Linwood In Your Town – Edition of Nov. 25, 2009

Nov, 23-2009 2:35 pm

Leaf collection

Linwood leaf collection is progressing south from the north end of the city. Two machines are being 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 piles, as children sometimes bury themselves in them 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.

Gingerbread building workshops

The Linwood Library at 301 Davis Ave. will hold its annual gingerbread building workshops on the following dates: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1; 3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7; 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8; and 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9. Fee per house is $35, payable in advance, and includes materials. Parents must accompany children. To register, call (609) 926-7991 ext. 3 or visit the circulation desk.

Tree lighting

The Linwood Arboretum at Belhaven will host the city’s annual tree lighting 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4. There will be holiday songs to sing before Santa Claus arrives on the Linwood fire truck, and afterward there will be refreshments and a chance to meet with Santa in the Ralph A. Schiavo auditorium at Belhaven Middle School. For information call park director Patty Ogrodnek at (609) 926-0535.

Cookies and cocoa with Santa

The Linwood Historical Society will host Cookies and Cocoa with Santa beginning 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 at 16 Poplar Ave. The event is free, but a donation of mittens, socks or gloves for the less fortunate is requested. There is a limit of 10 children per session; to reserve a time with Santa, call (609) 927-8293.

International Gift Fair

The fifth annual Fair Trade Gift Fair will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5 and 6 at Mainland Regional High School. There will be handcrafted items, fair-trade imports, food, music and information. See www.southjerseyfairtrade.com.

Gingerbread Story Hour

The Linwood Library will hold a Gingerbread Story Hour 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10 with music, story and crafts. Children ages 3 and up are invited. Register with the circulation desk at (609) 926-7991 ext. 3.

Holiday Tea

The Friends of the Linwood Library will hold their 11th annual Holiday Tea 3:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18 at the library, 301 Davis Ave. The theme this year will be “Magnolias and Ivy,” with entertainment by classical harpist Stephanie Sussmeier. Bring a favorite teacup and a family item with a holiday tradition to share. Tea, goodies and tea-leaf readings will be available. Call the library at (609) 926-7991 for reservations.

Strategic planning meeting

There will be a special meeting of the Linwood Board of Education for strategic planning purposes 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9 in the Ralph A. Schiavo Auditorium at Belhaven Middle School, 51 Belhaven Ave.

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.

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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