Jersey Shore Family Nov.-Dec. Issue

November/December 2010

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inside

Features:

6 Fitting In Fitness....................... 8 Virtual Fitness?....................... 9 Top Toys for 2010.............. 24 Off the Grid/On the Net......... 25 Light Up The Night................ 26 Green Toys for Girls and Boys... 28 Tips to healthy family eating.....

Have a GREEN Christmas

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events

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Editor Sherrii Brentari sbrentari@JerseyShoreFamily.com (609) 385-0096 x103 To place an event listing e-mail information to calendar@JerseyShoreFamily.com or call: (609) 385-0096 x 101

editor’s note Sherrii Brentari, Editor As the holidays approach, stress fills the air. It’s the most beautiful time of the year.. and the busiest. I’ve never quite gotten a handle on the concept “less is more.” When it comes to all things holiday related, to me “more” is more.

Without fail, I plan too many outings with the kids, make too many plans, start too many projects, and buy too many presents. Every year, I promise myself I’m going to scale things back. And sometimes I actually attempt to do just that, resulting in last minute panic to make up for whatever is lacking. And, of course, I want everything to be perfect.

My grandmother used to say “Christmas and Thanksgiving are just days—exactly like any other day—but with unrealistic expectations.”

I have good intentions. I want the holidays to be fun and memorable, but I don’t want those memories for my children to include mommy yelling and complaining about an unfinished project or because the lights on the tree aren’t “just right.”

Over the years, I’ve learned to keep some things in perspective. If all of the ornaments end up on the same side of the tree, that’s OK as long as we have fun decorating it. If I end up having only 4 side dishes at the Thanksgiving dinner table, that’s just less dishes to wash later.

If I learned one thing from my grandmother, it’s to at least try to enjoy my kids and stay in the moment. Years ago, I labored over each gift box, struggling with ribbons and bows wanting each package to be a work of art. Two kids later and I still love to wrap presents, but I have to admit.. gift bags are starting to look like the way to go.

And, although every year I struggle with finding the perfect number of gifts to put under the tree, I know 10 years from now no one will remember exactly how many presents were opened.. but I hope they remember that I was there, enjoying every minute as I watched them tear off the wrapping paper.

Happy holidays, try to remember what’s really important, take time to enjoy your kids and, above all, don’t sweat the small stuff.

Sher i Brentari

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message from the publisher Matt Griffith, Publisher

Dear Friends, It is sure hard to believe that the holidays are upon us! It seems like only yesterday we were soaking in the sun and sand of the Jersey Shore.

If you are a regular reader, I’m sure you’ve gotten the impression that we love raising our family at the Jersey Shore and winter is no exception. I love this time of year and I am looking forward to lots of great adventures with the kids. We have compiled a lot of fun events and interesting activities for you to do with your family. This is the first of our two month combined issues (January and February will be also combined before we go back to monthly issues in March). Putting together the events calendar for two months was quite a chore and we had to leave some events out just to save space so be sure to check our Facebook page for event updates (www.facebook.com/jerseyshorefamily).

In addition to great events, now is the time of year to be thinking about your health. You are probably starting to think about your New Year’s Resolutions and I hope a healthy lifestyle is on your list. I love almost anything outside and have been an avid runner for a few years (see the picture of my kids helping to support me after I finished the ½ marathon in Atlantic City), so it’s not hard to imagine that health and fitness are important to me and my family. This issue is the first part of a two-part series focused on your health, the family’s health and fun and fitness. I know finding time for healthy options and squeezing in some time for fitness can be challenging when you’re raising a family so hopefully our topics can help.

I hope you enjoy this issue as much as we have enjoyed creating it for you. From our family to yours, have a very happy holiday and a wonderful New Year!

Yours,

Matt Griffith

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Tips to Healthy Family Eating You don’t have to resort to “Sneaky Chef ” traveling including whole grain crackers, trail creations to get kids to eat foods that are good mix, light popcorn, raisins and water bottles. for them. Although some parents find that Make it easy—Put healthy food within easy tactic particularly effective, not everyone has reach. Keep cut up veggies on the bottom the creativity or time to sneak pureed spinach shelf of the fridge. A full bowl of bright into brownies. Keep it simple. Sometimes a red apples on the counter is hard to pass up. little planning and common sense choices are all As your children grow, stock good snacks it takes to get Junior on the path to nutritional in cabinets and shelves that they can reach nirvana. without your help.

Stock up—Keep the kitchen full of healthy Be Pro-Choice—Kids often want to feel like options. It seems like common sense, but they are in control. Chef Amanda suggests it’s one of the hardest things to maintain. giving kids several healthy choices, but allow Keeping a stash of fresh fruit and vegetables them to make the final decision. Involve them takes commitment. in planning meals, and give them an option Don’t give up—According to Chef Amanda between 2 or 3 healthy meals.

Nahas, most children need multiple exposures Lead by example–Recent studies found kid’s (between 5 and 10) to try new foods. Don’t give food tastes are significantly related to parents’ up if your child rejects a particular food—or likes or dislikes. Before you order fries with food group—they may come around. your meal, remember your child will likely TAKE IT ON THE ROAD—Kids often eat more when mimic your choices.Order the salad instead. they’re in the car because active play isn’t an For more information and cooking tips follow option. Keep good choices on hand when ChefAmanda’s on Twitter @WhipItOut!

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Fitting in fitness

by sherrii brentari

There is no question, family life is hectic.

Soccer practice, dance lessons, doctors appointments, grocery shopping and a million other parental jobs often make exercise seem like a luxury.

Everyone knows the benefits of exercise, but not everyone knows how to squeeze it into an already jammed schedule.

We reached out to a two Jersey Shore moms who are committed to fitting in fitness, and we found they had one thing in common. Can you guess what it is?

“I like to have fun,” says Nance Piazza, a Richland resident and mother of 3 boys. “I always tell everybody ‘Get out there and live.’”

Nance stresses that she doesn’t need a fancy gym membership or special “work-out” clothes; when she finds a little time between commitments she throws on her sneakers and takes the dog for a quick walk. Sometimes she just turns on some music and gets moving. “I don’t even use

videos,” says Nance. “You need to be in a room with a TV and you have to work out for the specified time. With no video, a person can go to any free room in the house.You just need music and 15 minutes.”

“I have always loved sports. Having three boys has been a blast,” says Nance. “I don’t sit home. I’m right out there with them.

We go roller skating, play street hockey, or just run around in the yard.”

Doing active things as a family is the perfect opportunity to get in a work out, enjoy the company of your kids, and have some fun.

Lisa McGowen, a mother of 3, recently relocated to the Jersey Shore. “When I first moved here, I felt a little lost,” said Lisa. “I got caught up setting up the house and helping the kids get adjusted. Before I knew it, 6 months had passed and I still hadn’t joined a local gym.”

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Lisa belonged to her previous gym for over 10 years and attended several different classes each week.

“I realized I had less energy and actually wasn’t getting as much done as I normally would have,” said Lisa. “Some of the fun had just been sucked out of my life. I made great friends at my last gym and I really had fun being a part of a group.”

Lisa found a gym with a Kids Club near her daughter’s day care and several nights a week they now stop there on their way home.

“It’s not always easy. Sometimes I feel like I should just skip the gym and go home and start dinner. Then I realize an hour isn’t going to kill my schedule and I’m really a better mom when I have the energy to do things with my kids. I wouldn’t have that without taking a few hours for myself every week.”

The key is finding an activity you enjoy that meshes with your schedule If you like what you do during your workout, you’ll view it as fun rather than an obligation.

Virtual Fitness?

Increasingly busy schedules are driving some people to find alternatives to the traditional work out. No time for the gym? Treadmill offering no motivation? With the internet and computers now providing a forum for everything from medical advice to family reunions, it’s not surprising to see a growing trend toward virtual personal trainers, cyber work-outs, and virtual fitness products like Wii Fit. Although Wii Fit is no longer the only exercisebased game promising improved health and fitness to its players, it appears to be the most popular. There are even Wii Fit clubs popping up on line.

The game’s balance board is not only a portal to the virtual training program, it also serves as a scale and weight journal oddly holding the player accountable in much the same way as a Weight Watcher’s weigh-in.

The game format encourages users to focus on the fun. Fitness is almost a side-effect rather than the ultimate goal.

Although virtual fitness isn’t necessarily the answer for everyone, it’s bound to be on a lot of virtual wish lists this season.

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Calendar

Monday, November 8

Preschool Storytime, 1:30 – 2:15pm,

Jenkins Room, Get together with other moms and share your experiences, New moms are encouraged to bring their babies.

Book Adventures, 4-5pm, Galloway Library, Suggested for ages 1-6, Reg. Rec., 609-652-2352

Mom to Mom, 1-2pm, Shore Memorial Hospital,

Children’s Tai Chi Workshop, 2:30-3:30pm, Ocean City Library, Reg. 609-399-2434 x5241.

Video Gaming @ the Library, 6:00-8:00pm, Hammonton Library, Suggested for ages 8+, Bring your hand-helds, accessories and E-Rated games for more fun! Reg. Req. 609-561-2264 Kid’s Book Jam, 7:00-8:00pm, Mays Landing Library, Suggested for ages 10+, Reg. Req. 609-625-2776 x6304

Tuesday, November 9

Kids Arts and Crafts, 9:30-Noon or 12:30-

3:00pm, Scrapbook Studio and Supply, 201 Tilton Rd, #8, Northfield, 609-677-0400 or www.TheScrapbookStuidoandSupply.com

Galloway Library, Suggested for ages 3 ½ - 5, Reg. Req. 609-652-2352

Paws to Read with Barbara & Luke,

4:00-4:30pm, Ventnor Library, Read with Barbara & Luke, from Intermountain Therapy Animals, 609-823-4614

Movie Night, 5:00-7:30pm, Pleasantville Library, Pocahontas (in honor of American Indian Month) Suggested for ages 8+ accompanied by an adult.

609-641-1778 Teen Night, 6:00-7:45pm, Ventnor Library, Suggested for ages 12+, Meet to talk, hang or play games, 609-823-4614 Creative Crafts, Pumpkin Turkey Craft, 6:307:30pm, Hammonton Library, 609-561-2264

Toddler Storytime, 10:00 – 11:00am, Hammonton Library, Suggested for ages 2-4, Reg. Req. 609-561-2264

Thursday, November 11

Children’s Museum at Shore Mall Story Time, 10:30-11:15am, Free for Member & paid

Kids Arts and Crafts, 9:30-Noon or

Veteran’s Day

admissions, ages 2-4, story, song, snack & craft.

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12:30-3:00pm, Scrapbook Studio and Supply, 201 Tilton Rd, #8, Northfield, 609-677-0400 or www.TheScrapbookStuidoandSupply.com

Storytime, 10:30-11:30am, Egg Harbor Twp.

Post Partum Wellness Group, 10—11am,

Library, Ages 2-5, Reg. Req. 609-927-8664

Wednesday, November 10

AtlantiCare Mainland Campus, Childbirth Classroom, Pomona, NJ, Reg. Req. 888-569-1000

Drop and Play, 10am-12:30pm, Scrapbook Studio

Storytime and Paint, 11:45am, $12 includes pottery, story and snack, The Clay Station, 3143 Fire Rd. EHT, NJ (609) 383-CLAY (2529)

Storytime & Craft, 10:30 – 11:30am, Mays Landing Library, Suggested for ages 3-5, Reg. Req. 609-625-2776

Immaculee Ilibagiza-Shares her story of Faith, Hope & Forgiveness at St. Katharine Drexel Church, EHT at 6:30pm. Tickets are $12.00 609-601-2696

and Supply, 201 Tilton Rd, #8, Northfield, 609-6770400 or www.TheScrapbookStuidoandSupply.com

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Friday, November 12

Moms AM Crop, 10am-12:30pm, Scrapbook

Studio and Supply, 201 Tilton Rd, #8, Northfield, 609-677-0400 or TheScrapbookStuidoandSupply.com

Saturday, November 13

Fall Festival and Open House, 11am - 1pm, Kidz Campus, free food, kids activities & tours. Free Registration all day. 682 White Horse Pk, Marketplace of Absecon, 609-385-0145 Safe Kids Car Seat Check Up, 9:00-1:00pm, Bennett Chevrolet, BHP, Egg Harbor Twp., Reg. not Req. Story hour, 10:30-11:30am, Somers Point Library, Suggested for ages 3-5, 609-927-7113

Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival

10am–5pm Music Pier, Ocean City 1-800-822-4112

Purplicious Canvas Painting Class at KidzCreations, Ocean City 11am-12pm $15 Reg. Req. 609-399-9922

Make it a CRAFTERNOON! 11:30-12:30pm, Ventnor Library, Ages 6+, Reg. Req. 609-823-4614

Craft Class My Buddy & Me Centerpiece

Craft Class, the EHT Recreation Department 609-272-8120 or ehtgov.org

Learn to Play Chess, Noon-4:00pm,

Open to kids of all ages, Reg. Req. Ventnor Library, 609-823-4614

November/December 2010

Creative Sparks: Latin Celebration,

1:00-2:00pm, Noyes Museum, Oceanville, Create some Latin inspired art for kids, families welcome. Ages 6-12, $4/child, $4/adult, includes materials. 609-652-8848 Children’s Stories – Andy Warhol!, Noon -12:45, Noyes Museum, Oceanville, Ages 5-10, Free! 609-652-8848 Family Book Bingo, 1:30-2:30pm, Mays Landing Library, Play bingo for books and prizes, Reg. Req. 609-625-2776 x6305 Saturday Craft for Kids, 1:30-2:30pm, Brigantine Library, Ages 3-5 & 6-12, Reg. Req. 609-266-0110

Thanksgiving Turkey Centerpiece Craft for Kids, 2:00-4:00pm, Hammonton Library, Ages 6-12, Reg. Req. 609-561-2264

Sunday, November 14

Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival

10am–5pm Music Pier, Ocean City 1-800-822-4112 An Afternoon with Quiet Thunder, 11 am - 4 pm, A presentation by Lenni Lenape Indian Dick, “Quiet Thunder” Gilbert about how Absecon Island was used by American Indians for summer hunting, fishing, trapping and agriculture. Absecon Lighthouse, 31 S. Rhode Island Ave, Atlantic City, 609-449-1919

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events Monday, November 15 Toddler Time, 11:00-11:45, Galloway Library, Ages 1-3, Reg. Req. 609-652-2352

Mom to Mom, 1-2pm, Shore Memorial Hospital, Jenkins Room, Get together with other moms and share your experiences, New moms are encouraged to bring their babies.

Pizza and a Movie, 6:00-8:00pm, Somers Point

Library, Enjoy a slice of pizza while watching “How to Train Your Dragon” Ages 6-12, 609-927-7113

Tuesday, November 16 Kids Arts and Crafts, 9:30-Noon or 12:303:00pm, Scrapbook Studio and Supply, 201 Tilton Rd, #8, Northfield, 609-677-0400 or www.TheScrapbookStuidoandSupply.com

Storytime, 10:00-11:00am, Hammonton Library, Ages 2-4, Reg. Req. 609-561-2264

Wednesday, November 17 Paws to Read with Barbara & Luke,

4:00-4:30pm, Ventnor Library, Read with Barbara & Luke, from Intermountain Therapy Animals, 609-823-4614

Drop and Play, 10am-12:30pm, Scrapbook Studio and Supply, 201 Tilton Rd, #8, Northfield, 609-677-0400 or TheScrapbookStuidoandSupply.com Baby Basics, 10:00-Noon, AtlantiCare Mainland, Childbirth Classroom, Pomona. Great for expectant parents, adoptive parents, grandparents and caregivers. Reg. Req. 888-569-1000 Preschool Storytime, 1:30 – 2:15pm, Galloway Library, Suggested for ages 3½ - 5, Reg. Req. 609-652-2352 Take a Chance, Learn to Dance,

6:00-7:30pm, Pleasantville Library, Learn popular dances from Monica Smith, Suggested for ages 6+, 609-641-1778

Children’s Museum at Shore Mall, 10:30-

Young Adult Group, 6:00-8:00pm, Hammonton Library, Suggested for ages 12+, Hang out, relax and have fun. Snacks Provided. 609-561-2264

Storytime, 10:30-11:30am, Egg Harbor Twp.

Medical Explorers, 6:30-8pm, Shore Memorial Hospital, For high school students interested in medical careers. Must be 14 years of age and at least a freshman. Call 609-653-3724

11:45am, Story Time, Free for Member and paid admissions. Story, song, snack & craft for 2-4 year olds.

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Thursday, November 18 Kids Arts and Crafts, 9:30-Noon or 12:30-3 pm, Scrapbook Studio and Supply, 201 Tilton Rd, #8, Northfield, 609-677-0400 or TheScrapbookStuidoandSupply.com

Story hour, 10:30-11:30am, Somers Point Library, Suggested for ages 3-5, 609-927-7113

Preschool Storytime, 10:30 – 11:30am, Galloway Library, Suggested for ages 3½ - 5, Reg. Req. 609-652-2352

National Family Week

Storytime and Paint, 11:45am, $12 includes pottery, story and snack, The Clay Station, 3143 Fire Rd. EHT 609-383-CLAY (2529)

National Family Week is an annual celebration observed during the week of Thanksgiving. It is a component of the Alliance for Children and Families’ civic engagement program and is based on the premise that children do better when their families are strong, and families do better when they live in communities that help them succeed.

PreSchool Storytime, 12:301:30pm, Hammonton Library, Suggested for ages 3½ - 5. Reg. Req. 609-561-2264 Story hour, 1:30-2:30pm, Somers

National Family Week is designed to encourage Alliance members to celebrate strong families and to advocate for policies that foster community connections.

Gobble Gobble Craft, 4-4:45pm, Mays Landing Library, Ages 4+, Reg. Req. 609-625-2776 x6304

Today, National Family Week is celebrated throughout the country, not only by Alliance members, but also by numerous community organizations, schools, and universities.

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Point Library, Suggested for ages 3-5, 609-927-7113

Pleasantville Playas Chess Club Meeting, 4:30-7:00pm,

Pleasantville Library, Suggested for ages 8+, members will receive pizza and homework help, 609-641-1778

Game Day, 4:30-6:00pm, Brigantine Library. Play our board games or bring your own. 609-266-0110

Friday, November 19 Moms AM Crop, 10am-12:30pm, Scrapbook Studio and Supply, 201 Tilton Rd, #8, Northfield, 609-677-0400 or TheScrapbookStuidoandSupply.com

Saturday, November 20 “Earlier than the Bird” DOWNTOWN, Ocean City- Shopping Extravaganza 7am-Noon 609-398-4662.

Safe Sitter Class, 8:45am – 4:00pm, AtlantiCare Mainland Campus, Jimmie Leeds Rd., Pomona Ages 11-13, Reg. Req. 888-569-1000

Holiday Celebration of Fine Crafts,

10am–5pm, Music Pier, Ocean City 1-800-822-4112 Story hour, 10:30-11:30am, Somers Point Library, Suggested for ages 3-5, 609-927-7113 Giving Thanks…to Dessert Class, at KidzCreations, Ocean City 11am-12pm $15 Reg. Req. 609-399-9922

New Baby Day Camp for Big Brothers/Sisters,

10:00-11:30am, AtlantiCare Mainland Campus, Childbirth Classroom, Pomona. A great transition to ease the stress associated with the arrival of a new member of the family. Reg. Req. 888-569-1000 Learn to Play Chess, Noon-4:00pm, Open to kids of all ages, Reg. Req. Ventnor Library, 609-823-4614 Holiday Magic Show with Eric Dasher for Magical Santa Arrival at Shore Mall at 2pm, Santa’s Headquarters and Photo’s Open for the Season at 3pm

Sunday, November 21

Holiday Craft Show, 9am-4pm, Egg Harbor Twp. Holiday Celebration of Fine Crafts Community Center, English Creek Ave, EHT, Santa available for pictures between 1-3pm, www.ehtgov.org

Safe Kids Car Seat Check Up, 9-1pm, Burke Chevrolet, Cape May Courthouse, Reg. not Req.

Safe Kids Car Seat Check Up, 9:00-1:00pm, Action Auto Body, Hammonton , Reg. not Req.

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10am–5pm, Music Pier, Ocean City 1-800-822-4112

Monday, November 22 Mom to Mom, 1-2pm, Shore Memorial Hospital, Jenkins Room, Get together with other moms and share your experiences, New moms are encouraged to bring their babies.

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events kids eat free!

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Family Movie Night @ the Library,

6-8pm, Hammonton Library, Ages 8+, younger if accompanied by an adult. 609-561-2264

Tuesday, November 23

Kids Arts and Crafts, 9:30-Noon or

one free kids meal per paying adult meal.

12:30-3:00pm, Scrapbook Studio and Supply, 201 Tilton Rd, #8, Northfield, 609-677-0400 or TheScrapbookStuidoandSupply.com

Pizza Hut (5pm-8pm) Up to three kids

Toddler Storytime, 10:00-11:00am, Hammonton

TUESDAYS

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Library, Ages 2-4, Reg. Req. 609-516-2264

Children’s Museum at Shore Mall Story Time, 10:30-11:15am, Free for Member and paid

Denny’s (4pm-10pm) one free kids meal per paying adult meal plus Free Face Painting 5pm-8pm.

admissions. Story, song, snack & craft for 2-4 year olds.

609-645-7741

Mays Landing Diner free meal from

Library, Ages 2-5, Reg. Req. 609-927-8664

children’s menu, with one paying adult meal per child.

WEDNESDAYS

TGI Fridays All Day, Get one free kids meal per paying adult meal

FRIDAYS IHOP Kids eat free 4pm -10 pm.

Get one free kids meal per paying adult meal (drink not included)

Storytime, 10:30-11:30am, Egg Harbor Twp.

Wednesday, November 24

Drop and Play, 10am-12:30pm, Scrapbook Studio and Supply, 201 Tilton Rd, #8, Northfield, 609-677-0400 or TheScrapbookStuidoandSupply.com Paws to Read with Barbara & Luke, 4:00-

4:30pm, Ventnor Library, Read with Barbara & Luke, from Intermountain Therapy Animals, 609-823-4614

Thursday, November 25

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per paying adult meal plus Free Face Painting 5pm-8pm.

Offers are subject to change.

We recommend that you call ahead and verify that these offers are still valid.

and Kids 1M Fun Run, 7am & 8:30am, Music Pier, Ocean City

Denny’s (4pm-10pm) one free kids meal

Denny’s: 335 Tilton Rd, Northfield - 677-9400

242 E White Horse Pike, Galloway - 404-9003

TGI Fridays: Shore Mall - 484-0999 Pizza Hut: 6825 Tilton Rd, EHT, 641-2499

335 E White Horse Pike, Galloway, 748-0332

Moe’s Southwest Grill:

4215 BHP, Mays Landing, 569-1114

IHOP: 4618 BHP, Mays Landing, 484-8687 Mays Landing Diner: Rt 40, Mays Landing, 625-5051

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The Fast and the Furriest Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk

Friday, November 26

Christmas in the Downtown, Ocean City– “Our Miracle on Asbury Avenue” 1-5pm. 609-399-1412 PJ’s and Paint, drop the kids off to make holiday presents while you shop, The Clay Station, 3143 Fire Rd. EHT, NJ (609) 383-CLAY (2529) Schools Out Fun Day!

9am-3pm, Scrapbook Studio and Supply, 201 Tilton Rd, #8, Northfield, 609-677-0400 or TheScrapbookStuidoandSupply.com

Saturday, November 27

Sugar Plum Fairy Cottage Class at Kidz-Creations, Ocean City 11am-12pm $15 Reg. Req. 609-399-9922 Pre-Teen Night, 5-9pm, Scrapbook Studio

and Supply, 201 Tilton Rd, #8, Northfield, 609-677-0400 or TheScrapbookStuidoandSupply.com

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events Wednesday, December 1 Chanukah Begins

Drop and Play, 10am-12:30pm, Scrapbook Studio and Supply, 201 Tilton Rd, #8, Northfield, 609-677-0400 or TheScrapbookStuidoandSupply.com Preschool Storytime, 1:30 – 2:15pm, Galloway Library, Suggested for ages 3 ½ - 5, Reg. Req. 609-652-2352 Book Adventures, 4:00-5:00pm, Galloway Library, Grades 1-6, Reg. Req. 609-652-2352

Monday, November 29

Mom to Mom, 1-2pm, Shore Memorial Hospital, Jenkins Room, Get together with other moms and share your experiences, New moms are encouraged to bring their babies.

Paws to Read with Barbara & Luke,

Tuesday, November 30

Family Board Game Night, 5:00-6:30pm, Pleasantville Library, Ages 6+, Play board games, music and snacks, 609-641-1778

Toddler Storytime, 10:00-11:00am, Hammonton Library, Ages 2-4, Reg. Req. 609-516-2264

Children’s Museum at Shore Mall Story Time, 10:30-11:15am, Free for Member and paid admissions. Story, song, snack & craft for 2-4 year olds 609-645-7741 Storytime, 10:30-11:30am, Egg Harbor Twp. Library, Ages 2-5, Reg. Req. 609-927-8664

4:00-4:30pm, Ventnor Library, Read with Barbara & Luke, from Intermountain Therapy Animals, 609-823-4614

Take a Chance, Learn to Dance,

6:00-7:30pm, Pleasantville Library, Learn popular dances from Monica Smith. Suggested for ages 6+, 609-641-1778

Young Adult Group, 6:00-8:00pm, Hammonton Library, Suggested for ages 12+, Hang out, relax and have fun. Snacks Provided.

609-561-2264

Thursday, December 2

Kids Arts and Crafts, 9:30-Noon or

12:30-3:00pm, Scrapbook Studio and Supply, 201 Tilton Rd, #8, Northfield, 609-677-0400 or www.TheScrapbookStuidoandSupply.com

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Story hour, 10:30-11:30am, Somers Point Library, Ages 3-5, 609-927-7113 Preschool Storytime, 10:30am-11:30am, Galloway Library, Ages 3 ½ - 5. Reg. Req. 609-652-2352 Storytime @ Hamilton Mall,

11:00-11:30am, Hamilton Mall, best for preschoolers and toddlers. 609-625-2776 x6333

Storytime and Paint, 11:45am, $12 includes pottery, story and snack, The Clay Station, 3143 Fire Rd. EHT, NJ (609) 383-CLAY (2529)

Pre-School Storytime, 12:30-1:30pm,

Hammonton Library, Ages 3 ½ - 5, Reg. Req. 609-561-2264

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Pleasantville Playas Chess Club Meeting, 4:30-7:00pm, Pleasantville Library,

609-385-0145

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Suggested for ages 8+, members will receive pizza and homework help, 609-641-1778

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events A Christmas Carol, 7:00pm, Stockton Performing Arts Center, Jimmie Leeds Rd., Pomona, 609-652-9000, www.stockton.edu/pac Holiday Light Show on the Lake,

5:30-8:30pm, Smithville. Watch as over 100 Christmas trees magically float on Lake Meone.

An orchestrated show of lights and music played out across the lake. Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Jan 2.

Ladies Night, 7-10:00pm, $10 + pottery, The Clay Station, 3143 Fire Rd. EHT 609-383-CLAY (2529)

Friday, December 3

Moms AM Crop, 10am-12:30pm,

Scrapbook Studio and Supply, 201 Tilton Rd, #8, Northfield, 609-677-0400 or TheScrapbookStuidoandSupply.com Family Holiday Celebration, Wildwoods Conv. Center, Wildwood. Enjoy and exciting holiday weekend filled with fun for the entire family! Christmas parade Friday night, followed by a tree lighting ceremony. 609-729-9000 or WildwoodHoliday.com Polar Express, 6:30-8:45pm, Brigantine Library, Ages 8-12, Watch the movie and sip hot chocolate, Reg. Req. 609-266-0110

Saturday, December 4

Christmas Parade, 6th–11th St. on Asbury Ave, Ocean City. Info 609-525-9300 Breakfast with Santa, Epiphany Montessori Day School, 6605 Atlantic Ave, Ventnor, 8-11am, Open to everyone 609-822-0536 Breakfast with Santa in Ocean City

8:30-11:30am, Every weekend at a different restaurant downtown 609-398-4662 Breakfast with Santa, 9:00am, Fred & Ethel’s, Smithville, buffet breakfast and picture with Santa. 609-652-0378 Family Holiday Celebration, 10:00am – 5:00pm; Wildwoods Conv. Center. Enjoy and exciting holiday weekend filled with fun for the entire family! Free Admission to Holiday themed crafters, free movies and entertainment and more.

609-729-9000 or www.WildwoodHoliday.com

Wassail Day at Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Rt. 9 South, Cape May.

Free admission, enjoy yuletide cheer, visit Father Christmas in the Country Store, participate in holiday sing-a-longs and more. 609-898-2300, www.hcsv.org International Gift Fair, 10am-4pm, Dec. 4 & 5, presented by the South Jersey Fair Trade Alliance at Mainland High School in Linwood, 609-335-2750, southjerseyfairtrade@gmail.com Train Show Music Pier, Ocean City 10am–5pm, info 609-525-9300.

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Story hour, 10:30-11:30am, Somers Point Library, Ages 3-5, 609-927-7113 Open House with Santa, Cardiff Vol Fire Co. and Ladies Auxiliary’s, 11am - 3pm Free admission, refreshments avail., fire demonstrations, crafts, raffles and more. Located at the Cardiff Vol Fire Co #1 on the BHP, across from Bob’s Garden Center in EHT Holiday Cookie Extravaganza Class at Kidz-Creations, Ocean City 11am-12pm $15 Req. 609-399-9922

Winter Magic with Chad Juros, 11:00am,

Ventnor Library, Magical Chad brings his special brand of holiday magic! 609-823-4614 FREE Horse & Carriage Rides, City Hall, 9th & Asbury Ave, Ocean City 12-3pm Photos with Santa, Music Pier, Ocean City 123pm. Info 609-399-2629 Learn to Play Chess, Noon-4pm, Open to kids of all ages, Reg. Req. Ventnor Library, 609-823-4614 Gingerbread House Craft, 1:00-4:00pm, Hammonton Library, Open to kids of all ages.

You provide the walls and roof, they provide the icing and decorations. Reg. Req. 609-561-2264 Danu – Christmas in Ireland, 7:30pm, Stockton Performing Arts Center, Jimmie Leeds Rd., Pomona. 609-652-9000, stockton.edu/pac

Sunday, December 5

Make your own ornaments (wet clay) 10:30-12:30, $30 for 7 ornaments, Reserve a spot for your family The Clay Station, 3143 Fire Rd. EHT. (609) 383-CLAY (2529)

Albany Devils vs. Adirondack Phantoms, 4pm, Boardwalk Hall, ticketmaster.com

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A Christmas Carol

events

Nebraska Theatre Caravan

Thursday • December 2 • 7:00pm Stocton Performing Arts Center

Great ghosts! The magic of Christmas is coming to the Stockton Performing Arts Center. With all the warmth and comfort of Christmas cheer, “A Christmas Carol” is packed with laughter, pageantry and gorgeous costumes. Every memorable detail of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” springs to life, from spine-chilling ghosts to heartfelt renditions of traditional British carols.

Crotchety Scrooge, lovable Tiny Tim, and all the fascinating characters that audiences have come to love make Charles Dickens’ enchanting story a treasured holiday event.

Time: 11:00 am–12:00 pm Cost: $15 child/class Registration recommended.

Monday, December 6

ACUA Food Drive to benefit the Community Food Bank. Place a bag with

canned (non-perishable) item out with your recycling for the ACUA crews to pick-up, Now through Dec. 17.

609-272-6950 or www.acua.com Toddler Time, 11:00-11:45am, Galloway Library, Ages 1-3, Reg. Req. 609-652-2352 Mom to Mom, 1-2pm, Shore Memorial Hospital, Jenkins Room, Get together with other moms and share your experiences. New moms can bring their babies.

Video Gaming @ the Library, 6:00-8:00pm, Hammonton Library, Suggested for ages 8+, Bring your hand-helds, accessories and E-Rated games for more fun! Reg. Req. 609-561-2264 Pajama Story Night, 6:30-7:30pm, Mays Landing Library, Ages 3+, Enjoy holiday stories, cookies and hot chocolate, Reg. Req. 609-625-2776 x6304 T’was the Night Before Christmas, The South Jersey Area Wind Ensemble, 7:30pm, Stockton Performing Arts Center, Jimmie Leeds Rd., Pomona, all seats $10, 609-652-9000, stockton.edu/pac

NOVEMBER 6: Apple Festival—Awesome Apples!

NOVEMBER 13: FREE! Quiet Festival 10-12 noon NOVEMBER 20: Giving Thanks...to Dessert!

NOVEMBER 27: Sugar Plum Fairy Cottage DECEMBER 4: Holiday Cookie Extravaganza DECEMBER 11: Rock-n-Roll... Arts & Crafts

Family Fun Event Gingerbread House & Cookie Decorating SATURDAY, DEC. 18

9am, 11am or 1pm

$23 for House; $10 for Cookies

Tuesday, December 7

Kids Arts and Crafts, 9:30-Noon or

12:30-3:00pm, Scrapbook Studio and Supply, 201 Tilton Rd, #8, Northfield, 609-677-0400 or www.TheScrapbookStuidoandSupply.com Toddler Storytime, 10:00-11:00am, Ages 2-4, Reg. Req. Hammonton Library, 609-561-2264

Children’s Museum at Shore Mall Story Time, 10:30-11:15am, Free for Members and

paid admissions. Story, song, snack & craft for 2-4 year olds. 609-645-7741

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events Wednesday, December 8 Drop and Play, 10am-12:30pm,

Post Partum Wellness Group, 10­­—11am,

AtlantiCare Mainland Campus, Childbirth Classroom, Pomona Reg. Req. 888-569-1000

Story hour, 10:30-11:30am, Somers Point Library, Ages 3-5, 609-927-7113

Scrapbook Studio and Supply, 201 Tilton Rd, #8, Northfield, 609-677-0400 or www.TheScrapbookStuidoandSupply.com

Preschool Storytime, 10:30am-11:30am, Galloway Library, Ages 3 ½ - 5. Reg. Req. 609-652-2352

Preschool Storytime, 1:30 – 2:15pm, Galloway Library, Suggested for ages 3 ½ - 5, Reg. Req. 609-652-2352

Pre-School Storytime, 12:30-1:30pm, Ages

3½ - 5, Reg. Req. Hammonton Library, 609-561-2264

Paws to Read with Barbara & Luke, 4:00-

Story hour, 1:30-2:30pm, Somers Point Library,

4:30pm, Ventnor Library, Read with Barbara & Luke, from Intermountain Therapy Animals, 609-823-4614

Ages 3-5, 609-927-7113

Ladies Night, 7-10:00pm, $10 + pottery, The Clay

4:30-7:00pm, Pleasantville Library, Suggested for ages 8+, members will receive pizza and homework help, 609-641-1778

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Light up the Holidays at Absecon Atlantic City Ballet:The Nutcracker, Lighthouse, 6:00pm, Light refreshments, holiday 1:00pm and 5:00pm, Stockton Performing Arts Center, cheer, sing-a-longs, and tree lighting. Absecon

Lighthouse, 31 S. Rhode Island Ave, Atlantic City, 609-449-1919 Breakfast with Santa, 9:00-Noon, AJ’s on the Lake Family Restaurant, Moss Mill Rd at the Village Greene at Smithville, Reservations recommended but not required, 609-748-2377 Breakfast with Santa in Ocean City 8:30-11:30am, Every weekend at a different restaurant downtown 609-398-4662

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at Kidz-Creations, Ocean City 11am-12pm $15 Reg. Req. 609-399-9922 Make n Take Craft Day for Kids, Noon-4pm, Scrapbook Studio and Supply, 201 Tilton Rd, #8, Northfield, 609-677-0400 orTheScrapbookStuidoandSupply.com Photos with Santa, Music Pier, Ocean City 123pm. Info 609-399-2629 FREE Horse & Carriage Rides, City Hall, 9th & Asbury Ave, Ocean City 12-3pm Learn to Play Chess, Noon-4:00pm, Open to kids of all ages, Reg. Req. Ventnor Library, 609-823-4614

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Monday, December 13

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events

Tuesday, December 14

Kids Arts and Crafts, 9:30-Noon or 12:30-3pm, Scrapbook Studio and Supply, 201 Tilton Rd, #8, Northfield, 609-677-0400 or TheScrapbookStuidoandSupply.com Toddler Storytime, 10:00-11:00am, Hammonton Library, Ages 2-4, Reg. Req. 609-561-2264 Storytime, 10:30-11:30am, Egg Harbor Twp. Library, Ages 2-5, Reg. Req. 609-927-8664

Wednesday, December 15

Drop and Play, 10am-12:30pm, Scrapbook Studio and Supply, 201 Tilton Rd, #8, Northfield, 609-677-0400 or TheScrapbookStuidoandSupply.com Book Adventures, 4:00-5:00pm, Galloway Library, Grades 1-6, Reg. Req. 609-652-2352 Toddler and Mom Tea & Social Hour,

4:00-5:00pm, AtlantiCare Life Center, 2500 English Creek Rd., EHT, This hour will focus on Potty Training.

Free. Reg. Req. 888-569-1000 Paws to Read with Barbara & Luke, 4:004:30pm, Ventnor Library, Read with Barbara & Luke, from Intermountain Therapy Animals, 609-823-4614

Take a Chance, Learn to Dance,

6:00-7:30pm, Pleasantville Library, Learn popular dances from Monica Smith, Suggested for ages 6+, 609-641-1778 Young Adult Group, 6:00-8:00pm, Hammonton Library, Suggested for ages 12+, Hang out, relax and have fun. Snacks Provided. 609-561-2264

Thursday, December 16

Kids Arts and Crafts, 9:30-Noon or 12:30-3:00pm,

Scrapbook Studio and Supply, 201 Tilton Rd, #8, Northfield, 609-677-0400 or TheScrapbookStuidoandSupply.com Storytime @ Hamilton Mall, 11:00-11:30am, Hamilton Mall, best for pre-schoolers and toddlers.

609-625-2776 x6333 Storytime and Paint, 11:45am, $12 includes pottery, story and snack, The Clay Station, 3143 Fire Rd. EHT. 609-383-CLAY (2529) Pre-School Storytime, 12:30-1:30pm, Ages 3½ 5, Reg. Req. Hammonton Library, 609-561-2264 Game Day, 4:30-6:00pm, Brigantine Library, Play our board games or bring your own. 609-266-0110

Pleasantville Playas Chess Club Meeting, 4:30-7:00pm, Pleasantville Library, Suggested for ages 8+, members will receive pizza and homework help, 609-641-1778

Friday, December 17

A Christmas Wonderland Ocean City’s

Holiday Spectacular Show, Music Pier, Ocean City 7:30pm. Tickets 609-525-9300 Moms AM Crop, 10am-12:30pm, Scrapbook Studio and Supply, 201 Tilton Rd, #8, Northfield, 609-677-0400 or TheScrapbookStuidoandSupply.com

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Family Fun Event at Kidz-Creations,

Ocean City. Decorate a Gingerbread House ($25) or Cookie ($10) Classes are 9am, 11am & 1pm Reg. Req. 609-399-9922

Saturday, December 18

Breakfast with Santa, 9:00-Noon, AJ’s on the

Lake Family Restaurant, Moss Mill Rd at the Village Greene at Smithville, Reservations recommended but not required, 609-748-2377 Safe Sitter Class, 8:45am – 4:00pm, AtlantiCare Mainland Campus, Jimmie Leeds Rd., Pomona. Ages 11-13, Reg. Req. 888-569-1000 Story hour, 10:30-11:30am, Somers Point Library, Ages 3-5, 609-927-7113 Learn to Play Chess, Noon-4:00pm, Open to kids of all ages, Reg. Req. Ventnor Library, 609-823-4614 Costume Dog Day, 1:00-3:00pm, Brigantine Library, Open to dogs and people of all ages. Dogs must be leashed. Photos and treats for dogs. 609-266-0110

Sunday, December 19

A Christmas Wonderland 2pm. Music Pier, Ocean City’s Holiday Spectacular Show, Tickets 609-525-9300

Monday, December 20

Mom to Mom, 1-2pm, Shore Memorial Hospital, Jenkins Room, Get together with other moms and share your experiences. New moms are encouraged to bring their babies.

Family Movie Night @ the Movie,

6:00-8:00pm, Hammonton Library, 8+, Younger if accompanied by an adult, popcorn and refreshments provided. 609-561-2264

Tuesday, December 21

Kids Arts and Crafts, 9:30-Noon or 12:30-3pm, Scrapbook Studio and Supply, 201 Tilton Rd, #8, Northfield, 609-677-0400 or TheScrapbookStuidoandSupply.com

Wednesday, December 22

Drop and Play, 10am-12:30pm, Scrapbook Studio and Supply, 201 Tilton Rd, #8, Northfield, 609-6770400 or TheScrapbookStuidoandSupply.com

Paws to Read with Barbara & Luke,

4-4:30pm, Ventnor Library, Read with Barbara & Luke, from Intermountain Therapy Animals, 609-823-4614 Teen Group, 6:00-7:45pm, Ventnor Library, Meet to talk, hang or play games. Ages 12+, 609-823-4614

Thursday, December 23

Storytime and Paint, 11:45am, $12 includes pottery, story and snack, The Clay Station, 3143 Fire Rd. EHT. 609-383-CLAY (2529) Kids Arts and Crafts, 9:30-Noon or 12:30-3:00pm, Scrapbook Studio and Supply, 201Tilton Rd, #8, Northfield, 609-677-0400. TheScrapbookStuidoandSupply.com

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events Thursday, December 30

Schools Out Fun Day! 9am-3pm, Scrapbook Studio and Supply, 201 Tilton Rd, #8, Northfield, 609-677-0400 or TheScrapbookStuidoandSupply.com Storytime and Paint, 11:45am, $12 includes pottery, story and snack, The Clay Station, 3143 Fire Rd. EHT. 609-383-CLAY (2529)

Friday, December 31

Schools Out Fun Day! 9am-3pm, Scrapbook

Monday, December 27

Schools Out Fun Day! 9am-3pm, Scrapbook Studio and Supply, 201 Tilton Rd, #8, Northfield, 609677-0400 or TheScrapbookStuidoandSupply.com Mom to Mom, 1-2pm, Shore Memorial Hospital, Jenkins Room, Get together with other moms and share your experiences, New moms are encouraged to bring their babies.

Tuesday, December 28

Schools Out Fun Day! 9am-3pm, Scrapbook

Studio and Supply, 201 Tilton Rd, #8, Northfield, 609-677-0400 or TheScrapbookStuidoandSupply.com

Wednesday, December 29

Schools Out Fun Day! 9am-3pm, Scrapbook Studio and Supply, 201 Tilton Rd, #8, Northfield, 609-677-0400 or TheScrapbookStuidoandSupply.com

Studio and Supply, 201 Tilton Rd, #8, Northfield, 609-677-0400 or TheScrapbookStuidoandSupply.com

First Night New Years Eve Celebration,

Ocean City, schedule of entertainment & fireworks at midnight. 609-525-9300

Saturday, January 1

Happy New Year- Winter Wonderland Class at Kidz-Creations, Ocean City 11am-12pm $15 Req. 609-399-9922

New Year’s Day Shopping Extravaganza

Tremendous Bargains All Day along the Avenue, Ocean City 9am 5k Boardwalk Run, Ocean City,1 pm; 609- 525-9300 First Day at the Beach 2pm at the Music Pier, Ocean City First Dip in the ocean for the New Year. 609-525-9300

Open Every Day But Christmas

Historic Smithville Inn (609) 652-7777

Dec. 4 and 11

Lunch, Dinner & Sunday Brunch Casual Dining at

Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern Cocktails & Free Munchies 4-6pm (609) 652-0544 Nightly Dinner Specials

Breakfast with Santa 9:00am

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Where’s the Party?

Birthday Parties Make a BIG splash at the Atlantic City Aquarium by sherrii brentari

Above: Molly Carlton celebrates her 4th birthday at the AC Aquarium

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If you’re fishing for a unique place to hold your child’s next birthday party, the Atlantic City Aquarium might just be a keeper.

Did you know the Atlantic City Aquarium offers birthday party packages?

Lisa Carlton, an 8th grade public school teacher from Northfield, is very familiar with the party packages the aquarium offers. Lisa’s mother planned her bridal shower at the aquarium shortly after it opened.

Several years later, when Lisa was planing her daughter Molly’s forth birthday, she immediately thought of the Aquarium.

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“We wanted to invite Molly’s entire pre-school and our whole family, so we needed a place with enough space to accommodate 6065 people,” said Lisa. “The prices are so reasonable and the staff is so easy to work with, every event is a great experience.”

Lisa was so pleased with her daughter Molly’s party that she is currently in the process of planning a party for her youngest daughter, Olivia, at the Aquarium.

“I think it’s a great combination of fun and learning,” said Lisa.

“After being a teacher for 13 years, I always try to disguise learning with fun. The Aquarium is perfect for that. The children have so much fun they don’t even realize they are learning a thing or two.”

The birthday party packages are designed to create a stress free event for the family so they can relax and enjoy the day with their child, while the Aquarium staff does all the work! Packages include use of the party room, unlimited access to the entire aquarium, entrance to any of the daily shows, and exclusive access to the Shark and Ray Touch Tank. Just bring a cake and order pizza or a sandwhich tray and leave the rest to the staff.

“The Aquarium is the perfect place to have a child’s first birthday,” says Lisa Schall, the Assistant Executive Director of the Atlantic City Aquarium. “First birthday parties are attended by mostly family, and there is usually a span in ages. There is something for everyone at the Aquarium, so it’s an easy fit.”

“Guests have access to the aquarium before and after the time in the party room for as long as they like. I usually recommend inviting guests to enjoy the aquarium a half hour before their party gets underway in the party room. This way, their guests will have ample time to check out the aquarium

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Molly and friends enjoy the touch tank, one of the AC Aquarium’s most popular exhibits.

and give the family time in case anyone is running late,” said Lisa.

There are parties booked almost every weekend, so the earlier you call to reserve the room the better.

The Atlantic City Aquarium is located in Atlantic City’s Historic Gardner’s Basin at 800 North New Hampshire Avenue. For more information call 609-348-2880 ext. 17.

Atlantic City Aquarium Show Schedule 11:00 AM - LIVE DIVER FEEDING SHOW Featuring the aquarium’s diver in the 25,000 gallon “Fish of the Mid-Atlantic” tank. Guests can watch and interact with the diver as she hand-feeds cownose rays, swims with nurse sharks, and dives with dogfish in the tank.

12:00 PM AND 3:00 PM – SHARK & RAY TOUCH TANK FEEDINGS Not only can visitors see the shovel nose sharks and stingrays swim around in their home, but they also have the opportunity to participate in this feeding frenzy by joining in the fun of feeding the stingrays and shovel nose sharks.

2:00 PM – EXOTIC ANIMAL SHOW Visitors get up close to the aquarium’s more unusual inhabitants, ranging from the largest species of scorpion in the world to the softest furred mammal in the world. Throughout the interactive show, visitors will have the opportunity to ask questions and, in some cases, touch many of the animals.

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Top T o y s for 2010 Pillow Pets

It’s a pillow...

It’s a pet— It’s a Great Gift!

Of course you’ve seen them on TV, new designs for 2010 are a hit.

LEGO Harry Potter Sets

Available at pillowpet.com Starting at $19.99

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Princess Magical Talking

New LEGO sets featuring Harry Potter, his school, and all of his friends are sure to introduce a whole new group of young fans to the series of popular books. Pictured above: Hogwarts™ Castle Set. Ages 8-14.

Vanity

Perfect for the little princess, this vanity has a lighted mirror that reveals a secret princess picture.

Comes with stool, hand mirror, magic key, pretend perfume bottle, nail polish, lipstick and blush brush

Available at most stores where toys are sold $129.99

Available at DisneyStore.com $99.99

Squinkies

Cupcake Surprise Bakeshop The latest craze in tiny collectibles. Soft and squishy this little guys come in little plastic shells and are perfect for tiny hands. The actual Squinkies can be used as pencil toppers, as charms for a bracelet or can be played with individually.

Refills come in bubble packs of 16 each.

Available at most stores where toys are sold $36.99

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Available at most stores where toys are sold $69.99

Fisher-Price Dance Star Mickey Snatch him up if you can find him.

Dancing Mickey will be in short supply.

He sings, he dances, he’s hard to find!

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Off The Grid/On the Net Adventurers Tropical Tree House

Imagination lives in this amazing 62-piece wood-and-fabric fantasy play set With all the nifty nooks and crannies and passageways and vines in the high-rise hideaway, living is the same as playing in this tree. Ages 3 and up. $159.00 www.hearthsong.com

Creativity Kit by Artterro

Set the creative spirit free with an assortment of beads, wool felt shapes, gorgeous handmade paper, needles and thread.

Cut, glue and sew greeting cards, bookmarks, ornaments, gift tags, small sculptures and many more items! Kit makes eight projects. No two kits are exactly alike! Ages 7 and up. $16.95 www.utoypia.com

Mechanic’s Toy Car Engine & Tools

It’s every little gearhead’s dream come true: a hard-to-find toy car engine built for tinkering! Tune it up or take it apart, just like daddy does. Pop open the hood, check the oil, change a tire, even “rebuild” the motor. Exciting toy engine includes all car parts and three tools, plus working headlights, horn, and engine sounds. Ages 3 and up. $79.95 www.onestepahead.com

Skylighter Flying Disc

by Aerobie The world’s best flying disc. Amazing long and acccurate flights. Bright LEDS for illumated day or night flights easy to throw/easy to catch. One of the best flying toys out there.

Ages 10 and up. $16.00• www.toyboxligonier.com

Doorway Market by HearthSong

Kids can head to the market or open their own toy store with just the simple switch of a sign. Perfect for imaginary play, our doorway market includes 2 Velcro® signs (market/toy store), open/closed sign, roll-up door, 4 clear sleeves to hold little trinkets or food, shelf and a plush cash register.

Ages 3 and up. $49.98 • www.hearthsong.com

Dr. Seuss ONE FISH Fish Bowl Toy

One fish, two fish, grab the blue fish! This Dr. Seuss™ toy fishbowl is a hoot, and teaches colors, counting, and words to boot.

Toy includes soft, fabric fishbowl and five put-and-take fish with intriguing sounds (crinkle, rattle, chime, and squeak!).

Ages 9 months and up. $24.95 • www.onestepahead.com

Moon in my Room

by Uncle Milton More than the ultimate nightlight. Shining moonlight just like the real moon! Twelve beautiful true-to-life moon phases shine softly.

An automatic timer-switch turns your moon off after 30 minutes to preserve battery life. $35.00 • www.fatbraintoys.com

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Light Up The Night...

by sherrii brentari

Hassel-Free Ourdoor Lighting by Chirstmas Decor It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

Soon, the streets will be lined with bright twinkling lights and neighborhoods will be magically transformed into winter wonderlands.

Busy schedules become even busier as the holiday tasks of shopping, baking, cooking, cleaning, and decorating creep in to steal what little free time we have. Hanging the outdoor lights is a huge task that demands not only a good deal of patience, and a giant chunk of time; but often nerves of steel as well. It’s dangerous, and unless you have a love of heights it can be down right scary!

For many, the dream of having a perfectly decorated home equipped with full-roof lighting and perfectly hung twinklers seems is just that. . . a dream.

“Often people don’t have the time, equipment, or skills needed to complete such a large project,” says Shawn Ferrie, CEO of Christmas Decor by Fresh Cut. “But mostly, the issue of safety is the biggest problem.

That’s the biggest reason people call us. It just makes sense. Most of our technicians have been with us for over ten years and they are all expertly trained. As far as safety is concerned, it’s just not worth the risk” Christmas Decor is the nation’s largest professional holiday decorating firm and they are equipped to handle your entire outdoor decorating project including professional design, custom installation, scheduled and pro-active maintenance, and removal. As an added bonus all products are included in the service so you don’t have to worry

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about replacing lights, decorations, or storage.

“We provide everything you need to enjoy a hassel free holiday display,” says Shawn. “People want to be able to enjoy the holidays and spend time with their families without having to worry about the outside of there house.”

The whole effect of outdoor lighting can be totally ruined by just a few feet of inactive lights. In addition to scheduled maintenance, Christmas Decor has 3 crews of “Elves” who routinely inspect for just such a problem. If one of the “Elves” notice a bulb is out or anything is out of place they either fix it on the spot or arrange to have it repaired within 24 hours.

Christmas Decor by Fresh Cut has been professionally decorating homes in South Jersey for the past 14 years. They provide free, no-obligation estimates with an all inclusive price for installation, maintenance, removal and storage. They use stateof-the-art hardware and non-invasive fasteners that protect your home or business and display lights with straight perfection.

“The lights we use are specifically manufactured for Chrismas Decor,” explains Shawn. “The environmently-friendly, energy-efficient LED (light emitting diode) lights are more true to color.”

For a free estimate and to reserve a holiday lighting installation, call Christmas Decor by Fresh Cut at 609-653-2197 or visit www.freshcutlawncare.com for more information.

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Christmas DĂŠcor provides holiday decorating services to the most discriminating clients.

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Green Toys for Girls and Boys Green toys are finding their way into toy boxes across America. If you haven’t already, it’s time to start thinking about helping to make your kids more environmentally focused. Green toys give children something they can relate to as they become conscious of the importance of recycling. Take a peek at the top 2 toys for Christmas from one of the leading manufactures of green toys.

Green Toys Tea Set

by Green Toys

All Aspects of Home Improvement

For ages 3 and up, the tea set is FDA approved to eat and drink from.

Lids are interchangeable.

Best Tea Set available.

$24.99 available at amazon.com

Fully Licensed & Insured

Green Toys Recycle Truck

Trustworthy & Honest

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by Green Toys

For ages 12 mo. and up, truck has a movable recycling bed and open/ shut rear door. No metal axles to rust.

$24.99 available at amazon.com

*Green Toys above are made in the USA from 100% recycled milk jugs

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Have A GREEN Christmas

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ChristmasTree Directory PONDEROSA

CHRISTMAS TREE FARM CHOOSE FROM:

Choose a live tree and give a gift back to the environment A live christmas tree brings the beauty of nature indoors and spreads the spirit of the season throughout the house with its familiar and pleasant scent and natural warm beauty. In addition to all the traditional reasons to choose a live tree there are a host of environment and socially responsible reasons to choose a live tree.

Blue Spruce Balsam Canaan Douglas Fraser Noble White Pine Living Rooted Trees Available

Your Source For Large Trees NOV: 11am-4pm Daily DEC: 10am-5pm Daily MANNHEIM AVE & LIEBIG ST, GALLOWAY

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• Live trees absorb carbon dioxide and other gases, emitting fresh oxygen. This helps prevent the earthwarming “greenhouse effect.”

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• Live trees are an all-American product grown in all 50 states. Most artificial trees are manufactured in Korea and Taiwan.

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• Live trees are a renewable and recyclable resource.

• Artificial trees contain non-biodegradable plastics and metals and can not be recycled. The will never disintegrate, and will remain forever in landfills.

• Christmas tree farms take up over 1 million US acres and each acre provides the daily oxygen requirements of 18 people.

• Christmas tree farms stabilize soil, protect water supplies and provide refuge for wildlife while creating scenic green belts.

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A + Gifts for Teachers A great gift for your child’s teacher doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. Teachers agree, the most important thing is the thoughtfulness and care behind the gift, which shows the teacher that you appreciate everything they do.

Teachers do one of the most important jobs around, yet they generally don’t receive a lot of prestige. A little recognition for their efforts is always appreciated.

Many retired teachers we know have kept the gifts they’ve received over the years and proudly display them as evidence of the many lives they’ve touched.

To be sure, these collections are full of Christmas tree ornaments, bath sets, gift baskets, coffee mugs, and a host of apple themed knick-knacks.

The fact that you probably don’t know much about your child’s teacher limits the type of gift you can give. Although there is nothing wrong with any of the classic choices, it doesn’t take a lot of creativity to think a little outside of the apple shaped box.

Books—Most teachers love to read. I Remember My Teacher by David Shribman is a good choice.

Photo Gifts—Print a photo of the class on a coffee cup or a mouse pad.

Craft Kits and Supplies—Teachers of younger grades do lots of craft projects and often re-stock their supplies out of their own money.

Gourmet Cookie Tray—Teachers like to share. A nice cookie tray for the teacher’s lounge will brighten the day of a whole team of educators.

Gift Certificates—Treat the teach’ a night on the town. A fancy dinner at a local restaurant and tickets to a show can provide a much needed treat.

A Day at the Spa—A trip to the spa is a luxury that few teachers can afford on their own. What teacher doesn’t need the gift of relaxation?

Home made gifts—Student and parent made gifts top the list of teacher’s favorites. The time and effort you put in will guarantee your message of appreciation is received.

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