Sept. 28th – Walk for the Wounded – A 3 mile walk on the boardwalk supporting Operation First Response. Registration begins at 8:30am in front of the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and boardwalk. A ceremony honoring our soldiers begins at 9:30am and the walk kicks off at 10:00am. For more information visit www.ochome.com or call 609-399-0012 ext. 1106.

Sept. 28th – 29th – MS City to Shore Ride – with 7,000 cyclists raising $5.6 million – promises to be the best cycling experience on the east coast. This ride is fully supported with catered rest stops, bike support and SAG transportation. Choose one of the several route options and enjoy flat terrain as you travel through the quaint towns and back roads of Southern New Jersey. This is not just a ride but an experience. The sense of accomplishment that you’ll feel as you cross the finish line can only be matched by the difference you’ll be making in the lives of people affected by MS. For more information call: 1-800-445-BIKE or visit www.mscycling.org

Sept. 28th – The Matt Portella Band - featuring members of The Hooters and Smash Palace. Opening act Chris Berardo and the DesBerardos. 8:00pm at the William and Nancy Hughes Performing Arts Center, 6th St.. Tickets $20.00 available at www.ocnjef.com. Limited tickets are available. Sponsored by the Ocean City Education Foundation.

Sept. 29th – Ocean City Half Marathon & 5k - Half Marathon $50 Pre-registration until August 31, 2013. $60 September 1-29, 2013 NO RACE DAY registration. To register visit www.ocnj.us Registration will open Feb. 1, 2013. For more information call 609-525-9317.