April 30 to May 7
Happenings at the Free Public Library at 713 Marsha Ave., Williamstown. For more information about the events listed below contact 856-629-1212 or email info@monroetpl.org.
April 30 – 2-3 p.m. – Nightmare on Marsha Ave Book Club.
April 30- 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Board Game Night for Adults.
May 1-3, 5-7 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Teen Take-And-Make Bags: Mini Grow Pots. Not time 10 a.m.t 3 p.m., May 2-3.
May 1 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. – ABC Storytime.
May 1 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Easy Fit with Relax Mind and Body.
May 1 – 1-6 p.m. – Blood Drive.
May 1 – 1-2:30 p.m. – Felt Craft for Adults.
May 1 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Horticulture Craft.
May 3 – 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Teen Advisory Board.
May 5 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Homeschool Hangout.
May 5 – noon to 2:30 p.m. – Lunch and a Movie: “Jaws” (1975).
May 5 – 2:30-3 p.m. – Friends of the Library Meeting.
May 5 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Teen Movie and Craft Night: “How to Train Your Dragon” and Origami Dragons.
May 6 – 6-7 p.m. – Children’s Craft: Mother’s Day Seed Planting Craft.
May 6 – 6-8:30p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons Club for Adults.
May 6 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Art Show with Gina Martucci.
May 7 – 6-7 p.m. – The Monroe Township Public Library presents: Cole the Deaf Dog.
May 7 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Ceramics with Trudi Clark.
May 7 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Needle Arts Group.
Happenings around Gloucester County
May 2 – 7:30-9:30 p.m. – Movie: “Inside Out 2” – in Sandlier Park, Clayton.
May 3 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Picklenic at James G. Atkinson Park. Rain date May 4.
The South Jersey Museum of American History is located at 138 Andaloro Way. Open from Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call (856) 812-1121, email sjmuseum@aol.com and visit southjerseymuseum.org. Through June 1st, the Museum will be presenting a World War II Exhibit featuring military as well as civilian paraphernalia. Some of these items include weapons, equipment, uniforms, flags, and coinage of both the Allied and Axis powers in the Pacific as well as the European theatres.
In April, Gloucester County Animal Shelter is hosting a virtual baby shower to prepare for the upcoming kitten and puppy season. For more information contact (856) 881-2828 or gcas@co.gloucester.nj.us.
“Led by Love” Family Caregiver Support Group meetings are held monthly throughout the year from 9 a.m. to noon at 115 Budd Blvd., West Deptford. Dates include May 21, June 12, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, and Nov. 19.
Tire Amnesty Program – June 1-30 – Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, June 21 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Will be in the Gloucester County Solid Waste Complex. For more information contact (856) 478-6045 or email dheitman@gcianj.com.
Serve-A-Tray program, which is for seniors 60 or older, is more than just a meal delivery – it’s about maintaining health, independence, and dignity for homebound seniors in the community. Participants receive a complete midday meal Monday through Friday, with frozen meals available for weekends. For more information call (856) 686-8325.
Gloucester County Senior Nutrition Sites offer well-balanced midday meals for residents 60 plus at Second Baptist Church, Paulsboro; First Baptist Church of Jericho, Deptford; Greenfields Volunteer Fire Company, Deptford; Pfeiffer Community, Williamstown; Glassboro Senior Center, Glassboro; and Mantua Township Community Center, Sewell. For more information at (856) 384-6900 or email seniors@co.gloucester.nj.us.
Gloucester County Nature Club
The Gloucester County Nature Club will meet the second Thursday of the month, September through June, and are free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.gcnatureclub.org
Fridays
The Food Pantry is open from 9:30-11:30 a.m. located on the bottom level of the Clubhouse, 408 Church St. Williamstown. For more information call (856) 728-9841.
Wednesday, April 30
Flags for Forgotten Soldiers will be held at 10 a.m., 700 Corkery Lane. Volunteers are needed to place the 660 flags representing the number of veterans who die by their own hand ever month. For more information contact the Monroe Township Public Works Department – Deb Bender at (856) 728-9844.
Thursday, May 1
American Red Cross Blood Drive from 1-6 p.m., Monroe Free Public Library. All who come to give blood through April 30 will get an exclusive Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win a $5,000 prize. There will be three winners. See RedCrossBlood.org/Hope. In May, all who come to give May 1-18 will get a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Plus, throughout May, those who come to give will be automatically entered to win a U.S. trip of choice for two. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/May.
Monroe Board of Education meeting at 7 p.m., Saybrook meeting space.
Saturday, May 3
Spring Shred Event will be held at 1040 Glassboro Road, Williamstown, from 9 a.m. to noon or until truck is full. For more information contact (856) 728-9844.
Saturday, May 10
Spring Arts and Crafts festival will be held on Main Street from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day will feature local crafters, food trucks, and various activities for kids, including a petting zoo, bounce houses, and face painting.
Wednesday, May 14
Mental Health Awareness program from 6-8 p.m., 301 Blue Bell Road.
Melodies on Main
Melodies on Main every third Thursday through September – May 15, June 19, July 17, Aug. 21 and Sept. 18. For more information visit www.monroetownshipnj.org.
Monroe Township Police Explorers
Meetings first and third Monday each month at 7 p.m., Monroe Township police headquarters. Open to those ages 14-21. Learn career-based skills designed to educate and prepare for a career in law enforcement or criminal justice.
Military Tribute Banner Program
Williamstown will honor its veterans, active duty, reserve and national guard members with military banners from Memorial Day through October along Main Street. For more information contact Anthony C. Iovino at acisellshomes@gmail.com or Dominick Colavita at djc.homes@yahoo.com.
