By Nancy Mrzljak
The Crosswicks Library Summer Story Hour will be held today, 9:30 a.m., Thursday, July 17 at the Crosswicks Library on Main Street in Crosswicks. The event will feature a guest reader, craft, and snack. Stories will be geared towards pre-k through second grade; however all are welcome to attend. Guest readers include the Chesterfield Township Police, Union Fire Company firefighters, Hlubik’s Farm, Kids Music Round, local artist Ruth Palmer, local musician John McMenamin, and much more. The Crosswicks Library Story Hour will be held every Thursday during the summer. Stay tuned to the Crosswicks Library Facebook page for their featured guests. For more information, call 609-298-6271. ***
The Chesterfield Township Planning Board meeting will be held tonight, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 17 at the Chesterfield Township Municipal Building. For more information, call 609-298-2311 or visit the township website at www.chesterfieldtwp.com.
The Chesterfield Baptist Church Vacation Bible School will be held 6–8 p.m., July 21 through July 25 at the Chesterfield Baptist Church on Mathews Lane, Chesterfield. This camp is for pre-k through sixth grade (entering in fall 2014) and will feature “Weird Animals, Where God’s Love Is, One-of-a-Kind” is this year’s theme. For more information, call 609-298-4401.
The Chesterfield Township Environmental Commission meeting will be held 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 22 at the Chesterfield Township Municipal Building. For more information, call 609-298-2311 or visit the township website at www.chesterfieldtwp.com.
The Chesterfield Township Historical Society Archaeology Dig will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, July 26. Join professional archaeologists from Hunter Research in Trenton for a full day of exploring at least two sites in Crosswicks for historical archaeological artifacts. This event is open to anyone (from fourth graders to adults). The cost is $20 per person or $15 per person for members of the same family. For more information, call Debbie at 609-731-0089 or email [email protected].
The Chesterfield Hose Company Famous Chicken Barbecue will be held Sunday, July 27 from noon until sold out. Tickets for adults cost $13, children 6-12 cost $6, and children 5 and under are free. Takeout will be available. For more information, call 609-298-1024 or visit www.chesterfield hose.com. *** û The Chesterfield Township Elementary School Board of Education special meeting will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 29 at the Chesterfield Township Elementary School media center for the board to discuss board goals for the new school year. The meeting will be open to the public and may go into executive session, if needed. For more information, call 609-298-0307 or visit www.chesterfieldschool.com .
The “Crosswicks Remembered: A time for friends from the forties and beyond to gather together” gala reunion will take place Oct. 3-Oct. 5. Friday evening will feature registration and hors d’oeuvers and movies at the Crosswicks Community House. Saturday will feature an antique car show, concerts on the green and food vendors. Saturday evening will feature a roast beef dinner at Crosswicks Methodist Church, Canteen (dance) at the Crosswicks Community House and a dance for the younger crowd at the Crosswicks Firehouse. Sunday morning will feature a pancake breakfast at the Crosswicks Firehouse and Farwells and New Memories. For more information, contact Bob Borden at robert.C.Borden@verizon, Linda Brown at [email protected], Tom Dwier at [email protected] or Ted Kinter at [email protected].
The Chesterfield Township Historical Society is planning a Chesterfield Heritage Day full of traditional crafts demonstrators, talks about local history, antique farm equipment displays, traditional local food and much more. Mark the calendar for Saturday, Oct. 18 to help celebrate Chesterfield Township’s 326th birthday. Follow plans for this event at www.chesterfieldtwphistoricalsoc.org.
The Crosswicks Library now has available canvas tote bags for sale. The tote bags have a sketch of the Crosswicks Library on the front. Stop by the library to pick one up at $10 each. For more information, call 609-298-6271.
The Chesterfield Township Police Department is asking for volunteers for the Domestic Violence Response Team. Volunteers receive free training (40 hours) during which they will learn how to work with the police and provide information, support and referrals to victims at police departments. Applicants must be18 years of age or older, a resident of, or employed in the Burlington County area and have a valid New Jersey driver license and access to transportation. For more information or to receive an application, call 609-291-0912.
The Chesterfield Township motor oil-recycling tank at the township municipal building has been reopened. For more information, call 609-298-2311 or visit www.chesterfieldtwp.com.
The Chesterfield Township Historical Society recently opened its research library that was dedicated to long-time 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 Chesterfield Township Historical Society Research Library is open at this time by appointment. For more information or to make an appointment, call 609-500-0452 or visit the Chesterfield Township Historical Society website at www.chesterfieldtwphistoricalsoc.org.
The Crosswicks Monthly Meeting has joined the reuse movement. They have just signed up for ShoeBox Recycling. They will be collecting shoes for reuse, spreading the message that worn is not worn out and hopefully connecting with people around the globe through the magic of a SoleMate note. Just like the old message in a bottle, only now the vessel is shoes. ShoeBox Recycling will send boxes to fill, pay for all shipping costs, and pay 50 cents per pound for good, reusable and re-wearable shoes that are collected. This collection will help the Monthly Meeting earn a little money while clearing out closets and sharing with those in need. There will be collection boxes in the Meeting House and First Day School on Front Street in Crosswicks. For more information, call 609-298-5616.

