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
Oct. 4-11
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 [email protected].
Oct. 4 – 10:15 a.m. – Babies Boogie.
Oct. 4 – 11 a.m. – Preschool Stortime.
Oct. 4 – 11:30 a.m. – Wiggle Worms.
Oct. 5 – 10:15 a.m. – Babies Boogie.
Oct. 5 – 11 a.m. – Music and Motion.
Oct. 5 – 11:30 a.m. – Novel Mornings.
Oct. 5 – 4 p.m. – Hurfville Elementary School open house.
Oct. 5 – 6:30 p.m. – S.M.I.L.E.
Oct. 6 – 10:15 a.m. – Family Storytime.
Oct. 6 – 11 a.m. – Art at the Library drawing ghosts and ghouls.
Oct. 7 – 2 p.m. – Knitting and Crocheting basics.
Oct. 9 – Library closed for Columbus Day.
Oct. 10 – 10:15 a.m. – Mother Goose on the Loose.
Oct. 10 – 11 a.m. – Wiggle Worms.
Oct. 10 – 1:30 p.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Oct. 10 – 4 p.m. – TAB meeting.
Oct. 10 – 4:30 p.m. – Teen Writing Club.
Oct. 10 – 6:30 p.m. – New Jersey Writers Resource Group.
Oct. 11 – 10:15 a.m. – Babies Boogie.
Oct. 11 – 11 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Oct. 11 – 11:30 a.m. – Wiggle Worms.
Oct. 11 – 4 p.m. – Middle School Open House.
Oct. 11 – 6:30 p.m. – Art Adventures.
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.
The library is seeking quotes for custodial services for the span of Jan. 1, 2024 through Dec. 31, 2024. In order to receive the specifications of work, please call or email Sheila Mikkelson, Library Director, at [email protected] or (856) 589-3334 extension 211. The deadline for submitting quotes is Friday, Oct. 6 at 5 p.m.Â
Happenings around Gloucester County
Oct. 4, 11 – 1-3 p.m. – Adult Vaccine Clinic at the Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell. By appointment only.
Oct. 4, 11 – 3-4:30 p.m. – STD/TB Clinic at the Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell.
Oct. 5– 4-5 p.m. – HIV testing at the Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell.
Oct. 7 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Sheriff’s Department Child Seat Check at the Gloucester County Store, 1750 Deptford Center Road, Deptford.
Oct. 5, 10 – 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. Oct. 5.
Oct. 9 – 9-11 a.m. – PPD Placements at Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell.
Thursday, Oct. 5
Washington Township Board of Fire Commissioners meeting at 7:30 p.m., 213 E. Holly Ave.
Saturday, Oct. 7
Super Saturday is scheduled for Oct. 7. Rain date is Oct. 8. For more information contact Lisa Collins, park manager/events coordinator, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday at (856) 256-7903 or via email at [email protected].
Participants must bring own table(s), chair(s) and tent. For more information visit www.townshipnj.com.
Monday, Oct. 9
Municipal building closed for Columbus Day.
Wednesday, Oct. 11
Washington Township Council meeting at 6 p.m., 523 Egg Harbor Road.
Saturday, Oct. 14
Washington Township Senior Center presents Flea Market and Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 315 Greentree Road, Sewell.
The Food Truck and Music Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Washington Lake Park, 626 Hurffville Crosskeys Road. It will feature 20 gourmet food trucks, beer and sangria, partnered with incredible bands, vendors, and kids activities. Bring your appetite, friends, family, lawn chairs, pop-ups and blankets. The event hosts are asking all attendees to bring a non-perishable canned or boxed item to help support the food pantry.Â
Sunday, Oct. 15
Parrot Beach will perform a Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show at 6:30 p.m., Washington Lake Park Amphitheater, 626 Hurffville Crosskeys Road.
Wednesday, Oct. 18
Property Tax Reimbursement Day – Senior Freeze Blue Book (Assistance with ANCHOR benefits too) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information and schedule and appointment call Lori Morello at (856) 589-0520, ext. 2287.
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 Oct. 18.
Saturday, Oct. 21
Shred Day Event from 9 a.m. to noon, Washington Township Municipal Building, 523 Egg Harbor Road, Sewell. For mor information contact Lisa Collins at (856) 256-7903 or email [email protected].
Monday, Oct. 30
Senior Center Halloween Party lunch and costume contest will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 30, 315 Greentree Road. Sign up at the senior center or RSVP to Cathy Fiorile in the Chief’s office (856) 589-6664 or [email protected].
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
The Washington Township Ambulance and Rescue Association is currently seeking applicants for the position of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Full and Part-Time positions available. For additional information and to apply please contact Washington Township Ambulance at (856) 228-5995 or email [email protected].
The Washington Township Police Department is participating in the Special Needs Registry and Blue Envelope Program sponsored by the Gloucester County Police Chief’s Association and the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office. For more Contact Officer Nick Schmidt at [email protected] or at (856) 589-6650 ext. 1125 with any questions.
The Washington Township School District is hiring. Positions available include:
- Certified staff at all levels.
- High School Family and Consumer Science Teacher.
- Middle School (MS) and High School (HS) Technology Education Teachers.
- MS and HS World Language Teachers.
- School Psychologist.
- Elementary and MS School Counselors (leave replacement).
- Assistants.
- Bus Drivers.
- Food Service Staff.
AARP Tax Aide volunteers needed for the next tax season. The service provided is offered free of charge all over the United States by the AARP Foundation. If focuses on taxpayers 50 and older and those of low to moderate income. Volunteers are needed in Deptford, Glassboro, Mullica Hill, Washington Township, West Deptford and Williamstown. To help, call 1-888-AARP-NOW or submit a volunteer interest form at aarpfoundation.org/taxaidevolunteer.
