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Fifth Annual Pennsauken Harvest Festival Held On October 6
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
The Pennsauken Township Public Events Committee, in association with the Pennsauken Firefighters Association, will host the fifth annual Pennsauken Harvest Festival, a celebration of heritage, arts and community.
Saint Cecilia’s Little Angels Receives New Playground Through Generous Donation
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Last week, representatives from P.J. Whelihan’s Restaurant Group, staff from Saint Cecilia’s Little Angels, and parish officials were joined by members of Pennsauken Township Committee for the ribbon cutting of a brand new playground at the preschool and daycare center located on Camden Ave.
Pennsauken To Hold Town Wide Yard Sale On September 29
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pennsauken will be holding its first-ever town wide yard sale on Saturday, Sept. 29. Running from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the event, which will occur rain or shine, is a great opportunity for residents to clean out their homes while making some cash in the process.
Antique Fire Apparatus Show Held On August 4 At Cooper River Park
The Cradle of Liberty Antique Fire Apparatus Association (CLAFAA) will be hosting an antique fire apparatus muster on Saturday, Aug. 4, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Cooper River Park, 5300 N. Park Drive, Pennsauken.
Merchantville Classic Car Show Returns On July 14
The Merchantville Classic Car Show returns on Saturday, July 14, after a several-year hiatus. The event, which runs from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., has all the makings a fun-filled action packed day with something for all ages.
The day starts off with the Merchantville Classic Car Show covering the downtown streets of Merchantville along with local and area food vendors and merchants. Next, F.W. Grigg American Legion Post 68, as well as all veterans, will be recognized. From there, various live entertainment begins and will continue throughout the day. There will also be a kids zone, Merchantville’s Off Centre Farmers Market, and more.
For more information, visit https://www.merchantvillecarshow.com.
Got Cut? Barbershop Open For Business On River Road
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Got Cut? That’s the question asked by the new barbershop of the same name located on River Rd. This fresh, yet classic take on the barbershop/community meeting place is the concept of Joey Lopez, a member of Pennsauken High School’s Class of 2002 and a graduate of Empire Beauty School in Cherry Hill.
Pennsauken Township Holds Summertime Anti-Litter Poster Contest
Area children can participate in a special poster contest designed to battle litter in our community.
Hundreds Expected At Walk MS: Pennsauken On May 6
An estimated 650 people are expected to raise more than $90,000 at Walk MS: Pennsauken on Sunday, May 6 at Cooper River Park, 5300 N. Park Drive.
Walk MS is an opportunity for people to come together with friends, loved ones and co-workers to fundraise, connect and advocate for people affected by MS. Each dollar raised is one step closer to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s goal – a world free of MS. Since its inception in 1988, Walk MS has cumulatively raised more than $1 billion.
Saint Peter’s Senior Ministry Hosts Evening With Joe Conklin
St. Peter Senior Ministry presents Joe Conklin, “A Man of a Thousand Voices,” on Saturday, May 12, 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 43 W. Maple Ave., Merchantville, in Pastors’ Hall. Includes food and draft beer. The cost is $35 per person; proceeds benefit St. Peter’s Senior Ministry. Buy tickets by calling Bobbie at (856) 662-7577 between 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Neighborhood Craft Show And Flea Market Held On April 28
Temple Lutheran Church, 5600 N. Rt. 130, is hosting a neighborhood craft show and flea market on Saturday, April 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Participants are invited to sell their treasures or buy them from others. Spaces are $20 (must supply your own table). Featuring live music and food trucks, as well as free face painting and crafts for the kids. Call the church office at (856) 663-7783 for more info.
