Pearl Harbor Day + Top Basketball Players: Collingswood Today

Up and at 'em, Collingswood! Let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Collingswood.

First, today's weather:

Showers of rain and snow. High: 41 Low: 27.

Here are the top stories today in Collingswood:

1. Bobby Chez In Collingswood Participating In Moorestown Toy Drive (Collingswood Patch)
2. New Jersey Incentives, Locations, Crew Lure Big Productions Looking for a Good Break (Variety)
3. 99 foods every Italian-American should know — and where to get them (NJ.com)
4. Battleship New Jersey commemorates Pearl Harbor Day (PHOTOS) (nj.com)
5. Who are the Top 100 boys basketball scoring leaders returning for another run? (NJ.com)

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Today in Collingswood:

From my notebook:

• Borough of Collingswood: "Collingswood is *bursting* with holiday cheer! *JUST RELEASED* 2021 Holiday Light Guide! 🌠 Grab a cup of hot cocoa, put on your favorite holiday tunes, and take a self-guided tour through SJ's merriest little town to see twinkling light..." (Facebook)
• NJ Pen: "Irie Mon, the first #Jamaican restaurant in Haddon Heights, will open its doors to customers for the first time Saturday at 12 noon. We spoke with owner Winsome Douglas about her preparations to bring authentic island cuisine to the boro..." (Facebook)
• Borough of Collingswood: "Knight Park Tree is up and glowing! #glow #holidays #tistheseason🎄 #whyilovecollingswood #knightpark 📷: Knight Park House" (Facebook)
• Borough of Collingswood: "Sensory Santa is coming to town! Upcycle Fitness, Eat Play Learn LLC , Motivated kids , and the Borough of Collingswood are thrilled to partner this holiday season to offer a sensory-safe Santa experience for children and adults of all a..." (Facebook)
• Borough of Collingswood: "Thank you to everyone who came out for the Community Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Bash tonight. It was a beautiful night. Special thanks to Commissioners Rob Lewandowski and Morgan Robinson for joining in and kicking off the event (and ..." (Facebook)
• Borough of Collingswood: "Our first DecemberFest PopUp was a blast! Special thanks to the Collingswood Public Schools PTAs for helping to make family night so special with the kids activities tents (and Rudolph and Frosty). And shoutout to Grooveground 🙌 those S..." (Facebook)
• NJ Pen: "Firefighters from multiple companies responded to a house fire in the Borough of Audubon, NJ early Wednesday morning in which two residents were evacuated with minor injuries. Full story here." (Facebook)
• Borough of Collingswood: "✨ Tonight at 6:30pm 👇 See firetrucks and floats strung with glittering lights 🚒 BEST VIEWING AREA: Along the Knight Park side of Park Avenue TIP: Bring your Holospex glasses! 👓 Haven't had a chance to score a pair? Visit select Collin..." (Facebook)
• The Gravity Vault Voorhees: "Important dates to remember! As some of you know, we will be hosting a USA Climbing Youth Boulder Comp on December 18th! Due to routesetting, the complete bouldering section will be closed from December 15th-17th. Please note that ..." (Instagram)
• The Retrospect: "The McCormicks of #Barrington will soon have three sons in the #Marines. Though the family does not have a deep military background, the trio of brothers have found a strong sense of patriotic duty. Read more in this week’s #Retrospect a..." (Facebook)
• NJ Pen: "If you're looking for a great way to #shopsmall this holiday, we've made it easier than ever. The 2021 NJ Pen Good News Bag comes with a curated selection of gifts from local businesses throughout our coverage area *PLUS* a three-month s..." (Facebook)
• Borough of Collingswood: "Get vaccinated (or boosted!) COVID-19 Vaccine walk-in clinic on Monday, December 13 at Collingswood High School. Details 👇" (Facebook)
• Collingswood Schools Theater Department: "Tomorrow is OPENING NIGHT for our middle school production of HONK! JR. Come on down to the duck yard and help us bring back indoor musical theater to Collingswood! Tickets are limited - order now at www.collingswoodtix.com #collsedu #co..." (Facebook)
• NJ Pen: "On December 14, voters in the Pennsauken School District will decide whether to approve some $32.6 million in facilities improvements across the district in a bond referendum. The two-question ballot would expand pre-K classrooms, add ai..." (Facebook)
• Collingswood Police Department: "We would like to remind any driver on the road during the holiday seasons to always designate a driver, call a sober friend or use a ride service app if you have been drinking! #driversoberorgetpulledover" (Facebook)
• Collingswood Community Theatre: "We’re having a Flash Sale! Grab a certificate good for 2 tickets for any Something Rotten! performance for just $25! Visit Collingswood Borough Hall at 678 Haddon Ave between 10am-4pm to get yours! Must be purchased in person. Cas..." (Instagram)
• Collingswood Community Theatre: "Today - Wednesday - is the last day for the Flash Sale. Take advantage of the great discount and get to Collingswood Borough Hall today!" (Facebook)
• Collingswood Field Hockey Alumni: "https://www.inquirer.com/life/... 💙💛💙💛" (Facebook)
• Collingswood Public Library: "It's December and the library staff is thinking back through all the books and DVDs they've read, listened to, or watched this year and choosing their favorites. ⁠ Melissa's pick is The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria C..." (Facebook)
• Say It With Clay: "The holidays are upon us! Need a gift idea for your loved ones? 🎁Give the gift of clay, gift certificates are available!" (Facebook)
• Say It With Clay: "One Of A Kind Handmade Gifts … Hope You Will Come ❣️" (Facebook)
• The Gravity Vault: "Important dates to remember! As some of you know, we will be hosting a USA Climbing Youth Boulder Comp on December 18th! Due to routesetting, the complete bouldering section will be closed from December 15th-17th. Please note that due to..." (Facebook)

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