Canal’s Bottlestop in Martlon is hosting it’s 2nd Annual Charity Wine Tasting Event

Friday, October 28th @ the Mansion on Main Street in Voorhees, NJ

Please join us for our Annual Charity Wine Tasting next Friday, Oct. 28th at the Mansion in Voorhees (3000 Main Street, Voorhees, NJ 08043).

Tickets are available now!

For more information please visit our website www.CanalsWine.com (center main page), call (1-800-327-5054) or email us: canalsmarlton@msn.com!

VIP tasting starts at 5:00 pm ($150/person), regular tasting starts at 6:30pm ($75/person). There will be plenty of food and great wines! Charity is benefiting YMCA’s “The Strong Kids Campaign”.

If you would like to have your tickets mailed to you please call us immediately so we can send them on time! Cash, checks and all major credit cards are accepted. Thank you everyone for your continuous support every year! Your presence is much appreciated!

Medford Recreation Sponsoring Annual Holiday Bus Trip to New York City

The Holidays would not be complete without a trip to New York City. Join us on Saturday, December 10th  to take in all of the sounds and sights that make the Big Apple so special this time of year. The charter bus will leave from the Bob Bende Park Building at 9:00 am. Passengers will be dropped off close to Times Square, where they will be picked up again at 6:45 pm, arriving back in Medford by 9:00 pm.  The time in NYC is yours to do with as you wish.

Tickets for Broadway shows can be purchased in advance or they can be purchased at a discount the same day at the ticket booth located in Times Square. The Fee for deluxe motor coach transportation is $30.

Register early for this trip, as seating is limited and goes quickly.  For more information about the trip, contact the Medford Recreation Department located at 17th North Main Street on the second floor of the Municipal Building), visit www.medfordrec.com , e-mail recreation@medfordtownship.com , or call (609) 654-2512.

Major Donor Gives “Medford Celebrates” a Boost

Challenges Other Businesses to Step Up

Medford Celebrates, Inc., a non-profit group of Medford residents, is trying to raise money through donations to finance an Independence Day celebration and fireworks for next year because of the Township’s budget constraints.

It’s a tough haul because the economy has impacted businesses and their willingness to contribute.
But Bob Wagner, managing partner of Braddock’s Tavern and Ott’s Restaurant in Medford, wants none of that whining. He just donated $5,000 to jump start the drive with the hopes other businesses will follow suit.

Wagner is challenging businesses throughout the township to step up and contribute to reach the $40,000 needed to cover the July 2012 celebrations.  “All the things that make Medford great, such as its family activities, are in jeopardy because of lack of funds. We can’t let that happen,” says Wagner, an active player in civic affairs. “These events are critical to Medford.”

Medford Celebrates, with a core of 15 volunteer Trustees, knows that unless they can raise funds through donations– giving taxpayers a break – the July celebration in 2012 will not happen. The celebrations in 2010 and 2011 were cancelled because the township couldn’t come up with the money. That in fact led to their new organization, “Medford Celebrates.”

“We don’t want the traditions in Medford to die. They are an integral part of the community and its one of the reasons families settle in Medford,” says Robert Egan, president of Medford Celebrates, an IRS certified non-profit foundation.  “We need everyone’s help and  dollars,” said Egan.  “We know it’s tough out there but think about what you could make happen with your contribution,” he added.

The non-profit is not only looking for donors and sponsors, it also hopes that it can attract more volunteers. People have been donating in small amounts, but it is missing the larger contributions businesses can make.

Medford Celebrates’ website is www.medfordcelebrates.org .   The website gives people and businesses the opportunity to contribute or volunteer.  Or email info@medfordcelebrates.com   for more information.