by Peg Dotson
Friday, May 2 at 6 p.m. a dinner will be hosted at the Florence Community Center in Roebling with all proceeds benefiting CHOP Pediatric Stroke Program.
The dinner is being hosted by the Bongiorno family whose two year- old-daughter Alexa survived a prenatal stroke. According to the family, the two-year journey has been difficult, but still a blessing, with the dinner being a way for raising awareness and funds for pediatric stroke research.
The event will include DJ music, a basket auction, a 50/50 raffle, a magic show, a balloon artist, a custom photo booth with a photographer, a cash bar and more.
For more details, visit http://www.florence-nj.gov/notices/Fundraiser_for_Pediatric_Stroke_Awareness_Month.html
A free community breakfast will be held att Trinity United Methodist Church, Hornberger Avenue in Roebling on Saturday, May 3 from 9 to11 a.m. All are welcome.
The American Legion Post 194 will hold a classic car show on Saturday, May 17th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is a rain date of Sunday, May 18.
The event will be held at the American Legion Post, 601Broad St. Florence, and will benefit local veterans.
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.

