March 18 to April 1
Happenings at Pinelands Library at 49 Union Street, Medford. For more information about the events listed call 609-654-6113.
March 18 – 10:30-11 a.m. and 11:15-11:45 a.m. – Music and Motion Play Time.
March 19 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. (half hour) – Baby and Toddler Time.
March 20 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Yoga for Little Ones.
March 21 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog.
March 21 – 2-3 p.m. – Strings and Things: Adult Crochet Circle.
March 24 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Pajama Storytime.
March 25 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
March 25 – 4-5 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog.
March 26 – 4-5 p.m. – Animal Shadow Box Craft.
March 26 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Gentle Yoga.
March 27 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Intro to Udemy.
March 28 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – Silent Book Club.
March 30 – 4-5 p.m. – Let’s Play Chess!
March 31 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Botanical Art Prints.
Apri 1 – 4-5 p.m. – Teen Scene.
Burlington County events
For more information visit www.co.burlington.nj.us.
Child Safety Car Seat Checkup
- 1-3 p.m. – First Tuesday of the month – Weisman Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital in Marlton – appointments only.
- 1-3 p.m. – Third Tuesday of the month – Weisman Children’s Rehabilitation Center in Pennsauken – appointments only.
March 18, 25, April 1 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
March 19-22, 26-29 – The Narrative Experiment: Billy G. Harvey & Tiffany Ruocco Exhibit at Warden’s House Gallery.
March 20 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Vernal Equinox Hike at Crystal Lake Park.
March 20-22, 27-29 – 250 Years of Burlington County History at Worker’s House and Gallery.
March 24, 31 – 10-11 a.m. – TOBATA by Toby at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
March 24, 31 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Country Line Dancing at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
March 24, 31 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Yoga at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
March 20 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Lecture: Backyard Habitats at Burlington County Agricultural Center.
March 20 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Vernal Equinox Hike.
March 22 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – Curious Birders Club: Bird Outing/Signs of Spring at Amico Island Park.
March 22 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Amphibian Exploration and Vernal Pool Project at Visitor Center.
March 24 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Tuesday Talk: Migratory waterfowl at Delaware River Heritage Trail, Roebling Park.
March 24 – 3-4:30 p.m. – Burlington County Planning and Land Development Review Committee meeting, Conference Call or in-person.
March 25 – 3-4 p.m. – Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic at Emergency Services Training Center.
March 25 – 7-8 p.m. – Board of Commissioners meeting will be held at County Administration/Courts Facility.
March 26 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Audiobook Spring Walk at Pennington Park.
March 27 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Senior Art Exhibit Intake at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery. On March 28, intake will be held from 1 to 4 p.m.
March 27 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Friday Forum: Migratory waterfowl at Delaware River Heritage Trai, Roebling Park.
March 27 – 7-9 p.m. – Mixed Media Masterpiece at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
March 30 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Zumba at Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
March 31 – 5:30-7 p.m. – Explore Drawing: Modern Masters Series 16 at Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery.
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 lost nearly 3,000 donations due to the snow storm, significantly impacting the region’s blood supply. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now.
Red Cross offers free A1C testing as 1 in 5 donors have levels in prediabetic or diabetic range. Successful donations will receive free testing in March and a $15 Amazon gift card by email for coming to give through March 31
If you’re unable to give blood or platelets, consider making a financial donation to support the organization’s lifesaving mission at redcross.org.
Fridays
Southampton Mayor Bill Raftery will be holding office hours from noon to 3 p.m. in the municipal building.
Thursday, March 18
Lenape Regional High School District board meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m., 93 Willow Grove Road, Shamong.
Thursday, March 19
Southampton Township PTA will host its annual Easter Eggstravaganza between 5:30- and 6:30 p.m. at School No. 1 on the blacktop. Join for some Easter fun with an egg hunt, snacks and crafts. Rain date is March 20.
Thursday to Saturday, March 19-21
Seneca High School’s Spring Musical “Into the Woods” will be held March 19 to 20 at 7 p.m. and March 21 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door, 110 Carranza Road.
Saturday, March 21
Shamong Hazardous Waste Drop Off will be held between 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Monday, March 23
Tabernacle Board of Education meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the middle school.
Tabernacle Township Committee meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., 76 Hawkin Road.
Tuesday, March 24
Indian Mills Historical Society meeting will be held at 7 p.m., 105 Willow Grove Road, Shamong.
Wednesday, March 25
Rent Control Board meeting will be held at 7:30 pm., 105 Willow Grove Road, Shamong.
Thursday, March 26
Southampton Board of Education meeting will be held at School No. 3 in the Media Center.
Thursday, March 26 to Saturday, March 28
Southampton Drama Club will present Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” at School No. 3. Performances are at 7 p.m. on March 26 and 27 and 1 p.m. on March 28.
Friday, March 27
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Mobile Unit will be at the Emergency Services Building, 134 New Road in Tabernacle. Schedule appointments online at https://telegov.njportal.com/njmvcmobileunit/
Saturday, March 28
Join Pinelands Adventures on a small group driving tour to visit many places described in John McPhee’s landmark book “The Pine Barrens.” Tour begins at 10 a.m.
Saturday and Sunday, April 11 and 12
Pinelands Adventures is excited to partner with NOLS, the industry leader in wilderness medicine, to offer a Wilderness First Aid class at the Pine Tree Center in Tabernacle.
Tuesday, Apri 28
The Indian Mills Historical Society will hold a Native Plant Sale in partnership with the Pinelands Preservation Alliance and Historical Presentation from 5 to 9 p.m. in the municipal building, 105 Willow Grove Road, Shamong. In collaboration with the Burlington County Parks Department, Marisa Bozarth will present on the 1640 botanical text, Theater of Plants.
Thursday, May 7
The Lenape Regional High School District will be honoring students who will be entering the military or military academy at 7 p.m. in the Seneca High School Auditorium during the 14th annual Armed Services Awards Ceremony.
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:
New Jersey American Water will perform the annual flushing of its water distribution system to continue to provide customers with high-quality, reliable water service. This will run into the fall months.
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
