Clinton Township Newsletter

2 1 N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 8 n C b l i b r a r y ' s u p C o m i n g e v e n T s Please Join Us at the Library and Enjoy our Programs! North County Branch Library, 65 Halstead St., Clinton, NJ 08809 Main Phone: 908.730.6262 | Reference: 908.730.6135 Monday, Friday, Saturday, 9-5 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9-9 Nov. 2 Movie: Call for title. Shown w/captions! Fri 2 pm Nov 3 Movie: Call for title. Sat 2 pm Nov. 7 Sierra - Topic TBD Wed 7 pm Nov. 10 David Podles, Violinist Sat 1 pm Nov. 13 Native Plant Society - Topic TBD Tues 7 pm Nov. 13 Book Group: A Gentleman in Moscow Tues 7 pm Nov. 14 Fred Miller's Lectures-in-Song: Cole Porter Wed 2 pm Nov. 14 English Conversation Wed 7 pm Nov 16 Movie: Call for title. Shown w/captions! Fri 2 pm Nov 17 Movie: Call for title. Sat 2 pm Nov. 27 NCB Garden Club: Topic TBD Thurs 7 pm Nov. 28 English Conversation Wed 7 pm Nov. 29 Eric Mintel Jazz Quartet Holiday Concert! Thurs 7 pm Please register as these programs will fill! Call 908.730.6135 or visit the Library's Events Calendar at: www.HCLibrary.us. Dates, times and details are subject to change. See you at the Library! h u n T e r d o n C o u n T y l i b r a r y ' s u p C o m i n g e v e n T s Please Join Us at the Library and Enjoy our Programs! 314 Rt. 12 Bldg#3, Flemington , NJ 08822 | 908.788.1434 Nov 1 On the Big Screen Movie Night (Please call for title) 6pm Nov 7 The Healing Power of Music with Macheis Wind 7pm Nov 8 We Honor America: Slide, CD Music and Lecture by Dr. James Kane 7pm Nov 14 Groovin' Easy Jazz and Swing Band 7pm Nov 15 Fred Miller: Cole Porter, the Ultimate Sophisticate of American Popular Song 2pm Nov 15 Story Slam at HCL Library! 7pm Nov 16 HCL Gingerbread Competition Entry Deadline 3pm Nov 29 On the Big Screen Movie Night (Please call for title) 6pm On-Going: Knitting Club Drop In Mondays 10 am on Lower Level Please register as these programs will fill! Visit the Library's Events Calendar at: www.HCLibrary.us. Dates, times and details are subject to change. See you at the Library! Victor A. Rotolo is a long-time resident of Clinton Township and the founder of Rotolo Karch Law. Call Rotolo Karch Law today: 908.534.7900 to discuss any legal situation confronting you. Your half-hour consultation is free of charge! Their attorneys and staff are ready to serve your legal needs. Rotolo Karch Law • 502 US 22 West, Lebanon, NJ 08833. www.RotoloKarchLaw.com m a k i n g T h e b e s T o f a s T u d y a b r o a d o p p o r T u n i T y When I was in college, study abroad programs were reserved more or less for foreign language majors. Today opportunities are plentiful and open to all students regardless of their major. The following tips may help your student make the best of their experience and alleviate some of your concerns. Paperwork – Stay on top of deadlines for all required paperwork. Expired passports, incorrect visas, inadequate insurance can quickly turn an adventure into disaster. Health – Check if your health insurance will cover your student while abroad or if you need additional coverage. If your student takes medication regularly, get enough supply to cover their stay if possible; send them with copies of all current prescriptions (including for corrective lenses). Knowing the chemical or Latin name of all medications, including over-the-counter medicines, helps avoid confusion as brand names are sure to differ. Finances – Convert cash into the proper currency before your student leaves. Also, linking your student's bank account to yours makes transferring funds easier. Look for credit cards that don't charge foreign transaction fees. Be aware many European countries use PINs rather than signatures for credit cards transactions, so set a PIN for your student's card if you haven't already. Safety – Know the law of the land. Some things taken for granted here can be the source of major problems elsewhere. Know how to reach the local American Embassy or consulate in case of emergency. Sign up with the State Department Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) for alerts about local safety conditions. And if you're having difficulty reaching your student in an emergency, know that the Overseas Citizens Services in Washington, DC can help. Communications – International calling plans can be expensive so use them sparingly. Have your student buy a SIM card and basic monthly service for their phone from a local provider. Download free apps that allow you and your student to keep in touch – WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Skype are just a few. Traveling to other countries and experiencing other cultures can only help your student as they prepare for their place in today's global environment. – Victor Rotolo T h e f r i e n d s o f T h e h u n T e r d o n C o u n T y l i b r a r y Do you love the library like we do? The Friends of the Hunterdon County Library (FOHCL) is always looking for new members and support. Visit: www.hclibrary. us/friends.htm for more information. For questions or comments, please email: fohclfriends@gmail.com. "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to uer words, but to live by them." ~ John F. Kennedy [Thanksgiving Day Proclamation, 1963]

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