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 Health Screens – noon to 2 p.m. – at the Palmyra Community Center, 30 W. Broad Street. Open to all community members ages 18 plus. No registration is required and its free.
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.
Aug. 13-20
Happenings at the Riverton Library, 306 Main St., Riverton. For more information on the events listed contact 856-829-2476.
Aug. 13 – 10 a.m. to noon – Knit Wits.
Aug. 14 – 1-4 p.m. – Bridge Group.
Aug. 15 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Parenting and Paperbacks.
Aug. 18 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Chapter Chat Book Group.
Aug. 19 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – The Very Long Book Group.
Aug. 20 – 10 a.m. to noon – Knit Wits.
Aug. 20 – 6-8 p.m. – Anime, Movies and More.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
Aug. 13, 20 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
Aug. 13, 20 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Aug. 13 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners Public Meeting at County Administration/Courts Facility.
Aug. 14 – 10 a.m. to noon and 7-9 p.m. – August: This Month in History at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Aug. 14-17 – noon to 4 p.m. – 49th Annual Juried Art Show Call for Entry at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
Aug. 15-17 – noon to 4 p.m. – Rare Earth: Gary Jones Exhibit at Warden’s House Gallery.
Aug. 15 – 6-7 p.m. – Hummingbird Hangout at Visitor Center.
Aug. 16 – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Board Games at the Lyceum at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Aug. 18 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Mindfulness in Nature at Visitor Center.
Aug. 19 – 9-10:15 a.m. – Morning Walk in the Park at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
Aug. 19 – 9-11 a.m. – Tuesday Talk: Butterflies at Arney’s Mount Park.
Aug. 19 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Aug. 19 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Outdoor Yoga at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
Aug. 19 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Introduction to Block Printing Workshop at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
Aug. 20 – 10-11 a.m. and 7-9 p.m. – Raid on Rogers’ Mill at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Wednesday, Aug. 13
Palmyra board of education meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Charles Street School gymnasium.
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.
Monday, Aug. 18
Borough Council meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., 20 W. Board St.
Wednesday, Aug. 20
The Palmyra Cinnaminson Riverton Emergency Medical Services will present EMS Outreach and Cooper Hospital Center for Trauma Services from 6 to 8 p.m. at Gloucester County Emergency Services, 125 West Broad St.
Thursday, Aug. 21
Palmyra is hosting a 2024 New Jersey Property Tax Relief PAS-1 Application Public Filing Event from 3-6 p.m. at the community center, 30 W Broad St.
Friday, Aug. 22
Women’s Health Fair will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Palmyra Community Center, 30 W. Broad St.
Tuesday, Aug. 26
Burlington County in collaboration with state Sen. Troy Singleton will hold a Veterans Health Fair and Luncheon from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be healthcare checks and biometric screenings available. Register at www.troysingleton.com/veteranshealthfair.
Wednesday, Sept. 3
Palmyra Police Officers Association will host Back to School Bash from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on 20 W. Broad Street. There will be backpack giveaways with school supplies. If you wish to join, be a partner, and or donate please contact Patrolman Matthew Maresca at mmaresca@palmyrapd.org.
Saturday, Sept. 6
Purple and Teal Ribbon Walk event will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Meet at Main Street and Little Broad Riverton and end at Chief Flournoy Park. There will be food trucks and speakers.
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. Those who come to give through Aug. 28 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Plus, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes, on successful donations (one test result per 12-month period). Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Test for more information. Visit RedCrossBlood.org.
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.
