Clinton Township Newsletter

2 4 M a y 2 0 1 8 www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com Happy Spring! t h e f R i e n d s o f t h e h u n t e R d o n C o u n t y L i B R a Ry Do you love the library like we do? The Friends of the Hunterdon County Library (FOHCL) are always looking for new members and support. Visit: www.hclibrary.us/friends. htm for more information. For questions or comments, please email: fohclfriends@gmail.com. NEED OR WANT EXTRA COPIES OF CTNL? The Clinton Township Newsletter is always delivered to the Municipal office on Rt. 31(South), as well as at the North County Branch Library on Halstead Street in Clinton (on the racks) and the Headquarters Library at 314 State Route 12, Bldg. #3 in Flemington. Of course, each issue may be found online at: www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com d o n ' t m i s s t h e g a R d e n e x P o a t t h e n o R t h C o u n t y B R a n C h L i B R a R y ! The North County Branch Library will be presenting its annual Garden Expo on Saturday, May 19 from 9:30 am-2:00 pm. Experts in the various fields of gardening will be present to answer all your questions, including: the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Hunterdon County, orchid expert Carole Stober of Stony Hill Gardens in Chester, cacti and succulents expert Jeff VanNewkirk (9:30-12), Invasive Species Strike Team - a statewide cooperative effort to prevent the spread of emerging invasive species across the state, the Native Plant Society of NJ and more! The Northwest NJ Beekeepers Association returns with their observation hive with live bees as well as other beekeeping equipment! Learn how to start a hive even in a small backyard. Bees are not just for honey, but for pollination as well! New this year will be Terrariums expert Sandy Gay, who will be doing demos at 10:00 am, 11:30 am and 1:00 pm; The Clinton Conservancy, who is working to attract pollinators with gardens around the town; Fifth Dimension Healing Energy, who will show how your pet can use nature's healing gifts from the great outdoors to safely and naturally address everyday common health issues; and Valley Crest Farm, who grows and donates fresh produce to help people in need, maintains its farm and forest for education and recreation, and encourages respect for farms and nature. The "Bring a Plant-Take a Plant" swap table returns where gardeners and non-gardeners can exchange plants, seedlings, cuttings, etc., as supplies permit. Bring your questions and enjoy the displays at this indoor event! g o o d n e w s h o m e f o R w o m e n – t e n t h a n n u a L g o L f C L a s s i C f u n d R a i s e R The Good News Home for Women is accepting registrations for its 10th Annual Golf Classic Fundraiser. This much anticipated event will be held on Monday, May 21 at Beaver Brook Country Club in Annandale. The Good News Home, a Flemington rehabilitation facility, is a spiritually focused residential substance abuse treatment center that accepts women 18 years of age and older regardless of race, religion or ability to pay. The golf classic is one of three major fundraisers held each year. The rain-or-shine event begins with a continental breakfast and a putting contest at 8:00 am. The shotgun start is at 9:00 am. The golf classic is a 'best ball' format. An Italian buffet luncheon and awards ceremony will follow. Ernestine Winfrey, Executive Director of the GNH, will speak during the luncheon. Current residents will also share testimonies about their journey towards recovery. The cost for a single golfer is $175. Our 'Presidential Foursome' costs $1,000 ($250 per person) and includes special gifts. Our 50/50 raffle (always a big hit) will include many wonderful and exciting gifts. Foursome photographs will also be available. The registration deadline is May 11. There are numerous sponsorship opportunities as well. The Good News Home has been home to hundreds of women who have walked through our doors, desperate, lonely and broken. They come from all walks of life as no one is immune to the disease of addiction and the heartache it brings to the afflicted and their family and friends. We are one of the few woman- only residential rehabilitation centers in the state. For additional information on the Good News Home 10th Annual Golf Classic Fundraiser, upcoming events or the center, contact Robin Jackson at: 908.806.7913, ext. 326. a L i C e i n w o n d e R L a n d t e a w i t h t h e g i R L s C o u t s ! We are Girl Scout Service Unit 81 serving Clinton Township and Lebanon Borough - Come join us at the Alice in Wonderland Tea on May 18 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the Patrick McGaheran School. All our events are open to the community. Email us: gshnjserviceunit81@gmail.com or visit our website at http://su81website.wixsite.com/girlscouts for further details, flyers or if you want to learn more about Girl Scouts.

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