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
Dec. 20-27
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.
Dec. 20 – 10:15 a.m. – Babies Boogie.
Dec. 20 – 11 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Dec. 20 – 11:30 a.m. – Wiggle Worms.
Dec. 20 – 5 p.m. – Library Board of Trustees.
Dec. 20 – 6:30 p.m. – Grossology.
Dec. 21 – 10:15 a.m. – Babies Boogie.
Dec. 21 – 11 a.m. – Music and Motion.
Dec. 21 – 1:30 p.m. – Preschool Grossology.
Dec. 21 – 6:30 p.m. – S.M.I.L.E.
Dec. 21 – 6:30 p.m. – Santa Claus is coming to Heggan!
Dec. 22 – 10:15 a.m. – Gingerbread Party for Littles.
Dec. 23-25 – Library closed for the Christmas holiday.
Dec. 26 – 10 a.m. – STEAM on the Go: Gliding Robots.
Dec. 26 – 10:15 a.m. – Mother Goose on the Loose.
Dec. 26 – 11 a.m. – Wiggle Worms.
Dec. 26 – 1:30 p.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Dec. 26 – 3 p.m. – Perler Bead Party.
Dec. 27 – 10: 15 a.m. – Babies Boogie.
Dec. 27 – 11 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Dec. 27 – 11:30 a.m. – Wiggle Worms.
Dec. 27 – 2 p.m. – Minecrafternoon.
Dec. 27 – 6:30 p.m. – Family LEGO.
Happenings around Gloucester County
Dec. 20, 27 – 1-3 p.m. – Adult Vaccine Clinic at the Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell. By appointment only.
Dec. 20 – 3-5 p.m. – STD/TB Clinic at the Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell. Note time on Dec. 13 is 3-4:30 p.m.
Dec. 21, 28 – 8:30-11:30 a.m. – Child Vaccine Clinic at Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell.
Dec. 21, 28 – 4-5 p.m. – HIV testing at the Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell.
Blood Drive
As people make travel plans to celebrate with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross asks donors to set aside time to give blood or platelets for patients waiting for care over the holidays.
12-20 – 1-6 p.m. – Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Maturo, 209 Frieds Mill Road, Suite 15.
12-20 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Virtual Washinton Township, 239 Hurffville Crosskeys Road.
12-21 – 2-7 p.m. – Advanced Subacute Rehabilitation Center, 685 Salina Road.
Wednesday, Dec. 20
Washington Township Council meeting at 6 p.m., 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 Dec. 20.
Up until Christmas Eve, Dec. 24
Need to get a message to the big guy in the North Pole? Drop off your letters to Santa at Washington Lake Park! The mailbox is located at the back of Parking Lot D, by the big clock and the little Christmas tree. We BELIEVE Santa stops to pick up letters twice a week up until Christmas Eve. Park hours for December are 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 25-26
Municipal Building closed for the Christmas holiday.
Through the New Year
As part of a statewide campaign, the Washington Township Police Department will participate in “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.”
The efforts include increased marked patrols in order to curb those that decide to drink and drive. As you attend holiday gatherings with friends and family we urge you to plan ahead by calling for an Uber or designating a sober driver before you go out.
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 – Pre-K through 12, general and special education
- High School Technology Education and Science Teachers.
- Assistants.
- Bus Drivers.
- Food Service Staff.
- Secretarial 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.
