Jan. 7-21
Happenings at Pinelands Library at 49 Union Street, Medford. For more information about the events listed call 609-654-6113.
Jan. 7 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Jan. 8 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. (half hour) – Baby and Toddler Time.
Jan. 9 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Yoga for Little Ones.
Jan. 12 – 11 a.m. to noon – Resume Basics.
Jan. 12 – 4-5 p.m. – Build it!
Jan. 12 – 7-8 p.m. (15 min) – Read to a Dog.
Jan. 13 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Scrapbooking for Teens.
Jan. 14 – 10:30-11 a.m. and 11:15-11:45 a.m. – Music and Motion Play Time.
Jan. 14 – 4-5 p.m. – Early Chapter Bookworms.
Jan. 14 – 4-5 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog.
Jan. 15 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. (half hour) – Parachute Play Time.
Jan. 15 – 4-5 p.m. – Tennis Time on Nintendo Wii.
Jan. 15 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Gentle Yoga.
Jan. 16 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Adult Craft: A Very, Very, Very Tiny Library.
Jan. 21 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Jan. 21 – 4-5 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog.
Jan. 21 – 4-5 p.m. – Teen Scene.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
*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.
Jan. 7 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Winter bird count at Arney’s Mount Park.
Jan. 8 – 9-11:30 a.m. – Winter bird count at Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods.
Jan. 8 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – Wildlife Watch: Hibernation Hike at Amico Island Park.
Jan. 8-11, 15-18 – noon to 4 p.m. – Souls Shot Portrait Project Exhibit at Warden’s House Gallery.
Jan. 11 – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Winter Tree Walk at Willingboro Lakes Park.
Jan. 12 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Mindfulness in Nature: Seeking Stillness at Crystal Lake Park.
Jan. 13, 20 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Jan. 13, 20 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Jan. 13 – 3-4:30 p.m. – Burlington County Planning Board and Land Development Review Committee meeting at Engineering Complex.
Jan. 21 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Wellness Walk at Smithville Park Visitor Center.
Jan. 21 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
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. As a special thank-you to donors for helping address the need for blood during the critical post-holiday time, those who come to give through Jan. 25 will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LX in the San Francisco Bay Area. See RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl for details.
Wednesday, Jan. 7
Southampton Board of Education reorganization meeting will be held at 6 p.m., School No. 2 All-Purpose Room.
Saturday, Jan. 17
Tabernacle Hazardous Waste Drop off from 9 a.m. to noon. Call 609-268-1220.
Monday, Jan. 19
Municipal offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Tuesday, Jan. 20
JLUB – Joint Land Use Board reorganization and regular meeting will be held at 7 p.m., 105 Willow Grove Road, Shamong.
Through Jan. 31
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
