Thursday
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.
Tuesday
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.
Dec. 17-24
Happenings at the Riverton Library, 306 Main St., Riverton. For more information on the events listed contact 856-829-2476.
Dec. 17 – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Knit Wits.
Dec. 17 – 7-8 p.m. – The Last Wednesday Book Group.
Dec. 18 – 1-4 p.m. – Bridge Group.
Dec. 19 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Dec. 22 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Chapter Chat Book Group.
Dec. 22 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Debate and Discussion Group.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
*Burlington County Sheriff’s Office is holding a holiday toy drive of new unwrapped toys to be distributed to Burlington County children in need this holiday season. For more information visit Sheriff James H. Kostoplis Community Outreach Unit at (609) 265-3788.
*Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex, 22000 Burlington Columbus Road, Florence, is accepting non-working strands of Christmas tree and outdoor holiday lights for recycling. Drop off non-working lights in clear bags or cardboard boxes Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Dec. 19-21 – noon to 4 p.m. – 49th Annual Juried Art Show at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
Dec. 18-21 – noon to 4 p.m. – Souls Shot Portrait Project Exhibit at Warden’s House Gallery.
Dec. 19-21 – noon to 4 p.m. – A Life’s Passion of Work in Photography: Eric Stoner.
Dec. 17 – 9-11 a.m. – Winter bird count at Pennington Park.
Dec. 17 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Wellness Walks.
Dec. 17 – 3-4 p.m. – Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic at Animal Shelter.
Dec. 18 – 9-10:30 a.m. – Winter bird count at Rainbow Meadow Park.
Dec. 18 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – Winter bird count in the county’s version of the “Christmas Bird Count” in the county parks.
Dec. 19 – 9-11:30 am. – Winter bird count at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
Dec. 21 – 3-4:30 p.m. – Winter Solstice Walk at Long Bridge Park.
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. RedCrossBlood.org/
Wednesday, Dec. 17
Land Use Board meeting will be held at 7 p.m., 20 W Broad St.
Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026
The Palmyra Fire Department is hosting its 28th annual Fisherman’s Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Even is rain or shine.
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.
