Clinton Township Newsletter

1 7 m a r c h 2 0 2 5 r u T g e r S m a S T e r g a r d e n e r S P r e S e n T D i g g i n g i n : g a r D e n i n g i n s i g h t s f o r e v e r y o n e Saturday, March 8, 9am-1pm, Hunterdon County Complex, Building 1, 314 Route 12, Flemington Register: https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ eJzR5WWQUSldHQa Join Rutgers Cooperative Extension and the Master Gardeners of Hunterdon County on March 8, 9am-1pm for an exciting morning filled with gardening inspiration including practical tips on Orchids, propagation, soil mycorrhizae and eco-friendly gardening! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event is packed with valuable insights to help your garden thrive! Registration is $50, Master Gardeners code RMGHC for $10 Discount. Take home your propagated plant, light refreshments will be served. Questions? Email: kdunn@ co.hunterdon.nj.us or call: 908.788.1341. Rutgers Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity program provider and employer. Contact your local Extension Office for information regarding special needs or accommodations. Contact the State Extension Director's Office if you have concerns related to discrimination, 848-932-3584. m a k i n g c h o c o l a T e 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 ! Sunday, March 2 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 114 Dreahook Road, Whitehouse Station (GPS: use Lebanon) Groups of six or more please call (908) 236-2327 for a reservation. Donations for all programs are gladly accepted. How did a bitter seed become the chocolate that so many of us love? As the drink of choice in Colonial America, and popular among all social classes, it was not unusual to start one's day with a hot, spicy cup of chocolate. It was perceived to cure common ailments and was even sold in Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia print shop. Susan McLellan Plaisted, MS RD CSP LDN, will demonstrate the use of the metate by turning the cacao bean into chocolate. Find out what really went into making chocolate from bean to drink, from drink to sweets, and from sweets to the modern candy. Call: 908.236.2327 or email: readingtonmuseums@gmail.com for more information. c l i n T o n S u n r i S e r o T a r y 2 0 2 5 c o m m u n i T y e v e n T S : m a r k y o u r c a l e n d a r S F o r T h e F u n ! Pete Pender Memorial Fishing Derby: Saturday, May 3, 9:00 am: DeMott Pond on Route 173 in Clinton will be stocked with trout for this free family event, and bait, bobbers and hooks will be supplied – just bring your own pole. The event is open to youth under 16 years old. Registration will be held from 8:00 am-9:00 am; fishing is from 9:00 am – 12 noon. Prizes for various categories. Great Hunterdon Rubber Ducky Race: Sunday July 13, 2:00 pm: This event is a real splash and takes place at the South Branch of the Raritan River, at the bridge in Clinton. Ducks will be leaving the starting gate at 2:00 pm RAIN OR SHINE!!! One thousand ducks or more are in training for the big day, and they need YOU to sponsor them! Prizes for the winning sponsors. More info to follow in the coming months. Flags for Heroes: October 15 - November 15: Flags for Heroes is designed to honor the many heroes in our lives – parents, relatives, friends, veterans, first-responders, teachers, healthcare personnel, essential workers – anyone who has made a positive impact. Each full-size flag will be displayed on a pole and with a medallion including the name of the honoree, and the reason for the honor. The opportunity to enroll your hero will begin in September. Proceeds support: Student scholarships, Rotary educational and service projects, and crisis needs in our area. Sponsorship opportunities are available for area businesses! Sponsorship includes acknowledgement at all three 2025 events while supporting your community. Visit: www.ClintonSunriseRotary.org or call: 908.279.0112 for sponsorship details. "We are all a great deal luckier than we realize, we usually get what we want — or near enough." ~ Roald Dahl

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