Slither & Snore Sleepover at the Zoo
Friday, November 6 at 6 p.m.
Cape May County Park & Zoo, 707 N. Route 9, Cape May Court House
Kids ages 6 years and older – bring your sleeping bag and an adult! This is a great chance for the kids, big and small, to get up close and personal with their favorite animals and experience the Zoo after hours. Guests will enjoy a special nocturnal tour of the Zoo, games, special photo ops, movies and an ice cream sundae bar. Plus, sleep near the snakes, turtles, skinks, alligators, lizards and frogs. Enjoy a continental breakfast the next morning and a meet and greet with our education animals. Limited spaces available, so don’t delay! Cost is $60 per person. For more information and to register, call (609) 465-5271.
Christmas Bazaar
Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7 at 8 a.m.
First Baptist Church, 101 S. Main St., Middle Township
From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy pickies like jellies, relishes, pickles, cookies, cakes, pies and bread, and a soup and sandwich lunch. Browse through handmade doll clothes, collectables, crafts and vintage items. FREE admission. For more information, call (609) 465-5511.
East Lynne Theater Company Presents “Detectives Holmes and Carter”
Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7 at 8 p.m.
The First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., Cape May
“Detectives Holmes and Carter,” ELTC’s radio-style production, features two new mysteries back-to-back on the same night: “Sherlock Holmes’ Adventure of the Red-Headed League” and “Nick Carter and the Voice of Crime,” the second ever Carter radio mystery from 1943, used with permission by Conde Nast. Tickets are $25, $15 for students and FREE for veterans and those ages 12 and under. For more information and to purchase tickets, call (609) 884-5898.
4th Annual Sole-Man 5K Run for Character & Memorial Walk
Saturday, November 7 at 9 a.m.
Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave., Cape May
The Soleman Run for Character is dedicated to raising funds to support the Gene Sole Scholarship Fund, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the memory of USMC Lieutenant Colonel Gene Sole, who was also Principal of Richard M. Teitelman Middle School. The 2015 Memorial Walk supports the Love of Linda Foundation in honor of those whose lives have been touched by cancer. Registration is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and the race starts at 9 a.m. Register at tnteventmanagement.com/events.
NaNoWriMo: Come Write In
Saturday, November 7 at 12 p.m.
Wildwood Crest Branch Library, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest
Saturday, November 7 at 1:30 p.m.
Woodbine Branch Library, 800 Monroe Ave., Woodbine
November is National Novel Writing Month hence NaNoWriMo. Join us as the library hosts write-ins every Saturday in November at the Wildwood Crest and Woodbine Library. Bring a group of writers or meet up with our group at the library to power through your novel. Write as many words in your novel as you can while the clock ticks down to Nov. 30. Can you write that novel in 30 days? Event is FREE. For more information, call (609) 463-6386, email adultevents@cmclibrary.org or visit www.cmclibrary.org.
Historic Cold Spring Village’s Candlelight Walk
Saturday, November 7 at 6 p.m.
Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Route 9, Cape May
Step back in time for a lovely autumn evening when the Friends of Historic Cold Spring Village host the annual Candlelight Walk from 6 to 8 p.m. Luminaries will line the paths and guide you to several of the Village’s restored historic buildings where wine, beer and a variety of light fare will be served. Featured local favorites include the Flight Deck Diner, Cold Spring Grange Restaurant, Formica Brothers Bakery, Gaiss’ Market, Erma Deli, West Side Market, Little Italy II and Gwen Raring Catering. Support is also being provided by ACME, Shoprite and Seashore Food. Guests will also enjoy desserts, live musical entertainment and hot beverages at the Village Pavilion. A special holiday sale at the Country Store will feature heritage wares, books and a wide variety of historical toys. The event will begin at the Route 9 entrance to the Village. To purchase tickets, call (609) 898-2300 ext. 10 or visit www.hcsv.org/candlelight.
Cape May County Library – How to Spot an Owl
Monday, November 9 at 6 p.m.
Cape May Court House Library, 30 Mechanic St., Cape May Court House
Pat Sutton, naturalist and co-author of “How to Spot an Owl,” will teach when and how to look for the eight different kinds of owls that live here in Cape May County: Great Horned, Screech, Barred, Barn, Short-eared, Long-eared, Saw-whet and Snowy Owl. In this slide show program, Pat will relate her fascination with owls and convey the excitement of searching for, understanding and enjoying these elusive and mysterious nocturnal predators. Owling etiquette (how to spot owls without disturbing them) will be emphasized. Event is FREE. For more information, call (609) 463-6386, email adultevents@cmclibrary.org or visit www.cmclibrary.org.
Cape May County Library – Autumn Painted Gourds
Monday, November 9 at 1 p.m.
Wildwood Crest Branch Library, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest
Tuesday, November 10 at 4 p.m.
Woodbine Branch Library, 800 Monroe Ave., Woodbine
Come out and enjoy creating an elegant fall gourd centerpiece. Gourds come in a variety of shapes and make excellent centerpieces. The background will be gold with fall leaves. Brushes not provided; please bring: 1” flat brush & liner brush and 1/2” filbert. Price is $10 dollars; pre-registration required. For more information, call (609) 463-6386, email adultevents@cmclibrary.org or visit www.cmclibrary.org.
Cape May County Library – Handmade Garden
Tuesday, November 10 at 6 p.m.
Cape May Court House Library, 30 Mechanic St., Cape May Court House
It may be getting cold, wet and nasty outside but there is always something to do in the garden. Whether it’s harvesting to cleanup, or even the handmade project you’ve always wanted to finish. Come see something old and something new to enhance the character and personality of your garden. Event is FREE. For more information, call (609) 463-6386, email adultevents@cmclibrary.org or visit www.cmclibrary.org.
Harborside Chats
Tuesday, November 10 at 6 p.m.
Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May
The Nature Center’s very popular Harborside Chats are held on Tuesday evenings beginning at 6 p.m. in the Charlotte Todd Education Hall which is situated at the corner of Delaware Avenue and Brooklyn on the Nature Center campus. The Harborside Chats are FREE to attend; light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.njaudubon.org.