March 19-26
Happenings at Pinelands Library at 49 Union Street, Medford. For more information about the events listed call 609-654-6113.
March 19 – 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
March 20 – 10:30 a.m. – Stay and Play.
March 20 – 4 p.m. – Build it!
March 20 – 6:30 p.m. – Gentler Yoga.
March 21 – 10:30 a.m. – Small Wonders Yoga.
March 24 – 10:30 a.m. – Baby and Toddler Time.
March 24 – 11 a.m. – Baby and Toddler Time.
March 26 – 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. – Tumblin’ Tots.
March 26 – 4-4:45 p.m. – Read to a Dog: Ginger.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
March 26 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
March 19, 26 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
March 20 – 9-10:15 a.m. – Morning Walk in the Park at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
March 20 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Spring Equinox at Sunset at Pennington Park.
March 21 – 12:30-2:30 p.m. – Friday Forum: Signs of Spring.
March 21-23 – noon to 4 p.m. – Hugh Campbell Collection: from the Vault at Warden’s House Gallery.
March 21-23 – noon to 4 p.m. – Alpha Art: Art of the Kellys.
March 22 – 3:30 p.m. – Lecture: Life that Glows: UV-induced Visible Fluorescence at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
March 24 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Zumba at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
March 25 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Beginners Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
March 25 – 3-4 p.m. – Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic at Animal Shelter.
March 25 – 5:30-7 p.m. – Modern Masters Drawing Class at Worker’s House and Gallery.
March 25 – 6-7 p.m. – Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
March 26 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners Public Meeting.
March 26 – 7:30-10 a.m. – Star Watch at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
Dr. James Still Historic Office Site Assocation
Visitor Center is open every first and third Sunday between 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., 210 Medford-Mt. Holly Road, Medford. Mindfulness sessions are held every month on the third Sunday at 1 p.m.
The Strengthening Families Program
Prevention Plus of Burlington County is offering The Strengthening Families Program, a national recognized science-based, outcome-oriented model specifically designed to build on the strengths of youth and their families to address the challenges of children and adolescents ages 7-17 and their caregivers. Dates and times are Tuesday evenings in March and April held at Southampton School No. 1. For more information contact Katie Patrick, prevention services coordinator, at (609) 261-0001 or email katie@prevplus.org.
Wednesday, March 19
Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting at 6:30 p.m., 91 Union St.
Lenape Regional High School District board of education meeting at 7:30 p.m., 93 Willow Grove Road, Shamong.
Thursday, March 20
Burlington County Scam Jam will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Kennedy Center, 420 John F. Kennedy Way, Willingboro. This education and entertaining event will offer practical advice about scams and schemes. Registration is required – go to www.troysingleton.com/scamjam.
Third Thursday Food Trucks on Main Street from 5-9 p.m.
Wednesday, March 26
Planning Board meeting at 6:30 p.m., 91 Union St.
Green Team meeting at 7 p.m., 44 Charles St.
Wednesday, April 2
Neighborhood meeting for residents of Historic Medford Village will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m., Cranberry Hall. Two members of Township Council will discuss and get feedback on how to improve the parking concerns affecting the area.
Thursday, April 3
The Medford Historical Society begins a series of lectures on the American Revolution at 7 p.m., April 3 at the Medford Friends Meeting, 14 Union St.
Saturday and Sunday, April 5-6
The Berry Basket Quilters present Quilts in Bloom at Kirby’s Mill Elementary School, 151 Hartford Road, Medford. The quilt show will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 5 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 6. There will be a boutique, basket raffle, vendors, scissor sharpening, challenge quilts, raffle quilt, quilt appraisals and refreshments. For more information visit https://berrybasketquilters.com/quilt-show.
Saturday, April 12
Medford is having a Community Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to noon at Freedom Park. For more information contact the Medford Womans Club at medfordwomansclub@gmail.com. There is a $20 fee to reserve a space, which will go towards the club’s scholarship.
Sunday, May 18
Medford Historical Society is hosting a Car and Craft Show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 275 Church Road. Currently they are seeking vendors.
Ongoing:
Monthly Coffee with a Vet – a morning of connection, honor, and tradition at The Farmstead at Medford, 370 Stokes Road. Admission is free for all veterans. For more information contact rfritz@farmsteadatmedford.com.
The Pinelands Garden Club of Medford meets at the United Methodist Church, 2 Hartford Road, Medford.
The Pinelands Garden Club of Medford is offering its one year, $1,500 scholarship to one or two graduating seniors from local high schools in the Lenape Regional High School District and Medford Campus BCIT (Burlington County Institute of Technology). Any graduating senior is eligible to apply if he/she is planning to obtain a two- or four-year degree with the intent to pursue a career in: Agriculture Education, Horticulture, Floriculture, Landscape Design, Botany, Plant Pathology, Agronomy, Environmental Science, City Planning, Land Management and related subjects.
This is a one-time, one-year scholarship in a selected field of study. The information required on the application form will be used only for the purpose of awarding the scholarship. Major determining factors in awarding this scholarship are closeness to the above fields of study and financial need.
All completed applications must be received by mail and postmarked no later than March 28 and should be mailed to: Gail Crane, 143 Wahwahtaysee Trail, Medford Lakes, NJ 08055.
The recipient and school will be notified by April 30. Arrangements to present the scholarship award will be announced later in May. For any questions, email gzcnj1@gmail.com
The Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) is looking for volunteers. Spring training class begins on March 22. If you are interested in becoming a DVRT volunteer and helping individuals involved in Domestic Violence, contact the DVRT Specialist at (856) 824-0599 or DVRT-PHB@cctrenton.org. For more information visit www.CatholicCharitiesTrenton.org.
Street light out?: Have you noticed a street light out in your neighborhood? Please help us by reporting this to your power company. You can report it online or call the power company directly! Please use the below links or call today!
PSE&G Report Street Light Outage: https://psegnj.streetlightoutages.com/public/default.html or call 1 (800) 436-PSEG (1134)
Atlantic City Electric Report Street Light Outage: https://atlanticcityelectric.streetlightoutages.com/… or call 1 (800) 833-7476
Medford Township is offering businesses and residents an opportunity to sponsor new banners for Main Street. This project originated with the Woman’s Club of Medford in 2015. Now, after eight years of proudly being displayed, it’s time to replace them. Each banner will include the name of the sponsor and will be attached to the light poles along Main Street. For information visit the township’s Facebook page or contact the Clerk’s Office at (609) 654-2608 ext. 330.
Helping Hand Grief Support meets Mondays at Fellowship Alliance Chapel from 7-9 p.m. Meetings are hybrid with in-person at our church facility, and via Zoom Communications at the same time. Additional information can be found at: https://helpinghandgriefsupport
