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.
March 4-11
Happenings at the Riverton Library, 306 Main St., Riverton. For more information on the events listed contact 856-829-2476.
March 4, 11 – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Knit Wits.
March 4 – 4-6 p.m. – Teen Lounge.
March 5 – 1-4 p.m. – Bridge Group.
March 7 – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Silent Book Club.
March 9 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Chapter Chat Book Group.
March 10 – 1-2:30 p.m. – Local Legacy: Mary Peale Field – Discover the remarkable story of Mary Field, a resilient New Jersey widow who steered White Hill Mansion through the chaos of the American Revolution. This program is presented by Dawn Reichard, a local historian and President of the Friends of White Hill Mansion.
March 10 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Comics Extravaganza – Learn what makes a great comic and create your own! Please bring your favorite comics or graphic novels to share with the group.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
Child Safety Car Seat Checkup
- 1-3 p.m. – First Tuesday of the month – Weisman Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital in Marlton – appointments only.
- 1-3 p.m. – Third Tuesday of the month – Weisman Children’s Rehabilitation Center in Pennsauken – appointments only.
March 4 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
March 5 – 6-7:15 p.m. – Moonlit Trail Walk at Crystal Lake Park.
March 8 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Lines on the Pines at Stockton University.
March 9 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Zumba at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
March 10 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
March 10 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
March 10 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
March 11 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
March 11 – 7:30-9 p.m. – Star Watch at Visitor Center.
March 11 – 8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners 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 lost nearly 3,000 donations due to the snow storm, significantly impacting the region’s blood supply. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now.
Red Cross offers free A1C testing as 1 in 5 donors have levels in prediabetic or diabetic range. Successful donations will receive free testing in March and a $15 Amazon gift card by email for coming to give March 1-31
If you’re unable to give blood or platelets, consider making a financial donation to support the organization’s lifesaving mission at redcross.org.
Black History Month
Stroll by, read and learn from the borough’s Black History Window Gallery at the Community Center, 30 W. Broad St., in February.
Saturday, March 7
Join Palmyra High School Foundation For Educational Excellence for a Casino Night from 6:30-11 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Riverton. For more information email info@phsfee.com.
Friday, May 29
Palmyra Fire Company is holding a golf outing at Ramblewood Country Club in Mount Laurel. Call 609-868-1305 or email rdreby@palmyrafire.org for registration and information. RSVP by May 15. Proceeds benefit the fire company.
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.
New Jersey American Water will perform the annual flushing of its water distribution system to continue to provide customers with high-quality, reliable water service. This will run into the fall months.
