FLORENCE-ROEBLING NEWS: From the March 5 edition

By Peg Dotson

Peg Dotson   Tel: 499-3807   Fax: 499-3807   E-mail: [email protected]

   Please feel welcome to join the Florence Township. Community Bible Study every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. We meet at the Sterling House Assisted Living Center on Broad St (just past the Municipal Building). It’s a non-denominational gathering. For further information pease call Cheryl Patterson at 499-1646.

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   Friday, March 6 is Women’s World Day of Prayer. This is hosted by the Parish of Saints Francis & Clare at Holy Assumption Church, 1290 Hornberger Ave., Roebling. Local churches in the township will be participating. This ecumenical prayer service is written by the women of Papua, New Guinea for families in need worldwide .
   All parishioners are welcome to attend the prayer service followed by light refreshments in McGrath Hall, sponsored by the Altar Rosary Society. For information contact Donna Frappolli at 499-3223 or Karen Hegerty at 499-9555.

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   Willitts-Hogan-Tonne American Legion Post 39 will have its monthly Shrimp Night at the Post on Fourth Avenue in Roebling, March 6, beginning at 5 p.m. until sold out. Cost of peel your own shrimp is only $10 and a meatball platter is $7. Of course you get some of our great homemade potato salad and cole slaw, and dessert. So come on out and enjoy the food and visit with your friends and neighbors. You will have a good time.

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   The Ladies Auxiliary of Unit 39 will have their monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 10, at the Post Home starting at 7 p.m. Ladies, we need nine to make our membership goal for this year. If someone would like to join the Auxiliary, please call Maryann at 499-2829. If you would like to attend the convention in Wildwood on June 11 and 12, please call Maryann with your reservation. Everyone will stay together at the Park Lane Motel.

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   Please join us on March 8 at Florence U.M. Church for coffee and donuts in honor of Girl Scout Sunday. This will be held from 10 to 10:45 a.m. The girls and their families are invited before church and will be honored during the church service which is held between 11 a.m.- noon The church is located at 209 Broad St., Florence.

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   Florence Township Memorial High School would like to invite you to attend their upcoming presentation of “Beauty and the Beast” on Thursday, March 12, Friday, March 13 or Saturday, March 14, at 7 p.m. Advance ticket sales are held on March 9 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the High School, 1050 Cedar Lane in Florence. Phone number is 499-4620. Prices are $7 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and students.

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   Florence High School Baseball’s Diamond Club is sponsoring its First Annual Alumni game on March 21 at noon at Veteran’s Park. Registration is $20 which includes a T-shirt, hot dog, and drink at the game. A Meet and Greet the Coaches for parents will follow the event from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Marconi Lodge. A $20 donation will be collected at the door. For Alumni participating in both events, the combined donation is $30. Flashes baseball apparel and hats will be on sale during the evening. For additional information or to register ,contact Paul Fletcher at 609-206-1105 or via e mail [email protected]. Please come out and support the Flashes and have fun at the same time.

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   Florence U.M. Church will have its annual Roast Pork & Sauer Kraut Family Dinner on March 21 at 6 p.m. at the church, Second and Broad streets Call for tickets at 499-1731, 499-1129 or 499-3807. Prices are $15 for adults, $6 for children ages 4 – 12. Takeouts are available. Get your tickets early as seating is limited.

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   Night At the Races is coming up on March 28 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. For information call Bonnie at 499-2982.

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   Spring Bazaar — crafters and vendors wanted. This will be April 4 at the Florence High School for the benefit of the Florence Township High School Hockey Team. Times are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with setting up to begin at 8 a.m. Tables are $25 each and you need to supply a cover. For more information, please contact Cathy Cliver at 609-970-8012 or email [email protected].

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   Florence Township Seniors trips: March 20, Atlantic City trip to Hilton Casino, $30. Package deal is $18 cash and $5 food. Call Helen at 499-2055 to reserve.