Category Archives: Community
First Ever Nature Enthusiast Day Held On May 12
Pennsauken’s first Nature Enthusiast Day will be held on Saturday, May 12, 10:00 a.m. to noon, at Tippin’s Pond, 421 Cove Rd.
Saint Peter’s Senior Ministry Hosts Evening With Joe Conklin
St. Peter Senior Ministry presents Joe Conklin, “A Man of a Thousand Voices,” on Saturday, May 12, 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 43 W. Maple Ave., Merchantville, in Pastors’ Hall. Includes food and draft beer. The cost is $35 per person; proceeds benefit St. Peter’s Senior Ministry. Buy tickets by calling Bobbie at (856) 662-7577 between 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Neighborhood Craft Show And Flea Market Held On April 28
Temple Lutheran Church, 5600 N. Rt. 130, is hosting a neighborhood craft show and flea market on Saturday, April 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Participants are invited to sell their treasures or buy them from others. Spaces are $20 (must supply your own table). Featuring live music and food trucks, as well as free face painting and crafts for the kids. Call the church office at (856) 663-7783 for more info.
Pennsauken Resident To Receive DVLF HEROES Award
On April 29, Pennsauken resident Jerome Pipes will receive the 2018 HEROES award in the non-profit category from the Delaware Valley Legacy Fund.
Jerome T. Pipes works as The Team Lead Care and Treatment Adherence Psychosocial Service Coordinator at Camden Area Health Education Center-AHEC. Pipes helps lead the efforts to provide HIV testing, counseling, harm reduction, needle exchange, and more. He has been active in AIDS awareness events, Black Lives Matter, healthcare reform, and many other grassroots movements and issues. He has previously been recognized by the Nonprofit Development Center of Southern New Jersey and the Camden County Board of Elected Freeholders for – among other things – his advocacy for underserved communities.
TONIGHT: Pennsauken Residents Can Submit Longfellow Survey In Person
The Pennsauken School District is conducting on online survey to poll residents about what should happen to the property that currently houses Longfellow School. The building, which is in a state of disrepair, will be demolished later this year.
Pennsauken residents who don’t have access to a computer have an opportunity to participate in the Longfellow Park Survey. This evening, Tuesday, April 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., residents can visit the Pennsauken Free Public Library and submit a completed survey.
To participate in this survey, you must be a current Pennsauken resident, 18 years of age or older. For those voting no, the District is asking respondents to suggest an alternative to the proposed park in order for your “no vote” to count.
The results from the survey are ONLY being used to determine what will be occurring at the Longfellow property. The information provided WILL NOT be used for any other purpose.
Electronics Recycling Collection Held In Lindenwold April 14
The next drive-through household Electronics Recycling Collection sponsored by the Freeholder Board will take place on Saturday, April 14. Drop off your outdated and unused items from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Camden County Public Works Complex, 2311 Egg Harbor Road in Lindenwold.
Woman’s Club Holds Taste Of Pennsauken/Merchantville On April 30
The Woman’s Club of Merchantville’s Evening Membership Department is holding its third “Taste of Pennsauken/Merchantville” and the surrounding communities on Monday, April 30, at the Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd., from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. For just $20, attendees will have an opportunity to sample some of this area’s finest cuisine. Many of last year’s restaurants are returning and the Woman’s Club is looking forward to having more restaurants participate this year.
Last year, over 100 people attended, giving restaurants the opportunity to promote their business. For more information, to register a participating restaurant or catering business, sponsor a table for $40, or to order tickets, contact Jan at (609) 410-4650 or e-mail janwh@aol.com. Proceeds from the event will benefit local scholarships and charities.
Since 1894 the Merchantville Woman’s Club has been one of the leading service organizations in the region. Outstanding women from the local community are members committed to making a difference.
Annual Shredding Event Held On April 21
Do you have boxes and bags of sensitive personal or financial documents? Old bills with account information on them? Papers with signatures? Good news! The Pennsauken Environmental Commission is holding its annual shredding event for area residents!
This year’s event is held on Saturday, April 21, 8:00 a.m. to noon, at the Pennsauken School District’s Park Avenue Campus, 8201 Park Ave.
Attendees to the shredding event are asked to keep the following in mind:
- This paper-only shredding event is for individuals, not businesses
- Items that can be shredded include anything that has your signature, account number, social security number, etc., as well as any type of medical or legal information; documents can range from bank statements and credit card offers to tax forms and utility bills
- This is not a recycling event; also, items such as hard cover books, magazines, etc. will not be accepted
- Last year’s event was extremely well attended; residents are encouraged not to wait until the last minute to attend
For more information, visit “Pennsauken Township Environmental Commission” on Facebook.
Delaware Gardens Flea Market On April 21
Urban Promise, 3615 Rudderow St., Pennsauken, is hosting a Delaware Gardens Flea Market on Saturday, April 21, from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. Giveaways will be held every half hour. To reserve a space to sell gently-used items for $10, contact Shalisha Cook at (856) 382-1862 or e-mail dgni@ubranpromiseusa.org.
Cub Scouts Hold Pinewood Derby, Blue And Gold Banquet, Plan Spring Events
By Mary Anne McFarland
Editor’s note: We’ve been made aware of an error in the print edition of this article. We’ve corrected it in the online version and apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
In January, Cub Scouts Pack 116 held its annual Pinewood Derby. The boys, with the help of an adult, shape a 5” block of wood into a car design of his choosing, weight it to 5 ounces, and race it down a 55’ aluminum track.
