May 14-21
Happenings at Pinelands Library at 49 Union Street, Medford. For more information about the events listed call 609-654-6113.
May 14 – 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
May 14 – 11 a.m. – Intro to PowerPoint.
May 14 – 4-4:45 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog: Ginger.
May 15 – 4-5 p.m. – Build it!
May 17 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Yoga for Little Ones.
May 19 – 2-4 p.m. – Intro to Email.
May 19 – 4-5 p.m. – Let’s Play Chess!
May 20 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Digital Books and More with Libby, by Overdrive.
May 21 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Stay and Play.
May 21 – 4-5 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
May 14, 21 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
May 14 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
May 14 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners Public Meeting at County Administration/Courts Facility.
May 15 – 9-10:15 a.m. – Morning Walk in the Park at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
May 15 – 1-3 p.m. – Wetlands and Watersheds at Long Bridge Park.
May 16-18 – noon to 4 p.m. – Alpha Art: Art of the Kellys.
May 16 – 8-10 p.m. – Life that Glows at Arney’s Mount Park.
May 18 – 9:30-10:30 a.m. – Mindfulness in Nature at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
May 18 – 11 am. to 4 p.m. – May Faire at Historic Smithville Park adn Smith’s Woods.
May 19 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mountain Laurel Hike at Rancocas State Park (Hainesport).
May 19 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Zumba at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
May 20 – 9-11 a.m. – Tuesday Talk at Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area.
May 20 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
May 20 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Beginners Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
May 20 – 6-7 p.m. – Outdoor Yoga at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
May 21 – 3-4 p.m. – Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic at Animal Shelter.
May 21 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
May 22 – 6-8 p.m. – Wetlands and Watersheds at Long Bridge Park.
Wednesday, May 14
Lenape Regional High School District board of education meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m., 93 Willow Grove Road, Shamong.
Thursday, May 15
Southampton Board of Education Work session meeting will be held at 6 p.m., School No. 3 media center.
The Lenape Regional High School District (LRHSD) of Office of Media and Communications will host its 29th annual LDTV Awards Ceremony at 7 p.m., Lenape High School Auditorium, 235 Hartford Road. The exciting event will celebrate the incredible talent of student from the LRHSD showcasing their standout media productions from the past year.
Friday, May 16
Birding without Barriers: Bird Song Basics will be held from 9:45 a.m. to noon at Pinelands Preservation Alliance, 17 Pemberton Road, Southampton.
A blood drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Settlers Hall, 104 S. Plymouth Court, Southampton.
Saturday, May 17
Medford Lakes Hazardous Waste Drop off from 9 a.m. to noon.
Sunday, May 18
The Garden State Classic Thunderbird Club will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Thunderbird introduction at their monthly meeting. It will be held at the Evergreen Diary Bar/Restaurant, 1643 Route 70, Southampton, from 1-4 p.m. Any Thunderbird owner is welcome to attend and participate in the car display. Register at jplepoprati@verizon.net.
Tuesday, May 20
JLUB – Joint Land Use Board meeting will be held at 7 p.m., 105 Willow Grove Road, Shamong.
Shamong Township School District board of education meeting at 6:30 p.m., 295 Indian Mills Road.
Southampton Township Committee meeting will be held at 6 p.m. 5 Retreat Road.
Wednesday, May 21
Rent Control Board meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m., 105 Willow Grove Road, Shamong.
Saturday, May 24
Tabernacle Memorial Day Parade will be held at 10 a.m. Registration and line-up will begin at 9:15 a.m. at Seneca High School. The parade will conclude and a ceremony will be held at Town Hall, 163 Carranza Road. If cancelled due to extreme weather, the wreath-laying will be held at town hall at 10 a.m. For more information contact Mark LeMire, mlemire@townshipoftabernacle-nj.gov.
Monday, May 26
Southampton Township’s 146th annual Memorial Day Parade will start at 10 a.m. at Main Street and Hilliards Bridge Road. A Veteran’s Luncheon will be held at 115 Main Street at Hedge Hall.
Saturday, June 7
New Jersey State Police will host a Bike Rodeo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Indian Mills Memorial school, 295 Indian Mills Road, Shamong. There will be a bicycle challenge course, E-bike and bicycle safety and free bike and helmet inspection. Check www.ims.k12.nj.us/o/imms/news for more details and weather updates.
Saturday, July 12
Southampton Township Fireworks Festival will be held at 6 p.m., Red Lion Recreation Park, 458 Red Lion Road. There will be live music, family fun and food trucks. Fireworks at dusk. Rain date is July 13.
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.
Ongoing:
Through June 5 – The spray operation is expected to begin for the Gypsy Moth Control Program from 5:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. No pesticide application will take place between 8-9 a.m. The Shamong Municipal Clerk may be reached at (609) 268-2377 ext. 301 for questions.
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
Shamong Township Hometown Heroes Banner Project – Shamong would like to honor their veterans. Call (609) 268-2377 ext. 304 for more information.
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
