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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

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February 2012 at Burlington Center Mall Ministry

from:Burlington Center Mall Ministry

Special at the Burlington Center Mall Ministry February 2012:The Prayer Table (Saturdays February 4, 11, 18, 25  1-6 pm) God’s help is available; Look for volunteers...

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Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Burlington, New Jersey with AmericanTowns Burlington Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Burlington County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Burlington organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Burlington is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

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Weekend Activities in and around Burlington

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Burlington area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts New Jersey’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...

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Winning the Real Estate Game in Burlington in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in New Jersey  is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent...

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An Invitation to our Burlington Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Burlington, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

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Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in New Jersey

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a New Jersey Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

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Photo Op What We’re Made Of' Presentation

from:Fountain Woods Elementary School

Local McDonald’s® Owner/Operator, Nick Fenerty, will visit Fountain Woods Elementary School to speak with more than 60 parents and teachers about McDonald’s nutrition. ...

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Race for the Hungry Holiday 5K

The Burlington Township Food Pantry is a charitable organization with a mission of no family that lives, works, or worships in Burlington Township should go hungry. As such, the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

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December 2011 at Burlington Center Mall Ministry

from:Burlington Center Mall Ministry

Special at the Burlington Center Mall Ministry: December brings opportunities to encourage your soul and your spirit! Gift Wrap at BCMM provided by area churches and individuals....

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Burlington Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

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The Power of a Single Vote - Burlington Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Burlington elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

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Burlington County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Burlington County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Burlington County New Jersey area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

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Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for New Jersey NJ

New Jersey Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in New Jersey. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

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Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Burlington and across the country. With...

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Find New Jersey Corn Mazes - Get lost in a New Jersey haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a New Jersey corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

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Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for New Jersey NJ

We have the best New Jersey apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of New Jersey. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms...

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Back to School for Burlington - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Burlington! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

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Special At The Burlington Center Mall Ministry September 2011

from:Burlington Center Mall Ministry

Special this month:Young Adults: Set Free and Living Transformed (Wednesdays Sep 7 & 21, 7-9 pm) For adults (ages 18-30) to discuss concerns faced by this current generation...

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August 2011 at Burlington Center Mall Ministry

from:Burlington Center Mall Ministry

Special at the Burlington Center Mall Ministry August 2011:Reduced operations this month as we pray and prepare:The Prayer Table (Saturdays August 6, 13, 20, 27  1-6 pm)...

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Burlington Township 10Us Capture 2011 Mt. Laurel Summer Slam Title

from:Burlington Township School District

The Burlington Township 10 Year Old Baseball team, was  succesful in winning the 2011 Mt. Laurel Summer Slam Baseball Tournament recently.  The tournament was held Jun...

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July at Burlington Center Mall Ministry

from:Burlington Center Mall Ministry

Young Adults: Set Free and Living Transformed (Wednesdays July 6 & 20, 7-9 pm) For adults (ages 18-30) to discuss concerns faced by this current generation from a biblical...

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Mall Ministry Open House and Worship Arts Exhibition

from:Burlington Center Mall Ministry

BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ -- To celebrate thirteen years of caring in the Burlington Center Mall, the Burlington Center Mall Ministry will be holding a Worship Arts Exhibition on...

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June 2011 at Burlington Center Mall Ministry

from:Burlington Center Mall Ministry

Special at the Burlington Center Mall Ministry June 2011:Teen Boys Group: (Mondays June 13 & 27, 7-8 pm) For boys ages 11 to 15Young Adults: Set Free and Living Transformed...

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May 2011 at Burlington Center Mall Ministry

from:Burlington Center Mall Ministry

Burlington Center Mall Ministry Worship Arts Exhibition & Open House (Friday June 3, 7-8 pm @ JC Penney’s Court.) Come celebrate our anniversary with live music, dance and...

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Inaugural Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

from:Burlington Township School District

Burlington Township Hall of Fame Committee Announces the First Burlington Township Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees.Burlington Twp, NJ---The Burlington Township Athletic Hall Fame...

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Burlington Township School District News - April 07, 2011

from:Burlington Township School District

Burlington, NJ - Over the past year, the Burlington Township Police Department, Burlington Township Fire Departments, Endeavor Emergency Squad, Mediccal Examiner’s Office and...

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Make a difference in Burlington! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Burlington area and around...

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April 2011 at Burlington Center Mall Ministry

from:Burlington Center Mall Ministry

Special at the Burlington Center Mall Ministry April 2011:The Lounge (Fridays April 1 & 15, 7-9 pm) A place where teens (ages 12-18) can hang and learn about the Lord Jesus...

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Harlem Globetrotters Visits Local Elementary School To Spread C.H.E.E.R

from:Burlington Township School District

The Harlem Globetrotters will visit the Fountain Woods School to spread some C.H.E.E.R to fourth and fifth grade students.  This character education program stands for...

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March 2011 at Burlington Center Mall Ministry

from:Burlington Center Mall Ministry

Special at the Burlington Center Mall Ministry March 2011: The Lounge (Fridays March 4 & 18, 7-9 pm) A place where teens (ages 12-18) can hang. Free snacks, video games,...

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The Burlington Township High School Cheerleaders Win 1st National Champion in the State

from:Burlington Township School District

Burlington, NJ – On Sunday, February 13, 2011, the Burlington Township High School Cheerleaders won the National cheerleading title at the UCA National Cheerleading competition...

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Twelve Visions Party of New Jersey

    The Twelve Visions Party of New Jersey Announces Its 3rd State Convention on   March 19, 2011 ...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Bev Yoakum Provides a Foundation for Children to Grow

Bev Yoakum doesn't want to keep the spotlight shining on her. After being recognized as a hero for her work in creating a unique early childhood education opportunity for the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Troy Yocum Returns Home

On April 17th 2010 Iraq War veteran Troy Yocum began his hike across the United States to raise awareness of military families in need. On September 3rd, 2011 Troy and Emmie, the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Joanne Kouris Has Dedicated More Than Two Decades to Delivering Meals

(photo courtesy of 7News) For 21 years, Joanne Kouris has been a friendly face, faithfully delivering hot meals to elderly and home bound neighbors who are now like...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Reilly Starr Coaches Volleyball and Shares Leadership Skills

Reilly Starr is the co-founder of AllStarr Volleyball, an organization whose mission is to encourage young women to become the best athletes they can be in a sport they love:...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Kristen Parkinson Raises Money to Keep Kids Safe from Land Mines

Kristen Parkinson got involved in fundraising at an early age. When she was eight years old she participated in various events that helped raise $20,000 for a dog specially...

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Hurricane Irene is heading towards New Jersey, Take Shelter

With its trajectory bound for the eastern seaboard, Hurricane Irene could strike North Carolina’s Outer Banks as early as Friday night, with at-risk areas including...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Maribeth Shearer is Committed to Caring

For some residents of the senior living community where she works, Maribeth is the daughter they never had or the daughter they wish they had. More than anyone else who works at...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Pamela Cantor Works to Turnaround Failing Schools

Dr. Pamela Cantor has been nationally recognized for her efforts to help improve the lives of children and families. She is a child psychiatrist who has been focusing on...

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AmericanTown Heroes: Leslie Perkins Picks Posies for Patients

Leslie Perkins, a hospital volunteer for more than 28 years is also the head of the fresh flower program. In addition to overseeing the placements of fresh flowers in all the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Allan Barsema Builds Life Recovery Plans

The dictionary definition of a carpenter is someone who "builds or repairs wooden structures or their structural parts," which is akin to what Allan Barsema helps do...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Marlene Perez Is An Award-Winning Volunteer

Over the years, Marlene Perez has been commended for her many contributions to her political party as well as her country. As an active Democrat she was recently honored...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Teresa Berg Takes Pictures That Get Animals Placed in Homes

Teresa Berg is a photographer with an eye for the beauty within. She takes everyday subjects, like children and animals and transforms them into extraordinary images to be...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Steve Wampler Climbed a Mountain So Kids With Disabilities Could Go to Camp

Steve Wampler is wheelchair-bound due to Cerebral Palsy, but he doesn't allow that to define him. As he says on his website, rockonsteve, he's moved past his disability to a place...

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