School guide (August 10)
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School guide (August 10)
2 – B A C K T O S C H O O L • S O U T H j e r S e y – AUG. 10, 2016 The Voorhees Ballet Theatre Suzanne C. Steinbach started The Voorhees Ballet Theatre in 1986, as The Little Theatre Dance Troupe. Since then it has grown into a preprofessional company that performs two full-length ballets a year and offers a four week Summer Intensive Program. Our purpose is to give students performance and educational opportunities parallel to that of a professional ballet company. Students who aspire to a career in dance may audition to be part of the Voorhees Ballet Theatre Danse Ensemble. In addition to their regular dance classes, performances in the company ballets, and participation in the summer intensive these dedicated students also perform at community events, take master classes and are involved in fundraisers to benefit the company. Dancers are placed in the petite, junior or senior ensemble. Each level has its own set of requirements and expectations. Senior members may audition for training programs with professional companies. Alumni have trained with American Ballet Theatre, Boston Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet, Joffery Ballet and Nashville Ballet, to name a few. August marks the time of year when we begin preparations for our annual presentation of The Nutcracker. 2015 will be our 29th year bringing this holiday classic to life! Want to join the fun? Auditions are Monday, Aug. 22 at Lowe Dance Studio for students and adults. Performances will be held in the Voorhees Middle School Theater on Dec. 11-13 and tickets will be on sale in October. Come find out what all the hype is about! Spring is another exciting time for The Voorhees Ballet Theatre when they bring Fairy Tale Classics to the stage. Our repertoire includes productions such as, “Cinderella,” “Hansel & Gretel,” “The Firebird” and most recently, “Snow White.” As part of our community outreach efforts we offer a number of special programs. Girl Scout troops can earn badges by attending our ballets and taking a behind the scenes tour. Our dancers visit nursing homes and to perform for and interact with the residents. They also perform and give demonstrations at schools. We are happy to provide performance tickets, free of charge, to military families and community organizations servicing under-privileged youth. To learn more about Voorhees Ballet Theatre visit our website www.voorheesballettheatre.com. AUG. 10, 2016 – BACK TO SCHOOL • SOUTH jerSey – 3 Once Upon a Child Once Upon a Child is the perfect place to find back to school clothing essentials. We’ve got all your favorite brands under one roof! Stop in to shop our great selection of gently used kids’ clothes, shoes, accessories and more, all at up to 70 percent less than you’d pay at the mall. Plus, we’ve got some fantastic events coming up to celebrate the return to school! Aug. 12 is our boot reveal event. Aug. 13-14, all bottoms will be 25 percent and we will be holding a raffle for a Boy's and a Girl's book bag with school supplies and $25 gift card. Get here early to enjoy the best selection! Once Upon a Child in Maple Shade and Deptford has been open and locally owned for more than five years. We pride ourselves on creating a space for people to sell their gently used children’s items any day of the week. If you put the money you receive for your things towards purchasing new items, you’ll receive a 10 percent off trade discount! There are also fantastic events every month to offer you even more value on the clothing, equipment, and toys your children need. We know you want the best for your family: quality, value, and kids' stuff that is safe. Once Upon a Child buys and sells gently used kids' clothing, shoes, toys and baby gear offering you the opportunity to recycle your children's nearly new items and get paid on the spot. You can rest assured that products found in your neighborhood store meet current safety standards and have not been recalled. Check out what we're looking to buy, visit your nearest location, and turn those items into cash or trade them in for things you need now! Save yourself the hassle of garage sales, consignment stores, and online listings when you can swing into the nation’s leading buyer and seller of name brand, gently used kids’ stuff. Simply gather up your gently used children's items including: clothing, shoes, playards, changing tables, strollers, highchairs and toys and bring them to Once Upon a Child for payment on-the-spot for all items accepted. We offer customers 30-40 percent off our retail price for each item accepted! My Dance Bag My Dance Bag owner Karen Giorgio welcomes back to schoolback to dance customers with their star of the season sale! This adorable best-kept secret in town, provides dancers and performers of all ages throughout the South Jersey and Philadelphia area with their dancewear or performance needs. MDB has been in business in their Cherry Hill location for more than 14 years specializing in knowledgeable friendly customer service, personalized Pointe shoe fittings and high quality products at reasonable prices. Who doesn't love Back to Dance shopping! My Dance Bag is your one- stop shop for all your dancewear needs, as well as, cheer and gymnastics apparel. Our staff is ready to outfit and size the tiniest ballerina or the most experienced dancers with latest and greatest products at reasonable prices. Keeping in mind each studio's requirements, MDB keeps a on hand reference in -store to make purchases easier for parents. Our sale starts now with 15 percent off regular and sale items including clearance items thru Aug. 31. Regular fall hours begin Aug. 15. For pointe shoe fittings, please call (856) 428-8844. My Dance Bag is located at 900 Township Lane (behind the Philly Pretzel Factory) in Cherry Hill. Advertise in the next special section by calling (856) 427-0933. " " ! 4 – B A C K T O S C H O O L • S O U T H j e r S e y – AUG. 10, 2016 Temple Beth Sholom Since its start in 1990, Temple Beth Sholom’s Eric B. Jacobs Early Childhood Education Center has been nationally recognized for providing an innovative and nurturing program in a state of the art facility. Our new infant and toddler rooms offer warm, inviting atmospheres where children feel safe and secure. New spaces including additional and newly renovated classrooms including a technology center, art center and construction center, a large toddler sensory play area designed by The Garden State Discovery Museum and a Community Enrichment Room complete with a Smart TV and developmentallyappropriate ritual equipment, have been thoughtfully designed to create flexible, age-appropriate learning environments to meet the needs of our growing community. Children thrive with a loving foundation in academic and Judaic studies while fostering social and emotional development. Students engage in everyday experiences that build their cultural and Jewish identity. Through a partnership of parents, highly qualified teachers and specialists, children grow to become confident and inquisitive learners. We are proud that TBS’s Early Childhood Education Center’s Day Care Program is continuing to thrive and grow exponentially with limited spaces now available! To accommodate the needs of our families, full day care options are available for children ages six weeks through five years, Monday–Friday; 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m., with special provisions available when Shabbat begins before 6pm in the winter. We are very excited this year to provide transportation options for our Kindergarten Enrichment program! Enrollment in TBS’s Eric B. Jacobs Early Childhood Education Center includes synagogue membership. The program was created to be a “home away from home” for our children to grow and be cared for by childcare professionals and for our families to be engaged in opportunities that being part of a synagogue community provides. TBS families grow together as they participate in hands-on learning experiences that immerse them in Jewish life and develop strong relationships in our community. As our infants grow to become toddlers and then preschoolers, our children and their parents will easily transition to the next level of learning and care in an individualized and inclusive program at TBS. For more information, please contact Ellen Berju, director of the Eric B. Jacobs Early Childhood Education Center, at (856) 751-0994 or [email protected]. FALL REGISTRATION: In-Studio Throughout August: Tues & Weds 5-8pm Starting 8/9/16 or Online Fall classes start September 8th! 245 South Black Horse Pike • Mt. Ephraim, NJ (856) 931-1830 www.mulforddance.com 6 – B A C K T O S C H O O L • S O U T H j e r S e y – AUG. 10, 2016 South Jersey Ballet School South Jersey Ballet School provides dancers with high quality, classical ballet instruction in a healthy, caring environment. Students receive individual attention and are encouraged to grow personally as dancers. SJB instructors believe ballet can give dancers poise, confidence, discipline and build character. Our highly talented teaching staff devotes its full attention to the well being of the student nurturing them from young childhood to a professional career. SJB understands the importance of being a well-rounded dancer. In addition to our classical ballet program we offer jazz and modern classes at every level. South Jersey Ballet studios are state-of-the-art performance facilities and are equipped with the highest quality ballet floors. The waiting and dressing rooms are clean, spacious, and parent-friendly. SJB students have a range of performing opportunities. As the resi- BACK-TO-SCHOOL SAVINGS BEGIN AT CARL’S SHOES Carl’s Shoes is the best place to start when you are ready to outfit your children for school. We have durable, comfortable shoes and sneakers in styles that appeal to your kids—and you. Choose from Eastland, Skechers, New Balance, Sperry, Saucony, Stride Rite, Jambu, and more. You’ll find shoes and sneakers in sizes N, M, W and XW. We professionally fit every child to ensure comfort and avoid potential foot problems. 27 West Main St., Moorestown, NJ 08057 856.235.6223 | CarlsShoes.com OPEN: M,T,W & F 9-5:30, Th 9-6:30, Sat 9-4:30 Convenient Parking in Rear of Store dent school for South Jersey Ballet Theatre, the area’s premier performing company, South Jersey Ballet Theatre produces two fulllength ballets a year, including Nutcracker in December and a spring performance. [Nutcracker Open Auditions Aug. 30, for more information go to southjerseyballet.com or call (856) 768-1740] Additionally, students take part in lectures, studio open house performances and Community demonstrations as well as the Annual Recital. The ample dance opportunities allow students to gain exciting performance experience and prepare them for future as a professional dancer. SJB students are accepted into the top pre-professional programs in the US. Students are given the opportunity to attend these prestigious schools based on their technique, skill and experience the South Jersey Ballet School and Theatre provide. Such Schools include American Ballet Theatre (ABT), Boston Ballet, Ellison, Gelsey Kirkland, Joffrey, Pennsylvania and Washington Ballet. SJB graduates have gone on to successful careers in professional modeling, acting and dance. Julia Udine, now on Broadway, says “at South Jersey Ballet, I learned what perseverance and discipline meant.... I have to say those virtues have stayed with me though my training in every aspect of performing.” Upcoming auditions for Nutcracker will be held on Aug. 28 at South Jersey Ballet School for more information go to southjerseyballet.com or call (856) 768-1740. Open house and registrations will be held at the studio located at 415 Commerce Lane Unit 6 & 7 West Berlin on Aug. 10,11,22 at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Aug. 15,17,24,25 at 5:308:30 p.m. For more open house dates and information, go to southjerseyballet.com or call (856) 7681740. AUG. 10, 2016 – BACK TO SCHOOL • SOUTH jerSey – 7 Mulford Dance Studio Mulford Dance Studio is a multifaceted dance center that specializes in preparing students of all ages for pre-professional performances in creative dance, ballet, pointe, hiphop, jazz, tap, Hawaiian, contemporary, gymnastics, mommy and me, and adult classes. The studio has made a name for itself in the South Jersey and Philadelphia area performing in parades, shows and competitions. Mulford Dance Studio is a reputable South Jersey dance center. Their companies have performed at venues such as Madison Square Garden, Wachovia Center, Disney World, cruise ships, NJ Governor’s Mansion, television programs Al Albert’s TV Showcase and March of Dimes Telethon, the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade, Cherry Blossom Parade, Citrus Bowl, as well as nursing homes, hospitals and more. Now starting its 64nd year, their vision is still aimed to center the business on family values. Every student counts, from the very beginner to the more serious student to the adult coming in for exercise and recreation. Along with quality instruction from professional teachers and dance flooring in our four studios in the building, the studio offers many events with family in mind. Free holiday parties for the entire family, movie nights, kid furniture in the lobby, TV, free wifi, discounts for tuition, online payment options, and professional family-friendly recitals. The studio is now offering special classes for Daisies, Brownies and Girl Scouts to come in and earn badges. The serious dancer can be assured to get the training and opportunities needed to move on to a professional career. There are many opportunities such as shows, performances in-class and locally, competition teams, choreography opportunities, teacher-training program, trips to conventions to take classes with topnotch teachers from all over the country. Some of our dancers have gone on to dance with Koresh Youth Ensemble, Towson Dance Team, Sixer’s Jr Dance Team, Sixer’s Prepro dance team, Sixer’s Dance Team, Philadelphia SoulMates, Kixx Dance team, Eagles Cheerleaders, Russian Ballet Theater of Delaware, Sesame Place, and many others. Inspiration, guidance, friendships, self-discipline, confidence, self-determination are just some of the things that every student learns that comes through Mulford Dance Studio’s doors. 1201 White Horse Road • Voorhees NJ 08043 • 856-772-2852 STARTING STARTING SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 6, 6, 2016 2016 • On-site On-site In In ground ground Pool Pool • Swimming Swimming Daily! Daily! Field Trips Trips • Gardening Gardening • Cooking Cooking • Field Special G Art Class Class • Special uests • Art Guests Air Conditioned Conditioned Classrooms Classrooms • Air Fitness Class Creative Fitness • Creative Class NOW NG LI ENROL e 12 • Flexible F l y s e x i b l e Days D a and a n d Hours Hours - Ag Infant 10 Week Week Summer • 10 Summer Camp Camp i n f o @ t l c v o o r h e e s . c o m • w w w.t l c v o o r h e e s . c o m Fifty-plus years in a nutshell Fifty years ago was the beginning of a dream come true for one of South Jersey's most successful dance directors, Ruth M. Lowe. Miss Ruth stepped into a dance studio when she was nine years old. She knew at that very moment she would be a dance teacher when she grew up. She absorbed everything she could from her dance teacher and mentor, Mrs. Dorothea Riegert from The Crystal School of Dance. In 1958 she opened her school in her parents' basement with five very eager students. A year and a half later the school almost doubled in size and Miss Ruth presented her first dance recital at The Church of the Good Shepherd, with nine students! The next couple of years, the school's location moved from base- ment to basement, accommodating growth until eventually renting a room in a friend's home. The enrollment continued to increase and required still a larger facility. Thus, the location at 1207 BerlinHaddonfield Road was opened in 1966. In addition to dance classes Lowe Dance Studio offers numerous programs including Student Teaching, Competition Team and Voorhees Ballet Theatre. The Lowe Competition Team was formed in the latter part of the '70s and is still going strong today. Competitors bring home performance awards, scholarships, choreography awards, just to name a few. Voorhees Ballet Theatre is our in-house, pre-professional ballet company providing stu- dents with performance and educational opportunities. It's unimaginable as to how many families have gone through the doors of Lowe Dance Studio in the past 50 years! Multi-generations have experienced the joy of dance through the guidance and nurture of Miss Ruth. Upon her retirement in 2014, Miss Ruth, passed the studio on to her daughter Suzanne C. Steinbach who has been an integral member of the studio staff since 1980. Suzanne looks forward to many more years of success and growth for Lowe Dance Studio! For information or to register visit www.lowedance.com or email us at [email protected]. Join us at our open house on Sunday, Aug. 23 from 1-4 p.m. Advertise in the next special section by calling (856) 427-0933. BACK TO DANCE SALE STARTS NOW! 7 7 ! 7 " 7 +(3 ! '13+(+%#3'2 #1' #,2/ #4#+,#$,' +. #.6 &'./-+.#3+/. /5.2*+0 #.' 7 *'116 +,, 7 555 -6&#.%'$#) %/- 8 – B A C K T O S C H O O L • S O U T H j e r S e y – AUG. 10, 2016 Ballet, jazz, tap or hip hop? Register by August 15 & Receive That question will soon be asked all over the all over United States. Kids love to dance. It's a natural passion that rewards students of all ages with self-esteem, discipline, health, strength, coordination, personal satisfaction and a profound sense of accomplishment - to say nothing of the friendships and yes, joy. Whether you want the fun and excitement of an occasional class, the skill to move up to the next level, or want dance to propel you into college or a professional career, Dance Arts Cherry Hill provides the foundation you need to succeed. My name is Douglas Hay and my wife Dalia and I have been fortunate to have had professional careers with two of the greatest dance companies in the world. Dalia with the Pennsylvania Ballet, and I with the New York City Ballet. We take great pride in passing our expertise on to all of our students. We believe that no matter a students aspirations or reasons for attending dance classes, learning correct technique and developing necessary strengths is essential to insuring a rewarding dance experience -now and into the future. From the first class of the year to the last, students focus on learning the art of dance, not simply the steps. In our elegant new facility, you'll find a relaxed atmosphere geared for kids and their parents. Competitive pricing, watching class- es in HD, and being conveniently located less than a minute from I-295 all contribute to the Dance Arts experience. Students have the opportunity to perform and compete during the school year in our performing companies, competition teams and live webcasts. Participation is open to all Dance Arts students. Call (856) 874-0280 for more information or to arrange a free trial class, and remember, Dalia and I are always available to answer any questions you may have. Register by Aug. 14 and receive discounted tuition. For pricing, class schedules and registration, visit www.DanceArtsCherryHill.com today! Dr. Amy James and Associates People are often scared of dental offices. Whether it’s sounds or sights that cause patients to be anxious, this is one office that puts those feeling to rest! Dr. Amy James of Dr. Amy James and Associates relays her practice philosophy, “Our focus is on individualized attention and meticulous, state-of-the-art specialty care in orthodontics. Our practice is not volume oriented. We continue to grow through recommendations from enthusiastic patients and parents, and we are grateful for that support. Our plan is to treat you so well technically and personally that you will become part of our practice family.” Additionally, Dr. James is enthusiastic about her passion for the field. “I love my career as an orthodontist because it’s a proactive specialty. People seek treatment to make their smile beautiful and/or make their teeth fit together ideally. The outcome is always great and people feel good about their investment. They have better function and aesthetics.” The evolution in orthodontic technology has been truly exciting. “Our goal,” says Dr. James “is to stay on the cutting edge of technology. Digital scans of the patient’s mouth and Cad-Cam (computer aided design-computer aided manufacturing) employ digital technology to refine and enhance treatment mechanics. Also, there are now procedures or devices like Propel and AcceleDent to increase the rate of tooth movement which can shorten treatment time significantly.” While the American Association of Orthodontics recommends chil- dren have an orthodontic screening no later than age 7, children and young adults aren’t the only ones who benefit from orthodontics. “More adults are opting for healthy, aesthetic smiles.” Dr. James comments. “With the advent of invisible braces like INVISALIGN and HARMONY (lingual braces or braces on inside of the teeth), wearing braces will not interfere with an adult lifestyle. In fact, Dr. James and Associates is the only provider in the area specializing in lingual braces and patients love it! Dr. Amy James’ Haddonfield office is conveniently located at 15 E. Euclid Ave., Haddonfield. For more information regarding orthodontics or to schedule a free consultation, please call the office at (856) 216-8009 or visit their website at www.ajsmiles.com. Advertise in the next special section by calling (856) 427-0933. BACK TO SCHOOL COLORING CONTEST ! ! Win ! " Tickets!! # # • Must be original form. • Only one entry per person. • Coloring must be done by using colored pencils, watercolors and/or crayons. • Entries must be received by 5 p.m. on September 2, 2016, and cannot be returned. • Ages 1-17 • Entries will be judged by Sun Newspaper staff and will be based on overall coloring. • Three winners will be notified by phone/email and posted on Sun Newspapers' social media sites. • Winners will receive 4-pack to DIGGERLAND. • Prizes will be mailed to the address listed on the entry form. Mail to: Elauwit Media, 108 Kings Hwy. East, 3rd Floor, Haddonfield, NJ 08033 1 0 – B A C K T O S C H O O L • S O U T H j e r S e y – AUG. 10, 2016 Collingswood Crafts and Fine Art Festival Register Now For Fall Classes! Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Hip-hop • Pointe • Acro & Contemporary ! BOOK EARLY & SAVE FOR FALL Edge Start Package #' % ) '& &'% ' #" #% ' # & % ## #% %+ #% ( ' && & #" + #' '# #! " ) ' #' % # %& ) '( "'& " + ' #($#" *$ % & 1603 Rt. 38 • Holly Center #8 • Lumberton 609-702-8122 1422 Rt 130 N. Main Line Center • Cinnaminson 856-829-0206 www.edgedancecenter.com On Saturday, Aug. 20 and Sunday, Aug. 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. more than 160 juried crafters and fine artists from throughout the country will offer their latest works at the 11th Annual Collingswood Crafts and Fine Arts Festival! Selected each year, these respected artisans will offer contemporary works of wood, clay, glass, metal and fiber for sale the newest in exciting craft and fine art. You’ll find exquisite jewelry (fine and fashion), hand-woven clothing, silk scarves, leather belts and tapestry handbags that make certain your wardrobe will contain one-of-a-kind choices. For your home, or for appreciated gifting, there are works in stained and blown glass, turned wooden bowls and handsome utensils, beautiful and functional serving and decorative pieces of pottery, quilts and handcrafted furniture. Find original watercolor, pastel and oil paintings, stunning photography and collage to grace your walls plus metal sculpture and whimsical accessories to decorate your garden. There are darling outfits and heirloom toys for children and whimsical gifts that you have never seen before! All to be found beneath the billowing white artist tents stretching along Collingswood’s handsome, historic Haddon Avenue. Al fresco dining makes the show festive! Munch on treats from unique food tents as you stroll. Be sure to save room for dessert: glazed almonds, kettle corn, artisan ice cream, a funnel cake or shaved Hawaiian ice. There will even be pizza and tira misu in a cone! Or, stop in a café for a relaxing break. With more than a twenty fine restaurants to choose from, Festivalgoers can savor Italian specialties, sumptuous seafood, Asian-fusion delicacies, south-of-the-border platters, Indian dishes, gourmet sandwiches or the all-American burger. Live music, including smooth jazz, folk and pop favorites, will delight Festival guests throughout the downtown. Bring the kids, too! Family art activities include ceramic tile painting, sand art, face painting and make-and-take crafts. So, forget the Shore! The 11th annual Collingswood Crafts & Fine Art Festival is “Where You’ll Want to Be” for THE art-filled event of summer 2016! Camden County College offers evening alternatives So often, as parents, we find ourselves responsible not only for our children’s well-being, but also for their entertainment. While snuggling up and reading a few books, exploring the park, or playing an imaginative game with our children can be extremely rewarding, it can also be exhausting. For parents who are students, online classes allow them to work from home, but can also present the challenge of managing their classes with the needs of their children. So what’s the alternative? How about an on-campus childcare center with both day and evening hours? Camden County College has contracted with Kiddie Junction, a Reader’s Choice for Best of South Jersey by the Courier Post, to offer award-winning childcare right on the Blackwood Campus. Kiddie Junction takes care of children ages 6 to 12 years and is open until 9 p.m., based on enrollment. And, for some parents, stipends are available to pay for the childcare. Less than half of the 19 community colleges in New Jersey offer oncampus childcare and only a few offer evening hours. Camden County College is the only community college in South Jersey to offer this service. In addition to on-campus childcare and mothering support, CCC also offers many other amenities for both daytime and evening students including: lactation stations, Starbuck’s, evening café hours, quiet study areas, and evening administration hours. Student Navigators are available until 8 p.m. in the Taft Hall One-Stop Student Center to help with everything from course selection to financial aid. Career counselors are also on hand to help with job placement or job changes. Whether students are looking for “me” time with a yoga class, a degree, or adult conversation just for personal development, the College supports the community’s needs. For more information, visit www.camdencc.edu/eveningcollege. JCC offers best after-school care We Sell le e R tractabs g in n Aw We Sell Mattresse s The Katz JCC’s Just 4 Kids and JCrew after school programs, named 2016 Best After School Program by South Jersey Magazine, provides the best after school care for students in kindergarten through eighth grade and encourages your child to learn and grow through a variety of fun and enriching activities. Our program provides a vast array of activities, ranging from sports to arts to science, in the JCC’s spectacular facility. The children have access to our indoor pool, full size gym, Imaginarium, Gaga courts and dedicated age-appropriate space. Our professional and compassionate counselors, who serve as role models to your children, provide them with one-on-one homework help and supervise activities such as science, sports, cooking, computer lab and art. Each age-appropriate activity encourages your child to express their creativity and grow as an individual. We offer flexible scheduling and transportation for no extra charge from Kellman Brown Academy Cherry Hill and Voorhees schools. To learn more the Katz JCC’s after school programs, please contact Sarah Rowland at (856) 4244444 ext. 1113 or [email protected]. AUG. 10, 2016 – BACK TO SCHOOL • SOUTH jerSey – 11 Our Lady Of Good Counsel Wholesale Mattress Warehouse Wholesale Mattress Warehouse truly is the little guy the big guys hope you don't find. That is their motto, and there may not be a more fitting one for any business anywhere. Located in a little warehouse next to Dunkin Donuts at 2060 Springdale Road in Cherry Hill, take one step inside the front door and you will instantly realize it is unlike any mattress store you have ever been in. Imagine walking into a discount store and finding every item marked down lower than it has ever been marked down before. That is what it is like in their warehouse every minute of every day. Carole Cutry is the owner and sole operator. With no employees, virtually no paid advertising and operating out of a warehouse rather than a big expensive showroom, she simply does not have the overhead that all the others have and can therefore hit lower price points. How much lower you ask? Shockingly, every mattress in her warehouse is 55 percent to 80 percent lower than regular store prices. Not only has she taken all of the overhead out of buying a mattress, she also eliminated the deceptive advertising, phony sales and high pressure sales tactics that are unfortunately all too common nowadays. "My goal is for my customers to have fun buying a mattress," Cutry says. "And if they are able to come here and find lower prices than they will ever see them any place else ever again, every minute of every day, and not have to haggle for those prices, that is a fun buying experience. I want every person that walks out of here to have a smile on their face. We want to be a breath of fresh air in the marketplace." Saving every customer 55 percent to 80 percent every minute of every day in a no haggle, no hassle, no pressure environment? That’s a breath of fresh air alright. Keep it up Carole! Markeim Arts Center Markeim Arts Center is gearing up for a wonderful fall season. We will be offering classes and activities for all ages and interests. We welcome little art enthusiasts, ages 3-6, to join us for MAC Pack! MAC Pack is a structured yet whimsical Art, Music and Movement based curriculum. We focus on creativity through various vehicles including painting, drawing, clay, sculpture, collage, printmaking, mixed media, movement, yoga, dancing, crafts, games and more! MAC Pack is offered Tuesday afternoons and Thursday mornings. Pick which day or days work best for your little one! Classes for our grade school through high school aged children are offered after school, week nights and Saturdays. Whether a novice to a paint brush or a master of the potter's wheel – we have what they are looking for. We offer classes in mediums of pottery, cartooning, drawing, painting and mixed-media and more. Saturday mornings we have a creative class for children to jump start their weekend! Adults can enjoy classes like Open Studio Painting & Drawing, DSLR Photography, Yoga, Beer Tasting, wheel throwing, hand building and more. Please check our website in the upcoming weeks for full details, pricing and registration forms! When school is out, art is in! This November break, Markeim will offer a full week of art or pottery camp. Last fall camp filled up fast, so register your kids soon! Markeim Arts Center is a spectacular art gallery, displaying monthly art exhibitions displaying art of both local and regional artists. Please join us this fall for our upcoming exhibitions: “Haddonfield Dreams: Reverie to Reality,” “Home Grown: the Artists of Haddonfield Educational Trust” and “The Art Educators of New Jersey: Annual Exhibition.” The beautiful gallery is also offered as an amazing space for party rentals. Consider Markeim for your next event! There are always new and exciting events at Markeim Arts Center. Join us on Facebook for all the current happenings! For information on classes, camps, exhibitions Advertise in the next special section by calling (856) 427-0933. ! and events please visit MarkeimArtsCenter.org. Join us for a fun and creative fall! Measure Your Your D ance D ream… O ump At Time. Measure Dance Dream… One ne JJump At A Time. N uuttc tcr cra rrack ack ac ckkeer er Open Auditions Sunday, August 28, 2016 (Ages 5 & up) For additional information and audition times, call or go online. Creative Dance • Pre-Ballet • Ballet Pointe • Modern • Jazz ! % ## ""!! %# ### ! $ ! 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Strongly based in Jewish values, our NAEYC accredited and state licensed program encourages the development of your child’s inner resources: curiosity, creativity, imagination, independence, a love of learning and self-esteem. New to our school in 2016, Destination Imagination will be incorporated into our curriculum to encourage creative learning and problem solving for kids through teamwork and academic challenges in the fields of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.) We make it seamless for teachers and our directors to communicate with parents through our digital communication tool, Tadpoles, which provides parents with electronic daily reports, reminders, notes and photos of their child during the school day. 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