Clinton Township Newsletter

8 D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 4 www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com t h e h u n t e R d o n m o h a w K S l a C R o S S e C l u B i S n o w a C C e p t i n g R e g i S t R a t i o n S ! The Hunterdon Mohawks Lacrosse Club continues to witness significant growth, making us the largest lacrosse program serving sending districts of North Hunterdon High School, and one of the largest youth organiza- tion in Hunterdon County. The purpose of the Mohawk program is to introduce, develop, and instruct boys and girls in the game of lacrosse, so that they develop a life-long love for this sport. Our experienced coaches teach players how to work hard, to become fundamentally sound and to learn to love playing this game. We offer a Junior Mohawk program, designed for boys and girls, Kin- dergarten through second grade. Our boys and girls program offer teams from third to eighth grade. Among our coaches we have a former Division 1 coach, Level 1 Certified coaches and former collegiate players. When a youth player learns to love the game of lacrosse and has a desire to play at a higher level, we introduce, through our partnerships with "select" lacrosse clubs, higher level opportunities to help them improve their game. Exposing our youth players to other styles of coaching, help them to become a well-rounded player as they prepare to play in high school. The philosophy of the Mohawks has been incredibly successful as wit - nessed by the championships won by both the boys and girls teams at North Hunterdon High School. Many of the boys on North's team are a product of our Mohawk program, and nearly all of the girls on the girl's team are alumni of our Mohawk program! To register, please visit our new website: www. HunterdonMohawksLacrosse.com. Are you interested in coaching? Have any questions? Please contact Maria Grant at: mohawkslacrosse@gmail. com. Go Mohawks! m a K e C l i n t o n y o u R d o w n t o w n f o R t h e h o l i d ay S ! The Clinton Historic District, incorporated as a town in 1865, could be described as chronicling the growth of a crossroads hamlet on a major turnpike that grew up in the 1840s and continued into the post-Victorian era. Clinton is distinguished by its unique location at a great source of water power with major limestone cliffs inviting to quarry operation. It has always been attractive to entrepreneurs - originally Englishmen, later Germans and Irish - which led to the development of a substantial town, flourishing as an agricultural and mill center. Today the historic town, known nationwide by its landmark Red Mill and Hunterdon Art Museums, is considered a cultural center and visitor attraction with its charming walkable downtown, unique blend of friendly small businesses, locally owned shops, restaurants and services surrounded by beautiful countryside. Visit us online at: www.clintonguild.com. We hope to see you there! • December 5, Friday • Clinton Christmas Parade: 7:00 pm • December 11, Thursday • CandleLight Night: 6:00 to 9:00 pm Late-night shopping, carriage rides, streets lined with luminaries. • December 14, Sunday • Santa on Main Street: 1:00 to 2:00 pm C l i n t o n R e a l e S t a t e . C o m Clinton Township Homes Market Unexpectedly Strong! This has been a bit of an odd year for Clinton Township real es- tate. It seems the long series of snow storms knocked the wind out of the early Spring market and it never really came roaring back the way we'd have thought. The trend since 2012 has been for more sales and higher prices every year, as you can see on my Market News blog at ClintonRealEstate.com, and 2014 is no exception. Perhaps because the Spring market was weaker than expected, this Fall market, generally the second best time to sell, has shown unexpected strength with prices often slightly above comparable sales only six months earlier. Buyers are out there and they're looking for a home like yours. Donald Sherblom, Coldwell Banker, Clinton, 908.735.8080 ext. 132. Please call my cell: 908.797.9900. ClintonRealEstate.com Winter is coming and Hunterdon Ski and Snowboard is ready! For this limited time only all Clinton Township residents will receive a $50 gift card with purchase of any seasonal rental. Our spirits are high for a snowy season. Are you ready for your first day on the slopes? We have a few shopping tips for you to make sure you are warm and prepared for the upcoming ski season. 1. When your feet are warm, your feet are happy! Make sure to have the right sock for your ski boots. 2. You're going to need a reliable pair of gloves; you do not want your hands exposed to the cold! 3. Base layers are key to staying warm on those harsh cold days. 4. The slopes are cold; the key to a successful day on the slopes is to stay warm and dry with an insulated jacket and pants. 5. Protect your noggin with a helmet! If you need to update your ski or snowboard apparel stop by Hunterdon Ski and Snowboard. We make skiing affordable and fun for the whole family! Visit us online at: www.Hunterdonski.com. Hunterdon Ski and Snowboard, 1160 U.S. 22W, Lebanon • 908.437.0300 h u n t e R d o n S K i a n d S n o w B o a R d t i C K e t S f o R n j ' S l o n g e S t R u n n i n g h o l i d ay h o u S e t o u R a R e o n S a l e n o w ! The Stanton Holly Trail is kicking off the holiday season with their 53rd Annual Holiday House Tour the first weekend in December! At the Champagne Tour (Friday, December 5 at 5:00 pm) you'll be treated to a candlelight tour and enjoy champagne, hors d'oeuvres, dessert and coffee at the Stanton Ridge Golf and Country Club. Starting at 8:15 am on Saturday, December 6, guests not only go on the house tour but are also invited to a chef-inspired luncheon. Our Holly Trail Bakery Booth and Craft Boutique feature unique items from local crafters and bakers. Any guest with a sweet tooth will also be sure to visit the Candy Cottage which features a diverse selection of chocolates, fudge, hard candies and other holiday goodies. The Sil- ver Tea House will serve complimentary home-baked cookies and hot tea to all those attending the event. The tour features five picturesque homes, adorned with handmade crafts and ornaments, complemented with beautiful greens, Christmas trees and driveway luminaries all decorated by community volunteers. Guests are entertained by Bus Ambassadors who accompany them as they make their way through the various HC sites. New Jersey's longest established holiday house tour serves over 1,000 patrons and has donated over $900,000, evenly divided, to both the Hunterdon Medical Center and the Stanton Reformed Church. Tickets can be purchased this year by downloading an order form from the website and mailing it in, or online via the Stanton Holly Trail website: www.stantonhollytrail. com. Call the Stanton Holly Trail hotline at: 908.713.8111 for more info. f l e m i n g t o n B u S i n e S S i m p R o V e m e n t d i S t R i C t ' S e V e n t S t h i S h o l i d a y S e a S o n The Flemington Business Improvement District (FBID) will be kicking off the holiday season with Black Friday shopping events followed by "Shop Local Saturday" on Saturday, November 29. "A Charlie Brown Christ- mas – The Play," is scheduled for December 4 at 7:00 pm. The Whitehouse Wind Symphony appears on December 7 which coincides with the Annual Holiday Parade. The FBID is planning numerous holiday events for the month of December! Visit us online at: www.downtownflemington.com for information and updates. We hope you'll join us! The Flemington Business Improve - ment District • 123 Main Street, Flemington, NJ 08822 • 908.617.3243 S e R V i C e u n i t 8 1 p R e S e n t S … B R e a K f a S t & S t o R y t i m e w i t h S a n t a ! December 13 • 9:00am - 11:00 am • Cost: $5 for all ages Lebanon Borough Town Hall (6 High Street, Lebanon) (Use the Lebanon Borough School and Town Hall's Parking) Bring your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews! We'll be serving: breakfast casseroles, bagels, homemade muffins, coffee, tea and hot chocolate. In addition, the children can hear a Christmas story and make an ornament. Bring your camera to have your child in a holiday picture with Santa and deliver his or her Christmas letter personally. All the children will receive a small present from Santa! The letters will be taken to the North Pole, where they will be answered by Santa just before he sets off to deliver the presents! All letters must include a stamped, self-addressed envelope. If not, Santa will not be able to send his reply! "My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?" –Bob Hope

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