July 16-30
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.
Library closed Saturdays for Summer
July 16-18, 21-25, 28-30 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Back to School Supplies Drive. Note time 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 18, 25.
July 16-30 – All Day – Adult Summer Reading Challenge
July 16-30 – All Day – Teen Summer Reading Challenge.
July 16-18, 21-25, 28-30 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Children’s Summer Reading Challenge. Note time 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 18, 25.
July 16-18, 21-25, 28-30 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – The Crayon Initiative Donations. Note time 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 18, 25
July 16-18, 21-25, 28-30 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Teen Summer Take-and-Make Bags: Mini Canvas Kit. Note time 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 18, 25.
July 16 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Tween Art History Club.
July 16 – 1-2 p.m. – Bookworms Book Club.
July 16 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Needle Arts Group.
July 17 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Summer Storytime “Green.”
July 17 – noon to 1 p.m. – Teen Advisory Board.
July 17 – 1-6 p.m. – Blood Drive.
July 17 – 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Craft for Adults: Beach Candleholder.
July 17 – 7-8 p.m. – Movie Discussion Club.
July 18 – noon to 1:30 p.m. – Children’s Lunch and a Movie: “Tangled.”
July 21 – 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Play Patrol and Color Our World with Music.
July 21 – 6-7 p.m. – Tween/Teen Creative Writing Workshop with Ellen Parry Lewis.
July 22 – noon to 1 p.m. – Krafting Kindness.
July 22 – 6-7 p.m. – Children’s Craft: Puffy Painting.
July 22 – 6-8:30 p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons Club for Adults.
July 23 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Tween Art History Club.
July 23 – 3-4 p.m. – Teen Advisory Board.
July 23 – 6-7 p.m. – Adult ASL Club.
July 23 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Jigsaw Puzzle Contest for Adults.
July 24 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Summer Storytime “Blue.”
July 24 – noon to 2 p.m. – TEEN Maker Day.
July 24 – 1-2:30 p.m. – Felt Craft for Adults.
July 24 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Horticulture Craft.
July 24 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Williamstown Junior Gardeners Club.
July 28 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Children’s Craft: Bubble Painting.
July 28 – noon to 2 p.m. – Lunch and a Movie: “My Fair Lady” (1963).
July 28 – 6-7 p.m. – Teen Food Craft: Edible Candy Mosaics.
July 29 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Teen Advisory Board.
July 19 – noon to 1 p.m. – Krafting Kindness.
July 29 – 6-7 p.m. – Children’s Craft: Mini-Canvas Painting.
July 29 – 6-8:30 p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons Club for Adults.
July 29 -7-8 p.m. – Bookmarks Book Club.
July 30 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Tween Art History Club.
July 30 – 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Line Dancing with Darlene.
July 30 – 2-3 p.m. – Nightmare on Marsha Ave Book Club.
July 30 – 7-8:15 p.m. – Whodunits Book Club: Death on the Nile.
Happenings around Gloucester County
July 16 – 8:15-10:15 p.m. – Movie – “Moana 2” – Swedesboro Auction Block. Rain date is July 17.
July 17 – 9 a.m. to noon – Disability Job Fair at Rowan College of South Jersey Stadium.
July 19 – 6-8:30 p.m. – Concert – Songwriter Concert Featuring Cooper Stomp at James G. Atkinson Park, Sewell. Rain date is July 20.
July 19-20 – Come take part in our annual Moth Night at Scotland Run Park from 8 a.m. to noon. Members of the public will view the beauty and diversity of local moths and learn about how to attract and identify moths at their own houses/yards.
July 24 – Family Fun Show – Lee’s Circus Extravaganza will be held from 10:30-11:15 a.m. at Dream Park.
July 25 – 8:15-11:15 p.m. – Movie – “The Wild Robot” – Edgarton Christian Academy. Rain date is July 26.
July 26 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Concert – Everyday People at James G. Atkinson Park, Sewell. Rain date is July 27.
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.
Wednesday, July 16
Monroe Township Youth Basketball (MTYB) Community Day will be held starting at 5:30 p.m. at Pfieffer Center basketball courts. MTYB youth coaches verse the Monroe Township Police Department game will be held at 7:30 p.m.
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. For those who come to give through July 31, the Red Cross will say thanks with a Fandango Movie Reward by email. Use it to catch a summer blockbuster on the Red Cross! See RedCrossBlood.org/July. Visit RedCrossBlood.org.
July 17 – 1-6 p.m. – Free Public Library of Monroe Township.
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.
Wednesday, July 23
Ordinance committee meeting then council meeting starting at 6:30 p.m., 125 Virginia Ave.
Tuesday, Aug. 5
National Night Out will be held from 6-9 p.m. at Owens Park, 700 N Tuckahoe Road. The free family-friendly event will feature a K-9 Demonstration, police and emergency services displays, face painting, inflatables, snacks, vendors and more.
Saturday, Aug. 9
Family Splash Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 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 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!
