Monthly Archives: March 2021
Pennsauken To Host Drive Thru Easter Event On March 27
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
In lieu of the Township’s annual Easter Egg Hunt, Pennsauken’s Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting a drive thru event for families on Saturday, March 27.
New Jersey Makers Day Weekend At Pennsauken Free Public Library
New Jersey Makers Day (NJMD) is an annual celebration of all things “making” at libraries all throughout the state. From science experiments and computers, to arts and crafts, NJMD aims to connect people from all walks of life through STEM, fun and learning of making and creativity. On Friday, March 19, and Saturday, March 20, the Pennsauken Free Public Library is hosting a variety of special events and activities.
County To Hold Veteran’s Vaccination Pop-Up Event
The Camden County Office of Veterans Affairs and the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia are teaming up to create a second pop-up vaccination site for approximately 800 South Jersey veterans on Saturday, March 27. Vaccinations will be provided at the Harry Williams Community Center located at the intersection of North Black Horse Pike and Broadway in Runnemede.
Vaccinations will be available by appointment only between 7:45 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. Eligible veterans can call (215) 823-4014 to make an appointment until all available slots have been filled.
PHSAA Holds Virtual Basket Auction For Scholarships
This time last year, the Pennsauken High School Alumni Association (PHSAA) was planning a bowling and basket auction event to raise funds for scholarships for Pennsauken High School graduating seniors. As with so many other events, the fundraiser was postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
With donations already in hand and no end in sight to be able to safely hold a large event in person, PHSAA decided to revive the event, but hold it virtually. They have booked an online, virtual basket auction event through 32auctions.com. The PHSAA Bowling for Scholarships event is now PHSAA Bidding for Scholarships!
Mayors DiBattista, Brennan To Speak At Virtual PMAC Event
Pennsauken Mayor Marco DiBattista and Merchantville Mayor Ted Brennan will be the guest speakers at a virtual meeting of the Pennsauken-Merchantville Area Chamber of Commerce, held on Wednesday, March 10, noon, via Zoom.
For more information, contact Nancy Ellis at pmac1team@gmail.com.
High School Juniors And Seniors Can Apply For NJSLOM Scholarship
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
High school juniors and seniors are eligible to apply for one of three $1,000 scholarships offered by the New Jersey State League of Municipalities (NJSLOM).
Pennsauken-Based Fundraiser To Benefit Fallen Officer’s Family
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Special Law Enforcement Officer Class 1 Ron Crane of the Pennsauken Township Police Department is raising funds to support the family of a fallen South Jersey police officer.
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft
By Rachael M. Shugars, Entertainment Columnist
Hearthstone is a game developed by Blizzard Entertainment that has climbed its way to popularity since its release in 2014. Similar to something like the card game, Magic the Gathering, Hearthstone is a free-to-play online card game that allows players to build their decks and battle both computer-generated opponents and other players from around the world. Hearthstone is an offshoot of the wildly popular PC game, Warcraft. The characters you get on each card or the feats you draw all come from gameplay for the Warcraft world.
