School’s back in session, football is in full swing, warm days will yield to cool nights, and as the seasons change, the leaves will change color and beautifully descend. There will be no shortage of events to feature the best Cherry Hill has to offer in the artistic, culinary, health and wellness spheres just prior to the holiday season.
Below is a sampling of all the sights, sounds, tastes and smells in which township residents and those throughout the region can partake over the next few months.
Harvest Festival
The annual Harvest Festival, co-hosted by Cherry Hill Township and the Cherry Hill Police and Fire Departments, is one of the community’s largest community events. This year, it is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 27 from noon to 4 p.m., rain or shine, at Croft Farm, 100 Bortons Mill Road. Admission is free, but food, drinks and crafts are available for purchase.
Festival-goers will enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, moon bounce, pumpkins, live music, food trucks, a beer garden and, of course, various crafts from local and regional artists.
Crafters, community partners and community organizations are still being accepted. Please email Events@CHTownship.com or visit http://www.cherryhill-nj.com/1126/Harvest-Festival for an application. For information, please call (856) 488-7868 or visit: Events@CHTownship.com.
“Each year, thousands of area residents attend our Harvest Festival for a daylong celebration of local arts, culture, and seasonal activities,” said Mayor Chuck Cahn. “Friends and families can enjoy crafts, games, entertainment, a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, great food, and more. It is a great chance for our community to come together and enjoy the beauty and history that surrounds us at our historic Croft Farm. This is truly one of the events that defines Cherry Hill and celebrates what makes our community such a great place to live.”
Fall Into the Arts Juried Photography Show
Photographers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to enter this juried photography exhibit, which is scheduled to last from Sunday, Oct. 13 to Sunday, Oct. 27 at Croft Farm Arts Center.
The non-refundable jurying fee is $10 per piece; three pieces may be submitted per photographer. If selected, the gallery will be on display from Oct. 13 through Oct. 27. For more information on deadlines and how to enter contact the township at: Events@CHTownship.com.
Admission is free to the public.
Meet the Artists Reception
Come meet the artists whose work comprises the Fall Into the Arts juried photography show, on Oct. 13 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Croft Farm Arts Center. Admission is free.
Artwork will be available for sale and photographers will be on hand to meet and discuss their work. Artist awards will be given and light refreshments will be served.
The anticipated gallery schedule is as follows: Monday, Oct. 14: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 18: 9 a.m. to noon; Monday, Oct. 21: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 25: 9 a.m. to noon.
For guidelines, email Arts@CHTownship.com, or visit: http://www.cherryhill-nj.com/1125/Fall-into-the-Arts.
Prohibition Night
On Friday, Oct. 4, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., celebrate the occasion when an illegal still was found at the Barclay Farmstead. Enjoy food pairings with four craft beers from King’s Road Brewing, as well as a special cocktail. There will also be an optional costume contest, tours of the museum, auction and more.
This event is brought to you by the Friends of Barclay Farmstead, Cherry Hill Historical Commission, King’s Road Brewing, Brookfield Academy Culinary Arts.
Tickets are $40.
For more information, call (856) 795-6225 or email: friendsofbarclayfarmstead@gmail.com.
To purchase tickets, visit: friends-of-barclay-farmstead.ticketleap.com.
Monthly Speaker Series for Senior Citizens
Adults 55 and older are invited to attend a free three-installment, monthly speaker series that is scheduled to be held on the third Tuesday of each month, beginning at 11:30 a.m., in room 208 of the Cherry Hill Municipal Building, 820 Mercer Street.
The first event is scheduled for Oct. 15, where older adults can gain valuable information on Medicare plans and open enrollment. Time will be given for questions and to make personal appointments. The second is set for Nov. 19, when Michael Williams of the Alzheimers Association will provide information on how to deal with progression of the disease, as well as tips for caregivers, signs of early symptoms, care, and other related issues. Finally, on Dec. 17, Camden County Surrogate and Clerk Join Camden County Surrogate Michelle Gentek-Mayer will give information on obtaining a will, power of attorney, living will and other services offered by the surrogate’s office. County Clerk Joe Ripa will have details on the Vote by Mail program.
For more information or to register for the series, call (856) 661-4800 or email Gaye Pino at: GPino@CHTownship.com.
A Time for Love – Love Duets from the Classics to Broadway
The 2019-20 Ensemble Series at Croft Farm Arts Center opens on Sunday, Oct. 20 with “A Time for Love – Love Duets from the Classics to Broadway.” This afternoon performance, which begins at 3 p.m. (doors will open 30 minutes prior), will feature soprano, mezzo, tenor and baritone duets from the Philadelphia Academy of Vocal Arts.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for senior citizens with a gold card and $5 for students.
For more information, contact the Cherry Hill Recreation Department at (856) 488-7868 or Arts@CHTownship.com. To purchase tickets online, visit: https://register.capturepoint.com/cherryhill.
Design-A-Sign
Choose from hundreds of unique stencils and then build and paint your one-of-a-kind wall art sign at Croft Farm Arts Center on Monday, Oct. 21 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. No matter what your style or preference, the finished product can add a pop of color to a room, make a perfect housewarming gift, or jazz up your otherwise humdrum office space. The instructor will guide you and your friends through two lively hours of creativity and fun, while learning how to make a stencil wood project.
Cost is $55 per person.
For information, please call (856) 488-7868 or send email to: Events@CHTownship.com.
To register, visit www.yaymaker.com. Use coupon code: YAYNJ to save $8 off ticket price. Registration will close five days prior to the event to allow for stencil ordering.
Festival of Arts, Books and Culture
For one week, from Sunday, Nov. 10 through Sunday, Nov. 17, the Katz JCC, in partnership with Bank of America, will present its annual celebration of the best in literature, media and Jewish culture.
“We’re marking our milestone 30th year with a fantastic lineup of 30 speakers, artists and entertainers that will appeal to the entire community. I’m super proud of the array of speakers coming and the great conversations that will happen. We infused the festival with amazing headliner names and incorporated lots of local flavor to make this a literary festival that welcomes everyone,” said Sabrina Spector, festival director.
A festival preview is slated for Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. with an appearance by former Major League Baseball Commissioner Allan H. “Bud” Selig, who will read from his book “For the Good of the Game.” Cost is $35 for Katz members and $40 for the general public.
Once the main events get underway, the public will be treated to presentations from names like sportswriter Zach Berman, designer Isaac Mizrahi and Nikki Haley.
For more information, including a full roster of talent, times and locations, visit: https://katzjcc.org/abcfest/.
