SPRINGFIELD HAPPENINGS

   The Jacksonville Fire Co. meeting is Monday, July 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the firehouse.
   Columbus Baptist Church, 24260 W. Main St, Columbus, is hosting a free summer kids’ event called “Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand Strong for God” from July 8 through July 12.
   ”Kingdom Rock” is for kids from 3 years old to those entering the sixth grade and will run from 8:30 a.m. to noon each day. For more information, visit www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/cbcnj, email [email protected] or contact the church office at 609-298-6226.
   There will be a Springfield Town Council meeting Wednesday, July 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the municipal building.
   The Juliustown Fire Co. will meet Thursday, July 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Juliustown Firehouse.
   The Springfield Recreation Committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, in the municipal building.
   The Springfield Township Zoning Board will meet Monday, July 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the municipal building.
   The Central Jersey Tractor Parade is Sunday, July 14. The parade begins at 10 a.m. at the Burlington County Fair Grounds, located on Route 206 and Jacksonville Jobstown Road.
   The Springfield Township Board of Education will meet Tuesday, July 16, at 7:15 p.m. in the school library.
   The Springfield Township Planning Board will meet Tuesday, July 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the municipal building.
   The Springfield Township Historical Society will meet Wednesday, July 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the municipal building.
   The Central Jersey Tractor Pullers Association will hold tractor pulls during the Burlington County Farm Fair. On Thursday, July 18, large tractors will be featured at 6 p.m. On Friday, July 19, garden tractors will be featured at 6 p.m On Saturday, July 20, large tractors will be featured at 1 p.m.
   The Burlington County Farm Fair begins Wednesday, July 17, and runs through Saturday, July 20. The fair will feature 4H Club displays and animals, equestrian events in the grandstands, tractor pulls, amusements, food and so much more. Go to burlingtoncountyfarmfair.com for complete details and times of scheduled events.
   The Affordable Housing Board will meet Monday, July 22, at 7 p.m. in the municipal building.
   The Springfield Township Republican Club will meet Thursday, July 25, at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden State Diner. Light refreshments will be served.
   The Springfield Township Fire Co. will meet Monday, July 24, at the firehouse at 8 p.m.
   The Jacksonville Community Center is available for parties and special events. Call 609-267-5884 for additional information and availability.
   Springfield Township is seeking volunteers for several emergency medical services and fire department openings. Those interested in joining the township’s team of emergency volunteers should contact Patricia Clayton, township clerk, at 609-723-4848.
   To contact guest columnist Michelle Marinello to share township events with the readers of Register News, email [email protected].
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