A weekly listing of community events.
Strawberry Festival
Friday, June 5 — The annual Strawberry Festival will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at 420 Farnsworth Ave. in Bordentown City. There will be food, drinks, games, prizes, face painting and fun for the entire family.
Shrimp Night
Friday, June 5 — The Willitts-Hogan-Tonne American Legion Post 39, Fourth Avenue, Roebling, will have its last shrimp night before summer vacation on Friday, June 5. We will start up again on Sept. 4. Come out and enjoy 15 large shrimp with homemade potato salad, cole slaw and dessert for only $10. If you would prefer, you can get a meatball sandwich with the same sides for only $7. Serving begins at 5 p.m. until sold out. Takeout orders are available by calling 609-499-3880 any time after 3 p.m. Your order can be picked up 5 p.m. or after. Come out and enjoy visiting with your neighbors. Post 39 appreciates your support.
Blood drive
Saturday, June 6 —From 9 a.m. to noon, ProAdjuster Chiropractic and Re/Max Bordentown will sponsor a Blood Drive and Children’s Cancer Fundraiser benefiting Alex’s Lemonade Stand. Come and support these great causes, plus a face-painting booth, cotton candy, magician, cookie decorating, games, and more at 1028 Route 206 ReMax Excel building in Bordentown (corner of Farnsworth and 206). For more information, call Rosie, 609-424-3186 or the NJ Blood Council 1-866-2-give-NJ, or visit the Web site www.pcsjhealth.com.
Spring cleanup
Saturday, June 6 —The Bordentown Township Environmental Commission will host a Spring Environmental Commission Cleanup on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. until noon. The area selected for the clean up is the newly acquired Veterans Park. The purpose of the clean up is to provide awareness of the importance in keeping our greenways free from trash and debris.
Volunteers will assemble at the parking lot located off Fern Lane off Charles Bossert Drive at 9 a.m. Prior to the clean up participants will receive safety instructions and a brief area environmental overview. Volunteers will be provided with gloves and trash bags. Participants will access Veterans Park via Joseph Lawrence Park. The cleanup will end at noon. Participants need not remain for the entire three hours.
If you are able to participate in this event, please contact Karl T. Feltes, Environmental Commission Chairman, who is coordinating the clean up. Please call the Municipal Building at: 298-2800, extension 2113 and leave your name and contact number during normal working hours or submit an email with your contact information to [email protected].
Jazz on the River
Saturday, June 6 — Jazz on the River Benefit for Habitat for Humanity New Orleans will be held from 7 p.m. to midnight at Bordentown Yacht Club, Farnsworth Avenue and the River, Bordentown City. $30 donation per person (tax deductible). Contact to purchase tickets in advance: Claudia Monte 609-298-3145. Enjoy tasty treats while listening to the sounds of jazz from the Tiger Town Trio, Jerry Rife Ensemble, Ringoes Jazz Quartet, and Denise Montana.
Green fair
Sunday, June 7 — An Environmental/Go Green Fair, will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Mansfield Township Community Park. The event is organized by Katherine Szatkowski to achieve her Girl Scout Gold Award. The fair emphasizes ways to Go Green, conserving the environment and other environmental issues. There will be booths demonstrating different informational brochures, games and crafts for the children, Go Green tips, facts and more.
Widows and widowers
Sunday, June 7 — The Widow or Widowers of Burlington will have a dance from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at the Korean Presbyterian Church, 147 Route 130 North, Bordentown Township. Cost is $7 members, $10 guests. Musice by the Emotions. Call 298-4174 for information.
Casino trip
Sunday, June 7 — The Knights of Columbus No. 570 will sponsor a bus trip to the Showboat Casino in Atlantic City. A bus will leave from St. Mary’s Church on Elizabeth Street in Bordentown City at 4:30 p.m. for a four-hour stay. The cost is $25 per person and each attendee will receive $30 slot play in Showboat. For reservations, call Bob, 298-5530.
Swim signups
Monday, June 8 — The Country Pool Swim Team will have a Parent Meeting and Team Sign up on Monday, June 8, at 6:30 p.m. at 73 Waln Road, Chesterfield. Ages K-12th grade welcome. Swimmers must be able to swim one length of the pool without stopping. Coach is Christina Caiafa. Pool memberships are also available, but not required for team participation. Please contact Dana McConnell at 324-0636 or [email protected].
Mass for healing
Monday, June 8 — St. Mary Church in Bordentown is hosting a Mass for Healing celebrated by Father John Campoli of His Love Ministries at 7 p.m. Following the Mass will be individual prayer and Laying on of Hands for the sick. Father Campoli is an internationally known speaker and operates in the Gift of Healing. An offering for Fr. Campoli’s ministry will be taken during the Mass. After the Mass and Laying on of Hands, a reception for Father and his team will take place in the school cafeteria. For more info or directions call the parish office at 609-298-0261.
Bingo night
Tuesday, June 9 — Bingo starts at 7:15 p.m. at the Bordentown Elks Lodge 2085. Bingo is held every Tuesday night.
Sandwich night
Wednesday, June 10 — The Bordentown Elks Lodge 2085 holds sandwich night every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the lodge. The price is $6 per person.
Book club
Wednesday, June 10— 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: www.bcls.lib.nj.us/sql/event/
Upcoming books: June 10 – The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger.
BCEC meeting
Wednesday, June 10 — The regular monthly meeting of the Bordentown City Environmental Commission (BCEC) will be held at 7 p.m. at the Carslake Community Center. Meetings are open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend. Check out www.bcec.us for more information about local environmental issues and events.
Soup sale
Friday, June 12 — Homemade vegetable-beef soup sale for takeout only at Trinity United Methodist Church, 339 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown City. Advance order required, $5.50 per quart, pickup from 2 to 3 p.m. Order soon as we sell out quickly, you must order to purchase. Call Vivian Crammer, 298-3547, or Joan Carslake, 298-2346, by Sunday, June 7. We need glass quart jars. They may be left at the church before June 8.
Field Day
Saturday, June 13 — 71st Annual Field Day event in Columbus begins at 1 p.m. with a parade through the village followed by games, displays, and a special talent show with local talent in the Municipal Park. Contact Colleen Brennan at 324-8182 to register for the parade and Deb Pinto at 291-8752 to register for the talent show.
Graduation mass
Saturday, June 13 — St Andrew’s R.C. Church, 2489 Monmouth Road Jobstown, is having a Graduation Mass for all persons graduating this June. It will be held at the church at 4:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Soccer tryouts
Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14 — The Bordentown Blaze Boys travel team is holding tryouts from 10 to 11 a.m. All boys born Aug. 1, 1999 or later are eligible to try out. For more information email [email protected] or call Mike at 609-234-4600.
Ice cream social
Friday, June 19 — Homemade ice cream social and game night at the Masonic Temple, 121 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown City, at 7 p.m. Cost is $5 per person. Games are available, or bring your own. Call Joan Carslake, 298-2346, or Karen Walder, 298-3848, for more information.
Humanitarian award
Friday, June 19 — Bordentown City Cats will hold its annual humanitarian of the year award June 19. Due to the lack of funds that many people are experiencing the group must redouble its efforts to provide assistance to kitties and the families that love them. The event will be held at 6 p.m. at Silk and Tweed, Farnsworth Avenue. Refreshments will be served. Call Mak, 298-4456.
Lions benefit
Saturday, June 20 — Bordentown Lions Club will be at the Bordentown Acme on Dunns Mills Road from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. They will be collecting money to benefit Lions projects.
The club will also be collecting used eyeglasses to benefit the less fortunate. Local members will be available to talk about Lions club projects and membership.
Free balloons for children and pens for adults, while supplies last.
Garden tour
Saturday, June 27 — The Bordentown Historical Society invites residents of Bordentown City to participate in this year’s Garden Tour on June 27. Whether you have a large or small yard, a garden full of flowers or perhaps a “green” yard, if you’re proud of your space and willing to share the joy, please call Anne Lyon at 291-8077. This event helps support the educational programs and maintenance of historical properties like the Clara Barton Schoolhouse.
Car show
Saturday, June 27 — Bordentown Elks 2085 Veterans Committee is sponsoring its second annual car show Saturday, June 27. Music, food, 50/50s, and trophies. Will feature 1986 and older cars and trucks. Registration from 9 to 11 a.m., awards presentation at 3 p.m.
Location is Bordentown Elks Lodge 2085, 11 Amboy Road. Pre-registration, $12, day of show, $15. All proceeds to benefit our two adopted units in Iraq and our adopted veterans in the Vineland Veterans Home. For information call James Sharpe after 3:30 p.m. weekdays and all day weekends, 609-947-4560 or 609-637-9034.
Golf outing
Monday, June 29 —The Northern Burlington County Regional High School Band Booster’s will hold its fourth annual golf outing at the Fountain Green Golf Course located on the Fort Dix base. A 1 p.m. scramble format with a shotgun start is scheduled, with registration beginning at 11 a.m. The tax deductible donation for golf and dinner is only $95; which includes lunch, prizes, golf, and dinner. Dinner only guests’ are invited to join us for $35 following golf. The proceeds are used to support the award winning NBC marching unit. For further information please call Bob Murphy at 609-298-1330, or email us at [email protected].
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].
Florence reunion
A Class Reunion is for Florence High School Class of ’79 is set for July 25 at Bung’s Tavern in Florence. For more information, call 609-499-4149.
BRHS reunion
The BRHS Class of 1984 will hold its 25th Year Reunion on Sat., Oct. 10, (time to be announced) at the Bordentown Yacht Club. Interested classmates are asked to contact Joe Lipiarski ([email protected]), Kelly Kriedler Seliga ([email protected]), Julia Bunker ([email protected]), Vivian Tuccillo ([email protected]) or Jenny Stout Dalton ([email protected]).
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