Category — COMMUNITY INFO

After a hiatus last summer, we are pleased to bring back our popular SUMMER FUN PHOTO CONTEST.  This year’s contest is sponsored by Children’s Photographic Workshop, one of our Local Business Directory Sponsor Members.

Beginning July 1, 2008 - September 2, 2008 we will be accepting your photo submissions which show you or your friends and loved ones having fun this summer!  Our staff and contest sponsor, Children’s Photographic Workshop, will then choose one entry to win the Grand Prize valued at $975!

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Saturday,  July 19, 2008.  Arts & crafts, street performers, DJ, food and more, followed by outdoor movie screening of “Charlotte’s Web” held in celebration of summer reading theme, “Catch the Reading Bug.”
On Lilly St & Library Lawn, Lambertville, NJ 08530

6:30-8:30 pm street fair
8:45 pm outdoor movie
More info: call (609) 397-0275 or online
http://www.lambertvillelibrary.org/friends/NN/outdoor.htm#july19

NEWEST TEEN SENSATION FOLLOWS IN JONAS BROTHERS FOOTSTEPS
CAMP ROCK STAR IN CONCERT JULY 26
 
READINGTON, NJ — There’s a lot more than balloons being launched at the Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning. Like the careers of the next teen singing sensation.
 
Disney’s Demi Lovato, who is starring with the Jonas Brothers in the Disney Channel Original Movie “Camp Rock” premiering June 20, will perform live in concert at the 26th annual Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning at Solberg Airport in Readington on Saturday, July 26 at 1:00 p.m. in association with AM 1560 Radio Disney.
 
“To keep the Festival fresh and exciting for our ever-growing legion of young balloonatics, we’ve once again added live concerts geared especially for our teenage audience,” said Festival Executive Producer Howard Freeman. “Last year thousands come out to see and meet the Jonas Brothers – yes, the Jonas Brothers – who, as every girl in America knows, are now the hottest musical act on the planet. This is a great opportunity to see Demi Lovato as she rises to superstardom and who Disney expects to be the next Hannah Montana.” [Read more →]

NORWESCAP CFRS will be offering a Child Development Associate (CDA) course starting this September. Child Development Associate is a credential recognized by the New Jersey Office of Licensing for group teacher qualification.  Eligible candidates must be 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or a GED, and currently or plan to work with children.  For more information call 908-782-8183. [Read more →]

Imagine our surprise when we found a message in our inbox from HGTV!!  One of HGTV’ s newest weekly series, “My Big Amazing Renovation” is coming to Hunterdon County, NJ and surrounding areas to film BIG, AMAZING, renovations! Each half-hour episode features some of the most incredible renovations throughout the country with the inspiring homeowners who transform their current home into their dream home!  [Read more →]

Kidzsignments Spring Sale will be April 9th -13th at Hunterdon Shopping Center, Route 202/Reaville Ave in Flemington, NJ 08822.

Kidzsignments! is Flemington’s Premier Children’s Consignment Sale.  Our semi-annual sale is held each spring and fall.

• web: www.kidzsignments.com
• phone: 908-788-0433
• specials:  - -

Poem Topic:  “What Peace Means to Me”

Judged on: artistic merit, power of the message and its strength as a catalyst for promoting peace. Any length okay.

Eligibility: Participants must be students in grades 9 – 12 and live or attend school in Hunterdon County.

Deadline: May 1. 2008

Submission:  E-mail poem to hpcpoetrycontest@embarqmail.com with Subject Line: HPC Poetry Contest. Include the following information before the Title of your poem:

Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
High School (or state if home schooled)
Grade:
Note: Only one entry per person. No group entries.

Prizes!!!!

1st Prize - $250
2nd Prize - $100
3rd Prize - $50

All participants will receive certificates of honorable mention for their participation and a $100 discount certificate towards SAT preparation at the Tutoring Club in Flemington.

Recognition:

Announcements will also be made at the winner’s school and in the Local newspapers. Poems may also be published in local newspapers.

For additional information call Sandy at 908-832-5688.

By now most of us have heard about the most recent recall of beef that made its way into the US School lunch program.  Many schools in our area are on the list of those that have received meat that originated from the closed facility.  You can read the full article at the NJ State Agricultural website, and also get the list of all the schools affected in our area. 

NORWESCAP/First Book-Hunterdon County announced today that 2,750 new books will be given to 8 literacy programs that serve Hunterdon County children in need. This was made possible by the Borders/Walden Books holiday promotion and the generosity of their customers.  Recipients of Borders gift cards  include Public Health Nursing, DesMares School, Early Intervention, Calvary Church, Right At Home Day Care, Interfaith Hospitality Network, Start Smart Academy and Country Tyme Day Care.  Each child will receive one book per month for a year, which enables the children to start their own home libraries they can share with their siblings and families.  They will also receive a bookplate on which to place their names celebrating the importance of book ownership.  [Read more →]

The 2008 Teen Arts Festival will be held on May 14th and May 15th, 2008. The mission of the Hunterdon County Teen Arts Program is to identify, nurture and promote artistic excellence among Hunterdon County teenagers in middle and high school.  Any 7th-12th grade student taking private music, art, drama or dance lessons can participate in the Teen Arts even if their school district does not participate. APPLY NOW!

Click on one of the links below to download your application (requires Adobe Reader):

Creative Writing Application Form
Visual Arts Application Form
Piano Application Form
Dance Application Form
Drama Application Form
Video Application Form
Large Vocal Music Application Form
Large Instrumental Application Form
Solo or Small Ensemble Vocal Music Application
Solo or Small Ensemble Instrumental Application
Master Sheet for Visual Arts Entries
Invoice for Teen Arts Registration

The teen arts program provides opportunities for teens to:  

• Share their achievements in the literary, fine and performing arts in a supportive, non-competitive environment [Read more →]

Are you looking to start a business in your own home? Family Child Care Providers are needed in Hunterdon County. Providing child care for children in your home is a “Career Opportunity” you may not have considered. NORWESCAP Child & Family Resource Services offers a free, eight (8) hour training to become a state registered provider.
Child development, health and safety and professionalism will be discussed. The benefits of becoming a Registered Family Child Care Provider, includes training opportunities, technical assistance and use of the NORWESCAP Child & Family Resource Services Lending Library. Upon completion, your business will be included when referrals are given to parents looking for child care. If you would like to register or for more information about becoming a Family Child Care Provider, please call 908-782-8183 and a child care specialist will assist you.

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It’s a new year and you are getting your home organized, which can also mean needing to get rid of some of that clutter!  Why not sell your unwanted stuff with our FREE Classified Ads!

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