Dec. 17-24
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.
Dec. 17-20, 22-23- 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Letters to Santa. Note time is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 19.
Dec. 17-20, 22-23 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Teen Take-And-Make Bags: Holiday Wood Figures. Note time is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Dec. 19.
Dec. 17 – 2-3 p.m. – Nightmare on Marsha Ave Book Club.
Dec. 17 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Needle Arts Group.
Dec. 17 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Library Board meeting.
Dec. 18 – 1-6 p.m. – Blood Drive.
Dec 18 – 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Craft for Adults: Popsicle Stick Nutcracker.
Dec. 18 – 6-7 p.m. – Adult ASL Club
Dec. 19 – 11 a.m. to noon – Line Dancing.
Dec. 20 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Bingo for Adults.
Dec/ 23 – 6-8:30 p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons Club for adults.
Dec. 24 – Closed for Christmas Eve.
Happenings around Gloucester County
The Gloucester County Department of Health’s WIC Division continues bringing services directly to the communities through the WIC and Nursing Mobile Van. The van will be at Second Baptist Church, 1540 Swedesboro Ave. in Paulsboro on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. through Dec. 19. To schedule an appointment call (856) 423-7160 or text 85511.
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 is currently holding its 23rd Annual Antique Toy Train Show, which will run through Feb. 1, 2026.The train show will feature O and O-27 gauge toy trains from the 1930’s, 1940’s and 1950’s. Lionel, Marx and American Flyer engines, with adjoining cars, will race against each other on two diverse platforms. Vintage Plasticville buildings from the 1950’s will further augment the display. Vegetation and auxiliary structures will give the platforms a traditional holiday appearance.
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. RedCrossBlood.org/
Thursday, Dec. 18
Senior Christmas Luncheon will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 18 at 109 N Black Horse Pike, Blackwood.
Board of education meeting will be held at 6 p.m., 128 Saybrook Ave.
Friday, Dec. 19
Monroe Township Community Affairs Pride Ugly Sweater Dance will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at Pfeiffer Community Center. There will be DJ, dancing and refreshments.
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!
