Clinton Township Newsletter

1 6 d e c e m b e r 2 0 2 4 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 We Offer Specialty Services, Including: Our Care is Your Peace of Mind Specialty and Emergency Care Right in Your Backyard 23 Blossom Hill Road Lebanon, NJ 08833 Call us at (908) 236-4120 or visit us at www.crownvet.com • Emergency/Critical Care • Anesthesia • Acupuncture • Pain Management • Dermatology • Surgery • Cardiology • Oncology • Ophthalmology • Rehabilitation C o M e J i n g L e & M i n g L e A t M A n e s t r e A M ' s H o L i d A y o P e n H o u s e ! Are you in the festive spirit and looking for a delightful way to spend a couple hours? Look no further than Mane Stream's Holiday Open House! Join us at the barn on Tuesday, December 17, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm for merriment and joy. The horses and ponies are excited to meet everyone. And they aren't camera shy! Capture the magical moments as you pose with the beloved Mane Stream herd. They also love treats too! Candy canes, mints, carrots, or apples are all welcome. Show them some extra love and watch their hearts melt. But it 's not just our four-legged friends who will be treated – humans also deserve some love t o o ! W a r m b e v e r a g e s and delectable snacks will be provided for all guests. O u r a d d r e s s i s 8 3 O l d Turnpike Road, Oldwick, NJ 08858. You can contact u s a t : 9 0 8 . 4 3 9 . 9 6 3 6 o r s e n d a n e m a i l t o : i n f o @ manestreamnj.org if you have any questions or need further information. So mark your calendars and gather the family and friends for an evening of holiday cheer at Mane Stream's Holiday Open House. We can't wait to see everyone there, spreading the joy, laughter, and love that the holiday season brings. Come Jingle & Mingle with us! About Mane Stream – Mane Stream is a 501c3 non-profit registered charitable organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with physical, developmental, emotional, and medical challenges through a diverse program of equine assisted activities, therapy services, and educational initiatives. Mane Stream is designated as a Premier Accredited Center of PATH Intl. - Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International, which provides education, accreditation, and resources for the equine assisted activities industry. Instructor, Kelly Champion of Washington with Adaptive Rider Allie Harabin of Manville taking pics with "Tux" at the Mane Stream Holiday Open House in 2023. d u t C H s i n t - n i C o L A A s d A y A t t H e b o u M A n - s t i C k n e y f A r M s t e A d To honor the Dutch heritage of the 1741 B o u m a n - S t i c k n e y F a r m s t e a d , t h e Readington Museums will be hosting Dutch Sint-Nicolaas Day on Sunday, December 8, between 1:00 and 4 : 0 0 p m . S i n t e r k l a a s w i l l b e available for pictures for children of all ages. Colonial musicians, Anne and Ridley Enslow, will perform historic holiday pieces that showcase an historic v i o l i n a n d h a m m e r e d d u l c i m e r . Visitors may also make an ornament to take home, as well as enjoy cider and cookies. The program is family- friendly and free, but donations are gladly accepted. T h i s O p e n H o u s e S u n d a y 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.) In case of inclement weather please call the Museums to find out the status of the program. For more information please visit: www.ReadingtonTwpNJ.gov/community/readington-museum or call: 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. Colonial musicians, Anne & Ridley Enslow

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