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Alzheimer’s walk set for Sat. in Millville

MILLVILLE – Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter will host a Walk To End Alzheimer’s at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at New Jersey Motorsports Park, 8000 Dividing Creek Road. For information, call (800) 272-3900 or alz.org/WALK.

Concert at CCC benefits Family Promise

VINELAND – Family Promise of Cumberland County will host a family night of music featuring the Tri-County Symphonic Band from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Frank Guaracini Jr. Fine and Performing Arts Center on the Cumberland County College campus at Sherman Avenue and College Drive.

The band performs various music genres including big band, modern, silver screen and Broadway.

Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.

The mission of Family Promise of Cumberland County is to provide a safe haven for homeless families while they work to become self-reliant.

For information, call (856) 691-4278.

Stone Harbor beach cleanup help sought

STONE HARBOR – Join The Wetlands Institute, Clean Ocean Action, Stone Harbor Borough and Stone Harbor Property Owners Association for a fall beach sweep and cleanup Oct. 25. Volunteers should meet at 9 a.m. at the 95th Street beach entrance.

Volunteers will be provided trash bags, gloves and data sheets. They are encouraged to wear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes.

Clothing drive organized by 4-H

DEERFIELD – The Cumberland County 4-H Youth Development Program will conduct a clothing drive through Nov 5. Donations may be dropped off between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays at the 4-H Center, 291 Morton Ave.

“Our goal is 100 bags,” 4-H program assistant Cyndy Hetzell said. “This is a great opportunity to do some fall cleaning. We will accept gently used clothing, small toys, stuffed animals, curtains and bedding.”

For information, call (856) 451-2800, ext. 3, or visit cumberland4h.com.

Bridgeton Legends banquet set for Friday

PITTSGROVE – The Bridgeton Legends Event has been held annually and has provided more than $100,000 toward its primary beneficiary, Bridgeton Main Street, as well as the Bridgeton Area Police Athletic League and Bridgeton Invitational Tournament.

This year’s event will recognize the James Hursey Family and Gary Simmerman. In addition to benefiting Bridgeton Main Street, event proceeds will go to the All Sports Museum of Southern New Jersey (formerly known as the Bridgeton Hall of Fame).

The event will be held at 6 p.m. Friday at Centerton Country Club. Tickets are $50, including fillet and crab dinner.

For tickets or information, call Gil Walter at (856) 391-1127 or Carola Hartley of Bridgeton Main Street at (856) 453-8130 or (973) 864-4001.

Previous “legends” who have received outstanding recognition at the Bridgeton Legends banquet in past years are: Everett and Nancy Marino, 2010; the late Harold Gould, 2011; the Alan and Robert Woodruff families, 2012; Dr. Frank and Carol Brigio and Paul and Joyce Cooper, 2013.

Puerto Rican festival to host luncheon

VINELAND – The Puerto Rican Festival of New Jersey will host a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at North Italy Hall, 414 Virano Lane.

Tickets are $7. Proceeds will be used for the next Puerto Rican Festival in Vineland.

For information, call (856) 842-7943 or (856) 696-1147.

Fire company to host oyster, ham dinner

COMMERCIAL – Port Norris Fire Company will hold its annual fall oyster and ham dinner from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at its firehouse, 6858 Brown St.

The menu includes golden fried oysters, country ham, baked beans, string beans, macaroni salad, pepper cabbage, beverage, rolls and home-baked desserts.

Tickets are $20 for age 12 and older, and $10 for age 11 and younger. Reservations are encouraged. For tickets or information, call (856) 785-2562.

Halloween party helps team fight cancer

BUENA VISTA – Team Helping Hands, community volunteers for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in Cumberland County, will hold its fourth annual Let’s Scare Cancer Halloween Costume Party at 8 p.m. Oct. 31 at Five Points Inn, 580 Tuckahoe Road, East Vineland.

The evening will include a buffet dinner, beer and soda from 8 p.m. to midnight, a DJ and dancing, a 50/50 raffle, a Chinese auction, a Halloween costume contest, door prizes and games. A cash bar will be available. Tickets are $30 and must be purchased in advance. For tickets or information, call (856) 691-4908.

Are you dying to help Chamber?

MILLVILLE – The Greater Millville Chamber of Commerce will present an interactive Halloween murder mystery, “Once Bitten, Twice Dead,” from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at The Glassworks, 1101 Wheaton Ave.

“This promises to be a really fun evening, something a little different and interactive,” chamber Executive Director Earl Sherrick said. “There will be good food, laughter, and intrigue and hopefully costumes.”

A cocktail hour with a cash bar and appetizers begins at 6 p.m. A buffet dinner starts at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $55 per person or $400 for a table of eight.

“The event is the chamber’s primary annual fundraiser and FUN-raiser, and as in the past, will be a room full of friends. There will be good food, laughter, dancing, intrigue and an entire evening of just plain fun! You’ll even have the opportunity to solve the mystery,” Sherrick said. “Guests are encouraged to wear costumes although they are optional.”

For reservations or information, call (856) 825-2600; visit the chamber’s at 321 N. High St.; or email chamber@millville-nj.com.

The hosting sponsors are Inspira Health Network, Cumberland Green Apartments, ServePro of Cumberland County and Wheaton Industries.

Kiwanis to host breakfast on Sat.

MILLVILLE – Millville Kiwanis Club will hold its semiannual community breakfast from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Social Hall, 2nd and Smith streets. Call (856) 825-0641.

Vineland 5K goal: Cancer awareness

VINELAND – The I Cancer 5 “I Can Survive” 5K Run and Walk will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 1 at Higher Places Ministries, 40 W. Landis Ave.

The registration fee is $100 for individuals or $500 for a team of five.

Higher Places Ministries is a nonprofit organization that serves the Vineland community. The event is being held to raise awareness of the many cancers that exist and to encourage the support of research with hopes of finding a cure, along with aiding families with a contribution to help meet their financial needs.

OysterFest returns to Vineland in Nov.

VINELAND – The Bayshore Center at Bivalve will host OysterFest 2014 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Greenview Inn at Eastlyn Golf Course.

This annual seafood feast with live and silent auctions, art and more is a fundrasier to benefit the center’s education programs. Tickets are $85.

For tickets or information, call (856) 785-2060 or visit www.bayshorecenter.org.

Coats for Kids costume party set

UPPER DEERFIELD – The Coats for Kids Monster Bash, hosted by the Bridgeton professional firefighters, will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday at the Seabrook Fire Hall. Costumes are encouraged.

Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door, including beef and beer. Proceeds will benefit Coats for Kids.

For tickets or information, call (856) 457-1956, (856) 498-8687 or (856) 770-4638.

Project Thanksgiving turkey drive returns

Project Thanksgiving’s fifth annual turkey drive is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 22. Donations will be used to support the Food Bank of Southern New Jersey in Gloucester County and the Salvation Army in Cumberland County and part of Atlantic County.

Collection sites include:

• Cumberland County: Bottino ShopRites in Vineland, Millville and Upper Deerfield; ShopRite on Lincoln Avenue in Vineland.

• Gloucester County: Bottino ShopRite in Sewell; Ammons ShopRite in Mullica Hill; Venice Italian Eatery in Pitman.

Vendor, craft fair in Upper Deerfield

UPPER DEERFIELD – Crafters and vendors are needed for a vendor/craft fair, hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary of Upper Deerfield Volunteer Fire Company No. 3.

It will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Nov. 22, rain or shine, at the fire company, 69 Cornwell Drive. Food also will be available for sale.

Spaces are available for $20. To reserve a table or for information, call (856) 451-6547.

Soroptimist chapter sells coupon cards

Soroptimist International of Cumberland County is sponsoring its annual sale of Clipless Coupons cards, which offer discounts at more than 40 local businesses.

The cards cost $5. Proceeds will be used for projects such as student merit awards, women’s opportunity awards and other community service projects.

Cards are available from members or by calling (856) 455-0908.

Bingo event to fund soup kitchens

MILLVILLE – Spirit and Truth Ministries will host Coach Bag Bingo at 5 p.m. Friday at Millville Elks Lodge No. 580, 1815 E. Broad St.

Tickets, available in advance only, are $25. They include 10 games of bingo and a door prize ticket. Additional bingo cards, basket auction tickets and 50/50 raffle tickets will be available at the event. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Proceeds will benefit Spirit & Truth Ministries soup kitchens.

For tickets or information, call (856) 692-2603 or visit tinyurl.com/or33d5v.