International Dinner Night: Absegami High School in Galloway Township held its 10th annual International Dinner Night on Friday, a celebration of the various cultures around the world that included food, dancing, music and activities.

The evening was organized by Absegami Interact Club advisor Ed Friend and his club officers. They also collaborated with the Tri-M Music Honor Society, the Absegami Dance Team and the World Language Club.

Approximately 70 guests ate while Absegami band director Patrick O’keef and his Tri-M Music Honor Society members performed and Ria Patel, Mahi Patel, Nisu Parmar and Zara Shah danced. The evening culminated in a game of international Jeopardy put together by Interact Club webmaster Kamil Galin.

World Language Club adviser Laura Barry and members managed a claw machine station, where attendees could exchange fake coins for attempts to win candy and small toys.

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“International Dinner Night was a wonderful celebration,” Interact President Ria Patel said. “All the help we got from our members in making decorations truly went a long way in transforming the space into something wonderful and the performances as well as food is always the cherry on top in bringing people together.”

Rotary announces guest: Jim Zauner, executive director of The Shores United Methodist Communities in Ocean City, will be the guest speaker for the Rotary Club of Ocean City-Upper Township dinner meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Somers Point Diner, 8 MacArthur Blvd.

Before moving to South Jersey in 2021, Zauner held leadership roles in health care and senior living for over 10 years at Parker Health Group and Saint Peters University Hospital System in Central Jersey. Zauner also worked for The Wall Street Journal for 25 years in various leadership positions.

His career shift into health care was inspired by his experience caring for his ill father in Florida.

The meeting is open to guests, prospective members and the public.

"Peek a Boo" by Bonnie Rovere is among the photos entered in the Ocean City Arts Center's juried photography show.

O.C. photography show: The Gallery at the Ocean City Arts Center will hold its annual juried photography show April 1 through 29. A meet-the-artists reception will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 11 at the gallery at 1735 Simpson Ave., 2nd Floor.

This year’s theme is communication. Prizes are awarded for best in show, second and third place, two honorable mentions and the President's Award. This year's judges are area photographers George Gehring, Beebe Bahrami and Ericka Midiri.

Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The gallery is closed on Sunday. For more information, call 609-399-7628.

Volunteers will spread soil at the Somers Mansion on April 12 in Somers Point.

Volunteers needed for yard work: The Green Thumb Garden Club of Somers Point will hold a Wheelbarrow Party at 10 a.m. April 12 in the backyard of the Somers Mansion, 1000 Shore Road. Bring wheelbarrows, shovels and rakes to assist in distributing eco-soil and wood chips on the mansion grounds. Afterward, take home buckets of excess eco-soil for your garden beds. For more information, call Pam at 609-519-3517.

Bingo fundraiser: The Country Shore Women’s Club will host a Bingo fundraiser at 7 p.m. April 12 at the Upper Township Community Center, 1790 Route 50. The prizes will be gift certificates to area restaurants. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased in advance or at the door. Proceeds will be donated to local food pantries.

To reserve tickets or for more information, call 609-432-4629 or 609-233-2327.

Cape theater workshop: Classic American Tales will offer a theater workshop that begins April 30 and concludes with a performance May 24 at the End of the Road Theater, 3845 Bayshore Road, North Cape May. All levels of experience are welcome from ages 17 and up.

“It's fun to explore what makes characters 'tick' in a play,” said workshop leader Gayle Stahlhuth, “along with working on vocal, physical, communication and storytelling skills. And there’s a social aspect, too. Rehearsing a play is an excellent way to meet people.”

Participants are asked to arrive for rehearsals by 6:45 p.m. Total cost is $80, and on performance night, half of the proceeds will be divided among the actors. Payments can be made at simpletix.com/e/acting-workshop-tickets-206002 or in person at the theater. For more information, email or call 609-884-5898.

Grief support group: Unbroken Bonds, a support group for those who have lost a loved one to substance-use disorder or overdose, will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month starting May 6 at Angels in Motion, 2 W. Glendale Ave., Pleasantville.

Held in collaboration with Angelic Health, Angels in Motion and the Mental Health Association of Atlantic County, the group is an open-share discussion to express your grief, share stories and heal. For more information, call 609-652-3800 or email .

Broadway star to perform with Pops: Two-time Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell will be featured in the opening concert of the 2025 Ocean City Pops summer season.

Mitchell's career has spanned Broadway, television, film and concert appearances, with performances in “Kiss Me, Kate,” “Man of La Mancha,” August Wilson’s “King Hedley II” and “Ragtime.”

The show will be at 7:30 p.m. June 22 at the Ocean City Music Pier on the Boardwalk. Tickets are on sale at oceancityvacation.com/box-office .

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