Herald & Lantern 21 November '84 ^

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By Libby Demp Forrest THANKSGIVING is in the air — time for family get togethers, football games and remembrance of the First Thanksgiving. Every grade school student for generations has had to put details of the Pilgrims lives into stories and performances. There has always been giggling in the background as John Alden shyly asked for his lady's hand. The generations move on — but the giggling at school plays is eternal. * * ♦ w Turkey is a traditional holiday food — but traditions do vary from family to family. At Sagamore Hill, the home of President Theodore Roosevelt, not only turkey was served at Thanksgiving, but roast suckling pig as well. During the Revolution, pigeon pasties, haunch of venison, roast chine of pork and roast goose were .'apt to be served during Thanksgiving dinner in addition to roast turkey. Tooay we tend toward a somewhat lighter dinner. si' y Once Thanksgiving is over, Christmas shopping begins in earnest. The day after Thanksgiving is Black Friday, when shoppers come out in droves to start the annual ritual of selecting the right gifts. Another rite after Thanksgiving is the music of Christmas on the radio, on the P.A.'s during holiday parades and everywhere you turn. We wonder what holiday songs are going to make it to the top of the lists in a few short weeks. Nothing for us has ever topped "White Christmas" in the Christmas memory book. • * * GRAND HOTEL. A ground Thanksgiving feast awaits diners at the Grand Hotel, on the ocean front at Rochester adjacent to Wildwood Crest where the best of traditional holiday foods will be served abundantly. The luxurious dining room is the perfect setting for a memorable Thanksgiving dinner, featuring special touches the distinguished chef likes to include during grand occasions. Reservations will assure your place — the sooner the better - telephone 729-6000. • • • 4 G's. The restaurant that's delighted diners for many years, the 4 G's is a family-oriented place where homemade specialties are made daily to everyone's satisfaction. Popularly located at the junction of Rt. 9 and 47 in Rio Grande, right across from the Rio Mall, there is plenty to choose from no matter what you enjoy. Enjoy buffet style food three times daily, breakfast, luncheon and dinnertime. The entree is changed daily during the dinner buffet. The 4 G's is open every day except Tuesday. Italian and seafood specialties are especially recommended. • * •

GREEK DRAMA — Middle Township High School's drama club will stage "The Trojan" by Euri pedes — first performed in 415 B.C. — on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at Elementary School No. 3, Route 9, Court House. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door: $1.50 for students and senior citizens, $2.50 adults. The cast includes Jim Racz, left, son of Mr . and Mrs. James Racz, Dennisville; Michelle Coon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Coon, Ocean View; and Michael Conley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Conley of Dennisville.

THERESA MARTIN'S. Stone Harbqfc has given birth to many fine restaurants over the years. Most recently, it is Theresa Martin's at 330 - 96th Street that is drawing people who seek uncompromising food in a quaint country atmosphere. The dining room is a petite inn with a European touch. Intriguing dishes are custom prepared, culinary treasures of the masterful chef. The preparation and presentation of good is considered an art at Theresa Martin's. A perfect jewel of a restaurant you won't forget. Reservations suggested: telephone 368-7741. • • • HENNY'S. Thanksgiving at Henny's has been a favorite day at Henny's in - Stone Harbor for many years. It has been a day for family gatherings in the seashore atmosphere of one of the county's most popular restaurants. The friendly service is almost as traditional as Thanksgiving Day itself. Henny's reopens December 28th for New Year's eve reservations. Early reservations for Thanksgiving and New Year's are suggested — call 368-2929. =* * * SCRENCI'S. Families love Screnci's and they are always treated royally by the Screnci family who make friends of their many customers. Located at 6208 Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City, Screnci's is open Friday and Saturday 5 until 10. Full course dinners are available for surprisingly modest cost. There are tradtional by-the-sea choices as well as an chicken, steaks and Italian specialties. The desserts are unlimited, freshly made by the Screnci family. A terrific restaurant for anyone who loves to eat

County Calendar Hems for COUNTY CALENDAR MUST BE RECEIVED THE THURSDAY PRIOR TO PUBLICATION Send them to Libby Demp Forrest. P O Box 430. Cape May Court House. N J 08210 TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 20 Opening day. Cape Human Resources Craft Exchange ( info 729-4902). on 2nd floor, 15 S. Main St.. Court House. 10 to5. Dutch Treat luncheon by Avalon Women's Republican Club (info 967-3575). at Deauville Inn, Strathmere, 12 noon. Football Awards Banquet \>y Lower Cape May Regional Athletic Booster Club, at Golden Eagle Motel. Beach Drive, Cape May. 7 p.m. "South Jersey History 1800 to 1865" by Dr. Robt. Harper. Professor of History at Glassboro, Fall 1984 lecture series. South Jersey History Culture and Heritage sponsored by Wildwood Crest Historical Society ( info 522-1276 or 522-2093 » . at Memorial School, St. Louis and New Jersey aves.. Wildwood Crest, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 21 Polish Polka Party at 3 Little Bakers sponsored by Ocean City Rescue Squad (info 399-4011 or 390-9101). 6 p.m. "Gypsy" presented by Wildwood Catholic High School ( info 522-7257), final performance, 8:15 p.m. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 22 Thanksgiving. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 23 Two Day Christmas Bazaar, Cape May County Art League (info 884-8628). 1050 Washington St., Cape May. Thru Sat "Gingerbread" sightseeing. Trolley /Phvsick Estate tour. Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (info 884-5404), from Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.. Cape Mav, 11 a.m. and 12 noon. Also Sat. and Sun. "Joe and Maxi". locally filmed award-winning documentary presented by Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (info 884-5404), at the Baptist Church Hall, Guerney st. and Columbia ave., Cape May, 8 p.m. ' '■"*1 SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 24 Two Day Christmas Bazaar (see Friday). Cape May, concludes. Hoagie Sale, benefit West Cape May Community Christmas Parade, (orders 884-1005 or 884-4748), at Cape May Acme and Borough Hall, 732 Broadway. West Cape May, until 1 p.m. Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale ( info 886-1161 days; 886-4445 eves ) , sponsored by Cape May Unit, U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Assoc. Aux., at Rio Mall, 10 to 4. Gala Christmas Bazaar. Wetlands Institute ( info 368-121 1 ). (Page 26 Please)

Christmas Dance Set * ' ! CAPE MAY - The city I .will spoasor a Christmas I Dance Saturday. Dec. 8. 1 from 8:30 p.m. to midnight ,, at Convention Hall.) The Village Four Band I • will be featured to provide $ music for dancing and listening throughout the g evening. Couples and singles are welcome. Light refreshments, ice J and containers will be pro vided. The dance will be the second of a series of four in Cape May this winter Tickets will be available next week from the Civic Affairs'Department in Conven- | tion Hall. Thbles of eight may be reserved through i advanced ticket purchases. * For additional information, contact the Civic Af- f fairs Department 884-8411. ext. 20 or 27.