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 12-19
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 12 – 2-3 p.m. – Planning Your Legacy: Estate Planning Essentials for Peach of Mind.
March 12 – 4-5 p.m. – TAB Game Time.
March 13 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Novel Mornings.
March 13 – 1-3 p.m. – Jigsaw Puzzle Club.
March 14 – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Family Storytime: Celebrating Women’s History Month.
March 14 – 11 a.m. to noon – Drop-in Craft: St. Patrick’s Day.
March 15 – noon to 1 p.m. – Bag Pipe Music and Presentation by Michael Currie.
March 15 – 2-4 p.m. – Knitting and Crocheting.
March 17 – All day – S.T.E.A.M. on the GO Kit.
March 17 – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Mother Goose on the Loose.
March 17 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Music and Motion Storytime.
March 17 – 4-5 p.m. – Heritage Club.
March 17 – 4:30-5:15 p.m. – Kids’ Club.
March 17 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Bedtime Stories.
March 17 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Mystery Book Discussion Group.
March 18 – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Mother Goose on the Loose.
March 18 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Wiggle Worms.
March 18 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Teddy Bear Time.
March 18 – 1:30-2 p.m. – Preschool Storytime.
March 18 – 4-5 p.m. – Friends of the Library.
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.
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.
Through March 14 – The Gloucester County Cultural and Heritage Commission at Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) presents the Winter Exhibition: Portraits by Loren Dann, founder and executive director of the South Jersey Artist Collective (SJAC). The gallery runs through March 14 at the RCSJ Gloucester Campus College Center.
Tuesday and Wednesday, March 17-18 – 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Free Training Opportunity: Managing Sudden Traumatic Loss, Rowan College of South Jersey.
Tuesday, March 18 – Bring little ones to Nature Tots at Scotland Run Park Nature Center, 9:30 a.m. ant 11 a.m., 980 East Academy St., Clayton.
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.
Wednesday, March 12
Washington Township Council meeting will be held at 6 p.m., 523 Egg Harbor Road.
Gloucester County Nature Club
The Gloucester County Nature Club will meet Thursday, March 13 at 7 p.m. at the Holy Nativity Lutheran Church at the corner of Woodbury-Glassboro Road and Mantua Avenue, Wenonah. The March Program will be “Frog Dreaming in Manyallaluck,” presented by Kathleen Donald. Meetings are scheduled for 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
Thursday to Saturday, March 13-15
Washington Township High School Way-Off Broadway Players set to present “Shrek the Musical” from March 13-15 at the Republic Bank Performing Arts Center. Show times are 7 p.m. on March 13-14 and 1 p.m. at 7 p.m. on March 15. For tickets visit wthsnj.booktix.com.
Tuesday, March 18
Washington Township Board of Education work session meeting at7 p.m., Eileen Abbot Central Administration building.
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.
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.
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, 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/
