Children and adults alike will enjoy the opportunity to ride the train with Santa on Saturday, December 7, 2019. Specially decorated PATCO trains will make three trips, leaving the Lindenwold station at 9:10 a.m., 10:40 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. and picking up passengers at all stops along the way. After enjoying their ride with Santa and his elves, complete with seasonal music, Santa’s Sleigh passengers can shop at Christmas Village in Love Park, check out the light show and “Christmas Carol” display at Macy’s or strap on their ice skates at the Rothman Rink at City Hall, among many other family-friendly activities. To travel in style with Santa, be ready to board the Silver Sleigh at special departure times that are in addition to the normal Saturday schedule. Regular fares apply for all customers aged five and older; children four and under ride free. For more information, call (856) 772-6968/6905. Westmont – 9:18 a.m., 10:48 a.m. or 12:18 p.m.; Collingswood – 9:20 a.m., 10:50 a.m. or 12:20 p.m.; Ferry Avenue – 9:22 a.m., 10:52 a.m. or 12:22 p.m.

A Medicare Workshop will take place at the Pennsauken Free Public Library on Tuesday, November 12th from 5:30- 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Some topics that will be covered include: when and how to sign up for Medicare; how to use Medicare to pay for Hospital visits, doctor appointments and pay for prescription drugs; the 2020 Prescription Gap; how to get extra assistance paying for prescription drugs in retirement; how Medicare Advantage works; and, which plan is right for you. Please register on Eventbrite for this workshop.

They are mostly in their 90s and have been getting together faithfully since they met years ago at the Collins Tract Elementary School in Pennsauken, NJ. It was back in Merchantville, Camden County, that these kindergartners - David Taylor, Joe Holman, Lindsay Pratt, Ralph McGee and Peg Tomlinson - first met, when life was about crayons and storybooks, recess and occasional roughhousing, and a lifestyle that is almost like a folk tale against the background of today’s computers, complex world problems, and wonders like cellphones, space travel, and cars that practically drive themselves. To watch them in action and hear them reminisce is to witness what it means to cherish friendships through life. 

This estate sale hosted by Treasure Me Estate Sales, LLC is a two day "Tag Sale" from Friday, November 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. through Saturday, November 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. You'll find plenty of Mid-Century Modern and Oriental decor - 120 online photos - as well as, collectibles at this home. You could even drive away in a new car! The full address will be revealed on the Treasure Me website on Friday, November 8th at 6:00 a.m.

The Voorhees Animal Orphanage is having a hand-picked granny smith apple sale! The orphanage serves twenty-two (22) towns in southern New Jersey, including Merchantville. Please support your community animal shelter, local farmers, and get some delicious apples while you are at it too. Orders must be placed by Monday, 10/21/19, at this address on-line here: http://farmhousefruit.com/fundraising/vao/. Pick-up is on 10/26 /19 at the Voorhees Fire Department between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. They thank you in advance for your support!

The Camden County Department of Public Works, has been notified by the Merchantville Pennsauken Water Commission that crews will be replacing a water main on River Road and Union Avenue in Pennsauken beginning Monday, August 12th. During this time, stretches of both River Road and Union Avenue will be closed during work hours. From the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. crews will completely close River Rd. between Lennox Rd. and Union Ave. This project is expected to last several weeks and will require detours for motorists who typically drive through this area as part of their commute. The project is expected to be completed by the end of work hours on Friday, November 13, 2019.