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.
July 9-16
Happenings at the Riverton Library, 306 Main St., Riverton. For more information on the events listed contact 856-829-2476.
July 9 – 10 a.m. to noon – Knit Wits.
July 10 – 1-4 p.m. – Bridge Group.
July 11 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Storytime in Motion.
July 11 – 2-4:15 p.m. – Summer Friday Movies: “The Parent Trap” (1998).
July 14 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Chapter Chat Book Group.
July 15 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – The Very Long Book Group.
July 16 – 10 a.m. to noon – Knit Wits.
July 16 – 6-7 p.m. – Anime, Movies and More.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
July 9, 16 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
July 9, 16 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
July 9, 12 – 9:30-10:30 a.m. – Junior Ranger Program: Sensory Walk at Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area.
July 9 – 10 a.m. to noon and 7-9 p.m. – The History of Milk at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
July 11-13, 18-20 – noon to 4 p.m. – Exhibit: Trail and Camera: Photographer Ben Panter at Warden’s House Gallery.
July 11-13, 18-20 – noon to 4 p.m. – Barn to Bay: Art of the Penevs at Worker’s House and Gallery.
July 14 – 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Young Naturalist Program: Shoreline Cleanup at Amico Island Park.
July 14 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Zumba at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
July 15 – 9-10:15 a.m. – Morning Walk in the Park at Historic Smithville Park adn Smith’s Woods.
July 15 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
July 15, 22 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Outdoor Yoga at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
July 16, 19 – 9:30-11 a.m. – Junior Ranger Program: Reptiles.
July 16 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners Public Meeting at County Administration/Courts Facility.
Through Aug. 15
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.
Thursday, Aug. 21
Palmyra is hosting a 2024 New Jersey Property Tax Relief PAS-1 Application Public Filing Event from 3-6 p.m. at the community center, 30 W Broad St.
Blood Drives
The American Red Cross urges donors to keep the blood supply top of mind and help save lives by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. Visit RedCrossBlood.org.
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:
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.
