Clinton Township Newsletter

1 3 s e p t e m b e r 2 0 2 1 l o c A l J e W i S h t e e n g r o u P v o l u n t e e r S A t g r o W - A - r o W A n d f l e m i n g t o n f o o d P A n t r y Local Hunterdon County teens have been donating their summer break for the good of others. A Jewish youth group known as CTeen (Chabad Teen Network), is helping the community become healthier and more beautiful, one good deed at a time. On July 19, CTeen members volunteered to help clean the Flemington Food Pantry. Teens clipped bushes, picked up garbage, and pulled weeds to help beautify the outside of the building. "It is important for youth to understand the spiritual and physical importance of giving back to the community." says Rabbi Avraham Posner, director of CTeen of Hunterdon County, "Once they see the positive effect that their actions have on the people that they are helping, they truly understand why it is so important that they participate". On July 28, CTeen members spent their evening harvesting corn at Grow-A-Row, an organization dedicated to providing fresh food for those in need. "It feels great to know that I can make an impact on people's lives," says Hannah Iannace, one of the CTeen members participating in the corn picking. "There were so many other people helping pick corn, and so many workers that cared a lot about the cause. It's inspiring to know that you are a part of something bigger than yourself." The CTeen of Hunterdon county youth group is having a kickoff event on September 12 to welcome new members and introduce the programming for the year ahead. The activities director at the Hunterdon Care Center will be at the event to help CTeen members make and personalize scarves for the care center's seniors. All high school students are welcome to attend and join this youth group! More information can be found on: www. JewishHunterdon.com/CTeen or: CTeen@jewishhunterdon.com or by calling: 908.238.9002. The 23nd Annual Tewksbury Harvest Festival will be held Saturday, September 25 (rain date 9/26) from 12:00 to 5:00 pm at beautiful Christie Hoffman Farm Park in Tewksbury. Admission is $20 per car and benefits two local non- profits: the Tewksbury First Aid & Rescue Squad and the Tewksbury Library. The Festival, which attracts 1500-2000 participants every year, draws crowds from Tewksbury and surrounding communities. This family-friendly festival in bucolic Hunterdon County includes: sweet and savory food trucks (new for 2021!), unique art and craft vendors, and music by the Bonnie Boland Band. Free activities include: pumpkin and face painting, a classic car show, games, a petting zoo, pony rides, hayrides, fire trucks, a tethered hot air balloon (weather permitting), and more. Free popcorn and cotton candy will be provided by area Scout troops. A silent auction will include items from area businesses, craftspeople, and service providers. Previous silent auction items have included golf at Baltusrol and Liberty National Golf Clubs, a MOMA museum tour with transportation, Metropolitan Seafood lobster dinners, NY Giants tickets, Somerset Patriots box seats, and dinners at the Tewksbury Inn. For a continually evolving and updated listing of food trucks, craft vendors, and silent auction items up for grabs, or for more information, visit www.tewksburyharvestfest.com or facebook.com/ tewksburyharvestfestival. Tewksbury First Aid & Rescue (TFARS) is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1990 to provide emergency medical and rescue services to the residents of Tewksbury Township. The all-volunteer squad responds to approximately 300 emergencies annually and relies on the surrounding community for its support. The Tewksbury Library is a private association library with many books and activities for people of all ages and interests. Housed in Tewksbury Township's original school building, which was built in 1804, the Library strives to provide quality services and resources to meet the evolving cultural, educational, social, and informational needs of the community. Fundraising by the Board of Trustees continues in order to maintain and improve the historic building and provide a welcoming community and library space. Christie Hoffman Farm Park, which is made up of more than 200 acres of preserved farmland and includes horse trails and sports fields, is located at 108 Fairmount Road West, Califon, N.J. 07830. It provides a beautiful setting for a day of play, shopping, food, and fun for kids and adults alike. For more information on the return of this exciting event, please contact Georgia Woodruff a: 973.271.1709 or: gswoodruff@ comcast.net. f A m i l y f u n r e t u r n S t o t e W k S B u r y W i t h 2 3 r d A n n u A l h A r v e S t f e S t i vA l S e P t e m B e r 2 5 ! "We will win this struggle—not for glory, nor wealth, nor power, but for justice, for freedom, and for peace… so help us God." ~ Tom Harkin

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