In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

🥇‍Cape May NAACP to Honor Late Singer Lois Smith with Tribute Award

🥯LCMR’s Bagel Shop Returns After Student Petition Calls for Reopening

 🎶City Summer Concert Series Welcomes Mickey Dolenz and Mavis Staples

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

 March 11

• Cape May Zoo - 10:30 am - 3:00 pm

• Line Dancing - Instructed by Cathy Cashmere - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

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

• Ava DiFiore at the Mudhen - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Zane Lamprey Comedy at the Mudhen - 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

  March 12

• Cape May Zoo - 10:30 am - 3:00 pm

• Nature Up Close - in the style of Georgia O’Keeffe. - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

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

• Paint & Sip at the Mudhen - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

  March 13

• Cape May Zoo - 10:30 am - 3:00 pm

• Jimm Ross at The Mad Batter - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• The Honey Hawks at The Cricket Club - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

  March 14

• The 4th Annual St. Patrick’s Day festival at Willow Creek Winery - 11:30 am - 6:00 pm

• 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

• Gregg and Laura at The Mad Batter - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Mike Flannigan at The Cricket Club - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

• Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour - 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

  March 15

• Brunch & Bingo at Bella Vida - 9:00 am - 11:00 am

• The 4th Annual St. Patrick’s Day festival at Willow Creek Winery - 11:30 am - 6:00 pm

• Cape May Lighthouse - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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

• Joe and Mike at The Mad Batter - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Cape May NAACP to Honor Late Singer Lois Smith with Tribute Award

 The Cape May County NAACP will honor the late gospel and jazz singer Lois Smith at the Freedom Fund Gala on March 15 by presenting an award in her name. Shirley Rebecca “Becki” Wilson will receive the inaugural Lois Smith Tribute Award for her dedication to education, social work, and community advocacy. A longtime leader in Cape May County, Wilson has served on multiple commissions and continues to champion equity and inclusion efforts.

 LCMR’s Bagel Shop Returns After Student Petition Calls for Reopening

 The Bagel Shop at Lower Cape May Regional High School, a student-run program providing real-world work experience for special needs students, temporarily closed to allow a staff member a break. Concerned students launched a petition, gathering about 800 signatures, urging its reopening. Superintendent Greg Lasher emphasized that the shop’s closure was only temporary, explaining that the staff member in charge simply needed a short break. He dismissed any rumors of administrative intervention and reiterated the school’s commitment to the program. School officials assured the community that the closure was only a short pause, and the Bagel Shop reopened on March 5.

City Summer Concert Series Welcomes Mickey Dolenz and Mavis Staples

 Mickey Dolenz of the Monkees and Grammy-winning singer Mavis Staples will perform at the 32nd annual Summer Concert Series at the Ocean City Music Pier. Dolenz will take the stage on August 11, paying tribute to the Monkees, while Staples will perform on August 25, showcasing her legendary R&B and gospel hits. The series, held mainly on Monday nights, also features acts like the Beach Boys, Killer Queen, and The Wailers. Tickets are available at etix.com, and updates can be found at here.

Answer to the March 10th Trivia Question

What is a popular annual event held in Cape May that celebrates a vegetable?

A) Tomato Festival
B) Lima Bean Festival
C) Cabbage Festival
D) Corn Festival

Answer: B) Lima Bean Festival

Cape May is known for its Lima Bean Festival, celebrating this vegetable with various activities and contests Yes, we also have a Tomato Festival but the tomato is classified as a FRUIT!​​​.