COMMUNITY CALENDAR: June 20

Sat., June 22
   Free Movie Night, at Paradise Park on Lakeview Drive near Tootie’s Diner in New Egypt will feature Furry Vengeance starring Brendan Fraser. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and celebrates the recent environmental improvements made by local youth at the park. For more information call (609) 775-7134.
Mon., June 24
   Summer reading kickoff, offered by the Plumsted Branch of the Ocean County Library invites children of all ages for games, crafts and fun. The event will begin at 6 p.m. and offer the opportunity to learn more about summer reading and library programs. No registration is required. The library is located at 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt.
   Incredible Journey and Enviroscape, will take place at 7 p.m. and offer participants ages 5-12 the opportunity to learn about the water cycle and watersheds with Joanna Marino from the Americorps NJ Water Shed Program. The library is located at 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. Please register either at the library, online http://www.theoceancountylibrary.com, or over the phone at (609) 758-7888.
Wed., June 26
   The Kick-Off Party for the Robbinsville Branch, Mercer County Library System’s popular Summer Reading Program will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The theme this year is “Dig Into Reading.” Children can register at the event, and enjoy the strolling magic of Matt Schick, crafts, and prizes. The Summer Reading Program is for children, ages 2 to 18. The program begins July 1, and will run through Aug. 9. Children must register in person to participate in the summer reading program. Registration will run through Aug. 5. The library is located at 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. To register, call the library at 609-259-2150 or register online at www.mcl.org by clicking on “Programs/Events” and following the instructions.
   Car Show for Prevention, presented by the Upper Freehold/Allentown Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, will take place from 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Byron Johnson Recreation Area on Ellisdale Road in Allentown. All makes and models are welcome. There will be music, food, beverages and door prizes. A rain date of July 10 has been set. There is no entry fee, but donations are welcome. For more information, call (609) 570-5376.
Fri., June 28
   Used book sale, will be held 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at New Egypt Elementary School located at 44 North Main Street. Please park at the rear of the school. The sale will include a large variety of books plus jigsaw puzzles, CDs and DVDs. Sales will benefit the Friends of the Plumsted Township Library. Thursday, June 27 from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. there will be a special kid’s only sale where only children’s books will be sold. Adults must be accompanied by a child. An additional sale will be held Saturday, June 29 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. For more information call (609) 758-0009, (732) 580-5600 or email [email protected].
   Toddler Tunes, will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Robbinsville Branch of the Mercer County Library. This music program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. Online registration begins on June 14. To register, call the library at 609-259-2150 or register online at www.mcl.org by clicking on “Programs/Events” and following the instructions.
Sat., June 29
   What Knott Farm Traveling Petting Zoo, will be at visiting the Robbinsville Branch of the Mercer County Library from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.. Come see and pet a variety of animals. Please note this program includes 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. To encourage full participation in this opportunity, please submit any requests for accommodation of people with disabilities to the Robbinsville Branch, (609) 259-2150. People who are deaf, hard of hearing, and/or speech-impaired should access this service by contacting the NJ Relay Service at 1 800 852-7899(TTY).
Tuesday, July 2
   Babytime, a class for children ages six months to two years, will be offered at 10:30 a.m. at the Robbinsville Branch of the Mercer County Library. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Online registration begins two weeks before the date of the program. To register, call the library at 609-259-2150 or register online at www.mcl.org by clicking on “Programs/Events” and following the instructions.
Thurs., July 11
   Coffee, Donuts, and a Movie, will feature “Les Miserables” at 1:30 p.m. at at the Robbinsville Branch of the Mercer County Library. For more information, call the library at 609-259-2150 or register online at www.mcl.org.
   Fossil Dig, feauring the Pearl Observatory, a travelling science education company, will be featured at the Robbinsville Branch of the Mercer County Library at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dig for fossils with John Miller of the observatory. Participants will be able to keep any Fossils that they find. For children ages 6 and up. Online registration will begin on June 27. To register,, call the library at 609-259-2150 or register online at www.mcl.org by clicking on “Programs/Events” and following the instructions.
Fri., July 12
   The Music Experience, with Peter Moses, will be offered at 10:30 a.m. at the Robbinsville Branch of the Mercer County Library. The event is for children ages 2-5 with an adult. Online registration will begin June 27. To register, call the library at (609) 259-2150 or register online at www.mcl.org by clicking on “Programs/Events” and following the instructions.