Donate Blood, Meet the Farmers Marketers: 5 Things for This Week

1. Red Cross Blood Drive

Tuesday, May 28 at 2 p.m.—Collingswood Manor

"Please donate! Appointments are preferred but not necessary. Contact Barbara Jackson at 856-854-4331 ext. 126 or sign up online at redcrossblood.org. Enter Sponsor Code 02213391."

2. Collingswood Movie Club

Tuesday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m.—Collingswood Public Library

"Movie nights include a brief introduction to the film, a screening (most selections run between 80 and 110 minutes) and a post movie discussion. Water, coffee, and cookies are provided by organizers."

Tuesday's selection is Errol Morris' Fast Cheap & Out of Control.

For further information, contact organizer (and Patch blogger) Bob Castle at popesixtus@comcast.net. No reservations are needed to attend."

3. Meet the People Behind the Farmers Market

Wednesday, May 29 at 7 p.m.—Collingswood Public Library

"Ever wonder how the award-winning Collingswood Farmers’ Market became such an invaluable local institution—as well as America’s favorite? 

"The Library will host a panel of the Market’s central figures, including founder Pam Ciervo, founder of the Friends of the Farmer’s Market Anne O’Donnell, and current organizers David Hodges and Betsy Cook. The program is free, and there will be plenty of time for questions and answers."

4. Everything You Wanted to Know About GMOs But Were Afraid to Ask!

Thursday, May 30 at 7 p.m.—Haddon Twp. Library (15 MacArthur Blvd.)

"Ken Roseboro, originally from Collingswood, will return home in May to share his extensive knowledge about genetically engineered foods. Ken has been called 'the nation’s reporter on all issues surrounding genetically modified foods' by Acres USA magazine.

"Ken is editor and publisher of The Organic & Non-GMO Report, a monthly news magazine that focuses on threats posed by GM foods and the growing non-GMO food trend. He is also editor and publisher of The Non-GMO Sourcebook, a directory of suppliers of non-GMO seeds, grains, and ingredients, and wrote Genetically Altered Foods and Your Health and The Organic Food Handbook."

5. Art Within Reach Multi-Artist Sale Event

Friday May 31 to Sunday June 2—300 Highland Ave., Collingswood

"Artists from around the South Jersey area join forces to present "Art in the Spring 2013" -- the annual Art Within Reach sale event. On display will be a wide array of handmade items to fit every budget, including pottery, jewelry, sculpture, decorative tiles, painting, and photography."

Hours:
Friday, May 31: 6–10 p.m.
Saturday, June 1: 10 a.m.—6 p.m.
Sunday, June 2: 11 a.m.—4 p.m.