Tag Archives: Pennsauken
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.
Pennsauken Library Welcomes Finney Estrada As New Director
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Last month, Tanya Finney Estrada was announced as the new director of the Pennsauken Free Public Library. Replacing former director John Patane, who retired in September of last year, Finney Estrada is excited to be part of Pennsauken’s “cornerstone of the community.”
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.
Merchantville Sweet Shop To Move To Pennsauken
The Merchantville Sweet Shop, which opened on Maple Ave. in July of last year is making a move to Pennsauken.
Local officials and members of the community were on hand for the grand opening of the Merchantville Sweet Shop on Maple Ave. in July of 2017. The store plans to close next month and reopen at a new Pennsauken location on Sept. 12.
The ice cream shop will close on Sunday, Aug. 12 and will begin its relocation to 2673 Haddonfield Rd. in Pennsauken, a larger location with more parking.
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Stops By Pennsauken
The famous Oscar Mayer Wienermobile recently took a special trip to town to visit a creative contest winner.
Matt McDevitt Announced As Lions’ Citizen Of The Year
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The Pennsauken Lions Club has named Matthew McDevitt its 2018 Citizen of the Year. McDevitt was selected from amongst many worthy candidates whose nominations were received by the Club.
PYACT Performs “Mary Poppins Junior” July 27-29
The Pennsauken Youth Action Committee’s performances of “Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins, Jr.” will be held on Friday, July 27 through Sunday, July 29 at the Pennsauken Intermediate School, 8125 Park Ave.
Adapted for children ages 7 to 14, “Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins, Jr.” is based on the popular Disney-inspired Broadway musical that played for over 2,500 performances and received multiple Olivier and Tony Awards nominations.
Mosquito Commission To Spray In Pennsauken On July 13
The Camden County Mosquito Commission regularly checks several thousand suspected mosquito breeding sites across the county. Spraying is scheduled on an as needed basis based upon the results of their surveillance efforts.
“It is important that you regularly check your yard for the presence of standing water,” said Freeholder Jeff Nash, liaison to the Camden County Mosquito Commission. “Removing standing water where mosquitoes can thrive will protect your family from the pests, and will assist the efforts of the Camden County Mosquito Control Commission.”
South Jersey’s Premier Dragon Boat Competition Returns to Cooper River
North America’s fastest growing athletic event is returning to South Jersey on July 28.
The third annual Cooper River Dragon Boat Festival will feature 200 meter races along Cooper River from 8:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. for novice or intermediate community teams (mixed and women’s), and competitive sport teams (mixed & women’s) seeking Eastern Regional Dragon Boat Association points.
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.
