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. 18-25
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.
Oct. 18 – 10:15 a.m. – Babies Boogie.
Oct. 18 – 11 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Oct. 18 – 11:30 a.m. – Wiggle Worms.
Oct. 18 – 5 p.m. – Library Board of Trustees.
Oct. 18 – 6:30 p.m. – Grossology.
Oct. 19 – 10:15 a.m. – Babies Boogie.
Oct. 19 – 11 a.m. – Music and Motion.
Oct. 19 – 1:30 p.m. – Preschool Grossology.
Oct. 19 – 2 p.m. – Non Fiction Addiction: “The Dressmakers of Auschwitz” by Lucy Adington.
Oct. 19 – 4 p.m. – Thomas Jefferson Elementary School open house.
Oct. 19 – 6:30 p.m. – S.M.I.L.E
Oct. 20 – 10:15 a.m. – Sensory Friendly Storytime.
Oct. 21 – 2 p.m. – Knitting and Crocheting basics.
Oct. 22 – 1:30 p.m. – Take a Seat: Chair Yoga with Dana.
Oct. 23 – 10:15 a.m. – Mother Goose on the Losse.
Oct. 23 – 11 a.m. – Music and Motion.
Oct. 23 – 4 p.m. – Wedgewood Elementary School open house.
Oct. 23 – 6:30 p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons.
Oct. 24 – 10:15 a.m. – Mother Goose on the Loose.
Oct. 24 – 11 a.m. – Wiggle Worms.
Oct. 24 – 1:30 p.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Oct. 24 – 4 p.m. – Teen Crafts.
Oct. 24 – 7 p.m. – South Jersey Ghost Research 2023 Paranormal program.
Oct. 25 – 10:15 a.m. – Babies Boogie.
Oct. 25 – 11 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Oct. 25 – 11:30 a.m. – Wiggle Worms.
Oct. 25 – 6:30 p.m. – Family LEGO night.
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
Oct. 18, 25 – 1-3 p.m. – Adult Vaccine Clinic at the Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell. By appointment only.
Oct. 18– 3-4:30 p.m. – STD/TB Clinic at the Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell. Note time extends to 5 p.m. on Oct. 18.
Oct. 19, 24 – 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. 17.
Oct. 19, 26 – 4-5 p.m. – HIV testing at the Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell.
Oct. 21 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Sheriff’s Department Child Seat Check at Gloucester County Store, 1750 Deptford Center Road, Deptford.
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.
Washington Township Fire Department annual Trunk-or-Treat Fire Prevention open house from 6-9 p.m. There will be live fire demonstrations, a pumpkin patch, bounce houses, carnival rides and more. For more information email TurckorTreat@WTFD10.org.
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.
Thursday, Oct. 19
The Washington Township Board of Fire Commissioners meeting at 7:30 p.m., 213 E. Holly Ave., Sewell.
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 lcollins@twp.washington.nj.us.
The Washington Township Environmental Commission is hosting a children’s litter and recycling event from 10 a.m. to noon, Washington Lake Park, 626 Hurffville Crosskeys Road
Halloween Paranormal Night from 7-11 p.m., Oct. 21 at the Olde Stone House Village, 208 Egg Harbor Road, Sewell. NJROPE Paranormal is hosting an open investigation.
Monday, Oct. 23
First Washington Township breakfast and business workshop from 8:30-10 a.m., Washington Council room, 523 Egg Harbor Road. RSVP by Oct. 20 at nmozzachio@twp.washington.nj.us.
Wednesday, Oct. 25
Washington Township Council meeting at 6 p.m., 523 Egg Harbor Road.
Saturday, Oct. 28, Nov. 4
The Red Cross is working around-the-clock to ensure patients have access to lifesaving transfusions and must collect 10,000 additional blood and platelet donations – over and above expectations – each week over the next month to sufficiently meet hospital needs. Donors of all blood types are urged to book a time to give now, especially those with type O blood or those giving platelets.
Oct. 28 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Washington Township Senior Center, 315 Greentree Road.
Nov. 4 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 259 Lambs Road.
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 cfiorile@pd.twp.washington.nj.us.
Washington Township Board of Education meeting at 7 p.m., Washington Township High School auditorium, 529 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road, Sewell.
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 brandon.dimter@squad10-9.org.
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 njschmidt@pd.twp.washington.nj.us or at (856) 589-6650 ext. 1125 with any questions.
The Washington Township Historical Preservation Commission is looking for volunteers and commissioner positions. The volunteer must be interested in history and participate in the yearly events. HPC meets on the third Thursday of each month at the municipal building at 7 p.m. The HPC has seven to eight fundraising events to help with the upkeep and maintenance of the Olde Stone House Village. For more information visit https://www.oldestonehousehistoricvillage.org/
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.
