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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. 16 for their annual, “What’s Mine Is Yours: Caring Is Sharing,” themed event, where everything is free.
Giveaways will include free clothing, household items, toys, furniture, backpacks, haircuts, food and health screenings. Kids can enjoy face painting, moon bounces, hot dogs, soft pretzels, and more.
The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on LFCC grounds and is expected to draw nearly 2,000 people.
“Our ministry has always been dedicated and sensitive to the needs of our local community,” Senior Pastor Constance McLean, said. “This year’s event is a result of our continuing passion to ensure the well-being of the people within the community we serve.”
LFCC was founded in 1985 by Constance McLean and her husband, the late Dr. Lamont D. McLean. The ministry, which has been in existence for 29 years, started with 10 members, and has since grown to several thousand members.
For more information, visit www.lfccnj.com.
Pennsauken Honors The Town’s Best Mom and Dad
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
A hard-working mom who takes care of 11 people – including the cats – and a dad who takes time off from work to spend time with his children were selected as this year’s Best Mom and Dad in Pennsauken.
Fundraiser For CHOP Held At Pinsetter Bar And Bowl On Feb. 7
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Most grassroots fundraisers happen because of tragedy. Either someone is very sick or in dire straits; or family and friends wish to honor the memory of someone who passed away far too soon. But every once and a while, a fundraiser happens to say thank you.
Woman’s Club “Operation Santa” A Success
The Woman’s Clubs of Merchantville would like to thank the many people and organizations that helped make the 2014 “Operation Santa” a huge success.
New, Unwrapped Toys Needed For Pennsauken’s Angel Tree Program
Pennsauken residents and businesses are pitching in to help children in the community during the holiday season through the Angel Tree program, which collects new, unwrapped toys for families in need.
Boat Ramp Cleanup Rescheduled To Oct. 18
The clean up of the Derousse Ave. boat ramp sponsored by the Pennsauken Environmental Commission has been rescheduled for this Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information, e-mail the Environmental Commission here.
Pennsauken Hosts First-Ever Harvest Festival On October 12
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pennsauken Township and the Business, Industry, and Government Council will host the first-ever Harvest Festival on Sunday, Oct. 12 from 12 to 4 p.m.
Tip Of The Month – October
Do not give out personal information to strangers online and be careful when people ask you for money via the web. Internet scams run from “friends” falling on bad times to fake online relationships. Don’t get fooled!
Pennsauken’s Town Watch hosts its meetings on the second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the Pennsauken Police Department, Second Floor. For more information, call 856-488-0080 ext. 2417.
Woman’s Club Of Merchantville Holds October Events
The Evening Membership of the Woman’s Club of Merchantville will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the Merchantville Community Center at 7 p.m. There will be a speaker from Urban Promise and light refreshments. In addition, the Woman’s Club of Merchantville will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at the Merchantville Community Center at 12 p.m. There will be a tea luncheon followed by a meeting, where Dorothy Stanaitis will speak on “Scandals, Rumors & Dirty Lies” from the Colonial period.
Food Bank Fundraiser
The Woman’s Club of Merchantville will hold their annual fundraiser at the Coastline, 1240 Brace Road, Cherry Hill, with all proceeds going to the Food Bank of South Jersey. The event will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. and the donation is $5. Drinks will cost $2 for well drinks and there will be a free buffet. No reservations are required.
The Merchantville Woman’s Clubs have been one of the leading service organizations in the region. Women from our community are members committed to making a difference. Among other things, the Club raises money for local and state charities and scholarships. Activities include monthly card and game parties and members volunteer at the SJ Food Bank and Cathedral Kitchen. If you would like to attend a meeting, or for more information about the Woman’s Club or the upcoming fundraiser, please contact Jan at (609) 410-4650 or janwh@aol.com.
Submissions For International Peace Poster Contest Due October 24
“Peace, Love and Understanding” is the 2014 theme for the Lions International Peace Poster Contest. The contest is open to any young person aged 11 through 13 on Nov. 15. Eligible birthdates are November 16, 1999 to November 15, 2003.
