Aug. 6-20
Happenings at Pinelands Library at 49 Union Street, Medford. For more information about the events listed call 609-654-6113.
Aug. 6 – 4-5 p.m. – Let’s Play Chess!
Aug. 7 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Fit and Fun Time for Kids.
Aug. 7 – 2-4 p.m. – Watercolor Florals.
Aug. 8 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Yoga for Little Ones.
Aug. 9 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Baby Ballet.
Aug. 9 – 2-3 p.m. – Estate Planning: Wills and Trusts.
Aug. 11 – 4-5 p.m. – Bowling Bash on Nintendo Wii.
Aug. 12 – All Day – Jellyfish Lantern Grab and Go.
Aug. 13 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Aug. 13 – 4-5 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog.
Aug. 14 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. (half hour) – Baby and Toddler Time.
Aug. 14 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Let Your Imagination Fly.
Aug. 14 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Gentler Yoga.
Aug. 16 – 2-3 p.m. – Jane Austen and Philosophy: Pride, Prejudice and injustice.
Aug. 18 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. (half hour) – Parachute Play Time.
Aug. 18 – 2-3 p.m. – Intro to Computers.
Aug. 19 – 4-5 p.m. – Let’s Play Chess!
Aug. 20 – 2-3 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog.
Aug. 20 – 4-5 p.m. – Teen Advisory Board.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
Aug. 6, 13, 20 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
Aug. 6, 13, 20 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Aug. 6, 9 – 9:30-10:30 a.m. – Junior Ranger: Butterflies at Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
Aug. 7 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Junior Lyceum at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Aug. 7-10, 14-17 – noon to 4 p.m. – 49th Annual Juried Art Show Call for Entry at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
Aug. 8-10, 15-17 – noon to 4 p.m. – Rare Earth: Gary Jones Exhibit.
Aug. 9 – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Butterfly Observations at Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
Aug. 11 – 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Young Naturalist Program: Tying It All Together at Willingboro Lakes Park.
Aug. 12, 19 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Aug. 13 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners Public Meeting at County Administration/Courts Facility.
Aug. 14 – 10 a.m. to noon and 7-9 p.m. – August: This Month in History at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Aug. 15 – 6-7 p.m. – Hummingbird Hangout at Visitor Center.
Aug. 16 – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Board Games at the Lyceum at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Aug. 18 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Mindfulness in Nature at Visitor Center.
Aug. 19 – 9-10:15 a.m. – Morning Walk in the Park at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
Aug. 19 – 9-11 a.m. – Tuesday Talk: Butterflies at Arney’s Mount Park.
Aug. 19 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Outdoor Yoga at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
Aug. 19 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Introduction to Block Printing Workshop at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
Aug. 20 – 10 a.m. to noon – Raid on Rogers’ Mill at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Blood Drives
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 Aug. 1 to 28 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Plus, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes, on successful donations (one test result per 12-month period). Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Test for more information. Visit RedCrossBlood.org.
Summer Concert Series in Southampton
Bring a lawn chair for the concerts that will be held from 7:15-9 p.m. on Route 206 and Retreat Road. There will be donated bottled water and ice cream/water ice.
- Aug. 6 – Gloucester City String Band
- Aug. 13 – Bonsal Blues Concert Band
- Aug. 20 – Bonsal Blues Dance Band.
- Aug. 27 – US1 Country Band.
Wednesday, Aug. 6
Land Development board meeting at 7 p.m., Tabernacle.
Saturday, Aug. 9
CPR Basics for Community Heroes will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Indian Mills Volunteer Fire Company, 48 Willow Grove Road, Shamong.
Thursday, Aug. 14
Southampton Board of Education Work Session meeting will be held at 6 p.m., School No. 3 Media Center.
Saturday, Aug. 16
Medford Lakes Hazardous Waste Drop off will be held from 9 a.m. to noon.
Monday, Aug. 18
Tabernacle Board of Education meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., Kenneth R. Olson Middle School.
Tuesday, Aug. 19
Joint Land Use Board meeting will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m., 105 Willow Grove Road, Shamong.
Shamong Board of Education meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., 295 Indian Mills Road.
Southampton Township Committee meeting will be held at 6 p.m., 5 Retreat Road.
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.
Dip in the fresh, cool cedar water of Atsion Lake this summer. Lifeguarded swimming is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., until Labor Day. Atsion Recreation Area is open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days per week.
Swimming is only permitted when lifeguards are on duty; parents must supervise children in the water at all times.
Ongoing:
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
