Join our sustainability partners, the Green Team and Incredible Edible Merchantville, on Sunday, May 18th from 9:00-11:00 a.m. to help clean up our pollinator gardens and plant the Sunflower/Pumpkin garden along Merchantville's Mile. We have four pollinator gardens to weed an beautify and we will FEED you coffee & donuts while you work! We plan to meet along the bike path at Morris Street and Chestnut Avenue. We will provide gardening equipment and trash bags but - if you gave gloves - please wear them.
Memorial Day was created to honor military veterans who sacrificed their lives in service to our country. It’s a solemn holiday, often observed through acts of service and Veterans’ cemeteries throughout the country need volunteers to lay flowers or plant flags on the graves of military veterans. American Legion F.W. Grigg Post 68 will be remembering veterans at several cemeteries on Saturday, Monday and Wednesday - May 17th, 19th and 21st - and are asking for volunteers to help place flags on their gravesites. These family friendly events
Texas Hold 'em Poker Tournament will be hosted by the Knights of Columbus Council #6735 on Friday, May 16th, starting at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Peter Parish Gym, 43 W. Maple Ave., Merchantville. Admission is $40 per person and includes pizza. BYO beverages. The tournament is open to anyone 21 and older so bring your friends. Are you ready to join us for a fun night of cards, food, community and go all in for a great cause? To register: Venmo:@Bob-Altenbach or send a $40 check to: Bob Altenbach, 7409 Githens
Merchantville School is accepting applications for a Full-Time Supervisor of Facility Maintenance. Their preference is for an applicant with experience with school plant maintenance and custodial operations, experience in grounds care and maintenance of buildings, requires possession of a Black Seal Boiler License and possession or a willingness to obtain the “Certified Educational
On Thursday, May 8th, the Board of Commissioners kicked off a historic investment in roads, bridges, storm water drainage and other aspects of infrastructure throughout the county. Several major projects are underway in the 2025 construction season like the $13 million rebuild of Kings Highway and the upcoming construction of Haddon Avenue in Camden City, a project slated to cost approximately $17 million. In Merchantville a Camden County road project, designated as East Park Avenue Improvements, will begin
It's a Bike Rodeo! On Sunday, May 18th, grab your bikes and head to the Community Center at 212 Somerset Avenue from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for this FREE event supporting bike and pedestrian safety. The Merchantville Police Department Bike Patrol will be on hand to work with kids aged 4-12 on cycling skills and safety - just in time for summer adventures! Kids will have a blast trying out the obstacle course and participating in races. Get a free bike tune up, helmet fittings
Want to grow your own herbs but feeling lost? Join the Camden County Certified Gardeners at our beginner-friendly workshop and learn how to cultivate your own herb garden, no matter the size of your space! Plus, discover how to brew delicious & healthy herbal teas from your homegrown bounty. This event will take place on Friday, May 30th from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the South County Regional Branch, Winslow Township, 35 Cooper Folly Road in Atco, NJ. Register online. You don't need a library card to sign up for this event. However,
Do you have a donation for our 2025 Parks and Playgrounds supply drive? Is your yarn stash taking over your craft room? Did you dive into embroidery, only to realize it wasn’t your thing? Do you jump into new hobbies every month? Are your grandkids grown leaving you with unused art supplies and toys? Leftover paper/plastic party plates, bowls or cups? Help reduce waste and support our annual day camp needs through reusing and repurposing those items. We are looking for a number of supplies for this year's
