Community Calendar

From the Dec. 23 edition
Christmas services
   Friday, Dec. 24 — The First Baptist Church of Bordentown’s Christmas Eve Candlelight service will begin at 6:45 p.m. with pre-service music.
   The service will center on the birth of Christ through scripture readings, singing of carols and music by the adult choir, children’s choir, men’s quartet and soloists. The service will end with singing "Silent Night" by candlelight. Light refreshments will follow.
   There will be no babysitting provided, but the nursery room will be open.
Candlelight service
   Friday, Dec. 24 — The First Presbyterian Church of Bordentown, 420 Farnsworth Ave., will hold Christmas Eve Candlelight services at 7:30 p.m. (family-oriented) and at 11 p.m., with the sacrament of the Lord’s supper. Sunday service will be at 10:30 a.m. All are invited and welcome.
Family Movie Night
   Tuesday, Dec. 28 — Family Movie Night will be held at Trinity Untied Methodist Church, 339 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown, from 7 to 9 p.m. Cost is $2 per person.
Blood drive
   Wednesday, Dec. 29 — Temple B’nai Abraham and Sarah Seidel Sisterhood will sponsor an American Red Cross blood drive at the Carslake Community Center, senior services room, 213 Crosswicks St., Bordentown, from 2:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 298-6485 for an appointment.
Angel Song
   Sunday, Jan. 2 — Trinity United Methodist Church, 339 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown, will host Evangelist Jim Hughes at 10:30 a.m. when he will present his drama "Angel Song."
   Mr. Hughes wrote, sings and portrays the message of the first Christmas as seen from the lofty view of the heavenly hosts. A free will offering will be taken.
Audition notice
   Saturday, Jan. 8 and Sunday, Jan. 9 — Auditions for "Cabaret" by John Kander and Fred Ebb will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at The Academy Theatre, 146 Route 130 in Bordentown. All parts are open except the role of Sally Bowles.
   Those interested should be prepared to sing 16 bars, dance audition and read from the script (accompanist provided). Reservations are recommended. Call 291-9000. www.theacademytheatre.com.
Casino trip
   Sunday, Jan. 9 — The knights of Columbus No. 570 is sponsoring a bus trip to the Showboat Casino in Atlantic City. Bus will leave St. Mary’s parking lot at 4:30 p.m. for a four-hour stay at the casino. Cost is $17 per person and $20 back from the casino.
   Call Bob at 298-5530 for reservations.
Scholarships
   The Springfield Township School and Community Education Foundation Inc. is offering $500 scholarships to a graduating high school student who presently or formerly resides in the community and attended the Springfield Township School District.
   The goal of the scholarship is to support youth in the post secondary educational endeavors. Applications are available from the main office of the Springfield Township School or your high school’s guidance office. Call 723-2479, ext. 811 for more details. All applications are due Feb. 1, 2005.
Crossing guard jobs
   The Bordentown City Police Department is accepting applications for the position of crossing guard. Part-time and full-time positions are available.
   Anyone interested in working while the kids are in school, having off when they have off from school and making a few bucks is welcome to come to police headquarters, 324 Farnsworth Ave., for an application.
WIC program
   The Burlington County Women Infants and Children (WIC) program has a clinic site at the Shiloh Baptist Church, Bordentown. If you are pregnant, have an infant or preschool child and are having trouble making ends meet you may be eligible for the program.
   WIC is a federally funded supplemental nutrition program for pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and kids younger than 5. Eligibility is based on income and nutritional and/or medical risk. WIC can provide infants with iron-fortified formula, cereal and juice. Women and children receive milk, cheese, eggs, cereal, juice, peanut butter or beans. Women who breastfeed and do not use infant formula may receive carrots and tuna. Call 267-4304 for details.
Cat adoption
   Be a part of the solution and adopt a Bordentown City cat today. Healthy and adorable felines are ready for adoption. Cats of all kinds are waiting for loving homes. Call 324-3896 to apply.
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