On Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. to midnight St. Peter's PTA will host their 2nd Annual Monte Carlo Casino Night at the Lenola Fire Hall in Moorestown, NJ. It’s a casino themed fundraiser where a professional gaming company provides table games for roulette, blackjack, etc. Tickets cost $50 per person and covers entry, food and drink and a “bank” of chips.

The earlier you purchase your event ticket, the more bonus chips you will receive. Winning chips be “cashed in" for chances on prize baskets that will be drawn at the end of the night. Additional chips and purchase chances can be purchased throughout the evening. Additionally, rounding out the Casino theme, will be a Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament. The Tournament will culminate in a final round with awards of Visa gift cards for first and second place. Each seat costs $50. There will be a limited number of seats (50) available. Paid entry into the Casino Night is a pre-requisite for admission into the Poker Tournament. Tickets will be on sale after the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday and after the 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Masses on Sunday. For additional ticket purchase and poker tournament seat reservations and information please call Bob Altenbach at 856-663-2115.

Camden Catholic High School French language student, Kelley Davis of Merchantville, experienced total immersion into French culture during the Cherry Hill school's annual trip to the Quebec Winter Carnival, the largest winter celebration in the world. The annual trip organized by French teacher Noemi Merenyi included visits to historic sites of Quebec City, a ride across the nearly frozen St. Lawrence River, and a visit to the spectacular Ice Palace. Standing in front of the Palace are (from left) Abigail Alston, Shayne Ruane, and Emily Pandola, all of Pennsauken; Kelley Davis of Merchantville; and Danielle Palombi of Pennsauken.

Join us at the Merchantville library on Monday, July 28th from 6:00-6:45 p.m. for Color Your World with Books, a fun Family Magic Show with Brian Richards jam-packed with magic, comedy, puppets, juggling, story-telling, and tons of audience participation! Get ready to laugh out loud, as Brian entertains your families with his award-winning comedy magic show.  Do you need a great show that will add energy and excitement? Register as a guest.

Members of Merchantville High School Class of '60 are invited to join us on the weekend of October 5-7, 2012 in celebrating our 70th birthdays. Plans include a Rec Dance on Friday night, a tour of the school, a golf outing on Saturday, a dinner-dance on Saturday night and brunch on Sunday. Mark your calendars to come home again! For updates in the coming months join our facebook group.

Merchantville's Public Library has several over the next 6 weeks including: A visit from the Camden County Certified Gardeners on Wednesday, August 6th at 3:00 p.m. for adults seeking expert tips, advice, and resources to help your garden grow. No registration needed; A Musical Instrument Petting Zoo for all ages. Stop by the library between 2:30 pm - 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 9th, to take part in this interactive exhibit

If you're a pre-teen or teen there are still 7 of 15 seats available for you to "Break into the Baking Business" at the Merchantville Public Library on Saturday, September 21st from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Join Aunt Orphia's Pound Cake Company CEO, Orphia Lasertrella Adams-Taylor, D.D., as she shares how to start and maintain a cake company. Have fun decorating a dollop on our pound cake slice,