BORDENTOWN JOTTINGS: Week of Jan. 31

Fri., Feb. 1
   Jerry Blavat the “Geator with the Heator” 50s dance at Bordentown Elks Lodge 2085, Cost: $25 includes free beer and soda no outside beverages allowed. Call Maryann for tickets – 609-658-1529.
Fri., Feb. 8
   Annual Chocolate Walk And Carriage Rides 6 to 9 p.m. on Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown City. Participating businesses open their doors to a free evening of fun and chocolate treats. Carriage Rides – enjoy a stroll through our charming city on a horse drawn carriage sponsored by: Bucks County Carriages. $20 per adult & $10 children 10 and under. Questions contact Rebecca’s Vintage Boutique & Consignment Shop 609-298-9422.
Tues., Feb. 12
   The Northern Burlington Regional Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Meeting will be held 7:30 a.m. at Town & Country Diner, Route 130 North at Ward Avenue, Bordentown. Donna Mancini from the US Postal Service Business Solutions will present “Small Business Solutions-USPS FAQs.” Bring business cards for networking. No fee for members to attend. Guests free for the first meeting or event. $10 fee thereafter. Buy your own breakfast. RSVP by Feb.11 to [email protected] or call the Chamber office at 609-298-7774.
Tues., Feb. 19
   The Northern Burlington Regional Chamber of Commerce will be holding its Business to Business Networking Event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. hosted by The Cool Cricket, 216 4th St., Fieldsboro-Bordentown. Bring plenty of business cards for networking. No fee for members to attend. Guest free for the first meeting or event. $10.00 fee thereafter. Members and Non-chamber members welcomed. RSVP by Feb. 15, 2013 to [email protected] or call the Chamber office at 609-298-7774.
Thurs., Feb. 21
   A Joanthan Richman BYOB concert will be held at 9 p.m. at the Consolidated Firehouse, 20 Crosswicks St., Bordentown Advance tickets are $15 online at www.mancavenj.com and at The Man Cave, 15 Park St., Bordentown..
Sun., Feb. 24
   Bordentown City Cats host the thirds annual Alley Cats Charity Bowling Tournament to support ongoing animal rescue and adoption efforts at 1 p.m., at Papp’s Bowling Center, 244 Route 130 South, Bordentown. Registration is $20 and registration deadline is Feb. 16 at www.bordentowncitycats.blogspot.com.
   The West Windsor – Plainsboro High School South Concert Choir will hold a concert at 3 p.m. at Bordentown Regional Middle School, 50 Dunns Mill Road, Bordentown. Tickets: Adults $15: students $5. Call 609-954-8130. The a cappella groups also will be performing.
Thurs., Feb. 28
to Sat., March 2
   The tap-dancing 1920s musical “No No Nanette” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. at the Bordentown Performing Arts Center, attached to Bordentown Regional High School, at 318 Ward Ave., Bordentown. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students. Dinner And A Show tickets are available for $20 for the Friday night performance only, and include salad, pasta dinner, beverage, and dessert in the cafeteria before the show and seating in the reserved section for the performance. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.seatyourself.biz/brhs. Tickets will also be sold at the door. Call 609-496-1452.
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.
   Kindergarten Roundup is approaching for the Bordentown School District. Community members who have children who will be 5 or older by Oct. 1 to visit www.bordentown.k12.nj.us to download registration information or contact either Clara Barton Elementary School or Peter Muschal Elementary School to obtain a registration packet. You can reach Clara Barton Elementary School by calling 609-298-0676 ext. 3102, or Peter Muschal Elementary School by calling 609-298-2600, ext. 4100.Visit www.bordentown.k12.nj.us and selecting either Clara Barton or Peter Muschal’s school page.
   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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