For more information about this event, contact the Medford Recreation Department, located in the Medford Municipal Center at 17 North Main Street, by calling (609) 654-2512, recreation@medfordtownship.com

The Medford Cultural Arts Commission is seeking talented high school musicians to participate in its annual Young Artists in Concert event, scheduled for Friday, April 24th, 2009, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Tabernacle,
New Jersey.

This program is designed to showcase the area’s highest level of talented high school performers and will include instrumentalists, vocalists and pianists performing everything from Bach to Broadway selections.  

All high school students residing in the Lenape Regional High School District sending district towns, and attend public or private school are eligible to apply.

All applicants should be instrumentalists, pianists, and vocalists who have studied privately and/or have acquired some onstage solo experience. Each applicant is asked to submit an application listing his/her most recent musical accomplishments, along with a recommendation from his/her instructor.

In addition to providing the young artists with a large and very appreciative audience, this concert offers an opportunity for them to get some extra use from that solo that was used for regional tryouts or perhaps a college audition. It also enables the student a means of testing out a piece before a crucial audition, a technique many experienced musicians have used successfully.

Since performers are not permitted to use taped accompaniments, each participant must provide his/her own accompanist. At the conclusion of the concert each performer will receive a beautifully framed certificate of appreciation for their participation.

Last year’s participants included:

• Thomas E. Weaver, Jr., piano
• Danielle Fau, violin
• Angelica Hicks, vocal
• Nathan Paternoster, piano
• Darryl Randall, flute
• David E. Muoio, piano
• Marisa Manion, piano
• Even Kilgore, clarinet and saxophone
• Gregory DiBona, piano
• Danielle Nachbar, piano.

Applications are available at the Medford Township Recreation Department or may be obtained via email at: YAIC09@aol.com.

All applications must be returned by April 6, 2009. Please direct all questions to the above email address or contact Dr. Anthony Femiano, Chairman, Medford Cultural Arts Commission at 609 654-1855.

Sponsored by HARRIETT”S ENERGY SOURCES

Historic Medford Village Association and the Medford Business Association Annual Summer Art, Wine & Music Festival

The Historic Medford Village Association and the Medford Business Association are now accepting applications from fine artists and crafters interested in participating in our 19^th Annual Summer Art, Wine & Music Festival.

This event is scheduled for Sunday, June 7^th from 11:30-4:00. The event will be held on historic and scenic Main Street (Route 541) in Medford Township, Burlington County.

In the past, this event has attracted upwards of 10,000 visitors.

The deadline to submit an application is March 30^th. To download a form, please visit our web site at www.hmva.org; the form is located under Art Festival.  Any questions please email info@hmva.org. 

December 9, 2008 – (Medford, NJ)  After being closed since February 2008, Medford Township was able to re-open the Fort Medford Playground to the public on October 17. 

This past September, the Medford Township Council committed $175,000 towards the purchase of new playground equipment and safety improvements to Fort Medford. 

The Council reached out to some of the original Medford Playground Committee volunteers to propose a vision for an addition to Fort Medford that is 100% handicapped accessible, made with 100% recyclable materials, completely eco-friendly made with “Trex” material.

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Historic Medford Village Association is seeking Food Vendors, Entertainers and Volunteers for our “Spectacular” Dickens Festival. 

We are now accepting applications for food vendors, musicians, entertainers, Carolers, strolling Dickens characters for our annual “Spectacular” Dickens Festival.

The festival is scheduled for Saturday December 6, 2008 from 6:00pm to 9:30 pm. (Rain Date: Sunday December 7, 2008 from 3:00-6:30) Festivities will take place along Historic Main Street.

The Historic Medford Village Association has made some recent changes in leadership. They are very pleased to announce they have made a few exciting changes to the Festival. “A Must See” They are anticipating this event to be one of our best. You don’t want to miss it!

For more information about this “Spectacular” Dickens Festival or to obtain an application please contact Betsy Hudson or Julie Scott at 609-714-8811 or via email info@medfordvillage.com

*This press release was created by the Historic Medford Village Association.  MedfordNJ.com is not associated with with the Historic Medford Village Association, and offers this information as a service to our readers.

Foodies and families will be in their glory when 18 Medford area restaurants dish out their menu favorites at Taste of Medford on September 20, from noon to 3:00 pm at Freedom Park, Jones Road and Old Marlton Pike, Medford, New Jersey.

The all-you-can-eat event provides fun for the whole family with music, games, rides and kids’ treats. Three live bands will keep feet tapping and more than 40 local businesses will display their wares.

Participating restaurants include ShopRite of Medford, Izzie’s Eatery, Lamberti’s Cucina, LB Daniel’s, Let’s Dish, Medford Leas, Mexicana Rose, Mulberry Tea House, Piezano’s, PJ Whelihan’s, Roselli’s, Saladworks and Zinc Café. Cookiepalooza, Reily’s Candy and Kettle of Nuts will serve up treats, Starbuck’s will provide coffee and Canal’s Wines Unlimited will pour non-alcoholic beverages. Local businesses will showcase their wares and offer fun give-aways for the whole family.

The event, presented by Zallie’s ShopRite of Medford, features horse-drawn wagon rides, pony rides and hayrides from Johnson’s Corner Farm. Face-painting, coloring contests and dog agility demonstrations will please the younger set. Jennifer Mylod & the Boys of County O’cean, the Merchant Street Dixieland Band and saxophone virtuoso Jim Riddle will keep people stepping to Irish, traditional New Orleans and mellow jazz tunes throughout the afternoon. Coles Roberts will entertain all ages with his famous Jersey Jerry antique apple peeling demonstration.

Taste of Medford is a project of the Medford Business Association. Sponsors, in addition to Shop Rite of Medford, include Sterling Bank, Jantek Industries, LLC, Beneficial Bank, Dynamic Flooring, Medford Ford, Lakes Appliance & TV, Keller Williams Realtors and Medford Mini-Storage.

Keepsake wristbands that serve as admission tickets can be purchased in advance at the Medford Recreation Department in Cranberry Hall (behind the Township office building at 17 North Main Street).

The cost is $12.00 for adults and $5 for children 3-12. Toddlers and infants are free. At the door the cost will be $15 for adults and $5 for children. Freedom Park is located at Jones Road and Old Marlton Pike, one block off Route 70 in Medford.

For more information call 609-654-5382.

As the nation pauses to reflect on the destruction, the courage, the countless heroes and the unforgettable impressions of the day seven years ago that forever changed our country, the Medford Township Council has planned an observance at Medford’s Freedom Park beginning at 7:00 pm on Thursday, September 11, 2008. 

Freedom Park is located at 86 Union Street, one block south of Route 70.  (In the event of inclement weather, the observance will be held in the Courtroom in the Public Safety Building, located across the street from Freedom Park at 91 Union Street)    

As a part of Medford’s remembrance, reflection and response to the life-altering events of September 11th, the Medford Cultural Arts Commission (MCAC) erected a permanent September 11th Memorial tribute in Freedom Park in 2002. 

The memorial is comprised of a bronze sundial,permanently mounted on a natural boulder bearing a plaque inscribed with the words "September 11, 2001 REMEMBER, REFLECT, RESPOND" which was the theme of the remembrance program held in Freedom Park on the first anniversary of this national tragedy when this memorial was dedicated.

In recognition of the seventh anniversary of 9/11, this year’s observance will feature remarks by members of the local clergy and public safety officials, a wreath laying ceremony.

Directions to Freedom Park can be found here.

More information may also be obtained by contacting the Medford Recreation Department at 609-654-2512.

CONTACT:   Beth Portocalis

(609) 654-2512

An interesting array of trips is being offered July through September by the Medford Senior Center, which is housed in historic Cranberry Hall. All of the trips will depart by school bus at 9:30 am from Bob Bende Park, located on the north side of Route 541, and will return at approximately 3:30 pm.

On July 9th trip participants will begin the day with an all inclusive breakfast at the famous Mastoris in Bordentown. They will next travel to Princeton to visit Drumthwacket, the official home of the governor of New Jersey. A guided tour will include six of the historic mansion’s public rooms which showcase New Jersey’s cultural heritage including its art, history, architecture and antiques. Guests are welcome to stroll through the gardens following the tour. The fee for transportation and the tour is $15 with $12.50 being collected the morning of the trip for the breakfast.

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September 5th, 2008

Mount Construction, Inc. will host its 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, which benefits charities and individuals throughout the area.

The tournament will be held at the Buena Vista Country Club, in Buena, NJ on September 5th, 2008.

Each year proves to be a great event, and this year will be no exception.  In years past Mount Construction has donated directly to a families in need, but this year Mount has formed a Charitable Foundation which allows them to contribute even more to numerous charitable events and organizations.

If you’re interested in finding out more, or to contribute please visit www.MountConstruction.com

Medford Business Association
9th Annual Golf Outing for Scholarships
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Medford Village Resort & Country Club, Medford
Monday, September 15, 2008
Registration Begins at 11:00 AM
Golfers Just $175.00
Includes: Lunch, Golf, Cart, Awards Dinner!!!

For information or to register contact:
Ann Harriett 609-654-2035 or
email aharriett@harriettsoil.com