Dec. 17-24
Happenings at Pinelands Library at 49 Union Street, Medford. For more information about the events listed call 609-654-6113.
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.
Dec. 18 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Gentle Yoga.
Dec. 20 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Baby Ballet.
Dec. 22 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Yoga for Little Ones.
Dec. 23 – 4-5 p.m. – Build It!
Dec. 24 – 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. – Movies of a Certain Age: Movie Marathon.
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. 17 – 9-11 a.m. – Winter bird count at Pennington Park.
Dec. 17 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Wellness Walks.
Dec. 17 – 3-4 p.m. – Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic at Animal Shelter.
Dec. 18-21 – noon to 4 p.m. – Souls Shot Portrait Project Exhibit at Warden’s House Gallery.
Dec. 18 – 9-10:30 a.m. – Winter bird count at Rainbow Meadow Park.
Dec. 18 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – Winter bird count in the county’s version of the “Christmas Bird Count” in the county parks.
Dec. 19-21 – noon to 4 p.m. – 49th Annual Juried Art Show at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
Dec. 19-21 – noon to 4 p.m. – A Life’s Passion of Work in Photography: Eric Stoner.
Dec. 19 – 9-11:30 am. – Winter bird count at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
Dec. 21 – 3-4:30 p.m. – Winter Solstice Walk at Long Bridge Park.
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
Located at 4 Sawmill Road. For more information visit cedarrun.org.
Dec. 17-18 – 1-2:30 p.m. – Homeschool classes.
Dec. 21 – noon to 1 p.m. – Winter Solstice Lunch and Learn (and craft).
Dec. 21 – 4:30-6:30 p.m. – Solstice Night Hike and Campfire.
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, Dec. 18
Planning Board meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., 91 Union St.
Shawnee High School proudly presents its Winter Choral and Instrumental Concert line-up. “Winter Instrumental Concert” will be held Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m.
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.
Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026
Balance Point Total Wellness to host a free Wellness Expo including a DJ, Chinese auction, live demonstrations and expert tips. There will be promotions, raffles, food trucks, vendors, health beauty and more. Doors open at noon at 239 Taunton Blvd. For more information visit www.balancepointnj.com.
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.
