Feb. 5-12
Happenings at Pinelands Library at 49 Union Street, Medford. For more information about the events listed call 609-654-6113.
Feb. 5 – Preschool Storytime.
Feb. 5 – 6 p.m. – Youth Writer’s Group.
Feb. 6 – 4 p.m. – Build it!
Feb. 6 – 6 p.m. – Chess for Adults and Seniors.
Feb. 6 – 6 p.m. – Medicare with Confidence.
Feb. 7 – 10 a.m. – American Red Cross Blood Drive.
Feb. 8 – 10:30 a.m. – Small Wonders Yoga.
Feb. 10 – 10:30 a.m. – Baby and Toddler Time.
Feb. 10 – 11 a.m. – Baby and Toddler Time.
Feb. 10 – 2:30 p.m. – Intro to Zoom.
Feb. 10 – 4 p.m. – Chess Club.
Feb. 11 – 10 a.m. – Adult Grab and Go: Valentine Craft.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
Feb. 6 – 10 a.m. to noon – Healthy Hike: Winter Wonders.
Feb. 7 – 1-2 p.m. – Lecture: Birds and Bare Branches at Moorestown Library.
Feb. 11 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Feb. 11 – 1-2 p.m. – Lecture: Life that Glows: UV-induced Visible Fluorescence.
Feb. 11 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Feb. 11 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners Public Meeting at County Administration/Courts Facility.
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.
Blood Drives
The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give lifesaving blood or platelets in the new year to help keep the blood supply strong this winter. Type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets are especially urged to give now to keep critical blood products on the shelves for patients in need.
Don’t sit on the sidelines − kick off 2025 with a blood or platelet donation. To book a time to give, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
All who come to give through Feb. 28 will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Flurry for details.
Feb. 7 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Pinelands Library, 49 Union St.
Feb. 15 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – St. Mary of the Lakes, 40 Jackson Road.
Feb. 15 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – VFW Post 7677, 317 Church Road.
Wednesday, Feb. 5
EDC meeting at 7 p.m., 49 Union St.
Through Feb. 6
Medford Arts Center’s Wild Things exhibit is on display at the Medford Arts Center, 8 N. Main St. Gallery Hours are Fridays 2-7 p.m., Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. and Sundays, 1-3 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 7
Give Kids a Smile Day will be held at Rowan College at Burlington County’s Dental Hygiene Clinic, 1000 Briggs Road, Mount Laurel. The day will provide free dental services for children ages 13 and younger. To make an appointment call (856) 291-4215.
Pinelands Garden Club of Medford
The Pinelands Garden Club of Medford will meets at the United Methodist Church, 2 Hartford Road, Medford. The next meeting date is Feb. 10 at 9:30 a.m. The program will be about Selecting and Maintaining Roses in your garden.
Tuesday, Feb. 11
Environmental Affairs Committee meeting at 7 p.m., 49 Union St.
The Strengthening Families Program
Prevention Plus of Burlington County is offering The Strengthening Families Program, a national recognized science-based, outcome-oriented model specifically designed to build on the strengths of youth and their families to address the challenges of children and adolescents ages 7-17 and their caregivers. Dates and times are Tuesday evenings in February, March and April held at Southampton School No. 1. For more information contact Katie Patrick, prevention services coordinator, at (609) 261-0001 or email katie@prevplus.org.
“Anything Goes”
The Shawnee High School Musical Theater Program presents their 2025
spring production, “Anything Goes,” a musical comedy about a Wall Street stockbroker who stows away on a ship to win the heart of a wealthy heiress.
Performance dates and times:
- Friday, Feb. 21 – 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb. 22 – 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Friday, Feb. 28 – 7 p.m.
- Saturday, March 1 – 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Ongoing:
The Pinelands Garden Club of Medford is offering its one year, $1,500 scholarship to one or two graduating seniors from local high schools in the Lenape Regional High School District and Medford Campus BCIT (Burlington County Institute of Technology). Any graduating senior is eligible to apply if he/she is planning to obtain a two- or four-year degree with the intent to pursue a career in: Agriculture Education, Horticulture, Floriculture, Landscape Design, Botany, Plant Pathology, Agronomy, Environmental Science, City Planning, Land Management and related subjects.
This is a one-time, one-year scholarship in a selected field of study. The information required on the application form will be used only for the purpose of awarding the scholarship. Major determining factors in awarding this scholarship are closeness to the above fields of study and financial need.
All completed applications must be received by mail and postmarked no later than March 28 and should be mailed to: Gail Crane, 143 Wahwahtaysee Trail, Medford Lakes, NJ 08055.
The recipient and school will be notified by April 30. Arrangements to present the scholarship award will be announced later in May. For any questions, email gzcnj1@gmail.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 or email: hhgriefsupport@aol.com.
