March 5-12
Happenings at Pinelands Library at 49 Union Street, Medford. For more information about the events listed call 609-654-6113.
March 5 – 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
March 6 – 4 p.m. – Build it!
March 6 – 6:30 p.m. – Gentler Yoga.
March 7 – 10:30 a.m. – Small Wonders Yoga.
March 10 – 10:30 and 11 a.m. – Baby and Toddler Time.
March 10 – 4 p.m. – Chess Club.
March 11 – 10 a.m. – Adult Grab and Go: Butterfly Lantern.
March 12 – 4-4:45 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog: Ginger.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
March 5, 12 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
March 5,12 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
March 7 – 5:30-7 p.m. – Nocturnal Birds at Long Bridge Park.
March 7-9 – noon to 4 p.m. – Hugh Campbell Collection: From the Vault at Warden’s House Gallery.
March 7-9 – noon to 4 p.m. – Alpha Art: Art of the Kellys at Worker’s House and Gallery.
March 10 – 10 a.m. to noon – Healthy Hike Series: Exploring Habitat Succession at Burlington County Fairgrounds.
March 11 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Beginners Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
March 11 – 6-7 p.m. – Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
March 12 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners Public Meeting.
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.
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 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.
Wednesday, March 5
EDC meeting at 7 p.m., 49 Union St.
Thursday, March 6
The Medford Historical Society Members annual Lasagna Dinner will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Friends Meeting House, 14 Union St. Music will begin at 6 p.m. with a dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. Members RSVP to Libby at (856) 266-0754 or libby1555@aol.com.
Saturday, March 8
Craft Fair hosted by Shawnee Marching Band will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Shawnee High School, 600 Tabernacle Road. There will be over 150 vendors, basket raffles and a visit from the Easter Bunny!
Pinelands Garden Club of Medford
The Pinelands Garden Club of Medford meets at the United Methodist Church, 2 Hartford Road, Medford. Next meeting is at 9:30 a.m., March 10. The program will be on propagation of plants. Visitors and new members are welcome.
Tuesday, March 11
Environmental Affairs Advisory Committee meeting at 7 p.m., 49 Union St.
Thursday, March 13
The Lenape Regional High School District is hosting a 2025 Student Job and Career Fair for students 14 years old and older at Lenape High School in the north gymnasium from 4:30-7 p.m. with space for 40-plus employers to attend.
Parents of Special Education Students Advisory Group is holding a meeting from 5-6:30 p.m. at Lenape High School.
Saturday and Sunday, April 5-6
The Berry Basket Quilters present Quilts in Bloom at Kirby’s Mill Elementary School, 151 Hartford Road, Medford. The quilt show will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 5 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 6. There will be a boutique, basket raffle, vendors, scissor sharpening, challenge quilts, raffle quilt, quilt appraisals and refreshments. For more information visit https://berrybasketquilters.com/quilt-show.
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
The Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) is looking for volunteers. Spring training class begins on March 22. If you are interested in becoming a DVRT volunteer and helping individuals involved in Domestic Violence, contact the DVRT Specialist at (856) 824-0599 or DVRT-PHB@cctrenton.org. For more information visit www.CatholicCharitiesTrenton.org.
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
