Fridays
Straight… to Treatment
Those who are struggling with substance abuse and have been thinking about seeking help can do so at the Delran Township Police Department on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The program is available to everybody, regardless of residence. No appointment or insurance necessary. For more information please visit www.straighttotreatment.com.
Blood Center
American Red Cross Blood Donation Center – Southern New Jersey, 5029 U.S. 130, Suite 450, Delran
Tuesday and Wednesday: 11:45 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:15 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday: 7:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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. Come give platelets through 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.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
Sept. 24, Oct. 1 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
Sept. 24, Oct. 1 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Sept. 26-28 – noon to 4 p.m. – Rare Earth: Gary Jones Exhibit.
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.
Sept. 25 – 11 a.m. to noon – Board of Commissioners Public Meeting at County Administration/Courts Facility.
Sept. 27 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Volunteer Opportunities Fair at the Burlington County Library – Westampton.
Sept. 27 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Prep rally at the Burlington County Library. Join to gain valuable knowledge and hands on skills from experts and be ready for any crisis.
Sept. 27 – noon to 2 p.m. – Autumn BioBlitz Kickoff at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
Sept. 29 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Zumba at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
Sept. 30 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Sept. 30 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Becoming a Better Birder: Fundamentals at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Sept. 30 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Sept. 30 – 5:30-7 p.m. – Explore Drawing: Modern Masters: Piet Mondrian – Mixed Media at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
Oct. 4 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Paw Prints Pet Fest and 5K at Smithville Park. For more information and to register for the 5K visit friendofbcas.org/5kpetfest.
Saturday, Sept. 27
Delran Townwide Yard Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain date is Sept. 28. Registration closes at 4 p.m. on Sept. 26. View participants at www.delrantownship.org.
Through Oct. 3
Donate gently used Halloween Costumes at the Delran Municipal Building. If you can’t make it during business hours, email Delran.green@gmail.com.
Sunday, Oct. 19
Get ready for an afternoon full of family fun and fall festivities during Delran Fall Festival from 2 to 6 p.m. at Holy Cross Preparatory Academy, 5035 Route 130 south. A live DJ will keep the energy high; there will be a pumpkin patch and decorating station; a “tent or treat” with plenty of candy from 2 to 3:30 p.m.; a petting zoo for all ages to enjoy; pie eating contests; crafts for the kids; cornhole tournament; costume contest with prizes; a craft fair with trick or treating and delicious fall-themed food for purchase.
Saturday, Nov. 1
Free Rabies Clinic will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Delran Municipal Garage, 900 Chester Ave. Bring dogs on leashes and bring cats in soft-sided carriers only.
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.
Delran Green Team
Delran Green Team meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 in the Delran Municipal Building, 900 S. Chester Ave.
Delran Seniors Club
The Delran Seniors Club is a social club open to anyone 55+ from Delran and neighboring towns. Membership is $10 annually, with monthly meetings at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Bridgeboro Road in Delran.
The meetings begin at 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month except for December due to the club’s annual Christmas Party scheduled for Dec. 10 from noon to 5 p.m. A complete lunch is available at every meeting for $10 at sign in.
The club attempts to have speakers at each meeting to bring information relevant to “our lives and needs.”
Members enjoy two day trips a year supported by Delran Township, a fall trip and spring trip. The spring excursion is to the Dutch Apple Dinner Theater for an afternoon production of “Fiddler on the Roof” and on Oct. 19, the trip is to the Shore Club a “Bandstand” Review.
The next meeting will be Sept. 9. For more information about the club call Betty Jewell at (609) 713-4440.
Delran Historical Society
The Delran Historical Society meets on the third Tuesday of the month in these five months, January, March, May, September and November at the Delran Township Municipal Building located at 900 Chester Ave. The meetings are held in Community Room 3 and start at 7 p.m. We frequently invite speakers to address the membership. Light refreshments are provided. Come and check out what we have been up to and where we are headed! Also check out our website, https://www.delranhistoricalsociety.org/
Ongoing
The class reunion of 1975 from Riverside High School will be held on Oct. 11 at “The Madison” in Riverside. If interested, please contact Lois Baehser Jewell at ljewell66@comcast.net.
To report a pothole, contact the Public Works Department at (856) 461 7737 or email lpalombo@delrantownship.org.
