Clinton Township Newsletter

2 5 d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 9 Oriental Rug Specialist Since 1934 Sale & Service of Oriental Rugs & Carpets • Expert Hand Washing Process • Repair & Restoration Services • Fully Insured Service • Pick-Up of Your Rugs Incoming Orders Only H u n t e R d o n M e d i c a l c e n t e R a u X i l i a R y n e e d s v o l u n t e e R s ! The Hunterdon Medical Center Auxiliary, which helps to support the Hunterdon Healthcare Foundation's fundraising efforts, is looking for volunteers. For more information or to RSVP, contact: 908.788.6591 or: ddalley@hhsnj.org. Thank you in advance! d o n ' t M i s s t H e F i n a l 2 0 1 9 s t a n t o n H o l l y t R a i l ! Tickets for the December 7 Stanton Holly Trail are now on sale! Started in 1962, Holly Trail is the longest running house tour in New Jersey. Tour five private homes elaborately festooned with handmade Christmas decorations and abundant fresh greens! The ticket price for the traditional Saturday daytime tour is $50. The ticket includes bus transportation to each home, complimentary tea and cookies in another elaborately decorated home, admission to the craft bazaar, a stop at the whimsical Candy House filled with tasty treats and a musical respite offered in the sanctuary of the Stanton Reformed Church. Optional gourmet lunch is available for an additional cost of $15. The tour can also be enjoyed by candlelight on Friday, December 6. View the homes by luxury bus with a dedicated tour guide! Begins with a champagne reception and dinner at the newly redecorated Stanton Ridge Country Club – enjoy live seasonal entertainment and a silent auction! Purchase tickets two ways: visit www.StantonHollyTrail.org tor purchase tickets or download a ticket form and mail it in. Need assistance? Call the Holly Hotline at 908.713.-8111. Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis and are limited. The theme of the 2019 tour is Joyful and Triumphant: The Final Tour. The 2018 tour raised over $40,000 which was divided evenly between Briteside Adult Day Services, benefiting older adults and community outreach at Stanton Reformed Church which includes Starfish Food Pantry, Boy Scout Troop 1969, Safe in Hunterdon, Feed the Need, Good News Home for Women, as well as many other organizations. In honor of the final year, a Keepsake Christmas Ornament will be available for sale. Patrons can order the ornaments in advance on the Holly Trail web site to insure getting one or they will be available for purchase the day of the event on a first come, first serve basis. Stanton Holly Trail would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors: Provident Bank and Shop Rite of Hunterdon. B e c o M e a G i R l s c o u t ! In December, Girl Scout troops often plan meetings to celebrate the holidays and find ways to give back to the community. Some will go caroling, others will wrap gifts and some will see a holiday show or make crafts. The girls enjoy the activities that become a part of their yearly traditions. To learn about becoming a Girl Scout or what's involved with being a Leader, email us at gshnjserviceunit81@gmail.com. We are always looking for new members and parent volunteers and would be glad to answer questions about this rewarding experience! Additional information is available at http://su81website.wixsite.com/girlscouts. s t a R t u p i n c u B a t o R F o R s M a l l B u s i n e s s e s ! Starting January 6, the North County Branch Library in Clinton will be co-hosting with HillJoy Labs a 3-month long Startup Incubator for Small Businesses. A dedicated space will be set aside Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9-12 in the Adult Services area. The Incubator Program facilitates creative collaboration by providing an environment that allows entrepreneurs to thrive: inspiration from fellow Startups, work space, secure wireless internet, access to desktops, printers, scanners, 3D printing and mentoring. The program will end with "Pitch Night" on Thursday, March 26 at 7:00 pm where each company will pitch their business to friends, family and the public. "Pitch Night" will not only highlight the hard work that was put in, but will help the entrepreneurs hone their presentations for future Accelerator programs, clients and investors. Due to the limited space, a person or group who is interested in being part of the Incubator will be asked to submit a proposal by December 13. Forms are available at the three Hunterdon County Library branches, and on our website: www.hclibrary.us. t H a n K y o u t o F o H c l ' s t R i c K y t R a y s u p p o R t e R s ! The Friends of the Hunterdon County Library (FOHCL) thank all of the local businesses and restaurants in the Hunterdon County community for their support of our recent Tricky Tray Basket Raffle event. This was our fourth annual raffle fundraiser and our most successful yet. The success of our event is a direct result of YOU and your support. The funds raised will be used to provide sponsorship of various library functions and offerings including the Museum Pass Program, movie nights, musical programs, "Maker's Day", youth services and STEM programs. Save the Date for the annual FOHCL Book Sale being held the weekend of April 25 and 26, 2020! More information to follow in March for donation dates!

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