Category Archives: Community
National Night Out In Pennsauken Held On August 3
Pennsauken’s first responders are holding a special event during National Night Out, Tuesday, Aug. 3, an annual community-building campaign that is designed to make neighborhoods a safer, better place to live.
National Night Out In Pennsauken Held On August 3
Pennsauken’s first responders are holding a special event during National Night Out, Tuesday, Aug. 3, an annual community-building campaign that is designed to make neighborhoods a safer, better place to live.
Held from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Pennsauken Community Recreation Complex, Pennsauken’s police, fire department, and EMS are joining forces to present a variety of displays and activities, specialized unit demonstrations, and more.
Township Fireworks Display Held On June 12
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pennsauken Township and its Parks and Recreation Department are holding a fireworks display with music on Saturday, June 12, at the town’s Community Recreation Complex on Westfield Ave.
Township, Veterans To Hold Virtual Memorial Day Event
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pennsauken Township officials and first responders will be joining members of local veterans’ groups for a virtual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday May 30, at 11:45 a.m. Held at Pennsauken’s Liberty Park, representatives from Township Committee and members from AMVETS Post 101 and VFW Post 1270 will come together for a socially distant wreath laying ceremony.
Six Figure Grant From PSEG Foundation Helps Food Bank Of South Jersey
When the pandemic struck, demand for food increased at the Food Bank of South Jersey, an organization dedicated to helping the food insecure.
So, when PSEG and the PSEG Foundation donated $150,000 to the Pennsauken, New Jersey-based organization as part of the Foundation’s COVID-19 support grants, the funds were “sufficient to feed almost a half-million meals,” said Fred Wasiak, president and CEO of the Food Bank of South Jersey, calculating that a single dollar can provide more than three meals.
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.
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!
Any Garment Cleaners’ Holiday Wish List: 1,200 Pounds Of Food For Food Bank Of South Jersey
Any Garment Cleaners, with several South Jersey locations, including Pennsauken, is hosting its first holiday food drive and dreaming of a blizzard of donations for the Food Bank of South Jersey.
Township Works To Bring Some Holiday Joy To Residents
UPDATED: Because of the rain forecast for Friday night into Saturday, the Township is moving its virtual tree lighting and holiday light drive thru to Sunday, Dec. 6. The article below has been updated.
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
This year’s celebration of the holidays in Pennsauken looks significantly different than in 2019. But Township Committee is determined to create opportunities for residents to capture some of the joy that the season brings.
