Monthly Archives: July 2018
South Jersey’s Premier Dragon Boat Competition Returns to Cooper River
North America’s fastest growing athletic event is returning to South Jersey on July 28.
The third annual Cooper River Dragon Boat Festival will feature 200 meter races along Cooper River from 8:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. for novice or intermediate community teams (mixed and women’s), and competitive sport teams (mixed & women’s) seeking Eastern Regional Dragon Boat Association points.
Volunteers Needed For USRowing Club Nationals At Cooper River Park
Photo credit: Camden County
The Camden County Freeholder Board is proud to host the 2018 USRowing Club Nationals from July 11 to 15 at Cooper River Park. Volunteers are needed each day from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
“We are looking for Camden County residents, Boathouse members, visitors and rowing enthusiasts to help fill various volunteer positions,” said Freeholder Jeff Nash, liaison to the Camden County Parks Department. “We also invite you to come out to watch and support a great regatta.”
Volunteers can register at: www.signupgenius.com/go/9040445afaa28aa8-usrowing
The Cooper River’s Olympic-distance, 2,000-meter straightaway is widely known as one of the best rowing venues in the nation, home to numerous world-class regattas and the Cooper River Boathouse. Spanning more than 346-acres through Collingswood, Haddon Township, Pennsauken and Cherry Hill, Cooper River Park has been Camden County’s gathering spot since it was created by the Works Progress Administration in 1936.
Camden County is proud that the Cooper River has emerged as a premier destination for competitive rowing, adding to the diverse family-friendly attractions in our region. Cooper River Park was named a Great Place in New Jersey by the American Planning Association-New Jersey Chapter and continues to be one of the best greenspaces of the Delaware Valley.
Merchantville Classic Car Show Returns On July 14
The Merchantville Classic Car Show returns on Saturday, July 14, after a several-year hiatus. The event, which runs from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., has all the makings a fun-filled action packed day with something for all ages.
The day starts off with the Merchantville Classic Car Show covering the downtown streets of Merchantville along with local and area food vendors and merchants. Next, F.W. Grigg American Legion Post 68, as well as all veterans, will be recognized. From there, various live entertainment begins and will continue throughout the day. There will also be a kids zone, Merchantville’s Off Centre Farmers Market, and more.
For more information, visit https://www.merchantvillecarshow.com.
Got Cut? Barbershop Open For Business On River Road
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Got Cut? That’s the question asked by the new barbershop of the same name located on River Rd. This fresh, yet classic take on the barbershop/community meeting place is the concept of Joey Lopez, a member of Pennsauken High School’s Class of 2002 and a graduate of Empire Beauty School in Cherry Hill.
Have You Seen Our Weekly Roundup?
Every Friday afternoon, All Around Pennsauken hosts a live video on Facebook, highlighting the happenings of the week and providing information about upcoming events in Pennsauken and Merchantville.
Here’s this Friday’s installment of the AAP Weekly Roundup. Be sure to tune in!
Pennsauken High School Seniors Sign National Letters Of Intent
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Prior to last month’s graduation, several Pennsauken High School seniors made commitments to further their academic and athletic careers in college.
National Night Out In Pennsauken Held On August 7
The Pennsauken Fire Department will open all of its fire stations to the public during National Night Out, Tuesday, Aug. 7, an annual community-building campaign that is designed to make neighborhoods a safer, better place to live.
Westfield Avenue Milling And Paving Project Finished Ahead Of Schedule
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Last month, Camden County began a milling and paving project along a section Westfield Ave. Based on initial estimates, the work running from 42nd St. to Tinsman Ave. was to take several weeks, weather permitting. However, as the concrete under the street was in much better condition than anticipated, the road work was able to be completed at the end of the month.
Pennsauken Township Holds Summertime Anti-Litter Poster Contest
Area children can participate in a special poster contest designed to battle litter in our community.
Independence Day 2018 Municipal Service Changes
Both the Pennsauken Township Municipal Building and the Pennsauken Free Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in observance of Independence Day. The Municipal Building will reopen on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at 8:30 a.m. for normal business operations. The Pennsauken Free Public Library will open on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at 12:30 p.m., after a staff in-service that morning.
The Pennsauken School District’s Summer Enrichment program is closed on Wednesday, July 4, and will resume on Thursday, July 5.
The Pennsauken Township Department of Public Works reminds residents that Wednesday, July 4, 2018, is a “trash holiday.” Wednesday’s yard waste and white goods pickup moves to Thursday, July 5. Thursday’s trash and recycling collection moves to Friday, July 6. Friday’s trash and recycling collection moves to Saturday, July 7, beginning at 6:00 a.m.
