Hammonton Happenings

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567-9014. www.downtownhammonton.com

WILD GAME DINNER: March 16 – 6 PM at Victory Bible Church. Enjoy a free dinner with vendors, door prizes, competitions and special guest speaker Steve Sorensen “The Everyday Hunter,” an award-winning magazine and book author. www.vbchammonton. com

EASTER EGGSPRESS: March 18 to April 8 (Select dates and times.) at DiDonato Family Fun Center. Hop aboard a train ride through a Spring Village, meet the Easter Bunny, go on an egg hunt, and giggle through the Spring Hedge maze, enjoy am Easter prize and free snack, along with endless fun on the giant slide and more. 609561-3040. www.didonatofuncenter.com ily event is hosted by Hammonton Lions Club and READ Preschool and all proceeds benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Featuring an Easter Egg Hunt at 11:15 AM for children ages 2 to 12 with a bag provided by the event organizers, along with a visit from the Easter Bunny, face painting, art and gift raffle, flower bulb painting, food trucks and more. (Rain date April 2) 443799-1816. e-clubhouse.org/sites/hammontonnj/

ART EXHIBIT “MOTHER NATURE VS. HUMAN NATURE”: Now through June 24 at the Noyes Museum Gallery at Stockton Kramer Hall. The inequality of climate resilience is explored in this innovative exhibit featuring a wide variety of different artwork from sculpture and ink drawings to multimedia, photographs and oil and watercolor painting from artists who either live or work in New Jersey. This is the Arts Annual Exhibition for 2023 and is a co-sponsored project with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. www.noyesmuseum.org

March

COMMUNITY-WIDE CLEANUP: March 4 from 10 AM to 1 PM. Volunteer with your team, your friends, your group, your family, or on your own and make a positive impact on your town. Meet at the Canoe Club at Hammonton Lake Park to pick up supplies and given instructions. www.hammontongreencommittee.com

MAMMA MIA: March 9 to 11 - 7 PM at Hammonton High School Performing Arts Center. Enjoy the talented student-performers in this fun musical theatre production. The story of a young bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using the hit songs by the popular 1970s group ABBA. For tickets visit bluedevils.booktix.com

THIRD THURSDAY “ARTS ON THE AVE”: March 16 from 5 PM to 8 PM in the Downtown Hammonton Art District. Honoring women in the Arts, selected shops, eateries and art venues feature the works of female visual and performing artists. 609-

SOURDOUGH WORKSHOP: March 23

- 7 PM at Kitchen 19. Fermented Food & Beverage Supply Shop will lead the process of making sourdough bread from scratch with opportunity for questions during the class. Samples of homemade sourdough will be served during the class. Detailed recipe and instructions emailed after the class. www.fermentednj.com

NEW WORKS DEVELOPMENT SERIES: March 25 - 2 PM at Eagle Theatre. Allies in Caring partners with Eagle Theatre to present the very first “It’s Our Story,” empowering community voices through theatrical storytelling. A group of Hammontonbased adult non-professional “actors” will learn and use the tools of the theater to explore body, voice, and artistic expression to build confidence, friendships, and a deeper sense of self. The program will culminate in a free public presentation of the participants’ time and work together. Sponsored by the New Jersey Theatre Alliance as part of the 2023 Stages Festival. 609-704-5012. www.eagletheatre.org

FISH FRY: March 31 from 5 PM to 8 PM at Hammonton Independent Fire Company Station 2. This take-out only fundraiser has become an annual tradition featuring delicious food to help raise funds for a good cause. 609-567-4330. Hammontonfire2@ gmail.com

April

SPRING FEST: April 1 from 11 AM to 2 PM at READ Preschool. This fun, fam-

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA: April 7 from 1 PM to 3 PM in Downtown Hammonton. Hop along through Downtown Hammonton and fill your Easter baskets with goodies. Meet the Easter Bunny. Enjoy games & giveaways, including the Great Egg Drop at Toy Market. 609-567-9014. www. downtownhammonton.com

THIRD THURSDAY “SHOW YOUR CREATIVE SIDE”: April 20 from 5 PM to 8 PM in Downtown Hammonton Art District. An evening of self-expression showcasing interactive art experiences, shopping, dining and more. 609-567-9014. www.downtownhammonton.com

May

INDOOR YARD SALE & CAR SHOW: May 6 from 8 AM to 12 PM at Victory Bible Church in Hammonton. Stop by to search out the perfect treasure from among the donated items that are on display, enjoy an outdoor car show and more. Proceeds go to a local charity.

ATLANTIC COUNTY TEEN ARTS

FESTIVAL: May 10 from 8 AM to 3 PM in the Downtown Hammonton Art District. Schools throughout Atlantic County are invited to display their talent, meet with professionals in the field and attend handson workshops or master classes. Area artists and teachers of visual and performing arts are welcome to connect and participate too. Held in various arts venues and on the streets of the Art District. 609-646-8699, Ext. 6314. www.aclink.org/culturalaffairs/teenarts

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