March 29 to April 5
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 [email protected].
March 29-31 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Can you find Lucky the Leprechaun? If you see him, let the librarian staff know. Get a small prize before you go.
March 29-31 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Teen Take-and-Make Bags: Diamond Painting Art Kit.
March 29 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Jigsaw Puzzle Contest for Adults.
March 30 – 6:30-7:30 – Horticulture Craft: Silk Flower Arrangement.
April 1, April 3-5 – Earth Day Flower Seed Kits and Easter Egg Salt Dough Ornament. Times for April 1 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and times for April 3-5 – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
April 1, April 3-5 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Teen Take-and-Make Bags: Succulent Pot Painting.
April 3 – noon to 2:30 p.m. – Lunch and a Movie: The Pink Panter (1964).
April 3 – 2:30-3 p.m. – Friends of the Library Meeting.
April 4 – 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. – ABC Storytime.
April 4 – 6-8 p.m. – Tween Paint Night
April 5 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 4:30-5:30 p.m. – The Library’s Annual Bunny Hop.
April 5 – 1-3 p.m. (half hour increments) – Computer and Tech Help.
April 5 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Needle Arts Group.
Two notable upcoming library events:
April 15 – 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Friends of the Library Book Sale. There is a $5 early bird sale starting at 9 a.m. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/events/724541659230150/ or the library’s website calendar at https://monroetpl.libcal.com/event/10038868
The Friends of the Library are always looking for volunteers to help set up the sale from 3-5 p.m. April 14. Visit the library’s calendar website for volunteering details https://monroetpl.libcal.com/event/10038889
April 22 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Meet the Author Book Festival in the library’s back parking lot. The event is expected to feature 50 authors as well as some food trucks and craft vendors. Some of the authors will be giving brief half hour presentations in the library’s meeting rooms. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1171597980299652/ and the library’s website at https://monroetpl.libcal.com/event/10320097
Wednesday, March 29 and April 5
Happenings around Gloucester County
March 29 and April 5 – 1-3 p.m. – Adult Vaccine Clinic at the Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell. By appointment only.
Wednesday March 29
College-bound students can explore 100 plus programs of study offered at Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) during Open House events from 6-8 p.m. March 23 at the Gloucester campus and March 29 at the Cumberland campus.
The Gloucester campus Open House will be held in the Physical Education Center gymnasium. The Cumberland campus Open House will be held in the Student Services Center gymnasium. For directions and to RSVP, visit RCSJ.edu/OpenHouse.
Thursday, March 30Â
Monroe Township Zoning Board of Adjustment Special Meeting will be held at 6 p.m. March 30, 125 Virginia Ave., Williamstown.
Dine to donate from 6-9 p.m. March 30 at Applebee’s Grill and Bar, 1830 S. Black Horse Pike, Williamstown. Percentage of proceeds will go towards Williamstown High School Project Graduation.
Friday, March 31
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, April 1
The Gloucester County Sheriff’s Department is holding a child seat check all day on April 1 at the Gloucester County Store, 1750 Deptford Center Road, Deptford.
Monroe Township’s Parks and Recreation Commission and Community Affairs will hold its annual East Egg Hunt April 1 at the Owens Park, 690 N. Tuckahoe Road. Enjoy pics with the Easter Bunny, special prizes and face painting.
Egg hunt for children with special needs will start at 11 a.m. on the softball field. The egg hunt for children 12 and under will begin at noon on the football and baseball fields.
Rain date is April 2.
April 3 to May 1
Monroe Township Public Schools’ Preschool Lottery opens from April 3 to May 1 for children turning three or four before Oct. 1. Appy at www.monroetwp.k12.nj.us.
Saturday, April 22
Monroe Township will hold its second annual Autism Awareness event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pfeiffer Community Center, 301 Bluebell Road, Williamstown. The event will feature music and games, bounce houses, face painting, a lot of balloons, a photo center, sensory tables, snacks and informational tables.
Monroe Township is holding a shred event from 9 am. to noon or until the truck is full on April 22 at the Monroe Township Public Works, 1040 Glassboro Road, Williamstown.
2023 Annual CDA (Catholic Daughters of the America) Craft Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 22 at the Our Lady of Peace Parish Parking area, 32 Carroll Ave., Williamstown. Rain date is April 23. For more information email [email protected].
