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.
May 14-21
Happenings at the Riverton Library, 306 Main St., Riverton. For more information on the events listed contact 856-829-2476.
May 14 – 10 a.m. – Knit Wits.
May 15 – 1-4 p.m. – Bridge Group.
May 16 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Parenting and Paperbacks.
May 19 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Chapter Chat Book Group.
May 20 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Lego Challenge.
May 20 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – The Very Long Book Group.
May 21 – 10 a.m. to noon – Knit Wits.
May 21 – 6-8 p.m. – Anime Night.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
May 14, 21 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
May 14 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
May 14 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners Public Meeting at County Administration/Courts Facility.
May 15 – 9-10:15 a.m. – Morning Walk in the Park at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
May 15 – 1-3 p.m. – Wetlands and Watersheds at Long Bridge Park.
May 16-18 – noon to 4 p.m. – Alpha Art: Art of the Kellys.
May 16 – 8-10 p.m. – Life that Glows at Arney’s Mount Park.
May 18 – 9:30-10:30 a.m. – Mindfulness in Nature at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
May 18 – 11 am. to 4 p.m. – May Faire at Historic Smithville Park adn Smith’s Woods.
May 19 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mountain Laurel Hike at Rancocas State Park (Hainesport).
May 19 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Zumba at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
May 20 – 9-11 a.m. – Tuesday Talk at Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area.
May 20 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
May 20 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Beginners Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
May 20 – 6-7 p.m. – Outdoor Yoga at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
May 21 – 3-4 p.m. – Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic at Animal Shelter.
May 21 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
May 22 – 6-8 p.m. – Wetlands and Watersheds at Long Bridge Park.
Saturday, May 17
Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic for dogs and cats from 1-3 p.m., Chief Flournoy Park, 20 W. Broad St.
Monday, May 19
Borough Council meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., 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.
Wednesday, June 4
Palmyra School District will hold its Hall of Fame Induction at 7 p.m.
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.
