Carneys Point, NJ, October 3, 2013 – The Family Enrichment Network (FEN) awarded seven mini-grants to area agencies to sponsor another round of free events for families of Salem County.
The events are scheduled to take place from October through January so that families can enjoy activities during the fall and winter months. FEN will hold a second round of mini-grant opportunities for spring events to be announced in January.
The following events are made possible through funding from the Pascale Sykes Foundation in collaboration with the YMCA of Salem County, the Family Resource Network, the Salem City School District and St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish:
Saturday, October 12, 12 noon – 3:00 pm
“Encouragement Outreach Picnic”
AWOE Ministries, Inc.
Carneys Point Recreation Complex
229 Penns Grove-Auburn Road, Carneys Point (856) 299-3150
Saturday, October 19, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
“Competition LEGO Build”
Habitat for Humanity
YMCA of Salem County, 204 Shell Rd., Carneys Point (856) 299-7995
Saturday, October 19, 4:00 pm
“Harvest Party”
Salem County Center for Autism
Scarecrow Hollow
335 Quinton-Hancocks Bridge Rd., Salem
REGISTRATION REQUIRED (856) 678-9400
Friday, November 8, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
“Flag Dedication and Veterans’ Day Celebration”
Healthcare Commons
500 S. Pennsville Auburn Rd., Carneys Point (856) 299-3200
Saturday, Nov. 9, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
“Enjoy Your Holiday Pie This Year”
Friends Village at Woodstown
Fenwick Auditorium, One Friends Dr., Woodstown
REGISTRATION REQUIRED (856) 769-1500
Tuesday, November 19, 6:00 pm
“Care Giver Appreciation Night”
Salem County Office on Aging/IAC
DiPaolo’s Italian Ristaurante
28 S. Broad St., Penns Grove
NOMINATIONS REQUIRED by November 8th
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Saturday, December 14, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
“5th Annual Christmas Party for Children in Need”
Touching Lives of South Jersey
The Edward W. Dorn Community Center
26 Pennsville-Pedricktown Rd., Pedricktown
REGISTRATION REQUIRED (856) 467-6718
Saturday, January 11, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Salem County Center for Autism
“1st Annual Autism Family Bowling Party”
Wood Lanes, 1173 Route 40, Pilesgrove
REGISTRATION REQUIRED (856) 678-9400