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Patrons can also celebrate the diversity throughout the community during the annual Pride Night (pg. 8) celebration in June. This event always gives a lot to look forward to and helps celebrate allies and diverse groups of people throughout the Thinkingcommunity.about getting more involved with the community after having a taste of everything that it offers? Proud Neighbors of Collingswood (pg. 18) would love to have you! The nonprofit focuses on keeping the historic town well kept and preserved for generations to Forcome.those who are interested in that well-preserved history, the Camden County Historical Society (pg. 20) has lots to offer about Collingswood and the surrounding areas. Whether you are looking for old year books for a passion project or information about the history of your home, society has it all. All of this and more awaits on the pages ahead. Enjoy! Mackenzie Fitchett Editor
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Morrison began working with the LGBTQ+ community while he was a student attending Temple University, majoring in Journalism, PR and Advertising. He was approached by the editor of the Philadelphia Gay News to review a copy of a book called “Coming Out.” That book review led to an internship with the newspaper, which eventually led to a job as an editorial assistant after college. His role at PGN led to a number of connections and opportunities in the gay community in the Philadelphia area which, along with his acting and drag performances, eventually led to his philanthropic efforts. “I eventually got to a point where I felt there were things I could do for the community and use my different platforms to help other charitable and non-profit organizations. I really wanted to give back to the community that had supported me for all of these years, so I started using my drag to go to charity events and raise money for underfunded places, such as schools and libraries.”
who has been performing as Brittany Lynn since 1996, has long been an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and has been recognized by numerous organizations for his efforts in educating and bringing awareness to mainstream communities in regard to alternative lifestyles. He has been hosting Drag Queen Story Times since 2015. “At its heart, Drag Queen Story Time is a literacy program,” says Morrison who, in addition to his performances as Brittany Lynn, serves as a public relations and marketing representative for various charities. “The main goal is to get kids interested in books and reading. The program also helps to bring visibility to the LGBTQ+ community. When we do these programs, there are a lot of non-binary and questioning youth, as well as their parents, who come up to us afterwards with questions or looking for resources. There may be kids in the audience who see themselves reflected in what I’m doing, and it gives them some hope and knowledge that there are other people out there like them.”
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Diversity, education and inclusion are at the heart of Collingwood’s Pride celebrations. Familyfriendly events featuring music, food, activities and entertainment will take place in June, focusing on raising awareness and acceptance, and fostering a safe and inclusive environment for the LGBTQ+ community.For the second year in a row, the thePublicCollingswoodLibraryandBoroughofCollingswoodwillpresentDragQueenStoryTimeonthelawnoftheScottishRiteAuditoriumonJune20that5:30p.m.,hostedbyBrittanyLynnoftheDragQueenMafia.IanMorrison,
In 2015 Morrison was presented with a Community Hero Award from the Delaware Valley Legacy Fund, which supports nonprofit organizations in the Greater Philadelphia LGBTQ+ community, and honors individuals whose work and leadership advance the rights of that community. “I’m proud to be able to give back to the community that has always supported me, and I feel like every time I do a story time or public event it helps bring visibility and awareness to let people know there are other cultures and lifestyles out there,” says Morrison. “It’s important for others in the LGBTQ+ community to know that you can be accepted and live your life however you choose to live Morrisonit.”will also serve as host of Collingswood Pride Council’s first Pride Pop-up event on June 11th, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the corner of Haddon Avenue and Irvin Avenue, which will feature a live DJ, drag queens and burlesque dancers, vocal performances, face painting, a photo booth, food and beverages, and health screenings by Jefferson Health and Cooper Hospital.
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Morrison presents his Drag Queen Story Time program at numerous libraries, museums and other cultural centers throughout Philadelphia, Atlantic City and the surrounding areas. He reads stories focusing on self-love, acceptance and appreciation of others, with the goal of entertaining children while inspiring a love of reading. He recently added puppets to his show who ask questions that parents or kids may want to ask, but are afraid to speak up about. “People may have a hard time starting a conversation about these issues,” he says. “I wanted to be able to provide resources for parents looking for more information and teach kids that being different is okay. The program is designed to stretch kids’ imaginations and normalize the fact that others may be different, but that’s what makes them special. I feel like this program has so much potential to help young people in these situations. If there was a program like this when I was a kid it would have made such a big difference and had an impact on me personally. I don’t think I would have felt so alone.”
Haddon Township and the Haddon Township Equity Initiative (HTEI) is looking forward to their second Pride event taking place from June 9 through the 11.
“Pride was our way to show the community that we truly are an inclusive place for all and that if we all chip in as a community, we can accomplish really big things,” said Isis Williams, HTEI Board President.
The Initiative started last year after eight moms went to the Mayor of Haddon Township, Randall Teague, and expressed their wish for a more inclusive environment where people of all walks of life could feel safe and accepted. Teague wholeheartedly agreed and helped them create the first Pride event in the summer of 2021. “We were really able to tap into the community and the local business owners, the school groups and they were all very supportive of having an event in town that was reflective of inclusivity,” said Williams. Much like last year’s event, this year will offer multiple days of celebration and education and the event planners are expecting an even larger crowd from the 7,000 they welcomed last year. The event starts on June 9 with an incredible parade starting at Haddon Ave from Crystal Lake Ave to Strawbridge Ave. Like last year, people can join in the parade and can be seen dancing in the streets embracing their uniqueness. The parade ends at Haddon Square with LGBTQIA+ friendly music, entertainment, dancing, food and drinks. According to HTEI Board Member, Philip ‘Pip’ Haxby-Thompson, last year the parade brought together many LGBTQIA+ members of the community who expressed how this was the first time they had felt seen, heard and “Unfortunately,embraced.there still is a lot of bigotry and a lot of prejudice and people want to feel safe and they want to feel seen,” said Haxby-Thompson. “That’s really what we try to highlight within Haddon Township and the surrounding communities. We do welcome people from all walks of life.” On June 10, the celebration continues with Pride and Progress Community Night sponsored by JFK Living. This event helps to bring education into the fun with informaTwp. Expects Thousands for Second
The three day event is welcoming the entire Haddon Township and surrounding communities to come out and celebrate all the things that make people unique while also educating attendees about LGBTQIA+ matters from healthcare to safe spaces.
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tion tables relating to local organizations and nonprofits as well as a DJ and a Drag Queen Lip Sync Battle.The last day of the event will be the Pride Fest taking place at the SoHo Arts Building. The day starts at noon and will welcome local arts and vendors as well as a performance by Drag Queen Story Hour, live music, food trucks and other fun activities for all ages. “Not only is it inclusive of the community but it is family focused so last year there were lots of children and elderly people. The age range was pretty expansive and people came from near and far to participate,” said Williams.Formore information about the event visit https://www.htpride.com/home. ■ PRIDE fromcontinued 8page SUMMER 2022908108 Behind every successful woman is a fabulous handbag. Handbags ~ Fashion Jewelry 3 Tanner Street, Haddonfield, NJ (856) 433-8122 Starting June 6th Open Monday 11-6pm And many other brands available too!
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Rather than produce Americanized versions of Italian desserts, Chef John Caiola and his business partner Mike Paletta keep it traditional, going so far as to import their shoppe’s gelato directly from Italy.
Most people living in America will never get to experience going to Italy. But at Gelato Dolceria, you can have the next best thing with a shop that strives to be as authentic as possible.
“Everything we get, everything we use, is from Italy,” said Caiola. However, while such authenticity is admirable, it did also make business tough once COVID first broke out and the store could no longer get their imported goods. Luckily, they had enough stockpiled to wait things out, but they are grateful that they did not meet the fate of so many other businesses that had to shut down. “It was really a trying year, 2020, in Collingswood,” Caiola continued. But he’s proud that they made it and did not have to compromise on what makes them special. “It’s just nice to have the product from Italy. If it was an American gelato, I would not open it.” It is not simply a matter of tradition for
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In between Circles Thai and the Collings, the community of Collingswood had their BYOC seats sprinkled throughout the concrete on the last Thursday of April. Others stood up to watch the musical sensation, Snacktime Philly, give the crowd snazzy, jazzy, foottapping and down-to-earth jams. Snacktime Philly was the first musical set out of Collingswood’s music series: Sunset Music Sessions. Sponsored by all the businesses of Collingswood, the last Thursday of every month will feature musical artists on Haddon Avenue and Powell Lane. As the weather gets warmer an outside music event makes way to enjoy the sun, fresh air and socialArtdistancing.Dupras, Director of Community Development, mentioned via phone interview that the main focus is to re-engage fellow“Oneneighbors.ofthebest ways to do that is through live music because it’s a shared experience,” said Dupras. “There’s going to be great music but the businesses wanted to make sure there was a safe space to have the live music.” And, great music it is. Snack time Philly played covers such as “Come together” and their original jams such as “milk”. I adored the “Soul clapping” breakdown. Snacktime Philly is a six-member band birthed out of the early snapshots of the pandemic (fall 2020, actually). The high energy and talented group consist of, Yesseh Furaha-Ali on the alto Saxophone and lively vocals, Ben Stocker blowing the tenor saxophone, Michael Spearman playing the trombone, Eric Sherman on the trumpet, Sam Gellerstein jamming on the Sousaphone and Austin Marlow solidly giving percussion a good name on the drums. A few audience members gave outward jigs, including me on
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He shared how it is common to see familiar faces who will come by just to get an espresso and sit outside each day when the weather is nice. Gelato Dolceria in Collingswood is actually the shop’s second newer location, with the original starting in Haddonfield about seven years ago. You can find them in Collingswood at 792 Haddon Avenue, or their Haddonfield location at 147 Kings Hwy East. Be sure to refer to their website www. gelatodolceria.com to see their full list of menu items, as well as their current hours of operation for each location. ■
inhere,you“Whenwalkinyou’reItaly,”said Caiola. And he was not referring just to the food. “The atmosphere, we have Italian music playing. It’s not all Frank Sinatra, we have Neapolitan music, I have opera…We cover the full realm of what we think the experience should be.” Caiola is also very proud of the family vibe that exists between the shop and the community. That is something that started between him and his partner Paletta, who is also his best friend of over 20 years. With Caiola’s talent as a chef, and Paletta’s business acumen as a wholesale distributor, they were excited to start their own business. They consider each other to be like family and now they share that familial atmosphere with their customers who have become regu“When we say our family is your family, that’s the community,” Caiola said. “I have friends we go to dinner with that are customers that come here twice a day. That’s how well I know them for six years. We’ve been to Phillies games with them. There’s just things that we do, and that’s the camaraderie you get just by hanging out.”
0810814SUMMER 2022 Caiola. He speaks from the perspective of someone with over 30 years in the restaurant business. He has cooked for major companies like the Hyatt and Wyndham hotels and has made food for major public figures like Bill Clinton, George Bush and Henry Kissinger. He and his partner Paletta did not see authentic Italian gelato as a mere gimmick, it is a method they have stuck by because they have been to Italy and have seen that the Italian way is genuinely superior. “A lot of the gelato that’s here [in America] is a base,” said Caiola. “You put the base in it, you put your flavoring in it, and eight minutes later you have some gelato.” Explaining how it is done in Italy, he said. “It’s all milk, it’s all natural. The strawberries tionsaysapple.”isThestrawberries.arepineapplepeeledpine-AndCaiolathatinaddi-tosimplytasting better, that it is also healthier, having no additives and less fat. That difference is something their patrons and the community recognize and appreciate. In 2019, Gelato Dolceria’s gelato was named the Best Gelato in the State of New Jersey by Food and Wine and Travel and Leisure Magazine. They keep over 30 flavors in the shop and rotate in new ones, but you can find popular varieties such as pistachio and ricotta. They even have vegan options. And it is not just gelato that patrons can enjoy at Gelato Dolceria. The store has also received recognition for their cannoli that Caiola makes in-house. You can get fresh, hot drinks as well, such as genuine cappuccino and espresso, not like what you will find at Americanized big name chain coffee shops.
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Pirate Party (July 19, 2-4pm) Come to our pirate-themed bash and become a pirate for a day! For grades 1-5. No registration required. Make a Mermaid (July 14, 3-4pm) Create a magical mermaid with pipe cleaners and yarn! For grades 3-6. Registration required. Create a Beach (July 28, 3-4pm) Create a magical mermaid with pipe cleaners and yarn! For grades 3-6. Registration required. Jellyfish Plushie (July 6, 3-5pm) Learn how to sew a tentacular aquatic creature! Registration required. Set Sail for Murder: A Nautical Mystery Escape Room (July 20, 5-8pm) Take part in a maritime, ‘whodunit’ for teens! Registration required. Teen Talk (July 12, August 2 3pm-4pm) In this monthly discussion group, we’ll explore teen issues and challenges. A school counselor will be present at each session for additional support. For grades 9-12. Check out these ocean-themed programs at the Collingswood Library this summer! Visit the website for additional information and to register:
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April 28th. Others took the opportunity to catch up with neighbors and“Wefriends.have a lot of new families who also moved into town since the pandemic and haven’t had the opportunity to meet their neighbors, so the Sunset Music Session also stemmed out of that,” said Dupras.Large social gatherings have been absent due to the pandemic and the business of Collingswood simply wanted to create a space for the community to come together and“Aftersocialize.some discussions I had with a lot of the businesses, it became apparent that after the two years with the pandemic, the town really stepped up as far as shopping local and it helped them out. They [the businesses in Collingswood] wanted to create an ongoing event as a thank you for supporting them through the pandemic and allowing them to survive financially,” said Dupras about how the music session was created. Although there will be no vendors available during the Sunset Music Sessions, some businesses may stay open a bit longer to accommodate music session goers. Don’t miss out on Collingswood’s very own, Kevin Monko giving the crowd fun wordplay and glitzy swagger. He will be performing on June 30 with Travel Lanes, a pop rock band that has a nostalgic beachy sound. On July 28, I Think I Like Midnight, an indie instrumental rock music group, and Jersey Corn Pickers, an Americana-blues group, will take the stage. Tunes such as No Place Like Home will invite your toes to tap and arms to wiggle for sure.
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With victorian-style houses that feature colorful stained glass windows and architectural buildings that make up Collingswood’s downtown area, the Proud Neighbors of Collingswood cherish pieces of the town’s history and continue to preserve it for future generations.Matthew Walker spent his childhood growing up in the historic town of Collingswood where his parents also lived in their adolescence. “It’s always had a significance to me,” Walker said. Walker and his wife Andrea Wedo, who previously lived in Pennsylvania, decided to move back to Collingswood and bought a home in 2017. As the couple were settling into their new house, they would soon discover a welcome package at their front door from an organization called the Proud Neighbors of Collingswood.“Thefirst thing that we noticed was that there was a grant that Proud Neighbors was providing. If you were to maintain your stained glass windows in your house they actually offered you some money back,” WalkerWalkersaid. explained that at the time, President of Proud Neighbors, Marlene Granitz, visited the couple’s home and assessed their stained glass windows. The couple then went ahead with repairs and was given over $100 for the fix. The couple was then invited by The Proud Neighbors of Collingswood to come to one of their annual meetings, in which Walker and Wedo initially thought they would just meet other residents and receive their grant. However, the couple decided at the meeting to join the non-profit and have been members since 2017. Walker, an Art Director for a company in Pennsylvania, now holds the position of Vice President of the Proud Neighbors of By LAUREN
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PHOTOS BY JAMIE GIAMBRONE TOP: The Proud Neighbors group in Collingswood has done many things to help beautify the downtown including the clock tower, funding banner poles for the borough main street and some BOTTOM:benches. The Proud Neighbors group in Collingswood is currently updating this bike rake under the train at the farmers market. Collingswood, in which he helps with the management of the website, social media platforms and other creative services. Wedo, who creates maps for a living, helps with the organization’s biggest fundraiser, the Town-Wide Yard Sale. For the event, Wedo helps create a special map for residents to follow.
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The organization strives to educate the community by sharing ideas about restoration and preservation with residents, the business community and the local Walkergovernment.explained that the Proud Neighbors of Collingswood was established in 1983, by a group of volunteers in town as a not-for-profit organization.The organization started as an outgrowth of a Collingswood Junior Women’s Club project that focused on the beautification of the Collingswood downtown business district, which according to the non-profit was “suffering from benign decay” in the early 1980s. Sue Yoder and Judy Everts envisioned the idea of an expanded group which could include men as well as other community members interested in encouraging improved maintenance and appreciation of the town’s character. Walker noted that the name of the organization came from residents who were passionate about the town and proud to be residents.
The Proud Neighbors of Collingswood are involved in a multitude of ways such as the Collingswood Community Garden, EcoPlaza, as well as the restoration of stage lighting and pole planters along Haddon Avenue. They also help fund banner poles for the borough’s main street and help repair bike racks. In the past the group has also donated to Collingswood Cares, which helped residents in need during the pandemic.Inthe earlier years, the group started the Porch Brunch and House Tour which used to take place the Sunday after Mothers Day. The event was created to bring attention to the distinctive architectural features inside the houses and the classic front porches. It also acted as a way to generate interest in its mission to coincide with National Preservation Week which is now a monthlong national celebration. Walker noted that non-historical homes, modern homes and businesses were also included in the tours. However due to the pandemic, it has not been held since 2019 due to health concerns, which Walker hopes to bring back soon for residents to enjoy. This summer residents can look forward to the Fourth of July House Decorating Contest and the Town-Wide Yard Sale. “I think it’s really cool to see the entire town outside and interact with each other,” Walker said. The yard sale is scheduled for June 4, with a rain date of June 11 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. more information visit https://proudneighborsofcollingswood.org/ Wednesday-DINNERSunday5:00pmto10:00pm
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The reason is simple. For the last two decades, Collingswood’s ‘Glad to Be Single Again’ tax incentive program offers belowmarket financing and deferred loan payments for those who convert duplex properties back into the single-family homes they were built to be. For a young family, or couple seeking to buy a home in the current competitive real estate marketplace, that can be the difference in choosing Collingswood over nearby municipalities. It’s not the only reason Collingswood residents visit the Society’s museum and library at 1900 Park Boulevard in Camden. High school yearbooks dating back to the 1930s and town directories that identify ancestors and previous dwellers, are all housed inside The Charles S. Boyer building, which includes the Hineline Research Library and Auditorium as well as the Camden County Historical Society Museum. “We have extensive Collingswood photographs, we have postcards as well,” says Elwell. “Photos of old schools, old houses, street scenes, banks… Maps. Lots of historic maps of Collingswood. What the housSAM DONNELLON see
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People visit The Camden County Historical Society Museum and Library for a variety of reasons, according to its librarian, Bonnie Beth Elwell.Some seek information about their family genealogy and some are there to research some aspect of local history. There is the occasional high school or college student, seeking background for a paper or project. And then there are those researching their house history, particularly, from Collingswood.“Wehave a lot of people from Collingswood doing that due to the fact that there’s a lot of duplexes,” Elwell says. “They want to prove the house was a duplex dating back to a certain time period.”
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SUMMER 20222108108 es were made of. Brick or frame. Landowners. Extensive atlases.” A public, non-profit organization dedicated to the collection, preservation, study, interpretation and cultural enrichment of life in Camden County and Southern New Jersey, The Camden County Historical Society was formed in 1899 and was merged with the Camden Historical Society in 1920. The three buildings that make up the library, museum and auditorium were constructed in 1965 and 66, funded by benefactors, such as Boyer, and donations. Located behind Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, the Museum and Library are part of an attached four-building cluster. The original building of Pomona Hall, located nearest the street, has been the Society’s home since 1924. The Boyer building, which comprises the Hineline Research Library, Auditorium and Museum, opened in 1967. These days Pomona Hall, built in 1726 and 1788 as part of a 400-acre plantation, is decorated with the furniture of colonial and post-colonial days. Tours of the building outline the inequalities of the time while tracing the story of Quakers, Camden and the Cooper Family. The Society is financed through the generosity of donors, and all of its buildings and services are free to the public. Beyond the research reach of the library – which includes newspapers and various pamphlets and programs dating back to the turn of the last century – the museum houses compelling displays charting the area’s rich history. Among the exhibits currently on display are the ‘Native Americans in Camden Exhibit’, the ‘American Revolution in Camden County Exhibit,’ and a timeline exhibit entitled ‘How Women Won the Vote’. The Native American exhibit was done with the help of the archeologicalings,andmentstraditionalJersey.Bridgeton,tribe,Lenni-LenapeNanticokebasedinNewItincludesgar-andpastpresentdraw-aswellasfinds at the South Camden Waterfront . “They found multiple settlements of Native American people across thousands of years,” says Josh Lisowski, the Society’s Collections and Preservation Director. “The latest was in the 1600s, the earliest was 3,000. And they were virtually right on top of each other.” There are also exhibits around the respective histories of Campbell’s Soup, RCA and Cooper Hospital. The second floor is currently closed amid a redesign that will allow more exhibits and highlight more contributions.Those contributions come from homes, businesses, and estate sales. “People come in every week with another donation,” Elwell says. “We only take things that have something to do with Camden County. And it has to have some value to more than that individual. We’re constantly adding to this.” ■ HISORY fromcontinued 20page PHOTOS BY JAMIE GIAMBRONE 12 Haddon Ave. Haddon Township, NJ 08108 (856) 240-1522 @phidelityrecords We want to buy your records. No collection is too big or too small. PHIDELITY RECORDS 10% off entire purchase with this coupon
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Saturday 11 2nd Saturday Free - Enjoy live music and art all over Collingswood! Second Saturday was started by a collection of store owners that had an interest in promoting the arts in Collingswood. Each month from March to December visitors can plan a night on the town to experience the unique arts, music, shopping and dining Collingswood is known for.
Thursday 30 Sunset Music Sessions on Powell Lane 6pm-8pm Free Sunset Music Sessions w/ MONKO and TRAVEL LANES. Come on over to Powell Lane in Collingswood NJ for some LIVE Music
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Proud Neighbors Town Wide Yard Sale (Rain date Saturday, June 11, 2022) The event is a good opportunity to clean out the closets, attics, garages and basements—and even to toss a few dollars the way of the borough’s civic-led historic preservation group
Saturday 9 Farmers Market Salsa Making ContestThe Collingswood Farmers’ Market - the longest running market in South Jerseyruns every Saturday from 8am to 12pm, from May to Thanksgiving between Collings and Irvin Aves along the PATCO high speedline. Parking is ample and free at the Collingswood PATCO Station and LumberYard garage, only a short walk away.
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The Sunset Music Sessions are a fun and eclectic music series in Downtown Collingswood. A monthly music event and space for residents and nonresidents to socialize and enjoy live music together in an outdoor setting.
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Saturday 13, 2nd Saturday Enjoy live music and art all over Collingswood! Second Saturday was started by a collection of store owners that had an interest in promoting the arts in Collingswood. Each month from March to December visitors can plan a night on the town to experience the unique arts, music, shopping and dining Collingswood is known for.
driven events! Not all festival booths will be open – but there are lots to do all along Collingswood’s downtown. Parties, games, music, movies, sales and specials from local businesses. Residents, families and guests are invited as Collingswood merchants fill the empty streets and invite the region to come together. us your calendar include all critical information: Who, what, where, when, and how to register or get tickets (if applicable), as well as a few of description. Email your listings to 08108@newspapermediagroup.com.
Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 Crafts & Fine Arts Festival - The Collingswood Crafts and Fine Art Festival will proudly present 125+ craft and fine artists selected for the quality and variety of their latest work. Offering contemporary designs in wood, glass, clay, metal and fiber, the artists will be on site to discuss these works and share their passion for creating them.
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National Night Out - The Collingswood Police Department will be hosting Public Safety Night/National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 on the grounds of the Scottish Rite Auditorium, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood, NJ 08107 from 6pm to 8pm. The goal of National Night Out is to heighten crime prevention awareness, generate support for and participation in local anticrime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Collingswood’s event will feature fun, prizes, food, music and more. Guests can enjoy games, a police car and fire truck expo, water ice, hot dogs, prizes, bike safety, music, mascots and entertainment.
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