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Things To Do Around Downe!
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DATE CHANGE
Sunday, October 17, 2020 ~ 10:00am to 2:00pm
4th Annual Downe Township Elementary School Car Show Extravaganza
220 Main Street, Newport, NJ
Come out to our 4th annual car show great cars ,food, vendors and lots of fun for the kids !!!!!! Call 856-447-4673 for more information.
DATE CHANGE
Saturday, September 26, 2020 ~ 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Dividing Creek Fire & Rescue Spaghetti Dinner
529 Church Street, Dividing Creek, NJ
Spaghetti dinner choose between clams or meatball. Proceeds benefit the Dividing Creek Fire and Rescue. Tickets $12.00 adults, $6.00 kids under 12 years old. See members to purchase your tickets. Take out available.Tickets already purchased are good for September 26th dinner.
Sunday, October 17, 2020 ~ 10:00am to 2:00pm
4th Annual Downe Township Elementary School Car Show Extravaganza
220 Main Street, Newport, NJ
Come out to our 4th annual car show great cars ,food, vendors and lots of fun for the kids !!!!!! Call 856-447-4673 for more information.
DATE CHANGE
Saturday, September 26, 2020 ~ 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Dividing Creek Fire & Rescue Spaghetti Dinner
529 Church Street, Dividing Creek, NJ
Spaghetti dinner choose between clams or meatball. Proceeds benefit the Dividing Creek Fire and Rescue. Tickets $12.00 adults, $6.00 kids under 12 years old. See members to purchase your tickets. Take out available.Tickets already purchased are good for September 26th dinner.
WE ADDED A DATE
to help fulfill the need for blood during this health crisis.
Mark your calendar for Our 2020 Community Blood Drives
August 12, 2020
October 8, 2020*
December 9, 2020
For information and appointments call
Kary at 856-297-1699 or go to www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code "downetwp" to schedule your appointment. Don't forget "Rapid Pass" to speed up donating time!
to help fulfill the need for blood during this health crisis.
Mark your calendar for Our 2020 Community Blood Drives
August 12, 2020
October 8, 2020*
December 9, 2020
For information and appointments call
Kary at 856-297-1699 or go to www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code "downetwp" to schedule your appointment. Don't forget "Rapid Pass" to speed up donating time!
2020 Downe Township Seniors
Walk to End Alzheimer's Association
Fund Raising Drive
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 Alzhemier's Association logo to the left.
Thank You!
Walk to End Alzheimer's Association
Fund Raising Drive
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 Alzhemier's Association logo to the left.
Thank You!
Downe Township Senior Center Dance
Rescheduling for Fall
288 Main Street, Newport
Ages 50 & over. Check schedule. Admission is free donations accepted. Food and snack donations encouraged.
For more information, call the Senior Center at 447-3039.
Rescheduling for Fall
288 Main Street, Newport
Ages 50 & over. Check schedule. Admission is free donations accepted. Food and snack donations encouraged.
For more information, call the Senior Center at 447-3039.
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
Fortescue Anglers
2020 Meeting Dates: June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10.
Meetings are held April through October on the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Fortescue Fire Company #1 Hall located at 10 Vassar Avenue, Fortescue, NJ 08321. The meetings begin promptly at 6:30 PM and feature guest speakers when available along with refreshments at the end of each meeting.
BBQ Dates: Saturday, June 13th and
Saturday, September 12th.
BBQ's will take place at the Fortescue Fire Hall starting at
5:30 PM. Volunteers are needed to for setup/breakdown an hour beforehand. The club provides hot dogs, hamburgers, and drinks. Please bring a covered dish. Guests of members are welcome, please ask them to bring a covered dish.
Please visit our website to confirm event changes due to the health crisis and information for fishing tournaments www.fortescueanglers.org
Places to Visit
Dividing Creek Historical
Society
904 Main Street, P.O. Box 23
Dividing Creek, NJ 08315
For information and scheduled events call:
856-447-4470 or 856-785-2013
Fortescue Chapel
Ongoing events scheduled.
157 New Jersey Avenue, Fortescue, NJ
Call Rev. Dr. Fred Goos at 609-805-8234 for more information.
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
DOUG COOK, President............................ 210-846-9750
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.
Downe Township Senior Center Dance
3rd Monday each month, April to December, 2018
288 Main Street, Newport ~ 7:30 pm
Ages 50 & over. Check schedule. Admission is free donations accepted. For more information, call the Senior Center
at 447-3039.
"The Downe Yarners and Sewers"
Meet from 1 to 3 p.m. every Wednesday at the Downe Township Senior Center and welcome crocheters, knitters, and sewers to join them. For more information call
447-3039
Each Month
Call township office for information about how to participate in township meetings via conference call during health crisis.
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: 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 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
DOUG COOK, President............................ 210-846-9750
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.
Downe Township Senior Center Dance
3rd Monday each month, April to December, 2018
288 Main Street, Newport ~ 7:30 pm
Ages 50 & over. Check schedule. Admission is free donations accepted. For more information, call the Senior Center
at 447-3039.
"The Downe Yarners and Sewers"
Meet from 1 to 3 p.m. every Wednesday at the Downe Township Senior Center and welcome crocheters, knitters, and sewers to join them. For more information call
447-3039
Each Month
Call township office for information about how to participate in township meetings via conference call during health crisis.
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: 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.
Things To Do Not Far Away!
Monday, May 25, 2020
WheatonArts
For Upcoming Events Visit: www.wheatonarts.org or call
856-825-6800 or 800-998-4552
Visit the WheatonArts site for a complete schedule of their events!
CANCELLED Saturday Family Art Workshops
Event Center at Wheaton Village - 1000 Village Drive, Millville, NJ
FREE Family Art Workshops:
Join the FUN and CREATE with us! WheatonArts offers one-hour family art workshops on selected Saturdays, January through March, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All materials are provided. These Family Art Workshops are FREE, presented by PNC Arts Alive!
Check www.wheatonarts.org for cancellations
and re-scheduled activity dates.
April 4 - Wheaton Springs 2020
April 5 - Enhanced Programs
May 4 - ECO Fair
June 24 - Wheaton Wednesday, open late
July 4 - Independence Day
July 15 - Wheaton Wednesday, open late
August 15 - Enhanced programs
August 16 - Fire Master
August 19 - Wheaton Wednesday, open late
September 19 - PAWS for Art, dogs invited
October 25 - HalloWheaton, trick or treat
November 27 - Big Glass Blast
For more information visit www.wheatonarts.org or call
856-825-6800 or 800-998-4552
CANCELLED
May 23 & 24, 2020 ~ 9:00am to 5:00pm
Wings & Wheels Air Show
Proceeds to benefit the Millville Army Airport Museum
Millville Executive Airport, Millville, NJ
The air show will feature military air power, warbirds, static displays, food and family fun. For more information call 856 327 2347.
WheatonArts
For Upcoming Events Visit: www.wheatonarts.org or call
856-825-6800 or 800-998-4552
Visit the WheatonArts site for a complete schedule of their events!
CANCELLED Saturday Family Art Workshops
Event Center at Wheaton Village - 1000 Village Drive, Millville, NJ
FREE Family Art Workshops:
Join the FUN and CREATE with us! WheatonArts offers one-hour family art workshops on selected Saturdays, January through March, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All materials are provided. These Family Art Workshops are FREE, presented by PNC Arts Alive!
Check www.wheatonarts.org for cancellations
and re-scheduled activity dates.
April 4 - Wheaton Springs 2020
April 5 - Enhanced Programs
May 4 - ECO Fair
June 24 - Wheaton Wednesday, open late
July 4 - Independence Day
July 15 - Wheaton Wednesday, open late
August 15 - Enhanced programs
August 16 - Fire Master
August 19 - Wheaton Wednesday, open late
September 19 - PAWS for Art, dogs invited
October 25 - HalloWheaton, trick or treat
November 27 - Big Glass Blast
For more information visit www.wheatonarts.org or call
856-825-6800 or 800-998-4552
CANCELLED
May 23 & 24, 2020 ~ 9:00am to 5:00pm
Wings & Wheels Air Show
Proceeds to benefit the Millville Army Airport Museum
Millville Executive Airport, Millville, NJ
The air show will feature military air power, warbirds, static displays, food and family fun. For more information call 856 327 2347.
Bayshore Center at Bivalve
Visit our website for "Virtual Experiences"
We are looking foreword to seeing you all again soon at the Bayshore Center and on the AJ Meerwald.
Until then enjoy some virtual experience.
https://www.bayshorecenter.org/virtual-experiences/
CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
2nd Friday on the Bay ~ 5:30 to 8:30pm
Bayshore Center at Bivalve
2800 High Street, Port Norris, NJ
An open house at the Delaware Bay Museum featuring live music, topical presentations, food, beverages and fun! Free Admission.
Glasstown Arts District ~ Millville, NJ
Events
THIRD FRIDAY 6 • 19 • 2020 CHECK BACK FOR RESCHEDULING
Welcome to Third Friday in the Arts District! Every Third Friday of every month. Art exhibitions, live music, theater, dining, and shopping. As you are browsing the galleries and shops, enjoy the live music on the sidewalks and public spaces (weather permitting). Live music is abundant in many, many businesses. Reservations are suggested for some of our restaurants. Plan your fun evening with friends or family! For information call 856-293-0556
Glasstown Arts District ~ Millville, NJ
Events
THIRD FRIDAY 6 • 19 • 2020 CHECK BACK FOR RESCHEDULING
Welcome to Third Friday in the Arts District! Every Third Friday of every month. Art exhibitions, live music, theater, dining, and shopping. As you are browsing the galleries and shops, enjoy the live music on the sidewalks and public spaces (weather permitting). Live music is abundant in many, many businesses. Reservations are suggested for some of our restaurants. Plan your fun evening with friends or family! For information call 856-293-0556
The Levoy Theater CHECK BACK FOR RESCHEDULING
126-130 N. High Street, Millville, NJ 08332
856-327-6400
Millville’s Levoy Theatre is a first-rate performing arts center which engages, educates and serves a wide audience in Southern New Jersey through diverse programming. For a schedule of performances and events call or visit www.levoy.net
NJ Motorsports Park CHECK BACK FOR RESCHEDULING
For more information on their schedule of events
and activities call (856) 327-7202 or visit www.njmp.com
Places to Visit
East Point Lighthouse
10 Lighthouse Road
Heislerville, NJ
Open Saturday and Sunday, first and third weekend of each month.
For information and scheduled events call: 856-785-9927 www.lhchallengenj.org www.eastpointlight.info
Wildlife Preserves and Hiking
Glades Wildlife Refuge
Turkey Point Rd. and Maple Ave.
Newport, NJ - 2.68 miles
Harold N. Peek Preserve
S. 2nd Street, Millville, NJ - 9.86 miles
For more information vist www.natlands.org
Gibbon House c.1730
960 Ye Greate Street, Greenwich, NJ
Mansion with 18th and 19th century furnishings contains a walk-in fireplace in which open fire cooking demonstrations are given. In The Barn Museum on property is display of gardening tools and agricultural implements. For more information call Cumberland County Historical Society 856-455-8580 or www.cchistsoc.org
Hancock House State Historic Site
3 Front Street, Hancock’s Bridge, NJ
18th century patterned brick end manor house. Site of British-led massacre during American Revolution. Site includes Swedish Cedar Plank Cabin where hearth cooking demonstrations take place.
856-935-4373
960 Ye Greate Street, Greenwich, NJ
Mansion with 18th and 19th century furnishings contains a walk-in fireplace in which open fire cooking demonstrations are given. In The Barn Museum on property is display of gardening tools and agricultural implements. For more information call Cumberland County Historical Society 856-455-8580 or www.cchistsoc.org
Hancock House State Historic Site
3 Front Street, Hancock’s Bridge, NJ
18th century patterned brick end manor house. Site of British-led massacre during American Revolution. Site includes Swedish Cedar Plank Cabin where hearth cooking demonstrations take place.
856-935-4373