March 22, 29
The Consolidated Fire Association at 20 Crosswicks St., Bordentown, will hold Lenten dinners from 4 to 8 p.m.
There will be eat-in or takeout dinners as well as delivery to local homebound. All dinners include french fries, coleslaw, roll and soda. The cost is $12 for seniors; $13 for eat-in or takeout; and $14 for delivery.
There will be fried chicken, fried cod and coconut shrimp. To order in advance or make reservations, call 609-298-4761.
Weekends
March 23
to April 21
The Dorothea Dix Unitarian Universalist community of Bordentown will be exhibiting the outsider artwork of the A-Team from TASK.
The opening reception is 12 to 3 p.m. at 39 Park St. in Bordentown. Meet the artists, see the art, have food and listen to the music of TASK’s The Funkadelics.
Show hours are 2 to 6 p.m. on the weekends or by appointment. Visit ateamartists.com or call the curator, Roger Long, at 609-586-2576.
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 bordentownmusic@gmail.com.
Sat., April 6
Bordentown City Cats animal rescue group will hold its 10th annual flea market fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Carslake Community Center, 209 Crosswicks St.
The Central Jersey Tractor Pullers Association will hold a fundraising dinner from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Bordentown Elks, 11 Amboy Road, Bordentown.
Tickets are $30 a person. Call 609-410-4827, 609-820-8511, 609-410-2667 or 859-0211.
Tues., April 9
The Preschool Summer Day Camp of Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool, 280 Crosswicks Road, Bordentown, will hold an open house.
Call 609-298-2880, ext. 101, for details.
Sun., April 14
More than 20 vendors will stage a shopping event from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Florence Township FOP Lodge, 69 Main St., Roebling.
Wed., April 17
The Northern Burlington Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Expo will be held 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Hall, 103 Dunns Mill Road, Bordentown.
Reserve exhibit space for chamber members at $50 and for others at $100. Showcase a business to hundreds of contacts. Everyone can participate in food tastings compliments of local restaurants.
Admission is free. The expo is open to the public. Visit www.nbrchamber.org or call 298-7774.
Sat., April 27
The Bordentown Elks outdoor flea market will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain date May 4).
The cost is $15 per space. For Vender information, call Rosemary 609-424-3167 or email elksfleamarket@gmail.com.
Fri., May 3
The Bordentown Elks 2085 Women’s Auxiliary will hold a fundraiser, “Sounds of the Street,” with doo-wop music and dancing at the Elks lodge, 11 Amboy Road, Bordentown.
Doors open at 7 p.m. Music will be from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
The cost is $15 per ticket and includes draft beer and soda. A cash bar will be available. No outside beverages will be allowed.
Call Linda at 609-584-8803.
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 City.
There will be 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.
There will be crafters, boutiques, galleries and food. Merchants from historical downtown Bordentown will set up shop on the streets. Gourmet local restaurants will prepare food, local nonprofits will hold fundraisers, children will go to the Kids’ Corner, and local groups will provide free entertainment.
The 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. The 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 may visit www.bordentown.k12.nj.us to download registration information or may contact either Clara Barton Elementary School or Peter Muschal Elementary School for a registration packet.
St. Mary’s Senior Citizens Club meets the 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 the 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.
The 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 marymiles@comcast.net 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.
