July 30 to Aug. 13
Happenings at Pinelands Library at 49 Union Street, Medford. For more information about the events listed call 609-654-6113.
July 30 – 2-3 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog.
July 31 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Summer at the Library: Classical Guitar Concert.
Aug. 1 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – American Red Cross Blood Drive.
Aug. 1 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Intro to Pronunciator.
Aug. 4 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Stay and Play.
Aug. 4 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Tween and Teen Crochet Circle.
Aug. 4 – 6-7 p.m. – ELL: Conversation Circle.
Aug. 5 – 2-4 p.m. – Drop-In Rainbow Collages: White.
Aug. 5 – 4-5 p.m. – Build It!
Aug. 6 – 4-5 p.m. – Let’s Play Chess!
Aug. 7 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Fit and Fun Times for Kids.
Aug. 7 – 2-4 p.m. – Watercolor Florals.
Aug. 8 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Yoga for Little Ones.
Aug. 9 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Baby Ballet.
Aug. 9 – 2-3 p.m. – Estate Planning: Wills and Trusts.
Aug. 11 – 4-5 p.m. – Bowling Bash on Nintendo Wii.
Aug. 12 – All day – Jellyfish Lantern Grab and Go.
Aug. 13 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Aug. 13 – 4-5 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a dog.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
July 30, Aug. 6, 13 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
July 30, Aug. 6, 13 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
July 30 – 9:30-11 a.m. – Junior Ranger Program Hiking at Crystal Lake Park.
July 30 – 3-4 p.m. – Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic at Animal Shelter.
Aug. 1-3, 8-10 – noon to 4 p.m. – Rare Earth: Gary Jones Exhibit at Warden’s House Gallery. Opening Reception is from 5-7 p.m.
Aug. 1-3 – noon to 4 p.m. – Barn to Bay: Art of the Penevs at Worker’s House and Gallery.
Aug. 2 – 9:30-11 a.m. – Junior Ranger Program: Hiking at Crystal Lake Park.
Aug. 2 – 10 a.m. to noon – Smithville Village Tour at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
Aug. 5 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Aug. 6, 9 – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. – Junior Ranger: Butterflies at Smith’s woods.
Aug. 7 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Junior Lyceum at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Aug. 7-10 – noon to 4 p.m. – 49th Annual Juried Art Show Call for Entry.
Aug. 9 – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Butterfly Observations at Smith’s Woods.
Aug. 11 – 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Young Naturalist Program: Tying it all together at Willingboro Lakes Park.
Aug. 12 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Aug. 13 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners Public Meeting at County Administration/Courts Facility.
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
Located at 4 Sawmill Road. For more information visit cedarrun.org.
Aug. 9, 12-13 – 10-11 a.m. – You and Me Preschool.
Aug. 9 – 3 p.m. – Citizen Science: WaterWatch.
Aug. 9 – 7:30 p.m. – Citizen Science: FrogWatch USA.
Aug. 12 – 8 p.m. – Perseids Meteor Shower.
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.
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.
Blood Drives
The American Red Cross urges donors to keep the blood supply top of mind and help save lives by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. For those who come to give through July 31, the Red Cross will say thanks with a Fandango Movie Reward by email. Use it to catch a summer blockbuster on the Red Cross! Those who come to give Aug. 1-28 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Plus, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes, on successful donations (one test result per 12-month period). Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Test for more information. Visit RedCrossBlood.org.
Aug. 1 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Pinelands Library.
Tuesday, Aug. 5
The Medford Township Police Department’s National Night Out will be held from 6-9 p.m. at Freedom Park.
Wednesday, Aug. 6
EDC meeting will be held at 7 p.m., 49 Union St.
Tuesday, Aug. 12
Environmental Affairs Advisory Committee meeting will be held at 7 p.m., 49 Union St.
Tuesday, Aug. 26
Burlington County in collaboration with state Sen. Troy Singleton will hold a Veterans Health Fair and Luncheon from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be healthcare checks and biometric screenings available. Register at www.troysingleton.com/veteranshealthfair.
Ongoing:
Through Aug. 25 – Medford Township Hall will operate on summer hours: Monday to Thursday – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday – 8 a.m. to noon.
First and third Thursday each month – 10 a.m. to noon – Free Art classes for veterans at the Medford Arts Center, 8 N. Main St. Sign up online at https://www.medfordarts.com.
The Senior Group of Medford hosts a Pickleball program that 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
