By Nancy Mrzljak
The Union Fire Company #1 pancake breakfast will be held Sunday, April 5 from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Crosswicks Firehouse. Everyone is invited; bring your friends and family and enjoy a few flapjacks and some breakfast sausage. All-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage, orange juice, coffee. Ticket price are adults $5 and kids under 12 $3.50. Pancake breakfasts are held on the first Sunday of the month except for July and August. This is a great way to see your friends and neighbors and support your local fire company. Be sure to visit the Union Fire Company #1 Web site at www.crosswicksfire.org.
The Dorothea Dix Unitarian Universalist Community of Crosswicks presents singer/songwriters and Zoom Express/BMG recording artists Joseph and John DeMasi in concert 7 p.m., Sunday, April 5, at the Crosswicks United Methodist Church. Refreshments will be served. Tickets are $20 a person, and all proceeds benefit the Dorothea Dix Unitarian Universalist Community. For more information contact Paul Stetler Publicity Committee DDUUC of Crosswicks 298-4796 or e-mail [email protected].
The Chesterfield Township Athletic Association meeting will be held 7 p.m., Monday, April 6 at Chesterfield Township Elementary School. The Chesterfield Township Athletic Association (CTAA) is a volunteer organization that provides opportunities for Chesterfield Township youth to participate in baseball/softball, basketball, soccer, football, cheerleading and wrestling. For more information visit the Township Web site, www.chesterfieldtwp.com.
The Chesterfield Hose Company District #2 meeting will be held 8 p.m., Monday, April 6 at the Chesterfield Firehouse.
The Chesterfield Township Planning Board meeting will be held 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 7 at the Chesterfield Township Municipal Building. For more information on meetings, call 298-2311 or visit www.chesterfieldtwp.com.
The Chesterfield Township Emergency Squad meeting will be held 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 7 at the Chesterfield Township Emergency Squad Building.
The Chesterfield Township Keen Agers luncheon meeting will be held at noon, Wednesday, April 8 at the Chesterfield Firehouse. Any Chesterfield Township resident 55 and over is welcome to attend.
The Chesterfield Township Elementary School Board of Education meeting previously scheduled regular Work Session meeting for Wednesday, April 8, is cancelled. The Chesterfield Township elementary School Board of Education Reorganization meeting has been cancelled for April 22 and will be replaced with a Regular Action meeting will be held on April 22 at 7:30 p.m. The Reorganization meeting date has yet to be determined. Notification will be forthcoming. The meeting will take place in the Media Center at the Chesterfield School. Formal action may be taken on any business matters that may come before the Board. The meeting will be open to the public. The Board may go into Executive Session.
The Fernbrook Farms Education Center Spring Camp will be held April 13-17 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children ages 6 to 11 will participate in tracking and birding activities. Additional activities include outdoor cooking, wilderness survival, orienteering, crafts, and a campfire. The cost for the week is $210 with additional charges for early drop off and late pick up. The deadline for registering is Monday, April 6. Space is limited. For additional information call 298-4028 or visit the Web site www.fernbrookfarms.com.
The Chesterfield Township Elementary School Board of Education election for board members and 2009-2010 school budget will be held 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, at the Chesterfield Firehouse. A reminder to all new residents in the township, you must be a registered voter in order to vote in the April 21 election. The registration deadline is March 31 at 9 p.m. For more information call the Chesterfield Township Elementary School Board of Education Office 298-0307.
The Kindergarten Registration for Chesterfield Township Elementary School is being held. If you are a resident of Chesterfield Township and have a child who will be 5 years of age on or before September 30, 2009, please call the Chesterfield Township Elementary School to register for kindergarten. Please call Chesterfield Township Elementary School at 298-6900. Kindergarten Screenings are scheduled for May by appointment only. All registration forms will be filled out at that time.
The Chesterfield Township Public Education Fund’s Annual Golf Tournament, Dinner & Live Auction to be held Thursday, May 7, at Mercer Oaks in Princeton Junction. Go for the golf, dinner or both, and stay for the auction. This is the Chesterfield Twp. Education Fund’s only fundraiser. To date, the CPEF has expended over $200,000 to purchase items for the classrooms as well as fund activities and programs for the students. Please plan to attend this great annual tradition. Contact Sue Anderson for additional information 324-0841 or [email protected].
The Chesterfield Township Historical Society Welcome Wagon is helping new residents become acquainted with the businesses and services provided within the township. Businesses and organizations residing within Chesterfield Township that are interested in having information shared with new residents are encouraged to contact Heather Tuller at [email protected] or 324-0184 for more information.

