We’re Looking for a Few More Homes! The 2025 Merchantville Porch & Garden Tour is back this August, and we’re on the lookout for a few more beautiful homes to feature! Do you have: A charming porch with personality? A vegetable, herb, or native plant garden? Lush landscaping, creative outdoor décor, or a peaceful patio? Chickens, compost, or homesteading vibes? We love that too! We welcome all types of spaces — big or small — because variety is what makes this event so special. If you love your outdoor space

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Do you like to cook? Do you want to create your recipes? Are you a high school student looking for an exciting job opportunity? If you said YES, come join us at the WOW Center in Merchantville for our FREE Youth Nutrition Outreach training program. This session meets on Mondays, May 5th, 12th, and 19th, June 2nd, 9th, and 16th, 23rd and 30th (hybrid for 8-weeks) from 4:30-6:30 p.m. During the training you will receive cooking and nutrition lessons from a culinary expert, recipes to practice at home and food safety information.

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May this Easter Sunday and the onset of Spring inspire you to new hope, happiness, prosperity and abundance. This year Easter falls on March 31st, the 90th day in the Gregorian calendar; it marks the anniversary of the official opening of the Eiffel Tower and the first time Daylight Saving Time goes into effect in the United States. Other observances today are: Oranges And Lemons Day traced back to Reverend William Pennington-Bickford’s

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We are counting down the days until Memorial Day weekend!  Coming off the heels of a very successful Tri-County Championship and a big Division win by our Woodbine Gators, we are working hard on planning our best summer yet! Thinking about becoming a member? Becoming a member is easy. Please refer to the payment information here and complete the membership application. New members in 2025 receive a 50% discount on dues for their first year. A super summer bargain for your whole family!

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The First Presbyterian Church of Merchantville invites you to come and enjoy a free chamber music recital on Saturday, February 22nd at 2:00 p.m. featuring pianist Sean Baker and violinist Alex Covelli in an afternoon of works by Dvořák, Brahms, and Rachmaninoff for violin and piano. Here is the program: Dvořák, Sonatina for Violin and Piano, Op.100; Rachmaninoff, Vocalise; Brahms, Sonata No.2 for Violin and Piano, Op.100. This recital is one hour long, and a light reception will be held following the conclusion

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This holiday season, we are excited to announce a Toy Drive to bring joy to children in need! We are partnering with the Camden County Home Visiting Program at The Cooperative to collect gifts for children in our community. How You Can Help: Donate New Toys: We are accepting new, unwrapped toys suitable for children of all ages. Drop-off Location: The Station, 10 East Chestnut Avenue. Deadline: Please make sure to drop off your gifts by December 7th. Your generosity can make a significant difference

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Mark your calendars! On Saturday, October 26th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., join the Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Addiction Awareness Taskforce for DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.Turn in your unused or expired prescription medications for safe disposal and help protect your community. In 2023, the overdose rate topped 112,000, and this initiative helps reduce the availability of drugs for misuse. Check for a  collection site near you and let's work together to keep our neighborhoods safe.

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