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During this annual art show held in the Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery, visitors will see a collective of spectacular artists sharing a wide array of original art. Artists submit up to three works of art in the form of collages, paintings, drawings, mixed media, and/or sculptures.

This fall, we welcome the fantastic art of James Boyle. James is a professional illustrator and creator of the wildly anticipated and popular Philly Tarot Deck featured throughout Philadelphia as well as a guest on Good Day Philadelphia.  This exhibit highlights his exceptional skill and vision for the Philly Tarot cards as well as other original artworks.  Cards feature the Phillie Phanatic, Rocky, City Hall and more! James is currently drawing a 5 issue comic books series for the publisher A Wave Blue World. Don’t miss the meet the artist reception that will be held on October 5th from 6pm-8pm and will coincide with the Annual Witches Ball in downtown Mount Holly.  https://www.phillytarotdeck.com/

Come join our guides after dark and experience a favorite trail in a completely new light. After learning about hiking equipment use and discussing the importance of pre-hike planning, you'll hit the trails with our guides; including an astronomy expert; for a memorable hike under the shining stars. During the trek, we will stop at various stargazing spots to take in the stunning night sky, learn more about winter constellations and take photos. Our guides will also share their knowledge of local ecosystem and teach Leave No Trace principles. A complimentary tasty snack will be served. Don't miss this special nocturnal adventure! Our trips and tours are led by experienced guides who are passionate about the great outdoors and excited to share a new adventure with you. Please Note: This tour is weather dependent. Register online at www.LLBean.com/Marlton

William has worked in oils, pastel, charcoal, watercolor and printmaking for fifteen years before spending a decade hypnotized by encaustic paint–an ancient Greek process using beeswax, damar varnish and pigment. In addition to Knight’s encaustic works, will be works in pastel and in art glass.  The pastel pieces, on hand-made paper, were painted in an olive grove planted around 1600 in Assisi, Italy.  The ancient, gnarled trees are an arresting sight.  Other pastels were made on extended visits to Venice, Paris, and Bermuda. Art glass, the third medium in this solo exhibition, makes strong use of mouth-blown glass with its unique patterns and swirling colors created in the mouth-blowing process. 

OCTOBER 3, 1 PM – PAIN SELF-MANAGEMENT, Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences This 6-week program for seniors over 60 years of age will teach participants techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep, as well as appropriate exercises for maintaining strength, flexibility, and endurance; appropriate uses of medications; effective communication; nutrition and more. Registration is required. To register email ebogdan@rcbc.edu or call 609-894-7229. Sponsored by Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Burlington County and Rowan College at Burlington County. Future dates in the series are October 23, October 31, November 7, and November 14.

Burlington County Agricultural Center Join Kristie Nixon in making your own crystal pendant using wired crystals including your choice of rose quartz, clear quartz or black tourmaline. Kristie will explain each of the crystal's healing properties and meanings followed by a crystal smudging ceremony. Smudging is a simple cleansing ceremony to cleanse an object or person – in this case, you'll be cleansing our crystals before you make them into jewelry! Register Online.