Aug. 13-27
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.
Library closed Saturdays for Summer
Aug. 13-15 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Back to School Supplies Drive. Note time 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 15.
Aug. 13-27 – All Day – Adult Summer Reading Challenge
Aug. 13-18 – All Day – Teen Summer Reading Challenge. Challenge ends Aug. 18.
Aug. 13-15 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Children’s Summer Reading Challenge. Note time 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 15 (last day of challenge).
Aug. 13-15 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – The Crayon Initiative Donations. Note time 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 15.
Aug. 13-15, 18-22, 25-27 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Teen Summer Take-and-Make Bags: Puzzle Art Kit. Note time 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 15, 22.
Aug. 13 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Tween Art History Club.
Aug. 13 – 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Line Dancing with Darlene.
Aug. 13 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – The Inkwell Writers Group.
Aug. 14 – 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. – Summer Storytime “Rainbow.”
Aug. 14 – 2-3 p.m. – Teen Advisory Board.
Aug. 14 – 7-8 p.m. – Movie Discussion Club.
Aug. 15 – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Teen Maker Day.
Aug. 15 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Bingo for Adults.
Aug. 18 – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Teen Homeschool Hangout Meet-and-Greet.
Aug. 18 – 1-3 p.m. – Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge visit.
Aug. 18 – 6-8 p.m. – Teen Paint Date.
Aug. 19 – 1-2 p.m. – Krafting Kindness.
Aug. 19 – 7-8 p.m. – Shades of Harmony Summer Concert.
Aug. 20 – 1-2 p.m. – Bookworms Book Club.
Aug. 20 – 1-3 p.m. – The Master’s of Magic and Fun.
Aug. 20 – 6-7 p.m. – Adult ASL Club.
Aug. 20 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Board Game Night for Adults.
Aug. 20 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Needle Arts Group.
Aug. 21 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Kenny the Kindness Kangaroo Storytime.
Aug. 21 – 1-6 p.m. – Blood Drive.
Aug. 21 – 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Craft for Adults: Rock Painting.
Aug. 22 – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Twilight Escapes!
Aug. 22 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Teen volunteers wanted for back to school donations prep.
Aug. 25 – noon to 2 p.m. – Lunch and a Movie: “Wicked: Part One” (2024).
Aug. 26 – 6-8:30 p.m. – Dungeon and Dragons Club for Adults.
Aug. 26 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Paint Night for Adults with Gina Martucci.
Aug. 26 – 7-8 p.m. – Bookmarks Book Club.
Aug. 27 – 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Line Dancing with Darlene.
Aug. 27 – 2-3 p.m. – Nightmare on Marsha Ave Book Club: “The Troop” by Nick Cutter.
Aug. 27 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Whodunits Book Club: “The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle.”
Happenings around Gloucester County
Aug. 14 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Family Fun Show – Western Variety Show – Dream Park. Rain or shine.
Aug. 15 – 8:15-10:15 p.m. – Movie – Washington Township – “Inside Out 2.” Rain date is Aug. 16.
Aug. 16 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Concert – Right Turn at 40 – James G. Atkinson Park. Rain date is Aug. 17.
Aug. 20 – Family Fun Show – Cowboy Kevin – Deptford Memorial Park. Rain or shine.
Aug. 22 – 8:15-10:15 p.m. – Movie – Pitman – “Elemental.” Rain date is Aug. 23.
Aug. 23 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Concert – Poor Mouth Henry – Deptford Memorial Park. Rain or shine.
Aug. 25 – 8:15-10:15 p.m. – Movie – Wenonah – “The Wild Robot.” Rain date is Aug. 26.
Aug. 27 – 8:15-10:15 p.m. – Movie – National Park – “Moana 2.” Rain date is Aug. 28.
Aug. 29 – 5-6:30 p.m. – Concert – The Tequila Rose Band at Rowan Blvd, Glassboro. Rain or shine.
Aug. 29 – 8:15-10:15 p.m. – Movie – Harrison Township – “The Wild Robot.” Rain date is Aug. 30.
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.
“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.
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.
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 Aug. 28 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Plus, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes, on successful donations (one test result per 12-month period). Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Test for more information. Visit RedCrossBlood.org.
Aug. 21 – 1-6 p.m. – Free Public Library of Monroe Township.
Aug. 23 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Williamstown Masonic Lodge, 27 Howard Dr.
Thursday, Aug. 14
Monroe Township Board of Education meeting at 6 p.m.
Melodies on Main
Melodies on Main every third Thursday through September – Aug. 21 and Sept. 18. For more information visit www.monroetownshipnj.org.
Tuesday, Aug. 26
Monroe Township Community Affairs will hold a Summer Barbecue for Seniors 55-plus will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Pfeiffer Community Center. For tickets contact (856) 728-9841.
Wednesday, Aug. 27
Township Committee Ordinance meeting followed by Council meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m., 125 Virginia Ave.
Friday, Sept. 5
Candy Bar Bingo at 301 Blue Bell Road.
Saturday, Sept. 13
Fall Arts and Crafts Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Main Street and Pfeiffer Community Center.
Wednesday, Sept. 17
Monroe Township presents One Life, One Night, One Community Memorial Vigil at Owens Park. Rain location is Williamstown Middle School. Registration begins at 6 p.m., event starts at 7 p.m. For more information visit monroetownshipnj.org.
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 to 9:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church on Main Street for the rest of the summer. New voices always welcome!
