Mon, July 22
Summer toddler time is offered for children aged one to three years along with their caregivers at the Hamilton Township Public Library from. There are two sessions that start at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., respectively.
Parents registering for the event must have a Hamilton Township Library card. In-person and phone registration are accepted.
The program is designed for children and caregivers to participate together. Comfortable clothing is suggested.
The library is located at 1 Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. Way. For more information visit www.hamiltonnjpl.org or call (609) 581-4060.
Tues, July 23
Summer story time is offered for children aged four to seven years at 10 a.m. at the Hamilton Township Public Library.
Due to space limitations, the child should be comfortable attending without his or her caregiver. However, library officials request that caregivers remain in the children’s room during the program.
Parents registering for the event must have a Hamilton Township Library card. In-person and phone registration are accepted. Another story time session will be held Thursday, July 25 at 10 a.m.
For more information visit www.hamiltonnjpl.org or call (609) 581-4060.
Wed., July 24
Family story time is offered by the Hamilton Township Public Library from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Families are invited to enjoy stories new and old followed by a simple craft.
Registration is currently open for the event. Both in-person and phone registrations are accepted for the program. For more information about the movie program, including showing start times, visit www.hamiltonnjpl.org or call (609) 581-4060.
Thurs., July 25
Dig into reading crafts is a program offered by the Hamilton Township Public Library for children between grades four and six. The program is offered at 2:30 p.m.
Registration is required one week prior to the event. Registration can be made on the phone or in-person. For more information about the movie program, including showing start times, visit www.hamiltonnjpl.org or call (609) 581-4060.
Tues., July 30
When prescriptions can harm is a program offered by the Community Alliance for Medication Safety in conference rooms A and B of the Community Education & Outreach at the Hamilton Area YMCA John K. Rafferty Branch, 1315 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, suite 100.
The free presentation will take place from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is offered for both parents and their children about the facts of prescription drug abuse. The program is made possible through the support of an American Medical Association Foundation grant.
To register, visit Princeton HealthCare System online at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1-888-897-8979.
Recurring events
Historic Kuser Farm Mansion is offering tours now through the end of October. Tours are on Saturdays and Sundays between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (Last tour starts at 2:15 p.m.). The Mansion is located at 390 Newkirk Avenue, Hamilton.. No registration is required. Admission is free. For more information, call (609) 890-3630.
Summer movie showings, will be featured at the Hamilton Township Public Library throughout the month of July. Showings will take place July 2, 10, 16, 23, 30 and 31 and include “Skyfall”, “Lincoln” and “Les Miserables”. The library is located at 1 Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. Way. For more information about the movie program, including showing start times, visit www.hamiltonnjpl.org or call (609) 581-4060.
Historic John Abbott II House tours, will be offered beginning March 2nd. Tours will be open at the house, located at 2200 Kuser Rd., Saturdays and Sundays from noon until 5:00 p.m. (last tour starts at 4:15 p.m.). Donations are accepted. For more information e-mail [email protected] or call (609) 585-1686.
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.
Tom Glover’s annual Summer Sing Along. Will be performed each Sunday evening in June and July from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Kuser Farm Park gazebo. There is no performance scheduled for June 30. Admission is free.
Breastfeeding Support Group, is a free opportunity for mothers to learn about breastfeeding techniques, parenting issues and how to prepare to return to work. The group meets every Tuesday from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Robert Wood Johnson Fitness & Wellness Center located at 3100 Quakerbridge Road. Registration is required Get more information or register online at rwjhamilton.org/education or call (609) 584-5900.
4MOMS Postpartum Group, meets every Thursday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. To discuss parenting topics with moms and experts from Robert Wood Johnson-Hamilton experts. The free gathering takes place at the Robert Wood Johnson Fitness & Wellness Center located at 3100 Quakerbridge Road. Registration is required Get more information or register online at rwjhamilton.org/education or call (609) 584-5900.
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