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
May 3-10
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.
May 3 – 10:30 a.m. – Babies Boogie Storytime.
May 3 – 11 a.m. – Wigle Worms Storytime.
May 3 – 6:30 a.m. – Are You there God? It’s me Margaret.
May 4 – 10:30 a.m. – Music and Motion Storytime.
May 4 – 11:30 a.m. – Novel Mornings.
May 4 – 11:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
May 4 – 6:30 p.m. – S.M.I.L.E
May 5 – 10:30 a.m. – Family Storytime.
May 5 – 11 a.m. – Art at the Library: Comic Jam!
May 6 – 10 a.m. – Free Comic Book Day.
May 7 – 1:30 p.m. – Take a Seat: Chair Yoga with Dana.
May 8 – All Day – S.T.E.A.M on the Go: Paper Plate Marble Mazes.
May 8 – 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime.
May 9 – 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
May 9 – 11:30 a.m. – Mother Goose of the Loose Storytime.
May 9 – 4:30 p.m. – Teen and Tween Writing Club.
May 9 – 6:30 p.m. – NJ Writers Resource Group.
May 10 – 10:30 a.m. – Babies Boogie Storytime.
May 10 – 11 a.m. – Wiggle Worms Storytime.
May 10 – 6:30 p.m. – Family LEGO Night.
Important library news: Library officials are beginning their strategic planning process and they would like input from Washington Township residents on library services. Visit www.hegganlibrary.org to compete the survey.
Happenings around Gloucester County
May 3, May 10 – 1-3 p.m. – Adult Vaccine Clinic at the Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell. By appointment only.
May 9 – Child Vaccine Clinic at Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell. By appointment only.
Thursday, May 4
Washington Township Board of Fire Commissioners Meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. at 213 E. Holly Ave., Sewell.
Sunday, May 7
15th annual classic car show will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Olde Stone House Village, 208 Egg Harbor Road, Sewell. To register your car or more information visit OldeStoneHouseHistoricVillage.org or call 856-981-3096.
Help Anthony the youngest car show volunteer meet his goal in raising money for the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge. He is looking to become the number one fundraiser two years in a row. Email Guardiansofthepast17@gmail.com to see how you can help.
Free tree seedlings will be available to Washington Township residents on May 7 as part of the New Jersey Forest Service’s New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign.
Residents will be able to pick up tree seedlings between 9:00 am and Noon at Parking Lot J, near the Greentree Road entrance to Washington Lake Park.
Tuesday, May 9
Washington Township Board of Education work session will be held at 7 p.m., 206 E. Holly Ave., Sewell.
Wednesday, May 10
Washington Township Council meeting will be held at 7 p.m., 213 E. Holly Ave., Sewell.
Saturday, May 13
Super Saturday is back from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join the community at Washington Lake Park for a day full of food trucks, fun vendors, live music, a petting zoo, inflatable rides, giveaways and so much more.
The Sustainable Washington Township Green Team and the Rotary Club of Washington Township are collaborating with local health care organizations to sponsor a special free testing opportunity to determine if children are at risk for lead poisoning during the Super Saturday event. The screening event is being held in collaboration with Virtua Pediatric Mobile Services and the Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative.
Deadline May 25
Join Washington Township Youth Cheer for a season of fun. Registration is open for football cheerleading and recreational competition cheerleading for ages 5-15 and grades K-8 as of Sept. 30.
Mandatory equipment/uniform sizing and parent meeting on May 30 and June 8 at the Senior Center, 315 Greentree Road. Interested cheerleaders ages 5-10 at 6 p.m. and ages 11-15 at 7 p.m.
Register online at https://leagues.bluesombrero.com/wtyouthcheer.
