Kids’ camp focuses on winter’s environment
The Camden County Environmental Center in Cherry Hill is continuing through Friday, Jan. 9 its Winter Environmental Day Camp for kids of various ages. The programs range from one to one-and-a-half-hour sessions that began during winter break last month. Participants were separated into two groups, SnowTop Tots for children from 5 years old and younger […]
Cherry Hill Calendar
Jan. 7 to 13 Happenings at the library. For more information, call (856) 667-0300 or email info@chplnj.org. The library is closed on Sunday during the winter. Jan. 5 to Feb. 1 – Project Prom donation drive Jan. 7 – 10:30 to 11 a.m. – Tales for Twos Jan. 7 – 2 to 3 p.m. – […]
County libraries joins forces
The Camden County Library System has a new reciprocal borrowing agreement with its counterparts in Burlington, Gloucester and Atlantic counties. Effective this month, the agreement invites Camden County cardholders in good standing to conveniently obtain a card in the neighboring counties and access a wider selection of materials. “Libraries are the heart of our communities, […]
An early New Year’s Eve at the library
Children in the townshp celebrated the new year 12 hours early on Dec. 31, with a Noon Year’s Eve event at the library. It marked youth services librarian Katie Helf’s first year hosting and organizing the party. “The whole idea is just to give the kids a chance to celebrate the New Year in a […]
Data shows seat belt use on rise
The New Jersey’s seat belt usage rate has risen significantly following the state-wide Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign last year, according to the state’s annual observational survey. The survey – submitted by the New Jersey Institute of Technology and the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety – showed that nearly 95% of front-seat occupants wear […]
Funds address ‘staggering’ need in food deserts
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority Board last month approved more than $9.3 million each in grants to 23 organizations under its Food Equity and Economic Development in New Jersey pilot program. The approvals mark the second round of awards in the $30-million program and will expand the board’s support for food-security projects in New Jersey’s 14 […]
Historic Benjamin Cooper Tavern gets new look
After a nearly 300-year history as a bar, hotel, shipbuilding company headquarters and boarding house, the Benjamin Cooper Tavern has been repurposed after a damaging roof fire. Thanks to the efforts of the Camden County Historical Society (CCHS), the facility will open June 20, just two weeks before America’s 250th anniversary. The society has raised […]
“A great way’ to usher in the holiday season
To ring in the season and celebrate the holidays, the township held its winter festival on Dec. 7 at Croft Farm. Activities and vendors were spread throughout the grounds, with a section of games and activities for children and families set aside toward the back of the farm. Food trucks lined up in the parking […]
Cherry Hill Calendar
Dec. 17 to 23 Happenings at the library. For more information, call (856) 667-0300 or email info@chplnj.org. Dec. 17 – All Day Event – Tween Take & Make: Snowflakes. Dec. 17 – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Computer Basics. Dec. 17 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8:30 p.m. – Bundle Up. […]