Imagine living 100 years on this earth - for one local man, its a reality. Edgar Munro, who was born on February 8, 1920 in Merchantville, N.J., celebrated his 100th birthday. His family lived in New Jersey where his dad worked in the shipyards until they moved to Loch Haven where he owned the Munro Milk Farm. Edgar remembers helping his dad by delivering milk as a boy. He had seven siblings, one of which is still alive. His brother Alfred B. Munro still resides in Jersey Shore where another Munro family farm is located. Through the years Edgar and his wife Dorothy raised six children and took over the farm. At 100, he's never lost his love of farm tractors and the Antique Machinery Association Show.

Fragrant with herbs and rich with olive oil, focaccia is an Italian flatbread dating back to Roman times. There is no end to the variety of flavorings for this very easy dough and, whether you smother it lavishly in toppings or dress it simply with oil and sea salt, the foundation is the same. In our class, we use biga (a natural leaving) to ferment our dough and create a light, tender, utterly delicious flatbread that you will want to make often. Join us to learn how to make focaccia with Jolynn DeLoach in Merchantville on Sunday, July 26th from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Limited spaces. Register for the class here.

The Merchantville School District is seeking qualified candidates for a 5th Grade Math & Science Teacher at Merchantville Elementary School. This is a maternity leave position from approximately March 25, 2020 through the end of the school year. Salary to be determined by the MEA contract and guide and benefits included. For consideration, forward cover letter, resume and copy of certification(s) by March 6, 2020 to: J. Scott Strong, Chief School Administrator, Merchantville School. Email (Preferred): This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Mail: 130 S Centre Street, Merchantville, NJ 08109. Apply here.

Mark your calendars and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day at Merchantville’s Earth Fair on Saturday, May 9th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This FREE event is sponsored by The Borough of Merchantville and The Merchantville Task Force and, hosted by the Borough’s Sustainability Partners – The Green Team, The Garden Club, Incredible Edible Merchantville, The Shade Tree Commission, The MES Junior Green Team and Merchantville 4H Club. The fair will feature eco-friendly exhibitors, non-profits, and businesses from the greater South Jersey area at booths on waste recycling, pollinator gardens, reducing your carbon footprint, backyard chickens, natural health, electric cars and edible landscaping. Attendees of all ages will learn about earth-friendly topics, environmental issues, green practices and simple lifestyle changes to attain sustainable living. The fair will also offer lots of children’s activities, educational programs, demonstrations, live animals, music, food and games. Merchantville’s Earth Fair will provide a great opportunity to enjoy a day in our historic downtown learning about environmental issues and simple, sustainable living solutions. Vendors may submit applications here.

Do you have a shirt, nightgown, pair of pants or another piece of clothing a loved one used to wear? Turn that piece of clothing into a memory pillow you can cherish forever. Bring what you have to Ryan's Retail, 22 N. Centre Street, on Saturday, February 22nd between 10:00 a.m. until 4 p.m. where Memom's Upcycled Crafts will be taking orders for memory pillows at the Makers Market. price is $25 each, which includes an embroidered saying of your choice or choose from a list of sayings I currently have. Orders will be completed within 1-2 weeks. Upcycling, also known as creative reuse, is the process of transforming products or materials that are no longer used or unwanted into new products of better quality and environmental value.

The Jane Goodall Institute's global youth program - Roots & Shoots - flourishes in nearly 100 countries partnering withWe partner with schools, educators and youth organizations to inspire and educate young people to make a difference on an individual level. Participants identify and address problems in their communities, while becoming the compassionate citizens that our planet needs. Since 2014, the Roots & Shoots mini-grant program has awarded over 500 grants to Roots & Shoots groups in the United States. Mini-grants range from $200-$400 each. Groups are guided by the Roots & Shoots 4 step model to create youth-led service learning campaigns. Once they have chosen a campaign idea, members of all ages are encouraged to apply. Groups use the funds to help implement their projects and celebrate their accomplishments. 

The Camden County Historical Society Lecture Series presents Professional Genealogist, Shamele Jordon, who will inspire you with tools to find and tell your family story. Attend the full series or an individual presentation on Sundays from 1:00-2:30 p.m. On February 23rd view the best African-American records from 1850-1950 and learn the best strategies to gather evidence to tell the story of free and enslaved. On March 1st learn about the latest in DNA testing, which test to take, and how to use the results to find your true family story and, on March 8th Technology: Top software, apps, and websites for researching, organizing, and sharing your family story. Series Fee: $50 members / $65 nonmembers. Individual Fee: $20 members / $25 nonmembers. Tickets available through eventbrite. 

Camden County Chickens and Therapy Chickens founder, Gwenne Baile, is offering a series of educational classes on "The Basics of Raising Backyard Chickens" for anyone looking to raise backyard chickens. The classes are co-hosted by The Oaklyn Green Team and will take place from 7:00-9:30 p.m. at the Oaklyn Firehall. 20 W. Clinton Avenue, on Tuesday, March 24th, Wednesday, May 20th, Wednesday, July 29th and Thursday, October 29th. The course will also be offered on Sunday, September 20th at the Haddon Township Environmental and Historical Center, 143 E. Ormond Avenue. Space is limited to 50 seats and pre-registration is recommended. The class fee of $10 per person is requested at time of registration. To register and for more information, call 856-858-6644 or cell 856-816-8508 or email Gwenne at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Sign-in begins 30 minutes before session. 

Crayola ColorCycle was launched to help kids in schools across the USA to understand the importance of their role in protecting the environment. Through this initiative, students in K-12 schools can collect and repurpose used Crayola markers. ColorCycle is also a great opportunity for teachers and their students to explore eco-friendly practices. Specially developed standards-based lesson plans are available to enrich instruction and promote lively class discussions. FedEx Ground will pick up the markers — Crayola pays all shipping charges!