SPRINGFIELD TOPICS: From the July 16 edition

Jen Kokotajlo     Tel: 410-7338     [email protected]

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   Jacksonville Presbyterian Church’s Vacation Bible School will be held July 20–24 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. This year’s program is SonRock Kid’s Camp, a week of fun and adventure. We will have a great time with lively songs, hilarious skits, creative crafts, exciting games, Bible stories and tasty snacks—all of the things that make Vacation Bible School so much fun for children. Parents are invited to join in every night from 8:15 p.m. for the closing in the sanctuary. Please call us today at 609-261-3026 and leave your name, phone number and say you are calling in regard to Vacation Bible School. Someone will return your call and be happy to discuss our program. The church is located at 940 Jacksonville-Mt. Holly Road, Jacksonville.

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   The Wrightstown Rotary meets every Thursday night at 6 p.m. at the Garden State Diner, corner of Routes 537 and 545. Each week brings a new speaker. If you would like to become a member or see what the Rotary is all about, please feel free to attend one of these events. For more information contact Tom at 609-784-2533.

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   The Burlington County Library Bookmobile will be at the Springfield Municipal Building Thursday, July 16 and 30 from 3:30–4 p.m. Come out and take advantage of this wonderful resource. It has many books and videos available and it’s very convenient. Also the staff is very wonderful and knowledgeable. My kids are very addicted to it now. For the entire schedule, please see the library Web site or pick up a schedule on the next bookmobile date.

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   Breakfast is served! Join your friends and neighbors at the Jacksonville Community Center every first Sunday, October through June for an all-you-can-eat breakfast. Cost is $7 per person. The Community Center is also available for social events. Call AnnMarie McMullen at 267-5884 to reserve.

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   The Springfield Recreation Committee is looking for new members interested in assisting with the youth sports program in our town. The committee meets every second Thursday of the month at 8 p.m. For more information, please call 723-2464.

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   Do you like working with children? Springfield Elementary School is now hiring substitute teachers, educational assistants, cafeteria, playground aides, bus aides, nurses, and custodians. The need is great for these positions. The rate of pay for a substitute nurse and teacher have been raised recently. Please contact the school for more information at 723-2479.

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   All Senior Citizens of Springfield Township are invited to join the Mansfield Area Senior Citizens. We meet the second and fourth Tuesday of every month except July and August. We will be meeting at the Jacksonville Community Center in Jacksonville (next to the firehouse) at noon. Bring your own sandwich or light lunch, dessert and beverage will be provided. Call 609- 267-6209.

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   Don’t forget to keep saving your General Mills Box Tops for Education box tops, printer ink cartridges and old cell phones. The Springfield Home & School Association collects these items and recycles them as a fundraiser. A box is located in the office for the box tops and one is in the hall outside of the main office for the ink cartridges and cell phones. Call the school at 609-723-2479.

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   Attention all volunteers! Have you wanted to become more involved in your community? Consider becoming a volunteer firefighter with your local fire company. Men and women are encouraged to apply and training is provided. Do you have a teen that may be interested in volunteering? Call and ask about the Junior Firefighter program.
   Please contact your local fire company for more information: Jobstown, 609-209-1197; Jacksonville, 609-261-1139; Juliustown, 609-894-2600.