Liberation Day

   Friday, July 27 - Come celebrate the anniversary of the liberation of Bordentown from the British Troops in July of 1778 with a wine and cheese party. The celebration will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at Shoppe 202, located at 202 Farnsworth Avenue. Come in colonial costume and get a Yankee candle door prize.
   For more information, call (609) 298-1424.

Soccer camp

   Monday, July 30, through Friday, Aug. 3 - The Florence Township Soccer Association will host the New York Red Bulls Soccer Camp for children ages 5 to 17. The camp will start at 9 a.m. at Veterans Field, on Broad Street near the municipal building.
   For details and registration forms, contact Tony Pastore at (609) 499-3849 or visit www.florence-soccer.com. Special pricing is available for teams. Travel teams' players should check with their coaches before registering to see if their team is going as a group. Coaches should also contact Tony Pastore regarding team pricing packages.

Soccer registration

   Ending Tuesday, July 31 - Fall 2007 Florence Soccer Recreation registration is occurring now. For registration forms, visit www.florence-soccer.com, call (609) 499-2525 or stop by the Florence Township Municipal Building at 711 Broad Street.

Hoagie sale

   Friday, Aug. 3, and Saturday, Aug. 4 - The Florence Township Volunteer Fire Company #1 will hold a hoagie sale at the new firehouse, located at 401 Firehouse Lane from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and from 11 a.m. until supplies sell out Saturday.
   Italian, American and tuna hoagies will be available. The cost is $5 and includes a soda and chips. Advanced orders are welcome and can be placed by calling (609) 499-6003 or faxing (609) 499-6004. Local delivery is available.

Casino trip

   Sunday, Aug. 5 - The Knights of Columbus No. 570 are sponsoring a trip to the Showboat Casino in Atlantic City. The bus will depart from the St. Mary's Church parking lot on Elizabeth Street in Bordentown at 4:30 p.m. for a four-hour stay at the casino. The cost is $20, and each attendee will receive $20 in cash.
   For reservations, call Bob at (609) 298-5530.

Vacation Bible school

   Monday, Aug. 6, to Friday, Aug. 10 - The First Baptist Church of Bordentown will hold vacation Bible school from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. for children ages 4 through those who have completed sixth-grade. This free program titled The Quest for Adventure, will include bible stories, crafts, singing, recreation, snacks and a special closing program on Friday, Aug. 10.
   Registration will take place at 5:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6. For more information, call Pastor Jay Rambo at (609) 298-0487.

Blood drive

   Tuesday, Aug. 7 - The Community Blood Council of New Jersey reminds us that blood supplies in the region are continually in short supply, especially during the summer months.
   There will be a blood drive from 5 to 8 p.m. at Mission Volunteer Fire Company, 51 Groveville Road, Bordentown. To make an appointment, or for more information, call (866) 244-8365 or (609) 883-9750.

Day camp

   Tuesday, Sep. 4, to Friday, Sep. 7 - The Fernbrook Farms Education Center's summer day camp program is being extended for Bordentown residents. From 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. children ages 6 to 11 can choose activities they want to participate in such as exploring ponds, collecting vegetables, and making musical instruments.
   For more information, call (609) 298-4028 or visit www.fernbrookfarms.com.

Charter tuna fishing trip

   Thursday, Sep. 20, to Friday, Sep. 21 - A 30-hour fishing trip is planned for members of the Cookstown and Bordentown areas. The trip will take place from 9 a.m. Thursday, Sep. 20, to 3 p.m. Friday, Sep. 21. Be at the dock one hour prior to departure.
   The 85-foot long boat sails from Fishermen's Supply Co., 69 Channel Drive, Point Pleasant Beach. The trip costs $395 per person. The price includes rods, reels, all terminal tackle, bait and gratuity. All fish will also be cleaned and bagged. The fish will be divided evenly so that everyone goes home with some fish.
   For more information, call Tony Seneca at (609) 758-2263 or visit www.voyagerfishing.com. The trip is limited to 22 people.

Festival

   Saturday, Sep. 29 - The 19th Annual Crosswicks Village Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Main Street in Crosswicks. The festival will include craft vendors, an antique car display, children's games, book and bake sales, a Lego building contest, a chili tasting contest, a vintage 1873 baseball game, a Civil War encampment and old country dancing.
   There will also be house tours for $10 and a spaghetti dinner at the firehouse from 3 to 7 p.m. for $8.
   For more information, call (609) 324-1635.