Summer park events guide 2014

2014 Park EvEnts GuidE

Presented by the Camden County Board of Freeholders

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View of Camden Waterfront from the Ben Franklin Bridge

Adventure Aquarium

SPECIAL ThANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

Welcome to the 2014 Camden County Park Events Guide!

In this guide you’ll find all of the great events happening in Camden County’s parks and beyond! This year promises to be better than ever, with new pet friendly events, programs for people with disabilities, concerts, walks and runs, movies in the park, nature walks and more!

Planning an event of your own? Camden County’s parks can be reserved for free by county residents by calling (856) 216-2117.

For the latest events and news, go to our website www.camdencounty.com, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

We look forward to seeing you this summer!

CONTACT US Main Line: 856-795-PARK (7275) freeholders@camdencounty.com www.camdencounty.com

facebook.com/camdencountynj twitter.com/camdencountynj youtube.com/freeholders1

Mozaic Flow & Friends

Camden County Board of Freeholders

The Brubeck Brothers Tribute to Dave Brubeck

Lalah Hathaway

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The Wailers

Jonathan Butler

WIGGInS WaTerFronT Park At the Foot of MLK Boulevard, Camden City

SUNSET JAZZ SERIES All Monday night concerts start at 8 PM. The Wailers June 16 The Michael Pedicin Quintet featuring Justin Faulkner June 30 Mozaic Flow & Friends July 14 The Brubeck Brothers Tribute to Dave Brubeck July 28 Lynn Riley & The World Mix ft. special guest Kathy Sledge August 11 Lalah Hathaway August 25

Smooth Jazz JJZ’s Michael Tozzi TICKETED Presents the First Annual: Endless Summer of Smooth Soul Music and Wine Festival August 16, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM Featuring the best names in smooth jazz and soul including: Jonathan Butler Norman Brown Alex Bugnon Gerald Veasley’s “Sounds of Philly” with Walter Beasley, Nick Colionne & Carol Riddick Jeff Bradshaw with special guest, Maysa Gail Jhonson ZOE Join us for a day of great music with two stages, food, wine and fun.

For tickets and more information, visit www.EndlessSummerOfSmoothSoul.com.

Vin ageSouthJersey.com

SPECIAL EVENTS

Visit the Outer Coastal Plain - South Jersey’s Wine Region

San Juan Bautista June 29, 3:00 PM Post parade concert. Dance to the sounds of Salsa & Merengue!

Info: (856) 757-9600 14th Annual South Jersey Caribbean Festival July 12, 12:00 PM Experience the crafts, sounds & flavors of the region’s Caribbean community. Enjoy a day of steel drum music, jerk chicken and fun on the Camden Waterfront. Presented by the South Jersey Caribbean Cultural Organization. For more information call (856) 580-0178 or visit www.sjcaribbean.org.

6th Annual Camden Waterfront Backyard BBQ August 31, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Featuring live music as well as health and wellness information, BBQ, Latin food, concessions and kids activities.

“Sounds of Philly” with Walter Beasley,

Jeff Bradshaw

CHeCk IT oUT! Wiggins Park Marina Located on the Camden Waterfront This 50-slip marina has had a complete makeover with a new Welcome Center and improved boater amenities including indoor restrooms, showers and laundry. It is open April-October. Daily, transient and monthly dockage is available. Call (856) 541-7222 or (856) 216-2151 for more information.

2014 Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge Ben Franklin Bridge, Camden City November 2 10K Run and 2 mile Bridge Walk, presented

by AmeriHealth New Jersey to benefit Larc School, serving individuals with disabilities since 1968.

Info: runthebridge.org or (856) 933-3725 and like us on Facebook @ Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge.

South Jersey Caribbean Festival

Wiggins Park Marina Lynn Riley

South Jersey Caribbean Festival

Cooper-Norcross Run the Bridge

www.camdencounty.com

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FreedoM FeSTIVaL

4 Days of Family Fun, Food, and Fireworks on the Camden Waterfront!

FAMILY FREEDOM DAY

Friday, July 4, 11 AM – 4:30 PM Salute our nation’s armed forces on America’s birthday with a fun-filled day of patriotic displays and performances. Cap off the afternoon with a FREE concert at Wiggins Park!

Celebrating America’s Birthday.

Honoring America’s Heroes.

All the following events from July 3-6!

• FREE Live Music in Wiggins Park • FREE Military Displays & Demonstrations • All-American Fare & Freedom Festival Beer Garden • FREE Attractions & Amusements for All Ages • FREE Fun Giveaways • Hippo Haven at Adventure Aquarium • FREE Special Events on the Battleship New Jersey with concessions and kids’ activities Visit CamdenWaterfront.com/Freedom for a complete schedule of events and activities.

All times and details subject to change.

Thursday, July 3, 11 AM – 11 PM Kick off your 4th of July Weekend in style at the Let Freedom Rock Pre-Concert Party in Wiggins Park! Enjoy free live music, giveaways, and the Freedom Festival attractions as WMGK broadcasts live from Wiggins Park!

Freedom Festival Activities 11AM – 6PM Let Freedom Rock Fest Pre-Concert Party at Wiggins Park 2PM – 6PM WMGK live broadcast at Wiggins Park 2 PM – 5 PM Live music at Wiggins Park 3 PM – 6 PM

SPONSORS

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Battleship New Jersey Fantail BBQ 11 AM – 4:30 PM

CHeCk IT oUT!

LET FREEDOM ROCK FEST

WMGK Let Freedom Rock Concert 6 PM – 11PM Susquehanna Bank Center event Tickets available at ticketmaster.com

Festival Activities 11 AM – 6 PM Live Music at Wiggins Park 1 PM – 6 PM • “The Marino’s Wave Runner Show” Summer & Beach Entertainment.

• Mainstage Harmony Show Choir “Salute to America.”

• “The Girls Next Door” present the sights, sounds and music of the military and patriotic songs from the 40’s thru today.

• “Zydeco A-Go-Go” - Relive Mardi-Gras with the music & fun of New Orleans on a New Jersey Stage.

• Wallstreet - “Old School” music of the Temptations, Four Tops, Spinners and all the hot dance music of the 70’s & 80’s.

TICKETED

Stop by the Battleship New Jersey during the Freedom Festival to check out the TEACH Fleet LEGO Display – the world’s coolest collection of GIANT naval-themed LEGO models. Each ship is up to 8 feet long!

CAMDEN COUNTY FREEDOM CONCERT & ADVENTURE AQUARIUM WATERFRONT FIREWORKS CELEbRATION Saturday, July 5, Noon – 10 PM Celebrate 4th of July weekend with a day of patriotic family fun. Watch as the Adventure Aquarium Waterfront Fireworks Celebration lights up the Delaware with the largest fireworks show in the region!

Festival Activities Noon – 10 PM Live Music at Wiggins Park 3 PM – 8PM • “Billy D’ Lite” A seasoned performer with all of the fun of an old fashioned singa-long party. Rock & Roll to the sounds of Jimmy Buffet and more.

• Steve Pullara & His Cool Beans Band.

Enjoy the best in children’s entertainment presented by this Grammy Award winning performer.

• “Sara Spicer Country Show” A young Nashville recording artist, who will bring all the popular country music to the Camden Waterfront.

• “The Beat-Tells” Relive the 60’s once again and enjoy the music and experience the magic of the Beatles.

• “Sounds of Society” Nine musicians who will transform the stage into a major concert. “CHICAGO TRIBUTE” Yes, the “hot” music of Chicago will get you rockin’ & dancin’ right up to the start of a spectacular river fireworks display.

Delaware River Fireworks 9:30 PM

Unforgettable Fireworks

Wiggins Park Main Stage

MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY

Sunday, July 6, All Day The Freedom Festival salutes our troops with discounted admission at the Adventure Aquarium and the Battleship NJ during the festival. Active military and veterans will enjoy $10 entry to Adventure Aquarium. The Battleship NJ offers all active military, WWII veterans, and former USS NJ crewmembers free tours, and $15 tours for all other veterans.

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XPonenTIaL MUSIC FeSTIVaL TICKETED

Band of Horses

Tickets & Details at XPN.org!

The Districts

TUNE IN 88.5 FM Philadelphia 88.7 Lancaster/York 99.7 Harrisburg XPN.org Worldwide Ryan Adams

3 DAYS OF CONCERTS & PROgRAMS

Jenny Lewis

July 25 – 27, 2014 On The Camden Waterfront Includes the following shows at Susquehanna Bank Center: Ryan Adams, Jenny Lewis and Dawes Saturday, July 26 Beck, Band of Horses and The Districts Sunday, July 27

Dawes

Wiggins Park Lineup: Rodrigo y Gabriela Trigger Hippy (featuring Joan Osborne, Jackie Greene & Steve Gorman) Lake Street Dive Old 97’s The Hold Steady Lucius Hurray for the Riff Raff C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band Man Man Nicole Atkins Diego Garcia

Commonwealth Choir

Bear’s Den

James Cotton Houndmouth J. Roddy Walston & The Business Dave Hause Marah Jeremy Messersmith Caitlin Rose Bear’s Den The Lawsuits Marian Hill Ginger Coyle Our Griffins Viv and the Revival Commonwealth Choir ...And More!

bEST DEAL 3-Day “Go Everywhere” Pass Starting at $60 (XPN Member Price) See all the great music at Wiggins Park and Susquehanna Bank Center shows on Saturday and Sunday night!

FOR ThE KIDS Kids Corner Join Kids Corner host Kathy O’Connell during the festival in the Camden Children’s Garden! Amidst the 4 acres of flora and fauna, the Camden Children’s Garden offers family-friendly activities & exhibits, amusement rides, themed gardens and fun for kids of all ages!

OUR SPONSORS

Dave Hause

C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band

Caitlin Rose

PMS 138 c YELLOW PMS 350 c GREEN

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Camden County Boathouse

CooPer rIVer Park

Between Route 130 & Cuthbert Boulevard, Pennsauken

TWILIghT CONCERT SERIES City Rhythm Orchestra

Showtime: 8 PM South Philadelphia String Band June 12 City Rhythm Orchestra presents: Jump, Jive and Wail June 26

South Philadelphia String Band

SPECIAL EVENTS Antique Fire Apparatus Show August 3, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM The Cradle of Liberty Antique Fire Apparatus Association (CLAFAA) will be hosting a show featuring old and modern fire apparatus, antique ambulances, police vehicles and tow trucks. There will be fire apparatus from the 1700’s all the way up to today. There will also be a fire service related flea market, fire safety displays, activities for children and food and refreshments. For more information visit www.CLAFAA.org

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Cooper River Cyclo-crossCRCX Race

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Cooper River Cyclo-cross/CRCX Race October 12, 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM Cooper River Cyclo-cross/CRCX is a form of bicycle racing that takes place mostly on grass with lots of turns and obstacles that force riders to dismount, carry the bike over barriers and up stairs, then remount as quickly as possible. The races are timed between 30-60 minutes and consist of multiple laps over a 1.6 mile course. The course is completely viewable from Park Boulevard so it’s great for spectating. Local vendors, including food trucks, will be on hand for food and refreshment. A kid’s race will take place around 12:00 noon so bring the whole family. There is a full range of categories including beginners, masters and professional for both men & women. USA Cycling license is required to participate. This is a rain or shine event. For more information, visit www. facebook.com/CooperriverCX or call (215) 651-0455.

Cooper River Yacht Club

CHeCk IT oUT! Camden County Boathouse 7050 North Park Drive, Pennsauken This spectacular facility features six bays for boaters and rental facilities for receptions, parties, meetings and training. For more information or to make a reservation, call (856) 661-3188 or email ellong@camden. rutgers.edu.

Cooper River Yacht Club 450 South Park Drive, Collingswood Offering Lessons and Membership Offering lessons and membership opportunities. Learn to Sail programs available for youths and adults. For more information or to register, visit www.cooperriveryc.org or call (856) 8699145.

Camden County Golf Academy Route 130 South, Pennsauken State-of-the-art aquatic golf center featuring a lighted, 60 station double-decker driving range, a grass tee & a top quality short game area with a putting green & sand trap.

Summer hours start May 15th, open daily from 10 AM - 9 PM (with the last bucket sold ½ hour prior to closing.) CCGA offers golf instruction, private and group lessons, and youth summer camps and clinics. For more information, call (856) 661-3636 or email rcardea@camden.rutgers.edu.

Get active at our many Runs & Walks!

Talk While You Walk Camden County Golf Academy

WALKS AROUND ThE PARK Out of the Darkness Camden County Walk August 3 Info: www.afsp.org/centralnewjersey Walk for Brain Injury Awareness NJ September 27 Info: (732) 745-0200 or www.bianj.org/walk Make-A-Wish’s Annual Walk for Wishes September 28 Info: (800) 252-9474 I’m Free Community and Outreach Services for Domestic Violence Walk October 4 Info: (856) 782-6754 or (856) 625-9172 Silent Tears DV Foundation Presents: “Walking in Confidence” Domestic Violence Walk-A-Thon October 18 Info: (609) 424-2989 or www.SilentTearsDV. com Southern New Jersey Fall Heart Walk October 25 Info: www.SNJFALLHW.org American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk October 26 Info: (800) 227-2345 Breathe Deep South Jersey Walk November 1 Info: (312) 407-6114 or www.lungevity.org/ southjersey

RUNS

Genesis Counseling Centers’ “Walk the Talk” 5K Run/Walk

Talk While You Walk/5K Run for Melanoma June 21 Info: psmrf.org or (856) 795-7840 bFIT4Lifers Run 4U 5K Run/Walkathon June 28 Info: info@thebfitstudio.com “Who Are You Running For?” 5K run/walk August 16 Info: www.athensathletes.com The South Jersey 9/11 Heroes Run September 7 Info: 911HeroesRun.com or (856) 905-0113 2014 Race Against Pain September 13 Info: rsdsa.org or lmsports.com Maryville’s Run/Walk for Recovery September 14 Info: (856) 629-0244, ext. 323 or josmun@ maryvillenj.org BirthWorks International 3rd Annual Walk/Run September 20 Info: (609) 953-9380 or www.birthworks.org 6th Annual Enyi MD Foundation 5K Run and Family Fun Walk October 5 Info: (856) 302-3843 or www.enyimdfoundation. org Genesis Counseling Centers’ “Walk the Talk: The Christopher Schultes” 5K Run/Walk October 11 Info: genesiscenters.org or (856) 816-7458

Greater Philadelphia/Pennsauken Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk/Run November 2 (866) 789-1000 or foberg@cablevision.com Turkey Day 5K November 27 Info: AKSTS.com, ACTIVE.com or (609) 561-4441

“NO FRILLS, JUST ThRILLS” SUMMER RACE SERIES

Presented by the South Jersey Athletic Club.

Info: southjerseyac.org 1 Loop (3.65 miles) June 10 10K (6.2 miles) 1 Loop June 24 1 Mile Run & 1 or 2 Loops July 8 1 Loop Prediction Race July 22 Staggered Start Race August 5 1, 2 or 3 Loops August 19 www.camdencounty.com

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Cooper River Park Camden County College Parking Area, Blackwood Camden County College Parking Area, Blackwood Laurel Ravine Wiggins Park

Cooper River Park

Environmental Center, 1301 Park Blvd., Cherry Hill How to Photograph Environmental Center, Flowers and Wildlife 1301 Park Blvd., Cherry Hill "No Frills, Just Thrills" Cooper River Park Summer Race Series Kids Kapers Haddon Lake Park Twilight Concert Cooper River Park Young Explorers Environmental Center, Summer Nature 1301 Park Blvd., Cherry Program Hill Crafting with Nature Environmental Center, Program 1301 Park Blvd., Cherry Hill 3rd Annual bFIT4Lifers Cooper River Park Run 4U 5K Run/ Walkathon Fireworks Lawnside Family Variety Series Haddon Lake Park Cooper River Walk Environmental Center, 1301 Park Blvd., Cherry Hill San Juan Bautista Wiggins Waterfront Park Concert - Sunset Jazz Wiggins Park Series

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Lindenwold Friday Family Fun Night Movies Under the Stars Out of the Darkness Camden County Walk Antique Fire

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Cooper River Park

Cooper River Park

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Environmental Center, 1301 Park Blvd., Cherry Hill "No Frills, Just Thrills" Cooper River Park Summer Race Series Kids Kapers Haddon Lake Park Sundown Music Series Haddon Lake Park XPoNential Music Camden Waterfront Festival XPoNential Music Camden Waterfront Festival Family Variety Series Haddon Lake Park XPoNential Music Camden Waterfront Festival Concert - Sunset Jazz Wiggins Park Series Lindenwold Lindenwold Park Wednesdays Nature Walk Environmental Center, 1301 Park Blvd., Cherry Hill Twilight Concert Garden State Rotary Complex, Evesham & Cropwell Roads, Cherry Hill

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The South Jersey 9/11 Cooper River Park Heroes Run Moonlit Walk Environmental Center, 1301 Park Blvd., Cherry Hill 2014 Race Against Cooper River Park Pain Household Hazardous Pennsauken Sanitary Waste Collection Landfill, 9600 N. River Rd., Pennsauken Maryville's Run/Walk Cooper River Park for Recovery BirthWorks Cooper River Park International 3rd Annual Walk/Run Rutgers Master Environmental Center, Gardners Plant Clinic 1301 Park Blvd., Cherry Hill Kidzfest Challenge Grove Park, Bortons Mill Rd. & Caldwell Road, Cherry Hill Walk for Brain Injury Cooper River Park Awareness NJ Camden County Fair Lakeland Complex, Blackwood Jake's Run for Play Challenge Grove Park, Bortons Mill Rd. & Caldwell Road, Cherry Hill Electronics Recycling Camden County Public Event Works Complex, 2311 Egg Harbor Road, Lindenwold Camden County Fair Lakeland Complex, Blackwood Make-A-Wish's Annual Cooper River Park Walk for Wishes

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Fireworks Fireworks Fireworks Family Freedom Day

Camden County Freedom Concert & Adventure Aquarium Waterfront Fireworks Celebration Military Appreciation Day Nature Walk "No Frills, Just Thrills" Summer Race Series Lindenwold Wednesdays Twilight Concert Young Explorers Summer Nature Program Lindenwold Friday Family Fun Night Movies Under the Stars Crafting with Nature Program

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New Brooklyn Park

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Classic Car Show

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Environmental Center, 1301 Park Blvd., Cherry Hill Environmental Center, 1301 Park Blvd., Cherry Hill Wiggins Waterfront Park

Lindenwold Park

Lindenwold Park Environmental Center, 1301 Park Blvd., Cherry Hill Lindenwold Park

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Timber Creek Park Cooper River Park

Camden Waterfront

Camden Waterfront

Barrington Sterling High School, Stratford Gloucester City Haddonfield Collingswood Camden Waterfront

Haddon Lake Park Camden Waterfront

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Environmental Center, 1301 Park Blvd., Cherry Hill Wiggins Park

Haddon Lake Park Environmental Center, 1301 Park Blvd., Cherry Hill Lindenwold Park

Cooper River Park

Environmental Center, 1301 Park Blvd., Cherry Hill "No Frills, Just Thrills" Cooper River Park Summer Race Series Sundown Music Series Haddon Lake Park Reel East Film Festival Oaklyn’s historic Ritz Theatre Reel East Film Festival Oaklyn’s historic Ritz Theatre Concert - Sunset Jazz Wiggins Park Series 6th Annual Camden Wiggins Waterfront Park Waterfront Backyard BBQ

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2014 Cooper Norcross Ben Franklin Bridge Run The Bridge 2 Greater Philadelphia/ Cooper River Park Pennsauken Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk/Run 27 Turkey Day 5K Cooper River Park

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Eastern Regional High School, Voorhees Cooper River Park Lakeland Complex, Blackwood Lakeland Complex, Blackwood Cooper River Park

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Cooper River Park

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18 Silent Tears DV Foundation Presents: "Walking in Confidence" Domestic Violence Walk-A-Thon 18 Kiddie Pumpkin Patch Lakeland Complex, Blackwood 18 Household Hazardous Camden County Public Waste Collection Works Complex, 2311 Egg Harbor Road, Lindenwold 24 The Haunting Lakeland Complex, Blackwood 25 The Haunting Lakeland Complex, Blackwood 25 Kiddie Pumpkin Patch Lakeland Complex, Blackwood 25 Southern New Jersey Cooper River Park Fall Heart Walk 26 American Cancer Cooper River Park Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

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and Outreach Serivces for Domestic Violence Walk 5 6th Annual Enyi MD Foundation 5K Run and Family Fun Walk 11 Genesis Counseling Centers' Walk the Talk 11 12th Annual Collingswood Book Festival 11 International Day

Eric Dasher’s Family Magic Show

Haddon Lake Park

13th Avenue, Park Drive & Prospect Boulevard, Haddon Heights

JD McPherson

SUNDOWN MUSIC SERIES

FAMILY VARIETY SERIES

Showtime: 7:30 PM

Showtime: Saturdays at 10:00 AM

JD McPherson with Special Guest Deb Callahan June 4

Give and Take Jugglers June 28 info: www.jugglers.com

Mary Gauthier with Special Guest Anthony D’Amato June 18

Yosi Levin and Eugene July 26 www.CurriersMagicalMania.com

Bronze Radio Return with Special Guest The Jerry Levin Trio July 23

KIDS KAPERS 2014

Angel Snow with Special Guest Kwesi K August 6 Paul Barrere & Fred Tackett of Little Feat with Special Guest Christine Havrila August 13 Diego Garcia with Special Guest Paige Allbritton August 20 Mary Gauthier

Showtime: Wednesdays at 10:00 AM Eric Dasher’s Family Magic Show June 25 info: www.dashermagic.com Two of a Kind July 2 info: www.twoofakind.com One Man Circus July 16 info: www.CurriersMagicalMania.com Steve Pullara and His Cool Beans Band July 23 info: www.coolbeansmusic.com

Diego Garcia

Bronze Radio Return

Paul Barrere & Fred Tackett of Little Feet

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Angel Snow

Storm Front

LIndenWoLd Park 1000 United States Avenue, Lindenwold

Give and Take Jugglers

LINDENWOLD WEDNESDAYS

Pirate Ron August 1 info: www.CurriersMagicalMania.com

Showtime: Wednesdays at 10 AM

Giant Reptiles August 15 info: www.CurriersMagicalMania.com

Cowboy Magic Show July 9 info: www.CurriersMagicalMania.com

Cool Beans Band

TWILIghT CONCERTS The Last Waltz (Open Mic & Movie) July 10 “The finest of all rock movies” Open mic hosted by radio legend Michael Tearson. Sign-up at 6:00 PM. Movie starts at 8:45 PM. Storm Front: A Billy Joel Tribute Band August 14, 8 PM

JPZ Puppeteer Ventriloquist July 30 info: www.CurriersMagicalMania.com

LINDENWOLD FRIDAY FAMILY FUN NIghTS Friday nights this summer in Lindenwold Park feature entertainment for the entire family beginning at 7 PM, followed by movies under the stars!

Comedy Variety Act July 11 info: www.CurriersMagicalMania.com Cool Beans

July 18 info: www.coolbeansmusic.com

CHaLLenGe GroVe Park Borton Mills Road, Cherry Hill

Kidzfest

FROZEN (Movie) July 11 at 8:45 PM Despicable Me 2 (Movie) July 18 at 8:45 PM E.T. (Movie) August 1 at 8:15 PM The Lego Movie (Movie) August 15 at 8:15 PM

SPECIAL EVENTS Classic Car Show & Concert August 8 Car Show at 6 PM Concert at 8 PM Enjoy music by Doug Church “The True Voice of Elvis.” To register for the car show, visit camdencounty.com or call (856) 216-8217.

SPECIAL EVENTS Kidzfest September 21, 11 AM – 3 PM Craftz, Gamez, Face Painting, Pony Ridez & more! Info: helpwomenandchildren.com or 1 (877) 744-3083

SPECIAL EVENTS Jake’s Run for Play September 27 info: www.BuildJakesPlace.org www.camdencounty.com

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ConneCT WITH naTUre For more information or to register for events, visit the Camden County Environmental Center at 1301 Park Boulevard in Cherry Hill.

hOUSEhOLD hAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTIONS

STEWARDS OF OPEN SPACE IN CAMDEN COUNTY

Gloucester Township Camden County College, Blackwood June 14, 8:30 AM – 3 PM Parking area off of Peter Cheeseman Road Pennsauken Sanitary Landfill 9600 River Road, Pennsauken September 13, 8:30 AM – 3 PM Camden County Public Works Complex 2311 Egg Harbor Road, Lindenwold October 18, 8:30 AM – 3 PM

ELECTRONICS RECYCLINg EVENTS Gloucester Township Camden County College, Blackwood June 14, 8:30 AM – 3 PM Parking area off of Peter Cheeseman Road.

Camden County Public Works Complex 2311 Egg Harbor Road, Lindenwold September 27, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

ShREDDINg EVENTS Location: TBD November 1, 8:30 AM – 12 PM Environmental Affairs Collection Events For more information, call (856) 858-5241.

Help us keep your parks beautiful. Gloves and tools provided. Please dress appropriately.

Laurel Ravine Cleanup June 14, 10 AM Join Michael Hogan and the Stewards of Open Space to clean up Laurel Ravine and then enjoy a walk around this beautiful open space. For more information and maps, contact Michael Hogan at (609) 476-2086 or hoganphoto@ verizon.net New Brooklyn Park Cleanup July 12, 10 AM Join Camden County for a cleanup along the Great Egg Harbor River. Water and light refreshments will be provided. For more information and to register, call (856) 833-1469.

Park Clean Ups at Work

The Stewards of Open Space in Camden County is a volunteer program formed in 2010 to assist the county in its efforts to keep lands purchased through the county’s Open Space Preservation Trust Fund free of litter and illegally dumped waste. To date, more than 200 volunteers have signed up, helping to remove more than 50 tons of litter and debris from these lands.

For more information, contact the Division of Open Space and Farmland Preservation at (856) 858-5241 or email us at stewardship@ camdencounty.com.

bIKE ShARE Seeking Volunteers and Donations The Camden County BikeShare Program refurbishes used bicycles for use by communities and community organizations to stock local BikeShare member locations.

BikeShare is always looking for donations of unwanted bicycles and tools as well as volunteers to repair bikes at our locations in Cherry Hill and Blackwood.

Summer Nature Programs

If you are interested in more information or would like to donate or volunteer, contact the Division of Environmental Affairs at (856) 858-5241 or email us at ccbikeshare@ camdencounty.com.

Camden County BikeShare Program

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SATURDAY PARK CLEAN UPS

Camden County Environmental Center

Camden County Environmental Center

RUTgERS MASTER gARDENERS Info: camden.njaes.rutgers.edu; (856) 2167130; njgarden@camdencounty.com Plant Clinics 1301 Park Boulevard Cherry Hill 9 AM - 12 PM June 21 July 19 August 16 September 20 Residents are invited to stop by with garden related inquiries such as sick plants, insects and flowers.

Become a Master Gardener For more information, call the telephone number listed above or e-mail szkotak@njaes. rutgers.edu

ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER EVENTS The Environmental Center is located at 1301 Park Boulevard in Cherry Hill. For more information and to register for events, call (856) 833-1469.

Young Explorers Summer Nature Programs Thursdays - June 26; July 10; August 7 2 year olds: 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM 3 year olds: 11 AM – 12 PM 4 & 5 year olds: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM These child-caregiver classes incorporate stories, walks and crafts to develop an awareness and appreciation for science and nature for the child as well as the caregiver.

Each week, a different nature or science topic is covered. Meet at the Camden County Environmental Center. Register in advance by calling (856) 833-1469.

Crafting with Nature Program Fridays - June 27; July 11; August 8 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Youth ages 6 to 11. To craft means to make something with your hands, and people have been crafting throughout history. Nature provides us with colors and patterns that are gifts of the Earth. Join us to make beautiful crafts and discover the art of nature. Meet at the Camden County Environmental Center.

Register in advance by calling (856) 8331469.

NATURE WALKS For Nature Walks We Recommend: Wear layers as the weather can change Comfortable walking/hiking shoes Bring a water bottle/snack Call (856) 833-1469 for more information and to register.

Summer Solstice Walk June 20, 6 PM Enviro Center Celebrate the start of summer and the longest Friday evening of the year with an easy walk through the park to Hopkins Pond.

Meet at the Camden County Environmental Center for a walk through the woods to discover the plants and animals that call the park home.

Forest Ecology Walk July 7, 6 PM Timber Creek Park The 60 acre park is located along the upper, tidal portion of the North Branch of the Big Timber Creek. The creek flows through a wide valley in this area and contains a mature hardwoods forest with large oaks, American beech and tulip poplar trees and tidal and forested wetlands. Take a walk with Camden County’s Environmental Educator through this county park.

Summer Wildflowers Walk July 30, 6 PM Enviro Center Camden County’s Environmental Educator will lead a walk along Cooper River to learn about and how to identify the summer wildflowers.

Moonlit Walks July 11, 8:30 PM - Full Thunder Moon September 8, 7:30 PM - Full Harvest Moon Enviro Center Meet under the full moon at Camden County’s Environmental Center for a gentle walk through the park. Search for signs of nocturnal wildlife and gaze at the stars while Camden County’s Environmental Educator shares points of interest and seasonal highlights. Bring your flashlight and binoculars for stargazing.

WALKS AND PRESENTATIONS How to Photograph Flowers and Wildlife June 21, 10 AM Kiddie Pumpkin Patch

Learn how to photograph flowers and wildlife including techniques, equipment and demonstrations. Presentation followed by nature walk along the Cooper River.

Free. Please RSVP. For more information and maps, contact Michael Hogan at (609) 4762086 or hoganphoto@verizon.net

Cooper River Walk June 28, 10 AM Join South Jersey Land and Water Trust staff member Michael Hogan for a guided tour of the upper Cooper River Park and the Camden County Parks Environmental Center, on Saturday, June 28th at 10:00 AM. Cooper River Park is a 350+ acre Camden County park along the Cooper River.

Meet at and tour the Camden County Parks Environmental Center. The center is a Silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified building that features a green roof, a rainwater collection tank and rain gardens.

Walk the trails along Cooper River, around Evans Pond and the 80 acre Croft Farm.

We will see a large variety of birds as well as native and non-native plants along the way. Michael will identify the area’s flora and fauna and discuss SJLWT projects in South Jersey including its partnership projects with Camden County and the NJ Invasive Species Strike Team. The trail may be muddy, please wear appropriate foot wear. Bring your camera and binoculars.

Free for SJLWT members. $3 a person for non SJLWT members. For more information and maps, contact Michael Hogan at (609) 476-2086 or hoganphoto@verizon.net. Please RSVP.

CAMDEN COUNTY FAIR Lakeland Complex, Blackwood, NJ September 27, 10 AM – 6 PM September 28, 10 AM – 4 PM Rides, exhibits, 4-H youth projects, rabbit demos, pony rides, live entertainment and more!

Free parking and admission.

Information: contact jgabriel@camdencounty. com

2014 4-h EVENTS For times and information call (856) 216-7130, ext. 8 or visit www.camdencounty4h.com The Haunting Lakeland Complex, Blackwood, NJ October 17 & 18, 7 PM - 10:30 PM October 24 & 25, 7 PM - 10:30 PM Take a wagon ride through the haunted woods of Lakeland.

Admission: $8 Adults; $5 Kids (Under 10) Kiddie Pumpkin Patch Lakeland Complex, Blackwood, NJ Oct. 18, 11 AM – 2 PM Oct. 25, 11 AM – 2 PM A daytime hayride to the pumpkin patch is perfect for the little ones to pick out a pumpkin.

Admission: $5 www.camdencounty.com

Summer Wildflowers Walk

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VISIT THe CaMden CoUnTY ParkS SYSTeM SOMEThINg FOR EVERYONE The Camden County Parks System is a diverse system of parks serving a population of over 500,000. Within its 2,000+ acres of parkland there is something for everyone in Camden County to enjoy. The residents of Camden County can enjoy natural settings, areas for picnics, family gatherings, sporting events, beautiful waterways for fishing and boating, a wealth of playgrounds and a variety of ball fields that are close to home. For detailed information please visit camdencounty.com

Haddon Lake Park

Enjoy live music this summer at Wiggins Park!

Berlin Park Challenge Grove Park Cooper River Park Maria Barnaby Greenwald Memorial Park Haddon Lake Park Hopkins Pond Kirkwood Lake Lake Worth

PERFECT YOUR gAME–VISIT ThE CAMDEN COUNTY gOLF ACADEMY & DRIVINg RANgE! The CCGA is conveniently located at the intersection of Route 130 South and North Park Drive in Pennsauken. Info: (856) 6613636 Daily Hours Monday - Sunday: 10 AM – 9 PM (Last bucket sold ½ hour prior to closing) Programs The Camden County Golf Academy offers an array of programs throughout the year, including but not limited to: Birthday Parties Group Events High School Team Practices Skill Competitions Golf Clinics Golf Instruction Special Discount Programs Call (856) 661-3636 to learn more about the Camden County Golf Academy & its programs.

Laurel Ravine New Brooklyn Park New Camden Park Newton Lake Park Pennypacker Park Pillings Lake Pyne Poynt Park Silver Lake Park Timber Creek Park Von Nieda Park Wallworth Park Wiggins Waterfront Park Jake’s Place at Challenge Grove Park

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Tee up at Camden County Golf Academy!

Celebrations & Galas

Celebrate in Style at Camden County Boathouse The Camden County Boathouse at Cooper River is truly a one-of-a-kind venue with unique features and possibilities you will only find here. With breathtaking views of the Delaware River & Philadelphia skyline, the Camden County Boathouse is truly a center for receptions, recreation, and racing. Info: camdencountyboathouse.com or (856) 661-3188

Unforgettable Weddings

Celebrations & Galas The Camden County Boathouse is the perfect place to celebrate any of the following events: Weddings Birthday Celebrations Engagement & Anniversary Parties Baby & Bridal Showers Graduation Celebrations

Meetings of Any Size

Meetings & Corporate Events The Camden County Boathouse is the perfect place to host your next meeting or corporate event, and offers the following amenities: Flexible meeting space Audio / visual capabilities Centrally located with complimentary parking

Challenge Grove Park & Special Needs Programming Camden County’s beautiful Challenge Grove Park is home to a variety of amenities, all fully accessible, to serve our residents. It features Jake’s Place Playground, walking & bike paths, picnic areas, a pavilion, a basketball court, a softball field and more. Last spring the Board of Freeholders opened Boundless Field, a baseball field that provides an opportunity for children with disabilities to play baseball, and other organized sports, on a playing surface that can accommodate their special needs. The Challenger League of Cherry Hill and Camden County Miracle League both play baseball on the new specially designed field. Challenge Grove Park will also host the first-ever outdoor wheelchair basketball tournament and playdates for children ten and under later this year.

There are many more activities planned this year for our residents with special needs.

Check out our nature walks held throughout the county parks system, arts and crafts classes, dances, special camps, adaptive rowing clinics, therapeutic horseback riding lessons, exercise classes, golf lessons, dance lessons, performing arts choir, special needs bike clinics and much more. We are excited to offer these activities and recreational opportunities to residents of Camden County.

For more information on any of these activities, please contact us at 856-795-PARK (7275)

Golf Lessons

Boundless Field Baseball

Therapeutic Horseback

Arts & Crafts

Nature Walks

www.camdencounty.com

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Camden County Board of Freeholders 1301 Park Boulevard Cherry Hill, NJ 08002-3752 www.camdencounty.com

RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER

eVen More eVenTS THroUGHoUT THe CoUnTY 12Th ANNUAL COLLINgSWOOD bOOK FESTIVAL Along Haddon Avenue in Collingswood October 11 10 AM – 4 PM With over 50 presenting authors and an additional 250 authors and exhibitors, this award-winning festival is the largest, longest running literary event in the Delaware Valley. Features authors and book signings, new and used book sales, exhibitors, vendors of book related merchandise, poetry, storytellers, rare book appraisals, Loompaland kids zone, food, entertainment and fun for book lovers of all ages. All events are FREE. For more information and a schedule of events, visit www.collingswoodbookfestival.com

INTERNATIONAL DAY Eastern Regional HS, Voorhees October 11, 2 PM – 5 PM Embrace and appreciate the cultural diversity in our community with free ethnic food tasting and family cultural events.

Info: voorhees-nj.com or 856.751.1364

International Day

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Collingswood Book Festival

Collingswood Book Festival

TWILIghT CONCERT

Twilight Concert New Jersey State Opera Company

Garden State Rotary Complex, Evesham and Cropwell Roads, Cherry Hill July 31, 8 PM New Jersey State Opera Company presentsRomanza - the music of romance and love.

REEL EAST FILM FESTIVAL Oaklyn’s Historic Ritz Theatre TICKETED August 22, 7 PM – 12 AM August 23, 12 PM – 12 AM Reel East will feature screenings of new and classic films, student works, discussions, workshops, and a gala. Attendees can look forward to meeting regional and visiting filmmakers. We are seeking submissions of short films and student works, which can be submitted here: www.filmfreeway.com/ festival/ReelEastFilmFestival. A weekend festival, Reel East serves area residents, visitors, students, local businesses, and the regional film community. Committed to a global perspective and the power of storytelling, the festival will feature independent films of all levels and genres.

We’re proud to offer an insider’s view of a democratic industry. Tickets will be available at www.ritztheatreco.org and at the theatre.

Reel East Film Festival Ritz Theater

4TH oF JULY CeLeBraTIonS! For a complete list of July 4th events and parades in towns across Camden County, visit www.camdencounty.com