Places to go, things to do

ARTS

Oct. 10: Art in the Park, Absecon Cultural Arts Alliance, Heritage Park, Absecon. Rain date Oct. 11. Spaces $25, bring tents, covers, chairs. edwfitz@comcast.net or (609) 646-2941.

CAR SHOW

Oct. 17: Horsepower by the Bay, cars, vintage boats, military vehicles, vintage fire equipment, flea market/craft show, Somers Point Historical Society, Bay Avenue at Harbor Lane, Somers Point. To register a vehicle, coupe1956@aol.com. To register for flea market/craft show, sphs55@yahoo.com or (609) 927-2900.

COMEDY

Oct. 3: Comedy dinner show, Alesia Shute Foundation, Merighi’s Savoy Inn, Union Road, East Vineland. Doors open 6 p.m., showtime 8 p.m. Featuring Al Caz, Scott Friedman and headlining Jeff Pirrami aka “Fat Bastard.” Tickets $40. alesia-shute-foundation.ticket.leap.com, alesia@everyhtingsokay book.com or (609) 226-8181.

CRAFTS

Nov. 7-8: Indoor Fall Antique & Craft Show, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Our Lady of the Lakes Church, 19 Malaga Road, Collings Lakes. More than 30 tables, door prizes, refreshments, homemade baked goods. Tables $20-$35. OLLre@comcast.net or (609) 561-8313.

EXHIBITS

Through Sept. 26: “The Speakeasy Gallery — Art of the Mix Tape,” works by Mike Bell of Northfield, Boonton, Morris County. http://speakeasy art.wix.com/speak easyart#!the- art-of-the-mix-tape/clem.

Through Sept. 26: Visual arts by employees of Atlantic Cape Community College, William Spangler Library, D-Building, at Atlantic Cape’s Mays Landing Campus, 5100 Black Horse Pike. Reception 2-4 p.m. Sept. 25. jhagen@atlantic.edu.

Through Sept. 30: “Changing Seasons,” celebrate changes from fall to winter, spring to summer, Ocean City Fine Arts League, Art on Asbury, 608 Asbury Ave., Ocean City. (609) 814-0308 or oceancityfineartsleague.org.

Through October: Summer/fall exhibition, 70 pieces from members of Ocean City Arts League and works by students from The Arc of Atlantic County, Art Gallery at Shore Medical Center, 1 New York Ave., Somers Point. (609) 653-3963.

Through Nov. 3: Visual Arts Alumni Triennial Exhibition, Stockton University Art Galleries, main Galloway campus. Reception, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 10. Free. (609) 652-4214.

Oct. 1-31: “Bird’s Eye View,” looking down from above, Ocean City Fine Arts League, Art on Asbury, 608 Asbury Ave., Ocean City. Reception 6 p.m. Oct. 9. (609) 814-0308 or oceancityfineartsleague.org.

Oct. 5: Works by Mike Bell of Northfield, The Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts, High Street, Millville.

Nov. 1-30: “Anything Goes,” whimsical to the realistic, scenery to still life, Ocean City Fine Arts League, Art on Asbury, 608 Asbury Ave., Ocean City. Reception 6 p.m. Nov. 13. (609) 814-0308 or oceancityfineartsleague.org.

Dec. 1-31: “Petite Show,” smaller is better, Ocean City Fine Arts League, Art on Asbury, 608 Asbury Ave., Ocean City. Reception 6 p.m. Dec. 11. (609) 814-0308 or oceancityfineartsleague.org.

FOR THE CHILDREN

Once a month: “Team Challenge,” based on Food Network’s “Kids Chopped,” Kitchen 19, 19 S. Second St., Hammonton. Designed for child and teen chefs who already know way around kitchen. Fee $45. Registration. www.kitchen-19.com or (609) 878-3488.

Sept. 25-26: “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” 10 a.m. Sept. 25-26, 1 p.m. Sept. 26, Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway. Tickets $7-$9. (856) 384-8381.

Oct. 23-24: “The Littlest Witch,” 10 a.m. Oct. 23-24, 1 p.m. Oct. 24, Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway. Tickets $7-$9. (856) 384-8381.

Nov. 13-14: “Peter Pan,” 10 a.m. Nov. 13-14, 1 p.m. Nov. 14, Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway. Tickets $7-$9. (856) 384-8381.

Dec. 12-20, 24: “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” 10 a.m. Dec. 12-18 and 20; 10 a.m. and 1 and 3:30 p.m. Dec. 19; 2 p.m. Dec. 24, Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway. Tickets $7-$9. (856) 384-8381.

FUNDRAISERS

Sept. 26: Seventh annual Walk for the Wounded, 3-mile walk, Ocean City Boardwalk. Registration 8:30 a.m. at Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Ceremony 9:30 a.m. Walk starts at 10 a.m. www.walkforthewounded.org.

Sept. 26: Fall Meow Mixer, Life Improvement for Cats and Kittens (L.I.C.K.), 7-10 p.m., Scullville Fire Hall, Somers Point-Mays Landing Road, Egg Harbor Township. disc jockey, refreshments, auction. Tickets $16, available at door. Bring donation of canned cat food. Must be 21 to attend.

Oct. 3: Flea Market, Bayview Ladies Auxiliary, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bayview Fire House, Route 9, Galloway. Rain or shine. Spaces $10-$15. (609) 652-7337 or (609) 652-7385.

Oct. 3: Atlantic City Cruise Boat, benefits Weaker Vessel Women International Ministries, board 7:30 p.m., depart 8 p.m. Fun, food and music. Cost $30. (609) 515-2491.

Oct. 3: Apple pancake breakfast, 7:30-11:30 a.m., St. John’s United Church of Christ, 307 London Ave., Egg Harbor City. Menu: apple or plain pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee and tea. Tickets $3-$7.

Oct. 3: Pancake breakfast, 7-11 a.m., Pinelands United Methodist Church at Nesco, 3351 Nesco Road (Route 542). Eat in or take out. Tickets $4-$6. (609) 804-1844 or www.PinelandsUMC.org.

Oct. 10: “Helping Our Neighbors,” Hammonton Cancer Foundation’s eighth annual fundraiser, 6 p.m., Winslow Manor, Hay and Hall streets, Winslow Township. Includes buffet dinner, homemade desserts, silent auction, honor/memory slide show and entertainment. Sponsors sought. (609) 561-8585.

Oct. 11: Kiwanis Club chicken barbecue and renovation celebration, noon-5 p.m., Hammonton Lake Park. Live entertainment, family fun. Tickets $12. Tickets available from Kiwanis Club members or at Chatter's Baskets, Hammonton.

Oct. 31: Sub sale, 11 a.m., American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 352, Somers Point. Cost $5. (609) 927-7145.

GOLF

Sept. 29: Annual Stockton University Golf Classic, benefiting Stockton students, Stockton Seaview Hotel & Golf Club, 401 S. New York Road, Galloway Twp. Includes “Beat the Pro” with LPGA Professional Laura Diaz, Million Dollar Hole-in-One Challenge. Fee includes $100 gift certificate, $10,000 Putting Contest, silent auction. Schedule: 11 a.m., registration and lunch, $10,000 putting contest, silent auction; 1 p.m., shotgun start, scramble format; 6 p.m., cocktail reception, dinner and awards ceremony, silent auction continues. www.stockton.edu/golf, (609) 652-4830 or Dawn.Hans@Stockton.edu.

Oct. 9: Atlantic Cape Community College Scramble “Fore” Scholarships, Cape May National Golf Club, Route 9, Cape May. Chris Ford featured guest. Scramble format. Shotgun start 12:30 p.m. Fee $150 per person, $500 per foursome. Includes gift, lunch, awards dinner, skills challenges. Sponsorship or player information, (609) 343-4986 or amcmacki@atlantic.edu.

HEALTH & FITNESS

24/7: Counseling and referrals for those coping with addiction to heroin and prescription painkillers. Concerned family members of those also may receive support from trained peer counselors. Confidential services, grant-funded, no cost to callers. (855) 652-3737 or TTY (877) 294-4356.

Mondays-Fridays: Flu shots, 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Friday, Stillwater Building, 201 S. Shore Road, Northfield; 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays only, 310 Bellevue Ave., Hammonton. No appointments necessary. Fee $15, free for Medicare B card holders. (609) 645-5933.

Tuesdays: Women's Wellness, common stresses and mental health challenges, 6-7:15 p.m., AtlantiCare AIS, 1601 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City. (609) 652-3800, ext. 303.

Second Tuesdays: Alzheimer’s Support Group, 5:15 p.m., Seashore Gardens Living Center, 22 W. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway. For family members and caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

Second Thursdays: Intensive Family Support Services support group, 10:30 a.m., Mental Health Association in Atlantic County, 4 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway. (609) 652-3800, ext.301 or cmiller@mhanj.org.

Third Tuesdays: Celiac-Gluten Free Support Group, 7 p.m., AGA office, not affiliated with AGA, 3205 Fire Road, Egg Harbor Township. New members welcome. Rosaliavalenti@aol.com or (609) 412-8361.

Oct. 14: Fourth annual Weymouth Township’s Community Health Fair and Awareness Day, Atlantic County Office on Aging and Disabled, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Weymouth Township Community Center, 1201 Loretto Ave., Belcoville. Valuable information for residents, senior citizens, veterans, disabled veterans, door prizes, refreshmants. Free. (609) 625-2831.

MUSIC

Sept. 27: Glenn Miller Orchestra, 2 p.m., Stockton Performing Arts Center, main Galloway campus. Tickets $32. www.stockton.edu/pac or (609) 652-9000.

Dec. 7: “Times Remembered,” South Jersey Area Wind Ensemble, holiday spectacular, Stockton University Performing Arts Center, Galloway. Reserve now. (609) 652-9000 or www.SJAWE.com.

NATURE

Second Saturdays: “Beyond the Barrens: A Pinelands Speaker Series,” Batsto Citizens Committee and Wharton State Forest, 1 p.m., Batsto Visitors Center, Wharton State Forest, Hammonton. Topics on historical, cultural and natural aspects of South Jersey. Cost $2. www.batstovillage.org or (609) 561- 0024.

SENIOR CITIZENS

Mondays, Fridays: Senior exercise, AtlantiCare, Certified Instructor Carol Martynuik, 1 p.m., Canoe Club Of Hammonton, Hammonton Lake Park. Free. (609) 567-4380 or Hammontonseniors@gmail.com.

Wednesdays: Chair yoga, Hammonton Recreation Department, Certified Instructor Carol Martynuik, 1 p.m., Canoe Club Of Hammonton, Hammonton Lake Park. Free. (609) 704-5752, (609) 567-4380 or Hammontonseniors@gmail.com.

Wednesdays: Needlework, all skill levels, Miss Suzi, 2-4 p.m., Canoe Club Of Hammonton, Hammonton Lake Park. Free. (856) 322-7082, (609) 567-4380 or Hammontonseniors@gmail.com.

Second Tuesday of month through summer: Games for Seniors, United Methodist Women, 1-3:30 p.m., The First United Methodist Church of Mays Landing, 6011 Main St. Back building with elevator.

Sept. 29: Genealogy workshops, Atlantic Cape Community College’s Club 50 Plus, 5100 Black Horse Pike, Building T, Mays Landing Campus. Beginning Genealogy, 6-8 p.m., three Tuesdays beginning Sept. 29, cost $69. Intermediate Genealogy Research, 6-8 p.m., two Tuesdays, Oct. 20 and 27, cost $49. (609) 343-5655 or www.atlantic.edu/ce.

Oct. 21, Nov. 19, Dec. 9: Shore’s Senior Socials, 3-4 p.m., Shore Medical Center, 100 Medical Center Way, Somers Point. Experts on variety of topics, free Bingo and prizes, refreshments. Oct. 21, Nutrition Tips for Seniors; Nov. 19, Exercises for Seniors; Dec. 9, Alzheimer's prevention. RSVP. (609) 653-3543.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Sept. 26: Fourth annual Italian Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Village Greene, Moss Mill Road, Historic Smithville. Rain date Sept. 27.

Sept. 28: Oktoberfest picnic, Egg Harbor City Historical Society, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Roundhouse Museum, 533 London Ave., Egg Harbor City. Bring potluck dish to share. Brats, wieners and rolls provided. Free. (609) 965-1195.

Oct. 9: Oakcrest High School Athletic Wall of Fame, Induction Class of 2015 dinner, Mario Cappelluti (’86), Jason Brown (’94), Nicole Malfi Nelson (’98), Chereyse Hepburn (’00), 4:30 p.m., Mays Landing Golf and Country Club. Tickets $15-$30. Unveiling of new inductees’ plaques on wall outside gymnasium follows at 7 p.m. Induction class presented to Oakcrest fans during halftime at Falcon’s football game against Lower Cape May, 7:30 p.m. (609) 625-1462.

Oct 10: Touch-A-Truck 4, rescheduled, children and families explore heavy machinery and meet people who build, protect and serve community, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Cardiff Center, Black Horse Pike. Mascots, special performances, snack bars, food trucks, face painting, games, crafts, local vendors. Also, Family Service Association Family of Year recognized. Admission $5 adults, children free. (609) 569-0239, ext. 1160 or torrina.bennett-michael@fsasj.org.

SPORTS

October-February: Girls windmill pitching and catching clinics, Tom Besser’s Elite Fastpitch, for girls in second to 12th grades, locations in Barnegat, Berlin, Deptford, Jamesburg, Piscataway, South Amboy and Toms River. Fee $145 for six sessions. (609) 268-9754 or www.elitefastpitch.com.

THEATER

Through Oct. 4: “Lend Me A Tenor,” The Ritz Theatre, 915 White Horse Pike, Haddon Township. (856) 858-5230.

Through Oct. 4: “Phantom,” 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, 7 p.m. Sept. 27, Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway. Tickets $28. (856) 384-8381.

Through Oct. 10: “CLOSER,” Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., Hammonton. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Sept. 17*, 18, 19, 24*, 25 and 26 and Oct. 1*, 2, 3, 7, 8+, 9 and 10 and at 3 p.m. Sept. 20 and 27 and Oct. 4. *Talk Back Session. +Please Touch Performance. Mature audiences only. Tickets $20-$50. www.TheEagleTheatre.com or (609) 704-5012.

Sept. 25-27, Oct. 2-4: “Relatively Speaking,” Atlantic City Theater and Dante Hall Theater, three one-act comedies, “Talking Cure,” “George Is Dead,” “Hollywood Motel,” 8 p.m. Sept. 25-26 and Oct. 2-3, 2 p.m. Sept. 27 and Oct. 4, Dante Hall Theater, 14 N. Mississippi Ave., Atlantic City. Tickets $10-$20. (609) 626-3890, www.stockton.edu/dante or www.atlanticcitytheater.org.

Oct. 29-Nov. 22: “Rent,” The Ritz Theatre, 915 White Horse Pike, Haddon Township. (856) 858-5230.

Oct. 30-Nov. 22: “Brigadoon,” 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, 7 p.m. Nov. 15, Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway. Tickets $28. (856) 384-8381.

Dec. 5-7, 12-14, 19-21: “Sleigh Ride,” 8 p.m., Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway. Tickets $28. (856) 384-8381.

VETERANS

First Wednesdays: Information on VA, federal, state and county veterans benefits, with veterans advocate Lou Green, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., first Wednesday of each month, Hamilton Mall, Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, Ruby Tuesday entrance.