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
Sept. 10-24
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.
Sept. 10 – 4-5:30 p.m. – TAB Game Time: Dungeons and Dragons.
Sept. 11 – 6-8 p.m. – Open House for Bells and Wedgwood Elementary Schools.
Sept. 12 – 3-4 p.m. – The Rambling Readers: A Walking Book Group.
Sept. 12 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Zine Studio.
Sept. 13 – 2-4 p.m. – Knitting and Crocheting.
Sept. 15 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Tiny Tots Storytime.
Sept. 15 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Tiny Tots Storytime.
Sept. 15 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Music and Motion Storytime.
Sept. 15 – 4-5 p.m. – Teen Crafts.
Sept. 15 – 4:30-5:15 p.m. – Kid’s Club: Monster Craft.
Sept. 15 – 6-8 p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons.
Sept. 15 – 6-8 p.m. – Open House for Birches and Whitman Elementary Schools.
Sept. 15 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Mystery Book Discussion Group.
Sept. 16 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Tiny Tots.
Sept. 16 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Wiggle Worms.
Sept. 16 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Teddy Bear Time.
Sept. 16 – 1:30-2 p.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Sept. 16 – 4-5 p.m. – Friends of the Library.
Sept. 17 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Babies Boogie.
Sept. 17 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Wiggle Worms.
Sept. 17 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Family Storytime.
Sept. 17 – 2-2:45 p.m. – Homeschool Hangout: Geography Club.
Sept. 17 – 4-5 p.m. – TAB Teen Book Club.
Sept. 17 – 5-8 p.m. – Library Board of Trustees Meeting.
Sept. 17 – 6-8 p.m. – Open House for Hurffville and Thomas Jefferson Elementary Schools.
Sept. 18 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Babies Boogie (Ages 0-1).
Sept. 18 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Babies Boogie (Ages 1-2).
Sept. 18 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Music and Motion Storytime.
Sept. 18 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Non Fiction Addiction Book Discussion Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb.
Sept. 18 – 1-3 p.m. – Jigsaw Puzzle Club.
Sept. 18 – 1:30-2 p.m. – Messy Art.
Sept. 18 – 4:15-5 p.m. – We Love Graphic Novels Book Club.
Sept. 18 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – S.M.I.L.E.
Sept. 19 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Family Storytime.
Sept. 19 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Teddy Bear Time.
Sept. 19 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Crafty Corner.
Sept. 19 – 2-4 p.m. – Drop In Tech Time.
Sept. 19 – 2-4 p.m. – Introduction to Mahjong.
Sept. 20 – 2-4 p.m. – Knitting and Crocheting.
Sept. 21 – 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Take a Seat: Chair Yoga with Dana.
Sept. 22 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Tiny Tots Storytime (ages 0-1).
Sept. 22 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Tiny Tots Storytime (ages 1-2).
Sept. 22 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Music and Motion Storytime.
Sept. 22 – 4-5 p.m. – Teen Heritage Club.
Sept. 22 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Bedtime Stories.
Sept. 23 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Tiny Tots (Ages 0-2).
Sept. 23 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Wiggle Worms.
Sept. 23 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Teddy Bear Time.
Sept. 23 – 1:30-2 p.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Sept. 23 – 4:15-4:45 p.m. – Kids’ Yoga.
Sept. 24 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Babies Boogie (Ages 0-2).
Sept. 24 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Wiggle Worms.
Sept. 24 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Family Storytime.
Sept. 24 – 2-2:45 p.m. – Homeschool Hangout: Art Adventure.
Sept. 24 – 4-5:30 p.m. – TAB Game Time: Dungeons and Dragons.
Sept. 24 – 6-8 p.m. – Open House for Preschoolers, Homeschoolers, and Private Schools.
Sept. 24 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Functional Food for Life: Coffee: Should it be your mug of choice?
Happenings around Gloucester County
Sept. 11 – Gloucester County Health Department is offering free training to those residents served by a septic system. Septic System 101 for Homeowners will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. at Rowan College – South Jersey Room MEC 1202, 1400 Tanyard Road, Sewell, on Sept. 11. Register with the Gloucester County Health Department Environmental Unit at (856) 218-4170.
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. All who come to give through Sept. 21 will get an exclusive Red Cross x PEANUTS mystery bag with one of four special T-shirt designs, while they last. Donors won’t know which one they receive until they open the bag. Visit RedCrossBlood.org.
Wednesday, Sept. 10
Township Council meeting will be held at 6 p.m., 523 Egg Harbor Road.
Thursday, Sept. 11
Annual 9/11 Remembrance Walk will be held at Washington Lake Park at 6:30 p.m. Starting point will be on the lawn by the amphitheater.
Tuesday, Sept. 16
Washington Township Board of Education work session meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. at 206 E. Holly Avenue.
Wednesday, Sept. 17
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.
Tuesday, Sept. 23
Washington Township Board of Education regular meeting will be held at 7:30 at 206 E. Holly Avenue.
Virtua Health is seeking community members to participate in a focus group exploring ways to make healthcare more accessible and equitable at 9:30 a.m. at the Palmyra Community Center, 30 W. Broad Street. The meeting will be held for approximately two hours. They are looking for adults 18-plus living in Southern New Jersey and individuals who have faced barriers to accessing healthcare and want to share their perspective. Participants will receive a $100 gift card upon completion. For more information or to register contact Deanna Rajkowski at DRajkows@virtua.org or 856-355-0147. Seats are limited.
Saturday, Oct. 4
Flea Market Craft Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Washington Township Senior Center, 315 Greentree Road, Sewell.
Sunday, Oct. 12
The 24th annual Ride to Remember will be held at Washington Township High School in honor of township Police Cpl. Steve Levy, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. It is hosted by the Gloucester County Hero Scholarship Fund. The ride is organized to commemorate those men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while ensuring the safety and well-being of the communities we have sworn to protect. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and kickstands up at 10 a.m.
Ongoing:
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.
