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.
July 2-9
Happenings at the Riverton Library, 306 Main St., Riverton. For more information on the events listed contact 856-829-2476.
July 2 – 10 a.m. to noon – Knit Wits.
July 2 – 5:30-8 p.m. – Anime, Movies and more – Teen Edition.
July 3 – 1-4 p.m. – Bridge Group.
July 7 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Chapter Chat Book Group.
July 7 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Riverton Readers Book Discussion: Happiness Falls.
July 9 – 10 a.m. to noon – Knit Wits.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
July 2, 9 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
July 2 – 3-4 p.m. – Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic at Animal Shelter.
July 2, 9 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
July 4-6 – noon to 4 p.m. – Exhibit: Trail and Camera: Photographer Ben Panter at Warden’s House Gallery.
July 4-6 – noon to 4 p.m. – Barn to Bay: Art of the Penevs at Worker’s House and Gallery.
July 5 – 10 a.m. to noon – Smithville Village Tour at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
July 7 – 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Young Naturalist Program: Geology at Crystal Lake Park.
July 7 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Zumba at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
July 8 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
July 8 – 3-4:30 p.m. – Planning Board and Land Development meetings – conference call meeting.
July 8 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Outdoor Yoga at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
July 8 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Painting Workshop: Georgia O’Keeffe: The Flower at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
July 9 – 9:30-10:30 a.m. – Junior Ranger Program: Sensory Walk at Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area.
July 9 – 10 a.m. to noon and 7-9 p.m. – The History of Milk at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Friday, July 4
Municipal offices closed for Independence Day.
The Bill Oliver 5K race and 1 Mile Run for Fun is back on July 4 beginning at Sacred Heart Family Center, located at Fourth Street and Linden Avenue in Riverton.
Through Aug. 15
The Borough of Palmyra will provide five days of free shelf-stable breakfast and lunch meals for kids – 18 and under – in the community every Friday through Aug. 15 at the community center., 30 W. Broad St. Meals are courtesy of the borough and The Food Bank of South Jersey. Bring reusable bags. Contact the community center for additional information at (856) 829-1144.
Blood Drives
The American Red Cross urges donors to keep the blood supply top of mind and help save lives by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. To thank donors who step up to the plate to help keep the supply strong during this time, NYBC is offering Mets-themed incentives through July 7: Community blood drive donors will receive a Mets-branded T-shirt. Donor center donors get their choice of a Mets T-shirt or packable backpack, plus a voucher for two Mets tickets. Registration is required for ticket vouchers – learn more at nybc.org/promo.
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.
