Dec. 31 to Jan. 14
Happenings at Pinelands Library at 49 Union Street, Medford. For more information about the events listed call 609-654-6113.
Jan. 2 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – American Red Cross Blood Drive.
Jan. 5 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Stay and Play.
Jan. 5 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Loop Group: Crochet Circle for Kids and Teens.
Jan. 6 – 4-5 p.m. – Let’s Play Chess!
Jan. 7 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Jan. 8 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. (half hour) – Baby and Toddler Time.
Jan. 9 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Yoga for Little Ones.
Jan. 12 – 11 a.m. to noon – Resume Basics.
Jan. 12 – 4-5 p.m. – Build it!
Jan. 12 – 7-8 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog.
Jan. 13 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Scrapbooking for Teens.
Jan. 14 – 10:30-11 a.m. and 11:15-11:45 a.m. – Music and Motion Play time.
Jan. 14 – 4-5 p.m. – Early Chapter Bookworms.
Jan. 14 – 4-5 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
*Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex, 22000 Burlington Columbus Road, Florence, is accepting non-working strands of Christmas tree and outdoor holiday lights for recycling. Drop off non-working lights in clear bags or cardboard boxes Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Jan. 1-4, 8-11 – noon to 4 p.m. – Souls Shot Portrait Project Exhibit at Warden’s House Gallery.
Jan. 2 – 5-6:15 p.m. – Moonlit Trail Walk at Pennington Park.
Jan. 5 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Winter Bird Count at Amico Island Park.
Jan. 6 – 9:30-10:30 a.m. – Winter Bird Count at Rancocas Pointe Trail.
Jan. 6 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – Winter bird count at Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area.
Jan. 7 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Winter bird count at Arney’s Mount Park.
Jan. 8 – 9-11:30 a.m. – Winter bird count at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
Jan. 8 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – Wildlife Watch: Hibernation Hike at Amico Island Park.
Jan. 11 – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Winter Tree Walk at Willingboro Lakes Park.
Jan. 12 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Mindfulness in Nature: Seeking Stillness at Crystal Lake Park.
Jan. 13 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Jan. 13 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Jan. 13 – 3-4:30 p.m. – Burlington County Planning Board and Land Development Review Committee meeting at Engineering Complex.
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
Located at 4 Sawmill Road. For more information visit cedarrun.org.
Jan. 3 – 6 p.m. – Full Moon Owl Prowl.
Jan. 8 – 1-2:30 p.m. – Homeschool Classes.
Jan. 10, 13 – 10-11 a.m. – You and Me Preschool.
Dr. James Still Historic Office Site Association
Visitor Center is open every first and third Sunday between 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., 210 Medford-Mt. Holly Road, Medford. Mindfulness sessions are held every month on the third Sunday at 1 p.m.
Jan. 1 – noon – First Day Hike to kick off the new year and America’s Semiquincentennial.
Blood Drives
The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible in the final days of the year and into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. To encourage donations during this critical period, all who come to donate through Friday, Jan. 2nd will receive their choice of a festive pair of fuzzy socks or a winter hat as a thank you for helping patients in need. Those who come to give through Sunday, Jan. 4, will receive an exclusive Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt, while supplies last. See RedCrossBlood.org/Gifts for details.
As a special thank-you to donors for helping address the need for blood during the critical post-holiday time, those who come to give Jan. 1 to 25 will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LX in the San Francisco Bay Area. See RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl for details.
Jan. 2 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pinelands Library, 49 Union Street.
Pinelands Garden Club
The Pinelands Garden Club meets at the United Methodist Church, 2 Hartford Road, Medford at 9:30 a.m. once a month.
Saturday, Jan. 3
Balance Point Total Wellness to host a free Wellness Expo including a DJ, Chinese auction, live demonstrations and expert tips. There will be promotions, raffles, food trucks, vendors, health beauty and more. Doors open at noon at 239 Taunton Blvd. For more information visit www.balancepointnj.com.
Monday, Jan. 5
Board of Education meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., 137 Hartford Road.
Tuesday, Jan. 6
Council meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., 91 Union St.
Wednesday, Jan. 7
EDC meeting will be held at 7 p.m., 41 Union St.
Lenape Regional High School District reorganization meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m., 93 Willow Grove Road.
Tuesday, Jan. 13
Environmental Affairs Advisory Committee meeting will be held at 7 p.m., 49 Union St.
Shawnee High School Musical Theater Program
The Shawnee High School Musical Theater Program will present their 2026 spring production, “Newsies the Musical.”
Performance dates and times:
- Friday, Feb. 20 – 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. (Matinee) and 7 p.m.
- Friday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. (Matinee) and 7 p.m.
For ticket Prices and information visit https://tinyurl.com/shsnewsies. Large groups or questions should reach out to Mrs. Stefani Kirk at skirk@lrhsd.org.
Ongoing:
First and third Thursday each month – 10 a.m. to noon – Free Art classes for veterans at the Medford Arts Center, 8 N. Main St. Sign up online at https://www.medfordarts.com.
Monthly Coffee with a Vet – a morning of connection, honor, and tradition at The Farmstead at Medford, 370 Stokes Road. Admission is free for all veterans. For more information contact rfritz@farmsteadatmedford.com.
Street light out?: Have you noticed a street light out in your neighborhood? Please help us by reporting this to your power company. You can report it online or call the power company directly! Please use the below links or call today!
PSE&G Report Street Light Outage: https://psegnj.streetlightoutages.com/public/default.html or call 1 (800) 436-PSEG (1134)
Atlantic City Electric Report Street Light Outage: https://atlanticcityelectric.streetlightoutages.com/… or call 1 (800) 833-7476
Medford Township is offering businesses and residents an opportunity to sponsor new banners for Main Street. This project originated with the Woman’s Club of Medford in 2015. Now, after eight years of proudly being displayed, it’s time to replace them. Each banner will include the name of the sponsor and will be attached to the light poles along Main Street. For information visit the township’s Facebook page or contact the Clerk’s Office at (609) 654-2608 ext. 330.
Helping Hand Grief Support meets Mondays at Fellowship Alliance Chapel from 7-9 p.m. Meetings are hybrid with in-person at our church facility, and via Zoom Communications at the same time. Additional information can be found at: https://helpinghandgriefsupport.org.
