Thurs., Feb. 14
Pre-K and Kindergarten Kids Time: 2 p.m., Plumsted branch of the Ocean County Library, 119 Evergreen Road, Plumsted. A new program for children ages 4 to 6 featuring Valentine’s Day stories and a craft. Please register in-person, by phone at 609-758-7888, or online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org.
Valentine’s Day Storytime: 4:15 p.m., Allentown library, 16 South Main St. Come celebrate the holiday with mushy stories and a craft. All ages welcome. No pre-registration required! For more information, call the library at 609-259-7565.
Special Equine Speaker, Dr. Laura Parisio: 7:15 p.m., The Pleasure Horse Club of Central Jersey monthly meeting, Millstone Township Community Center, 463 Stagecoach Road, Millstone. All horse owners and enthusiasts are welcome to attend Dr. Parisio’s presentation, “Vaccinations in the horse: What every horse owner needs to know for disease prevention.” Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Marion at 732-866-1641 or go online to www.PleasurehorseClubcj.webs.com.
Fri., Feb. 15
Storybooks in Action: 10:30 a.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. Come watch the animated version of a storybook and make a craft. For children 2 and up (children under 4 must be accompanied by an adult). Register online at www.mcl.org starting Feb. 1.
Preschool Storytime: 10:30 a.m., Plumsted branch of the Ocean County Library System, 119 Evergreen Road, Plumsted. Stories and a craft for children age 3 to 5. Register in-person, by phone at 609-758-7888 or online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org
Sat., Feb., 16
Robbinsville Irish Heritage Association Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at Applebee’s, 333 Route 33 (corner of Whitehorse-Mercerville Road). RIHA will be serving pancakes and receiving a percent of the food receipts. Proceeds support the RIHA’s 4th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Questions? Contact Kathleen Sturgeon at [email protected] or 609-638-8308.
Used Tack Sale: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hickory Ridge Farm (adjacent to the Assunpink Wildlife Management Area, East Branch Road, Upper Freehold. No set-up fee. Bring your used tack for sale or come shop for bargains. Free Western and English riding demonstrations. For more information, call Pat Jasin, 732-664-2150 or 732-505-9700.
Tues., Feb. 19
Toddler Time: 10: 30 a.m., Plumsted branch of the Ocean County Library System, 119 Evergreen Road, Plumsted. Toddlers 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers are welcome to join Miss Melissa for stories, songs, and play. Register in-person, by phone 609-758-7888 or online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org.
Kids Movie Matinee: “Ice Age: Continental Drift” (PG); 2 p.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. Pre-registration required online at www.mcl.org starting Feb. 5.
Panhandle Democrats First Anniversary Dinner: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Clarksburg Inn, 465 Stagecoach Road, Millstone. Democrats from the Monmouth County Panhandle region (Allentown, Millstone, Roosevelt, and Upper Freehold) welcome special guest speaker NJ Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. For more information, call Mickey at 609-259-5391.
Thurs., Feb. 21
Learn about Working with Stained Glass: 7 p.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. Local craftsman John Hones will explain how to get started and provide a bibliography and equipment list. Please register online at www.mcl.org. Questions? Call the library at 609-259-2150.
Fri., Feb. 22
Toddler Tunes: 10:30 a.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. A music program for children of all ages accompanied by an adult. Register online at www.mcl.org beginning Feb. 8.
Sat., Feb. 23
Book Talk with Author/Attorney John Hartmann: 2 p.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. Mr. Hartmann, a Trenton attorney and former state assemblyman, is the author of “Jacket” about his life in law and politics. His irreverent humor puts a human face on the dysfunctional New Jersey justice system. To register go online to www.mcl.org or call the library at 609-259-2150.
Tues., Feb. 22
Babytime: 10:15 a.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. A program for children 6 months to 24 months accompanied by an adult. Online registration required at www.mcl.org beginning Feb. 12.
Mon., Feb. 25
Reader’s Advisory Program: 3:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. (two sessions), Plumsted branch of the Ocean County Library System, 119 Evergreen Road, Plumsted. Let us show you the resources the library has to help you choose books to enjoy. Light refreshments will be served. Registrations accepted, but not required. Questions? Call 609-758-7888.
Youth Stages “Whose Library is it Anyway?”: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Plumsted branch of the Ocean County Library, 119 Evergreen Road, Plumsted. An artist-educator will guide teens 13 to 18 to create believable characters and make up dialogue for improvisational scenes in Whose Library is it Anyway?, an improvisational acting take-off of a popular cable TV program. Register in-person, by phone at 609-758-7888, or online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org.
Wed., Feb. 27
Painting Fun: 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. Children of all ages, accompanied by an adult, are welcome to drop in and create a painting. Registration is not necessary. Questions? Call 609-259-2150.
Thurs., Feb. 28
Noodling Around with the MOMS Club: 10 a.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. Celebrate National Noodle Month (March) a few days early with stories and crafts. For children of all ages accompanied by an adult. Online registration required at www.mcl.org beginning Feb. 14.
College Funding Boot Camp: 7 p.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. Learn about the often complex process of college funding, proper financial planning, incorporating your child’s needs and desires and the significance of the Expected Family Contribution. Presented by Innovative College Funding Solutions LLC. Register online at www.mcl.org. Questions? Call the library at 609-259-2150.
Fri., March 1
Storybooks in Action: 10:30 a.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. Come watch the animated version of a storybook and make a craft. For children 2 and up. Children under 4 must be accompanied by an adult. Online registration required at www.mcl.org starting Feb. 15.
Sat., March 2
Mr. Dennis’ Seuss Themed Magic Show: 10:30 a.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. A program celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday that is for children of all ages. Online registration required at www.mcl.org beginning Feb. 16.
Sun., March 3
Designer Pocketbook Bingo: doors open 6 p.m., bingo starts 7 p.m., Robbinsville High School, 155 Robbinsville-Edinburg Road. Cost: $25 for a set of 16 bingo cards and a chance to win 16 different designer handbags. Additional game cards sold at the door. Must be 21 or older. Event includes, raffles for door prizes, dessert and coffee (food may be brought in, but not alcohol). This fundraiser benefits RHS Post-Prom 2014, a safe after-prom event for students. For tickets and table reservations (groups of 8 to 10) contact Debbie Parylak: 609-658-5196 or [email protected] or Toni DeChiara: 609-937-6193 [email protected].
Saturday, March 9
Adopted Children Workshops: Sponsored by The Adopted Parents Organization of Central NJ and the IAC Center at St. Gregory’s Church Parish Center at 4620 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square. The workshops are for adopted children ages 5-12. There are two sessions, the first from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 9. This session is to familiarize adopted children with adoption language. Session Two is from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23. Babysitting is also available for this session. For information go to http://www.apocnj.org/.
Friday, March 15
Spaghetti Dinner: sponsored by the Hope Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, 4 to 7:30 p.m., Hope Fire Company, 82 Route 526, Allentown. Admission is $12 for adults, $6 for children; kids under 4 free. Dinner includes salad, rolls, pasta, meatball, drink and dessert.
Saturday, March 26
Adopted Children Workshops: Sponsored by The Adopted Parents Organization of Central NJ and the IAC Center at St. Gregory’s Church Parish Center at 4620 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square. The workshops are for adopted children ages 5-12. Session Two is from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23. Babysitting is also available for this session. For information go to http://www.apocnj.org/.
Recurring events
Winter Storytime Sessions at the Allentown Library. Stories, songs and fun activities every Thursday at the library located at 16 S. Main St., Allentown. No pre-registration required! Schedule includes: “Good Morning Storytime” from 10:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. for ages 3 and under with a parent or caregiver (siblings welcome); “Preschool Storytime” from 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. for ages 3 to 5; and “Family Storytime” from 2:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. for all ages. For more information, call the library at 609-259-7565.
Weekly senior games. Plumsted Senior Outreach Services, Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m., Plumsted Municipal Building lower level via elevator, 121 Evergreen Road. 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.
Senior Exercise Classes, sponsored by the Plumsted Senior Outreach Service, at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the lower level of the Plumsted Municipal Building, 121 Evergreen Road. All new participants are required to submit a doctor’s permission form. To register, call 609-758-2241, ext. 111.
Mid-day Toastmasters Club. Meets 11:30 a.m., second and fourth Tuesdays each month at Robbinsville Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Allentown-Robbinsville Road. Contact Jim Samuel at [email protected].
The Good Neighbor Fund assists area residents with emergency needs such as utility, rent and medical bills. To donate, mail check payable to Good Neighbor Fund in care of Allentown Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 122, Allentown, 08501.
Plumsted TNR Committee. Plumsted Trap, Neuter and Return Committee every Sunday 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., New Egypt Flea Market, 933 Route 536, Plumsted.
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. Meets 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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