5th Annual Turkey Trot November 29, 2014

MICKLETON — Looking for a way to take off some of the Thanksgiving weight? Look no further than the East Greenwich Home and School Association’s Turkey Trot 5K Run/ 1 mile Walk and 1mile Fun Run. Join in on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 9 a.m. at the Jeffrey Clark School in Mickleton. Proceeds from the […]

ANNUAL TRINITY PIG ROAST

SWEDESBORO — The Trinity “Old Swedes” Church Historic Preservation Foundation will hold its annual Pig Roast Fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 9 from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. at The Barn at Rode’s Fireside on Kings Hwy in Swedesboro. Tickets are $18 ($14 for children Ages 5-10). Take-out dinners are also available. Menu includes Pork and Gravy, […]

Logan Library Happenings

All GCLS Branches will be closed for Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11 and Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 27. Stop by for your FREE library card that will give you access to borrow DVDs, Video games, Books, Magazines, Audio books, CDs and More! Adult Programs: Please register for programs at 856-241-0202 or www.gcls.org Veterans Continental Breakfast & […]

Hats Of The 20th Century Display Discussed

SWEDESBORO — The Swedesboro-Woolwich Historical Society invites you to enjoy “A collection of 20th century hats: A talk and Display,” on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. The presentation will take place at the Swedesboro Municipal Building, 1500 Kings Highway, Swedesboro, in the Council Chambers.

OLD TOWN HALL MUSEUM CELEBRATES CREATIVITY

MULLICA HILL — Mullica Hill’s Old Town Hall Museum opens its fall season with a century and a half of fine and folk art from Harrison Township. Originals features over 40 paintings, ceramics, sculptures and furniture, all drawn from the Harrison Township Historical Society’s collections. Many of the featured works are on exhibit for the […]

OLD-FASHIONED CHICKEN POT PIE DINNER, NOV. 15

HARRISON TWP. — Richwood United Methodist Church hosts an old-fashioned Chicken Pot Pie Dinner, Saturday, Nov. 15, 3 to 7 p.m. at the Richwood Church Fellowship Hall, 111 Richwood Road, Richwood. The dinner features old-fashioned pot pie (noodle style or crusted), vegetables, salad, dessert and beverage. Tickets are $14 for adults, $7 for children 5 to […]

Local Resident Helps Shine National Spotlight on Groundbreaking Scoliosis Treatment

By Jenny Cowan When Gibbstown resident Stephanie Byrwa tells people that she works for Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, most people assume she must be a doctor or a nurse. After all, the word hospital typically conjures up images of white coats, scrubs and a degree in medicine. And while these medical professionals certainly […]

November Issue Obituaries

DOWD — David Dowd, 71, died Aug. 4.Some people were just meant to be fathers. Dave was a hands-on dad: he’d pack up his clan and head to Beaver Valley Campground and Lake Nockamixon where they’d hike, fish, paddle boat and just generally enjoy the great outdoors. “Don’t shoot your eye out” and “Let’s keep […]

Let The Holiday Season Begin with Apple Treats

This is it. Holiday season is beginning and harvest season is ending and I say “Oh good!” to both. It’s a happy time to tinker in the kitchen and meld the warmth of the stove with the warmth of traditions and the very best of the late harvest. And in my opinion, the very best […]

DESIGNER BAG BINGO, NOVEMBER 22

GLASSBORO — A Designer Bag Bingo, sponsored by the Women’s Progressive Club of Swedesboro & Vicinity, will be held on Nov. 22 at the Glassboro Memorial V.F.W. Post 679, located at 275 Wilmer Street in Glassboro. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at 7 p.m. There will also be basket raffles, door prizes, […]