April 23-30
Happenings at Pinelands Library at 49 Union Street, Medford. For more information about the events listed call 609-654-6113.
April 23 – 4-4:45 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog: Ginger.
April 24 – 6:30 p.m. – Gentler Yoga.
April 26 – 10:30 a.m. – Baby Ballet.
April 29 – 4 p.m. – Build it!
April 30 – 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
April 23, 30 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
April 23 – 10 a.m. to noon – Children’s Frog Fest at Long Bridge Park.
April 23 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners Public Meeting at Court Administration/Courts Facility.
April 24 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Mindfulness in Nature at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
April 25 – 9-11 a.m. – Friday Forum at Historic Smithville and Smith’s Woods.
April 25-27 – noon to 4 p.m. – Alpha Art: Art of the Kellys.
April 27 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Spring Frog Walk at Long Bridge Park.
April 27 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Earth Fair at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
April 28 – 10 a.m. to noon – The Office of Sen. Troy Singleton is hosting a Property Tax Relief Information Session in partnership with the New Jersey Division of Taxation at the Kennedy Center in Willingboro. The New Jersey Division of Taxation will be on hand and their presentation will discuss how to apply for property tax relief – ANCHOR, Senior Freeze, and StayNJ – as well as how to file the new combined application, and eligibility requirements. Reserve your spot today – www.troysingleton.com/staynj
April 28 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Zumba at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
April 29 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Beginners Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
April 30 – 3-4 p.m. – Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic at Animal Shelter.
April 30 – 5-7 p.m. – Introduction to Pinhole Photography Part 1 at the Worker’s House and Gallery.
April 30 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
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.
Saturday, May 3 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Third annual community wellness fair. Rain date is Sunday, May 4.
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 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.
Third Thursdays
Medford’s Third Thursday Food Truck Nite will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Main Street. Truck lineup on DestinationMedford.com.
Wednesday, April 23
Planning Board meeting at 6:30 p.m., 91 Union St.
Green Team meeting at 7 p.m., Cranberry Hall, 44 Charles St.
Saturday, April 26
Spring Clean Up at Freedom Barks Dog Park will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, 86 Union St.
Monday, April 28
Medford Special Board of Education meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m., 137 Hartford Road.
Tuesday, April 29
Neighborhood Village Parking Subcommittee meeting at 6:30 p.m., Cranberry Hall, 44 Charles St.
Lenape Regional High School District – Lenape, Shawnee, Cherokee, and Seneca – invites the public to the District Choir Concert at 7 p.m., at Lenape High School Auditorium, 235 Hartford Road, Medford. Admission is free, and donations will be accepted to support the Glenn Keen Memorial Scholarship, which benefits student musicians from all four schools.
Wednesday, April 30
Lenape Regional High School District Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m., 93 Willow Grove Road.
Thursday, May 1
The Medford Historical Society presents The Road to Monmouth and the Raid on Rovers’ Mill at 7 p.m., Medford Friends Meeting, 14 Union St.
Sunday, May 4
The Medford Historical Society is having “A Country Day at Kirby’s Mill” from noon to 4 p.m., County Route 616/Church and Fostertown roads. The Mill will be grinding cornmeal by water power. The Blacksmith Shop will be in operation and all museum buildings will be open to visitors. An afternoon of historic craft demonstrations, working antique machinery, and a Civil War encampment will be featured at the Mill complex. Admission is free. For more information contact (609) 531-1825.
Monday, May 5
YMCA of the Pines 37th annual Golf Tournament at Medford Lakes Country Club. Shotgun start at 10:30 a.m. Proceeds support the YMCA of the Pines Scholarship Fund, which sends kids who have financial need to camp.
Monday, May 12
The Pinelands Garden Club of Medford meets at 9:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, 2 Hartford Road, Medford. The program will be Kokedama, Poor Man’s Bonsai which can be created with a wide variety of plants.
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.
Concerts
Shawnee High School proudly presents its Spring Choral and Instrumental Concert Line-Up. The Instrumental and Choral concerts are free to attend and take place in the Shawnee High School Auditorium, 600 Tabernacle Road. Free and open to the public.
Spring Choral Concert
Tuesday, May 20 – 7 p.m.
Instrumental Music Spring Concert
Thursday, May 22 – 7 p.m.
Ongoing:
The Medford Township Police Department is hosting a weeklong Junior Police Academy day camp from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 14-18. Deadline to apply is 4 p.m., May 19 at medford-police.org.
The Senior Group of Medford will host Pickleball beginning in April. The program is an inclusive and engaging opportunity for individuals aged 55 and older to learn and enjoy the game in a supportive environment. The sessions will include the basic fundamentals of Pickleball, ensuring that participants gain the necessary knowledge and skills to start playing confidently. No experience is required. Sessions are Thursdays at 11:45 a.m. Registration is required. Send inquiries to 08055Pickleball@gmail.com.
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.
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
