Nov. 29 to Dec. 6
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.
Nov. 29-30 – All day – Teen Writing Contest.
Nov. 29-30 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Teen Take-and-Make Bags: DIY Dreamcatcher.
Nov. 29 – 1-2:30 p.m. – Homemade Potpourri jars.
Nov. 29 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Jigsaw Puzzle Contest for Adults.
Nov. 30 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Family Storytime.
Nov. 30 – 6-8 p.m. – Coding Bootcamp.
Dec. 1-2, 4-6 – Teen Take-and-Make Bags: 3D Ornaments.
Dec. 2 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Tween Advisory Board.
Dec. 2 – noon to 2 p.m. – Teen Home Alone and Hot Cocoa Craft.
Dec. 2 – 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Graphic Novel Book Club.
Dec. 4 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Homeschool Book Club.
Dec. 4 – noon to 2 p.m. – Lunch and movie: “A Christmas Carol” (1951).
Dec. 4 – 2:30-3 p.m. – Friends of the Library meeting.
Dec. 4 – 6-7 p.m. – Teen Gingerbread House decorating.
Dec. 5 – 6-7 p.m. – LEGO club.
Dec. 5 – 6-7 p.m. – Sugar Cookie decorating.
Dec. 6 – 6-7 p.m. – Chess Club.
Dec. 6 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Needle Arts Group.
Happenings around Gloucester County
Nov. 29, Dec. 6 – 1-3 p.m. – Adult Vaccine Clinic at the Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell. By appointment only.
Nov. 29, Dec. 6 – 3-5 p.m. – STD/TB Clinic at the Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell. Note time on Dec. 6 is 3-4:30 p.m.
Nov. 30, Dec. 5 – 8:30-11:30 a.m. – Child Vaccine Clinic at Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell. By appointment only. Note there is another clinic from 1-3:30 p.m. on Dec. 5.
Nov. 30 – 4-5 p.m. – HIV testing at the Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell.
Dec. 2 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Sheriff’s Department Child Seat check at the Gloucester County Store, 1750 Deptford Center Road, Deptford.
Friday, Dec. 1
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.
Saturday, Dec. 2
14th annual Wreaths of Remembrance from 10 a.m. to noon, 240 N. Tuckahoe Road, Williamstown.
Monroe Township Tree lighting rain or shine from 6-7 p.m., 313 S. Main St.
Wednesday, Dec. 6
Monroe Township Ordinance Committee meeting at 7 p.m., 125 Virginia Ave., Williamstown
Thursday, Dec. 9
Breakfast and Lunch with the Grinch from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the Pfeiffer Community Center, 301 Blue Bell Road.
Friday, Dec. 15
Pride Ugly Sweater Dance Party from 7-9 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Monroe Township Community Affairs Pfeiffer Community Center.
Ongoing
Help us brighten a local senior’s holiday season by donating a heartfelt gift. Many seniors combat loneliness during the holiday season. Shaun’s Story is collecting and wrapping items for our senior community again this year to be given out at our annual Seniors Holiday Luncheon. Nothing warms your heart more than giving to others. Please consider donating. Collection boxes will be at the Pfeiffer Center and in the lobby of Town Hall.
Items collected include: socks, gloves, hats, scarves, blankets, non-slip slippers/hardbottom, personal care/grooming items, large print crossword/word search, puzzles, playing cards. for more information call (856) 728-9841.
AARP Tax Aide volunteers needed for the next tax season. The service provided is offered free of charge all over the United States by the AARP Foundation. If focuses on taxpayers 50 and older and those of low to moderate income. Volunteers are needed in Deptford, Glassboro, Mullica Hill, Washington Township, West Deptford and Williamstown. To help, call 1-888-AARP-NOW or submit a volunteer interest form at aarpfoundation.org/taxaidevolunteer.
Do you miss singing Holiday Carols? Looking for a group to sing with? Shades of Harmony Chorus invites women of all ages and abilities to sing with us this holiday season. Join us for rehearsals, sing with us at our annual show in November, and carol with us throughout the season. No prior choral experience required. Add some harmony to your holidays and make some new friends along the way. Rehearsals are held Tuesday nights from 7-8:30pm at Whitehall School, 161 Whitehall Road, Williamstown. For more information email info@shadesofharmony.org or call our director, Lori at (856) 728-2669 and visit www.shadesofharmony.org
