Around Gloucester County Towns

Local news & events from Westville, Woodbury, Deptford and Mullica Hill, NJ

February 4 Emily Grace Fisler to Michelle Whitehead and James R. Fisler Jr. of Deptford February 9 Maicey Lee Sparks to Danielle Nicole Sparks of Gloucester Amber Rose Pierce to Linda Pierce and Cliff Pierce of Wenonah Emily Elizabeth Bauman to Kimberly Ann Wehner and Daniel Albert Bauman of Woodbury Heights Giavanna Marie Romano to Joanelizabeth Anita Mattern and... Full story »

A county group raising money to walk in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure is putting a fashionable twist on breast cancer research support. Jersey J-Walkers for the Cure, headed by Washington Township resident Joanne Harrington, will host “Couture for the Cure” on Sunday, March 21. The fundraiser will help women in the area get rid of bridal, cocktail and proms gowns cluttering their closets, and the dresses will be sold at drastically reduced prices at Salon Christopher in Washington Township. Full story »

March 30-April 1 — Greater Promise Church, 25 S. Academy St., Glassboro, will host a revival at 7:30 each evening with Prophet Jonathan Gathers of Healing Touch of Jesus Christ Ministry.    Full story »

March 28 — Richwood United Methodist Church Choir presents the Cantata “The Lenten Sketches” at 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.    Full story »

March 28 — Jubilate Deo Chorale & Orchestra presents an Easter performance at 3 p.m. at Paul VI Auditorium, 901 Hopkins Road, Haddon Township. Tickets are $15, $25 and $30. To purchase tickets call, (856) 858-0693 or visit www.JDCO.org.  Full story »

March 27 — The First United Methodist Church of Glassboro, Academy and New Streets, youth-sponsored Pancake Breakfast will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. in the Fellowship House. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children. Call, (856) 881-3295.  Full story »

March 27 — Zion Community Church located at 242 Kings Highway in Clarksboro, will hold a yard/soup sale at 9 a.m. Rain or shine. Enjoy some soup (three kinds) or buy a quart to take home.   Full story »

March 26 — Babysitting services will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. at Stagecoach Road Christian Fellowship,139 Stagecoach Road in Sicklerville (Washington Township). Call, (856) 629-4449. Proceeds for Brazil Missions trip.  Full story »

March 21 — Blackwood United Methodist Church at 35 E. Church St., is having an organ concert and dedication at 4 p.m. The organ has been given by a member of the congregation in memory of her parents. The church has been without an organ since it had to take down its main building due to structural damage and so... Full story »

March 21 — River Winds Community Church invites everyone to a fresh start preview service at 9:30 a.m. The service will be held in the National Park Elementary School, 516 Lakehurst Ave., National Park. Weekly Sunday services will begin April 11. Contemporary worship and casual attire. For more information, visit www.rwcc.info.  Full story »

March 20 — St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 304 Kings Highway, Clarksboro, will hold a crab cake supper from 3 to 7 p.m. Eat-in or take-out. Cost is $16 for adults; and $5 for children under 12. Preschool children are free. For tickets call (856) 423-4116, leave a message with your name and the amount of tickets you need and your... Full story »

March 20 — St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Broad and Delaware streets in Paulsboro, will host an Oyster and Ham Dinner. Eat-In tickets for 4, 5 and 6 p.m. seatings are $17. Take-outs tickets are $15 pick up between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Children ages 4-10 are$6, children 3 years-old and younger are free. For reservations call Donna (856) 423-5345.  Full story »

March 20 — Richwood United Methodist Church hosts an old-fashioned chicken pot pie dinner, from 3 to 7 pm, Richwood Church Fellowship Hall, 111 Richwood Road, Richwood. The dinner features old-fashioned pot pie (noodle style or crusted), vegetables, salad, dessert and beverage. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children 5 to 12. Take outs are $12. Due to... Full story »

March 20 —  Westville United Methodist Church at the corner of New Street and Broadway in Westville will hold an indoor yard sale from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (no early birds please) featuring homemade baked goods, hoagies and homemade soup (takeouts available). For a table please call (856) 742-6037.  Full story »

March 20 — Trinity Christian Chapel, located at 269 Greentree Road, Washington Township is hosting a ladies seminar entitled “Inner Beauty – A Study on the Life of Esther” from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A continental breakfast and lunch are included in the $20 registration fee; senior citizens pay only $15. Contact the church office at (856) 589-1660 to... Full story »