SPRINGFIELD HAPPENINGS: Week of Nov. 29

By Michelle Marinello, Guest Columnist
   Enjoy a great morning of community fun in a casual setting and meet your neighbors at the Jacksonville Community Center for an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 2. The Jacksonville Community Center is located on Jacksonville Road.
   The price is $7 per adult and $4 per child.
   Call Ms. McMullen at 609-267-5884 with questions.
   The Springfield Township Planning Board meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, in the municipal building.
   The Springfield Township Council meeting is slated for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 in the municipal building.
   The annual Holiday Party, hosted by the Historical Society of Springfield Township, is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at Charlie’s other Brother. The event is open to all members of the community. Join in the fun for dinner, cocktails and a White Elephant gift exchange.
   Contact Dick or Reggie Toone at 609-261-3415 for tickets and additional information.
   The next Jacksonville Fire Company meeting is 8 p.m. Dec. 10 in the fire hall.
   The Board of Health of Springfield Township meeting is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 12 in the municipal building.
   A Springfield Township Council meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 in the municipal building.
   The Springfield Township Recreation Committee meeting is set to meet 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, in the municipal building.
   Juliustown Fire Company will meet at 7:30 p.m. Dec 13 in the fire hall.
   The Springfield Township Zoning Board is set to meet 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 in the municipal building.
   The Springfield Township Board of Education meeting is set for 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, in the school library.
   There is a Springfield Township Planning Board meeting scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 in the municipal building.
To receive notices of upcoming events sponsored by the Springfield Township Recreation Committee, visit www.springfieldtownshiprec.org and register to receive emails of upcoming events and activities.
   The Jacksonville Community Center is available for parties and special events.
   This historic building is a beautiful location for any event. Contact Ms. McMullen at 609-267-5884 for additional information and availability.
   Springfield Township is seeking volunteers for several EMS and Fire Department openings.
   Those interested in joining the township’s team of emergency volunteers should contact Patricia Clayton, township clerk, at 609-723-4848.
   Are you caring for feral cats?
   If so, there is a program to help you and the community.
   The feral cat program has been established to increase the health of feral cats. The program also assists in reducing the population of feral cats through neutering.
   This free program is for feral cat caregivers.
   Contact Peter Sobotka at 609-723-0269 for additional information.
To contact guest columnist Michelle Marinello to share township events, fundraisers or meetings, email her at [email protected].