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. 22 to Nov. 5
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.
*The library will hold a used jewelry sale on Friday, Nov. 7 in the library meeting room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also available will be basket gifts and items.
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.
Oct. 23 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Babies Boogie (ages 0-1).
Oct. 23 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Babies Boogie (ages 1-2).
Oct. 23 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Music and Motion Storytime.
Oct. 23 – 1:30-2 p.m. – Cool Science for Preschoolers.
Oct. 23 – 4-5 p.m. – Teen Heritage Club.
Oct. 23 – 6:30-7:15 p.m. – Fold and Fly: Paper Airplanes.
Oct. 23 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Introduction to AI.
Oct. 24 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Family Storytime.
Oct. 24 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Teddy Bear Time.
Oct. 24 – 1:30-4 p.m. – Mahjong Club.
Oct. 24 – 3-4 p.m. – The Rambling Readers: A Walking Book Club.
Oct. 25 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Saturday Storytime.
Oct. 25 – 1-2 p.m. – Cupcake Decorating with Allison.
Oct. 25 – 3-4 p.m. – Foodie Fun Club: Apple Smiles.
Oct. 27, Nov. 3 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Tiny Tots Storytime (Ages 0-1).
Oct. 27, Nov. 3 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Tiny Tots Storytime (Ages 1-2).
Oct. 27, Nov. 3 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Music and Motion Storytime.
Oct. 27 – 4-5 p.m. – Teen Photography Club.
Oct. 27 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Kids Dungeons and Dragons.
Oct. 27 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Chasing Clues: A Cozy Mystery Club.
Oct. 27 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Origami Club.
Oct. 28, Nov. 4 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Tiny Tots Storytime (Ages 0-2).
Oct. 28, Nov. 4 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Wiggle Worms.
Oct. 28, Nov. 4 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Teddy Bear Time.
Oct. 28, Nov. 4 – 1:30-2 p.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Oct. 28, Nov. 4 – 4:15-4:45 p.m. – Kids’ Yoga.
Oct. 28 – 7-8 p.m. – South Jersey Ghost Research Group: Paranormal Presentation.
Oct. 29, Nov. 5 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Babies Boogie.
Oct. 29, Nov. 5 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Wiggle Worms.
Oct. 29, Nov. 5 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Family Storytime.
Oct. 29 – 2-2:45 p.m. – Homeschool Hangout: STEM.
Oct. 29 – 4-5:30 p.m. – TAB Game Time: Dungeons and Dragons.
Oct. 29 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee.
Oct. 30 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Babies Boogie (Ages 0-1).
Oct. 30 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Babies Boogie (Ages 1-2).
Oct. 30 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Music and Motion Storytime.
Oct. 30 – 1-3 p.m. – Jigsaw Puzzle Club.
Oct. 31 – 10-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:45 a.m. – Halloween Storytime and Parade – Session 1 and 2.
Nov. 1 – 2-4 p.m. – Knitting and Crocheting.
Nov. 2 – 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Take a Seat: Chair Yoga with Dana.
Nov. 3 – 4-5 p.m. – Teen Art Club.
Nov. 3 – 4:30-5:15 p.m. – Kids’ Club: Coloring and Cocoa.
Nov. 3 – 6-8 p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons.
Nov. 3 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Bedtime Stories.
Nov. 5 – 2-2:45 p.m. – Homeschool Hangout: Geography Club.
Nov. 5 – 4-5 p.m. – Teen Writing Club.
Nov. 5 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Family Lego Night.
Happenings around Gloucester County
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. Next date is 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. Those who give through Nov. 16 will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. See RedCrossBlood.org/Harvest for details.
Oct. 25 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Washington Township Municipal Building, 523 Egg Harbor Road.
Oct. 28 – noon to 5 p.m. – Jefferson Health, 435 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road.
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. 22
Township Council meeting will be held at 6 p.m., 523 Egg Harbor Road.
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.
Monday, Oct. 27
Free Firearms Safety Class will be held at the Washington Township Police Department at 1 McClure Drive at 6 p.m. Register with Sg. Brett Nelson at bjnelson@pd.twp.washington.nj.us. The cost is free and participants will receive free trigger locks.
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.
Tuesday, Nov. 11
Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. at Franklin Atkinson Memorial Park.
Wednesday, Nov. 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.
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.
