Community Calendar

Clothing drive

   Thursday, Feb. 26 and Friday, Feb. 27 — A clothing drive will be held on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. and on Friday from 9 a.m. to noon at Holy Assumption School in Roebling. Bag items and drop off behind the school at McGrath Hall.
Blood drive

   Thursday, Feb. 26 — The Community Blood Council of New Jersey blood drive at Mt. Moriah Lodge, The Masonic Temple, 121 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown, is slated from 5 to 9 p.m. and is open to the public.
Customer appreciation

   Friday, Feb. 27 — The Jobstown Post Office will hold Customer Appreciation Day starting at 8 a.m. Enjoy light refreshments and enter to win dinner for two at Carini Pizza and Grill Restaurant.
Kidsafe ID cards

   Saturday, Feb. 28 — Bordentown Chiropractic Clinic will provide free Kidsafe ID cards to children of all ages from noon to 3 p.m. at Papps Bowling Alley, Route 130, Bordentown. Call 298-9820 for details.
Roast beef supper

   Saturday, Feb. 28 — Hedding Methodist Church in Bordentown will hold the annual roast beef supper with seatings at 4:30 and 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids and must be reserved at 324-0729. Profits benefit the church’s mission program.
Nicotine Anonymous

   Tuesday, March 2 — A Nicotine Anonymous meeting will be held weekly from 6 to 7 p.m. at Divine Word Missionary Gym, second floor, 101 Park St., Bordentown. The meeting is open to anyone who has the desire to stop using nicotine. You do not have to quit to attend; no dues or fees. Call 298-1866 for details.
Autism benefit

   Saturday, March 6 — Connor P. Casey Foundation for Autism second annual "Blarney Benefit for Autism" will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Bordentown Elks Lodge. Cost is $30 per person and includes Irish buffet, open bar, DJ, Irish band, auction, 50/50, and surprises.
Drama ministry

   Sunday, March 7 — Trinity United Methodist Church, 339 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown, will present Jim Hughes in the drama "Thomas" at 10:30 a.m. The public is welcome.
Casino trip

   Sunday, March 7 — The Knights of Columbus No. 570 is sponsoring a trip to Showboat Casino in Atlantic City. Bus leaves St. Mary’s parking lot at 4:30 p.m. for a four-hour stay. Cost is $15 with $15 back from the casino. Call 298-5530 for reservations.
Open house

   Monday, March 8 — The Holy Cross Preschool of Bordentown, 280 Crosswicks Road, annual open house is slated from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bring your family and friends to visit the Christ-based preschool, meet mission-minded teachers and see the curriculum. Openings exist in the 3- and 4-year old programs. Contact Holy Cross Preschool at 298-2880.
Centennial

   Monday, March 8 — The Roebling Centennial Committee monthly meeting is slated at 7 p.m. at the Florence Township Library, Hornberger Avenue. All area residents are welcome.
Dinner fund-raiser

   Tuesday, March 9 — Join this year’s graduating class at a fund-raiser sponsored by Fezziwigs at the Bordentown Regional High School cafeteria from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Price is $12 for an all-you-can-eat meal. Chicken Marsala, vodka rigatoni, vegetable medley, Caesar salad and apple crisp will be served. All proceeds benefit the senior prom.
Fish fry

   Friday, March 12 — Holy Assumption Parish of Roebling will hold a fish fry on Friday nights during Lent from 5:45 to 7:15 p.m. at McGrath Hall.
   Menu is half-pound flounder, or six fantail shrimp, two deviled crab cakes for $8 or the combo platter for $9. Entrees include fries and coleslaw.
St. Paddy’s Run



   Saturday, March 13 — The Bordentown Education Foundation and the Bordentown Rotary Club will hold a St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run and 2-mile Fun Walk to benefit the education of Bordentown public school children at the Clara Barton School. Fun walk starts at 8:45 a.m. and the 5K run begins at 9:30 a.m.
   For details or to download a registration form go to www.bordentown.K12.njus or www.runnersowrld.com or call 298-3947.
Oyster supper

   Saturday, March 13 — Bordentown Presbyterian Church’s annual oyster supper is slated from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Farnsworth Avenue church. Tickets for the all-you-can-eat meal of fried oysters, chicken salad, mashed potatoes, side dishes and homemade dessert are available at 298-1250. This event usually sells out, so order tickets early.
Homeowners’ meeting

   Wednesday, March 17 — The Village Grande at Crosswicks Creek Homeowners’ Association has changed the date of the March meeting. The meeting will now be held at 7 p.m. at the community clubhouse on Honeyflower Drive. All homeowners are invited to attend.
Basket bingo

   Friday, March 19 — Join us for a fun-filled evening and maybe come home with something new for spring decorating. Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Holy Assumption School and games start at 7:30 p.m. Attendees must be over 18. Tickets are $20 and refreshments will be available for purchase. Call Cathy at 747-1558 for details.
Interfaith week

   Sunday, March 21 through Sunday, March 28 — The congregations of Bordentown and the surrounding area will celebrate Interfaith week.
   Interfaith week will end with a choir festival on March 28 at 7 p.m., at the First Baptist Church of Bordentown. Choirs from the various congregations will perform one or two anthems and a massed choir will perform three or four selections. Refreshments will follow the Choirfest.
Chinese auction

   Friday, March 26 — The Florence Township Chapter of Deborah will sponsor its annual Chinese Auction at the VFW Post 8838 on 10th Avenue, Roebling.
   Doors open at 6 p.m. and the drawing begins at 7:30 p.m. Attendees must be 21 or older. Admission of $4 includes refreshments, cake, coffee and tea. Hot dogs will be sold. Call Helen at 499-1671 or Carol at 499-1927 for details.
Bring-A-Friend Sunday

   Sunday, March 28 — The First Baptist Church of Bordentown is having a Bring-A-Friend Sunday. Persons in the community are invited to Sunday School at 9 a.m. The 10:15 a.m. worship service will include a hymnsing and music by the choir and a first-person sermon on a Biblical character presented by The Rev. Jay Rambo.
Flea market

   Saturday, April 3 — A flea market will be held at Carlslake Center from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for Bordentown City Cats 324-3896.
Couples’ conference

   Friday, April 16 and Saturday, April 17 — Bring your laughter and desire to grow closer to the one you love to the Couples’ Conference being hosted by the Fountain of Life Center, 2035 Columbus Road, Florence Township. This marriage seminar will take place on Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
   Married and engaged couples of all ages are invited to attend. Registration fee includes study guides. Registration checks may be sent directly to the Fountain of Life Center, 2035 Columbus Road, Burlington, NJ. Call 499-2131 or visit www.globalservants.org for details.
School registration

   Registration for eligible kindergarten students living in the Bordentown Regional School District will be held during the week of March 29 at Peter Muschal School and the week of March 8 at Clara Barton School. Children registering at Peter Muschal School must reside in Bordentown Township (excluding Holloway Meadows) or Fieldsboro. Children registering at Clara Barton School must reside in Bordentown City or Holloway Meadows. Kids are eligible for kindergarten registration in September if they turn 5 before Friday, Oct. 1.
   Call Peter Muschal School at 298-2600 or Clara Barton School at 298-0676 to obtain the necessary papers and arrange an appointment.
Call for crafters

   Reserve your space now for Holy Assumption School’s annual Fall Harvest Festival, Saturday, Oct. 9. Register now and receive a discount on your vendor space. For more information go to www.holyassumptionschool.org or call Karen at 267-9470.
Lion’s club

   Bordentown Township Lion’s Club needs help helping others.
   Improve vision for the future by providing eye exams and glasses for needy people, protect pets with the free vaccination programs, and participate in community activities such as Bordentown’s annual street fair.
   Meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Town and Country Diner, Route 130, Bordentown at 6:30 p.m., and the public is invited to join.
Class reunion

   Florence Township Memorial High School class of 1995 is planning the 10-year reunion. Classmates are encouraged to contact Maria Spinelli Mastin at [email protected] with an updated mailing address.