Dec. 10-17
Happenings at Pinelands Library at 49 Union Street, Medford. For more information about the events listed call 609-654-6113.
Dec. 10 – 4-5 p.m. – Early Chapter Bookworms.
Dec. 10 – 4-5 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog.
Dec. 11 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. (half hour) – Parachute Play Time.
Dec. 11 – 4-5 p.m. – Build it!
Dec. 11 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Gentle Yoga.
Dec. 12 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – American Red Cross Blood Drive.
Dec. 12 – 2-3 p.m. – Intro to Computers.
Dec. 13 – 2-3 p.m. – Strings and Things: Adult Crochet Circle.
Dec. 13 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Winter Scene Craft for Kids.
Dec. 15 – 4-5 p.m. – Let’s Play Chess!
Dec. 17 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Dec. 17 – 4-5 p.m. – Beaded Snowflake Ornament.
Dec. 17 – 4-5 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog.
Dec. 17 – 6-8 p.m. – Winter House Tea Light Cover Craft.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
*Burlington County Sheriff’s Office is holding a holiday toy drive of new unwrapped toys to be distributed to Burlington County children in need this holiday season. For more information visit Sheriff James H. Kostoplis Community Outreach Unit at (609) 265-3788.
*Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex, 22000 Burlington Columbus Road, Florence, is accepting non-working strands of Christmas tree and outdoor holiday lights for recycling. Drop off non-working lights in clear bags or cardboard boxes Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Dec. 10 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Dec. 10 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners Public meeting at County Administration/Courts Facility.
Dec. 11 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – Wildlife Watch: Weird Ducks of Winter at Willingboro Lakes Park.
Dec. 12-14 – noon to 4 p.m. – 49th Annual Juried Art Show at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
Dec. 12-14 – noon to 4 p.m. – Souls Shot Portrait Project Exhibit at Warden’s House Gallery.
Dec. 12-14 – noon to 4 p.m. – A Life’s Passion of Work in Photography: Eric Stoner.
Dec. 16 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Dec. 17 – 3-4 p.m. – Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic at Animal Shelter.
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
Located at 4 Sawmill Road. For more information visit cedarrun.org.
Dec. 10, 17 – 1-2:30 p.m. – Homeschool classes.
Dec. 10, 13 – 10-11 a.m. – You and Me Preschool.
Dec. 13 – 8 p.m. – Geminids Meteor Shower.
Dr. James Still Historic Office Site Association
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.
Dec. 14 – 1 p.m. – Basket Weaving Workshop.
Dec. 14 – 6 p.m. – Family Game Night.
Jan. 1 – noon – First Day Hike to kick off the new year and America’s Semiquincentennial.
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. RedCrossBlood.org/
Pinelands Garden Club
The Pinelands Garden Club meets at the United Methodist Church, 2 Hartford Road, Medford at 9:30 a.m. once a month.
Thursday, Dec. 11
Medford Historical Society will host Charlie Zahm in concert: Our favorite Songs of Christmas at The Friends Meeting at 14 Union St.
Saturday, Dec. 13
State Sen. Troy Singleton will partner with Wreaths Across America for his December “Serve with Senator Singleton” event. The monthly community service event will be held on Saturday, December 13th from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Beverly National Cemetery, 916 Bridgeboro Road, Beverly, NJ 08010.
The senator and a group of volunteers will help Wreaths Across America lay wreaths. Anyone interested in volunteering can sign-up on the Senator’s website: https://www.troysingleton.com/wreaths2025
It’s that time of the year again where the members of Medford Fire & EMS will be escorting Santa around town starting at 9 a.m. Listen for the sirens and look for the lights.
Tuesday, Dec. 16 and Thursday, Dec. 18
Shawnee High School proudly presents its Winter Choral and Instrumental Concert line-up. The Instrumental and Choral concerts are free to attend and take place in the Shawnee High School Auditorium.
“Winter Choral Concert” will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. “Winter Instrumental Concert” will be held Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 16
Special executive council meeting will be held at 5:45 p.m., 91 Union St. followed by Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 17
Zoning Board meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., 91 Union St.
Green Team monthly meeting will be held at Cranberry Hall, 44 Charles St.
Lenape Regional High School District Board of Education meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m., 93 Willow Grove Road, Shamong.
Through Dec. 29
Medford Arts Center at 8 North Main St. is hosting a Christmas Market. Come shop local handmade unique gifts. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.
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://helpinghandgriefsupport.org.
