Category Archives: Community
Community Health Fair And Free Backpack Giveaway On August 26
Serenity Christian Worship Center in Pennsauken is sponsoring a Community Health Fair and Free Back-To-School Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 26, noon to 4:00 p.m. at East Pennsauken Park, located at Orchard Ave. and Haddonfield Rd., right across the street from the church.
Camden County Hero Scholarship Golf Outing Held At Pennsauken Country Club
The Camden County Hero Scholarship Fund is hosting its 25th annual golf outing on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at the Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd. The $125 entrance fee includes lunch, green fees, golf cart, refreshments on the course, dinner, and prizes (longest drive and closest to the pin).
Registration opens at 11:30 a.m. Lunch is served at noon. A shotgun start begins at 1:00 p.m., with dinner and prizes to follow.
Sponsor opportunities are still available. For more information, call Dawn at (856) 768-9656 or e-mail dawn@camdencountyhero.com.
The Camden County Hero Scholarship Fund is a non-profit organization that provides financial and educational assistance to the families of Camden County’s police, fire and EMS personnel killed, or totally and permanently disabled in the line of duty. It is their policy to offer an immediate financial gift to the family within 48 hours of an incident, and once any surviving children reach college age, the Hero Scholarship program allows for them to attend any school of their choice and they will pay up to the highest New Jersey state tuition at their time of enrollment.
For more information on the Fund, or to see how you can help them to keep their promises to the children of our heroes, visit www.camdencountyhero.com.
Community Cookout Held On August 20
Vegan Cookout Part Three begins at noon on Sunday, Aug. 20 at Meadowbrook Park, across the street from Benjamin Franklin Elementary. Come out to celebrate life in the best way possible through art, play, and community. Featuring vendors, live music, and more. Free to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring a dish to share (preferably vegan), blankets, art supplies, balls, etc. For details, find “Veggie Q Pt 3” on Facebook.
Living Faith Christian Center Holds Kid-Focused Free Market
Living Faith Christian Center (LFCC), located at 2323 Route 73 in Pennsauken, is focusing its annual community free market on “all things children.” Held on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the event – which has drawn thousands in previous years – features backpacks stocked with school supplies; giveaways and bicycle raffles; a kid zone featuring “Beep Beep” the Clown, games, and coloring station; free hot dogs, soft pretzels, health screenings, and more.
“Living Faith Christian Center is passionate about giving back to the community. Our free market is an opportunity to meet the needs of hurting families within our community through caring and sharing,” says Senior Pastor Constance McLean. “If you find yourself or know a family in need, come and join us. All items are free!”
LFCC is still accepting donations of children’s items for this month’s free market. To schedule a dropoff or for more information, call (856) 661-8110.
Historic Houses of Pennsauken Open for “First Sundays”
The great traditions of Pennsauken’s homes for history continue on Sunday, Aug. 6!
From noon to 4:00 p.m., Griffith Morgan House, located on Griffith Morgan Lane off River Rd., will host the 11th Pennsylvania Regiment of the American Revolution. These brave militia men have left home and farm to assemble in defense of our liberty and they will be looking for young recruits to march alongside them as they prepare to meet the invading Redcoats, the mercenary Hessians, and the treacherous Tories! The camp followers of the stalwart militia will make good use of the hearth and pantry of Griffith Morgan House to prepare a wholesome meal for the sustenance of the soldiers. Our own volunteer docents of the historic house will also offer free tours of the house and museum so all can learn the story of these early settlers of our township.
Meanwhile, at historic Burrough-Dover House off Haddonfield Rd. on Burrough-Dover Lane, the historic home of the Quaker Burrough family will welcome visitors to tour the house, the museum, and the beautiful grounds for a perfect August afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Pennsauken Throws Summertime Birthday Bash On August 27
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
As a signature event for Pennsauken’s 125th anniversary, the Township has planned a gigantic community-wide birthday bash on Sunday, August 27, held from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Pennsauken Community Recreation Complex, located at Westfield and Bethel avenues.
Christmas In July Luau Benefits Angel Tree Program
The Pennsauken-Merchantville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Christmas in July Luau on Thursday, July 27, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Inglesby and Sons Funeral Home, 2426 Cove Rd. For a $20 donation, participants will enjoy food, drinks, and entertainment.
Proceeds from the luau benefits Pennsauken’s Angel Tree program, which collects new, unwrapped toys for families in need. Last year, a record number of Pennsauken families were helped during the holidays thanks to generous community and business donations.
