Hey there, Music Lovers! Next week downtown Merchantville will rock with fabulous local music, food, artisans and activities - even an evening Wine & Beer Garden! The Merchantville Music Fest - Saturday, July 12th, 2014 - a fun day for the whole family from 1:00 - 9:00 p.m. For Kids we have the fun and fabulous Alex & The Kaleidoscope Band. This award-winning band will have you dancing and singing along in no time. Our second band is the always energetic, super imaginative and engaging, fitness-focused Lolly & YoYo! And, rounding off our three kid's music bands will be The Lara & Joe Show! They play rock 'n' roll for kids - everything from the ABC's to the Rolling Stones. They have been playing the Philly kid's music scene for a while and we are so excited to bring Pennsauken native, Joe, back over the bridge! Where else can you bring your family to see fantastics kids' bands for free?

 
Are your ears burning to know who will be playing the evening stage at the fest? Headlining our evening stage lineup will be another regional favorite – Red Evidence! Red Evidence - featuring Merchantville native Jon Cline! - will play a mix of Motown and Memphis Soul along with well known and loved Classic Rock favorites and original music by the band! You won’t want to miss this performance! Acclaimed Philadelphia-based WXPN favorite Andrew Lipke and his band

Merchantville's "Red, White & Blue" Farmers Market returns for the holiday weekend on Saturday, July 5th. This week features: Bo Boskovic's Balic Winery - a Mays Landing vineyard with award-winning premium and ultra-premium wines;

Merchantville's Farmers Market kicks off its third season Saturday, June 21st. The market features locally grown fresh produce, baked goods, and packaged foods, hand crafts, entertainment, arts and educational programs for everyone. Join your friends and neighbors for a wonderful community experience at the Farmers Market!

All Board of Educations in Camden County have opted to change the date of the election from April to November. To run as a candidate for the Merchantville Board of Education in the November General Election: Your petition must be filed with the County Clerk’s Office before 4:00 p.m. on or before Monday, July 28, 2014. Nomination Petitions are available at the County Clerk’s Office during normal business hours or can be downloaded here. 

Congratulations to McFarlan’s Market on four years of success in Merchantville! Owners Pete Burgess and Janet Stevens purchased and rehabbed the old “Philly Fruit” in 2009 creating a niche corner market with a variety of product offerings. Since opening day they have amassed a loyal customer base built on quality and service. Their butchered meats are cut and ground to order, their sausage comes from Martin’s of Reading Terminal Market

The Summer Parks and Playgrounds Program begins Monday, June 24th and runs through Friday, July 26th from 9 a.m. to noon at the Merchantville Community Center. Children who have completed pre-K through 10 years of age are invited to participate. Fees are: $150.00 for Merchantville residents and $175.00 for non-residents. Registrations can be obtained at Merchantville Borough Hall, 1 West Maple Avenue or during the week of the program at the Community Center.  For additional information call 856-662-2474 or Pat Fields, program director, at 856-663-8691.