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
Aug. 9-16
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.
Aug. 9 – 10:30 a.m. – All Together Now Storytime!
Aug. 10 – 10:30 a.m. – All Together Now Storytime!
Aug. 10 – 2 p.m. – Thoughtful Thursday: Love Bug Clips.
Aug. 12 – 1:30 p.m. – Teen and Tween Movie Matinee.
Aug. 14 – 10:30 a.m. – All Together Now Storytime!
Aug. 14 – 2 p.m. – Monday Funday: LEGO.
Aug. 14 – 4 p.m. – Teen Book Club.
Aug. 14 – 6:30 p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons at the library.
Aug. 15 – 10:30 a.m. – All Together Now Storytime!
Aug. 15 – 4 p.m. – Friends of the Library.
Aug. 15 – 6 p.m. – Book Signing and Discussion with authors.
Aug. 16 – 10:30 a.m. – All Together Now Storytime!
Aug. 16 – 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
Aug. 9, 16 – 1-3 p.m. – Adult Vaccine Clinic at the Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell. By appointment only.
Aug. 10, 15 – 8:30-11:30 a.m. – Child Vaccine Clinic at Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell. By appointment only. Note, there is another Child Vaccine Clinic from 1-3:30 p.m. on Aug. 15.
Aug. 9 – 3-4:30 p.m. – STD/TB Clinic at the Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell. Note, on Aug. 9 the hours are from 3-5 p.m.
Aug. 14 – 9-11 a.m. – PPD Placements at 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell.
Saturday, Aug. 12
The Washington Township Historic Preservation Commission is hosting its second annual Food Truck Festival at the Olde Stone House Village from 3-8 p.m., Aug. 12. It will be a day full of yummy food, local vendors, and live music!
For more information on the event, please visit https://www.oldestonehousehistoricvillage.org/food-truck-festival
Wednesday, Aug. 16
Township Council meeting at 6 p.m. in council chambers, 523 Egg Harbor Road, Sewell.
Third Wednesday
The Washington Township Public Schools will continue its partnership with the Food Bank of South Jersey to stage a mobile food pantry behind the 9/10 wing of Washington Township High School off the Ganttown Road entrance from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on the third Wednesday of every month. Next distribution date is Aug. 16.
Sunday, Aug. 27
Broadway musicians Jennifer Lohr, Patty Noble, and Ryan Fielding Garrett bring the
sound of Broadway to South Jersey. The concert called “I Will Never Leave You” includes
songs from “Sideshow,” “A Chorus Line,” “Wizard of Oz,” “The Greatest Showman,” “A Grand Night for Singing,” “Guys and Dolls,” and more. Partner organizations Friends of the Olde Stone House Village and Music at Bunker Hill present this family-friendly concert which is followed by reception with artists and free tour of the historic village.
The concert will be held at 3 p.m. Aug. 27 at the old Bunker Hill Church at the Olde Stone House Village, 208 Egg Harbor Road, Sewell. Tickets are $10 for students 10 years and under and $25 for adults and seniors. For more information call (856) 494-6077 is available at www.musicatbunkerhill.org.
This program is made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts and the Gloucester County Cultural and Heritage Commission.
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.
The Washington Township Fire Department is accepting applications for volunteer firefighter. Become part of a progressive organization with the most up-to-date firefighting and rescue technology in the area. Whether you are responding to the Firehouse from home or staffing a station with fellow Firefighters, your help is needed.
If interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter, visit http://www.wtfd10nj.org/Rec_vol.html
