BORDENTOWN JOTTINGS: JULY 31

3rd Tues.
of the Month
   The Bordentown City Green Team meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Carslake Community Center, 209 Crosswicks Road. Meetings are open to the public. We look forward to seeing you there. Reach the Green Team at [email protected].
Through
Fri., Aug. 1
   The Holy Cross Lutheran Church And School will hold Vacation Bible School from July 28 through Aug. 1. This year the theme is “Weird Animals.” The morning session for preschoolers and kindergartners will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The evening session for kindergartners through fifth-graders will take place from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Register or learn about volunteering online at www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/2014HCLC. For more information, contact Allie Cardone at [email protected].
Thurs., July 31
   Lost Cause & Cynz Bands from 7 to 9 p.m. at Joseph Lawrence Park in Bordentown Township.
Thurs., Aug. 7
   Boheme Opera NJ from 7 to 9 p.m. at Joseph Lawrence Park in Bordentown Township.
   An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held frpm 3 to 8 p.m. at St. Francis & Clare Parish, McGrath Hall, Riverbank Charter School, 1300 Hornberger Ave., Roebling. Walk-ins welcome, but appointments preferred, Call or text Candida Taylor at 609-558-6740 or [email protected].
Mon., Aug. 11
through
Thurs., Aug. 14
   Liberty Lake Day Camp, 1195 Florence Columbus Road, will be hosting a basketball clinic series from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. directed by the Coach Chadwin Basketball Academy. Participants will experience focused instruction, for boys and girls entering grades 2 through 9. All ability levels are welcome to attend. Cost for the clinic is $95 for Liberty Lake families, and $145 for non-Liberty Lake families. Online registration is open at www.coachchadwin.com.
Wed., Aug. 13
through
Sat., Aug. 16
   The Roebling Museum, 100 Second Avenue in Roebling, holds its annual summer day camp from10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Emily Roebling STEAM Day Camp will explore technology and history on the grounds of the Roebling Museum for middle school students in 5th through 8th grades. The price, including lunch and snacks, is $150 for nonmembers, $130 for Roebling Museum members. Call 609-499-7200 or www.roeblingmuseum.org.
Sat., Aug. 23
   Trinity United Methodist Church, 1285 Hornberger Ave., Roebling, will hold a pasta dinner fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $8, children under 5 free. Call 6090-499-4809.
Wed., Sept. 3
   The fall session of The Awaken Project of Aurora Music Ministry Inc. with music instruction and theory, children’s and band music workshops begins at the Trinity United Methodist Church of Roebling. For a registration appointment call 267-304-0359 or visit www.theawakenproject.org.
And more . . .
   The Florence United Methodist Church Food Pantry, 209 Broad St., Florence, is open Fridays from 11:30 .m. to 12:30 p.m.
   The Florence United Methodist Church, 209 Broad St., Florence, is taking registration for its pre-school for 2-, 3-, and 4-year-old children. Call 499-1129 or 499-38-07.
   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.
   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.
   For the 10th year, Holy Cross Lutheran Church will have youth groups for children and teens in grades K-12.
   The CREW is broken into two groups. JV CREW is for children in kindergarten through second grade and Varsity CREW is for children in third grade through fifth grade. They gather twice a month to explore Christian faith through crafts, games, stories and more.
   The season typically starts after a mid-September kick-off and ends in June. For more information about CREW, visit www.hclconline.org/community/youth-group/the-c.r.e.w.-youth-group-(k-5th) or send an email to [email protected].
   The GANG also has two groups. GANG Jr. is for young adults in sixth grade through eighth grade. GANG Sr. is for young adults in ninth grade through 12th grade. The GANG usually holds two meetings, an activity, a fundraiser and community service event a month.
   The season typically starts after a mid-September kick-off and ends in June, though some summer activities are planned to keep the groups connected all year long.
   For more information about GANG, visit www.hclconline.org/community/youth-group/the-g.a.n.g.-youth-group-(6th-12th) or send an email to [email protected].
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