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OCNJ AARP Chapter 1062 is joining with UMC at The Shores on Friday, April 19, at 1 p.m. to present “Understanding Dementia: Exploring the Biology and Basics while Emphasizing Brain Health." The event, open to the public, will be held in Room 110 at the Ocean City Free Public Library for an interactive discussion on the biology of dementia and the importance of keeping your brain sharp and healthy.

Most of North America will have the chance to see the moon pass in front of the sun during a solar eclipse Monday, April 8. NASA is inviting the public to participate with in-person events, opportunities to do NASA science, and multiple ways to watch online.

The Arc of Cape May County has selected Cape May County Board of Commissioners Director Leonard Desiderio to be the inaugural honoree of the Community Champion award. As the first honoree for the award, “Commissioner Desiderio is a shining example of a lifetime of service to Cape May County,” according to a news release. The award represents the core values of the Arc mission of promoting and protecting the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through full inclusion and participation in the community.

Free tree seedlings will be available to Ocean City residents on Monday, April 8, as part of the New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., residents will be able to pick up tree seedlings at City Hall at 861 Asbury Avenue or the Ocean City Community Center at 1735 Simpson Avenue. Seedlings, available on a first-come, first-served basis, come with instructions on how to store, care for, and plant the trees.

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for Ocean City, Strathmere and nearby coastal areas from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 3. Strong easterly winds and rain could combine to cause minor flooding in the early morning hours of Wednesday and Thursday.

Two major annual events this weekend will kick off the April calendar of family fun for Ocean City in 2024: the OC CON Comic Book and Memorabilia Festival and Girls Weekend. Details follow for OC-CON and Girls Weekend as well as other special events coming up in April.

The Ocean City Free Public Library is offering a class on "Eating Healthy on a Budget" Thursday at 7 p.m. in room N111. Details follow on how to register.

A full calendar of spring events continues on Easter Weekend in Ocean City with a free egg hunt on the Boardwalk, a sunrise service at the Ocean City Music Pier, and a piano concert and visits with the Easter Bunny outside the Ocean City Music Pier.

The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced that power wash work will require the closing of the Route 52 Causeway shared-use sidewalk path between Somers Point and Ocean City. The work is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, through Friday, April 19.

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for Ocean City, Strathmere and nearby coastal areas through 2 a.m. Wednesday.