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.
Shop online for fresh, affordable food each week at Virtua Health’s new store on wheels https://virtuamarket.revelup.online/store/3 Place an order the Friday before for pick up the following week at our Palmyra stop.
The Eat Well Mobile Grocery Store offers fresh fruits, veggies, bread, milk, eggs, rice, meat and more — close to your home. Accepting Cash, Debit/Credit, and SNAP/EBT Benefits.
Oct. 15-22
Happenings at the Riverton Library, 306 Main St., Riverton. For more information on the events listed contact 856-829-2476.
Oct. 15 – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Knit Wits.
Oct. 15 – 6-8 p.m. – Anime, Movies and More.
Oct. 16 – 1-4 p.m. – Bridge Group.
Oct. 17 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Parenting and Paperbacks.
Oct. 20 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – The Very Long Book Group.
Oct. 21 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Lego Challenge.
Oct. 22 – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Knit Wits.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
Oct. 15, 22 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
Oct. 15, 22 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Oct. 15 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Public Star Watches at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
Oct. 17 – 9-11 a.m. – Migratory Autumn-Winter Transition.
Oct. 17-19 – noon to 4 p.m. – 49th Annual Juried Art Show at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
Oct. 17-19 – noon to 4 p.m. – Rare Earth: Gary Jones Exhibit at Warden’s House Gallery.
Oct. 17-19 – noon to 4 p.m. – A Life’s Passion of Work in Photography: Eric Stoner at Worker’s House and Gallery.
Oct. 17 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Scribble Cyptids Workshop at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
Oct. 20 – 9-10:30 a.m. – Wellness Walk at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
Oct. 20 – 1-2 p.m. – Lecture: Birds of Prey at Moorestown Library.
Oct. 20 – 1-2:30 p.m. – Finding Fall Fungi at Arney’s Mount Park.
Oct. 20 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Zumba at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
Oct. 21 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Oct. 21 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Becoming a Better Birder: Fundamentals at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Sciences.
Oct. 21 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Oct. 21 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Fall Painting Workshop at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
Oct. 22 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners Public Meeting at County Administration/Courts Facility.
Blood Center
American Red Cross Blood Donation Center – Southern New Jersey, 5029 U.S. 130, Suite 450, Delran
Tuesday and Wednesday: 11:45 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:15 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday: 7:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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 – especially those with types O and B negative. All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma through Oct. 19 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Fall. Those who give Oct. 20 to Nov. 16 will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. See RedCrossBlood.org/Harvest for details.
Flu Clinics
The Burlington County Health Department is hosting flu clinics. There will be a clinic at the Palmyra Community Center, 30 West Broad St. from 10 a.m. to noon on Oct. 24. The walk-up clinics are open to ages 6 months-plus, children under 18 must come with a parent/guardian, the high-dose flu vaccine not available, and the clinic is free for residents with donations appreciated.
Through Friday, Oct. 17
State Planning Commission will hold six public meetings to receive testimony on the draft of the final New Jersey’s State Development and Redevelopment Plan and the draft infrastructure needs assessment. There are two in-person hearings and four virtual hearings. For updates visit https://www.nj.gov/state/bac/planning/state-plan/development/
In-person hearings:
- Oct. 15 – 6 p.m. – Morris County Public Safety Training Academy, 500 West Hanover Ave., Morristown.
Virtual – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87595469882
- Oct. 15 – 9 a.m.
- Oct. 16 – 6 p.m.
- Oct. 17 – 9 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 18
Palmyra PTA presents Trunk or Treat at Halloween Fest from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Palmyra High School parking lot. Rain date is Oct. 19. There will be trick or treating, concessions, dancing, and pumpkin contest. For more information or to enter trunk contact MaureenBrz@yahoo.com
Wednesday, Oct. 22
Veteran Appreciation Dinner will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. at the VFW Post 3020, 1125 S. Fairview St. in Delran. RSVP required: troysingleton.com/feedingheroes. Organized by Feeding Our Heroes. For more information contact Nisha at 856-234-2790 at Sen. Troy Singleton’s Office or email mgiunta@feedingourheroes.org and call 908-862-3207.
Land Use board meeting will be held at 7 p.m., 20 W Broad St.
Saturday, Oct. 25
The YMCA in Medford is offering a special one-day camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., specifically for Burlington County children ages 7 to 14 who come from families impacted by mental health challenges, substance use, or other significant stressors. For more information contact Keira Logue at klogue@co.burlington.nj.us or call (609) 265-5794.
Thursday, Oct. 30
Calling walkers, groups and floats to participate in the Palmyra Halloween Parade at 7 p.m. Register at palmyrahalloweenparade.com.
Saturday, Dec. 13
It has become a tradition for our department, along with the Palmyra Ladies Auxiliary and Palmyra CERT Team to lay wreaths for Wreaths Across America at the local Veterans Cemetery during their annual wreath-laying event. The ceremony will be held at noon at the Palmyra Fire Department, 115 W Broad St.
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.
