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On Saturday, February 23rd, Troop 119 Boy Scouts will be serving their annual Spaghetti Dinner from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Trinity Methodist Church at the corner of Maple and Chapel Avenues. The cost for Adults is $10, Seniors are $8 and Children 5 and over are $5. Give yourself a break, get out of the kitchen and support a great service group. Spaghetti dinners are available for dining in or taking out. Your support is greatly appreciated!
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March is upon us! For sports fans this is an exciting time because March Madness starts. So we’re bringing you the yogi version of March Madness with MeditationMarch Madness for a $10 donation. We’re bringing mindfulness and relaxation to Merchantville through meditation. We have a wonderful line up of local folks who have offered to guide you through a beautiful meditation experience. From Chakra Meditation to Kundalini, Sound Meditation and more. Whether you already have a regular meditation practice or would like to start one, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Join your community and start your weekend off right every Friday evening at 6 p.m. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve your place.
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Shannon's Fitness is a new studio at 13 North Centre that offers personal training sessions for people looking to change their lifestyle, gain more stamina, lose weight and/or break through barriers using a variety of different classes, formats and exercises. You choose which class fits your needs and join us to keep burning fat, lifting endorphins and melting some stress away. Group classes include: Boot Camp, Cardio-Kickboxing, Total Body Conditioning or Pilates. Private and semi-private personal training sessions. Owner, Shannon McKeown, has been teaching group fitness for 25 years. She is a AAAI/ISMA certified Total Body Strength & Conditioning, Cardio-Kick Boxing and Mat Pilates II instructor. Also certified through AAAI/ISMA in Personal Training and renews her CPR/AED training bi-annually.
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The FDA issued a warning to consumers to discard their Bauer’s Candies “Modjeskas” — an individually wrapped marshmallow candy covered in chocolate or caramel — as the treats may be contaminated with hepatitis A. “We are advising consumers not to eat and to throw away any Bauer’s Candies chocolate or caramel Modjeskas, purchased after November 14, 2018 because a worker in the facility tested positive for hepatitis A,” the FDA statement warns. That employee worked at the company until November 23, 2018.
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Anchoring Waterfront South’s Art Scene is The South Camden Theatre Company, http://www.southcamdentheatre.org/ a nonprofit professional theatre company dedicated to helping revitalize the City of Camden, New Jersey by producing meaningful, professional theater in the City’s Waterfront South District. South Camden Theatre Company stages classic plays, comedies and original works as the resident theatre company at The Waterfront South Theatre. Together they are building a strong community of arts, culture and family life here in the Waterfront South neighborhood of Camden. Save 20% when you purchase a FlexPass before March 2, 2019. https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/store/27535/packages
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From classical to contemporary Temple University’s all new Musical Theatre A Capella group: Vi-Broad-O covers it all. Treasurer, Zach Moore is a freshman theater major from Merchantville, NJ. He is so thankful to have been able portray his dream role, Shrek in “Shrek: the Musical”. When he is not counting Vi-Broad-O’s money, you can catch him auditioning at various South Jersey theaters, being paid to stare at water(?), and listening to “Ragtime”! Look out soon for a fundraiser!
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A new show is up at Eiland Arts Center eilandarts.com, Alternative process Photography 3 Women’s Explorations. An artist reception will take place o Friday, February 22nd from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Take this opportunity at our reception to ask all the questions you have about alternative process photography. The show runs from February 4th to March 30th 2019. All work is for sale. Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30am-8pm; Friday-Saturday 7:30am-9pm; closed Sunday. All work is for sale.
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One night in 2012 at a cheap college bar in Bath, England, Mara’s stepbrother Jack introduced her to his best friend, Gus. They had already sort of met on Facebook, where Mara, a nursing student at Rutgers University, had found him strikingly handsome and tried to get his attention with her witty posts. Fast forward to 2019 as the duo - with their shared sense of humor - chose green as their wedding color. The hue showed up in the dresses worn by the maids of honor, the groom’s and groomsmen’s ties, the floral arrangements, and the signature drink — all a cheeky nod to Gus’ wait for a green card. Until it arrives and he can work, he is teaching guitar as a volunteer at Montessori Seeds of Education in Merchantville. https://www.philly.com/love/weddings/philadelphia-weddings-mara-jefferies-gus-hackett-20190130.html?fbclid=IwAR1QdYUsADKE6okrbTYKWG68cx0pe_mLNfFqI3CcfyAf1Kry-X7V6JfFYGI
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Malcolm Melick Steck Jr., age 91, of Palmyra, Virginia, formerly of Laurel Springs, New Jersey, passed away on January 26, 2019, peacefully and surrounded by his loving family in his home. Born on October 2, 1927, in Camden, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Malcolm Melick Steck Sr., and the late Sarah Graham Steck. Malcolm spent his early life in Camden and Merchantville, N.J.; summers on the Susquehanna River; was a proud Boy Scout; received his degree in Journalism at Temple University and had a sports column in the Merchantville paper. Hill and Wood Funeral Service.
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Garlic mustard - a winter edible. The roots of garlic mustard are best gathered when the plants are dormant (in the colder whether), when they are at their most flavorful. They can be used in cooked dishes such as stir fries or stews, but they are probably better used as a condiment. They have a flavor similar to horseradish, though somewhat milder. I have often ground them up in vinegar, with a little sugar added as a substitute for horseradish sauce. However, one of the best ways to use and preserve the roots is to dry them out and grind them into a spicy powder that can be sprinkled on food or used as a flavoring in cooking.
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