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 Health Screens – noon to 2 p.m. – at the Palmyra Community Center, 30 W. Broad Street. Open to all community members ages 18 plus. No registration is required and its free.
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.
Sept. 17-24
Happenings at the Riverton Library, 306 Main St., Riverton. For more information on the events listed contact 856-829-2476.
Sept. 17 – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Knit Wits.
Sept. 17 – 6-8 p.m. – Anime, Movies and More.
Sept. 18 – 1-4 p.m. – Bridge Club.
Sept. 19 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Parenting and Paperbacks.
Sept. 22 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Chapter Chat Book Group.
Sept. 22 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Debate and Discussion Group.
Sept. 23 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Lego Challenge.
Sept. 24 – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Knit Wits.
Sept. 24 – 7-8 p.m. – The Last Wednesday Book Group.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
Sept. 17, 24 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
Sept. 17, 24 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Sept. 19-21 – noon to 4 p.m. – Rare Earth: Gary Jones Exhibit.
Sept. 20 – 9 a.m. to noon – Park Cleanup at Amico Island Park.
Sept. 20 – 3:30 p.m. – 2025 Hispanic Heritage Festival celebrates its 25th Year Anniversary at Burlington County Amphitheater.
Sept. 21 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Fall Paper Shred event at Burlington County Institute of Technology, 695 Woodlane Road, Westampton.
Sept. 22 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Autumn Equinox: Where Nature and History Intersect at Pennington Park.
Sept. 22 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Zumba at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s woods.
Sept. 23 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Sept. 23 – 3-4:30 p.m. – Planning Board and Land Development Meetings – Conference Call.
Sept. 23 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Sept. 24 – 3-4 p.m. – Rabies Clinic at Animal Shelter.
Sept. 24 – 7:30-9:30 p.m. – Public Star Watches at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s woods.
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. All who come to give through Sept. 21 will get an exclusive Red Cross x PEANUTS mystery bag with one of four special T-shirt designs, while they last. Donors won’t know which one they receive until they open the bag. Additionally, come to give platelets Sept. 22 to Oct. 5 and receive a classic Red Cross x PEANUTS sweatshirt featuring Snoopy as the coolest beagle in town, Joe Cool, while supplies last. Visit RedCrossBlood.org.
Tuesday, Sept. 23
Virtua Health is seeking community members to participate in a focus group exploring ways to make healthcare more accessible and equitable at 9:30 a.m. at the Palmyra Community Center, 30 W. Broad Street. The meeting will be held for approximately two hours. They are looking for adults 18-plus living in Southern New Jersey and individuals who have faced barriers to accessing healthcare and want to share their perspective. Participants will receive a $100 gift card upon completion. For more information or to register contact Deanna Rajkowski at DRajkows@virtua.org or 856-355-0147. Seats are limited.
Wednesday, Sept. 24
Land Use Board meeting will be held at 7 p.m., 20 W. Broad St.
Saturday, Sept. 27
Palmyra Fire Department is hosting a Drag Bingo from 4:30 to 11 p.m. at the firehouse. Games and show begins at 5:30 p.m. Visit palmyrafire.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.
