March 27 to April 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.
March 27-28 – All Day – March Madness YA Book Vote.
March27-28 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Lucky the Library Leprechaun.
March 27-28 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – The Ultimate Cookie Bracket.
March 27-28 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Teen Take-and-Make Bags: Mini Bird Houses.
March 27 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Bunny Hop.
March 27 – 2-3 p.m. – Horror Book Club.
March 27 – 4:15-5:15 p.m. – Teen Volunteers wanted: Library Bunny Hop.
March 27 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Jigsaw Puzzle Contest for Adults.
March 28 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Chair Yoga with Relax Mind and Body.
March 28 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Family Storytime.
March 28 – 6-7 p.m. – Adult ASL Club.
March 29 to April 1 – Library closed for Good Friday and Easter.
April – 2-3 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Earth Day Flower Seed Kit.
April 2-3 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Teen Take-and-Make Bags: Flower Seed Kits.
April 2 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. – ABC Storytime.
April 2 – 6-7 p.m. – Graphic Novel Book Club.
April 3 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Needle Arts Group.
April 3 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Outsmart the Scammers seminar.
Gloucester County Nature Club
The Gloucester County Nature Club meets at the Holy Nativity Lutheran Church at the corner of Woodbury-Glassboro Road and Mantua Avenue, Wenonah. 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. Up to date Field Trip information can be found on the Meetup website: www.meetup.com/Gloucester-County-Nature-Club
Wednesday, March 27
Monroe Township Council meeting at 7 p.m., 125 Virginia Ave.
Friday, March 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.
Happenings around Gloucester County
March 30 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Sheriff’s Department Child Seat Check, 1750 Deptford Center Road, Deptford.
Through March 31 – 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Tire Amnesty Program. There is a special Saturday, March 16, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Gloucester County Solid Waste Complex, 493 Monroeville Road (Route 694), South Harrison Township.
April 20 – 8 a.m. – Annual Earth Day Cleanup at 8 a.m., Brandemarti Football Field at Riverwinds Complex, 1000 Riverwinds Drive, West Deptford. Open to all nonprofit organization in Gloucester County. Participating groups will earn $500 for their community service. Registration is required. For more information call (856) 373-5500 or email tsullivan@gcianj.com.
Tuesday, April 2
The Gloucester County Highway Department will be hosting a meeting to discuss the federal aid project to re-pave Berlin Crosskeys Road from Route 42 to the Camden County boundary, along the frontage of Sam’s Club. The public meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Monroe Township Public Library, 713 Marsha Ave.
Saturday, April 13
Spring Arts and Crafts Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., along Main Street. There will be vendors, food trucks, a petting zoo, bounce houses and face painting.
Sunday, April 14
Williamstown High School DECA fundraiser 5K Color Run/Walk from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information call (856) 629-6400 ext. 1603.
Thursday to Saturday, April 18-20
Williamstown Middle School presents Seussical Jr. at 7 p.m. For more information call (856) 629-6400 ext. 1603.
Saturday, May 4
2024 Spring Shredding event from 9 a.m. to noon, 1040 Glassboro Road. For more information contact (856) 728-9844 or email dpwinfo@monroetownshipnj.org.
Ongoing
Monroe Township Public Schools: Accepting applications for the preschool lottery from Thursday, April 4 to Friday, May 3. The preschool lottery for the 2024-25 school year will take place Wednesday, May 8.
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.
