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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
Aug. 28 to Sept. 4
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 [email protected].
Aug. 28 – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Summer Storytime Adventures.
Aug. 29 – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Summer Storytime Adventures.
Aug. 29 – 2:30-3:15 p.m. – Thursday Afternoon Adventures: Spooky Campfire Stories.
Aug. 30 – 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. – FBI Presentation: Identifying and Preventing Elder Fraud.
Aug. 31 – 11 a.m. to noon – GLOW Party End of Summer Celebration.
Aug. 31 – 2-4:30 p.m. – Knitting and Crocheting.
Sept. 2 – Closed for Labor Day.
Sept. 3 – All Day – S.T.E.A.M. on the GO Kit.
Happenings around Gloucester County
The South Jersey Museum of American History is located at 138 Andaloro Way. Open from Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call (856) 812-1121, email [email protected] and visit southjerseymuseum.org.
Aug. 31 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Sheriff’s Department Child Seat Check, 1750 Deptford Center Road, Deptford.
Sept. 3 – 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to noon – Nature Tots – Pond Life at Nature Center, 980 E. Academy St., Clayton.
Sept. 6 – 10 a.m. to noon – Health Screenings – Gloucester County Store, 1750 Center Road, Deptford.
Sunday, Sept. 1
Red Cross Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Washington Township municipal building.
Monday, Sept. 2
Municipal building closed for Labor Day.
Wednesday, Sept. 11
The Washington Township Fire Department will hold its annual 9/11 Remembrance Walk to honor those who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks from 6-7:30 p.m. at Washington Lake Park.
Saturday, Sept. 28
The Washington Township Historic Preservation Commission’s Harvest Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Olde Stone House Historic Village, 208 Egg Harbor Road, Sewell. There will be olde time games, hayrides, vendors presentations, food, music activities, pumpkin picking, historic trade demonstrations blacksmith and more.
Ongoing:
Drive Sober Get Pulled Over: The Washington Township Police Department has received the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Grant. With 564 municipalities in New Jersey, there were one of 110 towns to receive top funding. This grant is part of an end-of-summer crackdown on drunk driving.
We’re always searching for grant money to help us meet our mission and keep Washington Township roads safe. Stay safe and sober on the roads!
The Washington Township Public Schools’ Registration Office is now accepting open registrations for the 2024-’25 school year for new students entering grades K through 12.
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 [email protected].
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 [email protected].
The Washington Township Police Department is participating in the new Special Needs Registry and Blue Envelope Program sponsored by the Gloucester County Police Chief’s Association and the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office. The registry gives police quick access in an emergency to critical information about a person who is registered. Individuals will also get a blue window decal as well as a blue envelope for their vehicle. These items let the police know that the occupants have a physical or mental condition that may not be apparent to the officer on scene. For more information Contact Officer Nick Schmidt at [email protected] 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/
