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  • Comedian Paul Venier takes stage for VHS baseball fundraiser 

    by Kristi Funderburk on August 31st, 2010 | Comment

    The Vineland High School Baseball Parent Association is sponsoring a Buffet Dinner/Comedy Night with comedian Paul Venier on Saturday, Oct.30 at Buena Tavern, located on 1256 Harding Highway. 

    Dinner is from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and the two-hour comedy show will begin at 9 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person.

    For tickets, contact Karen Malatesta [...]

     
  • Big Brothers, Big Sisters plans backpack collection 

    by Kristi Funderburk on August 30th, 2010 | Comment

    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties has partnered with The Cosmopolitan Restaurant for a backpack collection campaign for students in local schools, Arianne Hegeman, BBBS vice president of programs, said.

    Names of children in need are still available at the restaurant at the Big Brothers Big Sisters display in the foyer. General donations [...]

     
  • Charter School takes old Adult Ed. spot 

    by Kristi Funderburk on August 25th, 2010 | Comment

    By DEBORAH M. MARKO Daily Journal Staff Writer

    VINELAND -- It was a sign of the times.

    Vineland Charter School Board of Trustees President Gary Stanker prepared a notice for the front door of 610 E. Montrose St. informing the public "This is now the Vineland Public Charter School. Adult School no longer here!"

    But [...]

     
  • Teachers, too, undergo orientation 

    by Kristi Funderburk on August 19th, 2010 | Comment

    Thirty-three new teachers and 18 mid-year hires begin three days of orientation on Monday, Aug. 23 at the Vineland Board of Education Administration building on Plum Street, according to district spokesman John Sbrana.

    The group will begin their training on Monday with an introduction from Superintendent Dr. Maryann Banks.

    The first two days of the [...]

     
  • Big Brothers, Big Sisters hosts information session 

    by Kristi Funderburk on August 18th, 2010 | Comment

    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland & Salem Counties will host a “Little Moments Session” on Wednesday, Sept. 1 from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at their office on Landis Avenue (near Spring Road) in Vineland.

    The session is an informal one-hour luncheon designed to educate the community about the work that is done at Big Brothers [...]

     
  • Reading encouraged during Banned Books Week 

    by Kristi Funderburk on August 18th, 2010 | Comment

    Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., celebrates the freedom to read with a display of books during September on the main floor commemorating Banned Books Week, Sept. 25 through Oct. 2, a national celebration of the freedom to read.

    The display will feature books that have been challenged or banned. It was launched in [...]

     
  • Have electronics to recycle? Go to the library 

    by Kristi Funderburk on August 17th, 2010 | Comment

    The Cumberland County Improvement Authority will accept small electronics for recycling from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, at Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave.

    Only small electronics will be accepted including computers, monitors, cell phones, house phones, laptops, keyboards, radios, VCRs, MP3 players/iPods, headphones, batteries and wire. Television sets measuring [...]

     
  • D’Ippolito to host kindergarten social 

    by Kristi Funderburk on August 16th, 2010 | Comment

    Kindergarten students who will be attending D’Ippolito Elementary School in September and their parents are invited to attend a "Kindergarten Social" at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 24 at the school, 1578 North Valley Avenue.

    The event will be held in the school cafeteria.

    "We are delighted to have this opportunity to welcome our new students [...]

     
  • Barbecue planned for Merrywood campers, alum 

    by Kristi Funderburk on August 16th, 2010 | Comment

    The YMCA of Vineland’s Camp Merrywood will host a party Thursday for current and past campers and their families.

    This Camper and Alumni Barbecue will held at the camp at 1249 Jesse Bridge Rd. in Pittsgrove. It begins at 5 p.m. and is free, but advance registration is required.

    To register, call the Y at [...]

     
  • Veterans Memorial hosts grade 6 orientation 

    by Kristi Funderburk on August 16th, 2010 | Comment

    An orientation session for sixth-grade students of Veterans Memorial School and their parents or guardians has been scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m., said Mario Olsen, the school's new principal.

    "This will be a very special night where students and parents will get an opportunity to tour our building in small [...]

     
  • Car club to host Cruise II on Aug. 22 

    by Kristi Funderburk on August 13th, 2010 | Comment

    On Sunday, Aug. 22, the South Jersey Cruisers Association Car Club will be hosting their “Hot Summer Nights Car Cruise II” at Bennigan’s restaurant, located on West Landis Avenue.

    The cruise is open to all years of American (marque) made cars that are muscle cars, street rods, cruisers, classics and rat rods.

    The cruise is [...]

     
  • YMCA plans job fair 

    by Kristi Funderburk on August 11th, 2010 | Comment

    This Thursday, Aug. 12, the YMCA of Vineland will hold a job fair from noon to 4:30 p.m.

    Community members are invited to come meet with YMCA staffers there. No appointment is necessary, but individuals should bring any appropriate certifications and a current résumé.

    Two job openings at the YMCA are for people aged sixteen [...]

     
  • Vineland cuts cake for 149th birthday 

    by Kristi Funderburk on August 9th, 2010 | Comment

    Daily Journal Staff Photo/Cody Glenn

    By CODY GLENN Daily Journal Staff Writer

    VINELAND -- For 149 years old, the city is in pretty good shape.

    As the singing of "Happy Birthday" wrapped up, Mayor Robert Romano did the honors by cutting the city's birthday cake Saturday at the Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society's annual open house.

    The event was festive [...]

     
  • Cars become focus at Drive-In 

    by Kristi Funderburk on August 6th, 2010 | Comment

    Classic Car Cruise/Movie event will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14, at the Delsea Drive-in, 2203 S. Delsea Drive, Vineland.

    The cruise is open to all classic cars, including muscle cars, street rods, classics, rat rods and specialty cars.

    WVLT 92.1 disc jockey Pepper Paul will play cruisin' oldies music [...]

     
  • Kids get visit from Father Time 

    by Kristi Funderburk on July 30th, 2010 | Comment

    Ivy Evans, chief operating officer of the Millville Housing Authority, (third from right) joins youngsters in a tug-of-war battle during a summer camp visited by Father Time, a local men's service group, at the Holly Berry Court housing complex in Millville. Staff photo/Cody Glenn

    By JOEL LANDAU Daily Journal staff writer

    The Millville Housing Authority has found members of the public to help offer its young residents a summer program with very few resources.

    The MHA began a summer program for its young residents at Holly Berry Court this summer as an extension of its free breakfast and lunch [...]

     
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