Wreaths Across
America
Through Nov. 21 — The Allentown Composite Squadron is holding a drive for residents to sponsor wreaths to be laid at the Brig. William C. Doyle Cemetery in New Hanover through the Wreaths Across America program.
To sponsor a wreath, call Captain Casady at 609-758-3081, or visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org and enter “NJCAp082” for the group ID. The deadline is Friday, Nov. 21.
Third Friday tasting
Friday, Nov. 21 —Silk & Tweed will host a Beaujolais Nouveaux wine tasting party at 6 p.m. at 148 Farnsworth Ave. Tasting this autumn’s bounty is a wonderful way to say hooray for the coming holidays. For more information, call 298-4456.
Open house
Friday, Nov. 21 — A holiday Open House will be held at 7 p.m. at 47 Ridgway Dr. off Old York Road in Florence. Lia Sophia Jewelry, Gold Canyon Candles, Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, Longaberger Baskets and your favorite “designer“ handbags. Located off Old York Road in Florence or Exit 52B of 295 Call 609-499-4722 with any questions.
Christmas bazaar
Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22 — The annual Christmas bazaar will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 339 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 21 and from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and 4 to 7 p.m., on Nov. 22.
The famous soup and sandwich luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 21.
A ham dinner will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 22. Tickets are $12 adults, $6 children, children under 5 free. $13 for take-out orders. For tickets call 298-5465 or 298-0158, the church office, Tuesday or Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pictures with Santa
Saturday, Nov. 22 — Hope Hose Humane Co. will offer photos with Santa from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children and pets can get their picture taken with St. Nick at the station at 150 W. Burlington St., Bordentown City. Pictures are $5, and packages are available.
Little League
Saturday, Nov. 22 — Bordentown Little League is now accepting registrations for the upcoming 2009 baseball/softball/t-ball season. There will be in person registration in the batting cage at Gilder Park Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon. Please refer to the Web site Bordentownlittleleague.org and the forms are in the handout section. There will be a discount for early bird registrations received by Dec 1. Any questions please call Andy Baranowski at 609-954-3590 or Matt Kohnke at 609-284-6770.
Coffee house
Saturday, Nov. 22 — St. Mary’s in Bordentown in hosting a Coffee House on at 7:30 p.m. in the school hall. The evening will be filled with contemporary Christian music featuring the band S’elahSong. Plenty of food and refreshments will be available in a “coffee house” atmosphere. The night will end with praying the Night Prayer of the church. For more info call the rectory office at 609-298-0261.
Chamber meeting
Tuesday, Nov. 25 — Greater Bordentown Chapter of the Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce, Networking event to launch the new chapter, 5:30 to7:30 p.m., Alstarz, Route 206, Bordentown, next to Mastoris Diner. Admission is free to MRCC members and pre-registered guests and $10 for all others. Cash bar. Register online at mercerchamber.org or call 609-689-9960 for more information.
Class reunion
Saturday, Nov. 29 — The Bordentown Regional High School Class of 1988 will hold its 20 reunion at 7 p.m. at the Bordentown Yacht Club. For more information, contact Sandra Nitschmann Daly at 609-575-7600 or Amy Walker Coffey at [email protected] for more information.
Christmas bazaar
Saturday, Dec. 6 — Mt. Zion AME Church, 36 E. Burlington St., will hold its annual Christmas bazaar at Hope Hose Fire Station, 150 W. Burlington St., Bordentown City, from 8 to 1 a.m. The bazaar features gifts, vendors, bargains and food.
‘Abigail Adams’
Saturday, Dec. 6 — The General Mercer Chapter of the DAR will present “Abigail Adams: Dearest Friend” at 1 p.m. in the Crosswicks United Methodist Church on Ward Avenue in Crosswicks. The public is invited to this free event.
Reservations are requested by Monday, Dec. 1; leave a message at 609-298-2219.
Trail day
Saturday, Dec. 6 —Thorntown Creek Trail Day: Volunteers needed to help maintain walking trail and clean up trash along Thorntown Creek in Bordentown City. Bring a shovel and gloves and dress for the weather. Meet at 9:30 a.m. on Elizabeth Street by Ocean Spray entrance. Sponsored by the Bordentown City Environmental Commission (www.bcec.us).
Holiday bazaar
Saturday, Dec. 6 — The Florence Township Elementary PTA is sponsoring a Holiday Bazaar, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Roebling Elementary School. Come do your shopping, as a wide variety of crafters and vendors will be present. Kids can make their own crafts, for $1 each, while you shop. Refreshments will be sold. A limited number of tables are still available for crafters/vendors. Please contact AnneMarie Lazdins at 499-0458 or Debbie Reyes at 499-1776, if interested.
St. Nicholas dinner
Sunday, Dec. 7 — St. Nicholas Parish in Roebling will hold its annual St. Nicholas Day Dinner at 12:30 p.m. The menu will include homemade chicken soup, stuffed cabbage, ham, pierogi, vegetables, a beverage and dessert. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children. Call in advance to reserve your seat at 609-499-3309 or 609-499-2246.
Environmental
Commission
Wednesday, Dec. 10 — The regular monthly meeting of the Bordentown City Environmental Commission will be held on Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. at the Carslake Community Center. Check out www.bcec.us for more information about local environmental issues and events.
Christmas party
Wednesday, Dec. 10 — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 26 will have its annual Christmas party at the Villa Manninos on Route 130 North at 6 p.m.
All members and their guest are welcome to come. There will be a $10 exchange gift between Auxiliary members. The price is $25 including gratuity for each person. Call 298-7299 or 298-1770 by Dec. 6 to attend.
American Boychoir
Wednesday, Dec. 10 — Experience the ethereal voices of The American Boychoir under the musical leadership of Litton-Lodal Music Director Fernando Malvar-Ruiz at the First Presbyterian Church of Bordentown.
Tickets are $30 and for tickets or information please call Elke McAteer at 609-324-0271.
Christmas show
Wednesday, Dec. 10 — Bordentown City Seniors are having a bus trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Christmas Show on Dec. 10. Bus leaves at 9:45 a.m. from Carslake Center. Anyone interested pleased call Polly at 298-9218.
Church events
Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14 — The First Presbyterian Church of Bordentown City, 420 Farnsworth Ave., will be open for the Bordentown Historical Society Holiday Tour of Homes Dec. 13, and will host the annual Christmas Canata on Dec. 14, followed by the annual Silver Tea. The Second Annual Blue Christmas service will be held Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. This service is designed for those who grieve or struggle through the holiday season, and is co-hosted by Fieldsboro United Methodist Church and Bordentown Home for Funerals. Christmas Eve services will be at 7:30 p.m.
Book discussion
Sunday, Dec. 14 — The Bordentown Library Book Discussion Group will be showing a film in December instead of reading for a break from the holiday hustle and bustle. Come watch “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” with Sidney Poitier, Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy on Dec. 14 14 at 2 p.m. Enjoy popcorn, snacks and drinks during the film. Afterwards, we’ll briefly discuss the upcoming year — bring your reading suggestions for the Book Discussion Group. The event is free, but registration is required. Call 609-298-0622 or register online.
Blood drive
Tuesday, Dec. 30 — Temple B’nai Abraham and Sarah Seidel Sisterhood will sponsor an American Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, Dec. 30 at the Carslake Community Center, Senior Services Room, 207 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown, from 2:30 to 8:30 p.m. To make an appointment to give blood on Dec. 30, please call 298-6485 or go to www.pleasegiveblood.org/donate and enter sponsor code 537.
Fairy princess ball
Friday, Jan. 2 — From 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Crosswicks Community House will hold an enchanted ball with fairy princesses, beautiful ballerinas, fans, waltzing and magic. Girls age 4 and up are invited to attend. Call Meg McMenamin for more information or email: [email protected].
Market Day
St. Mary School’s Market Day has a variety of roasts, sides and desserts to make your holiday meal easy, elegant and delicious. It offers many snacks, breakfasts, and lunch ideas for lunch boxes, as well as prepared meals for families on the go. They even offer an assortment of edible treats in ready-to give packaging for those special people on your list.
Visit www.marketday.com for recipe ideas, delicious holiday products and to place your order. Make sure you choose St. Mary School as your pick up location. For every order placed, St. Mary School receives 10 percent of the purchase. Pick up day is the first Wednesday of every month in the school hall. Please email Mary Miles ([email protected]) if you place an order or if you have any questions regarding this exciting new fundraiser.
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