FLORENCE-ROEBLING NEWS

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.
   The “No Greater Love” worship service will take place at the Trinity United Methodist Church at 1285 Hornberger Ave. in Roebling starting at 7 p.m. Aug. 23.
   A free home security program for seniors age 60 and over is being offered by the Burlington County Sheriff’s Department. Crime prevention specialists will install door locks, window locks and peepholes and will make sure homes have carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors and emergency interior lights. Call 609-265-5796 for more information about this free program.
   The fourth annual car, truck and motorcycle show will be held at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church is located at the corner of West Second Street and Spring Street. There will also be a chili cook-off with a $5 donation for a table spot. Registration for the show starts at 8 a.m. and ends at 11 a.m. For early registration or more information, call Mike Potpinka at 609-351-5859. The registration fee is a $15 donation to St. Stephen’s.
   The Florence Historical Society will hold an open house on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the old firehouse at 25 West Third Street. Artifacts, memorabilia, high school yearbooks and photographs will be on display. The “Images of America” book about Florence will be for sale as well as original coat racks from the Duffy School. There is no admission fee but donations are welcome. For more information, call Judith King at 609-499-2405.
   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.
   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.
   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.