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Soup-er Bowl Party 2010

Susan Tischler — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:44:03 +0000

The Center for Community Arts held its annual Soup-er Bowl fundraiser to benefit radio station WCFA-LP 101.5 FM Friday, March 5 at West Cape May Fire Hall. The affair was scheduled for Feb. 5, but multiple snow storms delayed the event. Guests were treated to homemade soup, salad and desserts, plus the chance to bid on such ingenious prizes as a twice-a-month basket of locally grown vegetables and fruits from the Cold Spring Gardeners from May through September.

YAP 101 – This One’s for Haiti

Susan Tischler — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:56:44 +0000

Cape May – Gail Pierson Gallery, 658 Washington Street, in collaboration with the Center for Community Arts, hosted an opening reception Saturday, February 20 featuring an exhibit of CCA’s Youth Arts Program (YAP). YAP 101 – This One’s for Haiti is a compilation of watercolors and collages inspired by and created to jazz music. The finished work from the Cape May, Lower Township and Wildwood YAP January sessions have been framed by Gail Pierson. Thirty-one YAP participants created art pieces. Proceeds go to a Haiti relief fund. The exhibit begins on Saturday, February 20th and runs through to March 15th.

Did You Know?

Susan Tischler — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:58:08 +0000

Parking lot at Perry and W. Perry

According to the Cape May Star and Wave: Two weekends in a row the Cape May area was hit with significant snowstorms – the first on Jan. 30 and 31 measuring 9.9 inches. The second [Feb. 5 & 6] brought 18 to 24 inches of snow.

According to ACCUWeather.com, the third storm, Feb. 9 & 10, (pictured above) leveled a total of 13 more inches of snow.

January Ends In White-Out

Susan Tischler — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:24:27 +0000

Winter Wonderland

Susan Tischler — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:55:27 +0000

Nearly six inches of snow fell in Cape May over the weekend ensuring, we hope, a White Christmas.

Hospitality Night 2009

Susan Tischler — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:30:16 +0000

Pictures from this year’s Hospitality Night on the Washington Street Mall.

2009 Cookie Exchange

Susan Tischler — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:25:38 +0000

Look for more cookie exchange photos and more in our upcoming Winter Pictorial coming December 10th!

44th Annual West Cape May Christmas Parade

Susan Tischler — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:55:48 +0000

Although forced to reschedule because of rain on Saturday, Dec. 5, the 44th Annual West Cape May Christmas Parade had brisk but clear sailing on Sunday.

Animal Outreach Jazz Brunch 2009

Susan Tischler — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:25:03 +0000

Animal Outreach’s 2nd Annual Jazz Brunch was held Nov. 29 at the Merion Inn with the “The Coolest Cat in Cape May” aka George Mesterhazy at the piano and the lovely and talented Paula Johns at his side! Proceeds will go toward a new shelter and to ensure the future of Animal Outreach of Cape May County. To see the kittens and cats ready for adoption, stop by PetSmart in Rio Grande on Saturday or Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Or call Animal Outreach of Cape May County @ 609.898.1738 or e-mail your questions to adoptnow@animaloutreachofcmc.org.

East Lynne Theater Fundraiser November 2009

Susan Tischler — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:52:37 +0000

The East Lynne Theater Company celebrated 30 years of Equity performances Thursday, Nov. 12 with a sold out gala at Aleathea’s Restaurant at the Inn of Cape May. “Celebrity” performers were selected to read along with company actors from scenes of plays produced over the 30-year span of the East Lynne Theater Company. Artistic Director Gayle Stahlhuth has led the company for the past decade. Photos courtesy of Jennifer Kopp/Cape May Star and Wave