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
April 19-26
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.
April 19 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Babies Boogie Storytime.
April 19 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Wiggle Worms Storytime.
April 19 – 5-6 p.m. – Library Board of Trustees.
April 19 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Grossology – School Age.
April 20 – 10 a.m. – Nonfiction Addiction: “People Who eat Darkness” by Richard Lloyd Parry.
April 20 – 10: 30 a.m. – Music and Motion Storytime.
April 20 – 11:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
April 20 – 6:30 p.m. – S.M.I.L.E.
April 21 – 11 a.m. – Art at the Library: Acrylics.
April 21 – 1:30 p.m. – Countdown to Kindergarten.
April 23 – 2 p.m. – Family Movie Matinee.
April 24 – All Day – S.T.E.A.M on the Go: Recyclable Bird Feeder.
April 24 – 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. – Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime.
April 24 – 6:30 p.m. – Art at the Library: Drawing the Face.
April 25 – 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
April 25 – 11 a.m. – Create a Linkedin Account.
April 25 – 11:30 a.m. – Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime.
April 25 – 4 p.m. – Teen Crafts.
April 25 – 4:30 p.m. – Teen Talk: Movies, Games, Music.
April 26 – 10:30 a.m. – Babies Boogie Storytime.
April 26 – 11 a.m. – Wiggle Worms Storytime.
April 26 – 6:30 p.m. – Art Adventures.
Wednesday, April 19, 26
Happenings around Gloucester County
April 19, 26 – 1-3 p.m. – Adult Vaccine Clinic at the Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell. By appointment only.
Sunday, April 23
Invasive Species Walk – 10 a.m. to noon – Washington Lake Park, 626 Hurffville-Crosskeys Road, Sewell.
Walk the trails in the park and learn which plants are native and which need to be removed, and how non-native plants can interfere with the health of our natural forested communities. Lend a hand in removing invasive species. We will provide gloves and some cutters, but bring pruners and loppers if you have them. RSVP to WTEC@twp.washington.nj.us, and provide your name and phone number.
Music at Bunker Hill, a nonprofit music organization based in Washington Township, will hold a concert, Rivers Are Our Brothers: An Earth Day Celebration, at 3 p.m. April 23 at Bunker Hill Presbyterian Church, 330 Greentree Road, Sewell.
Tuesday, April 25
Washington Township Board of Education meeting will be held at 7 p.m., 206 E. Holly Ave., Sewell.
Friday, April 28
The Washington Township Police Department is holding a Free Women’s Safety and Self-Defense class for women 17 years of age and older. This class will discuss risk avoidance, preparedness, threat assessment and the basic principles of self-defense. The course will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. April 28 at The Growth Dojo (across the street from Edge Fitness). Police officers and gym owner Marc Moore will be the class instructors.
For more information contact Cathy in the Chiefs Office 856-589-6664 or at cfiorile@pd.twp.washington.nj.us.
Saturday, April 29
Washington Township Public Schools Department of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) will host its inaugural Convening/Career Fair “Creating, Centering and Sustaining Equity” at 8:30 a.m. on April 29 at Washington Township High School, 529 Hurffville-Crosskeys Road, Sewell.
The event is free and open to students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members. Looking to attend, to submit proposals or to host a table at the career fair, reach out to Angela McGeehan at anmcgeehan@wtps.org.
Through Sunday, April 30
Exhibit: Climate Change at Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library, 206 Delsea Dr.
Learn about the effects of climate change, both forecast and observable and both a global scale and more locally, in New Jersey. An exhibit in the “New Books” area describes some of the impacts of increasing temperatures and rising sea levels on health, economy and the natural world. Get leads to additional information and resources, and tips on what you can do to reduce your carbon footprint, and adapt to changes that are already underway.
Tuesday, May 2
Washington Township Battle of the Badges Blood Drive between the Washington Township Police and Washington Township Fire will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Washington Township Senior Center, 315 Greentree Road, Sewell.
