Spring has finally arrived.
With warmer temperatures seeping into the forecast, Cherry Hill is lively with a plethora of events on the horizon, from tours at Barclay Farmstead to chair yoga to the annual Earth Festival.
Look no further for the bare bones of some of this spring’s anticipated local events.
Thousands of plastic eggs
You won’t be playing a game on this field.
Cherry Hill High School West’s football field will soon be covered in 25,000 colorful Easter eggs as part of Kingsway Church’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30. The fun begins at 10 a.m. at the school stadium, located at Graham and Weld streets.
Parents and kids aged infant to 12 are encouraged to attend. This is an all-weather event and there is no charge.
For more details, call Kingsway Church at (856) 667–9098 or go to www.KingswayChurch.tv.
Yoga… in a chair
Well, that’s certainly a different way to do yoga.
Head out to town hall, 820 Mercer St., for free chair yoga — doing yoga in a seated position. Taught by registered nurse Barbara Piotrowski, the series is presented by the Camden County Board of Freeholders.
The next date is slated for April 3 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the second floor conference room. Other dates include April 17, May 1 and May 15, all of which begin at 1 p.m.
Register by calling (856) 488–7868 or email recreation@chtownship.com.
Stroll and learn at the Cooper River
Multitask along the Cooper River for Camden County’s Talk and Walk event series.
A partnership between the county parks department and South Jersey Land and Water Trust is making the series possible, with dates lined up through June.
Meet at the Camden County Parks Nature Center, 1301 Park Blvd., on the first and third Sunday of every month at 9 a.m. for a presentation and hour-long walk around the river starting on April 7.
Programs are expected to continue through the fall.
According to a release, topics are slated to include information on spring wildflowers, the history of the river and even how to photograph flowers and wildlife.
Visit www.camdencounty.com for additional details.
A warm welcome
How well do you know your township?
Invitations have been sent to new residents who have moved to Cherry Hill in the last two years for a Welcome to Cherry Hill open house on Wednesday, April 10.
The event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Cherry Hill Public Library in the lower level conference center. Local officials including Mayor Chuck Cahn will be on hand to answer questions.
Contact the mayor’s office by calling (856) 488–7878 with any inquiries.
Be sustainable
It just wouldn’t be spring without the Earth Festival.
Taking place at Croft Farm, 100 Bortons Mill Road, on Saturday, April 27, the free event will span from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a family bike ride to boot at 8 a.m.
The day will focus on all things environmentally happy, including student displays, entertainment, food and more, according to a release.
For updates on the festival, visit www.sustainablecherryhill.org.
Two weeks of arts
The Earth Festival also kicks off a special time in the township, namely, Art Blooms.
Running from Saturday, April 27 to Sunday, May 11, Art Blooms is a free event at Croft Farm, 100 Bortons Mill Road, that celebrates the arts in many ways, including a coffee house on May 11, concert and even a fashion show, according to a township release.
Check out http://cherryhillarts.blogspot.com for details.
Music at Croft Farm
Get a taste of the Shore with a visit from the Ocean City Pops music group and director Bill Scheible at the Cherry Hill Ensemble Series event on May 5 beginning at 2 p.m. at Croft Farm, 100 Bortons Mill Road.
There is a $15 fee to attend. Those with gold cards can enter for $12.
For additional details or ticket sales, call (856) 488–7868 or email Arts@CHTownship.com.
History in a house
Cherry Hill boasts its own piece of history.
Glimpse into the past at Barclay Farmstead. The house is back open with tours and public hours from noon to 4 p.m. every Wednesday and the first Sunday of the month through November.
Visit www.barclayfarmstead.org for specific event information.
For more details, contact the Barclay Farmstead at (856) 795–6225 or info@barclayfarmstead.org.
Concerts, concerts, concerts
Nighttime plans are taken care of, with Cherry Hill’s high schools and middle schools offering up free concerts.
At Cherry Hill High School East, the school year is nowhere near over, with a chamber music concert scheduled for April 10 in the little theatre, a spring bands concert on April 23, a spring jazz ensemble and orchestra concert on April 24 and the spring choral concert on May 16. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m., according to district spokeswoman Susan Bastnagel.
At Cherry Hill High School West, concerts on tap include a spring choral concert on May 23 at 7:30 p.m. and an instrumental pops concert scheduled for June 5.
Also at West, a Broadway Night has been scheduled for April 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m.
The local middle schools also have a lineup of free concerts.
Beck’s spring orchestra and jazz band concert is scheduled for May 15, with a spring choral concert following with Carusi at High School East on May 28 and a spring band concert on June 5. All begin at 7:30 p.m.
Carusi’s spring band and orchestra concert will be held at High School West on May 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Rosa International’s spring vocal and recorders concert is slated to be held at High School West on May 29 beginning at 7 p.m.
To follow, a spring bands and orchestra concert will also be held at West on June 4 at 7 p.m.
Find out more information about school district events by visiting http://www.cherryhill.k12.nj.us.
Mayor’s wellness continues
Yes, the mayor is still quite keen on being fit and healthy.
The Mayor’s Wellness Campaign, headed by Mayor Chuck Cahn, is revving up for the spring season, with many events already scheduled.
Events include a yoga stretch for cancer survivors on April 2 at noon at the Cooper Clock Tower, meditation for relaxation on April 16, also at noon at the Cooper Clock Tower, and the monthly Walk with the Mayor events on the third Wednesday of the month at the Cherry Hill Mall.
Visit http://cherryhill-nj.com and click on the Mayor’s Wellness tab for additional information about all upcoming happenings.
Trips to 52 parks
With 52 parks in Cherry Hill, there is always a place for a picnic.
Visit www.cherryhill-nj.com and click on “residents.” From there, click over to “parks” to choose a park. The listing includes which parks have playgrounds and walking trails, along with hours and directions.
Event submissions
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