ARTS & CRAFTS

Through June 30, Sept. 8-Oct. 12 (weekends); July 1-Sept. 8 (Thursday through Monday): Crafter’s Village at Historic Gardner’s Basin in Atlantic City. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Call 348-2880.

BARBECUES

June 1: St. Anthony of Padua Church is hosting its 37th annual chicken barbecue from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the church grounds, Route 206, Hammonton. There also will be a flea market and car show. Barbecue tickets are $8 for adults or $10 day of event; $4 child or $5 day of event. Tickets can be purchased by calling Dottie at 561-3313 or Carmelia at 704-0959.

CAR SHOW

June 1: There will be a Chevy Auto Show at Historic Smithville on Moss Mill Road and Route 8 in Smithville from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date is June 8. More than 100 Chevy’s are expected. To register call Ron at (215) 321-8835.

COMMUNITY DAY

June 7: The fourth annual Mullica Township Community Day begins at 9 a.m. at the Recreation Fields. Events include baseball games, a craft/yard sale, bike/wagon parade, home run derby, food, dunk tank, Skate 4 Cancer, informational booths and more.

EXHIBITS

Through May 31: Members of Focal Point, the photography group of the Hammonton Arts Center will be exhibiting photographic works of art at the Atlantic County Library on Egg Harbor Road, Hammonton.

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Through June 12: The Atlantic Cape Community College’s Art Gallery will exhibit paintings by The Cedar Water Painters, comprised of Atlantic County women artists. The gallery is located on the Mays Landing campus, 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. Call 625-1111, ext. 5346 for more information.

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June 2-14: Students from the former St. Nicholas Academy in Egg Harbor City, will exhibit their work at the Hammonton Arts Gallery, 107 Bellevue Ave. An opening reception takes place at 1 p.m., June 2. Free admission.

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June 20-July 26: The second annual Juried Floral Exhibit takes place at the Hammonton Art Gallery, 107 Bellevue Ave. The opening reception and awards ceremony is June 20. Call 567-5360 for more information.

FATHER’S DAY

June 7: Celebrate Father’s Day in Ocean City with a Downtown Street Fair and Taste of Ocean City, 6th through 11th Streets along Asbury Avenue, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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June 7: Atlantic City Outlets, The Walk, presents Rock & Roll Dad Fest 2008 from noon to 6 p.m. The event includes a meet and greet, autograph signing and a jam session.

FESTIVALS

May 31, June 1: Ocean City is hosting its Boardwalk Spring Family Fun Fest from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be a juried craft show, face painters, bands, pony rides at 11th Street and more. Call 398-4662.

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June 6-8: Cape May will honor the “greatest generation” this weekend with a variety of events. The greatest generation is not only those who suffered through the Great Depression but also stepped up to serve America during World War II. For more details call 884-5404.

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June 7: It’s strawberry season and the Pinelands United Methodist Church at Nesco will host a Strawberry Festival with homemade jams, pie, cobbler, tarts, dipped strawberries, cake and strawberry pizza. The festival is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church on Nesco Road (Route 542) in Nesco.

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June 7, 8: Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center at 1501 Glasstown Road, Millville, presents a Fantasy Faire: A Festival of Medieval Arts and Folklife at WheatonArts, from 10 am. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for senior citizens and $7 for students. Call (856) 825-6800.

FLAG DAY

June 14: The Blessing of the Mullica River and celebration of Flag Day begins 11 a.m. at the Historical Saint Mary’s in the Pines Cemetery, Jackson Road and Pleasant Mills road, Pleasant Mills. Call 561-4595. Everyone is welcome.

FLOWER SHOW

May 30-31, June 1: The Ocean City Flower Show features commercial and amateur displays at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. Show times are Friday 2 to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 525-9300 for more information.

FOR THE FUN OF IT

Through Sept. 1, Sept. 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28, Oct. 4-5, 10-13, 17-19, 24-26, Nov. 1-2: Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson is open. Theme park opens 10:30 a.m. except for Fridays in October. Closing hours vary. Wild Safari is open every theme park operating day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information and ticket prices go the website: www.sixflags.com or call (732) 928-1821.

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June 7: Pastors United for Community Service are hosting a day of games, food and fun at Pine Needle park, County Boulevard, South Egg Harbor from noon to 5 p.m.

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June 8: The Jersey Shore Parrot Head Club of Atlantic and Cape May Counties will hold its annual family picnic from 3 p.m. to dusk at Kennedy Park, 24 Broadway, Somers Point. Each family is asked to bring a dish to share, beverages and beach chairs.

FOR THE KIDS

May 31: The Nature Center of Cape May presents Pond Peekers, 10 to 11 a.m. for children ages 3 and up accompanied by an adult. Kids can get a view of some slimy, squiggly, swimmy critters. Dress to get wet. For reservations call 898-8848. Admission.

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June 5: Children ages 4 to 6 are invited to attend a Little Learner’s Nature Class at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. at the Fox Nature Center, Estell Manor Park, 109 Blvd, Route 50, Estell Manor. This is free but registration is required. Call 645-5960.

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June 7: Children age 6-12 are invited to attend the Friend of the Forest Nature Club at 10 a.m. at the Fox Nature Center, Estell Manor Park, 109 Blvd., Route 50, Estell Manor. This is free but registration is required. Call 645-5960.

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June 7: The 20th annual Appel Farm Arts & Music Festival will feature a Children’s Village of storytelling, juggling, comedy, arts and crafts and more for the younger set. The event is 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Appel Farm, 457 Shirley Road, Elmer. For tickets call (800) 298-4200.

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June 20: Children ages 4 to 6 are invited to attend a Little Learners Craft Class at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. at the Atlantic County Park in Estell Manor. This is free but registration is required. Call 645-5960.

FUNDRAISERS

June 7: The Hammonton Mothers’ Club is sponsoring a Toddlers Love Disco Dance from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Hammonton Fire Company No. 2, 51 N. White Horse Pike, Hammonton. Tickets are $10 per child, which includes one adult ($12 at the door), $7 per adult ($9 at the door), children ages 1 and under are free. The event includes food, dancing, entertainment and more.

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June 7: The Boys and Girls Club of Vineland presents Gambling With The Stars, 4 to 11 p.m. at 202 S. Central Ave., Buena. Dress as your favorite celebrity. Tickets $50 include food, dancing, open bar and gambling. Call (856) 692-1206 or (856) 6996-4190 for tickets or more information.

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June 7: An inside and outside Yard Sale, hosted by the Daughters of the America Council No. 49, begins at 9 a.m. at the Council Hall, Route 50 in Tuckahoe.

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June 8: The In-House Players presents a New Orleans comedy murder mystery “The Cagey Cajun Caper” at Stumpo’s Restaurant, Somers Point, for the benefit of the Ms. New Jersey Senior America Pageant. Cost of the lunch and show is $30. Call 926-9400 for reservations.

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June 19: Tickets are now available for the “Chefs at the Shore V, Five Years, Five Chefs, One Fantastic Evening.” This is sponsored by Commerce Bank and will benefit marine and environmental education programs at the AC aquarium and the American Culinary Federation-Professional Chefs Assoc. scholarship fund. The event is 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the aquarium. Tickets are $50. Call 348-2880, ext. 22.

GOLF TOURNEY

June 14: The Wildcatters will host their 10th annual Memorial Golf Outing at Renault Vineyard Golf Club. This year’s honoree is Donald “Doc” Crescenzo. Call Carl Mortelite at 561-4667 or Paul Ordille at 774-0162 for more information.

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June 20: the fourth annual Michael E. Schafer Memorial Golf Tournament takes place at Buena Vista Country Club in Buena. Cost is $125 per golfer/ $500 per foursome. Registration is 11 a.m. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. Cocktails and dinner begin at 5 p.m. Call (856) 767-3770 for more information or to sign up.

ICE SHOW

May31: Ilya Averbukh’s Russian Ice Show skates into Boardwalk Hall starring top Olympic and World figure skaters and other legendary Russian performers. Show time is 8 p.m. Tickets are $250 to 450 at the box office or call (800) 736-1420. Boardwalk Hall is located on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City.

MATURE ADULTS

May 29: Stockton Center on Successful Aging presents an Aging Successfully Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the college in F Wing. A series of activities and workshops will be held throughout the day. Admission and parking is free.

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May 31: Singles Mingle is sponsoring a speed dating — 8 Date Rotate Dinner Social for adults in their mid 30s to mid 50s and from those 50 to mid 60s at Andreotti’s Viennese Café, Pine Tree Plaza, 1442 E. Route 70, Cherry Hill. Call (60) 348-5544 for more information.

MUSIC

Through June 15: The 19th annual Cape May Music Festival celebrates orchestra, chamber and world traditions music. Performances are at various venues and times. For a complete list of events, prices and information call the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts at 884-5404.

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May 28: Dar Williams with special Lisa Bouchelle perform at 8 p.m. at the McLaughlin-Norcross Memorial Dell at Haddon Lake Park, 13th Avenue, Park Drive and Prospect Blvd., Haddon Heights. Free.

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May 30: Bravo Brass performs at 8 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Trinity, 1904 Walnut St., Philadelphia. Tickets are $10. Call (215) 435-1698.

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May 30: Music Night, hosted by the Southwood Baptist Missions Team, takes place 7 to 11 p.m. in the gymnasium at Southwood Baptist Church, 11 Griscom Lane, West Deptford. Admission is free. Call (856) 848-8887 for information or directions.

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May 31: The annual Bluegrass Festival will take place at Historic Batsto Village in Wharton State Forest on Route 542 from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Parking is $5 per vehicle. Food and drinks are available. Call 561-0024 for more information or directions.

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May 31: Christopher Cross performs at 3 p.m. at Veterans’ Island at Cooper River Park, adjacent to Jack Curtis Stadium in Pennsauken. Free.

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June 1: The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra performs at 3 p.m. in Verizon Hall of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts on Broad Street, Philadelphia. Tickets are $25 to $10. Call (215) 893-1999.

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June 1: Christ Episcopal Church in Somers Point hosts a chamber music recital by the Sonore Duo with music by Mozart. The free recital is at 3 p.m. A dessert reception will follow. The church is at 157 Shore Road. Call 927-6262.

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June 7: An evening of music for newly married couples with Catholic rock artist Greg Walton begins at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 2001 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill. This is open to all couples that have been married within the last five years. Call (856) 583-6164 to register.

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June 7: MercyMe performs at 6 p.m. at the Northern Star Arena at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson. Admission is free with theme park tickets. Call (732) 928-1821.

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June 7: The Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra performs at 8 p.m. in the Perelman Theater of the Kimmel Center for the Arts on Broad Street, Philadelphia. Tickets are $15 to $10. Call (215) 893-1999.

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June 7: Grammy Award winning Marc Cohn will headline at the Appel Farm Arts & Music Festival in Elmer. For tickets to the festival call (800) 298-4200.

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June 8: Greg Walton will present a family concert at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew the Apostle Church in Gibbsboro. There will be a free will offering.

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June 18: The Von Trapp Children concert is at 7 p.m. at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave. Tickets are $25. Call 399-1915.

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June 21: Summer Solstice Celebration at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Broad Street, Philadelphia. All-day, all-night musical extravaganza begins at 3 p.m. and goes until dawn. Tickets $10 for adults, $5 for children age 12 and under. Call (215) 893-1999.

NATURE

Saturdays: It’s a Super Saturday Celebration at the Atlantic City Aquarium in Historic Gardner’s Basin. The aquarium is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features live diver feedings, exotic animal show, visitors feeding baby stingrays and bamboo sharks and more. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and 44 for children ages 4-12. Call 348-2880.

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Through June 14: The Nature Center of Cape May is offering Harbor Safari’s for all ages. Participants will pull a sein net through the waters to learn about the inhabitants of the area. The safari leaves at 10:30 a.m. from 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 3-12.

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June 7: Everyone is invited to celebrate National Trails Day by taking a hike through the Atlantic County Park at Lake Lenape. Meet at the boathouse at 7:30 a.m. for the recreational walk. The pace is geared to the ability of the group. Advance registration is requested. Call 645-5960. Free.

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June 21: You are invited to join Atlantic Audubon Society for a “slog” through a bog to examine and admire an array of plants. No boots necessary. Meet at the north end commuter parking lot at the Garden State Parkway rest area at Jimmie Leeds Road at 8 a.m. for car-pooling. Bring water, snacks, binoculars, cameras, sunscreen and insect repellent. Contact Ed Bristow at 641-4671.

PAGEANTS

June 7: The Miss Artisan Pageant begins at 7 p.m. at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk, Ocean City. Admission is free.

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June 12-14: The Miss New Jersey Pageant takes place at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace in Ocean City. There are two nights of preliminary competition and then the finals. Call 525-9300 for information.

PARADES

June 11: The Miss New Jersey Boardwalk Parade begins at 7 p.m. and travels from Sixth to 14 Streets along the boardwalk. Miss New Jersey Amy Polumbo and more than 20 state representatives will be honored.

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RUNS/WALKS

June 8: Registration for the 6th annual Veteran Benefit Poker Run is 9 to 11 a.m. at the first start site, Knights of Columbus, 16 E. Lacey Road, Forked River. The second start site is Aloha Bay, 306 Cedar Brook Road, Sicklerville and the end site is American Legion/Elks Hall, 620 Carton Ave., Galloway. There will be live music, awards, door prizes. Donation is $10 per rider, $5 per passenger. Sponsor is Rolling Thunder, Inc., NJ. Call 971-3544.

SHOW HOUSE

June 13-Oct. 19: The fourth annual Cape May Designer Show House is the Otis Townsend residence at 115 Reading Ave., Cape May. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for children. Call 884-5404.

TALENT SHOW

May 31: The first Hammonton’s Got Talent Show takes place at the Hammonton High School Performing Arts Center on Old Forks Road, Hammonton. Tickets are $10 at the door. For more information contact Dawn at 561-1414.

THEATER

Through 2008: Everyone is invited to attend “Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding” taking place aboard The Spirit of Philadelphia, Fridays and Saturdays 7 p.m. and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. Performances take place through 2008. Tickets are $89 and include an Italian dinner, the show, live music and the cruise along the Delaware River. Call (215) 297-8540.

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Through June 7: The Ritz Theater Company performs “Cheaper by the Dozen” at the Ritz Theatre, 915 White Horse Pike, Haddon Township. Tickets are available at the box office.

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Through June 29: “The Irish…And How They Got That Way” is performed at Studio 3, Walnut Street Theater, 825 Walnut St., Philadelphia. Tickets are $28 at the box office. Call (215) 336-1234.

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June 17-July 13: “The Color Purple” will be performed at the Academy of Music on Broad Street, Philadelphia. Tickets are $28 to $87.50 with a limited number of box seats for $100 and $138. Call (215) 731-3333.

TRAINS/FIRE

ENGINES

June 8: Buena Vista Township presents Trains and Fire Engines from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Saw Mill Park, Route 40, Richland Village. There will be a unique gathering of equipment and sights. Call (856) 697-2100.

WINE FESTIVAL

May 31: Mays Landing Merchant Association is sponsoring a Wine Festival for local wineries at The Inn of Sugar Hill, 5704 Mays Landing Somers Point Road, Mays landing, noon to 6 p.m. Rain date is June 1. Advance tickets are $10, $15 at the door and include wine sampling, light refreshments and entertainment. Proceeds benefit Food Bank. For tickets call 625-0711, 625-3500, 625-6491.