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HAPPENINGS
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5
Wreath Making Workshop. Rutgers
Cooperative Extension Education Center,
291 Morton Ave., Rosenhayn. 13 p.m.
Learn how to make and decorate a
wreath with natural materials just in
time for the holidays. Cumberland
County Master Gardeners Organization.
Participants are asked to bring an arm-
ful of evergreens, a wire cutter, gloves,
and clippers to use in the preparation
of their wreath. A beautifully completed
wreath will be taken home by each par-
ticipant. $20. Preregister at 856-452-
2800, ext. 4.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6
Just Say Merry Christmas Luncheon.
The Ramada Inn, 2216 W. Landis Ave.
and Rt. 55, Vineland. 11 a.m. $15.
Country and Christian singer Chelsea
Musick, will entertain everyone with
Christmas songs as well as songs from
her latest CD "Perfectly You." She was a
contestant on the X-Factor and she has
performed at the last three Governors
Inaugurations. Jennifer Sands whose
husband was killed in the 911 terrorist
attacks gives her inspiring talk, "From
Tragedy to Triumph." Garden State
Christian Women's Connection invites all
women. Cost is $15. Childcare provided,
just bring a bag lunch for each child.
RSVP to 856-327-4181. or 856-690-9172.
Christmas Tree Lighting. City Hall,
Wood St., Vineland. Holiday music by
Calvary Chapel Trio, Ashley Birmingham,
and Samantha Jo Kaspar. Cookies, hot
chocolate, and a visit from Santa. 6:30
p.m. 794-4011.
DECEMBER 6, 7 AND 8
Cinderella Holiday Dress Sale. Landis
Marketplace, 631 Landis Ave., Vineland
(Upper Market). 9 a.m.7 p.m. Tina's
Fund for Domestic Violence Awareness is
holding the Dress Sale. Dresses of all
sizes and lengths will be available for
$15. Shoes, pocketbooks and jewelry,
too. Proceeds from sale go to Tina
Labriola Scholarship Fund. 609-721-3078.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7
Swim with Santa. YMCA, 1159 E.
Landis Ave., Vineland. 68 p.m.
Living Nativity. 152 Port Elizabeth-
Cumberland Road in the field outside the
John Boggs Hall. 7 and 8 p.m. The
Christmas story will live again with live
animals, including donkeys, sheep, goats,
alpacas and a cames, live characters,
reading of the Christmas story from the
Bible, and community caroling. A petting
zoo for all plus hot cocoa, coffee and
cookies will follow each performance.
856-825-4386 or 609-909-0286.
Vineland Nature Club Christmas
Dinner. Lutheran Acres, 560 Sarah Pl.,
Vineland. 6:30 p.m. Covered dish, bring a
dish to share. Naturalist Paul Taylor will
present a video, Birding South Jersey.
Visitors and members welcome to attend.
DECEMBER 7 AND 8
Christmas Gift Shop. Cumberland
Christian School, W. Sherman Ave.,
Vineland. Friday 59 p.m., Saturday, 9
a.m.12 noon. Basket auction Friday at
6:30 p.m. Saturday morning pancake
breakfast and Pinewood Derby. There is
still space available for vendors. Eight foot
tables $40. All proceeds benefit The CCS
Annual Fund Drive. 856-696-1600 ext. 304.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8
The Nutcracker Prince Puppet
Show. Vineland Public Library, 1058 E.
Landis Ave., Vineland. 11:30 a.m.12:15
p.m. Puppet version of Tchaikovsky's
beloved ballet. Free, but seating on a first
come, first served basis. Children ages 8
and younger must be accompanied by an
adult at all times in the library. 856-794-
4244, ext. 4246.
Free Lunch with Santa. South
Vineland United Methodist Church, cor-
ner of Main Rd. and Sherman Ave.,
Vineland. 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. For chil-
dren ages 3 to 10 years old. Free lunch,
goodie bag, activity and visit with Santa.
Cumberland County Healthy
Communities Coalition Holiday
Bazaar. Lakeside Middle School, 2 Sharp
St., Millville. 9 a.m.2 p.m. Funds raised
will support the CCHCCs Youth Network
and local drug prevention efforts in
Cumberland County. Participating vendors
include Dark Woods Soap Company, Lia
Sophia, Buddies 4 Ever, Tastefully Simple,
Premier Designs, Scentsy Candles,
Mum's Bowtique, The Joy of Jewelry,
BleuKatzDesigns, Pampered Chef, Sports
Pictures, Thirty-One and Dove Chocolate
Discoveries. Free admission. 856-794-1011,
ext. 302 or jessica@southwestcouncil.org.
Arts & Crafts Fair. Calvary Chapel, 4630
Mays Landing Rd., Vineland. 9 a.m.4
p.m. Unique, handmade holiday gifts. Free
and open to the public. 856-305-3490.
DECEMBER 8 AND 9
International Boutique. St. Augustines
Prep. School, 611 Cedar Ave., Richland.
10 a.m.6 p.m. on Saturday, and 10
a.m.5 p.m. on Sunday. Holiday gifts
from countries including India, Nepal,
Turkey, Bali, Haiti, Africa, Peru, Tunisia
ad Thailand will be available at wholesale
prices. Items will include: Tibetan,
Kashmiri, and Jaipur carpets, fine silver
jewelry, hand-painted pottery, silk
scarves, inlaid boxes, beautiful tablecloth
sets, clothing items, soft pashmina
shawls, stocking stuffers and ornaments
from around the world. All proceeds from
sale will go to AMURTEL, a non-profit
organization which supports projects that
help women and children globally and
locally. During event, personal hygiene
items (soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes,
combs, towels, washcloths, etc.) will be
collected, to be distributed to victims of
Hurricane Sandy. Visit www.amurtel.org.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9
Country Barn Crafts Christmas Craft
Show. Cassisi Farms, 746 Panther Rd,
Vineland. 9 a.m3 p.m. Unique locally
handcrafted Christmas and country gifts.
Craft Fair. St. John Bingo Hall, 2
Hillcrest Ave., Millville. 10 a.m.4 p.m.
Support the American Cancer Societys
Relay for Lifes Team, Eddies Dream
Weavers. Free admission.
DECEMBER 9 AND169
Historic Friendship Church Open
House. Weymouth and Friendship Rds
(across from Buena Regional High
School), Landisville. 24 p.m. Enjoy the
quaint charm of this 204-year-old
church, decorated for the turn of the cen-
tury. Church is non-denominational.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10
Fundraiser for Malaga Camp
Ministries. Malaga Diner, Harding Hwy.,
Franklinville. 57 p.m. Malaga Diner will
give 10 percent of the sales back to the
Camp. For more details, call 856-691-3154.
Pet Photos with Santa. Cumberland
Mall, Center Court, Delsea Dr., Vineland. 6
p.m. Include your pet in your family holi-
day portrait.
Red Cross Blood Drive. Rosary Hall,
Cornucopia & Dante Avenues, Vineland.
27 p.m. St Padre Pio Parish is hosting.
To donate, call 856-691-7526 for appoint-
ment; email: fran@pppnj.org or
www.pleasegiveblood.org/donate.
HOLIDAY GIFT-
WRAPPING
Have your holiday gifts wrapped by
volunteers of Hadassah in the
Cumberland Mall, 3849 S. Delsea Dr.,
Vineland, during December.
Volunteers will be at the Hadassah
booth, located next to Santa, at the
Center Court, through December 24, to
professionally wrap gifts for a fair
charge. Gift boxes, wrapping paper, and
ribbons will be provided. All profits will
go to charity.
Hadassah is a non-profit internation-
al organization dedicated to medical
research, health education, social
action, volunteerism, education and
research. For more information, call the
Bat Ami Chapter of Hadassah at (302)
265-3870.
SANTAS HURRICANE
HELPERS
With the holiday season upon us,
Santas Hurricane Helpers wants to
remember the youngest affected by
Hurricane Sandy. Many parents
affected by the storm will have a hard
time getting their children gifts. The
group is collecting toys to distribute
to families in Atlantic and Ocean
counties. Locally, the drop-off location
is Marias Hair Salon and Lorenzos
Barber Shop, 3636 E. Landis Ave.,
Vineland 08360. Donate a new,
unwrapped toy by December 15.
www.SandySantas.,org.
Bus Trips
Petway Elementary School will
sponsor a show trip to Resorts Casino,
on Sunday, December 9. Show includes
"Christmas from the White Mountains."
There will be two pickups for this trip.
Bus leaves Petway School at 9:45 a.m.
(1115 S. Lincoln Ave.) and 10 a.m. from
Buena Gardens. (114 W. Arctic Ave,
Minotola) Bus leaves casino at 5:00 p.m.
Cost is $39 a person. You will receive
$10 in slot credit, show ticket and a buf-
fet coupon at Resorts.
Motor Coach Transportation will be
provided: Call 856-362-8855 to reserve
your seat. Payment must be made at the
time of the reservation. Checks payable
to: VHS Activities Fund.
Travel to the Big Apple on Saturday,
December 15, to enjoy the Radio City
Christmas Spectacular featuring the
Rockettes. Enjoy time on your own
before the 2 p.m. performance (with
mid-orchestra seating) and time on your
own to explore the city in all of its holi-
day finery after the show as well. Family-
friendly deluxe motorcoach will depart
from Woodland Country Day School
promptly at 8 a.m. with an additional
pick up in Mullica Hill at approximately
8:45 a.m. We will depart New York City
at 8 p.m. and arrive home at approxi-
mately 11 p.m. Tickets are $185 per per-
son (tickets include: mid-orchestra seats
for Radio City Christmas Spectacular,
deluxe roundtrip motorcoach transporta-
tion, family fun and surprises on the bus
and all gratuities). For additional infor-
mation please contact Diane at
856.453.8499 ext. 112.
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Saturday, December 8
9am-4pm at CCV
4630 Mays Landing Rd. Vineland
OPEN HOUSE TUESDAY, 12/6/11 - 10 AM & 2 PM
Vineland Public Charter School
ESTABLISHED 2009
Now Accepting
Applications
for 2013 - 2014
No Tuition
Currently K-5th Grade
Focused On The Arts
Small Class Sizes
Longer School Year
CLASS TIME:
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Monday 01/07/13
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610 Montrose Street
Vineland, NJ 08360
856-691-1004
Fax: 856-691-1005
OPEN HOUSE: Monday 12/10/12 - 10AM & 2PM Monday 01/07/13 - 10AM & 2PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8
Wreaths of Remembrance.
Cumberland County Veterans Cemetery
in Hopewell Township. 9 a.m.noon. To
volunteer or for additional details, e-
mail info@vinelandrotary.com.
Donations can be mailed to Vineland
Rotary Charities, P.O. Box 7, Vineland,
NJ 08362 or donate online at
www.vinelandrotary.com. Volunteers
needed from 8 a.m. to noon.
910 a.m.: Families of deceased vet-
erans lay the wreaths on the graves of
their loved ones. There are about 560
graves of veterans. (There are about
600 graves of spouses and depend-
ents.)
10 a.m. ceremony -
10:3011:30 a.m.: Volunteers will use
this time to lay the wreaths on the
graves of deceased veterans whose
family was unavailable to do so.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15
Vineland Memorial Home Cemetery in
Vineland. 11 a.m. Vineland Rotary will
be contributing 200 wreaths to this
effort and the veterans group. "Rolling
Thunder" will be making wreaths for
the other 325 graves and participate in
the ceremony.
Pictured during last years Wreath Laying
ceremony at the NJ Memorial Home
cemetery are Rotarians Hope Brolis and
Karen Bauman. PHOTO BY Jay Parks.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11
City Council Meeting. Council
Chambers, City Hall, Vineland. 7:30 p.m.
Formal official action may be taken at such
meetings on any and all business involving
The City of Vineland. Pre-meeting confer-
ences at 7 p.m., at the Council Caucus
Room, City Hall. No formal official action
shall be taken at any such pre-meeting
conference.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12
Free Patient Education Seminar.
Lecture Hall at CDI, 1550 E. Chestnut Ave.,
Vineland. 5:156:15 p.m. The topic is the
complications of diabetes. Free, space is
limited. RSVP at 794-1700 or www.center-
fordiagnosticimaging.com.
Greater Millville Chamber of
Commerce Luncheon. NJ Motorsports
Parks Officers Club, 8000 Dividing Creek
Rd., Millville. 11:30 a.m. Performance by
the Madrigals, a select group of students
from the Millville Senior High Schools
Choir, $20 with advance registration and
$22 at the door. RSVP at 856-825-2600.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13
Millville Woman's Club Christmas
Party. 300 "E" Street, Millville. 6 p.m.
$25 for either salmon or chicken.
Entertainment will be the Millville High
School Madrigal Singers. 765-5372.
Afterschool Holiday Movie. Millville
Public Library, 210 Buck St., Millville.
4:30 pm. "Disney's Santa Buddies," rated
G for General Audiences. Free and open
to the public. Popcorn is provided. Other
snacks and bottled water are permitted.
RSVP at 856-825-7087, ext. 12.
Foundation for Wellness
Professionals Health Program.
Millville Public Library, 210 Buck St.,
Millville. 11 a.m. Topic will be "Stay Fit
While You Sit: Ergonomics for a Healthier
You." Learn a few simple techniques in
ergonomics and some simple stretches
that you can do at work or at home to
offset the negative effects that prolonged
sitting creates. Free and open to the pub-
lic. RSVP at 856-825-7087, ext. 12.
Joint Advent Communal Penance
Service. St. Padre Pio Parish, Church of
Our Lady of Pompeii, 4680 Dante Ave.,
Vineland. 7 p.m. After a brief prayer serv-
ice, several priests will be available for
private confessions. 856-691-7526 or
856-691-9077.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14
The Nutcracker. Covenant OPC
Church, 1029 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. 6
p.m. Magnolia
Hill Studios
Artshare
Program pres-
ents excerpts
from
Tchaikovskys
classic ballet.
Free commu-
nity presenta-
tio performed
by Magnolia
Hill Studios
students. Seating is limited, first come
first served. 856-692-7262 to reserve
your free tickets.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15
Christmas in the Cafe. Larrys II
Restaurant, 907 N. Main Road, Vineland.
8 a.m.6 p.m. Buy your most special
gifts this year handmade from local
artists.
Open House. Marys Little Lambs
Academy, Education Center at The
GlassWorks, 1101 Wheaton Ave., Millville.
10 a.m.2 p.m. Staff and management
will be on hand to provide tours of the
facility and discuss specific curriculum
for each age group, from infant through
pre-school ages. 856-765-5183.
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Delseas Benjamin Honored by Widener University
Delsea Regional High School senior, Shijo Benjamin was honored by Widener
University and WCAU-TV/NBC 10 in receiving their High School Leadership Award
for his community service and volunteer work during school year 2011-12. The
Widener University High School Leadership Awards recognize high-achieving jun-
iors from regional high schools who have demonstrated academic excellence and
character traits that mark them as potential leaders and future citizens of charac-
ter. Students who receive this honor and who then choose Widener University to
continue their education after high school will receive a $20,000 scholarship.
Shijo was selected for this award because he embodies Widener Universitys
focus on developing strategic leaders and responsible citizens. A representative
from the University awarded Delsea Regional High School with a plaque listing
Shijo as the schools first Leadership Award winner. The district will be partici-
pating in Wideners 2012 Leadership Award program and will be nominating a
current junior for the award.
Benjamin is the son of George and Sobha Benjamin of Franklinville. During the
2012 summer, Shijo participated in the Rowan Aim High Science and Technology
Academy, along with 40 other students from five different local counties, receiv-
ing instruction in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) while also
honing his leadership and college preparatory skills. He received three college
credits for his participation in the program.
At Delsea, he is a member of the Key Club, Yearbook Club, Delta Eta Sigma
and JROTC. In addition, he is a member of National Honor Society and the
Atheneaum League. His honors include earning Superintendents Honor Roll List
honors, an Academic Achievement Medal, 2011 Renaissance Peoples Choice
Award, 2012 NJ Good Deed Award and being an AP Scholar. He is also a mem-
ber of the cross country team and spends time volunteering at Kennedy
Hospital. His future plans are to pursue a career in the science field.
From left: HS Principal, Paul Berardelli; Shijo Benjamin; Widener Representative, Joe
McGeever; HS Guidance Counselor, Melissa Pilitowski.
Delseas DECA Anti-
Bullying Efforts
Delsea Regional High School Seniors,
Stephanie Ward and Marissa Mauceli
participated in a workshop at Main Road
Elementary School on November 2 as
part of a DECA (Distributive Education
Clubs of America) research project. The
focus of Wards research project was an
anti-bullying campaign and she and
Mauceli were part of a two-hour work-
shop along with Delseas YODA (Youth
Organized for Disaster Assistance)
where third and fourth graders had the
opportunity to learn from the older stu-
dents about ways to work together to
stop the bullying epidemic prevalent
among Americas youth.
Seniors shared stories and participat-
ed in activities that helped the young-
sters understand that differences should
be celebrated and making friends can
be a fun thing. Even YODA Bear told his
story on what it felt like to be a different
color bear. Approximately 300 elemen-
tary students participated in the event
and learned valuable lessons about
friendship and compassion for others.
Delsea Regional High Seniors Stephanie
Ward and Marissa Mauceli make friends
with YODA Bear, during anti-bullying work-
shops at Main Road Elementary School.
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Edgarton Christian
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Celebrate First Place
The students at Edgarton Christian
Academy are pictured holding the first
place trophy awarded to them at the
Vineland Christmas Parade. ECA took first
place for the church group float category.
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Edgarton Christian Academy Helps Sandy Survivors
When Hurricane Sandy hit
southern New Jersey, the
students of Edgarton
Christian Academy realized
their prayers were answered
and their families and
homes were spared. But oth-
ers in our area were not so
fortunate. The thoughts of
the students immediately
turned to, What can we do
to help? Edgarton students
and families wanted to reach
as many people in need as
possible. They partnered
with the Steve Brown family
of Vineland to help the residents of Downe Township, whose homes and communi-
ty were hit the hardest. Providing clothing, blankets, cleaning supplies and food,
ECA was able to reach the community before outside agencies had made it the
area. The students also loaded a trailer with clothing for the Methodist Church of
Port Norris, and relied on Jim Mallon, Director of Community Services of Ocean
City to deliver a loaded car to the food pantry of Ocean City.
The students of Edgarton welcomed three students from Island Park, NY whose
home was flooded with more than four feet of water. The Saggio Family returned to
Vineland to stay with family while the work began on their home in New York. The
three boys, grades first, third and fifth, were welcomed at ECA, where they could
continue their studies and take their minds off of the disaster at home. The
Edgarton Community joined in donating needed items to The DOttavio Family who
packed a 14-foot U-Haul truck and delivered it to the devastated neighborhood.
Edgarton Christian fourth graders pose in front of a trailer full of supplies collected for
those most affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Sacred Heart Giving Tree
The Annual Christmas Giving Tree,
placed in the schools foyer, is a
school-wide tradition at Sacred Heart
High School. The tree is a symbol of
the generosity of their students, facul-
ty and staff who annually donate items
for needy families in Cumberland
County.
From left: Joshua C. Bowker, Theodore F.
Mercurio, Ryan Veltman and Tyler M.
Aulffo, had the honor of helping chop
down this years tree< A has been donated
by the Kiel family for over 20 years.
Whos Your Hero?
Nominate Your Hometown Hero Today!
See nomination form on p. 25 or online:
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For more information on special events in the Millville Glasstown Arts District,
contact us at: 800-887-4957 www.GlasstownArtsDistrict.com
Funded by the Urban
Enterprise Program
This programis made possible in part by funds fromthe
New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State,
a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.
Concerts, bands, films, plays,
holiday childrens programs
and more.
Visit www.levoy.net
or call 856-327-6400
for schedule and box office
details.
Newly
Renovated
Explore downtown Millvilles holiday charm. Youll discover delicious dining choices,
fun pubs, fine art to hang or wear, live entertainment and unique boutique shopping.
Enjoy
the Holiday
Season
Enjoy
the Holiday
Season
Soul of the Season Saturday, Dec. 8th, 2012 6 PM-9 PM
Over 30 galleries, shops and restaurants join in to provide
holiday shoppers and children of all ages a magical holiday evening.
Horse and carriage rides Free trolley
Santas workshop Live singing and dance performances
Holiday Dazzle Between Nov. 12th and Dec. 21st
Shop the Glasstown Arts District and fill in an entry form for a chance to
win in-store gifts plus an opportunity for a fabulous $1,000 shopping
spree!
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in Millvilles Glasstown Arts District
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In Our Schools
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Cumberland Christian Student Activity Board
Enjoys a Special Breakfast
The aroma and sounds of bacon drifted into the gym and the excitement rose in
the students voices. It was almost time for breakfast at Cumberland Christian
School. Breakfast at the school is not a common practice and this one was special.
For the first time, the newly elected representatives of the Middle School Student
Activity Organization would have a planning meeting. Before the planning the
group shared the responsibilities of fixing each other breakfast. After omelets,
chocolate chip pancakes, waffles, and bacon the group took time out for Bible les-
sons and prayer. Soon the brainstorming began and several dozen ideas were pre-
sented. As the day progressed the students prioritized their goals and future activi-
ties. Some of the more important ones being planned were aid to hurricane victims
in Cumberland County bay areas, Christmas Cards to veterans, Christmas gifts to
needy children, and a day to chase the Winter Blues away for the whole middle
school. Members include John Bonanno, Kelsey Sheppard, Robert Leek, Aria
Shoemaker, Tristan Livengood, Jayson Fields, Dylan Torrance, Tim Wright, and two
members who are serving for their third yearOlivia Fields and Daniel Wright.
Members of the Cumberland Christian Student Activity Organization take a break from
their breakfast to pose for a photo.
Key Club Holds Thanksgiving Feast
Delsea Regional High Schools Key Club
under the direction of advisors, Ms. Kathy
Williams and Mrs. Linda Garbarino, held a
Thanksgiving feast for the needy in Franklin
and Elk townships. Area churches, shelters,
senior citizens clubs, nursing homes, and the
Veterans association received invitations to par-
ticipate with bus transportation provided by
Delseas Board of Education to bring the guests
to Delsea for those that needed transportation.
This year over 200 guests attended the event.
Donations were collected from parents, the students, and the Delsea staff who
also offered their time to help cook. Local businesses supported the event by offer-
ing money, turkeys and other food items, paper and plastic products, and door
prizes. Students collected canned goods which were given to the guests along with
a loaf of pumpkin bread that students baked.
Additionally, Delseas JROTC also participated doing the formal introduction and
presentation of the colors. Dinner music was provided for the guests entertain-
ment along with the concert choir who did a sing-along of Christmas carols.
From left: Philip Quinn, Brooke Reinert and Haley Batchelor.
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very year, at the beginning of
October at Sacred Heart
Grammar School, the eldest child
of the family would be given the large
white shopping bag of Christmas good-
ies to sell. Inside were glittered candles,
Christmas cards, candy, wrapping paper,
music-box angelsevery year it was
something new. I was always jealous that
I wasnt the one who got the bag and the
orders. When I finally reached eighth
grade and Linda was long gone to high
school, the school suddenly stopped the
tradition. Sometimes life just isnt fair.
Eventually, I got plenty of experience
selling stuff at my various seasonal jobs,
but it just wasnt the same as going door-
to-door.
Dad always got a lot of gifts from his
suppliers at work, like the Hickory Farm
Tower of Cheeses, boxes of chocolates,
bottles of booze, and also quite a few of
the much maligned fruitcakes. I actually
like fruitcake and consider it one of the
specialties of the holidays.
I also love to drive around and see all
of the Christmas lights on the houses.
People really go all out and it is a real
treat! This year, however, one house will
be darkDave Di Giovacchinos house on
Deborah Court in Vineland. We lost
Dave recently and he will be missed by
many friends and acquaintances who
looked forward to his yearly Christmas
display. Thank you, Dave, for all of the
years of beauty and joy. We will remem-
ber you in our thoughts and prayers this
holiday season.
Here is a take on a fruitcake. This is
really nice, from P. Allen Smiths cook-
book. It is an old recipe from his grand-
mother. I think you will like it!
Blackberry Jam Cake
(A Disguised Fruitcake)
2 cups blackberry jam
1 cup butter, salted, softened
1 cup black walnuts, finely
chopped
2 cups dark brown sugar, packed
6 eggs
2 tsp. nutmeg,
1 cup raisins
2 tsp. cinnamon,
2 tsp. baking soda
4 cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 cups buttermilk, room temperature
Oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour
a tube pan.
Separate the eggs. In a large bowl,
mix together the flour, baking soda, salt,
cinnamon, and nutmeg. In a small bowl,
mix cup of the flour mixture with the
black walnuts and raisins.
Add the brown sugar, butter, and
blackberry jam to the egg yolks, and stir
together thoroughly. Stir in the butter-
milk. Add the flour mixture.
Beat the egg whites until they turn
white, but are loose. Fold whites into the
batter. Add nuts and raisins and blend.
Bake for one to two hours. When a
toothpick inserted in the center comes
out clean, its done.
Cool 10 minutes in the pan. Remove
and cool completely. Slice and serve with
a dollop of rum-laced whipped cream. I
Jean Hecker is a full-time travel agent at
Magic Carpet Travels and a part-time foodie.
She has a BA in Home Economics Education
from Rowan University and enjoys exploring
all facets of the food and restaurant industry.
Fruitcake: A
Holiday Staple
Whether youre a fan of holiday fruitcake or not, you
should try this disguised version.
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Andrea Trattoria, 16 N. High St., Millville,
697-8400. Chef/owner Andrea Covino
serves up Italian specialties in atmosphere
of fine dining.
Annata Wine Bar, 216 Bellevue Ave,
Hammonton, 609-704-9797. Food served
tapas style, catering, private parties.
Extensive wine list. Live music Thurs. night.
Babe's Village Inn, Martinelli Avenue,
Minotola, NJ 856-697-1727. Famous crabs,
seafood, Italian cuisine. Eat in or Take out.
Bagel University, 1406 S. Main Rd.,
Vineland, 691-0909. Breakfast and lunch
spot offering sandwiches named for col-
leges near and far.
Bains Deli, 636 E. Landis Ave., Vineland,
563-1400. Fresh deli sandwiches, wraps,
healthy salads, and coffee drinks. Open
Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Barberas Chocolates on Occasion, 782 S.
Brewster Rd., Vineland, 690-9998.
Homemade chocolates and candies, custom
gift baskets.
Bennigans Restaurant, 2196 W. Landis
Ave., Vineland, 205-0010. Entrees, desserts,
drink specials. Take-out. Happy Hour Mon-
Fri 3pm-7pm, Sun-Thu 10pm-cl. All Sports
packages available. NBA League Pass, NHL
Center Ice, & MLB Extra Innings.
Big Apple, 528 N. Harding Hwy., Vineland,
697-5500. Steaks, veal, chicken dishes.
Meet friends at bar. Daily lunch and dinner.
Big Johns Pizza Queen, 1383 S. Main Rd.,
Vineland, 205-0012. Featuring Gutbuster
a 21-oz. burger, pizza, wings, subs, dinners.
Black Olive Restaurant. 782 S. Brewster Rd,
Vineland. 457-7624. 7 a.m. - 10 p.m daily.
Entrees, desserts. Take out available.
Bojos Ale House, 222 N. High St., Millville,
327-8011. All food is homemade, including
the potato chips.
Bombay Bites, 112 W. Chestnut Ave.,
Vineland, 696-0036. Indian cuisine. $8.95
lunch buffet ($5.99 on Mondays).
Bruni's Pizzeria. 2184 N. 2nd St., Millville
(856) 825-2200. Award-winning pizza since
1956. Open Mon-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.
11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Bruno's Family Restaurant, Cape May Ave.
and Tuckahoe Rd., Dorothy, 609-476-4739.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, pizza. Open Mon-
Sat. 7 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Chows Garden 1101 N. 2nd St., Millville,
327-3259. Sushi Bar, All-you-can-eat buffet.
Cosmopolitan Restaurant Lounge, Bakery,
3513 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland, 765-5977.
Happy hour everyday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. half-
priced appetizers, and reduced drink spe-
cials.
Crust N Krumbs Bakery, Main/Magnolia
rds., 690-1200. Cakes, pies, cookies,
breads, doughnuts, custom wedding cakes.
Dakota Steakhouse & Sushi Bar at
Ramada, W. Landis Ave. and Rt. 55,
Vineland, 692-8600. Stylish atmosphere
perfect for an upscale lunch or dinner.
Delicious steaks, seafood and sushi. Closed
Monday for dinner.
Deeks Deli & Kustard Kitchen, 1370 S.
Main Rd., Vineland, 691-5438. Call for lunch
and dinner specials. Soft ice cream and
cakes year-round. Mon.-Sat 9 a.m.
8 p.m.
Dennys, 1001 W. Landis Ave., Vineland,
696-1900. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Take-
out, too. Happy Hour Mon.-Fri. 3-7 p.m.
Open 24 hours. Kids eat free Tues. & Sat.
Dominicks Pizza, 1768 S. Lincoln Ave.,
Vineland, 691-5511. Family time-honored
recipes, fresh ingredients.
Double Eagle Saloon, 1477 Panther Rd.,
Vineland, 213-6176. Open for lunch and din-
ner. Traditional tavern fair.
Elmer Diner, 41 Chestnut St., Elmer. 358-
3600. Diverse menu of large portions at
reasonable prices.
Esposito's Maplewood III, 200 N. Delsea
Dr., Vineland, 692-2011. Steaks, seafood and
pasta dishes at this Italian restaurant.
Erics, 98 S. West Ave., Vineland, 205-9800.
Greek and American cuisine, pizza.
Fat Jack's BBQ. Cumberland Mall, next to
Starbucks, 825-0014. Open 7 days a week,
11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Eat in or take out. Serving
ribs, wings, sandwiches, salads and sides.
Five Points Inn, E. Landis Ave. and
Tuckahoe Rd., Vineland, 691-6080. Italian
cuisine and dinner buffets to savor. Family-
owned.
Gardellas Ravioli Co. & Italian Deli,
527 S. Brewster Rd., 697-3509. Name says
it all. Daily specials, catering. Closed Sun.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 3624 S.
Delsea Dr., 856-362-5508. All you can eat,
serving Breakfast Sat & Sun, 7:30 - 11 a.m.,
Lunch Mon thru Fri 11 - 4 p.m., Dinner 7
days a week. Senior early bird specials,
Mon thru Fri, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Take outs
available.
Ginas Ristorante, Landis and Lincoln Aves.
in ShopRite Plaza, Vineland. 205-0049.
Serving dinner Tues.-Thurs., 4-9 p.m.; Friday
& Sat., 4-10 p.m.; Now serving lunch: Tues.
- Fri. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Reservations recom-
mended. Takeout available.
Golden Palace Diner Restaurant 2623 S
Delsea Dr, Vineland, 692-5424. Serving
breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
The Greenview Inn at Eastlyn Golf Course,
4049 Italia Avenue, Vineland, 691-5558. The
golfers lounge and bar serves lunch and
snacks daily from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The
Greenview Inn is a fine dining restaurant
open for dinner Wed.-Sun. at 5 p.m.
Guiseppe's Italian Market, 528B N. Harding
Hwy, Buena. 856-213-6391. Hot & Cold Take
outs. Crabs Friday & Saturdays.
Harrys Pub at Ramada, W. Landis Ave. and
Rt. 55, Vineland, 696-8600. Lunch & dinner
7 days a week. Happy hour daily 4-6pm
with half price appetizers. Live
Entertainment Wednesday thru Saturday.
High Street Chinese Buffet, High St.,
Millville, 825-2288. All-you-can-eat buffet.
Howies Dugout All Star Cafe, 3569 E.
Landis Ave. (Across from Shoprite at
Lincoln and Landis). 856-457-5200. Open
seven days a week, serving breakfast,
lunch, dinner and ice cream.
Jersey Jerry's. 1362 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland,
362-5978. Serving subs, sandwiches, and
take-out platters.
Joe's Poultry. 440 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland,
692-8860. Barbecue and Kosher chickens,
homemade sides, catering.
Kawa Thai & Sushi, 2196 N. Second St.
(Rt.47), Millville, 825-9939. Thai and
Japanese cuisine. BYOB.
Lake House Restaurant. 611 Taylor Rd.,
Franklinville, 694-5700. American grill
cuisine, daily happy hour specials, great
selection of wine and cigars. Open-air deck
bar and patio.
Larry's II Restaurant, 907 N. Main Rd.,
Vineland, 692-9001. Three meals daily.
Sunday breakfast buffet, early-bird dinners.
La Locanda Pizzeria & Ristorante, 1406 S.
Main Rd., Vineland, 794-3332. Pasta, veal,
chicken. Lunch and dinner. Closed Sun.
Lucianos New Orleans Seafood Kitchen,
Landis Marketplace, 631 E. Landis Ave.,
Vineland, 609-970-7653. Authentic Cajun
and Creole. Catering 7 days a week by
appointment.
Marcianos Restaurant, 947 N. Delsea Dr.,
Vineland, 563-0030. Italian-American cui-
sine, seafood and veal. Open daily for lunch
and dinner, $6.49 lunch buffet Monday -
Saturday.
Manny & Vics, 1687 N. Delsea Dr.,
Vineland, 696-3100. Daily pizza specials,
delivery.
Mannys Pizza, 426 N. High St., Millville,
327-5081. Daily pizza specials, delivery.
Martinos Trattoria & Pizzeria, 2614 E.
Chestnut Ave., Vineland, 692-4448. Brick
oven pizza, risotto, polenta. Three meals
daily.
Merighi's Savoy Inn, E. Landis Ave. and
Union Rd., Vineland, 691-8051.
Banquet/wedding facility and intimate
restaurant. Dungeness Crabs Night on
Tuesdays in the Bistro. Gourmet Pizza Nite
on Wed. Outdoor dining in the adjacent
Lunas Outdoor Bar & Grille.
Millville Queen Diner, 109 E. Broad Street,
Millville. 327-0900. Open 7 Days a Week 24
Hours.
Milmay Tavern, Tuckahoe and Bears Head
rds., Milmay, 476-3611. Gourmet lunches
and dinners, casual setting.
Moes Southwest Grill, 2188 N. 2nd St.,
Millville, 825-3525. Tex-Mex, burritos, cater-
ing.
Moris, E. Landis Ave., Vineland. 690-0300.
Adjacent to the Landis Theater Performing
Arts Center. Includes a casual, upscale
restaurant with a banquet facility and
lounge on site. Lunch and dinner.
MVP Bar, 408 Wheat Road, Vineland, 697-
9825. Full bar menu, drink specials.
Old Oar House Irish Pub, 123 N. High St.,
Millville, 293-1200. Year round fresh seafood
daily, slow roasted prime rib specials, deli-
cious summer Salads, everyday lunch & din-
ner specials, homemade corn beef, kitchen
open until 1 a.m., outdoor beer garden.
Olympia Restaurant, 739 S. Delsea Dr.,
Vineland, 691-6095. Authentic Greek cui-
sinelamb dishes and salads.
Pegasus, Rts. 40 and 47, Vineland, 694-
0500. Breakfast, lunch, dinner specials;
convenient drive-thru, mini-meal specials.
Peking Gourmet, 907 N. Main Rd., (Larrys
II Plaza), Vineland, 691-0088. Chinese.
Takeout only. All major credit cards accepted.
The Rail, 1252 Harding Hwy., Richland, 697-
1440. Bar and restaurant with daily drink
specials and lunch specials.
Saigon, 2180 N. Second St., Millville, 327-
8878. Authentic Vietnamesenoodle soups,
curry, hotpot, Buddhist vegetarian.
South Vineland Tavern, 2350 S. Main Rd.,
Vineland, 692-7888. Breakfast, lunch, din-
ner daily. Seafood and prime rib.
Speedway Cafe at Ramada, W. Landis Ave.
and Rt. 55, Vineland, 696-8600. Open Daily,
6 a.m.-11 p.m. Breakfast served all day.
Daily specials Monday thru Friday. Over 30
dinner selections at 2 for $19.99 and also 7
for $7.00 available 7 days a week starting
at 3 pm.
Sunny Side Diner, 2 Southwest Blvd,
Newfield. 697-4000. Breakfast specials for
only $1.99; daily lunch specials starting at
$3.50
Sweet Life Bakery, 601 E. Landis Ave.,
Vineland, 692-5353. Neighborhood bakery.
Homemade pastries, cakes, coffee.
A Taste of the Islands, 731 Landis Ave.,
Vineland, 691-9555. First prize winning BBQ
Ribs, Jamaican Jerk chicken, Curry chicken,
seafood, rice and beans and much more.
Ten22 Bar & Grill at Centerton Country
Club, 1022 Almond Rd., Pittsgrove, 358-
3325. Lunch and dinner. New tavern menu
features soups, salads, burgers, sandwich-
es, wraps and entree selections. Sunday
Brunch extravaganza.
Tre Belleze, 363 E. Wheat Rd., Buena, 697-
8500. Serving lunch and dinner daily with
complimentary buffet on Fri. from 3-6 p.m.
Serving gluten-free pizza, pasta and beer.
Home of the Screamer Wings.
Uncle Rickys Outdoor Bar, 470 E. Wheat
Rd., Vineland, 691-4454. Ribs, chicken, fish,
steaks. Always clams, eat in or take out.
Live music Saturday & Sunday night.
Dungeness Crab All You Can Eat.
Villa Fazzolari, 821 Harding Hwy., Buena
Vista, 697-7107. Dinner combos, grilled
meats, fish. Lunch and dinner daily.
Wild Wings, 1843 E. Wheat Rd., Vineland,
691-8899. Dinners, grilled sandwiches, wings.
Winfields. 106 N. High St., Millville, 327-
0909. Continental cuisine and spirits
served in a casually upscale setting.
Ye Olde Centerton Inn, 1136 Almond Rd.,
Pittsgrove, 358-3201. American classics
served in a picturesque setting.
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nce upon a time, there was a
rundown little shack of a tavern,
dropped into the center of East
Vinelands fertile agricultural
territory. Unknown to most, it catered to a
simple, shot-and-a-beer clientele of farmers
and migrant workers.
Located at the intersection of Panther
Road and Italia avenues, the joint was
rumored to have been a speakeasy during
Prohibition years.
Then, two decades or so past, local
entrepreneur John Barretta purchased the
property.
Dubbing his new venture Good Sports,
he invested time, money and effort turning
it into a proper, upscale sports bar-style
pub and eatery.
Still off the beaten path, even as many of
those farm fields were being converted into
housing subdivisions, it remained a sort of
locals-only hidden gem.
Eventually Barretta sold, and the place
slipped backwards towards its previous
state of oblivion.
That all began to change in June of 2011,
when Rob Buono, chef/owner of nearby
Eastlyn Golf Course and its associated
restaurant, The Greenview Innjust down
the road at 4049 Italia Avenuetook pos-
session of the enterprise.
Renaming the establishment The
Double Eagle Saloon, he and family invigor-
ated it with a revised menu, updated dcor
and most importantly, a restored sense of
purpose.
Taking their name from the dual con-
cepts of a very rare golf score, combined
with a patriotic tribute, the Buonos
breathed new life, delivering exceptional
gastropub fare as well.
Late morning, on the final sunny day of
November, an initial harbinger of good
doings afoot here were tantalizing plumes
of blue smoke drifting from Buonos pair of
outdoor smokers across the parking lot.
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Side-by-Side
German POWs worked alongside Cumberland County
civilians, even after their countrys surrender.
T
he German POWs housed in the
compound at Fairton and
employed by P.J. Ritter
Company in Bridgeton had
always believed that Germany would pre-
vail in World War II. They worked dili-
gently and peacefully in the food process-
ing plant, side-by-side with civilian labor-
ers whose family and friends were fight-
ing the Nazis in Europe, but they awaited
the employment of their countrys secret
weapon to put an end to the Allies efforts
to stop Hitler. The circumstance had the
potential to become volatile, but nothing
of the sort transpired.
According to former Ritter Personnel
Director Earl L. McCormicks account of
the Cumberland County POWs, War on
the Home Front, the news of Germanys
gradual defeat did not provoke any con-
frontations. Reports of the D-Day invasion
that filtered into the plant through radio
news broadcasts created a hushed work
environment with civilians and POWs
each praying for the success of their side.
The Allies success at Normandy ush-
ered in the next wave of German POWs.
The British wished to keep prisoners
away from the European battlefield and
began transporting the captured to the
U.S. Because of the successful record with
POW employment at P.J. Ritter, Fort Dix
approached the company about expand-
ing and furnishing POW labor to other
area factories in dire need and who would
bear part of the camp expense,
McCormick writes. We would and did
provide help for the glass, municipal
power and other organizations for the
duration [of the war].
The POWs still believed in Germanys
victory and followed the news of the
blitzkriegs that besieged England. But as
1945 progressed, their hopes diminished.
By May 7, when Germany signed the
unconditional surrender marking V.E.
Day or Victory in Europe, Fort Dix was
wary of sending the prisoners to work.
The POWs, however, requested that they
be allowed to report to Ritter as usual,
having accepted the defeat of their coun-
try and preferring to spend the day
engaged in their labor.
Reluctantly, permission was granted
and the days events bore the respect the
prisoners and civilians had developed for
each other. According to McCormick,
there was no taunting of the POWs or
derisive comments over the wars out-
come. The civilians did erupt in a well-
deserved celebration, at which time the
German prisoners silently marched to the
edge of the nearby Cohansey River which
bordered the west side of the P.J. Ritter
plant, where they stood at attention in
somber and orderly lines.
The German surrender did not mean
the release of the POWs, however. The
war with Germanys ally, Japan, was still
ongoing and the U.S. was not ready to
begin closing camps within the country.
Following V.E. Day, McCormick reports,
the Cumberland County POWs continued
to work at P.J. Ritter without incident, but
they were a sad dejected and worried
group of men who took an interest in
how America handled the war with Japan.
Believing that Germany was the only
country capable of creating an atomic
bomb, they were surprised and awed
when the U.S. unleashed its own nuclear
devices and seemed to enjoy the final vic-
tory celebration over the Japanese by the
P.J. Ritter factory workers.
The housing of German POWs in
Cumberland County became a learning
experience for both residents and prison-
ers. Unlike other camps in the country,
the Fairton compound and Ritter work-
place were never hostile environments or
sites of unruly behavior. Instead, the
POWs came to understand how the aver-
age American lived and the locals came
to comprehend the differences between
cultures. In his account, McCormick
details discussions that he and others
had with the Germans on topics ranging
from educational systems to history and
philosophy.
Some of the residents saw past the uni-
forms and accents and treated some of the
POWs as they would a friend or even fam-
ily member. One complaint that reached
Fort Dix was that some of the local work-
ers were mothering the younger soldiers.
Communication between the prisoners
and the plant were consistently main-
tained and trust became a key ingredient
in a formula that wasnt always productive
in other areas of the U.S. but that proved
most successful for this location.
With the Japanese surrender, all
German POWs held in the country await-
ed their imminent release. Those in the
Fairton compound would prove unique
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Here are some choose-and-cut
Christmas tree farms in the region.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Airport Tree Plantation, 2340 Cedar
St., Millville, 856-825-5212. Head for
Millville Airport entrance. Hudson
United Bank on left. Go past 4th house
on right. Look for U.S. flag. You choose
and cut your own; Blue Spruce,
Douglas-fir. Open...7 amdark (daily),
Nov. 24Dec. 24.
Bush's Nursery, 839 Barrett Run Rd.,
Bridgeton, 856-453-0125. Follow Route
77 S through Bridgeton until it ends at
Route 49. Make right on Route 49.
Continue through Bridgeton into
Hopewell Township until yellow caution
light at Barrets Run Road. Make right.
Continue 1.5 miles. Farm on right at
bend, just past Shoemaker Road. You
choose and cut varieties: Canaan Fir,
Colorado Blue Spruce, Douglas Fir,
Eastern White Pine, White Fir and
other varieties. Open...14:30 pm
(daily) 104:30 (weekends), Dec. 1
Dec. 23.
Fishers Tree Farm, 461 Fairton-Millville
Rd., Bridgeton, 856-451-2626. From
Bridgeton: take Bridgeton-Fairton Road
to Coastal Mart in Fairton and turn left.
Go about 4 miles and look for our
green signs. From Millville: turn on
Beech Street from Rte. 49. Follow it to
Fairton-Millville Road. 2 miles past the
second blinker. Look for their green
signs. Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce
and Douglas Fir. Open...105 (daily),
Dec. 1Dec. 24
Forevergreen Tree Farm, 834 Lebanon
Rd., Rosenhayn, 856-451-9473. From
Rte. 55, take Rte. 56W. Turn left at first
traffic light onto Gershel Avenue. Go
1.7 mi. to Lebanon Road. Turn right
onto Lebanon Rd. 3rd house on right.
300 trees; You choose, we cut (self-
cutting optional). Blue Spruce, Norway
Spruce, Douglas-fir, Scotch Pine.
Open...9-5 (Fri, Sat, Sun), Nov. 23
Dec. 23
Greenleaves Christmas Tree Farm, 52
Newport Rd., Newport. 856-447-3814,
From Millville, follow signs toward air-
port. Go past airport. Follow through 4-
way stop, appx 3 miles to County Rte.
629. Turn left toward Newport/
Fortesque. Farm in on left, appx 2
miles past railroad tracks.
Species: Douglas-fir, Blue Spruce and
Concolor Fir.
McDermott's Christmas Tree Farm,
130 Roadstown Rd. Shiloh , 856-451-
0026. From Salem, Take Rte. 49 East
into Shiloh. Right at bend (blinker)
onto Roadstown Rd. (Rte. 620). Farm
on right 1 mile. From Bridgeton, Rte.
49 West, left at bend in Shiloh onto
Roadstown Rd. (Rte. 620).
200 trees; Blue Spruce, Colorado Blue
Spruce, Eastern White Pine, Norway
Spruce, White Pine, Douglas-fir, Fraser
Fir. Open...95 (daily), Nov. 25Dec. 24.
GLOUCESTER COUNTY
Belly Acres Christmas Tree Farm, 665
Royal Ave., Franklinville, 856-694-0350.
From Rte 55N or S take exit 39B Route
40W towards Elmer. Go 1.5 mi. and
turn right onto Aura Willow Grove Road
(2nd crossroad). Go 1.1 mi. and turn
right onto Royal Ave.(2nd right at top of
hill). Go 0.3 mi. to farm, parking on
right. 500 trees; Blue Spruce, Douglas-
fir, Fraser Fir, Concolor Fir. Open...104
(Fri., Sat., Sun.), Nov. 26Dec. 24. Visit
www.bellyacresnj.com
Exley's Christmas Tree Farm, 1535
Tanyard Rd., Sewell, 856-468-5949.
From North, 295S to 42S to 55S - Exit
56B, Come to traffic light, make left
onto Bankbridge Rd. Go to next traffic
light, make left onto Tanyard Rd.
Located 1 mi. south on right. From
South, 55N - Exit 53, North to
Wenonah 4th traffic light. Turn right at
light (WaWa, Lukoil). Go 200 yds.,
turn left onto Tanyard Rd. We are
located mi. down on left. 1,000
trees; Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce,
White Pine, Douglas-fir, Fraser Fir,
Canaan Fir. Open...Nov. 23Dec. 24
(Mon.-Fri. 98, Sat. and Sun. 95).
www.exleyslandscaping.com
Kozy Acres Christmas Tree Farm &
Apiary, 510 Fairview Rd., Glassboro,
856-307-9642. Located in the heart of
Gloucester County, accessible from Rts.
55, 47 and 322. Norway Spruce, Blue
Spruce, Douglas Fir, Eastern White
Pine, White Fir, White Pine. Open...104
(weekends only), Nov. 23Dec. 23.
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DECEMBER 3 THROUGH 8
Nightlife at Bennigans. 2196 W.
Landis Ave., Vineland, 205-0010.
Karaoke Thursdays with Bob Morgan, 9
p.m.-close, $3 Heinekens, DJ/Dance
Party Fridays 9 p.m.-Close, $3 Coronas.
All Sports Packages: MLB Extra Innings,
NBA League Pass, NHL Center Ice, and
NFL Sunday Ticket. $3 12-oz. Coors
Light & $5 23-oz. Call for RSVP and
details.
EVERY TUESDAY
Karaoke. The Cosmopolitan. 3513 S. Delsea
Dr., Vineland. Sing your heart out. 765-5977.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Salsa Night. The Cosmopolitan. 3513 S.
Delsea Dr., Vineland. Latin-inspired dance
party. 765-5977.
Country Dancing. The Centerton Country
Club & Event Center, 1022 Almond Rd.,
Pittsgrove. 711 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5
Cumberlads. Seventh Day Baptist Church,
East Ave., Shiloh. 7 p.m. Mens a capella
chorus under the direction of Gene
Tubertini, presents its Christmas concert.
825-0511.
EVERY THURSDAY
Jazz Duos. Annata Wine Bar, Bellevue
Ave., Hammonton, 609-704-9797. Live Jazz
featuring area's best jazz duos. 6:30 -
9:30 p.m. No cover. RSVP recommended.
Magician Kevin Bethea. Centerton
Country Club & Event Center, Ten22 Bar &
Grill, 1022 Almond Rd., Pittsgrove, 358-
3325. 68 p.m. Magician and slight-of-
hand illusionist.
Jeff Giuliani of Eleven Eleven. Double
Eagle Saloon, 1477 Panther Rd., Vineland.
Live acoustic 710 p.m..
DECEMBER 4 THROUGH 8
Nightlife at Ten22. Centerton Country
Club & Event Center, The Patio Bar at
Ten22, 1022 Almond Rd., Pittsgrove, 358-
3325. Wed.: Country Night with DJ Bob
Morgan, 7-11 p.m. Lessons and non-stop
dancing (song requests all night) on one
of the largest dance floors in region. $5
admission. Thurs: DJ Tommy B 8 p.m., Fri:
TBA 9 p.m., Sat: DJ Tommy B 9 p.m.
Nightlife at Moris. Lou Ferretti's Mori's
on Landis, 830 E. Landis Ave., Vineland,
690-0300. Wed.: Karaoke 8 p.m. Thurs.:
Juicy 8 p.m.. Fri.: DJ Alvin (Latin Night) 8
p.m.. Sat.: Kenny Jeremiah & Bittersweet
8 p.m.
Nightlife at Ramada. Harry's Pub at
Ramada, W. Landis Ave. and Rt. 55,
Vineland, 696-3800. Wed.: Ladies Night,
1/2 price appetizers all night. Happy Hour
Mon.-Sat, 4-6 p.m. $1 off alcoholic drinks.
Wed.Sat., live entertainment.
Nightlife at Double Eagle. Double Eagle
Saloon, 1477 Panther Rd., Vineland. Live
music every Friday night. NFL Sunday
Ticket Package Turtlestone Brewing Co. on
draft, along with 16 other imported and
domestic beers. Happy Hour daily 36 p.m.
DECEMBER 7, 8, AND 9
Nightlife at The Rail. The Rail, 1252
Harding Hwy, Richland. 697-7245. Fri.: Fame &
Fortune. Sat. Mike Hurban. Sun.: NFL Ticket.
Nightlife at Bojos. 222 N. High St.,
Millville, 327-8011. Tues.: Bike Nite with
live entertainment. Thurs.: Karaoke. Fri.:
Mike Bryan Band. Sat.: DJ/band. Daily drink
and food specials.
Nightlife at Old Oar House. Old Oar
House Irish Pub. 123 N. High St., Millville,
293-1200. Wed.: Karaoke. Fri.: Kids Dont
Bounce 9 p.m., Sat.: Joe Kozak 9 p.m.
EVERY FRIDAY
Gene Cortopassi. Merighi's Savoy Inn, E.
Landis Ave. and Union Rd., Vineland, 691-
8051. 6 p.m. Dinner music.
www.savoyinn.com.
EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Top 40 Dance Party w/ DJ Tony
Morris. The Cosmopolitan. 3513 S. Delsea
Dr,, Vineland. All of the most popular main-
stream dance music. 765-5977.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7
December People. Levoy Theatre, 126-
130 N. High St., Millville. 8 p.m. This
band of talented, well known celebrity
recording and performing artists perform
beloved, well known Christmas tunes in a
classic rock format. Tickets $33 / $31 /
$29. 856-327-6400 or www.levoy.net
Pgate a la Risa. Landis Theater, E.
Landis Ave., Vineland. 7:30 p.m, This
comedy, featuring many talented Puerto
Rican comedic actors, is the #1 comedy
show in Puerto Rico. The cast includes
Danilo Beauchamp, Francis Rosa, Alfonso
Alemn , Alejandro Santiago and
Emmanuel Sunshine Logroo. This show
includes comedy of an adult nature
appropriate for ages 16 and up. Persons
under 18 should be accompanied by a
parent. Tickets: Orchestra $20 |
Mezzanine $25. www.landistheater.ocm
or 691-1121.
Adelante. Viet Bistro, Cumberland Mall-
F 28, 3849 S. Delsea Dr., Vineland, 825-
5001. J. Jody Janetta on drums, Stephen
Testa on bass and Jack Jez on guitar. 6
and 7:45 p.m.
Dominic Mancini Duo with Dan Barry.
Bogarts Bookstore. 210 N. High St.,
Millville. Free. Live music 79 p.m.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8
The Allan Harris Band: A Nat King
Cole Christmas. Levoy Theatre, 126-
130 N. High St., Millville. 8 p.m. As a
Gibson Guitar featured artist, Allan and
Ruby (his constant 4 lb. canine com-
panion and the first dog music critic)
can frequently be found rehearsing at
the Gibson Hit Factory, and along with
The Allan Harris Band, enjoy playing
the top music clubs in his hometown of
New York City. Tickets $24.50 / $21.50
/ $19.50. 856-327-6400 or
www.levoy.net
Soul of the Season: Patty Lax.
Bogarts Bookstore. 210 N. High St.,
Millville. Free. 69 p.m.
Adelante. The Sweet Life Bakery, 601 E.
Landis Ave., Vineland, 692-5353. J. Jody
Janetta on drums, Stephen Testa on bass
and Jack Jez on guitar. Sets: 11 a.m.
1 p.m.
Bay-Atlantic Symphony Holiday
Concert. Frank Guaracini, Jr. Fine and
Performing Arts Center, Cumberland
County College, Sherman Ave. and
College Dr., Vineland. 8 p.m. Festive music
by Bach, Pachelbel, Respighi, Strauss, and
others. Conducted by Music Director Jed
Gaylin. $25 for all seats, concert is free to
season subscribers. Tickets may be
ordered by calling the Guaracini Fine and
Performing Arts Center box office at 856-
692-8499.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9
Sisters Christmas Catechism. Levoy
Theatre, 126-130 N. High St., Millville. Call
for showtime and ticket prices. 856-327-
6400 or http://www.levoy.net
Merritt's Music Student Recital.
Bogarts Bookstore. 210 N. High St.,
Millville. Free. 11 a.m.5 p.m.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10
The Bells of Christmas. Performing
Arts Center of the Richard Stockton
College of New Jersey, Galloway
Township. 7:30 p.m. The South Jersey
Area Wind Ensemble presents its 16th
annual winter concert. The evenings pro-
gram recalls days of old when church
bells were heard throughout the town in
celebration of Christmas. A chorus of
handbell ringers will enhance the music
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8
Old Spirituals and Gospel Concert. Event Center at WheatonArts, 1000
Glasstown Rd., Millville. 7:30 p.m. Featuring South Jersey Men's Community
Gospel Choir, pictured, and The Whittington Family, Port Norris, NJ. Advance
Tickets: $10 Adults / $9 Members, 12 and under are free (must have an advance
ticket). Concert Day: $15 at the door for everyone. Call 800-998-4552 or 856-
825-6800 for tickets, visit wheatonarts.org to purchase online.
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