“Water Matters”

2013 Calendar of Events

“Water Matters” is the understatement of 2012, and the most urgent topic yet for the Cape May Forum’s 2013 Annual Forum, to be held Saturday, May 18 from 9 am to 1 pm at Cape May’s Convention Hall.  This year CMF has enlisted experts and authors from National Geographic to explore the theme.   

Cape May is surrounded by water, and makes much of its livelihood on water’s tourism and fishing industries. What better study hall for the topic – “Water Matters.” From March through May 2013, Cape May Forum and its partners will thoroughly explore the theme of Water in educational and entertaining events.  

The Events

            March – May  “Cape May Forum READS” at Cape May County Library

                          What     First Annual Book Club

  When    Meets Mondays from 7 to 8:30 pm

    March 4, April 8 and May 6

  Where  The Cape May County Library in Cape May Court House:

   30 Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

   (609) 463-6350

February -  April    Cape May County Library’s Event Series

                         What      CMC Library’s own 2013 series – all about Water

 When     CMC Library’s schedule at cmclibrary.org

 Where    Cape May County Library at Cape May Court House

     30 Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

     (609) 463-6350

            April               “From Farm to Table at Congress Hall”

                                    What    A seasonal Slow Food Dinner

                                    When    Thursday, April 18, 2013 from 6-9 pm

                                    Where   Congress Hall

                                                   200 Congress Place, Cape May NJ 08204

                                                   (888) 944-1816

 April - May     Cape May County Library’s Event Series

                What    CMC Library’s own 2013 series – "Water Matters"

                When     CMC Library’s schedule at CMCLIBRARY.ORG.

               Where   Cape May County Library at Cape May Court House. 30 Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 (609) 463-6350   

            April-May      Cape May Forum Salon Series

   What    A relaxed and informative hour with Speakers and Q&A,

    followed by Wine & Cheese

   When   Fridays from 7-9 pm

     April 5, 12, 19, 26, and May 3, 10

                                       Where   April 5, 12 & 9 Salons will be at Cape May Stage

            May             Cape May Forum Main Event Weekend - May 17-19, 2013

This year’s theme is “Water Matters.”

VIP reception at Convention Hall

What    Meet the Speakers

When    Friday, May 17 from 6-8 pm

Where   Cape May Convention Hall

              714 Beach Avenue, Cape May NJ 08204

Cape May Forum Main Event

What    CMF presents Speakers & Discussion:

        This year’s program features experts and authors provided by

              National Geographic Live.     

        The day includes a Trolley ride to the leading-edge Cape May Desalination Plant, complete with a “Water Tasting” competition. Box Lunch provided.

When   Saturday, May 18 from 9 am to 1 pm for the Speakers Forum

  1 pm to 3 pm for Trolley, Tour &

                                    Where  Cape May Convention Hall

Convention Hall Concert

What     City of Cape May City hosts a special music event

When    Saturday evening, TBD

Where   Convention Hall

CMF and the Cape May Film Society present

Brunch & a Film

What               Family feature film “Rango,” with a Continental Breakfast

When              Sunday, May 19 at 10:30

Where            Cape May Convention Hall

Cape May’s educational and cultural partners

round out the weekend county-wide with water-themed events.

Keep checking this page as the list of events develops.