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Book sale at Millville library
MILLVILLE – The Friends of the Millville Library will host a book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 24 at 210 Buck St.
For information, call (856) 825-7087, ext. 12.
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Inspira Auxiliary holds yard sale
VINELAND – The Inspira Auxiliary Cumberland County will hold its annual yard sale from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 24 at Premier Orthopaedics Associates at 298 Delsea Drive.
Items available for purchase will include clothing, costume jewelry, handbags, shoes, accessories, baby and children’s items, toys and games, home items, small appliances, kitchen items, collectables, linens and more.
Proceeds will benefit Inspira Health Network.
For information, call (856) 641-8290, email MontgomeryM@ihn.org.visit or visit cs.InspiraFoundation.net.
Club hosts oldies dance
VINELAND – The Boys Girls Club of Vineland will hold a Oldies Dance, featuring Jerry Blavat, “The Geator with the Heator,” at 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at the North Italy Hall. The event includes dancing, a Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle, snacks, cash bar and door prizes.
Tickets are $30. Proceeds will benefit the club’s new teen center.
For sponsorships, tickets or information, call Chris Volker at (856) 696-4190 or (856) 896-0244 or email chrisvolker@msn.com. Tickets may also be purchased the Carl Arthur Center, Third and Plum streets and the Youth For Change Center, 560 Crystal Ave.
Bingo benefits soup kitchen
MILLVILLE – Spirit Truth Ministries will host a Designer Bag Bingo fundraiser to benefit its Soup Kitchen Ministry on Oct. 14 at the Millville Elks Lodge No. 580 at 1815 E. Broad St. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Games will begin at 7.
The event will also include door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, a basket raffle and a “gift card mum,” which is a mum plant decorated with gift cards and certificates from area businesses plus four Disney World one-day hopper passes.
For tickets or information, call (856) 692-2603 or visit spiritandtruthvineland.com.
Enjoy a ‘Taste of Vineland’
VINELAND – Main Street Vineland’s signature fundraising event, A Taste of Vineland Volunteer Recognition Event, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Greenview Inn at Eastlyn Golf Course at 4049 Italia Ave. Century Savings Bank is the major sponsor.
The event will include a variety of main courses, appetizers and desserts provided by Vineland’s finest restaurants, live music by local singer/songwriter Matt Adams, a silent auction and more.
Main Street Vineland will also recognize volunteers who have contributed greatly to the organization.
Tickets are $40. Proceeds will go be used for downtown beautification, business recruitment and development, and events.
For tickets, sponsor opportunities or information, call (856) 794-8653 or visit www.mainstreetvineland.org.
Golfers needed for Clay Memorial Golf Outing
VINELAND – The 10th annual Jeffrey A. Clay Memorial Golf Outing will be held Sept. 10 at Eastlyn Golf Course, 4049 Italia Ave. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Shotgun start is at 9 a.m.
The entry fee is $85 on the day of the outing, including a T-shirt, greens fees, golf cart, lunch and continental breakfast. The fee for lunch only is $35.
The rain date is Sept. 11.
To register for golf or lunch or to send a donation, send a check to: Jeffrey A. Clay Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing, 3157 Palermo Ave., Vineland NJ 08361.
For information, call (856) 696-1514 or (609) 381-1553.
Newfield Bank collecting school supplies
Newfield National Bank is collecting school supplies at all of its branches in Gloucester and Cumberland counties through Sept. 15. Supplies needed include: backpacks, crayons, yellow highlighters, glue sticks, soft tissues, pump hand sanitizers, sharpened pencils, pencil boxes, disinfecting wipes, folders, composition books (colored marble), pens, two-pocket folders, and three-ring subject notebooks (one- and three-subject).
Supplies will be donated to students in local school districts.
To find the nearest bank location, visit www.newfieldbank.com.
For information, call Newfield National Bank at (856) 692-3440, ext. 1206.
Millville PAL to host golf outing
BUENA VISTA – The Millville Police Athletic League will host its first golf outing at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 1 at Buena Vista Country Club on Route 40.
The entry fee is $125, including a hot breakfast buffet, cart, green fees, premium gift, beer at the turn, and awards ceremony and luncheon to honor Millville Police PAL officers, volunteers and student representatives. The fee for lunch only is $35.
Prizes will be awarded for closest to the pin, putting green, and hole-in-ones. Skill prizes for first, second, and third place teams also will be awarded.
The Millville Police Athletic League is a community-based group that includes Millville police officers, police chaplains and community volunteers who promote positive relationships between Millville’s youth and law enforcement through sponsored activities and events geared toward youths becoming successful, vibrant members of the community.
The registration deadline is Sept. 14. To become a sponsor, register or for information, call (856) 498-5051.
Fundraiser set to help neighbors
WINSLOW – The Hammonton Cancer Foundation’s ninth annual “Helping Our Neighbors” fundraiser will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Winslow Manor at Hay and Hall streets. It will include a buffet dinner with homemade desserts, a silent auction and an honor/memory slideshow. The entertainment program, organized by Dawn Baldwin, also will include live piano music, Dance Magic ballet dancers and disc jockey Joe Flood.
The ticket purchase deadline is Sept. 16. To purchase tickets, call (609) 678-8864.
Proceeds will benefit the South Jersey Cancer Fund, an all-volunteer organization that helps hundreds of cancer patients each year in Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties pay their expenses.
Join South Jersey Robotics for a run
BRIDGETON – South Jersey Robotics will host the second annual Robot Run at 10 a.m. Oct. 15 in Bridgeton City Park.
Registration will begin at 9 a.m. The event includes a 5K run, 5K walk and a 2K family walk; plus robot demonstrations, family entertainment, access to the free Cohanzick Zoo and more.
The event is a fundraiser for a group of young men and women working out of STEAMWorks, Cumberland County College’s satellite campus in downtown Bridgeton, for a national robotics competition.
For 5K information, visit www.sjrobotics.com/robot-run.
For STEAMWorks information, visit steamworksnj.com.
Enjoy some wine while helping Parvin Park
MILLVILLE – The Parvin State Park Appreciation Committee will celebrate the 85th anniversary of the park with a wine tasting event from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 10 at Southwinds Vineyard Winery, 385 Lebanon Road. Additional fundraising activities will take place during the event.
The cost is $10 for eight tastings.
For event information, email parvinvolunteers@gmail.com. For Southwind information, call (856) 391-5524 or visit www.southwindvineyardllc.com.
Elwyn New Jersey hosting annual Art of Two Palettes
VINELAND – Elwyn New Jersey will host its 11th annual Art of Two Palettes, in memory of Janice Peroni, from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 21 at 1667 E. Landis Ave. The event will feature silent, live and Chinese art auctions; gourmet food from area restaurants; and wine, vodka and craft beers.
Tickets are $50. Elwyn New Jersey is a private, nonprofit human services organization serving individuals with a wide range of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
For tickets or information, call Susan Sauro at (856) 794-5281 or email susan_sauro@elwyn.org.
4-H to host open house, volunteer meeting
DEERFIELD – The Cumberland County 4-H Youth Development Program offers monthly volunteer orientations for new 4-H club leaders and 4-H program volunteers. Conducted by County 4-H Agent Julie Karavan, the next session will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension office, 291 Morton Ave., Rosenhayn.
Adults and youths interested in learning more about the 4-H program are encouraged to attend the annual 4-H Open House at 7 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Extension Center. Leaders and youths from 4-H clubs will be on hand with displays and activities.
“If you do not see a club that fits your needs at our open house, then we encourage you to start a new 4-H club. The 4-H experience is one of the very best gifts a parent can offer their child,” Karavan said. A 4-H club consists of two appointed adult 4-H leaders and at least five youths from three different families. The 4-H clubs typically meet at least monthly.
Interested volunteers can complete their online applications and leader orientation during orientation. Information on chartering a new club will be provided to interested 4-H leaders. The 4-H volunteer appointment process includes a background check, orientation and required youth protection training, which can be completed at home online.
To reserve a space in the orientation session or to learn more about volunteering for 4-H, contact Julie Karavan at (856) 451-2800, ext. 27111, or karavan@njaes.rutgers.edu.
For information on the 4-H program, visit cumberland4h.com.
‘Terror in Timbers’ volunteers needed
PITTSGROVE – The Parvin State Park Appreciation Committee seeks ghoulish volunteers to assist with this year’s “Terror in the Timbers” event.
Mandatory orientation meetings for all Halloween volunteers will be held at 3 p.m. Sept. 24 and Oct. 1 at the Danna property, 789 Parvin Mill Road. Reservations are requested.
Terror in the Timbers will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 and 30. Admission is $6. Attendees age 13 or younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Anyone interested in having fun or fulfilling community service hours is asked to email parvinvolunteers@gmail.com.
Paint parties planned at Carazy Paint Studio
BRIDGETON – Court Appointed Special Advocates of Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem Counties will host painting fundraisers from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 12 and 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 13 at Carazy Paint Studio, 571 Shiloh Pike.
The cost is $35, including $15 donation to CASA, snack fare, a glass of wine, painting instruction, a large wine glass and painting supplies. Guests also will have an opportunity to win a basket of goodies from Carazy Paint.
CASA trains and supports community volunteers who speak up for abused and neglected children in court. Proceeds from this event will help children who have suffered abuse and neglect at the hands of adults.
For information, call (856) 391-5220 or visit carazypaint.com.
Boscov’s invites nonprofits to participate in fundraiser
VINELAND – Boscov at Cumberland Mall seeks local nonprofit organizations to participate in its annual Friends Helping Friends charity day on Oct. 18.
Here’s how it works: Any 501(c) or 170(c)1 nonprofit organization is eligible to participate, and there is no cost or obligation to any participating organization. Groups will be supplied with as many $5 shopping passes as they want to sell to friends, neighbors, members, family and anyone in the community.
Everyone who purchases a $5 Friends Helping Friends pass receives a 25 percent discount shopping pass for purchases made on Oct. 18. Participating groups keep the $5 from every shopping pass sold and are eligible to win additional donations from Boscov’s at each store. Boscov’s supplies the passes, signs, advertising and free refreshments served throughout the day in the store on Friends Helping Friends Day.
Charities interested in participating should complete the registration participation form available at the store’s courtesy desk or email Alix Hayes, regional public relations manager, at ahayes@boscovs.com for information.
Tickets are on sale for raffle to win vehicles
VINELAND – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland Salem Counties recently kicked off its annual All American Car Raffle.
The raffle features the following vehicle prize options: a pair of 2016 Chevrolet Cruze LS Sedans, 2016 Dodge Ram 1500 ST Quad Cab 4×4, 2016 Dodge Charger R/T RWD, 2016 Buick Cascada Convertible, 2016 GMC Terrain Denali, 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4×4, 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2017 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Heritage Softail Classic Road King, Chevrolet Cruze and Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Road King, or Chevrolet Cruze and Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Heritage Softail Classic.
Tickets are $100. Only 999 tickets will be sold. The winning ticket will be drawn about 8:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Deerfield Township Harvest Festival.
Thousands of dollars at stake in museum raffle
MILLVILLE – Millville Army Air Field Museum is sponsoring a 50/50 raffle. Six hundred tickets are available for purchase for $50 each. If all tickets are sold, prizes will include $12,000 for first place plus five $600 prizes.
The drawing will be held Nov. 2.
Proceeds will benefit the museum’s efforts to preserve history, honor veterans and educate young people.
Scholarships golf tournament to benefit community college
CAPE MAY – The 2016 Atlantic Cape Community College Scramble “Fore” Scholarships golf tournament will be held Oct. 7 at Cape May National Golf Club on Route 9. Partnering with the Atlantic Cape Foundation, Cape May National will host the tournament to support student scholarships and foundation operations. In honor of the college’s upcoming 50th anniversary, a few surprises will also be added to the event.
The tournament will follow a scramble format, beginning with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Player fees, which include a complimentary gift, lunch and awards dinner, are $150 per person or $500 per foursome.
Golfers may participate in various skills challenges including closest-to-the-pin and longest-drive contests.
For information, contact Alicia McMackin at (609) 463-4672 or amcmacki@atlantic.edu.
County Alzheimer’s walk to be held at Motorsports Park
The Cumberland County Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2016 will be held on Oct. 22 at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville.
The planning committee will meet at noon Sept. 8 at Spring Oak Assisted Living of Vineland, 1611 S. Main Road, Vineland.
For information, call Michelle Vorpahl, walk coordinator DE/SJ for the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter, at (800) 272-3900 or visit alz.org/delval.
Rockin’ half marathon to help cancer research
PHILADELPHIA – The American Association for Cancer Research Rock ’n’ Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon will be held Sept. 17 and 18. The historic race, running for its 39th year in 2016, returns to its traditional mid-September date. The event is known for live bands and fanfare, entertaining participants along the course.
The revamped course this year will take runners past new sights including Fairmount Avenue and the historic Eastern State Penitentiary. Free eight-week half-marathon training tips are available online for runners of all abilities.
“We are thrilled to be back in Philadelphia and look forward to putting on another world-class running event,” said Elisa Hoffman, marketing manager for the event. “With an updated course and rockin’ headliner, this event is one you won’t want to miss.”
This year’s event will feature the American Association for Cancer Research Rock ‘n’ Roll 5K, which starts at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17. The run will start and finish in Eakins Oval in Fairmount Park. Participants who run both the 5K and the half marathon will earn the Remix Challenge Medal in addition to each race’s finisher medal.
The half-marathon will start at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 18. The course also will start and finish in Eakins Oval. Participants will run by sites including City Hall, the LOVE sculpture, Boathouse Row and the Schuylkill River. Live bands, enthusiastic cheerleaders and spectators will line the race route, concluding with the post-race Toyota Rock ’n’ Roll Concert Series headlined by Guster.
The race weekend will kick off with a free health and fitness expo, where exhibitors will offer free samples and health information. The expo will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Sept. 16 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Parvin State Park group seeks new volunteers
PITTSGROVE – The Parvin State Park Appreciation Committee seeks volunteers of all ages and abilities.
Volunteers are needed to help with overall park maintenance. They are asked to participate once a month, on the third Saturday, in “general work days” when trails are cleaned or widened and other upkeep is performed.
There are various fundraising events held throughout the year, usually not more than once a month.
The major fundraiser is the annual Halloween event in October. Many volunteers are needed to make this event a success.
The committee and other volunteers also are working to build a museum that highlights the park’s history and its relationship with various historical events in the area.
For information, email parvinvolunteers@gmail.com or visit Parvin State Park Appreciation Committee on Facebook.
Nominees sought for volunteer awards
Nominations are being accepted for the Volunteer Center of South Jersey’s sixth annual Spirit of Community Awards.
“Volunteers take on many different tasks, but their goal is the same: a passionate desire to make South Jersey a better place to live,” Executive Director Michele Epifani said. “Their tireless work is worthy of celebration and recognition.”
Categories for nominations include:
•Community Awards: These awards can be nominated by individuals and any organization type, nonprofit and business. Volunteer hours/service must be verified by the organizations where the nominee served.
•South Jersey Humanitarian of the Year: This award is designed to honor a South Jersey leader who has consistently gone above and beyond to make his/her community a better place through their commitment to volunteerism and selfless acts of service.
•Bob Shryock Community Service Award: This award is for a local nonprofit organization that has shown unwavering commitment to volunteerism and the community.
•Distinguished Youth Service Award: This award recognizes community leaders, ages 14 to 23, who have made a great impact in the community. The final recipient of this award is specially selected by the Volunteer Center’s nomination committee. No minimum hour requirement.
•Corporate Excellence Award: This award honors a socially responsible company with an exemplary commitment to service in their community.
•President’s Volunteer Service Award: These awards, offered at the bronze, silver, gold and lifetime levels, recognize the valuable contributions of volunteers nationwide who are answering the president’s call to serve others. Recipients receive a signed letter from the president, a service pin, and letters of commendation from local legislative offices.
•Nonprofit Awards: These awards can be nominated by a nonprofit organization only.
•Volunteer Manager of the Year Award: This honor recognizes achievement in the creation, implementation and leadership of an effective volunteer program to meet social need.
•Volunteer of the Year Award: This award provides a public platform for local nonprofits to recognize a volunteer who has made an outstanding contribution in their agency.
•Corporate Awards: These awards can be nominated by a business organization only.
•HEROES Award — Honoring Excellence, Rewarding Outstanding Employee Service: This new award offers local corporations and small businesses a platform to celebrate a “star employee” who has dedicated time, talent and resources to making a difference in the local community and whose unwavering commitment has served as an example and inspiration to the entire organization.
Nominations will be accepted through Sept. 9. Honorees will be recognized at an event from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 27 at the The Mansion on Main in Voorhees.
Event at Southwind Vineyard to aid autism organization
MILLVILLE – The Local Ladies Social Network will host Septemberfest from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 17 at Southwind Vineyard, 385 Lebanon Road.
Visitors are invited to spend the day at the winery and dressage barn. The event will feature a variety of vendors and crafters, face painting, food and wine. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair.
Admission is free. Wine tasting is available for $5. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Autism Society Southwest NJ Affiliate No. 532.
Interested vendors are invited to email Jennifer Milligan, event coordinator, at jennifer.llsnevents@gmail.com.
For Southwind information, call (856) 391-5524 or visit www.southwindvineyardllc.com.
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