Category Archives: Community
Almost Home To Reopen As Clinic
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Almost Home Animal Shelter has closed its doors, but not for good. The local non-profit is giving its facilities a makeover for its next chapter.
“We’re back,” says Nancy Welsh, owner.
Roots Of Camden County Hero Scholarship In Pennsauken
By Chief Joseph V. Palumbo, Sr., Pennsauken Township Fire Department
In 1965, a group of like-minded public safety members from around Camden County looked to find a way to provide financial support to families and more specifically, the children of fire, police, and EMS personnel following the loss of life in the line of duty. Led by the process already in place in the City of Philadelphia at that time, the Camden County Hero Scholarship Fund was formalized in 1966.
Woman’s Club EMD Holds Second Annual Book Exchange
The Woman’s Club of Merchantville’s Evening Membership Division will host the second annual book exchange on Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8 at the Pennsauken Free Public Library, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd. The exchange will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday and run through 5:00 p.m. on Sunday or until the books run out.
American Legion Helps Veterans, Serves Community For Over 90 Years
By Bernie Kofoet, Frederick W. Grigg Post 68 of the American Legion
The history of the American Legion dates back to March of 1919, when members of the American Expeditionary Force met in Paris, France and an organization with unselfish and patriotic purpose was founded. Later that year, the American Legion was granted a charter by the United States Congress.
Woman’s Club Holds Monthly Meeting On April 20
The Woman’s Club of Merchantville will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 20 at the Merchantville Community Center, 212 Somerset Ave., Merchantville, at 12:00 p.m. There will be a tea luncheon followed by a meeting; in addition, Dorothy Stanaitis, a certified Philadelphia tour guide, will give an entertaining presentation on “Betsy Ross: Next Door Neighbor.”
Griffith Morgan House Celebrates First Sundays, Colonial Earth Day
Historic Griffith Morgan House, located at 243 Griffith Morgan Ln., is holding special open house events on the first Sunday of April and May.
The spring season had special resonance for our colonial and early American ancestors in the days before we could seek out the sun’s warmth by hopping a flight to Florida. Many early signs marked the slow return of the sun to our climes: the lengthening days, the sprouts emerging from frozen soil, and also the bounteous return of the anadromous shad to spawn in the Delaware River. The fishermen of Pea Shore were always eager and ready for this most satisfying rite of spring! In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Mohican Club, located near Griffith Morgan House, hosted abundant planked shad roasts for the delight of its membership. On Sunday, April 3, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., the historic hearth of Griffith Morgan House will glow with a demonstration of the delectable seasonal fish roasting at the open fire during its next “First Sunday” event! Learn of the economic, recreational, and environmental importance of this fishery, its decline, and the slow rebound of a remarkable marine resource.
Local Dry Cleaner Helps The Unemployed Prepare For Job Interviews
Unemployed and underemployed residents can make a good impression at upcoming job interviews, thanks to help from a local business.
$1.99 Any Garment Cleaners, located at 5287 Marlton Pike West in the Point Shopping Center in Pennsauken, is offering a special dry cleaning service to those in need.
By contacting Kevin at anygarment@gmail.com 72 hours before a job interview, unemployed and underemployed customers can discreetly arrange to have a shirt, suit, and tie cleaned and pressed at no charge.
For additional information or directions to $1.99 Any Garment Cleaners, visit WeMeanAnyGarment.com.
Journey To Healing Bowling Benefit Held On March 13
The fifth annual Journey to Healing bowling benefit will be held on Sunday, March 13 at Pinsetter Bar and Bowl, 7111 Maple Ave. in Pennsauken. Proceeds benefit the battle against thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, a rare blood disorder.
The 2016 Journey to Healing bowling benefit will be held on Sunday, March 13 at Pinsetter Bar and Bowl, 7111 Maple Ave. in Pennsauken, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Proceeds from the event, which features three hours of bowling, a two-hour buffet, Chinese auction, and a 50/50 raffle, benefit the Ree Wyn Foundation, an organization that helps provides education, promotes awareness, and supports research efforts for thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), a rare blood disorder.
Pennsauken Continues Bike Share Program
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Beginning this month, Pennsauken Township Department of Parks and Recreation, along with the Pennsauken Environmental Commission, will continue its bike share program, giving Pennsauken residents, age 18 or older, access to a convenient, healthy, and affordable transportation option.
Delair To Host First-Ever Spring Festival
Delair Elementary School and the Delair PTA are hosting their first-ever Spring Festival on Saturday, March 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event is already promising to be a great time with food from Mary’s Mobile Diner, craft and business vendors, games and crafts for the kids, live entertainment, and much more. The PTA’s main goal is to provide a fun, affordable, family day out for the entire community, all while benefiting the students at Delair.
The PTA still has vendor openings at $25 per table, and is currently looking for volunteers who are able to work at the event or help build games and booths with the supplied materials, as well as any local businesses and organizations who are interested in sponsoring or participating in the event. High school students are welcome to earn volunteer hours as well. You can contact Krista Peters at DelairPTA@gmail.com for vendor applications, builder materials and plans, or to schedule your volunteer time.
