When:

Where: 984 Tuckerton Road Marlton NJ 08053 Phone: 856-983-1444

Who: Evesham Township Library – (located in the Evesham Municipal Complex)

Description:

A fully-proctored practice SAT (approx. 4 hours) will show students what to expect in a test-like environment.

Students will receive a comprehensive analysis of their performance on the test, detailing individual strengths and weaknesses.

Kaplan representatives will hold a seminar on 1/28/10 from 7-8 p.m. to explain results and answer any questions that students and parents have. Presented by: Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions.

Registration required. To register, click for information.

And if you are one of  the many residents in the Marlton area, you are probably asking the question: when do all those Christmas trees get pickup by Evesham township?

The answer is, all trees will  be collected during the weeks of January 11-15 and 18-22, 2010 on the regularly scheduled trash day.

Make sure the trees have the stand removed and be free of plastic covering (flocked trees cannot be recycled and will be collected with bulk trash).

If you don't want to wait for the scheduled pickup, you can always take the tree down to the township's Department Of Public Works, located at 501 Evesboro-Medford Road Marlton, NJ 08053 (856) 983-2798.

Melange, located in the Shoppes at Elmwood (795 E Route 70 Marlton, NJ 08053 (856) 988-0028) is relocating to a smaller location in Marlton.

This means you can save up to 80% on most items in the store. Limit 10 items per person on in-store and in-stock merchandise only.

You can find stylish unique accents and furnishings for you home such as, over sized clocks, wall sconces, amber lights and lamps, metal wall grilles, wine racks and much more (while supplies last).

So hurry before the weekend is over…

Starting Friday (1/8) till Saturday (1/9), rain or shine, shoppers can stay warm by browsing indoors during the big “sidewalk sale”.

Some of the "warm" deals include:

Angel Bridal

• 15% off any regular priced item during this sidewalk sale

Bella Figura Boutique

• $25.00 dollar maternityapparel sale- while supplies last
• 50%-60% OFF baby apparel and accessories
• 20% OFF all NEW 2010 Resort- Spring Regular Apparel

The Bright Side of Life

• All sweatshirts: 30 – 40 % off
• All winter Lounge wear: 25 – 30% off
• All winter hats, scarves and mittens: 30% off
• All other sale items: 40 – 75% off

Colette Oswald Photography

• All studio portrait sessions 50% off!
• Special portrait pricing: 30%-50% off.
• Call for an appointment: 856-428-1911.

Georgie Girl Boutique

• The promotion is just like the summer sidewalk, there will be merchandise up to 75% off, all others 50% off!

Haddonfield Antiques Center

• 15% Off Store-Wide Sale
• Additional Red Tag Specials throughout the In-store

Haddonfield Running Company

• Various shoes and apparel 20 to 80% off

Hersport Storewide Bargins

• 25-70% Savings- Clearance and discount styles
• Clearance Adidas, Hind, In-Sport, Nike apparel!
• Great discounts on equipment, footwear, socks and more!

Jay West

• 25% off stock for Mother of the Bride
• 10% off special orders

The Little Shop's Annual Sale

• All fabrics 25% off, minimum 1/2 yard cuts. Also includes precut fabric packs, and selected KITS Selected group of books and patterns 50% off

Maxwell James

EVERYTHING in the store on sale!

• All denim will be HALF OFF
• tops & accessories will be 30-40% off
• any new styles will be 20% off!

McNelis & Sherry Fine Jewelers

• Fabulous buys! 20% to $40% off a huge amount of great designer and diamond jewelry!!! Plus Extra off if you purchased from us over the last season! Must come in for details…

Serendipity

• 25 to 60% off select Vera Bradley products (including tableware)
• 50 to 60% off selected Crabtree & Evelyn gift sets
• Plus many more in store specials

Shelter Board Shop

• $60 off all 2010 Burton Snowboards
• 20% off all 2010 Snow Jackets and Pants
• 20% off all Burton Hoodies
• $100 Skate Completes (select items)

Suzanne Kovlak Certified Massage Therapist

• Gift Cards – Buy 1 Get 1 Half Off
• Schedule your massage & receive $10 off

(mention Sidewalk Sale for discount)

Three.Six.Five Boutique

• $60 off all 2010 Burton Snowboards
• 20% off all 2010 Snow Jackets and Pants
• 20% off all luggage and backpacks
• Select items marked down

Woolplay

• Yarn bargains galore throughout the store!!

For more information visit shophaddonfieldnj.com. Store locations – Kings Highway, Haddon Avenue, Kings CT, Mechanic, Ellis, Tanner, Lantern Lane.

When:

Where: 9940 Route 73 N Marlton, NJ 08053-1230 (856) 797-1115

Who: Marlton WholeFoods – (located in Greentree Shopping Center)

Description:

E-Cycle Your Stuff!
Join us on January 9th for our E-Cycling Event 10 am to 3pm. We're collecting computers, small electronic appliances, hard drives, etc.

Allowable items to drop off include:

Laptop computers; Desktop computers, keyboards and mice; Mainframe computer systems; Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) and monitors; Modems and telephone boards; Hard drives, floppy drives and CD ROMs; Phones, fax machines and telecommunications hardware; Printers; Computer boards, CPUs and memory chips, circuit boards, connecting wires and cables

Note we cannot accept televisions for e-cycling at this time.

***Any hard drives in computers will be removed, scrubbed, and destroyed by our partners at Esquire Environmental after collection.

Who

When: Saturday, January 9, 10 am – 1 pm at Marlton Fire House (26 E. Main St, Marlton, NJ 08053 – get directions)

When: Saturday, January 23, 10 am – 1 pm at Kettle Run Fire House (498 Hopewell Road Marlton, NJ 08053 – get directions).

Description:

Evesham Township is holding their annual free rabies vaccination clinics for all Marlton resident pet owners. Additionally, if you have not registered your dog or cat, Evesham Township dog and cat Licenses may also be purchased at the Rabies Clinic.

Yearly licenses can also be purchased at the Township Clerk’s Office (984 Tuckerton Road) Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm (deadline for licenses is January 31, 2010). For more information click here.

For additional information about licenses or rabies vaccination clinics please call the Township Clerk's office at (856) 983-2900.

So if your looking for a party or somewhere to take the kids, here's what's on tap in and around the Marlton area:

All events are on Thursday 12/31/2009

Garden State Discovery Museum – Three celebrations at 10am, 12pm, 2pm – Be the first to ring in the New Year – kid-style! From New York to Paris to Beijing, the entire Museum and the kids, will be singing, dancing and counting down to 2010 with our biggest celebration(s) yet! 2040 Springdale Road Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 Phone: 856-424-1233.

Kids Music Round New Year’s Celebration! (Ages 1-4) – Evesham Branch Library 11am – Come celebrate the end of the old year and the beginning of the new with music. Play musical instruments, have fun with rhymes, singing, dancing and more! A fun bonding time for kids and parents. Presented by: Marcia Kratz. 984 Tuckerton Road Marlton, NJ 08053 Phone: 856-983-1444.

New Year's Eve Family Splash Blast – CoCo Key Water Resort 2pm – Call (866) 754-6964 and ask for the New Year's Eve Splash. $449 for a family of 4; $549 for a family of 5. 915 Route 73, Mount Laurel NJ.

New Year's Eve Celebration For Kids – M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch Library (Voohrees) 11:5am – This New Year's Eve celebration, designed especially for kids, will include a countdown, craft, stories and lots of fun. To register, call (856) 772-1636 or visit camdencountylibrary.org. 203 Laurel Road Voorhees, 08043

Disney Countdown To The New Year – Katz JCC (CHerry Hill) 4 to 7pm -  Bring in 2010 early with your family. Music, dinner, dancing, games, crafts, swimming, Disney characters and more. Register by Dec. 24. Call 856-424-4444, ext. 111, or e-mail lnadler@jfedsnj.org. $30 per family of four; $5 each additional child. www.katzjcc.org. 1301 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill Nj 08003.

First Night Burlington County – High Street, Mount Holly 4 to 9pm – The cost is $10. This year theme of the event correlating with the Chinese calendar; the year of the Tiger. We ring in the New Year with a roar. The downtown will come to life with family friendly entertainment, including tours and storytelling at the Burlington County Prison Museum. Back by popular demand, the dogs will be pouncing their way down High Street in our Pet Parade, Wii game contest, build your tiger mask, face painting, balloon art, prizes and give a ways. An entire evening of entertainment is planned for the family. Fieworks begin at 9:15pm. For more information, call (609) 914-0811 or visit mainstreetmountholly.com.

Kids' Kazoo Parade – The Pop Shop Collingswood 4:15pm – Mummers from a local string band will lead the parade down Haddon Avenue. Kazoos will be provided. Following the parade, kids will be given confetti and hold a New Year's countdown with complimentary cookies and hot chocolate. In case of inclement weather the parade will be held inside. 729 Haddon Ave Collingswood, NJ 08108. Phone: 856-869-0111

Catelli Ristorante – Ring in the New Year with live entertainment, hats, noisemakers and a midnight champagne toast. Special a la carte menu offered  (view menu). Reservations for New Years Eve available from 4:30 PM till 10:30 PM. Reservations from 9 PM and later will have live entertainment, hats, noise makers and Champagne Toast at Midnight. 1000 Main Street Voorhees, NJ 08043-4600 856-751-6069.

First Night Haddonfield – Downtown Haddonfield NJ 6pm-12am – The family-friendly event includes singers, jugglers and many more entertainers at churches, schools and other venues along Kings Highway. Buttons are $12 and are required for admission. Buttons are available at the Haddonfield Information Center, Markeim Arts Center and some local businesses. Visit firstnighthaddonfield.org or call (856)216-7253 for information.

New Year's Eve Family Jam – Betsy Fischer's Groove Lounge, 7:30pm to 10pm 701 Cooper Road, Suite 3, Voorhees NJ. Family party with dancing, games, food, prizes and more to ring in the new year. For families with children ages 12 and younger. Registration is requested. $19.95 per person. (856) 504-3913. betsy@groovelounge.net. groovelounge.net.

Congregation M'kor Shalom – Boomers Group New Year's Eve Party 9pm – The Boomers Group sponsors a New Year’s Eve party. DJ will dance the night away. Price $55 (RSVP by Dec 11) or $60 (after Dec 11). For more information, contact the synagogue office at 856-424-4220 or visit Mkorshalom.org. 850 E. Evesham Road Cherry Hill, NJ 08003.

Scaturros Restaurant – News Years Eve Bash And Campagne Toast At Midnight. For more information call 856-985-456. 841 Route 73 S Marlton, NJ 08053.

Fireworks At Penns Landing (Philadelphia & Camden waterfronts) – There will be two fireworks displays along the Delaware River waterfront New Year’s Eve to say "goodbye" to 2009 and "hello" to 2010.

In addition to the traditional — at least since 1991 — fireworks display at midnight, there will be one at 6 p.m.

Visitors to both the Philadelphia and Camden waterfronts will be able to hear the synchronized soundtracks for the fireworks from speakers on the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing and Wiggins Park in Camden. KYW Newsradio will also broadcast the official soundtracks to both shows.  CBS 3 will televise the traditional fireworks show live at midnight.

Experience The Best View Of Philly Fireworks On The Battleship New Jersey – A 6 pm fireworks display has been added for New Year's Eve! Now families with younger children can experience the best view of the Fireworks over the Delaware River on New Year's from the Battleship New Jersey. Enjoy music, prizes, food and bar concessions, as well as a unique view of both the 6 pm or the midnight fireworks from the decks of the Battleship. The ship will open at 4 pm for the early show and 10 pm for the midnight show. The price is a $8 donation per person. NJ Transits RiverLine will offer late service to the Camden Waterfront on New Year's Eve. For a schedule, visit Riverline.com. Tickets for the Battleship can be purchased online, or by phone at 866-877-6262 x 107, or at the Ticket Office until midnight of Dec. 31.

But it doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg, if you do a little homework and negotiate with the cable giant that can lower your monthly costs, via promotions and leveraging Comcast competition to your advantage.

Recently, getrichslowly.org provided an excellent example of how someone negotiated with Comcast that lowered their bill by 33%, without losing any service. Below is an excerpt from the article. The full article can be found here.

Dealing with your local cable superpower doesn’t have to be an intimidating process. And as evidenced by the ease in which I recently cut my cable/internet costs by a third during a short online chat without losing any service whatsoever, you may have similar success.

With television service competition increasing and unemployment rates still trending upward, consumers are looking to slice discretionary expenses and service providers may be feeling the pinch to keep them on board. There’s no better time to ask than now. Here’s my actual chat with a Comcast rep (whose name has been altered to Rizzo to preserve his anonymity). Afterward, we’ll discuss some universal price haggling techniques to better prepare you for your interaction.

My Comcast Chat Transcript
user G.E. has entered room
analyst Rizzo has entered room

Rizzo: Hello G.E., Thank you for contacting Comcast Live Chat Support. My name is Rizzo. Please give me one moment to review your information.
G.E.: Hi Rizzo
Rizzo: Hello G.E., I will be happy to assist you today. How are you?
G.E.: Fine, you?
Rizzo: How may I assist you today? I’m good. Thanks for asking.
G.E.: I need to lower my bill. U-Verse is much cheaper. Thinking of switching
Rizzo: Alright. Let me check my resources for this.
G.E.: A buddy of mine was able to get $39.99/mo. for digital preferred for a year.
Rizzo: Can I have your account number please.
G.E.: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rizzo: Thank you for that. I will now check on the account. Please bear with me. Thanks.
Rizzo: G.E, I have checked the account. You have our Digital Preferred package for $74.94, DVR for $9.99, Internet $42.95 and Modem Rent for $5.00. I will now check on my resources to lower your bill.
Rizzo: I have checked my resources. I can offer you Digital Preffered $54.99 for 12months and Internet for $19.99 for 6 months.
G.E.: Can you do $44.99 on the cable or 1/2 price DVR and extend the internet to a year?
Rizzo: With this your new monthly charge will be $89.97. Thats the best promotion available G.E.
G.E.: Rizzo, we’re so close! =)
Rizzo: Thanks. Do you want me to process this one for you?
G.E.: Can you extend the internet to a year? That way the cable and internet are both a year
Rizzo: The Internet Code is only good for 6 months. That’s the best price I can offer you for internet. However, you can check back on us again next quarter to check if there’s another promotion available to you. Would that be okay?
G.E.: What’s my TOTAL bill now, and what would it be after your offer?
Rizzo: Your current monthly charge is $132.88. With this offer your monthly bill is $89.97.
G.E.: Preferred is what I presently have, correct?
Rizzo: Yes, the offer that I have is also a Digital Preferred package. Do you want me to proceed and process this one?
G.E.: Yes, can you send me an email confirmation?
Rizzo: Unfortunately, I cannot. The process will take effect immediately. You will see this rates adjusted on your next bill.
Rizzo: Shall I process this now?
G.E.: yes
Rizzo: Alright.
G.E.: thanks Rizzo, you’re a good man.
Rizzo: You’re welcome. I’m still processing. Please bear with me.
Rizzo: G.E., I already have processed the order. The new charges includes Preferred $54.99, DVR $9.99, Modem $5.00 and Internet $19.99. Your new monthly charge is $89.97.
Rizzo: Do you have other concerns for today? I will be glad to assist you further.
G.E.: Nope, that’s it. thanks
Rizzo: You’re welcome. By the way, to properly close this chat room please click on the END SESSION button. Thank you. I hope that you can find time in answering the 3 question survey after this chat. Thanks.
Rizzo: Bye for now.

When:

Where: 984 Tuckerton Road Marlton NJ 08053 Phone: 856-983-1444

Who: Evesham Township Library – (located in the Evesham Municipal Complex)

Description:

Has the current recession and economy altered your employment situation? Are you already feeling a wee bit queasy about starting yet another job search? Well, help is on the way! In this engaging, lively session, Lori Shapiro will offer a comprehensive, multi-pronged approach to conducting a job search that incorporates your people, research and computer skills. Areas of discussion will include job postings and ads, working with recruiters, direct mail campaigns, and networking.Once you attend this seminar, your attitude when searching for that next career opportunity will shift from “oh, no” to “whoa!” Lori Shapiro is the owner of By All Writes LLC, a business copywriting and research service located in Marlton, NJ, and she is pleased to share her job search knowledge and experience with local residents challenged by the currently tumultuous employment market.

Previously, Lori worked for several notable companies, including General Motors, the Saturn Car Company, Tyco Toys (now Mattel) and Travel One (now American Express Travel Services). Ms. Shapiro holds a B.A. in Communications/English from Rutgers University (New Brunswick) and an M.A. in Organizational Communication/Marketing from Purdue University. As a ‘solopreneur’ in southern NJ, she is active in the Marlton Business Association, South Jersey Biz Buzz, and the Jewish Business Network of Southern NJ.

Program runs from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm with a short break in the middle.

In just a few short hours, Santa will be arriving in the Marlton New Jersey area, with a big bag full of presents for all. Hopefully jolly old Saint Nick will have something for you!

And thanks to noradsanta.org you can track Santa's arrival to Marlton below, and see where he already been.

Merry Christmas everyone from DiscoverMarlton.com

Scavelli has been a critical part of the administration for the last few years. As assistant superintendent for business, Scavelli has overseen the budget and helped to lead the district through these tough economic times.

Scavelli has a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a master’s degree in School Business Administration from Glassboro State College, now known as Rowan University. He holds a teaching certificate in Mathematics, as well as certifications for School Business Administrator and School Administrator.

John began his career in education in 1988 at Pitman High School teaching Mathematics. All together, he has 18 years of school administrative experience. Prior to his arrival in Evesham, Scavelli worked in the Franklin Township School District for almost 12 years, the last three as superintendent.  Evesham Township School District was fortunate to have hired John as assistant superintendent for business in July 2007.

Read full story at Evesham Township School District.

The winner was announced last Thursday December 17th with a 57% victory over the Academy of Notre Dame Women's Choral. The choir won a Cunningham Model 125 Studio Piano from Cunningham Piano Company valued at $7,390 and will have their winning song “Carol of the Bells” played on B101 for the rest of the holiday season.

Listen to song:

B101 sponsored the contest as a way to "search for the region's best school music group or choir in grades K-12" in the eight counties of the Philadelphia area, according to a station representative.

Listeners voted the Cherokee choir as their favorite by tallies submitted over the last month to the station's Web site, www.b101radio.com. More than 100 choirs in the Delaware Valley submitted a song to the radio station. The runner-up was the Academy of Notre Dame Woman's Choral for "Mary, Did You Know" and Lenape High School's concert choir received an honorable mention for its version of "Carol of the Bells."

source: phillyburbs.com

But if you find yourself forgetting about someone on your list, such as the post man, kids teachers, or your favorite mechanic, cnet.com has a great list of last-minute gifts that you can print or email.

Gifts include gift cards and gift certificates….

1. Amazon.com On any Amazon page, click the Gift Cards link, then choose Print a gift card. The minimum amount is $5, but you're not limited to increments: Your certificate can be in the amount of, say, $12.09 if you want.
2. Gifts.com The recipient of a Gifts.com certificate can redeem it at one or more of a hundred-plus stores and restaurants, such as Barnes & Noble, Pottery Barn, and Starbucks.
3. iTunes Obviously you can grab an iTunes gift card in just about any store on the planet, but did you know you can print your own? Just fire up iTunes, click Buy iTunes Gifts, and then choose Printable Gift Certificates. Amounts range from $10-50.
4. Netflix Netflix gift subscriptions start at $8.99 per month, and you can choose just about any duration you want: one month, three months, a year, etc. And that gift includes not just DVDs by mail, but also unlimited streaming to a PC or "Netflix-ready" device like an Xbox.
5. Restaurant.com Once again, Restaurant.com is offering $25 gift certificates for just $2 (with coupon code SANTA). Not familiar with the site? Send a free $10 gift certificate to anyone and everyone on your list!

Source: cnet.com

When:

Where: 4pm to 8pm at the Marlton ShopRite (Kohls shopping center) 307 West Route 70 Marlton NJ 08053

Who: 2nd Annual Celebrity Holiday Coat Drive, hosted by Chris Gocong, Quintin Mikell, and Brent Celek of the Philadelphia Eagles

If you are an Eagles fan, then you don't want to miss meeting Quintin Mikell, Chris Gocong and Brent Celek at the Marlton ShopRite on Rt 70 today (12/22) from 4-8pm for the Ravitz Family Foundation’s 2nd Annual Celebrity Holiday Coat Drive.

Anybody who donates a new or used coat(s) will have the opportunity to meet the Eagles stars. They will be signing  autographs and you can get your picture taken with them.

At last year event, The Ravitz Family Foundation collected over 1,400 coats, and hopefully with the support of the entire Marlton area community, they can exceed that number. Those coats were donated to the Salvation Army and United Way of Camden County.

So come on out for a great cause and help some needy people while meeting the Eagles…and maybe they bring along some more teammates!

The Ravitzes, excellent grocers, devoted Eagles fans and longtime community boosters, donated 1,400 coats to the Salvation Army and United Way of Camden County last year through the foundation.

And for the kids they get another day to play in the piles of snow, thanks to the weather and schools being closed.

Enjoy the day off…with the kids

Here's the latest from Evesham FIre-Rescue:

DUE TO THE WINTER WEATHER TODAY, SATURDAY THE 19TH, SANTA WILL BE UNABLE TO VISIT THE TOWNSHIP. HOWEVER, WEATHER PERMITTING, HE WILL ATTEMPT TO VISIT EVESHAM ON SUNDAY THE 20TH WITH THE SAME SCHEDULE AS LISTED BELOW.

So listen for the siren and be on the look out for the lighted fire truck with Santa happily tossing candy canes! Hopefully Santa can dig out and visit your neighborhood.

For those living north of Marlton Parkway (excluding the Briarwood development), look for Santa on: SUNDAY, December 20th -beginning at 9:00 AM

For those living in the northern and middle part of Evesham Township, including Kings Grant, Briarwood, Barton Run, and Willow Ridge, look for Santa on: SUNDAY, December 20th- beginning at 9:00 AM.

For those living in the Southern portion of our township, including Marlton Lakes, Little Mill, The Preserve, and The Sanctuary, look for Santa on: SUNDAY, December 20th – beginning at 12:00 PM

source: Evesham Fire Fire-Rescue

Use the code SNOW to get the discount, which expires Dec. 17. You can also get 70% off Dinner of the Month Club with the same coupon code.

If you’ve never bought certs through Restaurant.com, read the redemption rules carefully. Each restaurant sets them for their own certs, so the rules can vary widely. They usually require a minimum food purchase and exclude alcohol.

But even if you have to buy $50 worth of food to use one $25 certificate, that’s still a savings of 28%.

Source: walletpop.com

With Santa's FastPass you can pre-purchase photo packages and not have to wait as long in line to get pictures taken with Santa!

Here's how it works.

Goto santasfastpass.com and enter your zip code at the bottom of the page and click the button.

On the next screen, you will see a map with the closest mall location to your zip code (in our case it is the Cherry Hill mall).

Next,click on the Buy FastPass link.

At the next screen is a three step process where you will: Pick your package, Pay for your package, then Print your Santa Fast Pass.

Make sure you take the Fast Pass with you to the mall. This will allow you to buypass the regular line and hop on to the faster VIP entrance line.

That's it!

If you have any questions or problems, contact the staff at Cherry Hill Photo Enterprises, Inc. 800-969-2440.

For mall hours, see Cherry Hill mall holiday extended hours.

Cherry Hill Mall is located at 2000 Rt. 38. Cherry Hill, NJ 08002. Phone: 856-662-7441.

McCurdy's Armor is a "Lego-type system" of frames, connected with steel pins, that can be reinforced with armor plate, sand and "ballistic glass", according to Dynamic promotional materials. The parts can be trucked into place and assembled on site as outposts or shelters during "rapid deployment," to defend against bullets and fragments from grenades and bombs.

The armor plates are made by "different vendors throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York," says Joseph Dimond, product specialist and military liaison for Dynamic. He said this was the largest order to date for the system… read full article at philly.com.

Dynamic Defense Materials, LLC is located at 100 Sharp Road Marlton, NJ 08053. Phone  856.552.4150.