Oct. 9-16
Happenings at Pinelands Library at 49 Union Street, Medford. For more information about the events listed call 609-654-6113.
Oct. 9 – 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Oct. 9 – 4-4:45 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog: Ginger.
Oct. 9 – 4 p.m. – Teen Advisory Board.
Oct. 10 – 2:30 p.m.
Oct. 10 – 4 p.m. – Potions Class.
Oct. 10 – 6:30 p.m. – Gentle Yoga.
Oct. 11 – 2 p.m. – Top 5 Changes for Medicare in 2025.
Oct. 12 – 10:30 a.m. – Small Wonders Yoga.
Oct. 12 – 2 p.m. – Guided Meditation and Mindfulness.
Oct. 15 – 3:30 p.m. – Teen Crochet Club.
Oct. 16 – 10:30 a.m. – Stay and Play.
Oct. 16 – 4 p.m. – Mario Kart Wii.
Oct. 16 – 4-4:45 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog: Ginger.
Oct. 16 – 6:30 p.m. – Teen Art Class: Spooky Season.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
Oct. 9, 16 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agriculture Center.
Oct. 9 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Mosaic Tile Workshop at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
Oct. 9 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners public meeting.
Oct. 10 – 6-8 p.m. – Hooks N Needles Club.
Oct. 11 – 9-11 a.m. – Friday Forums: Migratory Madness at Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area.
Oct. 15 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Oct. 15 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Becoming a Better Birder: Fundamentals at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Oct. 15 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Zumba at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
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.
Friday, Oct. 11
Medford Fire and EMS to hold Fire Prevention Expo from 6:30-9 p.m., 1 Firehouse Lane.
Saturday, Oct. 12
Forty-fifth annual Apple Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kirby’s Mill, 275 Church Road.
Monday, Oct. 14
Pinelands Garden Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Medford United Methodist Church, 2 Hartford Road, Medford. The program will be “Composting: Turning Waste into a Resource.” Visitors and new members are welcome.
Municipal offices, DPW yard closed for Columbus Day.
Tuesday, Oct. 15
Counci meeting at 7 p.m., 91 Union St.
Wednesday, Oct. 23
Shawnee High School has announced that their annual open house will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 23. This event is open to all 7th and 8th grade students and parents living in the Medford and Medford Lakes communities.
Saturday, Oct. 26
Annual Halloween parade will be held from 7-10 p.m. sponsored by the Medford Vincentown Rotary Club. The one-mile-long parade starts at the float staging ground located at St. Mary’s of the Lakes School and continues east onto Fire House Lane then turns right onto Main Street and continues south to Maurice and Everett Haines School.
By Monday, Nov. 4
Medford Arts Center announces its 2024 Annual Poetry Contests. High School students attending schools in Burlington County may submit up to three poems per entrant to poetrycontest@medfordarts.com using “2024 High School Poetry Contest” in the subject line and including name, address, high school, grade and contact number. Residents of Burlington County over the age of 18 may submit up to three poems per entrant to poetrycontest@medfordarts.com with “2024 Adult Poetry Contest” in the subject line, and including name, residential address and contact number. Submission Deadline: Monday, Nov. 4; Celebration of awards: Monday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. See medfordarts.com/poetry for more details.
Thursday, Nov. 7
Burlington County’s Flu Shot clinic at Medford Town Hall from 2-4 p.m., 49 Union St.
Ongoing:
The Senior Group of Medford is introducing newcomers to the exhilarating sport of Pickleball through October. This initiative aims to provide an inclusive and engaging opportunity for individuals aged 55 and older to learn and enjoy the game in a supportive environment. The sessions will include the basic fundamentals of Pickleball, ensuring that participants gain the necessary knowledge and skills to start playing confidently. No prior experience is required, making this event perfect for beginners eager to get in on the fun. No equipment and no cost is needed for this event – just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to learn! Interested individuals are encouraged to send their inquiries to 08055Pickleball@gmail.com, for more information.
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.
