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
May 1-8
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.
*The library seeks candidates for the position of Part-Time Library Assistant to work a range of 12-20 hours per week. The schedule includes afternoons, evenings, and regularly scheduled weekends.
May 1 – 10:15 a.m. – Babies Boogie.
May 1 – 11 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
May 1 – 11:30 a.m. – Wiggle Worms.
May 1 – 6:30 p.m. – Art Adventure.
May 2 – 10:15 a.m. – Babies Boogie.
May 2 – 11 a.m. – Music and Motion.
May 2 – 11:30 a.m. – Novel Mornings.
May 2 – 4 p.m. – Tween Book Club.
May 2 – 6:30 p.m. – S.M.I.L.E.
May 3 – 10:15 a.m. – Family Storytime.
May 5 – 1:30 p.m. – Take a Seat Chair Yoga with Dana.
May 6 – 10 a.m. – Friends of the Library First Monday Sale.
May 6 – 10:15 a.m. – Mother Goose on the Loose.
May 6 – 11 a.m. – Music and Motion.
May 6 – 4:30 p.m. – Kids’ Club: Human Chess.
May 6 – 7 p.m. – Bedtime Stories.
May 7 – 10:15 a.m. – Mother Goose on the Loose.
May 7 – 11 a.m. – Wiggle Worms.
May 7 – 1:30 p.m. – Preschool Storytime.
May 7 – 6:30 p.m. – Adult Craft: Make a Mother’s Day Card.
May 8 – 10:15 a.m. – Babies Boogie.
May 8 – 11 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
May 8 – 11 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
May 8 – 11:30 a.m. – Wiggle Worms.
May 8 – 6:30 p.m. – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
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
Happenings around Gloucester County
Come celebrate the lives and memories of our veterans and fallen heroes at the South Jersey Museum. World War II was a war that defined an era in American and World History. Items include weapons, equipment, uniforms, flags and coinage. Featuring Military as well as Civilian paraphernalia. Allied and Axis powers in the Pacific as well as the European theatres are featured. Museum hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Museum address: 138 Andaloro Way, Deptford. For more information call (856) 812-1121, email sjmuseum@aol.com and visit southjerseymuseum.org.
May 3 – 10 a.m. to noon – Health Screenings – Gloucester County Store, 1750 Deptford Center Road, Deptford.
May 11 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Sheriff’s Department Child Seat Check, 1750 Deptford Center Road, Deptford.
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.
Sunday, May 5
Free Tree Seedling Giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon, parking lot J, Washington Lake Park, near Greentree Road entrance to park.
Blood Drives
The Washington Township Schools seek local support at its American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, May 7th, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Eileen Abbott Central Administration Building, 206 E. Holly Avenue, Sewell. Sponsor code is WTPS to register online, or contact Katherine Carey at (856) 589-6644, ext. 6321. Donors will receive a coupon for a free haircut at Sport Clips and a chance to win two NASCAR tickets.
May 16 – noon to 5 p.m. – Advanced Subacute Rehabilitation Center, 685 Salina Road.
Saturday, May 11
Super Saturday is back at Washington Lake Park, 626 Hurfville Crosskeys Road. Join us for a day full of food trucks, fun vendors, live music, a petting zoo, inflatable rides, giveaways and so much more!
Saturday, May 18
Washington Township Senior Center presents Flea Market, Craft Fair and Businesses from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18 at the senior center, 315 Greentree Road, Sewell. Rain date is May 25.
Ongoing:
If you are interested in gardening and would like to grow fruits, vegetables, and/or flowers, but don’t have the space or proper exposure, Washington Township’s Community Garden may be for you!
The Township’s Community Garden, in Washington Lake Park, boasts 30 large plots (10 feet by 10 feet), all with access to water. Gardeners may plant vegetables, flowers, or herbs, and eco-friendly practices are encouraged. Plots are available on a first-come-first-served basis. For additional information or to sign up, call the township at (856) 589-3227.
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 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/
