What's Happening October 3

Congratulations to the 2014 Best of Salem County Winners

	Best of Salem County Winners 2014


Accountant	Warner & Company, Woodstown
Antique Store	The Royal Port Antiques, Salem
Architect	Hue Architecture, Woodstown
Arts	Tie: Appel Farms & Oakwood Summer Theatre
Asian Food	The Orient, Pennsville
Attorney	John Jordan, Pennsville
Auto Dealership	Tie: Bobbitt Auto & Point Buick/GMC
Auto Detailing	JAG Glass & Towing, Quinton
Auto Parts	Williams NAPA, Salem
Auto Repair	Hassler Repair Garage, Quinton
Bank	Fulton Bank - Mannington Branch
Barber Shop	Lil's Barber Shop, Pennsville
Body Shop	The Auto Body Shop, Carneys Point
Breakfast	Vicente's Place, Salem
Builder	Bauman & Son, Monroeville
Burgers	Hudock's Custard Stand, Salem
Cards & Gifts	Donna's Hallmark, Woodstown
Carpet & Floor Covering	Matteo Family Kitchens, Woodstown
Caterer	Italan Kitchen of Pennsville
Cheese Steaks	Seagraves, Salem
Chiropractor	Dr. Ellington, Pennsville
Co-Ed Fitness	Bee Inspired Yoga, Woodstown
Coffee Shop	Java Dog Coffee & Tea, Salem
Consignment Shop	Cawman's Mall, Salem
Country Shop	Heart Felt Designs Country Shop, Pedricktown
Crabs	Marty's Crabs, Quinton
Custom Framing	Main Street Frame Company, Elmer
Dance Studio	Adams Dance Academy, Elmer
Day Spa	Blu Salon & Spa, Penns Grove
Daycare	Remsterville Learning Center, Mannington
Dentist	Dr. Susack, Pennsville
Diner	Tie - Deepwater Diner & Salem Oak Diner
Dollar Store	Dollar Tree, Pennsville
Dry Cleaners	Semples, Carneys Point
Electrician	Eric Krise Electric, Monroeville
Electronics	Dave's Radio Shack, Pennsville
Event	JUMPS/Revolution Tours Historic Ghost Tour of Salem County
Farm Market	Pennsville Farm & Custard Stand, Pennsville
Feed Store	Woodstown Ice & Coal, Woodstown
Financial Planner	Dempsey, Weiss & Associates, Elmer
Fishing Supplies	Shag's Bait & Tackle, Pennsville
Florist	Taylor's Florist, Woodstown
Fuel Oil Company	Ross Fogg & Son Oil Company, Salem
Furniture	Hitchner's Furniture, Salem
Garden Center	Costello's Garden Center, Pennsville
Golf Courses	Town & Country Golf Links, Woodstown
Graphic Design	Zeus Creative, Woodstown
Hair Salon	Salone di Bellezza, Pennsville
Hardware	Shimp's Hardware, Pennsville
Heating & A/C	Elder's Services, Pilesgrove
Hoagies	The Roman Pantry, Carneys Point
Home Improvement	Les Ebner, Elmer
Hospital	Memorial Hosptial of Salem County
Hunting Supplies	Salem Boat Exchange, Salem
Ice Cream	Cream Valley Custard, Woodstown
Insurance Agency	Henry D. Young, Inc. - Insurance, Salem
Italian Food	DiPaolo's Italian Ristorante, Penns Grove
Jewelry	Parker Jewelers, Salem
Karate	Rivers Edge Karate, Pennsville
Landscaping	J Boys, Carneys Point
Laundromat	Suds Yer Duds, Carneys Point
Lawn Maintenance	Davis Lawn & Landscaping, Salem
Liquore Store	Fornaro's Liquor Store, Pennsville
Lumber Yard	I.S. Smick Lumber, Quinton
Lunch	Greystone Caf�, Pennsville
Machine Shop	Tie: BK Machine Shop & Williams Machine Shop
Massage Therapist	In Good Hands Massage & Wellness Center, Pennsville
Nail Salon	Nail Expo, Pennsville
Nail Sculpture	Salem Nails, Pennsville
Online Business	News of Salem County, LLC, Alloway
Orthodontist	Centerton Orthodontics, Pittsgrove
Other	BBQ - Tie: Lapp's Dutch Market & Penns Grove Rotary Chicken BBQ
Other	Nursing Home: Friends Village at Woodstown
Other	Planner: Lou Joyce, Alloway
Other	Pet Rescue: Maddie and Friends, Quinton
Other	Exterminator: Tri-County Termite, Carneys Point
Other	Storage: Deepwater Self Storage, Pennsville
Other	Limousine: Limousine Bella, Elmer
Other	Seamstress: JAM Embroidery
Other	Suppliers: AmSan, Penns Grove
Other	Notary: Pamela Earnest
Outdoor Equipment	Saul's Lawnmower, Sharptown
Painter	JF Elk Painting, Quinton
Parade	Woodstown 4th of July Parade
Pet Grooming	A Pampered Pet, Pilesgrove
Pet Kennel	Joyful Acres, Pilesgrove
Pet Shop	PV Pets, Pennsville
Pharmacy	Walgreen's Pharmacy, Pennsville
Photographer	Angela Freeman Photography, LLC, Pilesgrove
Physical Therapy	Woodstown Physical Therapy, Woodstown
Physician Group	Carneys Point Family Practice, Carneys Point
Pizza	Pat's Pizza, Pennsville
Plumber	J. Bowling, Pilesgrove
Pool Supplies	Harmony Pools & Spa's, Pennsville
Printer	The Printers of Salem County, Salem
Realtor	River Beach Realty, Pennsville
Seafood	Riverview Inn Deck, Pennsville
Shoe Repair	Lem's Shoe Repair, Woodstown
Shoe Store	Anthony's Specialty Shoes, Pennsville
Sign Company	Astro Outdoor Advertising, Woodstown
Sporting Goods	Rudy's Sporting Goods, Pennsville
Spring Water	Glenn Summit Water, Carneys Point
Tack	KC Stable & Tack, Quinton
Tanning Salon	Quick Tans, Pennsville
Tavern	AJ's Tavern, Pennsville
Tea Shop	The Ginger Cake Caf�, Woodstown
Tire Center	R & B Tire, Carneys Point
Travel Agency	C & Bea Tours & Cruises, Pilesgrove
Trucking Firm	SJ Transportation, Woodstown
Veterinarian	Tri-County Veterinary Hospital, Pilesgrove
Water Ice	Rita's Water Ice, Pennsville
Webmaster	Green Technology Services, Pedricktown
Western Wear	Cowtown Cowboy Outfitters, Pilesgrove
Wine Selection	Auburn Road Vineyards & Winery, Pilesgrove
Wings	Spyro's Pizza, Carneys Point
Women's Fitness	Lady Fitness, Woodstown

Oct. 4 - Salem Community College Health Fair

SCC Health Fair to offer free screenings and pertinent information

CARNEYS POINT TWP., N.J. -- Students from Salem Community College's Associate Degree in Nursing program will sponsor a Health Fair on Saturday, Oct. 4, in the Student Union, Donaghay Hall, 460 Hollywood Ave., from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Co-sponsored by the Salem County Department of Health and Human Services, the Health Fair will offer blood sugar and cholesterol screenings at no cost, while supplies last. Medical Assistant students from the Salem County Vocational Technical Schools will do blood pressure and heart rate/respiration readings, and share literature on high blood-pressure warning signs. Woodstown Massage therapist Sherwood Thomas will offer chair massages.

In addition, SCC nursing students will share information on Lyme's Disease, obesity, childhood vaccines, sexually transmitted diseases, workplace stress, prenatal care, suicide prevention, first aid, drug addiction, communicable disease and hand washing, breast cancer and home safety-falls.

The Health Fair immediately follows the Alumni Association Walk and Fun Run at 8:30 a.m.

For more information, call (856) 351-2602 or e-mail [email protected].

Oct. 9 - Chamber's Meet the Candidates VENDORS Wanted

The Chamber's Meet the Candidates event is coming up on October 9. We have opportunities for businesses to display vendor tables in the Business Expo at the event. Tables are available for Members at $25 and prospective Members at $50. Call 856-351-2245 for more details or to register your business as a vendor.

We are also currently taking reservations to attend. This event is FREE and all residents in Salem County are invited and welcome to attend.

Help Wanted at Hassler Repair Garage

Seeking certified technician for automobile and light truck repairs, must have own tools, be able to evaluate and perform repairs. Experience with towing a plus. Excellent compensation package.

Apply in person at Hassler Repair Garage, 940 Rt. 49, Salem, ask for Ed Hassler, Jr., owner during regular business hours.

Business Hours: M - F 7:30 am - 6pm, Saturday 8am - noon

Fall Planting Advice from Costello's Garden Center

SCC Alumni 10th Annual Walk and Fun Run 10/4

Please join the SCC Alumni Association for the 10th annual Walk and Fun Run on Saturday morning Oct. 4 at 8:30in front of Tillis Hall. Proceeds will again benefit the Association's Book Grant Fund, now supporting 12 students a year. Since 2005, the Walk has raised over $10,500 for book grants. The Walk an Fun Run is the largest fund-raiser of the year for this cause.

The registration form and pledge sheet are attached. The $15 registration fee entitles you to an event t-shirt. Even if you cannot participate, please consider a donation to support our students.

The Walk and Fun Run will be followed by the nursing students' Health Fair from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m. in the Student Union. More details to follow.

Please mark the date, and bring your family and friends to support this important cause benefitting our students. Thank you!

Should you have questions, please call 856.351.2602 or e-mail [email protected].

View Brochure Here

Save the Date - MEET THE CANDIDATES October 9th

October 9 is the Meet the Candidates Forum and Business Expo held at Salem Community College's Davidow Hall Auditorium from 6pm - 8:30 pm.

This event is presented by The Salem County Chamber of Commerce for all voters and residents in Salem County. Admission is free, everyone is invited and welcome to attend.

Join us as the Candidates for Freeholder, US House of Representatives, US Senate and Salem County Clerk present their platforms. This is not a debate, each candidate will have time to tell us why they are the best choice for office.

Meet the Candidates is presented by The Chamber's Government Relations committee.

If you are interested in having a vendor table at the event, they are available for $25 for Members, $50 for prospective Members. To RSVP call 856-351-2245.

Click Here for Complete Details

READY AIM, HIRE! READY, AIM RETAIN! 10/10/14

Oct. 13 - Family Promise's Taste of South Jersey

Best Event in Salem County

3 Years!!

Family Promise of Salem County

Presents

The 5^th Annual

Taste of South Jersey

October 13^th, 2014

Doors Open - 4:30pm Fun Starts - 5:30pm

Wonderful Basket Auction, Tastings from up to 20 Food Vendors & Restaurants,

Visits from a Local Radio Station, and "Super Heroes"

Cast Your Vote for the "Best Of"

Join Friends, right here in Salem Co. who have seen

"helping homeless children and their families"

Improves Deserving Lives~

$40.00 per person Includes: Your Entrance, All Your Tastings, Your First Sheet of Raffle Tickets and as Much Fun as You can Handle!

JG Cooks Riverview Inn, 60 Main St, Pennsville NJ 08070

All beverages are purchased through a cash bar

Go to www.fpsc-nj.org or Call 678-3772

DiPaolo's Seven Course Beer Dinner October 15th!

Please Join Us
Wednesday, October 15th
For
Di Paolo's Seven Course Beer Dinner!

~Featuring Seven Courses with Six Beer Pairings ~
~Starting at 6:30pm~

First Course ~ Gourmet Roasted & Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Lemon & Butter over Romaine with Homemade Croutons - Paired with Samuel Smith Organic Pure Brewed Lager

Second Course ~ Wild Cream of Mushroom Soup with Jumbo Lump Crabmeat - Paired with Samuel Smith India Pale Ale

Third Course ~ Stuffed Colossal Shrimp with Jumbo Lump Crabmeat over Seafood Risotto - Paired with Orval Trappist Ale

Fourth Course ~ Breaded Veal Cutlet with Lobster Creme Sauce & Succulent Pieces of Lobster Meat and Asparagus Tips - Paired with Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout

Fifth Course ~ Intermezzo

Sixth Course ~ Roasted Filet Mignon wrapped with Smoked Applewood Bacon, Shallots & Baby Portobellos - Paired with Samuel Smith Nut Brown Ale

Seventh Course ~ Homemade Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing - Paired with Samuel Smith Organic Chocolate Stout

$65 per person (includes tax & gratuity)
***Please Call 856-299-4645 to reserve your seat***

October 11 - Pedricktown Day

Big Brothers Big Sisters Hold Car Raffle 10/12/14

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties will host their annual Car Raffle on October 12th at the Harvest Festival in Rosenhayn, NJ. On the day of the event, Big Brothers Big Sisters will pick the name of a lucky winner and it could be you! The winner of the raffle will have their choice of a 2014 Chevy Camaro 2LT Convertible, a 2014 Cadillac SRX, a 2014 Dodge Ram, a pair of 2015 Harley Davidson Motorcycles, a pair of 2014 Jeep Patriots, a pair of 2014 Chevy Sparks, a 2014 Buick Lacrosse or mix it up!

The odds of winning are tremendous because only 999 raffle tickets will be sold. As a non-profit agency, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties is funded through charitable donations, grants, and fundraising events. Buying a car raffle ticket not only gives participants a chance to win a beautiful car or motorcycle, it gives hundreds of children in the community a chance for a brighter future. To purchase tickets, please visit www.AllAmericanCarRaffle.com.

Come learn how mentoring has an impact on the entire community and how easy it is to get involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters at our next information session on July 2nd! Lunch is provided, courtesy of Larry's II Restaurant in Vineland. The session is designed to educate the community about the work that is done at Big Brothers Big Sisters. Each session features testimonials from current volunteers and a behind-the-scenes tour to meet the professional staff members.

Anyone interested in attending MUST RSVP to Cherell Eutzy by calling 856-692-0916.

For more information on Big Brothers Big Sisters programs, visit www.southjerseybigs.org.

A Taste of Salem County Oct 13th Benefits Family Promise

Family Promise of Salem County

Presents

The 5^th Annual

Taste of South Jersey

October 13^th, 2014

Doors Open - 4:30pm Fun Starts - 5:30pm

Wonderful Basket Auction, Tastings from up to 20 Food Vendors & Restaurants,

Visits from a Local Radio Station, and "Super Heroes"

Cast Your Vote for the Best Dishes!

Join Friends, right here in Salem Co. who have seen

"helping homeless children and their families"

Improves Deserving Lives~

$40.00 per person Includes: Your Entrance, All Your Tastings, Your First Sheet of Raffle Tickets and as Much Fun as You can Handle!

JG Cooks Riverview Inn, 60 Main St, Pennsville NJ 08070

All beverages are purchased through a cash bar

Go to www.fpsc-nj.org or Call 678-3772

2014 South Jersey Pumpkin Show & Giant Pumpkin Contest with $4,000 Prize!

South Jersey Pumpkin Show 2014 Sponsorship Opportunities Available

By becoming a South Jersey Pumpkin Show

Sponsor, your company or organization has the opportunity to

reach over 12,000 consumers from New Jersey and surrounding states. Sponsorship plans are designed to help best achieve the company's marketing goals and can be customized to help fit any business' budget and audience. Sponsorship opportunities range from advertising space in our official souvenir program to Festival Supporters and everything in between.

3rd Annual Historic Ghost Tour of Salem County 10/17 & 10/31

JOIN DOUG HOGATE JR OF THE JUMPS TEAM &

ANTHONY MELITA OF REVOLUTION TOURS AS THEY TAKE YOU ON A BUS TOUR OF SOME OF SALEM COUNTY'S MOST HISTORIC & HAUNTED LOCATIONS.

TICKETS GO ON SALE MID-SEPTEMBER!

Click Here for Complete Details

Come Celebrate The Best of Salem County October 23

Salem City Walking Ghost Tour Oct. 24

PRAC Gala Friday, October 24

Habitat ReStore Halloween Hunt

Habitat ReStore Taking Gently Used Shoes

DiPaolo's Autumn Events

Please Join Us for
Our Upcoming Events
at Di Paolo's!

The Following Events Include
A Lite Dinner Buffet at 6pm
Tickets are $20

Thursday, October 2nd
Rocktoberfest with the "B Street Band" 8pm
~A Tribute to the Boss~

Thursday, October 23rd
Sir Rod Show 8pm

Thursday, November 13th
Don't Call Me Francis 8pm

Saturday, November 22nd
Motown Night with "TRU"
Served Dinner and Dessert
& Motown Show
Tickets are $50
(plus tax & gratuity)

Please call 856-299-4645 for tickets!

Duck Supper to Benefit Ranch Hope Nov. 8

Our church, Aldine UMC, is holding our 82nd Annual Duck Supper which benefits Ranch Hope, Inc. on November 8th. We were wondering if we would be able to advertise this on the Chambers Happenings. Attached is a copy of our flier. We would appreciate any help since this is Ranch Hope's 50th anniversary, we would like to make this the biggest & best duck supper.

Click Here for Invitation and Details

Town & Country Golf Links Tournament to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters

Town & Country Golf Links in Woodstown, NJ will hold a golf tournament that will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties. The tournament will be held on Sunday, October 5^th. Registration will begin promptly at 8:00 am with the tournament starting at 9:00 am. Every golfer will receive a dozen Pinnacle Golf Balls. The player entry fee is $130 which includes 18 holes of golf & cart, Breakfast & coffee at registration and buffet lunch with beer and refreshments. Foursomes are $500.

All golfers should wear proper golf attire which would be no jeans, t-shirts or metal spike golf shoes. Prizes will be given to longest drives, first and second place teams and closest to the pin. Hole-In-One Prizes are a 2014 Cadillac and a $5,000 cash prize! The proceeds of this event will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties and help change children's live for the better, forever. Don't miss this fun-filled day! Have fun golfing, while supporting a worthy cause. To sign up for this event, please contact Karen Pierson at [email protected]
or PROSHOP at 856-769-8333

SALEM'S YULETIDE TOUR OF HISTORIC HOMES