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Local Veterans Remember Fallen Comrades At Memorial Day Events
Throughout Memorial Day weekend, several local veteran groups will hold ceremonies to remember and honor those men and women who lost their lives in service of their country in the Armed Forces.
CarusoCare Gives Back To The Community
As part of the CarusoCare’s commitment to the Pennsauken, Merchantville, and Camden communities and the National Funeral Director Pursuit of Excellence program, the staff of Falco, Caruso, and Leonard Funeral Home from the Pennsauken and Cramer Hill locations donated Easter baskets to both the special children of Saint Anthony of Padua in Camden, N.J., as well as to local families in need through the Saint Vincent de Paul Society of Saint Peter’s Church in Merchantville.
Woman’s Club 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.
Bring in your gently used books to share with the community, then take home books you have yet to read. Hardcover and paperback books for adults or children, in decent condition, will be accepted. Please do not bring magazines or text books. Any books left over at the end of the exchange will be donated to an appropriate charitable organization.
Penn Queen Diner to Host “Blue Plate Special” Day On April 26 For Autism Month
April is National Autism Awareness Month, a time of year to recognize children and adults with autism by using the color “blue.” To emphasis the point, Penn Queen Diner, located at 7349 Crescent Blvd. in Pennsauken, is celebrating by offering a Blue Plate Special Day on Tuesday, April 26 in Honor of Autism Month and to support its longtime neighbor down the street: Crescent Hill Academy, a school for children with autism and other special needs.
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.”
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.
Remembering The Love And Kindness Of Mark Fillari
By Judith Kristen, AAP Columnist
If you were a customer at the Merchantville Post Office, then you surely knew Mark Fillari. And not just because Mark was an exceptional postal worker for 30 years; it was because Mark was an exceptional guy – period.
His sudden passing on December 31, 2015 at the age of 56 was a tremendous shock and huge loss to his family: his darling wife, Angela; daughter Stephanie; sons Nick, Dominic, Mark; and the rest of his beloved family. He adored each and every one of them. All you had to do was mention his wife’s name or something about one of his children, and there was an immediate sparkle in his eyes and a bright, wide smile on his face. And the community loved Mark too, because he made all of us feel like an extension of his own family.
Lions Accepting Nominations For Citizen Of The Year
The Pennsauken Lions Club is currently accepting nominations for its annual “Citizen of the Year” award. Nominees are individuals who volunteer their time for the betterment of Pennsauken.
