Clinton Township Newsletter

S u mm e r F u n w i t h E c o -C l a ss e s at V a l l e y C r e st F a r m & P r e s e rv e Valley Crest Farm & Preserve announces six different fun-filled ecocourses for children and teens this summer, many of which fulfill badge requirements for scouts. Come join our Stream Safari and explore the farm's spring-fed stream to learn about the creatures who live there and why they're vital to our ecosystem. Eco-Woods Adventure on the Farm teaches kids how to identify trees, learn about endangered wildlife and even create their own ecosystem with a take-home terrarium. The Geocaching Treasure Hunt is a real-world, outdoor game open. Using a GPS, map, and compass, students will explore the farm in search of hidden caches, while learning more about our natural world and how to navigate. Nature in the Arts offers two short courses on printmaking and paper sculpture, using natural objects like flowers and leaves to create beautiful artwork. Beezbuzz: The Magic of Pollination explores the anatomy of flowers and bees, nature's greatest pollinator, and what a picnic without pollinators would be like! The farm is located at 14 Allerton Road in Clinton Township (Lebanon mailing address). The fee for these two-hour classes is $5.00 per person to cover materials (except Stream Safari which is offered at no charge.) Registration is mandatory. Visit www.valleycrestfarmnj.org for the schedule of days and times and email valleycrestevent@yahoo.com or call 908. 455.0691 to sign up. Class size is limited so please register early. Lebanon Reformed Church this Summer Community Volleyball Wednesdays May 29 thru August 28, 2013 Community Volleyball will be held every Wednesday evening starting May 29 through August 28, from 6:30-8 pm on the lawn at Lebanon Reformed Church, 100 Brunswick Ave, Lebanon Borough. All ages and abilities are welcome to play or watch! There's also supervised activity for children and ice pops and water for all. Contact Robin Giordano: 908.399.5016 or www.lebanonreformedchurch.org. V a c at i o n B i b l e S c h o o l Wednesdays July 3 through August 28 Lebanon Reformed Church will hold Vacation Bible School for the surrounding community on Wed. evenings in July and August from 6:30- 8:00 pm. The theme for July is "Times in the Bible". The August theme is "Bugs in the Bible" where students will raise Monarch butterflies. Children of all ages welcome! Ice Pops and water will be served. Contact: 908.236.6176 or www.lebanonreformedchurch.org. F a m i ly F i l m N i g h t at Lebanon Reformed Church Get ready to grab the lawn chairs and a blanket and join us for a community family fun night at the movies! Lebanon Reformed Church is featuring The Bee Movie starting at 7:30 pm on Friday, June 14. See you there! www.lebanonreformedchurch.org. Garden Club of Hunterdon Hills Garden Tour O r C h a da s h , F l e m i n gto n Katie Eckelmann, Brianna Lifshitz, Austin Goldstein, Aaron Lewy, Rachel Albrecht and Elizabeth Rosen, the six Confirmands of Or Chadash Class of 2013, led the congregation in prayer during the Confirmation service at Or Chadash in May. The students made a declaration of their Jewish identity, and shared their own writings and reflections on what being Jewish means to them. Confirmation symbolizes the newest generation of students standing at Sinai, joining the Jewish community and receiving Torah. The Confirmands were honored for their commitment to continuing their Jewish education. Pictured with them are Rabbi Joseph M. Forman and Student Cantor Kathy Gohr. ICC P a r i s h F e s t i v a l Immaculate Conception Parish will host its Twelfth Annual Parish Festival from June 19 through June 23, rain or shine. Debuting this year will be a Run to the Rides, a 5k Run/Walk on Sunday, June 23, where the Festival will be the finish line. Visit www. iccannandale.org for registration information and details. The festival is located on the Immaculate Conception grounds on Old Allerton Road. Follow the signs and head to the Ferris Wheel! This year's festival will once again feature: rides, carnival games, a great assortment of delicious food, nightly entertainment, two nights of fireworks on June19 and June 22, wristband days on June 20 and June 23, a tricky tray, 50/50 raffles and much more! We will also have our very popular Super 50/50 Raffle. Take a chance, win a Concert Suite to see ONE DIRECTION – our featured raffle this year! Making a return this year will be our Second Annual Pig Roast! A new addition this year will be a Hot Dog Eating Contest. Once again discounted pre-sale ride tickets will be offered to the general public. These tickets are available for $10 per sheet of 14, a savings of $7.50! For additional festival information or to purchase pre-sale ride tickets or raffles, please call 908.735.7319 or the Festival HotLine at 908.735.9564, or visit us online at www.icsclinton.org for additional information. "It is easier for a father to have children than for children to have a real father." - Pope John XXIII Tour 5 beautiful gardens in Tewksbury! This year's Garden Tour features five beautiful gardens in the Mountainville section of Tewksbury Township. It is a rain or shine event from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm on Saturday, June 8. There will also be a flea market where purchases of garden tools and trinkets can be made. Light refreshments will be served. Ticket Information: Please make checks out to: Garden Club of Hunterdon Hills. Tickets are $25 if pre-purchased up until June 7. On the day of the event, they will be available for $30 at the Mountainville Meeting Hall, 60 Water Street, Lebanon, NJ. To purchase tickets up until June 7: Send a check for $25.00 made out to Garden Club of Hunterdon Hills c/o Libby Devlin, 321 Main St., Lebanon, NJ 08833. Make sure Libby receives your payment by June 7, at the latest. Your ticket will be waiting for you on June 8 at the Mountainville Meeting Hall. Visit www.gardenclubhunterdonhills. com for details. 1 4 www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com J u n e 2 0 1 3

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