Thurs., June 28
Jump for Fun with Gymboree: 11 a.m., Allentown library, 16 So. 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 So. 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 Silk-Screen T-Shirts: 5:30 to 8 p.m., Allentown library, 16 So. Main St., Allentown. For teens in 6th 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 right before your eyes. Come join the fun! For children ages 6 and up. Online registration required. Go to www.mcl.org to register beginning June 21. 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 begins June 15 at www.mcl.org. Please register each child separately. For more information, call the library at 609-259-2150.
Sat., June 30
12th Annual New Egypt Rockin’ Fireworks Festival: opens 3 p.m., New Egypt Athletic Fields, 121 Evergreen Road, Plumsted. Carnival games, food, beverages, vendors and concerts performed by a variety of musical acts, including the Sea Dogs (a swashbuckling pirate re-enactment group) and the Chiclettes (a girl group tribute band playing dance favorites from the ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, and present). Fireworks begin approximately 9:30 p.m. For more information, contact the New Egypt Elks at 609-758-8700.
Tues., July 3
Jewelry Beading for Teens: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Allentown Public Library, 16 South Main St., Allentown. A free activity for kids in 6th grade and up. Pre-registration required. Contact the library at 609-259-7565.
Thurs., July 5
Read to a Therapy Dog: 4 p.m., Allentown Public Library, 16 So. Main St., Allentown. Trained therapy dogs will listen as you practice your reading skills! Free program for children in first grade and up. Pre-registration required. Call the library at 609-259-7565.
Fri., July 6
The Music Experience with Peter Moses: 10:30 a.m. Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. Come sing and dance with Peter Moses! For children ages 2 – 5 with an adult. Online registration required at www.mcl.org. Questions? Call library at 609-259-2150.
Tues., July 10
Freedom Fest State Fair: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Horse Park of New Jersey, 626 Route 524 (Exit 11 off I-195), Upper Freehold Township. Rides, live concerts, huge carnival midway, contests, agricultural exhibits and more. For information, go online to http://freedomfeststatefair.com.
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.
Wed., July 11
Freedom Fest State Fair: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Horse Park of New Jersey, 626 Route 524 (Exit 11 off I-195), Upper Freehold Township. Rides, live concerts, huge carnival midway, contests, agricultural exhibits and more. For information, go online to http://freedomfeststatefair.com.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover: 6 p.m. or 7:15 p.m. (two sessions); Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. Ever wonder what happens in the library when the doors are locked? Children are invited to wear their PJ’s, bring a special stuffed animal and join us for a craft and bedtime storytime. Afterward the stuffed animals are invited to spend the night at the library. Pre-registration required at www.mcl.org. Questions call the library at 609-259-2150.
Thurs., July 12
Freedom Fest State Fair: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Horse Park of New Jersey, 626 Route 524 (Exit 11 off I-195), Upper Freehold Township. Rides, live concerts, huge carnival midway, contests, agricultural exhibits and more. For information, go online to http://freedomfeststatefair.com.
”Starlab” with Pearl Observatory: 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. (two sessions); Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. Learn how to locate planets, stars, constellations and more in this portable planetarium. For children ages 6 and up. Online registration required at www.mcl.org. Questions? Call the library at 609-259-2150.
Fri., July 13
Creatures of the Night: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. Drop in and create a creature of the night with the materials provided. For children of all ages. Pre-registration is NOT required. Questions? Call the library at 609-259-2150.
Freedom Fest State Fair: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Horse Park of New Jersey, 626 Route 524 (Exit 11 off I-195), Upper Freehold Township. Rides, live concerts, huge carnival midway, contests, agricultural exhibits and more. Fireworks on Friday night. For information, go online to http://freedomfeststatefair.com.
Sat., July 14
Freedom Fest State Fair: 12 noon to 11 p.m., Horse Park of New Jersey, 626 Route 524 (Exit 11 off I-195), Upper Freehold Township. Rides, live concerts, huge carnival midway, contests, agricultural exhibits and more. For information, go online to http://freedomfeststatefair.com.
Sun., July 15
Freedom Fest State Fair: 12 noon to 10 p.m., Horse Park of New Jersey, 626 Route 524 (Exit 11 off I-195), Upper Freehold Township. Rides, live concerts, huge carnival midway, contests, agricultural exhibits and more. For information, go online to http://freedomfeststatefair.com.
Tues., July 17
”Stellar Space” with Mad Science: 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. (two sessions), Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. Learn about Earth, the sun and moon, and all the planets in our solar system. We’ll even take a pretend trip to the moon where we’ll collect moon rocks and take a moonwalk just like real astronauts! For children ages 4 to 6. Online registration required at www.mcl.org beginning July 3.
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 lawnchair. Rain date is the next evening. For information, call 918-0002.
Wed., July 18
Blast Off: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. Drop in for games and crafts. Light snacks will be served. Open to children of all ages. Registration is NOT required. Questions? Call the library at 609-259-2150.
Thurs., July 19
Visit with the Authors of the Deadtime Stories: 7 p.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. Come meet Gina and Annette Cascone, authors of the Deadtime series. Learn about the writing process from the initial concept to a finished book, and then from book to film. Watch scenes from their movie “Grave Secrets.” For children ages 6 and up. Online registration begins July 5 at www.mcl.org. Questions? Call the library at 609-259-2150.
Fri., July 20
What Knott Farm Traveling Petting Zoo: 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. Come see and pet a variety of live animals. In case of inclement weather, two indoor animal shows will be presented. Space will be limited and attendees will be taken on a first-come first-served basis. For children of all ages. Registration is NOT required. Questions? Call the library at 609-259-2150.
Tues., July 24
Outdoor Summer Concert: 7 p.m., 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 lawnchair. Rain date is the next evening. For more information call 918-0002.
Wed., July 25
”Creative Jewelry” Teen Night: 7 p.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. Registration required online at www.mcl.org. Questions? Call the library at 609-259-2150.
Thurs., July 26
The Magic of Ferris the Great: 7 p.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. Be amazed as “Ferris the Great” reveals magical mysteries. For children ages 6 and up. Online registration required at www.mcl.org beginning July 12. Questions? Call 609-259-2150.
Fri., July 27
Toddler Tunes: 10:30 a.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. A music program is for children of all ages accompanied by an adult. Online registration required at www.mcl.org beginning July 13. Questions? Call the library at 609-259-2150.
Tues., July 31
Outdoor Summer Concert: 7 p.m., bandstand at Town Center Lake, Lake Drive, Robbinsville. Billy Walton band will play a mix of rockin’ blues. Free. Bring a blanket or lawnchair. For more information, call 918-0002.
Wed., Aug. 1
Nocturnal Animals with Eyes of the Wild: 7 p.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. Learn about the habits of nocturnal animals. Please note this program includes live animals. For children ages 6 and up. Online registration is required at www.mcl.org beginning July 18.
Thurs., Aug. 2
”A Taste of Songwriting” Teen Night: 7 p.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. Registration required online at www.mcl.org. Questions? Call the library at 609-259-2150.
Wed., Aug. 8
”Fun with Fine Art” Teen Night: 7 p.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. Registration required online at www.mcl.org. Questions? Call the library at 609-259-2150.
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. on the first Saturday of each month — May 5, June 2, 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 e-mail [email protected].
Storytime at the Allentown Library: Stories, songs and fun activities every Thursday, 16 So. Main St., Allentown. Family storytime for all ages is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; preschool storytime for ages 3½ to 5 years is from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call the library at 609-259-7565.
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, e-mail Shaina Ciaccio at [email protected].
Weekly senior games: Plumsted Senior Outreach Services, Thursdays from 1 p.m. 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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