What's up in the 'Wood: 5/27/10

There are no major events scheduled in the Wildwoods today.

The island is beginning to buzz, however, in anticipation of Memorial Day Weekend, which annually marks the unofficial kick-off to summer.

Many seasonal businesses are opening their doors and a full slate of activities and fun awaits. After this coming weekend, nearly every day on the calendar up through Labor Day in September will feature some sort of special event around the island.

Coming up...

* Memorial Day Weekend begins on tomorrow with the Unlocking of the Ocean event at noon, and the start of the four-day Wildwoods International Kite Festival and the three-day State Gymnastics Championships at the Wildwoods Convention Center.

* Saturday will be headlined by the unveiling of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall and "Celebration of Heroes Festival" at Fox Park, at noon.

The afternoon will also feature Wildwood Crest's Centennial Celebration Kick-off and the first of several Boardwalk Craft Shows.

* On Monday, a special Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at the Veterans Monument (1st & Spruce) in North Wildwood.

If you have information on additional events and activities in the Wildwoods - regardless of size - please drop us a line at wildwood365@gmail.com. We are more than happy to include any and all happenings on the island!