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WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY & THIS WEEKEND
(9/21 to 9/24)
Be Sure to Scroll to the Bottom For What's Happening Next Week
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HAPPENING TODAY, SEPT. 21st
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School's Out
Let's Go Roller Skating
Thursday, 9/21 10 to 4 pm
.99ct admission
skate rental $3.50
Millennium Skate World, 1900 Carman St., Camden
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3rd Thursday Art Crawl in Camden 9/21:
4:30-7:00 pm Solo Exhibition & Artist Talk:
Kimberly Camp -
Camden FireWorks
Gallery, 1813 South Broadway, 856-448-3044Take in the latest show at Fireworks. Featuring the work of painter, teaching artist, and Camden native Kimberly Camp.
5:00- 7:00 pm Wine & Cheese Reception-
The Brass Rail Restaurant, 425 Market Street, 856-963-8008. Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese in a laid-back atmosphere. The dining rooms are decorated with 30 photographs of historical events of Camden.
5:00-7:00 pm "Picturing Camden" -
Stedman Gallery & Gordon Theater
, Linden Street, (856) 225-6350.
One in a series of exhibitions on Camden, NJ: Visions of Camden (2013) and Sounds of Camden (2014); Picturing Camden (2017) explores Camden’s communities through new work by contemporary artists reimagining Camden.
8:00-9:00 pm
Camdenpoprock
at the Caruso Room
The Victor Lofts
, 1 Market Street. Live music featuring the vocals and music of
Vedra D. Chandler
, Craig Storrod, and
Christopher Andrew Maier
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This month's free concert is "The Last Five Years," with a nod to the hit musical, and other selections of contemporary music released within (you guessed it)..the last five years. BYOB (and a buck or two for the Steinway Tuning Fund).
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Skate Party to Support Centerville Simbas
Thursday, 9/21, 6 to 9 pm
(only $5)
Millennium Skate World, 1900 Carman St., Camden
Come out the Centerville Simbas Skating Fundraiser to raise money for our New Uniforms! #SimbasFootball
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Adult Twilight Tour
Thursday, 9/21, 6 to 9 pm
Battleship on the Camden Waterfront
For tickets, go to: www.battleshipnewjersey.org
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Urban Promise's Annual Volunteer Fair and Training
Thursday, September 21, 6:30-8:00 pm
UrbanPromise, 3700 Rudderow Street, Pennsauken, NJ 08110
UrbanPromise currently serves 700 youth in the city of Camden each year: the superior programming they receive would not be possible without the help of more than 250 dedicated volunteers.As our organization continues to grow, additional volunteers are needed in the following areas: tutoring for K-12th grade students, administrative/clerical assistance, lunch buddies, book club leaders, classroom aides, special events volunteer, facilities and vehicle maintenance, ACT tutoring, and much more! If you’re interested in volunteering at UrbanPromise this upcoming year, we encourage you to attend our appreciation and training night.
The evening's program will include:
Volunteer Fair with staff and light refreshments, Welcome and brief history of UrbanPromise with Dr. Bruce Main (Founder), Volunteer Panel with Jodina Hicks (Executive Director), Launch New Volunteer Benefit with Cairn University, Preview of upcoming calendar and volunteer opportunities And much more...
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HAPPENING FRIDAY--THRU SUNDAY
(9/22 to 9/24)
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Camden FireWorks Art Gallery--
Special Exhibition
Dog Days are almost over, but there are wonderful things to come at FireWorks We will open for a rare evening reception for a rare artist: local legend Kimberly Camp is our featured artist from September 8 through October 1. Don't miss it! Fall gallery hours: Tuesday/Thursday 10am-2 pm, Wednesday/Friday 2-6 pm, Saturday 3-7 pm, Sunday 12-4 pm.
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Rutger's Center for the Arts Exhibition
"Picturing Camden"
September 11 – December 8, 2017
One in a series of exhibitions on Camden, NJ:
Visions of Camden
(2013) and
Sounds of Camden
(2014);
Picturing Camden
(2017) explores Camden’s communities through new work by contemporary artists reimagining Camden. Like many northeastern cities, Camden suffered the decline of industry and population decline, but today the city and its people are rebuilding and strengthening existing neighborhoods. The Stedman Gallery of Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts is presenting an exhibition and residency program that examines these neighborhoods through the eyes of contemporary photographers and painters and through the community’s engagement with an artist in residence. Residency project participants will include Camden residents, community groups and organizations.
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Opening reception for the Exhibit "Picturing Camden"
Join us for food and drink, and conversation with our featured artists in Picturing Camden!
Saturday September 23, 2 – 5 PM, Stedman Gallery, Rutgers University, Camden Campus.
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COOPER RIVER DISTILLERS
New Stuff This Weekend in Our Tasting Room
We have a new batch of
Single Run Series Whiskey
! Only 109 bottles were produced, and it's really good so it's going fast! See below for more info and tasting notes and come taste for yourself this weekend in Camden!
Have you tried
"Ben Gin"
- our experimental, only-in-the-tasting room, small-batch gin made from a distilled-beer base? Well the first batch is almost all gone, but
Batch #2
is being bottled this week! This weekend is your only chance to try them side-by-side and experience the experiment that is Ben Gin! Try it in a gin & tonic, a classic gin fizz, or one of our more creative concoctions!
We now carry a selection of
Element Shrubs
so you can take you home-mixology game to the next level!
Element Shrubs are handcrafted in Arlington, VA
and come in such amazing flavors as Pineapple-Tumeric and Blood Orange Saffron! We'll be using a variety of Element Shrubs on our cocktail menu, so you can try them out before you take them home!
Tasting Room Hours:
Friday 4:00 - 8:00pm AND Saturday 1:00 - 8:00pm,
34 North 4th St.
Inside the Old Cooperson's Garage
Convenient to PATCO & Riverline Trains!
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Grand Opening of ReNewed Nutrition
You are invited to attend the Grand Opening of Renewed Nutrition,
September 22nd, from 6pm-9pm at 225 Market St., Camden, NJ 08102.
Come be apart of our ribbon cutting ceremony and be one of the first to experience our amazing smoothies and specialty energy teas. Come get Renewed one smile, one tea, and one smoothie at a time.
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Rutgers Greek Organizations Fundraiser--
Proceeds to Go to Purchase Holiday Gifts for Needy Children in Camden
At this open to the public event, there will be $5 wrist band sales for drink and appetizer specials, where all proceeds will be used charitably. Your participation and any donations are appreciated as this fundraiser supports Camden Angels! The Rutgers University-Camden Greek organizations have been participating in Camden Angels for a number of years, where money is raised to purchase gifts for children in Camden during the holiday season. We hope to see your smiles on the 22nd so that we can see even more smiles in our community schools! We look forward to seeing you there!
9/22, 7:30 pm to midnight
The Victor Pub
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SOUTH CAMDEN THEATRE "Ripcord"
A Regional Premiere Of This New Comedy By David Lindsey-Abaire. Directed by Dan Hickey. A sunny room on an upper floor is prime real estate in the Bristol Place Assisted Living Facility, so when the cantankerous Abby is forced to share her quarters with new-arrival Marilyn, she has no choice but to get rid of the infuriatingly chipper woman by any means necessary. A seemingly harmless bet between the old women quickly escalates into a dangerous game of one-upmanship that reveals not just the tenacity of these worthy opponents, but also deeper truths that each would rather remain hidden. As heartfelt as it is deliciously inappropriate, this is a hilarious comedy.
Performances, 9/15 to 10/1 on Fridays & Saturdays @ 8 pm & Sunday Matinees @ 2 pm
400 Jasper Street, Camden
For tickets, or more info, go to: www.southcamdentheatre.org
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Camden County Fair
The Camden County Fair, presented by the Board of Camden County Freeholders,
September 23rd and 24th at the County Fairgrounds at 508 Lakeland Road in Gloucester Township.
FREE Admission, parking, face painting, pony rides, hay rides and more! Tour 15 firetrucks each day. Buy a pass for amusement rides. Enjoy continuous entertainment from our stage, including lots of local talent, from high school bands to Main Stage, singers, Native American Dancers, a Salsa Band and more.
Sample fabulous food from a variety of Food Trucks, visit the wine and beer tent and more than 100 exhibitors and vendors, play carnival games, visit the petting zoo, and see who wins The Best Apple Pie Contest.
Learn about Camden County History through displays and information booths. Enjoy a fun Family day in a beautiful setting!
VENDOR INFORMATION:
If you are interested in a vendor table at this years Fair, please download the forms below:
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Collingswood Farmer's Market
Saturdays, 8 am to noon until Thanksgiving
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Seeds of Hope's Saturday Morning Breakfast Outreach & Clothing Distribution
Saturdays, 9:00am, 271 Atlantic Ave., Camden
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Camden Youth Soccer Club
Fall Season
Saturdays, 9/16 to 11/18, 10 am to noon (if you haven't registered, you can register on the field before practice)
Camden High Football Field and Von Nieda Park in Camden
For more info, go to: www.cysc.us
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Rutgers Camden Homecoming 2017 (Family & Friends Weekend)
Bring your family and friends for a weekend of music, food/f
ood trucks, alumni vs. student games (sign up at the information tent), fun activities, giveaways, and more. Guests 21 and older are welcome to enjoy the Alumni Beer Garden for an additional $10 at the door (cash only)
at Rutgers Homecoming 2017. The festivities begin Sept. 23 with a kickoff breakfast, 10 a.m. at Victor's Pub, and the celebration of Scarlet Pride continues with the Homecoming block party and tailgate at lot C14, Third and Pearl Streets, near the Athletic and Fitness Center.
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Summit on Labor
, on
Saturday, September 23rd, from 11am to 2pm
, at the headquarters of the
Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters, 91 Fieldcrest Avenue, Raritan Plaza II, Edison, NJ 08837
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There is no cost to attend.
Our first discussion will center on the future of union organizing in a changing economy and political environment, and will feature some of the top union organizers and activists from around the State, including:
Kevin Brown,
New Jersey State Director, Service Employees International Union Local 32BJ
Charles Hall,
President, Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union Local 108
Analilia Mejia,
State Director, New Jersey Working Families Alliance
Milly Silva,
Executive Vice President, 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East
Sean Spiller,
Vice President, New Jersey Education Association
The discussion will be moderated by
AJ Sabath,
co-founder of the Advocacy and Management Group and former Commissioner of Labor.
These extraordinary labor leaders will offer their insights, as they continue to organize, organize, and organize some more to confront these challenges.
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Free NARCAN Training
(learn how to save a life)
Saturday, 9/23, 1 to 3pm
Rutgers School of Mangement & Labor Relations
1540 Kuser Rd., Hamilton
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Important Presentation About DACA & Assistance with Renewal Applications
Saturday, September 23, 2017, 2-4 p.m. Rutgers Law School in Camden, 217 N 5th St, Camden, NJ 08102, Presentation and Q&A Session: 2-2:30 p.m.
What does it all mean?
Join us for a presentation to answer your questions about DACA followed by FREE ASSISTANCE with DACA renewal applications for eligible DACA recipients.
FREE ASSISTANCE
with DACA renewal applications: 2:30-4:00 p.m.
NOTE: Only current DACA recipients whose DACA and Work Permit are scheduled to expire on or before March 5, 2018 are eligible to renew. These recipients must renew BEFORE October 5, 2017.
If you will be preparing an application to renew,
you must bring the following with you:
(1.)
Employment Authorization Card, (2.) Passport (even if expired) (3.) Social Security Card (4.) 2 Passport Photos (5.) NJ License, Permit, or ID (6.) Certificate of Disposition (if applicable) of any arrest (7.) approval Notices for Prior DACA (8.) Advance Parole Letter if you have and Employment Authorization traveled abroad under DACA a
9. USCIS Fee: $495 money order or check
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Rock out on the Battleship with Bands on the Ship's Fantail
Saturday, Sept. 23, 10 am to 10 pm
Bands scheduled to perform are Aftershock, Glowin Green, Sara James & the Hess Brothers, Rock University, Stone Groove, Mantis, South 47 and more! We'll also have food concessions and bar service for adults! The event will begin at 10am and run throughout the day until 10pm.
Tickets are just $25 per person and proceeds will go to the Sara James Music Foundation and the Battleship, a non-profit museum and memorial. Guests attending the Rock the Boat tickets can also experience a Fire Power self-guided tour of the Battleship for just $10 per person. Tour tickets will be available for purchase on the fantail during the show.
For tickets, visit
www.battleshipnewjersey.org
or call 866-877-6262 ext. 108 or buy at the Battleship's Ticket Office any day during tour hours and throughout the day on Sept. 23.
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Cardio on the Cooper Starts September 9th
Join us on Saturdays for Cardio on the Cooper, a free 60 minute calorie annihilating outdoor workout! Power your way through challenging cardio and resistance circuits to build strength and endurance. Your instructor is Dana, an A.C.E. certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor. She is proficient in all modalities of fitness ranging from high intensity cardio, strength training, mind/body, balance, and flexibility. All levels of participation are welcome. Please bring your own exercise mat. This event is presented by the Camden County Board of Freeholders. It will be taking place at Cooper River Park at
12 PM
on Saturdays starting
September 9
until
November 4
. There will be no class on September 23.
More information
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Wiffle Ball Tournament for Hopeworks
9/23, 11 am to 2 pm
Egerly Field #1, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia
Join us for a Wiffle Ball Tournament to benefit Hopeworks N' Camden. Organized by the Young Friends of Hopeworks, the tournament will raise funds to sponsor a summer job for a Camden youth!
TOURNAMENT DETAILS:
- Registration is $100 for each team of four.
- You can also register as a single player for $25 and will be assigned to a team.
- You will be guaranteed to play in at least two 25-minute games.
- The winning team will receive an awesome trophy and unlimited bragging rights.
OTHER: Not into wiffle ball? Come hang out with us in the park anyway! We'll have beverages, snacks, lawn games, raffles, sports massages and more.
Unlimited beverage cups can be bought for $10 in advance ($15 day-of). You can also BYOB if you feel like bringing a cooler (but really, it's much easier to get a cup).
Note: You must be over 21 years old to attend and show proof of ID. To register, go to: https://hopeworks.ticketleap.com/wiffle-ball-tournament-for-hopeworks/dates/Sep-23-2017_at_1100AM
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Faerie & Wizards Celebration
Saturday, 9/23 & Sunday, 9/24, 1 to 4 pm
Camden Children's Garden on the Camden Waterfront
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Join The Camden County Police Department for...
A POP-UP BLOCK PARTY & PICK-UP BASKETBALL (plus food & refreshments)
On Saturday, September 23, 4 to 7 pm, 3rd & Vine Streets, Camden
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Join The Camden County Police Department for...
A POP-UP BLOCK PARTY & PICK-UP BASKETBALL (plus food & refreshments)
On Saturday, September 23, 4 to 7 pm, Norris and Chase Streets, Camden
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AFTER SCHOOL CLUB
Homework Club, 3 to 5 pm sponsored by Fellowship House
Leadership, 5 to 6 pm sponsored by Social Responsibility Through Me
1722 S. Broadway, Camden
Slots still open, register by stopping by Fellowship House @ 1722 Broadway or call: 856 964.4545
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HAPPENING NEXT WEEK
(9/25 to 9/30)
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Community Health Worker Conference
Join us for a day of learning, skill building and networking
Monday, 9/25, 9 am to 4pm
College Avenue Student Center, 125 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ
To register, go to: https://sept25chwconference.eventbrite.com or email: mtownsend@[email protected]
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Employment Opportunities
Trusted Transportation Solutions is hiring Drivers and Yard Jockeys
Interviews on Tuesday, 9/26 but YOU MUST BE PRESCREENED BY 9/25
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stop by One Stop, 2600 Mt. Ephraim Ave., Camden, Mon--Fri, 8:30 to 11:30 am & 1 to 3:30 pm (856 614.3154)
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NJ Non-Profit Panel Breakfast Discussion
9/26, 8 to 11 am
Adelphias, 1750 Clements Bridge Road, Deptford Twp.
Struggling to attract and retain top talent? You are not alone! Leadership at nonprofit organizations throughout Southern New Jersey have expressed the need for discussion and guidance surrounding various talent management issues plaguing the nonprofit community. The NPDC of SNJ is excited to bring together three prominent HR leaders for a panel discussion on these topics and more.
To register, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-nonprofit-hr-breakfast-panel-discussion-tickets-36446281810
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East Camden Rain Barrel Meeting
9/26, 5:30 to 7 pm
St. Joseph's Carpenter Society, 20 Church Street, Camden
Join St. Joseph's Carpenter Society and Camden SMART for a Rain Barrel Meeting in East Camden. Attend the meeting to get a FREE rain barrel (and installation) for your Camden home. 1 hour presentation with time for questions. Open to Camden City residents only.
SPACE IS LIMITED & FOR CAMDEN RESIDENTS ONLY. Only 40 seats are available. Please register by calling Rosemary at (215) 988-8767 or using this link:
http://www.tfaforms.com/4620898
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Rain Barrels capture water from your roof when it rains. You can re-use that water for your garden or to wash your car. Save on your water bill and help the environment!
This program is made possible by the Camden SMART Initiative, with funding from the William Penn Foundation through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
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The Annual Mallery Concert Series at Rutgers University
Camden will offer a wide range of free performances throughout the fall. All performances will be held on Wednesdays at 11:20 a.m. in the Mallery Room, located in the Fine Arts Building on Third Street, between Cooper Street and the Benjamin Franklin Bridge on the Rutgers–Camden campus.
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Sept. 27:
Jazz quartet led by Bob DeVos, guitarist, with Behn Gillece, vibraphonist; Dan Kostelnik, organist; and Steve Johns, drummer
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Golf Charity Event
(proceeds to benefit Camden Dream Center's Freedom School)
Wednesday, 9/27
Ron Jaworski's Ramblewood Country Club, 200 Country Club Parkway, Mt. Laurel, 08054
Foursome $650/individual $160 + other sponsorships
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Parkside Community Meeting
(Striving for #ParksidePerfection)
Wednesday, 9/27, 6 pm
Our Lady of Lourdes. Physician's Conference Room, 1600 Haddon Avenue, Camden
Invited Guests:
Domestic Violence: Jose Jimenez, Center for Family Services
Crime and Safety: Camden County PD
Questions--call: Sheliah Greene, 856 964.0440 x11
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A Public Lecture by Margot Lee Shetterly
Author of "Hidden Figures"
9/27 @ 7 pm
Gordon Theatre, Rutgers Camden
303 Cooper Street
Margot Shetterly, author of the book "Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race," will give a public lecture. Set against the backdrop of the Jim Crow South and the civil rights movement, "Hidden Figures" tells the true story of NASA's African-American female mathematicians who played a crucial role in America's space program. The book was adapted for a movie in 2016. To register, go to:
https://rutgers.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9pDpnZpw9MBtcrP
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FUTURE OF BERGEN SQUARE MEETING
We will be meeting to discuss updates about the methadone clinic move, ask questions and raise concerns, and begin to formulate what the future of Bergen Square should look like.
REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED!
Thursday, 9/28, 6 pm
Camden Printworks, 1621 S. Broadway, Camden
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The Work Group is Having a Yard Sale and They Need Your Donations & Please Come by & Shop
SAVE THE DATE!!! TWG is having another YARD SALE!! FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH!!!
The Work Group is now collecting donations of furniture and other household items.
If you have furniture to donate, let us know and we can arrange a pick up! Give us a call at (856)-486-7390.
Clothing and apparel related items we collect all year round. We accept men’s, women's, and Children's clothing and accessories. Those, along with smaller household items, can be dropped at The Work Group, or if you have a huge amount we can arrange a pick up from you.
All donations are tax deductible and go to a really good cause- our program and our students!!
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50th Anniversary--Join us in Honoring:
Dr. Charles Sayre
Dr. Wilbert Mitchell
Dr. Stanley Menking
Friday, 9/29, 6 pm
Crowne Plaza Riverside Pavilion, Cherry Hill
www.respondinc.com
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Free Climate-Change Film Festival
Medford Friends Meeting and Pinelands Preservation Alliance will host a film festival on Sept. 30 in Southampton. Click on post for details and how to RSVP.
September 30th 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: “We’re All In This Together” a climate-change film festival is co-sponsored by the Medford Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and the Pinelands Preservation Alliance (PPA). The groups will present a collection of acclaimed films at the PPA headquarters, in morning and afternoon sessions. Admission is free. You are invited to stay as long as you want, purchase a lunch or bring your own. Beverages are provided. To register and/or reserve a vegetarian wrap ($10) call Medford Meeting at 609-321-2052 or email at
[email protected]
. Directions can be found at
www.pinelandsalliance.org
PPA Website
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Free College Fair
(featuring multiple recruiters from 2 & 4 year colleges)
St. John Baptist Church will host its annual college fair on September 30! The event will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. John Youth Development Center at 400 North 30th Street in Camden.
Admission is free and open to all and the fair will feature multiple recruiters from four- and two-year colleges as well as technical schools.
https://buff.ly/2jCSVbW
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Courier-Post
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River Day: Tidal Cooper River
September 30: River Day: Tidal Cooper River Paddle Please plan to arrive by 10:30 AM sharp so that we can “ride the tide”! Carpooling is encouraged. Please park your cars behind the Sneaker City Outlet, just off of Kaighn Avenue and Park Drive (near the Pub Restaurant). We will give a brief safety introduction, load the boats into the water, and then begin the paddle at about 10:45 AM, and will unload at Pyne Poynt Park at around 1:00 PM. After lunch, attendees will be shuttled back to their cars from Pyne Poynt Park. Beginners welcome! Please wear shoes and clothes that you don’t mind getting wet. Lunch will be provided. Rain date of Sunday, October 1st.
Over the last decade, Camden’s section of the Cooper River has experienced tremendous improvements, and is a vital component of the city’s continued and future revitalization. As one of Camden’s most important and sensitive natural resources, the tidal Cooper River provides endless experiential learning opportunities for nature enthusiasts of all ages.
As part of the AWE’s month-long River Days celebrations, New Jersey Conservation Foundation’s Camden Land Steward, Justin Dennis, is going to be joined by Jim Cummings, Director of Experiential Learning, as well as several river guides from Camden’s Urban Promise, on a historical and ecological tour of the tidal Cooper River. As we paddle from the Kaighns Avenue Dam to Pyne Poynt park in handcrafted wooden boats, we will learn about Camden’s history and development, while exploring one of Camden’s most valuable ecological resources.
This program is FREE, but registration is required as there are only a limited number of seats available. Please register at the link below, or by calling Justin at (908)-997-0719:
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Good Vibes Open Mic
Hosted by Billy Cartel
Saturday, 9/30, 6 to 9pm
Parkside Learning Center, 1223 Haddon Ave., Camden
(if it rains or is cold, the event will be moved to The Camden Store @ 1250 Haddon Ave., Camden
Text: 856 246.2462 for additional information.
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- Youth Entrepreneurship Program: for 5th to 12th graders who have a business plan, idea, invention, progrom and need help: (in association w/PBCIP & Haddon Ave. Business Association): every Monday, 7 to 9 pm, 327 Market Street, Camden. For more info, contact: 856 246.9700.
- The Bridge's Weekly Session (every Tues. 7:30 pm sharp) entrance on Vesper next to the Lady of Lourdes Emergency Room, Camden. For more info about the Bridge program, go to: http://www.bridge1980.com
- Cooper Grant Neighborhood Association's Monthly Meeting: 9/25, 7 pm, location TBD.
- Camden City School Adviosry Board Meeting: 9/26, H.B. Wilson Elementary School, 2250 S. 8th Street, Camden.
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