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HAPPENING TODAY & THIS WEEKEND
3/15 to 3/17
(Remember to scroll thru for Save the Dates)
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Rotary Club of Haddonfield Foundation Scholarship
Application forms for 2024 are due by March 15, 2024.
Apply Here
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PEDIATRIC MOBILE SERVICES PROGRAM
Click Here for More Info
Friday, March 15, 9 am to noon
Physicals - El Centro Comunal Borincano Day Care, 438 Martin Luther King Blvd., Camden
Saturday, March 16, 9 am to noon
Physicals - KIPP Hatch Middle School, 1875 Park Blvd., Camden
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Group Facilitator Training and Development
Saturday, March 16th, 10am-3pm
1030 Kings Hwy North, Suite 210, Cherry Hill, NJ
Refreshing your skills or just learning for the first time? Our youth coaches, Peter and Tia Burgos are conducting a Free Group Facilitators Training on March 18th from 10am-3pm. Opportunities for networking, developing your leadership skills, and enhancing creativity as a facilitator. Youth and Adults welcome. Light breakfast and lunch served.
Please register due to limited space. Upon registration, please let us know if there are any food allergies.
Register now!
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SEEDS of HOPE MINISTRIES --Volunteer Interest Meeting for their SHAN Program
3/16, 11 am, 1700 S. Broadway, Camden
If you'de like to help with "She Has A Name" (SHAN), the 1st step is to attend a volunteer interest meeting at the ministry offices on Saturday, March 16h at 11 am. To register, please send a note to Rebecca & she will add you to the list of attendees.
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Get Your Irish On! Saturday, March 16th & Sunday, March 17th from 2 pm to 10 pm!
PLUS--Free jitney service from all locations including: Keg & Kitchen, Pour House, Treno Pizza Bar, Brewer’s Towne Tavern, Central Taco & Tequila, PJ Whelihan’s, Tap Room & Grill, Tom Fischer’s Tavern, Reunion Hall, Haddon Square and the Westmont PATCO train station.
10 locations within a mile—the shortest distance between 2 pints!
Irish fare, live music, contests, give-aways and more!
No Tickets Necessary, No Cover Charge and Free Transportation for Irish revelers from location to location!
SEE FLYER BELOW
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Are you ready to attend one of our AMAZING schools? Perfect!
The Camden City School District is now enrolling for the 2024-2025 school year for Pre-K through 12th grade. Enroll Today or call us at 856-966-2507 for more information.
More Info Here
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"Don't let a gap in your coverage sneak up on you! Keep an eye out for mail from NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid, the State of New Jersey, or your local county board of social services.
Responding promptly to requests for information is crucial to maintaining continuous NJ FamilyCare coverage"
#StayCoveredNJ#NJFamilyCareRenewal #HealthcareMatters
For more details, visit nj.gov/StayCoveredNJ or contact NJ FamilyCare at 1-800-701-0710 (TTY: 711).
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Cooper Center for Healing Clinical Services for Uninsured People
SEE INFO BELOW
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Mental Health First Aid Training
3/18, 9 am to 3 pm and 4/17, 9 am to 3 pm, Camden County Office of Sustainability, 508-B Lakeland Road, Blackwood
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TOWN HALL MEETING
U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross, Camden County Commissioner Director Lou Cappelli, Assemblyman Bill Spearman, and Mayor Jim Maley invite you to March’s town hall meeting
March 18th at an earlier start time of 5 PM, Collingswood Community Center.
Take part in an evening with your elected officials from the federal, state, and local level to discuss topics that are important to you!
Please note no person at a meeting shall engage in disorderly conduct, including loud, physically threatening or abusive language, or other acts which disturb, disrupt or otherwise impede the operation of the town hall and the ability of the public to hear or participate.
To RSVP and submit a question for the March Town Hall, Click Here.
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Youth Leadership Seminar
Every Monday via Zoom, 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Register now!
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Camden County Commissioner's Meeting
The Camden County Board of Commissioners' monthly meetings are held at 520 Market Street, Commissioners Meeting Room – 6th Floor in Camden, NJ 08102.
The next Caucus meeting will be held Tuesday, March 19th at 12 PM.
The next Commissioners meeting will be held Thursday, March 21st at 12 PM.
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Virtua Health offers several healthy food access programs in Camden & the region
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Mobile Grocery Store: a year-round store-on-wheels that offers fresh, healthy, and culturally relevant foods at below-market prices to residents of Camden and Burlington counties.
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Mobile Farmers Market: sells fruits and vegetables year-round at significantly reduced prices in communities throughout Burlington and Camden counties.
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Food Farmacy: "food as medicine” program offers enrolled patients nutrition education, social support resources, and access to free produce and nonperishable groceries.
Click here for full program details
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7 Series Workshop to Discuss and Work Through Trauma While Learning How to HeaL
Every Tuesday @ 6 pm, Dare Academy, 1656 Kaighn Ave., Camden
“The wound is not my fault but the healing is my responsibility”
The time is NOW! Join us for a 7 series workshop as we address, discuss, and work through trauma while learning how to heal in the process. This work is necessary and we welcome you to participate in a safe space! Please read flyer below for additional details and feel free to contact us with questions
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Camden Healthy Start's 'Food and Nutrition for Better Health' offers a special presentation by SNAP Ed (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education).
Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 11am-Noon, Camden Healthy Start Offices, 808 Market Street, 3rd Floor Conference Room, Camden, NJ
Join us and learn how to shop for and prepare healthy meals on a budget.
Free giveaways will be available for all participants.
The presentation is scheduled on our 'Diaper Day,' so active Camden Healthy Start participants can pick up their free diapers while there.
#eatinghealthyonabudget
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FREE INFORMATION SESSIONS ON PROTON THERAPY FOR CANCER PATIENTS
Attend A Free Information Session
Our expert team is committed to providing the highest levels of personalized cancer treatment. If you are interested in learning more about the benefits of proton therapy at ProCure and whether it might be the right treatment for you or a loved one, we welcome you to join us at the Center for a free Welcome Wednesday information session. During these sessions, you will have the opportunity to learn more from our world-class physicians and meet past and present patients. Call us to RSVP at 732-357-2600.
INFORMATION SESSION:
Wednesday, March 20 at 12:30 pm
MORE INFO HERE
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PRUP's Drive-up FREE Food Distribution
Wednesdays, 1 to 3 pm, 818 S. Broadway, Camden (pick-up Ramona Gonzalez St.
Remember to bring your own bags
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RECOVER COMMUNITY– Camden County has two FREE Pop Up March events that all are welcome to attend. Share with anyone you feel may be interested in attending.
R.E.A.L. Sports
March 20 – Cornhole at Camden County Sustainability Building (Indoor event) – 6- 7:30 (508 B Lakeland Road, Blackwood)
Golf – Camden County Driving Range, March 27, 6 - 7:30 - 8001 S Crescent Blvd, Pennsauken Township, NJ 08109
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Coordinating Social Security and Retirement Income in a Tax Efficient Manner
3/20, 6:30 to 8 pm and 3/23, 11:30 am to 1 pm
Cherry Hill Library, 1100 Kings Hwy North, Cherry Hill, NJ
Register Here
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Calling all watershed champions!
The countdown is ON! Don’t miss this opportunity to make positive change in the watershed! New Jersey Audubon’s Watershed Restoration and Community Empowerment Program grant awaits YOUR visionary projects! Grant Application Deadline has been extended to Friday, March 22, 2024.
Call for Reviewers:
New Jersey Audubon is seeking grant reviewers for the Watershed Restoration and Community Empowerment Program. Reviewers will assess, rank, and provide feedback on grant applications and supporting documentation received for this program. Reviewers are volunteers who come from a variety of technical, programmatic, and administrative backgrounds in academic, government, commercial, and nonprofit organizations who focus on stewardship and conservation. All reviewers are carefully screened for conflicts of interest to ensure a fair process for applicants. The overall time commitment will be approximately 10 hours over the course of approximately six weeks from April 1 to May 15, 2024. This time commitment includes a one-hour training on or about April 5 and a two-to-three-hour review session on or about May 15. Reviewers will be asked to review no more than 3 applications. Applications will be scored and commented on individually and ranked as a team.
Visit our Website for More Info
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Hosted by Independence Blue Cross
Thursday, March 21st from 1:00-6:30PM
1901 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW
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Attention: High School Seniors- Announcing the Camden County Hero Scholarship Fund’s 2024 Scholarship Program!
3 - $2,000 Scholarships will be awarded to a graduating high school senior who has a parent, or they themselves serve, in Law Enforcement, Fire Service or EMS Service.
1 - $1,500 Chief Gary Cline Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing a career in Law Enforcement
1 - $1,500 Chief Gene Dannenfelser Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing a career in the Fire Service
1 - $1,000 Corporal Christopher Milito Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to a student who has a parent actively serving in Law Enforcement
More Info Here , or get more info at the guidance departments of all Camden County High Schools. Any questions, please contact the office at 856-768-9656 or by email: [email protected]
Application deadline is March 31, 2024
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Perform at events in Camden’s parks and open spaces. Solo acts, small ensembles, full bands, dance troupes and spoken word! ☀️
Visit CTLCamden.com to sign up--DEADLINE EXTENDED--to April 1, 2024 and be apart of the magic!
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Calling all new tech users and lifelong learners---the Digital Literacy Classroom!
3/22, 11 am to 12 pm and 3/22, 1 to 2 pm, Ferry Avenue Library, 852 Ferry Avenue, Camden
Our brand-new Digital Literacy Classroom at our Ferry Avenue Branch is open and ready to help you build your computer confidence. Registration is now open March’s Mousing Around and Welcome to the Web classes. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable computer skills and navigate the digital world with confidence.
The Digital Literacy Classroom is supported in full or in part with funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the New Jersey State Library , award number LS-252474-OLS-22.
#Libraryprograms #DLCFerryAve #digitalliteracy
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The Camden Created Pop-Up shop is a must-visit this month for anyone looking for unique gifts and to support women crafters.
Make sure you don't miss out on the upcoming Women Supporting Women event where you can meet the talented women behind the creations in the shop.
Enjoy live demonstrations showcasing the craftsmanship that goes into each piece, talks by artisans sharing their inspirations and techniques, and delicious catered food to enjoy while you browse. Join us in celebrating the strength and spirit of sisterhood at IDEA's Women Supporting Women event on March 22 12pm to 6pm.
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Your Voice is Needed
The City of Camden in collaboration with Rutgers University-Camden are requesting your feedback! We want to hear your thoughts on how we can enhance our programs for city residents in our community centers to better serve your needs. We want to hear from you! Take Our Survey!!
Access Survey Here
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Upcoming Shows @
THE VICTOR VAULT
Upcoming Performances Featuring Vedra Chandler
- "The Magic of Motown"
- "Kings of pop"
- "Millenium 2000s: A Sing Along Celebration"
More Info & Buy Tickets Here
USE THE CODE THANKS24 at checkout- for a special discount on EVERYTHING Victor, Victor Vault, and VMI!
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Basketball Leagues are BACK and the Camden Kroc with slots filling FAST!
Leagues begin April 4 for grades K-2 and 3-5.
Individual Fees:
Kroc Members $40 | Mon-members: $60
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Girls Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Conference for girls 5th to 8th Grade.
March 23rd, 2024 from 9:30 am-1:30 pm
Register Here
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Youth Mission Day
Sat., March 23, 9:00AM–1:00PM | UrbanPromise Main Campus
Presented by ChurchArchitects
Sign Up »
We are excited to invite youth, grades 7th-12th, from churches across the region to join UrbanPromise for Youth Mission Day. Gather your youth and their friends for an impactful day of service. We hope the day will provide a space for young people to deepen their faith while making a difference through service! It’s also a great opportunity for church leaders and parents to serve alongside their youth.
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Arts Day open house welcomes prospective students @ Rutgers University, Camden
3/23, 10 am to 2 pm
More Info Here
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Community Education Program
Our programs are designed to offer educational opportunities to caregivers, community members, school staff or other community providers. Caregivers, parents or guardians who have children struggling with mental, behavioral, emotional, or other health challenges in need of support, guidance, suggestions and/or information regarding special education. If you are a provider or school interested in hosting an education series or partnering with our organization
contact Sam today!
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Local nonprofit I’m Bruised But Not Broken, Inc. (IBBNB) 2024 scholarship application submission window will open on March 1st and run through April 15th.
Interested applicants should send a email to [email protected] to request an application. Scholarship awardees will be notified on May 1st.
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Join the Osborn Family Health Center for their Bunny Bash event on March 26th from 1pm-4pm, 1602 Haddon Ave., Camden
FREE: Produce & Resources, Photos with Bunny, baskets, raffles, and giveaways
$25 gift card when you receive a Covid-19 vaccine
Free to our patients and community
**For tabling and or donations please contact them at (856)757-3702 or (856)353-1082**
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Diverse Women Leading with Purpose, Passion and Power
3/27,9 am to noon, Rutgers School of Nursing, 530 Federal Street, Camden, NJ 08102
View on map
More Info & Register Here
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Opening Ceremony for The Shop Food Pantry at Rowan Camden Campus on March 27 4:00 PM
Students are welcome to celebrate his new resource with us!
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Attention Camden City School District students in grades 3-5!
Are you interested in basketball--For girls and boys?
3/27, 4/10, 4/24 & 5/8 @ 6 to 7:30 pm, Morgan Village Middle School, 990 Morgan Blvd., Camden
Great! CCSD will be hosting a Youth Basketball Clinic to help improve your basketball skills and learn the fundamentals of the game.
Register Here
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Cramer Hill/East Camden Advisory Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 12:00 PM.
Zoom Link
NOTE:If you have something you would like to include on the agenda please let Felix know (contact info below)
CONTACT INFO: Felix Moulier, MBA
Project Manager
Saint Joseph’s Carpenter Society, 20 Church Street
Camden, NJ 08105
[email protected]
Cell Phone: 856-257-2102
Office Phone: 856-966-8117, ext. 220
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Tri-County Sustainability General Meeting
Bi-monthly meeting open to the public via Zoom.
Add event to your calendar (including meeting link):
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Tri-County Sustainability 2024 Event Calendar:
TCS General Meeting: Wednesday, March 27 (7PM) | via Zoom
TCS General Meeting: Tuesday, May 28 (7PM) | via Zoom
TCS General Meeting: Wednesday, July 31 (7PM) | via Zoom
TCS General Meeting: Tuesday, September 24 (7PM) | via Zoom
TCS General Meeting: Wednesday, December 04 (7PM) | via Zoom
Facebook Link
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Register for a Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series Webinar
"When Addiction & Mental Health Collide"
Thursday, March 28, 2024 @ 11am
REGISTER NOW
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Collingswood Green Team Open House & Seed Swap
3/28, 6:30 pm, Collingswood Senior Center
More Info Here
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The Women CRUSHING IT Experience
3/30, 11 am to 5 pm, 2000 Rt. 38, Cherry Hill (Upper Norstrom Wing)
Hosted by Curate Noir and sponsored by CHASE, will be a day FULL of impact. We will have a day filled with dynamic speakers, great panel discussions, shopping, networking, and giveaways. The best part, it's FREE to attend.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. LIMITED VENDOR SPACE
Our 1st 50 attendees will receive a FREE Gift Bag with products from our featured partners.
We are still accepting Sponsors/Partners and Media/press coverage. If any of these options are of interest to you, please reach out to [email protected]
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13 Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund Scholarship
Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund scholarship is accepting applications from February 12, 2024 – April 22, 2024.
Apply Here
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Attention Guidance counselors & high school teachers:
Camden County Retirement Education Association scholarship is available by emailing [email protected]
The deadline for the students who are graduating in 2024 to submit their application for the CCREA Scholarship is April 22, 2024.
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The Work Group (TWG) Family is recruiting for their next Climate Corps cohort.
This is open to anyone who attended TWG and is between the ages of 16 and 26. It is full-time worksites working on environmental-related projects. Below is the link to the online application. We will be holding interviews next week. Climate Corps starts on April 8th and will run for 12 weeks.
More Info Here
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The Urban Airshed Reforestation Program will be planting trees in a few South Jersey cities this spring!
All tree planting events are 9am-12pm unless otherwise noted, rain or shine. Tools and gloves will be provided. We are capping volunteers for each event, volunteer groups will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Please wear closed-toed shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. All events are open to the general public and are suitable for all ages.
4/6 - Waldorf Street, Camden - 10 trees - 25 volunteers needed
4/10 - Johnson Park, Gloucester City - 23 trees - 15 volunteers needed
4/13 - Waterfront South, Camden - 20 trees - 50 volunteers needed
4/20 - Chestnut Ave, Gloucester City - 20 trees - 50 volunteers needed
4/26 - Farnham Park, Camden - 16 trees - 40 volunteers needed (10am-1pm)
5/4 - George Page Park, Trenton - 15 trees - 45 volunteers needed
5/13 - State Street, Camden - 10 trees - 30 volunteers needed
Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Crystal at [email protected], or call (856)287-4488.
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Camden FireWorks Next Exhibition, Storytelling Quilts, features the work of local artists honoring their own personal histories by using textiles.
April 7 from 3 to 5 pm, Camden Fireworks, 1813 S. Broadway, Camden
Celebrating the rich history of storytelling quilts and the artists, like Barbara, who make each piece unique.
Barbara Hayes is a master handquilter whose work "Peace" will be on view at the exhibition.
Barbara shares, "I have been quilting for 40+ years and have enjoyed letting my work evolve over time. Hand quilting is my preferred method, I love to see the fabric come alive as I add texture. I find it exciting to choose fabrics to create each piece."
#camdenfireworks #storytellingquilts #quiltexhibition #camden #southjersey #artexhibition #artshows #handquilters#barbarahayes
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Seeds of Hope Ministries'
RUN FOR A LIFE!!!
Saturday, April 20, 2024--Check-In, Pick Up of Race Shirts, etc.
begins @ 8am--5K Run, Walk & Pray begins @ 9 am, We will begin & end at the Camden Athletic Complex, 401 Delaware Ave, Camden, NJ with the running, walking and praying taking place along the beautiful Camden waterfront.
Seeds of Hope Ministries is coming alongside individuals and families to bring HOPE to those who are suffering in addiction, those who are battling each day to step away and the families and loved ones of those whose lives have been decimated by the power of addiction. Our 6th Annual Run for a Life--Run/Walk/Pray 5K will not only raise funds to continue this vital ministry but will serve to bring HOPE and Practical Resources to the families and loved ones of those caught in addiction. Would you consider joining us?
SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE BY CLICKING ON THIS LINK--Form a team from your church, small group, office, school or register individually.
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