Fridays
Straight… to Treatment
Those who are struggling with substance abuse and have been thinking about seeking help can do so at the Delran Township Police Department on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The program is available to everybody, regardless of residence. No appointment or insurance necessary. For more information please visit www.straighttotreatment.com.
Wednesday, Oct. 2
Veteran appreciation dinner organized by Feeding Our Heroes will be held at 5 p.m. at the VFW Post 3020, 1125 S. Fairview St. For more information visit www.troysingleton.com/feedingheroes.
Thursday, Oct. 3
Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m., 900 S. Chester Ave.
Saturday, Oct. 5
Public Works Yard open from 8 a.m. to noon.
Free Halloween Costume shop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the municipal building, 900 S. Chester Ave. Organized by the Delran Green Team. The public can drop gently used costumes in the collection bin inside the municipal building during regular business hours or council meetings.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
Through Oct. 5 – 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. – 48th Annual Juried Art Show Call for Entry at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
Oct. 2, 9 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agriculture Center.
Oct. 2 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Making Books: 3 Structures at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
Oct. 3 – 6-9 p.m. – Synth Night at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
Oct. 5 – 9-11 a.m. – Birding along the Delaware River at Delaware River Heritage Trail – Route 130 Bypass Section.
Oct. 5 – 1-3 p.m. – Nature by Bike at Crystal Lake Park.
Oct. 7 – 10 a.m. to noon – Finding Fall Fungi at Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area.
Oct. 7 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
Oct. 8 – 9-11 a.m. – Tuesday Talks: Migratory Madness.
Oct. 8 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Oct. 8 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Becoming a Better Birder: Fundamentals at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Oct. 8 – 3-4:30 p.m. – Planning Board and Land Development meetings – conference call.
Oct. 8 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Oct. 8 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Zumba at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
Oct. 9 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Mosaic Tile Workshop at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
Oct. 9 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners public meeting.
Tuesday, Oct. 8
Township Council meeting at 7 p.m., 900 S. Chester Ave.
Blood Drive
The American Red Cross continues to amplify the ongoing critical need for blood and platelets to keep the blood supply stable as fall begins. Donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, those giving platelets and those who have never given before, are needed now.
Those who come to give through Oct. 31 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Treat.
Oct. 14 – 2-7 p.m. – Knights of Columbus council, 1436, 939 Birdgeboro St.
Delran Junior Marksman Club
Delran Junior Marksman Club is a community-focused organization dedicated to promoting safe and responsible firearm and archery education among youth. Its upcoming schedule for 2024 includes a variety of events designed to introduce juniors to shooting sports in a safe and supportive environment.
CMP High Power Service Rifle Matches:
- Oct. 5
- Nov. 2
Junior Programs:
- Shotgun: Multiple dates from Oct. 5-26
- Service Rifle: To be announced.
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.
Delran Green Team
Delran Green Team meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 in the Delran Municipal Building, 900 S. Chester Ave.
Delran Seniors Club
The Delran Seniors Club is a social club open to anyone 55+ from Delran and neighboring towns. Membership is $10 annually, with monthly meetings at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Bridgeboro Road in Delran.
The meetings begin at 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month except for December due to the club’s annual Christmas Party. A complete lunch is available at every meeting for $10 at sign in.
The club attempts to have speakers at each meeting to bring information relevant to “our lives and needs.”
Members enjoy two day trips a year supported by Delran Township, a fall trip and spring trip. For more information about the club call Betty Jewell at (609) 713-4440.
Delran Historical Society
The Delran Historical Society meets on the third Tuesday of the month in these five months, January, March, May, September and November at the Delran Township Municipal Building located at 900 Chester Ave. The meetings are held in Community Room 3 and start at 7 p.m. We frequently invite speakers to address the membership. Light refreshments are provided. Come and check out what we have been up to and where we are headed! Also check out our website, https://www.delranhistoricalsociety.org/
