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Fort Dix Hosting July 4th Fun and Firework - 2009

Fort Dix July 4th Fireworks Celebration 2009

It's still time to join Fort Dix and the nation in observance of Independence Day on Sunday July 4th with fun, fireworks and entertainment at Doughboy Field. The event, 6 to 11 p.m., is open to the public.

The festivities kick off at 6pm and be prepared to be entertained by radio station Power 99 on-air personality; the up and coming singer Anthony Hall, the Silver Wings and R&B artist, Keyshia Cole.

A spectacular fireworks display begins around 9:30 p.m.

To enter the installation for the event photo identification will be required for all adults and children over the age of 12.

As a result of installations post-911 security requirements, no picnic baskets or coolers will be permitted, but blankets and chairs will be allowed. Vendors will be on site providing food and refreshments available for purchase.

Individuals with a military ID card/Civilian Government ID Card and appropriate DOD Decal on their vehicles will be admitted access at all gates. There will be restricted parking and buses will be provided to Doughboy Field, the site for the festivities starting at 5 p.m. (Click here for more information)

Click here for a list of other fireworks scheduled through the Delaware Valley.

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Medford, NJ Blast from the Past Classic Car Show - May 16, 2009

Medford Classic Car Show - Blast From The PastMedford will be hosting it's annual "Blast from the Past" on Saturday, May 16th. It was a great success last year.

This event provides everyone a chance to shop and eat in Medford and enjoy live entertainment ... and, of course, enjoy the fabulous custom cars and trucks that will be lining Main Street.

If you have a classic car and would like to participate, click here for the registration form to enter your vehicle.

Time: 10:00am - 4:00 pm

For some pictorial highlights from last year's event:

Blast from the Past - Classic Car Show - 2008




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Approval of $777M for Hopewell Township, NJ Medical Office Building from HUD

HUD deal to contruct a 223-bed hospital and medical office building in Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey. It will replace Capital Health System's aging Mercer Medical Center, expand Fuld Hospital.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) made a commitment to insure a loan to Capital Health System (CHS) in Trenton, New Jersey to construct a new 223-bed hospital in Hopewell Township, New Jersey to replace the existing Mercer Medical Center. The $777 million loan is made possible through the Federal Housing Administration's (FHA) Section 242 Hospital Mortgage Insurance Program.

In addition, the system's Fuld Hospital will create two new medical-surgical units and provide space to accommodate services transferred from Mercer. By insuring the mortgage loan, FHA enabled Capital Health System to obtain a lower cost financing, saving the hospital an estimated $487 million in interest payments throughout the life of the loan. (Source: HUD No. 08-186)

For the complete HUD press release, see my personal blog entry: click here for my corresponding personal blog article.

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Medford Holiday Tour of Homes - December 7th, 1 - 5 p.m.

Medford Holiday Tour of Homes, Sunday, Dec. 7, 1-5pm Tickets: $15.00

Historic Medford Village - Friends Meeting HouseThe tour is sponsored by the Medford Historical Society.

For more information, tickets and profiles of homes, visit http://www.medfordholidaytour.com/

For tickets call Paul Cannon at 856-596-4772. Or visit the retail ticket location throughout Medford listed on our Tickets Page.

Proceeds benefit the restoration of Kirby's Mill.

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Dickens Festival at Historic Medford Village: December 6th, 6 - 9:30 p.m. 2008

The township of Medford will celebrate it's 19th annual Dickens Festival, Saturday, Dec. 6th.

Medford Historic Villlage Association - Dickens FestivalLOCATION: MAIN STREET (ROUTE 541) MEDFORD, NJ
EVENT DATE: SATURDAY DECEMBER 6, 2008, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
RAIN DATE: SUNDAY DECEMBER 7, 2008, 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Sponsored by the Historic Medford Village Association, it's the official Medford start to the Holiday season!

Kicking off the festival will be a tree lighting ceremony in the Main Street Gazebo at 18 North Main Street at 6:15 p.m. with events taking place continously throughout the evening.

Area residents and visitors are encouraged to stroll through Medford's historic village and into the past to experience an 18th Century Dickens' Village lined with dimly lit lampposts, quaint shops trimmed with twinkling lights and dressed for the holidays. Plus, a live Nativity at Tomlinson Park and the town's ever famous Town Crier will ring in the season with the ever anticipated arrival of Santa.

Come and take a complimentary carriage ride through the back streets of Medford's historic village. Trolley will be available to shuttle you to and from designated parking lots.

There is something to enjoy for all ages.

For more information, call 609-714-8811 or email info@HMVA.org.


TEEN DICKENS FEST:

In conjunction with the Dickens Festival, the Medford Township Municipal Alliance is pleased to announce that the popular Teen Dickens Fest FREE special event for area teens is again being offered.

A must for every teen's social calendar. Plan to join in this event held during the annual Dickens Festival. Features live music, dancing, coffeehouses and other special activities especially for teens. Special drawings held throughout the evening with many great prizes, donated by area businesses. Co-sponsored by the Medford Municipal Alliance and Fellowship Alliance Chapel (FAC). To participate as a band, call (609) 654-2512 or e-mail recreation@medfordtownship.com

Scheduled from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at Allen School, festivities will include live music, dancing and activities especially for local teens in grades 6 through 12.

(Source: Medford Twp PR, HMVA)

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