by Nancy Mrzljak
The Parent Teacher Student Connection of the Northern Burlington Regional School District invites our community’s senior citizens to be the special guests at the 10th annual Seniors Prom 6 – 9 p.m., Saturday, May 3.
This dinner dance will be held in the High School Auditorium (500 Building) at 160 Mansfield Road East, Columbus. While there is no charge for this event, tickets must be obtained in advance.
Contact Elizabeth (Penny) Major at 609-758-0143 or email [email protected]. Space is limited so early sign-up is encouraged.
The Union Fire Co. 1 Pancake Breakfast will be held 7 – 11 a.m., Sunday, May 4 at the Crosswicks Firehouse.
The breakfast will feature all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage, orange juice and coffee. Ticket prices are $ for adults, $3 for children 12 and under, free for children under 5 and $6 for takeout.
Union Fire Company Co. 1 Pancake Breakfasts are held on the first Sunday of the month expect for July and August.
Be sure to visit the Union Fire Company #1 website at www.crosswicksfire.org
The Chesterfield Hose Company District 2 meeting will be held 8 p.m., Monday, May 5 at the Chesterfield Firehouse.
For more information, visit Chesterfield Hose Company website www.chesterfieldhose.com
The Chesterfield Township Emergency Squad meeting will be held 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 6 at the Chesterfield Township Emergency Squad Building.
For more information, visit the Township website www.chesterfieldtwp.com
The Crosswicks Friends Meeting Craft Night will be held 7 – 9 p.m., Tuesday, May 6 at the First Day School, located on the grounds of the Meeting House in Crosswicks.
This free event is an opportunity to come together to share conversation and fellowship while working on one’s own craft projects (i.e. sewing, quilting, spinning, scrapbooking, etc.).
Bring whatever craft you are working on or if you are new to crafting usually there is someone to assist. All are welcome to attend.
For more information, please contact Jean at 609-208-0898.
The Chesterfield Township Public Education Fund meeting will be held 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 7 at the Chesterfield Township Elementary School.
For more information call 609-298-6900 or visit the School website www.chesterfieldschool.com
Chesterfield Township is looking for local landscapers to sponsor a park in Old York Village. In exchange for sponsorship, the township will purchase a sponsor sign to be installed at the park.
For more information, visit the township website www.chesterfieldtwp.com or contact Caryn Hoyer at 609-298-2311 or email [email protected].
The Crosswicks Community Association Mother’s Day designer bag bingo will be held at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 10. Grab your Mom and come join in the fun for a night of wine, dessert and designer bag bingo featuring bags from Vera Bradley, Coach and more. Tickets are $30 per person.
The Chesterfield Township Police Department is asking for volunteers the Domestic Violence Response Team. Volunteers receive free training (40 hours) where they will learn how to work with the police and provide information, support and referrals to victims at police departments.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, a resident of or employed in Burlington County Area and have a valid New Jersey drivers license as well asaccess to transportation. Participants must also have no criminal history (which is verified by a free background check)
For more information or to receive an application, call Sgt. Stefani at 609-291-0912.
The Chesterfield Township residents who are Garden State Removal customers with Friday trash pickup will have their pickup days moved to Saturday. For more information, contact Garden State Removal.
The Chesterfield Township motor oil-recycling tank at the township Municipal Building will be closed until further notice because of contaminants that were found in the oil.
The township is unsure at this time if it will continue to provide this service to residents. Motor oil can be taken to the Burlington County Hazardous Waste Facility or to a gas station that changes oil.
For more information, call 609-298-2311 or visit the township website at www.chesterfieldtwp.com
The Chesterfield Township Historical Society recently opened its research library dedicated to longtime township historian Mal Knowles.
The research library has a thorough residential history of the township as well as local genealogical information and research aids (wills, vital records, etc.).
The research library is open by appointment. For more information or to make an appointment, call 609-500-0452 or visit www.chesterfieldtwphistoricalsoc.org where you can check its online collection first by name or family.
To contact Chesterfield Chatter guest columnist Nancy Mrzljak, send an email to [email protected], a fax to 609-298-3936 or call her at 609-298-0567.
