Thursday
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.
Tuesday
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.
Shop online for fresh, affordable food each week at Virtua Health’s new store on wheels https://virtuamarket.revelup.online/store/3 Place an order the Friday before for pick up the following week at our Palmyra stop.
The Eat Well Mobile Grocery Store offers fresh fruits, veggies, bread, milk, eggs, rice, meat and more — close to your home. Accepting Cash, Debit/Credit, and SNAP/EBT Benefits.
Dec. 3-10
Happenings at the Riverton Library, 306 Main St., Riverton. For more information on the events listed contact 856-829-2476.
Dec. 3 – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Knit Wits.
Dec. 3 – 6-8 p.m. – Anime, Movies and More – Teen Edition.
Dec. 4 – 1-4 p.m. – Bridge Group.
Dec. 5 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Parenting and Paperbacks.
Dec. 8 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Chapter Chat Book Group.
Dec. 8 – 7-8 p.m. – Star Tracers.
Dec. 9 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Holiday Gift-Making.
Dec. 10 – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Knit Wits.
Dec. 10 – 6-8 p.m. – Anime, Movies, and More.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
*Burlington County Sheriff’s Office is holding a holiday toy drive of new unwrapped toys to be distributed to Burlington County children in need this holiday season. For more information visit Sheriff James H. Kostoplis Community Outreach Unit at (609) 265-3788.
*Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex, 22000 Burlington Columbus Road, Florence, is accepting non-working strands of Christmas tree and outdoor holiday lights for recycling. Drop off non-working lights in clear bags or cardboard boxes Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Dec. 3, 10 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Dec. 4 – 5-6:15 p.m. – Moonlit Trail Walk at Willingboro Lakes Park.
Dec. 5-7 p.m. – noon to 4 p.m. – 49th Annual Juried Art Show at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
Dec. 5-7 p.m. – noon to 4 p.m. – A Life’s Passion of Work in Photography: Eric Stoner.
Dec. 9 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Dec. 9 – 3-4 p.m. – Planning Board and Land Development Review Committee meeting at Public Works Facility – Division of Roads and Bridges.
Dec. 9 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Dec. 10 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners Public meeting at County Administration/Courts Facility.
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 – especially those with types O and B negative. All who come to give blood through Dec. 7 will score an exclusive pair of Red Cross x PAC-MAN socks, while supplies last. Those who give blood or platelets during the same time frame can snag a custom Red Cross x PAC-MAN GASHAPON, while they last. This high-quality collectible won’t last long – supplies are limited, so donors are encouraged to hurry in! See RedCrossBlood.org/PACMAN for details.
Friday, Dec. 5
The annual Tree Light Ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. at the Band Shell. The event is rain or shine. Santa’s Elves will make the call at 5:30 p.m. whether Santa will first tour the community on one of Palmyra’s fire trucks. In event of rain, festivities will move to the Community Center.
By Friday, Dec. 5
The Palmyra Police Officers Association is hosting a Christmas Sharing Program. The goal every year is to assist families during the holidays. All forms must be submitted by Dec. 5. Donations can be dropped off at the Palmyra Police Department. For questions contact (856) 829-0198 or contact Officer Antony Perkins at aperkins@palmyrapd.org. Find the form the department’s Facebook page.
Saturday, Dec. 6
Band Boosters annual craft fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 10
Palmyra Board of Education meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Charles Street School.
Saturday, Dec. 13
It has become a tradition for the Palmyra Fire department, along with the Palmyra Ladies Auxiliary and Palmyra CERT Team to lay wreaths for Wreaths Across America at the local Veterans Cemetery during their annual wreath-laying event. The ceremony will be held at noon at the Palmyra Fire Department, 115 W Broad St.
State Sen. Troy Singleton will partner with Wreaths Across America for his December “Serve with Senator Singleton” event. The monthly community service event will be held on Saturday, December 13th from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Beverly National Cemetery, 916 Bridgeboro Road, Beverly, NJ 08010.
The senator and a group of volunteers will help Wreaths Across America lay wreaths. Anyone interested in volunteering can sign-up on the Senator’s website: https://www.troysingleton.com/wreaths2025
Monday, Dec. 15
Palmyra is hosting a Women’s Self Defense Class from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Palmyra Community Center, 30 W. Broad St. Register before Dec. 12. Visit www.boroughofpalmyra.com or call (856) 829-1144. The class includes safety awareness, self-defense basics, hands on instruction, expert instructors and more.
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.
