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| Brigadoon alumni from the casts of 1994 and 2009 returned home to see the new 2024 production at Woodstown High School. A reception was hosted by director and choreographer Paul and Claudia Kranz prior to the Friday and Saturday performances (group photo on top). The photo at the bottom shows all three casts and crews after the Saturday, March 8 performance. |
Hear ye, hear ye! O yez, o yez!
Last weekend was incredible to say the least.
Woodstown High School alumni from the 1990s and late 2000s assembled at the North Main St. residence of Paul and Claudia Kranz for the "Brigadunion." After the reception, alumni had the opportunity to see the new 2024 production of the same musical they performed, "Brigadoon," at Woodstown High, and had a chance to celebrate with the students prior to and after their performances last Friday and Saturday. It was thrilling!
More Brigadunion coverage here!
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We lost a good one this week. David Mixner, a Woodstown High School alumni of 1964 who grew up in Elmer, died Monday, March 11, 2024. He was 77. Mixner is undoubtedly one of the most influential and nationally recognized figures to ever graduate Woodstown High School — and yet, we never learned about him. His activism helped in the fight for civil rights for African-Americans, LGBTQIA+ and marriage equality, and against war and HIV/AIDS. His work aided in the election of President Bill Clinton and Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
The White House statement read: "David Mixner was a trailblazer in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights and deeply dedicated to mentoring the next generation of LGBTQ+ leaders fighting to create a better world."
Woodstown is proud of him and we're a better place for the battles he fought. More coverage here.
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Happy Birthday, Dad!
COMMUNITY
EASTER CRAFT FAIR: Saturday, March 16, 2024. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Blue Moon Theatre. 13 West Ave. "Get in the spirit while shopping handmade goods at our Easter Craft Fair! Enter to win Squishmallows, collect eggs, craft away in our crafting room, or shop small." Event is Saturday, March 16, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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MAKE-UP: Stage Make-Up Workshop on Saturday, March 23 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Blue Moon Theatre. Admission is $17. The artist and teacher is John Rattacasa, a well-known make-up artist and wig designer whose work has been on display widely throughout the New Jersey theatre community. Hosted by Center Stage Kids NJ. Register by emailing centerstagekidsnj@gmail.com.
I know John and we've worked in the same circles, though not directly together. Saw him at "Brigadoon" during our first weekend. He's in demand; and, in this saturated theatre community, this is undoubtedly a busy stressful time of year for him — but he still made the time to show up for his friend Shannon Sheridan (our director) and our students. He's a good one, and it was good to see him!
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GIVE BLOOD: American Red Cross is hosting a Blood Drive at the First Baptist Church (Fellowship Hall) on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 from 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter "Woodstown" to schedule an appointment.
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EASTER EGGS: First Baptist Church of Woodstown is hosting their inaugural Easter Egg Hop on Saturday, March 23 from 2 - 3 p.m. From the event page: "Bring your kids to hop through our decorated car lane and fill their baskets! Each car will be decorated and will be handing out candy & prizes. We will also be sharing about Jesus’ last week on earth, His death, and His Resurrection! This event offers a safe environment for children to adventure into a silly egg trail while also hearing the Gospel story along with their friends, family, and community! If you’re interested in hosting a trunk or donating candy, contact Kate Dilks-Bird!"
And stop by on Easter and say hi to your Town Crier. You'll find him behind the organ.
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JULY 4 CHANGE: Big news in town is the change in Independence Day activities.
They'll be held at the Salem County Fairgrounds this year — not Marlton Recreation Park. Understandable. Though, as someone who lives across the street from Marlton Park, I'll miss making the walk over for fireworks. But, that's ok! The fairgrounds are a larger space and will be open up more opportunities for celebration, not just a night-time fireworks event.
Schedule:
8AM: Firecracker 5K ($10 entry fee)
4 p.m.: Ground open ($10/car for parking)
Includes D.J., food trucks, bounce houses, carnival rides, games, concessions, local brewery & winery, vendors.
Dusk: Fireworks.
Vendors: contact Andy Ware: 609-472-0256 or email wareandy13@gmail.com
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YARD SALE: Salem County Community Yard Sale. Join us for Salem County’s Largest Yard Sale from 9 am to 5 pm on Saturday April 27, 2024 at the Salem County Fairgrounds (735 Route 40, Pilesgrove, NJ). To reserve a spot contact Andy Ware (either message on Facebook, call 609-472-0256 or email at wareandy13@gmail.com)
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LAKE FEST: Crafters and Food Vendors needed. Only 10x spots left. Supports Disciples Pantry. Contact Linda Fritz at lafritz19@yahoo.com to sign up. Event is June 2, from 1 to 4 p.m.
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CHEER COACHING: Woodstown Pirates Youth Football League is seeking volunteer coaches for the cheerleading squad. Anyone with cheer coaching experience contact Coach Crystal at c9dav1es@gmail.com or call 215-900-5028
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FIRE VOLUNTEERS: Reliance Fire Company, one of the longest-standing institutions in Woodstown (since 1827), is seeking volunteers. Requirements are the candidate must be at least age 16. Comes with a service pension (LOSAP), free training and education opportunities, volunteer service qualifiers for resumes and college applications. Contact Reliance Fire Company at 856-769-2029
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WAREHOUSE: Lineage Logistics withdrew their proposal for a cold-storage warehouse on Vestry Road in Swedesboro. More coverage here.
ENTERTAINMENT
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| Angela Robb and Andrew Fralinger rehearse a scene from 'La Famiglia' opening in April at the Blue Moon Theatre. |
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AUDITIONS: "CHARLOTTE'S WEB" at the Blue Moon Theatre (Woodstown Opera House). I am directing! Auditions are Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30. Sign up here. If audition slots fill up and you want to audition, contact me and I'll fit you in. Everyone is welcome! Some pig :)
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OPERA HOUSE: "ARSENIC AND OLD LACE" at the Blue Moon Theatre. April 19, 20, 26, 27 at 8 p.m., April 28 at 2 p.m. A lot of great Woodstown talent in this one — Paul Kranz, Sammi Williams, Rick Thompson, Brady Thompson. Directed by Mike Russell. Tickets here.
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WOODSTOWN TRAIN: The Easter Bunny will be hosting excursions on the Woodstown Central Railroad train starting March 23. Click here for more.
SPORTS
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| I kept score for this team. Woodstown Woodies. 2005. Yes, we had the Woodie-Blue uniforms back then under the days of the great Coach Lee Ware. |
First game of Woodie ball is Monday, April 1, 2024 vs. Shalick at Woodstown High. A lot of scrimmages before then. Same for Golf, Softball, and Tennis.
GOVERNMENT
WOODSTOWN: Woodstown Borough Council, Mar. 26, 7 p.m.
PILESGROVE: Pilesgrove Twp Committee, Mar. 26, 7 p.m.
SCHOOL BOARD: Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 6 p.m. Mary S. Shoemaker Elementary School Cafeteria.
Woodstown Council and Pilesgrove Twp Committee meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
SATURDAY: Sunny all day. High of 61F.
SUNDAY: Some clouds and wind. High of 61F
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Woodstown Crier: Where life is good because Spring is in the air, Woodie Ball is almost crackin', and David Mixner stood up to the bullies for all of us.
Want to share your Woodstown-Pilesgrove news in the Crier Column? Email Jim Cook at WoodstownCrier@gmail.com
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