Top Salem County Events (10/15–10/17)
Ghostly Gatherings: Tales by the Campfire (Friday, October 15 & Saturday, October 16, 7–10pm) — Hancock House, Salem
Come out and hear about the “massacre” that took place here during the Revolutionary War and the ghostly happenings associated with the house.
Two sessions are offered each night: 7pm and 9pm. Reservations are required, as spots fill up fast! Call: 856–935–4373 (Wed-Sat, 10am-3pm) to book your spot!
Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/1QGwaAMHY
Salem County Arts in Bloom (October 16 & 17, 10am-5pm) — All Over Salem County
For the thirteenth year in a row, artists from all over Salem County are coming together to share their studios with the public for a two-day, county-wide event. “Salem County Arts in Bloom”, the free two-day art event will happen on October 16 & 17, 2021, and will span many locations throughout Salem County, NJ (towns such as Alloway, Canton, Elmer, Elsinboro, Mannington, Monroeville, Pedricktown, Pennsville, Pilesgrove, Pittsgrove, Salem, Upper Pittsgrove, and Woodstown).
Guests will enjoy open studio and gallery tours featuring local artists, with activities including pottery demonstrations, painting, fiber arts, puppetry, and much more.
They will be practicing COVID precautions including wearing a mask at all times when visiting sites and practicing social distancing. Because of the size of many of the studios, be aware that the artist may limit the number of visitors in their studio or home at one time. Your patience is appreciated as you visit the artists.
Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/3X1C2FzuG
2021 Halloween Bone Run & Walk (Saturday, October 16, 7am-11:30am) Parvin State Park
Bring your whole family out for some fall fun in a beautiful setting — Parvin State Park. Our 2021 race will be filled with fun — featuring a 5k walk, 1 mile run, and community health fair.
Cash prizes! Costume Contest!
Participating in the Halloween Bone Run also supports an incredible cause — The CompleteCare Family Health Foundation! Your donation will help the Foundation support the work of CompleteCare Health Network in building healthy communities….ONE STEP AT A TIME!!
For more information contact us at (856) 391–4815 or email ktweed@chcinj.org
To learn more about the CompleteCare Family Health Foundation visit Foundation.CompleteCareNJ.org
SIGN UP HERE: https://runsignup.com/bonerun/
Salem County Road Knights/Historical Society Car Show ( October 16th, 10am-3pm) — Pennsville Township Historical Society
Salem County Road Knights Car Show at the Museum! Come join us for a great day along the River with some outstanding vintage cars and trucks. PLUS take a walk through our Museum complex loaded with GREAT local history. Refreshments available.
Donations benefit the Historical Society & Pennsville Rotary.
Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/1eB5uAVwf
SCC Glass Open House, Workshops, and Sale! (Sunday, October 17, 12–4pm) — Salem Community College
Salem Community College (SCC) welcomes the public to the Samuel and Jean Jones Glass Education Center this fall for our open house glass events and workshops!
Each event will include a glass sale featuring handmade glass created by the center’s talented students, faculty, and staff! Items available include pumpkins, flowers, jewelry, vases, paperweights, and other handmade glass gift items from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free to the Glass Education Center and the sale. While visiting the center, guests may tour the Glass Education Center, and see glassmaking in action!
Additionally the glass center will be running several hands-on workshops. No glass experience is necessary, but please note minimum age requirements. Registration for workshops can be found on our website at www.salemcc.edu/glass/experience.
The October 17th event will coincide with Arts in Bloom, www.artsinbloomnj.com. The Glass Center will be open both Saturday and Sunday, between 10 AM and 5 PM, for guests to tour the center and to observe glassmaking in action! They will also be hosting a free “stained glass votive holder” crafting activity for families.
Learn more about SCC Glass at www.salemcc.edu/glass. Questions? Contact Kristin Deady at kdeady@salemcc.edu or 856–351–2234.
October 17th Workshops: Fused Halloween Decorations*, 1.5 hour session from 12:30pm-2:00pm, or 2:30pm-4:00pm, $40.00 per person- Create your very own Halloween inspired window decoration! Participants will create their fused glass window ornaments by layering pieces of flat glass and enamels and heating them in a kiln. Ages 4 and up. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Flameworked Halloween Pendants and Stir Sticks, 3 hour session from 1pm-4pm, $60.00 per person- Attendees use heat, gravity and simple tools to create their very own glass pendants and themed stir sticks at the torch. Ages 10 and up. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Blown Glass Pumpkins*, 1.5 hour sessions between 12:30pm-2:00pm, or 2:30pm-4pm, $75.00- Participants will create a glass pumpkin from the glass furnace in our glassblowing studio! Ages 14 and up. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
(*Due to the process, items will need to be picked up at a later date, or can be shipped for an additional fee.)
The Glass Education Center is located at Salem Community College, 460 Hollywood Ave., Carneys Point, NJ at parking lot A. For more information, email kdeady@salemcc.edu or call 856–351–2234.
Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/1IjvC0esS
Salem County Historical Society Presents “Remembering Emancipation: Juneteenth as America’s Emancipation Holiday” (Sunday, October 17, 3pm) — Mt. Pisgah, 15 Yorke Street, Salem
The Salem County Historical Society has announced that Emily Blanck, Ph.D. a professor from Rowan University will be presenting, “Remembering Emancipation: Juneteenth as America’s Emancipation Holiday”, for the 17th John S. Rock Memorial Lecture to be held on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Mount Pisgah A. M. E. Church, 15 Yorke St. Salem, NJ 08079 at 3:00 P. M.
As part of the Society’s educational programming, this lecture commemorates the life of abolitionist John Stewart Rock (1826–1866), teacher, healer, and counselor. Rock, born in Salem County, was a black abolitionist of national prominence, who was well known in his time but less recognized in ours. He was the first African American to be admitted to the Bar of the United States Supreme Court on February 1, 1865. The Society continues to honor the life of this native son through this lecture series and through an annual John Stewart Rock Memorial Scholarship of $500 at the Salem Community College. Contributions from the community at large fund both commemorations through a restricted fund at the Salem County Historical Society.
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