Shopping + Holiday Decorations: Collingswood Today

Rise and shine, Collingswood! Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Sun giving way to clouds. High: 49 Low: 38.

Here are the top stories in Collingswood today:

1. Downtowns across South Jersey offer unique gifts, personal connections this holiday season (Cherry Hill Courier Post)
2. Camden County Government: CCPD Gets $2.5 Million In COPS Grant Funding For Metro (Patch)
3. FYI Philly's holiday shopping guide: Support small businesses, get gifts for your loved ones at these shops (WPVI-TV)
4. Philadelphia Karaoke Bars, Lounges and Clubs for Belting Out the Tunes (Philadelphia magazine)
5. From color TVs to Monopoly, these inventions and companies got their start in South Jersey (Cherry Hill Courier Post)
6. HS football season stats leaders: Who’s putting up the numbers through 2nd week of playoffs (nj.com)

Today in Collingswood:

• The Genesis Show - Collingswood NJ (1:00 AM)
• Collingswood Cash Tailgate - Collingswood NJ (2:00 PM)

Collingswood Patch Notebook

• Borough of Collingswood: "Borough Hall's front entrance got a *merry makeover* thanks to local artist Hannah Pope! ☃️❄️✨ HOW CUTE ARE THESE SNOWMEN?! 👉Can you guess what each tree ornament represents? Kick Off the Holidays in Collingswood with events starting th..." (Facebook)
• NJ Pen: "Camden County Government health officials are recommending that anyone who patronized a Starbucks in Clementon/Gloucester Township within the past two weeks seek out a Hepatitis A vaccination after a food handler there tested positive fo..." (Facebook)
• The Retrospect: "Revered community member and former #Haddonfield Board of Education President Adam Sangillo passed away Monday after a years-long battle with cancer. Despite his condition he rarely missed a board meeting over the past five years and onl..." (Facebook)
• NJ Pen: "Looking for some old VHS tapes? A vintage Japanese robot? 90s Southwestern bric-a-brac? Soon you'll be able to treasure-hunt among the shelves at Time Lapse, a vintage and retro collectible dealer set to open in the Borough of Collingswo..." (Facebook)
• Collingswood Rotary Club: "Yesterday our club distributed Thanksgiving turkey meals to local churches for their families in need. #Serviceaboveself is what #rotary is truly about and we're grateful to be able to assist in our local community." (Facebook)
• Say It With Clay: "Take a deep breath, and get your hands on some clay! Our monthly Stress Reduction workshop is this Saturday from 2-5pm Spots limited" (Facebook)
• Borough of Collingswood: "Tomorrow (11/20) is the day folks, the Collingswood Cash Tailgate Party & Sale! Early bird catches the worm - get your 💤 because Collingswood Cash fans looking to score bonus 💲💲 start lining up as early as 4:00 am. Tailgate party offi..." (Facebook)
• The Retrospect: "#Audubon Commissioners are planning ahead after the recent Federal infrastructure bill was passed by congress. Audubon started identifying possible projects around town that could secure federal money to complete as funds become availabl..." (Facebook)

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Events:

• Office & Home Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale (November 20)
• Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications (November 26)
• Celebrate Thanksgiving With 15 Percent Off Floral Centerpieces (November 26)
• Ugly Sweater Christmas Par-Tea (December 11)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. I'll see you around! If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Anthony Bellano