Dec. 11-18
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. 11-14, 16-18 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Teen Take-and-Make Bags: Wooden Snowman and Snowflake Ornaments. Note time is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Dec. 13-14.
Dec. 11 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Ceramics Class for Adults with Trudi Clark.
Dec. 11 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – The Inkwell Writers Group.
Dec. 12 – 1-2:30 p.m. – Felt Craft for Adults.
Dec. 12 – 7-8 p.m. – Shades of Harmony Holiday Concert.
Dec. 13 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Bingo for Adults.
Dec. 14 – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Saturday Movie and Craft: “Frozen” 2014.
Dec. 14 – 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Teen Advisory Board.
Dec. 16 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Homeschool Book Club.
Dec. 16 – noon to 2 p.m. – Lunch and a Movie: “Prancer” (1989).
Dec. 16 – 6-7 p.m. – ASL Club for Adults.
Dec. 17 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. – ABC Storytime.
Dec. 17 – 6-8:30 p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons Club for Adults.
Dec. 17 – 6-7 p.m. – Read to a Therapy Dog.
Dec. 17 – 6-8 p.m. – Tween Paint Night.
Dec. 16 – 6-8 p.m. – Teen Elf and Cookie Decorating.
Dec. 18 – 2-3 p.m. – Horror/Thriller Book Club.
Dec. 18 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Needle Arts Group.
Dec. 18 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Library Board meeting.
Friday, Dec. 13
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.
Happenings around Gloucester County
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.
Through Feb. 2, 2025 – The museum 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 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.
Dec. 21 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Sheriff’s Department Child Seat Check at Gloucester County Store.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
Council meeting at 7 p.m., 125 Virginia Ave. Ordinance meeting is cancelled.
Saturday, Dec. 14
Help Stuff the Bus from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pfieffer Community Center, 301 Blue Bell Road. New/unwrapped items needed: Toiletries, blankets, toys/games (age 3-13), socks (adult/child), hats/gloves (adult/child), puzzles, playing cards and word search/crosswords.
Pup pics with the Grinch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pfeiffer Community Center.
Thursday, Dec. 19
Monroe Board of Education meeting at 7 p.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.
Ongoing
Williamstown Fire Department’s Christmas Tree Sale has begun at 555 South Main St., Williamstown. Monday through Friday from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
