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 10-17
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].
May 10 – 10:30 a.m. – Babies Boogie Storytime.
May 10 – 11 a.m. – Wiggle Worms Storytime.
May 10 – 6:30 p.m. – Family LEGO Night.
May 11 – 10:30 a.m. – Music and Motion Storytime.
May 11 – 11:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
May 12 – 1:30 p.m. – Countdown to Kindergarten.
May 13 – 2 p.m. – Knitting and Crocheting Basics.
May 15 – All day – S.T.E.A.M. on the Go: Paper Plate Marble Mazes.
May 15 – 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime.
May 15 – 1:30 p.m. – Preschool Grossology-Animal Poo.
May 15 – 6:30 p.m. – Computer Class: Introduction to Computer Hardware.
May 15 – 6:30 p.m. – Mystery Book Discussion Group.
May 16 – 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
May 16 – 11:30 a.m. – Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime.
May 16 – 4 p.m. – Friends of the Library.
May 16 – 4 p.m. – TAB meeting.
May 16 – 4:30 p.m. – Teen Book Club.
May 16 – 6 p.m. – Adult Crafting: Make Your Own Dog Toy!
May 17 – 10: 30 a.m. – Babies Boogie Storytime.
May 17 – 11 a.m. – Wiggle Worms Storytime.
May 17 – 5 p.m. – Library Board of Trustees.
May 17 – 6:30 p.m. – Grossology – School age.
Important library news: Library officials are beginning their strategic planning process and they would like input from Washington Township residents on library services. Visit www.hegganlibrary.org to compete the survey.
Happenings around Gloucester County
May 10, 17 – 1-3 p.m. – Adult Vaccine Clinic at the Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell. By appointment only.
May 10 – 3-4:30 p.m. – STD/TB Clinic at the Gloucester County Health Department, 205 E. Holly Ave., Sewell.
May 11, 16 – 8:30-11:30 a.m. – Child Vaccine Clinic at Gloucester County Health Department, 204 E. Holly Ave., Sewell. By appointment only. On May 16 – the clinic also runs from 1-3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 10
Washington Township Council meeting will be held at 7 p.m., 213 E. Holly Ave., Sewell.
Saturday, May 13
Super Saturday is back from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join the community at Washington Lake Park for a day full of food trucks, fun vendors, live music, a petting zoo, inflatable rides, giveaways and so much more.
The Sustainable Washington Township Green Team and the Rotary Club of Washington Township are collaborating with local health care organizations to sponsor a special free testing opportunity to determine if children are at risk for lead poisoning during the Super Saturday event. The screening event is being held in collaboration with Virtua Pediatric Mobile Services and the Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative.
Tuesday, May 16Â
Washington Township Board of Education will be held at 7 p.m., 206 East Holly Ave., Sewell.
Wednesday, May 17
Washington Township Public School District Blood Drive will be held from noon to 5 p.m. in the Eileen Abbott Central Administration Building, 206 East Holly Ave., Sewell.
Deadline May 25
Join Washington Township Youth Cheer for a season of fun. Registration is open for football cheerleading and recreational competition cheerleading for ages 5-15 and grades K-8 as of Sept. 30.
Mandatory equipment/uniform sizing and parent meeting on May 30 and June 8 at the Senior Center, 315 Greentree Road. Interested cheerleaders ages 5-10 at 6 p.m. and ages 11-15 at 7 p.m.
Register online at https://leagues.bluesombrero.com/wtyouthcheer.
Monday, May 29
Washington Township Memorial Day Celebration will be held beginning at 11 a.m. at Franklin G. Atkinson Park, 138 Bethel Mill Road.
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.
