With the holidays nearing, you’re bound to be searching for that perfect gift for someone special – and what better place to find it than at Eilandarts Center. On December 7th from 6 - 9 p.m. local artists will fill the gallery with one-of-a-kind items, for both adults and children. With free admission, food and drink, as well as live music by Mat Eiland, there’s sure to be something to please every name on your list. After all, supporting local artists (in the community you already love) surely beats going to the mall!
Cape May captured brilliantly
If you’ve ever spent time in Cape May or other shore communities of New Jersey, you’re bound to feel pangs of nostalgia as you make your way through Janice Stridick’s eminently readable new book about the superbly painted pictures of her late mother, Alice Steer Wilson. As an artist, Wilson devoted her best talents to interpreting the appearance of famous old hotels and other subjects in the charming and historically significant community of Cape May, situated at the southern tip of the Garden State. http://bit.ly/1gB20JY
Bob Shryock: Lee Whitaker shares his love for Christian music
Lee Whitaker, a Haddon Heights resident who plays guitar and sings in the praise band at United Methodist Church in Pitman, is an unusually busy guy whose life is driven by his love for Christian music. The retired 33-year Merchantville schoolteacher performs songs from his new CD release, “Alabaster Jar,” Friday, Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m. at a free concert at Haddon Heights Community Center, with proceeds benefiting Interfaith Caregivers. http://bit.ly/170Bgwe
Thespian couple finds happy ending here
Crossing the river into New Jersey was also still a new notion, and so was leaving an urban life. Then two things occurred. The first: Close friends in the acting community discovered what they called a "hidden jewel": Merchantville, cheek by jowl with Cherry Hill but with a decidedly small-town vibe. The second: They unexpectedly found the house that seemed just about perfect for their new family configuration. http://bit.ly/VtTIbK
July 28th Blood Drive
Help save a life! There's a critical need for blood donors right now and currently an emergency need for Type O blood. The Red Cross will reward you by sending you a Fandango Movie Ticket by email - a value of up to $15 ticket price and fees - when you donate blood, platelets, or AB Elite plasma between July 15-31 *terms apply*. Merchantville is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, July 28, from 2:00-7:00 p.m.
Free Workout Classes
Get your mind and body in shape this summer! These classes are FREE and take place at Cooper River Park on the Vista Deck - corner of North Park Drive and Cuthbert Blvd. Bring your own mat! You must register first to participate. Upcoming Classes: Mindful Monday Yoga: July 21st, July 28th; Tuesday Zumba: July 22nd, July 29th; Wednesday Morning Yoga: July 23rd, July 30th; Thursday Afternoon Yoga: July 31st; and,
Weekday Medication Returns
Merchantville is helping to keep homes, workplaces and communities safer by handling disposal of commonly misused medications - especially opioids - responsibly. There is a CVS MedReturn drug collection drop-off bin in Borough Hall at 1 West Maple Avenue, next to the stairs across from the Clerk's office, that the community may use to drop off expired or unused non-controlled or schedule II, III, IV & V controlled substance medications any day of the week during normal business hours. Syringes, aerosols, inhalers,