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 bordentowncitygreenteam@gmail.com.
Wed. , Sept. 24
The Jacksonville Community Chorus will hold open rehearsals from 7-8:30 p.m. The chorus sings a variety of music, including classical and folk, and last year raised almost $700 for those living in poverty. Anyone who likes to laugh while creating beautiful music with others should join in the rehearsals at Jacksonville Presbyterian Church, 940 Jacksonville-Mt. Holly Road, Bordentown. Contact Mariana at mycabeza2001@yahoo.com or 609-802-9121.
Fri., Sept. 26
Blood Drive, 2:30 to 8:30 p.m., Bordentown Township Senior Center, 3 Municipal Drive, Bordentown. To aid Daniel Applegate, Devin Ribeiro and Nico McLaughin, victims of Evans Sydrome/ALPS. For an appointment go to: http://tinyurl.com/daniel-08505 or call 1-800-933-BLOOD.
Sat., Sept. 27
The Roebling Museum holds its first Oktoberfest celebration on the grounds of the museum, 100 Second Ave., Roebling, from 3 to 7 p.m. with music by the South Jersey Oktoberfest Band and accordionist Dave Burr, food vendors, and a beer garden. Admission is $10, “early bird” tickets are $ 8 online at www.roeblingmuseum.org.
The Roebling Museum holds a new series of family programming from 12 -1:30 p.m. History in Your Own Backyard is a series of programs and activities created specifically for families with children ages 4-15. Attendees will explore the early days of family, home, community and work life in the Village of Roebling, and share memories and photos by creating their own “Then & Now Family Album,“ and bridging the past with present-day life. Families of up to four people $12. Workshop, materials and museum admission included. Space is limited. Please call 609-499-7200 or visit www.roeblingmuseum.org to register in advance.
The Bordentown Regional High School Class of 1974 will celebrate its 40th class reunion at 6 p.m. in the Bordentown Yacht Club. The cost is $40 per person with a cash bar. RSVP by Sept. 13. For more information, email brhs1974reunion@yahoo.com or contact Martine Illuminate at milluminate@comcast.net.
Sat., Oct. 11
Annual Fried Oyster and Chicken Salad Dinner, 2-6 p.m., Scottish Rite Center, 103 Dunns Mill Road, Bordentown. Sponsored by Chapter No. 257 of the Order of the Eastern Star. Meals are $25 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under, $25 for take out. Tickets must be purchased in advance by sending a check, payable to Bordentown Chapter No. 257 OES, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to Joan Carslake, 27 Horseshoe Lane North, Columbus 0802-1057. Orders must be received no later than Oct. 4. For information call (609) 298-2346.
Flea Market, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bordentown Elks Lodge 2085, 11 Amboy Road (rain date: Saturday, Oct. 18). Vendors may set up at 7:30 a.m. The cost to vend is $15 per space in the parking lot, For more information, contact Rosemary Becker at (609) 424-3167 or elksfleamarket@gmail.com or visit www.bordentownelks.org.
Sun., Oct. 19
The Brothers in Harmony chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society will perform at 3 p.m. in the Bordentown Regional Middle School, 50 Dunns Mill Road, Bordentown. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $5 for students. For additional information, call 609-298-5465.
Sun., Oct. 26
The Bordentown Halloween Parade will be held at 2 p.m. Organizations can register to march in the parade at www.bordentownhalloween.com. No political floats or marching units can join the parade. Masquerades will be judged in front of St. Mary’s School at 12:45 p.m. the day of the parade; categories include “Children,” “Adult,” “Family” and “Group.” Cash prizes are awarded in these categories.The annual house decorating contest will take place this October as well. Houses in Bordentown City, Bordentown Township and Fieldsboro will be judged. First and second prizes will be awarded. Due to the popularity of the decorating contest, participants must register at www.bordentownhalloween.com.
Sat., Nov. 22
The Bordentown Turkey Trot and 5K will take place in Joseph Lawrence Park, 323 Ward Ave., Bordentown. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m., with a family fun walk beginning at 9 a.m., and the timed 5K run at 10 a.m. This event serves as a fundraiser for the Foundation for Bordentown Traditions, a nonprofit organization with a purpose to create new community events, and raise funds to restore past events, which have been cut due to lack of funding. The fee to run or walk in the event is $20. Register to participate at http://www.active.com/bordentown-nj/running/distance-running-races/bordentown-turkey-trot-2014?int=.
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 CREW@hclconline.org. 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 GANG@hclconline.org.
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