Thurs., Nov. 14
A free Community Interfaith Dialog , hosted by Dorothea Dix Unitarian Church, will explore “ Faith, Fear & the Future “ on at the church hall at 39 Park St., Bordentown, from 7-9:00 p.m., Free and open to all. How can faith calm our fears as we anticipate our unknown future? Panelists from four faith traditions share their perspectives. Light refreshments will be served. Call Warren Spengler at 609-571-0973.
Sat., Nov. 16
The Bordentown Elks is having its annual Craft Show at the Elks, 11 Amboy Road, Bordentown from 9 a.mm to 3 p.m. Free Admission, Super 50/50, Over 80 crafters/vendors, Food is available for purchase. Contact Person: Rosemary Becker 609-424-3167 or [email protected].
Fall Festival Holiday Gift Shopping at the First Baptist Church of Bordentown, corner of Prince and Church streets. 9: a.m. to 3 p.m. Toys & games, holiday crafts-stocking stuffers,Specialty table, homemade baked goods. Lunch available. The kitchen opens at 11:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Women’s Society. Call 609-447-0659.
Fri., Nov. 22
Sat., Nov. 23
The Christmas bazaar at Trinity United Methodist Church, 339 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown, is Friday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Saturday, from 10a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Famous soup and sandwich luncheon on Friday from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m.; family-style roast beef dinner on Saturday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tickets: adult $14, children (5 to 12) – $6, children under 5 free. Take-out orders – $14. For tickets for the dinner or more information, call (609)-298-5465.
Mon., Nov. 25
Father Tom Ganley, author, speaker on divine mercy and ministers in the gift of healing, will be offering a Mass at 7 p.m. for healing at St. Mary Church in Bordentown City. A reception will take place in the cafeteria. Call Pat Baylog at 298-4249.
Sat., Nov. 30
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 280 Crosswicks St., in Bordentown, will be holding its annual Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m..There will be vendors, crafters, food, discounted tickets for Disney on Ice, pictures with Santa and more. Visit www.HCLConline.org Crafters and Vendors are wanted. Contact Rhonda Knudson at [email protected].
Bordentown Regional High School Class of 1978 will hold a reunion at 7 p.m. Sat., Nov. 30, at Cool Cricket, Fieldsboro.
Sat., Dec. 7
”James and the Giant Peach” will be performed at Bordentown Regional High School at 2 p.m. Roald Dahl’s story of a small boy and a giant peach is now a play for the whole family. Tickets: $5. Enjoy cookies and milk after the show with the cast. Get tickets at the door or in advance at seatyourself.biz/brhs.
Fri., Dec. 13
The American Boychoir will perform at the Bordentown First Presbyterian Church, Bordentown City, in a concert featuring Benjamin Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols” as well as traditional carols spanning centuries and from around the globe, and a medley of American popular holiday songs and a carol sing-a-long. at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 and may be purchased by calling Elke McAteer at (609) 324-0271.
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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 to 8 p.m. 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.
The Consolidated Fire Association will sponsor Bingo every Wednesday night at St. Mary’s School starting Sept. 18. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the games will start at 7 p.m.
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.
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.
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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