Wreaths Across America
Through Nov. 21 — The Allentown Composite Squadron is holding a drive for residents to sponsor wreaths to be laid at the BG William C. Doyle Cemetery in New Hanover through the Wreaths Across America program.
To sponsor a wreath, call Captain Casady at 609-758-3081, or visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org and enter “NJCAp082” for the group ID. The deadline is Friday, Nov. 21.
Soccer fundraiser
Friday, Nov. 14 — The Northern Burlington High School boys soccer team is hosting a Silpada Jewelry open house. This fundraiser is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. All proceeds go directly to the Northern Burlington boys soccer team. For further information, please call 609-723-7685.
Elks anniversary
Friday, Nov. 14 — Bordentown Elks Past Exalted Rulers will host a night of music and dancing from 8 to 11 p.m. The last day of the weeklong celebration will be Nov. 16, where we will be burying the new time capsule at 3 p.m.
Members are welcome to bring memorabilia to the events.
Cats fundraiser
Friday, Nov. 14 — Bordentown City Cats will hold a fund raiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 14.
During these difficult times pet rescue needs help so it can continue to assist these beautiful kitties and their owners. Come join us to celebrate the successes in our past and our hope to continue into the future.
Refreshments will be served at Silk & Tweed at 148 Farnsworth Ave.
Tot Shabbat
Friday, Nov. 14 — Temple B’nai Abraham (at 58 Crosswicks St., Bordentown City) will hold Tot Shabbat services from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Designed for children ages 1-6, this is a simplified Friday night service followed by a potluck dinner and a themed story and craft. This month’s theme is “Shabbat.” Contact Rachel Schwartz, 609-324-7762, to RSVP. There is no cost but reservations are required.
B’nai Abraham is Reconstructionist Jewish Community. All are welcome to attend, especially interfaith families. For more information about Temple B’nai Abraham, visit our Web site at www.bnai-abraham.org.
Sandwich sale
Friday, Nov. 14 — The Florence Township Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 will hold a hoagie and meatball sandwich sale from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 14 and from 11 a .m. until they sell out on Saturday, Nov. 15.
The hoagies available will be Italian, American and tuna. The price is $6 for either a hoagie or meatball sandwich which includes a beverage and a bag of chips.
Advanced orders are welcome by calling 499-6003 or fax 499-6004. Local delivery is available. The sale will be held at the firehouse on Firehouse Lane, Florence.
Dinner Dance
Saturday, Nov. 15 — The Willitts-Hogan-Tonne American Legion Post 39 on Fourth Avenue in Roebling will sponsor a Harvest Moon Dinner Dance. The doors will open at 6 p.m with dinner being served at 7 p.m. Dancing to the oldies will begin around 8 p.m. The price of a ticket is $25 and will include beer and wine. For reservations please call Phil Foga at 499-4232 or Charlie Napolitan at 298-6613. This event will be a lot of fun. Come out and enjoy yourself.
Holiday gifts
Saturday, Nov. 15 — The Lend-a-Hand Society of the First Baptist Church of Bordentown, on the corner of Prince and Church streets, will hold its Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for holiday gift shopping. Tables with crafts, toys and games, stocking stuffers, and baked goods will be available, along with gift baskets. All items are brand new and free gift wrapping is available.Lunch with homemade soup, sandwiches, hot dogs, beverages and desserts will be available starting at 11:30 p.m. Please use the side entrance on Church Street.
Trail walk
Saturday, Nov. 15 — Join the naturalist and historian of Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park in a walk along the newly opened trail on Duck Island. The program will start at 10 a.m. Participants are asked to meet at the scenic overlook on Route 295 north. All ages are welcome. This program is free and subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Pre-registration is required. Call the park office at 609-924-5705 or visit the Web site, www.dandrcanal.com/program.html for more information.
Clothing drive
Through Sunday, Nov. 16 — The Parent Teacher Student Connection (PTSC) of the Northern Burlington school district is having a clothing drive from November 10-16. We will accept clothing, shoes, blankets, bedding, and stuffed animals. Please bring your items in plastic bags and leave them outside the barn behind the middle school. Signs will be posted. This is a great opportunity to clean out your closets for a good cause. The items will go to people in need, and the proceeds will support the PTSC’s college scholarship fund.
Open House
Tuesday, Nov. 18 — St. Mary’s Parochial School in Bordentown is having an Open House from 1 to 2 p.m. or from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to visit our school and walk through our halls. Teachers, students and parents will be on hand to show you around and answer questions. If this date is not convenient for you, call our school at 609-298-1448 to arrange a personal tour. We look forward to sharing St. Mary’s spirit and fellowship.
Third Friday tasting
Friday, Nov. 21 —Silk & Tweed will host a Beaujolais Nouveaux wine tasting party at 6 p.m. at 148 Farnsworth Ave. Tasting this autumn’s bounty is a wonderful way to say hooray for the coming holidays. For more information, call 298-4456.
Christmas bazaar
Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22 — The annual Christmas bazaar will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 339 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 21 and from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and 4 to 7 p.m., on Nov. 22.
The famous soup and sandwich luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 21.
A ham dinner will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 22. Tickets are $12 adults, $6 children, children under 5 free. $13 for take-out orders. For tickets call 298-5465 or 298-0158, the church office, Tuesday or Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Little League
Saturday, Nov. 22 — Bordentown Little League is now accepting registrations for the upcoming 2009 baseball/softball/t-ball season. There will be in person registration in the batting cage at Gilder Park Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon. Please refer to the Web site Bordentownlittleleague.org and the forms are in the handout section. There will be a discount for early bird registrations received by Dec 1. Any questions please call Andy Baranowski at 609-954-3590 or Matt Kohnke at 609-284-6770.
Coffee house
Saturday, Nov. 22 — St. Mary’s in Bordentown in hosting a Coffee House on at 7:30 p.m. in the school hall. The evening will be filled with contemporary Christian music featuring the band S’elahSong. Plenty of food and refreshments will be available in a “coffee house” atmosphere. Come, relax and enjoy good music and food with your friends. The night will end with praying the Night Prayer of the church. For more info call the rectory office at 609-298-0261.
Chamber meeting
Tuesday, Nov. 25 — Greater Bordentown Chapter of the Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce, Networking event to launch the new chapter, 5:30 to7:30 p.m., Alstarz, Route 206, Bordentown, next to Mastoris Diner. Admission is free to MRCC members and pre-registered guests and $10 for all others. Cash bar. Register online at mercerchamber.org or call 609-689-9960 for more information.
Class reunion
Saturday, Nov. 29 — The Bordentown Regional High School Class of 1988 will hold its 20 reunion at 7 p.m. at the Bordentown Yacht Club. For more information, contact Sandra Nitschmann Daly at 609-575-7600 or Amy Walker Coffey at [email protected] for more information.
Christmas bazaar
Saturday, Dec. 6 — Mt. Zion AME Church, 36 E. Burlington St., will hold its annual Christmas bazaar at Hope Hose Fire Station, 150 W. Burlington St., Bordentown City, from 8 to 1 a.m. The bazaar features gifts, vendors, bargains and food.
‘Abigail Adams: Dearest Friend’
Saturday, Dec. 6 — The General Mercer Chapter of the DAR will present “Abigail Adams:Dearest Friend” at 1 p.m. in the Crosswicks United Methodist Church on Ward Avenue in Crosswicks. The public is invited to this free event. An actress from the American Historical Theatre will portray Abigail Adams, the out-spoken wife of John Adams and mother of John Quincy Adams.
Reservations are requested by Monday, Dec. 1; leave a message at 609-298-2219.
St. Nicholas dinner
Sunday, Dec. 7 — St. Nicholas Parish in Roebling will hold its annual St. Nicholas Day Dinner at 12:30 p.m. The menu will include homemade chicken soup, stuffed cabbage, ham, pierogi, vegetables, a beverage and dessert. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children. Call in advance to reserve your seat at 609-499-3309 or 609-499-2246.
American Boychoir
Wednesday, Dec. 10 — Experience the ethereal voices of The American Boychoir under the musical leadership of Litton-Lodal Music Director Fernando Malvar-Ruiz at the First Presbyterian Church of Bordentown.
Tickets are $30 and for tickets or information please call Elke McAteer at 609-324-0271.
Earth Talk screening
Wednesday, Dec. 19 — A screening of the award-winning documentary “King Corn,” about two recent college grads who discover where America’s food comes from when they plant a single acre of corn in Iowa and follow it from the seed to the dinner plate. A short talk by Jeff Tober, Bordentown City resident and farm manager at Fernbrook Farm CSA in Chesterfield will follow. Free. Carslake Community Center. Sponsored by the Bordentown City Environmental Commission (www.bcec.us)
Blood drive
Tuesday, Dec. 30 — Temple B’nai Abraham and Sarah Seidel Sisterhood will sponsor an American Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, Dec. 30 at the Carslake Community Center, Senior Services Room, 207 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown, from 2:30 to 8:30 p.m. To make an appointment to give blood on Dec. 30, please call 298-6485 or go to www.pleasegiveblood.org/donate and enter sponsor code 537. Thank you.
Grief support
Rainbows is an international peer support group for children and adolescents who have experienced death, divorce, separation or other family loss.
Registration for a free 10-week program is beginning now for children 4-17 years old. The program takes place every Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Calvary Tabernacle, Georgetown-Wrightstown Road, Wrightstown. Contact Simeon Rochonchou at 609-581-5541.
Third Fridays
Visit the business district in Bordentown City for Third Fridays every month. Enjoy music, specials, tastings, artists and refreshments throughout the town. For more information, visit www.downtownbordentown.com or call 609-298-DBA6.
Casino trips
Bordentown Township Senior Citizens Club Atlantic City casino trips are held every third Tuesday. The bus leaves from the Senior Center at 9:15 a.m. for the Bally Casino and returns at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20. For more information please call 298-4396.
Nicotine Anonymous
Tuesdays — Nicotine Anonymous meetings are held every Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. on the second floor of the gym of Divine Word Missionaries, 101 Park St., Bordentown. The meeting is open to anyone who has the desire to stop using nicotine. There are no dues or fees.
For more information, call 609-278-5779.
$1,000 bingo
Wednesdays — St. Marys School hosts $1,000 bingo at 30 Elizabeth St., Bordentown City. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m. Food is served.
For more information, call Rose at 609-758-8772.
Writing program
First Thursdays — The Bordentown Library holds the Creative Writing for Women program at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. No registration is required.
The Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union St., is open from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
For more information, call 609-298-0622.
Support group
First Saturdays — Light of Hope, a family support group, meets the first Saturday of each month at 6 p.m. at Rose of Sharon Lutheran Church, 42 Chesterfield-Jacobstown Road (Route 528).
Meetings aim to provide support, encouragement and hope for those who may be going through some difficult times. For information, call 609-758-3680 or 609-758-2746.
Widows and widowers
First Sundays — Widows and Widowers of Burlington County hold social evenings of music and dance the first Sunday of every month from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at the Korean Presbyterian Church, 147 Route 130 North, Bordentown. Admission costs $7 for members and $10 for guests.
For more information, call 609-581-3860 or 609-298-4174.
Support groups
A women’s support group and stress management support group, both led by experienced, licensed mental health professionals, are now forming.
For more information, call Bordentown Counseling Center, LLC, at 609-298-9144.
Training group
Interested in participating in group runs throughout beautiful northern Burlington County? A training group is now forming for various fall races. Whether you’re a beginner, building a base for marathons, preparing for a race of a shorter distance, or just want some company in your quest for fitness, join the group on Saturday and Sunday mornings as they explore the roads of Mansfield, Springfield, Chesterfield and any other fields they can find. Distances will vary, and all paces will be accommodated.
If you are interested in participating or have any questions, contact Jim via e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 609-324-8027.
Cat volunteers needed
Bordentown City Cats has collected eight adorable kittens from different sites around the city. They are ready for their new life in a loving home. Any responsible person or family is welcome to fill out an application.
For information, call 609-324-3896.
The group is also looking for volunteers to feed, trap, provide transportation to and from vet appointments, or be available once a month for cleanup at the adoption center at an area PetSmart store.
In addition, the group is always looking for caring people to foster friendly cats and kittens until they are ready to be put up for adoption.
Volunteers needed
The Mansfield Township Police Department is currently recruiting volunteers for a domestic violence response team. The team members will work in conjunction with the police to provide support, information and referral at the time of a domestic violence crisis.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, have access to transportation, possess a valid drivers license, be willing to serve a minimum of four 12-hour shifts per month, and submit to background investigations, including fingerprinting. A 40-hour mandatory intensive training course, to be held over an eight-week period during evening and weekend hours is required and will be provided to successful applicants. An understanding of domestic violence issues is a plus, as is a bilingual capacity.
Interested citizens should contact Patrolman David Mueller at 609-298-4411 or stop at the Mansfield Township Police Department to pick up an application.
Volunteers needed
Volunteers are needed to join the River’s Edge Domestic Violence Response Team. Participants will be called or paged by police to speak with a victim of domestic violence and provide them with options. Volunteers will receive 40 hours of initial training provided by Providence House of Burlington County.
Volunteers must be 18 years or older and a resident of Florence, Burlington Township or Burlington City, and must have a valid N.J. drivers license, available transportation and no criminal history. They must be available for a minimum of two 12-hour shifts per month.
Anyone interested can pick up an application at the Florence Township, Burlington Township or Burlington City police stations, or contact Patrolman Brian Boldizar at 609-499-3131.
WIC program
The Bordentown County WIC (Women, Infants, Children) Program currently has a clinic in the Shiloh Baptist Church, Bordentown.
The WIC is a federally funded supplemental nutrition program for pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children under 5 years old. Eligibility for the program is based on income and nutritional and/or medical risk.
To find out if you qualify for the program, or to make an appointment, call 609-267-4304.
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