Clinton Township Newsletter

2 3 M a r c h 2 0 1 7 CURRICULUM BUILT AROUND YOUR CHILD'S INTERESTS At Bright Horizons, we recognize how important beginnings are in each child's development, and to each family. Our curriculum empowers children at every stage of life to be confident, successful lifelong learners. Curriculum focusing on math, science, literacy, health, and social responsibility Introduction to STEM Education (science, technology, engineering, math) Enrichments included in tuition such as: Yoga, Gardening, Baby Signing, and Handwriting Without Tears® BRIGHT HORIZONS AT LEBANON 1388 Route 22 West Lebanon, NJ 08833 908-236-0226 © 2016 Bright Horizons Family Solutions LLC r e d m I l l m u s e u m s e e k s m e m o r a b I l I a F r o m w w I As the 100th anniversary of the United States' entry into World War I approaches, the Red Mill Museum Village will examine ways in which the war affected the lives of those at home in New Jersey. A special exhibit will open to the public this spring, and the Museum needs your help in gathering artifacts. Items especially pertaining to women and industry are sought; however other items relating to American involvement in the war effort are also welcome. If you are interested in loaning an item you may send a photograph and/or description to Elizabeth Cole, Curator of Collections, at the Museum at: ecole@theredmill.org. To be featured in the exhibit are objects from the Museum's collection including a group of Liberty Loan posters donated by the late Helen Tomson of Clinton, whose father was Chester Tomson, owner of the Red Mill at the time of the war. T h e R e d M i l l M u s e u m V i l l a g e h a s b e e n preserving and interpreting the history of Hunterdon County and its surrounding area for over 50 years. A national historic site, the Red Mill and the encompassing Mulligan Quarry are located along the South Branch of the Raritan River in Clinton, New Jersey. Our programs, special events and exhibits seek to inspire the public and enhance knowledge of our cultural heritage. If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Elizabeth Cole at 908-735-4101 x103 or email at: ecole@theredmill.org. HALT THE HUN, 1918 An original propaganda poster from the collection of the Red Mill Museum Village. Created by Henry Raleigh (1880-1945) for the Third Liberty Loan campaign in which the general public was encouraged to buy U.S Government bonds to help finance the war. t e w k s b u r Y h I s t o r I C a l s o C I e t Y s e e k I n g q u a l I t Y d o n a t I o n s F o r I t s b o o t h a t t h e o l d w I C k t a g s a l e o n a p r I l 2 9 Cleaning out the barn, garage or attic? Have quality items that you think are too good to just throw away? If so then consider donating them to the Tewksbury Historical Society's booth at the upcoming Oldwick Tag Sale and take a tax donation. What better way to get rid of stuff and donate at the same time? The Tewksbury Historical Society will be having a space at the 3rd annual Oldwick Tag Sale, which is being sponsored by the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oldwick, on Saturday, April 29 from 8 am to 3 pm. The rain date is Saturday, May 6. The Society will be located at its Oldwick Carriage House at 5 James Street in Oldwick. The Society is looking for clean, quality items, including antiques, furniture, china, dishes, records, toys and more. No books, clothes and no electronics over two years old can be accepted. Items can be brought to the Oldwick Carriage House on any of the following dates: Saturday, April 1, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Friday, April 7, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday, April 22, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm If you'd like to volunteer to help at the Society's booth please call: 908.832.6734 or email to: tewksburyhistory@earthlink.net.

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