Sports Memorabilia Show To Debut In Ocean City In April

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Sports memorabilia takes center stage in Ocean City for the first time this year. Ocean City's inaugural Sports Memorabilia Show will take place the weekend of April 28-29 at the Ocean City Music Pier, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

The show will feature a weekend of events and table sales dedicated to athletes, fans and collectors. Celebrity guests will be part of the show. Event organizers are currently seeking vendors for the event. Visit www.ocnj.us/Sports-Memorabilia to register. For more information, call 609-399-6111.

The following is a list of other upcoming events in Ocean City, in March.

‘ALL OVER THE PLACE’ EXHIBIT AT THE ARTS CENTER (through March): South Jersey artist Lolly Grilli brings her exhibit “All Over the Place” to the Ocean City Arts Center March 2 through March 31. A “Meet the Artist Reception,” free and open to the public, will be held on Friday, March 9, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Her work will be for sale and ranges in price from $95 to $300.

“My subject matter can be ‘all over the place,’ but are images that I’m attracted to and inspire me,” Grilli said. “My hope is that my paintings are easily relatable, speak to the viewer in some way, and if they should adorn your home, are like the background music to your life.”

MAKERS DAY AT THE LIBRARY (March 9): The maker movement in the United States isn’t just a hobby – it’s having a significant impact on school curriculum development and growing local economies. To celebrate making and maker culture, residents throughout New Jersey will come together on Friday, March 9 and Saturday, March 10, in libraries, schools, museums, colleges, makerspaces, businesses and other community locations. NJ Makers Day is designed to be a statewide event that celebrates, promotes, and in many cases may introduce maker culture, as well as the values associated with making, tinkering and STEM-based learning.

The Ocean City Free Public Library will be a participating site for New Jersey Makers Day 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, March 9. Community members of all ages are invited to join in for an exciting day filled with activities focusing on maker culture. Come and try Strawbees, Bloxels, Makey Makey, Google Cardboard VR and more. For more information, call Julie Brown at 609-399-2434 ext.5222 or visit www.oceancitylibrary.org.

BOOK SALE AT OCEAN CITY FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY (March 10): 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the atrium outside the library at 1735 Simpson Avenue. Hosted by Friends and Volunteers of the Ocean City Free Public Library. Info at friendsvolunteersocfpl.com. Shop specially-priced books, audio items and more.

CYSTIC FIBROSIS WALK (March 28): 10 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. start at the practice field near Sixth Street and Boardwalk. For more information, call 610-325-6001.

MARCH FOR BABIES WALK (March 29): 11 a.m. registration, noon start at basketball courts near Sixth Street and Boardwalk. For more information, visit marchforbabies.org or call 856-874-9050.

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