The 45th Annual Bike MS City to Shore Ride will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28 and 29. Voorhees is again proud to be a participant in the event, which begins at the PATCO Woodcrest Speedline Station in Cherry Hill then travels two miles through our community on its way to Ocean City. The finish line is the Ocean City Civic Center on 5th and the Boardwalk.
Named by Bicycling Magazine as the Best Cycling Getaway in N.J., the ride promises to be the best cycling experience on the East Coast and takes riders through scenic South Jersey to the shore. Bike MS City to Shore is more than a ride, it is an experience grounded in camaraderie and marked by passion, inspiration, determination and pure enjoyment. The two-day event, with route options for all cycling abilities from 25-175 miles, will take riders through the flat terrain and back roads of South Jersey to the blueberry fields of Hammonton.
At the end of the ride, 7,000 cyclists will roll into Ocean City to cheering volunteers, family and an atmosphere that could not be more electric. Following an overnight stay, cyclists return to Cherry Hill on Sunday for a festive finish-line celebration.
Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system and impacts more than 14,000 local residents who live with the disease. The symptoms are unpredictable and vary from person to person. They can range from abnormal fatigue or numbness to severe vision problems or difficulty walking.
The National MS Society’s mission is to create a world free of Multiple Sclerosis. As the largest nonprofit fundraiser of MS research in the world, the society has invested more than $500 million and provides more services to those living with MS than any other organization in the world. The bike ride raised more than $4.3 million in 2023, continuing the society’s mission.
Cyclists will travel though our township to unite in the fight against MS. All funds raised are used to support medical research and provide services for local families living with the disease. Bike MS is the largest fundraising bike series in the world. Each year nearly 75,000 cyclists and more than 6,000 teams ride together.
The Bike MS City to Shore Ride depends on the support of more than 1,200 volunteers for its success each year. If you choose not to ride, your help as a volunteer would be appreciated. All volunteers will receive a 2019 Bike MS T-shirt. To learn more or to register to participate or volunteer, visit www.mscycling.org or call (800) 445-BIKE.
The Gibbsboro Voorhees Athletic Association (GVAA) is hosting a golf outing at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, at the Ramblewood Country Club. For more information, contact John Conners at jconners5632@gmail.com or (856) 261-8738.
The Voorhees Business Association (VBA) is hosting a Bowling Fundraiser/Flashback to the 80’s Night on Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. at 30 Strikes, 501 S White Horse Pike in Stratford. For more information, visit voorheesbusinessassociation.org.
The Voorhees Animal Orphanage (VAO) will hold its 28th Annual Woofstock Festival on
Saturday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Voorhees Town Center. (Rain date is Sunday). It’s the biggest fundraiser of the year for the VAO. For more information, visit theanimalorphanage.org, email info@vaonj.org or call (856) 627-9111.
The Voorhees Township Public Works Department, in cooperation with the Camden County Board of Commissioners and Tab Shredding, is hosting a free paper shredding event on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Town Center. For more information, call the department at (856) 428-5499.
The Animal Welfare Association will open its doors and campus for an afternoon of family fun at the Howl-O-Ween Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 1 to 4 p.m. Kids and furry friends can enjoy the outdoor activities, rain or shine. Enter the 50/50 cash raffle or participate in costume contests. Admission is free. Register to decorate a trunk at https://give.awanj.org/HowlOWeen-2024. For more information, contact Meggin Olivo at (856) 424-2288, ext. 13
Voorhees will once again host its annual Halloween and fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Town Center. For information, visit the township website at voorheesnj.com or the Facebook page, or email ssytnik@voorheesnj.com.
