By Peg Dotson, Special Writer
The Florence United Methodist Church will resume worship at 11 a.m. this coming Sunday, Sept. 8. Sunday school will also resume at 9:45 a.m. this Sunday. Come start the school year with coffee and donuts at 9:30 a.m.
There are still seats left for the trip to Mt. Airy Casino with the Traveling Seniors on Sunday, Sept. 29. The cost is $37, which includes $25 of slot play, a $10 food comp, and the bus driver’s gratuity. For more information, call 609-499 -1668 or 609-424-6447.
Florence Township’s Yard Sale Day is Saturday, Sept. 16 (rain date Sept. 21).
Residents are encouraged to hold yard sales on this day.
The regular permits and fees for yard sales will be suspended for all residents on this day.
Residents are responsible for promptly removing all signs posted for their yard sales.
The Roebling Garden Club would like to send a big thank you to everyone who helped plant, weed and fund the geranium project to beautify the Roebling Circle.
The Florence United Methodist Church is sponsoring a retreat at Bird In Hand in Lancaster County Sept. 27-29.
Those interested in attending should call Marion at 609-499-1731 for more details.
The Florence Historical Society will hold an open house Saturday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the old firehouse at 25 W. Third St.
On display will be artifacts, memorabilia, high school yearbooks and photographs.
The images will be for sale as well as original coat racks from the Duffy School. There is no admission fee, but donations are welcome. Come to the door on the right side of the building and spend some time sharing Florence history.
For any questions or further information, contact Judith King at 609-499-2405.
Rocco’s Pizza is hosting a benefit for Burlington City Animal Alliance (BCAA) on Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 6 to 9 p.m.
BCAA helps homeless cats and dogs and sponsors go home. There is low-cost spaying and neutering clinics for cats. Mention BCAA, and Rocco’s donates 10 percent of all orders.
Rocco’s Pizza is at 310 W. Front St. in Florence. Call 609-499-3366 for more information.
St. Nicholas Byzantine Parish will be holding its annual festival Sunday, Sept. 8, from noon to 6 p.m.
This year, it will be a joint event with our neighboring parish, St. Mary Byzantine (Romanian) Church.
It will be held at the St, Nicholas picnic grove on Norman Avenue in Roebling.
This is a European celebration featuring The Continental Gypsies for listening and dancing pleasure. The festival is a great gathering place for friends and families to enjoy all their favorite old country foods, including homemade cakes and pastries.
The price of admission is $2 Children under 13 will be admitted free with a parent.
For further information or directions, call 609-499-3309 or 609-298-4096.
There will be delicious ethnic foods from Slovakia, Romania and Poland. No outside food or beverages will be allowed to be brought into the picnic grove. No pets, please.
The township would like property owners to know the third-quarter tax grace period has been extended to Sept. 6.
Payment must be received in the tax office by Sept. 16 to avoid interest. Any payment received after Sept. 16 will be charged interest back to Aug. 1.
The Willitts-Hogan-Tonne American Legion Auxiliary has completed more than 100 crocheted scarves for delivery in October.
The auxiliary also has afghans and lap robes going to the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Unit at Lourdes Hospital in Willingboro and is working on senior bibs for the Clare Estates. These will be ongoing projects.
Anyone who would like to donate toward the auxiliary’s projects can call Maryann Lathrop at 609-499-2829 or Pat Stojinski at 609-499-1237.
Many thanks to those who have contributed to the food pantry.
Donations always are needed.
The food pantry is open Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come to the front door.
The Florence Township Memorial High School reunion for the classes of 1970, 1971, 1972 and 1973 will be held from 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Oct. 12.
Class of 1970, contact Pam Barota Olaff at 609-864-2088 for more information.
Class of 1971, contact Margo Miller at [email protected] or 609-499-0181 for more information.
Class of 1972, contact Anna Awdiok Skorvan at [email protected] or 609-499-2087 for more information.
Class of 1973, contact Lee Boldizar Casagrande at [email protected] or 732-244-1637 for more information.
Send items for this column to Peg Dotson at [email protected] or call her at 609-499-3807.