Wed., June 29
Cruise for Prevention: 5-9 p.m., car show to benefit Upper Freehold/Allentown Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse; Byron Johnson Recreation Area, Ellisdale Road, Allentown. Rain date July 6; admission is free; donations appreciated; for information, call 609-570-5376.
Kickoff party for Summer Reading Program: 9:30 a.m.-noon, Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System; children register for program at party and also see magic, do crafts and win prizes; for information, call youth services librarian Michelle Cromwell at 259-2150.
Wed., July 6
Creative jewelry: 7 p.m.; Teen Nights for ages 11 and up; Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System; call 259-2150.
Thurs., July 7
”The Magic Tree House:” 7 p.m., with Mr. Malcolm; Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System; call 259-2150.
Wed., July 13
Hardware 101: 7 p.m.; Teen Nights for ages 11 and up; Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System; call 259-2150.
Thurs., July 14
”The Magic of Ferris the Great:” 7 p.m.; Ferris the Great reveals magical mysteries; for children ages 6 and up; Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System; call 259-2150.
Fri., July 15
”Sing and Dance with Guitar Bob:” 10:30 a.m.; sing and dance with Guitar Bob; for children up ages 2-5 with an adult; Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System; call 259-2150.
Wed., July 20
”Magic Tree House Party:” 6-8 p.m.; children ages 6 and up; games, crafts and light snacks; registration not required; Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System; call 259-2150.
Thurs., July 21
”One World, Many Animals:” 7 p.m.; with Eyes of the Wild; learn about animals from around the world; program includes live animals; for children ages 6 and up; Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System; call 259-2150.
Fri., July 22
”Toddler Tunes:” 10:30 a.m.; sing and dance with Miss Pat; for children of all ages accompanied by an adult; Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System; call 259-2150.
Tues., July 26
Fun with Fine Art: 7 p.m.; Teen Nights for ages 11 and up; Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System; call 259-2150.
Thurs., July 28
”The Race around the World:” 7 p.m.; with Sciencetellers; learn about the science of illusions with visual experiments and audience participation; for children ages 6 and up; Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System; call 259-2150.
Fri., July 29
”Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock:” 10:30 a.m.; with Youth Stages; children will provide sound effects, physical movements and dialogue; Anansi the spider plays a trick on animals; for children ages 3-9; children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult; Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System; call 259-2150.
Continuing events
Farmers market: 3-8 p.m. Mondays, beginning June 20; Town Center parking lot at the corner of Route 33 and Robbinsville-Edinburg Road. Inquiries can be made to [email protected].
Flamingo fashion-ation: Allentown Public Library; adopt one of the library’s used flamingos for $35 and give it a makeover; enter by June 23; flamingos on display for public voting at the Freedom Fest State Fair from July 15-17; details at the library at 16 S. Main St.
Wanted: Used books: Friends of the Plumsted Township Library collecting used books for sale in November; no videotapes, Readers Digest condensed books, magazines or encyclopedias; drop off behind library on Evergreen Road on Aug.6, Sept. 3 and Oct. 1 (no drop-offs in July) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; do not leave items if no one is present; for information, call 609-758-0009 or 732-580-5600 or e-mail [email protected].
Mid-day Toastmasters Club: 11:30 a.m., second and fourth Tuesdays each month at Robbinsville Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Allentown-Robbinsville Road
Job Seekers Toastmasters: 6:30-7:30 p.m., first and third Mondays each month at Robbinsville Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Allentown-Robbinsville Road.
Good Neighbor Fund: assists area residents with emergency needs such as utility, rent and medical bills; to make donation, mail check payable to the Good Neighbor Fund to Good Neighbor Fund, in care of Allentown Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 122, Allentown, 08501.
Plumsted TNR Committee: 7-10 a.m., Plumsted Trap, Neuter and Return Committee every Sunday at the New Egypt Flea Market, 933 Route 536, New Egypt.
MOMS Club of Upper Freehold/Allentown: 10 a.m., first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Allentown Presbyterian Church, 20 High St.; for information, contact Barbara Nissinger or Jen Domen at [email protected].
Millstone MOMS: 10 a.m., MOMS Club of Millstone Township, second Thursday of each month; for information, contact Melanie Sullivan at 732-851-5559 or [email protected] or www.millstone.nj.us/Moms_Club.html.
Discussing books: 6:30 p.m., Plumsted branch of the Ocean County Library, first Wednesday of the month; registration can be done in person, by phone at 609-758-7888 or online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org.
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