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Fallen Soldiers Remembered At Local Memorial Day Events
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
In observance of Memorial Day, members of the community and local veterans groups will hold ceremonies this month to remember and honor those men and women who lost their lives in service of their country in the Armed Forces.
Pennsauken School District To Hold Year-End Family Fun Fair On June 4
The Pennsauken School District will be hosting a year-end family fun fair on Sunday, June 4, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at its Park Avenue Campus.
“As the school year comes to a close, this event is a great way to celebrate all the accomplishments of our students,” says Dr. Ronnie Tarchichi, superintendent, Pennsauken School District. “We’ve got a lot of fun activities planned for the carnival and hope to see many of our families there.”
For just $5, children can receive a wrist band that gives them access to bounce houses, obstacle courses, mobile arcade games, and more for the length of the event. Other activities, such as miniature golf, face painting, balloon twisting, and carnival games, will be available for a small fee. Attendees will also be able to purchase items from a variety of crafters and can buy tasty offerings from more than a dozen food trucks.
More information on the carnival will be posted at Pennsauken.net in the coming weeks.
Special Presentation And Panel On Opioids And Heroin Abuse Held On May 17
Pennsauken Township, the Pennsauken Township Board of Education, and the Pennsauken Police Department are lending their support to a free educational program and forum sponsored by the Diocese of Camden, Discovery Ministries, Inc., and Catholic Charities that is designed to draw attention to a serious problem that’s destroying countless lives: prescription opioids and heroin abuse.
Food Bank of South Jersey Seeks Sites for Summer Meals
With more than 57,000 hungry children struggling with food insecurity in South Jersey, the Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) is focused on providing immediate resources to ensure kids are getting the proper nutrition that they need in order to lead healthy lives. During the summer months that need is especially great for children who rely on school meal programs, which is why FBSJ is calling for the community’s help in providing more kids with access to fresh and wholesome meals while school is out of session.
Grateful Resident Creatively Thanks Pennsauken Police
At the Township Committee Meeting on Feb. 22, a member of the Pennsauken Police Department was recognized by a very grateful resident.
Saint Matthew’s In Pennsauken Celebrates 150 Years
In 1867, Andrew Johnson was President; trains, boats, and horses were the common means of transportation; and our own Pennsauken Township would not be formed for another 25 years.
This was also the time that a small group of Christian-minded people recognized a need in the community of Morrisville for a church; through their perseverance, Saint Matthew’s Methodist Church evolved in October of the same year.
Friends Of The Library Offer A Shower Of Events This April
By Arlene Miller, Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library
April showers will definitely not dampen all the events planned for this month by the Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library.
Woman’s Club Taste Of Pennsauken Returns April 24
The Woman’s Club of Merchantville Evening Membership Department will once again be sponsoring their “Taste of Pennsauken” event on Monday, April 24, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd. The cost per person is $20; attendees will be able to taste dishes from a variety of restaurants in Pennsauken and the surrounding area. Money raised from the event will go to support the nonprofit Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey; provide scholarships for local students; and assist several local charities. For tickets, or to participate as a table sponsor or restaurant, contact Jan at (609) 410-4650 or e-mail janwh@aol.com.
Team Pennsauken Rides In Police Unity Tour
A group of local police officers are joining together to honor the memories of those who lost their lives in the line of duty.
Last year, Lt. John Nettleton and Sgt. Phil Olivo of the Pennsauken Police Department rode their bicycles in Chapter II of the Police Unity Tour in remembrance of fallen Pennsauken Township police officers. Members of both the Pennsauken and Merchantville Police Departments will be participating in this year’s tour, held on May 10.
Team Pennsauken is made up of members of the Pennsauken and Merchantville Police Departments who will be riding bicycles with the Police Unity Tour Chapter II. The three-day Police Unity Tour will begin in South Jersey on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. The Tour will visit some of the towns where officers have fallen in the line of duty before departing New Jersey en route to the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington DC. The officers will bicycle close to 300 miles during the tour.
Pennsauken Kicks Off 125th Anniversary Celebration With A Special Event
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Happy birthday Pennsauken!
