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 30 to May 7
Happenings at the Riverton Library, 306 Main St., Riverton. For more information on the events listed contact 856-829-2476.
April 30 – 10 a.m. – Knit Wits.
April 30 – 7 p.m. – The Last Wednesday Book.
May 1 – 1 p.m. – Bridge Club.
May 5 – 2:30 – Chapter Chat Book Group.
May 5 – 6:30 p.m. – Riverton Readers Book Discussion: “The Ministry of Time.”
May 6 – 6 p.m. – Spring into Shakespeare: Hamlet 2000.
May 7 – 10 a.m. – Knit Wits.
May 7 – 5:30 p.m. – Riverton Anime Club.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
April 30, May 7 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
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.
May 2-4 – noon to 4 p.m. – Alpha Art: Art of the Kellys at Worker’s House and Gallery.
May 4 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Paper Shredding event at Burlington County Institute of Technology, 695 Woodlane Road, Westampton.
May 5 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Zumba at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
May 6 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
May 6 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Beginners Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
May 6 – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Tuesday Talk: Spring birding at Willingboro Lakes Park.
May 6 – 6-7 p.m. – Outdoor Yoga at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
May 7 – 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.
Friday, May 2
Riverfront Senior Board meeting will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Palmyra Community Center.
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.
Monday, May 5
Council meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., 20 W. Broad St.
Wednesday, May 7
Shade Tree Advisory Board meeting will be held at 7 p.m., 20 W. Broad St.
Palmyra Board of Education meeting will be held at 7 p.m., Charles Street School Gymnasium.
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:
High School senior Maeve O’Connell held her prom dress donation drive at The Palmyra Venue. To donate dresses, accessories or volunteer visit email Maevesfreebotique@outlook.com.
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.
