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Richard’s River Run 5K Held At Cooper River Park On April 28
The 13th Annual Richard’s River Run 5K will be held on Sunday, April 28, at the certified course at Cooper River Park on North Park Drive, Pennsauken.
Participants can register to walk or run on site for $30. Registrants receive a run shirt while supplies last. Students can register for $15 and can pay an additional $10 for an event shirt.
Woman’s Club Holds Taste Of Pennsauken/Merchantville On April 29
The Woman’s Club of Merchantville’s Evening Membership Department is holding its fourth “Taste of Pennsauken/Merchantville” and the surrounding communities on Monday, April 29, at the Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd., from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. For just $20, attendees will have an opportunity to sample some of this area’s finest cuisine. Many of last year’s restaurants are returning and the Woman’s Club is looking forward to having more restaurants participate this year.
Last year, over 100 people attended, giving restaurants the opportunity to promote their business. For more information, to register a participating restaurant or catering business, sponsor a table for $40, or to order tickets, contact Jan at (609) 410-4650 or e-mail janwh@aol.com. Proceeds from the event will benefit local scholarships and charities.
Friends Of The Library Hold Fundraiser, Art Show
The Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library will be the beneficiary of a “Dine to Donate” fundraiser food extravaganza on Wednesday, April 17, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Silver Diner, 2131 Rt. 38 in Cherry Hill, across from the Cherry Hill Mall. Bring your appetite and as many friends as you want; let the servers know you’re there for the Friends of Pennsauken Library; and 20 percent of your total bill will be donated to the Friends at no cost to you.
Art Show Held April 29 – May 5
Art projects are soon due for our annual Art Show and Sale, held April 29 through May 5. Entries will be accepted at the Library for all art work on Thursday, April 25, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.; and on Friday, April 26, from noon to 5:00 p.m. Art projects fall into many categories – charcoal, pastels, watercolor, oils, fabric, wood, metal, papier-mâché – so take your pick. All entries will be on display in the Community Room throughout the week during regular library hours, culminating in a Meet the Artist reception on Sunday, May 5, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Participating artists must be residents of Pennsauken or Merchantville in age groups from eighth grade through adult. You can find all the particulars of getting your entry ready for the show in the Art Show booklet on the lobby desk.
While all the art projects remain on display throughout Art Week, we have a wonderful repertoire of workshops and how-to sessions scheduled. They’ll all take place in the Community Room as well. Be sure to register for each workshop you’ll be attending on the sign-up sheet at the Circulation Desk, though; space is limited and on a first come, first served basis. Here’s what’s planned:
Ales For Tails Fundraiser Held At Double Nickel On April 10
On April 10, the Burlington County Animal Alliance of New Jersey will be hosting Ales for Tails, a food extravaganza, at Double Nickel Brewing Company, 1585 Rt. 73 North, in Pennsauken. Held from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., local restaurants will be offering samples of their finest wares to event goers. Participants will also be able to peruse a wide variety of items from a carefully curated silent auction.
Annual Irish Nite Fundraiser Held On March 2
Mary, Queen of All Saints Parish is hosting its annual Irish Nite fundraiser on Saturday, March 2, from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Msgr. Kavanagh Hall, 48th St. and Camden Ave., Pennsauken. The event, which is BYOB, features an evening of great food and fun. Irish music provided by Balliná; beer and set-ups are provided.
Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Tables of 10 or more can be reserved. Proceeds go directly to support the parish’s annual expenses. For more information, or to order tickets, call (856) 662-2721.
“George’s Tailgate” Fundraiser On October 21 Benefits Scholarship Fund
By Tony Saranchak, Chaplain, GSF Sr. Scholarship Fund
This year marks 10 years of the George S. Figueroa, Sr. Scholarship Fund providing scholarship grants to Pennsauken firefighters and their families. The Fund was started after an anonymous donation to award scholarships in George’s memory. It is perhaps fitting that this all started with an anonymous donation, because over the years, I have heard various stories from people on how George helped them and did things behind the scenes no one ever knew about. That was George!
Zinburger Dine And Donate Benefits Pennsauken Free Public Library
By Arlene Miller, Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library
By bringing this flyer with you to Zinburger Wine and Burger Bar in Cherry Hill on Sept. 25, a portion of the proceeds from your meal will benefit the Pennsauken Free Public Library.
Due to the success of last year’s Dine to Donate event at Zinburger Wine and Burger Bar, we’re holding a repeat performance on Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 4:00 – 10:00 p.m. and you’re all invited! Flyers will be available at the Library, so grab a couple for yourself and your friends and show them to the server when you order. That way, the Friends will get back 20 percent of your sales at absolutely NO cost to you. It’s on the restaurant. Whatever profits we make from this win-win evening will of course help the library, as do all our events. Zinburger is located at the Towne Place at Garden State Park, 923 Haddonfield Rd., Cherry Hill. If we all plan to go there really hungry, we can help make this Dine to Donate even more successful than last year!
Food Truck Friday Benefits Food Bank Of South Jersey
As part of its Hunger Action Month campaign, the Food Bank of South Jersey invites the local community to enjoy a taste of the best food trucks in the area at Food Truck Friday on Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Food Bank of South Jersey is located at 1501 John Tipton Blvd., Pennsauken, NJ 08110.
Autism Benefit Held On August 18
An autism benefit for Pennsauken resident Carly Tobia will be held on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2:00 to 7:00 p.m., at AMVET Post 101, 519 June Rd., Delair. Featuring good food, beer, live DJ, silent auction, and more. Cost is just $25 per person, $40 a couple. Contact Frank at (609) 504-3982 for more information.
Fundraiser Helps Pennsauken Natives Dealing With Rare Disorder
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
A special event on Sept. 30 will raise funds to help support two Pennsauken natives as they work tirelessly to help their sons, both of whom have an extremely rare disease.
