April 2-9
Happenings at the Free Public Library at 713 Marsha Ave., Williamstown. For more information about the events listed below contact 856-629-1212 or email info@monroetpl.org.
April 2-5, 7-9 – 11 a.m. to 9 a.m. – Teen Take-and-Make Bags: Easter Egg Ornaments. Note time is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for April 4-5.
April 2 – 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Jewelry Workshop
April 2 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Needle Arts Group.
April 3 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga with Relax Mind and Body.
April 3 – 1-2:30 p.m. – Felt Craft for Adults.
April 3 – 6-8 p.m. – Murder Mystery.
April 5 – 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Teen Advisory Board.
April 7 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Homeschool Hangout.
April 7 – 2:30-3 p.m. – Friends of the Library Meeting.
April 7 – 6-7 p.m. – Teen Craft Night: Easter Egg Succulent Pots and Plants.
April 8 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. – ABC Storytime.
April 8 – 6-8:30 p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons Club for Adults.
April 9 – 6-7 p.m. – Introduction to American Sign Language and Deaf Culture.
April 9 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – The Inkwell Writers Group.
Happenings around Gloucester County
The South Jersey Museum of American History is located at 138 Andaloro Way. Open from Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call (856) 812-1121, email sjmuseum@aol.com and visit southjerseymuseum.org. From April 5th through June 1st, the Museum will be presenting a World War II Exhibit featuring military as well as civilian paraphernalia. Some of these items include weapons, equipment, uniforms, flags, and coinage of both the Allied and Axis powers in the Pacific as well as the European theatres.
Friday, April 4 – 10 a.m. to noon – Gloucester County Department of Health is offering free health screening at the Deptford Mall.
“Led by Love” Family Caregiver Support Group meetings are held monthly throughout the year from 9 a.m. to noon at 115 Budd Blvd., West Deptford. Dates include April 16, May 21, June 12, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, and Nov. 19.
Saturday, April 26 – 8 a.m. – Earth Day Clean-up at Brandemarti Field at Riverwinds Complex, 1000 Riverwinds Drive, West Deptford. Open to all non-profit organizations in Gloucester County. Participating groups will earn $500 for their community Service. Designated clean-up locations throughout West Deptford, Paulsboro and Gibbstown or your hometown.
Saturday, April 26 – 9 a.m. – Join the 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk on Saturday, April 26th at 432 Glover Street, Woodbury. This special event, hosted by Friends of the CACGC, raises awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention Month. All proceeds benefit the Child Advocacy Center of Gloucester County. For more information visit https://gcchildadvocacy.org.
Serve-A-Tray program, which is for seniors 60 or older, is more than just a meal delivery – it’s about maintaining health, independence, and dignity for homebound seniors in the community. Participants receive a complete midday meal Monday through Friday, with frozen meals available for weekends. For more information call (856) 686-8325.
Gloucester County Senior Nutrition Sites offer well-balanced midday meals for residents 60 plus at Second Baptist Church, Paulsboro; First Baptist Church of Jericho, Deptford; Greenfields Volunteer Fire Company, Deptford; Pfeiffer Community, Williamstown; Glassboro Senior Center, Glassboro; and Mantua Township Community Center, Sewell. For more information at (856) 384-6900 or email seniors@co.gloucester.nj.us.
Gloucester County Nature Club
The Gloucester County Nature Club will meet the second Thursday of the month, September through June, and are free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.gcnatureclub.org
Friday, April 4
The Food Pantry is open from 9:30-11:30 a.m. located on the bottom level of the Clubhouse, 408 Church St. Williamstown. For more information call (856) 728-9841.
Saturday, April 5
Egg Hunt will be held at Owens Park, 690 Tuckahoe Road, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 8
Craft night will be held at the senior center, 301 Blue Bell Road.
Thursday, April 17
Senior Luncheon will be held at senior center, 301 Blue Bell Road.
Melodies on Main
Melodies on Main will be held from 6-9 p.m., Thursday, April 17, on Main Street between Washington Avenue and Bluebell Road. They will continue every Thursday through September – May 15, June 19, July 17, Aug. 21 and Sept. 18. For more information visit www.monroetownshipnj.org.
Saturday, May 3
Spring Shred Event will be held at 1040 Glassboro Road, Williamstown, from 9 a.m. to noon or until truck is full. For more information contact (856) 728-9844.
Monroe Township Police Explorers
Meetings first and third Monday each month at 7 p.m., Monroe Township police headquarters. Open to those ages 14-21. Learn career-based skills designed to educate and prepare for a career in law enforcement or criminal justice.
Military Tribute Banner Program
Williamstown will honor its veterans, active duty, reserve and national guard members with military banners from Memorial Day through October along Main Street. For more information contact Anthony C. Iovino at acisellshomes@gmail.com or Dominick Colavita at djc.homes@yahoo.com.
