July 30 to Aug. 13
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 30-31, Aug. 1, 4-8, 11-13 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Back to School Supplies Drive. Note time 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 1, 8.
July 30 to Aug. 13 – All Day – Adult Summer Reading Challenge
July 30 to Aug. 13 – All Day – Teen Summer Reading Challenge.
July 30-31, Aug. 1, 4-8, 11-13 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Children’s Summer Reading Challenge. Note time 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 1, 8.
July 30-31, Aug. 1, 4-8, 11-13 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – The Crayon Initiative Donations. Note time 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 1, 8.
July 30-31 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Teen Summer Take-and-Make Bags: Mini Canvas Kit.
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.
July 31 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Summer Storytime “Purple.”
Aug. 1 – noon to 2 p.m. – Children’s Lunch and a Movie: “Tangled.”
Aug. 4-8, 11-13 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Ten Summer Take-and-Make Bags: Puzzle Art Kit. Note time 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 8.
Aug. 4 – 6-7 p.m. – Teen Summer Craft: Hydro Dipping.
Aug. 5 – 6-8 p.m. – Children’s Craft: Ceramic Tile Painting.
Aug. 5 – 6-8:30 p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons Club for Adults.
Aug. 6 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Tween Art History Club.
Aug. 6 – 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Line Dancing with Darlene.
Aug. 6 – 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Teen Advisory Board.
Aug. 6 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Follow-up Clay Class with Trudi Clark.
Aug. 6 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Needle Arts Group.
Aug. 7 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Summer Storytime “Red.”
Aug. 7 – 1-2 p.m. – Felt Craft for Adults.
Aug. 7 – 1-6 p.m. – Blood Drive.
Aug. 7 – 6-8 p.m. – Murder Mystery.
Aug. 8 – noon to 2 p.m. – Children’s Lunch and Movie: “Coco.”
Aug. 11 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Homeschool Hangout.
Aug. 11 – noon to 2 p.m. – Lunch and a Movie: “Wonka” (2023).
Aug. 11 – 5:30-8 p.m. – Teen Movie and Craft: “Wicked” and Friendship Bracelets.
Aug. 12 – 6-8 p.m. – Tween Paint Night.
Aug. 12 – 6-8:30 p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons Club for Adults.
Aug. 13 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Tween Art History Club.
Aug. 13 – 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Line Dancing with Darlene.
Aug. 13 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – The Inkwell Writers Group.
Happenings around Gloucester County
July 30 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Family Fund Show – Under the Sea Puppet Pals at Deptford Memorial Park. Rain or shine.
Aug. 1 – 8:15-10:15 p.m. – Movie – “The Wild Robot” at Deptford Memorial Park. Rain date is Aug. 2.
Aug. 4 – 8:15-10:15 p.m. – Movie – “Garfield Movie” at For Bilings Park, Paulsboro. Rain date is Aug. 5.
Aug. 8 – 8:15-10:15 p.m. – Movie – “Despicable Me 4” at Stewart Lake Park, Woodbury. Rain date is Aug. 9.
Aug. 9 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Concert – “The Fabulous Silver Wings” at James G. Atkinson Park, Sewell. Rain date is Aug. 10.
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.
“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.
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.
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! Those who come to give Aug. 1-28 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Plus, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes, on successful donations (one test result per 12-month period). Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Test for more information. Visit RedCrossBlood.org.
Aug. 7 – 1-6 p.m. – Free Public Library of Monroe Township.
Saturday, Aug. 9
Family Splash Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 301 Blue Bell Road.
Thursday, Aug. 14
Monroe Township Board of Education meeting at 6 p.m.
Melodies on Main
Melodies on Main every third Thursday through September – Aug. 21 and Sept. 18. For more information visit www.monroetownshipnj.org.
Friday, Sept. 5
Candy Bar Bingo 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 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!
