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. Call 609-333- 1230.
First Sunday
of the month
Sons of the American Legion Squadron 455 monthly all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet takes place every first Sunday of the month and benefits the community, veterans and their families.
The event goes from 7 to 11 a.m. at American Legion Post 455, 2 Meadowbrook Lane (across from Agway), New Egypt.
The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children 6-12.
Wednesdays
through April 15
The Plumsted Library is hosting AARP free income tax help on from 1 to 5 p.m.
This AARP tax aid program will help participants electronically file a federal and state tax return free of charge by IRS certified volunteers.
This program is available to all taxpayers; special emphasis is provided to those age 60 or over with low- to moderate-income. Make an appointment by calling 609-758-7888.
Thurs, April 2
Maundy Thursday service at Allentown United Methodist Church, 23 Church St., Allentown.
Bring a celebratory covered dish for the meal at 6:30 p.m. The service will follow the meal, around 7:15 p.m.
April 3-4
The Chabad of Robbinsville and Hamilton is hosting the first community Passover seder.
Passover starts Friday, April 3, and the seder will take place April 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. To make a reservation or for more information, call 609-838-0008 or email [email protected].
Fri., April 3
Good Friday Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m. at St. John Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Allentown-Yardville Road, Allentown.
Sat., April 4
Holy Saturday Easter vigils at 5 p.m. at Holy Apostles Episcopal Church, Allentown-Yardville Road, Yardville, and at 8 p.m. at St. John Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Allentown-Yardville Road, Allentown.
Sun., April 5
A community Easter sunrise service will be held at 6:30 a.m. led by the Greater Allentown Ministerial Association at Main Street at Sensi Park.
The service is led by the clergy of the Greater Allentown Ministerial Association. The Rev. Stephen Heizel-Nelson will preach.
A buffet breakfast will follow the service at the Allentown United Methodist Church, 23 Church St. In case of rain, the service will be at the church.
There also will be a 10:30 a.m. service at the Allentown church.
Wednesdays,
April 8 and 15
Volunteers from AARP will offer tax help at the Robbinsville Branch, Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bring last year’s completed forms. Appointments are required; to register call 609-259-2150.
Sat., April 18
The Millstone Township Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will host a spring rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the firehouse at 461 Stage Coach Road.
Donations of gently used household items, including linens, toys, clothing, books and sporting equipment, will be accepted at the firehouse from Tuesday, April 14, through Thursday, April 16, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Due to government regulations, cribs and car seats cannot be accepted. No computers or exercise equipment will be accepted. All proceeds will benefit the Millstone Township Fire Company. Contact Theresa at 609-658-5435 or Geryl at 609-658-6386.
Sun., April 26
The Horsemen’s Association of Millstone Township (HAMT) will host its 2015 Poker Run (rain date June 14) in the Assunpink Wildlife Management Area.
HAMT will provide riding permits for the approximately 8-mile course. Winners will be determined by the best 10 poker hands collected along the ride. Prizes will be awarded.
Registration starts at 9 a.m. at the Conservation Center in the wildlife preserve. The entry fee is $25 for HAMT members and $30 for nonmembers.
Visit www.HAMT.org for additional information and in case of questionable weather.
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. The first Saturday of the month from April through October, the Friends of the Plumsted Township Library will be collecting used books for future book sales.
Fiction, nonfiction, large print, children’s books, 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 books off behind the Plumsted Township Library 119 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. There will be no collection in July.
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 just to take a look, call Mel Boyce at 609-306-1496 for more information.