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 23-30
Happenings at the Riverton Library, 306 Main St., Riverton. For more information on the events listed contact 856-829-2476.
April 23 – 10 a.m. – Knit Wits.
April 24 – 1 p.m. – Bridge Club.
April 25 – 11 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
April 29 – 3:30 p.m. – Lego Challenge.
April 30 – 10 a.m. – Knit Wits.
April 30 – 7 p.m. – The Last Wednesday Book.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
April 23, 30 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
April 23 – 10 a.m. to noon – Children’s Frog Fest at Long Bridge Park.
April 23 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners Public Meeting at Court Administration/Courts Facility.
April 24 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Mindfulness in Nature at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
April 25 – 9-11 a.m. – Friday Forum at Historic Smithville and Smith’s Woods.
April 25-27 – noon to 4 p.m. – Alpha Art: Art of the Kellys.
April 27 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Spring Frog Walk at Long Bridge Park.
April 27 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Earth Fair at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
April 28 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Zumba at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
April 28 – 10 a.m. to noon – The Office of Sen. Troy Singleton is hosting a Property Tax Relief Information Session in partnership with the New Jersey Division of Taxation at the Kennedy Center in Willingboro. The New Jersey Division of Taxation will be on hand and their presentation will discuss how to apply for property tax relief – ANCHOR, Senior Freeze, and StayNJ – as well as how to file the new combined application, and eligibility requirements. Reserve your spot today – www.troysingleton.com/staynj
April 29 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Beginners Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
April 30 – 3-4 p.m. – Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic at Animal Shelter.
April 30 – 5-7 p.m. – Introduction to Pinhole Photography Part 1 at the Worker’s House and Gallery.
April 30 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Thursday, May 1
Palmyra Board of Education will hold a budget hearing at 7 p.m., Charles Street School gymnasium.
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:
Palmyra Police Youth Academy will be held from July 7-11 for students entering seventh and eighth grade for the 2025-26 school year. Applications can be picked up at the Palmyra Police Department and are due June 23. For questions contact (856) 829-0198.
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.
