2nd Annual Bordentown, NJ 4th of July Fireworks Display

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On Saturday, July 5, 2014, at the Joseph Lawrence Park in Bordentown Township, hosted by The Foundation for Bordentown Traditions, held the 2nd Annual Independence Day Firework Celebration. The Foundation for Bordentown Traditions has spent the last 12 months fundraising to bring back the fireworks.

I volunteer for this wonderful organization. That day I was stationed at the 50/50 tent at the entrance of the park, welcoming everyone and encouraging them to help raise money for next year’s fireworks with a 50/50 ticket. This year’s winner bought theirs during The Street Of Dreams Car Show in June and won $1107.50! I love being a part of this group of volunteers, it’s one of the ways that I can help to give back to my community.

That night they had a local celebrity Dunk Tank; the money to dunk your favorite Bordentown Resident into the Dunk Tank. All money raised from the Dunk Tank went directly back to the Foundation. 50/50 tickets were sold and the winner was announced that evening around 8PM. This is one of the only ways the Foundation was raising money the night of the fireworks. There were free face painting, inflatables, live music, and local restaurants in the food area.

 

 

 

 

 

The Annual Bordentown Township Fish Derby

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On July 4th, 2014 at Northern Community park in Bordentown Township, the Annual Fish Derby began at 9Am for Registration and fishing started at 10AM-12PM. Trophies were awarded at noon for the “Largest Fish Caught”. The pond was stocked by the NJ State Fish and Wildlife.

For a while the fish were not biting because the barometric pressure was too low. This meant to the fish that it was going to rain or storm, so they stayed closer to the bottom. Then suddenly towards the near end of the event, the fish started to bite as the afternoon weather became clearer and warmer.

 

 

 

A young girl gets some help from her father with casting her line out into the pond.

 


This 13 year old boy found a quiet spot away from everyone hoping to catch something.

 

Amberlyn, age 8, holds up her 11.5″ catfish with her dad.

 

Ryan, age 9, holds up his 10.5″ catfish.

 

The Florence High School Class of 2014

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Florence High School, in Florence, NJ held their graduation ceremony for the Class of 2014 on Friday, June 20th, 2014. I have photographed this event before for The Register News and so far each time, the weather has been gorgeous. It’s always held outside on their football field.

Each time I am assigned to a graduation ceremony, I’m reminded of mine from 1991. How could you not be thinking about this? Sure I was thinking of the correct exposures for shooting into the sun with my camera and flash. But I see how these young adults are going out into the real world and wonder about their future. Some had scholarships to college, while others were entering the military, or starting to work right away before they decided what they wanted to do next. Their world is their oyster and they have a lifetime to make something of it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Principal John M. Corgan gives his Welcome speech to everyone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 5th Annual Green Fair in Bordentown, NJ

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The 5th Annual Green Fair was held on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the Carslake Community Center in Bordentown City. Many vendors were there to show off their eco-friendly items and products that they make or sell from companies. There were demonstrations, activities for children, food, and much more.

Cynthia assists Kinsey with drilling a bottle cap into a large mural that empowers the next generation of environmentally conscious and creative citizens. This project is by MAD Splatter, a local non profit organization that exposes children to the world through the eyes of others and help them draw a connection between community service and self-enrichment. They create parties for children to teens to celebrate the art of Making A Difference. 

 

 

Dan Weekes of Pollination Station, holds Nellie, a rescued possum. The Green Fair was her first public appearance. She developed Metabolic Bone Disease, due to an improper diet. Nellie was brought to a local wildlife rescue and then was transferred to Pollination Station to be used as a wildlife ambassador. Due to her Metabolic Bone Disease, she cannot be released back into the wild.


The Clara Barton Elementary PTO Committee, Friends of The Ecological Schoolyard at Clara Barton, showcased their plans to transform the blacktop at Clara Barton School to an Ecological Schoolyard. Phase One has already been approved.

 

Jaime of Bordentown City, participated in a dance routine by the Tehani Mid-East and Polynesian Dance Company.

The Circus Came To Town

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Our friend John wanted to become a professional clown. Back in the fall of 2012 he started a crowdfunding campaign to help him achieve his dream.  Send John to Clown School! No, Really… 

John was asking for $1600, and in just one month raised $1750! We donated $5 and for that we got a very generous hug 🙂

Now John and his wife, the lovely, Clara work for the Kelly Miller Circus, a one ring, big top travelling circus. We went after our daughter got out of school on June 12th, drove down to Browns Mills, NJ and had ringside seats, courtesy of John and Clara. Unfortunately we missed the tiger and a couple of other acts. Our daughter had never been to a big top circus before and this was truly a wonderful treat! I only brought my Canon 7D with just one lens, the Canon EF-S 17-55 f2.8, no flash and a tiny Canon S100 point and shoot cameras. 

John is now the main clown act for them, his clown name is J.P. Ballyhoo and his routines were wonderful and really funny! Everyone was laughing and having a good time. 

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

Red, White and Blue Mixed Animal Revue

Carolyn Rice’s – Llamas, dogs and goats.

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

Silly Strongman Shenanigans

J.P. Ballyhoo 

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

Balancing Beyond Belief

From Lima, Peru – Fridman Torales

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

Come to the Carousel

     A kaleidoscopic display of aerial artistry. Featuring – Rebecca Ostroff. Devised and developed by Danny and Tavana Brown.

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

During intermission, my husband, David, went on his very first elephant ride with our daughter.

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

 

Ballistic Bouncing

From Ethiopia – Abrham Gebre. 

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

Queen of the Air

The Legendary Rebecca Ostroff.

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

 

 

 

Amazing African Amalgamation

Liberty Camels and Zebras. Trained and presented by Mike Rice.

 

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

Fishing Foolishness

J.P. Ballyhoo

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

Ponderous Performing Pachyderms

Presented by Armando Loyal.

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

Spectacular Pyrotechnics

The Human Volcano – Lamount.

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

From where I was positioned(our daughter was right next to me) you could feel the heat like an inferno coming from his mouth! She loved it!

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

 

Here we are meeting up with John, Claire with us and my dad. This and the next two images were shot using my Canon S100 camera.

 

Here’s that “hug”!

 

Jayden got to meet Lamount A.K.A. The Human Volcano, she was really excited to chat with him!

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

David and Jayden joined other children for a camera ride with The Human Volcano.

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

Bouncy House Badness!

An evening at the Kelly Miller Circus in Browns Mills, NJ by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

Spotted this young couple as they waited for their food to be ready.

Thank you John and Claire for the tickets! We cannot wait for you all to come back to our area again!

Selling Lemonade For A Lego Set

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Little boy sells lemonade to buy a Lego set. Photo by Deirdre Ryan Photography.

 

Our 4 year old next door neighbor, Cole, wants to buy the Star Wars Death Star Lego set. So with the help of his mom, he put up a lemonade stand in front of his home in Bordentown City during the Annual City Wide Yard Sale on June 7th, 2014. Each cup was 25 cents. I’m not sure how much he made that day, but that Lego set he wants costs $400. Good luck buddy!

Little boy sells lemonade to buy a Lego set. Photo by Deirdre Ryan Photography.