catholic School PTA, Galloway Township 18th annual Christmas Craft Fair 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 10-11. Cost is $80 for both days for an 8- by 5-foot space. Table rental is available for an additional $5. Interested crafters may call Jennifer Mettille at (609) 965-8862 or visit the school’s website for an application at www.arcsgalloway.org

Art by Paul Keene through Nov. 11 at the Noyes Museum of Art, 733 Lily Lake Road in the Oceanville section of Galloway Township. The exhibit, “Paul Keene: Impressions of the Shore,” includes paintings spanning a 35-year period, representing the latter part of the artist’s longstanding career. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call (609) 652-8848 or email info@noyesmuseum.org.

Crafters wanted for Holy Spirit High School Mothers Guild Christmas Craft Fair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2. Contact Mary Huggard at maryhugg@aol.com or (609) 652-3912.

St. Michael's Church 750 Club is selling raffle tickets at $30 each. First prize $10,000, second prize $1,250. Drawing Saturday, Dec. 8. Call (609) 344-8536.

Third Sundays hosted by the Crafters Village at Atlantic City’s Historic Gardner’s Basin. The 12 cottages will have on display a selection of handmade art, pottery, seashore crafts, copper art, masks and more. Discounts on selected items. Photographs of families, refreshments and music available. Gardner’s Basin is at 800 N. New Hampshire Ave., next to the Atlantic City Aquarium. For information call (609) 348-2800, ext. 22.

Free Yoga Instruction 1 p.m. the second and fourth Saturday of each month at Atlantic County Library Mays Landing branch, 40 Farragut Ave. Suggested for age 16 and up. Registration required. Participants are asked to wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a mat, pillow and notebook to class. No food should be eaten three hours before the program. Call (609) 625-2776, ext. 6304.

Citta Scout Reservation looking for Scouts to join the rank of the Campmasters Corps. The camp weekends have been broken down into each district. District 5 has the following weekends: Dec. 7-9, Feb. 22-24, May 16-18. Training will be provided. Call Arthur Beckman, Troop 94 scoutmaster, (609) 457-7936.

Acting Classes for ages 6 and up Saturdays at Dante Hall Theatre of the Arts, 14 N. Mississippi Ave. in Atlantic City. Beginning and intermediate acting is offered, and for adults ages 18 and up, a class in the Meisner technique, covering the basics of improvisational and scripted theater. Fee is $75 to $200 for the six-week session with a one-time $35 registration fee. Classes are also available on a drop-in basis for $12.50 per class. Contact Joanna Sykes-Saavedra at (609) 344-8877 or visit www.dantehall.org.

Breakfast at the Galloway Elks Lodge 7 to 11:30 a.m. every third Sunday of the month. For $5 choose eggs any way you like them, potatoes, sausage or bacon or pancakes. The lodge is in the American Legion building, 621 W. White Horse Pike, Cologne.

Prime Rib Dinners sponsored by the Galloway Township Elks Lodge 2845, 4:30 to 8 p.m. Fridays at the American Legion building, 621 W. White Horse Pike, Cologne. Price is $8.

Free Community Bingo for seniors 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. the last Thursday of the month at the Health Center at Galloway, 66 W. Jimmie Leeds Road. Prizes, gifts and refreshments. Space is limited. Reservations a must. Call (609) 748-9100.

Ocean City Fine Arts League Workshops in wire jewelry, yoga, oils and pastels, watercolors, collage, photography, poetry and other fine arts disciplines. Call Mike at (609) 814-0308.

Bingo every Sunday all year round at Mainland Bingo Hall, 701 Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville, across from Kmart and next door to Best Western Hotel. Doors open 5 p.m.; game starts 7 p.m. Refreshments available. Benefits Trocki Hebrew Academy. Progressive jackpots, $100 games, $1,000 games, raffles and more.

Wetlands Institute Aquarium Feedings 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Participants can help the Wetlands staff feed the fish and terrapins or just watch the turtles chasing minnows and the horseshoe crab gobbling shrimp. Free with general admission; members are free. For information call (609) 368-1211. The institute is at 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor.

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