By Nancy Mrzljak
The Chesterfield Township Committee meeting will be held 7:30 p.m., tonight, Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Chesterfield Township Municipal Building. For more information, call 609-298-2311 or visit the township website at www.chesterfieldtwp.com.
The Crosswicks Friends Monthly Meeting will volunteer at the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 12. The car pool leaves the Crosswicks Friends Meetinghouse at 9 a.m. For more information, call Mary at 609-324-3955 or the Crosswicks Friends Monthly Meeting at 609-298-4362.
The Cub Scout Pack 55 of Chesterfield Township and Boy Scout Troop 55 of Crosswicks will host a Scout Kick-Off Barbecue from 3–6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Crosswicks Community House, 481 Main Street, Crosswicks. The event will mark the beginning of the new Scouting program year 2014-2015, welcome new Scouts to all the dens and patrols, and mark the beginning of Pack 55’s 50th year in the Chesterfield Township community. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided by the pack. Troop 55 will share Dutch oven cooking treats. Scout families are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share. The Scouts will participate in games and activities including a “Rainwater Regatta” (boat kits will be available to construct on the spot) and “Pinewood Derby” races. Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders will be available from 3–6 p.m. to give presentations on Scouting programs and opportunities for adventure, character building and citizenship. A question and answer session for new Scouts and their parents will be held. For further information, contact Pack 55 or Troop 55 through www.chesterfieldpack55.org or www.crosswickstroop55.weebly.com or by calling Rex van Veldhuisen at 908-217-2083 or emailing [email protected].
The Chesterfield Township Historical Society Museum Open House will be from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 14 at the Chesterfield Township Historical Society Museum on Ward Avenue in Crosswicks. The Chesterfield Township Historical Society Museum is open on the second and fourth Sunday of the month from June through September. For more information, call the Historical Society at 609-298-3700 or visit the website at www.chesterfieldtwphistoricalsoc.org.
The Chesterfield Township Emergency Squad Drill Night will be held 7:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 15, at the Chesterfield Township Emergency Squad Building. For more information, visit www.chesterfieldtwp.com.
The Crosswicks Friends Meeting Craft Night will be held 7–9 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 16, 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.). All are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Jean at 609-208-0898.
The Board of Fire Commissioners District No. 1 Chesterfield meeting will be held 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 16, at the Crosswicks Firehouse. For more information, visit www.crosswicksfire.org.
The Chesterfield Township Employee and Community Heath Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 17 at the Chesterfield Firehouse, 296 Bordentown-Chesterfield Road (Route 528), Chesterfield. All are welcome. Flu and shingles shots will be available. Bring an insurance card. Free activities will include blood pressure tests, glucose tests, cholesterol tests, derma scans, chair massages, fitness/yoga demos, and vision/glaucoma tests. Information will be available on nutrition, skin care, stress reduction, fitness, overall health, chiropractic care, acupuncture, elder law, holistic approach to health and vitality. Free demonstrations include Zumba at 11:30 a.m., tai chi at noon, and energy medicine at 12:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 609-298-2311 or visit www.chesterfieldtwp.org.
The Chesterfield Township Elementary School of Education special meeting will be held 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 17, prior to the regular scheduled board meeting in the School Media Center at the Chesterfield Township Elementary School at 30 Saddle Way. The board will conduct interviews for a potential board member to fill a position that became vacant. Formal official action may be taken. The Board may go into executive session. For more information, call 609-298-0307 or visit the school website at www.chesterfieldschool.com.
The Miracle League of Mercer County is sponsoring a golf outing at the Old York Country Club at 228 Old York Road in Chesterfield on Monday, Sept. 29. Registration starts at 11 a.m. For more information about costs to play golf and sponsorship opportunities, visit rhrotary.org or call 609-581-5810.
The Crosswicks Friends Meeting will be featuring a new element in their “First Day Assembly” programs this fall entitled “Quakerism 101,” which is a curriculum devised by the “Philadelphia Yearly Meeting” to familiarize new members and attendees with the faith and practice of Friends, and to strengthen the understanding of long-time members. The course has both a spiritual and an intellectual element and will feature sections on Quaker history, beliefs, worship, social witness and decision making. The course will also address the application of Quaker faith to everyday life. The first session is scheduled for Sept. 21 at the normal hour of 9:30 a.m. in the First Day School, with a follow-up the following Sunday. Subsequent sessions are planned for Oct. 19, Nov. 9 and Dec. 21. For more information, call 609-298-4362 or visit the Crosswicks Friends Meeting website at www.crosswicksfriendsmeeting.org.
The “Crosswicks Remembered: A time for friends from the forties and beyond to gather together” gala reunion will take place on Friday, Oct. 3, Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, 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 an old time roast beef dinner at Crosswicks Methodist Church, a 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 as well as farewells 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]. Stay tuned for more details.
The Crosswicks United Methodist Church “All-You-Can-Eat Roast Beef Dinner” will be held 3–6:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Crosswicks United Methodist Church at Ward Avenue and Church Street, Crosswicks. Adult tickets cost $14. Children (ages 4 to 10) tickets cost $6. Takeout costs $15. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. For information, call the church office at 609-298-3290 or email [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 Chesterfield Township Historical Society will be sponsoring a plein air event that will be a central activity during Heritage Day, a day-long celebration of Chesterfield Township’s vibrant history. A maximum number of 25 artists will be accepted for the Heritage Day plein air event on a first-come, first-served basis with no registration fee. Celebrate open-air painting in charming Crosswicks Village in Chesterfield Township. This quaint historic Quaker village and surrounding landscapes offer the outdoor painter numerous picturesque subjects from which to draw inspiration. For more information, visit www.chesterfieldtwphistoricalsoc.org.
Chesterfield Township announces its “Grass: Cut It and Leave It Recycling Campaign.” The amount of solid waste generated in New Jersey increases annually, and the waste stream continues to grow faster than the state’s ability to recycle it. Recycling is only part of the solution; waste reduction is also important. One small way to help is to reduce waste created by grass clippings. Simply, don’t bag the grass clippings, recycle them by leaving them on the lawn using the mulching feature. Clippings have lots of nutrients that contribute to soil organic matter and supply part of the fertilizer needs of the lawn. Concerned about thatch? Thatch is primarily caused by a dense accumulation of grass roots and stem material rather than clippings. Adopt a mowing schedule to keep clippings short enough (removing only 1/3 of the grass length during mowing) to filter through growing grass and not remain as a mat on top of the lawn. Also, fertilizing and watering above the requirements of the grass may be more detrimental than beneficial to a lawn, causing increased production of clippings and potential ground or surface water pollution. Judicious use of fertilizer and water can provide an attractive lawn with a reduction in the costs, effort, susceptibility to disease, and amount of clippings produced. Refer to http://njaes.rutgers.edu/pubs/publication.asp?pid=FS389 for additional information.
The Crosswicks Library now has 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.
The Chesterfield Township Environmental Commission is participating in a recycling program for inkjet cartridges, toner cartridges and cell phones. These items will be recycled into usable products. The Environmental Commission receives credits for each cartridge and cell phone. They will use the credits towards reforestation, protection of our natural resources and ecological education for residents. Collection boxes are located at the Crosswicks Library, Chesterfield Township Municipal Office, Old York County Club and Country Pool. Help protect the environment by recycling used cell phones and inkjet cartridges. For more information, call 609-298-2311 or visit www.chesterfieldtwp.com .
The Chesterfield Township Environmental Commission is giving Chesterfield Township residents a chance to win a tree. Each month the Environmental Commission is featuring a particular species of tree and asking the Chesterfield residents to take pictures of the featured tree. At the monthly meeting the Environmental Commission will judge which picture is best. The winner will be contacted by email and will win a new tree to plant. Each month a different tree will be featured. For more information, call 609-298-2311 or visit www.chesterfieldtwp.com/EnvironmentalCommission/treeofthemonthplease.
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