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 4
Roebling Museum from noon to 4 p.m. conducts old-fashioned trolley rides through the historic company town of Roebling. Recognized as one of the most intact company towns left in America, the village includes all 767 factory homes built for the John A. Roebling’s Sons Co. Each trolley tour will include a guide to describe the unique features of the village, including the layout of the town, factory home hierarchy, and historic building histories of the auditorium, the inn, and general store and information on the former steel mill site. Tours are approximately 45 minutes. The trolley fee of $15 includes museum admission. Seating is limited for each tour scheduled for noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Reservations are suggested. Call the museum offices at 609-499-7200.
Bordentown Township Environmental Commission will hold its fourth annual Paper Shredder Day from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Senior Center parking lot, Bordentown. Enjoy a free cup of coffee compliments of Crestview Deli.
Tues., May 7
Toastmasters Club in Bordentown is having an Open House 7-8 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 127 Prince St. Toastmasters will help you to improve your communication, leadership, listening and personal skills in a supportive, self-paced, fun atmosphere. Contact information 609-284-7000 or [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 City. There will be flowers, art and al fresco dining for lunch.
Tues., May 14
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. Speakers, Lindsay McClellan and Lee Gillis will present “Stop procrastinating and get the most important things done in less time to improve your business and personal life.” Bring plenty of business cards for networking. Free to attend. Buy your own breakfast. RSVP by 13th to [email protected] or call the Chamber office at 609-298-7774.
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. Randy Now’s Man Cave booth will feature live music by Paul Plumeri & Jerry Monk, Moot Davis, Daniel Mustard, Todd “The Mod” Ellis, Rodger Delany, Raven Rock Rounders, Laura Baird, Les Baird, Jerry Jones from the Fiendz.
Wed., May 22
The Northern Burlington Regional Chamber of Commerce will be holding its Business to Business Networking Event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will be hosted by Dubh Linn Square Restaurant, 167 Route 130, Bordentown. Bring plenty of business cards for networking. Free admission. Members and nonchamber members welcomed. RSVP by Friday, May 17, to [email protected] or call the Chamber office at (609) 298-7774.
Fri., May 31
At the end of May, St. Mary School’s annual golf outing is set for the beautiful Mt. View Golf Course in Ewing. The cost is $135 for a round of golf — 8 a.m. shotgun start, cart, driving range, full hot breakfast —7 a.m., full hot lunch with open bar at 1 p.m., awards, and much more. For information, contact Kelly Meyer at, 609-298-1448, or at [email protected]. Checks can be made payable to St. Mary School PTA and mailed to 30 Elizabeth Street, Bordentown, NJ 08505 Attn: Kelly Meyer.
Sat., June 8
The Bordentown City Green Team is looking for folks to help plan and organize the fourth annual Bordentown City Green Fair, scheduled for June 8. Questions and more informaTion? Send an email to [email protected].
Fri., June 14
The Toasters and Void Union give a concert at 7:30 p.m. at Hope Hose Firehouse, 150 W. Burlington St., – Bordentown. All ages and it is BYOB more those 21 or older. Tickets are $15 per person. A meet and greet and autograph signing will be held at The Man Cave, 15 Park St., Bordentown City, from 5 to 6 p.m. Call 609-424-376 or visit. www.mancavenj.com.
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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 p.m. to 8 p.m. The price is $6 per person. Lodge 2085 hosts a breakfast the third Sunday of every month from 8 a.m. 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 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 [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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