March 4-18
Happenings at Pinelands Library at 49 Union Street, Medford. For more information about the events listed call 609-654-6113.
March 4 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Digital Books and More with Libby by OverDrive.
March 4 – 4-5 p.m. – Teen Scene.
March 5 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. (half hour) – Baby and Toddler Time.
March 5 – 4-5 p.m. – Bowling Bash on Nintendo Wii.
March 5 – 6-8 p.m. – Chess Time.
March 6 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Yoga for Little Ones.
March 7 – 1-2 p.m. – Music of the Cinema: 1930-1980.
March 9 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Intro to Computers.
March 9 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – In celebration of the upcoming 250th Anniversary, we will be featuring guided painting classes through the artist at Village Arts of Burlington County. In the class, artists will paint an adorable Lemonade Gnome.
March 9 – 7-8 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog.
March 10 – 4-5 p.m. – Special Needs Enrichment Hour.
March 11 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
March 11 – 4-5 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog.
March 11 – 4-5 p.m. – Early Chapter Bookworms.
March 12 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. (half hour) – Parachute Play Time.
March 12 – 4-5 p.m. – Build it!
March 13 – 3-4:30 p.m. – Local Legacy: Mary Peale Field – Discover the remarkable story of Mary Field, a resilient New Jersey widow who steered White Hill Mansion through the chaos of the American Revolution. This program is presented by Dawn Reichard, a local historian and President of the Friends of White Hill Mansion.
March 14 – 2-3 p.m. – Adult Craft: Chicken Pot Pi.
March 16 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Stay and Play.
March 16 – 4-5 p.m. – Let’s Play Chess!
March 18 – 10:30-11 a.m. and 11:15-11:45 a.m. – Music and Motion Play Time.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
Child Safety Car Seat Checkup
- 1-3 p.m. – First Tuesday of the month – Weisman Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital in Marlton – appointments only.
- 1-3 p.m. – Third Tuesday of the month – Weisman Children’s Rehabilitation Center in Pennsauken – appointments only.
March 5 – 6-7:15 p.m. – Moonlit Trail Walk at Cystal Lake Park.
March 8 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Lines on the Pines at Stockton University.
March 10, 17 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
March 10, 17 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
March 10, 17 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
March 11, 18 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
March 11 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners meeting at County Administration/Courts Facility.
March 11 – 7:30-9 p.m. – Star Watch at Visitor Center.
March 13 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Wildlife Watch: Give a “Dam” About Beavers at Visitor Center.
March 13 – 2-3 p.m. – Lecture: Backyard Habitats at Moorestown Library.
March 16 – 9:30-10:45 a.m. – Wellness Walk at Visitor Center.
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 lost nearly 3,000 donations due to the snow storm, significantly impacting the region’s blood supply. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now.
Red Cross offers free A1C testing as 1 in 5 donors have levels in prediabetic or diabetic range. Successful donations will receive free testing in March and a $15 Amazon gift card by email for coming to give March 1-31
If you’re unable to give blood or platelets, consider making a financial donation to support the organization’s lifesaving mission at redcross.org.
Fridays
Southampton Mayor Bill Raftery will be holding office hours from noon to 3 p.m. in the municipal building.
Saturday, March 7
The Shawnee Marching Band is hosting at Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Shawnee High School. There will be over 300 vendors, raffles, craft table and scavenger hunt for the kids and live music.
Tuesday, March 10
Southampton Township Committee meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in person and via Zoom.
Thursday, March 12
Tabernacle Board of Education meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the middle school.
Southampton Board of Education work session meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in School No. 3 Media Center.
Friday, March 13
Shawnee Jazz Festival will be held at Shawnee High School Auditorium at 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 16
Shamong Board of Education meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m, 295 Indian Mills Road. Work session begins at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, March 17
JLUB – Joint Land Use Board meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Visit www.shamong.net.
Thursday, March 18
Lenape Regional High School District board meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m., 93 Willow Grove Road, Shamong.
Thursday to Saturday, March 19-21
Seneca High School’s Spring Musical “Into the Woods” will be held March 19 to 20 at 7 p.m. and March 21 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door, 110 Carranza Road.
Saturday, March 28
Join Pinelands Adventures on a small group driving tour to visit many places described in John McPhee’s landmark book “The Pine Barrens.” Tour begins at 10 a.m.
Saturday and Sunday, April 11 and 12
Pinelands Adventures is excited to partner with NOLS, the industry leader in wilderness medicine, to offer a Wilderness First Aid class at the Pine Tree Center in Tabernacle.
Thursday, May 7
The Lenape Regional High School District will be honoring students who will be entering the military or military academy at 7 p.m. in the Seneca High School Auditorium during the 14th annual Armed Services Awards Ceremony.
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:
New Jersey American Water will perform the annual flushing of its water distribution system to continue to provide customers with high-quality, reliable water service. This will run into the fall months.
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
