Talkbacks offered after Cape May play: Hometown briefs

The show, which Bromka stars in and co-wrote, gives a behind-the-scenes look at former first ladies Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon and Betty Ford during their last months in the White House, and reveals the often times heavy personal cost of what Mrs. Nixon called “the hardest unpaid job in the world.”

“It is so generous of Elaine to provide such a special opportunity for our audiences,” said Craig Fols, East Lynne’s artistic director. “We find that audiences really enjoy the chance to speak with the actors and playwrights to learn more about their process, as well as gain additional insight into the characters. With Elaine, you get both — the perspective of the play’s actor and co-writer.”

The show runs from through July 6. Talkbacks will be available after performances from June 20 to July 6.

The 75-minute show will take place at 7 pm through June 22, 26 to 29, and July 2, 5 and 6. There will be a 4 pm special holiday show July 4.

Performances will be at the Cape May Presbyterian Church at 500 Hughes St.

General admission tickets are $35, senior tickets are $30, and student and military tickets are $20.

For more information and tickets, visit eastlynnetheater.org.

Chat with a Trooper: The Upper Township Business Association will host “Chat with a Trooper” with the New Jersey State Police Woodbine Station at 10 am Thursday at the Dunkin’ at 4 S. Shore Road. Association members, area businesses and township residents are welcome to attend. There will be free coffee and conversation.

Hazardous chemical disposal: Egg Harbor Township residents can dispose of household hazardous items Saturday.

The disposal site is at the Atlantic County Utilities Authority Environmental Park at 6700 Delilah Road. Items can be brought to the park from 8 am to 1 pm

Residents don’t need to exit their vehicle at the drop-off but will need to provide proof of Atlantic County residency, such as a driver’s license or tax bill.

The ACUA asks that you keep all products in their original containers or another container if not possible; wrap leaking containers in newspaper and place them in a plastic bag or garbage container; place items securely in a box for transport; keep chemicals that could react with one another separated; and do not leave materials in hot, unventilated areas for long periods.

The maximum amount of household hazardous material allowed for disposal is 20 gallons and/or 200 pounds (dry weight) per household.

Residents can visit acua.com/hhw for a comprehensive list of accepted items. Items should be placed in a recyclable or disposable container, such as a cardboard box, that can be safely removed from the vehicle and discarded.

Additional drop-offs will be held July 13, Oct. 5 and Nov. 9.

For more information, call 609-272-6950.

Cape May MAC June volunteers of the month: Matt Reeves and Dustin Piccolo-Kinsey have been named Cape May MAC’s June volunteers of the month.

The two were nominated by Cape May MAC Outreach Officer Eliza Lotozo for their work at the Carroll Gallery’s “We Scream for Ice Cream” exhibit, which opened April 24.

Reeves, bar manager at the Cricket Club in Cape May, volunteered to serve Champagne at the event. Piccolo-Kinsey, owner of Fine Fellows Creamery, donated the ice cream that was served at the opening and volunteered to scoop and serve ice cream.

“Matt is a highly experienced bartender in Cape May,” said Lotozo. “We are so grateful to him for donating his time, energy and skill as a bartender, making people feel special at this opening. Dustin’s donation of Bassett’s ice cream for this event made the evening special and was very generous. We especially appreciate the enthusiasm of both in bringing this exhibit to life on its opening day.”

The ice cream exhibit is open through Nov. 3 at the Carriage House on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate at 1048 Washington St.

Holy Spirit sophomore awarded scholarship: Melissa Napoli, a sophomore at Holy Spirit High School in Absecon, was named the VFW Auxiliary Department of New Jersey first-place winner of the 2023-24 Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest.

Students began by competing for one of the 19 scholarships at the local VFW auxiliary level. Napoli was sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 9462 in Absecon.

First-place winners from each auxiliary advance to the state competition. State first-place winners compete for their share of $37,000 in national awards, and the national first-place winner is awarded a $15,000 scholarship. All state winning entries are judged at the national headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri.

The top 12 national finishers are featured in VFW Auxiliary Magazine and its website and are displayed at the auxiliary’s national convention from July 27 to Aug. 1 in Louisville, Kentucky.