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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.
Pennsauken Prepares For Annual Car Show, Harvest Festival
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
In addition to Pennsauken’s summertime 125th birthday bash, the Township is preparing for two of its annual community events: the Car, Bike, and Craft Show and the Harvest Festival. Each event offers a wonderful opportunity for Pennsauken residents – as well as our neighbors from surrounding towns – to come together and celebrate.
Playing Pickleball In Pennsauken
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Members of the Pennsauken community can take advantage of free lessons for a fun sport with an unusual name.
Pickleball is a sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong; it can be played both indoors and outside; and it can be played whether you’re in eighth grade or your eighth decade. But don’t let the name fool you – no pickles are actually used in game play.
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.
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.
Pennsauken Schools Hold Alex’s Lemonade Stands On June 9
Two elementary schools in Pennsauken will be raising funds on Friday, June 9, to help fight pediatric cancer.
Both Benjamin Franklin, 7201 Irving Ave., and Longfellow Elementary, 1400 Forrest Ave., will each be hosting an Alex’s Lemonade Stand Friday morning. Longfellow’s stand will run from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.; Franklin’s stand will run from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Funds raised from both events benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand, a non-profit that raises money and awareness of childhood cancer causes, primarily research into new treatments and cures, and encourages and empowers others – especially children – to get involved and make a difference for children with cancer.
In addition, both schools are collecting online donations as part of this fundraising initiative. To make donations on behalf of Benjamin Franklin Elementary, click here. To make donations on behalf of Longfellow Elementary, click here.
Family Fun Fair Held On June 4
The Pennsauken School District will be hosting a year-end Family Fun Fair on Sunday, June 4, 2017, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at its Park Avenue Campus.
Special Presentation For Parents Of Disabled Children Held On June 8
Pennsauken’s Crescent Hill Academy, located at 7512 N. Crescent Blvd., will be hosting a free presentation for parents of disabled children on Thursday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Representatives from the Law Firm of Hinkle, Fingles, Prior & Fischer will discuss several important issues, including:
- How to secure housing and residential support
- Funding and support services
- Guardianship
- Children transitioning from school to adult life
- Understanding and accessing the adult service system
By attending this free event, parents of disabled children will learn the options available to them concerning these matters.
To R.S.V.P. or for more information, call (856) 662-7300, ext. 210.
Sign, Sign, Everywhere A Sign…
By Betsy McBride, Mayor of Pennsauken Township
I recently received a letter from a resident expressing concern over the number of “No Parking” signs along Haddonfield Rd. She correctly stated that no one parks along this busy four-lane County road. She also correctly stated that when a sign is so faded that you cannot read the words, it is no longer a sign.
She must’ve known that old signs, faded signs, dated signs, and too many signs are a pet peeve of mine.
The Township is 125 years old and we have many signs in our community that are aging. While we cannot replace every street sign in the Township this year, we can and should replace or remove directional or informational signs that no longer serve their intended purpose. Priority should be given to our major roads for curb appeal, but we should also address resident concerns in our neighborhoods.
