Dec. 27 to Jan. 3
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. 30 – 12:30-2:30 p.m. – Robotics Seminar.
Jan. 1 – Closed New Years Day.
Jan. 3 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Teen Take-and-Make bags: Tie Pillow Craft.
Jan. 3 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Needle Arts Group.
Happenings around Gloucester County
Dec. 27 – 1-3 p.m. – Adult Vaccine Clinic at the Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell. By appointment only.
Dec. 28 – 8:30-11:30 a.m. – Child Vaccine Clinic at Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell.
Dec. 28 – 4-5 p.m. – HIV testing at the Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell.
Friday, Dec. 29
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.
Blood Drive
As people make travel plans to celebrate with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross asks donors to set aside time to give blood or platelets for patients waiting for care over the holidays.
12-28 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Scotland Run Golf Club, 2626 Fries Mill Road.
Thursday, Jan. 4
Monroe Township Council reorganization meeting at 7 p.m., 125 Virginia Ave.
By Friday, Jan. 5
There is presently a vacancy on the Monroe Township Board of Education. Anyone interested may mail a letter of interest to Lisa Schulz, board secretary, Monroe Township Board of Education, temporarily housed at 1073 New Brooklyn Road Williamstown, NJ 08094 or email to lschulz2@monroetwp.k12.nj.us no later than 3 p.m. on Jan. 5, 2024. Contact information including address and phone number is required. Residency is required. Inclusion of a resume is strongly encouraged. The Board of Education will conduct the search, screening, and selection for the replacement. You will be notified if you are selected for an interview.
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 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
