Category Archives: Community
The 2019 Interactive Trick or Treat Map
Thank you to everyone who submitted their homes for the 2019 Interactive Trick or Treat Map! You can view the list using the customized map, or use the list of homes below. Both are in broken down by street in alphabetical order.
Stamp Exhibition Begins At Library Today
The Merchantville Stamp Club will hold annual competitive stamp exhibition, “MERPEX 2019,” during Stamp Collecting Month, which is observed every October. The exhibition will be held from Oct. 26 through Oct. 29 at the Pennsauken Library, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd., and is open during normal library hours.
An opening ceremony will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 11:30 a.m. Free refreshments will be offered after the guest speaker’s talk and presentation of awards to the exhibitors. The public is invited to attend this opening ceremony.
Questions about this exhibition may be directed to Mac Sarreal at macsar530@aol.com or (856) 424-2389.
Local Halloween Events
Halloween is right around the corner and there’s plenty of spooky fun to be had in town!
Merchantville School Hosts Annual Haunted House
The Merchantville School “Haunted Hotel” returns for two nights of thrills and chills Oct. 18 and 19 at the school, located at 130 S. Centre St. in Merchantville. Pick up “not-so-scary” tickets from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. for a tour designed with the littlest kids in mind. Regular admission available from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for kids age 14 and under. Snacks, glow sticks, and basket raffle tickets are also available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Merchantville School eighth grade graduation.
Township Holds Annual Halloween Home Decorating Contest
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 second annual Halloween Home Decorating Contest will recognize those home 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 Friday, Oct. 18.
Library Holds Hispanic Heritage And Culture Festival On October 5
The Pennsauken Free Public Library invites the local community to their first Hispanic Heritage and Culture Festival. Held on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Library, the Festival features events for the whole family, including music and dance, spoken word performances, information tables, health screenings and more.
For more information, call (856) 665-5959, ext. 4 and leave a message.
Celebrating Camden County History Month And Halloween Fun!
By Robert Fisher-Hughes, AAP Columnist and Amateur Historian
The Camden County History Alliance has declared October to be Camden County History Month, with new and extra-special programming at historic sites all over the county! For our part, Pennsauken Historical Society offers special programs at Griffith Morgan House and Burrough-Dover House three times during October!
Sixth Annual Pennsauken Harvest Festival Held On October 12
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pennsauken Township, in association with the Pennsauken Firefighters Association, will host the sixth annual Pennsauken Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 12. This annual event, held from noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Pennsauken Community Recreation Complex on Westfield Ave., brings the Township community together with a family-friendly atmosphere and great musical performances.
“Family Fun Day” Celebrates Pennsauken High’s 60th Anniversary
The Pennsauken High School Alumni Association and the Pennsauken Township Board of Education are inviting the local community for a “Family Fun Day” on Saturday, Sept. 21, celebrating Pennsauken High School’s 60th anniversary. Held on the grounds of the high school, 800 Hylton Rd., the event features food, family fun, campus tours, and more. Fall sports will be played on the athletic fields; there will also be a dedication of the new turf football field with an Alumni Parade under the lights.
For a full schedule of events, click here.
