COMMUNITY CALENDAR: July 18

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.
   All about worms will be offered by the Master Garderners at 2 p.m. at the Robbinsville Branch of the Mercer County Library. Children ages six and up are invited to learn about worms and their impact on their environment.
   To register, call the library at (609) 259-2150 or register online at www.mcl.org by clicking on “programs/events” and following instructions.
   Journey to the Center of the Earth will be brought to life by Mr. Malcom, the storyteller at the Robbinsville Branch of the Mercer County Library at 7 p.m.
   To register, call the library at (609) 259-2150 or register online at www.mcl.org by clicking on “programs/events” and following instructions.
Fri., July 19
   Under construction offers children of all ages a chance to stop by the Robbinsville Branch of the Mercer County Library and create something special.
   The event is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is not required for this event.
   For more information, call the library at (609) 259-2150 or visit online at www.mcl.org.
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.
Wed., July 24
   Bug Buddies presented by Mad Science will offer participants a chance to get up close and personal with some creepy, crawly bugs at the Robbinsville Branch of the Mercer County Library.
   Children aged between four and six will learn the difference between bugs and insects, and even make a bug buddy to take home.
   To register, call the library at (609) 259-2150 or register online at www.mcl.org by clicking on “programs/events” and following instructions.
Thurs., July 25
   Family recycling program with Robo Willie will take place at 2 p.m. at the Robbinsville Branch of the Mercer County Library.
   Children of all ages will learn about recycling with Susan DiMarcello of the Mercer County Improvement Authority and Robo Willie, the MCIA’s recycling mascot.
   To register, call the library at (609) 259-2150 or register online at www.mcl.org by clicking on “programs/events” and following instructions.
Sun., July 28
   Annual reunion worship service will be held at the historic Yellow Meeting House at 11:00 a.m. The Friends of the Old Yellow Meeting House and The Upper Freehold Baptist Church invite everyone to join them for their 98th annual service to be preceded by a continental breakfast at 10:00 a.m.
   The circa 1737 Meeting House is considered the oldest Baptist church in the New Jersey and the oldest house of worship in Monmouth County.
   Located at 70 Yellow Meeting House Road in Upper Freehold Township, the church and cemetery are approximately 2.5 miles east of Imlaystown and easily accessed by I-195 at Exit 11 and Rt. 526. For more information visit OYMH.org.
   Panhandle Democrats Picnic will be held at Laurita Winery, 85 Archertown Road, New Egypt from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The second annual picnic of Democrats from the Monmouth County ‘Panhandle” (Allentown, Millstone, Roosevelt and Upper Freehold). A rain date has been set for the following Sunday, August 4th. The picnic will feature food catered by Branches, live music, guest speakers, wagon rides through the vineyard, meet and greet with candidates, a silent auction and door prizes.
   Tickets are $37.50, children 12 and under $8. Those in the Allentown and Upper Freehold should call Mickey Levitan at (609) 259-539 to register, while those from Millstone Township and Roosevelt can do so online at www.millstonedems.com – click on 2nd Annual Panhandle Picnic.
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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