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National honor for Haddonfield

USA Today conducted an online contest recently, inviting members of the public to vote for the Best Small Town Cultural Scenes in the United States.

Ten towns were included in the poll:

Chautauqua, New York
El Dorado, Arkansas
Haddonfield, New Jersey
Nashville, Indiana
Occidental, California
Perham, Minnesota
Point Pleasant, West Virginia
Saratoga Springs, New York
Sheridan, Wyoming
Staunton, Virginia

When the votes were tallied, Chautauqua took top honors, with Haddonfield the runner-up.

In commenting on the award, Mayor Neal Rochford said, “We in Haddonfield pride ourselves in our one-of-a-kind Downtown experience with beautiful tree-lined streets and well-preserved historic buildings that now are home to over 200 businesses. We hope that this continued recognition will encourage those who haven’t experienced our historic town, to come and visit for the day when in the Delaware Valley area.”

The Art of Beer

The Markeim Arts Center will present the third of three Art of Beer classes on Tuesday, August 18.

Titled Fabulous Fall Beers, the class will enable participants to sample and discuss five different fall beers – some of the best seasonal suds for fall.

Participants will have the option of participating via Zoom or outside King’s Road Brewery, if weather permits.

For more information and to register, go HERE.

Food Drive on August 26

The First Baptist Church will hold a food drive on Wednesday, August 26 in support of the Food Bank of South Jersey.

Those who wish to donate non-perishable food items are asked to stop by the church’s parking lot between 10 and 11am.

Monetary donations may be made payable to “Oaklyn Community Food Pantry” and dropped off on August 26 or mailed to the First Baptist Church at 124 Kings Highway East. (Write “Food Drive” on the envelope, to ensure that your donation will be correctly assigned.)

Questions? Call Chip Chapman at 856-795-1727.

Movie Night canceled

“Out of an abundance of caution due to evolving safety guidelines for public gatherings,” Haddonfield Plays & Players has canceled the Beach Blanket Movie Night showing of “Mamma Mia!” originally scheduled for Friday, July 24.

But, they add … “Stay tuned for soon-to-be-announced future programs!”

Virtual arts and crafts for kids

The Markeim Arts Center is offering virtual classes with the theme, “Under the Sea.”

The classes, for ages 6 to 12, will give students the opportunity to create artwork inspired by the ocean and animals that live in the ocean.

During each class, participants will create 2D and 3D crafts using items typically found around the house.

Classes will be held via Zoom on Monday, July 27 through Friday, July 31. There will be two one-hour sessions each day, starting at 10am and 2pm.

For more information and to register, click HERE.

Creative exercises and challenges for teens

The Markeim Arts Center is offering virtual lessons in Creative Exercises and Challenges.

The classes, for ages 12 to 17, aim to help students break out of an art block, think in new ways, and get into the creative head space. Each lesson will present a new drawing challenge, and together everyone will create their own piece.

The Markeim says that students will “learn several tips and tricks, as well as plenty of resources to motivate, inspire, and keep you challenged in a fun and informative format.”

Classes will be held via Zoom on five Tuesdays starting July 28, from 3:30pm – 4:30pm.

For more information and to register, click HERE.

Produce vouchers for low-income seniors

Camden County is providing vouchers to enable low-income senior citizens to purchase fruits, vegetables, and herbs at Springdale Farms in Cherry Hill.

The face value of each voucher is $5 and they are available in sets of five. Seniors may use vouchers singly or in combination, but no change will be given if the purchase total is less than the total value of the voucher/s being used.

In income limit is $22,459 if single and $30,451 if married.

To request vouchers, call 856-858-3220 or 856-858-3884. Vouchers will be mailed to approved recipients.

Vouchers are valid through November 2020.

Two new COVID-19 cases

The Camden County Department of Health reported today that two females, one age 10 to 19 and one in her 40s, have contracted the coronavirus, COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases for Haddonfield to 69, with six fatalities. Four of the 69 are in their teens.

In Camden County, the total number of cases stands at 8,426, with 514 deaths. For New Jersey, 177,256 cases with 13,763 confirmed deaths and an additional 1,974 probable deaths.

The transmission rate in New Jersey remains unchanged from yesterday, at 0.90. (A transmission rate of 1.0 means that, on average, each new case will produce one additional new case. When the transmission rate falls below 1,0, it’s a good sign. When it rises above 1.0, it’s cause for concern.)

Statistics for Haddonfield, Camden County, and New Jersey are updated on Haddonfield[dot]Today each week day.

Super Summer Sale: August 6 to 9

Faced with the impracticality of holding its summer sidewalk sale during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Partnership for Haddonfield is planning a Super Summer Sale with loads of hot bargains and comfortable, cool, indoor shopping.

The dates are Thursday, August 6 through Sunday 9.

This annual one-of-a-kind shopping event is a treasure hunter’s dream and has become one of the most anticipated events in the Downtown. Heating up Haddonfield’s fine shops and boutiques will be exciting specials and discounts throughout the beautiful Downtown business district along Kings Highway and our charming side streets – which include Mechanic Street, Ellis Street, Tanner Street, Haddy Lane, Kings Court, and Haddon Avenue.

Shoppers can also enjoy al fresco dining at select Downtown restaurants, or grab a refreshing summer treat such as ice cream, gelato, iced coffee, and more while hopping from shop to shop.

“This year has brought challenges as well as new ways for us to provide unbeatable customer service to our visitors,” said Remi Fortunato, retail recruiter for the Partnership for Haddonfield. “We’re looking forward to the return of our Summer Sale, and to welcoming everyone to shop, dine, and discover our beautiful Downtown,” she continued.

The Downtown is adhering to Governor Murphy’s guidelines by requiring visitors to wear masks indoors, not only for their safety, but for the safety of others around them. Masks should also be worn outdoors when six feet of social distance cannot be practiced, Social distancing should be maintained between visitors wherever possible, and hand sanitizing protocols should be practiced.

New COVID-19 case: Female teen

The Camden County Department of Health reported on Friday, July 17 that a female age 10 to 19 has contracted the coronavirus, COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases for Haddonfield to 67, with six fatalities. Three of the 67 are in their teens.

In Camden County, the total number of cases stands at 8,337, with 514 deaths. For New Jersey, 176,551 cases with 13,710 confirmed deaths and an additional 1,974 probable deaths.

The good news today is that the transmission rate in New Jersey has dropped to 0.90, below the key threshold of 1.0. (A transmission rate of 1.0 means that, on average, each new case will produce one additional new case. When the transmission rate falls below 1,0, it’s a good sign. When it rises above 1.0, it’s cause for concern.)