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
Feb. 14-21
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.
Feb. 14 – 10:15 a.m. – Babies Boogie.
Feb. 14 – 11 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Feb. 14 – 11:30 a.m. – Wiggle Worms.
Feb. 14 – 6:30 p.m. – Art Adventures.
Feb. 15 – 10:15 a.m. – Babies Boogie.
Feb. 15 – 11 a.m. – Music and Motion.
Feb. 15 – 1:30 p.m. – Messy Art.
Feb. 15 – 2 p.m. – Non Fiction Addiction.
Feb. 15 – 6:30 p.m. – S.M.I.L.E.
Feb. 16 – 10:15 a.m. – Stay and Play.
Feb. 16 – 2:30 p.m. – Let’s Bake Together: Chocolate Dump Cakes.
Feb. 18 – 10 a.m. – STEAM on the Go: Coffee filter parachutes.
Feb. 19 – Library closed for President’s Day.
Feb. 20-21 – DIY Story time kit pick up
Feb. 20 – 4 p.m. – Friends of the Library.
Feb. 21 – 5 p.m. – Library Board of Trustees.
Happenings in Gloucester County
Feb. 17 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Sheriff’s Department Child Seat Check, Gloucester County story, 1750 Deptford Center Road, Deptford.
Gloucester County Nature Club
The Gloucester County Nature Club meets at the Holy Nativity Lutheran Church at the corner of Woodbury-Glassboro Road and Mantua Avenue, Wenonah. Meetings are scheduled for the second Thursday of the month, September through June, and are free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.gcnatureclub.org. Up to date Field Trip information can be found on the Meetup website: www.meetup.com/Gloucester-County-Nature-Club
Thursday, Feb. 15
The Washington Township Police Department is hosting a Valentine’s Day Luncheon at the senior center from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 315 Greentree Road, Sewell. RSVP to Cathy at cfiorile@pd.two.washington.nj.us or call (856) 589-6664.
Through Thursday, Feb. 15
Pre-Registration open for Washington Township Schools’ 2024-’25 Preschool Program Lottery. The lottery will be closing Feb. 15. Lottery will be announced Feb. 22.
Monday, Feb. 19
Municipal building closed for President’s Day.
Tuesday, Feb. 20
Washington Township Board of Education work session meeting at 7 p.m., 206 E. Holly Ave.
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.
Thursday to Saturday, March 14-16
The Washington Township High School Way-Off Broadway Players presents their Spring Musical, “The Prom” on March 14-15 at 7:30 p.m. and March 16 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Republic Bank Performing Arts Center, 401 Ganttown Road.
All seating is reserved seating. Tickets can be purchased online at this link for $15 per seat. Online ticketing is now open. For more information or if you have any questions about the performances, please contact Shannon Molloy at smolloy@wtps.org.
Saturday, April 27
The 16th annual Olde Stone House Village’s Classic Car Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 27, 208 Egg Harbor Road, Sewell. To register or for more information visit OldeStoneHouseHistoricVillage.org or call (856) 981-3096. Rain date is April 28.
Ongoing:
The Washington Township Veterans Wall of Honor is accepting applications. Please note that eligibility to have a plaque on the Wall is: a Veteran who is a resident of Washington Township at the time of entrance into the military, a current resident, a member of a current resident’s immediate family (parent, spouse, sibling, or child). Kindly include the Veteran’s DD 214 and submit a 5×7 photo, preferably in uniform. Applications are available in the Municipal Building. For additional information, please contact Lori Morello at (856) 589-0520, ext. 2287, or email at lmorello@twp.washington.nj.us.
License Your Furry Friend. Hey neighbors! Mayor Laurie Burns wanted to send out a quick paws-up reminder to make sure your four-legged family members are licensed! It’s that time of the year when we show some love to our fur babies and keep our community safe. Licensing your dog is not just a state requirement, but it also helps reunite lost pets with their owners and supports local animal services. The licenses expire Jan. 31 of each year.
The Washington Township Police Department is accepting applications from all qualified individuals who are interested in testing for the position of Police Officer and SLEO II. The Physical Fitness Test is scheduled for February 2024.
Interested applicants, upon reviewing the qualifications below, may scan the QR code or visit https://www.twp.washington.nj.us/…/careers_at_wtpd.php
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 assistants and substitute teachers.
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.
