by Peg Dotson
The Florence United Methodist Church in Florence is celebrating it’s 175th Anniversary this year. The church will be holding a roast pork and sauerkraut dinner on March 22, 5:30 p.m. at the church located at 209 Broad St. in Florence.
The price of the tickets is $15 for adults and $7.50 for children. Take-outs will be available at 5 p.m. Call 609-499-1731 or 609-499-1129 for tickets.
Please follow this column, in which additional church events will be announced throughout the year.
The American Legion Post 39 in Roebling will have its annual ham and cabbage dinner on March 20 at 6:30 p.m.
All are invited. The cost is $120 per person.
The Post will host a pasta dinner on March 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. Cost is $12 and includes pasta, meatballs, sausage, salad, bread and dessert. There will also be a cash bar. Cost for children 12 and under is $5 and children under 5 east free.
For tickets, call 609-499-9112.
The Florence Township Historical Society will hold an open house on March 30 at the old Firehouse on 3rd Street in Florence from 1p.m. to 4 p.m.
Many thanks to those who have contributed to the food pantry.
Donations always are needed.
The pantry is at the Florence United Methodist Church on Second and Broad streets in Florence.
The food pantry is open Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come to the front door.
Send items for this column to Peg Dotson at [email protected] or call her at 609-499-3807. For more news, visit www.registernews.com.

