COMMUNITY CALENDAR: From the March 5 edition

Blood drive
    Friday, March 6 — An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at St Mary’s Church Rectory, second floor, at 30 Crosswicks St., Bordentown City. Contact Sue at 324-9082 to schedule an appointment or just come the day of. Thank you for your support.
Shrimp Night
    Friday, March 6 — The Willitts-Hogan-Tonne American Legion Post 39 on Fourth Avenue in Roebling will have its monthly shrimp night on March 6. Come out and enjoy the peel your own 15 large shrimp platter with homemade potato salad and cole slaw plus dessert for only $10. If you would rather have the meatball sandwich with the same sides and dessert the cost is only $7. Take-out orders are also available by calling the Post at 499-3880 after 3:30 p.m.
Tot Shabbat
    Friday, March 6 —Temple B’nai Abraham (at 58 Crosswicks St., Bordentown) will hold “Tot Shabbat” services from 6- 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 “Purim.” 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.
Casino trip
    Sunday, March 8 — The Knights of Columbus No. 570 will sponsor a bus trip to the Showboat Casino in Atlantic City. A bus will leave the St. Mary’s Church on Elizabeth Street at 4:30 p.m. for a four-hour stay. The cost is $25 per person and each attendee will receive $25 in cash. For reservations, call Bob, 298-5530.
Paddling trip
    Sunday, March 8 — Friends for the Marsh Paddling trip. Hamilton-Trenton-Bordentown Marsh. Trips are based on tide conditions. For OCSJ registration, visit the www.marsh.ocsj.org Web site. Participants must provide their own canoe or kayak.
    Contact George and Leona Fluck 609-259-3734 or [email protected] for additional information, meeting time and to confirm trip participation.
Chamber meeting
    Tuesday, March 10 — From 8 to 9 a.m. the Greater Bordentown Chapter of the Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce, monthly meeting, networking and economic development strategies at Primepoint, LLC, 163 Route 130 North, Bldg. 1C, Bordentown (across from Mastoris Diner), 2nd floor conference room.
    No registration required.
    For more information contact Michael Burkitt at 609-298-7373 ext.303.
Auxiliary meeting
    Tuesday, March 10 — The Willitts-Hogan-Tonne American Legion Auxiliary Unit 39 will have their monthly meeting on Tuesday night at the Post Home on Fourth Avenue, Roebling, at 7 p.m. President Joan Horn is calling all members to attend. Information on the Wildwood convention will be presented.
Historical Society
    Wednesday, March 11 — Bordentown Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at Friends Meeting House, 302 Farnsworth Ave. After a short business meeting, Dr. Michael Skelly will present a free program, “History of Boat and Ship Building in Bordentown.” Hear the stories of the “Holy Redeemer” floating church, tall sailing ships, and steamboats and the related wharves, foundries and shops that once played a major role in Bordentown life. For more information, call 298-3779.
Moms Club
    Wednesday, March 11 — MOMS Club meeting will be at 9 a.m. Come to meet other stay-at-home or part-time working moms in the community. Open to residents of Roebling, Florence, Bordentown, Fieldsboro, Columbus and Mansfield. Refreshments are served and children are always welcome. For more information, please call 609-499-2058 or send us an email at [email protected].
Book club
    Bordentown Library has a book discussion every second Wednesday of the month from 7-8:15 p.m. at 18 E. Union St. in Bordentown City. You can find the calendar of future events at the library online here: http://www.bcls.lib.nj.us/sql/event/
    Upcoming books and discussion dates for the March 11– Run by Ann Patchett; April 8 — The Memory of Running by Ron McLarty; May 13 — Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri; June 10 – The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger.
Health Fair
    Saturday, March 14 — From 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. the Cardiology Group, P.A. will hold a health fair in the Columbus Office in Mansfield Township on Sheffield Drive, Ste. 20. Featuring Ask the Doctor, raffles and refreshments. For more information, contact 856-581-2128.
Stations of the Cross
    Fridays, March 20-April 3 — Stations of the Cross will be offered at 6 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 130 Prince St., Bordentown. Following Stations of the Cross, please join us for a light supper and fellowship. Cost for the dinner is $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12, and free for children under 5. All are welcome. For further information, please call the church office at 298-2348.
Pancake breakfast
    Sunday, March 22 — The Lend-A-Hand Society of the First Baptist Church, at the corner of Prince and Church Street, in Bordentown is sponsoring a pancake breakfast on March 22 from 8 to 10 a.m. There will be an abundance of pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, orange or apple juice, and coffee. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3.50 for children 5-12, and children under 5 are free. Tickets may be purchased at the door or by calling Ruth Heitzenroeder at 609-298-6872.
    Come, join us for a delicious breakfast and a service of worship.
Vera Bradley bingo
    Saturday, March 28 — The Jacobstown Volunteer Fire Co. Auxiliary will hold Vera Bradley bingo at the Jacobstown Fire House, 86 Chesterfield-Jacobstown Road (Route 528) with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and the game starting at 7 p.m. Cost is $25 cash only, contact Cathy at 609-298-1169 for more information. Funds will benefit the volunteer fire and EMS company.
Chamber meeting
    Tuesday, March 31 – From 8 to 10 a.m., the Greater Bordentown Chapter of the Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce, will hold a mayors’ breakfast with Mayor John Collom of Bordentown City, and Mayor Bill Morelli of Bordentown Township, for a discussion on “Economic Development in the Greater Bordentown Region.” Location: Olde York Country Club. To register on line go to www.mercerchamber.org or call the Chamber at 609-689-9960.
Cats fundraiser
    Bordentown City Cats will hold its annual flea market fundraiser in early April. Anyone who wishes rent table space for the occasion should call Mak at 324-3896. Fee for tables is $20.
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.
Theatre trip
    Saturday, April 4 — Shiloh Baptist Church, 104 ½ Elizabeth St., Bordentown City, will hold a trip to see “Behold the Lamb” at Millennium Theatre on April 4. Departure is at 8:45 a.m. sharp. Cost is $135 per person, non-refundable, and includes transportation, ticket for the show and dinner (payment plan available). Ages 3-11, $50; ages 12-18, $80. For more information call the church office, Sister Byrd at 609-298-0574.
Workshop for parents
    Saturday, April 4 —PASE, a parent support group, will be hosting, as the guest of Florence Township, a behavioral workshop for parents and professionals in Florence Township. It is an all day workshop which will include refreshments/lunch.
    The workshop is geared toward any parent/s or professionals struggling with children or students with behavioral disorders, ADD, ADHD, bipolar, autism etc. To register for this workshop and to view details please visit: www.njpase.com.
Logo contest
    The Crosswicks-Doctors Creek Watershed Association (CDCWA) is opening its logo contest to the general public. The contest period will run through May 15, 2009. The Logo Selection Committee of the CDCWA will evaluate all submitted entries and announce the winning entry on June 15. The winner will be notified and a $50 prize will be awarded at the regular meeting of the CDCWA in September 2009. For more information, please visit www.ccdcgreenway.org/logocontest.html or call Marc Covitz at 609-752-1832 or Walter Helfrecht at 609-758-1609.
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 [email protected].
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: http://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.
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 ([email protected]) 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 [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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