Category: EVENTS

Chickie’s and Pete’s Pays Memorial Day Friday Tolls on the AC Expressway

Chickie’s & Pete’s, home of world famous Crabfries®, teams up once again with the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) and the Atlantic City Expressway to kick-off the summer by paying travelers tolls Memorial Day Weekend. Chickie’s and Pete’s will be paying tolls for all drivers at the Eastbound Egg Harbor, New Jersey Toll Plaza Exit on F ree Toll Friday, May 22, 2026 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Earlier that afternoon, Chickie’s and Pete’s countdown with family fun from 10:00am to 3:00pm at Farley Service Plaza on the Atlantic City Expressway (Milepost 21.3)  – including complimentary orders of their world famous Crabfries®. There will also be an outdoor car show and 100 Days of Summer celebration with 70+ organizations, vendors, artists and exhibitors, including The Funny Farm rescue sanctuary, New Jersey State Police K9 dog team, Atlantic City International Airport Fire and Rescue Equipment, and more. 

“F ree Toll Friday is one of my favorite summertime traditions,” said Chickie’s & Pete’s Chairman and CEO Pete Ciarrocchi.  “We’re excited to be back at Farley Plaza hosting one of our favorite annual events this year. We love to send everyone off to the shore in good spirits before a big holiday weekend!”

“F ree Toll Friday will see more than complimentary tolls, food and entertainment. It also marks the kick-off of Chickie’s & Pete’s Annual ‘Summer of Shellfish.’ The Summer of Shellfish is a special menu all summer long at participating Chickie’s & Pete’s locations.”

“We’re excited to kick off our annual 100 Days of Summer celebration and welcome travelers passing through Hammonton on their way to their favorite Jersey Shore destination,” said SJTA Executive Director Stephen F. Dougherty. “This year’s festivities offer something for everyone, whether you’re enjoying our diverse food truck lineup, checking out classic cars, browsing unique handmade goods, or letting the kids enjoy the petting zoo. It’s a great way to enhance your summer travel experience.”

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Green Fair and Shredding Event

Join the Winslow Township Environmental Commission for a day of learning, activities, facepainter, and of course the shredder trucks (Residents only – NO businesses please)

  • When: Sat., May 30 | 10 AM-2PM
  • Location: 125 S. Route 73, Braddock, NJ | Rain or Shine Event

Historic School House Opens at Bellevue State Park

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control held a ribbon cutting for the historic Mount Pleasant School House at Bellevue State Park, one of the first public schools in the state of Delaware. It is one of several major projects completed in the last six years.

The Mount Pleasant School House was built under the Free School Act of 1829, which divided each county into many school districts and provided funding to build a school house in each district. The one-room school house, designated as School District No. 2, was a common school where children of all ages learned reading, writing, arithmetic and English grammar together, led by a single teacher. It was used for nearly 35 years from 1830 to 1864, primarily serving the children of the local farming community. Today, Mount Pleasant Elementary School and Mount Pleasant High School are schools that descended from the original school house and are part of the Brandywine School District.

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Bronze Star Recipients, NASCAR Hall of Famer Among Dignitaries for Dover NASCAR All-Star Weekend 

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer, NASCAR Hall of Famer Donnie Allison and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John Bentivegna are among the dignitaries scheduled to participate in pre-race ceremonies for the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 17.

Serving as grand marshals for the NASCAR All-Star Race are three Airmen from the 436th Airlift Wing at Dover Air Force Base who recently received the Bronze Star Medal from the United States Air Force for meritorious and heroic service during a 12-day war deployment at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar: Col. Bryan Ellis, Lt. Col. Robert Shuler and Maj. Brandon Gremillion.

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NJ Renaissance Faire 2026

Saturday/Sundays, May 23-24, 30-31, June 6-7, 13-14, School Day – May 29

Burlington County “Fairegrounds” – 1990 Jacksonville Jobstown Rd, Columbus

Named the #9 Renaissance Faire in the Country by USA Today, the NJ Renaissance Faire kicks off their 18th magical season in just over a week!

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First Responders to Host Blood Drives for 51st Annual National EMS Week

New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) is teaming up with first responders and medical professionals to host a series of blood drives across the region for National EMS Week from May 17th to May 23rd. The blood drives will honor the lifesaving work of EMS professionals while helping to boost the blood supply during one of the most critical times of the year.

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Join us for Coach Bingo on June 12th in Atco!

COACH BINGO sponsored by the Camden County Hero Scholarship Fund Friday, June 12th.

7:00 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm) St. Rita’s Hall – Christ the Redeemer Church 315 Carl Hasselhan Drive, Atco, NJ.

$30 per personMust be 18 years of age or older to attend.

10 Games … 10 Chances to win a Coach Pocketbook!

Bonus Game and 50/50 will be held at additional charge.

Bottled Water, Soft Pretzels, Coffee and Desserts will be served.

Please feel free to bring your own snacks and refreshments!

To reserve tickets:

Call Dawn:  (856) 768-9656 or email: dawn@camdencountyhero.com

Call Cathy:  (856) 287-9743

Seating is Limited so call today!  

Proceeds benefit the families of Camden County’s Police, Fire & EMS Personnel killed in the line of duty.

                   ID #35-5-23729

Winslow Township Memorial Day Service

Memorial Day Service

Join Winslow Township officials and veterans at the Municipal Complex War Memorial to honor those who served. A solemn ceremony dedicated to our fallen heroes.

  • When: Mon, May 25 | 10 AM
  • Location: 125 S. Route 73, Braddock, NJ | War Memorial

Dover Motor Speedway Prepares for NASCAR All-Star Weekend

 NASCAR’s annual All-Star Race comes to Dover Motor Speedway this weekend for the first time at the World’s Fastest One-Mile Oval and the first time in the Northeast, bringing a $1 million prize along with several competition-focused changes to The Monster Mile.

In preparation for the NASCAR Cup Series’ return to Dover, NASCAR and track officials have been working to widen the racing groove and increase grip around the concrete oval.

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Ribbon cutting for Mount Pleasant School House, Bellevue State Park, May 15 at 2 p.m.

What:                 Ribbon cutting for Mount Pleasant School House at Bellevue State Park 

Who:                   Representative Debra Heffernan, Friends of Bellevue State Park, other dignitaries, partners and honored guests 

When:                May 15, 2 p.m. 

Where:              Mount Pleasant School House, Bellevue State Park, 800 Carr Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19809 

Why:                    The Mount Pleasant School House at Bellevue State Park was one of the first public schools built under the Free School Act of 1829, which divided each county into many school districts and provided funding to build a school house. The one-room school house was used from 1830 to 1864 to teach children of all ages from the local farming community reading, writing, arithmetic and English grammar, led by a single teacher. The school house was restored by Delaware State Parks in partnership with  the Friends of Bellevue State Park to serve as an interpretative center for the public to experience the rich history of Bellevue and its community.