The Franklin Township Recreation Commission is making final preparations for their 23rd annual Community Day, which will be held on Sept. 12 on the grounds of the Mary F. Janvier School, 1532 Pennsylvania Ave. in Franklinville. The Community Day grounds are located off of Coles Mill Road (County Route 538) between Pennsylvania Avenue and Stanton Avenue behind the school. The main entrance...
The Franklin Township Recreation Commission is making final preparations for their 23rd annual Community Day, which will be held on Sept. 12 on the grounds of the Mary F. Janvier School, 1532 Pennsylvania Ave. in Franklinville. The Community Day grounds are located off of Coles Mill Road (County Route 538) between Pennsylvania Avenue and Stanton Avenue behind the school. The main entrance is located off of Stanton Avenue. The theme of the event is "Let's Go To The Hop" and will celebrate the carefree 1950s and 1960s. The day is being dedicated in memory of the late Frank Capozzi, who provided hayrides for the past 22 years at Community Day.
The opening ceremonies will begin at 9 a.m. and feature the Delsea Regional High School Marching Band. All day entertainment will take place and include characters, dancers, bands, magic, crafts, games, displays, Chinese Auction, bouncers, hay rides, displays, and lots of great food. Local fire companies, ambulance corps, civic groups, scouts, churches, sport groups, governmental agencies, and other non-profit groups will all take part. All proceeds from the event benefit local non-profit organizations. Entrance and parking is free to the event.
A new attraction has been added this year, the First Annual Scholarship Car Show for cars of the '50s, '60s, and '70s. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the parking lot of the Board of Education Building of the School. There is a $10 fee per car and the funds will go to the Franklin Township Community Day Scholarship Fund. The first 25 cars are guaranteed spots and will be judged for the Scholarship Choice Award. The awards will take place on stage at 3 p.m.
According to the local Historical Center's records, Franklinville held their 6th Annual Community Day on July 4, 1917. After a day of fun and games they ended the day with a community day of singing patriotic songs and "free open-air moving pictures." The 2015 version of the 23rd annual Community Day scheduled for Sept. 12 will end with a fantastic fireworks display at dusk. Everyone is invited to come out for a day of fun and entertainment.
