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Living Faith Christian Center to Host Community Event Where Everything is Free
Living Faith Christian Center (LFCC), located at 2323 Route 73 in Pennsauken, invites residents to leave their money at home on Saturday, Aug. 20 for their annual, “What’s Mine Is Yours: Caring Is Sharing,” themed event, where everything is free.
Fire Department Hosts Open House During National Night Out
The Pennsauken Fire Department will open all of its fire stations to the public during National Night Out, Tuesday, Aug. 2, an annual community-building campaign that is designed to make neighborhoods a safer, better place to live.
PASA Holds Planning Meeting July 19
The Pennsauken Alliance on Substance Abuse (PASA) is holding a planning meeting on Tuesday, July 19, 7:00 p.m. at the PYAA Field House, located 3501 Elm Ave. This local organization is comprised of local volunteers who help disperse state grant money to combat drug and alcohol misuse and abuse in the Pennsauken community.
Pennsauken Holds First-Ever Food Truck Event
Pennsauken’s Bite Night is the Township’s first-ever food truck event. Scheduled for both Thursday, Aug. 18 and Thursday, Sept. 15, the event, which runs from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Pennsauken Township Municipal Complex, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd., will feature a variety of mobile food purveyors.
Over a dozen food trucks are slated to attend both Bite Nights, including Bro Ritos, Cooper River Lunch and Munch, and Beast of the Street.
Food trucks interested in participating can contact Adrian Casey at (856) 665-1000 x161.
PYACT Peformance Of “Elf The Musical, Jr.” July 22-24
The Pennsauken Youth Action Committee performance of “Elf The Musical Jr” will be held July 22-24 at the Pennsauken Intermediate School in the air-conditioned auditorium/music room.
Christmas In July Luau Supports Angel Tree Program
The Pennsauken-Merchantville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Christmas in July Luau on Thursday, July 28, 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, over 30 Pennsauken families were helped during the holidays thanks to donations to the Angel Tree.
Attendees are asked to R.S.V.P. to Nancy Ellis at (856) 438-0833 or pmac1team@gmail.com by July 21.
Pennsauken Police Unveil Safe Exchange Zone
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
The Pennsauken Police Department recently created a Safe Exchange Zone for use by members of the community.
Alumni Plan To Create Veterans Monument At Pennsauken High School
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Several members of Pennsauken High School’s alumni are raising funds to create a monument on the school’s grounds to honor both alumni and residents who have served their country in the Armed Forces.
Mutt Strutt Moved To June 12 Due To Inclement Weather
Due to inclement weather, the Merchantville Mutt Strutt has be moved to the rain date of Sunday, June 12.
The Pennsauken-Merchantville Area Chamber of Commerce (P.M.A.C.) hosts the second annual Merchantville Mutt Strutt on Sunday, June 12 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. along Centre St. and Chestnut Ave. in Merchantville.
Revolutionary War Colonial Militia To Muster At Historic Griffith Morgan House
The first Sunday in June at historic Griffith Morgan House will bring to life a muster of the colonial militia when the 11th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Militia performs drills and prepares to take on the “lobster-backs” of the British army in the fight for independence! On Sunday, June 5, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., the re-enactors of the 11th Pennsylvania will perform drills and recruit new soldiers, while the women of the regiment prepare a meal for their brave soldiers at the hearth of Griffith Morgan House and perform the other domestic tasks so important to support the men in the field. This day of living history on the level of the common soldier of the Revolution will also feature free tours of the historic colonial home of the Morgan family and access to the museum of local history.
