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It’s Friday, Camden County! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: LesbiVeggies comeback, St. Patrick’s bar shuttle, and an engine room tour + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
A comeback with fresh roots: LesbiVeggies, the plant-based and gluten-free spot from Audubon, will relocate to 39 4th Street in downtown Camden, near the courthouse and Rutgers, bringing vegan eats to Camden — get all the details.
Community kindness in bloom: South Jersey’s Forget Me Knot, started by former music teacher Leona Davis, is celebrating 10 years of giving used flowers new life with repurposed bouquets for charities throughout South Jersey — learn how you can help.
Local businesses take center stage: Celebrate this St. Patrick’s weekend as a free shuttle will link bars in Haddon Heights, Oaklyn and Haddonfield, including Tanner Brewing Co., with food and drink specials along the route — get all the shuttle details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Creative reboot, incoming: Repenning Fine Arts stocks canvases, brushes, paper, pastels, and charcoal, plus custom framing and relaxed classes for a gentle nudge. When inspiration strikes, you’ll find everything to turn a someday sketch into something real, with helpful guidance that keeps the pressure low and the creativity flowing.
Backyard hangout, activated: If spring has you side-eyeing that splinter farm, Remodeling Revolution designs and builds a custom deck that fits your home and how you hang. They handle permits and inspections, use quality materials, and keep things simple, so you can start planning the first cookout.
Seafood night, sorted: Craving the coast? Max’s Seafood Cafe delivers with oysters on ice, steamy mussels, and unfussy, flavorful plates that feel like a quick escape. Cozy and low-key, it’s reliably delicious, the kind of spot you’ll slide into your weekly rotation without overthinking.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
☕ Coffee Painting @ Franklin Township Recreation Somerset County | Friday (3/13) at 1:00 PM – Whether your sketchbook is dusty or your mug is full, this Forever 55 coffee painting session turns java into gentle, earthy art at the Community Senior Center. Warm browns, good company, no pressure. Residents snag it for $15, non-residents $30, register at franklintwp.recdesk.com.
⚙ Evening Engine Room Tour @ Battleship New Jersey | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – If you like your history loud, hot, and riveted, take a 90-minute, family-friendly, guided engine room tour that drops you seven stories into a battleship’s guts. Think boilers, turbines, and throttle wheels, plus how steam muscled this beast to speed. The kids think you’re cool.
☕ Coffee and Espresso Lovers @ Crate and Barrel (2000 New Jersey 38, Cherry Hill, NJ) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Think you know your cortado from your flat white? Swing by Crate and Barrel in Cherry Hill for a hangout with Koupa Espresso Bar, sample pours, and justify that fancy machine at home. No latte art pressure, just good conversation and better espresso.
🎒 Blessings in the Bag @ Walter Rand Transportation Center | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Second Saturday at 525 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd means pitching in for Camden neighbors, not just talking. Bring 5 to 10 care bags, clothing, toiletries, and lunches, PB&Js welcome, drop off or hand out, and keep toiletries separate from food. Short window, big impact.
🎰 Casino Night Denim and Diamonds @ The Haddon Fortnightly (Haddonfield) | Saturday (3/14) at 6:30 PM – Break out the jeans and a little sparkle for a casino night you can actually afford. Think blackjack, roulette, and plenty of pretend high-roller swagger, no mortgage at risk. Free parking along Kings Hwy and by Haddonfield Memorial High School, so no valet guilt.
👜 4th Annual Designer Bag Bingo & Basket Bonanza @ Cherry Hill High School East | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 PM – Cherry Hill East PTA is back with the 4th annual Designer Bag Bingo and Basket Bonanza, where your lucky dabber could score actual arm candy and help fund CHHS East Project Graduation. Think friendly rivalries, loaded baskets, and that sweet sound of B-12 redemption.
🎵 South Jersey Record Fair @ Tonewood Brewing – Barrington | Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 PM – Clear a little trunk space and hit Tonewood in Barrington for a proper record fair with Moonrocket Vinyl. Expect top dealers, crates to dig, fresh pours, and righteous finds you swear you do not already own. It is nostalgia, community, and perfectly good Saturday cardio.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Camden County report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 51°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 6%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 53°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
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