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 – 12:30-1:30 p.m. – at the Palmyra Community Center, 30 W. Broad St., Palmyra. For more information call 856-247-3120 or email eatwell@virtua.org.
June 18-25
Happenings at the Riverton Library, 306 Main St., Riverton. For more information on the events listed contact 856-829-2476.
June 18 – 10 a.m. to noon – Knit Wits.
June 18 – 6-7 p.m. – Anime, Movies and More.
June 19 – 1-4 p.m. – Bridge Group.
June 23 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Chapter Chat Book Group.
June 24 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – LEGO Challenge.
June 24 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Spring into Shakespeare: “A Midsummer Night’s Rave.”
June 25 – 10 a.m. to noon – Knit Wits.
June 25 – 7-8 p.m. – The Last Wednesday Book Group.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
June 18, 25 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
June 18 – 10 a.m. to noon and 7-9 p.m. – The Shot Heard Around the World, Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
June 18 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga, Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
June 19 – 9:30-10:30 a.m. – Pollinator Patch Discovery at Crystal Lake Park.
June 20-22 – noon to 4 p.m. – Burlington County Senior Art and Teen Arts Exhibit at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
June 20-22 – noon to 4 p.m. – Exhibit: Trial and camera: Photographer Ben Panter at Warden’s House Gallery.
June 20-22 – noon to 4 p.m. – Barn to Bay: Art of the Penevs at Worker’s House and Gallery.
June 21 – 9 a.m. to noon – New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Let’s Go Fishing Workshop at Willingboro Lakes Park.
June 21 – 1-2:30 p.m. – Summer Solstice Walk at Willingboro Lakes Park.
June 23 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Zumba at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
June 24 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
June 24 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Outdoor Yoga at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
June 24 – 5:30-7 p.m. – Explore Drawing: Moder Masters 9: Hilma Af Klint at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
June 25 – 9:30-11 a.m. – Junior Ranger: Mammals at Visitor Center.
June 25 – 3-4 p.m. – Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic at Animal Shelter.
June 25 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
June 25 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners Public Meeting at County Administration/Courts Facility.
June 25 – 7-9 p.m. – The Occupation of Burlington County at Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Thursday, June 19
Palmyra-Riverton-Cinnaminson Juneteenth Celebration of Culture will be held from 4-8 p.m. at the Palmyra Community Center, 30 W. Broad St. There will be Black-owned vendors, food trucks, commemorative and artistic performances. Rain date is Friday, June 20.
Wednesday, June 25
Land use board meeting will be held at 7 p.m., 20 W. Broad St.
Starting Friday June 27
The Borough of Palmyra will provide five days of free shelf-stable breakfast and lunch meals for kids – 18 and under – in the community every Friday through Aug. 15 at the community center., 30 W. Broad St. Meals are courtesy of the borough and The Food Bank of South Jersey. Bring reusable bags. Contact the community center for additional information at (856) 829-1144.
Through June 30
To celebrate his June birthday, State. Sen. Troy Singleton is collecting “Birthday Cake Kit” donations including boxed cake mix, frosting cans or mixes, birthday candles, party decorations, disposable cake tins and balloons. Donations will be accepted Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the senator’s office located at 400 N Church Street, Suite 260, Moorestown. Items can be dropped off in the designated bin in the lobby. The drive will support Generation Family Success Center’s Birthday Program, which provides free birthday kits to families in need so every child can feel celebrated on their birthday.
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:
Palmyra Police Youth Academy will be held from July 7-11 for students entering seventh and eighth grade for the 2025-26 school year. Applications can be picked up at the Palmyra Police Department and are due June 23. For questions contact (856) 829-0198.
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.
