May 14-21
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.
May 14-17, 19-21 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Teen Take-And-Make Bags: Mini Grow Pots. Not time 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 16-17.
May 14 – 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Line dancing with Darlene.
May 14 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – The Inkwell Writers group.
May 15 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. – ABC Storytime.
May 15 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Easy Fit with Relax Mind and Body.
May 15 – 1-6 p.m. – Blood Drive.
May 15 – 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Craft for Adults: Yarn Bird.
May 16 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Bingo for Adults.
May 17 – 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Teen DIY Craft: Slime.
May 19 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Homeschool Book Club.
May 19 – noon to 2 p.m. – Lunch and a Movie: “Jaws 2” (1978).
May 19 – 6-7 p.m. – Battle of the Books Teen Book Club.
May 20 – 6-8:30 p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons Club for Adults.
May 20 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Paint Night for Adults.
May 21 – 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Line Dancing with Darlene.
May 21 – 1-2 p.m. – Bookworms Book club.
May 21 – 6-7 p.m. – Adult ASL Club.
May 21 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Jigsaw Puzzle Contest for Adults.
May 21 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Needle Arts Group.
May 21 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Library Board meeting.
Happenings around Gloucester County
May 16 – 8-10 p.m. – Movie – Monroe Township – “Inside Out.”
May 21 – 8:30-10:30 p.m. – Movie – Westville – “Moana 2.”
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.
“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.
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, May 14
Mental Health Awareness program from 6-8 p.m., 301 Blue Bell Road.
Township Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. Ordinance meeting is followed by council meeting.
Thursday, May 15
Monroe Board of Education meeting at 7 p.m., Saybrook.
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.
Monday, May 26
Monroe Township Memorial Day Parade will be held at 11 a.m. from Our Lady of Peace to Veteran’s monument. For more information call the Pfeiffer Community Center at (856) 728-9840.
Saturday, May 31
Community Cleanup will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 301 Blue Bell Road.
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.
