May 21-28
Happenings at Pinelands Library at 49 Union Street, Medford. For more information about the events listed call 609-654-6113.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
May 28 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
May 28 – 3-4 p.m. – Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic at the Animal Shelter.
May 28 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
May 28 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners Public meeting.
May 30-31, June 1 – noon to 4 p.m. – Barn to Bay: Art of the Penevs at Worker’s House and Gallery.
May 30-31, June 1 – noon to 4 p.m. – Burlington County Senior Art and Teen Arts Exhibit at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
May 30-31, June 1 – noon to 4 p.m. – Exhibit: Trail and Camera: Photographer Ben Panter at Warden’s House Gallery.
June 2 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Zumba at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
June 3 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
June 3 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Outdoor Yoga at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
June 4 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
June 4 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
Thursday, May 29
Student-athletes at Seneca High School will receive crucial education on the risks of prescription opioids from a quarterback with first-hand knowledge of their devastating impact. Former NFL player and New Jersey native Ray Lucas will headline a program at 9 a.m. at Seneca High School, 110 Carranza Rd, Tabernacle. The event is part of the Knock Out Opioid Abuse initiative, organized by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, in collaboration with the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA).
Lenape High School Art Show will be held from 6-8 p.m. in the North Gym at Lenape High School. This event will feature stunning artwork created by students from freshman to senior level, showcasing a variety of mediums including painting, sculpture, photography, and more. The art show is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, June 3
Shamong Township Committee meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m., 105 Willow Grove Road.
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. Those who come to give by May 31 will receive an exclusive Red Cross solar lantern, while supplies last. Plus, all who come to give in May will be automatically entered for a chance to win a U.S. trip of their choice for two. Full details can be found at RedCrossBlood.org/May. Those who come to give through June 30 will get a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email and will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards.
June 3 – 2-7 p.m. – Tabernacle Church of Crist, 160 Carranza Road.
Saturday, June 7
New Jersey State Police will host a Bike Rodeo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Indian Mills Memorial school, 295 Indian Mills Road, Shamong. There will be a bicycle challenge course, E-bike and bicycle safety and free bike and helmet inspection. Check www.ims.k12.nj.us/o/imms/news for more details and weather updates.
Tabernacle board of education meeting at 8 a.m. at Kenneth R. Olson Middle School.
Saturday, July 12
Southampton Township Fireworks Festival will be held at 6 p.m., Red Lion Recreation Park, 458 Red Lion Road. There will be live music, family fun and food trucks. Fireworks at dusk. Rain date is July 13.
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
