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  Lilt: Philadelphia Sculptors October 20, 2022 - January 20, 2023 30 Front Street, Hammonton, NJ 08037 Executive Director’s Phone: (609) 626-3420 - Kramer Hall Main Office Phone: (609) 626-3840 The Noyes Galleries at Kramer Hall add vibrancy to the Arts District in downtown Hammonton with exhibitions that change seasonally.  The Noyes showcases the work of a wide range of artists including those from New Jersey, the Mid-Atlantic region, nationally and internationally prominent artists as well as Stockton faculty and students.  The space allows the Noyes Museum to better serve the populations of Atlantic, Burlington, Cumberland, Salem and Camden Counties. Kramer Hall Hours: Monday: 8:30 am- 8:00 pm Tuesday: 8:30 am- 5:00 pm Wednesday: 8:30 am- 5:00 pm Thursday: 8:30 am- 8:00 pm Friday: 8:30 am- 5:00 pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed Closed: January 1st, April 4th, May 27th, July 4th, September 2nd, November 28th, December 25th The Noyes Galleries at Stockton University in Hammonto

 

Meet the Author – Joshua M. Greene Thursday, July 21, 2022, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Add to iCal  |  Add to Google Calendar Joshua Green pens an epic David and Goliath adventure,  Unstoppable,  a riveting immigrant story, filled with grit, cunning, luck, and determination. From a youth filled with Nazi beatings and deportation, to Auschwitz, Siggi B. Wilzig survived in the darkest places, using his wits to stay alive. After liberation, Siggi goes to work for the US Army, a job that earns him a visa to America.  From a humbling position working in a sweatshop, he went on to become the CEO of a New York Stock Exchange company.  Joshua Greene is a renowned Holocaust scholar, author, and filmmaker. He has appeared on national media outlets such as CNN, FOX News, and NPR. There is no charge for this event but registration below is required. A   donation  to our Programming Fund is always appreciated! Thank you! Sign-Up

  MONDAY CLOSED TUESDAY CLOSED WEDNESDAY CLOSED THURSDAY 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM FRIDAY 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM SATURDAY 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM SUNDAY 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM 609.586.0616 GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE 80 SCULPTORS WAY HAMILTON, NJ 08619

MONDAY CLOSED TUESDAY CLOSED WEDNESDAY CLOSED THURSDAY 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM FRIDAY 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM SATURDAY 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM SUNDAY 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM 609.586.0616 GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE 80 SCULPTORS WAY HAMILTON, NJ 08619

Meet the Author – Susan Shapiro Thursday, May 19, 2022, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Add to iCal  |  Add to Google Calendar Forgiveness is a very important part of Jewish theology. Susan Shapiro, in  The   Forgiveness Tour , asks the question: Can you forgive the person who hurt you and refuses to apologize or express regret? Shapiro takes the reader on a journey showing how coping with forgiveness eventually leads to forgiving yourself. This is a beautifully written memoir which includes wisdom from men and women of different cultures and backgrounds. Susan Shapiro is a Professor of Writing at NYU and Columbia. She lives with her husband in New York City and has written 15 books. There is no charge for this event but registration below is required. A   donation   to our Programming Fund is always appreciated! Thank you! Sign-Up

Magnolia Tea - May 15, 2022 - 2:00-4:00 pm The humble blueberry and its relevance to local history will be discussed by Kiyomi Locker, with a "then and now" slide show using current and historical photographs.  

May 1, 2022 :  Walt Whitman is portrayed by David Scott Taylor of American Historical Theatre. Cost per event and per participant is $10.00.   Friends of Peachfield admission is free to the first five events.  May 1st is $10.00 for everyone. To make a reservation, please make checks payable to: NSCDA-NJ and mail to: Peachfield, 180 Burrs Road, Westampton, NJ  08060.  

    Annual Weekend in Old Monmouth Saturday, April 30, 2022, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday, May 1, 2022, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm Eden Woolley House, 703 Deal Road, Ocean, NJ 07712 A Weekend in Old Monmouth is an annual two-day event when 50 of the Monmouth County history sites open their doors to visitors and waive their admission fees. A Weekend in Old Monmouth is a self-guided tour.  A Weekend in Old Monmouth is also available online. A virtual tour has been created to present all 50 tour locations in a linear, place-based narrative with photos. To use the virtual tour, go to  http://bit.ly/2019WOM . Each tour site is now a "story point" on an interactive map using geolocation technology. You can click sequentially through the narrative, or you can browse one of the tour routes by interacting with the map. The tour may be viewed on a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Visiting the multiple pages within the virtual tour will help you to learn more about each of the tour routes and cl

  16th Spring Tea Saturday, April 30, 2022 Woman's Club of Asbury Park Building  57 Wickapecko Dr., Ocean  Add the 2022 Spring Tea to your calendar Apple   •   Google   •   Office 365   •   Outlook Web   •   Outlook   •   Yahoo

  Annual Weekend in Old Monmouth Saturday, April 30, 2022, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday, May 1, 2022, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm Eden Woolley House, 703 Deal Road, Ocean, NJ 07712 A Weekend in Old Monmouth is an annual two-day event when 50 of the Monmouth County history sites open their doors to visitors and waive their admission fees. A Weekend in Old Monmouth is a self-guided tour.   A Weekend in Old Monmouth is also available online. A virtual tour has been created to present all 50 tour locations in a linear, place-based narrative with photos. To use the virtual tour, go to  http://bit.ly/2019WOM . Each tour site is now a "story point" on an interactive map using geolocation technology. You can click sequentially through the narrative, or you can browse one of the tour routes by interacting with the map. The tour may be viewed on a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Visiting the multiple pages within the virtual tour will help you to learn more about each of the tour routes and cli

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Bill Ervolino—The Importance of Stories GSBC General Meeting Bill Ervolino—The Importance of Stories Monday, 25 April 2022 @ 7pm Eastern Hybrid presentation—online and in-person. Registration required. An informative and entertaining program about preserving your family's history with an author who has written about his family for 43 years. This is also an interactive program, audience members are encouraged to share their own experiences with genealogy and their favorite family stories! Event Registration This presentation is planned as a hybrid event—with a live audience  AND  simulcast as a webinar. Information about attending in person will be announced by the Ridgewood Public Library about a month before the event. Webinar Registration:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/906993057766971920 In-Person Registration: (Information to come.) Bill Ervolino  is a professional author and for  28 years  was a humor columnist and features writer at  The Record . He is the author

Mrs. Harker's Tea -  April 24, 2022 - 2:00-4:00 pm In celebration of Miriam Harker, the benefactor of Peachfield and an avid gardener, the New Jersey Colonial Dames will host an afternoon tea with many of the delicacies reminiscent of those served in the 1930s by Mrs. Harker at Peachfield.  Master Gardener Bobbie Herbs will give an historical overview of horticulture, the treatment of native plants during colonial times, and their benefits in the garden.  

Jaw-Dropping World of Sharks Opening April 9, 2022 2nd floor Riverside Gallery Sharks and their relatives share a 400-million-year history and have a diverse family tree. They inhabit the world’s oceans, rivers and estuaries evoking fear and mystery. But much this fear comes from a lack of understanding about sharks and their habitats. This exhibition dispels some of the myths and misunderstandings about sharks and their relatives by exploring their biology, fossil record, conservation and cultural significance. Specimens and artifacts from the New Jersey State Museum collections will be on display to demonstrate the truly jaw-dropping world of sharks! Museum Hours: Tuesday – Sunday  9 am to 4:45 pm  Galleries begin closing  at 4:30 pm