FLORENCE-ROEBLING NEWS: JULY 31

By Peg Dotson
   The Trinity United Methodist Church at 1285 Hornberger Ave. in Roebling is hosting a pasta dinner and salad bar fundraiser on Aug. 23 from 5-7 p.m. Tickets cost $8. Children 5 years old and younger can attend for free. For more information or tickets in advance, call 609-499-4809.
   Florence Preschool is now accepting registration for classes for children 2-4 years old. Call 609-499-1129 or 609-499-3807 to register or to make an appointment to tour the facility,
   An American Red Cross blood drive will take place from 3-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7 at Saints Francis and Clare Parish’s McGrath Hall in the Riverbank Charter School at 1300 Hornberger Ave. in Roebling. Each donation can yield enough blood to save up to three lives. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are preferred. Call or text Candida Taylor at 609-558-6740 or email her at [email protected] to make an appointment or for more information.
   The Trinity United Methodist Church in Roebling is hosting “The Awaken Project,” which provides individualized music instruction, music theory, a music workshop for children and a band workshop. The fall session begins Sept. 3. For more information, call 267-304-0359 or visit theawakenproject.org.
   The Willitts-Hogan-Tonne American Legion Auxiliary Unit 39 of Roebling meets on the second Tuesday of the month starting at 7 p.m. in September at the post home on Fourth Avenue. If anyone would like to become a member, call membership chairman Maryann Lathrop at 609-499-2829.
   The Florence Township Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 will be holding a hoagie and meatball sandwich sale on Friday, Aug. 8 from 11 a.m. until they sell out and Saturday, Aug. 9 from 11 a.m. until they sell out. The price for a sandwich is $7, which includes a beverage and a bag of chips. Advanced orders are welcome by calling 609-499-6016 or by sending a fax to 609-499-6059. Delivery is available locally. The sale will be held at the firehouse on 401 Firehouse Lane, Florence.
   In 1995, the Roebling Volunteer Fire Company No. 3 began a very successful community golf outing. In 2006, the Florence Township Fire Company No. 1 and Florence Township Police Officers Association (FOP Lodge 210) combined to continue the tradition. Each year over 150 people support and enjoy the tournament.
   Through the generosity of golfers and sponsors, they were able to establish the Richard Yurcisin Florence Township Emergency Services Award. This $500 award is given each year to two graduates of Florence Township Memorial High School who will continue their education in some type of community service profession.
   This year, the golf outing is scheduled for Aug. 16 at Hanover Golf Club with a new starting time of noon.
   A $50 donation for a small custom made sign or golfing in the tournament will greatly assist them to continue the scholarship program.
   For more information, call Stephen “Fuzzy” Fuzekas at 609-209-6873.
   The Florence Township Library is hosting its first annual “Summer Scavenger Hunt” for kids of all ages. Clues will be handed out weekly and prizes will be awarded. Sign up at the circulation desk. The program runs through Aug. 14.
   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.