Joseph S. Holman, of Moorestown, NJ died peacefully the morning of December 12th after a stroke suffered earlier in the week; he was 93. The executive had overseen the growth of a business that his father had founded in 1924 as a single Ford automobile-and-tractor dealership, to what would become Holman Enterprises, a diversified international company of nearly 7,000 employees. Joe was born in Philadelphia in 1926 to Katherine K. and Steward C. Holman, and grew up in Pennsauken and Merchantville, New Jersey, where he attended public schools. Husband of the late Jean (nee Polk). Survived by their children Jeffrey Holman, Steven Holman and his wife Georgine, Mindy Holman and her husband Frank Beideman. Also survived by 5 grandchildren. Visitations will be held Wednesday, December18th from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm and Thursday, December 19th from 9:00 to 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 101 Bridgeboro Rd. Moorestown, NJ. Followed by a service at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Urban Promise, PO Box 1479, Camden, NJ. 08105. Full obituary.

Merchantville's annual Breakfast with Santa will take place this Saturday, December 14th from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Community Center, 212 Somerset Avenue. Join us as we continue one of the many great holiday traditions here in Merchantville. For families and children up to 4th grade. No registration is required to attend. Please consider donating a non perishable food item (canned good or boxed good). This event is sponsored by the Borough of Merchantville’s Public Events Committee, with contributions from the Merchantville Task Force. 

Wind Symphony of Southern New Jersey will perform a holiday concert at the First Presbyterian Church of Merchantville, 10 West Maple Avenue, on Saturday, December 14th from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. The concert will begin with a musical tribute to Leon DeLoach, a thirty-year member of The Wind Symphony who passed away in September of this year. The program will include Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite and traditional Christmas music as performed by Mannheim Steamroller, the Canadian Brass, and the United States Marine Band. A free will offering will be taken before the concert. Free parking is available behind the church, and an elevator provides handicapped access to the church.

Bryson’s Pub - a neighborhood staple for almost 20 years - offers tasty pub grub and cozy place to meet up with friends for a drink or two. They're cooking up awesome burgers, crab cakes and, as always, their famous roast beef sub! Bryson's Pub is laid-back, friendly and offers both street and lot parking. Perfect for parties, Bryson's is a great value with friendly bartenders, live sports, a fun atmosphere and late-night menu. Bryson's Pub is a great local hangout, located at 3402 Cove Road and open from 11:00 - 3:00 a.m. daily and a cash-only venue. 

Tickets are still available through Ticketmaster for the "We Three Kings: An Irish Tenors Christmas" concert staring Ronan Tynan, Anthony Kearns and Declan Kelly on Friday, December 13th at The Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood. The Irish Tenors have been the acknowledged Celtic music kings since they burst upon the scene during a 1998 PBS special. With 10 best selling CDs to their credit, they share company with the likes of The Three Tenors and Andrea Bocelli as the biggest money makers PBS has presented. The Irish Tenors rekindled the love of all things Irish in America, and opened the door for countless Irish music groups to hit the United States. But The Irish Tenors cannot be duplicated; The Irish Tenors have stood the test of time for audiences of all ages. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., showtime at 8:00 p.m.

The Camden County Freeholder Board and Gloucester County Freeholder Board will mark the 78th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, December 7th 1941, on Friday, December 6th at 10:00 a.m. on the Battleship New Jersey. The attack on Pearl Harbor led to the subsequent entry of the United States into World War II. The ceremony will take place on the fantail of the battleship. The event is free and open to the public. Free parking is available. For more information call the Camden County Office of Veterans Affairs at 856-374-5801.

Cooper River Park has once again transformed into a winter wonderland with tasty treats, and family fun. The WinterFest Ice Skating rink at Cooper River is open every Thursday – Sunday now through February 17, 2020. Presented by the Camden County Board of Freeholders WinterFest will include more family fun with arcade games in the heated tent and outdoor games for families to enjoy when they are off the ice. Open Thursday and Friday from 5:00-9:00 p.m., Saturday 12:00-10:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00-9:00 p.m. Skate Rentals (all ages) are $4. Rink Admission: Adults: $7, Children 5-12: $6, Children 4 & under: Free, Seniors: $4 and Veterans: $4. Join us for our tree lighting ceremony on Thursday, December 5th at 6:30 p.m. and enjoy entertainment from Mainstage, free carousel rides and more!