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 on Feb. 28, attached to Bordentown Regional High School, at 318 Ward Ave., Bordentown. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students. The show will run until March 2. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.seatyourself.biz/brhs. Tickets will also be sold at the door. Call 609-496-1452.
Sat., March 2
St. Mary’s PTA will sponsor a Vera Bradley Bingo with doors opening at 6 p.m. and bingo starting at 7p.m. at St. Mary’s school hall, 30 Elizabeth Street, Bordentown City. All prizes are authentic Vera Bradley merchandise and range in value from $10 to several hundred dollars. Admission is $25 per person. All proceeds benefit the children of St. Mary. No one under 18 will be admitted. To reserve a ticket, email [email protected].
March 1, 8,
16, 22, 29
The Consolidated Fire Association at 20 Crosswicks St., Bordentown will hold Lenten Dinners from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eat-in or take-out, delivery to local homebound. All dinners include French fries, coleslaw, roll and soda. Cost is $12 for seniors; $13 for eat-
in or take-out; $14 for delivery. Fired cod, fried chicken, fried cod, coconut shrimp. For pre-orders or reservations, call 609-298-4761.
Sun., March 10
To celebrate the Irish immigrants who came to Bordentown to build the Camden and Amboy Railroad and the Delaware and Raritan Canal, the Bordentown Historical Society is bringing back its Ballads of Irishtown Concert. A collection of Irish ballads will be presented 2 p.m. featuring McDermott’s Handy at the Friends Meeting House, 302 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown City. McDermontt’s Handy was listed as one of the finest and truest purveyors of Irish traditional music in the Delaware Valley by Irishphiladelphia.com. Tickets are $10 per person. Seating is limited. To learn more, call Diane at 609 298-3779 for tickets.
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the Bordentown Elks, 2085, Veterans Committee, 11 Amboy Road, Bordentown Township, will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Cost is $10 per adult; children 5 to 12 are $5 each. Youngsters 4 or younger may eat for free. To learn more, call 609-298-2085.
The Northern Burlington County Regional School Band Booster Association will be hosting a pasta dinner fundraiser from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Crosswicks Firehouse. The “all you can eat” dinner includes salad, rolls, pasta and meatballs, soft drinks and dessert for $8.50 for diners 12 and older, $5 for children between 6 and 11 and children 5 and under eat free. Take- out orders available for $9.50. All proceeds will go directly to the NBCRHS marching unit. Call Patty Jarvis at 609-496-1117, to learn more.
Wed., March 13
The Bordentown Township Republican Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Korean Presbyterian Church located at 147 U.S. 130 N, Bordentown Township. The meeting is open to all Republicans and Republican-leaning Independents. Refreshments will be served. Call Rob Delaney at 609-298-1152 to learn more.
Fri., March 15
A Lenten meatless pasta dinner will be held from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at St. Mary’s School, 30 Elizabeth St., Bordentown City. Take-outs available starting at 3 p.m. Cost: $6 for students and senior citizens, $8 for adults. For questions contact Cathi Schaber at [email protected].
Sat., March 16
Green
Team
to share
findings
The Green Team of the Bordentown Township Environmental Commission is holding the open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Warming Room at Northern Community Park. This will be a public presentation of the commission’s updated Environmental Resource Inventory (ERI). Members will update folks on the status of our Sustainable Jersey Certification and a photo contest for pictures to be included in the updated ERI. The contest will run through April 1 and anyone submitting photos will be entered into a drawing for prizes. Refreshments will be provided and all attendees will be entered into a door prize drawing, an event press release said.
A St. Pat’s Dinner Dance will be held at 7 p.m. at Bordentown Elks Lodge 2085, 11 ýPage=009 Column=002 OK,0000.00þ
Amboy Road, Bordentown. Music by DJ Steve 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Make reservations by March 5 by calling Pete at 609-888-3374.
Bordentown’s 11th Annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K and Family Fun Walk will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in City of Bordentown. Visit www.bordentown.k12.nj.us.
Fri., April 5
The West Point Jazz Knights will give a concert at 7:30 p.m. in the high school’s Performing Arts Center at 318 Ward Avenue, Bordentown Township. The concert is free and open to the public but tickets are required. Tickets are available at Bordentown City Hall; and may be requested by email at [email protected].
Sat., May 11
The 17th annual Franklin Carr Memorial Iris Festival & Garden Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 302 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown. Flowers, art and al fresco dining for lunch.
Sat., May 18
Sun., May 19
The 36th Annual Bordentown Street Fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown City. Crafters, boutiques, galleries and great food. merchants from historical downtown Bordentown set up shop on the streets for two full days of fun and festivities. Gourmet local restaurants prepare amazing food, local non-
profits hold fund raisers, children flock to the Kids’ Corner, and local groups provide free entertainment. Event is sponsored by the Northern Burlington County Chamber of Commerce.
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.
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zens 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.
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, 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. 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. For information 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. All township seniors age 55 and older are welcome.
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