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Willingboro Weekly | August 20, 2025 |
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Join us for the 3rd Annual Touch-A-Truck Event Tomorrow!
 Our 3rd Annual Touch A Truck event will be held this Thursday, August 21st from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This event will be held in the parking lot at the Kennedy Center. Children are invited to this silent event (no sirens or loud noises) and will have the opportunity to touch and explore Township trucks and other specialty vehicles. We look forward to seeing you there!
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL CELEBRATES POLICE DEPARTMENT ACCREDITATION, DENOTES AUGUST AS IMMUNIZATION AND OVERDOSE AWARENESS MONTH DURING COUNCIL MEETING
 Township Council members celebrated members of the Willingboro Police Department on the occasion of their police accreditation during last night's Council meeting. The accreditation is a reflection of the department's dedication to operation excellence and continuous improvement in public safely services. During her remarks, Mayor Whitified thanked the police department for their commitment to ensuring the safety of Willingboro residents and stellar community engagement.
Other highlights included two proclamations designating August as Immunization Awareness and Overdose Awareness Month respectively and an update regarding the vision and goals of the Recreation and Parks Department.
If you missed last night's meeting and interested in a recap, click on the button below. As a reminder, meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 2nd. Meetings are held in the Municipal Complex (in the courtroom) and begin at 7:00 pm.
EIGHTEEN CADETS CELEBRATED AT THIS YEAR'S YOUTH POLICE ACADEMY GRADUATION
 Congratulatory wishes are extended to the 18 cadets who participated in this year's Annual Youth Police Academy. A graduation celebration was held on Friday, August 8th. Township officials, family members and friends were in attendance as the cadets were celebrated for their dedication and commitment to the academy. Cadets participated in three weeks of training designed to expose them to many different aspects related to a career in law enforcement. Highlights included firearms training, military drills, SWAT demonstrations and visits with key law enforcement personnel in the county. This is the department's 15th year hosting this academy which is open to high school students who are interested in a career in law enforcement.
TOWNSHIP SHRED EVENT SCHEDULED FOR
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH!
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES FOR
THE ENTIRE FAMILY!
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 Calling all chess players - young and old! Join us every Saturday from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM for fun, strategy, and community. No registration is required and this club is FREE to all! For more information, contact Willingboro Recreation at 609-877-2200 ext. 1112, 1113, or 1153.
 Join us on Saturdays for our Cartooning & Basic Drawing Classes! For start dates, times, and registration information, visit www.willingbororec.com. Contact Willingboro Recreation & Parks Department at 609-877-2200 ext.1112, 1113, or 1115 for more information.
 Swing 2 Tee Fall Golf kicks off on Saturday's with sessions starting September 13th, 20th, and 27th. All sessions run for 6 weeks. For more information and to register today, visit www.willingbororec.com (search golf).
Monthly Township Events
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 Ages 5-14 are welcome to register for the Fall Soccer League from July 14th - August 15th. Practice starts August 25th, and League begins in September. Register online at www.willingbororec.com. For more information, email willingbororecdeptsoccer@gmail.com or call 609-793-6240.
 SENIOR ZUMBA CLASS
Our Senior Zumba Class takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. This class is for ages 60 and up.
ADULT ZUMBA CLASS
Our Adult Zumba Class takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. This class is for ages 18 and up.
For registration and class sessions, please visit www.willingbororec.com or contact 609-877-2200 ext. 1112, 1113, or 1153.
 Spin Class Soul Cycling is currently taking place with sessions occurring from August 11th to September 20th! Sessions take place on Mondays & Wednesdays from 7 PM - 8 PM and on Saturdays from 10 AM - 11 AM. Register online at www.willingbororec.com to reserve your spin bike.
 For access to the flyers listed here and for more information about events and activities, scan the QR code.
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Discover What's Happening at the Willingboro Public Library!
Click here for a list of upcoming events and activities going on at the Willingboro Library!
WILLINGBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY AND POLICE DEPARTMENT
PARTNER TO HOST FAMILY SESSION
 Family members with children, ages 12 and up, are invited to a session geared towards family engagement. The session, a collaboration between the library and the police department, will include games, opportunities to connect and strengthen communication. The session will be held at the library on Thursday, August 21st and will begin at 6:00 pm.
SENATOR SINGLETON HOSTS BBQ LUNCH AND HEALTH FAIR FOR VETERANS - TUESDAY, AUGUST 26TH
BORO EN BLANC TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
 Tickets are now available for this year's Boro En Blanc! Tickets are $75 per person and there is a two-ticket purchase minimum. Reservations limited to 200 guests.
All are invited to grab your squad, assemble your fabulous outfits, hats & fascinators and plan to join us for a fancy outdoor dinner party like you have never seen before in Willingboro! If you wish to sit with a particular group or group leader, please purchase your tickets in the assigned group. You and your guests are encouraged to sign up for the same group to be seated together. In the event a group you are interested in has more than eight guests, you may request to sit near a specific guest at the time of your ticket purchase.
Remember we won't be disclosing the location until the day of the event, but we promise you that you are in for a treat! Live music and entertainment are on deck and a few special surprises! Willingboro will be THE place to be on Saturday, September 6th! Purchase your tickets ASAP because once they are gone - they are gone! If you missed it last year, don't make the same mistake twice. Make sure you are part of this magical experience!
42nd ANNUAL JAZZ FEST BRINGS RESIDENTS TOGETHER FOR GOOD MUSIC AND COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP
 Special thanks to all of the guests who joined us for this year's jazz festival! We hope you enjoyed all of the wonderful artists, vendors, food, fellowship and the fireworks finale, sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton! Special thanks to everyone in front of and behind the scenes and everyone in between for everything they did to make the 42nd anniversary of the Jazz Festival a resounding success! Job well done! Special thanks to the official photographer of the day Steve Robinson for capturing such great memories of the day! Click on the link below to view the gallery!
FREE DRUG DEACTIVATION POUCHES
CONTINUE TO BE AVAILABLE
Disposable drug deactivation pouches, a product of Deterra Drug Deactivation System are available for Willingboro residents. Deterra is the only independently tested and scientifically proven drug disposal system that permanently deactivates pills, patches, liquids, creams, and films. The patented Deterra System uses activated carbon adsorption to render drugs inert and safe for disposal in regular household trash.
Deterra is a safe, effective, and convenient way to dispose of old prescription medication and prevent unintended prescription drug misuse.
These disposable pouches are free and are available for pickup at the Willingboro Fire & EMS headquarters, Willingboro Police Headquarters, Reva Foster Senior Center, and the Municipal Complex. Feel free to stop in and get your supply today.
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APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR
2025 CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY!
 Our Citizen Police Academy is BACK! Step inside the world of law enforcement and connect with your local officers by participating in open discussions about law enforcement challenges and community safety. The application deadline is September 20th. Classes will be held on Saturdays starting October 4th through October 25th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Sign up now because spots are limited! For more information, contact Officer Landrum at 609-877-2200 ext. 1070.
FROM THE INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT
 For more information about the Willingboro Weekly, how to stay connected, or any other questions regarding Township communications, feel free to call 609-877-2200, ext. 1178. To view upcoming events, visit the local Comcast Channel 28 or click here to visit the YouTube channel.
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