Solo Hobbyist

Whether you simply prefer doing things solo or you have a tight schedule that makes it difficult to commit to classes at set times of the week, you don’t need to forgo the pursuit of new hobbies. Here are five activities that you can take on completely on your own: 1. Running is great for

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Let’s Take a Walk

You’ve seen a few times in this column mention of our Walk The Ave initiative and the dedication of the walking trails that are part of it. With the day of official inaugural happening next week, I think the details are worth repeating. The special day will be next Tuesday, September 14 and the time

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Community-Wide Cleanup

This stands as an open invitation to residents, friends, and supporters to come out and lend a hand in helping to keep our community free of trash and litter. Dealing with this issue may seem like a small thing compared to the much larger issues facing us these days, but it matters a great deal.

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Cicada Killer

Years ago I noticed a couple of rather large piles of sand at the entrance to a hole. The opening was roughly quarter-sized and one to two cups of loose soil surrounded it. One was shaped like a volcano—a hill with a hole. The other was similar, with a trough that looked like a shooter

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties Kicks Off Recruitment Campaign

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties (BBBS) is on a mission to recruit caring volunteers to pair with our waiting youth. Right now, over 100 “Littles” in our area need mentors. These kids are ready to engage with a new friend, a helper, someone who can be there for them and offer

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Remembrance Ceremony: Never, Will the American People Forget

The City of Millville, as it has always done since the attack of terrorism on September 11, 2001, will remember the victims with a ceremony “Never, Will The American People Forget.” The ceremony is scheduled for 8:30 in the morning, at Millville’s Riverfront Park at Buck and Main streets, on Saturday September 11, 2021. Organizers

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Calling for Apples

September is the perfect time for recipes calling for apples. You can find many delicious varieties at local farmstands. If you’re looking for something fun to do with your children visit a pick-your-own apple orchard or apple farm. There’s something extra exciting about recipes made with the apples your family picks. And remember organic or

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Millville Woman’s Club Members Receive Honors

“The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) is an international women’s organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. GFWC clubwomen are the heart of not only the federation, but communities in which they live and work. By Living the Volunteer Spirit, GFWC clubwomen transform lives each day, not

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