Sat., Jan. 25
Teen Advisory Board at 1:30 p.m. at the Bordentown Public Library, 18 E. Union St., Bordentown City. Teens ages 12 and up are welcome to attend the Teen Advisory Board meeting. Teens will be able to share their ideas on programming, and how to attract more kids their age to the library. The meetings will be counted toward volunteer hours.
Teen Cupcake Wars at 2 p.m. at the Bordentown Public Library, 18 E. Union St., Bordentown City. Teens ages 12 and up are invited to compete in a cupcake decorating competition.
The Roebling Museum, 100 Second Ave., Roebling, will present “Kids Create: Curators” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum will display never before seen historical objects in its galleries. Kids can explore the science and tools that we use to protect, preserve and display historic artifacts. Kid curators can even try their hand at exhibit design. Admission is $5. Children 2 and under are free. 609-499-7200 or visit www.roeblingmuseum.org. Parking is available at the rear of the museum just off Hornberger Avenue and at the Riverline Station.
Sun., Jan. 26
The Bordentown Historical Society and the Thomas Paine Society invite the public to a personal appearance at 2 p.m. by America’s first war correspondent, the man whose writings encouraged our rag-tag troops to keep fighting for our freedom. The event is at the Friends Meeting House, 302 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown City. First-person interpreter Bob Gleason from the American Historical Theatre in Philadelphia will educate and entertain. The presentation will be followed by light refreshments. Questions, call 609-298-3779.
Wed., Jan. 29
Book Bingo at 4:30 p.m. . at the Bordentown Public Library, 18 E. Union St., Bordentown City. Children ages 7 years and older are invited to play Bingo with a library twist.
Mon., Feb. 3
The Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool, 280 Crosswicks Road, Bordentown, annual Open House and registration will be held from 6.to 7:30 p.m. Children’s musical entertainer, Annie B., will perform for the children at 6:30 p.m. See the facilities and view the curriculum for both our 3- and 4-year-old programs. Call Preschool Director Kathy Schroeder at (609) 298-2880 ext. 101 for details.
Fri., Feb. 7
The Bordentown Elks, Lodge 2085 is having its annual Jerry Blavat’s ‘50s dance. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. DJ starts at 7. Cost $25. To be held at the lodge 11 Amboy Ave, Bordentown. For tickets call Patty 298-9181. No outside drinks.
Sat., Feb. 22
The Roebling Museum, , will celebrate National Engineers Week with the program “Kids Create: Bridges and Machines.” Everyone that attends can test their bridge building skills and discover the science of bridges and other architectural marvels from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5. Children 2 and under are free. 609-499-7200 or visit www.roeblingmuseum.org. Parking is available at the rear of the museum just off Hornberger Avenue and at the Riverline Station.
Sun., March 9
Virginia Virtuosi American Music will be the focus of a concert from three performers from the State of Virginia at 3 p.m. at Bordentown Regional Middle School, 50 Dunn’s Mill Road, Bordentown. Tickets: Adults $15: Students $5. 609-298-5465. Dohnanyi and Gershwin will be among the composers presented as well as an original composition by the ensemble’s music director, Mark Bergman.
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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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