FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 05, 2025
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| Looks like "Lunch time" is their favorite class of the day! Children and teenagers from across Woodstown and Pilesgrove returned to classrooms (and cafeterias) this week to begin the 2025-2026 Academic Year. This school season is sure to bring tons of excitement with sporting events, Homecoming, the Fall Play, Choir and Band concerts, and many of exciting events. (Photo courtesy WPRSD Facebook) |
Hear ye, hear ye! O yez, o yez!
BACK TO SCHOOL: Just wanted to wish a bounty of luck to the students and staff in the Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District as the bells ring once more and another great school year begins. More than a hundred years ago, when our roads were dirt, there was a large iron swan fountain outside the Woodstown National Bank. Children would scamper over on their lunch break to see the turtles in the fountain. But when the hour drew nigh, the children were drawn back to their studies by the the echoing voices of teachers shouting, "Back to books! Back to books!" That sound is lost these days (especially with the roar of trucks through our small roads) but the sentiment and spirit remains.
GHOST STORIES: The Pilesgrove-Woodstown Historical Society is seeking ghost stories about Woodstown -- especially any that occurred around or near Main Street. These stories will be featured in an upcoming Haunted History walking tour of Woodstown hosted by members of the historical society. Lance Bird, who also hosts history and haunted walking tours in Philadelphia is leading the effort. Send your ghost stories to Lance at lancebird116@gmail.com.
ORGAN: Your Town Crier will be at the organ on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 at First Baptist Church on South Main Street.
NEW BUSINESS: A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new JYNX GREENHOUSE will be held Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 12 p.m. The new business is located at 17B North Main St (next to the Woodstown Tavern).
PICNIC: The First Baptist Church of Woodstown is hosting its annual Church Picnic on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 11 a.m. Here is their dispatch:
You're invited to a special Sunday! Join us outside under the tent for worship, a delicious picnic lunch, great fellowship, and to discover more about our Connect Groups as we launch into the fall season.
HARVEST MOON: Auburn Road Winery in Pilesgrove is hosting their "Harvest Moon Festival" on Saturday, Sept. 20 beginning at 12 p.m. Here is their dispatch:
Come sip and shop in the vines at our Harvest Moon Festival held in the Garden House Lawn.
Kick off fall and join us for an afternoon of local artisans, music, and of course wine!
And if you want to make a reservation for lunch or dinner at the Enoteca see link in bio or visit
FALL FESTIVAL: The Woodstown Fall Festival returns! The annual block-party will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendor registration is open (
click here to register) with a set-up time of 8 a.m. and a vendor fee of $50. The deadline for vendors is Sept. 19, 2025.
FESTIVAL EVENTS: The Fall Festival will begin with a W-P School District 5K Run and Kids Dash at Marlton Park beginning at 8 a.m. (rain or shine). The festival will commence at 10 a.m. on Main Street. In addition, the Woodstown Central Railroad Train will be hosting rides with fares starting at $33. To sign up for a Fall Festival Railroad ride,
click here.
SCARECROWS: The Fall Festival Scarecrow Competition will be held Sept. 26 through Oct. 31. Winners will be announced at 1 p.m. on the day of the festival. To sign up, contact Rebekah Mulford at 856-491-0067 or email her at beeinspiredyoga@gmail.com.
GHOST TOUR: The Woodstown Haunted History Tour will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4. Stay tuned for more information on how to purchase tickets! The event will likely begin at Woodstown Friends Meeting, and continue as a walking tour through the center of Woodstown, then back around. I just attended a "rehearsal" for the event and it's going to be AWESOME!!!
COMMUNITY CHOIR: The Oak Singers, under the direction of Woodstown's Kahlil Gunther, is hosting an information meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Davidow Hall (Salem Community College). Here is their dispatch:
Would you like to find out more about the Oak Singers? Join us on Tuesday, September 9 at 6:30 pm in Davidow Hall at Salem Community College. It's not a formal meeting .. just a meet & greet with our director as well as some of the choir members and a chance to learn about the choir.
Our first rehearsal for the season is also that night at 7 p.m., so you can come to the meeting and stay for the rehearsal to see if it is right for you!
HOMECOMING CONCERT: The Curtain Call Club of Woodstown is hosting the fifth annual "NIGHT OF DREAM ROLES" concert on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. This event features WHS students and alumni of our historic theatre program singing their favorite musical theatre classics. Join us as we welcome home our Alumni for Homecoming Weekend (the night before the big Football game where we CRUSH SALEM) for an evening of the finest music in town!
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| Woodstown won their first game vs. Pitman High, 34-14 on Thurs. Aug. 28. They face off at 7 p.m. tonight (Friday, Sep 5) against Delsea High. |
FOOTBALL: Next home game is Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 at 7 p.m. vs. Penns Grove High School. Expect a big win by the Wolverines and a spectacular halftime showcase by our WHS Marching Band!
Watch the game live here.
The Woodstown Athletic Department website, a hub for all things Woodstown High School sports, can be found here. SCHEDULE
WATCH LIVE EVENTS HERE
Woodstown Borough Council and Pilesgrove Twp Committee meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
The Woodstown Pilesgrove Joint Environmental Commission meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in Woodstown Borough Hall on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025
The Curtain Call Club of Woodstown general meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025.
FRIDAY: Sunny with some showers overnight. High of 85F. Low of 66F.
SATURDAY: Sunny. High of 87F. Low of 68F.
SUNDAY: Clouds and sun. High of 76F. Low of 59F.
FORECAST: Scattered shows throughout the evenings. I do believe we call this weekend "Second Summer" It'll be hot, for sure, but temperatures won't go above 75F next week, with lows all in the upper 50s. Don't be fooled, we're cooling off soon. It's a perfect weekend to get in those summery things you missed in June, July, and August. Or grab a pumpkin spice latte and resist!
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Woodstown Crier: Where Fall is right around the corner! Sept. 22 is the official equinox. But we're already eyeing our pumpkins, preparing for the next WHS Football game & Marching Band showcase, and assembling our Fall Festival Scarecrows, as we welcome Woodstown and Pilesgrove's finest season.
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