May 7-14
Happenings at Pinelands Library at 49 Union Street, Medford. For more information about the events listed call 609-654-6113.
May 8 – 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. – Parachute Play.
May 8 – 6:30 p.m. – Gentler Yoga.
May 10 – 11:30 a.m. – Estate Preparation: Planning for the Future.
May 12 – 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. – Music and Motion Playtime (Formerly Tumblin’ Tots).
May 12 – 4 p.m. – Racing Fun on Mario Kart Wii.
May 13 – 10 a.m. – Adult Grab and Go: Flowerpot Lantern.
May 14 – 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
May 14 – 11 a.m. – Intro to PowerPoint.
May 14 – 4-4:45 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog: Ginger.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
May 7,14 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
May 7 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
May 9 – 9-11 a.m. – Friday Forum: Spring birding at Willingboro Lakes Park.
May 9-11 – noon to 4 p.m. – Alpha Art: Art of the Kellys at Worker’s House and Gallery.
May 10 – 8-10 a.m. – Burlington Birding Bonanza at Long Bridge Park.
May 10 – 10 a.m. to noon – Burlington Birding Bonanza at Rancocas State Park (Hainesport).
May 12 – 10 a.m. to noon – Healthy Hike at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
May 12 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Zumba at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
May 13 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
May 13 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Beginners Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
May 13 – 5:30-7 p.m. – Modern Masters Drawing Class at Worker’s House and Gallery.
May 13 – 6-7 p.m. – Outdoor Yoga at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
May 14 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
May 14 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners Public Meeting at County Administration/Courts Facility.
Wednesday, May 7
Tabernacle Land Development Board at 7 p.m., 163 Carranza Road.
Monday, May 12
The Pinelands Garden Club of Medford meets at 9:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, 2 Hartford Road, Medford. The program will be Kokedama, Poor Man’s Bonsai which can be created with a wide variety of plants.
The 7th annual Shamong Foundation Golf Outing will be held at the Medford Village Country Club. Shotgun starts at noon. For more information contact Andrew Jacobs at andrewsjacobs1@gmail.com.
Tabernacle Township Committee meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., 76 Hawkin Road.
Thursday, May 15
Southampton Board of Education Work session meeting will be held at 6 p.m., School No. 3 media center.
Sunday, May 18
The Garden State Classic Thunderbird Club will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Thunderbird introduction at their monthly meeting. It will be held at the Evergreen Diary Bar/Restaurant, 1643 Route 70, Southampton, from 1-4 p.m. Any Thunderbird owner is welcome to attend and participate in the car display. Register at jplepoprati@verizon.net.
Atsion tours
Come see one of the most significant examples of Greek Revival architecture in South Jersey! Never “modernized” with plumbing or electricity, the house stands largely as it did when it was constructed in 1826. Tours are Fridays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 1 and 2 p.m., 45-55 minutes long and begin outside between the mansion and office, 744 US 206, Shamong.
Ongoing:
Through June 5 – The spray operation is expected to begin for the Gypsy Moth Control Program from 5:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. No pesticide application will take place between 8-9 a.m. The Shamong Municipal Clerk may be reached at (609) 268-2377 ext. 301 for questions.
The Tabernacle Recreation Committee is seeking a Tabernacle resident who is a veteran to serve as Grand Marshall of the annual Memorial Day Parade to be held on May 24 at 10 a.m. The Committee is also looking for speakers to speak at the Memorial Day Parade ceremonies. Anyone interested in serving in these positions should contact Mark LeMire at mlemire@townshipoftabernacle-nj.gov
Shamong Township Hometown Heroes Banner Project – Shamong would like to honor their veterans. Call (609) 268-2377 ext. 304 for more information.
The Indian Mills Volunteer Fire Company serving Shamong Township, is currently conducting a sneaker recycling program. Partnering with Got Sneakers!, they will collect and recycle used sneakers and athletic shoes, and return a small donation per pair to the local fire company.
The program is fairly simple. Collect your used sneakers or athletic shoes (must be a matched pair) and drop them off at one of the following collection sites:
- Indian Mills Volunteer Fire Company, 48 Willow Grove Road (lobby open 24/7).
- Shamong Township Municipal Building 105 Willow Grove Road (outside the tax collector window.
- Indian Mills Memorial School 295 Indian Mills Road (front lobby, please refer to the school newsletter for details).
- Indian Mills Elementary School 112 Indian Mills Road (front lobby, please refer to the school newsletter for details).
- 3DPT Physical Therapy in the Upper Crust Pizza/Wallers shopping area.
The Fire Company will handle the logistics of getting the sneakers to Got Sneakers!, who will handle recycling and will send a small donation back to the fire company for all qualifying pairs.
If you have any questions please email imvfc281@yahoo.com
