Planning on going out shopping for Small Business Saturday? Stop by The Station Coffee at the corner of Centre and Chestnut any time on Saturday, November 30th, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to take a break and decorate some cupcakes. For $15 you will receive three cupcakes, icing, and candy to decorate with. You may also like the following events from The Station Coffee. This Saturday, 9th November, 11:00 a.m. we'll have Thanksgiving Cookie Decorating in Merchantville. Next Saturday, the 16th of November, at 7:30 p.m. we're hosting a Swiss Fondue Pop up Dinner. And on November 23rd, join us for Thanksgiving Cookie Decorating at 11:00 a.m.

On Halloween - Thursday, October 31st - look for the red flyer in local business windows for Safe Trick-or-Treating in the downtown. Participating Monsterville businesses will display this red flyer for any little ghosts, ghouls or goblins who'd like to get some candy for their goodie bag. And, don't forget to stop by Aunt Charlotte's to get some of their red delicious apples dipped in their one of kind caramel or red candy coating. Charlie and her Chocolate Factory. This event is sponsored by the Merchantville Public Event Committee. Here are some Halloween Safety Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

The Station welcomes you to join us for an authentic Swiss Fondue cuisine dining experience at a pop-up dinner. Learn about the tradition, rules, and etiquette of this dish while enjoying this gastronomic feast. Fondue is a traditional Swiss dish that came to American shores in a big way back in the 1960s and ‘70s and - while it may come across to some as old-fashioned - it’s anything but! BYOB (white wine is suggested) and complete your meal with tea and Swiss cookies. Cost is $28 per person (includes tips and taxes) Reservations only please: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Think you've got what it takes to win the costume contest at Eclipse Brewing? There's still time! On Wednesday, Oct 23rd, they had a scary Halloween Trivia contest led by Michelle followed by a Halloween Party on Sunday, the 27th. So show your spooky spirit and stop in at Eclipse all dressed up anytime between now and November 3rd and, if we like your costume, we will take a picture. Winners will be decided on Sunday, 11/3. One male and one female will each receive a t-shirt, a pint glass, and 3 tokens - good for 3 beers! 

Merchantville Mayor Ted Brennan and Pennsauken Mayor Jack Killion were the guest speakers at the networking luncheon of the Pennsauken-Merchantville Area Chamber of Commerce, held on Wednesday, February 13th, at the Pennsauken Country Club. Mayor Brennan spoke about redevelopment, working to help create opportunities and events for local businesses both towns and the surrounding area. PMAC work as a "team" to help grow our businesses together and better serve our community. Meetings are held every second Wednesday of the month and newcomers are always welcome. In addition to hearing from informative guest speakers, members gain an opportunity to network and create even more opportunities to grow in our great communities.  Sign-in begins at 11:30 a.m. with the meeting starting at noon. Admission is $25 for members, $35 for non-members. Attendees are asked to R.S.V.P. to Nancy Ellis at 856-438-0833 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Senate President Steve Sweeney addressed the Pennsauken-Merchantville Area Chamber of Commerce on October 9th about the state of New Jersey, where he spoke of the need for the state to promote economic prosperity, government efficiency and investment in public priorities. PMAC holds a luncheon every month. For October’s luncheon, they invited the Senate President to speak about legislation or policies that will affect the businesses of Pennsauken and Merchantville. Senator Sweeney (D-Gloucester/Salem/Cumberland said that residents need more affordable services, "deserve to see real progress, and now is the time to deliver.” PMAC chair, Matt Gaskill, owner of Gaskill-Brown Funeral Home in Merchantville commented, “Senator Sweeney understands the importance of a thriving business community and how essential that is to the economic growth of surrounding communities."