The Harlem Wizards Are Coming to Cherry Hill!

The Harlem Wizards Are Coming to Cherry Hill!

• 03 February 2024
• by: Susan Bastnagel 
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Cherry Hill, NJ – The Cherry Hill Education Foundation is excited to announce that the Harlem Wizards are coming to town on Friday, March 15, from 7-9pm. The Wizards will face off against Cherry Hill teachers and staff in DiBart Gym at Cherry Hill High School East. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Cherry Hill Public Schools.

 

The evening promises to be a fun-filled event that is great for kids and adults and is guaranteed to put a smile on your face!

 

The Harlem Wizards have a unique mission: create awe-inspiring events throughout the country. At a Wizards game, fans will witness amazing basketball talent combined with hilarious comedy. Its two hours of family time where parents, grandparents, and kids can all laugh together. When you’re in the stands, you’re more than a spectator; you’re part of the show with loads of audience participation. Throughout the game, fans will experience a magical display of tricks, coordinated ball handling, fancy passing, and aerodynamic athleticism combined with high-energy comedy and audience interaction. The experience can only be summed up in two words: Awe Inspiring!

 

Advanced tickets can be purchased online by clicking HERE. Doors will open at 6 pm. Please note: This is NOT a drop-off event. Children should be accompanied by an adult.

 

Proceeds from this event will benefit the Cherry Hill Public Schools through innovative grant initiatives submitted by teachers, administrators, and staff. Since late 2007, the Cherry Hill Education Foundation has provided more than $1.2 million in grants and donations to the Cherry Hill Public Schools.

 

Don’t miss this awe-inspiring event!

 

Thank you to our 2023 “Champions for Children” Golf Outing Sponsors!

• 20 October 2023
• by: Susan Bastnagel 
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Thank you to all of our 2023 sponsors! You truly are “Champions for Children”!

 

Presenting Sponsor:

Garrison Architects

 

Tournament Sponsors:

Benecard Services

Environmental Resolutions, Inc.

ESS

Republic Bank

 

Golf Cart Sponsor:

New Road Construction Management

 

Golf Ball Sponsor:

Conner Strong & Buckelew

 

Dinner Sponsor:

Conner Strong & Buckelew

 

Lunch Sponsors:

Fox & Associates

Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP

The Garland Company

Yale School

 

Beverage Cart Sponsors:

School Alliance Insurance Fund

Falasca Mechanical, Inc.

Francis Mailman Soumilas, P.C.

 

Corporate Foursomes:

Cohen Insurance Agency

Interactive Kids

Keller Williams

RFP Solutions

West Berlin Bus Service

 

Gold Sponsors:

Big Panda

CHASA

CM3 Building Solutions

Firstrust

Guaranteed Rate

Holt McNally & Associates

 

Silver Sponsors:

DEC Electrical Contractors, Inc.

Delta Dental

Hillman’s Bus Service, Inc.

Security Benefit

The Bank of Delmarva

VSP Vision

W.J. Gross, Inc.

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Total Wine & More Donates Nearly $19,000 to Support Cherry Hill Schools

• 15 June 2023
• by: Susan Bastnagel 
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Following its Grand Reopening June 9-11, Total Wine & More of Cherry Hill donated nearly $19,000 to the Cherry Hill Education Foundation to support the Cherry Hill Public Schools. 

 

“We are so grateful to Total Wine & More for giving back to the Cherry Hill community with this generous donation,” said CHEF President Jon Cohen.

 

“And we couldn’t be more proud of our community for showing up,” he added. “Thanks to your support, we raised $18,961 for our Cherry Hill Public Schools, teachers, and students!”

 

Total Wine relocated to a larger facility in the Plaza at Cherry Hill.  As part of their grand reopening celebration, they donated a portion of total wine sales during the reopening weekend to support CHEF. 

 

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And the Winners Are…

• 05 June 2022
• by: Susan Bastnagel 
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The Cherry Hill Education Foundation is thrilled to announce the winners in our 2022 signature fundraising event, Dancing with the Cherry Hill Stars!

 

First Place with the Highest Fundraising Total: Allegra Cohen-Monk and David Monk

 

Best Overall Performance: Dr. Mechelle Faria and Kaelan Faria

 

Best Technical Performance: Tavit Murray and Sloan Salvatore

 

Most Creative Performance: Elana Molotsky and Dr. Alec Robin

 

After a hiatus in 2020 and a virtual edition in 2021, Dancing with the Cherry Hill Stars returned with a live show on Sunday, May 22, in the auditorium at Cherry Hill High School West.

 

All of 2022 dancing stars were amazing! The show featured:

• Victoria Bovo and Caleah Allen
• Bill Carter and Tish Winslow
• Jon Cohen and Lisa Silver
• Blaze Dalio and Jodi Raditz
• Betty DeMarco and Joe DeMarco
• Fran Marziano and Robert Marziano
• Eleanor Stofman and Alan Saperstein

 

The show raises funds through sponsorships, playbook advertising sales, ticket sales, and online voting/donating. The couple with the highest fundraising total by showtime takes home the first prize trophy. 

 

“This year’s show was truly wonderful, and all of the performers brought high energy, creativity, and fun to the stage,” said outgoing CHEF President Eleanor Stofman. “We are so grateful to all of the dancers and musicians who made this year’s show such a huge success.”

 

Mrs. Stofman also paid tribute to the show’s director, Drew Molotsky and his production team for another entertaining show. Mr. Molotsky has directed the show each year since it began in 2008. 

 

The Cherry Hill Education Foundation plays a critical role in ensuring that students in Cherry Hill’s public schools continue to reap the benefits of a high-quality education, both inside the classroom and through extra-curricular activities. Since late 2007, the Foundation has awarded nearly $1.3 million in grants and donations. To learn more, please visit our website at www.cherryhilleducationfoundation.com.

 

 

 

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Dancing with the Cherry Hill Stars Returns to the West Stage on May 22!

• 10 March 2022
• by: Susan Bastnagel 
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The Cherry Hill Education Foundation is proud to announce the return of our signature fundraising event, Dancing with the Cherry Hill Stars!

 

The Foundation launched this event in 2008 to a sell-out crowd of more than 1,000 people. After a hiatus in 2020 and a virtual edition in 2021, we are thrilled to return with a live show on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at 7 pm in the auditorium at Cherry Hill High School West.

 

Each year, the show features dancing numbers in which “amateurs” – including teachers, alumni, and business leaders – are paired with professional dancers. The couple that raises the most money in sponsorships, donations, and votes will win the coveted First Prize trophy. Judges’ awards will also be presented for Best Overall Performance, Most Creative Performance, and Best Technical Performance. Proceeds support innovative educational initiatives for the more than 11,000 children in Cherry Hill’s public schools.

The theme of the 2022 Dancing with the Cherry Hill Stars is Hollywood! This year’s lineup of dancers includes:

• Victoria Bovo and Caleah Allen
• Bill Carter and Tish Winslow
• Allegra Cohen-Monk and David Monk
• Jon Cohen and Lisa Silver
• Blaze Dalio and Jodi Raditz
• Betty DeMarco and Joe DeMarco
• Mechelle Faria and Kaelan Faria
• Sara Jordan and Handell Hall
• Fran Marziano and Robert Marziano
• Elana Molotsky and Dr. Alec Robin
• Tavit Murray and Sloan Salvatore
• Eleanor Stofman and Alan Saperstein

 

Online voting/donating is now underway (one dollar = one vote) on the Foundation website along with information on sponsorship opportunities and ad book sales. Go to www.cherryhilleducationfoundation.com.

 

Tickets are on sale now! Click HERE to purchase tickets.

 

The Cherry Hill Education Foundation plays a critical role in ensuring that students in Cherry Hill’s public schools continue to reap the benefits of a high-quality education, both inside the classroom and through extra-curricular activities. Since late 2007, the Foundation has awarded nearly $1.3 million in grants and donations. To learn more, please visit our website at www.cherryhilleducationfoundation.com.

 

 

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