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 [email protected].
Aug. 7-14
Happenings at the Riverton Library, 306 Main St., Riverton. For more information on the events listed contact 856-829-2476.
Aug. 7 – 10 a.m. – Knit Wits.
Aug. 7 – 6:30 p.m. – Riverton Readers Book.
Aug. 8 – 1 p.m. – Bridge Club.
Aug. 8 – 6:30 p.m. – Books and Brews.
Aug. 9 – 11 a.m. – Storytime in Motion.
Aug. 12 – 2:30 p.m. – Chapter Chat Book Club.
Aug. 12 – 6 p.m. – Yoga at the Library.
Aug. 14 – 10 a.m. – Knit Wits.
Aug. 14 – 6 p.m. – Mario Kart Challenge.
Wednesday, Aug. 7
Palmyra Board of Education meeting at 7 p.m., Charles Street School gymnasium.
Thursday, Aug. 8
Blood Drive will be held from noon to 5 p.m., Sacred Heart School, 102 4th St. in Riverton.
Needed meals
On Fridays through Aug. 23 at Legion Field Snack Stand, Palmyra Borough and the Food Bank of South Jersey will be giving away bags filled with five days of shelf-stable breakfast and lunch meals for kids in our community ages 18 and under from 10 a.m. to noon. No registration needed.
Camden Y Adventure Camp
YMCA Adventure Camp for ages 9-13 will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Palmyra Community Center, 30 W. Broad St., through Aug. 16. Breakfast, lunch and a snack will be provided. Free for Palmyra students. For more information call the Camden YMCA at (609) 952-6582.
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 [email protected].
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.
Palmyra Harbour
There will be a trip to American Music Theatre for the Christmas show “Joy To The World” in Lancaster, Pa. on Dec. 12. Lunch will be at Miller’s. Bus will leave from Palmyra Harbour parking lot at 10 a.m. If interested, call (856) 786-0358.
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.
