5 Things You Need to Know This Week

1. The holds its December meeting tonight, Dec. 19. The board meets at 7:30 p.m. in the all-purpose room. The agenda had not been posted online as of Sunday.

2. Collingswood Patch wants to help you welcome home your returning soldier in style. Is your soldier returning from Iraq for the holidays? Share your photos and story with us, or contact local editor Deena DiBacco and she’ll write up your story.

3. Patch’s needs some Collingswood holiday cheer. Channel your inner Clark Griswold and enter for the chance to win $500 toward your December electricity bill or $100,000 for Collingswood schools!

4. Winter vacation starts this week for Collingswood students. School is out Dec. 23-Jan. 2. Enjoy the break, kids!

5. Get in the holiday spirit with readings of classic Christmas stories at the this week. Reconnect to Christmases of the past with The Night Before Christmas, The Gift of the Magi, A Christmas Carol, and Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus. This week’s performances are Dec. 21-23 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 24 at noon and 3 p.m. .