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.
At the Library
April 1-8
Happenings at the Riverton Library, 306 Main St., Riverton. For more information on the events listed contact 856-829-2476.
Events are subject to change. Check with the organizer’s website and social media for updates.
April 1 – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Knit Wits.
April 2 – 1-4 p.m. – Bridge Group.
April 4 – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Silent Book Club.
April 4 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Chapter Chat Book Group.
April 6 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Riverton Readers Book Discussion: Intermezzo.
Apri 8 – 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. – Knit Wits.
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.
April 1, 8 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
April 2-5 – noon to 4 p.m. – The Narrative Experiment: Billy G. Harvey and Tiffany Ruocco Exhibit at Warden’s House Gallery.
April 2 – 7:30-8:30 p.m. – Moonlit Trail Walk at Pennington Park.
April 3-5 – noon to 4 p.m. – 250 Years of Burlington County History at Worker’s House and Gallery.
April 6 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Zumba at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
April 6 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Amphibian Exploration and Vernal Pool Project at Visitor Center.
April 7 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
April 7 – 10 a.m. to noon – Tuesday Talk: Spring Hike at Rancocas State Park (Hainesport).
April 7 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
April 7 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
April 7 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Spring Painting Workshop at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
April 8 – 7:30-9 p.m. – Star Watch at Visitor Center.
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.
Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. If you’re unable to give blood or platelets, consider making a financial donation to support the organization’s lifesaving mission at redcross.org.
In the community
Wednesday, April 1
Shade Tree Advisory meeting will be held at 7 p.m., 20 W Broad St.
Friday, April 3
Job fair for Palmyra residents only from 1 to 5 p.m. at South Warehouse, 207 NJ-73 Road.
Saturday, April 4
Shredding event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the community center parking lot, 30 W. Broad St.
Job fair for Palmyra residents only will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at North Warehouse on Route 73.
Monday, April 6
Borough Council meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., 20 W Broad St.
Friday, April 24
Family Game Night will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., 30 W Broad St. Register at https://forms.gle/vEakJ15Czkor15nm9
Saturday, May 16
Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic for dogs and cats will be held between 1 to 3 pm. at Chief Flournoy Park, 20 W Broad St.
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.
Saturday, May 30
Spring Town-wide Yard sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The township will provide Treasure maps for registered sales.
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.
