Monthly Archives: December 2019
Township, Library, Schools On Holiday Schedule For New Year’s 2020
The Pennsauken Free Public Library is closed on Tuesday, Dec. 31, for New Year’s Eve and will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observance of New Year’s Day.
Pennsauken Township’s administrative offices will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observance of New Year’s Day.
Both will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 2, for normal business operations.
The Pennsauken School District will also resume classes on Thursday, Jan.2, with a regular class schedule.
New Year’s Day Holiday Trash Schedule
Pennsauken’s Department of Public Works reminds residents that New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1, is a trash holiday. Wednesday’s yard waste and white goods collection will be on Thursday, Jan. 2. Thursday’s trash and recycling collection will be on Friday, Jan. 3. Friday’s trash and recycling pickup will be on Saturday, Jan. 4.
Township Government, School District On Holiday Schedule
Pennsauken Township‘s Municipal Building has closed early today, Tuesday, Dec. 24, and will be closed on both Wednesday, Dec. 25, and Thursday, Dec. 26 for Christmas. The offices will reopen with regular business hours on Friday, Dec. 27.
The Pennsauken Free Public Library is closed both today, Tuesday, Dec. 24, and tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec. 25. The Library will reopen for normal business operations on Thursday, Dec. 26.
Christmas Day, Wedesday, Dec. 25, is a “trash holiday.” Wednesday’s yard waste and white goods collection will occur on Thursday, Dec. 26. Thursday’s trash and recycling pick up will occur on Friday, Dec. 27. Friday’s collection will occur on Saturday, Dec. 28.
Pennsauken Public Schools are currently on Winter Break. Classes resume on Thursday, Jan. 2.
Pennsauken’s Parade Of Lights Is Cancelled
The rain forecast for later today has caused Pennsauken Township to cancel it’s annual Parade of Lights, originally scheduled for this evening. There is no rain date for the event.
The Twelve Days Of Christmas Plants
By Kathleen Harvey, AAP Columnist
Christmas trees, evergreen boughs, poinsettias, and Christmas cactus are the plants of the season, livening our homes with wonderful fragrance and pops of color. Of these, the Christmas cactus can be the longest-lived, providing a greater bounty of flowers with each successive year. Some people have a green thumb getting these cacti to grow and thrive, but all too many of these plants that are either received as gifts or purchased for their cheerful seasonal color, languish and eventually die.
Penn Queen Diner Keeps Tradition, Adds Fresh Ideas Under New Owners
By Judith Kristen, AAP Columnist
The new kid on the block is a superbly “renewed” kid on the block.
Welcome one and all to the “new” Penn Queen Diner, now under the management of owners, Brad and Kim Horwitz. Brad and Kim hit the ground running with the best of both worlds: new ways of giving the finest and most enjoyable of diner experiences to their patrons, while retaining the very best from decades of proven excellence by chefs, wait staff, and welcoming hosts, plus, additional quality-service personnel recently welcomed into the new Penn Queen staff family. And you will feel welcome there, too!
PHS National Honor Society Collecting Toys For CHOP
Pennsauken High School’s National Honor Society is collecting toys for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia through Friday, Dec. 13, and is asking the local community for their help with a final push of donations.
Pennsauken School District And Food Bank Host Monthly Food Distribution
The Pennsauken School District, in partnership with the Food Bank of South Jersey, has started a monthly food distribution, held on the first Saturday of the month throughout the school year.
Each food distribution is held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Pennsauken High School, 800 Hylton Rd. This is for families in Pennsauken who need additional food resources. There is no cost and all are welcome.
Upcoming Food Distribution Dates
- Dec. 7
- Jan. 4
- Feb. 1
- March 7
- April 4
- May 2
- June 6
Swapping LEDs For Luminaries: A Historic Take On The Holidays In Pennsauken
On Friday, Dec. 6, starting at 6:00 p.m. in the evening, a holiday tradition returns to historic Burrough-Dover House off Haddonfield Rd. in Pennsauken, when St. Nick himself visits the old house which will be all decked out in holiday finery!
KUZO Dance Studio Offers Holiday Special
KUZO Dance Studio in Merchantville is offering a Holiday Special. Now through December 31, 2019, new students will get 15 percent off of their first month’s tuition and a free pair of tights. For more information, call (856) 266-8991.
