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Burlington County Division Of Parks

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

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County Makes Remembering Anniversaries Easy Again

The Burlington County clerk is once again offering couples the chance to exchange vows on Valentine's Day at the Smithville Mansion.

The county’s making it easier for guys to remember anniversaries again this year by holding Valentine’s Day weddings at the historic Smithville Mansion in Eastampton. “Given the enormous success of several years of St. Valentine’s Day weddings, it is once again my pleasure to offer couples the opportunity to exchange vows at the stately Smithville Mansion,” said County Clerk Timothy Tyler.  “With the continued support and cooperation of the county freeholders, the county Division of Parks and the Friends of Smithville Mansion, we are looking forward to hosting the event at this gorgeous and historic location.” There are a limited number of appointments available, so interested couples should contact the clerk’s office as soon as possible …

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

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Arts Groups Invited to Apply for Grants

The deadline to apply is Sept. 12.

Burlington County is offering thousands of dollars in grant funding to nonprofit arts organizations and community groups that offer arts programming to county residents. Aimed at making the arts an affordable and integral part of the community, the competitive matching grant dollars are offered by Burlington County in partnership with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State through the Local Arts Program. The limited funding may be used for arts-related activities conducted between Jan. 1, 2013, and Dec. 31, 2013.         First-time applicants may be eligible for grants up to $3,000 each, and organizations that have a prior grant history with Burlington County may be eligible for grants up to $5,000 each. All grant …

Brian Williams

11:13 pm on Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Nonprofits may be interested in applying for this grant: Grants to U.S. Teachers to Integrate the Arts into Educational Programming LINK: http://newyork.grantwatch.com/grant/129916/grants+to+u+s++teachers+to+integrate+the+++arts+into+educational+programming.html Grants of up to $1,000 to U.S. teachers that create new or expand existing innovative programs that integrate the arts into educational …   more ›

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