FLORENCE AND ROEBLING NEWS: Nov. 15

By Peg Dotson
   Gwendolyn Jones, a resident of Florence is co-producer of Tellabration, an annual, benefit storytelling workshop and concert, taking place Sunday at the Hamilton Township Library, 1 Justice Way, Hamilton.
   Ms. Jones is also the founder of the Garden State Storytellers League. Sharon Raksler, a resident of Columbus is a featured storyteller at Tellabration.
   Proceeds are donated to the Patrick S. Biddulph Foundation for Leukemia Research and the Hamilton Township Library Trust Fund.
   The event begins at 1 p.m. with Julie Pasqual, storyteller, followed by the Storytelling Concert at 3 p.m.
   Admission is $20 for both workshop and concert, or $10 for concert alone. Pre-registration is encouraged; however, there is onsite registration. Contact Gwendolyn Jones (609) 499-0107 or Carol Satz (609) 890-3378.
   The Roebling Museum will host a walking tour on the streets of the model company town of Roebling, one of the most intact historic villages left in America. The tour will begin at the Roebling Museum at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18, and last for about 45 minutes, The price is $10 per person and includes admission to the museum and two featured exhibits on Titanic and the Golden Gate Bridge. Space is limited and reservations are required. The tour is not recommended for children under 12. For more information call the museum offices at (609) 499-7200 and visit www.roeblingmuseum.org.
   The Florence Chapter of Deborah will have a VIP Casino Bus Trip on Dec. 16 leaving the Roebling Library at 11:45 a.m. and returning approximately 8:30 p.m . The cost is $40 with a <$30 coin return and a $5 Food Voucher and refreshments. For reservations and further information call Carol at 499-1927The Christmas party for Deborah will be held at the VFW on 10th Ave, in Roebling on Dec. 13 at 6 p.m./ The cost is $20 for a hot & cold buffet. You may also call Carol for this event at 499-1927 ***
   The Florence High School Class of 1982 will have its 30th class reunion Nov. 23 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Stone Terrace, 2275 Kuser Road, Hamilton.
   The cost is $80 per person, which includes a two-hour open bar, sit-down dinner and a DJ.
   Make the check out to Ann née Ovacz Jingloi and mail it to her at 20 Sherwood Lane, Columbus, New Jersey, 08022.
   Photos With Santa, on Saturday, Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., will be taken at Hope Hose Humane Co. No. 1, 150 W. Burlington St., Bordentown. There will also be a 50/50/raffle and a cake raffle. Fee is $5 for one child, $2 for each additional with a $10 maximum. Sitting fee includes one 4-by-6 photo and a gift from Santa. The are different photo packages to order from. For information call (609) 298-0450.
   The senior class of Florence High School will be selling raffle tickets to raise money for the senior trip to Florida. The class will offer a the third generation iPad (16GB) with WiFi. Tickets are $10 each. The drawing will take place on Friday, Nov. 30. To purchase a ticket, you may come into the high school during school hours. The class will also be selling tickets at the home football playoff on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please email Leanne Clarke at [email protected] or Cesar Pereda at [email protected].
   There is going to be a Spaghetti Dinner at Florence United Methodist Church, 2nd and Broad streets, on Nov. 30. There will be two seatings; one at 4:30 p.m. and one at 6 p.m. Take outs will be only at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each. Call 499-1731 for tickets. All proceeds will go to the Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund.
   The Roebling Scouts are once again having their wreath, poinsettia and grave blanket sale. Please contact Diane Lee at (609) 499-3290 for more details.
Send items for this column, to Peg Dotson via [email protected] by Sunday evening. You also may call her at 609-499-3807.