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Mayor’s Message: Summer Twilight Series returns for 16th year

The Voorhees Township Committee is pleased to welcome the summer of 2019 and our 16th Annual Summer Twilight Series to be held on the "Great Lawn" at Connolly Park. We are excited to present another fun-filled summer of free entertainment.

Warm weather offers the opportunity to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

The Voorhees Township Committee is pleased to welcome the summer of 2019 and our 16th Annual Summer Twilight Series to be held on the “Great Lawn” at Connolly Park. We are excited to present another fun-filled summer of free entertainment.

The first show is Thursday, June 20, and will feature Asbury Fever Band, recreating the popular Jersey shore sounds of the 70’s and 80’s. The band includes a three-piece horn section and covers such artists as Bruce Springsteen, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Bon Jovi and Little Steven. Asbury Fever Band captures the intensity of these legendary Jersey artists.

The second show is Thursday, July 25 and will feature Satisfaction/ The International Rolling Stones Tribute Show. This band is entering its 18thyear showcasing the most authentic cast and costuming of its kind. They bring a colorful performance to over 50 years of classic hits honoring the Rolling Stones and their legacy.

On Thursday, Aug. 22, we welcome Beatlemania Now, the premier Beatles tribute band. This mind-blowing performance takes you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is the next best thing to seeing the Beatles. The band recaptures the excitement, the mood and the frantic intensity, which evoke memories of the 60’s and 70’s.

The Township’s Summer Twilight Series provides fun for all ages.The shows are free and start at 7:30 p.m. on the “Great Lawn” at Connolly Park. The “Beer Garden” and food trucks will open at 6:30 p.m.  There is also plenty of free parking.

The Summer Twilight Series is made possible due to the generosity of our sponsors: Republic Bank, Hardenbergh Insurance, Iron Hill Brewery, DiMeglioConstruction, Kennedy Health and The Voorhees Sun. Please thank these sponsors by supporting their businesses.

Come out with your chairs and blankets or just sit on the “Great Lawn” and enjoy these great free shows.  For more information, visit www.voorheesnj.comor call the Show Hot Line at (856) 882-SHOW.

** The Annual Animal Welfare Association Paws & Feet 5K Race & Doggie Fun Day is May 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cooper River Park, Pennsauken. This three-mile run/walk and one-mile walk is a great way for animal lovers to support AWA’s mission of helping pets and people. The day is full of great activities including pet contests, an agility course, pet demonstrations and entertainment. All money raised goes toward the adoption center and the care of homeless animals. For more information call (856) 424-2288 extension 113 or visit www.events@awanj.org.

** The Voorhees Swim Club is hosting its 4th Annual Free Community Shredding Event on Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Voorhees Swim Club, 8 Forest Hills Drive. The event is for private/personal documents only. No businesses shredding please. Drop off your documents and check out the swim club. For more information call (856) 753-9668 or visit www.voorheesswimclub.com.

**The 11th Annual Alicia Rose Victorious 5k Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, May 19. Check in begins at 7:30 a.m. and the run/walk one-mile race will start at 9 a.m. The 5K race will start at 9:30 a.m. at Virtua Hospital, 200 Bowman Dr. in Voorhees.  The cost is $30 for participants 19 and older and $15 for ages 5 to 18.  The ARVF installs Teen Lounges in hospitals throughout the world.

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