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 – 2-3:30 p.m. – at the Palmyra Community Center, 30 W. Broad St., Palmyra. For more information call 856-247-3120 or email eatwell@virtua.org.
Nov. 29 to Dec. 6
Happenings at the Riverton Library, 306 Main St., Riverton. For more information on the events listed contact 856-829-2476.
Nov. 29 – 10 a.m. – Knit Wits.
Nov. 29 – 7 p.m. – The Last Wednesday Book Group.
Nov. 30 – 1 p.m. – Bridge Club.
Dec. 1 – 10:30 a.m. – Parenting and Paperbacks.
Dec. 5 – 6 p.m. – Crafting with Marsha.
Dec. 6 – 10 a.m. – Knit Wits.
Dec. 6 – 4:30 p.m. – Library Book Sale.
Dec. 6 – 6:30 p.m. – Riverton Readers Book Discussion: Tomorrow, Tomorrow and Tomorrow.
Friday, Dec. 1
Ho, ho, ho! Santa Claus is Coming to Town followed by the annual tree lighting beginning at 5:30 p.m. The tree lighting will be held at Chief Payton I Flourney Park at 7 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 4
Borough Council meeting at 6:30 p.m., 20 West Broad St.
By Wednesday, Dec. 6
Charles Street School Student Council and Kids for Character Clubs are collecting Toys for Tots. For more information visit www.palmyraschools.com.
By Dec. 13
Register your house by Dec. 13 for the Holiday House Decorating Contest. Categories include Best of the Best Holiday Spirit, Best Winter Wonderland and Best Lights Display. Register at facilities@boroughofpalmyra.com. Lights and decorations must be operational by Dec. 17 for judging.
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.
The lunch is free of charge, but donations are welcome. Next lunch date is Dec. 19.
Bike Giveaway
The Palmyra Police Officers Association is having a holiday bike giveaway. We are accepting donations for the 27.5″ Savage Flyer BMX bike. Proceeds will be placed back into our community events, scholarships, Thanksgiving and Christmas assistance programs. Donors will receive entry per $10 donation. Drawing date will be Dec. 21.
Ongoing:
The Palmyra Police Department is hiring and looking for certified and SLEO II candidates for full time employment. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen and have a valid New Jersey driver’s license. Applications can be picked up at police headquarters. For more information call (856) 829-0198 or visit www.palmyrapd.org.
Charles Street Child Care (CSCC) registration for grades K through 5 is open for the 2023-34 school year. Before-Care now available starting at 7 a.m. After-Care available from dismissal until 5:45 p.m. Please note that if you need child care for a preschool student, they must attend Palmyra Preschool at Delaware Avenue. The YMCA runs the program for preschoolers. For more information visit https://palmyranj.sites.thrillshare.com/o/das/page/faq-copy-copy
