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
June 14-21
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.
June 15 – 10 a.m. – Non Fiction Addiction: War and Me by Faheeha Hassan.
June 15 – 6:30 p.m. – S.M.I.L.E.
June 16 – 11 a.m. – Computer Class: Introduction to HTML.
June 17 – 1:30 p.m. – Teen and Tween Movie Matinee.
June 20 – 10:30 a.m. – All Together Storytime!
June 20 – 4 p.m. – Friends of the Library and TAB meeting.
June 20 – 4:30 p.m. – Teen Book Club.
June 20 – 6 p.m. – AARP NJ: AARP Social Security: Understanding Your Benefits.
June 21 – 10:30 a.m. – All Together Now Storytime!
June 21 – 5 p.m. – Library Board of Trustees.
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
June 14, 21 – 1-3 p.m. – Adult Vaccine Clinic at the Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell. By appointment only.
June 14 – 3-5 p.m. – STD/TB Clinic at the Gloucester County Health Department, 205 E. Holly Ave., Sewell.
June 15, 20 – 8:30-11:30 a.m. – Child Vaccine Clinic at Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell. By appointment only. On June 20, the clinic also runs from 1-3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 14
Washington Township Councill meeting will be held at 7 p.m.
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.
Thursday, June 15
The Washington Township Board of Fire Commissioners meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m., 213 E. Holly Ave., Sewell.
Saturday to Sunday, June 16-17
Father’s Day Weekend of Music at Washington Lake Park at 7 p.m. Bob Pantano presents the legendary Blue Notes with special guests at Amphitheater.
Monday, June 19
Juneteenth – municipal building is closed.
Tuesday, June 20
Washington Township Board of Education work session at 7 p.m.
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.
Monday, June 26
The fun and friendship that has been fostered for a quarter century through the Washington Township Education Foundation (WTEF) will continue when the WTEF hosts its 26th Annual Golf Classic on Monday, June 26 at the White Oaks Country Club in Newfield. For more information contact Classic Chairman Charlie Doud at (856) 534-4268 or email cdoud@wtps.org.
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.
