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 11-18
Happenings at the Riverton Library, 306 Main St., Riverton. For more information on the events listed contact 856-829-2476.
June 11 – 10 a.m. to noon – Knit Wits.
June 12 – 1-4 p.m. – Bridge Group.
June 13 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Parenting and Paperbacks.
June 16 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Chapter Chat Book Group.
June 17 – 3-4:30 p.m. – Outdoor Fun and Games.
June 17 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – The Very Long Book Group.
June 18 – 10 a.m. to noon – Knit Wits.
June 18 – 6-7 p.m. – Anime, Movies and More.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
June 11, 18 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
June 11 – 10 a.m. to noon – From the Archive: Theater of Plants, Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
June 11 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
June 11 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners Public meeting at County Administration/Courts Facility.
June 12 – 7-9 p.m. – From the Archive: Theater of Plants. Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
June 13-15 – 9-11 a.m. – Friday Forum: Dragonflies and more, Amico Island Park.
June 13-15 – noon to 4 p.m. – Exhibit: Trail & Camera: Photographer Ben Panter, Warden’s House Gallery. Reception is 5-7 p.m. at the Warden’s House.
June 13 – noon to 4 p.m. – Burlington County Senior Art and Teen Arts Exhibit, Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
June 13, 15 – noon to 4 p.m. – Barn to Bay: Art of the Penevs, Worker’s House and Gallery.
June 14 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Photography Workshop Phytograms.
June 16 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Zumba at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
June 16 – 6:45-8 p.m. – Hummingbird Hangout, Visitor Center.
June 17 – 9-10:15 a.m. – Morning Walk in the Park, Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
June 17 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby, Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
June 17 – 4-5:30 p.m. – Pollinator Walk and Talk, Burlington County Agricultural Center.
June 17 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Outdoor Yoga, Burlington County Agricultural Center.
June 17 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Workshop: Making flowers with Recyclables, Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
June 17 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Lecture: Backyard Habitats.
June 18 – 10 a.m. to noon and 7-9 p.m. – The Shot Heard Around the World, Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
June 18 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga, Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Wednesday, June 11
Palmyra Board of Education meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Charles Street School gymnasium.
Monday, June 16
Borough Council meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., 20 W. Broad St.
Thursday, June 19
Palmyra-Riverton-Cinnaminson Juneteenth Celebration of Culture will be held from 4-8 p.m. at the Palmyra Community Center, 30 W. Broad St. There will be Black-owned vendors, food trucks, commemorative and artistic performances. Rain date is Friday, June 20.
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.
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.
