Thursdays
Counselors are on hand at Palmyra Police headquarters, 20 West Broad St., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Thursday for those struggling with substance abuse as part of the Straight to Treatment program. No appointment or insurance is needed, just walk right in and be helped.
Virtua Mobile Grocery Store – 2-3:30 p.m. – at the Palmyra Community Center, 30 W. Broad St., Palmyra. For more information call 856-247-3120 or email eatwell@virtua.org.
Dec. 4-11
Happenings at the Riverton Library, 306 Main St., Riverton. For more information on the events listed contact 856-829-2476.
Dec. 4 – 10 a.m. – Knit Wits.
Dec. 4 – 6:30 p.m. – Riverton Readers: “Mad Honey.”
Dec. 5 – 1 p.m. – Bridge Club.
Dec. 10 – 3 p.m. – Blackout Poetry.
Dec. 11 – 10 a.m. – Knit Wits.
Dec. 11 – 6 p.m. – Anime Night.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
Dec. 5-8 – noon to 4 p.m. – 48th Annual Juried Art Show Exhibit at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
Dec. 5-8 – noon to 4 p.m. – Josh Torrito: What’s Left in the Box Exhibit at Warden’s House Gallery. On Nov. 15, meet the artist from 5-7 p.m.
Dec. 5-8 – noon to 4 p.m. – Craft in the Valley: A sampling of Peters Valley Gallery Consignors.
Dec. 5 – 6-9 p.m. – Synth Night at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
Dec. 10 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Dec. 10 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Beginners Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Dec. 10 – 3-4:30 p.m. – Planning Board and Land Development meetings.
Dec. 10 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Dec. 11 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners Public meeting at County Administration/Courts Facility.
Friday, Dec. 6
The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Dec. 6, rain or shine, at the Band Shell. Festivities, including pictures with Santa and refreshments, will then be sleighed over to the community center.
Sunday, Dec. 8
Annual Christmas Concert featuring handbells and vocals will be held at 4 p.m., Dec. 8 at Epworth United Methodist Church, 501 Morgan Ave.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
Palmyra Board of Education meeting at 7 p.m. at Charles Street School gymnasium.
By Friday, Dec. 13
Registration closes Dec. 13 for the Holiday House Decorating Contest. Register at facilities@boroughofpalmyra.com.
The Palmyra Police Department is accepting application for its Christmas sharing program through Dec. 13. Their goal every year is to assist families in need during the holidays. They must limit each family to two children and the program is limited to the amount of donations they get and is on a first come first serve basis. The program is limited to Palmyra residents only. If you would like to donate to our assistance program, donations can be dropped off at Police headquarters. For questions call (856) 829-0198 and/or contact Officer Anthony Perkins via email: aperkins@palmyrapd.org.
Week of Jan. 6-10, 2025
The MVC Mobile Unit will be at the Palmyra Community Center, 30 W Broad Street from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. hosted by the Office State Sen. Troy Singleton. Make an appointment https://telegov.njportal.com/njmvcmobileunit/ for ReadIDs, non-driver IDs and registration renewals.
Riverfront Seniors
Riverfront Seniors, formerly Palmyra Seniors, is a non-profit, non-partisan organization for persons 55 years or over who reside in Burlington County and surrounding areas. Members from area towns meet at the Palmyra Community Center each month September to June. Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays. Doors open to the members at 9 a.m., the meeting starts at 10 a.m., and at 11 a.m., the program is presented. On first and third Fridays, members can enjoy Bingo, lunch and a movie at the community center. Anyone may attend one meeting free to meet everyone. For questions, contact President Barbara Nowicki (856) 829-5341.
Palmyra War Memorial Committee
The Palmyra War Memorial Committee meets four times a year and holds its annual Memorial Day observance. They also do cleanups at the memorial at least two times a year.
If you are interested please email palmyrawarmemorial@gmail.com.
Seniors Lunch
The monthly seniors lunch event is held every third Tuesday at the Christ Episcopal Church Parish House, 4th and Howard St., Riverton. All are invited for the free lunch and can bring a friend. A chair lift is available. If you need a ride or know someone who does call SEN HAN Transportation at (877) 603-5111 to register. For more information visit christriverton.org. The lunch is free of charge, but donations are welcome.
Palmyra Harbour
There will be a trip to American Music Theatre for the Christmas show “Joy To The World” in Lancaster, Pa. on Dec. 12. Lunch will be at Miller’s. Bus will leave from Palmyra Harbour parking lot at 10 a.m. If interested, call (856) 786-0358.
Ongoing:
Custom engraved Chief Payton Flournoy Park brick pavers still available. For $50 you can have one of the brick pavers at the entrance to the park engraved with your name, family or personal message. To reserve your personalized brick paver please print and complete this FORM and return it to Palmyra Borough Hall, 20 W. Broad St., along with a check made payable to the Borough of Palmyra in the amount of $50 per each brick paver requested. Forms are also available at Borough Hall. Engravings will be ordered once payment is received. Proceeds benefit the Borough’s Recreation Trust Fund, which is used for projects and staffing for recreational activities.
