Anyone who knows me knows how much I love our local turtles. My work with the Margate Terrapin Rescue Project goes back several years. With summer only a short few weeks away, we expect our population to swell. Unfortunately, that also coincides with our local mama turtles’ egg-laying season. Gather round, folks. It’s time for […]
Margate Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 and the NexTrex Recycling Program
I’ve talked a lot about what we can do to help protect our planet. Snow. Rain. Flooding. Even an earthquake in New Jersey! Part of our crazy weather patterns come from Earth’s changing climate. Hard to believe, but it really is spring right now. And with spring comes the Cherry Blossom Festival. What: Margate Cherry […]
Margate Easter Egg Hunt 2024
Easter is just nine days away. But you don’t have to wait that long. Why? Because the Easter Bunny hops into town tomorrow. Consider the Margate Easter Egg Hunt a practice run for the big day next weekend. What: Margate Easter Egg Hunt 2024 Where: Firehouse #2 (405 N Brunswick Ave) When: Saturday, March 23rd, […]
Margate Cornhole Winter Classic 2024
Backstop. Blocker. Double Deuce. Dirty Roll-Up. Shucker. Slider. Lipper. What am I talking about? Cornhole, of course. If you love this game, then you might want to grab your best mate and sign up for the Margate Cornhole Winter Classic 2024. What: Margate Cornhole Winter Classic 2024 Where: JCC of Atlantic County (501 N Jerome […]
JFS Margate Hosts MLK Day of Service
When you think of Martin Luther King Jr., what is the first thing you think of? Civil rights activist? Preacher? Powerful speaker? Who doesn’t get inspired by his “I have a dream” speech so eloquently and passionately given at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC? His approach in the fight for civil […]
Margate Toy Drive 2023
For many people, the holidays mean a time to celebrate. But for 11.6% of the US population who lives below the poverty line, that proves very difficult. Their regular struggles to meet their day-to-day needs make this an incredibly stressful time of year. You can help alleviate some of their stress and make this a […]
Margate Shop Small Extravaganza 2023
Thanksgiving officially takes place in six days. What does your family do after dinner ends? Watch football? Play games? Shop? How about spending a little more time with family and supporting local businesses? Instead of heading out to battle the maddening crowds on Black Friday, why not plan on participating in the Margate Shop Small […]
JFS Turkey Drive 2023
Thanksgiving Day is less than two weeks away. Time yet again to give thanks for all of the blessings you received over the past year. What is the best way to do that? By helping others, of course. One way to do that is by participating in the JFS Turkey Drive. JFS Turkey Drive 2023 […]
Margate PD Trunk or Treat 2023
Officially, Halloween night takes place on Tuesday. But why wait? Take your costumes out for a test drive at the Margate PD Trunk or Treat event tonight! What: Margate PD Trunk or Treat 2023 Where: Tighe Middle School (7804 Amherst Ave) When: Friday, October 27th, 6 pm to 8 pm Entrance Fee: Gently Used Winter […]
Margate Fall Funfest and Funfest After Dark 2023
Summer officially ends on September 23rd. Then it’s time for cooler weather, hot apple cider, and pumpkin spice whatever. I cannot think of a more fitting way to welcome in the autumn season than with the Margate Fall Funfest and Funfest After Dark 2023. Fortunately, it takes place as one season ends and another begins. […]