Community Corner
Five Things to Do in Collingswood This Week: 12/3/12 to 12/9/12
A commissioners meeting, preview services from a new church in town, GMO movie, and a men-only sneak preview of a jewelry collection at Sapori.
1. Borough Commissioners Meeting
Monday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.—Collingswood Community Center
The borough commissioners will take on new business at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Come on down and participate in the discussion with your local leaders.
2. Samaritan Hospice Tree of Life Ceremony
Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.—Collingswood Community Center
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"The candlelight ceremonies are open to the public and will feature inspirational readings and music provided by local musicians and choirs, followed by refreshments and fellowship.
"Individuals may dedicate a light on the tree in memory of someone who has passed on or in honor of someone special in their life. Proceeds from optional donations benefit the patients, families and programs of Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice."
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3. The Artemisian Collection Christmas Preview
Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 8 p.m.—Sapori
"This is a men-only, private preview of the Artemisian Collection by Marisa Lombardo, wife of Sapori owner Franco Lombardo. We invite Collingswood husbands to come out for an evening of enjoyable Christmas shopping and a few tantalizing morsels among friends."
4. Movie Night: Genetic Roulette
Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m.—Collingswood Public Library
"Are you gambling with your family's health every time you do the grocery shopping? Are the GMOs in our food supply affecting your health and well being? Learn more at this community screening of the recently released documentary Genetic Roulette by Jeffrey M. Smith."
5. Liberti Church Preview Service
Sunday, Dec. 9 at 9:30 a.m.—Collingswood Community Center
"While liberti collingswood will approach God from a Christian perspective, we welcome in our midst people of all faiths, spiritualities, and worldviews. On December 9, nursery for smaller children will be provided."
BONUS: Your sixth thing of the week: community babysitting night at Collingswood Presbyterian.
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