April 23-30
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 23 – 6-7 p.m. – Adult ASL Club.
April 24 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. – ABC Storytime.
April 24 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Easy Fit with Relax Mind and Body.
April 24 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Trivia Night for Adults.
April 24 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Williamstown Junior Gardeners Club.
April 25 – 11 a.m. to noon – Friday Fun Day.
April 25 – 3-5 p.m. – Friends of the Library Volunteer Set-up.
April 26 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Friends of the Monroe Library Book Sale.
April 28 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Homeschool Book Club.
April 28 – noon to 2 p.m. – Lunch and a Movie: “See How They Run” (2022).
April 28 – 6-7 p.m. – Teen Writers Club: National Poetry Month.
April 29 – No children’s programs.
April 29 – 6-8:30 p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons Club for Adults.
April 29 – 7-8 p.m. – Bookmarks Book Club.
April 30 – 2-3 p.m. – Nightmare on Marsha Ave Book Club.
April 30- 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Board Game Night for Adults.
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. 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.
In April, Gloucester County Animal Shelter is hosting a virtual baby shower to prepare for the upcoming kitten and puppy season. For more information contact (856) 881-2828 or gcas@co.gloucester.nj.us.
“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 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.
Sunday, April 27 – 4 p.m. – Spring Fest and Earth Day Celebration at Red Bank Battlefield Park.
Tire Amnesty Program – June 1-30 – Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, June 21 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Will be in the Gloucester County Solid Waste Complex. For more information contact (856) 478-6045 or email dheitman@gcianj.com.
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
Fridays
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.
Wednesday, April 23
Township Council meeting will be held at 7 p.m., 125 Virginia Ave.
Saturday, April 26
Monroe Township Community Affairs and Finns Friends will hold its fourth annual Autism Awareness Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pfeiffer Community Center. There will be a touch-a-truck, bounce houses, informational tables, petting zoo, sensory tables, face painting, balloon artist, Justin Thomas – ventriloquist, surprise character appearance, snacks, music and more.
Wednesday, April 30
Flags for Forgotten Soldiers will be held at 10 a.m., 700 Corkery Lane. Volunteers are needed to place the 660 flags representing the number of veterans who die by their own hand ever month. For more information contact the Monroe Township Public Works Department – Deb Bender at (856) 728-9844.
Thursday, May 1
American Red Cross Blood Drive from 1-6 p.m., Monroe Free Public Library. All who come to give blood through April 30 will get an exclusive Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win a $5,000 prize. There will be three winners. See RedCrossBlood.org/Hope. In May, all who come to give May 1-18 will get a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Plus, throughout May, those who come to give will be automatically entered to win a U.S. trip of choice for two. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/May.
Monroe Board of Education meeting at 7 p.m., Saybrook meeting space.
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.
Saturday, May 10
Spring Arts and Crafts festival will be held on Main Street from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day will feature local crafters, food trucks, and various activities for kids, including a petting zoo, bounce houses, and face painting.
Melodies on Main
Melodies on Main every third Thursday through September – May 15, June 19, July 17, Aug. 21 and Sept. 18. For more information visit www.monroetownshipnj.org.
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.
