All events are subject to change.
THURSDAY, May 8
Game: Mahjong. Moorestown Library. 1 p.m. Register online through the library website calendar.
Children’s activities at Second Street Market. West Second Street. Visit the Second Street Market on the second Thursday of each month (April through September) for food trucks and live music. The library will have bubbles, chalk and kids activities from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. outside the library on the front lawn. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Sustainable Moorestown Committee meeting. West Second Street. 7 p.m.
The Moorestown Theater Company presents “Legally Blonde JR.” at the First Methodist Church at 6 p.m. For tickets, visit www.moorestowntheatercompany.org.
FRIDAY, May 9
Friday Forum: Spring Birding. Willingboro Lakes Park. 60 Beverely-Rancocas Road. 9 a.m. Register online through the Burlington County website calendar.
Alpha Art: Art of the Kellys. Worker’s House and Gallery. 803 Smithville Road. View paintings, drawings, watercolors and unique pottery made by Burlington County siblings Megan and Luke Kelly. Gallery hours are from noon to 4 p.m.
The Moorestown Theater Company presents “Legally Blonde JR.” at the First Methodist Church at 7 p.m. For tickets, visit www.moorestowntheatercompany.org.
SATURDAY, May 10
Burlington Birding Bonanza. Long Bridge Park. 895 Deacon Road. 8 a.m. Participants will try to find as many species of birds as possible while traveling between Long Bridge Park, Rancocas State Park (Hainesport) and the Rancocas Pointe Trail. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. Bring lunch and prepare to spend most of the day. Register online through the Burlington County website calendar.
Burlington Birding Bonanza. Rancocas State Park (Hainesport). Deacon Road or Rancocas Avenue entrances. 10 a.m. Participants will try to find as many species of birds as possible while traveling between Long Bridge Park, Rancocas State Park (Hainesport) and the Rancocas Pointe Trail. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. Bring lunch and prepare to spend most of the day. Register online through the Burlington County website calendar.
Town-wide Yard Sale. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Your yard sale is held at the comfort of your own home. You decide what to sell and you decide your opening and closing times. This event will be held rain or shine. To sign up, visit the township website.
Sustainable Moorestown and Helpsy Clothing Drive. West Second Street. Got clothes, shoes, accessories or household linens you didn’t sell during the town-wide yard sale? Don’t drag them back to the attic or basement – drop them off at Town Hall between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Helpsy will make sure they get reused or recycled sustainably.
Symphony in C Presents: Meet the instruments: Percussion. Moorestown Library. 10:30 a.m. Symphony in C musicians will give presentations about the drums, xylophones, tambourines, toys and more, and will perform various short works that highlight these instruments. Hang around after the show to meet the musicians, ask questions and enjoy the instrument “petting zoo,” your chance to touch and hold some of the percussion instruments. This program is made possible through a grant from the D’Olier Foundation.
Concert: Classical Guitarist Keith Calmes with Mary Ann O’Meara. Moorestown Library. 2 p.m. Classical guitarist Keith Calmes and pianist Mary Anne O’Meara will present a recital of duets and solos. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Moorestown Library and Wegmans. Register online through the library website calendar.
Alpha Art: Art of the Kellys. Worker’s House and Gallery. 803 Smithville Road. View paintings, drawings, watercolors and unique pottery made by Burlington County siblings Megan and Luke Kelly. Gallery hours are from noon to 4 p.m.
The Moorestown Theater Company presents “Legally Blonde JR.” at the First Methodist Church at 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. For tickets, visit www.moorestowntheatercompany.org.
SUNDAY, May 11
Alpha Art: Art of the Kellys. Worker’s House and Gallery. 803 Smithville Road. View paintings, drawings, watercolors and unique pottery made by Burlington County siblings Megan and Luke Kelly. Gallery hours are from noon to 4 p.m.
AAPI Month Craft. Moorestown Library. 1:30 p.m. The lucky cat, or maneki-neko, is a popular Japanese figurine believed to bring good luck, fortune and prosperity to its owner. During this program, instructors Ting Zhang and Zhen Guo from Cherry Hill Huaxia Chinese School will teach attendees how to make the bracelets. All materials will be provided. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Moorestown Library. Register online through the library website calendar.
Kids Drop-in Craft: Mother’s Day Cards. Moorestown Library. 2 p.m. Drop into Youth Services and make a Mother’s Day Card with the library’s Teen Advisory Board volunteers. This program is sponsored by the Teen Advisory Board and the Friends of the Library.
Make Panda Bracelets and Bag Charms with the Cherry Hill Huaxia Chinese School. Moorestown Library. 2:30 p.m. Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month by learning to make festive panda bracelets and bag charms. This program is sponsored by the Cherry Hill Huaxia Chinese School and the Friends of the Library. Register online through the library website calendar.
Complex PTSD Support Group and Book Club. Moorestown Library. 3 p.m. The goal of this group is to provide encouragement, support and education in a safe environment for any adult who is struggling to overcome the effects of suffering from extended Complex-PTSD. For more information, visit the library website calendar.
MONDAY, May 12
Baby Time for ages zero to two. Moorestown Library. 10 a.m.
Healthy Hike. Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods. 803 Smithville Road. 10 a.m. Register online through the Burlington County website calendar.
Knitting Group Meetup. Moorestown Library. 10:30 a.m. All levels of skill are welcome. Advanced knitters will be available for teaching and assistance.
Open Play Time for all ages. Moorestown Library. 10:30 a.m.
Learn to Weave on a Cardboard Loom. Moorestown Library. 1 p.m. Join local artist Sky McClain for an introduction to loom weaving using a lightweight cardboard loom. Skill levels from beginner to intermediate are welcome. All materials are provided, but participants can bring their own. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Moorestown Library.
Zumba. Burlington County Agricultural Center. 5:30 p.m. Register online through the Burlington County website calendar.
International Cinema and Discussion Night. Moorestown Library. 6:30 p.m. This program will feature the 2012 Finnish film “Road North,” directed by Mika Kaurismäki. Register online through the library website calendar.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group. Moorestown Library. 7 p.m. The caregiver support group is for family and friends caring for a loved one with some type of dementia. The support group offers caregivers a place to share feelings and concerns, discuss challenges and learn about available resources. For more information, visit the library website calendar.
TUESDAY, May 13
Story Time for ages three and up. Moorestown Library. 10 a.m.
Tobata by Toby. Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences. 10 a.m. Tobata by Toby is an interval class focused on improving cardiovascular fitness and muscle endurance with featured movements in intervals followed by a rest period. Register online through the Burlington County website calendar.
Beginners Country Line Dancing. Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences. 11:30 a.m. Register online through the Burlington County website calendar.
Game: Mexican Train Dominoes. Moorestown Library. 1 p.m. Register online through the library website calendar.
Modern Masters Drawing Class. Worker’s House and Gallery. 803 Smithville Road. 5:30 p.m. Register online through the Burlington County website calendar.
Outdoor Yoga. Burlington County Agricultural Center. 6 p.m. Register online through the Burlington County website calendar.
International Literature Book Club. Moorestown Library. 6:30 p.m. This program focuses on international authors and subjects. Select a title of your choice to discuss at the book club. Register online through the library website calendar.
Open Space Advisory Committee meeting. West Second Street. 7 p.m.
Tree Planting and Preservation Committee meeting. West Second Street. 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, May 14
Toddler Time for ages two to four. Moorestown Library. 10 a.m.
Open Play Time for all ages. Moorestown Library. 10:30 a.m.
Country Line Dancing. Burlington County Agricultural Center. 11 a.m. Register online through the Burlington County website calendar.
Game: Rummikub. Moorestown Library. Noon. Register online through the library website calendar.
Chair Yoga. Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences. 5:30 p.m. The benefits of chair yoga include increased flexibility, improved proprioception (knowing where your body is in space), reduced stress, improved pain management skills and better sleep. Chairs are provided. Register online through the Burlington County website calendar.
Fiction Writer’s Workshop. Moorestown Library. 6:30 p.m. The Fiction Writer’s Workshop is a workshop devoted to the craft of fiction writing, whether it be a short story or a novel. Two stories or excerpts, not to exceed 3,000 words, must be emailed to all workshop participants and the instructor before the workshop date. Two stories/excerpts will be discussed per class. Send submissions to mleone@moorestownlibrary.org. Register online through the library website calendar.
Friends Board of Trustees meeting. Moorestown Library. 7 p.m.
Burlington County Board of Commissioners Public Meeting. 49 Rancocas Road. 7 p.m.
THURSDAY, May 15
Morning Walk in the Park. Historic Smithville Park and Smith’s Woods. 803 Smithville Road. 9 a.m. Register online through the Burlington County website calendar.
Game: Mahjong. Moorestown Library. 1 p.m. Register online through the library website calendar.
Anime Club. Moorestown Library. 6:30 p.m. For students in grades 6 through 12. Come meet other anime and manga fans and enjoy all things anime/manga. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Register online through the library website calendar.
Opera Roundtable. Moorestown Library. 6:30 p.m. Join Bill Holt, opera aficionado and founder of the library’s Opera Roundtable, for a discussion of Salome.” This program will be held in-person and online. Register online through the library website calendar.
Game: Moorestown Chess Club. Moorestown Library. 7 p.m. Register online through the library website calendar.
Wetlands and Watersheds. Long Bridge Park. 895 Deacon Road. 1 p.m. Discover what makes an area a wetland and learn about the different types of wetlands. Register online through the Burlington County website calendar.
