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Spielberg’s Latest UFO Adventure Lands in Cape May – Casting Call Open
Issue #230


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In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…
📆 Cape May Events
☀️ Cape May Local Weather
🎬 Spielberg’s Latest UFO Adventure Lands in Cape May – Casting Call Open
🥶 Cape May County Extends 'Code Blue' Advisory Through January 20
👮 Jersey Shore Police Officer Rescues Unresponsive Newborn
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👇 Here’s what’s going on in the Cape May Local Area👇
January 17
Pint Night at Slacktide Brewing Company to Benefit the Special Olympics Polar Plunge - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Open Mic Night – Cold Spring Brewery - 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The HoneyHawks at The Cricket Club - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jim Doran at The Mad Batter - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Nicki Sbaffoni at Nauti Spirits - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Animal House at Jesters Dive Bar - 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
January 18
Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cape May Zoo - 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Wild-Con Comic Book Show - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Roller Skating at Convention Hall - 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Herb Moore Duo at The Cricket Club - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Joe & Mike at The Mad Batter - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jason Age at Nauti Spirits - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Misguided at Jesters Dive Bar - 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
January 19
Cape May Lighthouse - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Historic District Trolley Tour - 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Emlen Physick Estate Tour - 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Cape May Jazz Vespers: The Paul Jost Quartet - 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Open Mic at The Mad Batter - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Mike DiEleuterio Age at Nauti Spirits - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
January 20
Cape May Lighthouse - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Underground Railroad Trolley Tour - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Exhibit Opening Reception: “Routes of Black Travel: The Green Book in Cape May and Wildwood” - 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Game Show Palooza at the Mudhen - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
January 21
Cape May Zoo - 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Trivia at Jesters Dive Bar - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Chris Giakas at the Mudhen - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Spielberg’s Latest UFO Adventure Lands in Cape May – Casting Call Open

Steven Spielberg is set to film a UFO-themed movie in Cape May, New Jersey, this March, with the project tentatively titled The Dish. The production team is seeking local extras to portray train passengers and car drivers, offering residents a unique opportunity to participate in a major Hollywood production. Starring Emily Blunt, Colin Firth, and Colman Domingo, the movie is scheduled for a May 15, 2026 release. Interested applicants can apply through Grant Wilfley Casting. Spielberg's latest film continues his celebrated exploration of extraterrestrial themes, bringing his iconic storytelling style back to his New Jersey roots.
Cape May County Extends 'Code Blue' Advisory Through January 20

Cape May County has extended its nightly "Code Blue" advisory from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. through January 20, as temperatures are expected to remain at or below freezing. Residents in need of temporary shelter during the advisory can access warming centers by contacting their local municipality. Additional support and resources are also available by dialing 2-1-1. For further information about the "Code Blue" program or assistance, the public can reach the Office of Emergency Management at 609-600-5055 or visit the Cape May County website at capemaycountynj.gov.
Jersey Shore Police Officer Rescues Unresponsive Newborn

A Middle Township police officer, Ptlm. Chris Rudy, is being hailed as a hero for saving a newborn’s life on November 28, 2024. After responding to a 9-1-1 call, Rudy performed CPR on the one-week-old baby, who had become unresponsive. The baby regained consciousness before being transported to a hospital by medics. The Middle Township Police Department commended both Rudy and Atlantic Care for their teamwork in saving the infant.
Which Cape May building, constructed in 1816, is one of the oldest hotels still in operation in the United States? |
Answer to the January 16th Trivia Question
What important mode of transportation, introduced in the 19th century, significantly boosted tourism to Cape May?
A) Steamboats
B) Automobiles
C) Railroads
D) Stagecoaches
Answer: C) Railroads
Cape May, NJ, on the southern coast of New Jersey, actually had two railroads in close proximity to each other that ran to the beach. Both lines predated the turn of the 20th century, and were abandoned early in the century.
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