From the June 26 Register-News
Fellowship breakfast
Saturday, June 28 The men of St. Paul Baptist Church, Florence, will host their monthly fellowship breakfast at 8 a.m. and would like to invite all men to join their worship and fellowship. The breakfast will be held in the church. For more information call Deacon Irvin Scott at 499-2549.
Vietnam meeting
Saturday, June 28 The monthly meeting of the Vietnam Veterans of America will be held at 1 p.m. at the Bordentown Township Community Center. Call Al Colabella at 298-7943 with questions.
Men In Black service
Sunday, June 29 The men of St. Paul Baptist Church, Florence, would like to extend an invitation to all to come and worship at 3:30 p.m. for this annual service. The guest preacher will be the Rev. Wendell McGinnis, along with the choir and congregation of the North Baptist Church, Woodbury.
Blood drive
Monday, June 30 Bordentown Township is sponsoring a blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Senior Community Center on Municipal Drive. Call the municipal office at 298-2899, ext. 9 to make an appointment to donate blood. Bring ID to the blood drive.
Magical Music
library program
Tuesday, July 1 The second offering in the Bordentown Township Library Summer Reading program is Magical Music with Jeff Blum, at the Carslake Community Center. This musical concert for children 2 to 12 will start at 2 p.m. Register for this program by calling 298-0622 or stop by the library and sign up.
T’ai Chi classes
Wednesday, July 2 Ladies Auxiliary of the Chesterfield Hose Co. is sponsoring a T’ai Chi course in two segments at the Chesterfield Firehouse on Route 528, taught by Viktoria Vercelletto. Part 1 consists of four classes on Wednesday, July 2 through 23, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Cost: $36. Part 2, beyond beginners, is three classes starting Wednesday, July 30, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Cost $27. Space is limited. Call Roseann at 298-6959 for details.
Fish Derby
Friday, July 4 Bordentown Township and the state Department of Environment Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife are running this Fish Derby, which will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Northern Community Park, Groveville Road, Bordentown. Open to all children must be accompanied by a parent. Children should bring their own bait and equipment. Prizes will be given in five categories. Come and enjoy the fun. For more information call Mayor George Chidley at 298-2800 ext. 9
Widows and Widowers
Social
Sunday, July 6 The Widows and Widowers of Burlington County will hold their monthly social at Holy Assumption Church, McGrath Hall, on Hornberger Avenue in Roebling from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Dancing to the music of Sal "The Merry Maker." Refreshments are included in the admission price of $4 for members and $5 for guests. Open to widows and widowers only. For more information call 499-2572 or 499-0819.
Jazz, tap classes
Thursday, July 10 The Ladies Auxiliary of Chesterfield Hose Company is sponsoring a six-week session of adult jazz and tap classes, at the Chesterfield Firehouse on Route 528. Classes are July 10, 17, 31; Aug. 7, 14, 21. Jazz class is 7 to 7:45 p.m. and costs $60; tap class is 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. and costs $60; or take both classes for $100. Participants need jazz and tap shoes. Wear comfortable clothes. Space is limited. For details and to register call 298-6959.
Florence Patriotic
Celebration Day
Saturday, July 12 Start the day with a 5K walk-jog-run. Assemble at the Alterra Sterling House, 901 Broad St., Florence, at 9 a.m. Start time is 10 a.m. Registration form with $10 to be submitted to the recreation director. Flag raising ceremony begins at 11 a.m. at Florence Township Veterans Memorial, 9th and Broad streets, Florence. The parade starts at noon from the corner of Hamilton and Delaware avenues. Parade route is Delaware Avenue to E. Front Street to Broad Street and ending at 9th and Broad. Concerts and fireworks at Municipal Complex Veterans Park. Concerts at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and fireworks at dark (approximately 9:15 p.m.). Rain date for concerts and fireworks only is July 13. For more information call the recreation director at 499-2525, ext. 112.
PTA bingo
St. Mary School PTA holds bingo at 6 p.m. each Wednesday in the school hall. Games begin at 7:30 p.m. Jackpot bingo ($250) and 50/50s. Weekly sandwich specials and monthly dinner specials available. For information call Joanne at 298-4232.
Farmers’ market
Saturdays through Nov. 1 Second annual City of Burlington sponsored farmers’ market, every Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine) selling Jersey Fresh produce, flowers and plants. The market is near the Riverfront, at the corner of Stacy and E. Pearl boulevards. Call Diane Burns at 386-0200, ext. 112 for details.
Garden Club
The Roebling Garden Club is conducting a membership drive for new members to work on the beautification of Roebling in time for the 100th Anniversary celebration in 2005. Dues are $5 and meetings are held every second Monday at 7 p.m. at the Roebling Library. The club is looking for new ideas and suggestions. Membership forms available at Anna’s Blooms, M & S Deli and the Time Out Beauty Salon.
Summer programs
Columbus Baptist Church on West Main Street is offering a summer day camp for children ages 6 to 12. The Good Shepherd’s Summer Camp is running from now until Aug. 29. Discounts are available for siblings. Camp offers arts, crafts, water activities and games, as well as Bible study time. Extended child care is available for working parents. For more information please call 298-6226.
Summer 2003 brochures are available at Bordentown Library, Bordentown Schools, Township Hall and City Hall. Programs include: basketball camp, sports and games camp, field hockey camp, cyber enrichment camp, swim program for children and adults, and more. For details and to register call 298-0025, ext. 1200 or 1202.
A summer aerobics program will be held at the Bordentown Township Senior Community Center on Municipal Drive. Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 to 7:10 p.m. through Sept. 30. Register in person at the Center before class, through today.
Vacation Bible School
Monday, July 14 through Friday, July 18 Mount Zion A.M.E. Church of Bordentown will hold vacation bible school from 6: 30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Clara Barton School, 100 Crosswicks St., Bordentown. There is something for everyone, from age 3 to adult. Pre-registration will be held at the church, 36 E. Burlington St., on July 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can also register by phone. Call Mrs. Daniels at 324-2695 or Mrs. West at 518-6942. Each day will be filled with super cool Bible adventures that you can see, hear, touch and even taste. For parents who cannot participate in the adult class, you can join in at 9 p.m. each day for the Sea Star Finale.
Monday, July 711 Columbus Baptist Church is swimming into summer with a fabulous SCUBA Vacation Bible School. Grab the kids, goggles and flippers and join us for a week of fun and spiritual activities. The vacation Bible school is for children ages 3 through sixth-grade, School starts at 8:45 each morning and lasts until noon. To get more information call 261-8719 or 298-6226.
Aug. 4-8 A Community Vacation Bible School will be held Aug. 4 to 8 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Bordentown. The Christ Episcopal, First Baptist, First Presbyterian and Trinity United Methodist churches sponsor this school. Registration will be on Monday, Aug. 4, at 8:30 a.m. for children ages 4 through those who completed grade six. The program will include Bible stories, crafts, singing, recreation, snacks and a special closing program on Friday, Aug. 8. All children of the community are invited to this school. For information call Pastor Jay Rambo at 298-0487.
Soccer camps
Florence Township Soccer League will be holding its Second Annual Soccer Camp conducted by MLS (Major League Soccer) Camps on Aug. 4 through Aug. 8 at Marter Fields, Old York Road, Florence. Camp times are 9 a.m. to noon or 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The camp is open to all from ages 5 to 18. All campers will receive an MLS Camps T-shirt, individual evaluations, a MLS gift, and a free companion ticket to a MetroStars home game. For more information, including registration, cost, and team discounts, contact Tom Floyd, training coordinator, Florence Township Soccer, at 499-5049 or [email protected]. You can also register online at www.MLScamps.com . There is also a link on the Florence Township Soccer League Web site www.florence-soccer.com.
Crosswicks festival
Saturday, Sept. 27 15th Annual Crosswicks Village Festival. A wide variety of events is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., including an antique car display, house tours, 50/50 raffle, chili tasting contest, book sale, face painting, bike sale, games for children, and food. A spaghetti dinner will end the day at the fire house. The festival is sponsored by the Chesterfield Township Historical Society, Crosswicks Community Association, Crosswicks Library, Crosswicks Fire Company and the Methodist church. Call 298-0880 for details.
