Clinton Township Newsletter

2 0 m a r c h 2 0 2 5 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 The Garden Club of Hunterdon Hills Wednesday, March 26 Lebanon Reformed Church, 100 Brunswick Avenue Lebanon, 08833 The Garden Club of Hunterdon Hills invites anyone in the northern Hunterdon County area who shares an interest in gardening, horticulture, agriculture and conversation to join us! GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING 9:30 am: Coffee 10:00 am: Business Meeting 11:00 am: Program: Where Did All The Forests Go? Speaker: Maxine Marvosa – Maxine is currently the Assistant Director of Rutgers Gardens. She has a BS in Biological Sciences, Rutgers University, a Masters in Wildlife & Fisheries Resources, Clemson University and is pursuing a PhD at SEBS.in the Ecology and Evolution Dept, studying the endophytes in trees, looking for their potential for disease resistance. FLORAL DESIGN: Spring Is Sprung! A minimal design suggesting Spring's arrival. Notable Community Service includes: Military Family Recognition flower baskets, Christmas decoration of the Flemington Court House, Yearly Scholarships, Arbor Day tree planting, Custom flower arrangements distributed in partnership with Meals on Wheels. For specific information about our club, visit: www.GardenClubHunterdonHills.com or email us at: info@gardenclubhunterdonhills.com. S av e T h e d aT e ! for the 2025 Annual Book Sale on April 26-28 brought to you by Friends of the Hunterdon County Library The Friends of Hunterdon County Library (FOHCL) are holding their annual used Book Sale on Saturday April 26th through April 28th. This year marks the 27th Annual Book Sale sponsored by volunteers of FOHCL who have organized this major fundraiser for the purpose of supporting and enhancing the Hunterdon County Library System. What does FOHCL do? Financial support is given for programs such as Maker's Day for youths, lecture series, concerts, book kits for lending to community book clubs, general programs and activities, Museum Pass Program as well as student college scholarships and supporting the upgrade of library facilities. The book sale is an all-volunteer effort, organized by FOCH members. Book donations are needed to supply the sale. Hunterdon County Fair Grounds in Ringoes DROP OFF DRIVES: Saturdays April 12th and 19th from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. DONATIONS at North Branch Library, Clinton: Tuesday April 8nd and Wednesday April 9th until 5:00pm and Thursday, April 10th until 3:00pm. Drop offs begin at 9:30am and are limited to 3 bags or boxes. Additionally, books may be dropped off earlier at either the Headquarters or North Branch locations following the donation guidelines on the Hunterdon County Library website. Donations are limited. Want to get involved? FOHCL needs you! There are numerous volunteer opportunities, from set -up at in Ringoes, sorting book donations and organizing books at the genre tables in the weeks preceding the sale. During the sale, volunteers are needed for organizing tables, acting as cashiers and greeters along with directing parking during the sale. Volunteers may select a schedule that will work best for them -sign up for a few hours, a few days, or every day! Help is needed from Thursday April 10th through Tuesday, April 24th. Volunteer opportunities are available for both sites - Ringoes at the Fair Grounds and North Branch Library in Clinton. Students are welcome to participate if 13+ years old and service credit will be given. For more information, find The Friends at: www.hclibrary. us/friends/ booksale.htm, send an email to: fohclfriends@gmail.com or call HCL reference desk at: 908.730.6135. Volunteer forms will be available on line at the above web address or at the libraries for pick- up by mid-February. FOCHL looks forward to seeing you as a volunteer, a book donator, sale shopper or all – a friendly group welcomes you to join us! Hunterdon County's Hidden Gem! 51 County Rd 635, Hampton (corner of Norton Church & Charlestown Rds) NorthHunterdonThrift. 908.735.0177 March into Spring with INCREDIBLE deals! The North Hunterdon Thrift Store offers new and gently used clothing, home goods, linens, children's toys, books, vintage items and more to people who want to stretch their budget or reduce waste and pollution. This month's sale includes 50% off ALL adult clothing, shoes, jewelry, gloves, hats and scarfs as well as our entire children's room, including toys. Additionally, weekly discounts pop up throughout the shop. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on these weekly sales and weather updates/store closures. Our Donation Shed is open 365 days a year, 7 days a week, 24/7 and is convenient and hassle free. We LOVE your donations but please only drop off useable, in-working-condition, and clean items. Accepted items can be viewed online at: www.SentForOthers.org/northhunterdonthrift. OPEN Monday: 8:30 am-12:00 pm Wednesday: 8:30 am-12 pm, and 3-6 pm Saturday: 8:30am-2 pm "When it comes to luck you make your own." ~ Bruce Springsteen

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