Strike Out Breast Cancer, Fitness Expo: 5 Things for This Week

1. Strike Out Breast Cancer Week

West Deptford Baseball and Softball will raise money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation at a number of events throughout the week. There are a number of student initiatives at the high school—bake sales during lunch period, handmade bracelets, pink jeans faculty jeans days.

But you can show up at the games and make a difference, too:

• The freshmen baseball team will play a cancer benefit game Monday, May 6 at 3:45 p.m. on the high school freshman field.
• On Wednesday, May 8 at 7 p.m., the WDHS varsity softball team will play an evening game at the West Deptford Little League softball field.
• On Thursday, May 9 at 3:45 p.m., the J.V. baseball team will take Bob Oldt Field; the varsity baseball team plays at 7 p.m. at Union Field.

Those in attendance can support the Baseball Little Sisters' pink lemonade stand during the games, as well as a 50/50 for the Komen Foundation. Wear pink for the Wednesday evening game and get a free Polish Water Ice from Woodbury Polish Water Ice. 

The West Deptford Baseball Home Run Club has already raised more than $600 through t-shirt sales alone.

2. Serenade for Strings: An Evening of Trios

Thursday, May 9 at 7 p.m.—West Deptford Free Public Library

William Frampton, viola (Artistic Director, Music at Bunker Hill), Sean Lee, violin (member, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center) and Edward Arron, cello (Artistic Director, Metropolitan Museum Artists in Concert). Selections from Schubert, Dohnanyi and Beethoven. To reserve your seat: 856-845-5593.

3. Grand Opening: The Upper Room Thrift Shop

Saturday, May 11 at 9 a.m.—Tatum St & Elberne Ave, West Deptford, NJ

"Bargains galore! Womens, Mens, and Childrens clothing including lots of infants clothing. All sizes. Baby items, housewares, beautiful large screen TV, candles, tools, antiques, etc. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT COLONIAL MANOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND FOOD BANK. We will be open every Saturday from 9am - 1pm. We are always in need of donations so don't get rid of your stuff, contact the church and we will pick it up or meet you at the church for drop off."

4. South Jersey MOM Magazine Fitness and Family Expo

Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m.—1750 Deptford Center Rd, Deptford, NJ 

"More than 45 vendors from hospitals, wellness groups, doctors, fitness venues, family entertainment, and much more for every interest and age from around the area will be there.

"Representation from a wide range of program types geared for kids of all ages from pre-K to 12 will be ready to share information about their program and link parents to programs and venues that would be right for their child and budget.

"Parents are encouraged to bring teens, ‘tweens and children, ages 4 and up, to meet one-on-one with the various vendors."

5. Colonial Manor United Methodist Church: 4th Annual Craft & Yard Sale 

Saturday, May 11 7:30 a.m.—1 p.m.

"Turn your unwanted items or talents into cash. Spaces only $15. To request an application, e-mail Rose at rosiewildwood@hotmail.com, or call at 625-6002. Complimentary coffee for vendors."