Sat., Nov. 10
Bordentown Township Environmental Commission, community fall cleanup, 9:30 a.m., Veterans Memorial-Joe Lawrence Park, Ward Avenue; anyone available to help, email [email protected] or just show up; advance notice of attendance appreciated. Group cleaning various areas within the township, including, sections of the bike path, Northern Community Park, Thorntown Park.
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 our famous tuna salad or egg salad sandwiches and hot dogs. Inside tables are $10 each; outside space is $5 each. For more information and to reserve space call Sallie at 609-298-7768.
Sun., Nov. 11
The Bordentown Elks 2085 Veterans Committee, 11 Amboy Road, Bordentown, holds an all-you-can eat pasta dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. Adults $10; kids 5 to 12 $5, under 5 free. Call 609-289-2805.
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.
Tues., Nov. 13
Breakfast meeting of the Northern Burlington Regional Chamber of Commerce, 7:30 a.m., at Town & Country Diner, Route 130 at Ward Avenue, Bordentown. Joe Lamberti of SMART Marketing Partners and Money Mailer Burlington County Plus will present “Direct Marketing For Small Business Growth.” Bring business cards for networking; no fee for members. Guests free for first meeting or event; $10 after; buy own breakfast. RSVP by Nov. 12 to [email protected] or call 609-298-7774.
Fri., Nov. 16
Super 50-50 raffle dinner, Christ Church, chili dinner at 6 p.m. and Super 50-50 raffle at 7 p.m., parish hall, 130 Prince St., Bordentown; dinner tickets $8 a person, $20 a family; raffle tickets, $2; for information, call 298-2348.
Sat., Nov. 17
St. Mary’s PTA will sponsor a COACH/Brighton Bingo with doors opening at 6 p.m. and bingo starting at 7 p.m. The bingo will be held at St. Mary’s School Hall, 30 Elizabeth St., Bordentown City. All prizes are authentic COACH merchandise and range in value from $10 to several hundred dollars. The cost of entrance is $25. The kitchen will be open serving hot food and beverages. All proceeds benefit the children of St. Mary’s School. No one under 18 permitted. To reserve a ticket: email to [email protected] or call RoseMary at 609-439-2274 and leave message.
The Inaugural Bordentown Turkey Trot, sponsored by The Foundation for Bordentown Traditions, will be held in Bordentown Township at the Veterans Memorial Park – Joseph Lawrence Recreational Facility on Ward Avenue with registration at 7:30 a.m. There will be a 1-mile Family Fun Walk at 9:30, and the run will begin at 10. The course will run through the park, head out along Charles Bossert Drive, crossing Route 528 incorporating portions of the township’s Bike Path and returning to Charles Bossert Drive and back to the park. For more information on the 5K, please visit active.com and search Bordentown Turkey Trot.
Sat., Nov. 24
Friends for the Marsh. Canoe/Kayak on the Crosswicks Creek/HTB Marsh (Mercer Co). 10 a.m. Join us for an 8-mile trip from Bordentown Beach to John A. Roebling Park. We’ll have lunch at the Park and then enjoy a brisk walk around Spring Lake before returning with the tide. Bring lunch and hot beverage. Contact leaders to confirm. (Cosponsor with Friends: Central New Jersey Sierra Club.
The annual Christmas bazaar at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 280 Crosswiicks St., Bordentown will be 10 to 4 p.m. A food court serving breakfast, lunch and snacks available. Visit www.HCLConline.org.
Photos with Santa will be taken from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Hose Humane Co. No. 1, 150 W. Burlington St., Bordentown. There will also be a 50/50 Raffle and a Cake Raffle. $5 sitting fee for one child, $2 for each additional ($10 max). Sitting fee includes one 4 x 6 photo and gift from Santa. Call 609-298-0450.
Crafters wanted for Holy Cross Lutheran Church Christmas bazaar Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; download registration form with details from www.HCLConline.org or contact Diane Loitfellner at [email protected] or 609-291-1567.
Tues., Nov. 27
Randy Now’s Man Cave Concert Series, from Canada, Men Without Hats, and Right The Stars, 7 p.m., Open Arts Stage Theatre, 146 Route 130 South, Bordentown; for tickets or information, visit www.mancavenj.com.
Sun., Nov. 29
The Bordentown Elks 2085 Veterans Committee, 11 Amboy Road, Bordentown, holds an all-you-can eat pasta dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. Adults $10; kids 5 to 12 $5, under 5 free. Call 609-289-2805.
Sat., Dec. 1
Crafts show of Northern Burlington County Regional High School Band Booster Association at Jacobstown firehouse at 86 Chesterfield-Jacobstown Road, Route 528; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with refreshments for sale; spaces still available for crafters at $25 per table and for vendors at $50 per table. Contact Andrea Swangler at 540-840-2905. Crafter and vendor checks payable to NBC Band Boosters can be mailed to Ms. Swangler at 9 Singleton Drive, Chesterfield, 08515; all checks must be received by Nov. 25 to hold the spot. Proceeds go directly to marching unit.
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, sponsoring trip to American Music Theatre Christmas Show in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, then Shady Maple for a smorgasbord dinner. Cost $90 per person, which includes bus, show and dinner; show time 3 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m.; leave First Baptist Church at 12:30 p.m.; return at 10 p.m. Contact Rose Zaiss at 609-291-9261 to make reservations; men also invited.
Sun., Jan. 20
Randy Now’s Man Cave Concert Series, 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
New Jersey Renaissance Faire, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., rain or shine, Liberty Lake, 1195 Florence-Columbus Rd., Bordentown, entertainment, food and activities, including jousting, sword fighting, comedy, music and Valenzano Winery Meade Garden along with shopping at the Merchant Village of more than 50 fine artisans, including historical glass blowing, live forge and other crafts, trinkets and period clothing. Admission $20 per adult, $12 per child 12 to 6; children 5 and younger eat for free; discounts online and for attendees in costume. Additional information available at www.NJRenFaire.com or 888-864-8222.
And more . . .
Bordentown Elks Lodge 2085 has bingo every Tuesday 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 to 8. Price is $6 per person. Lodge 2085 hosts a breakfast the third Sunday of every month from 8 to 11 a.m. All proceeds benefit the Special Children’s Committee.
St. Mary’s Senior Citizens Club meets 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 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 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 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 fundraiser 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. Pickup day is the first Wednesday of every month from 2 to 6 p.m. in the school hall. Email Mary Miles at [email protected] to place an order.
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. Be at the Senior Center by 8:30 a.m.; 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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