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
Jan. 3-10
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.
Jan. 3 – 10:15 a.m. – Babies Boogie.
Jan. 3 – 11 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Jan. 3 – 11:30 a.m. – Wiggle Worms.
Jan. 3 – 6:30 p.m. – Books and Bites.
Jan. 4 – 10:15 a.m. – Babies Boogie.
Jan. 4 – 11 a.m. – Music and Motion.
Jan. 4 – 11:30 a.m. – Novel Mornings.
Jan. 4 – 4 p.m. – Teen Art Club.
Jan. 4 – 4:45 p.m. – Teen Advisory Board meeting.
Jan. 4 – S.M.I.L.E.
Jan. 5 – 10:15 a.m. – Family Storytime.
Jan. 6 – 10:15 a.m. – Saturday Storytime.
Jan. 6 – 2:30 p.m. – Kids’ Crafternoon.
Jan. 7 – 10 a.m. – STEAM on the Go: Marshmallow Snowflake Challenge.
Jan. 7 – 1:30 p.m. – Take a Seat: Chair Yoga with Dana.
Jan. 8 – 10:15 a.m. – Mother Goose on the Loose.
Jan. 8 – 11 a.m. – Music and Motion.
Jan. 8 – 4:30 p.m. – Kids’ Club.
Jan. 8 – 6 p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons at the Library.
Jan. 8 – 7 p.m. – Bedtime Stories.
Jan. 9 – 10:15 a.m. – Mother Goose on the Loose.
Jan. 9 – 11 a.m. – Wiggle Worms.
Jan. 9 – 1:30 p.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Jan. 9 – 4 p.m. – Writing Club.
Jan. 9 – 4:45 p.m. – Teen Advisory Board meeting.
Jan. 9 – 6:30 p.m. – Writers Resource Group.
Wednesday, Jan. 3
Washington Township reorganization meeting at 6 p.m., 523 Egg Harbor Road.
Washington Township School District Equity Council meeting at 6 p.m., Central Administration building, 206 E. Holly Ave.
Thursday and Friday, Jan. 4-5
Washington Township High School Senior Directed Cabaret is back with performances on, Jan. 4th and 5th from 7-10 p.m. in the 11-12 playhouse. Students of all grade levels have worked to perfect their “Saturday Night Live” style skits and dance numbers to perform in front of a live audience. Tickets cost $5 and both shows begin at 7 p.m. Members of Project Graduation will be there selling concessions – cash only. All proceeds from tickets sales and concessions will benefit Project Graduation.
Sunday, Jan. 7
South Jersey Coin and Collectibles Show at the Lindenwold Moose Lodge, 2425 White Horse Pike (Route 30) Lindenwold meets every first Sunday of the month starting Jan. 7th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There will be 35 plus dealer tables, free admission, free parking, security, food and refreshments. Bring your old coins, paper money and jewelry for free appraisal. Door prizes, free koins for kids. For more info call Tom Gullone at (609) 742-2279.
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 Jan. 18.
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.
