BORDENTOWN JOTTINGS: Week of Oct. 4

Sat., Oct. 13
   The Friends of St. Mary’s School will hold a Flea Market on from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Hall and Yard, 30 Elizabeth St., Bordentown City. Refreshments will include tuna salad or egg salad sandwiches and hot dogs. A large selection of articles will be on sale. Inside tables are $10 each; outside space is $5 each. For more information and to reserve space call Sallie at 609-298-7768.
   Fieldsboro United Methodist Church, Second Street in Fieldsboro, will hold is annual Meatball Sandwich Sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until supplies last. One sandwich, chips and soda for $7, cash only.
   Elks flea market is set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bordentown Elks Lodge, 11 Amboy Road, Bordentown; rain date is Oct. 20; vendors may set up at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $15 a space. Call Rosemary at 609-424-3167 or email [email protected]www.bordentownelks.org.
   Randy Now’s Man Cave Concert Series, Jeffrey Gaines, Erin Hill and her psychedelic harp, and Tod the Mod Ellis, 7 p.m., Open Arts Stage Theatre, 146 Route 130 South, Bordentown. For tickets or information visit www.mancavenj.com.
Sun., Oct. 14
   Bordentown Community Concerts at 3 p.m. in the Bordentown Middle School, Dunns Mill Road, will feature the Blue Jersey Band, which brings an eclectic mix of swing, gypsy, jazz and bluegrass to their performances. Season memberships are still available for $40 or individual shows are $15. Student rates are also available. Call 609-954-8130.
Mon., Oct. 15
   Father Jay Bowden will be offering a Mass for Healing at 7 p.m. at St. Mary Church , Bordentown City. During the Mass, a collection will be taken for Father Jay and his ministry. Following the Mass will be individual prayer and Laying on of Hands for the sick. Father Jay is a retired priest in the diocese and ministers in the Gift of Healing. A reception for Father Jay will take place in the cafeteria. Call Pat Baylog at 298-4249.
Wed., Oct. 17
   The Friends of St. Mary’s School, in order to raise money for the school, is planning a bus trip to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe, Pa., on to see the show “King Henry & The Showmen: King Henry’s Anniversary Comedy Special.” Each of the members sings and plays many different instruments, as well as having comedy routines. A sit-down family style hot meal is included. There will also be a stop at the World’s largest General Store. Price is $85 per person. For more information, call Dolores at 609-291-1193 or Joe at 609-298-4396.
Sat., Oct. 20
   The Old City Hall Restoration Project Committee (OCHRP) of Bordentown City holds The Painted Classroom Desk Auction at 7 p.m. with an auction preview beginning at 6 p.m. at The Old City Hall, 11 Crosswicks St.
   Friends for the Marsh plans a mushroom foray with leader Terri Layton, past president of the NJ Mycological Society from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Woods at Divine Word-Point Breeze. Meet at parking lot, Divine Word Missionaries, 101 Park St., Bordentown. Contact 732-821-8310. Pre-register via [email protected] . Cosponsors with Friends are Bordentown City Environmental Commission and D&R Greenway Land Trust.
   Randy Now’s Man Cave Concert Series, from Norway: The Dahlmanns, The Deadbeat Poets, The Jellybricks, and Willie Wisely, 7 p.m., Open Arts Stage Theatre, 146 Route 130 South, Bordentown. For tickets, visit www.mancavenj.com.
Tues., Oct. 23
   Bordentown Township Seniors Club is sponsoring an overnight trip to Dover Downs Casino, Dover, Del., on Tuesday, Oct. 23 and Wednesday, Oct. 24. The cost is $175 per person twin and $245 per person single. The trip includes one buffet breakfast, one buffet dinner, $30 in slot play, pool and exercise facilities, transportation and driver gratuity. For reservations and information, call Dot Sherman via 609-298-4737.
Sat., Oct. 27
   Randy Now’s Man Cave Concert Series, Halloween Costume Party with The Zombeatles, The Young Werewolves, and The Gomers, 7 p.m., Open Arts Stage Theatre, 146 Route 130 South, Bordentown. For tickets or information visit www.mancavenj.com.
Sat., Nov. 10
   The Bordentown Township Environmental Commission will be holding a Community Fall Cleanup at 9:30 a.m. at Veterans Memorial-Joe Lawrence Park on Ward Avenue. Anyone available in participating, email [email protected] or you may just show up. Advanced notice of attendance would be appreciated. The group will be cleaning various areas within the township, including, sections of the bike path, Northern Community Park, Thorntown Park.
Sun., Nov. 11
   Randy Now’s Man Cave Concert Series, from Scotland: The Rezillos, The Sharkskins, The Coffin Daggers, 7 p.m., Open Arts Stage Theatre, 146 Route 130 South, Bordentown. For tickets or information visit www.mancavenj.com.
Tue., Nov. 27
   Randy Now’s Man Cave Concert Series, from Canada: Men Without Hats, and Right The Stars, show will begin at 7 p.m., Open Arts Stage Theatre, 146 Route 130 South, Bordentown. For tickets or information, visit www.mancavenj.com.
Fri., Dec. 7
   Randy Now’s Man Cave Concert Series, holiday performance by Suzzy & Maggie Roche Of The Roches, 7 p.m., Open Arts Stage Theatre, 146 Route 130 South, Bordentown. For tickets, visit www.mancavenj.com.
Sat., Dec. 8
   The Women’s Society of the First Baptist Church of Bordentown is sponsoring a trip to the American Music Theatre Christmas Show in Lancaster, Pa., and then on to Shady Maple for a smorgasbord dinner. The cost is $90 per person, which includes the bus, show and dinner. Show time is 3 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. Depart from the First Baptist Church at 12:30 p.m. and return at 10p.m. Contact Rose Zaiss at 609-291-9261 to make reservations. Men are also invited.
Sun., Jan. 20
   Randy Now’s Man Cave Concert Series, The 1910 Fruitgum Company, 7 p.m., Open Arts Stage Theatre, 146 Route 130 South, Bordentown. For tickets, visit www.mancavenj.com.
Sat. & Sun.
June 1. 2, 8, 9
   The New Jersey Renaissance Faire will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 1, 2, 8 and 9 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. rain or shine at Liberty Lake, 1195 Florence-Columbus Rd., Bordentown, off the New Jersey and Pennsylvania turnpikes, Route 206, and Route 130; seconds from Rt. 295, exit 52A. The family-friendly festival features entertainment, food and activities including jousting, sword fighting, comedy, music, and Valenzano Winery “Meade Garden,” along with shopping at the Merchant Village of over 50 fine artisans, including historical glass blowing, a live forge, and other fine crafts, trinkets, and period clothing. Admission is $20 per adult, $12 per child 12 to 6; children 5 and younger may eat for free. Discounts online, and for attendees in costume. Additional information is available at www.NJRenFaire.com or 1-888-864-8222.
And more . . .
   Bordentown Elks Lodge 2085 has bingo every Tuesday night at 7:15 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. There is a progressive jackpot, and food is available for purchase. The lodge has sandwich night every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Price is $6 per person. Lodge 2085 hosts a breakfast the third Sunday of every month from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. All proceeds benefit the Special Children’s Committee.
   St. Mary’s Senior Citizens Club meets the second Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Parish Center, 45 Crosswicks St., Bordentown City.
   Any parent who suspect that his or child may be slow in developing language, social, motor or cognitive skills may be eligible for the Bordentown Regional School District’s preschool disabilities program. Contact the Child Study Team at 609-298-0025, ext. 1135, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
   Bordentown Regional School District is offering a full-day, tuition-based early education program for children aged 4 or older. Burlington County Community Action Program is being accepted. Contact Louise Sullivan at 609-298-0025, ext. 1129, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. for information.
   The Dorothea Dix Unitarian Universalist congregation of Bordentown City offers classes for children every Sunday at 10 a.m., 39 Park St. Contact the group via www.ddixuu.com.
   Every Wednesday night, St. Mary’s hosts a $1,000 bingo at 30 Elizabeth St., Bordentown City. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m. Call Tony at 609-540-9017 for information.
   Church school classes for preschool through high school youth are being held at Christ Church, 130 Prince St., Bordentown. Call the parish office at 609-298-2348 or visit cctown.com to register.
   St. Mary School, 30 Elizabeth St., Bordentown City, has established a fund-raiser Market Day where roasts, snacks, breakfasts, lunch and meals for families can be ordered. Visit www.marketday.com to place an order and choose St. Mary School as the pickup location. St. Mary School receives 10 percent of the purchase, according to a press release. The pickup day is the first Wednesday of every month from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the school hall. Email Mary Miles at [email protected] to place an order.
   The Bordentown Township Seniors plan a trip to Bally’s Casino every third Tuesday of the month. The cost is $25 and the return is $20. Please be at the Seniors Center by 8:30 a.m. and the return home is 6 p.m. For information and reservations call Chuck Klosinski at 609-298-2688 or Carol Panella at 609-298-4235. The club meets the first and third Monday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Senior Community Center on Municipal Drive. Call 609-298-4396 for information. All township seniors age 55 and older are welcome.
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