Linwood In Your Town – Edition of Nov. 4, 2009
Nov, 02-2009 1:06 pm
Reading group to discuss Huck Finn
The Evening Reading Group, sponsored by the Friends of the Linwood Library, will meet 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 at the library, 301 Davis Ave. to discuss “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain. All are welcome. For information call the library at (609) 926-7991.
Soroptimists shopping event
Soroptimists International of Atlantic City, a worldwide organization that works on service projects to promote women and girls, will have an all-in-one shopping event with 40 vendors selling their products and services 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 in the atrium of Cornerstone Commerce Center, 1201 New Road in Linwood. For information or to become a vendor call (609) 892-4012.
Leaf collection
Linwood leaf collection will start on or about Monday, Nov. 9 at the north end of the city and work south. Two machines will be used and the entire city is expected to be completed by Thursday, Dec. 31 depending on weather and how quickly leaves fall. Citizens are asked not to pile leaves on top of storm grates and keep leaves at least 25 feet from grates to prevent street flooding. Avoid parking cars on a leaf pile, which could start a fire, and do not drive through leaf pile of leaves, as children sometimes bury themselves in leaves while playing. Do not put trash or tree branches in piles, as they will clog the vacuum. If possible, remove vehicles from the street prior to collection time.
Bus trip to Philadelphia
The Friends of the Linwood Library is sponsoring a Philadelphia bus trip to see the National Constitution Center, including the exhibit “Diana: A Celebration," and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Museum Friday, Nov. 20. The bus will leave 8:15 a.m. from the library at 301 Davis Ave. and return by 5 p.m. Lunch is on your own at the Constitution Center. Cost is $55; prepayment is required. Call the library at (609) 926-7991, ext. 2.
Eco-friendly grocery bag sale
The Linwood Education Foundation is selling reusable grocery bags for $3.50 each or three for $10. Send orders to LEF, P.O. Box 207, Linwood, NJ 08221. Checks can be made to Linwood Education Foundation. For information call (609) 926-0353.
International Gift Fair
The fifth annual Fair Trade Gift Fair will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4 and 5 at Mainland Regional High School. There will be handcrafted items, fair-trade imports, food, music and information.
School board reschedules meeting
The meeting of the Linwood Board of Education originally scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 27 has been rescheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 in the Ralph A. Schiavo Auditorium at Belhaven Middle School.
Flea markets
Our Lady of Sorrows Church on Wabash Avenue in Linwood will hold indoor flea markets 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 9, Feb. 6, and March 6. Six-foot tables may be rented for $20; 8-foot tables are $25. For information call (609) 927-0569.
Craft time
The Linwood Library has craft time 10 to 11 a.m. every Wednesday. Registration is not required.
Knitting class
Knitting and crocheting is offered 6-8 p.m. every Thursday at the Linwood Library. Call (609) 926-7991, ext. 3, or stop by the circulation desk for information.
Linwood Historical Society meetings
The Linwood Historical Society meets 7 p.m. the third Monday of the month at 16 W. Poplar Ave.
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