Dec. 24 to Jan. 7
Happenings at Pinelands Library at 49 Union Street, Medford. For more information about the events listed call 609-654-6113.
Dec. 24 – 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. – Movies of a Certain Age: Movie Marathon.
Jan. 2 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – American Red Cross Blood Drive.
Jan. 5 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Stay and Play.
Jan. 5 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Loop Group: Crochet Circle for Kids and Teens.
Jan. 6 – 4-5 p.m. – Let’s Play Chess!
Jan. 7 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
*Burlington County Sheriff’s Office is holding a holiday toy drive of new unwrapped toys to be distributed to Burlington County children in need this holiday season. For more information visit Sheriff James H. Kostoplis Community Outreach Unit at (609) 265-3788.
*Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex, 22000 Burlington Columbus Road, Florence, is accepting non-working strands of Christmas tree and outdoor holiday lights for recycling. Drop off non-working lights in clear bags or cardboard boxes Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Dec. 25-28, Jan. 1-4 – noon to 4 p.m. – Souls Shot Portrait Project Exhibit at Warden’s House Gallery.
Dec. 26-28 – noon to 4 p.m. – 49th Annual Juried Art Show at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
Dec. 26-28 – noon to 4 p.m. – A Life’s Passion of Work in Photography: Eric Stoner.
Dec. 30 – 11 a.m. to noon – Board of Commissioners Public meeting at County Administration/Courts Facility.
Jan. 2 – 5-6:15 p.m. – Moonlit Trail Walk at Pennington Park.
Jan. 5, 2026 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Winter bird count at Amico Island Park.
Jan. 6 – 9:30-10:30 a.m. – Winter bird count at Rancocas Pointe Trail.
Jan. 6, 2026 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – Winter bird count at Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area.
Jan. 7, 2026 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Winter bird count at Arney’s Mount Park
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. To encourage donations during this critical period, all who come to donate through Friday, Jan. 2nd will receive their choice of a festive pair of fuzzy socks or a winter hat as a thank you for helping patients in need. RedCrossBlood.org.
Thursday and Friday, Dec. 25-26, Jan. 1
Municipal offices closed for the holidays and New Year’s Day.
Monday, Jan. 5, 2026
Tabernacle Board of Education reorganization meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026
Southampton Township Committee re-organization meeting will be held at 6 p.m., 5 Retreat Road.
Shamong Township Committee meeting will be held at 7 p.m., 105 Willow Grove Road.
Shamong Board of Education meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026
Southampton Board of Education reorganization meeting will be held at 6 p.m., School No. 2 All-Purpose Room.
Through Jan. 31, 2026
Holiday tree collection will be held on regular trash collection day/week in Tabernacle. Trees must be at curb by 6 a.m. and be free of plastic bags, ropes, decorations, garland, tinsel, ornaments, lights, stands, wires, and nails.
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
