Mondays
Straight… to Treatment
Those who are struggling with substance abuse and have been thinking about seeking help can do so at the Washington Township Police Department on Mondays from noon to 2 p.m.
The program is available to everybody, regardless of residence. No appointment or insurance necessary. For more information please visit www.straighttotreatment.com
March 19-26
Happenings at the Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library at 606 Delsea Dr., Sewell. For more information about the listed events call 856-589-3334 or email info@hegganlibrary.org.
March 19 – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Babies Boogie.
March 19 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
March 19 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Wiggle Worms.
March 19 – 4-5 p.m. – TAB Teen Book Club.
March 19 – 4-8 p.m. – Library Board of Trustees Meeting.
March 19 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Minecraft Club.
March 20 – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Babies Boogie.
March 20 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Music and Motion Storytime.
March 20 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Non Fiction Addiction Book Discussion “The Ride of Her life” by Elizabeth Letts.
March 20 – 3-4 p.m. – Seuss Olympics.
March 20 – 4:45-5:30 p.m. – We Love Graphic Novels Book Club: “Pawcasso.”
March 20 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – S.M.I.L.E.
March 21 – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Family Storytime: Celebrating Women’s History Month.
March 22 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Kids’ Makers Day Craft.
March 22 – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Teen and Tween Makers Day.
March 22 – noon to 2 p.m. – Zine Studio.
March 23 – 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Take a Seat: Chair Yoga with Dana.
March 24 – All day – S.T.E.A.M. on the GO Kit.
March 24 – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Mother Goose on the Loose.
March 24 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Music and Motion Storytime.
March 24 – 4-5 p.m. – Teen Photography Club.
March 25 – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Mother Goose on the Loose.
March 25 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Wiggle Worms.
March 25 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Teddy Bear Time.
March 25 – 1-2 p.m. – Preschool Storytime.
March 25 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Libby App Training.
March 26 – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Babies Boogie.
March 26 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
March 26 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Wiggle Worms.
March 26 – 4-5 p.m. – TAB (Teen Advisory Board) Game Time.
March 26 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Family LEGO Night.
Happenings around Gloucester County
The South Jersey Museum of American History is located at 138 Andaloro Way. Open from Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call (856) 812-1121, email sjmuseum@aol.com and visit southjerseymuseum.org.
Tuesday, March 25 – 6-8 p.m. – Draft Preliminary State Development and Redevelopment Plan, Rowan College SJ – Gloucester Campus.
Friday, April 4 – 10 a.m. to noon – Gloucester County Department of Health is offering free health screening at the Deptford Mall.
“Led by Love” Family Caregiver Support Group meetings are held monthly throughout the year from 9 a.m. to noon at 115 Budd Blvd., West Deptford. Dates include March 19, April 16, May 21, June 12, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, and Nov. 19.
Serve-A-Tray program, which is for seniors 60 or older, is more than just a meal delivery – it’s about maintaining health, independence, and dignity for homebound seniors in the community. Participants receive a complete midday meal Monday through Friday, with frozen meals available for weekends. For more information call (856) 686-8325.
Gloucester County Senior Nutrition Sites offer well-balanced midday meals for residents 60 plus at Second Baptist Church, Paulsboro; First Baptist Church of Jericho, Deptford; Greenfields Volunteer Fire Company, Deptford; Pfeiffer Community, Williamstown; Glassboro Senior Center, Glassboro; and Mantua Township Community Center, Sewell. For more information at (856) 384-6900 or email seniors@co.gloucester.nj.us.
Gloucester County Nature Club
The Gloucester County Nature Club will meet the second Thursday of the month, September through June, and are free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.gcnatureclub.org
Wednesday, March 19
Washington Township/Food Bank of South Jersey distribution from 8:30-10:30 a.m., Washington Township High School behind the 9-10 wing of the school off the Ganttown Road entrance. Bring valid New Jersey photo ID.
Through March 21
The Washington Township Municipal Utility Authority is offering free leak detection kits as part of Fix a Leak Week. They can be picked up at the Washington Township Municipal building lobby, 523 Egg Harbor Road from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information visit https://www.epa.gov/watersense/fix-leak-week.
Tuesday, March 25
Washington Township regular board of education meeting, 206 E. Holly Ave.
Wednesday, March 26
Washington Township Council meeting at 6 p.m., 523 Egg Harbor Road.
Thursday, March 27
Senior Scam Seminar will be held at 11 a.m. at the Senior Center, 315 Greentree Road. Pizza and refreshments will be served. Sign up at the senior center or contact Lori in the chief’s office at (856) 589-6664.
College Job Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Washington Township Public Schools.
Friday, March 28
Join Beef and Beer Winter Social supporting Washington Township Baseball from 7-11 p.m. at Senior Center, 315 Greentree Road.
Saturday, March 30
Continuing Music at Bunker Hill’s mission of bringing great performers to the heart of Southern New Jersey, Quintessential Quintets appears on March 30 at 3:00 pm with works by Mozart and Dvorak. Concerts are held on Sundays at 3 p.m. at Bunker Hill Presbyterian Church, 330 Greentree Road, Sewell. For more information visit www.musicatbunkerhill.org.
Saturday, May 31
Join the inaugural Gaudreau Family 5K Run, Walk and Family Fun Day to honor the Gaudreau family from 8 a.m. to noon at Washington Lake Park, Sewell. Register by April 30 at https://runsignup.com/gaudreaufamily5k. For more information email 1stgaudreau5k@gmail.com.
Ongoing:
Registration is open for Super Saturday 2025 that will be held on Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration form and check must be received by April 7. For further information contact (856) 256-7903 or email lcollins@twp.washington.nj.us.
Pre-registration is open for the 17th Annual Classic Car Show at Olde Stone House village, 208 Egg Harbor Road. It is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 26 with a rain date of April 27.
Washington Township uses the Everbridge notification system to notify residents of important community information such as weather emergencies nd changes to municipal services. Residents are encouraged to sign up for these important notifications. For any questions contact Councilman Donald Brown at dbrown@twp.washington.nj.us.
Sunday services at St. John’s Church, 149 Ganttown Road, Turnersville, are at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. A kids’ church and nursery available at each service. For more information visit DiscoverStJohns.org or call (856) 227-6567.
The Washington Township Veterans Wall of Honor is accepting applications. Please note that eligibility to have a plaque on the Wall is: a Veteran who is a resident of Washington Township at the time of entrance into the military, a current resident, a member of a current resident’s immediate family (parent, spouse, sibling, or child). Kindly include the Veteran’s DD 214 and submit a 5×7 photo, preferably in uniform. Applications are available in the Municipal Building. For additional information, please contact Lori Morello at (856) 589-0520, ext. 2287, or email at lmorello@twp.washington.nj.us.
License Your Furry Friend. Licensing your dog is not just a state requirement, but it also helps reunite lost pets with their owners and supports local animal services. The licenses expire Jan. 31 of each year.
The Washington Saves Lives Program is available for residents to use seven days a week between the hours 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. for a free ride from any bar or restaurant located within the township to their home. If you or if you know someone that may benefit from this program, please download the Uber application and use it during the designated hours.
The Washington Township Fire Department is accepting applications for volunteer firefighter. Become part of a progressive organization with the most up-to-date firefighting and rescue technology in the area. Whether you are responding to the Firehouse from home or staffing a station with fellow Firefighters, your help is needed. If interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter, visit https://www.wtfd10nj.org/Rec_vol.html
The Washington Township Ambulance and Rescue Association is currently seeking applicants for the position of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Full and Part-Time positions available. For additional information and to apply please contact Washington Township Ambulance at (856) 228-5995 or email brandon.dimter@squad10-9.org.
The Washington Township Police Department is participating in the new Special Needs Registry and Blue Envelope Program sponsored by the Gloucester County Police Chief’s Association and the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office. The registry gives police quick access in an emergency to critical information about a person who is registered. Individuals will also get a blue window decal as well as a blue envelope for their vehicle. These items let the police know that the occupants have a physical or mental condition that may not be apparent to the officer on scene. For more information Contact Officer Nick Schmidt at njschmidt@pd.twp.washington.nj.us or at (856) 589-6650 ext. 1125 with any questions.
The Washington Township Historical Preservation Commission is looking for volunteers and commissioner positions. The volunteer must be interested in history and participate in the yearly events. HPC meets on the third Thursday of each month at the municipal building at 7 p.m. The HPC has seven to eight fundraising events to help with the upkeep and maintenance of the Olde Stone House Village. For more information visit https://www.oldestonehousehistoricvillage.org/
