Clinton Township Newsletter

2 0 m a y 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 n Reach Over 15,000 L o cal Consumers Monthly n Change Your Message Monthly n Have Your Ad D esigned – Free! n Run a Small Article (ab out 150-200 words) – Free! n Have your ad linked to your website at: www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com email us at: Want your message seen by over 15,000 readers? When you advertise in the Clinton Township Newsletter you can: ctnl@comcast.net Hunterdon County's Hidden Gem! 51 County Rd 635, Hampton (corner of Norton Church & Charlestown Rds) (908) 735-0177 Spring into savings this month with 50% off all purses and clear glassware. Weekly discounts pop up throughout the shop so be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on these sales. Who knew shopping thrift could be this much fun! DONATIONS NEEDED! 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. 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. OPEN: Monday: 8:30 am -12 pm, Wednesday: 8:30-12pm and 3pm-6pm, Saturday: 8:30 am-2 pm. We hope to see you there! r e a d i n g t o n t o W n s h i p - l a F a y e t t e : m U s i C F o r t h e m a r q U i s 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, May 4, 2025, at 2:00 pm Join Anne and Ridley Enslow on Sunday, May 4, at 2:00 pm for Lafayette: Music for the Marquis at the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead in the Wade-Wyckoff Barn. Explore the life of the Marquis de Lafayette, from his early years in the French court to his heroic role in the American Revolution. The show alternates between captivating historical narrative and live musical performances on the violin and hammered dulcimer, featuring songs from the American and French Revolutions. This program honors the French- American hero and commemorates his return tour to the United States in 1824-1825, which took place at the invitation of President Monroe. The Bouman-Stickney Farmstead is located at 114 Dreahook Road in the Stanton section of the township. For GPS use Lebanon, NJ 08833. This is a free, family-friendly event, although donations will be gratefully accepted. Reservations are highly recommended for seating inside the Barn. Contact the museum at: 908.236.2327 or visit the website link: www. ReadingtonTwpNJ.gov/community/readington-museum to register. The Garden Club of Hunterdon Hills Wednesday, May 28 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: Container Gardening 101 Speaker: Chris Endris. Chris Endris is a 25-year member of the Garden Club of Hunterdon Hills holding various roles. She's also an 18-year Board member of the Garden Club of New Jersey and is Vice Chair of the Rutgers Gardens Advisory Board. She is also currently a Buck Gardens docent and garden volunteer. FLORAL DESIGN: "Special Occasions," a mass arrangement using all fresh plant material in a pedestal container with the theme of a special event day. 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. "Mama was my greatest teacher, a teacher of compassion, love and fearlessness. If love is sweet as a flower, then my mother is that sweet flower of love."~ Stevie Wonder t h e C l i n t o n t o W n s h i p o r g a n i C C o m m U n i t y g a r d e n The Clinton Township Organic Community Garden (OCG) has been a thriving part of our local community since 2012. The OCG provides a community-oriented and encouraging environment for individuals, families, and community organizations to grow their own organic produce. Garden plots are available in three sizes in order to meet a variety of needs. If you are interested in becoming a member and maintaining a plot, or if you are a community based or educational organization interested in gardening in one of our Outreach Garden plots (three complimentary plots available this season!) please visit our membership website: https://clintontownshipocg. wixsite.com/theocg/membership. "He who plants a garden plants happiness." (Chinese proverb)

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