June 11-18
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.
June 11-14, 16-18 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Teen Take-and-Make Bags: Stained Glass Mosaic Art. Note time 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 13-14.
June 11 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – The Inkwell Writers Group.
June 12 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. – ABC Storytime.
June 12 – 1-6 p.m. – Blood Drive.
June 12 – 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Craft for Adults: Button Flower Vase.
June 12 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Williamstown Junior Gardeners Club.
June 12 – 7-8 p.m. – Movie Discussion Club.
June 14-18 – All day – Teen Summer Reading Challenge Begins.
June 14 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Summer Reading Kick-off.
June 14 – 1-2 p.m. – Teen Summer Kickoff: Tie-dyeing.
June 16-18 – All day – Adult Summer Reading Challenge.
June 16-18 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Back to School Supplies drive.
June 16-18 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – The Crayon Initiative Donations.
June 16 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Homeschool Hangout.
June 16 – noon to 2 p.m. – Lunch and a Movie: “Chicago” (2002).
June 16 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Teen Movie and Craft Night: “The Sandlot” and sand art.
June 17 – 6-7 p.m. – Children’s Craft: Reading Gnome Buddies.
June 17 – 6-8:30 p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons Club for Adults.
June 18 – 1-2 p.m. – Bookworms Book Club.
June 18 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Needle Arts Group.
June 18 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Library Board meeting.
Happenings around Gloucester County
une 11 – 8-10 p.m. – Movie – Manuta – “Migration.”
June 12 – 3-4 p.m. – Septic System 101 for Homeowners, Rowan College of South Jersey – Roem MEC 1203 – 1400 Tanyard Road, Sewell. Register at (856) 218-4170 and visit www.gloucestercountynj.gov.
June 13 – 8:15-10:15 p.m. – Movie – Scotland Run Park – “Fantasia.”
June 13 – 8:30-10:30 p.m. – Movie – Scotland Run Park – “Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory” (1971).
June 14 – 8-11 a.m. – Big Shredding Event, Clayton Complex.
June 14 – 7-8 p.m. – Concert – Geyser Dogs, DJ Bentz Memorial Soccer Complex, Clayton. Rain date is June 15.
June 18 – 8-10 p.m. – Woolrich Township Municipal Building – “Wonka.”
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. The museum’s permanent exhibits include artifacts from the Pre-Columbian through the Colonial Eras, American Farmstead, Antique hand tools and equipment, the Pine Barrens, Glass and a Fossil exhibit.
The museum will offer Student Archaeology classes through July on Friday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students will unravel the myth of what an archaeologist does in the field by taking part in an actual excavation on the grounds of the Andaloro Farmhouse.
“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 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.
Melodies on Main
Melodies on Main every third Thursday through September – June 19, July 17, Aug. 21 and Sept. 18. For more information visit www.monroetownshipnj.org.
Wednesday, June 11
Senior Second Chance Prom will be held from 1-4 p.m., The Forum, 109 N. Black Horse Pike, Blackwood.
Blood Drives
The American Red Cross urges donors to keep the blood supply top of mind and help save lives by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. Those who come to give through June 30 will get a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email and will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards.
June 12 – 1-6 p.m. – Free Public Library of Monroe.
Thursday, June 19
Township offices are closed on Juneteenth.
Board of Education meeting will be held at 6 p.m., Saybrook Ave.
Friday, June 20
Candy Bar Bingo will be held from 6:30-8 p.m., 301 Blue Bell Road.
Saturday, July 5
Independence Day Puppy Parade will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Monroe Township Dog Park. All breed sizes welcome. Dogs must be leashed. Check in by 10:30 a.m. and parade begins at 11 a.m. For more information call (856) 728-9841.
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 honors 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.
Ongoing
Shades of Harmony – Award-Winning Women’s Chorus – Join Region 19’s First Place Division A Chorus, Shades of Harmony, for weekly rehearsals full of music, friendship, and fun! They meet Tuesdays from 7-9:30 p.m. — now through June 17 at Whitehall School, then at First United Methodist Church on Main Street for the rest of the summer. New voices always welcome!
