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 31 to June 7
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 31 – 10:30 a.m. – Babies Boogie Storytime.
May 31 – 11 a.m. – Wiggle Worms Storytime.
June 1 – 10:30 a.m. – Music and Motion Storytime.
June 1 – 11:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
June 1 – 6:30 p.m. – S.M.I.L.E.
June 1 – 7 p.m. – Spring Art Show Reception.
June 3 – 2 p.m. – Knitting and Crocheting basics.
June 5 – 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime.
June 5 – 1 p.m. – Friends of the Library First Monday sale.
June 5 – 6:30 p.m. – Gaming Discussion Group: Shadows of Doubt.
June 6 – 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
June 6 -11:30 a.m. – Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime.
June 6 – 4 p.m. – Teen Art Club.
June 6 – 6 p.m. – Functional Foods for Life: Bringing Vegetables to the Table: A Celebration of the Harvest.
June 7 – 10:30 a.m. – Babies Boogie Storytime.
June 7 – 11 a.m. – Wiggle Worms Storytime.
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 31, June 7 – 1-3 p.m. – Adult Vaccine Clinic at the Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell. By appointment only.
May 31, June 7 – 3-4:30 p.m. – STD/TB Clinic at the Gloucester County Health Department, 205 E. Holly Ave., Sewell.
June 1, June 6 – 8:30-11:30 a.m. – Child Vaccine Clinic at Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell. By appointment only. On June 6, the clinic runs from 1-3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 31
Military Hall of Honor will be held from 6-8 p.m. at Washington Township High School, 519 Hurffville Crosskeys Road.
Thursday, June 1
Washington Township Board of Fire Commissioners meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m., 213 E. Holly Ave.
The Washington Township Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. in the Eileen Abbott Central Administration, 206 E. Holly Ave.
June 2, 14
The American Red Cross asks people to book a time to give blood or platelets now to address a recent drop in donation appointments that could lead to fewer transfusions for patients in the weeks ahead. Type O blood donors are especially needed to ensure a strong blood supply.
Noon to 5 p.m. – Cardinal Village, 455 Huffville-Crosskeys Road.
1-6 p.m. – Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Maturo, 309 Fries Mill Road, Suite 15.
Sunday, June 4
JEM and the Vibe concert will be held at 7 p.m. at the Washington Lake Park Ampitheater.
Tuesday, June 6
Primary election
June 24 to Aug. 5
County library system hosts summer reading program
The Gloucester County Library System (GCLS) has announced its annual summer reading program with the theme, “All Together Now.”
The program runs from Saturday, June 24, through Wednesday, Aug. 5, and is open to readers of all ages. It is designed to encourage reading and lifelong learning, as well as to provide activities for the community. Participants will also be able to track their reading progress and earn weekly prizes.
Visit www.gcls.org for more information, or call the main branch library in Mullica Hill at (856) 223-6050.
Registration open
There are three summer orchestra camp opportunities for string students in Washington Township and the surrounding area happening at Bunker Hill Middle School this upcoming summer.
Students can participate in one of three summer camp programs – the Rock and Pop Strings Camp (July 10 – July 20) for grades 5-9, the Orchestra Workshop Camp (July 24 – August 3) for grades 5-9, and the Elementary Orchestra Camp (August 7 – August 10) for grades 4 to 5.
All camps run Monday to Thursday at Bunker Hill. Both the Rock and Pop Strings Camp and the Orchestra Workshop Camp are from 10 a.m. to noon. The Elementary Orchestra Camp hours are 10 am to 11:30 am.
A final performance will be given in the community at Bison Coffee Shop in Washington Township.
Registration is through the Washington Township Parks and Recreation Department and is open.
Ongoing:
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.
