Great Bread + Thank You Classic: Collingswood Today

Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Anthony Bellano, your host of the Collingswood Daily.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 44 Low: 31.

Here are the top stories in Collingswood today:

1. 7 Charming Christmas Towns in New Jersey (thedigestonline.com)
2. Love artisanal bread? Here are five places to find great loaves in South Jersey (Cherry Hill Courier Post)
3. Baseball: Thank You Classic expanding in 2022, showcase games set throughout state (nj.com)
4. NJ.com’s final statewide girls soccer conference rankings for 2021 (nj.com)
5. Colonial Conference girls soccer final stat leaders, 2021 (nj.com)

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Today in Collingswood:

• Dungeons and Dragons - Collingswood NJ (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Borough of Collingswood: "That’s a wrap folks, the Collingswood holiday magic has officially begun! Thanks for joining us at the Tree Lighting and for Santa’s arrival. See you at the Holiday Parade tomorrow morning at 10:00 🎅🎄 #TisTheSeason #whyilovecollingswood" (Facebook)
• NJ Pen: "A Borough of Collingswood family was displaced from their home today after a fire ripped through it. No injuries were reported. Responding companies included Audubon Fire Department, Brooklawn Fire Company, Cherry Hill Fire Department, C..." (Facebook)
• Borough of Collingswood: "Less than 24 hours of holiday magic and we got SOOOO much more planned! Our hearts are full seeing all those smiling faces💖 Special thanks to our Borough staff, Fire, Police, and Public Works Departments and to the countless volunteers ..." (Facebook)
• The Retrospect: "#Collingswood is planning a vaccination clinic for youngsters ages 5-11 in the coming weeks. While the clinic is targeted to the youngest eligible students, the community is invited to get their first shots as well. A follow up clinic is..." (Facebook)
• Borough of Collingswood: "Dinner is done and the crew is napping on the couch🍗😴. You're contemplating getting up early for Black Friday to get a head start on the holiday shopping. Why not sleep in a little? Head to downtown Collingswood - grab some dinner get ..." (Facebook)
• Borough of Collingswood: "It’s almost cyber FUNday here in Collingswood! #shoplocal from the comfort of home with Collingswood Prime - the fee-free online shopping and shipping service delivered through Bloc Delivery bicycle couriers. Just click the link to see h..." (Facebook)
• Borough of Collingswood: "Hey Collingswood Fans! We’re doing a DecemberFest Holiday Pop-Ups thing and up this week (12/4) is Family Night. Bring the whole crew and enjoy some outdoor fun. We’ll also have Collingswood Cash for sale onsite - it makes the perfect gi..." (Facebook)
• Collingswood Schools Theater Department: "Today, the cast of HONK! JR brought the duckyard to Haddon Ave during the annual Collingswood Holiday Parade. We even gave out little rubber duckies to a few lucky spectators! Our show opens in 5 DAYS - get your tickets at www.collingswo..." (Facebook)
• Collingswood Schools Theater Department: "More photos of the HONK! JR cast & staff at the Collingswood Holiday Parade. Thank you to the Borough of Collingswood for having us! Join us this weekend for the return of live, indoor musical theater in Collingswood! TICKETS: www.collin..." (Facebook)
• The Gravity Vault Voorhees: "Don't forget about our BOGO special every Monday! Buy 1 adult day pass, get 1 free! Also don't forget the purchase of a day pass includes our Yoga class at 6:30pm! Great way to end a hard session! #rockclimbing #gravityvault #bogo" (Instagram)
• Borough of Collingswood: "It’s cyber FUNday here in Collingswood! #shoplocal from the comfort of home with Collingswood Prime - the fee-free online shopping and shipping service delivered through @blocdelivery bicycle couriers. Just click the link to see hundreds..." (Facebook)
• Say It With Clay: "This Saturday, Dec. 4th is our last session for the Holiday Creative Workshop🎄🎁🎅🕎🌟6-9pm Spots Limited!" (Facebook)
• Collingswood Public Library: "There are still spaces available for Read to a Dog on Wednesday December 1st. ⁠ Contact Melissa at mdesantis@collingswoodlib.org to reserve a time.⁠ Want to practice your reading skills with a friendly and furry listener? Sign up for a 1..." (Facebook)
• Say It With Clay: "Save The Date ; Our 2nd Annual Holiday Sale - Highlighting Our Telented Team Member ❣️" (Facebook)
• Borough of Collingswood: "Hey Collingswood Fans! We’re doing a DecemberFest Holiday Pop-Ups thing and up this week (12/4) is Family Night. Bring the whole crew and enjoy some outdoor fun. We’ll also have Collingswood Cash for sale onsite - it makes the perfect gi..." (Facebook)
• The Retrospect: "HERD’s (#Haddonfield Encouraging Responsible Development) legal objection to the proposed site plan on the old Bancroft property that hung up progress for three years has finally ended…for now. The citizen group did not appeal a Judge’s ..." (Facebook)
• PFLAG Collingswood: "Comfort and joy: Here's why some people celebrate the holidays with chosen families" (Facebook)
• Genesis Counseling Centers: "Sometimes, you just have to cry before you can talk about it. Genesis Counselors are here for help with those tears. Tears of Loss, Tears of Depression, Tears of Anxiety even Tears of Joy." (Facebook)
• Genesis Counseling Centers: "Genesis Counseling Centers Cares. Your Mental Health is important to us." (Facebook)
• Collingswood Schools Theater Department: "IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to a significant number of our student cast members quarantining from a COVID exposure, we will be postponing our performances of HONK! JR. one week from the original performance dates. All previously purchased tick..." (Facebook)
• ExtraordinaryED: "It's the most wonderful time of the year! 🎼 We start staying open late for all your FUN STUFF holiday shopping. We start with the tree lighting and Santa's first visit and then in December, Friday's and Saturday's become late nights. We..." (Facebook)
• Say It With Clay: "After-school creative workshop Mondays 3:30-5:30 pm and Wednesdays 4:00-6:00pm! All welcome💓" (Facebook)
• The Gravity Vault: "Don't forget about our BOGO special every Monday! Buy 1 adult day pass, get 1 free! Also don't forget the purchase of a day pass includes our Yoga class at 6:30pm! Great way to end a hard session! #rockclimbing #gravityvault #bogo" (Facebook)
• The Retrospect: "#HaddonTownship’s shared-vision planning is underway as the school district sets a course forward for the next couple of years. Over 1,400 surveys were returned from community members and Superintendent Dr. Robert Fisicaro explained the ..." (Facebook)

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— Anthony Bellano