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Jeep Invasion, Table Sales Highlight Weekend in Ocean City
About 500 Jeeps will roll down the Boardwalk on Sunday, Oct. 3 and remain on display in lines that stretch from Fifth Street to 14th Street. The Ocean City NJ Jeep Invasion runs from noon to 5 p.m.
The event raises money for local charities, and trophies are awarded to the best Jeeps in various categories. The awards ceremony is set for 4 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier.
Fire Department Holds Open House Oct. 7
The Ocean City Fire Department is hosting a free open house on Oct. 7 for the community to enjoy fun activities, while learning about the department and fire safety.
Ocean City Dominates in Shutout Soccer Win
The Ocean City Red Raiders girls soccer team continued its unbeaten streak this season with a 5-0 victory Friday over the visiting Absegami Braves.
The win brings Ocean City to 4-0, while Absegami drops to 3-3.
Summer Reimet led all scorers with three goals and an assist. Adding to the Raiders scoring were McKenna Chisholm and Joy Slimmer, with one goal each.
Mayor’s Message: Sept. 24
Mayor Jay Gillian said he was honored to take part in the Gold Star Family Dinner on Thursday night at the Ocean City American Legion.
The dinner was part of the annual Run for the Fallen, an event that stops in Ocean City and honors New Jersey service members who lost their lives.
"I’m proud that Ocean City is part of the route each year and grateful to all the Gold Star Families who have sacrificed so much," Gillian said in his weekly message to the public Friday.
His entire message follows.
Library to Host Virtual Trivia Nights
Are you a Jeopardy fan? Random fact enthusiast?
Come and test your skills with four rounds of Virtual Trivia hosted by the Ocean City Free Public Library via Zoom from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 11, Nov. 8 and Dec. 13.
Details follow on how to register.
American Bible Society’s Whitney Kuniholm to Speak at Ocean City Tabernacle
The Ocean City Tabernacle welcomes Whitney Kuniholm, senior vice president of mission advancement at the American Bible Society, to speak at the 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services on Sunday, Sept. 26.
Kuniholm joined the ABS Senior Leadership Team in July 2018, after 16 months of establishing a strong foundation for the $150 million Bicentennial Campaign as director of campaign partnerships.
“Run for the Fallen” to Stop in Ocean City
The Run for the Fallen will be held on Thursday to honor those who died while serving in the U.S. military.
Runners will depart Sunset Beach (502 Sunset Boulevard in Cape May Point) at 7:45 a.m. and run through Cape May Point, Cape May City, Lower Township, Wildwood Crest, Wildwood, Stone Harbor/Avalon, Sea Isle City and Ocean City.
A list follows for the times and locations for each Hero Marker in Ocean City.
OCNJ Half Marathon and City to Shore Ride Coming This Weekend
Thousands of runners and cyclists will descend on Ocean City this weekend for two big events: the OCNJ Half Marathon and the MS City to Shore Ride. Both events are fall traditions in Ocean City that draw participants from across the nation.
Details follow.
Berkshire Hathaway Realtors Hold Backpack Drive For Underprivileged Children
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) Fox & Roach Realtors and the Trident Group’s Fox & Roach/Trident Charities held the 16th annual "Ready for Learning" backpack challenge.
In total, $115,625 was donated to participating organizations to provide 6,390 filled backpacks.
Sales associates from Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Margate, Northfield, Brigantine and Avalon offices contributed to the regional total, with Ocean City 34th Street, Margate and Sea Isle City offices filling the most number of backpacks, according to a news release.
List of Guarded Ocean City Beaches
The Ocean City Beach Patrol announces the latest list of beaches that will have lifeguard protection.
Details follow.
