Monday, February 25, 2013
PFLAG Collingswood hosts a special guest speaker, Collingswood starts a Time Bank, organizing grassroots action, a free concert from William James, and a night out for parents.
Monday, Feb. 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m.—Collingswood Public Library "Guest speaker Riley Keenan will provide a window into his life as a transgendered man. Riley's presentation will be followed with a support group. Come and share your story or feel free to just listen to others. Confidentiality is fully respected. Refreshments will be served." Thursday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m.—Collingswood Public Library "Time Banking can be as simple as a group of moms getting together to share carpooling kids to activities. It can also include services like child care, grocery shopping, taking care of elderly parents, walking dogs, and helping out with homework. The kinds of services people share in a Time Bank depend entirely on what their group or community needs. "…
Monday, December 3, 2012
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.
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. Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.—Collingswood Community Center "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." Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 8 p.m.—Sapori "This …
Monday, November 26, 2012
This week in Collingswood you can: catch a meaningful film, learn how to be a better listener, share fellowship and suds, help the needy and help yourself to some new duds!
Monday, Nov. 26 at 6:30 p.m.—Collingswood Public Library Bob Pileggi will present on the fundamental aspects of mindfulness, and how learning to be "more present to ourselves and the other person we’re speaking with" can help us "more compassionately and effectively say what we really mean, and how we can listen more effectively to others." Patch's own GLBTQ blogger Robb C. Sewell wrote more about this event here. Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m.—Collingswood Public Library Collingswood Movie Club is led by Patch cinema blogger Robert Castle, who hosts a monthly presentation and discussion of meaningful movies on the fourth Tuesday of every month in the Collingswood Public Library. This month's selection is the 1991 Richard Linklater film, …
Monday, November 19, 2012
Seasonal specials are the name of the game this week, with the Collingswood Holiday Parade and town tree lighting, a Thanksgiving football game, and model train show.
Monday, Nov. 19—7 p.m. at Zane North Elementary Come out to the first meeting of the Board since the November elections. The agenda for the evening will include more discussion about the upcoming bond refunding issue. Thursday, Nov. 22—11 a.m. at Collingswood High School Your Collingswood Panthers take on the Silver Knights of Sterling Regional High School in a holiday classic. Catch up with all your old classmates, share a cordial toast with your neighbor, and warm up before a big family dinner. Friday, Nov. 23—7 p.m. at Collingswood Borough Hall "Santa descends from atop Borough Hall by way of the Collingswood Fire Department’s ladder truck – just in time for the Borough’s official Tree Lighting Ceremony. Choral groups will sing as the …
Monday, November 12, 2012
It's a week of entertainment, activism and self-improvement in the borough—and of course, the sale of bonus Collingswood cash.
Monday, Nov. 12, 6:45 p.m.—ExtraordinaryEd "Accountability, collaboration, brainstorming, and results. All with chocolate. Facilitated by 2 certified Coaches, both in Management, Entrepreneuship, and Personal Growth. RSVP here." Thursday, Nov. 15, 6:30 p.m.—771 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ "Together we study the impact of the genetically modified organisms (GMOs) that are in our food supply, learn how to avoid them, and explore ways to increase awareness about this serious global crisis. "Bringing a dish is optional, but if you do, make sure it is non-GMO and bring copies of the recipe to share!" RSVP: gmofreenj@gmail.com or 856-869-3592 Thursday, Nov. 15, 7 p.m.—Collingswood Middle School This weekend, Collingswood Middle School presents…
Monday, October 15, 2012
Something wicked this way comes with Halloween-themed events in Collingswood this week. Plus, meet a documentary film director, learn more about fracking and get lost in Harry Potter's world.
1. Don't Frack NJ Community Kick-Off Wednesday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m., Haddon Township Library, 15 Macarthur Blvd., Haddon Township Come learn about "fracking"—hydraulic fracturing, and what it can do to drinking water. Gov. Chris Christie recently vetoed a ban on fracking waste, and this community group has one message for state officials: New Jersey is not a dumping ground for toxic fracking waste. 2. Meet Director Zofia Hausman at GMO-Free NJ Thursday, Oct. 18, Collingswood Public Library, 771 Haddon Ave., Collingswood A coalition of genetically modified food (GMO) awareness groups will host Zofia Hausman, a producer and director getting ready to release her documentary, The Agtivists. Meeting Hausman and learn more about GMO foods. 3. …
Monday, October 8, 2012
It's a busy weekend in the borough with a pair of events Thursday and an absolutely packed Second Saturday that features an all-day concert, PhotoWalk, and gallery opening.
1. PFLAG Night Out in Collingswood Thursday, Oct. 11; 7-9 p.m. at The Pop Shop Party Room Join your Collingswood neighbors in celebrating National Coming Out Day with an LGBTQ-themed trivia night featuring first-, second-, and third-place prizes, raffle items, and door prizes. A $5 suggested donation also includes a raffle ticket. Dine at Casona or The Pop Shop on Thursday, and 15 percent of your bill will be donated to benefit PFLAG (Parents, Friends, and Families of Lesbians And Gays). For more information—or to purchase a t-shirt to support PFLAG, visit the Facebook page for the event 2. Collingswood Junior Women's Club Night Out for Charity Thursday, Oct. 11; 6-10 p.m. at Collingswood Community Center For the second year running, …
Monday, October 1, 2012
It's an active week in the borough with the kick-off of the First Thursday Jazz series, after-school programs for nature explorers, and of course, the Book Festival
1. Collingswood Borough Commissioners Monthly Meeting Monday, Oct. 1; 7 p.m. at Collingswood Community Center The big item on the docket Monday evening will likely be the outcome of the declaratory judgment in the LumberYard petitioners case, which is expected at the Camden County Courthouse on Monday afternoon. 2. Sages of Ages Wednesday, Oct. 3; 1 to 4 p.m. at the Collingswood Community Center Dedicated to readers 50 and older, 'Sages of Ages' is an interactive event that will provide readers "a unique and different way" to get in the Book Festival spirit. Speakers include Book Festival founder Jean Brennan, who will provide an overview of the event on its 10th anniversary, and Sandra White-Grear and Bill Brahms, who will discuss their …
Sunday, September 16, 2012
From Cub Scouts to animal adoption, this week is full of some great activities from a number of community groups.
1. GMO Awareness Group Meeting Thursday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. - 771 Haddon Ave. Do you have concerns about genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) in your food? This awareness group might be for you. The first half of the meeting will screen the 48-minute documentary Deconstructing Supper—popcorn provided—and the remainder will be dedicated to discussion. Kids are welcome. 2. Cruise Night Thursday, Sept. 20 – 5:30-9 p.m. The penultimate Cruise Night of the season will be held this week. Come enjoy the display of classic cars and motorcycles along Haddon Ave. while you stroll along and take in the sights and sounds of the evening. 3. Cub Scout Round Up Friday, Sept. 21 – 6-8 p.m. at the Collingswood Public Library Cub Scout Pack 3001, …
Monday, September 10, 2012
Collingswood Commissioners host their quarterly open forum in the Scottish Rite and the Pop Shop celebrates seven years in town.
1. The Pop Shop Seventh Anniversary Week Monday, Sept. 10 - Friday, Sept. 14 Celebrate the lucky seventh year of operation for Collingswood's premiere kid-friendly destination with a weeklong $7 lunch menu. Other promotions during the week include balloon art, cartoons and a pair of fundraisers. Check out the Pop Shop calendar for details. 2. Fiber Arts Guild Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 11, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Collings-Knight House. Knitters, crocheters, spinners, quilters, feltists (OK, we may have made at least a few of those terms up), anyone interested in working with fiber materials is invited to attend. 3. Town Forum Wednesday, Sept. 12, 7-9 p.m. - Scottish Rite Ballroom The borough hosts its latest open forum since April. Anyone is …
Matt Skoufalos
2:50 pm on Monday, December 3, 2012
Thanks for the info, Suzanne. You can always add the details of an event like that to our events listings page here: http://collingswood.patch.com/events/new more ›