Northfield in Your Town, Edition of Feb 10, 2011

Share the Love talent show

The Interact Club at Charter Tech High School for the Performing Arts will host the Share the Love Community Talent Show 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10. Student performers from Atlantic, Cape May and southern Ocean counties include actors, singers, acoustic instrumentalists and Irish dancers. Proceeds benefit the Jan-ai Scholarship Foundation and the Alcove Center for Grieving Children in Northfield. Call (609) 926-7694, ext. 177.

 

PTO Friday Night Fling

The Northfield Community School PTO is holding its Friday Night Fling beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11 at the Atlantic City Country Club. Tickets are $30 a person and include dinner, a DJ, and silent auction. Grab your tickets now. The tickets are for sale in the middle and elementary school office or from members of the PTO. For additional information visit http://northfield.groupfusion.net/

 

Planning Board alternate wanted
The Planning Board is looking for a resident to serve as an alternate member for a two-year term. Alternate members may participate in all matters but may not vote except in the absence or disqualification of a regular member. Alternate members may not act on any matter in which they have direct or indirect personal or financial interest. Call Mayor Vince Mazzeo at (609) 517-3478.

 

Pre-Prom Fashion Show

The Holy Spirit High School Mothers’ Guild will hold its Pre-Prom Fashion Show at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11 in the auditorium in the school at 500 New Road, Absecon. The emcee will be TV40’s Michelle Dawn Mooney. Juniors and seniors will model the latest in prom wear. Tickets are $5 and they are available at the school and will be available at the door. Call (609) 646-3000.

E-waste collection

During the first and third full weeks of each month, residents may put out electronic waste such as televisions, computers, monitors and portable/laptop computers on their regular trash day. They may continue to put out recyclable metals such as bed frames, aluminum swing set frames for collection by public works on these days. Items are to be placed at the curb with normal household garbage.

What You Don’t Know About Our Presidents
Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson will present the informative history lesson “What You Don’t Know About Our Presidents: from George Washington to Barack Obama” 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21 at City Hall, 1600 Shore Road. Admission is free and refreshments will be available. Children are welcome. The rain date is 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24. Sponsored by the Northfield Historical Society. For information call (609) 927-7875.

City offices closed

All city offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 21 for Presidents Day. There will be no trash collection. Trash for households that have Monday pickup will be picked up along with Tuesday’s trash on Feb. 22.

 

Library tea party

The Friends of the Northfield library will host a formal tea party 3:30-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26. Sarah Prester will present a program on a new type of healthy chocolate with a taste for all. Register at the front desk or by calling (609) 646-4476.

 

Lineage Research Workshop

The General Lafayette Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host a lineage research workshop from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26. Access to some subscription databases including the DAR library will be available via laptop and wi-fi. Light refreshments will be available. Walk-ins and the public at large may attend. To RSVP or get information email
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Flea market and garage sale
The Northfield Cultural Committee will hold its spring flea market and garage sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 19 at the Northfield Community School, 2000 New Road. Proceeds support the Northfield Historical Museum. Call (609) 641-4607.

 

Rabies clinic
The city is holding a free rabies clinic 9-11 a.m. Saturday, March 26 at the Fire Station at City Hall, 1600 Shore Road. Dogs and cats must be licensed to receive a shot. License fees are $7 for spayed or neutered pets and $10 for pets that aren’t. Must bring proof of prior rabies vaccination to obtain a three-year shot. Initial vaccines are for one year only. Contact City Clerk Mary Canesi at (609) 641-2832, ext. 125 or email
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Official Forms

The city website, www.cityofnorthfield.org has a calendar of events and meetings and downloadable forms for everything from pet and mercantile licenses to OPRA requests and bingo license information. A tab called “forms” directs users to the site. Residents can sign up to receive email blasts.

 

Northfield Museum exhibit

The Northfield Museum and Casto House in Birch Grove Park is exhibiting firefighter uniforms and accessories from 1927. Museum hours are 1-3 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday.

 

Story time

The Northfield Library holds story time 11 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. Each session includes a related craft and will be followed by juice and cookies. Contact the Northfield Library at (609) 646-4476.

 

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