Thursdays
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.
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.
June 25 to July 2
Happenings at the Riverton Library, 306 Main St., Riverton. For more information on the events listed contact 856-829-2476.
June 25 – 10 a.m. to noon – Knit Wits.
June 25 – 7-8 p.m. – The Last Wednesday Book Group.
June 26 – 1-4 p.m. – Bridge Group.
June 27 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
June 27 – 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Lizards at the Library.
June 30 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Chapter Chat Book Group.
July 2 – 10 a.m. to noon – Knit Wits.
July 2 – 5:30-8 p.m. – Anime, Movies and more – Teen Edition.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
June 25, July 2 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
June 25 – 9:30-11 a.m. – Junior Ranger: Mammals at Visitor Center.
June 25 – 3-4 p.m. – Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic at Animal Shelter.
June 25 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
June 25 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners Public Meeting at County Administration/Courts Facility.
June 25 – 7-9 p.m. – The Occupation of Burlington County at Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
June 26 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Junior Lyceum at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
June 27-29 – noon to 4 p.m. – Burlington County Senior Art and Teen Arts Exhibit at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
June 27-29 – noon to 4 p.m. – Exhibit: Trail and Camera: Photographer Ben Panter.
June 27-29 – noon to 4 p.m. – Barn to Bay: Art of the Penevs at Worker’s House and Gallery.
June 28 – 9:30-11 a.m. – Junior Ranger: Mammals at Visitor Center.
June 28 – 10 a.m. to noon – Smithville Village Tour at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
June 28 – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Board Games at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
June 30 – 9:30 to 12:30 p.m. – Young Naturalist Program: Ecological Connections.
June 30- 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Zumba at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
July 1 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
July 2 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Wednesday, June 25
Land use board meeting will be held at 7 p.m., 20 W. Broad St.
Starting Friday June 27
The Borough of Palmyra will provide five days of free shelf-stable breakfast and lunch meals for kids – 18 and under – in the community every Friday through Aug. 15 at the community center., 30 W. Broad St. Meals are courtesy of the borough and The Food Bank of South Jersey. Bring reusable bags. Contact the community center for additional information at (856) 829-1144.
Through June 30
To celebrate his June birthday, State. Sen. Troy Singleton is collecting “Birthday Cake Kit” donations including boxed cake mix, frosting cans or mixes, birthday candles, party decorations, disposable cake tins and balloons. Donations will be accepted Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the senator’s office located at 400 N Church Street, Suite 260, Moorestown. Items can be dropped off in the designated bin in the lobby. The drive will support Generation Family Success Center’s Birthday Program, which provides free birthday kits to families in need so every child can feel celebrated on their birthday.
Blood Drives
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. Those who come to give through June 30 will get a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email and will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards.
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.
