Oct. 8-22
Happenings at Pinelands Library at 49 Union Street, Medford. For more information about the events listed call 609-654-6113.
Oct. 8 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Oct. 8 – 2-3 p.m. – Medicare with Confidence.
Oct. 8 – 4-5 p.m. – Early Chapter Bookworms.
Oct. 9 – 10:30-11 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. – Baby and Toddler Time.
Oct. 11 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Baby Ballet.
Oct. 14 – 4-5 p.m. – Build it!
Oct. 15 – 4-5 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog.
Oct. 15 – 4-5 p.m. – Teen Advisory Board.
Oct. 16 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. (half hour) – Parachute Play Time.
Oct. 16 – 4-5 p.m. – Racing Fun on Mario Kart Wii.
Oct. 17 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Yoga for Little Ones.
Oct. 17 – 2:30-4 p.m. – Intro to PowePoint.
Oct. 18 – noon to 1 p.m. – Gentle Yoga.
Oct. 18 – 2-3 p.m. – Strings and Things: Adult Crochet Circle.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
Oct. 8, 15, 22 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
Oct. 8, 15, 22 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Oct. 8, 22 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners Public Meeting at County Administration/Courts Facility.
Oct. 8 – 5-7 p.m. – Pinhole Photography Workshop at Worker’s House and Gallery.
Oct. 9 – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Mammal Mania at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
Oct. 10-12, 17-19 – noon to 4 p.m. – A Life’s Passion of Work in Photography: Eric Stoner at Worker’s House and Gallery. Meet the artis t and mingle from 5-7 p.m. on Oct. 10.
Oct. 10-12, 17-19 – noon to 4 p.m. – 49th Annual Juried Art Show at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
Oct. 10-12, 17-19 – noon to 4 p.m. – Rare Earth: Gary Jones Exhibit at Warden’s House Gallery.
Oct. 11 – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Finding Fall Fungi at Amico Island Park.
Oct. 11 – 1-3 p.m. – Harry Potter Marauders Map Adventure at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
Oct. 11 – 3-4:30 p.m. – Audiobook Nature Walk at Pennington Park.
Oct. 14, 17 – 9-11 a.m. – Migratory Autumn-Winter Transition at Long Bridge Park.
Oct. 14, 21 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Oct. 14, 21 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Becoming a better Birder: Fundamentals at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Oct. 14 – 3-4:30 p.m. – Planning Board and Land Development meetings.
Oct. 14, 21 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Oct. 15 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Public Star Watches at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
Oct. 17 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Scribble Crytids Workshop at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
Oct. 20 – 9-10:30 a.m. – Wellness Walk at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
Oct. 20 – 1-2 p.m. – Lecture: Birds of Prey at Moorestown Library.
Oct. 20 – 1-2:30 p.m. – Finding Fall Fungi at Arney’s Mount Park.
Oct. 20 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Zemba at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
Oct. 21 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Fall Painting Workshop at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
Located at 4 Sawmill Road. For more information visit cedarrun.org.
Oct. 9, 15 – 1-2:30 p.m. – Homeschool Classes.
Oct. 10 – 7-10 p.m. – Board Game Night.
Oct. 11, 14-15 – 10-11 a.m. – You and Me Preschool. Note additional time from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Oct. 14-15.
Oct. 12 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – Silent Book Club.
Oct. 18 – 4-8 p.m. – Conservation Celebration: Honoring Wildlife Heroes.
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.
Oct. 19 – 1-1:30 p.m. – Mindfulness session.
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 – especially those with types O and B negative. All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma through Oct. 19 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Fall.
Friday, Oct. 10
Medford Fire and EMS will host a Fire Prevention Night at the Firehouse, 1 Firehouse Lane from 7 to 9 p.m. as part of Fire Prevention Week.
Saturday, Oct. 11
Medford’s 46th annual Apple Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kirby’s Mill, 275 Church Road (at Fostertown Road). It is free admission with 120-plus handmade crafters, live music, food, signature apple goods and Mill Tour and Demonstration.
Monday, Oct. 13
The Pinelands Garden Club will meet at the United Methodist Church, 2 Hartford Road, Medford at 9:30 a.m. on October 13. The program will be The Essential Guide to bulbs, Grow a Bounty of Beautiful Bulbs in Gardens and Containers. Visitors and new members are welcome.
Tuesday, Oct. 14
Environmental Affairs Advisory Committee meeting will be held at 7 p.m., 49 Union St.
Tuesday to Friday, Oct. 14-17
State Planning Commission will hold six public meetings to receive testimony on the draft of the final New Jersey’s State Development and Redevelopment Plan and the draft infrastructure needs assessment. There are two in-person hearings and four virtual hearings. For updates visit https://www.nj.gov/state/bac/planning/state-plan/development/
In-person hearings:
- Oct. 14 – 9:30 a.m. – Burlington County Library Auditorium, 5 Pioneer Blvd., Westampton.
- Oct. 15 – 6 p.m. – Morris County Public Safety Training Academy, 500 West Hanover Ave., Morristown.
Virtual – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87595469882
- Oct. 14 – 6 p.m.
- Oct. 15 – 9 a.m.
- Oct. 16 – 6 p.m.
- Oct. 17 – 9 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 15
Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., 91 Union St.
Lenape Regional High School District Board of Education meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m., 93 Willow Grove Road, Shamong.
Tuesday, Oct. 21
Council meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., 91 Union St.
Wednesday, Oct. 22
Veteran Appreciation Dinner will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. at the VFW Post 3020, 1125 S. Fairview St. in Delran. RSVP required: troysingleton.com/feedingheroes. Organized by Feeding Our Heroes. For more information contact Nisha at 856-234-2790 at Sen. Troy Singleton’s Office or email mgiunta@feedingourheroes.org and call 908-862-3207.
Planning Board meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., 91 Union St.
Green Team will be held at 7 p.m., Cranberry Hall, 44 Charles St.
Ongoing:
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.
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://helpinghandgriefsuppor
