Clinton Township Newsletter

1 0 N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 8 www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com g s h n J C e l e b r a T e s T e n T h a n n i v e r s a r y ! Are you looking for a safe, no-limits place where girls are inspired to seek out new challenges, build important skills, and take the lead? Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey (GSHNJ), celebrating its 10th anniversary, is always open to new members and parent volunteers. Service Unit 81, serving Clinton Township and Lebanon Borough, is currently looking for Daisy leaders for kindergarten and first grade-level troops who are waiting to form. To learn more about becoming a Girl Scout or what's involved with being a leader, please email us at gshnjserviceunit81@gmail.com. Information about our service unit and community events can also be found at: su81website.wixsite.com/ girlscouts. "Equestrian Heritage" is the subject of a talk by local historian W. Barry Thomson hosted by the Tewksbury Historical Society on Sunday, November 11 at 6:15 pm, Fairmount Presbyterian Church Community House, 247 Old Turnpike Road, Fairmount section of Tewksbury. The free talk is open to the public. Preceding the talk is a covered dish supper at 5:00 pm, also open to the public, with a request to bring a covered dish to share. In the late 19th century wealthy and socially prominent industrialists built estates in the area which encompassed large tracts of land. Equestrian events including trail riding, fox hunting, polo, steeplechase riding, gymkhana events, carriage driving and international competition under the auspices of the United States Equestrian Team (USET) were common pastimes. Thomson will discuss the development of the "Mountain Colony" and these events, but will focus on "Farmer's Day" races which evolved into the local Far Hills Race Meeting steeplechase held each October. He will also talk about the four-in-hand English road coaches, including the one scheduled between Bernardsville and Morristown. Born and raised in Peapack, Thomson received his undergraduate degree at Drew University, and took architecture and urban planning courses at Harvard University. He was a David Rockefeller Fellow, a Program sponsored by the New York City Partnership. He co-authored with the late Jack Turpin the two volume work "New Jersey Country Houses: Somerset County". F o r m o r e i n f o a n d d i r e c t i o n s c a l l : 908.832.6734 and leave your name and phone number. T h s h o s T s b a r r y T h o m s o n T a l k o n " e q u e s T r i a n h e r i T a g e " n o v e m b e r 11 r h y T h m a n d r h y m e a T i C s ! The Early Education Program at Immaculate Conception School in Annandale will once again offer Rhythm and Rhyme for children twelve months to three years old. Give your child the head start he or she needs to ensure their readiness for preschool with this fantastic program that meets once each month. Little ones will have so much fun as they socialize through story time, singing, dance and so much more along with their parent/caregiver, all in a friendly Catholic school environment. The next Rhythm and Rhyme session will be held Tuesday, November 20 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. To learn more about the programs available at ICS, please visit the school website at: www.ICSAnnandale.org. A Blue Ribbon School of Academic Excellence and the only Catholic school in Hunterdon County, Immaculate Conception School welcomes children preschool through eighth grade. For more information or to take a tour, please contact the school office at: 908.735.6334 or email: info@icsclinton.org. Meets Tuesday, Nov. 20, 11 am – 12 pm ICS Early Education Building Led by Connie Fortunato, $35/child (incl. 7 sessions). This fantastic program for parent/caregiver and children incorporates story time, singing, dance and more! Little ones (12 mos - 3 yrs old) can socialize, have fun and experience a friendly Catholic school environment. Give your child the headstart they need to ensure their readiness for preschool! Limited Enrollment. Call 908.735.6334 to register. i m m a C u l a T e C o n C e p T i o n s C h o o l p r e s e n T s : T h e W i z a r d o f o z ! Join us and take a trip Somewhere Over the Rainbow to the Merry Old Land of Oz! The Wizard of Oz is playing at Immaculate Conception School (ICS) in Annandale, New Jersey from November 9 through November 11. This family classic is sure to delight!Take a trip down the Yellow Brick Road and be transported to the magical Land of Oz. Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman and the Cowardly Lion on their journey to meet the Wizard. Share in the adventure as Dorothy and her friends encounter munchkins, monkeys, a good witch and a very wicked witch on their search for a heart, a brain, courage and a way home. Will they avoid the wrath of the Wicked Witch and make it to the Emerald City? This spectacular musical is not to be missed. Performances are Friday, November 9 at 7:00 pm, Saturday November 10 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm and Sunday, November 11 at 1:00 pm. Please come out and support the ICS students, directors and production team who have been working very hard to deliver a fun show for all. Come and follow the Yellow Brick Road to Immaculate Conception School! Tickets are $14 in advance or at the door. For more information, please visit www. ICSAnnandale.org.

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