Deadline approaching for CMC "Toys for Tots" applications

PRESS RELEASE

COURT HOUSE — One week remains for applications to be filled at various Toys for Tots applications centers. Visit any of the following locations between now and Dec. 10:

Upper Township Municipal Building, Lower Township Municipal Building, Woodbine Municipal Building, Dennis Township Municipal Building and The Middle Township Municipal Building.

Only one application is needed per family with Photo ID and Children’s birth certificate. Please feel free to visit any one of the locations; you do not have to visit the location associated with your residence.

Two weeks remain to drop off your new unwrapped toys or monetary donations at one of our 125 Cape May County Toys for Tots locations through out the county. Toys will be collected through December 19.

For Additional Information on drop off locations and the application process visit www.toysfortots.org and click on New Jersey then Cape May County.

Cape May County Toys for Tots was established in 1999 and the program has been in existence since 1947. In 2009 over 2,800 children in Cape May County received Toys and over 11, 000 Toys were donated purchased and distributed through Cape May County.

All of the toys and money collected in Cape May County go directly to Cape May County residents. All the hard work of volunteers during the 2010 campaign is in Memory of Toys for Tots founders, Mike Bertan and Bob Bethel.

Tree Lighting Opens Season in North Wildwood

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NORTH WILDWOOD — The Christmas season is officially underway here after Mayor Bill Henfey lit the Christmas tree at Hereford Lighthouse Friday evening.

Bitter cold, windy weather didn’t deter hundreds of merry people from enjoying the old-fashioned celebration that included songs by Dolly McGee, music by the Margaret Mace Choir, and a visit from Santa.

Many took advantage of the occasion to tour the lighthouse free of charge. Hot chocolate and cookies were available, too. And some even did a bit of Christmas shopping in the Gift Shop, where Steve Murray’s new book, “Guardians of the Hereford Inlet," as well as “Cooking with Friends” (Friends of the Hereford Lighthouse, that is), were for sale.

Henfey said, “This heart-warming, family event was the perfect protection against the wintry weather. The Christmas spirit filled the courtyard as our whole community huddled together excitedly waiting for Santa.”

The North Wildwood Holiday Decorating Contest is also in progress. If you haven’t already, you’ll want to sign up by Friday, Dec. 10. For more information, call 609-523-2728.

Maui's Dog House to be featured on Food Network

The popular Maui's Dog House in North Wildwood will be featured on an episode of the Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives on Saturday, December 18.

The program - titled "Sandwiches Plus" - will air at 9 p.m., then will be shown again on Sunday, December 19 (midnight) and Monday, December 20 (10:30 p.m.).

Maui's, located at 8th & New Jersey Aves., celebrated its 11th season of operation in 2010. 

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, hosted by Guy Fieri, premiered in 2007 and is now in its eighth season.

Pearl Harbor Remembrance ceremony tomorrow

A remembrance ceremony to commemorate the 69th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor will take place at noon tomorrow at St. Demetrios Church in Anglesea (where St. Demetrios Ave. meets the Hereford Inlet Seawall).

The event is being sponsored by North Wildwood V.F.W. Post 5941.

For more information, call 609-729-5832.

DeMusz the subject of next Marksman production

Scott Hand and Diane Pooler of Marksman Entertainment, creators of the acclaimed Hunt's Legacy documentary series, have a number of exciting films lined up for 2011.

On January 17th, they will debut Hero's Hallway: Jim DeMusz, which highlights the work of the legendary amusement display artist and designer, and his contributions to many of the Jersey Shore's legendary attractions including Morey's Haunted House, Long Branch's Haunted Mansion, and Brigantine Castle.

The premiere screening will take place at Crest Pier, with a 7:30 p.m. showtime.

In the coming weeks, we will have more information on this and other upcoming Marksman projects, including a long-awaited documentary on Fun Pier and the next installment in the Hunt's Legacy series.

Also, be sure to follow Marksman Entertainment on Facebook.

The Wildwood Leader - Vol. 90, No. 45

This week's edition of The Wildwood Leader has been published and is now available online.

Headlines include:

* The Wildwoods Get Spruced Up For The Season
* DeMarzo Appeals To Supreme Court
* Our Picks For The Top Holiday Flicks

Click the cover image to read...

Family Holiday Celebration kicks off this evening

The Third Annual Wildwoods Family Holiday Celebration begins tonight, with a number of activities over the next two days.

Festivities begin in Anglesea, with the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Christmas Tree Lighting at 5:30 p.m. (1st & Central Avenues). Santa will be on hand and refreshments will be served.

The Greater Wildwood Jaycees Christmas Parade then begins at 7 p.m. at 15th & Central Aves. The route continues south on Pacific Ave., through Wildwood and into the Crest, ending at the Wildwoods Convention Center.

The parade will feature a festive line-up of floats, firetrucks, and other creatively decorated vehicles, accompanied by Santa and his friends. Awards will be presented at the Convention Center and a tree lighting ceremony will take place at 8 p.m.

Tomorrow (Saturday), the Convention Center lobby will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A craft show will be held, with movies, and entertainment for the entire family.

All of this weekend's events are FREE.

For more information, click any of the links above or visit the official website of the Wildwoods Family Holiday Celebration HERE.

Morey's Giant Wheel shines for the holidays

Morey's Piers is lighting the iconic Giant Wheel at Mariner's Landing every night this month for the holidays, from roughly 5 p.m. to midnight.

If you're not in Wildwood, you can check it out on the GWCOC webcam.

GWCOC now a "Toys for Tots" drop off

The Greater Wildwoods Chamber of Commerce offices at 3306 Pacific Avenue has been added as an official "Toys for Tots" drop off location.

Stop by to donate a new, unwrapped toy to help those in need this holiday season!

For more information, contact the GWCOC at 609-729-4000 or visit them on the Web or Facebook.

Morey's Piers' Holiday Sale begins today

Morey's Piers annual Holiday Sale is officially underway!

Click the banner for big savings on a wide variety of options, including Season Passes for 2011, Waterpark Passes, MOR-EZ Ticket Cards and Re-Charges, Xtreme Ride Admissions, Tram Car tickets, and more.

You can also purchase gift cards and certificates for the Breakfast in the Sky and Palace of Sweets/Adventure Maze attractions, along with Giant Slide commemorative pieces and the Wild Ride book...

Tony Luke's Wildwood opens today

 

The long-awaited grand opening of Tony Luke's Old Philly Style Sandwiches in Wildwood Crest is upon us.

The restaurant is located on the corner of Sweet Briar & New Jersey Ave. For more info and photos, check out the official Tony Luke's Wildwood group page on Facebook.

Former Crest mayor Guhr passes away

Charles Guhr, who served as Mayor of Wildwood Crest from 1973 to 1981, has died at age 82.

Guhr, well known by his nickname "Chick," also served as a borough commissioner from 1981 to 1985, and again from 1989 to 1997.

Funeral plans are pending, and will be posted when available.

The staff of Wildwood 365 would like to extend it's condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Guhr, and the community he served proudly for so many years.

"Cookies for Cancer" bake sale November 14

COURT HOUSE — Cookies for Cancer is a not-for-profit organization committed to raising funds to support research for new and improved therapies for pediatric cancers.

Cookies for Kids' Cancer is a not-for-profit organization committed to raising funds to support research for new and improved therapies for pediatric cancers.

Through local bake sales, Cookies for Kids' Cancer provides the inspiration and support for individuals, communities, and businesses to help fight pediatric cancer.

Terri Dauria of Wildwood will hold a bake sale at the Acme Shopping Plaza on Nov. 14, in Court House 10 a.m. until the last cookie is sold.

Dauria knows all too well about pediatric cancer, her grandson, Cameron was diagnosed at the age of one and half years old with cancer.

Cameron is now in remission, enjoying his life. This is the Dauria Family way of helping other young children and their families in their time of need. Because after all... who doesn't love a good cookie?

The first Cookies for Kids' Cancer bake sale was held in December 2007, when the mom of a young child with cancer decided to have an enormous bake sale where she and others would sell 96,000 cookies to raise money to help fund a pediatric cancer treatment in development.

With the help of more than 250 volunteers, all 96,000 cookies were baked and sold in just three weeks. The bake sale raised over $400,000. From the support the first bake sale received, the idea to create an organization for people to hold their own bake sales came to life with the creation of a national organization.

Cookies for Kids’ Cancer is not about one child or one type of pediatric cancer. It is about changing the facts of pediatric cancer for the better, forever. Childhood cancers are the number one disease killer of children; more than asthma, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis and pediatric AIDS combined.

Nearly 13,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year. Survivors of childhood cancer face a broad range of physical and psychological challenges imposed by the disease, and some will suffer its long-term effects for the rest of their lives. Despite all these statistics, there has not been a new drug developed specifically for pediatric cancer in 20 years.

Together folks can raise the funds and awareness necessary to change the face of pediatric cancer research and to provide more families and children with the hope they deserve.

Cookies for Kids' Cancer is committed to raising the funds to support research for new and improved therapies for pediatric cancer. Make the future of pediatric cancers something more than a scary statistic. Join the fight because every child deserves a chance to live its dreams.

Visit www.Cookiesforkidscancer.org to find how you can support Cookies for Kids' Cancer.

Wildwood event named 52nd greatest Globetrotter moment

The Harlem Globetrotters are presently celebrating their 85th consecutive year of touring the world. To mark the occasion, the team is counting down the list of its top 85 moments on its official website.

A memorable event at the Wildwoods Convention Center has come in at #52:

March 17, 2008 - For the first time in nearly 25 years, the Harlem Globetrotters play without their traditional, world-famous red, white and blue ball.

The Globetrotters used a special green ball to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at their stops in Birmingham, Ala., and Wildwood, N.J.

The team autographed the green balls, with one presented after the games to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass. (where the Globetrotters are proud inductees), and the other auctioned off to benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, the world’s largest volunteer-driven fundraising program for childhood cancer research.

In Wildwood, Flight Time Lang and many of his Globetrotter teammates grew their hair out for the event, and then had their heads shaved in a show of solidarity for children with cancer. Fans who did the same received complimentary tickets to the game.

The Globetrotters first began using a red, white and blue ball during the 1985 season, and it has been their signature ball ever since.

Easy 93.1 crankin' out the Christmas classics

From the "It's never too early" Department...

Wildwood-based Easy 93.1 FM is on the air (and online!) and is now playing commercial-free Christmas music 24/7.

While the rotation includes the timeless classics (think Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, etc.) and contemporary holiday favorites (Beach Boys, Amy Grant), the station is also offering its listeners the chance to help program their own selections.

Fill out the Christmas Music Survey to let them know what songs you want to - or don't want to - hear. Or, simply Request a Song that you'd like have played.

We would also like to know: What is your all-time favorite Christmas tune? Leave a comment here or on our Facebook page, or drop us a line at wildwood365@gmail.com.

Merry Christmas, everyone! (Remember, we're only 50 shopping days away!)