Category Archives: Community
Seminar On March 16 Helps Families Save For College
Paying for college is a major concern for families. According to data from U.S. News and World Report, the average tuition and fees of attending a private college in for the 2016-2017 school year is $33,635, a more than three percent increase from last year. While significantly less, even attending a public, in-state school is pricey, with an average cost of $9,130 this year. And the average total debt of 2015 graduates who took out loans was $29,411. It’s getting harder and harder to save for college; and many families don’t know where to begin.
A special seminar, “How to Pay for College,” hopes to change that. Held on Thursday, March 16, 7:00 p.m. at the Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd., this free event covers the fundamentals of funding college, distilling the complicated world of scholarships, grants, work-study, and student loans into the basics that every family needs to know.
For more information, e-mail sjedu101@gmail.com or call (856) 438-0102.
Fairytale Tea Party Held On February 25
Pennsauken High School’s cast of the spring musical, “The Wedding Singer,” will host a whimsical fairytale tea party on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Pennsauken High School cafeteria, 800 Hylton Rd. Some of your favorite fairytale characters and pirates will interact with guests and be available for photo opportunities. Kids are encouraged to dress up like their favorite characters and enjoy games, sing-a-longs, other activities and more. Cakes, cookies, brownies, juice, tea, hot chocolate, and more will be served. Tickets will be sold at the door and are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 10 and under.
Pennsauken Township Turns 125 This Month
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
On February 18, 1892, the State of New Jersey officially created the municipality known as Pennsauken Township.
PYAA Soccer Holding Online Registration
PYAA Soccer is currently taking registration for the spring 2017 season. Pennsauken and Merchantville resident boys and girls are invited to join.
Regattas Return To Cooper River This Spring
One of the county’s largest economic engines is currently finalizing an underwater makeover that will attract some of the largest national rowing events in the country. With the return of competition in 2017 more than 12 regattas have already been scheduled on the Cooper River for the upcoming rowing season. While the remainder of the spoils are transported offsite, and grading and landscaping begin, the dredge is officially out of the water and recreational and competitive rowing can commence.
Camden County Launches Smart911 Technology
The Freeholder Board has launched Smart911 in Camden County to save critical time in emergency situations and encourages county residents to register with the program. Smart911 is a free nationwide service that allows users to create a Smart911 Safety Profile, which provides vital information to emergency dispatchers and first responders during an emergency. Camden County is the first in the state to introduce the technology.
Online Resources Help Keep Pennsauken Residents Informed
Since the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on Jan. 16 is a holiday, does it affect trash pickup? Who do I talk to about a business that doesn’t maintain their property? Who do I call about a question I have about my upcoming court date? These are just some of the questions residents may have this month. Sometimes, finding the answers are easy. Other times, residents may not know where to go to get the information they need. Fortunately, Pennsauken Township has a variety of online tools available that help residents keep informed.
Fundraiser For Pennsauken Native Held On January 11
Bryson’s Irish Pub, located at 3402 Cove Rd., is holding a fundraiser on Wednesday, Jan. 11 for Pennsauken native Desiree Fantini, who is currently battling breast cancer.
Pennsauken High School’s Classes of ’62, ’63 To Hold Reunion
Pennnsauken High School’s classes of 1962 and 1963 are holding a reunion on Saturday, April 22, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Marco’s Restaurant at the Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd.
The cost is $40 per person, $75 per couple. Please make checks payable to “PHS Class of ’62” or “PHS Class of ’63,” based on the attendee’s graduating class. All payments should be sent to Norma Pearlstein Kamis, ’63 at 2337 Finlaw Ave., Pennsauken, N.J., 08109 by Wednesday, March 1.
For questions, contact Norma at (856) 662-7916 or e-mail normatrack@verizon.net. Alumni from these classes are encouraged to share this information with as many of their fellow classmates as possible and visit PHS Sensational 60’s Class Reunions on Facebook for additional details.
