Wildwood paranormal murder mystery novel available for FREE Kindle download

Update (3/6, 7 p.m.): Due to popular demand, the free download promotion has been extended through Wednesday, March 7th.

MBTCD is currently ranked #1 among free books in the Hard-Boiled Mysteries category on Amazon.

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Murder Behind the Closet Door by Chris Pinto, the paranormal mystery novel set in the Wildwoods during the late 1970s, is now available for FREE Kindle download through Monday.

Click the link above to order.

Product description:

"A 5-Star rated murder mystery - ghost story full of adventure, the occult, and dark souls, Murder Behind The Closet Door is an excellent novel for anyone who appreciates Noir fiction, Mickey Spillane-style mysteries and a Stephen King-style thriller wrapped up in one truly original, well told story."

A dilapidated house with an evil secret in the basement. An auto-wrecking yard with the devious, rusted remains of a murderer's getaway car. An unsolved bank robbery with hundreds of thousands of dollars never found. A detective trying to solve an age old murder before his ticker runs out. A slow, agonizing death for an unfortunate victim and his soul reaching from beyond... "Murder Behind The Closet Door" is a murder murder mystery ghost story that keeps you engaged and guessing from the first paragraph. Creepy, riveting, this mystery-ghost story reveals another existence, one just beyond our own, where the occult and the paranormal meet reality and everyday people find themselves swept into very extraordinary circumstances. The story is set in Ocean City and Wildwood, NJ during the late 1970s (with flashbacks to the '30s & '50s), and centers around a young woman who begins her career marketing an amusement pier on the world-famous Wildwood Boardwalk on the Jersey Shore. Just as Heather's adult life really begins to blossom, her torment begins. Not long after moving into a 70 year-old rooming house, Heather's mundane life takes an uncontrolled turn toward insanity. Although she refuses to acknowledge her ghost, a mysterious entity begins to taunt her, an entity impetuously determined to contact her through her bedroom closet. At first these mild encounters are merely disturbing.... Aspirations of a life of quaint mediocrity vanish as she and her friends try to discover the motives of her tormentor, finding that the truths in which she believed her entire life had been nothing but an elaborate veneer. As Heather falls deeper into the mystery, she finds the physical world around her is much stranger - and more terrifying - than she could ever have imagined. Note: This murder mystery/ghost story deals with adult themes and language, and is not intended for children.

About the Author:

Christopher Pinto is the author/editor of Tiki Lounge Talk, a web-lounge dedicated to remembering the kool stuff from the Atomic Age and beyond, from big band music to cocktails at the Tiki Bar. He's been writing for over 25 years, has had ...several plays produced, and has won awards for his creative efforts. During the 1990s he was producer/director of a highly successful traveling theater company in the Atlantic City area, StarDust Productions. A lover of all things retro, he enjoys working on his 1953 Chevy Belair Hot Rod, plays jazz tenor sax and clarinet, and is an avid collector of vintage memorabilia. Pinto currently lives in South Florida with his wife Colleen, four birds, two cats, a dog and a Tiki Bar.

For more information visit http://wildwoodmurdermystery.com or check out the MBTCD page on Facebook.  

Friday FUN: Answer our Impossible Question to win two (3 hour) passes to Splazh Zone Waterpark

UPDATE: We have a WINNER!

Congrats to Mary Merola for nailing the correct answer: 300,000 gallons!

Mary, you are the winner of a pair of three-hour passes to Splash Zone Waterpark. We will be in touch shortly!

Thanks to everyone for participating in this week's challenge, and for all of your support. We're counting down the days to the launch of the NEW Wildwood 365, and look forward to hosting more contests and other features/surprises.

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Original post/question...

Welcome to Friday FUN, sponsored as always by our friends at Boardwalk Bucks!

Be the first to answer this week's "Impossible Question"and win two three-hour passes to Splash Zone Waterpark. Ready? Here we go...

How many gallons of water of water does it take to power Splash Zone?

(As usual, we'll be sure to give out some hints along the way if no one nails the answer early on. For now, we can tell you, it's a nice - and rather large - round number.)

To answer, leave a comment below or on the Wildwood 365 or Boardwalk Bucks Facebook pages.


Please guess only once every 15 minutes so that everyone has a fair shot.

If you have any questions, drop us a line at wildwood365@gmail.com.

Good luck, and... have FUN!

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A special THANK YOU to Splash Zone for sponsoring this weekend's contest.

Check out the waterpark's new monthly newsletter HERE!

Friday FUN: Try our Trivia Challenge for a chance to win copies of "Hunt's Pier"

UPDATE: Congrats to Kimberly Fisher for correctly answering our question! We'll be sending you a signed copy of "Hunt's Pier" shortly.

We'll also be giving away two more books via random drawing on Sunday evening at 5 p.m. To enter, simply "like" our Friday FUN posts on Facebook.

Jack Hanna's "indirect" connection to Wildwood history is as follows...

Jungle Jack's Landing is a small amusement park attached to the Columbus Zoo, where Hanna served as director from 1978 to 1993.

The park's oldest attraction is the Sea Dragon wooden coaster, which is a nearly-exact replica of Hunt's Pier's famous Flyer. In fact, the Sea Dragon (originally called the Jet Flyer) was one of three identical "junior" coasters built by John C. Allen of the Philadelphia Toboggan Company in 1956-57.

Both the Flyer and Valley Volcano (at Angel Park in Drums, PA) were demolished in the late-80s. The Sea Dragon remains in operation. So, you can *technically* still ride the Flyer, should you ever visit the Columbus Zoo; albeit, without the "Over the Ocean" sensation.

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Original post/question...

Welcome to Friday FUN, brought to you as always by our good friends at Boardwalk Bucks!

This week, we're giving away three copies of Images of America: Hunt's Pier (Arcadia Publishing), by Rob Ascough and yours truly.

One book will be sent to the first who correctly answers the Trivia Challenge below. The other two winners will drawn at random. To enter, simply "like" today's Friday FUN posts on Facebook (Wildwood 365 - Boardwalk Bucks) or leave a comment here.

Earlier this week, "Jungle" Jack Hanna was a guest on the Late Late Show with David Letterman. (The clip below has nothing at all to do with the question, but we always enjoy Hanna's interactions with Dave.)

This reminded me of one of my favorite bits of trivia. Here's our question:

What is Jack Hanna's indirect connection to Wildwoods history?

That may sound a little vague, but here's a hint - it has to do, specifically, with Hunt's Pier (and there's a bit of an additional clue in the cover image above, as well).

If you think you know the answer, leave a comment for us below or on Facebook, or drop us a line at wildwood365@gmail.com.

Good luck, and have FUN!

Family Vacation Critic names Wildwood Boardwalk "America's Best"

Established Cape May Artist Paints Waterpark Renderings for 2012

Neal McPheeters Brings Waterpark 
Renderings to Life for Morey’s Piers

PRESS RELEASE

The Wildwoods, NJ – February 21, 2012 – It’s hard to imagine what Raging Waters and Ocean Oasis will look like for the 2012 season with dust, dirt and bulldozers presently everywhere.

“With two new waterpark attractions in the works, we needed a solid vision to focus the construction efforts,” said Jack Morey, Executive Vice President.“The artwork challenges the engineers and architects to bring it all to life.”

Jack Morey commissioned Neal McPheeters, an accomplished local painter who has created book and magazine covers as well as illustrations for comics and graphic novels, to create high quality painted renderings of Morey’s Piers two new waterpark attractions for 2012.

McPheeters contributed illustrations for books published by DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Scholastic Books, The Children's Television Workshop, Warren Publishers and numerous other publishers and hundreds of book titles.

In 1994, McPheeters and his wife moved to Cape May where he began creating paintings depicting the beaches and wetlands along the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay. They opened a gallery, Peter McPhee Fine Arts, in Stone Harbor in 2003.

“This project was a great opportunity to do a unique kind of landscape,” said Neal McPheeters.

The painted renderings will be used in the general brochure for 2012 and will be displayed in the Morey’s Piers offices.

For more information please visit www.moreyspiers.com or call (609) 522-3900.

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About Morey’s Piers

Morey’s Piers, located on the boardwalk in the Wildwoods, New Jersey is a classic seaside amusement park, family owned and operated since 1969. Voted the second best seaside amusement park in the world by Amusement Today, Morey’s Piers has over 100 rides and attractions spanning over eighteen acres along six beach blocks and includes three amusement piers and two beachfront waterparks. Convenient to the major population centers of the Northeast, yet a world apart, Morey’s Piers along with Morey Resorts combines the pure joy of an amusement park, the sights and sounds of a classic boardwalk, outstanding accommodations, together with the rhythm of beach life. 


Visit them at Surfside Pier, featuring the Ocean Oasis Waterpark and Beach Club at 25th Avenue, Mariner’s Landing Pier, featuring Raging Waters Waterpark at Schellenger Avenue, and Adventure Pier at Spencer Avenue. For more information, visit www.moreyspiers.com or phone (609) 522-3900. 

Voting opens for 5th annual NJ Top 10 Beaches survey - Help keep the Wildwoods #1!

Wildwood fanatics, MOBILIZE!

Yes, it's that time of year again...

Voting opens at noon today for the fifth annual New Jersey's Top Ten Beaches survey.

In the brief history of the award, Wildwood has taken the top spot three out of four years (2008, 2010, 2011; Ocean City won top honors in 2009). North Wildwood, Wildwood, and Wildwood Crest competed as seperate entities in 2008 and 2009, but joined together as "The Wildwoods" in 2010.

Last year, in a nod to Cape May County's dominance, the survey was expanded to also include "best beach" winners in each of the state's four coastal counties - Atlantic, Ocean, Monmouth, and CMC - in addition to the overall winner.

Please support the Wildwoods with your vote and help spread the word to your friends, as our island goes for the prestigious three-peat!

About New Jersey's Top Ten Beaches Survey...

There are 48 shore communities represented along the state's 130-mile coastline, from Sandy Hook to Cape May. The survey asks, in each reader's opinion, which community is home to the best beach?  There are three categories to vote in that will help determine this year's Top 10 Beaches; you can vote once in each category:

Family Vacation | Day Trips | Ecotourism

Past Winners
2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011

The results of the 2012 New Jersey’s Top 10 Beaches Survey will be featured during the New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium's annual State of the Shore Media Event on Thursday, May 24, 2012, just before the Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of the summer season.

President's Day Weekend Contest: Win a $50 Spending Spree at Gateway 26

 

UPDATE:  We have a winner! 

Congrats to Denise Reboli for being the first to answer within 5 of the correct number of 12,950 prizes. You are the winner of a $50 spending spree at Gateway 26.

Thanks so much to everyone for participating in this week's contest!

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Welcome to our first annual President's Day Weekend Contest, sponsored by our friends at Boardwalk Bucks!

We'll keep this one plain and simple. The first person to answer the question below (we'll give it to you if you come within five of the exact figure) will win a $50 spending spree at Gateway 26.

An attendant will accompany the winner around the arcade and drop money into any machine they want to play.

Ready? Here we go:

On an average day during the Summer of 2011, what was the total number of individual prizes Gateway had in its inventory?

(The figure accounts for unique items. In other words, if they had 1,000 Angry Birds stuffed dolls, that counts as one prize. 100 WWE action figures would also count as only one, etc.)

HINT #1:  The answer is between 2,600 - 26,000

HINT #2:  To narrow it down further, the answer is between 5,000 - 15,000

To answer, leave a comment below or on the Wildwood 365 or Boardwalk Bucks Facebook pages.

Please guess only once every 15 minutes so that everyone has a fair shot.

If you have any questions, drop us a line at wildwood365@gmail.com.

Have FUN!

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A special THANK YOU to Gateway 26 for sponsoring this weekend's contest.

Gateway is open today from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. and will be hosting hourly drawings for up to 5,000 coupons starting at 1 p.m.

There will also be a drawing at 4:30 p.m. for up to $250.00 in Visa gift cards!

Follow Gateway on Facebook and Twitter for more info on this and future events...

Big Band Dance Concert set for March 24th

Calling all Big Band music and dance lovers!

Tickets are now on sale for the Big Band Dance Concert at the Wildwoods Convention Center on March 24th.

See below or visit www.wildwoodsnj.com for more information...

Are you ready for some futsal?

The United States Futsal Federation will host the Northeast Futsal Regional Championship on Saturday, February 18 through Monday, February 20 in the Oceanfront Arena at the Wildwoods Convention Center. This three day tournament will take place from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. 

Admission fee is $10 per day or $15 for the weekend.

Now, "What is futsal?" you may be asking...

Futsal is a variant of soccer that is played on a smaller area and mainly played indoors. Futsal is played between two teams each with five players, one of whom is the goalkeeper. Unlimited substitutes per team are permitted. Unlike some other forms of indoor soccer, the game is played on a hard court surface delimited by lines; walls or boards are not used.

Futsal is also played with a smaller ball with less bounce than a regular soccer ball. The rules create an emphasis on improvisation, creativity and technique as well as ball control and  passing in small spaces. 

For additional information about the Futsal Championship, please call 510-836-USFF or visit www.futsal.com.

25,000 "likes" on Facebook... Thanks to YOU!

I wasn't going to mention this on the blog, but I've been so overwhelmed today by posts and messages congratulating us on reaching the 25,000 "likes" milestone on Facebook, that I want to say a few quick things...

First, as I've mentioned in the past, it's never been about the numbers. Though I, and the rest of the Wildwood 365 staff, have been thrilled with the growth of the page and our readership over the past two and a half years, the best part has been the personal connections and new friends we've made during the process.

Those "likes" are a reflection of how much we all love the Wildwoods, and what a truly special place it is and always will be.

When I created our Facebook page back in June 2009, I was hoping it would be a nice little accessory to the blog. I didn't really have much in the way of expectation for it. We were "stuck" on 20 or so "fans" for a few weeks; then, after returning from a trip to Disney World, I was shocked to see that we had picked up several hundred followers. And, well, the ball kept rolling from there...

Truth be told, it's a thrill to reach a milestone like this because it means (I think) that a good amount of people not only share your interest but like the work that you do. I'm truly honored and feel privileged to be able to write about WILDWOOD everyday for a living now.

With all of this said, we'd just like to thank ALL of our friends for your support and for bearing with some of our "growing pains" over the years. The blog, quite frankly, has outlived its practicality, so we will be taking things to the next level very, very soon.

We'll have an official announcement on that next Monday (and have many additional surprises planned for 2012).

Something tells us that it's going to be a great year in general, as Wildwood celebrates its centennial, the new Shore Plaza Beach Resort opens in April, Morey's Piers debuts the Giant Wheel's spectacular new lighting package, and so much more to come...

Al Alven

'You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown' at Wildwood Catholic High, Feb. 24 - 26

 

PRESS RELEASE

The students of Wildwood Catholic High School will present "You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown" on Fri. Feb. 24 and Sat., Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. and Sun., Feb. 26 at 2 p.m.

Based on the comic strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz, this fun and family-friendly musical tells the story of an average day in the life of six-year-old Charlie Brown and his good friends Linus, Sally, Lucy, Schroeder and, of course, his lovable dog Snoopy. This charming production will bring out your inner child while making you laugh over and over.

The high school company includes: Joseph Jett as Charlie Brown, Katie Jett as Lucy Van Pelt, Sarah Visalli as Sally Brown, Chris Kanya as Linus Van Pelt, Trevor Cooper as Schroeder, and Hannah Padrnos as Snoopy.

Show tickets are $10 general admission in advance and $12 at the door.

On Sunday, after the show please join us for our 10th annual Pasta Festival from 3- 7 p.m. Our Pasta Festival will be featuring a buffet-style meal including pasta selections in 6 different sauces, salad and dessert. Adults $12, Children (under 10) $6. A pasta dinner and show combination ticket is available for $20 in advance ($22 at the door).

Contact the school at 609-522-7257 or Carol Herforth at 465-6081 or 408-0612 for tickets and/or information. Tickets are also available at the door. The school is located at 1500 Central Avenue in North Wildwood.

Hope to see you there!

Happy Valentine's Day from Wildwood 365!

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!

Earlier today on Facebook, we asked our readers to share their stories of love and romance in the Wildwoods. We received some great responses, but the story that accompanies the photo at left really struck a cord with us.

This pic was sent in by Shannon Bittner. The shadows are those of Shannon and Samuel McKibban, cast across a snowy Boardwalk on the approach to 26th Street during the week of Valentine's Day last year.

Less than a minute after snapping this image, Shannon was completely surprised when Samuel got down on one knee and asked her to be his bride.

Later this year, the happy couple will be married in a Wildwood-themed wedding (complete with a Tram Car centerpiece)!

Said Shannon: "I was so shocked. I had no idea it was coming. It was so perfect, and the fact that I got that picture with our shadows just seconds before is amazing. I'll have the memory forever.

"We spend most of every summer in Wildwood together and started dating in high school. Nothing like a snow-covered boardwalk engagement!"

And we couldn't agree more!

Morey’s Piers in the Wildwoods is Set to have a Big Year in 2012 with Over 20 Special Events

An Overview of Morey’s 2012 Special Events and more 

PRESS RELEASE 

The Wildwoods, NJ – February 13, 2012 – With spring is just around the corner and summer not too far behind, Morey’s Piers and Beachfront Waterparks already have a full agenda of over 20 unique, unusual and exciting events featuring seaside fun and a little something for everyone in 2012...





Easter Sunday, April 8
Morey’s Piers Easter Celebration is sure to delight the kid in all of us with rides, food, entertainment and even an Easter Egg Hunt for the little kids.

Friday, May 4 through Sunday, May 6
Tournament of Bands Weekend in Wildwood - Wildwoods Convention Center and Middle Township High School All-Chapter Championship contest for the Tournament of Bands indoor units from NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, VA, WV and OH. Morey’s Piers wristbands included.

Mothers Day Sunday, May 13
Celebrate Mother’s Day with the entire family. While there’s always fun for everyone at Morey’s Piers, Mom gets some extra TLC on the Piers this day!

Friday, May 18
Music in the Parks – Schools from all over the tri-state area compete in band and choir while enjoying a day at Morey’s Piers.

Friday, May 18 through Sunday, May 20
The 17th Annual Beach Jam – Spring Beach Bash, The Ultimate Camping Experience for Scouts featuring the brand new Sand Sculpting Contest.

Wednesday, May 30 through Friday, June 1
The 17th Annual Education Extravaganza –Learning becomes a “day at the beach” when students in grades three through twelve enjoy a day of hands-on learning and interactive participation utilizing the beach and Morey’s Piers amusements.

Saturday, June 2
Beach Bop – This is a special day designed exclusively for our youngest scouts.  “Beach Bop” follows the same unique model of Beach Jam, with an added splash of fun.

Saturday, June 16
The 12th Annual ALS Express Bike Ride – Morey’s Piers hosts this annual fundraiser to help the fight against Lou Gehrig’s Disease. www.als-express.org

Fathers Day Sunday, June 17
Celebrate Father’s Day with the entire family.  While there’s always fun for everyone at Morey’s Piers, Dad gets some extra TLC on the Piers this day!

Friday, June 22 through Sunday, June 24
Cape Express Beach Blast Soccer Tournament – Youth and adult soccer teams from all over the East Coast compete in a barefoot soccer tournament in the sand. www.capeexpress.com

Friday, June 29 through Sunday, July 1
Wildwoods’ AcroBlast – Morey’s Piers sponsors this aerobatic competition which takes place at the Cape May Airport.

Saturday, June 30
Girl Scout Council of Southern New Jersey Fun Day – This is a special day designed exclusively for our local Girl Scout council.

Wednesday, July 4
Annual Curley Fry Eating Contest – Think you’ve got guts? Compete against other amateur eaters to down the most Curley’s fries! Not hungry? Come watch the fries fly at this annual competition.

Saturday, July 7 through Sunday, July 8
Coastin’ By the Ocean – Morey’s Piers and Beachfront Waterparks invite coaster enthusiasts to join us for 2 days of splash and ride, ERT’s and events exclusively for Ride Enthusiast Clubs.

Saturday, July 7 through Sunday, July 8
“On Stage” Dance Expo – Morey’s Piers and Beachfront Waterparks invite dancers to come dance at the coolest stage on the Jersey Shore!

Friday, July 13 through Sunday, July 15
Beach Lacrosse – Youth Lacrosse teams from all the tri-state area compete on the sand.

Friday, July 13 through Sunday, July 15
Cape Express MORE Beach Blast Soccer Tournament – Youth and adult soccer teams from all over the East Coast compete in a barefoot soccer tournament in the sand. www.capeexpress.com

Thursday, August 2 through Saturday, August 4
A Closer Walk – Christian Youth groups and families are invited to join us for a weekend of camping on the beach, live Christian music and worship services

Saturday, August 18 through Sunday, August 19
Hobie Cat Regatta – Morey’s Piers hosts these annual sailing races.

Sunday, August 19
Rubber Ducky Regatta – Morey’s Piers hosts this annual benefit for the Cape May County United Way. Watch as hundreds of little yellow ducks race at Raging Waters Waterpark for great prizes. Call (609) 729-2002 to sponsor your duck.

Saturday, August 25
The Wild Half Mile – A fun run designed just for kids! Children 12 and under can unleash their wild side in this fun running race on the boardwalk starting at the Convention Center and ending at Mariner’s Landing.

Sunday, August 26
The Wild Half - Half Marathon – The Wildwoods’ and Morey’s Piers host the first ever Wild Half Marathon complete with activities and entertainment for the whole family.

Sunday, August 26
Lighthouse Church Service on the Beach – Morey’s Piers hosts this service on the beach with a beachside breakfast.

Friday, September 21 through Sunday, September 23
The 13th Annual Beach Jam – Fall Fest, The Ultimate Camping Experience for Scouts with a creepy Friday night.  Enter the Ghost Ship if you dare, go on a hayride and warm up at the bonfire.

Saturday, September 29
Fall Dance Expo – Morey’s Piers and Beachfront Waterparks invites dancers to come dance at the coolest stage on the Jersey Shore!

Sunday, September 30
Souper Sunday Closing Day Celebration & Cook Off – Calling all professional chefs and everyone else who wants to battle for the best Chili or Chowder in the Wildwoods. Join the fun and excitement as talented chefs from throughout the tri-state area compete for the glory of the BEST CLAM CHOWDER & CHILI awards. Enjoy the festive boardwalk atmosphere as contestants use their finest ingredients to prepare winning dishes.  The competition features three divisions for Chili, New England Clam Chowder or Manhattan Clam Chowder. Not a cook? No problem! Tasting kits are available so bon appétit!

Fridays and Saturdays, October  5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
Morey’s FEARS- Terror on the Boardwalk returns for 2012 with NINE horrific nights of monsters, mischief and madness! Experience MORE Fear on the Pier.

For more information please visit www.moreyspiers.com or call (609) 522-3900.

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About Morey’s Piers

Morey’s Piers, located on the boardwalk in the Wildwoods, New Jersey is a classic seaside amusement park, family owned and operated since 1969. Voted the second best seaside amusement park in the world by Amusement Today, Morey’s Piers has over 100 rides and attractions spanning over eighteen acres along six beach blocks and includes three amusement piers and two beachfront waterparks. Convenient to the major population centers of the Northeast, yet a world apart, Morey’s Piers along with Morey Resorts combines the pure joy of an amusement park, the sights and sounds of a classic boardwalk, outstanding accommodations, together with the rhythm of beach life. Visit them at Surfside Pier, featuring the Ocean Oasis Waterpark and Beach Club at 25th Avenue, Mariner’s Landing Pier, featuring Raging Waters Waterpark at Schellenger Avenue, and Adventure Pier at Spencer Avenue. For more information, visit www.moreyspiers.com or phone (609) 522-3900.

Friday FUN: Solve our Crossword Puzzle to win a $25 gift certificate from Franconi's Pizza

Photo courtesy of Wildwood Pizza Tour

Update (6:45 p.m.):

WE HAVE A WINNER!

Congrats to Karen DiPietro Pokrywka for being the first to successfully complete our Crossword Puzzle Challenge.

Karen is the winner of a $25 gift certificate to Franconi's Pizza & Italian Restaurant.

* Scroll to the bottom of this post to see the answers

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Welcome to another edition of Friday FUN, brought to you as always by our good friends at Boardwalk Bucks!

In past week's, we've run various Puzzle and Trivia Challenges.

This time around, we're going to go with a tried-and-true (yet still-challenging) format: the good 'ol Crossword Puzzle.

We're giving away a $25 gift certificate courtesy of this week's sponsor, Franconi's Pizza & Italian Restaurant (3318 Boardwalk), to the first person who can complete the puzzle below.

When you think you've got all 15 answers, you can post to our Facebook page or on the Boardwalk Bucks page.

As always, if you have any questions, please drop us a line at wildwood365@gmail.com.

Good luck and... have FUN!

Here are the answers:

Thanks again to Franconi's Pizza & Italian Restaurant for being our Friday FUN sponsor this week. Visit Franconi's this summer at 3318 Boardwalk (at Oak Avenue)!

Cattle 'n Clover to celebrate Grand Opening with St. Patty's Day block party

The Wildwoods' newest entry onto the restaurant scene, the Cattle 'n Clover (3817 Pacific Avenue), will celebrate it's Grand Opening on Saturday, March 17th with a big St. Patrick's Day block party.

It will be an all-day event, with festivities running from 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Pacific Ave., between Spencer & Lincoln Aves.

Special events will include Kegs-n-Eggs, from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., with ALL proceeds benefiting the Lunch With Lynch Foundation.

There is also a plan to attempt to set a Guinness Book of World Records mark by making the world's largest Shepard Pie! There will be a minimum $1 donation to receive a fork and bowl, and again, ALL proceeds with go to Lunch With Lynch.

Live entertainment will be provided all day, with Pentatonix (Sing Off Season 3 champions), Burning Bridget Cleary, Hydeaway, and the Soul Cruisers performing, along with vendors, balloon, artists, and... a Leprechaun?!

Come on out to celebrate the opening of Cattle n' Clover and St. Patty's Day, and to support Lunch With Lynch. It's promises to be a great day and a heck of a party in downtown Wildwood!