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 – 2-3:30 p.m. – at the Palmyra Community Center, 30 W. Broad St., Palmyra. For more information call 856-247-3120 or email eatwell@virtua.org.
April 9-16
Happenings at the Riverton Library, 306 Main St., Riverton. For more information on the events listed contact 856-829-2476.
April 9 – 10 a.m. – Knit Wits.
April 10 – 1 p.m. – Bridge Club.
April 10 – 6:30 p.m. – Books and Brews.
April 11 – 11 a.m. – Storytime in Motion.
April 15 – 6:30 p.m. – The Very Long Book.
April 16 – 10 a.m. – Knit Wits.
April 16 – 6 p.m. – Anime Night.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
April 9, 16 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
April 9 – 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Burlington County Utility Assistance Day will be held at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 150 East 2nd St., Burlington. This is a free event connecting residents with vital utility grant programs.
April 9 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
April 9 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners Public Meeting at County Administration/Courts Facility.
April 10 – 7:30-9:30 p.m. – Life that Glows at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
April 11 – 9-11 a.m. – Friday forum at Burlington County Fairgrounds.
April 11-13 – noon to 4 p.m. – Alpha Art: Art of the Kellys at Worker’s House and Gallery.
April 12 – 9 a.m. to noon – Park Cleanup at Amico Island Park.
April 14 – 10 a.m. to noon – Healthy Hike series: Exploring Habitat Succession at Long Bridge Park.
April 14 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Zumba at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
April 15 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Birding 101 at Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area.
April 15 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
April 15 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Beginners Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
April 15 – 6-7 p.m. – Outdoor Yoga at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
April 16 – 6-8 p.m. – America’s 250th Anniversary Presentation and Procession at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
April 16 – 7:30-10 p.m. – Star Watch at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
Wednesday, April 9
Palmyra board of education meeting at 7 p.m., Charles Street School gym.
Thursday, April 10
Annual Spring concert for Palmyra Middle and High schools. The evening concert, with the bands under the direction of Jeffrey Moore and the choir under the direction of Armani Cruz, will start at 7 p.m., Palmyra High School auditorium. Fine Art Work from the Art Departments will also be on display.
Saturday, April 12
Annual Easter Egg Hunt at 9 a.m., Legion Field. The second Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 2 p.m. in the Community Center backyard.
Join the Bucket Brigade for a cleanup at Palmyra Cove Nature Park, 1335 NJ-73 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Rain or shine. Register at CleanOceanAction.org.
Saturday, May 3
Palmyra Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Downtown Palmyra. The day will include games, rides, crafts and vendors – fun for the whole family.
Saturday, May 17
Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic for dogs and cats from 1-3 p.m., Chief Flournoy Park, 20 W. Broad St.
Saturday, May 31
Spring Townwide Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain date is Sunday, June 1.
Monday June 2
Palmyra Fire Company Golf Outing at Ramblewood Country Club in Mount Laurel. RSVP by May 15. All 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.
