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The Burlington County Health Department is hosting flu clinics around the county. There will be a clinic from 10 a.m. to noon at Fire Station 431, 76 Hawkin Road in Tabernacle and from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Shamong Township Municipal Building, 105 Willow Grove Road on Oct. 31. The walk-up clinics are open to ages 6 months-plus, children under 18 must come with a parent/guardian, the high-dose flu vaccine not available, and the clinic is free for residents with donations appreciated.

Oct. 15-29

Happenings at Pinelands Library at 49 Union Street, Medford. For more information about the events listed call 609-654-6113.

Oct. 15 – 4-5 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog.

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Oct. 15 – 4-5 p.m. – Teen Advisory Board.

Oct. 16 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. (half hour) – Parachute Play Time.

Oct. 16 – 4-5 p.m. – Racing Fun on Mario Kart Wii.

Oct. 17 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Yoga for Little Ones.

Oct. 17 – 2:30-4 p.m. – Intro to PowerPoint.

Oct. 18 – noon to 1 p.m. – Gentle Yoga.

Oct. 18 – 2-3 p.m. – Strings and Things: Adult Crochet Circle.

Oct. 27 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Resume Basics.

Burlington County events

For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.

Oct. 15, 22, 29 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Agricultural Center.

Oct. 15, 22, 29 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.

Oct. 15 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Public Star Watches at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.

Oct. 17 – 9-11 a.m. – Migratory Autumn-Winter Transition.

Oct. 17-19, 24-26 – noon to 4 p.m. – 49th Annual Juried Art Show at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.

Oct. 17-19, 24-26 – noon to 4 p.m. – Rare Earth: Gary Jones Exhibit at Warden’s House Gallery.

Oct. 17-19, 24-26 – noon to 4 p.m. – A Life’s Passion of Work in Photography: Eric Stoner at Worker’s House and Gallery.

Oct. 17 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Scribble Cyptids Workshop at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.

Oct. 20 – 9-10:30 a.m. – Wellness Walk at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.

Oct. 20 – 1-2 p.m. – Lecture: Birds of Prey at Moorestown Library.

Oct. 20 – 1-2:30 p.m. – Finding Fall Fungi at Arney’s Mount Park.

Oct. 20, 27 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Zumba at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.

Oct. 21, 28 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.

Oct. 21 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Becoming a Better Birder: Fundamentals at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Sciences.

Oct. 21, 28 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.

Oct. 21 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Fall Painting Workshop at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.

Oct. 22 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners Public Meeting at County Administration/Courts Facility.

Oct. 23 – 4:30-6:30 p.m. – Creative Smartphone Photography at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.

Oct. 25 – 9-11 a.m. – Leave the Leaves Hike at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.

Oct. 25 – 9-11 a.m. – Young Naturalist Program: Autumn Tree ID at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.

Oct. 25 – 1-7 p.m. – Autumn Lands at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.

Oct. 28 – 1-3 p.m. – Fall Foliage Walk at Willingboro Lakes Park.

Oct. 28 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Becoming a Better Birder: Fundamentals at Boundary Creek Natural Resources Area.

Oct. 28 – 5:30-7 p.m. – Explore Drawing: Modern Masters 12 Mark Rothko at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.

Oct. 29 – 3-4 p.m. – Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic.

Blood Drives

American Red Cross Blood Donation Center – Southern New Jersey, 5029 U.S. 130, Suite 450, Delran

Tuesday and Wednesday: 11:45 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Thursday: 10:15 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Saturday: 7:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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 – especially those with types O and B negative. All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma through Oct. 19 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Fall. Those who give Oct. 20 to Nov. 16 will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. See RedCrossBlood.org/Harvest for details.

Through Friday, Oct. 17

State Planning Commission will hold six public meetings to receive testimony on the draft of the final New Jersey’s State Development and Redevelopment Plan and the draft infrastructure needs assessment. There are two in-person hearings and four virtual hearings. For updates visit https://www.nj.gov/state/bac/planning/state-plan/development/

In-person hearings:

  • Oct. 15 – 6 p.m. – Morris County Public Safety Training Academy, 500 West Hanover Ave., Morristown.

Virtual – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87595469882

  • Oct. 15 – 9 a.m.
  • Oct. 16 – 6 p.m.
  • Oct. 17 – 9 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 15

Lenape Regional High School District Board of Education meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m., 93 Willow Grove Road, Shamong.

Thursday, Oct. 16

Southampton Board of Education Work Session will be held at 6 p.m., School No. 3 Media Center.

Saturday, Oct. 18

Tabernacle Hazardous Waste Drop Off from 9 a.m. to noon.

Tuesday, Oct. 21

JLUB- Joint Land Use Board meeting will be held at 7 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 regular meeting will be held at 6 p.m., 5 Retreat Road.

Wednesday, Oct. 22

Rent Control Board meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m., 105 Willow Grove Road, Shamong.

Saturday, Oct. 25

The YMCA in Medford is offering a special one-day camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., specifically for Burlington County children ages 7 to 14 who come from families impacted by mental health challenges, substance use, or other significant stressors. For more information contact Keira Logue at klogue@co.burlington.nj.us or call (609) 265-5794.

Monday, Oct. 27

Tabernacle Board of Education meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., Olson Middle School – Media Center.

Tabernacle Township Committee meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., 76 Hawkin Road.

Thursday, Oct. 30

Southampton Township Board of Education meeting will be held at 7 p.m., School No. 2 All-Purpose Room.

Friday, Oct. 31

The Burlington County Health Department is hosting flu clinics around the county. There will be a clinic from 10 a.m. to noon at Fire Station 431, 76 Hawkin Road in Tabernacle and from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Shamong Township Municipal Building, 105 Willow Grove Road. The walk-up clinics are open to ages 6 months-plus, children under 18 must come with a parent/guardian, the high-dose flu vaccine not available, and the clinic is free for residents with donations appreciated.

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:

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

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