CIVIC NEWS

Wednesday, April 30
The Hammonton Senior Citizens will meet 8:30 a.m. at Fire Co. No. 2 on the White Horse Pike. For more information, call Pat Campanella at 561-8570.
Girl Scout Troop #6045 will meet at 2:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, located at 326 E. Bellevue Ave.
The Hammonton Ministerium Good Samaritan Center will provide meals at the Atlantic County Human Resources Building, 310 Bellevue Ave., from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The Exchange Club will meet at 7 p.m. at Rocco’s Town House, located at 21 N. Third Street.

Thursday, May 1

The Puerto Rican Civic Association will meet at 3 p.m. at the PRCA Clubhouse, located at 371 Old Forks Rd.
The Hammonton Shade Tree Commission will meet at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, located at 100 Central Ave.
The Rotary Club of Hammonton will meet at 7 p.m., location TBA.
The Hammonton Association of Girl Scout Leaders will meet at 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, located at 326 E. Bellevue Ave.
The Masons M.B. Taylor Lodge 141 F &A.M. will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall, located at 206 Central Ave. This meeting is for Master Masons only.
The Historical Society of Hammonton will meet at 7 p.m. at the Hammonton Library, located at 451 S. Egg Harbor Rd. Call 561-0960 if you would like to receive notices of meetings and events by mail or e-mail.

Friday, May 2
Masonic Lodge #141 will hold its meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Lodge, located on 205 Central Ave.
The Cruisin’ Classics Auto Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall, located at 390 S. Egg Harbor Rd.
 

Monday, May 5
The Sons of Italy #1648 will hold their executive meeting at 7 p.m. located at the lodge, 427 N. Third St.
Soroptimist International of Hammonton will meet at 7 p.m. at the Atlantic County Library, located at 451 S. Egg Harbor Rd.
 

Tuesday, May 6
The Republican Club will meet at 8 p.m. at the VFW Post 1026, located at 390 S. Egg Harbor Rd.
The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) - Chapter 66 will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the DAV Hall, located at 446 S. Egg Harbor Rd.
Boy Scout Troop 58 and Cub Scout Pack 58 will meet at 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, located at 326 Bellevue Ave.
The Kiwanis Club of Hammonton will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Maplewood, located at 470 S. White Horse Pike.
The Lions Club of Hammonton will meet at 7 p.m. at Rocco’s Town House, located at 21 N. Third St.
 

Wednesday, May 7
The Hammonton Planning Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Hammonton Town Hall, located at 100 Central Ave.
Girl Scout Troop #6045 will meet at 2:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, located at 326 E. Bellevue Ave.
The Hammonton Senior Citizens will meet at noon at Fire Co. No 2 on the White Horse Pike. For more information, call Pat Campanella at 561-8570.
The Exchange Club will meet at 7 p.m. at Rocco’s Town House, 21 N. Third St.
The Hammonton Ministerium Good Samaritan Center will provide meals at the Atlantic County Human Resources Building, 310 Bellevue Ave., from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
 

Other Events
Waterford Township will be dedicating a monument on Saturday, May 10 at 2 p.m. at the Atco American Legion Post 311 on Atco Avenue to honor Waterford Township native Lance Corporal Jon T. Hicks Jr., who was killed in action in Iraq on September 10, 2007.
Hammonton Town Hall will be closed on April 30, May 1 and May 2 to prepare for the move to the new Town Hall. The New Town Hall will be opened for business on May 5. There will be an extension for taxes, water and sewer without penalty until May 16.
The Knights of Columbus St. Padre Pio Council is selling raffle tickets for their 2nd Annual Backyard Barbecue Raffle. The winner will receive a four hour cookout for 20 people in either May, June, July or August. The package includes hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, macaroni salad, baked beans, chips, pretzels, desserts, condiments, paper products and soda. Members of the Knights of Columbus will set up, cook and clean after the party.
Each ticket allows a person four opportunities to win. Tickets are $10 each. For more information call Ed Collins at 561-0352.
“Hammonton’s Got Talent - Just Bring It!” The Friends of the Eagle Theatre will be hosting a talent show on Saturday, May 31 at 7 p.m., at the Hammonton High School Performing Arts Center (PAC). Tickets for the event will be $10 and available in advance or at the door.
The Woman’s Civic Club of Hammonton now has prom dresses available in the Kid’s Closet at the Woman’s Civic Club. The Prom Dress Project collects new and almost-new formal dresses and accessories and provides them, free of charge, to high school students who are unable to purchase their own prom attire. Our dress shop and its services are free. Appointment times and names are kept anonymous. Planning on attending your prom in style? Please call Cindi at 828-4567 to set up your appointment time today.
The Hammonton Home & School Association is sponsoring two events this spring. First, is a Bon Jovi Guitar Give-away. Win an authentic autographed guitar signed by Jon Bon Jovi himself! Raffle tickets are just $10 each. Contact any H.S.A. member to purchase. The Raffle will take place at the H.S.A Beef-n-Beverage Event. Winner need not be present to win.
As mentioned, H.S.A. will host a Beef-n-Beverage Benefit at Winslow Fire Hall on Saturday, May 17 at 7 p.m. Hammonton’s George Hummel & Jim Italiano and their band, Centurian, will rock the night away. Just $25 per ticket. A basket raffle and the Jon Bon Jovi Guitar will be raffled off at this event. Must be 21 to attend.
The Hammonton Democratic Club invites the public for a Wine & Cheese Reception at the Hammonton Woman’s Civic Club on Wednesday, May 7 at 7 p.m., according to a press release. South Jersey Coordinator for U.S Senator Frank Lautenberg Michael Maitland, will be the guest speaker, according to a release.
Hammonton Chapter of Deborah Hospital sponsors a bus trip the last Sunday of the month to an Atlantic City Casino. Cost is $13, and the bus leaves at 3 p.m. from the carnival grounds on French St. across from the Convent.
Each person will receive a food and cash coupon. All are welcome. For more information call Mary at 561-0598 or 561-4416 or Thelma at 561-3070.
Soroptimist International of Hammonton will be sponsoring a free “Self Defense Training Class for Mothers & Daughters” to be held on Thursday, May 15 at 7 p.m. at Amerikick (formerly Hammonton Karate).
MainStreet Hammonton's Garden Club will be handing out "Random Acts of Beauty" certificates to residences and businesses for lawns and gardens that provide visual pleasure and brighten the town.
All certificate recipients will be listed each month in the newspaper.
Call Mary Jo Perrone at 561-8772 if you know a property you would like to nominate or for more information.