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Family Carnival. 6-10 p.m. Wed.-Sat. Special Family Nights on Wed. and Thu. All proceeds benefit The Masonic Charity Foundation. Masonic Home of New Jersey, 902 Jacksonville Road, Burlington Township. $15 wristband provides unlimited rides from 7-10 p.m. 609-239-2940.

Beef and Beer Fund-raiser. 8-11 p.m. Fri. Sponsored by Edgewater Park Women of Today. 45 St. Pub. $20. 609-988-1617.

Car Wash. 9 a.m. -3 p.m. Sat. All proceeds to benefit the Burlington Township High School wrestling team. Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1308 Mt. Holly Rd., Burlington. $5. 609-387-7800, ext. 2723

Roller Skating Party. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sun. Sponsored by the Moorestown Visiting Nurses & Hospice. Party includes admission, pizza slice, small soda, DJ, skating games, prizes and children's Chinese auction. All proceeds benefit home care, hospice, counseling and wellness programs. Sponsors welcome. Cherry Hill Skating Center, 664 Deer Road, Cherry Hill. $10. Two and under free. 856-552-1300, ext. 2111.

Spirit of Chesterfield Festival. 7 a.m. registration; 8 a.m. 5K run/walk; 10 a.m. festival events. Sept. 26. Main Street, Chesterfield. Benefits the Crosswicks Library, Crosswicks Community House and Chesterfield Historical Society. 609-372-4791.

Irish Step Dancing. Eight-week session. Tonight. 5-6 p.m. Beginners; 6-7 p.m. Advance Beginner; 7-8 p.m. Intermediate; 8-9 p.m. Advanced. Children and Adults. Third floor of the Church Street Recreation Center, Moorestown. Eight-week series. $75, $85 nonresidents. Register. 856-235-6344, ext. 3025.

Crochet Workshop. 1 p.m. Tue. Both right-and left-handed instructors. Men, women and teens welcome. Please bring 4-ply yarn and 'G' hook. Burlington County Library, 5 Pioneer Blvd., Westampton. Free. 609-267-9660, ext 3050.

Taking Off Pounds Sensibly. 6 p.m. Every Tue. A healthy caring approach to weight control at an affordable price. Library Company of Burlington, 23 West Union St. New members welcome. 609-386-9549.

Yoga on the Porch. 7-8 p.m. Sun. bring a yoga mat, blanket and a water bottle. Paulsdale, a National Historic Landmark, 128 Hooton Road, Mount Laurel. $10 per class. Register. 856-231-1885.

Original Art for Art Festival. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 21, 22 and 23. Juror Brian O. Hill, Director of the Trenton City Museum, will select art to be accepted into the Medford Juried Arts Exhibition. No photography or digital art accepted. Cash prizes will be given for Best in Show, Second Place, Third Place and Honorable Mention. Limit two pieces submitted by "drop off." Medford Arts Center, 18 N. Main St. Information: e-mail MedfordArtsInfo@aol.com or 609-654-6033.

VENDORS NEEDED

Craft Sale at Sunnybrook. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 3. Sunnybrook Clubhouse, Sunnybrook Drive, Lumberton. $20 per space. 609-364-0989.

Virtua and Flyers team up on sports safety. 7-9 p.m. Tonight. Features Flyers' Danny Briere talking about protecting kids from sports injuries such as concussions and second impact syndrome, repetitive-use injuries to developing bones and joints as well as hydration and supplementation. Eastern High School, Recital Hall, 1401 Laurel Oak Road, Voorhees. Free. Pre-registration required online at www.virtua.org or call 1-888-847-8823.

Blood Pressure and Hearing Screenings. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wed. Burlington County Store, Moorestown Mall, Route 38. Free. 856-685-3092.

Healing Garden at Virtua Memorial. 12:30-2:30 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thu. The garden in the hospital's central courtyard provides a quiet, tranquil place for peaceful meditation for patients, visitors and staff. Virtua Memorial Hospital, 175 Madison, Mount Holly. 888-847-8823.

Annual Health Fair and Blood Drive. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. Topics include: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, prostate cancer, holistic living and chiropractic. Various health screenings will also be available. Abundant Life Fellowship, 4151 Route 130 South, Edgewater Park. Free. 856-461-7000.

Augie Thomas Jazz Luncheon Concert. 1:30 p.m. Sun. Jazz vocalist Sherry Wilson Butler, sponsored by the Men of Christ, The King Episcopal Church. Holiday Inn, Route 70 East, Cherry Hill. $45. 609-877-2992.

Health and Economic Smart Fair Collaborative. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 26. A family- oriented event, which includes health screenings, demonstrations and panel discussions designed to promote wellness and economic stability. John F. Kennedy Center, 429 John F. Kennedy Way, Willingboro. Free. 856-642-0956 or 609-386-6656.

Evesham Historical Society. 9 a.m. Sat. Need gardening help. Inskeep, 10 Madison Court, Evesham. 856-983-9461.

Volunteer Musicians. Rehearsals begin Sept. 21 for Samaritan Hospice Benefit Concert in Nov. South Jersey Pops Orchestra season. Orchestra seeking additional violinists, violists and cellists. Details: southjerseypops@yahoo.com or visit www.southjerseypops.org.

Understanding Your Social Security and Medicare Benefits Workshops. 7-8:30 p.m. tonight and Thu. Comprehensive overview of each program. Discussion on taking Social Security early or waiting and much more. Cherry Hill Public Library, 1100 Kings Highway, Cherry Hill. Free. Register. 856-488-2838.

Emergency Preparedness Program. 7 p.m. Tue. Learn about necessary supplies, ID and other documents needed in times of crisis. Door prizes and refreshments. Public welcome. First Baptist Church of Beverly, 405 Broad St. 609-387-3266.

How to do Business with the Federal and State Government. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Fri. NJIT Procurement Center presents a workshop for the public. Business and Career Center, One High St., Room 115, Mount Holly. Register. 609-267-5618, ext. 4519.

Slade-Valentine American Legion Auxiliary Unit 336. 8 p.m. Tonight. Meeting. Post home, Clarkson Street and Linden Ave., Burlington. 609-261-1000.

Woman's Club of Edgewater Park.

7:30 p.m. Tonight. All area women invited to attend. The Weismann Bldg., 400 Delanco Road. 609-871-0073.

The GFWC Woman's League of Mount Holly. 6:00 PM, Tonight. Covered dish dinner. All welcome. The First Presbyterian Church, 125 Garden St. 609-267-4811.

Get your Passport at the Library. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tue. The Burlington County Clerk's office will process passports on the third Tuesday of every month. Only checks and money orders will be accepted for processing passports and photos. Willingboro Public Library, 220 Willingboro Parkway. 609-877-6668.

Maple Shade Woman's Club. 7 p.m. Tue. Maple Shade High School Scholarship fund. Engages in social and civic endeavors. All welcome. Maple Shade Municipal Bldg., 200 Stiles Ave. 856-779-1777.

Societal' Bell' Italia. 6:30 p.m. Tue. Dinner. Open to the public. Lamberti's Milano Modo Restaurant, Route 38, Mount Holly. 609-267-2824.

Willingboro Friendship Guild Meeting. Noon social hour, 1 p.m. meeting. Wed. New members welcome. Kennedy Center, JFK Way. 609-877-5328.

Mt. Holly Garden Club. 7 p.m. Wed. Lumberton Leas Clubhouse, Woodside Drive. 609-265-7662.

Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 42. 1-2 p.m. Thu. Willingboro Library. 609-877-7730.

Maple Shade AARP 4586 meets. Noon. Thu. New members welcome. Seniors Room, Maple Shade Municipal Complex. 856-665-5936.

American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 79. 7:30 p.m. Fri. looking for new members. American Legion Post 70, High St., Burlington City. 609-387-9330.

Horseback Riding - Individuals with Special Needs Program. Today. 4-6 p.m. Series of four Mondays. $35 per child, per day. Majoda Stables, Garwood Road, Moorestown. Register. 856-235-6344, ext. 3025.

Cove Caterpillars' Fun for Pre-Schoolers. 10-11 a.m. Today and Tue. Ages two through six. Encourages children to use their senses and make discoveries about the natural world. Palmyra Cove Nature Park, Route 73 under the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge. $5 a week for nonmembers. Members free. Register. 856-829-1900, ext. 267.

Moorestown Newcomers Movie Night. 7 p.m. Fri. Moorestown AMC, Route 38 and Lenola Road. Contact, katenroger@verizon.net.

Beginning Birding for Adults. 9 a.m.-noon. Sat. Birdwatchers and enthusiasts may participate every third Saturday in learning how to spot the different species of birds. Palmyra Cove Nature Park, Route 73. $10, members free. Reserve. 856-829-1900, ext. 270.

Burlington County College Fun Fest. Noon-4 p.m. Sat. Music, games, rides, crafts and food. BCC Pemberton Campus, Pemberton-Browns Mills Road. Free. 609-894-9311, ext. 1332.

New Jersey Cultural Celebration. Noon-5 p.m. Sept. 26. Includes art, music, dance, crafts, food from all nations and more. South Riverwalk Park, Riverview Plaza, Trenton. 609-777-0881.

Dog Days of September. 9-11 a.m. small dogs sessions; 12-5 p.m. large dog sessions. Sat. Ironwood Outdoor Center, Camp Drive, Lumberton, $2 per person and $5 per dog. Register. 609-267-4104.

New Jersey Frontier Guard Re-enactment. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat, Sun. 18 Century encampment and demonstrations of the arts and crafts of frontier life and defense. Visitor Center Museum, Washington Crossing State Park, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd., Titusville. Free. 609-737-9303.

VENDORS WANTED

Flea Market. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat. Refreshments, sandwiches and hot dogs. St. Mary's School Hall and Yard, 30 Elizabeth St., Bordentown City. Inside tables $10; outside $5. Reserve. 609-298-7768.

B - THRIFTY II. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Every Tue. Thrift Store, 4 South Main St., Medford. Consignments. Benefits Virtua Hospitals. 609-654-7495.

Thrift Shop. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. and Sept. 26; 4-7 p.m. Sept. 21-25. Sale of furniture, jewelry, clothing, books and other items to benefit the ministries of the church. Protestant Community Church of Medford Lakes Memorial Hall, 100 Stokes Road, Medford Lakes. 856-273-0294.

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New Hanover Community Yard Sale. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Sponsored by New Hanover Senior Club, Senor Building & Municipal Bldg., 9 Main St., Cookstown. 609-758-3252.

Project Healthy Bones. 11 a.m-12:30 p.m. today. Strength training exercise and education program for those who have or are at risk of developing osteoporosis. 12-week program. William G. Rohrer Center for HealthFitness, 2309 Evesham Road, Voorhees. Free. Call 1-888-847-8823.

NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill). 7:30 p.m. Tonight. Mental Health Support for Family members dealing with serious mental illness. First Presbyterian Church, Chester Avenue and Bridgeboro Road, Moorestown. 856-222-9400.

Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group. 7-8:30 p.m. Tue. An educational, informational and emotional support group for men living with prostate cancer. The Fox Chase Virtua Cancer Program sponsors this American Cancer Society support group held on the third Tuesday of every month. Virtua Memorial, 175 Madison Ave., Mount Holly. Register. 888-847-8823.

NAMI NJ's AACT-NOW. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tue. A mental health support group for African American family members dealing with mental health issues. Support group follows speaker. Light refreshments. Parkway Baptist Church, Levitt Pkwy. & Salem Roads, Willingboro. 609-265-0746.

Parents Anonymous of New Jersey. 7-9 p.m. Every Tue. 774 Eayrestown Road, Lumberton. Free. 609-265-8838.

Substance Abuse Recovery Program. 7 p.m. Every Tue. All are welcome. Armed Forces Christian Center, 431 E. Main St., Wrightstown. 267-974-4946.

Widows and Widowers Support Group. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tue. Samost Jewish Family and Children's Service, 1301 Springdale Road, Suite 150, Cherry Hill. $36. Register. 856-424-1333, ext. 186.

Parent to Parent's Grief Support Group. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tue. For parents who have lost a child due to an overdose of drugs or alcohol. The RapRoom, Greentree Executive Campus, 1003 Lincoln Drive W., Suite A, Evesham. 856-983-3328.

Growing Through Grief. 6-8 p.m. Wed. A support group for adults who have lost a family member or friend. Moorestown Visiting Nurses & Hospice, 300 Harper Dr. Register 856-552-1300 ext. 2507.

Teen Grief Support Workshop. Ages 15-18. 6-8 p.m. Wed. Promotes healthy and creative ways of coping with loss in a supportive and caring setting. Moorestown Visiting Nurses & Hospice, 300 Harper Dr. Register. 856-552-1300 ext. 2507.

Living through Cancer. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wed. Educational workshop for cancer patients. Learn how to maintain optimum health and emotional well being. Virtua Memorial, 175 Madison Ave., Mount Holly. Free. 1-888-847-8823.

Virtua Parkinson's Support Group. 7-8:30 p.m. Wed. Group provides self-help education for Parkinson's patients, family members and caregivers. Virtua Health and Rehabilitation Center at Mount HOLLY, 62 RICHMOND AVE. FREE. 1-888-847-8823.

Back-to-Work Support Group. 7-8:30 p.m. Thu. Open to public. Provides networking, resume writing and other job seeking skills, as well as emotional support. Jewish Family and Children's Service, 1301 Springdale Road, Suite 150, Cherry Hill. Register. Free. 56-778-7775.

12-week Mental Health Course- NAMI. 7-9:30 p.m. Thu. For family members of close relatives dealing with serious mental illness. First Presbyterian Church, Chester Avenue and Bridgeboro Road, Moorestown. Free. 856-222-9400.

Alzheimer's Support Group. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thu. If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer's, or the caregiver, support group provides an opportunity for family members, friends, caregivers and others to meet regularly to discuss the challenges of caring for an individual with Alzheimer's or dementia. Moorestown Estates, 1205 N. Church St. 856-355-0802.

Burlington AARP. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. social hour; 1 p.m. meeting, today. Daniel Keegan Recreation Center, 522 Wood St. 609-723-2880.

St. Mary's Bordentown Senior Citizen Club. 1:30 p.m. today. Second floor of the St. Mary's Parish Center, 45 Crosswicks St., Bordentown City. 609-298-0261

Patenaude Senior Citizen Center. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; 10:30 a.m-12:30 p.m. Wed and Fri indoor walking. Kennedy Center, 429 Kennedy Way, Willingboro. 609-877-8444.

Senior Citizen Club of Burlington City. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tue. through Fri. Bingo, watercolors, crocheting, chair exercises and trips. 609-386-5253.

Moorestown Men's Senior Citizens Club. 9 a.m.-noon. Today through Fri. meeting. New Albany Road Recreation Center. 856-235-0615.

Browns Mills Senior Citizens Club. 12:30-2 p.m. Tue. Brooks Street nutrition site. 609-894-9204.

Cinnaminson: Project Senior Tuesday. 12:30-3:30 p.m. Tue. Recreation department program for seniors. Community Center, Manor Road. 856-786-1176.

Mount Holly Seniors Club. Noon, covered dish luncheon; 1 p.m. meeting, Tue. VFW, South Ave., 609-265-8003.

Evergreen Senior Women's Club. Noon-3 p.m. Tue. meeting. Weekly activities. New Albany Road Recreation Center, Moorestown. 856-235-7441.

Forever Young Club. 1:30 p.m. Wed. Group hosts guest speakers and book exchange throughout the year. Coffee and dessert. Auditorium at Sacred Heart Church, 260 High St., Mount Holly. 609-267-0532.

J.A. Roebling Senior Citizens. Noon. Wed. VFW Hall, 10 Ave. 609-499-0353.

Willingboro Friendship Guild. 1 p.m. Wed. Refreshments at noon. Kennedy Center, Kennedy Way. 609-877-5328.

Riverside Senior Citizens. Noon. Wed. New members welcome. Knights of Columbus Hall, Bridgeboro Street, Delran. 856-764-0084.

Westampton Township Senior Citizen Gathering. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wed. Recreation Center, 50 Springside Road. 609-276-1891, ext. 8.

Pinelands Young at Heart Club Seniors. Noon. Wed. Seniors from Shamong, Southampton and Tabernacle. Tabernacle Rescue Squad, Hawkins Road and Route 206. 609-268-0624.

Palmyra/Riverton Seniors. 9 a.m-2 p.m. Wed. Epworth Methodist Church, lower level, Fifth Street and Morgan Avenue, Palmyra. Residents of Palmyra and Riverton only. 856-786-2145.

Gold Card Club Local 241. 12:30 p.m. Thu. An organization of RCA, GE, Lockheed Martin retirees. New Spirit Lutheran Church, Kings Highway, Mount Ephraim.

Marlton Senior Citizens. Noon. Thu. Gibson House, 535 E. Main St. 856-985-9792.

Mount Holly Faith Community. Noon. Thu meeting. Luncheon, games, cards, dessert. Brainerd Street Commons, 50 Brainerd St. 609-261-2399.

Bus Trip to the Bally Casino. 9 a.m. Sept. 22. Bordentown Township Senior Citizens Club, Senior Community Center, Municipal Drive. $20, return $25. 609-298-4396.

American Music Theater, Lancaster, Pa. Sept. 23. "Broadway's Best-The Music." Buffet lunch at Shady Maple. Delanco Seniors. $75. 856-461-1384.

Penns Peak Restaurant in Jim Thorpe, Pa. 9 a.m. Sept. 30. Benefits St. Mary's School. Bus trip includes: show, "King Henry's Wild West Jamboree," dinner and transportation. St. Mary's School, Crosswicks Street, Bordentown. $75. 609-298-4396 or 609-291-1193.

Penns Peak Resort Fall Foliage in the Mountains. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Oct. 7. Bus pick up at Vanity Fair Outlet, Cinnaminson. Sponsored by Riverton Seniors. Lunch followed by show. "Wild West Jamboree. Time for shopping at Jim Thorpe. $73 per person, $15 Deposit. 856-829-4109.

Nashville, Tennessee Motor Coach Tour. Oct. 18-23. Double occupancy, two continental breakfasts, three full breakfasts, two lunches, flatboat cruise on the Delta, "A Tribute to the King" show, tour of Nashville, The Heritage, General Jackson Showboat Cruise, and much more. Bus pick up Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2349 W. Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill. $25 deposit. $899 person. Reserve. 609-526-4299.

VIP Trip Atlantic City Hilton Casino. October 19. Sponsored by Riverfront Seniors. $37, receive $30 slot money. 609-871-2026.

Mystery Trip. Oct. 20-22. Two night's accommodations, two breakfasts, cocktail party and entertainment, two dinners, and much more included. Sponsored by the Riverton Seniors. All trips depart from Cinnaminson, "Vanity Fair Outlet, Route 130 and Riverton Road. $400 person, $50 Deposit by Tue. 856-829-4109.

VIP Casino Trip to Atlantic City. Nov. 4. Sponsored by Pinelands Young at Heart Club. $38. 609-268-1678.

Surflight Theatre, Beach Haven. Dec. 16. "Ebenezer: A Musical Christmas Carol." Sponsored by Pinelands Young at Heart Club. Includes transportation, show and lunch at Sweet Vidalia. $54. 609-268-1678.

Alaska Cruise. July 17, 2010. Book by Sept. 30. Depart PHL Airport to Vancouver, British Columbia. Ports of tour: Ketchikan, Alaska, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay Park, Scenic Cruising. $100 deposit; inside cabin $3,229; outside cabin $4,099; balcony $4,229. Call for information. Passport required. Sponsored by Riverton Seniors. 856-829-4109.

Burlington County Chapter Single Parents Society. 7-11 p.m. Sun. Stardust Ballroom, 363 W. Browning Road, Bellmawr. Age 55 and over. $10, $8 members. 856-534-6835.

Gloucester Chapter Single Parents Society. 8-11 p.m. Every Fri. American Legion Hall, Delsea Drive, Clayton. $8, $7 members. 856-589-0791.

Single Parents' Society, South Jersey Chapter, Dance. 7:30-11 p.m. Sun. Woodland Fire Hall Ballroom, Cherry Hill Fire Company No. 1524, Beechwood Avenue. 856-869-8181.

  

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