From the Feb. 14 edition of the Register-News
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Donations
Donations are being accepted to benefit Devin Tulumalo, a 2-year-old child with Joubert’s syndrome. For more information contact Lisa Hartman, 291-0847.
Girl Scouts
Town and Country Community Girl Scout leaders meeting, 7 p.m., Feb. 14 at John Hydock School in Columbus.
Softball registration
The Florence Township Girls Softball Association is having walk-in registration from 9 a.m. to noon, Feb. 16 in the front conference room of the Florence municipal building, 711 Broad Street, Florence. Registration is open for girls of all ages residing or attending schools in Florence Township. For more information contact Tom McCue, 499-4186.
Breakfast
The Holy Name Society of Holy Assumption Parish will hold its all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Feb. 17 at McGrath Hall adjacent to the school. Menu includes eggs, home fries, sausage, and pancakes. Cost for adults is $4, seniors (65 and older) $3, children (6-12) $2, and children under five are free.
Garden club
The Florence Garden Club’s next meeting is at 7 p.m., Feb. 18 in the community room of the Florence municipal complex. All members and those interested in joining are invited.
Back-to-school night
Bordentown Regional High School will hold its spring semester back-to-school night 7 p.m., Feb. 20. Parents will have the opportunity to meet teachers and become informed about the courses their child is taking. Guidance counselors, supervisors, and administrators will be available to answer any questions. For more information, contact Frederick D’Antoni at 298-0025, Ext. 1102.
Book groups
The classics book group will discuss "House of the Seven Gables" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, 8 p.m., Feb. 20. The popular book group will discuss "The Family Orchard" by Naomi Eve, 8 p.m., Feb. 27. Both groups will meet at the home of Bobbie Taylor, 357 Prince St.
Book signing
Emily Weinstein will be signing her book, "Moon Book" and newly released, "Cat Book" 7 to 9 p.m., Feb. 22 at By the Book, 150 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown. She will also be giving a talk on the development of Cat Book and will demonstrate how to do a monoprint. Anyone interested in having a pet model contact Arlene Bice, 298-3334.
Fish dinner
St. Mary’s PTA is sponsoring its third annual fish dinner, 4:30 to 8 p.m., Feb. 22 in the school hall at 30 Elizabeth Street, Bordentown. Menu includes lightly breaded baked flounder, baked macaroni and cheese, Caesar salad, cole slaw, and beverages. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Takeouts are available. Tickets may be purchased at the rectory or by calling Cathy, 291-9204, or Tricia, 298-5719. Tickets will not be sold after Feb. 17 or at the door.
Hedding Methodist Church will hold their annual roast beef supper on Feb. 23 with seatings at 5 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $9 for adults and $4.50 for children. Reservation necessary by calling (609) 324-0729. Profits from the supper benefit the mission program of the church.
Guest speaker
Convention speaker and writer, Alicia Britt Chole, will be the guest speaker 10 a.m., Feb. 24 at the Fountain of Life Center, 2035 Columbus Road, Florence Township. The public is invited. Admission is free. For more information call (609) 499-2131.
Board of Ed
petitions
The deadline for filing nominating petitions to run for position on the Northern Burlington County Regional Board of Education is 4 p.m., Feb. 25. The election is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16.
Prospective school board candidates can obtain a school board candidate kit at the local school district office.
The deadline for filing nominating petitions to run for three full-term positions on the Mansfield Township Board of Education is 4 p.m., Feb. 25. The election is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16.
Prospective school board candidates can obtain a school board candidate kit at the board of education office, 19 Locust Ave., Columbus. For more information contact Karen Bailey, 298-0308.
Senior events
The following events are offered to Bordentown Township seniors at the senior community center on Municipal Drive. Feb. 16: birthday dinner; Feb. 18: meeting, doors open 11 a.m.; Feb. 19: Atlantic City trip; Feb. 20: free computer class 11 to 12:30.
For more information contact Angel Sauro, public information officer, 298-2800, Ext. 9.
Soccer
Florence Township Soccer plays every Saturday, 2 p.m. at Veterans Field (Broad St.), Florence. For more information contact Greg Perri Jr., 499-1691.
Bordentown CE/R
Bordentown Community Education/Recreation offers a variety of new courses such as mosaic stepping stones, hot glass bead making, and children’s programs. For more information contact Marge Witman, 298-0025, Ext. 1202.
Class reunion
Florence Township Memorial High School Class of 1977 is looking for fellow classmates to attend the 25-year reunion in June. Contact Diane Otis-Mroz, (609) 387-3271 or e-mail [email protected].
Historical photos
Those interested in contributing photos of Bordentown City for an Arcadia book on "Images of America" may take them to U & I Gift Shop, 150 Farnsworth Ave. For more information call Arlene 298-3334.