FLORENCE AND ROEBLING NEWS: Week of Nov. 13

By Peg Dotson, Guest Columnist
   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 and comes with a $30 coin return, refreshments, and a $5 food voucher.
   The Christmas party for Deborah will be held at the VFW on Tenth Avenue, in Roebling, at 6 p.m. Dec. 13. The cost is $20 for a hot and cold buffet.
   To learn about the Christmas party or VIP Casino Bus Trip, call Carol, via 609-499-1927.
   Riverbank Charter School of Excellence will be hosting information sessions for interested families at 6:30 p.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 5, and 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18. Open enrollment for the 2013-2014 school year began Dec. 1.
   Call 609-499- 4321 for information.
   The Roebling Scouts are once again having their wreath, poinsettia and grave blanket sale.
   Contact Diane Lee at 609-499-3290 for details.
   The American Legion 194 will have a New Year’s Eve party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31. There will be a DJ and prizes.
   Tickets are $25 per person and $45 per couple, which includes open bar and finger foods and a champagne toast at midnight. Tickets are available at the post and must be purchased by Dec. 7.
   There will be a New Year’s Eve Party on Monday, Dec. 31, at the American Legion Post 39, 112 Fourth Ave., Roebling in Florence Township.
   The cost is $25 or $30 at the door per person. Cocktail hour is from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Dinner is from 8 p.m. until 9 p.m. and the DJ will play music for dancing is from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. The open bar will last all night. Coffee and donuts will be served 12:30 a.m. until 1:30 a.m.
   The event is limited to 60 people. Deadline to call ahead is Dec. 20.
   To learn more or order tickets, call the Post at 609-499-3880 and leave a message or call Jerry Sandusky at 609-499-1558.
   We still have an active Food Pantry and are always happy to receive donations. Thank you to Florence Township for the many organizations including local schools, Boy Scouts, individuals and many others — who continue donating.
   The Food Pantry at Florence United Methodist Church at Second and Broad streets in Florence is open Fridays from 11 a.m.
   The pantry is always looking for food donations. Call 609-499-3807 to learn more.
   There also is a food pantry at Holy Assumption Church in Roebling across from the Roebling Town Market.
Send items for this column, to Peg Dotson via [email protected] by Sunday evening. You also may call her at 609-499-3807.