Merchantville's Organic Community Garden, located at the Community Center on Somerset Avenue, is a community-driven initiative that promotes sustainable gardening practices and brings people together. The garden is a hub for community engagement, providing a space for people to come together, learn, and grow. In 2021 the garden added a composting system and, in 2022 a watering system. It continuously supports local initiatives, such as Incredible Edible Merchantville, the beautification of downtown
Join us at Gynsyng on Saturday, July 13th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. to learn about the different methods of cannabis consumption and how they affect the body in unique ways. Chat with our knowledgeable staff about choosing the right consumption method to personalize your cannabis experience. This event will be held in our Community Lounge and is intended to be a casual and welcoming Q&A for anyone who is curious about cannabis. Attendees must be 21 or older with a valid ID.
This July, Merchantville businesses are coming together to support a vital cause: providing essential diapers to families in our community who need them most. The Need: Disposable diapers are a basic necessity for many families, but they can be unaffordable for those struggling to make ends meet. In fact, 1 in 3 families in the United States struggle to provide enough diapers for their children, leading to skin irritation, health issues, and even child neglect. The Solution: Our goal is to collect 1000 disposable diapers
Woodbine Swim Club will host the 67th Annual 2024 Tri-County Swimming Championships. We need help from all club members to make this a successful event. Come out and find out how you can participate! You can support Woodbine and PROMOTE your business at the same time. This renowned championship two-day competition is the largest sporting event in South Jersey featuring the best swimmers from 34 swim clubs across Burlington, Camden, Gloucester,
Free 2024 Outdoor Family Movie Nights on the Second Saturday of the month from June through October at the First Presbyterian Church grass lot - corner of Maple Avenue & Centre Street. The movie showing starts at dusk. Bring your own chair or blanket ... and popcorn to sit on our grass lot and enjoy the movie. Parking lot is available for parking. Movies scheduled: 6/8 - the computer animated comedy drama film "Inside Out"; 7/13 - the computer animated fantasy film "Elemental"; 8/10
Exciting News from Merchantville School! We are thrilled to share that Mrs. Iannucci is leading a fantastic new project for our Green Team: a leaf-cutter bee habitat! These amazing bees are gentle (they don't sting!) and excellent pollinators. Thanks to the hard work of Mr. Bennett, the bee house is now set up in our playground. Mrs. Iannucci and Mrs. Hart will also be planting beautiful flowers and plants in the garden bed below the bee house, creating a vibrant, buzzing oasis for
The Merchantville Home Tour Committee is pleased to Present a Porch & Garden Tour. Join us on Saturday, August 24th, to Explore Six of Merchantville's Loveliest Gardens, Beautiful Porches, Enjoy Live Demonstrations throughout the Borough, and so much more. Tickets are $20 each and All Proceeds will Benefit the Beautification of Downtown Merchantville and the Merchantville Garden Club.
Congratulations to the Merchantville School Class of 2024! We had a fantastic time celebrating our amazing 8th-grade graduates on Monday evening, June 17th. Thank you to all the families, friends, and staff members who came out to support our students. Your presence made the day even more special. A special shoutout to Ms. Tyspenyuk, Mrs. Hood, and Mrs. Iannucci for organizing such a beautiful event. Your hard work and dedication truly made this day unforgettable. Family and neighbors
