Peg Dotson

By: centraljersey.com
The Roebling Museum will be presenting "The Story of the Brooklyn Bridge", October 15 – 17 and October 22 – 24. It will be held at the Historic Roebling Theater, 7th & Main St., Roebling. Join us for the reopening of this historic theater built in 1915.Tickets are $20 for general admission/ $18 for seniors 62 + and students with ID. Special Pre-Show Opening Night Gala with Reception and Special Guests. $25 for all seats. Reservations are recommended. Tickets by phone, Call (609) 499-7200. For information e-mail www.RoeblingPlay.com ***
Holly Newberry, mezzo-soprano in concert "Lullabies & Other Things: A collection of songs of inspiration, love and of course lullabies." Accompanied on piano by Hobart W. Spears,3rd. The Great Hall, Trinity U.M. Church, 1285 Hornberger Ave. Roebling, Oct. 16. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at www.paypal.com reserved by calling (609) 499-4809 or at [email protected]. See our website at trinityumc-roebling.com for details. ***
Preschoolers, Oct. 20 is Storytime at the Florence Township Library from 11:15 am to 12 noon. You are invited to listen to not-so-spooky stories about "Bats in the Night." Call (609) 499-0143 or stop by in advance to register for this program. Children ages 5-8 are invited to the same library Oct. 21 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm for "Halloween Tales." Wear a costume, hear some fun stories about witches, ghosts and pumpkins, make a craft, and have a little treat. Call (609)499-0143 or stop by in advance to register. Are you fascinated by things that go bump in the night? Come to the library on Oct. 21 7 to 8:30 pm and meet the paranormal investigators from South Jersey Ghost Research. See video of haunted locations, hear genuine spirit voices, and have your questions answered by paranormal experts. All ages are welcome, but content is for adults. Call 499-0143. ***
The Florence Township Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 will be holding a Hoagie and Meatball Sandwich Sale on Friday, Oct. 22 from 11 am to 6 pm and Oct. 23 from 11 am till sell out. Hoagies available are American, Italian, and tuna. The price is $6 for either sandwich, which includes a beverage and bag of chips. Advance orders are welcome by calling (609) 499-6003 or fax (609) 499-6059. Delivery is available locally. The sale will be held at the firehouse on 401 Firehouse Lane, Florence ***
The Clarence Cafe, Friday Oct. 29, 7:30 PM Trinity U.M . Come and discover live, mostly Christian Music in a relaxed coffee house setting. People of all ages, musicians and artists of all types, from all over are invited to come enjoy the singing and fellowship in The Undercoft. You do not have to be a musician to attend. Snacks and beverages are also a part of the evening. Doors open 7 PM. $5 donation is requested. Call (609)499-4809, e-mail [email protected] or see our website at trinityumc-roebling. ***
Shoppers Day at the Riverbank Charter School of Excellence on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 9 am to 2 pm. Vendors and crafters, kid’s activities, and refreshments available. Contact Eileen at (609) 556-9219. ***
Florence United Methodist Church will have its annual Roast Pork Dinner on Nov. 6, 6 PM, one seating. Get your tickets early by calling (609) 499-1731 or 499-3807. The cost is $14 for adults and $7 for children. ***
The Florence Township Chapter of Deborah will again sponsor a VIP Casino bus trip to the Hilton on Dec. 2. Cost of $38 gives a coin return of $30. Call Carol at 499-1927 . ***
Starting Friday, Oct. 8 we will be giving food out from 12 noon til 2:00 pm. ONLY at the Florence U.M. Church, 2nd & Broad St. You may call 499-1129 between 10 am and 11 am to make sure we are open.