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| Yellow Daffodils have sprung to life across Woodstown and Pilesgrove over the past two weeks. Here's a hearty sampling from my mother's garden. We have them all over our yard — a friendly reminder warmer days are on the horizon! |
Hear ye, hear ye! O yez, o yez!
Happy Spring and belated Slainte!
E.B. White, the author of "Charlotte's Web" once wrote about New York City: "I sometimes think that the only event that hits every New Yorker on the head is the annual St. Patrick's Day parade, which is fairly penetrating — the Irish are a hard race to tune out, there are 500,000 of them in residence, and they have the police force right in the family."
Can't say I've been to the NYC parade, but my family celebrated by watching "The Banshees of Inisherin," a heartbreaking glimpse at Irish culture on a lonely island.
Easter in two weeks, folks. First Baptist in Woodstown has me at the organ this year.
COMMUNITY
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 widely enjoyed throughout the New Jersey theatre community. Hosted by Center Stage Kids NJ. Register by emailing centerstagekidsnj@gmail.com.
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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!"
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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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ART LESSONS: The Squirrel's Nest Studio is hosting "School's Out, Art is In!" during the local spring break March 28 and 29, 2024, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Create and have fun with Miss Jennifer on the days off from school. Two sessions:
Ages 5-9 9AM-12PM
Ages 10-14 1PM-4PM
$40 per kid per session with snack included.
*These sessions fill up fast- Payment is the only way to guarantee your spot. Payment can be made in store or Venmo @Jennifer-Carll-Simon
Jennifer Carll-Simon, husband Paul, and their children Mikaela and Andre are great friends of mine. We were involved with the Off Broad Street Players Theatre Company in Bridgeton back in the late 2000s and into the 2010s, performing and producing all sorts of great shows. What fun we had! Proud of have them in Woodstown.
ENTERTAINMENT
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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.
WOODIE BALL: All scrimmages this week. Weekday games at 4 p.m. Weekend games at 10 a.m.
Thurs, March 21 — Varsity & JV vs. Clearview @ Clearview H.S.
Mon, March 25 — Varsity & JV vs. Cumberland Regional @ Woodstown
Wed, March 27 — Varsity & JV vs. Deptford @ Woodstown
GOLF: Matches at 4 p.m.
Thurs, March 21 — Varsity & JV vs. Triton Regional @ Valley Brook Country Club
Mon, March 25 — Varsity & JV vs. Burlington @ Burlington County Club
SOFTBALL: All scrimmages this week. Weekday games at 4 p.m. Weekend games at 10 a.m..
Thurs, March 21 -- Varsity & JV vs. Gloucester City Jr-Sr @ Gloucester
Friday, March 22 -- Varsity & JV vs. Kingsway Regional @ Woodstown
Wednesday, March 27 -- Varsity & JV vs. Deptford @ Woodstown
TENNIS: Scrimmages at 4 p.m.
Thursday, March 21 -- Boys Varsity & JV vs. Palmyra @ Palmyra
Monday, March 25 -- Boys Varsity & JV vs. St. Augustine Prep @ Woodstown
Wednesday, March 27 -- Boys V&JV vs. Millville @ Millville Senior High
LACROSSE: Scrimmages at 4 p.m.
Monday, March 25 - Boys V&JV vs. Millville @ Woodstown; Girls V&JV vs. Our Lady of Mercy Academy at Our Lady of Mercy (Newfield)
GOVERNMENT
MEETING: Woodstown Borough Council, Mar. 26, 7 p.m.
Woodstown Borough Council and Pilesgrove Twp Committee meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
FRIDAY: Partly cloudy. High of 50F (low 26F)
SATURDAY: 90% chance of rain, but clears by 6 p.m. when the winds roll in. High of 55F (low 38F)
SUNDAY: Sun and clouds. High of 49F (low of 33F)
Low to mid 50s next week and mostly cloudy— as expected for March.
Woodstown Crier: Where the daffodils and forsythia are in full bloom. Charles Dickens described it best: "It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade." (Great Expectations)
Want to share your Woodstown-Pilesgrove news in the Crier Column? Email Jim Cook at WoodstownCrier@gmail.com
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