April 23-30
Happenings at Pinelands Library at 49 Union Street, Medford. For more information about the events listed call 609-654-6113.
April 23 – 4-4:45 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog: Ginger.
April 24 – 6:30 p.m. – Gentler Yoga.
April 26 – 10:30 a.m. – Baby Ballet.
April 29 – 4 p.m. – Build it!
April 30 – 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
April 23, 30 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
April 23 – 10 a.m. to noon – Children’s Frog Fest at Long Bridge Park.
April 23 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners Public Meeting at Court Administration/Courts Facility.
April 24 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Mindfulness in Nature at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
April 25 – 9-11 a.m. – Friday Forum at Historic Smithville and Smith’s Woods.
April 25-27 – noon to 4 p.m. – Alpha Art: Art of the Kellys.
April 27 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Spring Frog Walk at Long Bridge Park.
April 27 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Earth Fair at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
April 28 – 10 a.m. to noon – The Office of Sen. Troy Singleton is hosting a Property Tax Relief Information Session in partnership with the New Jersey Division of Taxation at the Kennedy Center in Willingboro. The New Jersey Division of Taxation will be on hand and their presentation will discuss how to apply for property tax relief – ANCHOR, Senior Freeze, and StayNJ – as well as how to file the new combined application, and eligibility requirements. Reserve your spot today – www.troysingleton.com/staynj
April 28 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Zumba at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
April 29 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Beginners Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
April 30 – 3-4 p.m. – Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic at Animal Shelter.
April 30 – 5-7 p.m. – Introduction to Pinhole Photography Part 1 at the Worker’s House and Gallery.
April 30 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Wednesday, April 23
Shamong Rent Control Board meeting at 7:30 p.m., 105 Willow Grove Road.
Blood Drive
During National Volunteer Month in April, the American Red Cross asks donors to help keep the blood supply stable by making an appointment to give blood or platelets now. Type O blood and platelets are especially needed to ensure hospitals are fully stocked with lifesaving blood products this spring.
April 24 – 2:30-7:30 p.m. – Church of the Holy Eucharist, 520 Medford Lakes, Tabernacle.
Saturday, April 26
Free Rabies Clinic Drive Thru from 9-11 a.m. at the Indian Mills Memorial School, 295 Indian Mills Road, Shamong.
Monday, April 28
Tabernacle Township Committee meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., 76 Hawkin Road.
Tuesday, April 29
Shamong Township Board of Education meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., 295 Indian Mills Road.
Lenape Regional High School District – Lenape, Shawnee, Cherokee, and Seneca – invites the public to the District Choir Concert at 7 p.m., at Lenape High School Auditorium, 235 Hartford Road, Medford. Admission is free, and donations will be accepted to support the Glenn Keen Memorial Scholarship, which benefits student musicians from all four schools.
Wednesday, April 30
Tabernacle Board of Education meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., 132 New Road.
Southampton Township Board of Education meeting at 7 p.m., School No. 2 All-Purpose Room.
Lenape Regional High School District Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m., 93 Willow Grove 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 start at noon. For more information contact Andrew Jacobs at andrewsjacobs1@gmail.com.
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:
May 5 to 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
