Cape May

Jersey Shore Pops appoints new assistant music director

jodee.clifford@catamaranmedia.com (Staff Reports) — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:03 GMT

LOWER TOWNSHIP – Linda Gentille and the Jersey Shore Pops have appointed John Drechen as assistant music director for the orchestra.

Drechen has been with the orchestra since its inception in 2009. He is currently the band director at Lower Cape May Regional High School, a position he has held since 1990. He is responsible for multiple ensembles, including the symphonic band, jazz band, percussion ensemble, marching parade band, the pep band, the pit orchestra for musicals, and the summer community concert band.

Local woman named Coast Guard’s best civilian employee

jodee.clifford@catamaranmedia.com (Staff Reports) — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:21:09 GMT

CAPE MAY – A civilian employee at the Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May has been named the Coast Guard’s Civilian Employee of the Year for 2012.

Coast Guard Auxiliary plans Memorial Day ceremony

jodee.clifford@catamaranmedia.com (Staff Reports) — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:19:44 GMT

CAPE MAY – U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 08-02 of Cape May will conduct its annual Memorial Day commemorative ceremony at noon on Monday, May 27 on the beach at Gurney Street.

The ceremony will begin in Convention Hall and will be attended by the Coast Guard Band and a ceremonial detail. The event is free and the public is invited to attend.

Army National Guard Association to meet May 25

jodee.clifford@catamaranmedia.com (Staff Reports) — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:47:56 GMT

VILLAS — The Cape May County Army National Guard Association breakfast will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Villas Diner, 2100 Bay Shore Road, Villas.

Computer classes

jodee.clifford@catamaranmedia.com (Staff Reports) — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Cape May City Elementary School will offer adult computer classes to anyone 18 years and older from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. every Tuesday in the school lab. The course runs through May 28 and will be a question and answer type session. For more information, call 609-884-8485 or email pburns@cmcboe.org.

Fall Fest in the Park

jodee.clifford@catamaranmedia.com (Staff Reports) — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The United Methodist Women of Cape May United Methodist Church are seeking vendors for their Fall Fest in the Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12 at Rotary Park on Lafayette Street.

$50 per space. Food vendors are not accepted.

For more information and an application, call 609-886-0489.

Card party luncheon

jodee.clifford@catamaranmedia.com (Staff Reports) — Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The Cape Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will host its 10th Annual Card Party Luncheon from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 23 at The Grand Hotel in Cape May. Tickets are $27 for a choice of grilled salmon or pork medallions, which includes beverage, salad and dessert. A cash bar will be available. For reservations call Sue at 609-884-9155.

Aviation museum announces 2013 events

jodee.clifford@catamaranmedia.com (Staff Reports) — Thu, 16 May 2013 08:31:59 GMT

LOWER TOWNSHIP – The Naval Air Station Wildwood (NASW) Aviation Museum has announced its 2013 calendar of events, including the Runway 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk.

The 2013 Free Historic Lecture Series is scheduled for three Tuesdays in June. Lectures will begin at 7 p.m. Closing out the summer season, NASW will host AirFest on Labor Day Weekend and a USO style big band dance and concert in September.

Lower looks to address local drug issues in town meeting

marylinehan@shorenewstoday.com (Mary Linehan) — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:16 GMT

LOWER TOWNSHIP – Officials hope to hold a town meeting here after the summer to address drug issues and addiction.

Mayor Michael Beck, who came to elected office after 25 as a Philadelphia police officer, said he sees the spread of heroin use as a clear and present danger for his community.

Voll says zero tolerance for unleashed canines

marylinehan@shorenewstoday.com (Mary Linehan) — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:10:06 GMT

LOWER TOWNSHIP – There will be a zero tolerance policy when it comes to dogs running loose on the beach, and their owners not cleaning up after them, said township manager Michael Voll.

“There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t hear these complaints,” said Voll. “We are stepping up enforcement. We are not issuing warnings.