It’s that time again! Bring your antiques and collectibles to Capt. Scrap Antiques, Collectibles and More and receive a free appraisal. Cynthia Schofield Olivier will be available on Saturday March 20, 2010 from 10:00am to 4:00pm at 602 Washington Ave. in Woodbine. There will be no charge for the appraisals but please limit your items to just a few so that everyone can be accommodated. Free refreshments will be served. Also take advantage of the 20% off sale on all flowered items and help us celebrate the 1st day of Spring! ...<< MORE >>

Wildwood, NJ- The Second Annual Wildwoods Spring Bridal Fair will be held in the Starlight Ballroom at the Wildwoods Convention Center on Sunday, March 21, from noon-5 p.m. This event will be a one-stop shop for brides-to-be, featuring over 100 vendors, live music, menu samplings, a FREE honeymoon giveaway, FREE door prize drawings, a fashion show and much more. The Wildwoods Spring Bridal Fair will feature a Bridal Fair fashion show highlighting the latest Bridal, Bridesmaid and Mother-of-the-Bride gowns from David’s Bridal; tuxedos by Men’s Wearhouse; and sportswear from Boscov’s. More than 100 vendors will participate, including florists, bakeries, ...<< MORE >>

GABLES of Cape May County, NJ, announces Cape May’s Third Annual Diversity Weekend presenting the hilarious performance of “Bait and Swish,” a night of comedy from America’s most out there performers. The show will be Saturday April 10, 2010 at Cabanas on the Beach, 429 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ. Comic Adam Sank will host a line-up of America’s funniest and most recognizable gay and lesbian comics, guaranteeing two hours of laughs. Most recently, Sank has toured the country with his comedy show, and has also opened for many comedians such as Roseanne Barr. Sank’s television credits include ...<< MORE >>

Just a reminder, Fiber Arts Store in Cape May on Washington Street Mall is having a huge storewide spring trunk show and sales. Stop by over the weekend for some great deals. ...<< MORE >>

Got Irish Festival photos? St. Patrick's Day photos? Share your Irish spirit! We will print the photos you post on our facebook wall in a special photo collage just for our print version of the St. Patty's Day Parade featured in the Wildwood Leader The Wildwood Leader - Wildwood's only local home town community paper is local home town pride when it comes to community events. St. Patty's Day in the Wildwood's is a big piece of our heart. So join in this print version of the St.Patty's Day Parade which will be an in-paper showcase of readers ...<< MORE >>

Small Business Plans and Loans   Wildwood, NJ - February 26, 2010 - Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce will host Joseph Molineaux from Stockton Small Business Development at the March Membership Luncheon.  Mr. Molineaux will speak on Small Business Plans and Loans. The luncheon will take place on  Wednesday, March 10th 2010 at Casey's On Third - 301 New York Avenue~North Wildwood.  The event will start at 11:30am Networking~12 Noon Lunch. Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce members, non-members and the community are invited to attend.  Cost is $15.00 per person and includes a ...<< MORE >>

Mary from Cape May Sandal Shoppe just sent me an e-mail saying that she is having a huge blow out sale – she wants to make room for the 2010 Spring and Summer merchandise that will be arriving in a few weeks. Stop by this weekend and you’ll receive an additional 20% off already marked down merchandise. Cape May Sandal Shoppe www.capemaysandals.com 108 Jackson Street Cape May, NJ 08204-1440 (609) 898-3547 ...<< MORE >>

The Feast In February Wine Festival "A Taste Of South Jersey" FEBRUARY 27TH 12-5 FREE ADMISSION Join us Saturday Feb. 27th for our 2nd Annual "Feast in February" Wine Festival featuring 6 "LOCAL CMC" restaurants offering Samples of their newest dishes. Ravioli Shanker Band will  rocking the vineyard all afternoon and guest will be able to shop amongst many great Local business. Bring your friends and grab a front row seat, buy a bottle and enjoy the food and atmosphere of our vineyard. ...<< MORE >>

Coffee  filters ..... Who knew!  And you can buy 1,000 at the Dollar Tree for almost nothing even the large ones. 1. Cover bowls or dishes when cooking in the  microwave. Coffee filters make excellent covers.  2. Clean windows, mirrors, and chrome...  Coffee filters are lint-free so they'll leave windows sparkling. 3.  Protect China by separating your good dishes with a coffee filter between each dish. 4.  Filter broken cork from wine.  If you break the cork when opening a wine  bottle, filter the wine through a ...<< MORE >>

Special Valentine Movie Screening, Feb 13 Cape May Film Society is hosting a special Valentine's Day on Saturday night, February 13, featuring the movie "For Roseanna" starring Jean Reno (who also starred in "The Pink Panther" and "The Da Vinci Code" and Mercedes Ruehl (who also starred in "Married to the Mob" and "The Fisher King". "The film is a romantic comedy that's rarely seen, and it's very touching," says JC Stinson, Creative Director for the Film Society, who adds: "Of course, the program comes complete with chocolates and champagne." Screening begins at 8:00 pm, Saturday, February 13, ...<< MORE >>

Punxsutawny Phil has spoken and he predicts 6 more weeks of winter – great right? For those of you who don’t know the legend of Punxsutawney  pronounced (puhnk-suh-TAW'-nee) Phil, story has it that it that PP has to emerge from his hibernating hole to see his shadow, if he does, it means winter will last another 6 weeks, if he doesn’t spring will come early. Every February 2, the Christian holiday of Candlemas in the German tradition holds a gathering in Punxsutawney, PA of the Inner Circle of Punxsutawney Groundhog Club which announces Phil’s forecast at dawn ...<< MORE >>

  The Wildwoods, NJ – January 19, 2009 – The 4th Annual Wildwoods Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics, which took place Saturday, January 16, was a major success. The Wildwoods Polar Bear Plunge had an amazing turnout, attracting over 500 of the region’s most daring men and women who raised a total of $135,096 in pledges for Special Olympics New Jersey. Plungers braved the 45-degree waters of the Atlantic Ocean behind the Wildwoods Convention Center during the event. Some participants took a quick dip in the water and sprinted out, while others spent a minute ...<< MORE >>

        

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Wildwood, NJ- Attention all dog lovers! Four-legged friends of all shapes and sizes will return to the Wildwoods Convention Center for the annual All Breed Dog Show hosted by the Boardwalk Kennel Club. This 5-day event will take place from February 3-7, 2010 with competitions beginning at 8 a.m. daily. Multiple judges will determine the winner of each category and various prizes will be awarded. The schedule of competition is as follows: Wednesday, February 3rd Union County Kennel Club: All Breed Dog Show; Meet the ...<< MORE >>

WANTED -- WILDWOOD CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL MEMORIES In honor of Wildwood Catholic High School "The Wildwood Leader (Catamaran Media)" the only hometown paper in the Wildwoods is planning a 15 week special feature section of your memories. Send a digital photograph to me (Caroline Ranoia) caroline.ranoia@catamaranmedia.com of your favorite memory, or a then and now photograph and it may be published in this very special section of the Wildwood Leader. Wildwood business owners, if you would like to sponsor this section send me an e-mail. Rates start as low as $20. We as a ...<< MORE >>

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Wildwood, NJ- The Special Olympics State Floor Hockey Tournament will be held at the Wildwoods Convention Center on Saturday, January 9 and Sunday, January 10, 2010. Floor Hockey teams from across New Jersey qualified for the state tournament by participating in league competition through November and December. Games begin at 9 a.m. with awards to be given out as competition is completed in each division. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. The community is encouraged to come out and cheer on the athletes and ...<< MORE >>

Wildwood, NJ - Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that  Paul Revere & The Raiders will headline at the 2010 Sensational '60s Weekend.   Also scheduled to perform at this event are Gary Puckett and The Grass Roots featuring Rob Grill. The Sensational '60s Weekend will take place April 23 - 25, 2010 in the Wildwoods. Other Sensational '60s Weekend Events Friday, April 23rd Sensational '60s Dance Party Hosted by "The Geator with the Heater" Jerry Blavat Saturday, April 24th FREE Sensational '60s ...<< MORE >>

When I think of growing up and my close knit group of friends, all of which were really my brother’s friends; I think about one in particular. A friend that I wasn’t very nice to, yet a friend that was always nice to me without questions, without pretense and without pause. He was the standard good guy, the one everyone liked, admired, looked up to and the one in our crowd that was always there to give you a ride, help you in bad times and lend a hand. He had the girl and lost the girl, he was our ...<< MORE >>

  The Cape May Christmas Candlelight House Tour scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. has been cancelled due to inclement weather. ...<< MORE >>

Yum, crab cakes! They’re one of the most popular items on American restaurant menus. And they are easy to make at home too! Check out the recipe below. Just add a little salsa, some aioli or even a slaw and your home cooked crab cake will come alive. But crab comes in many different shapes and sizes. And if you select Phillips Claw or Special, you can serve four crab cakes for $11, whereas the same dish prepared Jumbo Lump can cost around $20. According to seafood experts, Phillips Seafood, claim to 17 restaurant locations including ...<< MORE >>

Funny thing happened when I started to work for Catamaran Media. I found out that our publisher is a closet baker. During my interview we didn’t really talk business – we talked baking, serious baking. At that time in my life, I had be fired from my previous job a few weeks before Christmas. Not having enough money to pay the mortgage and my other overhead expenses, plus purchase holiday gifts for my family I started baking. It proved that where there is a will, there is a way and that nothing is ever as bad as we make it ...<< MORE >>

Everyone seems to like my Pumpkin Cheesecake – so I decided to share this in honor of Thanksgiving. Ingredients: 2 packages (16 ounces total) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup pumpkin purée 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract  (organic is best) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg dash cloves 2 large eggs 1 9-inch graham cracker pie crust Preparation: ...<< MORE >>

View Full Album (Cape May, NJ) On November 20-22, Cape May will be bustling with filmmakers, writers, and actors as the annual Cape May Film Festival begins. Voted the best film festival in New Jersey, each year we select new and unique films to have their premiere right here in Cape May. This year, there will be more films than ever that have never been seen in New Jersey. You can’t see them in theaters, on TV, or on DVD, and up until next weekend you couldn’t have seen them anywhere in New Jersey. The weekend ...<< MORE >>

A great smile makes a good first impression and the secret behind a dazzling smile is bright pearly white teeth. But what  if your whites aren’t so pearly anymore. Teeth tend to discolor with time. The common reasons for discoloration are drinking coffee, cola, tea, red wine, and smoking, often resulting in dark, yellowish teeth. But there is a way to get a great smile for a lot less than going to the dentist. Introducing Bleach Bright With BleachBright you will experience no irritation, no bleeding, no burning, just a white smile at the ...<< MORE >>

Only if you were completely cut off from the news and society you may not have heard about the the powerful storm born from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida which began moving out to sea Friday after raking the East Coast for three days, leaving behind it a trail of flooding, damaged buildings, eroded beaches and at least six deaths. The nor'easter caused widespread problems in Virginia and the Carolinas before hitting the Jersey shore. Flooding remained a concern in coastal communities through high tide Saturday morning and by Saturday afternoon the clean up began. No one ...<< MORE >>

  We are now 91 years since the guns stopped firing on the morning that ended World War I, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. It was dubbed by many as the war to end all wars. Of course, as we know; it wasn't. In Europe, Nov. 11 is still remembered as Armistice Day, but here in the United States, Armistice Day became Veterans Day at the suggestion of President Eisenhower, the former allied commander in the Second World War. That was 1954. While most know that Veterans Day honors ...<< MORE >>

Capt. Scrap Antiques, Collectibles and More is pleased to announce that Cynthia Schofield Olivier will be available to appraise your antiques and collectibles on Saturday November 21, 2009 from 10:00am to 4:00pm at their store on 602 Washington Ave. in Woodbine. There will be no charge for the appraisals but please limit your items to just a few so that everyone can be accommodated. Free refreshments will be served and a $20.00 gift certificate will be given to the person that receives the highest appraisal. ...<< MORE >>

As you know Cape May County has a great selection of local vineyards and wineries. Hawk Haven being one that has a unique spin on recreating and reinventing the wheel, so to speak by putting together a nice calendar of events. What I love is that it gives us locals something very unique to do and it’s right in our back yard. If you’re visiting from out of town, please by all means put the wineries on your list of to do’s when staying in Cape May County – you’ll be very pleasantly surprised. Every Friday Night This Fall ...<< MORE >>

Mark your calendars this weekend. The beautification committee of the Lower Township Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a beef and beer to raise funds which will be used to “Beautify Bayshore Road!” The Beef and Beer will be held at the Bayview Inn located in Wildwood Crest  - this Saturday, November 7 at 8pm. The evening sounds like a nice night that will include door prizes and entertainment. The event is $20. Tickets may be purchased at the door. For more information contact Sheri Hemmingway at 609-374-2360 or e-mail her at kiddiekloset@comcast.net ...<< MORE >>

  East Lynne Theater Company, recently the recipient of The New Jersey Theatre Alliance's "Achievement of Excellence Award" for "30 years of celebrating America's heritage through productions and educational programs," has another reason to celebrate. The company received a grant of $7,500.00 from the Cooperative Marketing Program, provided by the New Jersey Department of State: Division of Travel and Tourism, stating in the accompanying letter that "your comprehensive application and well-developed marketing plan persuaded the committee of your commitment to strengthening your own mission, supporting regional and state tourism and working toward a stronger New Jersey economy." ...<< MORE >>

This just in for the weekend - Woodbine, NJ - Don't miss Capt. Scrap's Halloween sale. One day only. Saturday October 31, 2009 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. 20% off everything in the store. Find the hidden Halloween item and win a $20.00 gift certificate. Free cake, cookies, candy & punch. Captain Scrap’s www.captscrap.com Get directions 602 Washington Ave Woodbine, NJ 08270-2027 (609) 861-3800 ...<< MORE >>

  NORTH WILDWOOD - "Put Your Community in Motion" is the mantra for the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute on the Mayors' Wellness Campaign, and North Wildwood has taken it to heart. The City's Recreation Department offers plenty of opportunities for our community to strengthen their hearts--and their entire bodies. From a state-of-the-art, free, fitness/exercise room, to adult basketball and flag football leagues, to aerobics, yoga, and Zumba classes, there's a plethora of choices to suit every taste. In addition, North Wildwood takes part in annual Runs, Walks, and Marathons ...<< MORE >>

My friends at Cape May Par 3 and Driving Range keep trying to get me over there to hit some balls, and it truly sounds delightful, it is weren’t for my crazy busy schedule, but that doesn’t mean I can’t share with you what’s going on over there and their specials that they are offering. Here it goes and the weather doesn’t get any better to hit a few balls and take advantage of their great offers. Discount Days! Play Golf on Halloween Friday, Saturday, or Sunday  ...<< MORE >>

This gets an a+ for creativity…sent to me from my buddies, Vince and Will, wishing me a Happy Halloween and reminding me of the GABLES Halloween party next weekend at the Inn of Cape May - GABLES ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY Where: Inn of Cape May Beach Ave and Ocean St. Cape May, NJ When: Saturday, October 31st 8 PM to Midnight Admission: same as ...<< MORE >>

Clermont, NJ -  The first time I ever saw them was on Madonna back in the ‘80s, I think it was in her video “Lucky Star.” Ah, the old Madonna, she was so much fun and rebellious in a cool way. Her look was quirky, definitely unique and had a whole generation imitating her style to some degree, and we loved it. I still want to wrap big headbands with bows around my head to keep the hair out of my face when I am running, but I’ve decided that it would look pretty stupid – so I don ...<< MORE >>

  Wildwood, NJ - The Wildwood’s Boardwalk 5K Pumpkin Run & Pumpkin Walk takes place on Saturday, October 31st at 10:00 a.m. starting at the Wildwoods Convention Center, on the Boardwalk at Burke Avenue in Wildwood. Registration the day of the event begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Wildwoods Convention Center. The race starts at 10:00 a.m. rain or shine! The registration fee for adults is $25.00 and participants 18 and under is only $10.00. All participants will receive a Pumpkin Run tee shirt! The 5K Pumpkin Run benefits the Education Foundations of Margaret Mace, St. Ann’s, Wildwood Middle, ...<< MORE >>

Mary from Cape May Sandal Shoppe just gave me a call to let me know about a very special event – the Spartina Handbag Fall and Winter Collection Trunk Show. When: Saturday & Sunday, October 24 and 25 TIME: 10am to 5pm Address:108 Jackson Street, Cape May, NJ 08204 Phone: (609) 898-3547 Phone: let Mary know you’ll be stopping by to see all of her new fall and winter merchandise – she has a great selection of sweaters, shoes, jewelry and handbags – start thinking HOLIDAYS. Mary also wants everyone to know that if ...<< MORE >>

  REMINDER....  all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sales calls and you will BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS. To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone:    888-382-1222. It is the National DO NOT CALL list. It will only take a minute of your time.. It blocks your number for five (5) years. You must call from the cell phone number you want to have blocked. You cannot call from a different phone number. HELP OTHERS ...<< MORE >>

There are two very special Halloween events in North Wildwood on Halloween weekend. We have changed the date of North Wildwood's Trunk or Treat event, so that all our kids in costume can enjoy both events conveniently on one night, Saturday, Oct. 31. Both events are free and promise to be lots of fun. The Greater Wildwood Elks Haunted House open from 6 - 8:30 p.m.. Come to the Elks Lodge at First and New Jersey avenues, and walk--if you dare--through the spine-tingling Haunted House. Scary but harmless creatures will offer treats to all. Call 729-2170.for more info. ...<< MORE >>

  Rain Plan The Wildwoods, NJ - October 16, 2009 - Scheduled outside festivities for the Wildwoods Fabulous '50s Weekend, Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18, have been moved inside the Wildwoods Convention Center due to inclement weather. All FREE live entertainment, contests and ceremonies will now be taking place in the Convention Center's Starlight Ballroom. Due to the weather, the classic car show and all vendors have been canceled and will not be on hand during the Fabulous '50s Celebration. The festivities for the Fabulous '50 Weekend start tonight, October 16, at 7 ...<< MORE >>

Yesterday was a little disturbing to me. I didn’t get up at my normal time which is around 5:30am. Instead I slept for some reason till about 7:15am or thereabouts. We were all pretty comfortable I guess and didn’t feel the need to wake up early. Since I worked all weekend, I kept thinking it was Sunday and I could sleep in, unfortunately, I had to wake up and remind myself that it was indeed Monday and time to get ready for work. When I did finally get out of bed, there were my normal waking up chores that are ...<< MORE >>

  Did you know,  Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine are a system of healthcare that can treat almost any disease?    Acupuncture is part of a complete system of healing that originated in China over 4,000 years ago.  Acupuncture involves the process of inserting very fine, sterile needles into the body at designated points.   The purpose of Acupuncture is to alleviate pain and speed healing in the body.  People in the orient have relied on the powerful healing ability of acupuncture for thousands of years... more and more each day people in the United States are learning of the benefits of ...<< MORE >>

  DATE: Sunday, October 18, 2009 @ PLACE: Uncle Bills Pancake House ADDRESS: 4601 Pacific Avenue in Wildwood, NJ 08260 TIME: 8am to noon PRICE: $7.50 donation children under 6 free Purchase tickets at the door. In memory of Tomi John, Carl Stella and Arnold “Doc” Podell Proceeds will benefit local Lions' Club project ...<< MORE >>

WILDWOOD – Take your appetite and dancing shoes to Wildwood on Saturday, Oct. 10 for a day of eating, dancing and all-out fun at this year’s annual Wildwood Seafood and Music Festival. The festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Atlantic Avenue between Wildwood and Schellenger avenues. The Wildwood Seafood and Music Festival is set to feature a wide variety of food vendors selling everything from ribs, chicken and sushi to sausage and peppers, funnel cakes and ice cream – and of course all different types of seafood, ...<< MORE >>

  Wildwoods, NJ – October 2, 2009 – The “World Famous” Lipizzaner Stallions return to the Oceanfront Arena located in the Wildwoods Convention Center for two incredible shows, Friday, October 30th at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, October 31st at 2:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale through Ticketmaster on October 7th so reserve your seats for the 40th anniversary edition of “Dancing With Horses.” Many of the horses and riders who appear in the 40th Anniversary edition of “Dancing With Horses” were hand picked by producer Gary Lashinsky to perform in this family oriented arena attraction.  Over the ...<< MORE >>

This was sent in from my friends over at the most beautiful convention center on the east coast. Book your event there, it will be stunning. The state of the art facility can host a number of events – from 10 to thousands of people can be accommodated comfortably. Weddings, concerts, parties, proms, dinner functions, you name it – they can do it. “Best in Show” 1957 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire The Wildwoods –The 16th Annual Classic Car Show brought thousands of car enthusiasts to the world-famous ...<< MORE >>

I think I have “Seasonal Disorder Syndrome” or disease or whatever it is called. When most people love this time of year and the crispness in the air, the beautiful fall foliage, and the Jersey shore minus the crowds, I think gloom and doom. While driving around town yesterday I noticed a change. Many people have already boarded up their houses and won’t be down until next Spring. The beaches and boardwalk are only shared by a few joggers, a handful of bike riders and dog walkers. Restaurants and businesses are winding down and getting ready to call ...<< MORE >>

September 18, 19, 20 Cape May, NJ – The Mutt Strut takes on the Promenade in Cape May tomorrow at 9am. Bring your favorite pooch and let him strut his stuff. Look for the Animal Outreach booth – their looking for new members, it’s a great cause and a very worthy one to the community. The Side Walk Sale in Cape May is in full swing and opens tomorrow at 9am – be sure to bring lots of money, and start thinking about the holidays, because this is the time to buy, buy, buy. Besides, there are so ...<< MORE >>

The weather is a little on the cool side today so beaching it doesn’t seem very promising. It’s a little windy for fishing too – so head over to Cape May and have some fun shopping and munching. Retail therapy always does wonders for me. Here is what’s going on. Side Walk Sale @ Washington Street Mall – Cape May, starting today, until September 20 (that’s Sunday!) Pick up great deals on clothing, gifts, collectibles, jewelry, shoes, handbags, and so much more- it’s the perfect way to spend the day. Shop local, eat local. The merchants of ...<< MORE >>