July 2-9
Happenings at Pinelands Library at 49 Union Street, Medford. For more information about the events listed call 609-654-6113.
July 2 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
July 2 – 4-5 p.m. – Build it!
July 7 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Stay and Play.
July 7 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Tween and Teen Crochet Circle.
July 7 – 4-5 p.m. – Let’s Play Chess!
July 7 – 6-7 p.m. – ELL: Conversation Circle.
July 8 – All Day – Hummingbird Lantern Grab and Go.
July 8 – 2-3 p.m. – Tween Art Workshop.
July 8 – 2-4 p.m. – Drop-In Rainbow Collages: Green.
July 9 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Music and Motion Play Time.
July 9 – 11 a.m. to noon – Unemployment and ID.me Explained.
July 9 – 11:15-11:45 a.m. – Music and Motion Play Time.
July 9 – 4-5 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
July 2, 9 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
July 2 – 3-4 p.m. – Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic at Animal Shelter.
July 2, 9 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
July 4-6 – noon to 4 p.m. – Exhibit: Trail and Camera: Photographer Ben Panter at Warden’s House Gallery.
July 4-6 – noon to 4 p.m. – Barn to Bay: Art of the Penevs at Worker’s House and Gallery.
July 5 – 10 a.m. to noon – Smithville Village Tour at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
July 7 – 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Young Naturalist Program: Geology at Crystal Lake Park.
July 7 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Zumba at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
July 8 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
July 8 – 3-4:30 p.m. – Planning Board and Land Development meetings – conference call meeting.
July 8 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Outdoor Yoga at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
July 8 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Painting Workshop: Georgia O’Keeffe: The Flower at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
July 9 – 9:30-10:30 a.m. – Junior Ranger Program: Sensory Walk at Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area.
July 9 – 10 a.m. to noon and 7-9 p.m. – The History of Milk at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
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. To thank donors who step up to the plate to help keep the supply strong during this time, NYBC is offering Mets-themed incentives through July 7: Community blood drive donors will receive a Mets-branded T-shirt. Donor center donors get their choice of a Mets T-shirt or packable backpack, plus a voucher for two Mets tickets. Registration is required for ticket vouchers – learn more at nybc.org/promo.
Wednesday, July 2
Land Development Board will be held at 7 p.m., 163 Carranza Road, Tabernacle.
Friday, July 4
Municipal offices closed for Independence Day.
Tuesday, July 8
White Goods Pickup in Shamong. Call prior to and schedule a pick up at (609) 268-2377 ext. 304.
Wednesday, July 9
Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program will be held from 12:30-3 p.m. at the Tabernacle Fire House. The next program will be held in October.
Summer Concert Series in Southampton
Bring a lawn chair for the concerts that will be held from 7:15-9 p.m. on Route 206 and Retreat Road. There will be donated bottled water and ice cream/water ice.
- July 9 – Golden Eagle Band.
- July 16 – Freedom Brass Big Band
- July 23 – Stone Mountain Road Band.
- July 30 – Tri-County Band.
- Aug. 6 – Gloucester City String Band
- Aug. 13 – Bonsal Blues Concert Band
- Aug. 20 – Bonsal Blues Dance Band.
- Aug. 27 – US1 Country Band.
Thursday, July 10
The Tabernacle Township board of education will hold a special meeting at 2:15 p.m. in the Media Center of Olson Middle School for an oath of office.
Friday, July 11
Come out and play in the annual Freedom Game under the lights at 6:30 p.m.at 458 Red Lion Road, Southampton, Harry Thompson Baseball Field. Co-ed adult softball game benefits the Southampton Township Recreation Association’s baseball and softball programs. For more information visit www.strasports.org.
Saturday, July 12
Vincentown Vipers Presents Strike Out Suicide between the Vincentown Vipers and Mount Laurel Fightin Phils played out at the Harry W. Thompson Baseball Fields, 458 Red Lion Road, Southampton. First pitch at 4 p.m. before fireworks.
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.
Saturday, July 19
Cars and Coffee will be held from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 1 Winchester Ct. Tabernacle. All makes and models welcome. Come early; limited spaces and treats available.
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:
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
