In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

💰 Cape May MAC Opens 2025 Auction to Support Historic Preservation

 👮‍ Wildwood Police Dispel Rumors of ICE Raid Amid Community Concerns

⚖West Cape May Mayor Carol Sabo Enters State Assembly Race

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

 February 2  

• Cape May Zoo - 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

• Historic District Trolley Tour - 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

• Emlen Physick Estate Tour - 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm

• Joe Napoli at The Cricket Club - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Ben Rynes at Nauti Spirits - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 

  February 3 

• Cape May Zoo - 10:00 am - 3:30 pm 

•  Storytime Lower Township Library - 10:00 am - 10:30 am 

•  Dining for Dollars - 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

•  Game Show Palooza - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

  February 4  

• Cape May County Non-Profit Summit - 8:30 am –11:00 am  

• Cape May Zoo - 10:00 am - 3:30 pm 

• Conversational French - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

• Line Dancing - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

• Rutgers Southern Regional - Books, Balls, and Blocks - 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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

•  Dining for Dollars - 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

•  Artie Tobia - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 

  February 5 

• Cape May Zoo - 10:00 am - 3:30 pm 

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

• Cape Cuisine - with Mark Kalla - 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

• The Black Churches and the Negro Spirituals in Cape May - 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm 

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

  February 6  

• Dining for Dollars - 11:00 am - 10:00 pm 

• Valentine’s Day Wall Hanging - 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

• Brian Lee at The Cricket Club - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Symposium Open Mic at Nauti Spirits - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 

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Cape May MAC Opens 2025 Auction to Support Historic Preservation

 Cape May MAC’s 2025 Fundraising Auction began yesterday February 1, featuring a variety of unique items available for bidding Proceeds from the auction will directly benefit the Cape May Preservation Fund, with a focus on ongoing restoration work at the Emlen Physick Estate. The historic landmark, central to Cape May MAC’s founding 55 years ago, is currently undergoing critical HVAC and fire suppression upgrades. Funds raised will help meet matching requirements for grants that have already been secured. Donations continue to arrive, and a full list of auction items is available here.

Wildwood Police Dispel Rumors of ICE Raid Amid Community Concerns

 False rumors of an ICE raid in Wildwood caused panic on Thursday, leading some students to stay home and businesses to close. According to authorities, the significant law enforcement presence in Wildwood was due to the New Jersey Sheriff’s Association’s executive board induction ceremony, which included representatives from various agencies. Cape May County Sheriff Robert Nolan was sworn in as the new president of the association during the event. ICE agents were in attendance to discuss their work and potential cooperation with New Jersey sheriffs. No arrests or deportations occurred, and normal activity was expected to resume.

West Cape May Mayor Carol Sabo Enters State Assembly Race

 West Cape May Mayor Carol Sabo has announced her candidacy for the New Jersey Assembly, choosing not to seek reelection as mayor. She will challenge Republican incumbents in the First District, which has been a GOP stronghold. With a background in social work and public service, Sabo sees advocacy as key to both fields. However, winning as a Democrat in the district presents significant challenges, given Republican dominance in Cape May County and past Democratic struggles in the region.

Answer to the February 1st Trivia Question

Which U.S. figure composed a march specifically for Cape May's Congress Hall?

A) Theodore Roosevelt
B) John Philip Sousa
C) Abraham Lincoln
D) James Madison

Answer: B) John Philip Sousa​

John Philip Sousa, while visiting Cape May, composed the "Congress Hall March" in 1882 and conducted it on the lawn of Congress Hall, one of the town's most famous historic hotels.