Monthly Archives: October 2017
Pennsauken Lions Holds Popular Cigar Night On October 23
By Mary Anne McFarland, Pennsauken Lions Club
Last year’s extremely popular “Cigar Night” fundraiser returns to Steak 38 Café, 515 Rt. 38, Cherry Hill, on Monday, Oct. 23, at 6:30 p.m. Owner Joe DiAmore and his wife, Judy, both members of the Pennsauken Lions, will once again be our gracious hosts. The cost is $65 per person and includes appetizers, dinner, dessert and two premium cigars. Space is limited; reservations are requested by Monday, Oct. 16 and can be made at pennsaukenlionsclub@gmail.com or by calling (856) 662-3838.
“Who Let The Dogs Out?” Theme Tied Into Service Projects
By Mary Anne McFarland
Each year, Cub Scout Pack 116 picks an annual theme, which is used throughout the year at den and Pack meetings. Theme-related craft activities and decorations help make the Cubs’ annual Blue and Gold banquet more festive and also gets the pack prepared for the upcoming Cub-O-Ree, a special camping weekend held in May of next year.
The Cub-O-Ree’s theme is “Family Movie Night;” each Pack that participates must pick a movie or movies around which they will base their Saturday activities. This year, Pack 116 picked the theme “Who Let the Dog’s Out?” because they decided to highlight various Disney “dog movies,” such as “Lady and the Tramp,” “Oliver and Company,” and a few others.
The Scouts are also incorporating this theme into their participation in “Scouting for Food,” one of nation’s largest food drives that Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers participate in to support their local food pantries and hunger-relief agencies. In addition to collecting non-perishable food items, such as canned goods, peanut butter, fruit bars, applesauce, etc., the Cub Scouts will be accepting dog food, treats, cat litter, and other related items, which will be donated to the Almost Home Animal Shelter in Pennsauken.
Pennsauken Awarded $25,000 Grant To Enhance Johnson Park
Pennsauken’s Johnson Park is scheduled to receive a $25,000 facelift, thanks to a grant from the Camden County Open Space Preservation Trust Fund.
Two Charged In Pennsauken Shooting
Danny Smith, 44, of Woodlynne and Damian Sanchez, 29, of Camden were both charged for shooting and killing 26-year-old Jerry Mass during an armed robbery.
Witnesses stated that Damian Sanchez and another individual entered Jerry Mass’ apartment on the 7000 block of Stockton Avenue, Pennsauken, while Danny Smith stood outside the common doorway. The victim was shot while the two men attempted to rob him, then fled out of the apartment and into a vehicle that was driven by Mr. Smith.
Friends Of The Pennsauken Library Hold Annual Book And Tech Sale
By Arlene Miller, Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library
The Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library have been collecting books, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays for our upcoming annual book and tech sale, taking place during normal operating hours from October 13-15 in the Library’s Community Room. There’s still time for you to drop off a box or bag or several of each to help us make the sale a big success. For those donating three or more boxes or bags, we’ll provide a receipt for tax purposes; and if you’ve been a prolific reader who has five or more boxes to donate, we’ll be happy to pick them up for you if you call us at (856) 665-5959, ext. 7. Sorry, but we can’t take magazines, VCR tapes, or damaged books. But whether you’re donating or not, you’ll want to be sure to get to the Library that weekend to take advantage of our bargain prices. Winter is coming and who wants to be caught on a cold, snowy indoor day without a good read or a good movie?
