Thurs., June 7
Understanding Foreclosure Workshop: 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Mercer County Connection, 957 Route 33, (Acme Shopping Center), Hamilton. Presented by the Mercer County Division of Consumer Affairs and the Affordable Housing Alliance. Topics include: options when behind in payments; foreclosure timeline; lis pendens notices & assistance programs; loan modifications & mortgage scams; county sheriff’s role in foreclosure; and life after foreclosure. Call 890-9800 to register.
Girl Scouts Recruitment Open House: 4:30 p.m. to 6: 30 p.m., Pinky Toes Party Palace, 2350 Route 33, Bldg. B-109 (next to Maggie Moo’s), Robbinsville. An opportunity for fun, friendship and adventure open to girls K-12. Parental volunteers are needed as well. For more information, contact Marva Morris-Guyton at 222-4997 or e-mail [email protected].
Fri., June 8
Babytime: 10:30 a.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. Rhymes, song and simple stories for children ages 6 months to 24 months accompanied by an adult. Online pre-registration is required at www.mcl.org. Questions? Call 609-259-2150.
2ndAnnual Raven Rage: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Robbinsville High School athletic fields, 155 Robbinsville-Edinburg Road, Robbinsville. A fun evening of food, games, prizes, friendly athletic competitions and entertainment. Proceeds benefit RHS scholarships for students. Cost: adults $3; students $2; children under 5 free. For more information, e-mail Randi Quiroga at [email protected]. (Rain date for this event is Monday, June 11.)
Last Elks Fish Fry until September: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., New Egypt Elks, 105 Lakewood Road, Plumsted. Adult chicken or fish dinners $8 to $10 (depending on item and number of pieces), all children’s dinners $5. Dinners include all-you-can-eat salad, cole slaw, rolls, dessert and beverages. Take-out dinners are also available. For information, call 609-304-8469.
Sat., June 9
3rd Annual Qasim & Ahad Memorial 5K Race & 1-Mile Fun Walk: 7:30 a.m. check-in; race starts at 9 a.m. begins at Robbinsville High School; an officially sanctioned course monitored by Robbinsville police. Memorial race benefits RHS scholarship fund for students. Cost: $20 for 5K ($18 for USATF members) and $18 for the fun walk if pre-registered before June 9. Same-day registration $5 more. Register online at: www.practicehard.com or www.robbinsville.k12.nj.us. Free T-shirts (if pre-registered) and free refreshments after the race. For more information, or to become a race sponsor, e-mail Samantha Rua at RHS at [email protected].
Robbinsville Community Festival: 2 p.m., Community Park, West Manor Way & Gordon Road, Robbinsville. Children’s amusements, games & contests, “prize alley,” a food court, pony rides, entertainers, and much more fun for the whole family. Live music all day featuring the Princeton School of Rock, RHS Marching Band, the Billy Walton Band and the Ernie White Band. Fireworks display at night to cap the festivities. Free admission. Rain date: Sunday, June 10. For information, go to www.robbinsville-twp.org/ccs_files/documents/Spring-SummerNews%202012.pdf.
Upper Freehold Regional Education Foundation 5K Scenic Run: Registration/packet pickup at 4 p.m. The 5K runners start at 5:30 p.m. at Allentown High School, head south on Route 539 to Walnford Road, then turn around and return. (Road closed to traffic between 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. by Allentown police and state troopers). The 1-mile children’s fun run is at 5 p.m. on the school grounds. Goody bags and T-shirts to registrants while supplies last. Cost: $25 for 5K; $15 for fun run ($5 discount to those who register before May 25). Proceeds benefit programs for UFRSD students. For more info, contact UFREF trustee James Derasmo (event chair) at [email protected] or (609) 649-3635.
Mon., June 11
Registration begins for Creative Writing for Kids: Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. A three-week program for children ages 9 to 11 that begins June 26 (session I) and July 24 (session II). Register online for only session (material covered will be the same in both sessions) at www.mcl.org. Questions? Call 609-259-2150.
Lego Club: 3:30 p.m., Plumsted branch of the Ocean County Library System, 119 Evergreen Road, Plumsted. Come to the library for some fun Lego time. Questions? Call the library at 609-758-7888.
New Egypt Writers Group meeting: 6:30 p.m., Plumsted branch of the Ocean County Library System, 119 Evergreen Road, Plumsted. Writers of all genres welcome. Bring copies of your written work if you would like a written critique. For more information, call the library at 609-758-7888.
Tues., June 12
Toddle on Over: 10:30 a.m., Plumsted branch of the Ocean County Library System, 119 Evergreen Road, Plumsted. Toddlers age 18 to 36 months and their caregivers are welcome to join Miss Melissa for stories, songs, and play. Pre-register at www.theoceancountylibrary.org or call the library at 609-758-7888.
Wed., June 13
Meet the Mayor: 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., Plumsted branch of the Ocean County Library System, 119 Evergreen Road, Plumsted. Schedule an appointment to meet with Mayor Dave Leutwyler and Assemblyman Ron Dancer. Call 609-758-7888.
Thurs., June 14
Lego Robotics: 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., Allentown Library, 16 So. Main St., Allentown. For grades 3 to 5. Be a Bricks4Kids builder and discover how to turn your LEGO creations into a working robot. Pre-registration requested. Call the library at 609-259-7565.
Rabies Clinic: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Millstone Township Public Works garage, 899 Perrineville Road. For information, call 732-446-3402.
Fri., June 15
Preschool Storytime: 10:30 a.m., Plumsted branch of the Ocean County Library System, 119 Evergreen Road, Plumsted. Children ages 3-5 can join us for stories and a craft. Pre-registration required at www.theoceancountylibrary.org or call 609-758-7888.
Country Western Dinner & Dancing: dinner 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; dancing 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., New Egypt Elks, 105 Lakewood Road, Plumsted. Adults $10; seniors 60 and up $8; children (3-12 years) $6. Movies, crafts and games for the kids to enjoy. Reservations not required, but appreciated. Call 609-234-4110.
Sun., June 17
Fishing Derby: 8 a.m. to noon, Town Center Lake Gazebo, Lake Drive, Robbinsville. The Robbinsville Municipal Alliance against Alcoholism and Drug Abuse presents the first annual Father’s Day Fishing Derby at the lake, which will be fully stocked with fish. (Catch and release). Prizes for the biggest fish and most fish caught will be awarded. Food and drink will be provided throughout the day at a nominal cost. For information, call 609-918-0002, ext. 120.
Mon., June 18
”Fagbug”: 6:30 p.m., Plumsted branch of the Ocean County Library System, 119 Evergreen Road, Plumsted. A documentary film about a Volkswagen Beetle that was vandalized with anti-gay graffiti. Instead of removing the graffiti, the owner took it on a 58-day tour of the United States and Canada. Pre-register online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org or by calling the library at 609-758-0229.
Wed., June 20
Summer Reading Kickoff Party: 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon, Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. Join us at the kick-off party and enjoy the magic of Matt Schick, crafts, and prizes. For ages 2 and up, accompanied by an adult. No pre-registration necessary to attend the party, but children must register IN PERSON to participate in the summerlong reading program. Questions? Call the library at 609-259-2150.
Thurs., June 21
Kids Music Round: 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., Allentown library, 16 So. Main St., Allentown. An interactive sing-along for kids of all ages and their families. Questions? Call the library at 609-758-7565.
Fri., June 22
Toddler Tunes: 10: 30 a.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. Children of all ages, accompanied by an adult, are invited to sing and dance with Miss Pat. Online registration begins June 8 at www.mcl.org. Please register each child separately. Questions? Call the library at 609-259-2150.
Mon., June 25
Summer Reading Kickoff Party: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Plumsted branch of the Ocean County Library System, 119 Evergreen Road, Plumsted. Join us for an intergalactic event full of fun and excitement! We will make Star Wars crafts, play games, and have a visit from the 501st Legion dressed in full Star Wars regalia. Questions? Call the library at 609-758-7888.
Tues., June 26
Toddle on Over: 10:30 a.m. Plumsted branch of the Ocean County Library System, 119 Evergreen Road, Plumsted. Toddlers ages 18 to 36 months and their caregivers are welcome to join Miss Melissa for stories, songs, and play. Pre-registration required at www.theoceancountylibrary.org or call the library at 609-758-7888.
Thurs., June 28
Jump for Fun with Gymboree: 11 a.m., Allentown library, 16 So. Main St., Allentown. An all-ages party to welcome in the summer. Registration required. Call the library at 609-259-7565.
Book reading by children’s author Christine Palazzo: 4 p.m., Allentown Library, 16 So. Main St., Allentown. Ms. Palazzo will read from her new book “Josephina and Her Terrific Tomato Soup” followed by an activity and craft. Registration required. Call the library at 609-259-7565.
Make Your Own Silk-Screen T-Shirts: 5:30 to 8 p.m., Allentown library, 16 So. Main St., Allentown. For teens in 6th grade and up. Bring your own 100 percent cotton T-shirt and let your imagination go to design color T-shirts. Registration is required. Call 609-259-7565.
”The Wizard of Oz” with Mr. Malcolm: 7 p.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. Storyteller Mr. Malcolm will bring “The Wizard of Oz” to life right before your eyes. Come join the fun! For children ages 6 and up. Online registration required. Go to www.mcl.org to register beginning June 21. Questions? Call the library at 609-259-2150.
Fri., June 29
Kids Music Round: 10:30 a.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. Children ages 6 months and up can come sing and dance with Miss Diane. Online registration begins June 15 at www.mcl.org. Please register each child separately. For more information, call the library at 609-259-2150.
Continuing events
Books Wanted: The Friends of the Plumsted Township Library is collecting gently used books for its book sale in November. Donate fiction, nonfiction, large print, children’s books, CDs, DVDs, audio books and puzzles. No videotapes, Readers Digest condensed books, magazines, or encyclopedias. Drop off between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month — May 5, June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1, and Oct. 6 — at the Plumsted Library, 119 Evergreen Road. Do not leave items if no one is present. For more information, call 609-758-0009 or 732-580-5600 or e-mail [email protected].
The Robbinsville Municipal Alliance against Alcoholism and Drug Abuse works to combat substance abuse through education and by creating a forum for shared ideas among the many hands of government that touch lives affected by drugs or alcohol. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at 1 Washington Blvd., Robbinsville. For information, e-mail Shaina Ciaccio at [email protected].
Weekly senior games: Plumsted Senior Outreach Services, Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Plumsted Municipal Building lower level via elevator, 121 Evergreen Road, Plumsted. 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.
Mid-day Toastmasters Club: 11:30 a.m., second and fourth Tuesdays each month at Robbinsville Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Allentown-Robbinsville Road., Robbinsville. For information, contact Jim Samuel at [email protected].
Good Neighbor Fund: assists area residents with emergency needs such as utility, rent and medical bills. To make donation, mail check payable to the Good Neighbor Fund in care of Allentown Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 122, Allentown, 08501.
Plumsted TNR Committee: 7-10 a.m., Plumsted Trap, Neuter and Return Committee every Sunday at the New Egypt Flea Market, 933 Route 536, New Egypt.
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: 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.
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