Photography exhibit
Through Friday, Feb. 20 — Crafts Creek Spring Hill Brook Watershed Association will present a photography exhibit, “A Portrait of Mansfield Township” at the Mansfield Municipal Building, 24548 E. Main St., Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Feb. 20. A reception for the photographers will be held Friday, Jan. 23 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Winter camp
Friday, Feb. 13 — Fernbrook Farms Education Center will hold a one-day winter camp program from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children ages 6 to 11 will participate in winter tracking and birding activities. Additional activities include outdoor cooking, winter wilderness survival, orienteering, crafts and a campfire. The cost for the day is $60 and includes two snacks, hot chocolate and soup at lunch. Early drop off and late pickup are available. The deadline for registering is Feb. 5. For more information call 609-298-4028.
Community concert
Sunday, Feb. 15 — Community Concerts of Bordentown will present the third concert of the 2008-2009 series at 3 p.m. in the Bordentown Middle School Auditorium on Dunn’s Mill Road. This concert will feature The Eastern Wind Symphony. The Symphony was conceived in 1996 and has performed at the NJ Performing Arts Center, Trenton War Memorial and for the Bordentown 325th Anniversary Celebration. Their performance is dedicated to the very best wind and percussion literature. Tickets are available for $15 at the door for adults and $5 for students. Memberships are still available for the final three concerts at $30.
La Leche League
Friday, Feb. 20 — La Leche League (LLL) of Crosswicks meets the third Friday of each month at 10 a.m., with a meet-and-greet from 9:45 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Meetings emphasize the joys of breastfeeding while they inform and encourage mothers who wish to nurse their babies. Discussions at meetings include the latest medical research as well as mothers’ personal experiences. LLL services include a lending library and a 24-hour phone help for breastfeeding problems and questions..
Mothers with their nursing babies and any other children, along with mothers-to-be, are welcome at meetings. For directions to the meeting or for more information, call Colleen at 609-324-0501 or Wendy at 609-587-6587.
1950s dance
Saturday, Feb. 21 — Bordentown Elks Lodge 2085 Ladies Auxilary will be holding their annual ‘50s dance with DJ Jerry Blavat on Feb. 21 at the lodge’s lower ballroom. Cost is $25, which includes free beer, soda & snacks. For tickets call Mary Lou, 298-3775, or Mary Ann, 586-6454.
Sock Hop
Saturday, Feb. 21— The Willitts-Hogan-Tonne American Legion Post 39, Fourth Avenue, Roebling, will sponsor an old fashioned Sock Hop on Saturday, Feb. 21. Doors will open at 7 p.m. with a buffet/dancing to begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 each and can be reserved by calling Phil at 609-499-4232. This will be a cash bar. Come out and enjoy the music. Prizes will be awarded for the best male and female ‘50s outfit.
Vera Bradley bingo
Saturday, Feb. 21 — St. Mary’s PTA will sponsor a Vera Bradley Bingo with doors opening at 6 p.m. and bingo starting at 7 p.m. The bingo will be held at St. Mary’s school hall, 30 Elizabeth St. in Bordentown City.
All prizes are authentic Vera Bradley merchandise and range in value from $10 to several hundred dollars. The cost of entrance is $25, which includes your game boards. Extra sheets will be available at $1 per sheet. There will also be a raffle and a cash 50/50. The kitchen will be open serving hot food and beverages. All proceeds benefit St. Mary’s PTA. No one under 18 permitted. This will be strictly enforced.
To reserve a ticket, please call Jackie at 609-291-1780.
Black history
Sunday, Feb. 22 — Mt. Zion AME Church at 36 E. Burlington St. will hold a Black History Month event at noon. Members of the church will portray famous African- Americans and African-American fashions will be worn and displayed. After the service, a traditional Soul Food meal will be served.
Advisory Committee
Monday, Feb. 23 —The Bordentown City Land Development Ordinance and Master Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee has scheduled its anticipated last meeting at 7 p.m. on Feb. 23 at the Carslake Community Center. The topics of discussion will include Home Based Occupations, Design and Environmental Standards and summary documents. The public is welcome to comment on these topics.
Earth Talk
Tuesday, Feb. 24 — Earth Talk: Film: “Garbage: The Revolution Starts at Home” will be shown at 7 p.m.
This film follows a family who agrees to save their garbage for three months, and depicts the route their garbage travels once it is placed at the curb. A speaker will elaborate on how Burlington County treats garbage locally.
Senior trip
Wednesday, Feb. 25 — Bordentown City Senior Citizens are having a trip to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse to see “America of Music.” The bus leaves from Carslake Center, 207 Crosswicks St., at 9:30 a.m. and returns at 5 p.m. Call Polly, 298-9218.
Friends for the Marsh
Saturday, Feb. 28 —Light rail trip through the marsh and to Roebling meets at 11 a.m. with leader Barbara Ross. Meet in the parking lot of the Bordentown Light Rail station (100 W. Park Avenue at Prince Street, above the boat landing) at 11 a.m. sharp, purchase tickets.
Exact times are subject to railroad schedules, so please verify nearer the time of the tour. Space is limited and registration is strongly advised; call 609-924-2683 after Feb. 15.
Soccer signup
Northern Burlington Bluestorm U13 Girls soccer team is looking for players to play spring soccer. We play in the competitive 5th division of NJ SJGSL. There are various positions we are looking to fill. Please contact Keith Murray at 609-291-1764.
Project graduation
Bordentown Regional High School will have Project Graduation get involved in making the 2009 Bordentown Regional High School graduation party exciting, fun, and safe. Work with the senior students to plan this all night, chemical–free party. For more information contact Coletta Black at 609-298-2600 ext. 4104 or email at cblack@bordentown.k12.nj.us.
HCLC picnic
The community is invited to a picnic on Friday, July 4 at 4 p.m. Bring your own meat (we’ll have the grills fired up) and a dish to pass. We’ll engage in a kickball game and just have a good time. Music will begin about 6:30 p.m. with Chris Dickson in Concert, check out his Web site: www.christiandickson.com. Bring your family and friends for a great night of fun at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Located at 280 Crosswicks Road in Bordentown. Check out our Web site www.HCLConline.org.
Gift baskets
Recycle your unwanted Christmas gifts and donate to St. Mary’s School Gift Basket Auction. We will be having the Gift Auction on May 15, so please save the date. All donations can be dropped off at the back of the church at St. Mary’s located at 30 Elizabeth St., Bordentown in a box marked Gift Auction. Thank you for your continued support of St. Mary’s School.
Summer camp
We’ll be “Powering Up” for God at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Monday, Aug. 11- Friday, Aug. 15 from 9-11:30 a.m. each day.
Kids aged 3 (and potty trained) through rising sixth graders are invited to attend an action packed week of science based fun. There will be food, games, crafts, dramas, music and more. Pre-registration is strongly required due to space limitations.
Those wishing to attend are encouraged to stop by HCLC, 280 Crosswicks Road in Bordentown to pick up a registration form. Feel free to check us out online at hclconline.org. Parent and teen volunteers seeking community service hours for church or school are welcome to join us as well. Please call Heather at 324-0184 with any questions.
Tarot reading
Tarot readings will be offered on the third Friday, at Silk and Tweed on Farnsworth Avenue in Bordentown. Readings will be from 7 to 9:30 p.m. All those interested should make reservations. Call Mak at 298-4456.
Market Day
St. Mary School’s Market Day has a variety of roasts, sides and desserts to make your holiday meal easy, elegant and delicious. It offers many snacks, breakfasts, and lunch ideas for lunch boxes, as well as prepared meals for families on the go. They even offer an assortment of edible treats in ready-to give packaging for those special people on your list.
Visit www.marketday.com for recipe ideas, delicious holiday products and to place your order. Make sure you choose St. Mary School as your pick up location. For every order placed, St. Mary School receives 10 percent of the purchase. Pick up day is the first Wednesday of every month in the school hall. Please email Mary Miles (marymiles@comcast.net) if you place an order or if you have any questions regarding this exciting new fundraiser.
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 irongate@comcast.net 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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