Weekend Events: Beach Sweep, 5K Run, Surf Contest, Clothing Drive

Ocean City’s big Spring Block Party is scheduled for next Saturday (May 3), but this weekend offers plenty of opportunities to get outside and have some fun. Here are some highlights of weekend events:

SATURDAY, APRIL 26

Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Check in at the Ocean City Music Pier (Boardwalk at Moorlyn Terrace) for cleanup supplies. All are invited to join in this statewide program to keep our beaches clean, safe and to protect our coastline. Call (609) 399-6111 ext, 9711.

Step Into Spring 5K Walk/Run: Registration starts 7 a.m. in front of the Ocean City Music Pier. Run/Walk begins at 8 a.m. Benefits Betsy Young Memorial Foundation and Abramson Cancer Center of Philadelphia. To register call (609) 233-9020 or www.active.com. Read more about the event.

Spring Swing Surf Contest: Seventh Street Beach, 9 a.m. start. No Wave Date 4/27/14. Divisions for all Male age groups 13 and Under to Masters and Over. Longboard Open, Women Open. Fee $10. Register online at www.ocnj.us/recreation under Recreation Activities. The event honors Don Pileggi for his many contributions to the Ocean City Surfing Community. For more information, call (609) 525-9317. Read more about the event.

Used Clothing Drive Fundraiser for Ocean City High School Surf Team: Drop off donations at 6^th Street Fire House, 6^th and West Ave., Door #4, noon to 5 p.m. both days. Accepting Men’s, Women’s, Children Clothing, Handbags, Shoes, Belts, Linens, Curtains, Tablecloths, Hard Toys, Stuffed Animals. No books, CDs or VHS Tapes. Drop off items in plastic garbage bags. For information, call Jennifer Bowman, (609) 425-1474. Read more about the event.

SUNDAY, APRIL 27

March for the Babies Walk: Starts 9 a.m. in front of Music Pier. For information, visit www.marchforbabies.org. or call (856) 874-9050.

Used Clothing Drive Fundraiser for Ocean City High School Surf Team: Drop off donations at 6^th Street Fire House, 6^th and West Ave., Door #4, noon to 5 p.m. both days. Accepting Men’s, Women’s, Children Clothing, Handbags, Shoes, Belts, Linens, Curtains, Tablecloths, Hard Toys, Stuffed Animals. No books, CDs or VHS Tapes. Drop off items in plastic garbage bags. For information, call Jennifer Bowman, (609) 425-1474. Read more about the event.