From the Aug. 23 edition
Citywide resident photo
August through September To celebrate Bordentown’s 325th Anniversary, the committee will be taking photos of residents in front of their homes. The photos will be placed in a scrapbook in the Bordentown Library on Union Street.
A questionnaire will be sent to all residents and businesses are welcome to participate.
For more information, contact Larry Denney at 609-298-1892.
Firehouse fundraiser
August through Saturday, Sept. 1 The Florence Township Fire Department located on Firehouse Lane is currently conducting a fundraiser. The department is selling unique candles that have no flame and operate for 350 hours on batteries. The candles look and feel traditional.
To view prices and designs, pick-up a brochure at the firehouse or visit www.ftfd40.org.
Golf outing
Saturday, Aug. 25 The Florence Township Emergency Services will host the annual golf outing at the Springfield Golf Center on Jacksonville-Mt. Holly Road. Registration runs from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The shotgun start will take place at 1 p.m. and a buffet dinner will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Fireman’s Hall, Seventh and Main streets, Roebling.
The cost is $80 per golfer, which includes a round of golf with a cart, food and beverages at the turn, the buffet dinner and door prizes.
For reservation forms or other information, call 609-386-4916 or 856-364-7128.
Art exhibit
Tuesday, Aug. 28 The Triumph Brewing Company, located at 138 Nassau St. in Princeton, presents paintings by Jane Lawrence. Opening reception will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. The exhibit features paintings of color, loved ones and landscapes, and will run till Saturday, Oct. 27.
For hours and more information, call 609-924-7855.
Health screenings
Wednesday, Aug. 29 Life Line Screening Radiology, LLC, will be at the Florence Township Fire Department, 401 Firehouse Lane, Florence, to perform four screenings that can help save lives: stroke, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and osteoporosis. The screenings are non-invasive, completely painless and use Doppler ultrasound technology. Pre-registration is required.
To register and for more information regarding fees, call 800-636-0418.
Summer concert
Friday, Aug. 31 Florence Township will close their summer concert season with 1980s rock legend Tommy Conwell at 7 p.m. at Veteran’s Park on Broad Street in Florence.
Preschool program
September The Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool in Bordentown is offering an additional class for 3-year-olds. The class is held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Children must be 3 years old by Oct. 1 and fully potty-trained.
For more information, call Kathy Schroeder at 609-298-2880.
Fall breakfast
Sunday, Sept. 2 The Roebling Holy Assumption Altar Rosary Society will hold the Fall Kick-off Breakfast after the 8:30 a.m. The breakfast will be held at McGrath Hall and will be prepared by the men of Holy Name. Women of the Holy Assumption Parish and St. Claire’s parish are invited.
For more information, contact Carol Eckman at 609-499-1927.
Labor Day festival
Monday, Sept. 3 The annual Labor Day festival, to take place at the Fountain of Life Center at 2035 Columbus Road, Florence Township, will start at 8 a.m. rain or shine. The event will include flea market goods, international foods, kids’ entertainment and a bass fishing tournament.
The center is also seeking vendors to participate in the festival.
For more information, visit www.flcnj.org or call 609-386-1032. For rental space, call 609-387-1680.
Day camp
Tuesday, Sept. 4, to Friday, Sept. 7 The Fernbrook Farms Education Center’s summer day camp program is being extended for Bordentown residents. From 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. children ages 6 to 11 can choose activities they want to participate in such as exploring ponds, collecting vegetables, and making musical instruments.
For more information, call 609-298-4028 or visit www.fernbrookfarms.com.
Public meeting
Wednesday, Sept. 5 There will be a public hearing on proposed new zoning ordinances and conservation element for Bordentown City at 7 p.m. at City Hall.
For more information, visit www.bcec.us.
Shrimp night
Friday, Sept. 7 The Willits-Hogan-Tonne American Legion Post 39 in Roebling will hold their monthly shrimp dinner at 5 p.m. until sold out. The cost of a platter is $10 and will consist of 15 large shrimp, homemade potato salad, homemade coleslaw and dessert, with coffee or tea. Meatball sandwiches with the same side dishes will also be available for $7.
For more information, call 609-499-3880.
The Zone
Friday, Sept. 7 Come hang out for a coffee house atmosphere at 7:03 p.m. yes, that’s Seven-0-Three. There will be an upbeat tempo with great music and thematic art expressions. BYO…instrument, voice, thoughts and friends to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 280 Crosswicks Road in Bordentown.
For more information, visit www.hclconline.org.
Basketball car wash
Saturday, Sept. 8 The Bordentown boy’s basketball team will hold a car wash from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bordentown Elks Club at Route 206 and Amboy Road. The team appreciates you support and donations.
For more information, call 609-346-0731.
Casino trip
Sunday, Sept. 9 The Knights of Columbus No. 570 are sponsoring a trip to the Showboat Casino in Atlantic City. The bus will depart from the St. Mary’s Church parking lot on Elizabeth Street in Bordentown at 4:30 p.m. for a four-hour stay at the casino. The cost is $20, and each attendee will receive $20 in cash.
For reservations, call Bob at 609-298-5530.
European festival
Sunday, Sept. 9 St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Parish will hold their annual European Celebration Festival from noon to 6 p.m. at the St. Nicholas Picnic Grove on Norman Avenue in Roebling. The festival will feature music by "John Stanky and the Coalminers," and European food including homemade cakes and pastries will be sold. Admission cost $2 and children under 12 will be admitted free with parents.
For more information, call 609-499-2246 or 609-298-4096
Open house
Sunday, Sept. 9 Temple B’nai Abraham in Bordentown will host a Hebrew School and Sunday School open house from 10 a.m. to noon for children ages 5 to 13. Interfaith families are welcome to the event. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet teachers and the rabbi as well as tour the temple.
For more information, contact Susan Giachetti at 609-259-7348 or visit www.bnai-abraham.org.
Historic
carriage rides
Saturday, Sept. 15 Take a trip back in time to hear stories of old about Bordentown City on a horse and carriage ride. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $10 for children and are limited. Children under 3 are free. The event will take place from 5 to 8:30 p.m.
For tickets and information, call Stephanie Pecht at 609-298-1824.
Concert
Sunday, Sept. 16 The Downtown Bordentown Association presents the Eastern Wind Symphony, conducted by William Silvester, in concert at 3 p.m. at the Bordentown Performing Arts Center at Bordentown Regional High School, 318 Ward Avenue, Bordentown.
Tickets are available now at The Old Book Shop. Adults cost $15, seniors cost $13, students cost $9 and children cost $6. For more information, visit www.downtownbordentown.com or call 609-324-9909.
Charter tuna
fishing trip
Thursday, Sept. 20, to Friday, Sept. 21 A 30-hour fishing trip is planned for members of the Cookstown and Bordentown areas. The trip will take place from 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21. Be at the dock one hour prior to departure.
The 85-foot long boat sails from Fishermen’s Supply Co., 69 Channel Drive, Point Pleasant Beach. The trip costs $395 per person. The price includes rods, reels, all terminal tackle, bait and gratuity. All fish will also be cleaned and bagged. The fish will be divided evenly so that everyone goes home with some fish.
For more information, call Tony Seneca at 609-758-2263 or visit www.voyagerfishing.com. The trip is limited to 22 people.
Fashion show
Saturday, Sept. 22 The Black Experience Committee is preparing a fashion show in conjunction with the Bordentown 325th Anniversary Committee at 6:30 p.m. in the Bordentown Performing Arts Center at Bordentown Regional High School located at 318 Ward Ave, Bordentown.
It will feature local residents modeling fashions from the 1700s to the present day. There will be a collection of clothing wear from the following eras: 1700s to 1800s, 1920s to 1930s, 1940s to 1950s, 1960s to 1970s, 1980s to 1990 and finally to Y2K.
In between eras, there will be short interludes of music, skits or readings pertaining to that particular time period. Admission cost $4 for adults and $2 for children under 17 years.
For more information or to participate, e-mail [email protected].
Fall Festival
Saturday, Sept. 22 Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Bordentown will hold its third annual Fall Festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a craft fair and flea market at the festival beginning at 8 a.m. Other activities will begin at 10 a.m., and will include a hayride, pony rides, petting zoo, air jumper, dunk tank, music, carnival games and a bake sale.
The church is looking for vendors and crafters to take part in the festival. The cost is $20 per space. To obtain a space for the flea market, contact Christine Baum at 609-298-2880.
For more information, visit www.hclconline.org.
Colonial
tea party
Sunday, Sept. 23 The Bordentown Elks Lodge 2085 Ladies Auxiliary will host a colonial tea party at 2 p.m. at the Elks Lodge. Stacey Roth will entertain with tales of the 18th-century woman and her tea party while a dulcimer player serenades. Tickets cost $12.
For tickets and information, call Patti DeSantis at 609-298-9181 or Stephanie Pecht at 609-298-1824.
Finale Spirit Walk
Friday, Sept. 28 The last Spirit Walk will be held from 5 p.m. to midnight. Come downtown to enjoy a beer garden, meet the Anheuser Bush Clydesdales, the Philly Phanatic and to hear Billy Briggs play his tunes.
Ticket holders get to take advantage of discounts and deals for the restaurants and retailers downtown. Tickets cost $20, and all ticket holders get a free t-shirt. Tickets can be purchased at Hob Tavern or Silk and Tweed.
For information, contact Heather Cheesman at 609-298-7828, Larry Denney at 609-298-1892 or Stephanie Pecht at 609-298-1824.
Festival
Saturday, Sept. 29 The 19th annual Crosswicks Village Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Street in Crosswicks. The festival will include craft vendors, an antique car display, children’s games, book and bake sales, a Lego building contest, a chili tasting contest, a vintage 1873 baseball game, a Civil War encampment and old country dancing.
There will also be house tours for $10 and a spaghetti dinner at the firehouse from 3 to 7 p.m. for $8.
For more information, call 609-324-1635.
Class reunion
Saturday, Oct. 27 Members of Cathedral High School’s Class of 1957 are looking for classmates for a 50-year reunion. Classmates are asked to call Carol Chanti Eckman at 609-499-3536 or Jimmie Eichinger Folmer at 609-499-3536 to verify addresses.
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