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 21-28
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 21 – 10:30 a.m. – All Together Now Storytime!
June 21 – 5 p.m. – Library Board of Trustees.
June 22 – 10:30 a.m. – All Together Now Storytime!
June 22 – 7 p.m. – South Pacific Island Dancers – Summer Reading Kickoff Party.
June 23 – 11 a.m. – Art at the Library: Facial Expressions.
June 24 – 10:30 a.m. – All Together Now Storytime – Saturday Edition!
June 25 – 1:30 p.m. – Take a Seat: Chair Yoga with Dana.
June 26 – 10:30 a.m. – All Together Now Storytime!
June 26 – 2 p.m. – Monday Funday: Solo Cup Towers!
June 26 – 6:30 p.m. – Computer Class: Introduction to Microsoft Excel.
June 26 – 6:30 p.m. – Mystery Book Discussion Group.
June 27 – 10:30 a.m. – All Together ow Storytime!
June 27 – 4 p.m. – Teen Crafts.
June 27 – 4:30 p.m. – Teen Talk: Movies, Games, Music.
June 27 – 6:30 p.m. – Braver Angels – Depolarizing Within Workshop.
June 28 – 10:30 a.m. – All Together Now Storytime!
June 28 – 2 p.m. – Afternoon at the “Drive-in” – Winnie-the-Pooh.
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.
Tuesday, June 20
Washington Township Board of Education work session meeting at 7 p.m., 206 E. Holly Ave., Sewell.
Wednesday, June 21
Woodbridge Township Public Schools/Food Bank of South Jersey Distribution from 9-11 a.m.
Happenings around Gloucester County
June 21,28 – 1-3 p.m. – Adult Vaccine Clinic at the Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell. By appointment only.
June 22, 27 – 8:30-11:30 a.m. – Child Vaccine Clinic at Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell. By appointment only. On June 27, the clinic also runs from 1-3:30 p.m.
June 26 – 9-11 a.m. – PPD Placements at the Gloucester County Health Department, 205 E. Holly Ave., Sewell.
June 28 – 3-5 p.m. – TD/TB Clinic at the Gloucester County Health Department, 205 E. Holly Ave., Sewell.
Sunday, June 25
Modern & Classic Country, Southern Rock concert at Washington Lake Park’s Ampitheater at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, June 27
Washington Township Board of Education meeting at 7 pm., 206 E. Holly Ave., Sewell.
Wednesday, June 28
Washington Township Council meeting at 7 p.m., 523 Egg Harbor Road, Sewell.
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.
