Reminder: Township building closes at 3 p.m. today; no trash pick-up Jan. 1 for New Year’s holiday

Champagne bar bubbles with New Year’s excitement

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There can't be a more perfect place to spend New Year's Eve than a champagne bar. So why not end 2009 and begin 2010 at Swanky Bubbles in Cherry Hill? The sushi bar and champagne bar's NYE package includes hors d'oeuvres, an open bar from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., party favors and live entertainment.

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Flu-shot clinics scheduled, including one at Cherry Hill Community Center

Al Schell/Courier-Post

Camden County has announced plans for five clinics that will offer vaccines against both seasonal and swine flu.

But there's a catch, officials say. People can receive only one vaccination per week, so it will take two tries to get the maximum protection.

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Winter Weather Advisory issued

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Camden, Gloucester and northeastern Burlington counties, as well as the surrounding region.

The advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. and states that snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches is possible, with the highest total to the north and east of Philadelphia.

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Photos just added…

Posted via Cherry Hill Arts Board Blog

Photos were just added from our recent "Lunch & a Movie for Seniors featuring Love Actually" held on Thursday, December 17, 2009.

Crumbling courts not presentable for players

Two months ago someone reported on the Web site SeeClickFix that many Cherry Hill tennis courts were in pretty shabby shape.

Click here to view the description of the issue.

I went out yesterday afternoon to take a look at the two tennis courts at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School and took photos of their current condition.

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Ex-Cherry Hill mayor accepts job with Cooper

By EILEEN STILWELL

Denise Henhoeffer/Courier-Post

Courier-Post Staff

Susan Bass Levin will leave her $291,000-a-year job as deputy executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey next month to run Cooper Hospital's fund-raising arm, the Cooper Foundation.

As foundation president and CEO, Levin will be expected to increase the foundation's current assets of $17.2 million and manage a new, four-person staff.

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Cherry Hill compost helps local farmers

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By JANE ROH
Courier-Post Staff

The "mountains" of Cherry Hill rise off Kresson Road -- where they're not just seen, but smelled.

Huge heaps of autumn leaves sit and simmer at the township's Ecology Site, slowing transforming their contents into nutrient-rich mulch.

"It smells organic!" chirped Kevin Garretson, head of the Department of Public Works' highway division.

But "organic" doesn't do the scent justice.

Click here to view the Courier-Post "Leaves to Compost in Cherry Hill" photo gallery, and read the rest of the article after the jump...

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East’s boys basketball team photo gallery and news

Scott Anderson/Courier-Post

Click here to read the Courier-Post article about last night's boys basketball game of Cherry Hill High School East versus Gloucester Catholic High School. There is also a photo gallery of the game.

For more South Jersey varisty sports news, visit www.courierpostonline.com/ varsity.

Hey, Cherry Hill, how’s life?

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New Jersey: Great State or Greatest State?

A recent poll among NJ residents shows that they think life has been so-so in the Garden State over the past decade.

So we want to know from you, Cherry Hill residents, how's life been for you in NJ since the new millennium?

Take the poll, and then check out the article after the jump.

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Hip Hop NUTCRACKA’ brings Audience to their Feet!

A ride through a glowing wintery forest!

Burgeoning Pop Star, Jordan Shannon, leaps for the stars, as the Suga' Plum Fairy!

"FIVE STARS OUT OF FIVE ***** Two Thumbs up!
Took my girls to see The Nutcracka last night at the Scottish Rite Theater and I stand amazed at the talent that was in that place! This cast was AWESOME! Way cool! Amazing talent! EXCEPTIONAL! The choreography was fantastic! The show moved at a great pace so you were not bored in the least bit!!!!

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Celebrations set for New Year’s Eve

Chris LaChall/Courier-Post

If your children are a bit spooked by fireworks or simply can't stay up until midnight, the Garden State Discovery Museum in Cherry Hill has a less noisy version of the display. The museum's popular New Year's at Noon attracts so many little visitors that two more countdowns were added at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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Museum spotlights Kwanzaa’s values

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By WILFORD S. SHAMLIN
Courier-Post Staff

A diverse crowd at the Garden State Discovery Museum joined in a celebration of Kwanzaa on Monday, as professional storyteller Queen Nur used songs and stage props to explain the seven key African values of the holiday.

Click here to view the Courier-Post's "2009 Kwanzaa Celebration" photo gallery, and read the rest of the article after the jump...

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The “New Year, New You” Diet

Have you reached the goals that you set for yourself in the beginning of 2009?

The changing of the calendar year is a time for reflection and resolution. Every New Years in an attempt to improve their quality of life people make promises they have every intention of keeping. Yet another year has passed and the scale has not altered, exercise is a distant fantasy and no extra money has entered the bank account. The goal this year is to be PRO-ACTIVE! Reevaluate and don't get stuck in your old ways of destructive behavior. This year is the year to make resolutions that work and break the cycle of ineffectiveness. We have a new approach this year, something resolutionary. The Resolution-ary Diet.

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H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccines available at upcoming clinic

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The Camden County Department of Health and Human Services will host a clinic for both the H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccines from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, January 7, at the Carman Tilelli Community Center.

H1N1 shots will be available for children 6 months and older and for all adults from Camden County. Seasonal shots will be available for children 9 years and older, and all adults.

The Community Center is located in the municipal complex, 820 Mercer St. For additional information, contact the Mayor's Office at (856) 488-7878, or call the County’s Health Department directly at (800) 999-9045.