Did you know that you can send a pre-written letter from Santa in a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the USPS and Santa will return it to you postmarked from the North Pole? I recommend using a holiday stamp from the local Post Office for your returned envelope for extra cheer. Hurry! They want letters before December 10th so Santa can reply to your child’s letter - complete with the North Pole Postmark! The Greetings from the North Pole Post Office program adds to the excitement of Christmas and is ideal for getting kids interested in letter writing, stamps and penmanship. This is a great activity for Thanksgiving that the whole family can enjoy, including parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and other caregivers. Instructions here.

It's hard to believe that we're approaching the Christmas season and are thinking about purchasing gifts and cards for our loved ones. Students at Catholic Partnership Schools worked very hard to provide you with unique artwork to share with family and friends. We hope you will consider purchasing Christmas cards designed by students from all five CPS Schools; Dual-language Pre-K at Saint Anthony's, Holy Name School, Sacred Heart School, Saint Cecilia School and Saint Joseph Pro-Cathedral School. For additional information, please contact Beth Lenkowski at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Order form.

The Grace Church Fall Fest 2021 will take place on Saturday, October 30th from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. in Merchantville, NJ. They will have crafters & other vendors, a basket raffle, Trunk or Treat, a food truck & bake sale and the Cherry Valley Model Train Club will host and Open House. Merchantville's Monsterville 5K Zombie Run is also taking place that morning for some extra Halloween-themed fun. All event questions should be directed to Grace Church to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or leave a message for Anna at 856-665-4117.

First Presbyterian Church in Merchantville is seeking a Director of Youth and Young Adult Christian Education. This is a 20-hour per week part-time position. A successful candidate will develop and implement appropriate curriculum and lessons for Jr. High, High School, and post-graduate level youth and actively promote the groups' participants' involvement with the services and activities of FPC. They will report directly to the Christian Education Committee, as well as the Sr. Pastor of FPC, and will be responsible to the FPC members and congregation via the C.E. Committee and the pastor. Salary is negotiable. If interested in this position please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or send via regular mail the following: a copy of your resume, a copy of your Statement of Faith and a copy of your college transcript to the attention of: Earl Driscoll, First Presbyterian Church, 10 West Maple Avenue, Merchantville, NJ 08109.

For National Cannoli Day, The Philadelphia Inquirer went behind the scenes for a deep dive into cannoli making. Merchantville resident and third-generation owner of Isgro Pasteries, Gus Sarno, narrates and demonstrates the handmade art of the cannolis they've been making since 1904 in this video. Located at 1009 Christian Street, right off of the Italian Market in Philadelphia, this award-winning bakery produces an abundance of goodies using recipes to make traditional Italian pastries and cookies by hand. Their cannoli recipe has kept customers lining up for decades. Open Tuesday through Sunday. Follow them on Facebook.

 

Join Aradia's Treasure Metaphysical Shop on Saturday, June 19th, from 7:00-10:00 p.m. for a celebration of Litha, Midsummer, the Summer Solstice. We will join together in the spirit of hope and gratitude. Meditate, sing, dance and sup together. Festive dress would be great fun too! Payment in advance on our website. Activities include a circle gathering, meditation and light supper. Aradia's Treaure carries inspiring products for mind, body and spirit. It is located at 19 North Centre Street in Merchantville.

We are having a yard sale on Saturday, May 15th at 1 West Walnut Avenue in Merchantville including items from several estates. You can find us on the corner of Centre Street and the sale starts at 8:00 a.m. You can view and item listing on CraigsList. A few examples are: pieces of art - some are limited editions and Judaica, gowns and dresses perfect for proms, formals, weddings, household items and collectibles. Handbags, toys, toiletries and books (adult and children's). Jewelry, two used Radio Flyer tricycles and inlaid table.

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