Monthly Archives: August 2020
Variety Liquidation Center Announces Grand Opening
SPONSORED POST: Variety Liquidation Center is excited to open its doors at 6300 Westfield Ave. in Pennsauken! Print and present this coupon at time of sale for a 15 percent discount on your purchase! Valid 8/28 through 9/30.
Mayor Killion Addresses Incident At Pennsauken Sports Complex
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
In a video statement released today, Pennsauken Mayor Tim Killion addressed the shooting incident that occurred at a Township sports complex on Saturday evening.
Lemonade 4 Change To Help Increase Diversity Of Library Materials
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Lemonade 4 Change fundraiser originally scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 29, has moved to Sunday, Aug. 30. The location and times remain the same.
By Arlene Miller, Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library
Life has given us quite a few lemons lately; so the old saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” couldn’t be truer this year. The Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library are hoping to make a different kind of lemonade this month, and we hope you’ll be there to help out.
Lemonade 4 Change is a way some communities have raised money to provide their public libraries with funding to enhance and increase their collections of books on diversity for all ages. Our way of looking at life these days has definitely changed; and the events of the past few weeks have shown that how we look at cultural diversity is also different. The planning committee for the event is made up of residents who represent the diversity of our community, including the organizers of the Black Lives Matter event Pennsauken held in early June.
Lemonade 4 Change is a two-part fundraiser: one virtual and one physical. The virtual lemonade stand will solicit monetary donations online, including on Facebook and on the Friends’ website at Pennsaukenlibraryfriends.org. Our physical stands will be drive-through, no contact events to be held in several locations throughout the community. Social distancing will of course be observed by the volunteers; and the lemonade stands set up will be in compliance with CDC guidelines for health and safety:
- Sunday, Aug. 23, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Pennsauken Free Public Library, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd.
- UPDATED: Sunday, Aug. 30, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., PYAA Soccer Complex, 6730 Westfield Ave.
- Saturday, Sept. 5, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (Rain Date: Sunday, Sept. 6), G.H. Carson Elementary, 4150 Garfield Ave.
- Saturday, Sept. 12, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (Rain Date: Sunday, Sept. 13) Delair Elementary School, 850 Derousse Ave.
Our goal is $4,500; we hope these events will make a difference to everyone in our community and add to our wonderful Library’s collection of up-to-the-minute books, eBooks, and audio books to help us all through these times. We look forward to your participation as well and count on your support.
Thank you and as always, stay safe and well.
Obituary: Matthew C. Greenwood
Matthew C. Greenwood, age 29, of Merchantville, passed away on Aug. 7. He was born in Elkins Park, Pa. Matthew was a graduate of Pennsuaken High School Class of 2009. After high school, he enlisted in the Army and spent his 18th birthday at boot camp. While in the Army, he did training in Germany and also served in Afghanistan as well as found his passion for cooking. After being discharged, he continued to work as a chef at Cates Italian Garden in Lake George, NY and recently Pizzeria Stella in Philadelphia, Pa. Matthew also enjoyed gardening and had quite the green thumb. He will be deeply missed.
Pennsauken Native Helps Aspiring Theater Students Ace Auditions
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Growing up in town, Leayne Dempsey – formerly Freeman – had a thing for bubble gum water ice from the PYAA snack stand and Yum Yums at Mister Softee. A proud member of Pennsauken High School’s Class of 2004, she’s quick to mention that her class was undefeated Spirit Week champions all four years. And she loves coming home to visit her parents, who still live in town.
Pennsauken Resident Opens Home Inspector School
Joseph Coyle, a longtime Pennsauken resident and New Jersey home inspector, announced the opening of The Home Inspection School of New Jersey. Located at 3000 Atrium Way in Mt. Laurel, NJ, the school provides classes and mentoring required for individuals to become a licensed New Jersey home inspector.
Pennsauken Car And Bike Show To Become Parade
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
While COVID-19 is preventing the community from attending Pennsauken’s annual Car and Bike Show this year, there’s no reason why the event can’t come to the public.
