"Big Sky Over Delaware Bay" ~ Mike Morrissey, Downe Township, NJ
Things To Do Around Downe!
Local Farm Markets and Stands are Featuring a
Variety of Jersey Fresh Produce. Purchase some at your local farm stand and enjoy! Saturday, September 16, 2023 ~ 10am to 4pm
Annual Mauricetown Riverfest Mauricetown, NJ - Throughout the Village Featurng local Cumberland County artists painting plein throughout Mauricetown, local musicians and children’s activities are free to the public. There will be food and homemade cookies available for sale at the Compton House Museum, 1229 Front St. New this year are: historical and environmental talks, viewing stands, a taco/food truck, authors discussing their books, and tours of the A.J. Meerwald, New Jersey’s Official Tall Ship, which will be docked at the public wharf. Local Cumberland County non-profit organizations volunteers will also be manning information tables. Call: CU Maurice River at 856-300-5331 Downe Township Historical Society "2023 Events, Live Music and Performances" Union Hall, Dividing Creek, NJ Saturday, September 16 ~ 7pm - "Live Music" Saturday, October 21 ~ 7pm - "Live Music" The concert is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. A free will offering will be taken benefiting Union Hall, 340 Main Street, Route 553, Dividing Creek, NJ. Call 856-447-3100 for information. Movie Nights at Dividing Creek Fire Hall
Dividing Creek, NJ Saturday, September 9 ~ 7:30pm Friday Movie Nights at Fortescue Chapel 157 New Jersey Avenue, Fortescue, NJ October 6 ~ 7pm October 20~ 7pm Bayfront Gallery 4th Fridays Fortescue Chapel,157 New Jersey Avenue, Fortescue, NJ October 27 ~ 6pm For more information and scheduled events call 856-447-3300 September 23, 2023 ~ 9am Township of Downe Community "Shred Day" & Yard Sale Downe Township Municipal Grounds & Senior Center, Newport, NJ Call 856-447-3100 to sign up for yard sale. Saturday, October 7, 2023 ~ 5pm Captains Association Annual Dinner Fortescue Fire Hall, Fortescue, NJ For information call; 856-462-7314: Don Stein or 609-381-2978: Mike Rothman Tuesday, October 10, 2023 ~ 6pm Downe Township Fire and Rescue Open House Newport Station, Hall Street, Newport, NJ An event for the entire family. Demonstrations and information about fire safety. Activities for the kids! Saturday, October 14, 2023 ~ 10am to 3pm Downe Home Day Downe Township Elementary School, Newport, NJ An event for the entire family. Food, activities, vendors, food and car show. Call 856-447-3100 to enter and for information. 
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 ~ 4pm to 7pm
Downe Township Halloween Eve Trick or Treat Call 856-447-3100 for information. 
2023 Downe Township Seniors
"We Need Your Support !" Watch for the date for our 2023 Walk. Walks are held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. For more information or to donate click on the Alzheimer's Association logo to the left. Thank You! 
Due to the Covid-19 health crisis there will be no drives held this year (2023). This decision was made due to the challenges created by the health crisis to provide safe distancing in waiting areas both indoors and outdoors for our donors. Thank you for your support! Kary Wilson Dunkel ~ Drive Coordinator Downe Township Senior Activities
288 Main Street, Newport Ages 50 & over. Call for information regarding scheduled activities. For more information, call the Senior Center at 447-3039. Meetings Downe Township Heart & Soul Committee 2nd Thursday of each month ~ 6:30pm OEM Building, next door to municipal building. Call 856 447 3100 for information. Downe Township Green Team 4th Tuesday of each month ~ 6:30pm OEM Building, next door to municipal building. Call 856 447 3100 for information. Downe Township Historical Society 1st Thursday of each month ~ 7:00pm Union Hall, Main Street, Dividing Creek, NJ Call 856 447 3100 for information. Fortescue Anglers
Welcome to the 2023 Fishing Season! Check Back for 2023 Schedule of Events Please join us this season for our tournaments and end of season picnic. Enjoy the company of other Fortescue Anglers. Please visit our website to confirm event changes and information for fishing tournaments www.fortescueanglers.org or call Mike Rothman (609) 381-2978 or Don Stein (856) 462-7314. Enjoy the Delaware Bay... Fish, Cruise, Explore! Contact the Fortescue Captain's and Boat Owners Association for more information about charters, daily schedules for open boat fishing trips, evening dinner cruises, lighthouse cruises and more! Buy your ticket and get on board! For information call; 856-462-7314: Don Stein or 609-381-2978: Mike Rothman or visit www.fortescuemarina.com Other Things to Do...
DOWNE TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER 288 Main Street, Newport (Municipal Hall adjacent to municipal offices) For information on senior activities such as monthly dances, meetings and other events call: DOWNE TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER ..... 856-447-3039 ANNETTE PERRY, Program Committee.... 856-447-5078 If you are a resident of Downe Township and are at least 50 years of age, consider joining and sharing your ideas. Dues are $5 per member per year. For more information, call the Senior Center at 447-3039. Meetings.... DOWNE TOWNSHIP Committee Public meetings at 7 p.m. SECOND Monday of each month at the municipal building, 288 Main St., Newport, NJ. Next meeting: Visit website for call-in instructions to participate. Call township office to confirm meeting dates, 856-447-3100. Residents should attend to receive updates and ask question and comment on: taxes, zoning issues, projects in progress and planned, environmental issues, budget and financial commitments. DOWNE TOWNSHIP Zoning & Planning Board Public meetings at 7 p.m. second Tuesday each month at the municipal building, 288 Main St., Newport, NJ Next meeting: Call township office to confirm meeting dates, 856-447-3100. Residents should attend to ask questions, comment: on zoning and land use issues, conditions effecting the quality of life of township residents. DOWNE TOWNSHIP Downe Board of Education Meetings The Board will meet for Work Sessions and Regular Meetings on the following dates: May 2, 2023 (First Tuesday to Rehire Staff & Budget Public Hearing) June 20, 2023 July (No meeting held) August 15, 2023 September 19, 2023 October 17, 2023 HIB & SSDS Hearing November 21, 2023 December (No meeting held) TBD Reorganization & Regular Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month unless noted. Meetings will begin at 6:30 P.M. at the Downe Township Elementary School at 220 Main Street, Newport, New Jersey 08345 or be held virtually if needed. Board action will be taken at these meetings. Sincerely, Lisa DiNovi School Business Administrator/Board Secretary. Places to Visit...
Downe Township Historical Society at Dividing Creek Union Hall Now owned and managed by the Township of Downe for information and scheduled events call: 856-447-3100. See schedule for events listed above! |
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