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Wellness Fair Held At Pennsauken High School On March 18
The Pennsauken Education Association, in conjunction with the Pennsauken School District, is hosting a wellness fair on Sunday, March 18, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Pennsauken High School, 800 Hylton Rd.
Free Narcan Training Held At Temple Lutheran Church On March 8
A free information and training session about the life saving antidote Narcan will be held on Thursday, March 8, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Temple Lutheran Church, 5600 North Rt. 130 in Pennsauken.
Made possible by funding received from the New Jersey Department of Health, presented by Urban Treatment Associates, Inc., and supported by Camden County Board of Freeholders’ Addiction Awareness Task Force, event attendees will learn how to recognize and prevent an opioid overdose.
To register, contact Joanna Dugan at (856)263-8193 or uta.narcan@verizon.net.
Tippin’s Pond Cleanup Scheduled For March 3
A community cleanup of Tippin’s Pond is scheduled for Saturday, March 3 at 10:00 a.m., weather pending.
Volunteers will be picking up trash and cleaning brush from the nature trails, fishing dock and pond. Attendees are asked to wear long sleeved shirts, long pants, and appropriate footwear for muddy and uneven terrain. Participants are also encouraged to bring their own work gloves. Children who volunteer must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information, visit “Pennsauken’s Nature Enthusiasts” on Facebook.
Annual Irish Nite Fundraiser Held On March 3
Balliná will be the musical entertainment at Mary Queen of All Saints’ annual Irish Nite, held on Saturday, March 3 from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Mary, Queen of All Saints Parish is hosting its annual Irish Nite fundraiser on Saturday, March 3 from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Msgr. Kavanagh Hall, 48th St. and Camden Ave., Pennsauken. The event, which is BYOB, features an evening of great food and fun. Irish music provided by Balliná; beer and set-ups are provided.
Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Tables of 10 or more can be reserved. Proceeds go directly to support the parish’s annual expenses.
For more information, or to order tickets, call (856) 662-2721.
PASA, Town Watch Meetings Tonight
Two important community groups are holding meetings this evening. The public is invited to attend.
PASA
Please 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 organization’s next meeting will be on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 7:00 p.m., at Temple Lutheran Church, 5600 North Route 130, Pennsauken, NJ 08110.
Town Watch
Pennsauken’s Town Watch hosts its next meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m., at the Pennsauken Police Department, Second Floor. Come learn how to make our community safer. For more information, call (856) 488-0080 ext. 2417.
Dunkin’ Donuts Offering Free Medium Hot Coffee in Pennsauken
Dunkin’ Donuts’ “Brewing Joy” program is returning for the second year running, where the brand is saying thank you to its guests and the local community the best way it knows how – with coffee.
To celebrate the joy and warmth of the season, on Wednesday, Dec. 20, starting at 7:30 a.m., Dunkin’ Donuts will offer the first 500 guests at its 6830 S. Crescent Blvd. location a free Medium Hot Coffee.
Additionally, Dunkin’ Donuts will help bring joy to local children whose lives are affected by hunger by making a $1,000 donation to the Food Bank of South Jersey. Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders and mascot SWOOP will join representatives from Dunkin’ Brands to present the donation to the Food Bank of South Jersey.
The free coffee and donation are part of Dunkin’ Donuts’ national “Brewing Joy” program, in which 23 cities across the country will be celebrating the joy of the season by offering Dunkin’ Donuts’ signature hot coffee for free at select stores between Dec. 1 and Dec. 20, and donating $25,000 to local organizations to help bring joy to local children.
Bone Marrow Donor Match Drive Held At PHS On December 14
A donor match drive to help battle life-threatening blood cancers and other diseases will be held on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Pennsauken High School, 800 Hylton Rd.
Community Christmas Events
In addition to the upcoming Parade of Lights, there are several other community events for folks looking to celebrate the holidays.
Christmas Bazaar
Saint Peter’s annual Christmas Bazaar will be held on Friday, Dec. 1 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m.; as well as Saturday, Dec. 2, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Pastor’s Hall, 43 W. Maple Ave., Merchantville. Featuring delicious food, wonderful vendors, great silent auction baskets, sweet baked goods, and a game section for the kids. For more information, visit http://www.stpeterschool.org/calendar/christmas-bazaar.
Merchantville Holiday Parade And Tree Lighting
Merchantville holds its annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 1. The opening ceremony begins at 6:45 p.m. at Centre St. and Park Ave. with musical performances by local school choirs. The parade itself begins at Maple and Hamilton avenues. For more information, visit http://merchantvillenj.gov.
Holiday Wine Glass Painting Party
On Wednesday, Dec. 13, Paint to You will be teaching a wine glass painting class at Bryson’s Pub, located at 3402 Cove Rd., Pennsauken. The event stars promptly at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $25 and includes two glasses to create. As of publication, spots are extremely limited for this event. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-to-you-brysons-pub-tickets-39533529852.
Treats For Troops Collects Halloween Candy For Soldiers And Vets
Dr. “K” Orthodontics, located at 5924 Westfield Ave. Pennsauken, is an official drop-off site for Halloween candy to benefit the Treats for Troops program hosted by Soldiers’ Angels, a national non-profit that provides aid and comfort to the men and women of the United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, their families, and a growing veteran population.
“Back The Blue” Jeep Ride Held On October 14
A community event planned for tomorrow is designed to be a show of support to local law enforcement.
The second annual “Back the Blue” Jeep Ride will be held on Saturday, Oct. 14; last year, over 100 jeep owners gathered at the Cherry Hill Mall and then traveled to the police stations in several communities to thank officers for their dedicated service.
