Week in West Deptford: Candidate Forum, Environmental Meet-Up

On Monday, October 28, the West Deptford Board of Education will meet at the West Deptford Middle School library. Preview the agenda here.

Or, head over to the RiverWinds Community Center for a ceramics session. Try different glaze techniques with bowls, plates, and vases, from 7 to 9 p.m. ($20 members, $24 non-members.)

Tuesday, October 29, meet the candidates for the West Deptford Township Committee in an open public forum at the RiverWinds Community Center. The event runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and will feature questions from the media as well as those submitted by township residents.

If you would like to submit a question for the panelists, e-mail matt.skoufalos@patch.comor jladay@southjerseymedia.com. Provide your full name when writing; anonymous questions will not be considered.

Wednesday, October 30 is the final day before Election Day (Nov. 5) that West Deptford Patch will accept Letters to the Editor regarding local politics or the Township Committee elections.

At 6:30 p.m., visit the West Deptford Free Public Library to meet with the Delaware Riverkeepers Network, who will be there "to interview those who want to help us gather much-needed information about the effects of...longstanding pollution in this region."

The Riverkeepers are investigating claims of pollutants in the local drinking water of West Deptford, Paulsboro, Thorofare, and Gibbstown.

Then you can celebrate Spooky Palooza at the RiverWinds Community Center from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

There is also a special 8 p.m. curfew for all residents of the township younger than 18 on Wednesday and Thursday.

Thursday, October 31, is Halloween.

If you need a break from the trick-or-treating action, stop by the Colonial Manor Methodist Church, and enjoy the Halloween Rest Stop from 5 to 8 p.m. 

This neighborhood tradition provides "a place to enjoy refreshments, visit with your neighbors, warm up, cool down, or use the restroom facilities. There will be games, contests, and activities for the kids."

On Friday, November 1, if you're still in the Halloween mood, check out the musical premiere of The Real Legend of Sleepy Hollow at the TD Bank Performing Arts Center in Washington Twp. The show runs throughout the weekend.