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ARTS

South Jersey Acoustic Roots Music Society (SJARMS) presents "Dr. Licks" Allan Slutsky. 7 p.m. Jan 11. Producer of the Grammy Award-winning film "Standing in the Shadows of Motown," with a performance on guitar, mandolin and banjo as well as speaking about the music industry. Medford Memorial Community Center, 21 South Main St. $10, members free. 609-280-4926; sjarms.com

Jazz Bridge presents Second Thursdays Neighborhood Concerts Series; Jazz at Foster's Military Lodge. 7:30-9 p.m. Jan 14. This concert, fourth in the series, features singer Georgie Bonds and his group. 351 Charleston Rd, Willingboro. $10, $5 students. 856-858-8914, 215-517-8337; jazzbridge.org/events/neighborhood-concerts. With photo

Special Sabbath Service Concert Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 8 p.m. Jan 15. The Unity Choir, which includes the M'kor Shalom Choir and choirs from Camden, and other South Jersey congregations, directed by Cantor Anita Hochman and Dr. Beverly Collins, will lend their combined voices in prayer. 850 Evesham Road, Cherry Hill. Make a donation of peanut butter, jelly and apple juice for the JFCS Food Pantry. 856-424-4220; Mkorshalom.org

"Rumors" at the Burlington County Footlighters. 8 p.m. Fri, Sat; 2 p.m. Sun. Jan 15-24. Laughs for the start of the new year with the Neil Simon comedy farce. The Playhouse, 808 Pomona Road, Cinnaminson. $18. 856-829-7144; bcfootlighters.com

Third Thursday Pop-Up Art Show. 5-8 p.m. Jan 21, 22; 1-5 p.m. Jan 23. With live music and refreshments, featuring art by Dave Toporowski, Karen Titus Smith and Thom Reaves. 325 High St., Burlington City. 609-526-5326; 856-701-2578

Keith Calmes in Concert. 3 p.m. Jan 24. The Award Winning musician coined a master musician by Guitar for the Practicing Musician Magazine, he was recently presented with an Outstanding Educator award from The College of New Jersey. Medford Arts Center, 18 N Main St.$10. 609 654 1855; Jazzdoc733@aol.com

RCBC, The Best of 2015 Student Showcase. 11a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and second Saturday; 3:30-7 p.m. Friday. Through Feb 13. Featuring 101 pieces of art of many mediums, including photography, drawing, painting, sculpture, jewelry, and graphic design. Rowan College at Burlington County Student Art Gallery, 1 High St., Mount Holly. 609-267-5618, ext. 4509; rcbc.edu/studentgallery

Youth Art Contest.  Entries will be accepted through March 21. Reception 6:30 p.m., March 30 with refreshments, and prize announcements. Grades 5-12 may enter the contest. Artwork may be in any medium and delivered to the children's dept. Prizes of art supplies will be awarded in three age groups, Grades 5-6, 7-9, and 10-12. Willingboro Library, 220 Willingboro Parkway. 609-877-6668; willingboro.org

Vietnam in Retrospect: A Photography Exhibit. Through Jan 31. Photos of the cultural side of Vietnam taken in 1969-70 by Burlington County resident Richard Zanoni, an Army veteran; the display is for educational and historic purposes and does not depict the military aspect of the Vietnam War. Burlington County Library, 5 Pioneer Blvd., Westampton. 609-267-9600

The Burlington County Art Guild Winter Members Exhibit. Jan 10-Feb 26. Featuring work from the traditional to the avant-garde, in oil, water color, mixed media, photography, also work in new and experimental directions. Works may be purchased. Pemberton Library, 16 Broadway, Browns Mills. 609-893-8262

Great Spirituals: Honoring an African-American Musical Tradition. 7:30-9 p.m. Feb 28. Honoring an African-American musical tradition, that has moved generations, the concert will include music arranged by Burleigh, Hogan, Shaw and others, performed by the West Jersey Chamber Chorale. First Presbyterian Church, 101 Bridgeboro Road, Moorestown. $15, $20. wjcms.org

CRAFTS

Crochet Guild. 1-3 p.m. Jan 12; 6-8 p.m. Jan 27; Lessons, any yarn donations greatly appreciated, all made items are donated to local organizations. Burlington County Library, 5 Pioneer Blvd, Westampton. 609-267-9660

Adult Yarn Social. 11 a.m. Jan 13, 20, 27. Join other knitting and crochet fans for an hour or more of relaxed, social yarn time. Share projects, ask for pointers, swap patterns, and enjoy the company. Evesham Library, 984 Tuckerton Road. 856-983-1444

CLASSES

iPad and iPhone Essentials. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Jan 13. This class will teach you how to navigate your device, find apps, take photos and use the Internet. Bring your iPad or iPhone and have your Apple ID and password ready. Evesham Library, 984 Tuckerton Road. Register, 856-983-1444

Weight Management Series. 6-7 p.m. Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16. To help people understand losing weight and keeping it off. ShopRite, Route 70, Medford. Free, space is limited. Sign up at the Courtesy Desk. 609-953-7700, ext 7

Medicare and You. 2 p.m. Jan 16. For questions about Medicare, to learn how it works and what your rights and entitlements are. Also find out what benefits you may qualify for as well as the differences between the Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage Plan. Bordentown Library, 18 E Union St. 609-298-0622

Intro to eBooks and More. 10:30 a.m. Jan 20. Learn more about using your eReader, tablet or smartphone and how to borrow books from the library. Bring your personal device and to learn how to download eBooks, audiobooks and streaming videos from our web site. Registration and a Burlington County Library System library card is required to attend. Bordentown Library, 18 E Union St. 609-298-0622

COMMUNITY

Local Food for Thought 3. 1-3 p.m. Jan 10.  Snow date Jan 17. Get fresh, local food with a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) share purchase, learn how to grow your own veggies and making raised beds and community gardens, meet 8 CSA farms and the farmers. Get to know local food buying clubs featuring organic options. Learn about vertical gardening, see a chicken and a honey bee demonstration. Bring a healthy nonperishable food for the local food pantry. Camden County Parks Dept. Environmental Center, 1301 Park Blvd., Cherry Hill, Free. Register, Sustainablecherryhill.org. 856-816-8508

The Burlington County Model Railroad Club Open House. Noon-5 p.m. Jan 10, 16, 17, Feb 13, 14, 20, 21. Kids of all ages welcome, most children will be able to see the layout better if they have something to stand on; bring a step stool. The fictional Rancocas Valley Lines (RVL) is basically an Eastern-style railroad that does not depict any particular area; however, there are local town names that are recognizable. Basement of the Footlighters Playhouse, 808 Pomona Road, Cinnaminson. Free, donation. bcmrc.org

Youth Achievers Committee County Wide Science and Math Fair Exhibit. Through Jan 29.The science projects will be on display in the library's exhibit room. The projects are those recognized by the committee as being outstanding in grades 6-12. Winners will go on to the regional science fair at the Coriell Institute. Willingboro Library, 220 Willingboro Parkway. 609-877-6668; willingboro.org

Book Discussion Group. 1 p.m. Jan 11. Second Monday every month. "Whistling Past The Graveyard" by Susan Crandall. Craft room. Mount Laurel Community Center, 100 Mount Laurel Rd. 856-439-0995

Wii for Seniors. 10:30-Noon. Jan 12. For ages 55 and over but younger adults are welcome. Bowling, golf, puzzle games, and more. Evesham Library, 984 Tuckerton Road. Register, 856-983-1444

Drop-In Coloring for Adults. 1-3 p.m. Jan 12. Coloring is a relaxing activity, even for adults. Come out and treat yourself to some free time to color, unwind and socialize. We'll supply intricate coloring sheets and colored pencils. Evesham Library, 984 Tuckerton Road. Register, 856-983-1444

Adult Learning; Guardianship. 6-7:30 p.m. Jan 12. Join Jeffrey Apell of the Burlington County Bar Association to learn about guardianship. Questions and answers. Mount Laurel Library, Meeting Room 2, 100 Walt Whitman Ave.  856-234-7319, ext 314; mtlaurel.lib.nj.us

Family Law With Marquis Jones. 6:30 p.m. Jan 12. Answers to questions about marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption and other family law issues from Jones, who was a NJ Superior Court judge, served in the administration of Mayor Cory Booker of Newark and as an NJ Deputy Attorney General. Free. Register, 609-877-6668; wipl@willingboro.org or text 66746. Free.

Car Cruise and Dance. 5:30 p.m. Second Wed every month. Crescent Shriners, food and refreshments available, live radio broadcast. 700 Highland Drive, Westampton.

Refuge Night Hike. 8 p.m. Third Saturday every month. Hike with the education staff on this after-hours hike. Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Road, Medford. Register, 856-983-3329

Sign Me A Story. 12:30 p.m. Jan 16. Join the staff of the Burlington County Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education Initiative for Sign and Read Storytime. Stories are read aloud and signed using ASL. The team will pre-teach signs from the story so everyone can participate and be a part of the story. Burlington County Library, 5 Pioneer Blvd, Westampton. Register, 609-267-9660; bcls.lib.nj.us

Tall Case Clocks. Noon-3 p.m. Jan 17. Tall case clocks were often found in Colonial homes, industry flourished in Philadelphia in the 1700s. Two examples are on display. The construction and workings of the John Wood Clock, circa 1750, and the Isaac Pearson Clock, 1720-1730, will be examined. Tours of the property are available at noon and 2 p.m. Peachfield, the Headquarters of The National Society of Colonial Dames of America in the State of New Jersey, 180 Burrs Road, Westamption, Free, reservations suggested. 609-267-6996; colonialdamesnj@comcast.net

Martin Luther King Jr. Family Day. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan 18. A day filled with family-friendly activities. Take a self-guided tour of our permanent exhibition or listen to a docent presentation. Examine history outside of the galleries with episodes of the award-winning PBS documentary series, "Eyes on the Prize: America's Civil Rights Movement" (USA, 1986-1990). Family story time and arts and crafts geared towards younger kids. National Museum of American Jewish History, 101 S Independence Mall East, Philadelphia. Free. 215-923-3811; nmajh.org

The Best Gardening Books and Seed Exchange. 10:30 a.m. Jan 20. Burlington County Gardeners Association will tell about their favorite books and share seeds, books and magazines. Open to the public. Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences, 307 High St., Mount Holly. Free. burlcogardeners.com

The ABC's of DNA. 2-4 p.m. Jan 24. Find what the buzz is all about with genetic biology. Judy Russell, a legal genealogist, will discuss the three major types of DNA and what they can offer to for family history research. Burlington County Historical Society, 454 Lawrence St., Burlington City. $10. burlingtoncountyhistoricalsociety.org

Party Expo. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan 24. Snowdate Jan 31. Hear the music, taste the treats, meet invitation vendors, caterers, bands, DJ's, florists, decorators, videographers, party planners, and photographers. Open to the community. Congregation M'kor Shalom, 850 Evesham Road, Cherry Hill. Free. 856-424-4220; Mkorshalom.org

Historical Society of Moorestown Presents a Lecture on NJ Cemeteries and Tombstones. 7:30 p.m. Jan 28. As part of its ongoing NJ History Speaker Series, the society presents Dr. Richard Veit, who will discuss his book, " Digging New Jersey's Past: Historical Archaeology in the Garden State' winner of the 2003 New Jersey Historic Preservation Award. Smith-Cadbury Mansion, 12 High St., Moorestown. 856-235-0353; moorestownhistory@verizon.net

Field Reservations in Cinnaminson. Feb 1 deadline. The Department of Parks and Recreation is accepting written requests for fields for baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, football and special events. Must include names, insurance, dates and times, field requested etc. Send request to: Pat Hafner, 1621 Riverton Road, Cinnaminson, 08077; for more information call 609-605-0530.

FUNDRAISERS

Beverly Road Fire Company Home of the Blue Goose Fundraiser. Every Tuesday. Pizza, family dinners or meal deals. Place an order and help the firehouse. Brothers Pizza, 9 Willow Way, Burlington Township. 609-386-8999

Wing Night. 5-8 p.m. Jan 16. Chef Denny's jumbo wings or jumbo chicken tenders for $6. Medford VFW, 317 Church Road, Medford. Tickets available at the door. 609-654-9823

Library Book Sale. Through Jan 17. Sale during normal library hours, hardback books are 50 cents, paperback are three for $1. Pemberton Library, 16 Broadway, Browns Mills. 609-893-8262

Soup and Book Sale. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan 16. Gaun Community Center, 602 Main St., Lumberton. 609 267-4067

VFW 2692 Hoagie Sale. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan 16. Delivery available for 5-plus hoagies. American, Italian, ham, roast beef, turkey and tuna, baked goods, chili and soup. VFW 2692, 199 South Ave, Mount Holly. $6. 609-267-9790

Breakfast. 8:30-11 a.m. Third Sunday every month. Made to order from menu. Bordentown Elks, 11 Amboy Road. All proceeds go to the Special Children's Committee. 609-462-3758

Family Style Breakfast. 8-10 a.m. Jan 16. Pancakes, sausage, potatoes, creamed chipped beef, toast, coffee and juice. Buddtown United Methodist, 520 Ridge Road, Southampton. $10, $5 child, under 3 free. 609-859-3437

Chicken Luncheon. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan 21. St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 158 Warren St., Beverly. $8. Take out available, 609-387-0169

Dolce & Clemente's of Hamilton Benefit Dinner for St. Paul School. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan 22. Includes house and Caesar salad, penne vodka, mezza rogatoni pomodoro, cavatelli with broccoli, chicken Francaise, meatballs, sausage and peppers, veal parmigiana, eggplant rolletine, Italian desserts, water, soda and tea. St. Paul School, 250 James St., Burlington City. $30, $25 seniors, $15 child 12 and under. Take out available, 609-386-1645; info@stpaulbrl.org

Hoagie and Rummage Sale. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan 23. Masonville-Rancocas United Methodist Church, 200 Masonville Road, Mount Laurel. 856-234-0941

Lunch and Rummage Sale. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan 30 and Feb 6. Baked goods, homemade soup and lunch will be available. Buddtown United Methodist, 520 Ridge Road, Southampton. 609-859-3437

Breakfast at the Post. 9 a.m.-Noon. Jan 31. Large variety of "Breakfast Foods" on the menu. VFW 2692, 199 South Avenue, Mt Holly. $8.

Harlem Wizards-Tricks, Hoops and Alley Oops! 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb 1. Holy Cross Academy, 5035 Route 130, Delran. $15, $12 students. lucyctrs@me.com; campbellcj1@comcast.net

Designer Purse Bingo. 6 p.m. doors open; 7 p.m. start. Mar 7. All profit benefits the Palmyra High School Post Prom party. $25, include set of bingo cards. Sacred Heart Church basement, 103 Fourth Street, Riverton. 856-304-3571

Yard Sailor App for Yard Sale Listings. The best way to discover yard sales in the county from the Burlington County Times yard sale ads is an easy to navigate app. You can search by your location, ZIP code, item, or view lists of yard sales. See a listing on a map and get directions. You can download the Yard Sailor app for your Android device from the Google Play Store at http://bit.ly/1RebYix and iPhone users can download the app from the Apple App Store or http://apple.co/1LYFRjj

HEALTH

Community Yoga Class. 6-7 p.m. Every Friday. For beginners and experienced, learn how you can relax your mind and live better, healthier, fulfilled lives, through the teachings of yoga and Ayurveda. Trunks Up! Yoga and Wellness Center, 426 High St., Burlington City. Free. 609-332-7569; trunksupyoga.com; breathaware1@comcast.net

Yoga Class. 7 p.m. Jan 19. This is a comfortable, nurturing experience with lots of stretching, breathing exercises and deep relaxation. Bordentown Library, 18 E Union St. 609-298-0622

Refresh and Renew Yoga for Adults and Teens. 6 p.m. Jan 13. Start your day with a 1 hour yoga class that energizes, stretches and relaxes your body. Bring a mat and water, wear comfortable clothing. Evesham Library, 984 Tuckerton Road. Register, 856-983-1444

Mind and Meditation. 6:45 p.m. Jan 11. The workshop will explore the mind-breath-body connection. The first 15 minutes will be dedicated to getting settled and the meditation will begin promptly at 7. Participants arriving late are discouraged. Bordentown Library, 18 E. Union St. 609-298-0622; bit.ly/1j7J5Zy

Outdoor Club of South Jersey Hiking: Atsion Extended. 10 a.m. Jan 17. Moderate pace 8-9 miles and nice views of the lake and Goshen Pond, then hike on sand roads and trails, leader is Chris Denneler. Pack a lunch and drink. Meet in the field next to the Atsion office, off Route 206, Shamong. 609-351-2789; cdenneler157@yahoo.com; Walk to Mt. Misery. 9 a.m. Jan 24. About 10-12 miles of trails, fire cuts, roads and sand roads out and around to Mt. Misery and back. A steady moderate pace is planned. Meet at the Park Office parking lot, Brendan Byrne State Forest. Leader is Jay Schoss 609-283-0252; walkinginmud@aol.com; Lands End Hike. 10 a.m. Jan 30. Easy pace for 8 miles. Can be wet at times. Stop for lunch on pleasant place on the Mullica River. Pack your lunch. From Atsion Lake go South on Rt. 206, two miles, turn left onto a wide dirt road at the break in the steel guard rail. Then go two miles on the dirt road to Boot Hill, White DEER club trailer for parking. Friday Nite Fitness Hike. 7 p.m. Every Friday all year. Brendan Byrne State Forest. Brisk pace, 8-10 miles, work up a sweat exploring the sand roads and trails of Brendan Byrne State Forest. Be prepared to walk at an average of 3.5 mph, with few breaks. Bring water and wear well broken in boots, sneakers, or shoes (sneakers are adequate for dry conditions. Meet at the Campground, Glass House and Coopers Road, Woodland. RLHHLR@aol.com

Blood Pressure Screening. 10 a.m. Every Friday. Mall Ministry, Burlington Center Mall, Route 541, Burlington Township. Free. 609-239-9300

HELP NEEDED

Red Cross Blood Drives:  Beverly Presbyterian Church. 2-7 p.m. Jan 13. 121 E.Warren Street, Edgewater Park; Beverly United Methodist Church. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan 16. 133 Warren St; First United Methodist Church. 3-8 p.m. Jan 20. 32 Conrow Road, Delran; Riverton Health & Fitness Center. 2-7 p.m. Jan 22. 600 Main St., Suite 9, downstairs. First Presbyterian Church. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan 23. 125 Garden St., Mount Holly; Columbus Baptist Church. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan 23. 24260 W. Main St., Mansfield; Bordentown Elks Lodge 2085. 2-7 p.m. Jan 25. 11 Amboy Road; The Parish of Jesus the Good Shepherd. 1:30-6:30 p.m. Jan 28. 101 Middleton St., Riverside; St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. 2-7 p.m. Jan 29. 318 Chester Ave, Moorestown. 1-800-RED CROSS; 1-800-733-2767. To sign up online go to: http://www.redcrossblood.org/rcbmobile/drive/chooseDonationTime.jsp

Warm Hearts and Hands Children's Coat Drive. 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, all winter. Help area families in need during this winter season. Drop off new and gently used children and adult sized coats and jackets, hats, scarves and gloves at: Beverly Edgewater EMS, 703 Melbourne Ave. 609-386-7304

Acacia Hospice Volunteers Needed. To provide support and encouragement to our patients and families. Training is provided. No physical care, just an open heart. 902 Jacksonville Road, Burlington Township. 609-589-4072; pconcannon@njmasonic.org

Batsto Village Volunteers Needed. Donated artifacts to enhance the interpretation of Batsto Village are needed. Route 542, Wharton State Forest, Washington. 609-561-0024

Burlington County SPCA Humane Police. Fight animal cruelty and make a tax-deductible donation of a used vehicle whether it runs or not, with a title or not. Pick-up is free. 609-914-4255

Bordentown area food drive at St. Mary's Church Community Food Pantry. Donations needed: nonperishable food and cans such as tuna fish, chicken, stew, soups, cereal, fruit, vegetables, spaghetti and sauce, macaroni and cheese as well as personal hygiene items. Items can be dropped off at 45 Crosswicks St. in Bordentown City. The hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 2-3 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 9-10 a.m. and 6-7 p.m.; Saturday, 9-10 a.m.

Compassionate Hospice Volunteers. Holy Redeemer HomeCare and Hospice needs patient companion volunteers and bereavement volunteers to support local hospice patients and their families. Complete an application, attend a volunteer training program that covers the medical, psychological and spiritual aspects of hospice volunteering. Both day and evening training programs are offered. 856-939-9000, ext 31520. jellio@holyredeemer.com

CONTACT's 24-Hour Helpline Needs Volunteers. No experience is necessary. In-depth training provided which includes active listening and crisis intervention skills. Volunteer according to your schedule. 856-234-5484, ext 101; contactburlco.org

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of Burlington County Volunteer. Hundreds of children in Burlington County are removed from their homes and placed in foster care due to abuse and neglect each year. CASA volunteers look out for their best interests and help find safe, permanent families. 137 High St., Suite 1C, Mount Holly. 609-434-0050; casaofburlingtoncounty.org

It Takes a Village NJ. Volunteers needed for the group that works to keep people in their homes. Volunteers who can shop for the homebound, or those whose background includes social work, information technology and administration. Always looking for good volunteers, orientation sessions are held the last Tuesday of every month. Only an hour with great people. 856-396-5783; evenings, 856-722-1085; ITAVNJ.org

Pinelands Preservation Alliance. Dedicated to saving the Pines. Report illegal activity in the forest such as dumping and off-road vehicles, 877-927-6337. Residents need to be the eyes and ears to help save this national treasure. 17 Pemberton Road, Southampton. 609-859-8860; PinelandsAlliance.org pinebarrensundersiege.com

MEETINGS

The Burlington County Radio Club. 7:30 p.m. Jan 11. Anyone interested in Amateur Radio is invited to attend, the program will be Basic Repeater Operation. Linden Room, Arts and Social Wing, Medford Leas, Medford. WWW.K2TD-BCRC.ORG

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Medford Branch. 7:30 p.m. Jan 12. Presenting Richard Goodman, local artist and teacher specializing in the ancient art of Origami. All are invited. Linden Room, Medford Leas. Register, 609-268-1854

Willingboro Art Alliance Meeting. 5:30 p.m. Second Wednesday every month. Kennedy Center, Room 300, 429 John F Kennedy Way, Willingboro. info@willingboroart.org

YES Club of Adath Emanu-el. Noon. Jan 13. Robyn Kaplan will present a program describing Healthcare Services for seniors. Timely and important information that is provided by the Jewish Federation of South Jersey will be discussed. Bring your lunch, refreshments will be served. 205 Elbo Lane, Mount Laurel. $3, $4 guests. 856-273-1797; s_isaacson@yahoo.com

Garden Club of Marlton.12:45 p.m. Jan 14. The Program is Plant Bingo. Win a plant and learn about that plant. Gibson House, 535 Main St., Evesham. 609-280-0599

Kiwanis Club of Bordentown. 10:30 p.m. Second Saturday every month. A local chapter of the global organization of members of every age who are dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. To learn more about what Kiwanis does, feel free to attend the meeting. Bordentown Library, 18 E Union St. Register, 609-298-0622; bcls.lib.nj.us/

The Medford Lakes Garden Club. 11:30 a.m. Jan 18. Luncheon and general meeting. Speaker is Trisha from Sanctuary Yoga. Yoga techniques will be demonstrated. Vaughan Community House, 79 Tecumseh Trail.. 609-654-5434

Societa`Bell' Italia Meeting to Host the Laudate Chorale. 6:15 p.m. Jan 19. An organization that promotes Italian culture, music, language, travel, food and the people of Italy. Carlucci's Waterfront, 875 Centerton Road, Mount Laurel. 609-267-2824; 609-261-4472

Mt. Holly Garden Club. 7 p.m. Jan 20. Birds in Your Backyard is a PowerPoint program and guest speaker, Lisa Herman of Wild Birds Unlimited of Cherry Hill, will provide information on bird feeding, sheltering and watching and creating a habitat that will attract a variety of regional and the value of birds in the garden as an environmentally friendly alternative to chemicals will also be discussed. Lumberton Clubhouse, 180 Woodside Drive, Lumberton. 609-518-9029

Lumberton Historical Society. 7:30 p.m. Jan 21. Featuring Larry Tigar who will speak on the churches of Mount Holly, all are welcome. Gaun Community Center, 602 Main St., Lumberton. 609 267-4067

Newborns in Need. 1-4 p.m. Third Friday every month. Help babies born into difficult circumstances. Donate new and gently used items, bought or handmade. Work meetings to fill gift bags. First United Methodist Church of Mount Holly, 25 Brainerd St. 609-575-9589; burlingtoncounty@newbornsinneed.org

SJAUG Apple Computer User Group. 10 a.m. Jan 23. Apps that come with the Mac computer with a question and answer period. Walk-ins welcome. Medford Leas Arts & Social Wing, One Medford Leas Way. sjaug.org

SELF-HELP AND SUPPORT

GriefShare. 2 p.m. Jan 16. Registration day for weekly grief support group, which provides help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. Will meet on Saturdays from Feb 6. through April 30. Faith Deliverance Worship Center, 1304 Route 130 N, Burlington City. 609-239-8722

Meals of Love. 4-6 p.m. Third Monday every month. Monthly free dinner and shopping tables for guests. Beverly United Methodist Church, 133 Warren St. 609-387-2776

Ostomy Support Group. 7 p.m. Third Monday every month. Virtua Memorial Conference Room, 175 Madison Ave., Mount Holly. 609-871-6920

Gay and Lesbian Grief Support. 6-7:30 p.m. Third Monday every month. For adults who have experienced a significant loss through death within the past two years. Moorestown Visiting Nurses & Hospice, 300 Harper Drive. 856-552-1300, ext 2507

Free Bag of Food. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Third Tuesday every month. Burlington Seventh Day Adventist Church, 256 Conover St. 609-386-6133

Parent Night Support Group for Parents of Special Needs Children. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Third Thursday every month. Open to parents of children of all ages with a wide range of diagnoses and medical needs such as trach, vent, CP, seizure disorders, g-tubes, cardiac issues, metabolic disease, muscular dystrophy, congenital anomalies, COPD, BPD, Down syndrome and TBI, and others. Bayada Pediatrics, 521 Fellowship Rd, Suite 160, Mount Laurel. 856-722-9900; tmontague@bayada.com

Garden State Chapter National Federation of the Blind. 10 a.m.-noon. Third Saturday every month. Support group. Kennedy Hospital, Fifth Floor, 2201 Chapel Ave, Cherry Hill. 856-764-7014

Step Recovery Worship Service. 10 a.m. Fourth Sunday every month. Gain a deeper understanding of Bill W's 12 steps and the basic spiritual truths they are based on; and how to support one another in putting them into practice. First Baptist Church of Moorestown, 19 W. Main St. 865-235-1180. info@fbcmooresown.org fbcmoorestown.org

Alcoholics Anonymous. The purpose of an AA meeting is to provide a safe environment where participants won't be judged or tempted by alcohol. Hotline, 609-298-7795; aa.org

Al-Anon. 7:15 p.m. Tuesday. St Luke's Church, 2 Martin Luther King Drive, Willingboro. 609-914-6000; 7 p.m. Thursday. Epworth United Methodist Church, 501 Morgan Ave., Palmyra. 856-829-1908; 7:30 p.m. Friday. Virtua Memorial, 175 Madison Ave., Mount Holly, Conference Room B. 609-914-6000; 7:45 p.m. Monday. Twelve Steps and Traditions, third Monday. Holy Trinity Church, 17 Margaret St., Maple Shade. 856-235-1568; nj-al-anon.org/

Autism Awareness and Acceptance Program. "Just Two Moms" present autism awareness programs with DVD in a kid-friendly format at hands-on assemblies. A do-it-yourself Autism Awareness and Acceptance Assembly Kit is also available. 856-429-1400; just2moms.com

Care2Caregivers Peer Support. Support for the caregiver of the person with memory impairment due to Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. For resources and support call, 800-424-2494; care2caregivers.com

DBSA Burlington County Inspirations. 7-9 p.m. Second and fourth Monday every month. An Independent Affiliate of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. Virtua Memorial, 175 Madison Ave, Front Conference Room, Mount Holly. 609-589-3329; burlingtoncountyinspiration.org

Domestic Violence Support, The Vault. A women's support group. Confidential weekly meetings with free services in a safe and supportive setting. Domestic Violence Advocacy Center, 23 S. Main St., Suite H, Medford. Register, 609-265-9000; dvacenter.org

Grief Support Group. Anyone who is dealing with grief. Calvary Presbyterian Church, 300 Fourth St, Riverton. Contact for day and time. 856-829-0783; debcerra@calvaryriverton.org

Growing Through Grief Evening Group. 6-7:30 p.m. Monday. An ongoing grief support group for adults who have lost a spouse, family member or friend within the last two years. Moorestown Visiting Nurses & Hospice, 300 Harper Drive. Pre-registration required, 856-552-1300, ext 2507

Helping Other People Evolve (H.O.P.E.) Support Group for widowed men and women. Group members have the opportunity to redefine themselves as single persons as they begin a new future, through socialization with their fellow members. Groups are facilitated by those who have been widowed. Registration required. 856-234-2200; hopesnj.org

Mental Health Support and Self Help Center. 4:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. The Riverbank Self Help Center offers support, wellness, educational and social activities for persons with mental health diagnoses or emotional problems. Call ahead or check the online schedule. Catholic Charities, 114 Riverbank, Burlington City. 609-239-1786; RiverbankSHC.org

MOM2MOM Helpline. A 24-hour, 7-day a week helpline coordinated by Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC). Support, assessment,referral services and support groups for mothers of special needs children. 877-914-6662; mom2mom.us.com/

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) AACT-NOW Support Group Speakers Meeting. 7-9 p.m. Third Tuesday every month. For African American families. Parkway Baptist Church, 4 Pennypacker Drive, Willingboro. NAMI for Young Adults, contact for information. 609-265-0746

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Connections Peer Support Group. 7-8:30 p.m. First and third Monday every month. Mental health support group. Virtua Memorial, 175 Madison Ave., Mount Holly. 609-477-5340; naminj.org

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). 7 p.m. Second and fourth Monday every month. Mental Health Support for family members dealing with serious mental illness with a speaker, RAP, and support. Presbyterian Church, Chester Avenue and Bridgeboro Road, Moorestown. 856-222-9400

New Jersey's 24/7 Suicide Prevention Hotline (NJ HOPELINE). 855-NJ-HOPELINE, 855-654-6735; njhopeline.com/Chat: njhopeline.com/LiveChat.htm

NJ VET2VET Helpline. 24-hour/7-day a week helpline with access to a support network who specialize in issues specific to vets returning to civilian life. Also assistance to family members of veterans. 866-838-7654; njveteranshelpline.org/

Overeaters Anonymous 12 Step Meeting. 9:30 a.m. Every Saturday. Mall Ministry, Burlington Center Mall, Route 541, Burlington Township. 609-239-9300

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS). 6 p.m. Every Wednesday. Support group and advice for trying to lose weight. Maple Shade Municipal Complex, Second floor Senior Room, 200 Stiles Ave. 856-482-5945

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS). 5:30 p.m. weigh in, 6 p.m. meeting. Every Monday. Weight-loss support and wellness education organization that teaches the importance of nutritional balance, portion control, regular physical activity, behavior change, and stress management in achieving weight loss and better health. Burlington Center Mall, Route 541. $32 year. www.tops.org

SENIORS

St. Mary's Seniors Club. 1:30 p.m. Every second Monday. 50-50 raffles, refreshments, Burlington County history Trivia. 45 Crosswicks St, Rectory Community Hall, Second Floor, Bordentown City. 609-499-2074

AARP Seniors 55-plus. Noon. Every second Tuesday. Informed, relevant discussions and socializing. Join us for cake and coffee. United Methodist Church, 446 E. Camden Ave., Moorestown.

Riverfront Senior Citizens. Noon. Every second Wednesday. Meeting and entertainment or games. New members welcome. St. Stephens Church, Warren St, Beverly. 609-386-1318

Burlington Township Senior Citizens Club. Noon. Every second Thursday. Light lunch with meeting to follow. Relief Firehouse, Neck Road. 609-387-9328

Palmyra Senior Citizens Program. 10 a.m. Every Tuesday. Computer training and Pokeno; 9:30 a.m. Every Wednesday exercise; Noon. Every Wednesday. Wii bowling tournament; 10 a.m. Every Friday. bingo; Noon. Every Friday. movies; 10 a.m. Every first and third Wednesday. meeting, presentation, lunch $5, arts, crafts, games etc; 10 a.m. Second and fourth Wednesday. Line dancing. $1. All Burlington County seniors are invited to join. Palmyra Community Center, 30 W Broad St. 856-786-2145

Pinelands Young at Heart. Noon. Every second and fourth Wednesday. 50 and older. New members welcome. Tabernacle Squad Building, Hawkin Road. 609-714-9175

State Health Insurance Assistance Program. 10 a.m.-noon. Every second and fourth Friday. Walk-ins welcome. For seniors seeking guidance with the Medicare system, prescriptions and supplementals. Medicare Savings Plan, PAAD application help also available by appointment. Burlington County Office on Aging, Human Services Facility, 795 Woodlane Road, Westampton. Appointments, 609-894-9311

Seniors and Retirees. Challenging, rewarding and significant service opportunities, speakers for your events, Medicare savings representatives and assistance for PAAD applications sponsored by Rowan College at Burlington County. Call for reservations and appointments, 609-894-9311, ext 1498; http://rcbc.edu/rsvp

Valentine's Day Dance for Seniors from Palmyra, Riverton, and Cinnaminson. 1-4 p.m. Feb 13. Palmyra Community Center, 30 West Broad St. Wear red and white for and afternoon of food, fun, dancing and prizes, sponsored by The Palmyra Seniors Program. $10. 856-829-9263 by Feb 6.

SINGLES

Dance and Social. 5:45 p.m., 2 Step Instruction; 7 p.m. Night Club. Jan 17. Sponsored by Professional and Business Social Network (PBSN) median age 55. DJ will be spinning dance hits from the 60's to present for singles, couples and groups. Membership is not required. Rodeway Inn and Suites, 6426 Lower York Road, Route 202, New Hope. $10-$18. 610-348-5544; PBSNinfo.com

TRIPS

VIP Resorts Casino. Feb 3. $40, $25 cash back. Bagels, doughnuts, coffee and juice served in morning, sandwiches and soda on the way back. Leave from Lumberton Firehouse 8:30 a.m. and old Tabernacle Rescue Squad building on Hawkins Road at 9 a.m. Sponsored by Pinelands Young at Heart. 609-268-8951

Mardi Gras at The Brownstone in Paterson. Feb 4. $75, $85 nonmembers. Includes family-style luncheon. Benefit for AARP Chapter 2143. 609-386-7094

Hunterdon Hills "Spreading It Around." Feb 18. $78. A hilarious comedy about a family worried about their mother giving away their inheritance. Includes a full course meal with choice of 6 entrees and a variety of desserts, bread and salad. Pinelands Young at Heart Club. 609-268-8951

Rainbow's Comedy Playhouse for "Nana's Naughty Knickers." March 17. $80, includes a buffet lunch, transportation, all taxes and gratuities. Browse the large gift shop after the show. Everyone is invited. Sponsored by the Mount Laurel AARP. 856-439-0995

"Samson" at Sight and Sound. 9:15 a.m.-6 p.m. March 24. $106, $50 deposit, includes buffet lunch at Shady Maple. Delran Travel Club. 856-764-1263; 609-351-8767

Rainbow Comedy Play house "Nana's Naughty Nickers." 8:30 a.m. March 30. $78. Nana has a business making sexy lingerie for seniors but neglected to get a business license and her granddaughter is trying to keep her out of jail. Pinelands Young at Heart Club. 609-268-8951

International Tattoo Parade and Azalea Festival. April 21-24. $539, $75 due now, total due March 1, includes reserved seating, 3 nights, 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners including the Spirit of Norfolk dinner show, NATO Fest activities, Norfolk Naval Base Tour, MacArthur Memorial and evening entertainment. $539, $75 due now, total due March 1. Pinelands Young at Heart Club, 609-268-8951

Norfolk's NATO Fest International Tattoo and "Parade of Nations." April 21-24. $585, $75 deposit. Depart from Kennedy Center, Willingboro. Sponsored by Willingboro Friendship Guild. 609-526-4287

"Samson" at Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster. 9:30 a.m. April 28. $109 includes lunch at Shady Maple, admission, and snack coming home. Pick up at the Palmyra Community Center. $50 deposit with reservation, by March 1. 856-786-2145. Sponsored by The Palmyra Seniors Program.

"Samson" at Sight and Sound. 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. April 28. $108, includes buffet lunch at Shady Maple. Benefits Riverton Fire Company 856-829-4109

Washington, DC, Holocaust Museum, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. 6 a.m. April 30. $125, $65 child. For tentative tour of the White House, credentials needed ASAP. Sponsors are the Missionaries of Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church. 609-387-1465; 609-706-1444

"Samson" at Sight and Sound. 8 a.m. May 4. $110. The world's first superhero, includes family style meal at Plain and Fancy Restaurant. Pinelands Young at Heart Club, 609-268-8951

"Arsenic and Old Lace" at the Candlelight Theatre, Delaware. 9:15 a.m. June 15. $80 includes buffet lunch. Pinelands Young at Heart Club, 609-268-8951

Doolans, Music Review from the '40s through the '70s. 9:25 a.m. July 12. $75. Lunch is included with a choice of pot roast, turkey with stuffing or herbal salmon. Pinelands Young at Heart Club, 609-268-8951

Rebecca Carlbon: 609-871-8114; email: rcarlbon@calkins.com; Twitter: @Hometown18

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Source: https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2016/01/10/hometown-news-calendar-for-week/17592529007/

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