Mon., Sept. 17
American Red Cross-Bordentown Elks Blood Drive will be held from 2 to 7 p.m at the Bordentown Elks (lower ballroom), 11 Amboy Road, Bordentown Township. Walk-ins are OK, but appointments are preferred. Sign up by either calling 609-298-5938, or by signing up on line at redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor Code ‘022560.’
Mass and Healing Service, 7 p.m.St. Mary Church, Bordentown. Father John Campoli of His Love Ministries will offer a Mass for Healing for anyone who is sick. During the Mass, a collection will be taken for Father John and his ministry. Following the Mass will be individual prayer and Laying on of Hands for the sick. Father John is an internationally known speaker and ministers in the Gift of Healing. After the Laying on of Hands, a reception for Father John will take place in the cafeteria. For more info call Pat Baylog at 609-298-4249.
Sat., Sept. 29
Opening night of “The Zodiac Series,” original acrylic works by artist, Thomas Kelly, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Artful Deposit, 201 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown City. Call 609-298-6970.
Randy Now’s Man Cave Concert Series, 7 p.m., Rockabilly legend Robert Gordon, Open Arts Stage Theatre, 146 Route 130 South, Bordentown. For tickets or information visit www.mancavenj.com.
Sat., Oct. 6
Bordentown Area Basketball League deadline for registering is today. The league is accepting registrations through its website which is bablinfo.org. Cost: $45 for one child; $90 for two children; $100 for family.
Sat., Oct. 6-
Sun., Oct. 7
Cranberry Festival: The annual Bordentown City event is returning this October. Many local businesses and organizations are participating, including Christ Church, Bordentown City, which will have a table at the Cranberry Festival with baked goods, fudge and homemade jams.
Sun., Oct. 7
Blessing of the Animals: 9:15 a.m., Christ Church, 130 Prince St., Bordentown City; in the churchyard; open to pets and owners. Blessing of local fire trucks will take place in the evening. For more information, call the church office at 609-298-2348.
Sat., Oct. 13
The Friends of St. Mary’s School will hold a Flea Market on from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Hall and Yard, 30 Elizabeth St., Bordentown City. Refreshments will include tuna salad or egg salad sandwiches and hot dogs. A large selection of articles will be on sale. Inside tables are $10 each; outside space is $5 each. For more information and to reserve space call Sallie at 609-298-7768.
Elks flea market is set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bordentown Elks Lodge, 11 Amboy Road, Bordentown; rain date is Oct. 20; vendors may set up at 7:30 a.m.; cost is $15 a space; call Rosemary at 609-424-3167 or email [email protected]www.bordentownelks.org.
Randy Now’s Man Cave Concert Series, Jeffrey Gaines, Erin Hill and her psychedelic harp, and Tod the Mod Ellis, 7 p.m., Open Arts Stage Theatre, 146 Route 130 South, Bordentown. For tickets or information visit www.mancavenj.com.
Wed., Oct. 17
The Friends of St. Mary’s School, in order to raise money for the school, is planning a bus trip to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe, Pa., on to see the show “King Henry & The Showmen: King Henry’s Anniversary Comedy Special.” Each of the members sings and plays many different instruments, as well as having comedy routines. A sit-down family style hot meal is included. There will also be a stop at the World’s largest General Store. Price is $85 per person. For more information and to make reservations, call Dolores at 609-291-1193 or Joe at 609-298-4396.
Sat., Oct. 20
The Old City Hall Restoration Project Committee (OCHRP) of Bordentown City holds The Painted Classroom Desk Auction at 7 p.m. with an auction preview beginning at 6 p.m. at The Old City Hall, 11 Crosswicks St.
Randy Now’s Man Cave Concert Series, from Norway: The Dahlmanns, The Deadbeat Poets, The Jellybricks, and Willie Wisely, 7 p.m., Open Arts Stage Theatre, 146 Route 130 South, Bordentown. For tickets or information visit www.mancavenj.com.
Tues., Oct. 23
Bordentown Township Seniors Club is sponsoring an overnight trip to Dover Downs Casino, Dover, Del., on Tuesday, Oct. 23 and Wednesday, Oct. 24. The cost is $175 per person twin and $245 per person single. The trip includes one buffet breakfast, one buffet dinner, $30 in slot play, pool and exercise facilities, transportation and driver gratuity. For reservations and information, call Dot Sherman via 609-298-4737.
Sat., Oct. 27
Randy Now’s Man Cave Concert Series, Halloween Costume Party with The Zombeatles, The Young Werewolves, and The Gomers, 7 p.m., Open Arts Stage Theatre, 146 Route 130 South, Bordentown. For tickets or information visit www.mancavenj.com.
Sun., Nov. 11
Randy Now’s Man Cave Concert Series, from Scotland: The Rezillos, The Sharkskins, The Coffin Daggers, 7 p.m., Open Arts Stage Theatre, 146 Route 130 South, Bordentown. For tickets or information visit www.mancavenj.com.
Tue., Nov. 27
Randy Now’s Man Cave Concert Series, from Canada: Men Without Hats, and Right The Stars, 7 p.m., Open Arts Stage Theatre, 146 Route 130 South, Bordentown. For tickets or information visit www.mancavenj.com.
Fri., Dec. 7
Randy Now’s Man Cave Concert Series, holiday performance by Suzzy & Maggie Roche Of The Roches, 7 p.m., Open Arts Stage Theatre, 146 Route 130 South, Bordentown. For tickets or information visit www.mancavenj.com.
Sun., Jan. 20
Randy Now’s Man Cave Concert Series, The 1910 Fruitgum Company, 7 p.m., Open Arts Stage Theatre, 146 Route 130 South, Bordentown. For tickets or information visit www.mancavenj.com.
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Bordentown City Farmers Market will be held at 4 p.m. until dusk through Sept. 26 at the Carslake Community Center, 207 Crosswicks St., Bordentown City.
The Bordentown Township Senior is sponsor a trip to Bally’s Casino every third Tuesday of the month. The cost is $25 and the return is $20. Please be at the Seniors Center by 8:30 a.m. and the return home is 6 p.m. For information and reservations call Chuck Klosinski at 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. Call 609-298-4396 for information. All township seniors age 55 and older are welcome.
Bordentown Elks Lodge 2085 has bingo every Tuesday night 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 p.m. to 8 p.m. Price is $6 per person. Lodge 2085 hosts a breakfast the third Sunday of every month from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. All proceeds benefit the Special Children’s Committee.
St. Mary’s Senior Citizens Club meets the second Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Parish Center, 45 Crosswicks St., Bordentown City.
Community members who have children who will be 5 years old on or before Oct. 1, 2012, are asked to visit www.bordentown.k12.nj.us to download registration information or contact either Clara Barton Elementary School or Peter Muschal Elementary School to obtain a packet. Reach Clara Barton Elementary School at 609-298-0676, ext. 3102, or Peter Muschal Elementary School at 609-298-2600, ext. 4100, for information or by visiting www.bordentown.k12.nj.us.
Any parent who suspect that 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, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Bordentown Regional School District is offering a full-day, tuition-based early education program for children aged 4 or older. Burlington County Community Action Program is being accepted. Contact Louise Sullivan at 609-298-0025, ext. 1129, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. for information.
The Dorothea Dix Unitarian Universalist congregation of Bordentown City offers classes for children every Sunday at 10 a.m., 39 Park St. The teachers lead the children in a range of activities exploring the ethical and spiritual tenets of the Unitarian Universalist beliefs. Contact the group via www.ddixuu.com.
Every Wednesday night, St. Mary’s hosts a $1,000 bingo at 30 Elizabeth St., Bordentown City. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Call Tony at 609-540-9017 for information.
Church school classes for preschool through high school youth are being held at Christ Church, 130 Prince St., Bordentown. All are welcome to join. Call the parish office at 609-298-2348 or visit cctown.com to register.
St. Mary School, 30 Elizabeth St., Bordentown City, has established a fund-raiser Market Day where roasts, snacks, breakfasts, lunch and meals for families can be ordered. Visit www.marketday.com to place an order and choose St. Mary School as the pickup location. St. Mary School receives 10 percent of the purchase, according to a press release. The pickup day is the first Wednesday of every month from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the school hall. E-mail Mary Miles at [email protected] to place an order.
Beginning September 2012, St. Mary’s School will offer a program for 3- year-olds twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The full day program, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., costs $245 per month; the half day program, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. costs $195 per month. Registration fee is $50. Call St. Mary School for details or registration information via 609-298-1448.
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