HYDRO FEST

The Wildwoods International Powerboat Racing Joins the Eastern Pro Inboard Championship (EPIC) Series at this year’s Hydrofest
Saturday, September 13 & Sunday, September 14

The Wildwoods, NJ – July 28, 2014 – The Wildwoods 2014 Hydrofest Powerboat Races, taking place Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14, will add a new attraction to this already heart-pounding action-packed event. EPIC – the Eastern Pro Inboard Championship Series – is a new progressive points series in addition to the traditional multi-class American Power Boat Association (APBA).

The EPIC series adds even more excitement to the Wildwoods Hydrofest racing program, as the best of the best will be competing to win the EPIC Series inaugural crown for their respective racing class.

Hydrofest is a weekend of high-speed, pulse-pounding powerboat action featuring the fastest hydroplanes, runabouts and Jersey Speed Skiffs the country has to offer – reaching speeds up to 140 MPH on Sunset Lake in Wildwood Crest, located at Rambler Road and New Jersey Avenue.

The Wildwoods Hydrofest is sanctioned by the American Power Boat Association and the Canadian Boating Federation. This year’s event will feature over 70 powerboat teams from both the United States and Canada competing for national and international honors. The stakes are even higher at the Wildwoods Hydrofest as, along with the addition of EPIC series, the event is home to the New Jersey Governor’s Cup – a prestigious title all powerboat racing teams strive to hold.

High-speed powerboat races begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14. The Wildwoods Hydrofest will also offer a six-block marketplace featuring powerboat racing merchandise plus craft and food vendors from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. on both days. The event is FREE for spectators and is handicapped and wheelchair accessible.

Special pit passes are available for $10 that allow pass-holders access to the pit area to meet the racers and to get an up-close look at the powerboats.

For additional information about the EPIC Series, power boat racing, visit www.EPICboatracing.com and for more information on the Wildwoods Hydrofest, visit www.WildwoodsHydrofest.org or call 609-886-8156.

For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.

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Second Annual Community Volunteer Appreciation Awards Luncheon.

Dear Community Member and Friend:

 

 

It is with great pleasure that we announce the St. James AME Church CHOICES After-School Program Second Annual Community Volunteer Appreciation Awards Luncheon. We welcome your participation and involvement as we honor members of the community that have given their service and support as volunteers in our community. We are grateful for each honoree's volunteer service and commitment to making a positive difference. 

All proceeds from this event will benefit the St. James AME Church CHOICES After-School Program. Your participation will help us to celebrate these deserving honorees, as well as help to support ongoing programs of the CHOICES After-School Program. Join us for lunch and an after-noon of celebration. You may also provide an ad for the program booklet, the information for the ads is attached.

The luncheon will be held on Saturday August 16, 2014 at the Harbor Pines Golf Club. The donation is $40.00. We look forward to your attendance. Join us in the celebration ! This year's honorees are: 

Barbara Bowe
and volunteers of the
St. James AME Church Food Pantry

Gloria J. Pettiford
Retired educator and advisor to the CHOICES
After-School Program

Nynell Langford
Atlantic City School Board Member and Supporter of the CHOICES After-School Program
and the CHILL Summer Reading Program

Dr. Alyson L. Beausoleil-Holt
Developer of the CHOICES Diversity in Aviation Program

LaTonya Blue
Philanthropic Supporter of the CHOICES After-School Program

United Knights of Atlantic City - African-American and Minority Police Officers and Support Personnel
Supporters of the Choices “Team Genius” Robotics Team

There will also be special recognition of additional volunteers and organizations.

Saturday, August 16, 201411:00am to 2:00pm Tickets $40.00
Harbor Pines Golf Club

Rhonda R. Hart - President
Rev. Dr. James Coaxum, III - Pastor

 

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DOLPHIN DASH

WHO:         The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) is a non-profit organization located in Brigantine, N.J. and is the only organization in the State of New Jersey authorized to rescue and rehabilitate stranded marine mammals and sea turtles. Since the Center's founding in 1978, over 4,300 animals (including whales, dolphins, seals & sea turtles) have been treated by the MMSC.

WHAT:      On Saturday, August 23, Extreme Windsurfing & The Comfort Inn will host a standup paddleboard contest to support the Marine Mammal Stranding Center. Registration will open at 7am; Skippers Meeting at 7:45am and the First Start will be at 8am. This is a 4-mile race followed by Sprint Races. Classes are 14ft, 12’6, Surf Class (12ft max) and categories include men, women, over 50 and juniors (awards will be given out in all classes and categories with 5 or more PRE registered racers).  Breakfast snacks will be served and T-shirts will be given to all that preregister by 8/15!

WHERE:   7079 Black Horse Pike

                      Pleasantville, NJ 08232

                      (On Lakes Bay, behind the Comfort Inn)

                      P-609-641-4445

WHEN:      Saturday, August 23, 2014

                      7 a.m. to 12 p.m.

                      *Inclement weather date 8/24

 

COST:        $35 per person/ Additional $20 for SUP rental if needed (SUP rentals are limited)

                      Register at: https://paddleguru.com/races/DolphinDash

All funds raised will support the Stranding Center’s animal care program.

 

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The Race Against Hate

 

 

Please visit our Home Page for information about our upcoming Race Against Hate Walk/Run on Saturday, September 20th.

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"Our Diversity is Our Strength." 

The Women's Center is committed to providing equal treatment to our diverse community with a fully integrated and educated staff.  Diversity is our strength and we celebrate it by helping individuals of all ages, races, nationalities, religions, physical abilities and sexual orientations.  We pledge ourselves to creating and maintaining an environment that respects multiple traditions, heritages, and experiences.  Our goal is to eliminate discrimination by becoming change agents in the workplace and the community.
Our commitment statement is "Our diversity is our strength."
The Women's Center is committed to providing equal treatment to our diverse community with a fully integrated and education staff.  If the diversity of our staff creates a difficulty for you we can refer you to another agency.
Dismantling Racism Team
The Dismantling Racism Team is made up of four staff members, including CEO Claudia Ratzlaff, who were trained in the Dismantling Racism model through the New Jersey Coalition for Battered Women (NJCBW).  This team helps to be the steering committee for the other parts of the Cultural Competency Initiative.
The Caucuses
The Caucuses are made up of two groups -- The White Women's Caucus and The Women of Color Caucus.  The focus of The Caucuses is to dialogue and implement strategies of change within the organization.  The Caucuses initially meet together, break into the separate caucuses to dialogue about their experiences in the workplace and the community, and then reform as the larger caucuses to develop strategies. The Caucuses help to keep the staff involved accountable to the process and to create a forum for safe dialogue about racism and white privilege.
Training Team
The Women's Center is available to provide customized training for organizations, government partners, or nonprofit agencies interested in doing Cultural Competency and Dismantling Racism Initiatives.  For additional information about our training opportunities, please contact erin.ohanlon@acwc.org

 

 

The Women's Center recently performed "Things I Remember: A Dialogue on Racism in the US" on the campus of The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey .

 

 

 If you are interested in bringing this to your community, school or faith organization, please contact Tamu King-Lewis at

tamu.king@acwc.org

 

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The 4th Annual Historical Kentucky Avenue Renaissance Festival

The 4th Annual Historical Kentucky Avenue Renaissance Festival will be held this Saturday, August 2, 12-8 pm along Kentucky Avenue between Atlantic and Arctic avenues. 

 

This year’s festival, which is free to the public, will once again feature historical exhibits, live musical entertainment, food, vendors and plenty of fun activities for children and the entire family.  Special guests Live with R&B GQ Band, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes, John “Sax” Williams, Unity Community Centers Royal Brass Band, and UCC Little Jazz Giants, Hard Act to Follow Band, D.J FAHDI, MC by Atlantic City’s Kevin Hall, Hosted by Patty Jackson of Philadelphia Radio WDAS, local performers, Historical Exhibits, Children Activities, Vendors and more.

 

In 2011, Polaris Development Group L.L.C - partnered with the City of Atlantic City, Atlantic City Library, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA), and many local businesses to bring about the rebirth of the Historical Kentucky Avenue Renaissance Festival.  With the continued collaboration and support of the City of Atlantic City and its residents, the business community, CRDA, and all that recognize the need for Kentucky Avenue, we can foster a true private/public partnership for economic development through entertainment. We know that by working together we can improve the quality of life for our visitors and residents.

 

Co-sponsored By: City of Atlantic City and 3^rd Ward Councilman Steven Moore.

 

 

 

If you are interested in supporting this year’s event through sponsorship, contributions, vendor information or if you wish to participate, please contact the Polaris Development Group, LLC at steve@thepolarisdevelopmentgroup.com, or call 609-829-8706.

 

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Good Night Jeffrey Townsend

Yesterday on Wednesday July 30th , 2014 ...The City Of Atlantic City and Southern New Jersey lost one of it's true musical soldiers.

And when I say soldier, I mean that Jeffrey Townsend was a decorated United States veteran as well as a soldier for the music industry in South Jersey.

Through his connections at La Grande Fromage and other venues, Townes worked hard to give artists a stage to showcase their talents.

No one will be able to take his place.

I personally am still in shock.

I will however remember Jeff as a great human being that tried hard and made success easier for those coming after.

Stay tuned to www.TheAtlanticCityBeat.com for more info and responses to the shocking passing of Jeffrey Townsend.

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Retired Teacher Shelly Wentz Shows New Paintings At The AC Art Museum

Shelly discusses her work on display this summer at The AC Art Museum on The Boardwalk!