Category Archives: Community
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!
Christkindlmarkt Winter Craft Bazaar Held December 7
On Saturday, Dec. 7, Pennsauken High School, 800 Hylton Rd., will be the site of the Christkindlmarkt Winter Craft Bazaar. This event, sponsored by the Pennsauken School District, is free of charge to attend.
At 9:30 a.m., children both big and small can enjoy a breakfast with the Grinch! From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., attendees will enjoy a relaxing morning of holiday shopping with unique vendors, including jewelry, bath and beauty products, baked goods, and other specialty items. The event also features children’s activities with crafts, sing-a-longs, and games. In addition, there will special performances by PHS Concert Choir and the cast of “Disney, Frozen Jr.”
Pennsauken’s Tree Lighting Gets “Frozen”
Pennsauken Township’s annual tree lighting ceremony and food truck event, held tonight, Wednesday, Dec. 4, has a “Frozen” theme this year.
Pennsauken Fire Department To Escort Santa Through Neighborhoods
Beginning Tuesday, Dec. 3, Pennsauken’s Fire Department will once again be escorting Santa Claus through certain neighborhoods during the holidays. Times are estimated depending on weather and emergency responses.
Pennsauken Residents Honored At Freeholder Meeting
During last month’s Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders meeting at the Camden County Boathouse, several Pennsauken residents and organizations were recognized for their service to the community.
Pennsauken Historical Society Hosts Annual Meeting, Guest Speaker
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Yesterday, the Pennsauken Historical Society held its annual meeting at the town’s historic Griffith Morgan House, both to hold elections of the organization’s officers and to hear from a special guest speaker.
Pennsauken Celebrates The Holidays With Parade, Special Events
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
A few days after Thanksgiving, Pennsauken Township kicks off the holiday season with a variety of annual traditions. A series of parades, community events, and most importantly, the town’s annual initiative to help those in need during the holidays, make this a special time of year in Pennsauken.
Pennsauken Historical Society Holds Annual Meeting This Saturday
On Saturday, Nov. 16, at 1:00 p.m., the Pennsauken Historical Society will hold its annual meeting at Griffith Morgan House, welcoming Richard Keiser, Ph.D., a retired instructor from the Community College of Philadelphia, who will offer a presentation on the women’s suffrage movement in the United States in the 19th and early 20th centuries, tracing the setbacks as well as the victories that finally assured women the right to vote, only 100 years ago. Dr. Keiser, who holds his degree from Oxford University, will draw lessons from the struggle for social change that are strikingly relevant to this day. The public is welcome and invited to attend this free program, which will follow a very brief election of officers for the year 2020.
Griffith Morgan House is located at 243 Griffith Morgan Lane, off River Rd. between Delair and Rt. 73.
Visit the Griffith Morgan House and Pennsauken Historical Society pages, or the group, “Pennsauken History Forum,” on Facebook for more details and directions; or call (856) 486-9561 and leave a message or e-mail to pennsaukenhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.
Fall Fair Held Today At Grace Episcopal Church
Grace Episcopal Church, 7 E. Maple Ave., Merchantville, is holding a fall fair on Saturday, Nov. 9, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Featuring large basket raffle, vendors, baked goods, deli table, Santa’s secret shop with balloon twisting and face painting, train display, and more.
Village Of Morrisville Celebrates A Tight Knit Community
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
On the corner of Westfield and Derousse avenues, you’ll see a large wooden sign that says, “Welcome to the Historic Village of Morrisville, Circa 1700, Pennsauken’s First Settlement.” And while that sign is located in an empty field, the community of Morrisville is anything but that. The neighborhood that predates the formation of Pennsauken Township is filled with residents whose families have lived in this community for generations. And it’s that strong sense of cohesiveness that’s celebrated on an annual basis at Wesley Gaines Park with food, music, and family.
