July 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.
Library closed Saturdays for Summer
July 2-3, 7-9- 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Back to School Supplies Drive.
July 2-9 – All Day – Adult Summer Reading Challenge
July 2-9 – All Day – Teen Summer Reading Challenge.
July 2-3, 7-9- 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Children’s Summer Reading Challenge.
July 2-3, 7-9- 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – The Crayon Initiative Donations.
July 2-3, 7-9 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Teen Summer Take-and-Make Bags: Mini Canvas Kit.
July 2 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Tween Art History Club.
July 2 – 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Line Dancing with Darlene.
July 2 – 2-3 p.m. – Nightmare on Marsha Ave Book Club.
July 2 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Needle Arts Group.
July 2 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Play with Clay Night for Adults.
July 3 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Summer Storytime “Orange.”
July 3 – 1-6 p.m. – Blood Drive – Williamstown Sunrise Rotary.
July 3 – 1-2:30 p.m. – Felt Craft for Adults.
July 3 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Trivia Night for Adults.
July 4 – Closed for Independence Day.
July 7 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Homeschool Hangout.
July 7 – 6-8 p.m. – Teen Paint Date.
July 8 – noon to 1 p.m. – Krafting Kindness.
July 8 – 6-7 p.m. – Children’s Craft: Rock Hydro-Dipping.
July 8 – 6-8:30 p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons Club for adults.
July 9 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Tween Art History Club.
July 9 – 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Line Dancing with Darlene.
July 9 – 1-2 p.m. – Teen Advisory Board.
July 9 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – The Inkwell Writers Group.
Happenings around Gloucester County
July 9 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Family Fun Show – Pirate Vince – Deptford Memorial Park, rain or shine.
July 12 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Butterfly Festival and Art Contest – Red Bank Battlefield in National Park.
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 Sept. 17, Oct. 15, and Nov. 19.
Tire Amnesty Program – Through June 30 – Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 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.
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 – July 17, Aug. 21 and Sept. 18. For more information visit www.monroetownshipnj.org.
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. To thank donors who step up to the plate to help keep the supply strong during this time, NYBC is offering Mets-themed incentives through July 7: Community blood drive donors will receive a Mets-branded T-shirt. Donor center donors get their choice of a Mets T-shirt or packable backpack, plus a voucher for two Mets tickets. Registration is required for ticket vouchers – learn more at nybc.org/promo. Â
July 3 – noon to 5 p.m. – Free Public Library of Monroe Township.
Friday, July 4
Township fireworks from 8:30-9 p.m.
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.
Friday, July 18
Adults with Disabilities Dance will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 19
Join Boy Scout Pack 161 for an early morning Kayaking Adventure at Scotland Run Park at 9 a.m.
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 to 9:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church on Main Street for the rest of the summer. New voices always welcome!
