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XPERIENCE XSPERO Nor’Easter Nick Pittman

Disaster Relief Xspero Merchant:

LaTorre Hardware,

Some of our local communities are still They sprang into action to get their relief Vineland
reeling from the impact of the tornadoes fund online the day after the storms and are LaTorre Hardware on Delsea
just three weeks ago. Having spent the past currently working non-stop to get funds Drive in Vineland is your local, here are numerous special events
decade-plus of my life in broadcast meteo- in the hands of people impacted as soon as family-owned and operated hard- throughout Cumberland County this
rology, I have seen a lot, but this event possible—from coordinating in-kind dona- ware store. Have questions? Ask Tin October. Many people are anxious
really shook me. While surveying the dam- tions with local officials to making sure the Michael Gower, executive director, United their knowledgeable team. They’ll to attend outdoor events after a year with
age with the National Weather Service, it money donated goes to those Gloucester Way of Gloucester County, on left, accepts help you find what you need from very little happening because of COVID-19.
hit me like a ton of bricks. The only other County residents who need it most. If you disaster relief check from Nick Pittman. over 36,000 items, will ring you Let’s start with this weekend’s Festival of
time I witnessed such destruction was after are a Gloucester County resident who was up, and help load your car. Fine Crafts at Wheaton Arts and Cultural
Hurricane Sandy made landfall. impacted by storm damage and need assis- Center.
I knew I had to try and help the people tance, you can apply at: survey123.arcgis. give back to the community without taking Mark October 2 and 3 to attend this fabu-
impacted. With the support of hundreds com/share/509282681a6148449a6ed0040 additional money out of your pocket. Help lous festival from 10a.m. to 5p.m. each day—
of local people, I was able to put a benefit 1f96113 us make a difference by supporting local rain or shine. WheatonArts is located at 1601
together that raised more than $10,000. You can help the United Way of businesses and nonprofits in South Jersey. Glasstown Road, Millville. This year there
Last Tuesday that money was donated to Gloucester County achieve its objectives Don’t forget to Join Xspero for some fun will be 125 juried artists participating along
the United Way of Gloucester County help- daily by shopping local and using the fall events: with food vendors and live music. At some of
ing their disaster relief fund surpass the Xspero app that is available for free on your • October 2 —Meals on Wheels of Salem the booths, you will find artists’ demonstra-
$50,000 mark. Apple or Google play store. When you use County’s Giant Pumpkin Carve, Salem tions and hands-on family activities. Adults
The United Way of Gloucester County the Xspero app, 20 percent of your pur- County Fairgrounds, 3–9 p.m. may enjoy the Beer and Wine Garden to take
is one of the great non-profits connected chase can be donated directly to the United • October 9—Cumberland County Walk a break anytime during the festival.
with us here at Xspero. They strive to make Way of Gloucester County or any one of our to End Alzheimer’s, Rowan College of The ever-popular Glass Pumpkin area on
a difference in our community every day. other great non-profits. It’s a great way to Cumberland County, , 10 a.m.–3 p.m. the property features a multitude of pump-
kins in a variety of colors and sizes. This is