May 31 to June 7
Happenings at Pinelands Library at 49 Union Street, Medford. For more information about the events listed call 609-654-6113.
June 5 – 10 a.m. – DIY Father’s Day Card – “Cool Dad” Popsicle Craft.
June 5 – 10 a.m. – Graduation Cap Box Craft for teens.
June 5 – 10 a.m. – Lantern DIY.
June 5 – 11 a.m. – Intro to the Internet.
Thursday, June 1
Shawnee High School proudly presents its Spring Choral and Instrumental Concert Line-Up. The Instrumental and Choral concerts are free to attend and take place in the Shawnee High School Auditorium, 600 Tabernacle Road, Medford.
The “Spring Choral Concert” will be held at 7 p.m. May 23 and the “Instrumental Music Spring Concert” and 7 p.m. June 1.
The American Red Cross asks people to book a time to give blood or platelets now to address a recent drop in donation appointments that could lead to fewer transfusions for patients in the weeks ahead. Type O blood donors are especially needed to ensure a strong blood supply.
2-7 p.m. – Medford Masonic Lodge 178, 25 Bank St.
By Friday, June 2
The Medford Township Council is seeking an interested resident to fill an unexpired term on the Medford Planning Board. The Planning Board meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month at the Public Safety Building. Meetings start at 7 p.m., unless otherwise discussed by the board.
Any resident interested in serving is asked to complete the Application for Appointment, which is posted on the Township website by using this URL link: https://www.medfordtownship.com/…/2023_APPLICATION_FOR… )
Applications are to be submitted to the attention of Dawn Bielec, Deputy Clerk, no later than noon on June 2. Applications will be accepted via USPS Mail, in-person delivery, or via email.
Questions regarding the Planning Board may be directed to (609_ 654-2608 ext. 334 or ext. 330.
Saturday, June 3
Theodore (Ted) Nichols, winner of the Preservation Alliance’s prestigious James Biddle Award, will be speaking at Medford Quaker Meeting on the work he and Jack Abgott have done to save historically important buildings in our region. at 1:30 p.m. June 3. Specifically, he will talk about:
- The Judges Shack – a rare surviving example of an historic fishing shack in Island Beach State Park.
- The Peter Mott House – an Underground Railroad stop in Lawnside.
- The Champion School – the first public school in Old Gloucester County, erected by Quakers in 1821.
The talk is free and open to the public and there is plenty of free parking onsite. Childcare will also be provided. Medford Quaker Meeting is located at 14 Union Street in Medford.
Wednesday, June 7
Medford Township Council meeting will be held at 7 p.m., Public Safety Building, 91 Union St.
Saturday, June 10
Medford Quaker Meeting invites you to a free concert by Elaine & The Cimarron Sky Band from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Medford Quaker Meeting is located at 14 Union Street in Medford. There is plenty of free parking onsite and coffee and cake at break. Child care is also available
Thursday, June 15
Third Thursday Food Trucks on Main Street returns from 5-9 p.m. Next date June 15.
Participating food trucks include Brotherly Love Cheesesteak Spring Roll Co., Cousin’s Maine Lobster, Dan Waffle’s, Empanada Beast, Fit Chicks, Jeremiah’s Custom Cuisine, Just Fork It, Latin Bites, Matty G Dogz, Moocheeze, Pirate Pete’s Soda Pop Company, The Munchy Machine, The Traveling Tomato, and Twisted Steaks.
Ongoing:
Helping Hand Grief Support meets Mondays at Fellowship Alliance Chapel from 7-9 p.m. Meetings are hybrid with in-person at our church facility, and via Zoom Communications at the same time. Additional information can be found at: http://helpinghandgriefsupport.org or email: hhgriefsupport@aol.com.
