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  • Cherry Hill Calendar

    WEDNESDAYS

    Barclay Farmstead Public Tours from noon to 4 p.m. Historic Barclay Farmstead, 209 Barclay Lane. Spend some time enjoying over 30 acres of preserved farmland, including the historic farmhouse, nature trails, playground, picnic area and community gardens. Free for Cherry Hill residents, children 12 and under and members of the Friends of Barclay Farmstead.

    APRIL 9-15

    Happenings at the Cherry Hill Public Library, 1100 Kings Highway North. For more information on the events listed, call (856) 667-0300.

    April 9 – 10:30 a.m. – Tales for Twos.

    April 9 – 10:30 a.m. – The Scam Landscape: Staying Safe.

    April 9 – 5 p.m. – Drop-In Crafter Hours: Scratch Art.

    April 9 – 6 p.m. – Community Concert with Cherry Hill High School West.

    April 10 – 10:30 a.m. – Microsoft Word for Beginners: Just the Basics.

    April 10 – 10:30 a.m. – Story Time.

    April 10 – 2 p.m. – Indi Lens Pop-Up Screening: Free For All.

    April 11 – 10:30 a.m. – Music and Movement.

    April 12 – 2 p.m. – CHE Autism Acceptance Program for ages 6-10.

    April 14 – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Teen Take & Make: Paper Quilling Kit.

    April 14 – 2 p.m. – Movie Monday: Thelma.

    April 14 – 5:30 p.m. – Introduction to Cribbage.

    April 15 – 10:30 a.m. – Rhyme Time.

    April 15 – 1 p.m. – Citizenship Preparation.

    April 15 – 1:30 p.m. – LEAP.

    April 15 – 2 p.m. – CHPL Candy Bingo Fundraiser for all ages.

    THURSDAY, APRIL 10

    Board of Fire Commissioners workshop meeting 7 to 9 p.m. 1100 Marlkress Road.

    SATURDAY, APRIL 12

    Volunteer tree planting 9 to 11 a.m. Erlon North, New York and McGill avenues (off Cooper Landing Road). The Cherry Hill Environmental Board, volunteers and Department of Public Works staff will plant trees and enhance green spaces. Volunteers should dress appropriately for outdoor work and bring a pointed shovel to help with planting. If anyone has a wheelbarrow and can transport it, please bring it. The recommended volunteer age is 12-plus. Rain date is May 3.

    MONDAY, APRIL 14

    Planning board meeting 7 to 9:30 p.m. N. John Amato Council Chambers

  • Cherry Hill Calendar

    WEDNESDAYS

    Barclay Farmstead Public Tours from noon to 4 p.m. Historic Barclay Farmstead, 209 Barclay Lane. Spend some time enjoying over 30 acres of preserved farmland, including the historic farmhouse, nature trails, playground, picnic area and community gardens. Free for Cherry Hill residents, children 12 and under and members of the Friends of Barclay Farmstead.

    APRIL 9-15

    Happenings at the Cherry Hill Public Library, 1100 Kings Highway North. For more information on the events listed, call (856) 667-0300.

    April 9 – 10:30 a.m. – Tales for Twos.

    April 9 – 10:30 a.m. – The Scam Landscape: Staying Safe.

    April 9 – 5 p.m. – Drop-In Crafter Hours: Scratch Art.

    April 9 – 6 p.m. – Community Concert with Cherry Hill High School West.

    April 10 – 10:30 a.m. – Microsoft Word for Beginners: Just the Basics.

    April 10 – 10:30 a.m. – Story Time.

    April 10 – 2 p.m. – Indi Lens Pop-Up Screening: Free For All.

    April 11 – 10:30 a.m. – Music and Movement.

    April 12 – 2 p.m. – CHE Autism Acceptance Program for ages 6-10.

    April 14 – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Teen Take & Make: Paper Quilling Kit.

    April 14 – 2 p.m. – Movie Monday: Thelma.

    April 14 – 5:30 p.m. – Introduction to Cribbage.

    April 15 – 10:30 a.m. – Rhyme Time.

    April 15 – 1 p.m. – Citizenship Preparation.

    April 15 – 1:30 p.m. – LEAP.

    April 15 – 2 p.m. – CHPL Candy Bingo Fundraiser for all ages.

    THURSDAY, APRIL 10

    Board of Fire Commissioners workshop meeting 7 to 9 p.m. 1100 Marlkress Road.

    SATURDAY, APRIL 12

    Volunteer tree planting 9 to 11 a.m. Erlon North, New York and McGill avenues (off Cooper Landing Road). The Cherry Hill Environmental Board, volunteers and Department of Public Works staff will plant trees and enhance green spaces. Volunteers should dress appropriately for outdoor work and bring a pointed shovel to help with planting. If anyone has a wheelbarrow and can transport it, please bring it. The recommended volunteer age is 12-plus. Rain date is May 3.

    MONDAY, APRIL 14

    Planning board meeting 7 to 9:30 p.m. N. John Amato Council Chambers

  • Cherry Hill Calendar

    WEDNESDAY, April 2  

    We’re Going on a Story walk! 10:30 a.m. Cherry Hill Public Library.

    Barclay Farmstead Public Tours. Noon to 4 p.m. Barclay Farmstead, 209 Barclay Lane, Cherry Hill. Enjoy public hours at the historic Barclay Farmstead every Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m. Spend some time enjoying over 30 acres of preserved farmland, including the historic farmhouse, nature trails, playground, picnic area and community gardens. Free for Cherry Hill residents, children 12 and under and members of the Friends of Barclay Farmstead.

    THURSDAY, April 3

    Must Watch Documentary: Lost in the Shuffle. 2 p.m. Cherry Hill Public Library.

    CHPL Teens on Twitch. 7 p.m. Cherry Hill Public Library.

    Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting. 7:30 p.m. Held via Zoom. https://zoom.us/s/771740704 or 312-626-6799. Webinar ID: 771 740 704. Agenda, application documents/exhibits: http://www.chnj.gov/117/Zoning-Board-of-Adjustment. 

    FRIDAY, April 4

    Art Explorers. 11 a.m. Cherry Hill Public Library.

    SATURDAY, April 5

    Volunteer Tree Planting. 9 to 11 a.m. Scarborough Bridge Park, 398 Covered Bridge Road, Cherry Hill. Volunteers should dress appropriately for outdoor work and bring a pointed shovel to help with planting. The recommended volunteer age is 12-plus.

    Dungeons & Dragons for Teens. Noon. Cherry Hill Public Library.

    Drop in – Board Games with the Board Game Sherpa. 1 p.m. Cherry Hill Public Library.

    Artist Reception: Go with the Flow. 2 p.m. Cherry Hill Public Library.

    Needlework Meetup. 2 p.m. Cherry Hill Public Library.

    SUNDAY, April 6

    Barclay Farmstead 1st Sunday Open House. 209 Barclay Lane, Cherry Hill. 1-4 p.m. Spend some time enjoying over 30 acres of preserved farmland, including the historic farmhouse, nature trails, playground, picnic area and community gardens. Free for Cherry Hill residents, children 12 and under and members of the Friends of Barclay Farmstead. $5 for non-residents. Donations are welcomed.

    Volunteer Tree Planting. 9-11 a.m. Willowdale, Willowdale Drive and Dale Court, Cherry Hill. Volunteers should dress appropriately for outdoor work and bring a pointed shovel to help with planting. The recommended volunteer age is 12-plus.

    MONDAY, April 7

    CHPL Jigsaw Puzzle Contest. 6 p.m. Cherry Hill Public Library.

    Barking Book Buddies. 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Cherry Hill Public Library.

    Planning Board meeting. 7:30 p.m. Held via Zoom. https://zoom.us/s/771740704 or 312-626-6799. Webinar ID 771 740 704. Agenda and application documents/exhibits: http://www.chnj.gov/113/Planning-Board

    TUESDAY, April 8

    Rhyme Time. 10:30 a.m. Cherry Hill Public Library.

    Citizenship Preparation. 1 p.m. Cherry Hill Public Library.

    LEAP. 1:30 p.m. Cherry Hill Public Library.

    Community Concert with Cherry Hill High School East. 2 p.m. Cherry Hill Public Library.

    Needlework Meetup. 2 p.m. Cherry Hill Public Library.

    CHPL Book Club: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. 7 p.m. Cherry Hill Public Library.

  • Cherry Hill Calendar

    WEDNESDAY, April 2  

    We’re Going on a Story walk! 10:30 a.m. Cherry Hill Public Library.

    Barclay Farmstead Public Tours. Noon to 4 p.m. Barclay Farmstead, 209 Barclay Lane, Cherry Hill. Enjoy public hours at the historic Barclay Farmstead every Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m. Spend some time enjoying over 30 acres of preserved farmland, including the historic farmhouse, nature trails, playground, picnic area and community gardens. Free for Cherry Hill residents, children 12 and under and members of the Friends of Barclay Farmstead.

    THURSDAY, April 3

    Must Watch Documentary: Lost in the Shuffle. 2 p.m. Cherry Hill Public Library.

    CHPL Teens on Twitch. 7 p.m. Cherry Hill Public Library.

    Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting. 7:30 p.m. Held via Zoom. https://zoom.us/s/771740704 or 312-626-6799. Webinar ID: 771 740 704. Agenda, application documents/exhibits: http://www.chnj.gov/117/Zoning-Board-of-Adjustment. 

    FRIDAY, April 4

    Art Explorers. 11 a.m. Cherry Hill Public Library.

    SATURDAY, April 5

    Volunteer Tree Planting. 9 to 11 a.m. Scarborough Bridge Park, 398 Covered Bridge Road, Cherry Hill. Volunteers should dress appropriately for outdoor work and bring a pointed shovel to help with planting. The recommended volunteer age is 12-plus.

    Dungeons & Dragons for Teens. Noon. Cherry Hill Public Library.

    Drop in – Board Games with the Board Game Sherpa. 1 p.m. Cherry Hill Public Library.

    Artist Reception: Go with the Flow. 2 p.m. Cherry Hill Public Library.

    Needlework Meetup. 2 p.m. Cherry Hill Public Library.

    SUNDAY, April 6

    Barclay Farmstead 1st Sunday Open House. 209 Barclay Lane, Cherry Hill. 1-4 p.m. Spend some time enjoying over 30 acres of preserved farmland, including the historic farmhouse, nature trails, playground, picnic area and community gardens. Free for Cherry Hill residents, children 12 and under and members of the Friends of Barclay Farmstead. $5 for non-residents. Donations are welcomed.

    Volunteer Tree Planting. 9-11 a.m. Willowdale, Willowdale Drive and Dale Court, Cherry Hill. Volunteers should dress appropriately for outdoor work and bring a pointed shovel to help with planting. The recommended volunteer age is 12-plus.

    MONDAY, April 7

    CHPL Jigsaw Puzzle Contest. 6 p.m. Cherry Hill Public Library.

    Barking Book Buddies. 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Cherry Hill Public Library.

    Planning Board meeting. 7:30 p.m. Held via Zoom. https://zoom.us/s/771740704 or 312-626-6799. Webinar ID 771 740 704. Agenda and application documents/exhibits: http://www.chnj.gov/113/Planning-Board

    TUESDAY, April 8

    Rhyme Time. 10:30 a.m. Cherry Hill Public Library.

    Citizenship Preparation. 1 p.m. Cherry Hill Public Library.

    LEAP. 1:30 p.m. Cherry Hill Public Library.

    Community Concert with Cherry Hill High School East. 2 p.m. Cherry Hill Public Library.

    Needlework Meetup. 2 p.m. Cherry Hill Public Library.

    CHPL Book Club: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. 7 p.m. Cherry Hill Public Library.

  • Cherry Hill Calendar

    All Month

    Distributing Dignity donation drive at Cherry Hill library.

    Thursday March 27

    Rent Review Board meeting, 6 p.m. at John Amato Council Chambers and virtually via Zoom. 

    Happenings at the Cherry Hill library

    For more information about events, call (856) 667-0300 or info@chplnj.org. 

    March 26: 5:30 p.m. Homework Hangout

    March 26: 6:30 p.m. Intermediate Mah Jong with coaching and strategy

    March 26: 7 p.m. Feminist Book Club: “A Black Women’s History of the United States,” by Daina Ramey Berry and Kali Nicole Gross 

    March 28: 10:30 a.m. Music and Movement

    March 29: noon. STEM Explorers 

    March 30: 1 p.m. Library spring craft fair  

    March 31: 2 p.m. Movie Monday features “Shirley.” 

    March 31: 6:30 p.m. Eight dimensions of wellness

    April 1: 1:30 p.m. LEAP session

    April 1: 6:30 p.m. Market Research and Competitive Analysis for Small Business  

  • Cherry Hill Calendar

    All Month

    Distributing Dignity donation drive at Cherry Hill library.

    Thursday March 27

    Rent Review Board meeting, 6 p.m. at John Amato Council Chambers and virtually via Zoom. 

    Happenings at the Cherry Hill library

    For more information about events, call (856) 667-0300 or info@chplnj.org. 

    March 26: 5:30 p.m. Homework Hangout

    March 26: 6:30 p.m. Intermediate Mah Jong with coaching and strategy

    March 26: 7 p.m. Feminist Book Club: “A Black Women’s History of the United States,” by Daina Ramey Berry and Kali Nicole Gross 

    March 28: 10:30 a.m. Music and Movement

    March 29: noon. STEM Explorers 

    March 30: 1 p.m. Library spring craft fair  

    March 31: 2 p.m. Movie Monday features “Shirley.” 

    March 31: 6:30 p.m. Eight dimensions of wellness

    April 1: 1:30 p.m. LEAP session

    April 1: 6:30 p.m. Market Research and Competitive Analysis for Small Business  

  • PSA video contest open to students

    The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey is hosting a PSA (Public Service Announcement) Video Contest with a $1,000 prize for fifth- to eighth-graders and teachers.

    Contestants will create a 30-second “peer to peer” PSA about the dangers of substance abuse. Students can enter individually or in groups of two to 10 students per team. The winning PSA will be distributed across the tri-state area.

    Teachers can enter multiple teams. All participants will receive a certificate, and one winning submission will earn the top prize. Deadline for submissions is Friday, March 28 at drugfreenj.org/mspsasubmit. Previous winners and full contest rules can be found at drugfreenj.org/MSPSAwinners/

    For questions, contact Diane Higgins at (973) 275-7985 or Diane@DrugFreeNJ.org.

  • PSA video contest open to students

    The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey is hosting a PSA (Public Service Announcement) Video Contest with a $1,000 prize for fifth- to eighth-graders and teachers.

    Contestants will create a 30-second “peer to peer” PSA about the dangers of substance abuse. Students can enter individually or in groups of two to 10 students per team. The winning PSA will be distributed across the tri-state area.

    Teachers can enter multiple teams. All participants will receive a certificate, and one winning submission will earn the top prize. Deadline for submissions is Friday, March 28 at drugfreenj.org/mspsasubmit. Previous winners and full contest rules can be found at drugfreenj.org/MSPSAwinners/

    For questions, contact Diane Higgins at (973) 275-7985 or Diane@DrugFreeNJ.org.

  • Grant funding available for promotion of agricultural products

    The New Jersey Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for United States Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Block Grants. 

    Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, horticulture, nursery crops and floriculture. Most of New Jersey agriculture falls under the specialty crop category. This USDA grant is for agricultural organizations that represent multiple producers.

    “Many producers in New Jersey fall under the specialty crop designation and have used this grant opportunity for financial assistance with marketing initiatives,” NJDA Secretary Ed Wengryn said. “In an effort to be proactive, we are issuing the RFP now, before our producers get caught up in the planting and early harvest season, and we encourage anyone interested to apply for these federal funds.”

    To be eligible for a grant, projects must “enhance the competitiveness” of specialty crops and might include, but are not limited to: research, promotion, marketing, nutrition, trade enhancement, food safety, food security, plant health programs, education, “buy local” programs, increased consumption, increased innovation, improved efficiency and reduced costs of distribution systems, environmental concerns and conservation, product development and developing cooperatives.

    Download the application at www.nj.gov/agriculture/grants/specialtycropblockgrants.html. The deadline for submitting applications is 5 p.m., April 10. Publishing this request for proposals does not commit the state to awarding any federal funds.

  • Grant funding available for promotion of agricultural products

    The New Jersey Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for United States Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Block Grants. 

    Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, horticulture, nursery crops and floriculture. Most of New Jersey agriculture falls under the specialty crop category. This USDA grant is for agricultural organizations that represent multiple producers.

    “Many producers in New Jersey fall under the specialty crop designation and have used this grant opportunity for financial assistance with marketing initiatives,” NJDA Secretary Ed Wengryn said. “In an effort to be proactive, we are issuing the RFP now, before our producers get caught up in the planting and early harvest season, and we encourage anyone interested to apply for these federal funds.”

    To be eligible for a grant, projects must “enhance the competitiveness” of specialty crops and might include, but are not limited to: research, promotion, marketing, nutrition, trade enhancement, food safety, food security, plant health programs, education, “buy local” programs, increased consumption, increased innovation, improved efficiency and reduced costs of distribution systems, environmental concerns and conservation, product development and developing cooperatives.

    Download the application at www.nj.gov/agriculture/grants/specialtycropblockgrants.html. The deadline for submitting applications is 5 p.m., April 10. Publishing this request for proposals does not commit the state to awarding any federal funds.