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'Sticker Shock' event warns of dangers of providing alcohol to youth: Hometown briefs

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'Sticker Shock' event warns of dangers of providing alcohol to youth: Hometown briefs

Written by The Press of Atlantic City Staff Writer, December 28th, 2024

Sticker Shock event: On Dec. 10, Greater Atlantic Partnership coalition members and youth members of Stand Up and REBEL came together to participate in “Sticker Shock,” a community initiative aimed at raising awareness about the consequences of providing alcohol to underage youth.

The Sticker Shock campaign took place at Passion Vines in Egg Harbor Township, where students placed brightly colored stickers on alcoholic beverage products that read, “Keep it Legal! It’s ILLEGAL to buy alcohol for youth under age 21. The PENALTY is up to 6 Months in Jail + $1000 FINE.”

The primary goal was to encourage responsible behavior among adults and highlight the dangers of alcohol use by those under the legal drinking age.

Students from several local high schools took part in the effort, sharing their knowledge and educating shoppers on the harmful effects alcohol can have on young people.

“The sticker can make someone second guess if they should give their drinks to someone underage,” said Brigid, an Egg Harbor Township High School SUAR student.

“I’ve heard stories of teens our age drinking and it worries me. I wish the consequences were thought of more so this activity makes it so people have to read the legal consequences if someone decides to provide alcohol to kids,” said Tiana, also from the Egg Harbor Township chapter of SUAR.

The Greater Atlantic Partnership is a substance misuse prevention coalition funded in part by a Drug Free Communities grant through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

Art at the Museum: The Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society’s 2025 special exhibit is called “Art at the Museum.”

The exhibit will kick off with “Legacy in Brushstrokes,” a showcase of painting and sketching. The exhibit will grow throughout the year to feature glass art, pottery, performing arts, fashion and photography.

To celebrate, the museum at 108 S. Seventh St. will host an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 11.

The society is looking for local artists to participate in “Art at the Museum” by donating art to be showcased during the open house and possibly sold to benefit the historical society.

Interested artists should let the society know by Saturday. Donated artwork should be submitted by Jan. 4. The museum will be open for art drop-off from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 2.

For more information, email vinelandhistory@gmail.com or call 856-691-1111.

Celtic Spring celebration: The Somers Point Unique Experiences Club will host its first Celtic Spring celebration at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at Gregory’s Restaurant & Bar in Somers Point. “Celtic Spring” begins in February each year and is celebrated by all of the Celtic countries, including Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

The event will feature the John Byrne Irish Trio with Maura Dwyer on violin and cello and Rob Curto on accordion. Also on hand that evening will be Irish step dancers, Scottish bagpipes and more.

The evening will include a four-course themed dinner. Entrée items will be a choice of fresh caught Scottish salmon in a Scotch whiskey honey glaze or an eight-ounce filet in a Jameson Irish whiskey demi glace.

Cost is $70 per person, which includes tax and gratuity. Seating is limited. For more information, email spunique@weebly.com or call 609-233-1820. For reservation, send a check to the Somers Point Unique Experience Club, PO Box 564, Somers Point, NJ 08244. Include your phone number and email address.

By kgreen@passionvines.com