April 9-16
Happenings at Pinelands Library at 49 Union Street, Medford. For more information about the events listed call 609-654-6113.
April 9 – 4-4:45 p.m. – Read to a Dog: Ginger.
April 10 – 4 p.m. – Nintendo Wii Bowling.
April 10 – 6 p.m. Chess for Adults and Seniors.
April 11 – 10:30 a.m. – Small Wonders Yoga.
April 14 – 4 p.m. – Build it!
April 14 – 6 p.m. – ELL: Conversation Circle.
April 16 – 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
April 9, 16 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
April 9 – 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Burlington County Utility Assistance Day will be held at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 150 East 2nd St., Burlington. This is a free event connecting residents with vital utility grant programs.
April 9 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
April 9 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners Public Meeting at County Administration/Courts Facility.
April 10 – 7:30-9:30 p.m. – Life that Glows at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
April 11 – 9-11 a.m. – Friday forum at Burlington County Fairgrounds.
April 11-13 – noon to 4 p.m. – Alpha Art: Art of the Kellys at Worker’s House and Gallery.
April 12 – 9 a.m. to noon – Park Cleanup at Amico Island Park.
April 14 – 10 a.m. to noon – Healthy Hike series: Exploring Habitat Succession at Long Bridge Park.
April 14 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Zumba at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
April 15 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Birding 101 at Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area.
April 15 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
April 15 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Beginners Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
April 15 – 6-7 p.m. – Outdoor Yoga at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
April 16 – 6-8 p.m. – America’s 250th Anniversary Presentation and Procession at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
April 16 – 7:30-10 p.m. – Star Watch at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
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.
Saturday, May 3 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Third annual community wellness fair. Rain date is Sunday, May 4.
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 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, April 9
The Shawnee High School Interact Club is holding The Light the Night Walk fundraising event to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at 7:30 p.m., April 9 on the Shawnee High School turf field. The event is open to the public and donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will be accepted.
Blood Drive
This April, the American Red Cross urges individuals to give lifesaving blood or platelets now as seasonal travel ramps up. All who come to give in April will be automatically entered for a chance to win a $5,000 gift card. There will be three lucky winners. Additionally, those who come to give through April 13 will receive a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. All who come to give later in the month, April 14-30, will receive an exclusive Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. See RedCrossBlood.org/Hope for details on all three offers.
April 11 – noon to 5 p.m. – Medford Lakes Colony, 79 Tecumseh Trail.
Saturday, April 12
The township is partnering with Shred-It to provide secure shredding at the recycling center, 2 Commonwealth Dr., from 8 a.m. to noon. For township residents only.
Annual Earth Day Event will be held at Freedom Park including the Woman’s Club of Medford’s Community Yard Sale from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Environmental Affairs Advisory Committee/Green Team’s information table and tree give away from 8 a.m. to noon, and Medford-Vincentown Rotary Easter Egg Hunt for children up to fourth grade at 11 a.m. For additional information visit email eaac@medfordtownship.com.
Tuesday, April 15
Township Council meeting at 6:30 p.m., 91 Union St.
Wednesday, April 16
Township Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting at 6:30 p.m., 91 Union St.
Thursday, April 17
Medford’s Third Thursday Food Truck Nite will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Main Street. Truck lineup on DestinationMedford.com.
Saturday, April 26
Spring Clean Up at Freedom Barks Dog Park will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, 86 Union St.
Sunday, May 4
The Medford Historical Society is having “A Country Day at Kirby’s Mill” from noon to 4 p.m., County Route 616/Church and Fostertown roads. The Mill will be grinding cornmeal by water power. The Blacksmith Shop will be in operation and all museum buildings will be open to visitors. An afternoon of historic craft demonstrations, working antique machinery, and a Civil War encampment will be featured at the Mill complex. Admission is free. For more information contact (609) 531-1825.
Sunday, May 18
Medford Historical Society is hosting a Car and Craft Show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 275 Church Road. Currently they are seeking vendors.
Ongoing:
The Senior Group of Medford will host Pickleball beginning in April. The program is 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 experience is required. Sessions are Thursdays at 11:45 a.m. Registration is required. Send inquiries to 08055Pickleball@gmail.com.
Monthly Coffee with a Vet – a morning of connection, honor, and tradition at The Farmstead at Medford, 370 Stokes Road. Admission is free for all veterans. For more information contact rfritz@farmsteadatmedford.com.
The Pinelands Garden Club of Medford meets at the United Methodist Church, 2 Hartford Road, Medford.
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
