Oct. 2-9
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.
Oct. 2-9 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Teen Take-and-Make Bags: Halloween Lanterns. Note time change for Oct. 4-5 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Oct. 2 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Needle Arts Group.
Oct. 3 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Easy Fit with Relax Mind and Body.
Oct. 3 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Movers and Shakers.
Oct. 3 – 1-2:30 p.m. – Felt Craft for Adults.
Oct. 3 – 6-8 p.m. – Coding Bootcamp.
Oct. 5 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Graphic Novel Book Club.
Oct. 5 – 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Teen Advisory Board.
Oct. 7 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Homeschool Hangout.
Oct. 7 – noon to 2 p.m. – Lunch and a Movie: “Ghostbusters” (1984).
Oct. 7 – 2:30-3 p.m. – Friends of the Library meeting.
Oct. 7 – 6-7:30 p.m. – TEEN Murder Mystery Game.
Oct. 8 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. – ABC Storytime.
Oct. 8 – 12:30-1:30 p.m. – The Williamstown Fire Department Presents: Fire Prevention Touch-A-Truck.
Oct. 8 – 6-7 p.m. – Alien Suncatchers.
Oct. 8 – 6-8:30 p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons Club for Adults.
Oct. 9 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – The Inkwell Writers Group.
Thursday, Oct. 3
Planning board meeting at 6:30 p.m., 125 Virginia Ave.
Blood drive from 1-6 p.m. at the Free Public Library of Monroe Township, 713 Marsha Ave. The American Red Cross continues to amplify the ongoing critical need for blood and platelets to keep the blood supply stable as fall begins. Donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, those giving platelets and those who have never given before, are needed now. Those who come to give through Oct. 31 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Treat.
Friday, Oct. 4
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.
Oct. 2 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Veteran’s Job Fair at Gloucester County Library Mullica Hill Branch.
Oct. 4 – 10 a.m. to noon – Health Screenings at Gloucester County Store.
Oct. 5 – noon to 4 p.m. – Gloucester County Animal Shelter annual open house.
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5-6
Shades of Harmony Chorus invites you to their Make Your Own Scarecrow Fundraiser. Dates and times are Saturday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday Oct. 6, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Danny’s Farm Market is located at 930 S. Black Horse Pike, Williamstown. Everything will be provided for participants to make their own, life-sized scarecrow. It’s a fun family event that kids love! Participants will also get to compete in Danny’s Farm Market’s annual scarecrow contest. For more information visit www.shadesofharmony.org
Tuesday, Oct. 8
Shades of Harmony chorus invites all Treble Voiced singers to sing with them for the holidays. Anyone looking for a joyful way to connect with others this holiday season? Join them for an experience that brings music, friendship, and a sense of community into their life. Rehearsals start 7 p.m., Tuesday Oct. 8 at Whitehall Elementary in Williamstown. For more information email info@shadesofharmony.org or visit www.shadesofharmony.org
Through Oct. 10
Donate gently used winter coats through Oct. 10 in a bin at 420 S. Main St. for the second annual coat drive sponsored by Viola’s Place along with Bell-Hennessy Funeral Home and Diane Memorials.
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18-19
Monroe Township Office of Emergency Management is hosting free 12-hour Disaster Preparedness and Survival training that is open to the public. This training is being taught by Texas A&M and is funded through FEMA. The in-person class will be held 6-10 p.m., Oct. 18 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 19. Those interested must attend both days. Seating is limited and is first come first serve. Contact Sgt. Don Darcangelo at (856) 728-9800 ext. 250 or email ddarcangelo@monroetwppd.org for questions and/or registration instructions.