April 30 to May 7
Happenings at Pinelands Library at 49 Union Street, Medford. For more information about the events listed call 609-654-6113.
April 30 – 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
May 1 – 6:30 p.m. – Your Medicare Toolkit: Step-by-Step Guide for Turning 65.
May 3 – 10 a.m. – Lego Star Wars Build-a-Thon.
May 3 – 10:30 a.m. – Yoga for Little Ones (Formerly Small Wonders Yoga).
May 5 – 3:30 p.m. – Tween and Teen Crochet Circle.
May 5 – 6 p.m. – ELL: Conversation Circle.
May 6 – 4 p.m. – Let’s Play Chess (Formerly Chess Club).
May 6 – 7 p.m. – Books and Brews.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
April 30, May 7 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
April 30 – 3-4 p.m. – Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic at Animal Shelter.
April 30 – 5-7 p.m. – Introduction to Pinhole Photography Part 1 at the Worker’s House and Gallery.
April 30 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
May 2-4 – noon to 4 p.m. – Alpha Art: Art of the Kellys at Worker’s House and Gallery.
May 4 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Paper Shredding event at Burlington County Institute of Technology, 695 Woodlane Road, Westampton.
May 5 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Zumba at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
May 6 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
May 6 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Beginners Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
May 6 – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Tuesday Talk: Spring birding at Willingboro Lakes Park.
May 6 – 6-7 p.m. – Outdoor Yoga at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
May 7 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
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. This is a free family event with free child and adult health screenings, wellness marketplace, food
vendors, workshops and activities going on all day.
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.
Third Thursdays
Medford’s Third Thursday Food Truck Nite will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Main Street. Truck lineup on DestinationMedford.com.
Wednesday, April 30
Lenape Regional High School District Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m., 93 Willow Grove Road.
Thursday, May 1
The Medford Historical Society presents The Road to Monmouth and the Raid on Rovers’ Mill at 7 p.m., Medford Friends Meeting, 14 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.
Monday, May 5
YMCA of the Pines 37th annual Golf Tournament at Medford Lakes Country Club. Shotgun start at 10:30 a.m. Proceeds support the YMCA of the Pines Scholarship Fund, which sends kids who have financial need to camp.
Medford Board of Education meeting at 7 p.m. to be held at Kirby’s Mill School, 151 Hartford Road.
Tuesday, May 6
Medford Council meeting at 6:30 p.m., 91 Union St.
Wednesday, May 7
Medford EDC meeting at 7 p.m., 49 Union St.
Monday, May 12
The Pinelands Garden Club of Medford meets at 9:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, 2 Hartford Road, Medford. The program will be Kokedama, Poor Man’s Bonsai which can be created with a wide variety of plants.
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.
Concerts
Shawnee High School proudly presents its Spring Choral and Instrumental Concert Line-Up. The Instrumental and Choral concerts are free to attend and take place in the Shawnee High School Auditorium, 600 Tabernacle Road. Free and open to the public.
Spring Choral Concert
Tuesday, May 20 – 7 p.m.
Instrumental Music Spring Concert
Thursday, May 22 – 7 p.m.
Ongoing:
Calling all Gardners and Beginners: Medford Township’s community gardens are ready for gardening and available to rent at Freedom Park. There are various sizes and accessible plots available. Applications will be accepted through May 17. For more information visit https://medfordtownship.com.
The Medford Township Police Department is hosting a weeklong Junior Police Academy day camp from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 14-18. Deadline to apply is 4 p.m., May 19 at medford-police.org.
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.
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
