By Nancy Mrzljak
Chesterfield Chatter The Chesterfield Township Committee meeting will be held 7:30 p.m. tonight, Oct. 9, at the Chesterfield Township Municipal Building. For more information, call 609-298-2311 or visit 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, Oct. 12. For more information, call Mary at 609-324-3955 or Crosswicks Friends Meeting at 609-298-4362.
The Chesterfield Hose Company Tricky Tray and Buffet Dinner will be held Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Chesterfield Firehouse at 296 Bordentown-Chesterfield Road, Chesterfield. Doors open at 5 p.m. There will be a buffet dinner from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ticket drawing starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission tickets cost $25 per person (age 21 and older). For more information or tickets, call Caryn at 609-298-8329 or Cheryl at 609-298-7363.
The Chesterfield Township Municipal Offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 13 in observance of Columbus Day. For more information, call 609-298-2311 or visit www.chesterfieldtwp.com.
The Chesterfield Township Against Substance Abuse meeting will be held 3:45 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the Chesterfield Township Elementary School. For more information, visit the school website at www.chesterfieldschool.com.
The Union Fire Company District No. 1 meeting will be held 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14 at the Crosswicks Firehouse. For more information, visit www.crosswicksfire.org.
The Chesterfield Township Elementary School Board of Education meeting will be held 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Chesterfield Township Elementary School on 30 Saddle Way. Formal official action may be taken at such meetings on any and all business involving the Chesterfield Township Elementary School Board of Education. The board may go into executive session for any of these meetings. For more information, call 609-298-0307 or visit the school website at www.chesterfieldschool.com.
The Chesterfield Township Planning Board meeting will be held 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16 at the Chesterfield Township Municipal Building. For more information, call 609-298-2311 or visit www.chesterfieldtwp.com.
The Crosswicks Library will present a story hour for children and families at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20, at the Crosswicks Library. Geared toward preschool children but open to all ages, the story hour will include an engaging reading by retired teacher Lynn Sichel followed by a craft activity and suggestions for related books to enjoy at home. Registration not required. For more information, call 609-298-6271 or visit www.bcls.lib.nj.us/calendar/fall-story-hour-series.
The Northern Burlington County Regional School District’s Parent Teacher Student Connection is sponsoring a clothing drive from Oct. 20 through Oct. 27. Articles accepted include clothing, shoes, blankets, bedding and stuffed animals. Items can be brought in plastic bags to the pole barn located behind the Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School. Access to the pole barn is off Island Road, Columbus. Signs will be posted. For more information, call Josephine Hines at 609-351-1020 or email shrinkette@yahoo.com.
The Whimsical Witches of Crosswicks 15th Annual Witches Ball will be held 7p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Crosswicks Community House, 480 Main Street in Crosswicks. Tickets are $20 person, advanced sales only. Ladies 21 years and over only. Dress in your witchiest best. Bring a dessert and BYOB. All proceeds from ticket sales donated to local charity and or local family in need. There will no longer be silent auction baskets. Bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to local food bank. For more information and tickets, call 609-298-0567. Tickets can also be purchased at the Crosswicks Library.
The Crosswicks Library invites all area residents and visitors to use the new Little Free Library book swap, installed just in front of the library. The book swap was designed, built and installed as an Eagle Scout project by Justin Albano of Troop 112. Inside, find books that are free for the taking; and all are welcome to leave a book for others to enjoy. For more information, call 609-298-6271 or visit http://littlefreelibrary.org/.
The Crosswicks Monthly Meeting has joined the reuse movement with ShoeBox Recycling and would like to thank everyone for their donations. They have already collected 19 boxes of shoes. It’s an amazing community service fundraising opportunity that lets you recycle your shoes, find your SoleMate. They are 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 your shoes that you know longer wear. People all over the globe depend on second hand shoes so they can attend school, to protect against bacteria borne illnesses, for self-esteem, for job creation. ShoeBox Recycling will send boxes to fill, pay for all shipping costs and the tools for a successful shoe drive and the chance to meet a SoleMate and they pay 50 cents per pound for good, reusable and re-wearable shoes that are collected. This collection will help the meeting to earn a little money while clearing out closets and sharing with those in need. There are collection boxes in the meeting house and First Day School on Front Street in Crosswicks. For more information, call 609-298-5616.
The Crosswicks Book Club will meet at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the Crosswicks Library. At this meeting the Book Club will discuss "Vinegar Hill" by A. Manette Ansay. The Crosswicks Book Club meets every month at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month. New members are welcome. For more information, call Denise Dale-Koetas at 609-802-6039.
The Chesterfield Township old recycling buckets (used for cans and bottles) can be dropped off at the Municipal Building behind the Police Station next to the brush drop-off until the end of September. For more information, call 609-298-2311 or visit www.chesterfieldtwp.com.
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.
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