Northfield In Your Town - Edition of Nov. 18, 2009
Nov, 16-2009 2:32 pm
Christmas tree sale
Members of Northfield Boy Scout Troop 72 will begin their 56th annual Christmas tree sale early this year. Trees will be available starting Saturday, Nov. 28 at the Burton Avenue Fire House, adjacent to the football field at Birch Grove Park.
City Council meeting
There is only one Northfield City Council meeting scheduled in November. It is 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 at Northfield City Hall, 1600 Shore Road. They will be voting on combining municipal court with the City of Linwood at that meeting.
Bus trip to New York
The Northfield Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary is hosting a bus trip to New York City Saturday, Nov. 21. Cost is $35. The bus will leave the Burton Avenue firehouse 7:30 a.m. For reservations call (609) 484-0862 or (609) 927-6763.
Garage sale
The Northfield Cultural Committee is having its twice-yearly garage sale 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Northfield Community School. Proceeds benefit the Northfield Museum and Casto House. For reservations call (609) 641-5910.
Astronomy Night
The Northfield library will host Astronomy Night 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23 with the showing of the film “The Grand Tour of the Solar System,” which includes Hubble space telescope computer-generated photos. The film will be followed by star gazing in the parking lot with three Dobsonian telescopes aimed at Jupiter, the Orion Nebula and volcanic craters on the moon. For information call (609) 646-4476. The library is located at 241 Mill Road.
Holiday Concert
The Star Spangled Singers four-part harmony choral group led by director Joanne Gabriel will present a medley of patriotic music and holiday favorites 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 at the Northfield Library on Mill Road. Refreshments will be served. The concert is sponsored by the Friends of the Northfield Library, (609) 646-4476.
Tree lighting
The Northfield Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary is hosting the annual tree lighting ceremony 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 at City Hall, 1600 Shore Road. The Northfield Community School Chorus will perform, and Scouts will decorate the tree with homemade ornaments. Santa will arrive by firetruck, and children will be able to visit Santa inside the firehouse. Refreshments will be served.
Bus trip to New York
The Northfield Education Foundation is sponsoring a bus trip to New York City Saturday, Dec. 5. The bus will leave 6 a.m. from the Northfield Community School and depart for the return trip 6 p.m. Cost is $35. Call (609) 407-4000 or email nytrip@ncs-nj.org.
Mothers League collectible for sale
The Northfield Mothers League is selling a limited edition, 3-inch by 8-inch replica of Northfield’s Old Mill Road School crafted in wood by the Cat’s Meow keepsake-making company. The collectible is $20 and can be purchased 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. daily at The Clay Station, 3143 Fire Road. Proceeds support the group’s community projects.
Information available on city website
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