By Nancy Mrzljak, Guest Columnist
The Chesterfield Township Rabies Shot Clinic will be held 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, March 2 at the Chesterfield Township Municipal Garage, 300 Bordentown-Chesterfield Road.
Dog licenses will not be issued at the clinic. Dog licenses are due March 31.
For information, call 609-298-2311 or visit www.chesterfieldtwp.com.
The Crosswicks Community Association will be hosting a blood drive at the Community House from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, March 2.
The Community Blood Council of New Jersey will make a donation to the state Relief Fund for Hurricane Sandy victims, based on the overall units collected.
Folks are asked to bring a photo or signature identification and to be sure to eat within four hours of donating. Also each donor will receive a T-shirt.
For information, visit www.crosswickscommunityhouse.org. To schedule an appointment, visit www.givebloodnj.org or call 883-9750, ext 145.
Walk-ins are welcome.
The Chesterfield Hose Company District No. 2 meeting will be held 8 p.m., Monday, March 4 at the Chesterfield Firehouse.
For information, visit www.chesterfieldhose.com.
The Chesterfield Township Emergency Squad meeting will be held 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 5 at the Chesterfield Township Emergency Squad Building.
For more information, visit www.chesterfieldtwp.com.
The Crosswicks Friends Meeting Craft Night will be held 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, March 5 at the First Day School, located on the grounds of the Meeting House in Crosswicks.
This free event is an opportunity to come together to share conversation and fellowship while working on one’s own craft projects including sewing, quilting, spinning, scrapbooking, and so foth. Bring whatever craft you are working on or if you are new to crafting, usually, there is someone to assist. All are welcome to attend.
For more information, contact Jean at 609-208-0898.
The Chesterfield Township Public Education Fund meeting will be held 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 6 at the Chesterfield Township Elementary School.
For information, call 609-298-6900 or visit, www.chesterfieldschool.com
The Chesterfield Township Elementary School Board of Education has scheduled a budget meeting at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 6 in the Media Center at the Chesterfield School at 30 Saddle Way, Chesterfield. This meeting will be open to the public and may go into executive session, if necessary.
Formal action may be taken.
The board may consider other items, which may come before the body.
For more information, call 609-298-0307 or visit www.chesterfieldschool.com.
The Chesterfield Baptist Church Youth Group is working together in the fight against hunger. They participated in a 30-hour famine to experience and understand the hunger millions face every day, and they are trying to raise money for hungry kids and families.
There will be a fund-raising Pasta Dinner at 6 p.m., Saturday, March 9 at Chesterfield Baptist Church, 209 Matthews Lane, Chesterfield.
The family style meal will include salad, ziti and meatballs, rolls, and dessert.
A $10 donation is requested for adults and a $5 donation is requested for children 4 to 2, which can be made at the door on the night of the event.
Just $30 can help feed and care for a hungry child for a month through World Vision.
The Northern Burlington County Regional School Band Booster Association will be hosting a pasta dinner fund-raiser from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sunday, March 10 at the Crosswicks Firehouse.
The all-you-can-eat-dinner will include salad, rolls, pasta and meatballs, soft drinks and dessert.
The price will be $8.50 for diners for people 12 and older,; $5 per child between 6 and 11; children five and under may eat free. Take-out orders will also be available for $9.50 each.
All proceeds will go directly to the NBCRHS award winning marching unit.
Questions? Call Patty Jarvis, 609-496-1117.
Be sure to mark your calendar for the Crosswicks Community Association Comedy Night to be held 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, March 16.
Visit www.crosswickscommunityhouse.org.
The Crosswicks Friends Meeting invites folks to attend service on SunDays. At 9:30 a.m. there is an assembly for All; 10 a.m. worship for adults and First Day School for children two and up.
The Crosswicks Friends Meeting is exploring the Quaker testimonies through song, activities, discussion and readings Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Call 609-298-4362.
The Chesterfield Township Emergency Squad is seeking volunteer members to join its organization.
The Emergency Squad has been providing services to the residents of Chesterfield and surrounding towns since 1988. This is its 25th year of service.
The organization is looking for enthusiastic men and women to join.
The Emergency Squad will reimburse new members the cost of becoming an Emergency Medical Technician.
Contact Fran Falkowski at 609-298-2216 for further information.
The Chesterfield Township Environmental Commission is participating in a recycling program for inkjet cartridges and cell phones.
These items will be recycled into usable products.
Collection boxes are at the Crosswicks Library and the Chesterfield Township municipal office.
For more information, call 609-298-2311 or visit www.chesterfieldtwp.com.
Be sure to tune into Northern Burlington County Regional High School Northern TV to check out the latest in Northern News, sports, and information.
The group has had the chance to tune up our broadcasts and provide even more detailed stories on the students that make our district so great.
Programs include: Preparing for the SATS, Financial Aid Night, Preparing for College, Future Farmers of America, Band Concerts, Chorus Concerts, Student of the Month, Classroom Happenings, Bowling, Wrestling, Basketball, County All-stars, and more.
Featured on Comcast channel 19 and FiOS channel 42.
Folks can also watch online via www.nburlington.com.
To contact Chesterfield Chatter guest columnist Nancy Mrzljak, send an email to [email protected] or a fax to 609-298-3936. She also may be reached by phone at 609-298-0567.

