Friday, May 24

Alexandre Renoir Receptions 6-10 p.m. at Ocean Galleries, Third Avenue, Stone Harbor. See www.oceangalleries.com .

Bird Sanctuary Tour 10 a.m. at 112th Street and Second Avenue, Stone Harbor. Call 368-7447.

Unlocking of the Ocean Ceremony noon on the Wildwoods' beach next to the Wildwoods Convention Center. Guest speakers and local dignitaries will attend. Call 729-9000 or see www.wildwoodsnj.com .

Unlocking of the Ocean and Business Persons Plunge noon at Moorlyn Terrace Street beach, Ocean City. See www.ocnj.us  or call 609-525-9300.

New Jersey State Gymnastic Competitions 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Competitions will take place on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26. United States Association of Independent Gymnastics Clubs will host the event. Free. See www.Wildwoodsnj.com .

Annual Wildwoods International Kite Festival, the largest kite festival in North America, takes place on the beach at Rio Grande Avenue and inside the Wildwoods Convention Center through Monday, May 27. This event is free to spectators. See www.Wildwoodsnj.com .

Saturday, May 25

 Bayberry Twigs Antique Show 9:30 a.m. at the Avalon Community Center, 30th and the beach, Avalon.

River Adventure Cardboard Boat Race at Mariner's Landings waterpark, Schellenger Avenue, Wildwood. Race starts at the close of the waterpark. Call 729-3700 or see www.moreyspiers.com .

Boardwalk SID Craft Show 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on the Wildwood boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue. All handmade products. Free. Call 522-0378.

New Jersey State Gymnastic Competitions 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Competitions will take place on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26. United States Association of Independent Gymnastics Clubs will host the event. Free. See www.Wildwoodsnj.com .

Cold Spring Presbyterian Church Flea Market 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Price Hall parking lot, Academy and Seashore roads, Cold Spring. Rain date June 1. Vendors wanted. Cost $10/space (bring your own table). Call 884-4065.

Sunday, May 26

Matthew Mullin Memorial 5K Beach Run/Walk 8:30 a.m. starting at Avalon Community Hall, 30th and the beach, Avalon. See www.mmmfoundation.com .

Summer Kick-Off Concert 7:30 p.m. Centennial Park, Fern Road and Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. Fabulous Greaseband on stage. Free. Bring a blanket or chair. Call 523-0202.

Boardwalk SID Craft Show 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on the Wildwood boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue. All handmade products. Free. Call 522-0378.

Cape May Music Festival through June 13 held at various Cape May establishments. Fee. For times, performances and locations, call 884-5404 see www.capemaymac.org .

New Jersey State Gymnastic Competitions 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Competitions will take place on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26. United States Association of Independent Gymnastics Clubs will host the event. Free. See www.Wildwoodsnj.com .

Monday, May 27

Avalon Memorial Day Parade 9 a.m. at 32nd Street and Dune Drive and goes to Veterans Plaza, 21st Street and Dune Drive.

Stone Harbor Memorial Day Parade 11 a.m. service at the firehouse, 96th Street and Second Avenue. At noon the parade will go down 96th Street to the beach. At 1 p.m. the American Legion will host an open house with free food and drink. See www.stoneharborbeach.com .

Wildwood Memorial Day Service 11 a.m. at Wildwood American Legion Post 184, 4200 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood. Laying of wreath in the ocean in front of Wildwoods Convention Center to follow. Call 609-522-3613.

North Wildwood Memorial Day Service 10 a.m. at the North Wildwood Veterans Monument, Spruce and New York avenues. North Wildwood Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5941 and the city of North Wildwood will honor fallen American soldiers from every war. There will also be a service at 9:30 a.m. at the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse flagpole where the names of VFW Post 5941 members who died on since last Memorial Day will be read and their service honored. All are welcome to join us in remembering those who have fought for the many liberties we share today and every day.

Ocean City Memorial Day Service 11 a.m. at Veteran's Memorial Park, Fifth and Wesley avenues, Ocean City. See www.ocnj.us  or call 525-9300.

Overeaters Anonymous Support Group 7 p.m. at Cape Regional Medical Center in Conference Room 5, on the ground floor. Call 463-4043.

Tuesday, May 28

Amputee Support Group 1 p.m. in the Maruchi room at Cape Regional Medical Center. This is a group for those with amputations and their families.

Thursday, May 30

Birth Made Simple class 6-8 p.m. at Cape Regional Medical Center. Pre-registration is necessary. Call 609-463-4043.

 Friday, May 31

Flower Show 2-9 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and boardwalk. See www.ocnj.us or call 525-9300.

 Saturday, June 1

Flower Show 10 a.m.-9 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and boardwalk. See www.ocnj.us  or call 525-9300.

Wildwood Walkathon Fundraiser for Good Counsel Homes of South Jersey 8:30 a.m.-noon just south of the Wildwood Convention Center on the boardwalk (East Burk Avenue). Free event. Registration will be from 8:30-10 a.m. at the tent on the boardwalk. The Walkathon will be from 9 a.m.-noon. For more information and to obtain walkathon registration/pledge forms contact Steve Atzert at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 465-7765, or Brenda Quinn at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , (856) 423-3468.

All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast 8-11 a.m. at Ocean City Masonic Lodge 171, 940 Wesley Ave., Ocean City. Benefitting Ocean City Masonic Lodge. All invited. Cost $7 adults, $4 children under 12.

Middle Township High School Alumni Association 23rd annual dinner 6 p.m. at the Links Restaurant at the Avalon Golf Club, Cape May Court House.  The event has become a tradition for many and a chance to become reacquainted with old friends while make a few new ones.  All MTHS grads and faculty are welcomed to attend.  The dinner On-Line Registration is now open by clicking annual dinner at www.mthsalumni.org .  There is also a printable registration form available there for those who prefer to use the mail.  The cost of the dinner is $43. 

Sunday, June 2

Flower Show 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and boardwalk. See www.ocnj.us  or call 525-9300.

Tuesday, June 4

North Wildwood Beach Writers' Conference at the Wildwoods Convention Center, featuring speakers, workshops, writing contests and an opportunity to meet authors, publishers and agents. See www.Wildwoodsnj.com .

Wednesday, June 5

North Wildwood Beach Writers' Conference at the Wildwoods Convention Center, featuring speakers, workshops, writing contests and an opportunity to meet authors, publishers and agents. See www.Wildwoodsnj.com .

Friday, June 7

Mummers Brigade Weekend 7 p.m. at Olde New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood. A pub crawl and friendly competition among various clubs and local businesses. The festivities continue Saturday, June 8 with a block party on Olde New Jersey Avenue from 3:30-4:45 p.m.; and the Mummers Parade steps off on Second and Olde New Jersey avenues at 4:45 p.m., featuring 10 brigades from this year's New Year's Day Parade in Philadelphia. See www.Wildwoodsnj.com .

Saturday, June 8

Strawberry Festival 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Cold Spring Presbyterian Church, Price Hall, Academy and Seashore roads, Cold Spring. Bazaar, hot dogs, baked goods, etc. Call 884-4065 or see www.oldbrickpresbyterian.com .

Mummers Brigade Weekend 3:30-4:45 p.m. block party; and the Mummers Parade steps off on Second and Olde New Jersey avenues at 4:45 p.m., featuring 10 brigades from this year's New Year's Day Parade in Philadelphia, Pa. Spectators will be able to get up-close views of the beautiful costumes and intricate dance steps these eccentric performers display. See www.Wildwoodsnj.com .

Avalon Garden Club annual Flower Show "Zoo-Topia" noon-4 p.m. at Avalon Community Hall, 30th Street. Open to the public. Admission free.

Sunday, June 9

Traditional Jazz 2-4 p.m. at VFW post 386, 419 Congress St., Cape May. Featuring Blackbird Society. Free parking and cash bar. Advanced tickets $15 or $20 at the door. Call 884-7961.

Monday, June 17

90th official National Marbles Tournament 8 a.m.-1 p.m. daily through Thursday, June 20 at Ringer Stadium on the beach at Wildwood Avenue, Wildwood. This national competition for boys and girls ages 8-14 that have qualified by winning local tournaments throughout the United States encompasses more than 1,200 games of marbles played 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. daily with the "King" & "Queen" of marbles to be crowned at the end of 4days of spirited competition. This event is free to spectators with great views of the competition rings from the Wildwoods Boardwalk. See www.Wildwoodsnj.com .

Saturday, June 22

NJ Boating Safety Courses 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, Cape May. This course is required for all Vessel Operators and Personal Water Craft operators in the State of New Jersey and offered by USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 82, Cape May. Cost $55. Lunch provided. Call 609-898-0442.

Friday, July 5

Sports Card, Toy, Comic & Collectibles Expo 3- 9 p.m. at the Wildwoods Convention Center, Wildwood. Over 125 tables of the hottest collectibles on the planet. Featuring: Sports Cards vintage and new, toys, comics, unopened packs & boxes, supplies, posters, videos, game, coins and much more. Admission is free. See www.Wildwoodsnj.com .

Saturday, July 6

Sports Card, Toy, Comic & Collectibles Expo 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. at the Wildwoods Convention Center, Wildwood. Over 125 tables of the hottest collectibles on the planet. Featuring: Sports Cards vintage and new, toys, comics, unopened packs & boxes, supplies, posters, videos, game, coins and much more. Admission is free. See www.Wildwoodsnj.com .

Sunday, July 7

Sports Card, Toy, Comic & Collectibles Expo 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Wildwoods Convention Center, Wildwood. Over 125 tables of the hottest collectibles on the planet. Featuring: Sports Cards vintage and new, toys, comics, unopened packs & boxes, supplies, posters, videos, game, coins and much more. Admission is free. See www.Wildwoodsnj.com .

Saturday, Aug. 10

NJ Boating Safety Courses 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, Cape May. This course is required for all Vessel Operators and Personal Water Craft operators in the State of New Jersey and offered by USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 82, Cape May. Cost $55. Lunch provided. Call 609-898-0442.

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