Category Archives: Community
PASA, Town Watch Hold Meetings Tonight
The Pennsauken community is encouraged to join the Pennsauken Alliance on Substance Abuse (PASA), as they work to educate the community about ways to stop abuse of drugs,alcohol, and tobacco.
The group’s next meeting is Wednesday, July 12, 7:00 p.m., at Temple Lutheran Church, 5600 Rt. 130.
For more information, e-mail pasa.pennsaukendrugalliance@gmail.com or call (609) 923-4917.
For those residents looking to become more active in the safety of their community, Pennsauken’s Town Watch hosts meetings on the second Wednesday of each month. This month’s meeting occurs on July 12, 7:30 p.m., at the Pennsauken Police Department, Second Floor. For more information, call (856) 488-0080 ext. 2417.
PYACT Performs “Disney’s Beauty And The Beast Jr.” July 21-23
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
The Pennsauken Youth Action Committee’s performance of “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.” will be held at the air conditioned Intermediate School, 8125 Park Ave., Pennsauken, on Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22 at 7:00 p.m., as well as Sunday, July 23 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for children and seniors and will be available at the door.
Keeping Dogs, Residents Safe In Pennsauken
The companionship and affection you get from “man’s best friend” is something pretty special. And with the warmer weather, there’s nothing dogs like to do more than to go outside and run around, play fetch, and defend their home from every squirrel in the neighborhood.
This time of year also brings some challenges for dog owners. As the temperature gauge rises, you hear more stories of dogs getting out of back yards or slipping past owners when the front door opens. You’ll also find a lot of flyers with lost dogs stapled to telephone polls around town. Some of these tales have happy endings. Others do not. From dog bites to hit and runs, these scenarios can lead to tragedy for both pet and owner.
Summertime Crime Prevention Tips For Residents
Information Provided By Pennsauken Township and The Pennsauken Township Police Department
To help residents reduce their risk of being the target of a crime during warmer weather, Pennsauken Township and the Pennsauken Township Police Department offer a variety of simple, yet effective tips.
Historic Homes Open For Independence Day Celebration
Both the Burrough-Dover House, 9201 Burrough-Dover Lane; and Griffith Morgan House, 243 Griffith Morgan Lane off River Rd., will be open to the public for an Independence Day celebration on Sunday, July 2 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. What could be more patriotic than a visit to our colonial past?
Both houses will be open for free guided tours and the lovely grounds of both sites are perfect for a picnic and outdoor play. Plenty of free parking is available at both houses.
Visit the Griffith Morgan House or Pennsauken Historical Society pages or the group “Pennsauken History Forum” on Facebook for more details or directions; you can also leave a message at (856) 486-9561 or e-mail pennsaukenhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.
STEP Soccer To Hold Summer Training Camp
STEP Soccer Summer Camp is back with a whole new training curriculum to help children ages 4-16 create a passion for the game of soccer. STEP Soccer was founded in 2016 by Pennsauken’s own Frank Tweneboa, Kutubu “Kip” Kpolie, and Billy Snyder. This collaboration of experience and mentorship has been brought together to pass down to the next generations of leaders on and off the field.
Sessions are held at the Pennsauken Recreational Sports Complex, located on Bethel and Westfield avenues. Camp dates are as follows:
- Monday, June 26 through Thursday, June 30, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., ages 8-16
- Monday, July 10 through Thursday, July 13, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., ages 8-16
- Monday, Aug. 7 through Thursday, Aug. 10, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., ages 8-16
- Saturday mornings, July 1 through Aug. 19, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., ages 4-7
For more information, e-mail STEPsoccerprogram@gmail.com or visit Facebook.com/STEPSoccer.
Congressman Norcross Community Service Office Hours Held At Pennsauken Library On June 21
Congressman Norcross’ District Office staff will be available on Wednesday, June 21 at the Pennsauken Free Public Library, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd., to assist residents with any issues they are having with a federal agency, including the VA, Medicare, Social Security, IRS, Department of Education, immigration, HUD, and others. There will also be representatives from various other organizations to provide information on general services and programs they offer. For more information, click here.
The Food Bank of South Jersey Seeks Volunteers to Help Feed 8,000 Children This Summer
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) is seeking volunteers to assist in preparing, packing, and delivering a half million meals to 8,000 low-income children through their Summer Meals Program (SMP). FBSJ staff will rely on volunteers to assist in a variety of tasks including preparing and packing meals, sorting food items, and site monitoring.
Bike Ride Along Merchantville Rail Trail Held On June 17
The Pennsauken Environmental Commission and the Pennsauken Bike Share program are sponsoring a bike ride along the Merchantville Rail Trail on Saturday, June 17. Starting at 9:00 a.m. at the gazebo along the trail at Centre St. and Chestnut Ave., the ride showcases the Township’s Bike Share program, which allows adult residents to obtain bicycles for use throughout the year. The event will also highlight efforts to expand the current one-mile trail into Pennsauken in both directions.
Participants can bring their own bicycles or ride one of about 20 adult bikes made available by the Bike Share program for the day of the ride.
Bike sharing programs had their start in Europe in the 1960s and gained popularity in America in the mid-2000s. Bikes from Pennsauken’s Bike Share program are used bicycles donated by residents throughout Camden County that have been refurbished by volunteers of the Camden County Bike Share program in Cherry Hill.
For more information, please contact Elwood Martz at emartz@twp.pennsauken.nj.us or (856) 665-1000, ext. 151.
