Middle Twp. announces new date for community event to mark COVID’s impact
Candlelight vigil, tribute to essential workers now set for March 20 after weather delay
Cape May Court House, N.J. – Middle Township has postponed its outdoor community event to reflect on one year since the start of the pandemic to Saturday, March 20.
Officials rescheduled the ceremony because rain is in the forecast for the original event date of Tuesday.
“COVID at One Year: Light After Darkness,” held at the Ockie Wisting Recreation Complex, will mark a year since the shutdowns and other pandemic-related developments that abruptly reshaped our lives.
The community is invited to safely gather at the recreation complex beginning at 6 p.m. March 20. Members of the public are expected to wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines. The event will culminate with a candlelight vigil at sunset to remember all Township residents lost to COVID.
As visitors arrive, two large monitors near the stage will show some of the most poignant images from the last year, including scenes of modified events and photos of community members helping one another.
Along with live performances of the national anthem and other songs, the event will include remarks by Township Committee members, and a plaque presentation to Cape Regional Medical Center. Additional awards will acknowledge the courage and contributions of essential workers in various fields.
Anyone who does not attend in person will be able to see the event live streamed on the Middle Township Facebook page.
Check the Middle Township Facebook page for additional details that will be shared closer to the date of the event.
