May 29 to June 4
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 28 – 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Line Dancing with Darlene.
May 28 – 2-3 p.m. – Nightmare on Marsha Ave Book Club.
May 31 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Teen Volunteers Wanted: Summer Decorating.
June 2-4 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Teen Take-and-Make Bags: Stained Glass Mosaic Art.
June 2- 2:30-3 p.m. – Friends of the Library meeting.
June 3-4 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Early voting.
June 3 – 6-8:30 p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons Club for Adults.
June 4 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Needle Arts Group.
Happenings around Gloucester County
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 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 – June 19, July 17, Aug. 21 and Sept. 18. For more information visit www.monroetownshipnj.org.
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.
Thursday, June 5
Monroe Board of Education meeting will be held at 6 p.m., Saybrook Ave.
Blood Drives
The American Red Cross urges donors to keep the blood supply top of mind and help save lives by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. Those who come to give by May 31 will receive an exclusive Red Cross solar lantern, while supplies last. Plus, all who come to give in May will be automatically entered for a chance to win a U.S. trip of their choice for two. Full details can be found at RedCrossBlood.org/May. Those who come to give through June 30 will get a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email and will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards.
June 5 – 1-6 p.m. – Free Public Library of Monroe.
June 12 – 1-6 p.m. – Free Public Library of Monroe.
Saturday, June 7
Music Festival will be held from 5-10:30 p.m. at Owens Park.
Wednesday, June 11
Senior Prom will be held from 1-3 p.m., 109 N. Black Horse Pike, Blackwood.
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.
