South Jersey Weekend Events February 22 to 24

I’m dreaming of warm days at the Jersey Shore…

Until then, here’s a roundup of events happening this weekend in South Jersey:

Mardi Gras Night, Indian Springs Country Club, Marlton. Friday, February 22 from 6 pm to 11 pm. Hosted by the Marlton Elementary School PTA. Dinner, dancing, cash bar, basket auction, 50/50. $35 per person, 21 and over only. Call 856-630-0953 for information.

Spirit of Women Day of Dance for Your Health, Rowan University’s Eynon Ballroom. Saturday, February 23 from 10 am to 2 pm. South Jersey Healthcare invites you to take a stand for women’s heart health by attending this event. Dancing, screenings, educational talks and more. Pre-register at 888-SJH-WOMAN. Walk-ins welcome!

Oscar Party Weekend, Sharrott Winery, Blue Anchor. February 23 and 24 from noon to 5 pm. We’re having an Oscar Party and you’re the movie star! Have your picture taken on our red carpet then join us for wine tasting, movie music, and cinema snacks paired with Sharrott wines. We’ll be wearing our finest for the occasion and offering movie trivia prizes all weekend. Black-tie optional!

Butterfly Painting, WheatonArts, Millville. Saturday, February 23 from 1 pm to 3 pm in the Stained Glass Studio. Young artists will learn the property of symmetry while making colorful butterfly paintings.

Fundraising Gala and Silent Auction, Junior Women’s Club of the Haddon Fortnightly, Haddonfield. Saturday, February 23 from 7 to 11 pm.  In celebration of the 300th anniversary of Haddonfield, this year’s gala will feature the tastes of local restaurants, wine and beer from the area, and live entertainment. All proceeds are donated to local and regional charities. Tickets available.

Outdoor Club of South Jersey Hike, Hammonton. Sunday, February 24 at 11 am. Meet at Atsion Park office parking lot, Route 206 between Route 70 and Hammonton. Bring food for tailgate afterwards. Call 609-206-3389 for more information.

Wildflower Seed Bombs, WheatonArts, Millville. Sunday, February 24 from 1 pm to 3 pm in the Stained Glass Studio. Get ready for Spring and get ready to guerilla garden! Seed bombs are a great way to plant seeds in a hard-to-reach place or a place where there isn’t time to dig up the soil. Recommended for kids, teens and adults.

String Quintets of Brahms and Mozart, Bunker Hill Presbyterian Church, 330 Greentree Road, Sewell. Sunday, February 24 at 3 pm. Hosted by Music at Bunker Hill, the New York String Quintet returns to South Jersey to play the music of Brahms and Mozart.

And Beyond:

Cheese & Wine Festival, Renault Winery, Egg Harbor City. Saturday, March 2 from noon to 5 pm. Sip, savor and taste the wines of 10 New Jersey wineries as they come together in the Renault Grand Ballroom and Vintage Room. International cheeses from DiBruno Brothers and freshly-baked breads from Formica’s Bakery. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

Messiah Sing-a-long, First Presbyterian Church, 20 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield. Sunday, March 3 at 2:30 pm. Musicians from the Curtis Institute and the Philly Pops along with prominent vocal soloists join more than 800 voices in Handel’s Messiah. $20 entry fee benefits Feed My Starving Children.

The 8th Annual “Lines on the Pines” Artists and Authors Event, 755 South White Horse Pike, Hammonton. Sunday, March 10 from 11 am to 4 pm. Meet artists from New Jersey working in a variety of mediums. Their works will be available for purchase. South Jersey authors will be on hand with their books for sale. Don’t forget to get them signed! Catered dinner with informational lecture and live entertainment at 4:30 pm – reservations and prepayment required.

PAWS for Art, Wheaton Arts, Millville. Sunday, April 7. This free community day event welcomes humans and their dogs to Wheaton Arts. Includes animal-themed activities and vendors.

Have a great weekend!