Tax bills should be mailed out within the next week.  Because of the delay, the due date has been extended to Friday, August 27.

The Borough and Camden County have announced plans to construct a pedestrian safe crosswalk on Collings Avenue at the High School. Plans call for a pinch-point similar to ones on Haddon Avenue to help students, teachers and anyone visiting the school complex to safely cross Collings Avenue.

As a result of this project, Collings Ave will be closed to limited local traffic starting on July 26 through August 9th. There will be times when the road is closed to any thru traffic between Colford and Everett Avenues (except for residents).  Local detours will be in effect; large truck traffic will be prohibited and detoured at Haddon & Collings Avenues and at White Horse Pike and Collings Avenue. 

The Borough’s engineers, Remington & Vernick, will have an inspector on location daily. Any construction questions can be directed to Mr. Steve Fini at 795-9596 or to Superintendent of Public Works Carl Jubb at 858-0533 or email at cjubb@collingswood.com   

Traffic questions can be directed to Lt. Glenn Prince at the Collingswood Police Department at 854-1901, ext. 223. After hour issues or problems can be directed to the Police Department at 854-1900.    

Restaurant Week  July 26 - 31   4 courses $30  prix fixe menu

Unique, creative menus incorporating fresh, local ingredients from the Collingswood Farmer's Market and our region's farms.  For a list of participating restaurants and more details, visit http://www.collingswoodmarket.com/

Note:  Restaurant hours vary.

The Collingswood Community Theatre has a full slate of shows in July. 

July 7, 8 and 9 at 7:30 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Scottish Rite Auditorium - Greater Tuna.  Tickets $10 available at the door.

July 8 and 9 at 1 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Scottish Rite Auditorium - Rainbow Fish.  Tickets $5 available at the door.

July 14, 15 and 16 at 7:30 pm with a matinee on July 15 at 1:30 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Scottish Rite Auditorium - Nunsense.  Tickets $15 adults/$10 seniors available at the door. 

July 29, 30 and 31 at 7:30 pm in the Ballroom at the Collingswood Community Center (30 Collings Avenue) - 12 Angry Men.  Tickets $10 available at the door.

For details on the shows, check out the theatre web site - www.collingswoodcommunitytheatre.com.

Roberts Pool will be open starting Monday 6/21 and 6/22 & 6/23 from 1:30 pm to 7 pm.  The Pool will open for the season on 6/24; with hours 12 noon to 8 pm

For more information on Roberts Pool, go to  http://www.collingswood.com/recreation/roberts-pool

Have a fun summer!!!

Best!:
Milkshake: The Pop Shop
"...sixteen different kinds...each made with Bassett's ice cream and topped with a tower of whipped cream."

Runners up:
Cannoli: Cipolli Cannoli
Coffeehouse: Grooveground
Children’s Boutique: Charm
Jewelry: Aenigma
Exercise Studio: Yogawood
Hair Salon: Bauhaus

The First Baptist Church of Collingswood is hosting a combination car wash and bake sale on Saturday, May 15  to sponsor their youth group to attend the  A.G.A.P.E (Association Giving Appalachian People Encouragement) mission trip traveling to Bland, Virginia on July 10 through July 17. They will partner with local ministries and churches to serve the community by fixing homes and doing necessary yardword. 

The car wash and bake sale will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at  226 Collings Avenue in Collingswood (Blake Doyle Funeral Home). Come out and have your car washed!  All donations are accepted and appreciated.  There will also be baked goods available.

Collingswood’s 7th All Town Musical for 2010 is Anything Goes! Starting in 2002 with The Music Man, Collingswood’s All-Town Musical has become a favorite of young and old alike. Acting families and audiences look forward to this full-scale production that showcases the spirit and talent of our unique town.  It’s a great way to meet neighbors and make new friends! This fall Collingswood Community Theatre will present Anything Goes and auditions will be held on Tuesday, June 15.

The age old tale of boy meets girl and the complications which ensue intrigue every audience, and no musical puts it on stage better than the shipboard musical, Anything Goes. The production is an amusing story wrapped around one of Cole Porter’s magical scores which features such Broadway standards as It’s De-Lovely, Friendship, I Get A Kick Out Of You, Anything Goes, You’re The Top and Blow, Gabriel, Blow. It’s a wonder that all the romances are sorted out and disaster is averted aboard the magical ship where ANYTHING GOES! With lots of big production numbers and parts for people of all ages, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Collingswood Community Theatre encourages participation by entire families and promises a fun time for all.  No prior experience is necessary. All cast members must be Collingswood residents. Children must be 8 years old to audition and any child under age 15 must have a family member or adult in the cast who will be responsible for them.  The show will be performed October 7 through 9, 15 and 16. Cast members must be available for all performances as well as dress rehearsals on October 4 and 5. Rehearsals will begin in mid-July through first week of August, then pick up again on a three-day a week basis in September.

Auditions will be held on Tuesday, June 15 in the Community Center. Audition packets (which include registration forms, character descriptions, audition songs and all necessary information) will be available in the Community Center lobby beginning May 24. There is a $70 registration fee per person (capped at $140 per family).

For information contact director Mary Baldwin at 609-617-2220 or email mary@collingswoodcommunitytheatre.com. Collingswood Community Theatre is a program of the Borough of Collingswood’s Recreation Department.