Mahjong, Cards & Friends

Congregation Beth Israel presents "Games Girls Play, An Evening of Mahjong, Cards & Friends," on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 7 to 10 p.m., at 2501 Shore Road, Northfield N.J.

Players will enjoy a night of play at mahjong, bridge or canasta, as well as a wine and cheese spread and dessert. Prizes will be awarded for the most games won at each table. Each player will receive a favor.

Players are invited to bring their own groups or ask organizers to match them at their level of play. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. Admission is $30 for Congregation Beth Israel members and $35 for nonmembers. For more information, or to reserve your place, please call 641-3600 or email bethisrael@ comcast.net.

Hearing Open House

Total Hearing Care is having a Special Open House at 450 Tilton Rd., Suite 212 in Northfield on October 12, 13 & 14. Participants will receive a free hearing screening and a demonstration of the new Oticon Dual hearing device and the ConnectLine presented by a nationally known hearing aid expert. The general public is invited. To make your reservation, please call 609-641- 1963 today.

Medical Awareness Seminar

The Herman Pogachefsky Senior Services Pavilion of BERON-JOAS will be hosting a Medication Awareness Seminar on Wednesday, October 14, at 11 a.m. Dr. Ira Stein, medical director of the Dr. Leonard B. Erber Medical Center and Steven Chang, pharmacist, will present informtaion on the safe use of taking medication. Individual medication reviews will be provided. Please bring all medicines that day (in a bag). Nurses and social workers are available to assist with additional informtion. We cordially invite you to participtae in this free seminar. Transportation is available. If you would like to attend or would like more information, please call Gail Scherzer, center director at 345-3057. The Pogachefsky Senior Srevices Pavilion is located at 1102 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City.

JCC Evening of Dinner & Dancing

On Thursday, October 15, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m., The Katz JCC will host another elegant evening of delicious kosher food, wonderful ambiance and great music from the 40's and 50's to dance the night away to. Paid reservations are required. The cost is $15 M/ $18 NM. The cost includes a complimentary glass of wine. Spaces are limited. Call Josh Cutler for reservations - 609-822-1167 x 138 or email JCutler@ jccatlantic.org.

Fall Fun in Smithville

The Village Greene in Hisoric Smithville will be the place for fun this fall. An Irish festival will be held on Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festival will feature an Irish market offering a variety of wares, plus music in three locations. Music will be on two stages featuring Jamie & the Quiet Man, Nabodach, The Bantry Boys and the Barley Boys.

The Halloween Train will be running every day 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. October 10 thru 31. Whimsical and scary decorations are scattered throughout the ride. The cost is $2.00 per rider.

The Corvette Show will be held on Oct. 18 (Raindate Oct. 25) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show is sponsored by The Original Garden State Corvette Club and will display more than 100 Corvettes. For more information contact John at johnred61@verizon.net. The show is free.

The 6th annual costume pet parade is on Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. Pets must be pre-registered by Oct. 21, call George at 609- 748-7110. Donations will benefit the Atlantic Country Humane Society and Safe Haven Cat Rescue.

Free Hearing Seminar

Now Hear This. You are invided to attend a Free Educational Consumer seminar on hearing loss and advances in hearing technology in Egg Harbor Township. The seminar will be held on Thursday, October 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel, 6821 Black Horse Pike. Call for reservations 609-645-3055. Seminar guest speaker will be Michael Dougherty, Au.D., Audiologist. A delicious lunch will be served. Seating is limited. Sponsored by Better Hearing, Inc.

FELS of Stockton Study Groups and Luncheon

The Friends of Encore Learning of Stockton (FELS) is offering two interesting events. The first is a selection of study groups for members. Each meets monthly for six sessions beginning in October.

The groups are varied and include Art Appreciation, American Short Stories, Documentary Films, Opera, A Day With Flowers, Plays From the Contemporary American Theater, and Creative Writing. There are 13 selections in all.

Please call Sylvia Gabrielli for more details, including specific dates and fees, at 822- 9595 or e-mail bevrubin@ comcast.net.

The second offering is the FELS Fall Luncheon being held at The Crab Trap in Somers Point Friday, Oct. 16, at 11:30 a.m.. The speaker is Stockton Associate Professor of Public Health Dr. Ronald Caplan. His topic will be "Healthcare Reform: Don't Believe Everything You Hear or Think." The cost is $30 and includes a full luncheon with several choices of entree. Please call Esther Steele at 348- 8722 or e-mail bevrubin@ comcast.net.

Beth El Sisterhood Membership Dinner

Beth El Sisterhood Paid Up membership dinner will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. The cost is $25 per person. Dinner will be provided by an excellent caterer in the area. There will be entertainment and door prizes. Reservations must be made in advance. Call the Beth El office at 823-2725.

Beth Judah Yard Sale

Beth Judah Temple in Wildwood is having a yard sale on Oct. 16 and Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days.

MAPS Foundation Broadway Costume Sale

Hundreds of Maps Foundation of South Jersey costumes are coming out of the closet just in time for Halloween trick and treating. The MAPS first public sale in six years will be held October 17, 11-5 p.m. at Dance Forum South Studio. 140B South New York Road, (Rt. 9) in Smithville. Phone number is 652-0631.

The costumes are for women and men, and anyone in between, from the roaring 20's to "CATS" to Disney. Many of the costumes are hand made by professional costume designers from the Richard Stockton College of NJ and a New York costume company.

MAPS is selling out their inventory of costumes and accessories used in fundraising shows, highlighting classic "Broadway" music. All proceeds from the sale will be used to serve the organization's client base of those afflicted with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Multiple Sclerosis.

The inventory includes adult gowns, hats, jewelry and modern jackets, glittery vests, trousers and children's dress apparel. Holiday gift wrap supplies are also being sold.

"We are expecting everyone from moms and kids to theater designers to fashionistas to raid our closets," commented MAPS founder, Rose Silverman. "The Costume Sales is a unique opportunity for the public to peak behind our closet doors and accesss professionally crafted costuming at deep discounts."

MAPS volunteers will be on hand to serve as "personal shoppers" and stylists, and to provide background information regarding the costumes. Dressing areas will be available. For more information regarding costume details contact Rose Silverman 822-9093.

Beth El Holiday Bazaar

Beth El's holiday bazaar will take place on Sunday, Nov. 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 pm. There is room for a few more vendors. Please contact 823- 2725 as soon as possible to reserve your spot. Six-foot tables are available for $50 per table. Discount for more than one table.