Earth Day Clean-up
Saturday, April 30 An Earth Day Clean-up of Thorntown Creek from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., rain or shine. This year will focus on the floodplain behind Ocean Spray. Sturdy shoes and work gloves are recommended. Garbage bags and wheelbarrows provided.
Meet at the corner of Elizabeth Street and rear entrance to Ocean Spray. Parent/guardian must sign waiver for children under 18. (Coffee donated by Oliver: A Bistro; garbage bags donated by App’s Hardware and Wirth Lumberama). The event is sponsored by the Bordentown City Environmental Commission (BCEC). Call 324-9505 for details.
Ticket Auction
Saturday, April 30 The Band Boosters of Bordentown Regional High School will hold the annual Ticket Auction at BRHS, 50 Dunns Mill Road, Bordentown. Doors open at 6 p.m. and drawings will begin at 7:30 p.m.
The $5 admission fee at the door includes one sheet of tickets, a beverage and dessert. Refreshments and additional tickets will be available for purchase. No one under 18 will be admitted.
Prizes include tickets to local attractions, gift certificates, autographed collectibles, household goods, etc. The BRHS jazz band will perform during the opening preview. Call 298-5799 for details.
Antique appraisal
Saturday, April 30 The Columbus Grange, 88 Atlantic Ave., will sponsor an antique appraisal. Dr. Lori of Masterpiece Galleries will appraise treasured items from 1 to 4 p.m. There is a $5 admission fee and a $5 per item charge (limit of three items per person). Come early to register. Call 324-0729 for details.
Ship reunion
Saturday, April 30 Crewmen who served aboard the U.S.S. Coral Sea CVB/CVAS/CV-43 are sought for a mini-reunion at Sir John’s Restaurant, North Brunswick. Additional information is also available about the U.S.S. Coral Sea CVA-43 Association by contacting Jack Weber at (732) 828-1234 or 273 Crestwood Drive, Milltown, NJ 08850.
Atlantic City trip
Sunday, May 1 A bus trip to Showboat Casino in Atlantic City planned by the Knights of Columbus No. 570 is slated. Call Bob at 298-5530 for details and reservations.
Ballroom dancing
Sunday, May 1 Widows or Widowers (WOWS) of Burlington County will host an evening of ballroom dancing at 7 p.m. at the Relief Firehouse on Neck Road in Florence. Call Pearl Tusim at 298-4174 for details.
Nicotine Anonymous
Starting Tuesday, May 3 Nicotine Anonymous meetings will be held every Tuesday in May from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Divine Wood Missionary Gym, second floor, 101 Park St., Bordentown.
Meetings are open to anyone who has the desire to stop using nicotine. You need not have quit to attend. There are no dues or fees. Call 298-1866 for details.
Shrimp Night
Friday, May 6 American Legion Post 39 in Roebling will hold "Shrimp Night" from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per serving and includes "you peel" shrimp, potato salad and coleslaw, coffee or tea and dessert. Meatball platters will also be available for $6. Everyone is welcome, walk in or make reservations at 298-6633 or 387-0555
Iris Festival
Saturday, May 7 The Downtown Bordentown Association invites the public to the 9th annual Iris Festival in historic Bordentown City from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
More than 40 fine artists will be featured along with an iris growers’ competition, and an outdoor concert by the B.D. Lenz Jazz Trio from noon to 4 p.m. Free guided tours and al fresco dining will be featured.
Call C.J. at 298-6970 for details or go to www.downtownbordentown.com.
Antique auction
Saturday, May 7 The Bordentown Historical Society will host the annual "Antique and Collectibles Auction" at 7 p.m. at the St. Mary’s School auditorium, 45 Crosswicks St., Bordentown. Call Barry Hauser at 298-0100 for details.
‘Moon Over Buffalo’
Through Saturday, May 7 The New Bordentown Community Players will present Ken Ludwig’s "Moon Over Buffalo" on April 29-30, and May 6-7.
Performances will be held at 8 p.m. in the old auditorium under the clock tower at Rancocas Valley Regional High School, 520 Jacksonville Road, Mount Holly.
Tickets are available at the door. General admission is $10 but $8 for seniors and students with identification. Call 744-3361 for details.
Atlantic City trip
Tuesday, May 10 Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America NJ 899 will sponsor a trip to Trump Plaza. The bus will leave at the rear parking lot of the Bordentown Township Senior/Community Center at 9 a.m. and return at 6 p.m.
Cost is $20, which will be returned by Trump along with a $3 credit toward the buffet. There is a 50/50 on the bus, door prizes and a movie. All proceeds are used to fund scholarships. Call Betty Kleber for tickets at 888-2833 to ensure a seat.
Carnival schedule
Tuesday, May 10 through Sunday, May 15 The 35th annual Family Carnival sponsored by the Holy Assumption School in Roebling, Hornberger Avenue and Parish Lane, is slated. The carnival will be held Tuesday through Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to midnight and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.
Tuesday Stuffed cabbage platters (call 499-2893 to order)
Wednesday Ride-all-night bracelet night
Thursday Jazz band night
Friday Fish and chips; Cinco de Mayo celebration in the beer garden
Saturday Pencil point/meatball dinner; Florence sports alumni in the beer garden
Sunday Family Day with ride-all-day bracelet; pig roast and pie-eating contest; 50/50 drawing at 5 p.m.
Advance ride tickets are available at Donna’s Deli, Bob’s Corner Deli, T&V video, Laura’s of Homestead, Tanning Index 10, Boyd’s Pharmacy, Spa Bella Luna and Shear Joy.
Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, May 11 The Greater Bordentown Area Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held at 7:30 a.m. at Mastoris, Route 130 South, Bordentown.
Speaker Mark Remsa, director of the Burlington County Economic Development Authority, will discuss "What’s New with the Economic Landscape of Burlington County."
Car/bike show
Saturday, May 21 The 2nd annual Joey Rosidivito Car and Bike Show will be held in the parking lot at Bordentown Regional High School, 50 Dunns Mill Road, Bordentown, from noon to 4 p.m.
The lot will open at 11 a.m. Rain date is Saturday, May 28.
Re-dedication ceremony
Saturday, May 21 The Roebling Centennial Committee will re-dedicate the village’s World War II honor roll at 9 a.m. at the new Centennial Park, across from the NJ Transit RiverLine Station, Hornberger and Alden avenues, Roebling.
The public is invited to attend the re-dedication ceremony with Roebling Village’s WWII Veterans as the guest of honor. Veterans wishing to attend should register by calling 499-2993 before Saturday, May 14. The American Legion Post 39, Fourth Avenue, Roebling, will serve light refreshments.
The re-dedication ceremony is one of a series of events sponsored by the Roebling Centennial Committee to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the village.
Street fair
Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22 The 28th annual Street Fair in historic Bordentown, sponsored by the Greater Bordentown Chamber of Commerce, will feature more than 100 juried crafters along with Bordentown-area merchants and services from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Along with the crafts, two full days of family fun and entertainment will be featured. Don’t miss the display of entries for the annual quilt square competition.
Food will be provided by local restaurants and non-profit organizations.
Admission is free and attendees may park in municipal lots and on side streets.
School registration
Tuesday, May 24 Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten registration for New Hanover Township School in Wrightstown is slated. Pre-kindergarten students must turn 4 on or before Sept. 30. Kindergarten students must turn 5 on or before Sept. 30.
Parents must call the school at 723-2139 to make an appointment to register their children. Each child must be present for registration.
Birth certificate and immunization records must be brought in for registration and must show proof of residency.
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