Wednesdays
Free Acoustic Open Mic Night and Poetry at Star Subs and Café in the Buckley Plaza 621 Route 130, Hamilton, will be hosted Wednesdays at 7 p.m. by American Idol contestant Bri Lobue. Audience and musicians are welcome. 609-333- 1230.
Fri., May 2
Mother’s Day Craft at 3:30 p.m. at Plumsted Branch of the Ocean County Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. Decorate a glass vase and make flowers for Mom or another special woman. Ages 8-12. Register either at the library, at www.theoceancountylibrary.org, or over the phone. (609-758-7888).
Sat., May 3
”The Legendary Pine Barrens: New Tales From Old Haunts” is the topice at the Robbinsville Branch Mercer County Library System at 2 p.m. Author, storyteller and musician Paul Evans Pedersen Jr. presents a program of stories and song inspired by the folklore of South Jersey. Come hear him put his unique spin on the Jersey Devil, the Blue Hole of Winslow, and more. This is a special “New Jersey 350” program honoring the 350 th anniversary of our state. Register online at www.mcl.org by clicking on “Programs/Events” and following the instructions. Call 609-259-2150.
Mon., May 5
The County Connection Mobile Service Center from 1 to 3 p.m. will be in the Plumsted Library parking lot, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. Services provided are senior and veteran services, consumer affairs, voter registration and parks and tourism information. (Fees are required for some services.)
Thurs., May 8
Gloria Stevens, Master Gardener and proprietor of Springfield Orchard and Herbery in Mt. Laurel, will be the featured speaker at the 7 p.m. meeting of the Allentown Garden Club at the Allentown Methodist Church on Church Street (next to LaPiazza). She will discuss herbs and their history, variety and uses. Visit www.AlllentownGardenClub.net, or call President Terry Brown at 259-0334.
Fri., May 9
Children’s Day Celebration 3:30 p.m. at Plumsted Branch of the Ocean County Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. In honor of Asian Pacific Heritage Month let’s celebrate Children’s Day, Japan’s National holiday that respects children’s personalities and encourages their happiness. Make a koi windsock, cherry blossom painting, candy sushi and much more. Ages 4–10. Register either at the library, at www.theoceancountylibrary.org , or over the phone. (609-758-7888).
Wed., May 14
Meet the Mayor from 7– 8:45 p.m. at Plumsted Branch of the Ocean County Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. Schedule an appointment to meet with Mayor Leutwyler and Assemblyman Dancer. Please call 609-758-7888.
Sun. May 18
Woof Walk , a fundraiser sponsored by the Robbinsville-Hamilton Sunrise Rotary Club, will feature a 1.5-mile walk for participants and their canine pets. The event, which will begin at the Robbinsville Town Center gazebo on Lake Drive, will run from 11 a.m. to 2 pm. The event also will include music, refreshments, contests and a silent auction. The cost is $15 per person to re-register by May 10 or $20 the day of the event. Proceeds will benefit People for Animals, Robbinsville Food Pantry and J.O. Wilson Hamilton Neighborhood Service Center. For forms for registration and sponsor/vendor opportunities, call 609-658-6494 or visit rhrotary.org.
Mon., May 19
Book Café with local author Dr. Robert Gilbert at 3 p.m. at Plumsted Branch of the Ocean County Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. He will discuss his newest novel, “Maggie of Louisburg Square.” Light refreshments served. Registrations accepted; not required. Please register either at the library, at www.theoceancountylibrary.org ), or over the phone. (609-758-7888).
Tues, May 20
Monthly Book Club discussion 1 to 3 p.m. in Plumsted Senior Outreach Services Room, Plumsted Municipal Bldg, lower level via elevator, 121 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, 609-758-2241, Ext 111. Titles to be read this year will be picked. Free.
Wed., May 21
”Yarner’s” Knit and/or Crochet Stitchery Group 1 to 3 p.m. at Plumsted Senior Outreach Services Room, Plumsted Municipal Bldg, lower level via elevator, 121 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. Beginners or experienced. Call for more info and to sign up – 609-758-2241- ext 111. Leave message if no answer.
Mon., May 26
The Allentown Lions Club Memorial Day Parade will be held rain or shine on Monday, May 26 starting at 10 a.m. Attendeees should arrive by 9:30 a.m.due to Main and High streets road closures. A memorial service will follow the parade on the Allentown Grammar School grounds. Antique cars are welcomed to participate in the parade. Contact Rob Strovinsky for any parade-related questions at [email protected] or at 609-259-1886. Visit our web site www.AllentownLions.com for more details.
Wed., May 28
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meets from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Plumsted Branch of the Ocean County Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. If you are a teen in grades 7 – 12 join us to see what TAB is all about.
Thurs., May 29
Family Picture Book Discussion at 2 p.m. at Plumsted Branch of the Ocean County Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. Celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month discussing The Ugly Vegetables and Ruby’s Wish . Register and pick up your copies at the circulation desk. Books and registration will be available starting May 8. 609-758-7888.
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.
The 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 a 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 a 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.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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