"Fortescue Horseshoe Crab Sanctuary - Established in 2009
​in Partnership with Ecological Research and Development Group (ERDG) and the Township of Downe"
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Things To Do Around Downe!
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"We're all in this together."
Please reach out to your friends, neighbors and the elderly
that may need assistance during this health crisis.

Please continue to follow distancing and face mask requirements
when necessary and be mindful of folks that are wearing masks
they may have health issues that require wearing a mask in public.​​

Monday, May 30, 2022

"Don't Forget the Plastic Bag Ban"
NJ Law will ban single-use plastic bags at all retail stores, food service businesses, and grocery stores, as well as paper bags at grocery stores at or larger than 2,500 square feet. The law also bans food service businesses from providing polystyrene foam food containers; and continues to enforce those plastic straws at restaurants are only available upon request.
"Do Your Part and Choose to Reuse!"
​Cumberland County Clean Communities Program
and www.BagUpNJ.com
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Dividing Creek Fire Company 
"Movie Nights"
A fun night out for families and friends. Doors open at 7:00 pm
Movie will start around 8:30 pm. Held indoors if raining.
We will have beverages, food and glow sticks for sale!! Free admission.
June 11, 2022 ~ 7:30pm
​July 9, 2022 ~ 7:30pm
August 13, 2022 ~ 7:30pm
September 10, 2022 ~ 7:30pm
October 8, 2022 ~ 7:30pm
November 12, 2022 ~ 7:30pm

Downe Township Historical Society
"Live Music and Performances"
Admission free, donations accepted.
June 18, 2022 ~ 7:00pm    "Steve Byrne and Joe Kille"
July 16, 2022 ~ 7:00pm   "Richard 'Dickey' Shepherd"
August 20, 2022 ~ 7:00pm   "Dan Godbey"
September 17, 2022 ~ 7:00pm      "Mount Pigah Gospel Choir"
October 15, 2022 ~ 7:00pm   "The Snake Brothers"
November 19, 2022 ~ 7:00pm
December 17, 2022 ~ 7:00pm  "The Bells"

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2022 Downe Township Seniors
"Thank You for Helping Us Meet Our Fund-Raising Goals!"
You Can Always Donate!
Watch for the date for our 2022 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 Alzhemier's Association logo to the left. Thank You!​

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Due to the Covid-19 health crisis there will be no drives held this year (2022).
This decision was made due to the challenges created by the health crisis to provide safe distances in waiting areas indoors and outdoors for our donors.

 Thank you for your support!
 Kary Wilson Dunkel ~ Drive Coordinator
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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.

Fortescue Anglers
​Welcome to the 2022 Fishing Season!
Please join us this season for our tournaments and end of season picnic. Enjoy the company of other Fortescue Anglers.

Anglers' 2022 Picnic
We are scheduling an outdoor picnic, details coming soon. Guests of members are absolutely allowed to attend as we will be able to socially distance. We will contact you closer to this date so we can get an idea of how many people will be attending.
Date to Be Announced Check Our Website www.fortescueanglers.org

2022 Fishing Competitions
FISH OFF WEEKENDS - (Dates Still Pending)
WHEN: Memorial Day Weekend: Sat, Sun, Mon - May 28th, 29th & 30th
4th of July Weekend: Sat, Sun, Mon - July 2nd, 3rd & 4th
Labor Day Weekend: Sat, Sun, Mon - Sept. 3rd, 4th & 5th
FISH CATEGORIES: Flounder, Bluefish, Weakfish, Drum & Kingfish
PRIZES:$25.00 for the largest fish by weight in each category
START TIME: Any time after sunrise on the first day of the event
END TIME: Weigh in at Higbee’s by 3PM on the last day of the event
RESTRICTIONS: Members can only win one (1) prize in each fish category in each Fish Off.

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. 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

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.

Watch for a schedule of events.

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Fortescue Chapel 
​157 New Jersey Avenue, Fortescue, NJ
Call Rev. Dr. Fred Goos for more information and scheduled events
​at 609-805-8234.
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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.  


Each Month

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.

Things To Do Not Far Away!

Saturday, May 28, 2022 ~ 1pm to 8pm
Cinco De Mayo on the Bridgeton Riverfront
Hosted by the Bridgeton Mainstreet Association
The event will feature live music, DJ, beer garden, pony rides and more.
For more information call 856-453-8130.

Monday, May 30, 2022 ~ 1:30pm
Lawrence Township Memorial Day Parade
Main Street, Cedarville, NJ
Parade begins at Main Street and proceeds from Saw Mill Road to Schaffer Avenue. Line-up is noon to 1pm at Factory and Saw Mill Roads. Judging begins at 1pm. This year's theme is patriotism. First, second and third place trophies will be awarded to best patriotically decorated entries. Deadline to enter is May15, 2022.
Call 856-447-3247 or 609--381-7043 for information.
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Saturday, June 4, 2022 ~ 8:30 am to 1:30 pm
Greenwich Community Yard Sale
The Greenwich Presbyterian Church, 630 Ye Greate St., Greenwich, NJ
The church will host a community wide yard sale and will help promote participants’ sales by providing location maps and advertising. There will also be a bake sale and meatball sub sale on the lawn of the church.  Participants can set up their sale at their home for $10 or tailgate a sale on the church’s lawn for $20. Items can be donated to the church to benefit the organ repair fund and can be delivered to the church between 10 a.m. and noon on Fridays (no clothing, appliances or furniture). Crafters are also welcomed to participate. Cost is $20. 
For more information, call (856) 451-3513.

​​​​WheatonArts 
Event Center at Wheaton Village
1000 Village Drive, Millville, NJ 
​​New Hours: Open on Saturdays & Sundays from 11 am to 4 pm. 
Visit the Museum of American Glass, Down Jersey Folklife Center, and Museum Stores. Visit www.wheatonarts.org or call 856-825-6800 or 800-998-4552
​for more information.

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Bayshore Center at Bivalve 
The Bayshore Center at Bivalve is New Jersey’s only environmental history museum and the home port of the 1928 Schooner AJ Meerwald, New Jersey’s official tall ship. Located on a working waterfront, the Bayshore Center at Bivalve operates the Delaware Bay Museum and the Oyster Cracker Café in the Oyster Shipping Sheds dating back to 1904. We hope you come visit us! For events and more information call 856-785-2060 or visit: www.bayshorecenter.org
Bayshore Center at Bivalve, 2800 High Street,
Port Norris, NJ


AJ Meerwald - Seasonal Sails 
Check the website for 2022 sailing schedule.

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Friday, June 10, 2022
Bayshore Center Bivalve
4pm to 8:30pm
We will be featuring local craft vendors including August Shade Laser Crafts and Lena Mills, food trucks including Q Ball BBQ, doing true Memphis style dry rub BBQ and Hook or Land, featuring farm to table escarole soup and locally sourced fried oysters. In addition to the food trucks we will be featuring fresh, local oysters on the half shell from Bivalve Packing and local wines and beer from the Glasstown Brewing Company.
 
Rob Roy Duo will be performing playing an eclectic blend of acoustic instrumental music consisting of Renaissance-era popular music, South American folk, and Celtic/Gaelic-inspired Americana.  This music is played on mandolin-family instruments and guitars.
 
And professional licensed tattooer, Mikey David Ballard, will deliver a short lecture on the history of tattooing and its relevance and meanings in seafaring culture followed by a live demonstration of the application of a tattoo.
 
The Delaware Bay Museum will be open for free self-guided tours.
 
Saturday, June 11, 2022 ~ 2 pm
Millville Woman’s Club Chorus will be giving a concert!

For more information call 856-785-2060 or visit: www.bayshorecenter.org

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​​Glasstown Arts District ~ Millville, NJ
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Events
THIRD FRIDAYS  6 • 17 • 2022 
​Observing current health regulations.
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 (restrictions 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.

New Hours at Cumberland County Historical Society Museum
The Warren and Reba Lummis Genealogical & Historical Research Library,
981 Ye Greate Street, Greenwich, NJ will be open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Wednesday and Saturday and 1pm to 4pm on Sunday. Call 455-8580 for more information.

 
​The Levoy Theater 
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 
For more information on their schedule of events
and activities call 856-327-7202 or visit www.njmp.com
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​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

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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

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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 and event schedules call Cumberland County Historical Society 856-455-8580 or visit  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. For information call 856-935-4373.

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