April 9-16
Happenings at Pinelands Library at 49 Union Street, Medford. For more information about the events listed call 609-654-6113.
Happenings at Pinelands Library at 49 Union Street, Medford. For more information about the events listed call 609-654-6113.
April 9 – 4-4:45 p.m. – Read to a Dog: Ginger.
April 10 – 4 p.m. – Nintendo Wii Bowling.
April 10 – 6 p.m. Chess for Adults and Seniors.
April 11 – 10:30 a.m. – Small Wonders Yoga.
April 14 – 4 p.m. – Build it!
April 14 – 6 p.m. – ELL: Conversation Circle.
April 16 – 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
April 9, 16 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
April 9 – 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Burlington County Utility Assistance Day will be held at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 150 East 2nd St., Burlington. This is a free event connecting residents with vital utility grant programs.
April 9 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
April 9 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners Public Meeting at County Administration/Courts Facility.
April 10 – 7:30-9:30 p.m. – Life that Glows at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
April 11 – 9-11 a.m. – Friday forum at Burlington County Fairgrounds.
April 11-13 – noon to 4 p.m. – Alpha Art: Art of the Kellys at Worker’s House and Gallery.
April 12 – 9 a.m. to noon – Park Cleanup at Amico Island Park.
April 14 – 10 a.m. to noon – Healthy Hike series: Exploring Habitat Succession at Long Bridge Park.
April 14 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Zumba at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
April 15 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Birding 101 at Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area.
April 15 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
April 15 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Beginners Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
April 15 – 6-7 p.m. – Outdoor Yoga at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
April 16 – 6-8 p.m. – America’s 250th Anniversary Presentation and Procession at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
April 16 – 7:30-10 p.m. – Star Watch at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
Thursday, April 10
Southampton board of education work session meeting at 6 p.m., School No. 3 Media Center.
Saturday, April 12
Opening Day for baseball and softball at the Patty Bowker Complex on Field 1.
Southampton Township’s Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 10 a.m. at the Red Lion Sports Complex, 459 Red Lion Road. Arrive by 9:45 a.m.
Tuesday, April 15
Shamong JLUB – Joint Land Use Board meeting will be held at 7 p.m., 105 Willow Grove Road.
Southampton Township Committee meeting at 6 p.m., 5 Retreat Road. At the meeting Hazel Cerra from the Department of Homeland Security will make a presentation on Trending Fraud Scams.
Saturday, April 26
Free Rabies Clinic Drive Thru from 9-11 a.m. at the Indian Mills Memorial School, 295 Indian Mills Road, Shamong.
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.
Saturday, April 26 – Free public star watch at Atsion, organized by the West Jersey Astronomical Society (WAS). Star watch begins in the Atsion Field at 8 p.m. For more information visit https://www.wasociety.us.
The Strengthening Families Program
Prevention Plus of Burlington County is offering The Strengthening Families Program, a national recognized science-based, outcome-oriented model specifically designed to build on the strengths of youth and their families to address the challenges of children and adolescents ages 7-17 and their caregivers. Dates are Tuesday evenings in April held at Southampton School No. 1. For more information contact Katie Patrick, prevention services coordinator, at (609) 261-0001 or email katie@prevplus.org.
Ongoing:
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
The Pinelands Garden Club of Medford meets at the United Methodist Church, 2 Hartford Road, Medford.
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
