COMMUNITY CALENDAR: July 11

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. To register, call the library at 609-259-2150 or register online at www.mcl.org by clicking on “programs/events” and following instructions.
Tues., July 16
   Brain Wash, an interactive trivia event featuring Eric Dasher, will be held at the Robbinsville Branch of the Mercer County Library at 7 p.m. The event will include trivia, music, facts, pop culture, puzzles and more. The event is designed for children ages 8 and up. To register, call the library at 609-259-2150 or register online at www.mcl.org by clicking on “programs/events” and following instructions.
   Fertilizing the home grounds is a Mercer County Connection workshop presented by the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County. The workshop, which takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. will teach participants how using the right fertilizer on flowers, vegetable gardens and lawns is essential for healthy, fast growing plants. Using the wrong fertilizer can be damaging to both plants and the environment. Call 609-890-9800 to reserve a seat. The Mercer County Connection is in the Hamilton Square Shopping Center on Route 33 at Paxson Avenue in Hamilton.
Wed., July 17
   Stuffed Animal Sleepover is scheduled for 6 and 7 p.m. at the Robbinsville Branch of the Mercer County Library. Children are invited to bring in a special stuffed animal for a craft and bedtime story time. After the program, the special animals are invited to spend the night at the library. Participants are welcome to wear pajamas. Light snacks will be served at the event, which is designed for children of all ages.
   Online registration is required. To register, call the library at 609-259-2150 or register online at www.mcl.org by clicking on “programs/events” and following instructions.
   Puppy Power Wednesday; meet some future seeing eye dogs and their handlers at the Plumsted Township branch of the Ocean County Library at 7 p.m. The Seeing Eye 4-H Club will bring puppies of all ages, do a short demonstration with the dogs and share knowledge about raising these special puppies. Register either at the library, online (Ocean County Library events) or over the phone at 609-758-7888.
Thurs., July 18
   Movie matinee will feature the animated film, “Gnomeo and Juliet,” at 2 p.m. at the Plumsted Township branch of the Ocean County Library. The film is rated G. Attendees are asked to resister either online (Ocean County Library events) or over the phone at 609-758-7888.
Tues., July 23
   Cream Ridge Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the New Egypt First Aid Squad building at 32 Brynmore Road. All lot owners are invited to attend. For more information, call Janette Robbins at 609-758-8663.
Recurring events
   Winter storytime sessions at the Allentown Library. Stories, songs and fun activities every Thursday at the library at 16 S. Main St., Allentown. No registration required. Schedule includes “Good Morning Storytime” from 10:30 to 10:50 a.m. for ages 3 and under with a parent or caregiver (siblings welcome); “Preschool Storytime” from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. for ages 3 to 5; and “Family Storytime” from 2:15 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. 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.
   Book collection. Every first Saturday of the month from May through October the Friends of the Plumsted Township Library will be collecting used books for future book sales. Fiction, nonfiction, large print, children’s, CDs, DVDs, audio books and jigsaw puzzles are accepted. Do not donate soiled, mildewed items. Videotapes, Readers Digest Condensed books, magazines or encyclopedias are not accepted. Drop off books behind the Plumsted Township Library on Evergreen Road the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Do not leave items if no one is present. For more information, call 609-758-0009 or 732-580-5600 or email [email protected]
    Veterans wanted. The Robbinsville American Legion Post 530 meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Robbins House, 245 Windsor Road, Windsor, 08691. If interested in joining and becoming involved or if you just want to take a look, call Mel Boyce at 609-306-1496 for more information.
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