At the Library
April 1-15
Happenings at Pinelands Library at 49 Union Street, Medford. For more information about the events listed call 609-654-6113.
Events are subject to change. Check with the organizer’s website and social media for updates.
Apri 1 – 4-5 p.m. – Teen Scene.
April 2 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. (half hour) – Baby and Toddler Time.
April 2 – 6-8 p.m. – Chess Time.
April 4 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Yoga for Little Ones.
April 4 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Happy (early) First Contact Day – In honor of the very real 60th anniversary of Star Trek’s premiere, we are celebrating the fictional anniversary of the first contact between Humans and Vulcans. And it’s a fun excuse to paint the “commbadges” from Star Trek as they appear on screen, or whatever color catches your fancy, and talk Trek. For ages 18 or older.
April 6 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Stay and Play.
April 6 – 4-5 p.m. – Build it!
April 7 – 4-5 p.m. – Special Needs Enrichment Hour.
Aprill 8 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
April 8 – 4-5 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog.
April 9 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. (half hour) – Parachute Play Time.
April 9 – 4-5 p.m. – Build it!
April 9 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Gentle Yoga.
April 10 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – American Red Cross Blood Drive.
April 13 – 11 a.m. to noon – Scam and Digital Danger Prevention Basics.
April 13 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Loop Group: Crochet Circle for Kids and Teens.
April 13 – 4-5 p.m. – Racing Fun on Mario Kart.
April 14 – 6-8 p.m. – Steeped in History: Painting with Coffee.
April 15 – 4-5 p.m. – Early Chapter Bookworms.
April 15 – 4-5 p.m. – Let’s Play Chess!
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.
April 1, 8, 14 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
April 2-5, 9-12 – noon to 4 p.m. – The Narrative Experiment: Billy G. Harvey and Tiffany Ruocco Exhibit at Warden’s House Gallery.
April 2 – 7:30-8:30 p.m. – Moonlit Trail Walk at Pennington Park.
April 3-5, 10-12 – noon to 4 p.m. – 250 Years of Burlington County History at Worker’s House and Gallery.
April 6, 13 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Zumba at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
April 6 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Amphibian Exploration and Vernal Pool Project at Visitor Center.
April 7, 14 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
April 7 – 10 a.m. to noon – Tuesday Talk: Spring Hike at Rancocas State Park (Hainesport).
April 7, 14 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
April 7, 14 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
April 7 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Spring Painting Workshop at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
April 8 – 7:30-9 p.m. – Star Watch at Visitor Center.
April 9, 11 – 1-3 p.m. – Harry Potter Marauders Map Adventure at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
April 10 – 10 a.m. to noon – Friday Forum: Spring Hike at Rancocas State Park (Hainesport).
April 15 – 10 a.m. to noon – Bays, Glaciers, and Bog Iron in the Pines at Batsto Village, Wharton State Forest.
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.
Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. If you’re unable to give blood or platelets, consider making a financial donation to support the organization’s lifesaving mission at redcross.org.
In the community
Friday
Southampton Mayor Bill Raftery will be holding office hours from noon to 3 p.m. in the municipal building.
Friday, April 3
Municipal offices closed for Good Friday.
Tuesday, April 7
Shamong Township Council meeting will be held at 7:30 p.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.
Tuesday, Apri 28
The Indian Mills Historical Society will hold a Native Plant Sale in partnership with the Pinelands Preservation Alliance and Historical Presentation from 5 to 9 p.m. in the municipal building, 105 Willow Grove Road, Shamong. In collaboration with the Burlington County Parks Department, Marisa Bozarth will present on the 1640 botanical text, Theater of Plants.
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
