Jan. 14-28
Happenings at Pinelands Library at 49 Union Street, Medford. For more information about the events listed call 609-654-6113.
Jan. 14 – 10:30-11 a.m. and 11:15-11:45 a.m. – Music and Motion Play time.
Jan. 14 – 4-5 p.m. – Early Chapter Bookworms.
Jan. 14, 21 – 4-5 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog.
Jan. 15 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. (half hour) – Parachute Play Time.
Jan. 15 – 4-5 p.m. – Tennis Time on Nintendo Wii.
Jan. 15 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Gentle Yoga.
Jan. 16 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Adult Craft: A Very, Very, Very Tiny Library.
Jan. 21 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Jan. 21 – 4-5 p.m. – 4-5 p.m. – Teen Scene.
Jan. 22 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. (half hour) – Baby and Toddler Time.
Jan. 22 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Intro to the Internet.
Jan. 22 – 4-5 p.m. – Let’s Play Chess!
Jan. 23 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Yoga for Little Ones.
Jan. 24 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Strings and Things: Adult Crochet Circle.
Jan. 24 – 1-2 p.m. – Music of the Cinema: 1930-1980.
Jan. 24 – 3-4 p.m. – Estate Planning: Wills and Trusts.
Jan. 26 – 7-8 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog.
Jan. 27 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Pajama Storytime.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
*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.
Jan. 16-18, 22-24 – noon to 4 p.m. – Souls Shot Portrait Project Exhibit.
Jan. 17 – 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Black Enclaves STILL Here at Burlington County Library.
Jan. 20, 27 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Jan. 20, 27 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Jan. 21 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Wellness Walks at Smithville Park Visitor Center.
Jan. 21, 28 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Jan. 22 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Audiobook Winter Walk at Long Bridge Park.
Jan. 23 – 2-3 p.m. – Lecture: Wildlife in Winter at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Jan. 27 – 10 a.m. to noon – Tuesday Talk: Winter Ecology at Kinkora Trail.
Jan. 27 – 5:30-7 p.m. – Explore Drawing: Modern Masters Series 14.
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
Located at 4 Sawmill Road. For more information visit cedarrun.org.
Jan. 14 – 10-11 a.m. – You and Me Preschool.
Ja. 14, 22, 28 – 1-2:30 p.m. – Homeschool Classes (Ages 5-10).
Jan. 16 – 7-10 p.m. – Board Game Night.
Jan. 18 – 5 p.m. – Owl Prowl – Adults only!
Jan. 19 – 1-4 p.m. – Science Rocks! Mini Day-off.
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. 18 – 1 p.m. – Mindfulness Session.
Jan. 24 – 1 p.m. – Vision Board Party.
Jan. 31 – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Winter Wellness Workshop with Sound Healing Meditation.
Blood Center
American Red Cross Blood Donation Center – Southern New Jersey, 5029 U.S. 130, Suite 450, Delran
Tuesday and Wednesday: 11:45 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:15 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday: 7:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. As a special thank-you to donors for helping address the need for blood during the critical post-holiday time, those who come to give through Jan. 25 will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LX in the San Francisco Bay Area. See RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl for details.
The Red Cross is also teaming up with Pro Football Champion and blood donor Saquon Barkley to urge donors to make appointments now to help save lives this winter. Photos featuring Barkley giving lifesaving blood are available.
If you’re unable to give blood or platelets, consider making a financial donation to support the organization’s lifesaving mission at redcross.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. Next meeting is Jan. 12. The program will be on Pinelands Ecology. Visitors and new members are welcome.
Third Thursday
Food Trucks on Main Street from 5 to 9 p.m. Check the township website for list of food trucks and their menus.
Tuesday, Jan. 20
Township Council meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., 91 Union St.
Wednesday, Jan. 21
Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., 91 Union St.
Lenape Regional High School District meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m., 93 Willow Grove Road, Shamong.
Monday, Jan. 26
Medford Township Board of Education will be held at 7 p.m., 137 Hartford Road.
Wednesday, Jan. 28
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.
Shawnee High School Musical Theater Program
The Shawnee High School Musical Theater Program will present their 2026 spring production, “Newsies the Musical.”
Performance dates and times:
- Friday, Feb. 20 – 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. (Matinee) and 7 p.m.
- Friday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. (Matinee) and 7 p.m.
For ticket Prices and information visit https://tinyurl.com/shsnewsies. Large groups or questions should reach out to Mrs. Stefani Kirk at skirk@lrhsd.org.
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: http
