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Hello, Cherry Hill! 👋 The election is less than a week away. Still deciding how you’ll vote? We’ve put together a guide of everything you need to know. Also this week, an eatery is offering free bagels to those impacted by the government shutdown, we take a look at a senior citizen prom, and we explore the football-forged bond between an East teacher and his former student. We want to hear from you! Tell us what you think about the newsletter by taking our survey or emailing us at cherryhill@inquirer.com. If someone forwarded you this email, sign up for free here. Voters in Cherry Hill will head to the polls Tuesday to decide on a number of key races locally and statewide. Among them are the hotly contested governor’s race, seats for township council, the school district’s board of education, and the board of fire commissioners. Voters will also choose a surrogate judge of Camden County. To make Election Day easier, The Inquirer’s Henry Savage has put together a look at the key races. 🗳️ Here’s how and where to cast your ballot While proms are often the major social event of the spring for high school seniors, for some area senior citizens, the Golden Age Prom is a highlight of the fall. Cherry Hill’s older residents gathered last week for a night of bedazzled outfits, throwback tunes, and Shirley Temples. Now in its 12th year, the event is hosted by the Cherry Hill Education Association to bring together residents for a night of celebration and to connect with a powerful, but often forgotten, voting bloc, organizers say. The Inquirer’s Denali Sagner takes a look inside the increasingly popular event. 💡 Community News 🏫 Schools Briefing 🍽️ On our Plate 🎳 Things to Do 🎃 Trick-or-Treat at the Library: Children 5 and under can participate in a parade through the library, where treat stations will be set up. ⏰ Friday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m.-noon 💵 Free📍 Cherry Hill Library 💀 Horror Skate: Celebrate Halloween at this themed skate party where costumes will glow under the lights and the best dressed wins a prize. There will also be trivia, music, and other surprises. ⏰ Friday, Oct. 31, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 💵 $8 plus $6 skate rental 📍 Hot Wheelz 📚 Festival of Arts, Books, and Culture: This roughly two-week long festival showcases Jewish heritage at over 30 different events. Highlights include a champagne brunch with author Renée Rosen (Nov. 2), a luncheon with novelist Jennifer Weiner (Nov. 12), and a comedy night (Nov. 15). ⏰ Sunday, Nov. 2-Saturday, Nov. 15, times vary 💵 Prices vary 📍 Locations vary 🖼️ Fall Into the Arts: Explore photographs on display at this juried exhibit, which kicks off Sunday, followed by an opening reception on Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. ⏰ Sunday, Nov. 2-Thursday, Nov. 13, times vary 💵 Free 📍 Croft Farm Arts Center 🏡 On the Market Located in Woodcrest, this spacious Tudor features stone throughout parts of the first level, including a fireplace, the foyer floor, and the lower level of the exterior. The first floor has a family room with a dual-sided, wood-burning fireplace, a bar, and an adjacent kitchen, which has an island, double ovens, two sinks, and a pantry. There’s also a dining room, a bonus room that could be a bedroom or office, and a full bathroom. Upstairs are five bedrooms, including the primary suite with dual bathrooms, a soaking tub, and walk-in closets. Out back, there’s a patio with a built-in grill. See more photos of the property here. Price: $979,000 | Size: 5,937 SF | Acreage: 0.36 🗞️ What other Cherry Hill residents are reading this week: By submitting your written, visual, and/or audio contributions, you agree to The Inquirer’s Terms of Use, including the grant of rights in Section 10.
