Around Town
April 8 – Barclay Farmstead Public Tours – Noon to 4 p.m. – 209 Barclay Lane.
Enjoy public hours at the historic farmstead every Wednesday. Spend some time enjoying over 30 acres of preserved farmland including the historic farmhouse, nature trails, playground, picnic area and community gardens. Admission is free for Cherry Hill residents, children 12 and under and members of the Friends of Barclay Farmstead.
April 9 – disABILITIES Bocce Ball – 6:30 p.m. – 1301 Park Blvd.
Join us for Adaptive Bocce Ball at the Camden County Environmental Center this Thursday and Thursday, April 16, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. To participate, contact Karen Weidner at Karen.Weidner@camdencounty.com or by phone at (856) 216-2127.
April 11 – Erlton South Civic Association Annual Park Cleanup – 9:30 a.m. – Erlton Playground, 999 Jefferson Ave.
April 11 – Miracle League Baseball – 9:30 a.m. – 101 Bortons Mill Road.
The Camden County Board of Commissioners sponsors the Camden County Miracle League. Games take place on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday and April 18 and 25. Players are assigned days and times in advance. All games take place at Boundless Field in Challenge Grove Park. For more information for the spring session go to https://our-view.com/
April 11 – Senior Paint Party – 11 a.m. – 1301 Park Blvd.
Enjoy a relaxing, instructor-led paint experience designed for all skill levels. Each session allows participants to create their own artwork while enjoying a calm, creative atmosphere. No prior painting experience is necessary.
April 13 – Township Council Meeting – 7:30 p.m. – N. John Amato Council Chambers, Room 208, 820 Mercer St.
Meetings are generally held at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of the month, with open caucus preceding in Room 206 as early as 7 p.m. The general meeting is held in the N. John Amato Council Chambers (Room 208). These meetings are live streamed and may be viewed at zoom.us/j/752589039
April 14 – Donna’s Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary – 7 p.m. – Carmen Tilelli Community Center, 820 Mercer St.
The Horticultural Society of South Jersey welcomes Donna Thompson, who will discuss her experience running Donna’s Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary in Maryland and ways we can help support the monarch population.
April 14 – Pollinator Rain Garden Presentation – 7 p.m. – Croft Farm Arts Center, 100 Bortons Mill Road.
Join the Cherry Hill Environmental Board for this free workshop on Tuesday, April 14 at 7 p.m. at the Croft Farm Arts Center, 100 Bortons Mill Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Hosted by Rutgers Cooperative Extension and Camden County Soil Conservation District. Learn how to create a pollinator rain garden that captures rainwater, supports pollinators, and adds beauty to your yard. Topics include: what a pollinator rain garden is, how to select a site, installation and maintenance basics, and choosing the right plants. Registration is required at https://register.capturepoint.com/reg/cat_program_list_detail.cfm?season_id=37310&program_id=2774945
April 15 – Board of Fire Commissioners Meeting – 6 p.m. – 1100 Marlkress Road.
The Board of Fire Commissioners Workshop meeting will begin at 6 p.m.; the Regular meeting will immediately follow at 7 p.m. The meetings are open to the Public.
At the Library
April 9 – Concoctions Book Club: All Systems Red – 7 p.m. – Mechanical Brewery
Join us for a book discussion of Martha Wells’ sci-fi novella, All Systems Red at Mechanical Brewery. Do not forget to register on the library’s website. Mechanical Brewery is located at 5 Perina Blvd., Cherry Hill, 08003. Must be 21 and older to participate.
April 10 – Escape From Azkaban: Harry Potter Escape Room – 5 p.m.
Join a night of wonder and wizardry, and don’t forget your wits. Attendees in grades six through 12 will be split into teams to solve puzzles and one team will win a prize. This is an after-hours program. To participate, be inside the library before 5. Doors will be locked after that. Register on the library website
April 11 – Yoga for Everyone – 10:15 a.m.
This yoga class is for all ages. It will focus on increasing balance, stability and flexibility and is perfect for beginners and seniors. Registration is required for each of the class’ eight weeks. Register on the library website.
April 11 – Foodie Bingo – 5:30 p.m.
Admission includes 10 Bingo cards (four per game), bottled water and light snacks. Participants can bring their own snacks and non-alcoholic refreshments. At additional cost, with cash or credit card, are Bingo boards, a 50/50, food-themed raffle baskets and dabbers. For more information, contact Meredith at mmeyer@chplnj.org or (856) 903-1234.
April 12 – Arts Cafe: Spoken Word – 2 p.m.
Celebrate art, poetry, and culture at Delta Sigma Theta’s Arts Cafe. Come ready to be inspired, uplifted, and connected through creativity and community. This event is free and open to the public. For more information about this event visit the South Jersey Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. or contact info@sjacdst.org.
April 13 – Navigating Student Loans: What Borrowers Need to Know – 6 p.m.
This educational program is designed to help participants better understand their student loan options. The session will cover the basics of federal student loans; common repayment plans; income-driven repayment options; and forgiveness programs, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Participants will also learn how to check their loan status, identify common pitfalls that can delay forgiveness and know when to seek additional help.
Time will be reserved for questions. Register on the library website.
April 13 – History of the Founding of Earth Day – 6 p.m.
Join speaker Edward Dodson for a short presentation on John McConnell, the founder of Earth Day, followed by a discussion. Register on the library website.
April 13 – Teens Anime Night – 6:30 p.m. For grades six to 12.
Watch anime, eat snacks, trade goodies and make Asian-inspired crafts. Teen programs are teens-only spaces and they are limited. Individual registration is required at the library website.
April 13 – Microsoft Word: Mail Merge – 7 p.m.
This class will introduce students to Mail Merge, a function in Microsoft Word that makes generating form letters and mass mailings a breeze. Learn how to create personalized documents such as letters, emails, labels, or envelopes in bulk by creating a standard template and combining it with a data source of recipient information. Do not forget to register on the library’s website.
April 14 – Citizenship Preparation – 4:30 p.m. – Virtual
This is a virtual informational session. Registration is required. This class is for people who plan to take the U.S. citizenship test. There are weekly, one-hour sessions for five to six weeks. Instructors will help with preparing for the test.
On the Field
April 8
- 3:30 pm Cherry Hill East Varsity Boys Golf vs. Clearview Regional High School at Westwood Country Club
- 3:30 pm Cherry Hill West Varsity Boys Golf vs. Audubon High School at Links Golf Course
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill East Boys & Girls Track at Cherry Hill West
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill West Freshman Baseball vs. Bishop Eustace Preparatory School at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill West Varsity Girls Golf vs. Haddonfield Memorial High School at Links Golf Course
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill West Varsity Boys Lacrosse vs. Rancocas Valley Regional High School at Cherry Hill West
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill West Varsity Boys & Girls Track at Cherry Hill West
- 4:00 pm Cherry Hill East Freshman Baseball vs. Haddonfield Memorial High School at Cherry Hill East
- 4:00 pm Cherry Hill East Varsity Girls Lacrosse vs. Lawrence High School at Lawrence High School
- 5:15 pm Cherry Hill East JV Girls Lacrosse vs. Lawrence High School at Lawrence High School
April 9
- 3:30 pm Cherry Hill East Varsity Girls Golf vs. Paul VI at The Legacy Club at Woodcrest
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill East Freshman Baseball vs. Paul VI at Cherry Hill East
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill East Varsity Baseball vs. Paul VI at Paul VI
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill East Varsity Boys Golf vs. Paul VI at Rancocas Golf Club
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill East Varsity Boys Lacrosse vs. Cherokee High School at Cherokee High School
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill East JV Softball vs. Paul VI at Cherry Hill East
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill East Varsity Softball vs. Paul VI at Paul VI
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill East JV Boys Tennis vs. Paul VI at Cherry Hill East
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill East Varsity Boys Tennis vs. Paul VI at Cherry Hill East
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill East Boys Varsity Volleyball vs. Pennsauken High School at Pennsauken High School
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill West JV Baseball vs. Lenape High School at Cherry Hill West
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill West Varsity Baseball vs. Lenape at Cherry Hill West
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill West Varsity Boys Golf vs. Lenape High School at Links Golf Course
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill West JV Softball vs. Lenape High School at Cherry Hill West
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill West Varsity Softball vs. Lenape High School at Cherry Hill West
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill West Varsity Boys Volleyball vs. Cherokee High School at Cherokee High School
- 5:15 pm Cherry Hill East Boys JV Lacrosse vs. Cherokee High School at Cherokee High School
- 5:15 pm Cherry Hill East Boys Freshman Volleyball vs. Pennsauken High School at Pennsauken High School
- 5:15 pm Cherry Hill East Boys JV Volleyball vs. Pennsauken High School at Pennsauken High School
- 5:15 pm Cherry Hill West JV Boys Volleyball vs. Cherokee High School at Cherokee High School
April 10
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill East JV Baseball vs. Seneca at Cherry Hill East
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill East Varsity Baseball vs. Seneca at Cherry Hill East
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill East JV Softball vs. Seneca at Cherry Hill East
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill East Varsity Softball vs. Seneca at Cherry Hill East
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill West JV Baseball vs. Camden County Technical School at Cherry Hill West
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill West Varsity Baseball vs. Camden County Technical School at Cherry Hill West
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill West Varsity Boys Lacrosse vs. Highland High School at Highland High School
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill West Varsity Boys Tennis vs. Haddon Township at Haddon Township High School
- 4:00 pm Cherry Hill East Varsity Girls Lacrosse vs. West Deptford High School at Cherry Hill East
- 4:00 pm Cherry Hill East Varsity Boys Volleyball vs. Clearview Regional High School at Cherry Hill East
- 4:00 pm Cherry Hill West JV Girls Lacrosse vs. Kingsway Regional High School at Cherry Hill West
- 5:15 pm Cherry Hill East JV Girls vs. West Deptford High School at Cherry Hill East
- 5:15 pm Cherry Hill East JV Boys Volleyball vs. Clearview Regional High School at Cherry Hill East
- 5:30 pm Cherry Hill West Varsity Girls Lacrosse vs. Kingsway Regional High School at Cherry Hill West
April 11
- 9:00 am Cherry Hill East Varsity Boys Track Invitational vs. Moorestown High School at Moorestown High School
- 10:00 am Cherry Hill East Varsity Girls Track vs. Lenape High School at Lenape High School
- 10:00 am Cherry Hill West Freshman Baseball vs. Lenape High School at Lenape High School
- 10:00 am Cherry Hill West Varsity Boys Volleyball Tournament at Kingsway Regional High School
- TBD – Cherry Hill West Varsity Boys & Girls Track – West Deptford Relays
April 13
- 3:00 pm Cherry Hill West Varsity Boys Golf vs. Pennsauken High School at Little Mill Country Club
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill East Freshman Baseball vs. Eastern Regional High School at Eastern Regional High School
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill East JV Baseball vs. Eastern Regional High School at Cherry Hill East
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill East Varsity vs. Eastern at Cherry Hill East
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill East JV Softball vs. Eastern Regional High School at Cherry Hill East
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill East Varsity Softball vs. Eastern Regional High School at Cherry Hill East
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill East JV Boys Tennis vs. Eastern Regional High School at Eastern Regional High School
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill East Varsity Boys Tennis vs. Eastern Regional High School at Cherry Hill East
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill East Varsity Boys Volleyball vs. Cherry Hill West at Cherry Hill West
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill West JV Baseball vs. Camden Catholic at Cherry Hill West
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill West Varsity Baseball vs. Camden Catholic at Cherry Hill West
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill West Varsity Boys Golf vs. Seneca High School at Links Golf Course
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill West Varsity Softball vs. Camden Catholic at Camden Catholic
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill West JV Boys Tennis vs. Winslow Twp. High School at Winslow Twp. High School
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill West Varsity Boys Tennis vs. Winslow Twp. High School at Winslow Twp. High School
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill West Varsity Boys Volleyball vs. Cherry Hill East at Cherry Hill West
- 4:00 pm Cherry Hill West Varsity Boys Lacrosse vs. Oakcrest High School at Oak Crest High School
- 5:15 pm Cherry Hill East JV Boys Volleyball vs. Cherry Hill West at Cherry Hill West
- 5:15 pm Cherry Hill West JV Boys Volleyball vs. Cherry Hill East at Cherry Hill West
April 14
- 3:30 pm Cherry Hill East Girls Varsity Golf vs. Lenape at The Legacy Club at Woodcrest
- 3:45 pm Cherry Hill West Varsity Girls Lacrosse vs. Moorestown High School at Cherry Hill West
- 5:15 pm Cherry Hill West JV Girls Lacrosse vs. Moorestown High School at Cherry Hill West
