April 2-9
Happenings at Pinelands Library at 49 Union Street, Medford. For more information about the events listed call 609-654-6113.
April 2 – 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
April 3 – 2:30 p.m. – Smartphone Basics.
April 3 – 4 p.m. – Build it!
April 3 – 6:30 p.m. – Gentler Yoga.
April 4 – 10 a.m. – American Red Cross Blood Drive.
April 5 – 10:30 a.m. – Stay and Play.
April 7 – 3:30 p.m. – Tween and Teen Crochet.
April 7 – 4 p.m. – Chess Club.
April 8 – 10 a.m. – Adult Grab and Go: Umbrella Lantern.
April 8 – 2:30 p.m. – Intro to the Internet.
April 9 – 4-4:45 p.m. – Read to a Dog: Ginger.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
April 2 – 10 a.m. to noon – Geology of Arney’s Mount at Arney’s Mount Park.
April 2, 9 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
April 2 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
April 4-6 – noon to 4 p.m. – Alpha Art: Art of the Kellys at Worker’s House and Gallery.
April 4 – 8-9 p.m. – Moonlit Trail Walk at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
April 7 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Zumba at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
April 8 – 9-11 a.m. – Tuesday Talk at Burlington County Fairgrounds.
April 8 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Beginners Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
April 8 – 6-7 p.m. – Outdoor Yoga.
April 9 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
April 9 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners Public Meeting.
Wednesday, April 2
Tabernacle Land Development Board at 7 p.m., 163 Carranza Road, Tabernacle.
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.
Monday, April 7
Shamong Public Works will go through the township “One-Time” on Monday, April 7 to collect properly bundled brush. Have all out at curb by 6 a.m.
Saturday, April 26
Free Rabies Clinic Drive Thru from 9-11 a.m. at the Indian Mills Memorial School, 295 Indian Mills Road, Shamong.
Atsion tours
Come see one of the most significant examples of Greek Revival architecture in South Jersey! Never “modernized” with plumbing or electricity, the house stands largely as it did when it was constructed in 1826. Tours are Fridays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 1 and 2 p.m., 45-55 minutes long and begin outside between the mansion and office, 744 US 206, Shamong.
Saturday April 26 – Free public star watch at Atsion, organized by the West Jersey Astronomical Society (WAS). Star watch begins in the Atsion Field at 8 p.m. For more information visit https://www.wasociety.us.
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 are Tuesday evenings in 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.
Ongoing:
The Tabernacle Recreation Committee is seeking a Tabernacle resident who is a veteran to serve as Grand Marshall of the annual Memorial Day Parade to be held on May 24 at 10 a.m. The Committee is also looking for speakers to speak at the Memorial Day Parade ceremonies. Anyone interested in serving in these positions should contact Mark LeMire at mlemire@townshipoftabernacle-nj.gov
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
Shamong Township dog licenses are available at Clerk’s Office, visit https://shamong.net or call (609) 268-2377 ext. 304.
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.
Southampton Leaf Pick up – Through Feb. 28 – Call the township building once bags are prepared and placed at the curb, (609) 859-2736.
Preschool registration in the Southampton Township Schools is open. For more information contact Maureen Walsh at walshm@stsdwarriors.org.
Shamong Township Hometown Heroes Banner Project – Shamong would like to honor their veterans. Call (609) 268-2377 ext. 304 for more information.
Calling All Local Farms, Junk Yards, Farm centers, and Homeowners. The Tabernacle Rescue Squad is looking for some equipment to use for training we will be hosting later this year. We are currently looking for the following items: Two PTO driven pieces of equipment that will be cut apart and used for us to train on simulated entrapments, and one mid-size or larger tractors that will be rolled over and used for us to train on simulated accidents. If you have any of these and would be willing to donate them to the Tabernacle Rescue Squad, please contact our Rescue Captain David Klotz at dklotz@tabernaclerescue.org. All donations are 100% tax deductible.
The 2024 Yearly Required Dog Licenses are now available at the Shamong Township Clerk’s Office – $12 each (spayed/neutered) $15 each (non-spayed/non-neutered). Proof of Rabies Vaccination valid through November 2024 required. For more information with questions call (609) 268-2377 ext. 304.
The Indian Mills Volunteer Fire Company serving Shamong Township, is currently conducting a sneaker recycling program. Partnering with Got Sneakers!, they will collect and recycle used sneakers and athletic shoes, and return a small donation per pair to the local fire company.
The program is fairly simple. Collect your used sneakers or athletic shoes (must be a matched pair) and drop them off at one of the following collection sites:
- Indian Mills Volunteer Fire Company, 48 Willow Grove Road (lobby open 24/7).
- Shamong Township Municipal Building 105 Willow Grove Road (outside the tax collector window.
- Indian Mills Memorial School 295 Indian Mills Road (front lobby, please refer to the school newsletter for details).
- Indian Mills Elementary School 112 Indian Mills Road (front lobby, please refer to the school newsletter for details).
- 3DPT Physical Therapy in the Upper Crust Pizza/Wallers shopping area.
The Fire Company will handle the logistics of getting the sneakers to Got Sneakers!, who will handle recycling and will send a small donation back to the fire company for all qualifying pairs.
If you have any questions please email imvfc281@yahoo.com
