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WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK & WEEKEND
(8/21 to 8/26)
Be Sure to Scroll to The End for Other
Events & Meetings in August
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Two Free Healthy Meals a Day to Any Child
Sadly, many children receive their main meal at school and actually can rely on these meals. During the summer months when these children are not in school and not being fed, our Family Success Center located at 580 Benson Street, Camden serves two healthy meals a day to any child. They also have free activities for kids. It is a serene and supportive environment so feel free to share this post for children to benefit and not go hungry. We also have various trainings there for adults as well as help with finding a job (see their calendar below) or call: 856 964.8096 or pnfsc@centerffs.org
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Watch the Solar Eclipse:
On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will cross the continental United States from Salem, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina. The last time a total eclipse crossed the United States from sea to sea was June 8, 1918. The 2017 eclipse in either total or partial phase can be seen by over 500 million people in North and South America, Europe, and Africa. In the U.S., millions will gather along a tiny ribbon less than 100 miles wide to see totality, the complete blocking out of the sun by the Moon which will reveal the solar corona. The rest of entire country will be able to see a partial eclipse. It is also truly an historic event and a wonderful opportunity to view one of nature's most stunning displays. It is worth taking a day off to see something that happens once in a generation!
Location:
Valleybrook Country Club, 200 Golfview Dr, Blackwood NJ, 08012
Date:
August 21, 2017
Time:
1:00 PM
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Sixth Legislative District Blood Drive
8/22, 2 to 7 pm
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Camden Enrollment Focus Group (earn $20 for your input/participation)
Monday, 8/21, 4:30 to 5:30 pm
Neighborhood Center, 278 Kaighns Avenue, Camden.
For more info, or to register, call: 856 536.3999
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Zumba on Mondays
6 to 7 pm
Dudley Grange Park, 3101 Federal St
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FESTIVAL OF LIFE CAMDEN
We are hosting a FREE community event at Von Neida Park, 2929 Pierce Ave., Camden. August 21-25th every night starting at 6 PM. There will be LIVE MUSIC, games, contests and we will be giving away OVER $20,000 in giveaways. Including brand new laptops, flat screen TV's, iPads, giftcards, Philidelphia Eagle tickets, groceries and SO much more.
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Cooper Grant Neighborhood Association's
Monthly Meeting
Monday, 8/21, 7 pm (dinner provided, starting @ 6:45)
DCM, Front and Linden Streets, Camden
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Youth Entrepreneurship Program
OBWS--Camden presents 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. See an article about this program:
http://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/2017/07/27/nonprofit-teens-business-success-camden/506343001/
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Final Sunset Jazz Series Concert for the Summer
The Camden County Board of Freeholders welcomes you to join for the 26th Annual Sunset Jazz Series at Wiggins Park. On
August 21st
. starting at
8 PM
, Wiggins Waterfront Park will welcome The Bill Frisell Trio featuring Tony Scherr & Kenny Wollesen for the last Sunset Jazz Series concert of the season.
More Information
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MARSHALLS will be holding a Recruitment 8/22, 8/23 & 8/24
at the Camden County One-Stop Office, 2600 Mt. Ephraim Ave., Suite 102, Camden, NJ. ALL candidates
MUST be prescreened and scheduled for an appointment prior to the recruitment date by their Local One-Stop Office
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MARSHALLS will be interviewing: Merchandise Associates – NJ1279385. They are looking to hire 75 people. The positions start as part-time, but some could lead to full-time. Salary starts at $9.00/hr., but there is potential for growth/advancement.
Candidates can visit the Camden County One-Stop Office, 2600 Mt. Ephraim Ave., Suite 102, Camden, NJ, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-11:30 or 1:00pm-3:30 to be prescreened and scheduled.
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Grief and Violent Loss Healing Workshops
(Sponsored by Center for Family Service's Survivors of Homicide Program--for those who have lost loved ones or friends to homicide).
Tuesdays, 12:30 to 1:30 pm, Center for Family Services, 580 Benson Street, Camden. For more info, or to RSVP, call: 856 964.8096
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Join us For a Meeting About Rain Barrels
August 22, 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Lady of Lourdes, 1600 Haddon Avenue, Physician's Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Camden.
Why Learn About Rain Barrels: Save money on your water bill, helps the environment, reduces flooding , allows you to reuse water for other purposes, like watering your flowers.
Sponosred by Parkside Business & Community in Partnership
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Free Outdoor Fitness Classes in Camden in August
Yoga on Tuesdays, 6 to 7 pm, Johnson Park, 2nd and Cooper Streets
House Party Fitness, Wednesdays, 6 to 7 pm, Pyne Poynt Park, 8th & Erie Streets
Boot Camp Thursdays, 6pm, Cooper's Poynt Park, Delaware Ave. & Elm Streets
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Camden Coaltion of Healthcare Providers Open House
The
Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers
is excited to provide this full-day program for individuals interested in learning more about the basics of running an intervention program for people with complex health and social needs. The
Open House
features presentations from Camden Coalition leadership on our history and programs. Attendees can expect to gain a basic understanding of the principles that drive the Camden Coalition’s work, and how these principles may be applied in other communities to work towards transforming healthcare systems to provide better care at lower cost for everyone.
Open House Details--
The next session will be held on
August 23rd, 2017
at our office
800 Cooper Street
in Camden, New Jersey. Registration is now
open
. Please contact Hanna Pedersen,
hpedersen@camdenhealth.org
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with any questions.
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CAMDEN FIREWORKS "Dog Days of Summer"
Hours until 8/26:
Coffee on Wednesdays
: 9 to 10 am
Gallery Hours:
Thursdays & Fridays, 6 to 9 pm and Sundays: noon to 4 pm
1813 S. Broadway, Camden
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CFET's Youth-Run Farmer's Market
(come out & purchase affordable, fresh produce & support CFET's Summer Youth Program)
Every Wednesday in August
3:30-5:30PM at 1729 Ferry Avenue, Camden, NJ
Please come out and support Camden's youth!
Call Jon at 856-365-8111 with any questions
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Westmont Farmer's Market
On Wed., 8/23--Westmont Farmers Market with a beer garden . 3 farms ,5 food trucks , 20 food vendors and Double Nickel brewary . Live music by Dave Kelly,
4 to 7:30 pm, Haddon Ave & Stratford, Westmont.
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Farmer's Market & Music Every Thursday through August:
11 am to 1pm
Roosevelt Park, 520 Market St. (in front of City Hall), Camden.
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Free Narcan Training
(learn how to recognize & prevent an overdose)
8/24, 6 to 8 pm
South County Regional Library, 35 Cooper Folly Road, Atco.
To register, call: 856 263.8193 or email uta.narcan@verizon.net
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Back to School Event
(sponsored by Friend's of Northgate Park--come out for free school supplies, information, food and crafts)
8/25, 4 to 7 pm
Northgate Park @ 6th & Elm Streets, Camden.
For more info, contact: Jess @ 856 625.1310.
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3 DAY ALL-STAR WEEKEND
DAY 1:
Camden's Rising Stars vs Camden Legends (3 point shootout, dunk contest + celebrity guest appearances)
8/25, doors open @ 5 pm, games start @ 7:30 pm, Woodrow Wilson High School, 3100 Federal Street, Camden
($5 for children, $10 for adults and childrent under 6 are free).
DAY 2: Les Twins/NJ Dance Workshop & Afterparty
8/26, 5 to 9 pm, Woodrow Wilson High School, 3100 Federal Street, Camden.
LES TWINS are coming back to NEW JERSEY STOP DROP & DANCE--GET YOUR TICKETS NOW AT:
http://www.stopdropdance.com/
Larry and Laurent Bourgeois, aka Les TWINS, come from humble beginnings in Sarcelles, France and they have risen to become the most searched for dancers in the world according to Google. They have truly created a new standard that puts the light on Dancers as the main artists and not just the background. Their story and energy is what we intend to expose our youth to in New Jersey. Please join us! Les Twins will be teaching a 2 Hour Workshop with all original choreography. Suitable for all ages!
DAY 3: Back to School Giveaway:
8/27, 8:30 am, Staley Park, 7th & Jefferson Streets, Camden.
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COOPER RIVER DISTILLERIES
Come Visit Us! We're open for tours, cocktails & bottles on Fridays from 4 to 8 pm and Saturdays fro 1 to 8 pm.
Make local spirits part of your weekend! And,
Rare
#CraftSpirits
getting rarer - we're down to just 2 bottles of Cinnamon Infused Petty's Island Rum, 3 bottles of Single Run Series Whiskey distilled from @spellboundbrewing Peach IPA, & 4 bottles of Cooper River Rye Whiskey Batch #6! Come scoop 'em up while they last!
Our Gift Shop is Also Open Tuesday-Friday 11am – 4pm for bottle & gift sales only!
Located @ 34 N. 4th Street, Camden (old Cooperson's Garage--lots of street parking on nearby Market & Federal Streets & 1 block from City Hall PATCO stop. For more info, go to:
http://cooperriverdistillers.com
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Free Outdoor Movie Nights on Fridays Through August
On Friday, 8/25, "Beauty and the Beast"
Family fun activities @ 7 pm and movie starts @ 8 pm
Dudley Grange Park, 3101 Federal Street, Camden
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BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAY
SATURDAY, 8/26, 9 am to 1 pm @ 5 locations:
Woodrow Wilson High School, 3100 Federal St., Camden
Dunamis Life Ministries, 1300 Thurman St., Camden
Farnham Park, Camden
Bethany Baptist Church, 1115 E. Gibbsboro Rd., Lindenwold
Kingdom Outreach, 200 E. Lake Dr., Audubon
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Collingswood Farmer's Market
Saturdays, 8 am to noon until Thanksgiving
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Haddonfield Farmer's Market
On Saturdays, 8:30 am to 1 pm
Kings Hwy btw. Haddon Ave. & Tanner Street, Haddonfield
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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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Aqua Aerobics on Saturdays
10 to 11 am, North Camden Community Center Pool, 600 Erie Street, Camden
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Back to School Block Party
8/26, 10:30 am
Epiphany Fellowship of Camden, 1100 E. State Street, Camden.
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Respect My Lenz Presents "Camden Kids Fun Day 2017"
(games, prizes, face-painting, music and food)
8/26, 12 to 4 pm
Pyne Poynt Park, 6th & Erie Streets, Camden.
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Tamia and Alicia's Block Party (giveaways and free school supplies)
8/26, noon to 4 pm
Cooper Poynt Waterfront Park, Delaware and Front Streets, Camden.
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Back to School, Oriental Lodge #1 & Integrity Chapter #31 Backpack Giveaway
(Plus Free Food & Prizes)
Saturday, 8/26, noon to 4 pm
1473 s. 8th Street, Camden
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Chocolate & Vanilla Celebration
A delicious daytime event dedicated to two of nature’s most flavorful plants. Vote for your favorite ice cream flavor, and take a tropical smell test. Join us for crafts and fun educational activities!
8/26 & 8/27, 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, August 26, Location TBD
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Join The Camden County Police Department for..
A POP-UP BLOCK PARTY & PICK-UP BASKETBALL (plus food & refreshments)
On Saturday, 8/26, Location TBD
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Promise Neighborhood Family Success Center's August Calendar
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Family University
for families and residents who live in Camden. It's free to attend for all Camden City residents and it provides access to various workshops and programs throughout designated locations in Camden focusing on key areas that our families are in much need of assistance in. Workshops and resources included are employment opportunities, GED, ESL college access & readiness, fatherhood parenting, computer skills, health & wellness, and much more...
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Sports Teams Skate for Free
Advanced Reservations Required
August and September
Millennium Skate World, 1900 Carman Street, Camden
Call Ms. Tracy @: 856 757.9460 or njpa_rollers@yahoo.com
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Upcoming Opportunities That Require
Pre-registration/or Application
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Vendor Space available at
PBCIP's 2017 Haddon Avenue Street Festival
Saturday September 16, 2017
To download registration form click
here
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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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LIST OF OTHER EVENTS & MEETINGS IN AUGUST
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Happening 8/27 to 8/31
Chocolate & Vanilla Celebration:
8/27, 1 to 4 pm, Camden Children's Garden on the Camden Waterfront.
Back to School Event (Giveaways, haircuts, hairstyles, music, food & face-painting):
8/27, 8:30 am, Staley Park, 7th & Jerfferson Streets, Camden.
Camden City Parking Authority Meeting:
8/28, 6 pm, 10 Delaware Avenue, Camden.
Cooper Grant Neighborhood Association Meeting:
8/28, 7 pm, location TBD.
Free el Gran Combo Concert Coming to BB&T Pavilion
The “most famous salsa group that has ever existed” is coming to Camden. A concert featuring el Gran Combo has been rescheduled for Monday, Aug. 28 at the BB&T Pavilion in Camden. The concert was originally scheduled for June 19 at Wiggins Waterfront Park but was postponed due to poor weather conditions. “The concert is free to all attendees and there are absolutely no tickets required,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Ed McDonnell, liaison to the Camden County Department of Special Events. “Limited pavilion seating will be available in addition to the thousands of seats for those who will spread across the venue’s lawn area. Doors will open at 6 PM with the concert starting at 8 PM rain or shine.”
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Celebrating Life & Music of Michael Jackson:
8/29, 10 am to 4pm (free admission w/birthday card or $1 without), Millennium Skate World, 1900 Carman Street, Camden.
Note New Date--Camden City School District Advisory Board Meeting:
8/29, 5:30 pm, Davis Elementary School, 3425 Cramer St., Camden.
Hiring the Right Talent:
8/29, 6 to 8 pm, Waterfront Lab, 121 Market Street, Camden. For more info, or to register, go to: http://waterfrontlab.com and visit them on Facebook @:
https://www.facebook.com/waterfrontlab/
CYSC's 2nd Annual Fall Soccer Fest kickoff event:
August 30th from 6-8 p.m. at Campbell's Field with
Camden Youth Soccer Club
! We hope that you and the family will join us for this free event. The
Philadelphia Union
will be joining us and have fun interactive exhibits for the kids too! Register your child for fall soccer at the event!
#CHAA
#soccer
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*NOTE: A parent/guardian must complete the Registration & Waiver at check-in to participate in Soccer Fest.
August 31st is Overdose Awareness Day. How to Participate:
- Wear Purple
- Gov. James J. Florio Center for Public Service (formerly the Tech Center), Camden City Hall & the Ben Franklin Bridge will be lit in purple
- @ 1:42pm, observe a moment of silence for all who died of an overdose (according to the CDC--there are 142 daily overdose deaths)
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