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New Jersey Department of Agriculture Secretary Douglas Fisher will kick off the 25th annual New Jersey Envirothon, a natural resources problem-solving competition for high school students, on Saturday in Salem County, with 155 students from 31 high school teams in 16 counties participating.
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Tuesday, 24 April 2018 06:42
Virtua Mobile Farmers Market Celebrates ‘Week of the Young Child’ With Fun Visits at SJ Schools
More than 900 South Jersey children enjoyed healthy treats and hands-on lessons about fruits and vegetables, when the Virtua Mobile Farmers Market visited six area schools. The flavorful festivities marked The National Week of the Young Child™, held from April 16 – 20 this year. Children received nutrition education along with seasonal favorites — apples, bananas, carrots, sweet potatoes and clementines. “Virtua’s dedication to promote healthy eating behaviors and provide nutrition education is a core pillar to support health and well-being,” explained Suzanne Ghee, Assistant Vice President of Strategic Business Growth & Community Health Engagement for Virtua. https://southjerseyobserver.com/virtua-mobile-farmers-market-celebrates-week-of-the-young-child-with-fun-visits-at-sj-schools/
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Join Merchantville's Garden Club for our second annual Daffodil Fest! Activities will take place at the bike path by the gazebo and The Station Coffee Saturday, April 14, 12;00-3;00PM. (Rain date Sunday, April 15, 12:00-3:00PM). Merchantville’s very special daffodil bulbs will be offered for sale to homeowners, and funds will be solicited to purchase bulbs for additional sites on the path. Tee shirt sales, Kid’s Zone, a Peter Rabbit Book Trail, a pansy plant sale, and a seedling giveaway…there will be plenty to see and do! Join us, and bring a friend! Rain date: April 15th
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On Saturday, March 24, 2018, we will be celebrating our 70th Anniversary Awards Banquet. The banquet will be held at Happy Hour Club, 764 E. Laurelton Ave. (Rt.73 S), Maple Shade, NJ 08052 from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm. The cost is $30 for adults and $10 for juniors (16 & under). Beer, soda, and setups will be provided. Guest, spouse, and/or juniors attendance is encouraged. Come out and have an enjoyable evening with us.
Advanced reservations are required - "NO" tickets will be sold at the door. Seating is limited and we have approached a sell out in recent years so don't delay. For information please contact Bill Watson at 609-680-8030 or via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You can also mail a check to: Merchantville Fishing Club, 20 Elm Avenue, Westmont, NJ 08108, by March 1, 2018, make the checks payable to "Merchantville Fishing Club".
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Merchantville resident Bill Rube is a recovering alcoholic and drug addict. He's been involved with horses his whole life.In this article for The Chronicle of the Horse magazine Bill shares his personal journey. "One of the big phrases you hear in recovery is that you must avoid people, places and things associated with alcohol and drugs in order to avoid relapsing, and for a long time I had to step away from the animals and world I loved in order to focus on my sobriety. Getting sober is never easy, and leaving the horse world isn’t either, but it’s the best thing I ever did, and eventually I found my way back."
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Saturday, 02 September 2017 19:21
LIGHT, PARTICULARLY: An Art Show & Sale of Alice Steer Wilson Originals to Benefit MAC
Revisit the Jersey shore all winter long through the art of former resident Alice Steer Wilson. She loved her family first, her painting and teaching close behind, and she loved- loved being part of the Cape May renaissance, between 1970 and 2001. Active proponent and teacher of local artists/entrepreneurs with the partnership of husband, Fred. She saw beauty and possibility where others saw only work and investment. Her paintings inspired all and will be on public display and for sale in Alice's Congress Street home on Friday, October 2nd from 5-9 p.m.
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Make a simple syrup: combine sugar/water in small sauce pan, bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. Cool completely. Prepare fruit: cut away rind, remove seeds, cut into chunks. Puree in food processor/blender until smooth (I like mine a little chunky, not pulverized!) In a shallow baking dish, combine syrup and puree. Freeze and stir with a fork every 2-3 hours (or when you can) to create slushy texture. To serve, sit at room temperature 10-15 minutes and stir with a fork again.
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Eiland Arts hid 100 hundred painted rocks in town! If you find one: keep it, replace it with your own or hide it again! Join in the fun and please share your experiences on our Facebook page. And, remember that #kindness rocks, #eilandarts, #merchantvillerocks!
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Before chain grocery stores proliferated in rural America less than 75 years ago, canning fruits and vegetables, and even some meats, was the norm. Most produce ripens between June and October, and canning provided a way to ensure the food supply for the remaining eight months of the year. Now that growing your own is back in style again—not as a necessity, but as a lifestyle choice—canning skills are an essential component of the gardener-chef’s oeuvre. http://modernfarmer.com/2015/09/canning
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The Merchantville Garden Club is seeking volunteers to help with watering during the summer months. Please call or email Agnes Madden @ 856-663-0599/This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are interested in helping. Even a week would be most helpful!
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Come for lunch tomorrow, 11:30-130 and get a Park Place burger. Fresh baked potato rolls, fresh ground chuck from @rastellimarket and a bunch of other stuff on it. Same roll and meat at brunch, Saturday and Sunday mornings with an over easy egg and breakfast meats. People have a lot of fun here, come join us!
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