Clinton Township Newsletter

2 8 j u l y 2 0 1 9 w w w . C L I N T O N T W P N E W S L E T T E R . c o m r e a d y t o c l i m B y o u r F a m i l y t r e e ? Genealogy, the study of one's ancestors, has become an interest of many in recent years. Evidenced by TV shows tracing the family trees of famous politicians and actors and at home DNA kits that are sold by the thousands every holiday, people want to know who shares their family story and where that story began. Len Yacullo, a Clinton Township resident, has been researching his Italian ancestors for many years. After exhausting the resources he could access from home, Len found the Family History Center at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For the past four years he has been coming to the Family History Center and has found information on family members going back six and seven generations. Len commented, "I don't think people realize how much is available here." Since 1894, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has dedicated time and resources to collecting and sharing records of genealogical importance. Due to cooperation from government archives, churches, and libraries, the Church has created the largest collection of family records in the world, with information on more than 3 billion deceased people. If you would like to find out more about your family history, come and visit the Family History Center, located across the street from Bundt Park at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 7 Red Schoolhouse Rd. It is open the first Saturday of every month from 10am-noon and every Wednesday from 10am-1pm and 7-8: 30pm. When you visit, you will find free access to billions of records and friendly staff who are there to answer your questions and guide you in your searching. Come take advantage of this free service offered right here in our community. NHHS PTSA Yoga is continuing over the summer at Valley Crest Farm! All community members welcome to Outdoor Sunset Yoga on the Patio Tuesday and Thursdays 6:15 pm Memorial Day through Labor Day! Summer Package $100. Drop-In $5. Proceeds support PTSA student events. To register contact lisa@yogaatthefarm.org. o l d W i c k c o m m u n i t y P l a y e r s a n n u a l s u m m e r W o r k s h o P Oldwick Community Players announces its Annual Summer Workshop for children ages 1st - 7th grade. The workshop sessions will include: a. Auditioning and rehearsing for a show b. Developing character c. Audition, rehearsal and performance etiquette d. Staging a successful show e. Head Shots The Workshop will run Monday through Friday evenings July 1 – July 25, 4:00-6:30 pm. The summer program will be staging a one-act musical: Through the Looking Glass. Two performances will be held for family and friends at the end of the workshop: Friday July 26 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, July 27 at 2:00 pm. Director: Nancy Zrake-Daniels, Vocal Music Director: Craig Lerch, For more information please contact: Nancy Zrake- Daniels by calling: (cell) 908.319.2572 or (home) 908.479.1874 or emailing: nancyzrake@gmail.com. H u N t e R d O N p R e p a R a t O R y s C H O O L Hunterdon Preparatory School is a private, not-for-profit day school serving students between the ages of 12 through 21 from over 45 school districts and 9 counties in New Jersey. Our students are complex learners who benefit from individualized instruction and social support experiences that enable them to discover their abilities and talents. At Hunterdon Prep we believe that by working together we can create a community that can meet everyone's needs. There are many ways to support The Hunterdon Preparatory school and we value any and all gifts. Hunterdon Prep is a not-for- profit, 501(c)3 organization and your gifts are fully tax deductible. Gifts to the Education Enrichment Fund can be made at any time and are appreciated year round. Visit: www.HunterdonPrep.org for more information! c a s a s h a W s e e k s a d v o c a t e s Every year there are more than 100,000 reports of child abuse or neglect in NJ and more than 10,000 children are removed from their homes because the Court has found it to be too dangerous for them to remain in their homes. Court Appointed Special Advocates of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties (CASA SHaW) recruit, screen, train and supervise community volunteers to act as advocates in court for children living in foster care. CASA volunteers are appointed by a family court judge to discover the best possible outcome for an abused or neglected child's future as well as make recommendations that support the child's current needs. Volunteers receive support and supervision from a trained social worker throughout the duration of their cases. To find out more, visit: www.casashaw.org, call 908.689.5515, or email: info@casashaw.org. Need to retire an American flag? Old Flag deposit receptacles are at every Hunterdon County Library location!

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