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.
March 26 to April 2
Happenings at the Riverton Library, 306 Main St., Riverton. For more information on the events listed contact 856-829-2476.
March 26 – 10 a.m. – Knit Wits.
March 26 – 7 p.m. – The Last Wednesday Book.
March 27 – 1 p.m. – Bridge Club.
March 28 – 11 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
April 1 – 10 a.m. – April Kite Make and Take Craft.
April 1 – 6 p.m. – Spring into Shakespeare: “She’s the Man.”
April 2 – 10 a.m. – Knit Wits.
April 2 – 5:30 p.m. – Riverton Anime Club.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
March 26 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
March 26 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
March 26 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners Public Meeting.
March 26 – 7:30-10 p.m. – Star Watch at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
March 27-30 – noon to 4 p.m. – Alpha Art: Art of the Kellys.
March 28-29 – noon to 4 p.m. – Hugh Campbell Collection: from the Vault at Warden’s House Gallery.
March 28 – 2-3 p.m. – Bird Communication Lecture at Moorestown Library.
March 30 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Paper Shredding at Burlington County Institute of Technology, rain or shine.
March 30 – 5-6 p.m. – Mindfulness in Nature at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
March 30 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Spring Frog Walk at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
March 31 – 10-11 a.m. – Lecture: Secrets of Burlington County Parks at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
March 31 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Zumba at the Burlington County Agricultural Center.
April 1 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
April 1 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Beginners Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
April 1 – 6-7 p.m. – Outdoor Yoga at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
April 2 – 10 a.m. to noon – Geology of Arney’s Mount at Arney’s Mount Park.
April 2 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
April 2 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Wednesday, March 26
The Palmyra School District will hold a Career Expo in the Charles Street School gymnasium.
Stuff Easter Eggs from 4-6 p.m. at Palmyra Community Center.
Virtua Health
Virtua Health Screenings and Education provided by Virtua’s Community Health Engagement Department will be held Thursday, March 27 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at 30 W. Broad St.
Friday, March 28
Family Feud is coming to Palmyra from 6:30-10 p.m. Includes a Mexican Fiesta dinner and show. Groups are forming now. Call (856) 786-0358 or (609) 744-7744 for reservations.
Saturday, March 29
Annual Budget Workshop meeting will be held from 8:30-10:30 a.m., 20 W. Broad St.
Wednesday, April 2
Palmyra Shade Tree Advisory Board meeting will be held at 7 p.m., 20 W. Broad St.
Saturday, May 3
Palmyra Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Downtown Palmyra. The day will include games, rides, crafts and vendors – fun for the whole family.
Saturday, May 17
Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic for dogs and cats from 1-3 p.m., Chief Flournoy Park, 20 W. Broad St.
Saturday, May 31
Spring Townwide Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain date is Sunday, June 1.
Monday June 2
Palmyra Fire Company Golf Outing at Ramblewood Country Club in Mount Laurel. RSVP by May 15. All proceeds benefit the fire company.
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.
Ongoing:
The Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) is looking for volunteers. Spring training class begins on March 22. If you are interested in becoming a DVRT volunteer and helping individuals involved in Domestic Violence, contact the DVRT Specialist at (856) 824-0599 or DVRT-PHB@cctrenton.org. For more information visit www.CatholicCharitiesTrenton.org.
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.
