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
July 30 to Aug. 13
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.
July 30 – 4-5:30 p.m. – TAB Game Time: Dungeons and Dragons.
July 30 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Annual Truck Night.
July 31 – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Tiny Tykes: Storytime for Non-Walkers.
July 31 – 10:15-11 a.m. – A Rainbow of Stories: All Ages Storytime.
July 31 – 2-2:45 p.m. – Colorful Crafternoon (Session 1).
July 31 – 3-3:45 p.m. – Colorful Crafternoon (Session 2).
Aug. 1 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Playdough Party (Session 1).
Aug. 1 – 11:30-12:15 p.m. – Playdough Party (Session 2).
Aug. 2 – 2-4 p.m. – Knitting and Crocheting.
Aug. 4 – 10:15-11 a.m. – A Rainbow of Stories: All Ages Storytime.
Aug. 4 – 1:30-2:15 p.m. – Monday Funday: Nailed It! Library Edition (Session 1).
Aug. 4 – 2:30-3:15 p.m. – Monday Funday: Nailed It1 Library Edition (Session 2).
Aug. 4 – 4-5 p.m. – Teen Art Club.
Aug. 4 – 6-8 p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons.
Aug. 4 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Bedtime Stories.
Aug. 5 – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Tiny Tykes: Storytime for Non-Walkers.
Aug. 5 – 10:15-11 a.m. – A Rainbow of Stories: All Ages Storytime.
Aug. 6 – 10:15 -11 a.m. – A Rainbow of Stories: All Ages Storytime.
Aug. 6 – 2:30-3 p.m. – Kids’ Yoga.
Aug. 6 – 4-5 p.m. – Teen Writing Club.
Aug. 6 – 6-8 p.m. – Heggan Talent Show!
Aug. 7 – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Tiny Tykes: Storytime for Non-Walkers.
Aug. 7 – 10:15-11 a.m. – A Rainbow of Stories: All Ages Storytime.
Aug. 7 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Novel Mornings.
Aug. 7 – 1-3 p.m. – Jigsaw Puzzle Club.
Aug. 7 – 2-2:45 p.m. – Colorful Crafternoon (Session 1).
Aug. 7 – 3-3:45 p.m. – Colorful Crafternoon (Session 2).
Aug. 7 – 4-5 p.m. – TAB: Jackbox.
Aug. 8 – 11 a.m. to noon – Meet a Mini Therapy Horse!
Aug. 8 – 2-4 p.m. – Introduction to Mahjong.
Aug. 9 – 2-4 p.m. – Knitting and Crocheting.
Aug. 10 – 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Take a Seat: Chair Yoga with Dana.
Aug. 11 – 10:15-11 a.m. – A Rainbow of Stories: All Ages Storytime.
Aug. 11 – 1:30-2:15 p.m. – Monday Funday: Slime Lab! (Session 1).
Aug. 11 – 2:30-3:15 p.m. – Monday Funday: Slime Lab! (Session 2).
Aug. 11 – 4-5 p.m. – Teen Crafts.
Aug. 12 – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Tiny Tykes: Storytime for Non-Walkers.
Aug. 12 – 10:15-11 a.m. – A Rainbow of Stories: All Ages Storytime.
Aug. 12 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – NJ Writers Resource Group.
Aug. 13 – 10:15-11 a.m. – A Rainbow of Stories: All Ages Storytime.
Aug. 13 – 2:30-3 p.m. – Kids’ Yoga.
Aug. 13 – 4-5:30 p.m. – TAB Game Time: Dungeons and Dragons.
Aug. 13 – 7-8 p.m. – Family LEGO Night.
Happenings around Gloucester County
July 30 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Family Fund Show – Under the Sea Puppet Pals at Deptford Memorial Park. Rain or shine.
Aug. 1 – 8:15-10:15 p.m. – Movie – “The Wild Robot” at Deptford Memorial Park. Rain date is Aug. 2.
Aug. 4 – 8:15-10:15 p.m. – Movie – “Garfield Movie” at For Bilings Park, Paulsboro. Rain date is Aug. 5.
Aug. 8 – 8:15-10:15 p.m. – Movie – “Despicable Me 4” at Stewart Lake Park, Woodbury. Rain date is Aug. 9.
Aug. 9 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Concert – “The Fabulous Silver Wings” at James G. Atkinson Park, Sewell. Rain date is Aug. 10.
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. The museum’s permanent exhibits include artifacts from the Pre-Columbian through the Colonial Eras, American Farmstead, Antique hand tools and equipment, the Pine Barrens, Glass and a Fossil exhibit.
“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 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.
Blood Drives
The American Red Cross urges donors to keep the blood supply top of mind and help save lives by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. For those who come to give through July 31, the Red Cross will say thanks with a Fandango Movie Reward by email. Use it to catch a summer blockbuster on the Red Cross! Those who come to give Aug. 1-28 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Plus, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes, on successful donations (one test result per 12-month period). Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Test for more information. Visit RedCrossBlood.org.
Aug. 1 – noon to 5 p.m. – Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Maturo, 309 Fries Mill Road, Suite 15.
Aug. 5 – noon to 5 p.m. – Eileen Abbott Central Administration Building, 206 E. Holly Ave.
Through Friday, Aug. 1
Summer open runs for all high school players in town who are looking to work on their game at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School including 5 v 5 Pickup games, 8 minutes running clock, new and randomized teams each day, and a full workout session if attendance is low.
Sunday, Aug. 3
Concert – “Sensational Soul Cruisers” at 7 p.m., Washington Lake Amphitheater.
Tuesday, Aug. 5
National Night Out will be held at 6 p.m. at Washington Lake Park. There will be free barbecue, fun slides and more.
Hero Day, a “Dive and Donate” event, will be held at Bells Lake Swim Club from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.. 50 Bells Lake Dr., Turnersville. Bells Lake will donate 60% of all guest fees back to Paws healing Heroes and the Washington Township Police K9 Unit.
Saturday, Aug. 9
Tristate Veteran Memorial Fund is holding its second annual 5K Run and Walk at Washington Lake Park in benefit of their programs to benefit veterans. Registration/check-in begins at 7 a.m. Race begins at 8 a.m. For more information email rekalpas@gmail.com or visit www.tristateveteransmemorialfund.org.
Wednesday, Aug. 13
Township Council meeting will be held at 6 p.m., 523 Egg Harbor Road.
Wednesday, Aug. 21
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.
Ongoing:
Thirty 10′ by 10′ garden plots are now available to interested Washington Township residents, located near Greentree Road entrance to Washington Lake Park. Gardens are available on a first come-first served basis and can be used to plant favorite fruits, vegetables, herbs or flowers from spring through fall. To rent a plot or for more information call (856) 589-0520, ext. 2411.
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.
