Clinton Township Newsletter

3 J u l y 2 0 1 4 S p o n S o r S n e e d e d f o r C l i n t o n t r a d i t i o n S ! The Clinton Sunrise Rotary is pleased to announce the continuance of two Clinton traditions: the 25th annual Rubber Ducky Race and the 34th annual Sprintin Clinton, a 5K race and 1 mile fun run/walk. Both events are scheduled for Saturday, July 12. This year's Sprintin' Clinton will begin at 8am on Saturday – a slight break with tradition as this typically has been a Sunday evening event. "We're hoping to attract more runners with a 'cooler' race start in the early morning," stated Lu Ann Aversa, Race Director. Online registration is available at: www.raceforum.com/sprintin. The Sprintin Clinton festivities will be followed that afternoon by the Great Hunterdon Rubber Ducky Race in downtown Clinton at the falls. "Last year was our biggest race ever," said Lynn Arnold, Rubber Ducky Race Director, "raising over $16000. We hope to have even more ducks in the race this year and raise even more money for charity!" Individuals can sponsor a duck for $10 and have the opportunity to win one of several great prizes. First prize is a 4 day, 3 night Walt Disney World Package for two (includes air for 2, hotel, & Park Passes) or a trip of equivalent value. Proceeds from this event benefit the American Cancer Society and the Cancer Support Community CNJ. Commercial sponsorships are also available. There are various sponsorship levels ranging from $100 for a Water Sponsor to $2,500 for a 5K or Family Fun Run Sponsor. Sponsors can receive double media exposure as, depending on the sponsorship level, they may be highlighted at both events. "The Clinton Sunrise Rotary has been a viable part of the North Hunterdon community for many years," stated Frank Caroselli, Clinton Sunrise Rotary President. "2014 marks our 25th Anniversary! Our mem- bers work together to address both the needs of our local community and in the international arena. Locally, we have provided financial support to various community agencies such as the Open Cupboard Food Pantry and the Clinton Police, Fire and Rescue Squads. In addition, we provide scholarships for local high school students; collaborate with Hunterdon County Polytech to bring the 'Bridging the Gap' program, an educational business skills workshop, to the students; conduct annual flu shot clin- ics and an annual blood drive; contribute to the safety of our children and community by purchasing and donating a 'Speed Caution' sign for the Town of Clinton; sponsor a free Fishing Derby for area youth; and assist local residents in need with emergency funding. Internationally, we sponsor 'Polio Plus' – a Rotary program whose aim is to eradicate polio worldwide; and we support the 'Homes of Hope' project in Ecua- dor building low-cost housing for single mothers and their families." Funds raised from commercial sponsorships and race entries help to support these projects and this year will also be used to purchase outdoor exercise equipment for a Fit Trail that Clinton Sunrise Rotary plans to donate to the town of Clinton. Installation is planned for late Summer 2014. Information about both race events and sponsorship opportunities is available on our website: www.clintonsunriserotary.org. Please contact Lu Ann Aversa at 908.483.4327 or email: laversa@hcymca.com. "If our country is worth dying for in time of war let us resolve that it is truly worth living for in time of peace." ~ Hamilton Fish S a v e t h e d a t e ! a n n a n d a l e t o w n Y a r d S a l e S : 9 / 6 Annandale Town Yard Sales will be Saturday, September 6 (rain or shine). Spaces are available in the parking lot of the Annandale Reformed Church for $10 (10' x 10'). Price per house to participate is $10. Please email: annandaletownyardsales@gmail.com for more information. We hope to see you all there! i m m a C u l a t e C o n C e p t i o n S C h o o l o p e n i n g S f o r 2 0 1 4 - 1 5 Hunterdon County's 2013 National Blue Ribbon School of Academic Excellence has limited openings for the 2014-15 school year. Im- maculate Conception School located in Annandale is a Catholic elementary school serving children in three-year-old preschool through eighth grade. As part of our mission, the school seeks to foster in each ICS student spiritual growth, academic excellence and moral integrity. To better serve families, we are expanding our Preschool programs to include a five half-day 4 year-old program and a three half-day 3 year-old program. Enrollment for our five day PreK program is also possible. For additional information or to schedule a tour, please contact the school office at 908.735.6334. h e a r t S t r i n g S o f C l i n t o n Have you been in to see HeartStrings lately? Wait till you see our upstairs! We call it The "Guilded Nest"... it's a magical place, where creativity abounds, with ribbons, papers, embellishments & more! It just tugs at the artist in you! Visit our store to find truly unique: cottage furnish- ings and accessories, vintage treasures, gifts, womens and infants clothing, baby accessories and gifts, jewelry and personal care products. Ask for our "Word of the Day"! We're located at 10 Main Street in downtown Clinton and open 7 days a week. Like us on Facebook: www. facebook.com/HeartstringsClintonNJ. We hope to see you soon!

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