Category Archives: Community
Haunted Hayride Held October 27
Pennsauken Township’s annual Haunted Hayride will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 27, from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. at the Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd.
Deadline For Pennsauken’s Halloween Home Decorating Contest Is TODAY
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
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 annual Halloween Home Decorating Contest will recognize those homes 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 Monday, Oct. 18.
Help cause some friendly frights throughout our neighborhoods by decorating your home or visiting those who do! For more information, call Pennsauken’s Parks and Recreation Department at (856) 665-1000 x104.
PEA PRIDE Holds Drive-By Trunk Or Treat
The Pennsauken Education Association’s PRIDE division is presenting a Drive-by, COVID-Friendly Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 24. From 10:00 a.m. to noon that day, families can drive by the main entrance of Pennsauken High School, 800 Hylton Rd., to pick up a Halloween treat bag.
Sign up to receive treat bags is required by Saturday, Oct. 16. To register your family for the event, visit https://bit.ly/PEATrunkorTreat2021 and fill out the easy-to-use form.
Pennsauken PRIDE is an ongoing campaign created to share the education successes of the Pennsauken School District with all Pennsauken residents and build strong community support for and involvement in our great public schools. As part of the Pennsauken PRIDE campaign, members of the Pennsauken Education Association, Pennsauken Support Staff Association, and the Pennsauken Association of School Secretaries embark upon projects that will bring the public schools out into the community and the community into the public schools. To that end, members of these respective groups will endeavor to become a unified force of volunteerism within the Pennsauken community.
Pennsauken Harvest Festival Held October 16
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pennsauken Township, in partnership with the Pennsauken Firefighters Association, will host the seventh annual Pennsauken Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 16 (rain date Sunday, Oct. 17). This annual event, held from noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Pennsauken Community Recreation Complex on Westfield and Bethel avenues, brings the Township community together with a family-friendly atmosphere.
Out Of The Darkness Community Walk Held At Cooper River Park
The American Foundation for the Prevention of Suicide is hosting its Out of the Darkness Community Walk on Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Vista Deck at Cooper River Park. During the event, those affected by suicide – and those who support them – raise awareness and much-needed funds, strongly sending the message that suicide is preventable, and that no one is alone.
Held in hundreds of cities across the country, the Community Walks give people the courage to open up about their own connections to the cause, and a platform to create a culture that’s smarter about mental health. Friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers walk side-by-side, supporting each other and in memory of those they’ve lost to suicide. Day-of registration begins at 10:00 a.m. The walk ceremony begins at 11:15 a.m.
To register for the event, visit AFSP.org/Camden.
Eighth Annual Merchantvillle Music Festival Held September 25
The eighth annual Merchantville Music Festival goes live on Saturday, Sept. 25, in the triangular parking area bordered by E. Park Ave, E. Chestnut Ave. and Eclipse Brewery. Music starts at 3:00 p.m. and ends at 8:30 p.m.
In 2020, the Music Fest team of local residents, Jon Hoffmann, Charlene Thellmann, and Matt Sutin, produced and live-streamed the festival since a live festival was not possible. The festival featured over 15 solo performers and bands who submitted pre-recorded material for the event. It also incorporated interviews with local businesses as a way to help promote local businesses during the pandemic. Five of the bands that participated in last year’s virtual fest are back and LIVE!
Car And Bike Show, Harvest Festival Return To Pennsauken
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Two popular fall events are making their return to the Township: Pennsauken’s Car and Bike Show, held on Sunday, Sept. 19, and the Pennsauken Harvest Festival, held on Saturday, Oct. 16.
“Both our Car and Bike Show and Harvest Festival are great ways for families to get outdoors and celebrate what makes our community special,” said Pennsauken Mayor Marco DiBattista. “We’re excited that we’re able to hold these events again, and we invite our neighbors to join us.”
Special Fundraiser Benefits Family During Tragic Loss
A special fundraiser sponsored by the Merchantville PTA is being held at Amy’s Omelette House in Cherry Hill. Twenty percent of orders will go to help the family of Alijah Floyd-Brown, the nine-year-old Merchantville resident who lost his battle with glioma cancer last month.
Special Ceremonies Commemorate Twentieth Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
September 11, 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pa. Pennsauken will commemorate this solemn occasion with two special events.
“For those who remember that day 20 years ago, they will never forget those terrible events,” said Pennsauken Mayor Marco DiBattista. “Since then, our community has come together every September to honor those who lost their lives during the attack, as well as to recognize those courageous first responders who keep us safe on a daily basis.”
Virtual Public Information Center For Multi-Use Trail Project Held Tonight
Residents are invited to a Virtual Public Information Center for the proposed Pennsauken-Merchantville Multi-Use Trail Project. The purpose is to inform the various stakeholders of the proposed plan for the project.
The format for the Public Information Center will be a brief presentation followed by a period for questions and answers. The public will have an opportunity to review exhibits, ask questions, and discuss any concerns.
