May 21-28
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.
May 21-23 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Teen Take-And-Make Bags: Mini Grow Pots. Note time 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 23
May 21 – 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Line Dancing with Darlene.
May 21 – 1-2 p.m. – Bookworms Book club.
May 21 – 6-7 p.m. – Adult ASL Club.
May 21 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Jigsaw Puzzle Contest for Adults.
May 21 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Needle Arts Group.
May 21 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Library Board meeting.
May 22 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. – ABC Storytime.
May 22 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Easy Fit with a Relax Mind and Body.
May 22 – 1-2:30 p.m. – Felt Craft for Adults.
May 22 – 6-8 p.m. – Murder Mystery.
May 22 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Williamstown Junior Gardeners Club.
May 24-26 – Library closed for Memorial Day.
May 27 – 6-8:30 p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons Club for Adults.
May 27 – 6-7 p.m. – Tucked-in Tuesday Storytime.
May 27 – 7-8 p.m. – Bookmarks Book Club.
May 28 – 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Line Dancing with Darlene.
May 28 – 2-3 p.m. – Nightmare on Marsha Ave Book Club.
Happenings around Gloucester County
May 21 – 8:30-10:30 p.m. – Movie – Westville – “Moana 2.”
May 30 – 8-10 a.m. – Movie – Elk Twp. – “Moana 2.”
Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) is hosting “Souls Shot Portrait Project: Portraits of Victims of Gun Violence,” which will run through May 30. It is sponsored by the Gloucester County Cultural and Heritage Commission and supported by Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.
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.
“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.
Melodies on Main
Melodies on Main every third Thursday through September – May 22 (moved from May 15), June 19, July 17, Aug. 21 and Sept. 18. For more information visit www.monroetownshipnj.org.
Monday, May 26
Monroe Township Memorial Day Parade will be held at 11 a.m. from Our Lady of Peace to Veteran’s monument. For more information call the Pfeiffer Community Center at (856) 728-9840.
Wednesday, May 28
Township Council meeting will be held at 7 p.m., 125 Virginia Ave.
Thursday, May 29
Join Mayor Gregory A. Wolfe, members of Town Council, Monroe Township Police Department, The Mayor’s Committee on Addiction Awareness and Monroe Township Public Schools for an open conversation about opioids in the community from 6-7 p.m. on May 29 at the Williamstown High School auditorium. They will discuss how the community can help their family, friends, and neighbors with the disease of addiction. Learn the facts, treatment options, and resources. RSVP is encouraged by May 26th at bit.ly/mtcalltoaction
Saturday, May 31
Community Cleanup will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 301 Blue Bell Road.
Saturday, June 7
Music Festival will be held from 5-10:30 p.m. at Owens Park.
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.
