Boardwalk Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show
Wednesday, Jan. 17 to Sunday, Jan. 21 at 8:30 a.m.
Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood
Over 150 dog breeds will be featured at the Wildwoods Convention Center in Best of Breed Competitions, Obedience and Rally Trials, 4-6 Month Puppy Competitions, Canine Good Citizens Clinics and more! A Police K-9 Demonstration and Awards Ceremony for Valor & Service will take place on Saturday from 8 to 10 p.m. Vendors will offer unique merchandise for those looking for something special to pamper their pooch. Competitions will be held 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily. Tickets can be purchased at the door; prices are $8 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and $2 for children 12 and under.
MAC Lunch & Learn Series: Music of Olde Cape May, with Rich Chiemingo
Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 12 p.m.
Cape May United Methodist Church, 635 Washington St., Cape May
A sight and sound review of the popular music of the Victorian Era from Sousa marches to Foster melodies that were played in the hotels and music pier of Victorian Cape May. Free admission for students and MAC members, $5 for non-members. Bring a bag lunch! For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Roller Skating at Cape May Convention Hall
Friday, Jan. 19 at 9:30 a.m., 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; and Saturday, Jan. 20 and Sunday, Jan. 21 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave., Cape May
Get ready to roll at Cape May Convention Hall when winter roller skating kicks off! Multiple sessions are available Friday through Sunday, as well as a Toddler Skate session on Friday morning. Admission is $5 per person. Guests may bring their own standard or in-line skates, or they can rent them from our facility. Skate rental is $2 for traditional skates and $4 for in-line skates. Admission for non-skaters is $2. Scheduling is available for birthday skate parties and private events. Call the Recreation Department at (609) 884-9565.
Monthly Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, Jan. 20 at 8 a.m.
Club House, 201 Clubhouse Dr., Town Bank/North Cape May
Join the property owners of Cape May Beach for their regular pancake breakfast on Jan. 20 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Club House. The cost for the breakfast is $6 for adults and $3 for children under 12 years of age. For more information, contact the Club House at (609) 886-3874.
Seasonal Science Activities and Crafts
Saturday, Jan. 20 and Sunday, Jan. 21 at 10 a.m.
Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor
We believe children and adults learn a great deal through moments of self-exploration. Each week we will offer a new self-guided science activity or craft related to seasonal changes in nature. We provide the supplies and you create the learning! Possible activities related to migration, geology, outdoor exploration, nature crafts, simple science experiments and much more! Free with admission. For more information, visit wetlandsinstitute.org or call (609) 368-1211.
MAC Lunch & Learn Series: America: God’s Chosen Nation, with Dr. Bob Heinly
Saturday, Jan. 20 at 12 p.m.
Lucky Bones Restaurant, 1200 Rt. 109, Cape May
Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 12 p.m.
ACCC CMC Campus, 341 Court House South Dennis Rd., Cape May Court House
From the Pilgrims through the Revolutionary War, Civil War, Westward Expansion, waves of immigration and Spanish American War, Americans have viewed themselves as God’s chosen people, an exceptional Biblical “City on a Hill,” as close to perfection as is humanly possible and a beacon for others to emulate. Today this concept is a bit more debatable. This illustrated program will present examples of this historically American point of view. For more information and admission price, call (609) 884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Fralinger String Band
Saturday, Jan. 20 at 1 p.m.
Avalon History Center, 215 39th St., Avalon
Join the Avalon History Center for Mummers music performed by members of the Fralinger String Band! Led by Captain Scott Wray, Music Director Shawn Decky and Presentation Director Jeff Crompton, Fralinger is renowned throughout the world for very unique musical instrumentation and an uplifting performance style. Full of energy, determination and fun, the band entertains with exciting music and dance routines. In 2015, the band won first prize in the Philadelphia Mummers Parade on New Year’s Day, and this year placed fourth. For more information on the event, call (609) 967-0090.
Sunday Night Movie at The Branches
Sunday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m.
The Branches, 1304 Rt. 47, Unit A-H, Rio Grande
Enjoy Sunday Night at the Movies Jan. 21 at The Branches, next to St. Mary’s Thrift Shop, at 7 p.m. to see “The Shack,” starring Octavia Spencer and Tim McGraw, rated PG-13. Though Mack Phillips is filled with doubts and still grieving after a family tragedy, he answers when God calls him to a deserted shack in the Oregon wilderness. Movie nights are free and open to everyone; bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. For more information, call (609) 385-7231.