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
Oct. 8-22
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.
Oct. 8 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Babies Boogie.
Oct. 8 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Wiggle Worms.
Oct. 8 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Family Storytime.
Oct. 8 – 2-2:45 p.m. – Homeschool Hangout: Cool Science.
Oct. 8 – 4-5:30 p.m. – TAB Game Time: Dungeons and Dragons.
Oct. 8 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Science Shenanigans.
Oct. 9, 16 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Babies Boogie (ages 0-1).
Oct. 9, 16 – 10-11 a.m. – Babies Boogie (ages 1-2).
Oct. 9 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Music and Motion Storytime.
Oct. 9 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Little Linguistas: K-5 Intro to Spanish.
Oct. 10 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Family Storytime.
Oct. 10 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Teddy Bear Time.
Oct. 10 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Playdough Club.
Oct. 10 – 1:30-4 p.m. – Mahjong Club.
Oct. 10 – 2-3 p.m. – Drop in Tech Time.
Oct. 11 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Saturday Storytime.
Oct. 11 – 2-4 p.m. – Knitting and Crocheting.
Oct. 11 – 2:30-3:15 p.m. – Kid’s Chess.
Oct. 14 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Tiny Tots Storytime.
Oct. 14 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Wiggle Worms.
Oct. 14 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Teddy Bear Time.
Oct. 14 – 1:30-2 p.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Oct. 14 – 4:14-4:45 p.m. – Kids’ Yoga.
Oct. 14 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – NJ Writers Resource Group.
Oct. 15 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Babies Boogie.
Oct. 15 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Wiggle Worms.
Oct. 15 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Family Storytime.
Oct. 15 – 2-2:45 p.m. – Homeschool Hangout: Yoga.
Oct. 15 – 4-5 p.m. – TAB Teen Book Club.
Oct. 15 – 5-8 p.m. – Library Board of Trustees Meeting.
Oct. 15 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Pokémon Trainer Hangout.
Oct. 16 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Music and Motion Storytime.
Oct. 16 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Non Fiction Addiction: “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” by John Berendt.
Oct. 16 – 1-3 p.m. – Jigsaw Puzzle Club.
Oct. 16 – 1:30-2 p.m. – Messy Art.
Oct. 16 – 4:15-5 p.m. – We love Graphic Novels Book Club.
Oct. 16 – 6-8 p.m. – Open Mic Night.
Oct. 16 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – S.M.I.L.E.
Oct. 17 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Family Storytime.
Oct. 17 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Teddy Bear Time.
Oct. 17 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Zine Studio.
Oct. 18 – 1-2 p.m. – New Jersey Shipwrecks with Shipwreck Diver Dan Lieb.
Oct. 18 – 2:30-4:30 p.m. – Knitting and Crocheting.
Oct. 19 – 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Take a Seat: Chair Yoga with Dana.
Oct. 20 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Tiny Tots (ages 0-1).
Oct. 20 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Tiny Tots Storytime (ages 1-2).
Oct. 20 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Music and Motion Storytime.
Oct. 20 – 4-5 p.m. – TAB: Teen Crafts.
Oct. 20 – 6-8 p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons.
Oct. 20 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Bedtime Stories.
Oct. 20 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Mystery Book Discussion Group.
Oct. 21 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Tiny Tots Storytimes (ages 0-2).
Oct. 21 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Wiggle Worms.
Oct. 21 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Teddy Bear Time.
Oct. 21 – 1:30-2 p.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Oct. 21 – 4-5 p.m. – Friends of the Library.
Oct. 21 – 6-8 p.m. – Magic: the Gathering Commander Night.
Oct. 22 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Babies Boogie (ages 0-2).
Oct. 22 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Wiggle Worms.
Oct. 22 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Family Storytime.
Oct. 22 – 2-2:45 p.m. – Homeschool Hangout: Art Adventures.
Oct. 22 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Family Lego Night.
Happenings around Gloucester County
Oct. 11 – Red Bank Battlefield Park Fall Walking Tours – Autumn of Crisis – The Fall of Fors Mercer and Mifflin. Tours last one hour.
Oct. 25 – Red Bank Battlefield Fall Walking Tours – Hessian Soldiers, Hidden Stories. Tours last one hour.
Oct. 28 – 56th annual Jonas Cattell 10-mile run at Red Bank Battlefield National Park and 6th annual Fort Mercer 5K Run. Race begins at Kings Court in Haddonfield and ends at Red Bank Battlefield National Park.
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 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 – especially those with types O and B negative. All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma through Oct. 19 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Fall.
Oct. 11 – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Jefferson Health, 435 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road.
Thursday evenings
Washington Township Police Department is holding a Citizen’s Police Academy. Next date is Oct. 16. A graduation will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 22.
Gloucester County Nature Club
The Gloucester County Nature Club 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.
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 22
Township Council meeting will be held at 6 p.m., 523 Egg Harbor Road.
Thursday, Oct. 9
The Washington Township Board of Education will hold a special meeting – retreat for the purpose of professional development and goal setting at 6 p.m., Central Administration building.
Saturday, Oct. 11
Food Truck and Music Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Washington Lake Amphitheater.
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.
Monday, Oct. 13
Municipal building is closed for Columbus/Indigenous People Day.
Tuesday, Oct. 14
Washington Township Board of Education work session meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m., Central Administration building.
Wednesday, Oct. 15
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.
Saturday, Oct. 25
Shred Day will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Washington Township Municipal Building parking lot, 523 Egg Harbor Road.
Nature Trail Walk in Washington Lake Park will be led by naturalist from the South Jersey Land and Water Trust. Explore the network of natural trails in the Park, and learn about the woodlands and wetlands and creatures that call them home, as well as threats caused by invasive species. Meet at Parking Lot A (near tennis courts) at 10 a.m. Register at WTEC@twp.washington.nj.us, write “Nature Walk” in subject line.
Thursday, Oct. 30
The Washington Township Police Department is hosting a spooktacular celebration filled with a free lunch, music and fun and costume prizes between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the township senior center. For senior members only.
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.
