Thurs., June 21
Kids Music Round: 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., Allentown library, 16 S. Main St., Allentown. An interactive sing-along for kids of all ages and their families. Questions? Call the library at 609-758-7565.
Fri., June 22
Toddler Tunes: 10: 30 a.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. Children of all ages, accompanied by an adult, are invited to sing and dance with Miss Pat. Online registration is at www.mcl.org. Register each child separately. Questions? Call the library at 609-259-2150.
Mon., June 25
Summer Reading kickoff party: 3 to 7 p.m., Plumsted branch of the Ocean County Library System, 119 Evergreen Road, Plumsted. An intergalactic event full of fun and excitement. The group will make Star Wars crafts, play games and have a visit from the 501st Legion dressed in full Star Wars regalia. Questions? Call the library at 609-758-7888.
Tues., June 26
Toddle on Over: 10:30 a.m. Plumsted branch of the Ocean County Library System, 119 Evergreen Road, Plumsted. Toddlers ages 18 to 36 months and their caregivers are welcome to join Miss Melissa for stories, songs and play. Registration required at www.theoceancountylibrary.org or call the library at 609-758-7888.
Wed., June 27
2012 Car Show for Prevention: 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Byron Johnson Recreation Area, Ellisdale Road, Upper Freehold. The Upper Freehold/Allentown Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse is inviting classic car enthusiasts to come out and enjoy an evening of nostalgia, food, music and prizes. All makes and models of cars welcome. No entry fee, but donations are appreciated. Vendors also welcome. For information, call 609-570-5376. (Rain date is July 11).
Thurs., June 28
Jump for Fun with Gymboree: 11 a.m., Allentown library, 16 S. Main St., Allentown. An all-ages party to welcome in the summer. Registration required. Call the library at 609-259-7565.
Book reading by children’s author Christine Palazzo: 4 p.m., Allentown Library, 16 S. Main St., Allentown. Ms. Palazzo will read from her new book, “Josephina and Her Terrific Tomato Soup,” followed by an activity and craft. Registration required. Call the library at 609-259-7565.
Make your own silkscreen T-shirts: 5:30 to 8 p.m., Allentown library, 16 S. Main St., Allentown. For teens in sixth grade and up. Bring your own 100 percent cotton T-shirt and let your imagination go to design color T-shirts. Registration is required. Call 609-259-7565.
”The Wizard of Oz” with Mr. Malcolm: 7 p.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. Storyteller Mr. Malcolm will bring “The Wizard of Oz” to life. For children ages 6 and up. Online registration required. Go to www.mcl.org to register. Questions? Call the library at 609-259-2150.
Fri., June 29
Kids Music Round: 10:30 a.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. Children ages 6 months and up can come sing and dance with Miss Diane. Online registration at www.mcl.org. Register each child separately. For more information, call the library at 609-259-2150.
Tues., July 10
Outdoor summer concert: 7 p.m. at the bandstand at Town Center Lake, Lake Drive, Robbinsville. Kindred Spirit will perform hits from the 1960s to present. Free. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Rain date is the next evening. For information, call 918-0002.
Tues., July 17
Outdoor summer concert: 7 p.m. at the bandstand at Town Center Lake, Lake Drive, Robbinsville. Limited Slip will perform rock hits. Free. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Rain date is the next evening. For information, call 918-0002.
Tues., July 24
Outdoor summer concert: 7 p.m. at bandstand at Town Center Lake, Lake Drive, Robbinsville. Honey Spot Boulevard will perform original and cover music with a snappy and funky twist. Free. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Rain date is the next evening. For information, call 918-0002.
Tues., July 31
Outdoor summer concert: 7 p.m. at bandstand at Town Center Lake, Lake Drive, Robbinsville. Billy Walton band will play a mix of rockin’ blues. Free. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. For information, call 918-0002.
Continuing events
Books wanted: The Friends of the Plumsted Township Library is collecting gently used books for its book sale in November. Donate fiction, nonfiction, large print, children’s books, CDs, DVDs, audio books and puzzles. No videotapes, Readers Digest condensed books, magazines, or encyclopedias. Drop off between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. the first Saturday of each month — July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1 and Oct. 6 — at the Plumsted Library, 119 Evergreen Road. Do not leave items if no one is present. For more information, call 609-758-0009 or 732-580-5600 or email [email protected].
The Robbinsville Municipal Alliance against Alcoholism and Drug Abuse works to combat substance abuse through education and by creating a forum for shared ideas among the many hands of government that touch lives affected by drugs or alcohol. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at 1 Washington Blvd., Robbinsville. For information, email Shaina Ciaccio at [email protected].
Weekly senior games: Plumsted Senior Outreach Services, Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m., Plumsted Municipal Building lower level via elevator, 121 Evergreen Road, Plumsted. Play a different game every week, including Scrabble, bingo, board and card games and dominoes. For further information, call 609-758-2241, ext. 111, and leave message.
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., Robbinsville. For information, contact Jim Samuel at [email protected].
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 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: 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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