In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

‍💰 Cape May MAC’s 2025 Auction: Unique Items Supporting Historic Preservation

 🐻 Otter at Cape May Zoo Recovering After Life-Threatening Stroke

 🌾 Coast Guard Transfers Coastal Habitat to Cape May Wildlife Refuge

👇 Here’s what’s going on in the Cape May Local Area👇  

 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

• Cocoa & Chill - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

• Trivia at Jesters Dive Bar - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

• Chris Giakas at the Mudhen - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

  January 22

• Cape May Zoo - 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

• Miss Anita's Storytime - 10:30 am - 11:30 am

• Music Bingo at Jesters Dive Bar - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

• All 253 Living Bird Families in the World - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    

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Cape May MAC’s 2025 Auction: Unique Items Supporting Historic Preservation

 Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture) is gearing up for its highly anticipated 2025 Fundraising Auction, set to launch on Saturday, February 1. This year’s event promises a remarkable selection of items to bid on, including rare, beautiful, and one-of-a-kind treasures that could be just what you're looking for. Proceeds will fund the restoration of the historic Emlen Physick Estate. The auction helps meet matching grant requirements and bolsters preservation efforts for this iconic landmark. Click this link to view the auction.

Otter at Cape May Zoo Recovering After Life-Threatening Stroke

 Ariel, a 16-year-old otter at Cape May Zoo, recently survived a stroke following complications from sedation during a veterinary exam. She was rushed to Cape Veterinary Clinic, where emergency care helped her recover. Now more alert and mobile, Ariel is being closely monitored in the zoo’s medical ward. At 16, Ariel exceeds the average life expectancy of river otters, making her recovery even more remarkable. Ariel was brought to Cape May Zoo in 2023 as a companion for another otter, Mork.

Coast Guard Transfers Coastal Habitat to Cape May Wildlife Refuge

 The Cape May National Wildlife Refuge has expanded by 532 acres following a land transfer from the Coast Guard, protecting critical habitat for migratory shorebirds and preserving undeveloped beach and dune ecosystems. The addition will enhance conservation efforts and provide opportunities for off-season recreation like birdwatching and fishing, benefiting the local economy. Formerly part of the Coast Guard's LORAN Support Unit, the land’s transfer highlights the refuge's importance in protecting migratory species along the Atlantic flyway.

Answer to the January 17th Trivia Question

Which Cape May building, constructed in 1816, is one of the oldest hotels still in operation in the United States?

A) The Chalfonte Hotel
B) Congress Hall
C) The Virginia Hotel
D) The Southern Mansion

Answer: B) Congress Hall​

Congress Hall was established in 1816 by founder Thomas H. Hughes, a prominent Cape May businessman.