Join us at the Witch's House - on the corner of Park Avenue and Centre Street - for Spooky Story Time, every Friday in October from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Gather round and listen to Halloween stories and scary tales read by your favorite teachers, councilpersons and police officers. Thank you to the Camden County Library Merchantville branch for sharing some spook-tacular book selections!

COMING THIS WEEK to 20 Monsterville doors near you is a "You've Been BOO-ed!" bag filled with SPOOK-tacular treats! These Boo bags will be the kick-off to this community activity that spreads magically from house to house across our little hamlet. First one neighbor, then another and, before you know it, it's your house! Welcome to the wonderful world of Halloween BOO-ing. This secret tradition of friendly community fun surprises neighbors, friends or family with a treat bag that you make and leave at their door. Halloween BOO-ing begins when one neighbor secretly leaves a small treat bag, a BOO-ed poem, instructions and sign at a neighbor's doorstep. The lucky BOO-ee is asked to post the sign at their door, alerting others that "We've Been BOO-ed!" In turn, that friend or neighbor is asked to BOO two other households, creating a chain reaction of Halloween fun. Day by day, the BOO-ed signs mystically multiply and... before you know it the entire neighborhood is sporting "We've Been BOOed" signs, and guessing who gifted them! Anyone who needs copies of the BOO-ed poem, door sign or instructions can pick them up weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at Monsterville Borough Hall. If you don't choose to participate, no worries, just pass your bag along to a neighbor!

Recently, 6abc LocalISH paid a visit to Charlie Koory at Charlie's Crepes where this Merchantville musician is strumming up both sweet and savory crepes. He and his wife, Lisa, fell in love with crepes on a trip to France and soon after learning the recipe, they were able to replicate their own version back here in the states. Stop by to enjoy a savory homemade chorizo taste tester moment including a dried Japanese chili. Let’s just say, this taste tester sample passes the test!  Or, if you favor sweet, try his black forest version of "Cherries Suzette”. It's the same as his classic version, but with chocolate custard cream instead of vanilla. Charlies Crepes is open Wednesday to Friday - serving brunch Friday and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - and conveniently located right off the Merchantville Circle.

Time is running out - only two weeks left to register for Merchantville Town Wide Yard Sale. Deadline for inclusion on the map and advertising in local papers and yard sale events is August 31st. Clear out that clutter in your attic, basement and garage and unearth those give-aways for this town-wide sale that runs from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to promote our historic town and practice the Green Team's 3Rs - Reduce - Reuse - Recycle! Reduce the amount of consumables that need to be made or replaced. Reuse something with life still left in it. Recycle to make a positive impact on the environment. So, register TODAY for the Merchantville Town Wide Yard Sale then, share this event info with your friends and get ready to make some money! Complete the form here: https://forms.gle/pSshMG32B5zxuGma7

Break out your Sunday best for the Merchantville Market Off Centre Mutt Strut on Friday, August 12th, from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Pet vendors, costume contest with emcee Carolyn from PEAK Secondhand, pet portraits with Nicole Nurthen Photography and a special visit from a member of the Paw Patrol. from 5pm-9pm! Pet portraits will include a quick 5 minute or less session where you get one image of your choice for digital download, with the option to buy any others. You can book your time slot in advance (link in bio on Nicole’s page). Get those pooches looking their best, grab your bags to shop the fantastic vendors and put on your favorite shoes to strut down the mile with your furry friends! We will also be collecting items for our local animal shelters and will have a collection bin set up at our Info Tent. Any local vendors interested in getting involved, please shoot us an email to receive an application to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..