This week Burlington County also announced county park grant awards. Evesham will fund improvements to Evesboro Downs.
Catch up on the week that was with The Sun’s “Weekly Roundup” feature. Whether its news about the Evesham Police Foundation’s yearly fundraiser, or news about county park grants, here’s just some of The Sun’s stories from this week.
Fundraiser for Evesham Township Police Foundation set for Nov. 4
The Evesham Township Police Foundation is once again inviting residents to support the foundation and its efforts at its Evesham Township Police Foundation Annual Fundraiser on Nov. 4. Set to take place at the Indian Cultural Center along Route 73, the event will last from 6 to 10 p.m. and give residents a chance to enjoy food and fun while supporting the foundation.
Burlington County awards Evesham funds in seventh round of Municipal Park Grants program
Burlington County Freeholder Linda Hughes, liaison to the County Department of Resource Conversation, has announced that the Board of Chosen Freeholders has awarded $4.98 million of park grants to municipalities during its public meeting this week. According to the county, Evesham will fund improvements to Evesboro Downs with this year’s grant.
Lenape District Television seeks alumni for ‘Where Are They Now?’ interview show
Lenape District Television (LDTV) of the Lenape Regional High School District is looking for LRHSD alumni who are interested in sharing memories from their days in high school and updating the district on what they’ve been doing since graduation by being featuring on LDTV’s alumni interview show “Where Are They Now?” The program features graduates of Lenape, Shawnee, Cherokee and Seneca high schools who have attained a special level of recognition within their career field.
Lenape High School and other district schools to begin falls plays in November
The Lenape Regional High School District is promoting the upcoming fall performances of its students in drama programs throughout the district. Seneca High School students will perform “12 Angry Jurors” on Nov. 2, Nov. 3 and Nov. 4. Lenape High School students will perform “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” on Nov. 16 and Nov. 18. Cherokee High School students will perform “White Christmas”on Nov. 24, Nov. 25, Dec. 1 and Dec. 2. Shawnee High School students will perform “A Night of Comedy, Music (Not Really), and Ducks.” on Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and Dec. 2.
Burlington County talks impact and solutions to opioid abuse at Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall
Burlington County residents and other officials gathered at Rowan College at Burlington County in Mt. Laurel last week as part of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s latest stop in the statewide “Knock Out Opioid Abuse” town hall series. Organized with the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, the event brought together Burlington County officials and medical experts to discuss what officials described as the opioid crisis gripping communities across the nation, including those within New Jersey.
