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!

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.

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.

On Sunday, January, 31, 2010, the third Winter Fever Toy Show will take place from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel, 515 Fellowship Road N, Mount Laurel, N.J. ( Between I-295 & N.J. Turnpike exit 4 off of Route 73 ) Admission is $5.00 and Children under the age of 12 are free. 9:00am Early buyers $10.00. Free parking. Door prizes. An indoor all weather event.

The toy show will feature over 140 tables of new, antique, and collectible toys for sale from unique toy dealers from the region. The show promises to have a diversity of toys from 1900′s to the present such as Gi-joe, Barbie, Diecast Vehicles, Science Fiction, Horror, Space Toys. Action Figures. Dolls. Transformers and much more. Toy collectors should not miss this show. For information on attending or participating, call: 856-302-3606. Our web site: www.toyshows.org or www.myspace.com/toyshows.org has more information on this show and our 1st Delaware Winter Antique Show on Febuary 21, 2010 at the Nur Shrine Temple, in New Castle, Delaware

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The Medford Arts Center’s First Open Juried Art Exhibition will be held October 2- November 22, 2009.  A reception will take place on October 2, 6-9 PM, at which time awards will be presented. The public is invited to attend.

The Medford Arts Center is located at 18 North Main Street  in Medford Village. Hours are Fridays and Saturdays 11 AM- 6 PM and Sundays 1-5 PM.

Board President, Janet Jackson-Gould is pleased to announce that the juror will be Brian O. Hill, Director of the Trenton City Museum. He will select art to be accepted into the show and award winners.  Cash prizes will be given for Best in Show, Second Place, Third Place and Honorable Mention.

All entries will be by “drop off only” with a limit of two pieces to be submitted.  Drop off for entries to be judged is scheduled for September 21, 22 and 23.

Two-dimensional original art in various media will be eligible.  No photography or digital art is included in this show, as a juried photography show is scheduled for early in 2010.

For more information or a prospectus, visit www.artsinmedford.org, call the MAC at 609-654-6033 or e-mail medfordartsinfo@aol.com

Contact:

Tracey Femiano

609-654-1855

An art exhibition featuring current instructors at the Medford Arts Center (MAC) will open on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 11 AM.  Come “meet and greet” the artistic staff at a reception open to the public that evening from 6-9 PM.   The show, which will feature many different mediums and genres, will continue through September, closing on Sunday, September 27, at 5 PM.

The MAC is located at 18 North Main Street in Medford Village.  Hours are Fridays and Saturdays 11 AM- 6 PM and Sundays 1-5 PM.

Artists and artisans will include:

• Dorothy Amsden
• Matthew Blair
• Patty Ann Fince
• Harry Forrest
• Salley Gushue
• Jim Jackson
• Katie Paetzold
• Donald Stephens
• Linda Shelley
• Diane Wallace
• Tracey Birnbohm
• Frank Weiner

Visitors will be able to enjoy drawings, illustrations, calligraphy as well as traditional and contemporary paintings. The exhibition committee at the MAC will have the pleasure of hanging fiber art as well. Handmade rugs by Patty Ann Finch will be included in the display.  Admission is free.

For more information call the Medford Arts Center at 609-654-6033 or visit www.artsinmedford.org.

Contact:

Tracey Femiano

609-654-1855

The Medford Cultural Arts Commission invites poets in Burlington County to participate in its Second Annual Juried Poetry Contest, an event established to give recognition to the literary arts. Winners will be selected based on excellence of poetry. Monetary awards will be presented to the top three outstanding poems selected. Poets submitting the top ten poems will be honored at a reception and poetry reading at the new Medford Arts Center later in the fall.

Entering poets must be a resident of Burlington County and at least 18 years of age. Any form of poetry or subject is acceptable. All submitted work must be original, the work of the poet entering the contest and not previously published. Up to three poems may be submitted by each entrant.

All entries must be typed and presented in hardcopy (no e-mailed entries). An entry form must accompany all entries. Poet’s name must not appear on typed copy of poem for judging. There is no fee for entry.

All entries must be received no later than Thursday, October 15, 2009, and accompanied by an application form.

Contest guidelines and application will be available online after September 1 on these websites: Medford Arts Center (MAC) www.ArtsinMedford.org or Medford Township www.medfordtownship.com. They may also be picked up at the Medford Township Recreation Department (2^nd floor), 17 North Main Street in Medford during regularly scheduled hours or at the MAC when it reopens for the season on September 12^th. Questions may be directed to the Recreation Department at 609-654-2512 or e-mail: culturalarts@medfordtownship.com.

Members of MCAC, FMAC and Employees of Medford Township and their relatives may participate but are not eligible for prizes or awards.

CONTACT:  Elsa Williams

609-953-0805

On Saturday, July 18th make plans to join in the fun and also support a wonderful cause by attending the Family Fun Day at Fort Medford Playground located in Bob Meyer Park. The event will take place from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm with all proceeds going to help build the planned 100% handicapped accessible playground addition to Fort Medford.

For the past year dedicated members of the Fort Medford Playground Committee have been working diligently to raise the funds necessary to build this special playground designed for both children and adults with special needs, but also fun for all children of all ages. This addition is to be incorporated with the existing Fort Medford that was built in 1995 with donations and the labor of many volunteers.

The goal of raising the $100,000 needed is now within sight, but $20,000 is still required to begin building the playground, which will be the first of its kind in Burlington County.

The benefit that will be held on Saturday will include fun field games, an All-Star Band line-up including “The Feables” and “UFT,” picnic food, face painting, clowns, a multitude of Chinese auction gift baskets, and children’s games complete with prizes. Your support of this event will help to make the dream of the not only 100% accessible, but also “green” eco-friendly playground, a reality in the very near future.

If you would like to volunteer for the Fun Day, call Dottie Spellman at 609-654-0563. If you like to make a donation, contact Committee Co-Chair Kyle Koszowski at 856-988-1552.

The Fort Medford Playground in Bob Meyer Park is located at 2 Commonwealth Road just off of Gravelly Hollow Road, next to the Township Public Works Facility. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held on Sunday, July 19th. For additional information, please call the Medford Recreation Department at 609-654-2512.

Please support Medford Township’s fundraising efforts to upgrade Fort Medford located in Bob Myer park – making it a much more handicapped accessible facility.

Please visit PJ Whelihans in Medford Lakes on June 22nd from 5-8pm.  PJ’s will donate 10% of each patron’s bill during this time to help raise funds for the Fort Medford project. 

When you visit PJ Whelihan’s in Medford Lakes present this flyer to have 10% of your bill donated to the fundraising efforts.

It’s a great cause, and a chance for you and your family or friends to gather at one of Medford’s favorite eating spots for good food and fun.

Download the flyer here, print it out and present it to your server.

The Historic Medford Village Association and the Medford Business Association are pleased to present the Summer Festival of Art, Wine and Music on Sunday, June 7, 2009 from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Main Street in the historic and scenic Medford Village will be closed to traffic so that visitors may safely stroll and browse. Free trolleys will ferry visitors from parking lots at Sharp’s Run Plaza and the Medford Center, located at Route 70 and Jones Road.  In the past, over 10,000 are residents have visited Medford for this festive event!

In addition to the local shops, galleries and antique stores opening to showcase their unique wares, Medford’s Main Street will be lined with more than 50 artists’ booths showing paintings and sculpture in a variety of media, hand-made jewelry, and fine crafts, all of which will be for sale. Featured performers will be the popular Juliano Brothers, with an array of other musical bands showcasing their tunes up and down the street. The entertaining Give and Take Jugglers will delight visitors of all ages. In addition, a number of Medford’s acclaimed restaurants will be present to serve up their specialties.

The Wine Court will be located along both sides of Bank Street, starting at its intersection with Main. Fifteen wineries have reserved spaces and will be providing tastes of their best vintages. Visitors may purchase sealed bottles and cases of their favorite wines to take home. Cheese, chocolate and foot-tapping bluegrass music will enliven the wine tasting venue. Wine tasting tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at the Wine Court entrance. Patrons will also receive a commemorative wine glass for sampling.

The new Medford Arts Center (MAC) at 18 North Main Street will celebrate its grand opening during the Festival, showcasing the works of former Medford Cultural Arts Commission chairs Diane Rappisi and Kate Lemay in its three galleries. Artwork by the students of the nearby Milton H. Allen School will be on display in the second floor art studios. Admission to the MAC is free.

The rain date for the Festival will be Sunday, June 14, however the grand opening of the MAC will go on as scheduled on June 7^th from 11:30 am until 4:00 pm.

For more information visit www.hmva.org or www.artsinmedford.org.