The Elves And The Shoemaker

 When a kindly shoemaker gives his only remaining pair of shoes to a cold and hungry beggar woman, he finds his good deed rewarded in very unexpected ways. The shoemaker is shocked by the appearance of magic elves who turn his simple shoe shop into a great success, thrilling customers with their special creations. Based on the tale by the Brothers Grimm, this beloved, warm-hearted story is perfect for the holiday season, reminding us that where we find goodness, generosity and hope, anything is possible.n a kindly shoemaker gives his only remaining pair of shoes to a cold and hungry beggar woman, he finds his good deed rewarded in very unexpected ways. The shoemaker is shocked by the appearance of magic elves who turn his simple shoe shop into a great success, thrilling customers with their special creations. Based on the tale by the Brothers Grimm, this beloved, warm-hearted story is perfect for the holiday season, reminding us that where we find goodness, generosity and hope, anything is possible.

The show runs December 16-23 at 7pm – 745pm at OC Rep Theater, 813 Asbury Avenue. Admission is $5 and includes milk and cookies. For reservations please call, (609) 457-6686 or www.ocrep.org

(Oct. 22) FALL BEACH SWEEP: The Ocean City Environmental Commission and Clean Ocean Action are sponsoring a Beach Sweep, Sat., Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. All members of the Community are invited to participate in the semi annual “counted clean-up sweep” of City beaches.
Clean Ocean Action uses data cards to record litter collected and enters information into a national data base of marine debris. Participants form teams of two or three people to pick up and record litter on the beach.
Environmental Commission members will assign volunteers to groups, provide equipment and instructions at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace.
Clean Ocean Action launched the region’s first Beach Sweep program in 1985 to rid beaches of unsightly and harmful debris. Since then over 70,000 volunteers have participated and removed over 3 million pieces of debris from New Jersey beaches and waterways.
For information and to download a debris card, access www.cleanoceanaction.org.  For information or to pre-register a group, call (609-3999-6111 ext, 9285 or email
adoptabeach@ocnj.us.

(Oct. 22) A HALLOWEEN DOG COSTUME CONTEST, sponsored by the Ocean City PTA, will be held 10 a.m. at the 5th and Boardwalk Parking Lot next to the Sports and Civic Center. For information, call (609) 517-5049.

(Oct. 22-23) The Shirt Shack will sponsor FREE HAYRIDES on the Boardwalk, noon till 4 p.m. Passengers may get on and off at 6th and 12th Streets. There will also be free pumpkins, trick or treating.  Call 609-525-9300.

(Oct. 23) The HERO Campaign for DESIGNATED DRIVERS will sponsor its first annual JOHN R. ELLIOTT Hero Walk and Sponsor Expo to raise awareness of the vital role of Designated Drivers in helping to prevent drunken driving tragedies. It will also raise funds to support the Campaign’s Educational and Promotional Programs. Registration is at 9 a.m. at 6th and Boardwalk and the walk begins at 10 a.m. For information call (609) 272-0100 or visit www.herocampaign.org/hero-walk

(Oct.26) The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce presents WELCOME NIGHT for all Ocean City residents at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace from 6 to 8 p.m. This free event acquaints residents and newcomers with services and organizations in the community. It is an informative night with free refreshments and giveaways. Admission is free. For information, call (609) 399-1412.

(Oct. 27) The Annual HALLOWEEN PARADE sponsored by the Ocean City Exchange Club will be held 7:15 p.m. from 6 to 11th Sts. on Asbury Ave.Call 1-800-813-5580 or www.ochp.blogspot.com. to register.

(Oct. 27) Former Ocean City resident and outstanding musician ED SHIFFLER will be featured at New York’s Tammany Hall with his award winning rock band, Dogz of Zeus at their Halloween Record Release Party. The band has just been signed to a record deal. This will be a great evening of entertainment. A bus will be leaving for the show at
5 p.m., Oct. 27 from the City’s Bus Terminal, 10th and Haven Ave. Tickets are $50 and
include provisions, a ride to and from the concert and a copy of the band’s new CD. For ticket call Eddie at 347-813-5090 or Steve Cavaretta at 609-602-6034.

(Oct. 28) The Community Arts Project will hold its 5th Annual COSTUME PARTY, “Lost At Sea” from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Flanders Hotel, 11th and Boardwalk. This is a Shipwrecked Ghost themed party and a great way to celebrate Halloween with friends while assisting a worthwhile cause. The party features food, refreshments, dancing, and a complimentary photograph. Tickets are $65 a person, call (609) 425-2687 or visit www.communityartprojects.com.

(Oct. 29) Downtown Merchants will hold TRICK OR TREAT from 2 to 4 p.m. from 6th to 11th Sts. on Asbury Ave. Call (609) 525-9300 for information.

(Oct. 29) PAPER SHREDDING and Electronics Recycling Day will be held from
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Shelter Rd. Recycling Center off Tennessee Ave. The service is free to Ocean City residents with a valid driver’s license or other form of valid identification.
The Shredding Service is provided by a highly secure, mobile shredding unit that will accept all types of paper as well as paper clips and staples. Residents should bring paper in paper bags or boxes to the mobile shredding unit that will be located in the parking area of the Shelter Rd. Recycling Center.
Electronics that will be accepted for recycling include small appliances, televisions, stereos, camcorders, computers, monitors, lap tops and desk phones. Only items less than 50 pounds will be accepted. For larger items please call the Ocean City Public Works Department, (609) 399-6111, Mon.-Fri., 8:45 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. to schedule pick-up.
Residents may also bring old cell phones and chargers to be collected by the Marine Corps League’s Cell Phone Recycling Program. The program exchanges old cell phones for phone cards for soldiers stationed over seas.

(Oct. 30) Woof! Woof! The winner of the DOG OF THE YEAR Contest will be announced at noon on the sun deck of the Port O’Call, 15th and Boardwalk. The announcement will be followed by the Howling for Hounds Best Dressed Contest at approximately 12:30 p.m. All doggies are welcome to the event as are their best friends.
The event is free and open to the public. Sponsor is the Ocean City Dog Park Assn., www.oceancitydogparkorg

(Oct. 30) TRICK OR TROT,  a Halloween 5K and 1 mile Fun run/walk sponsored by the Upper Twp. Soccer Assoc. begins 7:30 a.m. at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. For information, visit www.njshorerun.com/trickortrot5k  or call (609) 624-1040.