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PHILADANCO WILL LIGHT UP THE STAGE AT THE STOCKTON PERFORMING
ARTS CENTER, FEBRUARY 14th
“Where the Arts Come Alive!”
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Philadanco at the Stockton
Performing Arts Center on Friday, February 14th.
Show time is 7:30 p. m. Tickets are $33. Children’s tickets are $12
when accompanied by an adult. Tickets may be ordered online at
stocktonpac.org or by calling the Box Office at 609-652-9000. The Box
Office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 90
minutes before the performance. For Group sales, call 609-652-4786.
“Philadanco’s dancers are a miracle of skill and energy… The
company has built its success on the ability to do everything.”
-- Dance Magazine
“…electrifying: sure fervent, beautifully accomplished…”
--Miami Herald
The Philadelphia Dance Company, affectionately known as
Philadanco, has danced its way into the hearts of America with
superlative technique, well-trained dancers and an exciting repertoire of
choreography. Fans, both old and new, will join the dancers on a tour
through those ground breaking 40 years that helped shape them into the
spectacular and electrifying company they are today. Over the years,
Philadanco’s repertory has included the works of world renowned
choreographers such as Milton Myers, Elisa Monte, Ron K. Brown,
Lynne Taylor Corbett, Gene Hill Sagan, Talley Beatty and more recently
Rennie Harris, Christopher Huggins, and Jawole Willa Jo Zollar to name
Esteemed South Jersey Museum to Celebrate 18th Anniversary with Gala & Fundraiser
The African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey,
Inc. (AAHMSNJ) will celebrate its 18th Anniversary with a gala and
fundraiser in the Avalon Room at Harrah’s Resort in the Waterfront
Conference Center at 5:30 pm on Monday February 17, 2020.
‘Membership and Beyond’ is the theme of this event which will focus on
increasing the organization’s membership and ensuring the continuation
of the Museum’s distinguished history of service to the community.
Tickets may be purchased on the Museum website at aahmsnj.org.
Jennifer Lewis-Hall, producer and host of ‘In Focus on WPHL-17
will be the featured guest. Ms. Hall, an Emmy-nominated journalist and
veteran reporter is also the author of "Life’s a Journey – Not a Sprint."
The gala will be catered by Gordon Ramsey Steak with beverages
available from the cash bar. Lonnie Youngblood, saxophonist and
bandleader best known for playing with Jimi Hendrix, will provide the
entertainment.
From inception to the present, the Museum’s collection has grown to
PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE ATLANTIC CITY BOAT SHOW TO HOST 6th ANNUAL
CAPTAIN’S TABLE VIP RECEPTION
Cooper Levenson Announces Event to Benefit the Community Food Bank
of NJ and Let Us Eat - Please, Inc.
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey- Egg Harbor Township
along with its member charity, Let Us Eat - Please, Inc., is again hosting
an evening of delightful food, cocktails, desserts, and fun at the
Progressive Insurance Atlantic City Boat Show. The event will be held at
the Atlantic City Convention Center on Thursday, February 27, 2020
from 6-9pm. The Professional Chefs Association of South Jersey will
bring 20 local outstanding chefs to serve their most popular dishes.
Attendees will enjoy entertainment while sampling signature menu
items from some of the area’s top restaurants, along with tastings from
area distilleries, wineries, and breweries.
Tickets will also allow guests to see and shop 500 boats - for every
budget and lifestyle - from center console sport fishers and motor yachts
to tricked out wake sports boats and personal watercraft. The floor will
feature eight-and-a-half football fields of this year’s newest boats, plus
thousands of accessories and fun for the whole family.
All proceeds will be equally shared by the Community FoodBank of
New Jersey- Egg Harbor Township and Let Us Eat - Please, Inc., to
Sample Over 100 of the World’s Most Popular Wines at Tropicana’s Annual Wine Festival
Saturday, February 22 — wine sampling, shopping and MORE!
Sample over 100 of the world’s most popular wines at Tropicana
Atlantic City’s Wines From Around the World Festival taking place
Saturday, February 22 from 2-6 p.m. in the Grand Exhibition Center, 4th
Floor South Tower.
The festival features over 100 wines from around the world for guests
to sip and savor. Select wines from producers such as Ruffino, Rodney
Strong, Kim Crawford, Coppola and Mezzacorona will be available.
Purchase your favorites by the bottle or case.
a few.
The original mission of
the Philadanco, “to present
the highest quality of
professional dance
performance, and to
provide exceptional
training for the
improvement of skills for
emerging professional dancers and choreographers in a nurturing
environment while increasing the appreciation of dance among its many
communities” has withstood time, budget cuts and the passage of over 45
years.
Since its inception in 1970, Philadanco has had a significant impact
on the dance world. As a cultural ambassador representing the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia, its artistic
direction and renowned national and international guest choreographers
have developed a reputation of producing a dance repertory with
passion, power, skill and diversity. Over 40 years, a stellar faculty
(handpicked by Joan Myers Brown) has trained over 4,500 dancers in a
comprehensive program achieving the highest level of technical skills in
dance and performance.
more than 10,000 pieces. Its most recent acquisition, a 10 x 10 foot oil
portrait of Whoopi Goldberg painted by Yigal Ozeri and valued at
$250,000 was presented to the museum by the comedian, actor, and
television host late last year. Following Ms. Goldberg’s mention of the
Museum on her TV show, Museum attendance spiked upward.
Ralph Hunter, Museum President and Founder proudly notes that,
“Whoopi is not just a national treasurer. She is our most famous Lifetime
Member.” Hunter further remarked, “The best way to support our
Museum is to follow Whoopi’s example and become a member.”
The AAHMSNJ is a 501c3 non-profit organization and is the only
African American museum in the Garden State. In 2002, the Museum
opened its doors in Newtonville, New Jersey in the Martin Luther King
Center. Since then, the museum has expanded its operation to a second
location in the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University in Atlantic
City. For more information about the gala or to become a member of the
Museum, visit aahmsnj.org or call 609-350-6662.
support local hunger relief efforts. It’s a great way to indulge in a night of
cruise-worthy celebration and give to a wonderful cause.
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey - Egg Harbor Township is
the state’s largest provider of donated foods to over 300 partner charities
in Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties.
Let Us Eat - Please, Inc. is a summer feeding program created by
Cooper Levenson founding partner James L. Cooper, designed to ensure
that underprivileged children get enough to eat during the summer
months, while out of school.
Tickets are $125 per person, which includes admission to the
Progressive Insurance AC Boat Show on Thursday, February 27th.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information
please contact Renate Taylor at Community FoodBank of New Jersey,
Egg Harbor Township 609.383.8843 or cfbnj.org/ or Ken Calemmo,
Cooper Levenson, kcalemmo@cooperlevenson.com or 609.572.7500.
The Progressive Insurance Atlantic City Boat Show runs February
26-March 1 at the Atlantic City Convention Center. For more information
visit acboatshow.com or @acboatshow on Facebook, Instagram and
Twitter.
Guests can also enjoy artisan crafters, delicious food available for
purchase and live entertainment by Cheezy and the Crackers for the
duration of the festival.
Admission includes a souvenir wine glass. Tickets, $35 in advance
and $40 at the door, will be available for purchase at the Tropicana Box
Office and via Ticketmaster at ticketmaster.com. Designated-driver
tickets, $10, will be available at the door. Must be 21 to attend.
For more information about Tropicana’s Wines From Around the
World Festival and other events, visit Tropicana.net.

Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Expand Access to and Strengthen Democracy
Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation to expand and strengthen
democracy in New Jersey. The bills will provide protections and security
for online voter registration while expanding access to the ballot for New
Jerseyans. Today's signings add to the list of reforms expanding
democracy enacted during the Murphy administration, including
automatic voter registration and the restoration of the right to vote for
residents on probation or parole.
“We are stronger and fairer when more New Jerseyans are
represented in our democracy,” said Governor Murphy. “Expanding
access to voting is one of many ways we can work to enfranchise more
voters and ensure that all eligible voters are able to participate in the
democratic process.”
S589 (Weinberg/Mosquera, Jones, Eustace, Moriarty) - Requires
Secretary of State to establish secure Internet website for online voter
registration; authorizes use of digitized signatures from New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Commission’s database.
S758 (Cunningham, Cruz-Perez/Sumter, Mukherji, Quijano)
Requires incarcerated individual from State to be counted at residential
address for legislative redistricting purposes.
A4564 (Zwicker, Freiman/Greenstein) - Establishes “Voting Precinct
Transparency Act;” requires filing of election district, county district, and
municipal ward boundary data with Secretary of State for posting and
2020 Hospitality Scholarship Applications Available
Over $107,000 in scholarships have been awarded to date
The Greater Atlantic City Concierge Association (GACCA) and the
Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) have created a
partnership to award scholarships for education in the hospitality industry
and promote the value of that education.
In 2020, the GACCA and Atlantic City Restaurant Week produced by
CRDA have teamed up to host one fundraising event “Art-Wine-Dine”
on February 12, 2020, with proceeds going to local college students at
the annual Host Awards on May 6, 2020. Art-Wine-Dine, presented by
AC Weekly, will also serve as a kick off to Atlantic City Restaurant
Week. This new event will highlight the culinary and visual arts, giving
attendees a taste of what is trending in the destination.
The scholarships acknowledge and reward academically successful
students who have chosen a field of study related to the culinary,
hospitality and tourism industry. These awards are specifically designed
to acknowledge students that excel in academic life in the field of
hospitality, and who have demonstrated the unique ability to reach out to
others through personal initiatives.
The scholarships are available to students from Stockton University,
Atlantic Cape Community College and Fairleigh Dickinson University,
New Jersey Alliance For Immigrant Justice Responds to DOJ Joining Lawsuit Over
New Jersey’s Immigrant Trust Directive
In response to news of the Department of Justice (DOJ) joining a
lawsuit against the New Jersey Attorney General over the Immigrant
Trust Directive, Johanna Calle, director of New Jersey Alliance for
Immigrant Justice released the following statement,
“As the federal attacks on immigrants and immigrant families
escalate, state and localities are drawing a clear distinction between
federal immigration enforcement and local law enforcement like New
Jersey has done with the Immigrant Trust directive. The Directive is
helping local law enforcement work with immigrant communities. It
allows police officers to focus on solving crimes in their jurisdiction
rather than on an individual’s immigration status. Across the nation, data
Small Business Workshop - February 2020
February 20, 2020, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST. Register Now
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber, New Jersey Economic
Development Authority, and Stockton Small Business Development
Center (NJSBDC) will host a small business development workshop on
Thursday, February 20 at Fannie Lou Hamer Event Room in Stockton
University Atlantic City Academic Center from noon to 2 PM. The
collection of speakers and organizations will provide guidance on how to
register your business with the state, financial resources, and best
practices for small business owners and entrepreneurs in the Atlantic City
area.
“Between marketing their products and services, managing
employees, maintaining their spaces, and keeping their books in order,
small business owners have a lot on their plates and work incredibly
hard. That can make it challenging to find time to learn about the many
resources that are available to help grow their businesses,” said NJEDA
Director of Small Business Services Christina Fuentes. “We are excited
to meet businesspeople where they are and organize our resource partners
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election results data.
"These voting bills, which will make
democracy more accessible, more fair, and more
transparent in our state, are reflective of
grassroots efforts of advocates on the ground
who are determined -- despite the troubling
national moment we find ourselves in -- to build
democracy from the ground up in New Jersey,"
said Ryan P. Haygood, President & CEO of the
New Jersey Institute for Social Justice. "We Governor Phil Murphy
commend Governor Murphy for signing these bills into law, and look
forward to working with the Governor and the Legislature to continue to
strengthen our democracy in the Garden State."
“These three laws offer promise to make our democracy more
representative at a time when the principle of ‘one person, one vote’ has
come under assault, and racially biased voting laws are being advanced
nationwide. Everyone deserves a voice, whether through the ballot box or
being counted truthfully when districts are apportioned, and these laws
amplify that microphone democracy provides. said ACLU-NJ Executive
Director Amol Sinha.
majoring in Tourism, Hospitality and Culinary fields and will be awarded
in May 6, 2020 at the annual Atlantic City Host Awards.
Applications for these scholarships are now available at
atlanticcityscholarships.org. The deadline for applications is March 6,
2020.
A volunteer committee of members made up of the Greater Atlantic
City Concierge Association and the CRDA will select the award
recipients using a criteria selection form that uses a point system for
compliance. Members of the selection committee and their family
members are ineligible for scholarships. Payment of the scholarships will
go directly to the attending colleges for the purpose of tuition and
tuition-related expenses for the student recipients.
The Art-Wine-Dine event will take place on Wednesday, February 12,
2020 at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall’s newly renovated lobby – The
Atlantic City Experience - beginning at 5 p.m. Complimentary parking
for ticket holders will be available at the Boardwalk Hall Parking Garage.
The event will feature a silent auction, wines, craft beers and spirits to
taste, and entertainment. Event tickets can be purchased online.
For information and donations contact Doreen Prinzo at
0609-449-7156 or dprinzo@njcrda.com.
shows localities with similar trust policies have lower
rates of crime.
“The New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice and its member
organizations continue to stand in support of New Jersey’s Immigrant
Trust Directive. The Directive is especially important for victims and
witnesses of crimes, who may be afraid to come forward due to fear of
immigration consequences. This directive builds trust with immigrant
communities by sending a strong message: regardless of your
immigration status, you can seek help from your local law enforcement
agency in New Jersey.”
so they can highlight their products and services.”
The February workshop featured speakers and resources from the
following: US Small Business Administration (SBA), NJ Small Business
Development Center (NJSBDC), UCEDC, Cooperative Business
Assistance Corporation (CBAC), New Jersey Community Capital
(NJCC), Greater Newark Enterprise Corporation (GNEC), Regional
Business Assistance Corporation (RBAC) Excelsior Growth Fund (EFG)
Latin American Economic Development Association (LAEDA) NJ,
Business Action Center, NJ Department of Treasury, NJ Division of
Taxation, SCORE, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities,
NJLIBsGrowBIZ, Women's Business Center
“Our mission is to create a favorable economic climate with
meaningful services for the business community. Collaborating with the
NJEDA, NJSBDC, and several additional organizations is one way we
help connect the business community with diverse resources that help
them grow,” Michael Chait, President of the Greater Atlantic City
Chamber. acchamber.com
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Once in a Hundred Years: The Life & Legacy of Marian Anderson' film screening Feb. 21
Ocean City filmmaker Bill Nicoletti presents his directorial debut with
this award-winning documentary film that tells the story of one of the
greatest voices in history. The event benefits the Friends of the Cape May
Music Festival
"When I sing, I don't want people to see that my face is black, I don't
want them to see that my face is white, I want them to see my soul which
is colorless."
Marian Anderson
Join filmmaker Bill Nicoletti and the Friends of the Cape May Music
Festival for a screening Friday, Feb. 21 at 9 p.m., at Harbor Square
Theatre, of the documentary film, "Once in a Hundred Years: The Life &
Legacy of Marian Anderson."
"Once in a Hundred Years" is an award-winning film that tells the
story of contralto and civil rights activist Marian Anderson, of
Philadelphia, who reached the pinnacle of professional achievement,
attaining worldwide fame and an honored place in classical music
history, as one of the greatest opera singers of all time.
The film runs 50 minutes and the screening will include a Q&A with
the filmmaker and panel discussion after the film. This documentary is
the directorial debut of Nicoletti, of Ocean City, N.J., founder of Going
the Distance Films, Philadelphia. The film was released in February 2018
and premiered at The Kimmel Center in Philadelphia to a sold-out
audience, was featured at The Kennedy Center in New York in
September, and will be airing on PBS. Nicoletti has over 75 national
industry awards for professional excellence and holds a master's degree
from St. Joseph's University. The film has garnered awards including
Best Documentary Feature 2019 Philadelphia Independent Film Festival
and First Place, Rhode Island International Film Festival.
"Being from Philadelphia I have picked up bits and pieces of who
Marian Anderson was but never had any idea of her impact on civil rights
Library to offer concert series, book talks during Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and the Atlantic City Free Public
Library will celebrate with special programs for adults and children.
The library will hold its Black History Month Concert Series on each
Saturday throughout the month. The programs begin at 1 p.m. All shows
are free.
Screening of “A Great Day in Harlem” followed by Martin Payne &
Friends on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 1 p.m. — The Atlantic City Free Public
Library’s Film Society will show “A Great Day in Harlem.” The 1994
documentary, which runs one hour, features interviews with legendary
African-American jazz musicians. The film is also open to both Film
Society members and non-members. After the documentary, Martin
Payne & Friends will perform the music of Cannonball Adderley, Art
Blakey, Count Basie and more.
Norman Taylor on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 1 p.m. — Norman Taylor is a
singer/songwriter from the Philadelphia area who will perform acoustic
blues. His musical style is based in the country blues of people such as
Robert Johnson and Skip James, and contemporary acoustic blues men
such as Keb Mo, Eric Bibb and Guy Davis.
Eddie Morgan & REK’D 4 JAZZ on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 1 p.m.
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Tickets are $12 and seating is limited. Tickets are available for
purchase online via the Harbor Square Theatre website at
squaretheatres.com/harbor.html, or at the door. Harbor Square Theatre is
located at 271 96th St., Stone Harbor. Patrons can purchase and enjoy
dinner and drinks before the showing at the Harbor Burger Bar located
inside the theater. The restaurant is open prior to the screening and until
15 minutes after the last showing of the evening.
A portion of the proceeds will support bringing classical music to the
region by benefiting The Friends of the Cape May Music Festival. The
Friends is an affinity group of the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts &
Humanities (MAC), 1048 Washington St., Cape May, N.J. The Friends
share a passion for classical music, helping to support the annual Cape
May Music Festival during its three-week residency in May and June and
to extend its presence in the community, through year-round events such
as this, that illuminate and celebrate classical music.
For more information on this event, visit www.capemaymac.org or
call Cape May MAC at 609-884-5404 and ask for Friends Coordinator
Sharon Falkowski, or call her directly at 609-224-6039.
Eddie Morgan & REK’D 4 JAZZ play a mix of funky R&B, jazz and
standards. They’ll highlight jazz trumpet greats such as Miles Davis,
Dizzy Gillespie and Freddie Hubbard.
Tony Day and the Across the Globe Music Group on Saturday, Feb.
29, at 1 p.m. — Tony Day is a local favorite whose talents range from
studio musician and band leader to composer and teacher. Day, who will
play smooth jazz, has performed on drums and percussion with many
jazz recording artists and for headliner acts in Las Vegas and Atlantic
City.
The library has scheduled a teen book talk for Wednesday, Feb. 19, at
4 p.m. The teens (ages 13-18) will discuss New York Times bestseller
“On the Come Up” by Angie Thomas.
There will be a book talk for children (ages 8-12) on Wednesday, Feb.
26, at 4 p.m. The group will discuss “When the Beat was Born: DJ Kool
Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop” by Laban Carrick Hill.
Registration is required for these book talks. Those who sign up will
receive a copy of the book, while supplies last. Visit the Main Library
Youth Services Department or call (609) 345-2269, ext. 3050, to register.

2020 Presidents Scholarship Ball at "The Merion, Cinnaminson, NJ Sunday March 1, 2020
A spectacular evening with a great Cocktail Reception from 5:00 PM Book and special
until 6:30 PM, fancy displayed and Butler Hors D'oeuvres, Action
Stations and well stocked Bars. Followed by an excellent dinner and
Viennese pastry buffet and dancing to Kenny I from 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM the Event.
This fantastic culinary event is our biggest event of the year and helps
us raise money raise money for our Scholarship fund, the ongoing
monthly Educational programs, our 'Chef's in Need' fund as well as
benefiting our chapter . Your contributions also help our chapter feed the page AD at a cost
homeless at the Atlantic City Rescue Mission, give back to our Veterans
as well as continue with our "Chef and Child" programs. Most of all, we
are here for chefs and we need your help. The culinary team of "The
Merion" promises that this year's ball will be another fantastic culinary
event.
The ticket prices are $150 dollars per person (Non-refundable). We
also have tables up to 10 available for you and your group.
Sponsorships: Platinum Sponsorship: $3000 - includes six (6) dinner convenience on the 'EVENTS' Page of our web site acfpcasj.com
tickets, Full page AD in the Program Book and VIP recognition during
the Event. Gold Sponsorship: $2500 - includes (5) dinner tickets, Full
page AD in the Program Book and VIP recognition during the Event.
Silver Sponsorship: $2000 - includes (4) tickets, half page AD in the
Program Book, and VIP
recognition during the Event. Bronze
Sponsorship: $1500 - includes (3) tickets, 1/4 page AD in the Program
THE PASCALE SYKES FOUNDATION TO HOST WORKING TOGETHER FOR
WORKING FAMILIES: THE WHOLE FAMILY APPROACH CONFERENCE
EVENT TO FEATURE PRESENTATIONS BY CBS’ 60 MINUTES
CORRESPONDENT LESLEY STAHL AND THE THREE DOCTORS
The Pascale Sykes Foundation will host Working Together For
Working Families: The Whole Family Approach on Thursday, February
13, 2020, at Rowan College of South Jersey’s Luciano Center in
Vineland, NJ. The 2020, one-day conference, which will focus on how
the Foundation’s acclaimed Whole Family Approach is strengthening
America’s low-income, working-class families, follows the
highly-successful 2017 Working Together For Working Families
conference that first shined the national spotlight on the Foundation’s
Whole Family Approach.
The Whole Family Approach is a preventive rather than crisis-driven
approach. It is a family-led strategy that provides adults and children
with the tools and social support to collectively set life goals, create
actionable plans, and achieve those goals. When the whole family works
together to support each other’s goals, long-term change, stability and
well-being become a reality. Empowering families with the tools to reach
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of our board members listed: Chef Kenneth Trout, CEC, CCA, AAC
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their goals and stay out of poverty has far better long-term benefits than
intervening after they are in crisis. Complete information about The
Whole Family Approach, including a Tool Kit for those interested in
establishing a Whole Family Approach collaboration, can be found by
visiting WholeFamilyApproach.org.
Working Together For Working Families: The Whole Family
Approach will once again bring to South Jersey a Who’s Who of
luminaries in the field of strengthening America’s working-class families.
Lesley Stahl, the legendary broadcast journalist and Co-Editor of CBS 60
Minutes, one of the longest running and most popular television news
shows in American history, and Drs. Sampson Davis, Rameck Hunt and
George Jenkins, fondly known as The Three Doctors, will serve as the
conference’s featured presenters. New Jersey Department of Children and
Families Commissioner Christine Norbut Beyer and New Jersey
Transportation Department Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti will
introduce the conference’s Whole Family Approach morning and
afternoon panel discussions.
Cold Spring Brewery for this free lecture series! We’re going to kick the
various topics off with
“Revolutionary Women” by Darci Tucker.
February 13th – “Ben Franklin & the Continental Navy” by Tim
McGrath - Author & Historian.
February 20th- “Crime & Punishment in CM County” by Bill Cloer
HCSV Education & Curatorial Coordinator.
February 27th- “Planning the Spring Banquet” by Clare Juechter,
HCSV Chief Administrative Officer.
March 5th – “Women's Suffrage in Cape May County” by Rita Marie
Fulginiti - Cape May County Clerk, County Adjuster and County
Historian.
March 12th – “Prohibition in Cape May County” by Raymond
Rebmann, Author and Historian.
March 19th – “Historic Storms of the Jersey Shore” by Scott
Mazzella, educator, former reporter, and passionate weather buff
March 26th – “NJ Women in the Revolutionary War” by Sandi Eakin,
HCSV Interpreter, Educator.
April 2nd – “Civil War Medicine & Surgery” by Yusuf M. (JP)
Saleeby, M.D.
This free lecture series is made possible by a grant from the New
Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State.
Historic Cold Spring Village is a non-profit, open-air living history
museum that portrays the daily life of a rural South Jersey community of
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30-acre site. Admission during the season is $14 for adults and $12 for
children ages 3 to 12. Children under 3 are admitted free. Unlimited free
admission is available with Village membership.
For more information on events, membership, volunteering, or
booking private affairs, please call (609) 898-2300, or visit the Village
website at hcsv.org.
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City of Atlantic City Entertainment Capital of The Jersey Shore

City Council of Atlantic City meetings are open to the public. Meeting date for 2020: February 19, March 18, April 15, May 13,
June 17, July 22, August 19, September 16, October 21, November 13, December 4 5 pm in the Hank Tyner Council Chambers
City Hall 1301 Bacharach Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ 08401. 609 347 5300

George Tibbitt Jeffree Fauntleroy II Moisse Delgado

Councilman, At-Large Councilman, At-Large Councilman, At-Large

(609) 347-5241 (609) 287-2561 (609) 347-6491

Jesse O. Kurtz Muhammad “Anjum” Zia Md Hossain Morshed

Councilman, Councilman, Councilman,
6th Ward 5th Ward 4th Ward

(609) 957-0437 (609) 347- 5300 (609) 347-5300

Kaleem Shabazz LaToya Dunston Aaron Randolph

Councilman, Councilperson Councilman,
3rd Ward 2nd Ward 1st Ward

(609) 347-5230 (609) 347- 5300 (609) 347-5232

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8 THE AC TIMES • February 6, 2020
The ShopRite LPGA Classic Presented by Acer will be held May 25 – 31, 2020
Players will compete for $1.75 million in prize money
Tickets are now on sale to witness the stars of the LPGA when they
return to the ShopRite LPGA Classic Presented by Acer from May
25–31, 2020, tournament officials announced today. Defending champion
Lexi Thompson will be one of 144 players competing for the $1.75
million purse when the best female golfers in the world descend upon
South Jersey for the area’s largest annual sporting event.
There are three ticket options for fans interested in attending the 2020
ShopRite LPGA Classic Presented by Acer. Tickets can be purchased in
advance online or during tournament week at the Main Gate
Good-Any-One-Day Grounds Ticket for $15; Weekly Grounds Pass
for $30; Weekly Clubhouse Pass for $60 (provides access inside Seaview,
A Dolce Hotel); Borgata Skybox on 17 for $125 (shared hospitality)
For more information about ticket sales, volunteers, Pro-Am player
packages and sponsorship opportunities visit ShopRiteLPGAClassic.com
or call the Tournament office at (609) 798-0222.
Since 1986, the ShopRite LPGA Classic Presented by Acer has attracted
millions of fans to South Jersey. The tournament also attracts hundreds of
corporate partners and broadcasts the region to 175 countries and more
than 500 million households worldwide.
“We’re proud to represent our region on a global scale and look
forward to hosting the best players in the world at Seaview, A Dolce
Income From Census Work Will Not Impact Eligibility for Government Assistance
As you may have heard, the Census Bureau is having difficulty
finding enough temporary workers to assist in conducting next year’s
count. This is particularly troublesome because these workers are needed
to help ensure that traditionally “Hard to Count” populations are reached,
and if any undercount occurs, it will carry serious implications for
Pennsylvania.
Part of the reason that the Census Bureau is having difficulty hiring is
that the unemployment rate is so low, but the official employment figures
don’t reflect people who are underemployed and may be struggling. It is
also possible that many of these folks are avoiding applying for Census
jobs because they are concerned about losing government benefits that
are helping keep their families afloat.
We are writing to let you know that the PA Department of Human
Services, after consulting with Keystone Counts, has just issued new
East Coast Gaming Congress & NextGen Gaming Institute Announces
24th Annual Conference to be held April 27-28, 2020
The 24th Annual East Coast Gaming Congress & NexGen Gaming
Institute will take place April 27 – 28, 2020, at Harrah’s Waterfront
Conference Center in Atlantic City.
The theme of this annual two-day conference is “New Decade, New
Opportunities, New Challenges.” The conference will feature their
gaming Leadership ThinkTank, where the best minds in the industry
come together and share their insights on the future of all things gaming.
Hot topics discussed at past congresses include the future of
Atlantic Cape Community College Restaurant Gala at Harrah’s Resort
Tickets are now on sale for South Jersey’s premier food and beverage
event. The 37th Annual Atlantic Cape Community College Restaurant
Gala will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2020, in the beautiful Avalon
Ballroom of Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center in Atlantic City.
The annual event celebrates food by highlighting hors d’oeuvres
prepared by students in the Academy of Culinary Arts at Atlantic Cape
and showcasing the specialties of 40 of the region’s best restaurants
during a progressive dining experience. The event closes with an elegant
dessert extravaganza offering a wide variety of sweet treats from local
pastry chefs.
This year’s event will recognize the contributions of Community
Honorees, Stephen and Dianne Nehmad (’72 & ’70) and celebrate the
accomplishments of the Academy of Culinary Arts Honoree, Chef Bill
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P.O. Box 343 - Atlantic City N.J. 08401
Earl Harvey, Publisher 267-244-3860
earl@earlharvey.com • www.earlharvey.com
Hotel,” said Tim Erensen, Executive Director
of the ShopRite LPGA Classic Presented by
Acer. “ We would like to thank ShopRite, our
fans, partners and community leaders for
continually make us one of the best events in
professional golf.”
ShopRite has served as title sponsor of the
tournament since 1992, and has donated more
than $35 million to regional charities through
its partnership with women’s professional
golf.
“We are proud of ShopRite's long running
partnership and friendship with the LPGA,”
said Joseph Colalillo, Chairman and CEO of Wakefern Food Corp. “The
annual tournament brings the best golfers in the world to Atlantic County
to compete while raising money for important community-based
organizations. Local charities and groups that help those in need shared
$1.4 million in grants at the 2019 ShopRite LPGA Classic, and a total of
$35 million has been donated to thousands of important organizations
over the last 27 years of the tournament. We look forward to more great
golf and giving back with the LPGA in 2020.”
guidance that income derived from temporary Census Bureau
employment will not affect eligibility for nearly all forms of government
assistance. We wanted to make sure you all were aware of this policy so
that you could encourage people in your networks to apply for Census
jobs. We have developed some guidance on what types of jobs are
available, and the application process.
Studies have shown that the most effective Census outreach workers
are those who are parts of the communities in which they will be
working, and we would encourage all of you to share both the DHS
guidance and our employment guide with anyone in your networks you
think might be interested. The work itself is extremely important, but it
could also provide a boost to families that may be struggling.
For more information on the 2020 Census, visit 2020census.gov.
land-based gaming, how sports betting is shaping casino operations, and
emerging aspects of gaming, including esports, igaming, and payment
technologies. The conference will provide attendees with valuable insight
and education by those most knowledgeable about this evolving industry
as well as outstanding opportunities for networking, professional
development and business-to-business discussions.
For more information, visit www.ecgc.us. For sponsorship
information, contact Donna Vecere at dvecere@cooperlevenson.com.
McGinnity '85.
Each year, nearly 1,000 food enthusiasts attend the Gala, and have
the opportunity to sample wine, beer, and spirits from local wineries,
breweries, and distilleries in addition to live music from the Dirty Dozen
Dance Band.
Tickets to the Gala are $225 per person or a discounted rate of $2500
per table of 12 and can be purchased by contacting Kristin Jackson at
609-463-3621 or kjackson@atlantic.edu or by visiting atlantic.edu/gala.
Since its inception, the Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala has raised well
over $3.5 million for scholarships through the generous support of our
community partners and corporate sponsors. As a result of their
continued generosity, last year's SOLD OUT event raised $234,475 and
was attended by over 900 guests.
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JFS Supports International Holocaust Remembrance Day

(Pictured Left to Right): Naomi Jones, Ph.D., Senior Director of

Outpatient Services; Jamie Reichelt, Village Care Supervisor; and
Donald Cassidy, Ph.D., Director of Trauma Training & In-Home
Therapy at Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties
(Pictured Left to Right): Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May
show their support for the #WeRemember campaign in observance of
Counties Billing Associates Rita Conti, Dina McGowan and Patience
International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which takes place on
James participate in the #WeRemember campaign for International
January 27. This program, started by the World Jewish Congress, seeks
Holocaust Remembrance Day, which takes place on January 27. Started by
to harness the power of digital media to share knowledge and awareness
the World Jewish Congress, this day seeks to channel the power of digital
of the Holocaust, while passing on its lessons to younger generations.
media to spread the knowledge and awareness of the Holocaust, while
(Photo provided by Susan Kotzen, Jewish Family Service of Atlantic &
passing on its lessons to younger generations.
Cape May Counties) Photo provided by Susan Kotzen, Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties
In observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which coordination, or transportation to medical appointments, JFS is devoted
takes place on Monday, January 27, members of the Jewish Family to immeasurably adding to the quality of life of Holocaust Survivors in
Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties staff participated in the our region.
#WeRemember campaign. Created by the World Jewish Congress, this Our unwavering commitment to provide essential support for these
program seeks to harness the power of digital media to ensure knowledge survivors is paramount. Therefore, the need to ensure funding is available
and awareness of the Holocaust is remembered for generations to come. for programs and services for their entire lifetime is critical. To make a
JFS provides assistance and support to 40 local Holocaust Survivors donation to the Holocaust Survivor Fund at JFS or for more information,
as well as their families. Whether its monthly socialization luncheons, please contact 609.822.1108 or jfsatlantic.org.
cultural activities, assisting with Claims Conference paperwork, care

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10 THE AC TIMES • February 6, 2020
Maxwell Football Club’s Professional Award Winners Announced
Maxwell Football Club Director, Mark Wolpert, announced that
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has been selected as the
winner of the 61st Bert Bell Professional Player of the Year Award, and
that the Ravens head coach John Harbaugh has been chosen as the
winner of the 31st Greasy Neale Professional Coach of the Year Award.
In only his second NFL season, Jackson exploded into one of the
league’s most dangerous offensive weapons as he finished the regular
season with 3,127 passing yards, and 36 touchdowns and added 1,206
yards rushing and 7 scores on the ground. He broke Michael Vick's mark
for single-season rushing yards by a quarterback and his 36 passing
touchdowns beat Vinny Testaverde's record for the most thrown in a
season in Ravens history. Jackson became the first quarterback in league
history to have 3,000 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards in a season.
Lamar Jackson John Harbaugh
In addition to his Bert Bell honor, Jackson was named to the Pro Bowl
and also selected as a 1st team All-Pro by the Associated Press.
only one losing season. His 10 playoff wins are the second most by any
Jackson joins Hall of Fame RB Earl Campbell (1979), Philadelphia
head coach in the NFL since 2008. In addition to winning Super Bowl
Eagles QB Carson Wentz (2017) and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback
XLVII, Harbaugh has guided the Ravens to four AFC North division
Patrick Mahomes as the only players to have won the Bert Bell Award in
championships and three AFC Championship appearances.
their second NFL season. Jackson also joined Peyton Manning, Cam
Jackson and Harbaugh will be honored Friday, March 6, 2020 at the
Newton, Drew Brees, Earl Campbell, O.J. Simpson and Roger Staubach
83rd Maxwell Football Club National Awards Gala, which will be held at
in a elite group that won the Maxwell Award as a college player and the
the Tropicana Casino & Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. Also receiving
Bert Bell as a professional.
awards at this event will be Joe Burrow - LSU (Maxwell Award), Chase
In his 12th season as head coach Harbaugh led the Ravens to a 14-2
Young – Ohio State (Chuck Bednarik Award), Nathan Milne
record and a AFC North Championship a No.1 seed in the AFC playoffs.
Muhlenberg College (Andy Talley Regional Coach of the Year Award),
Harbaugh crafted an offensive scheme perfectly suited for quarterback
Roland Rivers III – Slippery Rock University (Brian Westbrook Regional
Lamar Jackson, an offense predicated on the run and an almost
Player of the Year Award), Ed Orgeron – LSU (George Munger College
college-like option attack mixed with RPO. The Ravens finished the
Coach of the Year Award), Anthony Munoz – Cincinnati Bengals/NFL
2019 regular season with 3,296 rushing yards, the most rushing yards by
HOF (Tropicana Legends Award), and MFC/adidas National High
any team in NFL history during a season. In an era where the passing
School Players of the Year Bryce Young (Mater Dei HS – Alabama) and
game reigns supreme, Harbaugh weaponized the Ravens running attack
Bryan Bresee (Damascus HS – Clemson). The Club will be announcing
and built it to fit his personnel. The 2019 Ravens became the first team
additional winners of special awards later this month.
in NFL history to average at least 200 passing yards and 200 rushing
Tickets for the Maxwell Football Club National Awards Gala are
yards per game in the same season and outscored their opponents by 249
available for purchase on the Club’s website
points which was the largest point differential in the league this season.
maxwellfootballclub.org/product/national-awards-individual-ticket/ or by
Harbaugh has led the Ravens to 128 wins (including playoffs) since
calling 215-643-3833.
his tenure began in 2008, the fourth-most wins in the NFL over that span,
Questions concerning any of the Maxwell Football Club’s awards or
and has surpassed Brian Billick for the most wins by a head coach in
programs can be directed to MFC Executive Director Mark Wolpert at
Baltimore Ravens franchise history. In his twelve-year tenure as Ravens
info@maxwellfootballclub.org.
head coach, Harbaugh has led the Ravens to nine winning seasons and

Fall in Love with Tennessee Avenue, Atlantic City’s Most Exciting Street
There’s a lot to love on Tennessee Avenue, Atlantic City’s most
exciting street! We’re offering a plethora of Valentine’s activities that will
melt -- and sweeten -- all your hearts out there!
The lovefest begins Saturday, Feb. 8, as the nonprofit C.R.O.P.S. will
be hosting an outdoor market in the Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall yard
from Noon to 3 p.m. with a great assortment of well-known, local
vendors including Conscious Cooks (plant-based, organic goodies), Jim’s
Jams (hot sauces, jellies, jams, salsa), and Ladles of Luv (soups). Even
our own chefs will get in the mix as Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall’s
Chef/Partner Charles Soreth will sell his house- made pickles and pickled
veggies, and The Iron Room Executive Chef Kevin Cronin’s
mind-blowing salmon spread will be available for purchase. It’s the
perfect spot to buy your Valentine a local gift as there will be other
crafters and vendors present, as well! Or bring your Valentine and make
it a date afternoon! Regardless what you decide, mark your calendar!
Valentine’s Day is obviously MADE AC Chocolate Bar’s time to
shine, and all of the Tennessee Avenue shops will showcase
one-of-a-kind menu items created with MADE’s artisan chocolate from
Friday, Feb. 1st – Sunday, Feb. 16th.
Rhythm & Spirits • Mole Duck Pizza $9. Our soon-to-be-famous
pizza with mole sauce made with MADE Chocolate. Chef Kevin has
done a few versions of duck pizza before, and we can’t wait for this
combination of savory, sweet and spicy!
The Iron Room • Chocolate Pop Tarts $3. They’re buttery, flaky and
delicious. Ask to try them toasted as Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall Pastry
Chef Amanda DiMeola recommends! DiMeola makes all of The Iron
Room’s baked goods. Check ’em out!!
Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall • Nitro Iced Mocha $12. It’s a delicious
cocktail made with Tito’s, Iron Room cold brew, MADE chocolate syrup,
a little bit of nitro stout beer and topped with hand whipped cream and
shaved MADE chocolate pieces. The Beer Hall will also have plenty of
chocolate stouts on tap for those who may not want the cocktail.
MADE Valentine’s Gifts. Chocolate is synonymous with Valentine’s
Day, and the go-to shop in the tri-state area is MADE Atlantic City
Chocolate Bar! They are one of the few chocolate shops in the United
States -- and the only one in New Jersey -- where the entire chocolate
making process -- from bean to-bar -- is perfected in house! Give your
Valentine something extra special with these exceptional gifts from their
retail shop: Love Letters $14. Two chocolate bars with edible love
inscriptions, wrapped with ribbon; Dozen Caramel Filled Artisan Bon
Bons $27; Red Chocolate Stiletto $30; Dozen Caramel Filled Artisan
Bon Bons $50; Chocolate-dipped Wine Bottle $25.
Bring in your own bottle and have it dipped in chocolate with candy
options and wrap. Or choose a bottle from wine/champagne list and pay
retail price + $25. (Must Pre-order)
Chocolate-covered Artisan Strawberries, Dozen $40, Half Dozen $20
Make it a Date Night at MADE
Make it a date -- or not -- and try these Valentine’s-inspired, dine-in
only menu items: The Melting Heart ($16) is big enough for two people
and comes with a surprise ending. When warm, salted caramel sauce is
poured over the dark chocolate heart, MADE’s signature brownie will be
revealed with vanilla gelato and fresh berries; The Chocolate Crush ($8)
is a chocolate ganache-filled cake encased in a crisp chocolate shell.
Make a reservation or place an order by calling (609) 289-2888.
MADE Atlantic City Chocolate Bar is open 4 to 10 p.m. Thursdays, 4 to
11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 1 to 8 p.m. Sundays.
Other Tenn. Ave V-Day Events ; Speed Dating and Singles Mixer, 3
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at Rhythm & Spirits, $10: Looking for significant
other in your life, or just looking to find a fun date so you aren’t alone on
Valentine’ Day? Check out this fun event that begins with speed dating at
3:30 p.m., followed by a mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Go to
SpeedDatingAndSinglesMixer.SplashThat.com/ to buy tickets.
BFF Galentine’s Day Party, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb 13, Rhythm &
Spirits, $20: The girls are taking over, so grab your best friend and enjoy
endless pizza, snacks, drink specials, fun activities, giveaways and
music! Everyone gets to decorate their own makeup pouch and take it
with them. Tickets are $20 – get them at the door – and include pizza and
entertainment.

Stockton Chosen to Host Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Centera
Stockton University has been chosen by the Association of American
Colleges and Universities as one of 13 institutions to host a Truth, Racial
Healing & Transformation Center.
The new center will serve as a catalyst for facilitating community
collaborations and dialogues that can question, break down and dissolve
unhealthy racial narratives.
“Part of Stockton’s mission is to prepare our students to live and
thrive in a multi-cultural society and become leaders in their
communities,” said Stockton President Harvey Kesselman. “This
initiative will pave the way for the next generation of strategic leaders
and critical thinkers to advance equity and access.”
AAC&U plans to establish 150 such centers across the country. The
13 announced this month join 10 approved in 2017, including
Rutgers-Newark, the only other center in New Jersey. The association
provides strategic support and direction, including a summer institute.
Financial support is provided by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Truth,
Racial Healing & Transformation effort, the Newman’s Own Foundation
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and the Papa John’s Foundation.
“AAC&U is thrilled to partner with these
outstanding institutions to ensure that higher
education is playing a leadership role in
promoting racial and social justice,” said
AAC&U President Lynn Pasquerella.
Carra Hood, associate provost at Stockton,
said the initiative will involve faculty members,
Stockton’s Center for Community Engagement
and Office of Service Learning as well as community
and religious leaders. Among the first goals of the Stockton team is to
host community events on campus, in Atlantic City, and other locations
to discuss the issues or racial hierarchies and racial healing.
“We look forward to working with our faculty, students, and
community leaders to build shared narratives that dismantle racial
hierarchies of human value,” Hood said.

The Everly Brothers Experience Show

Special Ticket Offer for JFS Village by the Shore Members
Enjoy an afternoon of nostalgic music with The Everly Brothers
Experience when The Zmed Brothers take center stage on Sunday,
February 16 at 2pm at the Stockton Performing Arts Center, 101 Vera
King Farris Drive in Galloway.
With a collection of hit songs including, “Bye Bye Love,” “Wake Up
Little Susie,” “All I Have to Do is Dream,” and “Cathy’s Clown” topping
the charts, The Everly Brothers sold more than 60 million records
worldwide and garnered 30 Billboard Top 100 singles throughout their
career. They are also known to have influenced the music of The Beatles,
Simon & Garfunkel, The Beach Boys, Neil Young and more.
The Zmed Brothers will take audience members on a stroll down
memory lane sharing these unforgettable favorite songs during the
matinee performance.
Tickets are $20 for JFS Village by the Shore Members and Holocaust
Survivors, and $25 for non-members. (Tickets are regularly $33 per
person).
Also in February, the JFS Village by the Shore will offer the
following events: Memory Café on Tuesday, February 4 from 1pm to
2:30pm at the Downbeach Deli in Margate, Memoir Workshop on Friday,
February 14 from 11am to 12:30pm at the JCC in Margate, Coffee Klatch
on Thursday, February 20 from 10:30am to 12pm at the JCC in Margate,
and Lunch Around Town on Thursday, February 27 from 12pm to
1:30pm at Vagabond Kitchen & Tap House in Atlantic City.
For more information or to RSVP for any of the February programs
or to purchase tickets to The Everly Brothers Experience, contact Tina
Serota at 609.822.1109 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.

Celebrate Valentine's Weekend With a Perfect Pairing at The Palm!

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and our chefs are doing a p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday 4 p.m.
little matchmaking of their own! Available February 13th-16th, our to 9 p.m. Reservations are recommended. For reservations or private
special three-course Valentine’s Dinner for Two brings together succulent dining information, call (609) 344-7256 or visit www.thepalm.com. For
Nova Scotia Lobster with flavorful Prime New York Strip or Filet more information and to make a reservation, please call The Palm
Mignon for the perfect pairing. Our classic a la carte menu will also be Atlantic City at (609) 344-7256 or visit thepalm.com.
available. Reserve a table for you and your perfect match today. **Beverages, with the exception of two glasses of Piper- Heidsieck
And don't forget to try our newest Valentine's-inspired cocktail, the Champagne (when opted), tax and gratuity are not included in the dinner
"Queen of Hearts"! Hours may vary. Please check with your local Palm price. Dinner offer cannot be combined with 837 Club birthday entrée
restaurant. certificates. No substitutions. Dine in only. Offer is subject to supply and
The Palm in Atlantic City is located in The Quarter at Tropicana, availability and is valid 2/13/20-2/16/20 only. Must be 21 or older to
2801 Pacific Avenue. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 5 consume alcohol.

CAT FANCIERS ASSOCIATION IN VINELAND ON FEBRUARY 29

Meet and Greet CFA’s Finest Cats. Tickets Available at the Door
Come and see some fun, frisky felines on The Ave as the Empire Cat
Club presents “The Empire Returns,” a Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA)
sanctioned allbreed cat show, on Saturday, February 29, from 10 a.m. to
4 p.m., at Landis MarketPlace, 631 E. Landis Ave., Vineland.
Tickets for the show, 8 dollars for adults, 6 dollars for children age 6
to 12, and free admission for children under age 6, can be purchased at
the door.
Free parking is available in the large lot in the rear of the
marketplace.
The largest registry of pedigreed cats and known as the most
prestigious pedigreed cat registering association in the world, CFA was
Tropicana Atlantic City Donates $10,000 to Atlantic City Arts Foundation
Donated funds will be used for the continuation of public art programs
in Atlantic City.
As a proud proponent of the arts, Tropicana Atlantic City will donate
$10,000 in support of the Atlantic City Arts Foundation and its mission to
foster an environment in which diverse arts and cultural programs enrich
the quality of life for residents and visitors of Atlantic City. The donated
funds will be used for the continuation of public art programs in the city.
“The work the Atlantic City Arts Foundation is doing has infused
such positivity into the entire city, and we are incredibly proud to be a
partner,” said Steve Callender, Senior Vice President of Operations East
Region, Eldorado Resorts, Inc. “We commend ACAF for their
commitment to stimulating a creative culture and supporting local artists
in Atlantic City and are eager to see what the future holds.”
"The Atlantic City Arts Foundation is pleased to welcome Tropicana
Atlantic City as our first organizational sponsor in 2020. The team at
established in 1906. Originally headquartered in Manasquan, NJ, it
moved to Alliance, OH in 2010.
The association's stated mission is preserving and promoting
pedigreed breeds of cats while also enhancing the well-being of all cats.
CFA's first licensed cat shows were held in Buffalo, NY and Detroit, MI
in 1906. The association today has a known presence in Europe, China,
and Japan along with its well-established activity in the United States and
Canada.
This show will be an opportunity to see CFA’s finest cats.
For more information or to volunteer, e-mail
chestnutrunfarm@aol.com.
Tropicana has set a leading example consistently supporting Atlantic
City's arts initiatives and contributing to the well-being of our
community," said Joyce Hagen, Executive Director of the Atlantic City
Arts Foundation. “We are grateful to the Tropicana team and invite
businesses and individuals to join them in their support of ACAF's
community arts programming in Atlantic City.”
The Atlantic City Arts Foundation works to create a community that
values art and culture as a means to stimulate economic development,
encourage civic engagement and promote community well-being.
Consequently, ACAF developed three programs, Chalk About AC,
ARTeriors and 48 Blocks AC, to activate community pride and civic
self-esteem.
For more information about Tropicana Atlantic City, please visit
Tropicana.net.
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