Horticulture Educator and Master Gardener Coordinator Welcomed

Rutgers Master Gardeners of Cumberland County would like to welcome Lauren Fordyce to the Cooperative Extension Education Center on Morton Avenue in Deerfield. She will serve as the Home Horticulture Educator and the Master Gardener Coordinator. Lauren has a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Sciences from Dickinson College in Pennsylvania and has work experience […]

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New and Exciting

We have some new developments about some upcoming events—adding more excitement to our calendar of happening.s Two are additional features to events already mentioned in this column and one is the return of an annual favorite. • An added feature to the 29th Cruise Down Memory Lane, which will take place Saturday, October 16, from

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A Legacy Restored

Alice Guy-Blaché, the French-born Fort Lee filmmaker and Solax Studio head, may have been one of the most accomplished silent-film directors deserving of the recognition generously bestowed on others of that era yet she escaped the notice of the industry as it transformed into something less inclusive. In a belated obituary from September 2019, the

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October Happenings

There are numerous special events throughout Cumberland County this in October. Many people are anxious to attend outdoor events after a year with very little happening because of COVID-19. Let’s start with this weekend’s Festival of Fine Crafts at Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center. Mark October 2 and 3 to attend this fabulous festival from

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Thirteen Cumberland County Schools Participating in Fresh Fruit, Vegetable Program

In celebration of New Jersey Farm to School Week, September 20-24, New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher recently announced 202 New Jersey schools are participating in the 2021-2022 school year’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP), the highest number since the program began in 2008. FFVP will be offered in 16 counties, including

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Household Hazardous Waste Day a Success, 2022 Dates Announced

The Authority hosted its final Household Hazardous Waste and Document Shredding event of 2021 on Saturday, September 11. Co-sponsored by the City of Millville, Cumberland County Utilities Authority, and Landis Sewerage Authority, the event was held at The Authority’s Solid Waste Complex, located at 169 Jesse Bridge Road in Millville. The third and final event

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Cup of Art

It makes me ridiculously happy, this coffee mug. It is the right shape for my hand to curl around its smooth surface and feel the warmth of a fresh cup. It’s beautiful and one of a kind. My dragonfly mug was handcrafted by Terry Plasket, a master potter at WheatonArts. He hand-painted it and fired

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Yoga and Relaxation

In these challenging—often tense—times, a little bit of relaxation is welcome and necessary. What we wouldn’t do for a few hours when we could relax, breathe, take a stretch, and just let go of our cares. Well, Main Street Vineland will be providing just that opportunity this coming weekend, as we present Yoga and Sound

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