Oct. 8-22
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.
Oct. 8-11, 14-18, 20-22 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Adult Take-and-Make Felt Craft: Breast Cancer Awareness Hearts. Note time 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 10-11, 17-18.
Oct. 8-11, 14-18, 20-22 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Teen Take-And-Make Bags: Halloween Air Dry Clay Kit. Note time 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 10-11, 17-18.
Oct. 8-11, 14-18, 20-22 – 11 a.m. to 9 a.m. – Storytime to-go bags. Note time 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 10-11, 17-18.
Oct. 8, 15, 22 – 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Line Dancing.
Oct. 8 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – The Inkwell Writers Group.
Oct. 9 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Chair Functional Stretch Class.
Oct. 9 – 1-2 p.m. Nonfiction Book Club.
Oct. 9 – 7-8 p.m. – Movie Discussion Club.
Oct. 10 – 11 a.m. to noon – Line Dancing.
Oct. 10 – noon to 1 p.m. – Touch a Truck Fire Prevention.
Oct. 10 – 3-5 p.m. – Friends of the Library Volunteer Set-Up.
Oct. 11 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Friends of the Monroe Library Book Sale.
Oct. 11 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Bingo for Adults.
Oct. 13 – Closed for Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day.
Oct. 14 – noon to 2 p.m. – Lunch and a Movie: “The Phantom of the Opera” (1943).
Oct. 14 – 6-8:30 p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons Club for Adults.
Oct. 15 – 1-2 p.m. – Bookworms Book Club.
Oct. 15 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Board Game Night for Adults.
Oct. 15 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Needle Arts Group.
Oct. 15 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Library Board meeting.
Oct. 16 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Chair Functional Stretch Class.
Oct. 16 – 1-6 p.m. – Blood Drive.
Oct. 16 – 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Craft for Adults: Halloween Luminary.
Oct. 16 – 4-5:30 p.m. – Flu Shots – No cost available for Gloucester County residents.
Oct. 18 – 1-2:30 p.m. – Teen Maker Day.
Oct. 20 – noon to 2 p.m. – Lunch and a Movie: “The Phanton of the Paradise ” (1974).
Oct. 20 – 5-6 p.m. – Teen Advisory Board.
Oct. 20 – 6:30-8;30 p.m. – Get Together! Homeschool.
Oct. 21 – 6-7 p.m. – Tween Paint Night.
Oct. 21 – 6-8:30 p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons Club for Adults.
Oct. 22 – 4:30-5 p.m. – The library’s 6th annual Halloween Parade.
Oct. 22 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Whodunits Book Club: The Phantom of the Opera.
Happenings around Gloucester County
Oct. 11 – Red Bank Battlefield Park Fall Walking Tours – Autumn of Crisis – The Fall of Fors Mercer and Mifflin. Tours last one hour.
Oct. 25 – Red Bank Battlefield Fall Walking Tours – Hessian Soldiers, Hidden Stories. Tours last one hour.
Oct. 28 – 56th annual Jonas Cattell 10-mile run at Red Bank Battlefield National Park and 6th annual Fort Mercer 5K Run. Race begins at Kings Court in Haddonfield and ends at Red Bank Battlefield 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.
“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 Oct. 15, and Nov. 19.
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.
Gloucester County Nature Club
The Gloucester County Nature Club meetings are scheduled for 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.
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 – especially those with types O and B negative. All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma through Oct. 19 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Fall.
Wednesday, Oct. 8
Township Council meeting – ordinance committee followed by council starting at 6:30 p.m., 125 Virginia Ave.
Saturday, Oct. 11
Monroe Township Community Affairs will celebrate National Coming Out Day from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Pfeiffer Community Center.
Friday, Oct. 17
Monroe Township Community Affairs will host a Halloween dance for adults with disabilities from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pfeiffer Community Center. Sign up at tinyurl.com/AdultsHalloweenDance.
Saturday, Oct. 18
Monroe Township Parks and Recreation Commission will present a its Fall Festival and Halloween Parade from Main Street (CVS parking lot) to Church Street. There will be three judges and plaques for winners. The fall festival will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Owens Park with a pumpkin patch, hayrides, bounce houses, games and prizes, pumpkin decorating and pony rides. The Halloween Parade will start at 7 p.m. Rain date is Oct. 19.
Pumpkin Carving Contest will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Owens Park as part of the fall festival. Prizes will be given to winners.
Scarecrows on Main Street will be decorated on Oct. 18. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative, people’s choice and funniest. Winners will be announced at the annual Halloween Parade. To register visit tinyurl.com/scarecrowsonmain2025.
Monday, Oct. 20
Tee off for a great cause at Scotland Run Golf Club in support of building Finn’s Friends Park, an all-inclusive special needs park. For more information visit www.GolfWithFinnsFriends.com.
Wednesday, Oct. 22
Council meeting will be held at 7 p.m., 125 Virginia Ave.
Thursday, Oct. 23
Senior Dinner will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Pfeiffer Community Center.
Friday, Oct. 24
Monroe Township Community Affairs is hosting a trunk or treat from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Pfeiffer Community Center parking lot. Sign up at tinyurl.com/MonroeToT.
Fall Fest will be held at Juniper Village from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Wellspring Courtyard, 1648 S. Black Horse Pike. there will be face painting by Jazzy Jenn, fresh apple cider and donuts, pumpkin painting and festive music and fun games. RSVP by Oct. 22 with Susan Mantz at Susan.Mantz@JuniperCommunities.com.
Saturday, Oct. 25
Howl-O-Ween Puppy Parade will begin at 11 a.m. at Pfeiffer Community Center, 301 Blue Bell Road. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes. All breeds and sizes welcome. To register visit tyinyurl.com/pups2025.
Thursday, Oct. 30
Trunk and Treat will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at Juniper Village at Williamstown, 1648 S. Black Horse Pike.
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!
