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. 31 to Jan. 7
Happenings at the Riverton Library, 306 Main St., Riverton. For more information on the events listed contact 856-829-2476.
Jan. 3 – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Silent Book Club.
Jan. 5 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Chapter Chat Book Group.
Jan. 5 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Riverton Readers Book Discussion: The Sea of Tranquility.
Jan. 7 – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Knit Wits.
Jan. 7 – 4-6 p.m. – Teen Lounge.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
*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.
Jan. 1-4 – noon to 4 p.m. – Souls Shot Portrait Project Exhibit at Warden’s House Gallery.
Jan. 2 – 5-6:15 p.m. – Moonlit Trail Walk at Pennington Park.
Jan. 5 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Winter Bird Count at Amico Island Park.
Jan. 6 – 9:30-10:30 a.m. – Winter Bird Count at Rancocas Pointe Trail.
Jan. 6 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – Winter bird count at Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area.
Jan. 7 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Winter bird count at Arney’s Mount Park.
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 make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible in the final days of the year and into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. To encourage donations during this critical period, all who come to donate through Friday, Jan. 2nd will receive their choice of a festive pair of fuzzy socks or a winter hat as a thank you for helping patients in need. Those who come to give through Sunday, Jan. 4, will receive an exclusive Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt, while supplies last. See RedCrossBlood.org/Gifts for details.
As a special thank-you to donors for helping address the need for blood during the critical post-holiday time, those who come to give Jan. 1 to 25 will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LX in the San Francisco Bay Area. See RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl for details.
Monday, Jan. 5
Palmyra Borough Council will be held at 6:30 p.m., 20 W Broad St.
Wednesday, Jan. 7
Palmyra Board of Education Reorganization meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Charles Street School gym.
Sunday, Feb. 8
The Palmyra Fire Department is hosting its 28th annual Fisherman’s Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Even is rain or shine.
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.
