Nov. 12-26
Happenings at Pinelands Library at 49 Union Street, Medford. For more information about the events listed call 609-654-6113.
Nov. 12 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Nov. 12 – 4-5 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog.
Nov. 12 – 4-5 p.m. – Early Chapter Bookworms.
Nov. 13 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. (half hour) – Parachute Play Time.
Nov. 13 – 4-5 p.m. – Let’s Play Chess!
Nov. 15 – 11 a.m. to noon – Strings and Things: Adult Crochet Circle.
Nov. 15 – 2-3 p.m. – Gentle Yoga.
Nov. 17 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Yoga for Little Ones.
Nov. 17 – 4-5 p.m. – Build It!
Nov. 18 – 4-5 p.m. – Bowling Bash on Nintendo Wii.
Nov. 19 – 10:30-11 a.m. and 11:15-11:45 a.m. – Music and Motion Play Time.
Nov. 19 – 4-5 p.m. – Teen Advisory Board.
Nov. 20 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby and Toddler Time.
Nov. 20 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Baby and Toddler Time.
Nov. 22 – 11 a.m. to noon – Adult Craft: Frosted Mason Jar.
Nov. 22 – 2-3 p.m. – Gentle Yoga.
Nov. 24- 4-5 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
*Burlington County Sheriff’s Office is holding a holiday toy drive of new unwrapped toys to be distributed to Burlington County children in need this holiday season. For more information visit Sheriff James H. Kostoplis Community Outreach Unit at (609) 265-3788.
*Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex, 22000 Burlington Columbus Road, Florence, is accepting plastic “waffle board” yard signs for recycling. Drop off signs and frames Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to noon.
Nov. 12, 19 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
Nov. 12, 19 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Nov. 12 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Alcohol Painting Workshop.
Nov. 12 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners Public Meeting at County Administration/Courts Facility.
Nov. 13 – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Turkey Talk and Walk at Long Bridge Park.
Nov. 14-16, 21-23, 28-30 – noon to 4 p.m. – 49th Annual Juried Art Show at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
Nov. 14-16, 21-23, 28-30 – noon to 4 p.m. – A Life’s Passion of Work in Photography: Eric Soner at Worker’s House and Gallery.
Nov. 17, 24 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Zumba at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
Nov. 18, 25 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Nov. 18, 21 – 10 a.m. to noon – From Ponds and Parking Lots at Burlington County Fairgrounds.
Nov. 18, 25 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Nov. 19 – 3-4 p.m. – Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic at Animal Shelter.
Nov. 25 – 5:30-7 p.m. – Modern Masters Drawing Class 13 – Paul Cezanne at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
Nov. 25 – 7 p.m. – Board of Commissioners Public Meeting at County Administration/Courts Facility.
Blood Drives
American Red Cross Blood Donation Center – Southern New Jersey, 5029 U.S. 130, Suite 450, Delran
Tuesday and Wednesday: 11:45 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:15 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday: 7:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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 – especially those with types O and B negative. Those who give through Nov. 16 will receive a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of choice, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. See RedCrossBlood.org/Harvest for details.
Thursday, Nov. 13
Southampton Board of Education work session meeting at 6 p.m., School No. 3 Media Center.
Saturday, Nov. 15
Medford Lakes Hazardous Waste Drop Off from 9 a.m. to noon.
Monday, Nov. 17
Tabernacle Board of Education meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., 132 New Road.
Tuesday, Nov. 18
Shamong Board of Education meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., 295 Indian Mills Road.
A Pinelands Waste Water rate increase public hearing for Middlesex Water Company, Pinelands Water Company and Pinelands Waster Water Company will be held at 4:30 p.m. at the Southampton Township Municipal building at 5 Retreat Road. Arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of hearing. Meeting participants will have the opportunity to be able to speak during the hearing to the Administrative Law Judge through Zoom.
Saturday, Nov. 22
Animal Rabies Vaccination Clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Tabernacle Township Public Works Yard, 163 Carranza Road.
Monday, Nov. 24
Tabernacle Township Committee meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 25
Indian Mills Historical Society Meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m., 105 Willow Grove Road, Shamong.
Southampton Township Committee meeting will be held at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 26
Rent Control Meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m., 105 Willow Grove Road, Shamong.
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
