Clinton Township Newsletter

2 1 M a r c h 2 0 2 0 Through the NHHS PTSA Yoga program, all community members are welcome to attend any class on the schedule for $5. Or make a one-time donation of $100 for unlimited classes through May 31. A portion of proceeds are donated to the PTSA to support student events. l a c r o s s e l a c r o s s e l a c r o s s e ! ! ! Calling on all K-8 boys and girls interested in trying Lacrosse!!! The Jr. Lions Lacrosse Club is holding FREE clinics in January and February at the local gyms to TRY lacrosse. Bring nothing but your excitement and a friend. Lacrosse equipment will be supplied. All of our coaches are USLacrosse Certified and will be there to help! The spring season is right around the corner and current registration is open now! See our ad on the back cover of this issue, and log on to our website for more info at: https://juniorlionslacrosse.teamsnapsites.com. Come and have some fun! c o l o n i a l B u t t e r a n d c h e e s e m a k i n g Join open hearth cooks Bev Altrath and Arlene Soong on Sunday, May 3 from 1:00-4:00 pm in the kitchen of the Bouman- Stickney Farmstead as they churn butter and demonstrate its relationship with curds and whey, discuss dairying in the 1700s, and demonstrate how to make cheese! Altrath and Soong are domestic historians and interpretive cooks at the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead, Shippen Manor, and Miller Cory House. They have been involved in the Domestic Arts of the Colonial Era for over eighteen years, and have provided educational, instructive and entertaining programs to the public throughout New Jersey. This Open House Sunday program will be held at the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead, located at 114 Dreahook Road in the Stanton section of the Township. For GPS, use Lebanon, NJ 08833. This is a free, family-friendly event, a l t h o u g h d o n a t i o n s w i l l b e g r a t e f u l l y accepted. In case of inclement weather please call the Museums to find out the status of the program. For more information, please visit, www.readingtontwp.org/ R e a d i n g t o n M u s e u m s . h t m l o r c a l l 908.236.2327. The Readington Museums received an operating support re-grant from the Hunterdon County Cultural & Heritage Commission, with funds from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State. Oriental Rug Specialist Since 1934 Sale & Service of Oriental Rugs & Carpets t h e g a r d e n c l u B o F h u n t e r d o n h i l l s Next Monthly Meeting: Wednesday, March 25, 9:30 am High Bridge Emergency Squad Building, 95 West Main Street High Bridge, NJ 08829 The Garden Club of Hunterdon Hills invites anyone in the northern Hunterdon County area who shares an interest in gardening, horticulture, agriculture and conservation to join us! Next meeting schedule – 9:30 am: Coffee: 10:00 am: Business Meeting, At 11:00 am: Program: " Exceptional Fall Trees and Shrubs" with speaker Mark Zuchovich. Mark is an adjunct professor of horticulture at the County College of Morris. He is the president of Sterling Horticultural Services. Join the discussion, ask questions or just listen to Mark's ideas and expert advice. Floral Design is back: Underwater Design. A creative design with some or all plant material placed under water in a container of your choice. Our talented members will display their creations while explaining their techniques and inspiration. Guests are welcome to attend programs and discussions! Please come, meet our members and learn about our exciting outings, programs and committees. Meetings will be held on the fourth Wednesday of every month through June with the exception of November and December. Notable community services include: Military Family Recognition flower baskets, Christmas decoration of the Flemington Court House, yearly scholarships, Arbor Day tree planting and fresh flower arrangements added to food packages provided by Meals on Wheels. For more information about our club, visit: www.GardenClubHunterdonHills.com or email us at: info@gardenclubhunterdonhills.com. "A questioning man is halfway to being wise." ~ Irish Proverb

• Cover