Monthly Archives: October 2019
The 2019 Interactive Trick or Treat Map
Thank you to everyone who submitted their homes for the 2019 Interactive Trick or Treat Map! You can view the list using the customized map, or use the list of homes below. Both are in broken down by street in alphabetical order.
Trick Or Treating In Pennsauken
The countdown to “Operation: Trick or Treat” has begun. To keep Pennsauken’s boys and ghouls safe this Halloween, the Township has an ordinance in place.
Haunted Hayride Tonight At Pennsauken Country Club
Pennsauken Township’s annual Haunted Hayride will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 6:15 to 9:00 p.m. at a brand new location: the Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd.
Stamp Exhibition Begins At Library Today
The Merchantville Stamp Club will hold annual competitive stamp exhibition, “MERPEX 2019,” during Stamp Collecting Month, which is observed every October. The exhibition will be held from Oct. 26 through Oct. 29 at the Pennsauken Library, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd., and is open during normal library hours.
An opening ceremony will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 11:30 a.m. Free refreshments will be offered after the guest speaker’s talk and presentation of awards to the exhibitors. The public is invited to attend this opening ceremony.
Questions about this exhibition may be directed to Mac Sarreal at macsar530@aol.com or (856) 424-2389.
World’s Best Scullers Go Head-To-Head On Cooper River
This Saturday, the world’s top scullers go head-to-head on the Cooper River. Races featuring the nation’s top high school and adaptive rowers will also take place throughout the morning.
On Saturday, Oct. 26, the world’s top scullers will go head-to-head on the Cooper River in the 2019 Gold Cup Challenge. The race is one of the last opportunities for the world’s best to face off before lining up at the Tokyo Olympics and is being held for the first time on Cooper River.
Local Halloween Events
Halloween is right around the corner and there’s plenty of spooky fun to be had in town!
Pennsauken’s Litwin To Be Inducted Into Camden County Sports Hall Of Fame
Pennsauken native Larry Litwin is among 12 athletes, representing nine area high schools, that the Freeholder Board will be inducting into the Camden County Hall of Fame, during an event held tonight at the Collingswood Ballroom.
PHS One Act Festival October 24 And 25
Pennsauken High School hosts its inaugural One Act Festival this week. Four plays will be presented, all of which are directed by PHS seniors:
- “Interior: Panic,” directed by Aleksei Knaus
- “Check, Please!,” directed by Molly Moran
- “Love, K,” written and directed by Eustacia Pyne-Bailey
- “Arabian Nights,” directed by PHS senior Angela Nguyen
Performances are at the PHS Auditorium, 800 Hylton Rd. Show times are 7:00 p.m. on both Thursday, Oct. 24, and Friday, Oct. 25. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors.
Early Voting Center Open For Camden County residents
Camden County’s Early Voting Center in Gloucester Township is open for residents to cast their votes early in the 2019 general elections. The Camden County Early Voting Center is a joint effort of the Freeholder Board, County Clerk, Board of Elections and Superintendent of Elections.
“Our goal is to making voting as easy, convenient, and available as possible, especially for voters who struggle to find time to get to the polls on election day,” said Freeholder Jonathan Young. “This is one way to reduce congestion at the polls and provide voters with additional flexibility when casting their ballot. This is one of several alternatives introduced in recent years to ensure that everyone who wants to exercise their right to vote has the ability to do so.”
The Camden County’s Early Voting Center is located in the Camden County Elections and Archives Center, located at 100 University Court in Gloucester Township. (University Court is located off of Orr Road between Sicklerville Road and College Drive.)
The Camden County Early Voting Center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Center is also offering the following extended hours:
Thursday October 24, 2019 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Monday October 28, 2019 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday October 30, 2019 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday November 2, 2019 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For more information, please visit http://www.camdencounty.com/service/voting-and-elections or contact the Camden County Clerk’s Office at (856) 225-7219.
Polls open in Pennsauken for the 2019 General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information on polling places, click here.
2019 Polling Places For General Election
The New Jersey General Election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Below is a list of polling locations for the upcoming election. Should residents have any questions, please feel free to contact the Clerk’s Office at (856) 665-1000 x122 or x124.
*Please note that Districts 13 and 18 will be voting at the PYAA Field House, 3501 Elm Ave..
| Polling Location | Street Address | District #s |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsauken Fire Company #2 | 2215 Merchantville Ave. | 1 & 24 |
| Riverview Village Community Center | 407 Riverview Rd. | 2 |
| Faith Independent Bible Church | 7651 Rogers Ave. | 3 & 23 |
| Martin Luther Chapel* | 4100 Terrace Ave. | 4 & 16 |
| Municipal Court | 2400 Bethel Ave. | 5 |
| Pennsauken Senior Towers | 8001 Maple Ave. | 6 |
| Pennsauken Free Public Library | 5605 N. Rt. 130 | 7 |
| Homestead Youth Center | 4771 Willow Ave. | 8 & 10 |
| St. Mathews United Methodist Church | 1665 Derousse Ave. | 9 & 14 |
| Temple Lutheran Church | 5600 N. Rt. #130 | 11 |
| Macaro’s Catering | 6225 Westfield Ave. | 12 |
| PYAA Field House | 3501 Elm Ave. | 13 & 18 |
| Faith Worship Center | 550 49th St. | 15 |
| Pennsauken United Methodist Church | 3541 Pennsylvania Ave. | 17 |
| Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission | 6751 Westfield Ave. | 19 |
| Circle of Hope Church | 3800 Marlton Pike | 20 |
| Stonegate Apartments | 5105 Stonegate Dr. | 21 |
| Cooper River Plaza | 2400 McClellan Dr. | 22 |
