Aug. 27 to Sept. 9
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.
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. 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.”
Aug. 28, 29 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Teen Summer Take-and-Make Bags: Puzzle Art Kit. Note time on Aug. 29 is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Aug. 28 – 1-2:30 p.m. – Felt Craft for Adults.
Aug. 28 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Trivia Night for Adults.
Aug. 28 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Williamstown Junior Gardeners Club.
Sept. 1 – Closed for Labor Day.
Sept. 2-6, 8-10 – Teen Take-and-Make Bags: Mandala Wind Chimes. Note time is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 5-6
Sept. 2 – 6-8:30 p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons Club for Adults.
Sept 3 – 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Line Dancing with Darlene.
Sept. 3 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Needle Arts Group.
Sept. 4 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Chair Functional Stretch Class.
Sept. 4 – 1-2:30 p.m. – Felt Craft for Adults.
Sept. 4 – 1-6 p.m. – Blood Drive – Williamstown Sunrise Rotary.
Sept. 5 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Bingo for Adults.
Sept. 6 – 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Teen Advisory Board.
Sept. 8 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Homeschool Hangout.
Sept. 8 – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Teen Homeschool Hangout.
Sept. 8 – 2:30-3 p.m. – Friends of the Library Meeting.
Sept. 9 – 6-8:30 p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons Club for Adults.
Sept. 10 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Storyroom Free Play.
Sept. 10 – 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Line Dancing with Darlene.
Sept. 10 – 6-7 p.m. – Adult ASL Club.
Sept. 10 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – The Inkwell Writers Group.
Happenings around Gloucester County
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.
Sept. 4 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Fall Golden Opportunities Job and Volunteer Fair at Gloucester County Library – Mullica Hill Library.
Sept. 6 – 8:30-11:30 a.m. – Kids’ Fishing Contest at Scotland Run Park.
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.
Wednesday, Aug. 27
Township Committee Ordinance meeting followed by Council meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m., 125 Virginia Ave.
Cone with a Cop will be held at Stio’s Water Ice and Ice Cream at 440 Blue Bell Road from 6 to 9 p.m. across the street from Carino Park.
Monday, Sept. 1
Township closed for Labor Day.
Friday, Sept. 5
Candy Bar Bingo at 301 Blue Bell Road.
Wednesday, Sept. 10
Township Ordinance Committee meeting followed by council meeting at 6:30 p.m., 125 Virginia Avenue.
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.
Melodies on Main
Melodies on Main every third Thursday through September – Sept. 18. For more information visit www.monroetownshipnj.org.
Friday, Sept. 19
Mark your calendar to attend the National POW/MIA Recognition Day at the Pfeiffer Community Center at 6 p.m., 301 Blue Bell Road.
Monday, Oct. 20
Tee off for a great cause at Scotland Run Golf Club in support of building Finn’s Friends Park, an all-inclusive special needs park. For more information visit www.GolfWithFinnsFriends.com.
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!
