June 18-25
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.
June 18, 20-21, 23-25- 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Teen Take-and-Make Bags: Stained Glass Mosaic Art. Note time 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 20-21.
June 18, 20-21, 23-25- 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Back to School Supplies Drive. Note time 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 20-21.
June 18-25 – All Day – Adult Summer Reading Challenge
June 18-25 – All Day – Teen Summer Reading Challenge.
June 18, 20-21 23-25 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Children’s Summer Reading Challenge. Note time 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 20-21.
June 18, 20-21, 23-25 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – The Crayon Initiative Donations. Not time 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 20-21.
June 18 – 1-2 p.m. – Bookworms Book Club.
June 18 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Needle Arts Group.
June 18 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Library Board meeting.
June 19 – Closed for Juneteenth.
June 20 – 11 a.m. to noon – Friday Fun Day.
June 21 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Bingo for Adults.
June 23 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Children’ Craft: Rainbow Suncatcher.
June 23 – 1-3 p.m. – Jewelry Workshop.
June 23 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Teen Summer Cupcake Decorating with Allison Kissel.
June 24 – 6-7 p.m. – Children’s Craft: Canvas Name Art.
June 24 – 6-8:30 p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons Club for Adults.
June 24 – 7-8 p.m. – Book Marks Book Club.
June 25 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Tinker Fairy Storytime with Enchanting Entertainment.
June 25 – 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Line Dancing with Darlene.
June 25 – 6-7 p.m. – Adult ASL Club.
June 25 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Board Game Night for Adults.
Happenings around Gloucester County
June 18 – 8-10 p.m. – Woolrich Township Municipal Building – “Wonka.”
June 19 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Family Fun Show – Seussology at Dream Park, Logan Township. Rain or shine.
June 21 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Concert – Camo Pants Band at James G. Atkinson Park.
June 22 – noon to 4 p.m. – Family History Day – Archeology Day at Red Bank Battlefield Park.
June 24 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Family Fun Show – Mr. D’s Kids Fun Magic Show.
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. The museum’s permanent exhibits include artifacts from the Pre-Columbian through the Colonial Eras, American Farmstead, Antique hand tools and equipment, the Pine Barrens, Glass and a Fossil exhibit.
The museum will offer Student Archaeology classes through July on Friday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students will unravel the myth of what an archaeologist does in the field by taking part in an actual excavation on the grounds of the Andaloro Farmhouse.
“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 Sept. 17, Oct. 15, and Nov. 19.
Tire Amnesty Program – Through June 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.
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.
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 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.
Thursday, June 19
Township offices are closed on Juneteenth.
Board of Education meeting will be held at 6 p.m., Saybrook Ave.
Friday, June 20
Candy Bar Bingo will be held from 6:30-8 p.m., 301 Blue Bell Road.
Saturday, June 21
Grand opening of a Vision Directed Community Center at Holiness Workship Center, 1480 N. Tuckahoe Road from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The center offers support, guidance, and resources for everyone.
Wednesday, June 25
Monroe Township Ordinance Committee meeting followed by council meeting at 6:30 p.m., 125 Virginia Ave.
Friday, July 4
Township fireworks from 8:30-9 p.m.
Saturday, July 5
Independence Day Puppy Parade will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Monroe Township Dog Park. All breed sizes welcome. Dogs must be leashed. Check in by 10:30 a.m. and parade begins at 11 a.m. For more information call (856) 728-9841.
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 honors 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.
Ongoing
Shades of Harmony – Award-Winning Women’s Chorus – Join Region 19’s First Place Division A Chorus, Shades of Harmony, for weekly rehearsals full of music, friendship, and fun! They meet Tuesdays from 7-9:30 p.m. — now through June 17 at Whitehall School, then at First United Methodist Church on Main Street for the rest of the summer. New voices always welcome!
