Join the Borough of Merchantville for a tree and plaque dedication in memory of Chris Mecca, former Building Inspector for the Borough of Merchantville. Chris was employed with Camden County as a Construction Official for over 30 years. He also worked part time as a building inspector for many towns throughout Camden County. Chris enjoyed playing baseball, of which he was an avid fan. He loved to garden and tend to his plants as well as build things and work on classic cars. Chris was also a huge Philadelphia
Santa’s headed to Merchantville! Santa Claus will be in Merchantville on Thursday evening, December 19th, riding around every street in town as the Merchantville Fire Department gives the big guy a ride starting at 6:30 p.m.. Keep your eyes and ears open as he will be around town handing out candy canes with our firefighters. Also, The Fire Department's annual Toys for Tots drive is in full swing and still looking to fill our toy boxes. This year we are also accepting personal hygiene items to assist those impacted by the hurricanes in North Carolina
Awful, tacky, hideous, unsightly, outrageous, absurd, hysterical - it just wouldn’t be the holidays without some ugly sweaters! Save the date for an Eclipse Christmas party! Find the cheesiest holiday sweater you can and join the fun at Eclipse Brewing's Ugly Sweater Party on Saturday, December 14th from 12:00-10:00 p.m. Spread some holiday cheer and get a discount on pours with your donation of non-perishables or new winter clothing for charity. Bring a $10 gift to participate in the White Elephant
Shop Merchantville wants to make sure you follow them on Instagram for some great gift ideas from the one and only Big Red - Santa Claus - all month long. Throughout the month of December they'll be showcasing Santa's favorite items from the Borough's many shops and restaurants to get you better acquainted with all our businesses and the great seasonal specials they're offering. From Aunt Charlotte's to Cigar Alley and Pronto Pizza to Eclipse Brewing, Merchantville boasts a variety of businesses including gift,
Discover the beauty of nature through art on December 12th at Eilandarts Center for our Alcohol Ink on Tile Workshop, where instructor, Beth Fisher, from @GypsyFishStudio will help you create stunning seasonal botanical designed ornaments. Join us for an inspiring session that combines vibrant colors and organic shapes, allowing you to transform tiles into unique pieces of botanical art. We’ll supply everything you need, including tiles, alcohol inks, and tools - just bring your enthusiasm and creativity!
Come enjoy a free Chamber Music Recital at First Presbyterian Church of Merchantville, NJ on Sunday, December 8th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. This program will feature the first violin sonata by Johannes Brahms, Op. 78 and Paul Schoenfield's Four Souvenirs for Violin and Piano, performed by Sean Baker and Dr. Timothy Schwarz, Head of Strings at Rowan University. This event will take place in the church's sanctuary and parking can be found behind the church along Centre Street and nearby street parking.
This holiday season, we are excited to announce a Toy Drive to bring joy to children in need! We are partnering with the Camden County Home Visiting Program at The Cooperative to collect gifts for children in our community. How You Can Help: Donate New Toys: We are accepting new, unwrapped toys suitable for children of all ages. Drop-off Location: The Station, 10 East Chestnut Avenue. Deadline: Please make sure to drop off your gifts by December 7th. Your generosity can make a significant difference
Dorothy Foley, from the Merchantville Green Team, accepted our annual recognition for Bronze certification on behalf of the Borough at the Sustainable Jersey Annual Luncheon in Atlantic City on November 19th. This gathering included leaders in the sustainability movement representing state agencies, academic institutions, businesses and the 466 New Jersey municipalities participating in Sustainable Jersey. Over 450 people were in attendance this year for the luncheon and 78 towns
