Monthly Archives: October 2019
Easterseals New Jersey Honors Sweeney With 2019 Good Samaritan Award
Easterseals New Jersey, the state’s largest disability services provider, and their Raritan Valley Work Center Advisory Board have presented Pennsauken native Senator Stephen M. Sweeney with the esteemed Good Samaritan Award. The award was presented at the annual Raritan Valley Work Center Dinner at the Pines Manor in Edison, New Jersey. Senator Sweeney was recognized for his career-long commitment to the betterment of New Jerseyans with intellectual disabilities and special needs. His support has focused in large part on vocational rehabilitation opportunities, ensuring that people with special needs and disabilities across the state receive the best care and access to opportunities possible. The gala event took place during National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a key time to shine a spotlight on the potential and lingering needs of people with disabilities.
Obituary: Michael D. Vergilio
Michael D. Vergilio, Sr., age 87 years of Pennsauken, passed away on October 18, 2019.
Friends Of The Library Book And Tech Sale Held This Weekend
The Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library are holding their annual Book and Tech Sale, beginning today and running through Sunday, Oct. 21. Held in the Library’s Community Room during normal business hours, the sale features a variety of books, CDs, and DVDs at reduced prices.
In conjunction with the sale, the Friends are also hosting their Fall Bake Sale. Held on Friday, Oct. 18, and Saturday, Oct. 19, during regular Library hours, tables will be filled with home baked brownies, cupcakes, cakes, pies, and cookies for purchase.
Proceeds from both sales benefit the Friends’ financial support of the Pennsauken Free Public Library.
Freeholder Board Hosts Week-long 2020 Census Job Fair
The Freeholder Board is joining organizations across the country to recruit applicants interested in taking part in history by working for the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau is planning to hire as many as 3,000 part-time workers in Camden County to follow up with households that do not complete the census form voluntarily.
Merchantville School Hosts Annual Haunted House
The Merchantville School “Haunted Hotel” returns for two nights of thrills and chills Oct. 18 and 19 at the school, located at 130 S. Centre St. in Merchantville. Pick up “not-so-scary” tickets from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. for a tour designed with the littlest kids in mind. Regular admission available from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for kids age 14 and under. Snacks, glow sticks, and basket raffle tickets are also available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Merchantville School eighth grade graduation.
Help Wanted: Full-Time Library Assistant
The Pennsauken Free Public Library is seeking a dedicated, positive, energetic, and service-oriented individual to join our staff as a Library Assistant. The ideal candidate must enjoy working with the public and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Poisonous Plants And The Ghosts They Leave Behind
By Kathleen Harvey, AAP Columnist
‘Tis the season of ghosts, witches, and other spooky things of lore. However, there are some truly scary things to be wary of when you have children and pets who tend to put everything into their mouths.
Detectives Seek Public’s Assistance In Pennsauken Shooting
Information Provided By The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office
The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and the Pennsauken Township Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual who may have information on a shooting that occurred on October 7, 2019 at approximately 1:34 p.m.
Township Holds Annual Halloween Home Decorating Contest
The hunt will be on for the best Halloween decorations in town. Sponsored by Pennsauken’s Department of Parks and Recreation and the Pennsauken Youth Action Committee, the second annual Halloween Home Decorating Contest will recognize those home that go all out for the spookiest time of the year. A team of guys and ghouls will be creeping around town to locate the most impressive expressions of Halloween spirit Pennsauken has to offer. Prizes will be given to the first, second, and third place winners.
In order for decorated homes in Pennsauken to be considered for this year’s contest, residents must submit their address using the form located at twp.pennsauken.nj.us/content/halloween-home-decorating-contest. Registration runs through Friday, Oct. 18.
Pennsauken Library Holds Costume Exchange On October 6
The Pennsauken Free Public Library will hold a Costume Exchange on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 1:00 p.m. Parents and caregivers are invited to bring gently-used children’s and teen costumes and accessories to swap. Leave what you can… Take what you need!
Please note: the Pennsauken Library Youth Services Department will not be providing costumes for this event; parents and caregivers are encouraged to bring what they can to swap. Also, per library safety regulations, no child may be left unattended during any Youth Services program.
For more information, stop by Youth Services Desk at the Library; you can also contact them at (856) 665-5959 x6 or pennsaukenyslibrarian@gmail.com.
