We are happy to announce that the 2020 'Market Off Centre' will have a new day and time this season - every Friday night from 5:00-9:00 p.m. The Market provides an active, family-oriented atmosphere, offering a variety of local, handmade and homemade goods and services. Markets will be held from June through October along Centre Street and Chestnut Avenue in the downtown. Market volunteers are looking forward to improving attendees experience this season and, invite your thoughts and suggestions. Ideas can be shared on their facebook page and vendors should email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with information about their products or services. The 2020 Kick-Off Bash will take place on Friday, June 5th.

Calling all Artists to the 3rd Annual Merchantville Art Walk. This year’s Art Walk will take place on May 1st, 6:00-9:00 p.m. It will be paired with the "First Friday“ market events in town. What is an Art Walk? Each participating business will share their space with a local artist and the artist’s work will be on display inside of the business for the night. The Art Walk encourages guests to stroll around town and visit each participating business to see, and hopefully, purchase the art. The goal is to benefit Artists AND Businesses. The fee for artists to participate is $25. Application deadline: March 14, 2020. All sales are handled by the artists and are 100% yours. The Eilandarts Center will organize pairing artists with businesses and coordinating the hanging of the show. We will also take care of the website, advertising, flyers, and postcards

Join us as an earth-friendly exhibitor at Merchantville’s Earth Fair on May 9th. Applicants must support our green message. We welcome vendors with products or information about reducing our carbon footprint, sustainability, recycling or repurposing. In keeping with a strong environmental commitment, the event will be zero waste and all registrants must indicate in their application what environmental educational message or product you will be promoting at the event. Organizers reserve the right to disqualify vendor applications that do not have an environmental message to convey or product to sell. We require that all wastes (bags, to-go containers, cups, drinking straws, etc.) generated during the event must either be recyclable or compostable. Booth registration is FREE. This event is rain or shine. Register through Eventbrite.

The Lehigh women's swimming and diving team had its best day of the week on Friday at the 2020 Patriot League Championships.The highlight of the day came in the final event for the women on day three, as the 200 freestyle relay group broke a school record. Merchantville resident Ann Foley and teammates Payton Miles, Evie Geiseman and and Olivia Giampetro combined for a second place time of 1:31.29, breaking the previous record of 1:31.41. Starting the day in fifth, Lehigh surged past two teams and ended the final day in third place. Navy men’s and women’s programs were both named 2020 Patriot League Swimming & Diving Champions on Saturday night at the U.S. Naval Academy’s Lejeune Hall, sweeping both categories for the ninth year in a row.The previous record of 1:31.41 was broken by Friday's group. This epic performance gave the Brown and White silver in the event.

Hey everyone, it’s time for the Boy Scout Troop 119 Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser. This is one of the few fundraising events they hold all year and they need your support. This event takes place on Saturday, February 29th, from 4:00-6:30 p.m. at Trinity UMC Church, 36 W. Maple Avenue, Merchantville. Tickets are: Adults $10, Seniors $8 and Kids $5 and are available at the door. The funds will benefit scouting activities for the boys and the newly-formed girls troop. Thanks for your support!

The Merchantville Education Association and their PRIDE Grant Chairperson Sherry Iannucci, greeted parents during parent conferences. She applied for a FAST grant through the NJEA PRIDE in Public Education program to make  this experience more meaningful to parents and students. PRIDE in Public Education is a campaign that shares the successes of New Jersey’s public schools while building community support and involvement. PRIDE is proud to support NJEA FAST, or Families and Schools Together work for children, program. The goal of FAST is to involve parents and families in their children’s education through programs and events to help improve student achievement and ensure that families feel welcome and connected to our schools.

Essence Fitness Studio is offering a Healthy Household Package for 2020. For only $199 per household/monthly household members - up to five (5) participants - may workout during unlimited sessions in any small group training classes. Daily sessions available for adults, kids, and seniors. Only the first 50 households to register may take advantage of this opportunity. Essence is a health and wellness studio, located at 44 W Chestnut Avenue, serving the Merchantville and surrounding communities. They are also offering a collaborative 12-week program with Spirit to Sole Connection and Merchantville Medical Wellness Center. Contact us at 856-254-2891 to get in on these offers!

The Merchantville Knights are well on their way to the championships. Coach Andrew Korn, Jerry Bennett, and Regina Lovelidge led the girls to the amazing win against the Brooklawn Bears. In the first quarter the Knights were up by 6 or 8. As the game progressed, the other team had catches up. It was now a pretty close game and everyone was playing like a team. The Lady Knights soon had the attitude that they were going to win, and they did! The final score of the game was 33-26 Knights. The other team had many great players. They fought hard against the Lady Knights, but the Knights were too powerful. All of the players did an amazing job, but a couple of standouts were eighth graders Sami Askari and Azariah Ivory - who was all over the boards and shooting great shots. Equally phenomenal was Bryce Westervelt who dribbled up the court with so much confidence it made everyone stare in awe. The Lady Knights will be facing the Somerdale Cavilers in the championships this Saturday. They are excited and can’t wait for the next match!

Stop in at Cigar Alley, 17 S. Centre Street, on Friday, March 27th between 5:00-8:00 p.m. for their My Father Cigar Event. Sam and Shelly have a walk-in humidor with a wide variety of premium cigars, factory direct bundles, from the top cigar factories. From the high end and hard to find to the close-out deals. They offer a smoking lounge for customers to relax and enjoy their cigars and smoking is permitted through-out the store. My Father Cigars is now a cigar making powerhouse, with hundreds of rollers producing great cigars in a beautiful facility in Estelí, Nicaragua. Come on in and enjoy a cigar with us.

Merchantville PTA brings Designer Bag BINGO is back Friday evening, February 28th, at the Community Center. It's a perfect night to get out and socialize with other parents and friends to win some quality prizes. Light refreshments will be available, but you may also BYOB. Tickets are $25 and available to be purchased online for individuals or group tables. Your ticket includes 10 games of BINGO - 10 fabulous bags, fun door prizes and an unforgettable evening out with your friends or family. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and extra BINGO card rounds. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and BINGO at 7:00 p.m. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for any questions.