top of page

Preview of upcoming Events

Tabernacle Weekend Community Update

 

PLEASE share this information with your contacts to broaden the reach  for these worthy organizations!

​​​​​​​

  • If you are seeing this on line please go to the appropriate page for more detail.

 

_______________________________________________________________________________________

 

Additions this week – Upcoming Events    ​​

  • April 21st and 22nd .​ The Cape Community College Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that we have selected four finalists for the next President of Atlantic Cape Community College.  Open Forums to meet the candidates will be held on April 21st and 22nd .​

  •  
  • ​April 21th - annual Family Fun Night Under the Stars, free event at ACCC in Cape May Court House. 
  • ​
  • April 26th  - Ladies L.E.A.D. Mentoring Program Tea Party at First Baptist Church of Whitesboro.
  • ​​​​​​

  • May 1st - Habitat for Humanity Benefit Concert Please join us on Friday May 1st for a special evening of music performed by renowned concert pianist Jim-Isaac Chau.  He will be performing timeless works of Chopin, Schubert and Brahams creating an intimate and interactive concert experience.  This benefit concert supports Habitat for Humanity Cape May County and our mission to bring people together to build homes, communities and hope. 

    •  Doors open at 5:30 pm, concert starts 6pm.

    • Cape May United Methodist Church

    • 635 Washington St., Cape May, NJ.

    • Habitat has 2 homes in development now in West Cape May and many more in various stages of planning, development, surveys, etc.  This fundraiser will help defray costs for our construction projects, which will help us provide safe, affordable housing for hardworking families in Cape May County.

  •  

  • ​May 13th - Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) free training hosted by Cape Assist. This is a certification course. Registration and more info www.capeassist.org/YMHFA â€‹â€‹

  •  

  • May 16th - Atlantic City Electric is hosting an upcoming Appliance Recycling Drop-Off Event on May 16 at the Lowe’s in Rio Grande, NJ. For a limited time, Atlantic City Electric customers can receive up to $50 for every old, working appliance they recycle at the event.  See the flyer in upcoming events for more info.

  •  

  • Two special Veterans focused events that are coming up in May

    • May 16th - 9am - Placing of the flags at Gerald M. Thornton Veterans’ Cemetery

    • May 25th - 1pm Memorial Day Ceremony at Gerald M. Thornton Veterans’  Cemetery

  •  

  •  

  • Previous Updates Still Current 

  • NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum Announces 2026 Lecture Series Cape May Airport, Lower Township, NJ –

  •               April 23rd - The Doolittle Raid: America’s First Strike on Japan

  •               April 30th - Fur and Fury: War Dogs in the Fight for Freedom

  • April 21st  - in-person community workshop about the services of the Community Food Bank of NJ (CFBNJ), at Cape Assist. 

  • April 22nd 6pm - Atlantic Cape Community College Debate Night

    • Topic:  Should the voting age be lowered to 16?

  • April 23rd - The Branches Hops, Hope, & Hunger Fundraiser at Mudhen Brewing

  • April 24th  11am - 2pm -  Community Baby Shower, Martin Luther King Center Whitesboro

  • April 25th Southern NJ Buffalo Soldiers BBQ Scholarship Fundraiser

  • April 29th  Books Balls & Blocks At the Stone Harbor Library. Kids ages 0 - 6 and their loved ones are'invited to join us for a morning of learning, literacy, play, and more!

  • April 30th - C.A.R.A Candlelight Vigil for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

  • Honoring Survivors – Raising Awareness – Building Community

  • April 30th Cape May County Non-Profit Summit @ Atlantic cape Community College

  • May 1st   7 - 10pm,  The Arc Sip into Spring event honoring John Lynch as 2026 Community Champion. At the Cape May Winery.

  • May 1st & 2nd  Southern Cape Christian School  will be presenting Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.

    • Promote your local business in their Show Program

  • May 2nd 8am – 2pm– Tabernacle UMC  Community Flea Market. Sponsored by Tabernacle “Shore Women in Ministry”  (SWIM)

  • May 2nd Seashore Community Church Yard Sale

  • May 2nd  Hook, Line, and Warriors Annual BBQ Fundraiser to support Veterans

  • May 4th  start - Free family dinner and workshop - Strengthening Families Program (SFP), hosted by Cape Assist at Shore Family Success Center. A seven session program to enhance family bonding, skills, etc. $$ incentive for completing the program. 

  • May 5th start - WISE program for older adults, hosted by Cape Assist at Haven House in North Cape May. 7-week program about healthy aging, lunch is provided, $$ incentive for completing  the program.

  • May 7th start - Caregiver Support Group, virtual, hosted by Cape Assist. 4-week program for those who are caring for a loved one or a patient. $$ incentive for completing the program.

  • May 9th 4:30 to 6:30   Cape May Kiwanis Open House & Ribbon Cutting

  • NAMI Atlantic Cape May will be having various activities to build awareness around May Is Mental Health Awareness Month. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness through support, education, advocacy and public awareness. This May we have weekly programs planned that address various topics related to mental health. All programs are FREE.

    • May 6th…Demystifying Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts, Hinkle, Prior, Fischer & Oberweis Attorneys at Law..ZOOM​

    • May 12th…Jewish Family Services presentation on their mental health services and resources..ZOOM​

    • May 19th…NAMI In Our Own Voice Presentation..ZOOM​

    • May 27th…Jared Lombardi, speaker “A Story of Hope: From Fear to Faith” in person at St Joseph Church in Somers Point

  • May 21st A THREAD THROUGH HISTORY, about D-Day, the Allied campaign to defeat Nazi Germany, and the enduring legacy of the Greatest Generation.

  • ​May 28th, 2026  Veterans Health Fair - at the Wildwood Convention Center - 10AM - 2PM In collaboration with the VFW State Convention.

  • May 30th - Lower Township Annual Beach Cleanup – Town Bank to Villas

    • Sponsored by Lower Township Chamber of Commerce & Lower Township Healthy Youth Coalition

  • June 8th – CASA  Golf Outing, Cocktail Party, Fundraiser, Search for Sponsors

  • ​

  •  

  •  

  • For a listing and details of previous weeks Upcoming Community Events additions that are still current check

 

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Additions this week – Repeating Events - NONE

  •  

  •  

  •  

  • Previous Updates Still Current - None

  •  

  • ​

  •  

  • ​​

 

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Additions This week - Notifications   

  • Affordable Housing Opportunity announcement by Habitat for Humanity of Cape May County

    • The application process for 2 homes in West Cape May is now open!     Please feel free to share this information with anyone who may be in need of stable, affordable housing in Cape May County. 

    • Some important information for you in case you have any questions:​

      • 1.  Interested candidates can download the application from our website or, they can pick up an application from the ReStore (at the front counter) or at West Cape May Boro Hall.   There are some specific guidelines we must adhere to. 

      • 2.  Applications MUST BE MAILED to the address on the flyer. We are not accepting any applications at this location, and can not accept a completed or partially completed application from anyone. Instructions on the flyer must be followed.

      • 3.  In accordance with NJ law, we are forbidden to provide any additional information - we can simply encourage people to fill out the application to see if they are eligible. 

      • ​

    • If you have any questions, pleasecontact Habitat, or refer to our website for more information. https://habitatcapemaycounty.org/homeownership/how_do_i_apply/​

    • Sincerely,

    • ​

    • Thank you for your help in reaching out to families in need of affordable, stable housing in Cape May County.​

    • Habitat for Humanity Cape May County  â€‹

  • ​

  •  

  • The Atlantic Cape Community College Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that we have selected four finalists for the next President of Atlantic Cape Community College.  Open Forums to meet the candidates will be held on April 21st and 22nd .​

  • ​
  • ​

  •  

  • More details on these topics on the Community Notifications page

  •  

  • Previous Updates Still Current

  • New Food Bank Listing   Cape Hope Cares in Cape May Court House see flyer in Notifications, as well as listing on Organizations page

  • Cape Hope is excited to introduce the Hands of Hope Stitchers Ministry, a compassionate outreach dedicated to serving our neighbors in need throughout Cape May County. Our mission is simple but meaningful: to provide lovingly handmade knit and crocheted hats, scarves, mittens, and gloves to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or hardship—both adults and children.  See flyer on Notifications Page

  • Information on available support for Immigrants in Cape May County

  • Cape Assist's Quit Center offers help to those who are looking to quit smoking, vaping, or using other tobacco products. Free services: assessments, individual counseling, group counseling, case management, nicotine replacement therapy.

  • The Kids Mental Health Foundation's article on how to help kids handle stress.

  • https://www.kidsmentalhealthfoundation.org/mental-health-resources/stress/helping-kids-handle-stress   NO Flyer!   Follow the link for more information.

  • 2026 Vineland New Jersey Veterans Home supplies Wish List – Support NJ Veterans!

  • Cape Assist Wellness Center April Calendar

  • Hope One Van April Calendar

  • May 4th  start - Free family dinner and workshop - Strengthening Families Program (SFP), hosted by Cape Assist at Shore Family Success Center. A  seven session program to enhance family bonding, skills, etc. $$ incentive for completing the program. 

  • June 8th – CASA  Golf Outing, Cocktail Party, Fundraiser, Search for Sponsors

  • Information on Cape Tech’s Adult and Continuing Education Courses.  Get a good job, with a good salary without the high cost of college.

  • ​Cape May Tech After Prom Committee Donation Request

  • Southern Cape Christian School  will be presenting Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.

  • Promote your local business in their Show Program

  • A new substance use disorder counseling program for youth is open at Acenda – ASURI (Adolescent Substance Use Recovery Initiative).  See Flyer

  • ​

​

  • ​

​

  • A THANK YOU from Tabernacle UMC for our Sponsors!

___________________________________________________________________

 

Additions This week – Non-Profit Help Wanted  / Workforce development Organizations

(this will change over time to be a complete listing of Employment Assistance - for details see the flyers)​​​​​

  • Employment Assistance

    • Center for Family Services Workforce Development

      • We have multiple programs under the Workforce Development umbrella. Restart, Rework, and JOBS are in Cape May. Our new Veterans Program is in Camden along with our Financial Opportunity Center. Last but not least, our new Out of School Youth Program in Cumberland. 

      • https://www.centerffs.org/our-services/workforce-development

​​ 

    • NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development       

​​​

  • Looking for Employees  - NONE

  • ​

  • ​

  • ​

​

  • Looking for Volunteers

    • NJ Health Hospice and Palliative Care looking for Volunteers for Pet Therapy

    • Christ Child Society Looking for Volunteers ​

​​

​

  • For a listing of previous weeks Help Wanted additions that are still current check the attachment or appropriate webpage. 

  • For details on Non-Profit Help Wanted check the website:

        https://www.capemaycommunityoutreach.com/help-wanted

 

_________________________________________________________________________________________

 

  • Tabernacle scheduled Community Awareness / Support events Winter  Spring 2026​​

    • Tabernacle Speaker Season 2025 - 2026 is over until the fall. We will begin bringing in Speakers in September!  

    •  

    • We will kick off the 2026 - 2027 Tabernacle Speaker Season on September 16th at 6pm @ Tabernacle UMC  with Jodi Corbett, Lower Township Healthy Youth Coalition Coordinator. presenting on LTHYC's involvement in support of the youth in our community.


    • The Lower Township Healthy Youth Coalition’s mission is to reduce substance use by planning and implementing strategies that focus on reducing youth substance use through community collaboration and environmental change.
      The coalition brings community members together to create and promote an alcohol, tobacco, and a drug-free environment for the youths of Lower Township by focusing on the following:​

    • Works to change the way the communities view alcohol, tobacco, and drug misuse by being a resource for current information, and by providing evidence-based programs and education.

    • Assists in the community with prevention planning and technical assistance to implement drug-free events and programming.

    • Fosters community involvement and works to strengthen our neighborhoods by encouraging partnerships between local organizations and individuals.

    • Encourages our youth to be substance-free and offers them opportunities to make a difference in their community.

​

​

Sponsors of Tabernacle Community Awareness & Support Events:

 

Diamond $1000-  The Arc of Cape May County     Brookdale Senior Living      Tabernacle UMM

                        South Jersey AIDS Alliance  Delaware River and Bay Authority     Exit Zero

                        Cape May Astro     Shore Women In Ministry

                        Knights of Columbus - Stella Maris Council #3546 

                        Habitat for Humanity        

          

 

Platinum $750 -    Options for Her     

              

Gold $500 -   The Branches Outreach      Family Promise       Acenda      Cape Assist  

                   Knights of Columbus - St. Mary's Council #6202

                   Lower Township Chamber of Commerce

                   Tabernacle Wednesday Men's Prayer Group

 

Silver $250 -  Visiting Angels   

​

Bronze $150 - Anonymouse

​

_____________________________________________________________________________

bottom of page