Find out what’s going on this weekend in Moorestown and the surrounding areas.
The Super Bowl isn’t the only event taking place this weekend. There are plenty of activities to enjoy all around the Philadelphia region. Take a look at some of the events scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.
In Moorestown
- On Saturday, local residents are invited to join the nonprofit organization, CommUNITY SJP, to make lunch bags for a local soup kitchen. Our goal is to make lunch bags with a turkey and cheese sandwich, a drink and a snack in each. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For an address, message the event organizer on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1362807230450604/permalink/1382448785153115/.
- Also on Saturday, Moorestown Friends School (MFS) will host its 25th Annual Camp Fair on Saturday, February 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the school’s Baiada Field House. This is the largest Camp Fair in South Jersey, featuring dozens of camps that will come to campus to highlight their programs. Admission is free and the event is open to the public.
- On Sunday, Moorestown Christadelphian Ecclesia, located at 101 N Lenola Road, will be hosting a presentation at 7 p.m. called, “Brexit. Trump. What next?” The year 2016 brought truly historical developments in the form of Britain’s vote to leave the European Union and the presidency of Donald Trump. Using Bible prophecy as a guide, Christadelphian Ecclesia will help make sense of these things and other developments occurring regularly on the world stage. For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/159449301216028/.
Around South Jersey
- Community members can enjoy a hour of magic and comedy for a good cause in Palmyra at Magic and Merriment, a magical comedy and variety show for all ages. The show will take place on Saturday at the Palmyra High School auditorium beginning at 1 p.m. This two-person comedy magic and variety act show will include juggling, magic, escapes, family-friendly sideshow acts, audience participation and a ton of laughs. Tickets are $10 for adults at the door and $8 for children 7 and under. Advance ticket sales benefit the American Cancer Society. For more information, visit www.magicandmerriment.com.
- Miss out on Groundhog Day on Thursday? Celebrate the holiday all over again at the Harrison Township Historical Society’s annual Groundhog Day Dinner and Silent Auction. The event will take place on Saturday beginning at 6 p.m. at the village of Ewan Fire Hall. The event will feature a home-cooked menu with sausage links, sausage gravy and biscuits, cole slaw, mashed potatoes, candied yams, fried apples, green beans, and a dessert buffet. There will also be an emcee decked out in tails and a top hat, silent auction and a chance to sing Groundhog Day songs. Tickets are $15 per person. All proceeds benefit the historical society’s exhibitions and programs. The fire hall is located at 312 Ewan Road in Mullica Hill. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://harrisonhistorical.ticketleap.com.
At the Jersey Shore
- In Long Beach, kick off Super Bowl Sunday with a plunge into the Atlantic Ocean. The St. Francis Community Center in Long Beach Township is hosting its 13th annual Super Plunge Sunday on Sunday at 1 p.m. The cost to participate is $35 for adults and $20 for students. Registration is open at the community center, 4700 Long Beach Boulevard, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday. The plunge will take place at the 48th Street beach. All proceeds will benefit the community center and the Southern Regional High School swim teams. For more information or to download a registration form, visit http://stfranciscenterlbi.org/special-events/super-plunge.
In Philadelphia
- Celebrate the Chinese New Year at Reading Terminal Market on Saturday. A slew of events and demonstrations will take place throughout the venue from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will demonstrations, entertainment and food honoring Chinese culture. Reading Terminal Market is located at 51 North 12th St. in Philadelphia. For a full list of activities, visit www.readingterminalmarket.org/market-events/g-71-k23pr6mvmag8pjiukvf8s0kns4_201702041500
- Each first Sunday of the month, The Barnes Foundation, located at 2025 Ben Franklin Pkwy. in Philadelphia, offers free admission and programs. Visitors can attend talks, performances and participate in hands-on activities. The foundation will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and programming takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. Visit http://www.barnesfoundation.org/visit/philadelphia/free-first-sundays for more information.
