Dec. 11-18
Happenings at Pinelands Library at 49 Union Street, Medford. For more information about the events listed call 609-654-6113.
Dec. 11 – 10:30 a.m. – Stay and Play.
Dec. 11 – 4-4:45 a.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog: Ginger.
Dec. 12 – 4 p.m. – Teen Advisory Board.
Dec. 12 – 6:30 p.m. – Gentle Yoga.
Dec. 14 – 10:30 a.m. – Baby Bullet.
Dec. 14 – 2 p.m. – Guided Meditation and Mindfulness.
Dec. 16 – 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. – Baby and Toddler Time.
Dec. 16 – 2:30 p.m. – Intro to Microsoft Word.
Dec. 16 – 6:30 p.m. – Intro to Zoom.
Dec. 17 – 3:30 p.m. – Teen Gingerbread House.
Dec. 18 – 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Dec. 18 – 3:30 p.m. – Teen Crochet Club.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
Dec. 12-15 – noon to 4 p.m. – 48th Annual Juried Art Show Exhibit at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
Dec. 12-15 – noon to 4 p.m. – Josh Torrito: What’s Left in the Box Exhibit at Warden’s House Gallery. On Nov. 15, meet the artist from 5-7 p.m.
Dec. 12-15 – noon to 4 p.m. – Craft in the Valley: A sampling of Peters Valley Gallery Consignors.
Dec. 11 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners Public meeting at County Administration/Courts Facility.
Dec. 12 – 10 a.m. to noon – Healthy Hike Series: Winter Wonders at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
Dec. 13 – 9-11 a.m. – Winter Bird Count at Long Bridge Park.
Dec. 14 – 10 a.m. to noon – Winter Tree ID at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
Dec. 14 – 1-6 p.m. – Winterfest at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
Dec. 16 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Winter Bird Count at Pennington Park.
Dec. 17 – 9 a.m. to noon – Winter Bird Count at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
Dec. 18 – 9-10 a.m. – Winter Bird Count at Rainbow Meadow Park.
Dec. 18 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Winter Bird Count at Willingboro Lakes Park.
Dec. 18 – 3-4 p.m. – Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic at Burlington County Animal Shelter.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
Ladies Night Out Pre Chanukah event at Chabad in Medford at 6:30 p.m., 74 S. Main St.
Thursday, Dec. 12
Shawnee High School Winter Instrumental Concert at 7 p.m., Shawnee High School Auditorium, 600 Tabernacle Road. Free to attend.
The Medford Historical Society is hosting Charlie Zahm in Concert – Our Favorite Songs of Christmas – at 7 p.m. at The Friends Meeting, 14 Union St. Proceeds support efforts in preserving Kirbys Mill, the Cross Keys one-room Schoolhouse, and the Tomlinson House on Union St.
Third Thursday Food Truck
Third Thursday Food Trucks on Main Street from 5-9 p.m.
Dr. James Still Historic Office Site Assocation
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.
Dec. 13 – 7-9 p.m. – Paint with a twist Fundraiser.
Dec. 14 – 1-3 p.m. – Make and Take Medicinal Tea Workshop.
Dec. 15 – 1 p.m. – Mindfulness Session.
Jan. 1, 2025 – noon to 2 p.m. – First Day Walk.
Jan. 11, 2025 – 1-3 p.m. – Vision Board Party.
Blood Drives
As holiday celebrations continue into December, the American Red Cross encourages donors to keep the blood supply top of mind by giving blood or platelets this month. Type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets are especially urged to give now to help ensure patients can continue to receive the care they need in the coming weeks.
Dec. 13 – noon to 5 p.m. – St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 1 Hartford Road.
Dec. 20 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Pinelands Library, 49 Union St.
Saturday, Dec. 14
Santa’s coming to town starting at 9 a.m. He’ll be traveling with Union Fire Company No. 1, Taunton Fire Company and Medford Township Department of Fire & EMS. Listen for the sirens as he makes his rounds.
Tuesday, Dec. 17
Medford Township Council meeting at 7 p.m., 91 Union St.
Wednesday, Dec. 18
Shawnee High School Winter Choral Concert at 7 p.m., Shawnee High School Auditorium, 600 Tabernacle Road. Free to attend.
Medford Zoning Board meeting at 7 p.m., 91 Union St.
Lenape Regional High School District board of education meeting at 7:30 p.m., 93 Willow Grove Road.
Ongoing:
Medford Fire & EMS have partnered with Toys for Tots and will have a drop off box in their lobby, 1 Firehouse Lane. Donate new, unwrapped toys to help children in need.
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 or email: hhgriefsupport@aol.com.
