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    HEWHS Annual Banquet

          The Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society’s annual banquet will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, January 29th at the Longstreet Library on the Peddie Campus. A buffet lunch will be provided by the Peddie School. Mark Alan Hewitt, FAIA, will give the annual address. An architect, historian and preservationist who practices in Bernardsville, NJ, Mr. Hewitt will speak on his recent book, The Vintage House: A Guide to Successful Additions and Renovations. His talk should be of special interest to local residents who are interested in altering historic houses without disturbing their character and pedigree. Mr. Hewitt recently served as a consultant to Rick Pratt, former chairman of the Hightstown Historic Preservation…

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    Hurricane Irene Relief Efforts

    THANKS TO SUPPORTERS OF HURRICANE RELIEF FUND We’d like to thank our generous community for the outpouring of support for our new Hurricane Relief Fund. Within hours of the devastating flooding of our downtown district, business owners and local residents had come together to help our town recover. As the water receded, dozens of volunteers showed up to assist with the cleanup effort, while Borough Clerk Debra Sopronyi coordinated volunteer efforts to help residents and business owners in every way possible. Fernando’s Grille chef/owner Fernando Suquilanda, along with his brother Marcello Suquilanda and manager Sean Willard, hosted a benefit buffet dinner just four days after the storm passed. The event featured live music provided by…

Fundraisers

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BAND INSTRUMENT DONATION DRIVE

Do you have any band instruments taking up space in your closet/attic/basement? Would you like a tax-deductible way to help your community AND clear out some clutter at the same time? The East Windsor Regional School District is now eagerly accepting donations of working or non-working band instruments of all kinds. With financial support from local PTOs, they can be cleaned, repaired and put to great use in the hands of budding young musicians! Donated instruments can be dropped off at the main office of the Melvin H. Kreps Middle School, located at 5 Kent Lane in East Windsor. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Noreen Gumnic at ngumnic@ewrsd.k12.nj.us.

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Support the Greenway Walking Bridge Project!

Fundraising goal:  $65,000-$75,000   -   Donations raised to date: $43,000 Visit the Greenway Bridge Committee’s webpage for proposed bridge design, and more info. If you wish to make a donation to the bridge project, checks can be made payable to the Borough of Hightstown (designate the check to support the Greenway Walking Bridge) and mailed to 148 North Main Street, Hightstown, NJ, 08520. For more information about the bridge project, contact Darek Hahn, Committee Chair, at darekleo@yahoo.com or (609) 865-1081.

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Hurricane Irene Relief Efforts

THANKS TO SUPPORTERS OF HURRICANE RELIEF FUND We’d like to thank our generous community for the outpouring of support for our new Hurricane Relief Fund. Within hours of the devastating flooding of our downtown district, business owners and local residents had come together to help our town recover. As the water receded, dozens of volunteers showed up to assist with the cleanup effort, while Borough Clerk Debra Sopronyi coordinated volunteer efforts to help residents and business owners in every way possible. Fernando’s Grille chef/owner Fernando Suquilanda, along with his brother Marcello Suquilanda and manager Sean Willard, hosted a benefit buffet dinner just four days after the storm passed. The event featured live music provided by…

Volunteer

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Habitat for Humanity Monthly Meeting

Our local Habitat for Humanity has two critical volunteer positions that need to be filled immediately! Event Fundraising Coordinator: As many of you know, our affiliate is awaiting additional funding before we can begin our new construction project. This position is critical to our success! Youth United Coordinator: With schools back in session, there are many youth looking to help our affiliate. In order to organize them, we require a Youth United Coordinator. If you are interested in these positions or would like more information, please send an email to volunteercoord@habitatmba.org. Please feel free to attend our board meetings on the 2nd Thursday of every month, beginning at 7:30pm at 120 South Main Street, Hightstown.

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Rise Food Pantry

Mondays 8am to 11am The Rise Food Pantry is now ready to receive your garden goods! Do you have a booming crop this year? Are your tomatoes ready to go? Is your corn as high as an elephant’s eye? The less-fortunate in our community need those antioxidants! Fresh fruits and vegetables are essential to satisfying our nutritional needs and this summer’s abundant garden vegetables are overflowing. When you are packing that bag for your neighbors with your extra zucchinis and peppers, why not make one for the Rise Food Pantry? Please allow your bounty to brighten someone’s plate! The Rise Food Pantry is open on Mondays and accepts donations from 8am-11am. If you are interested…

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Soup Kitchen

First Baptist Church of Hightstown 125 Main Street Hightstown NJ 08520 US On the 3rd Saturday of each month, a free hot meal is offered to all who attend. Join us downstairs at the First Baptist Church in the center of Hightstown. Volunteers are always welcome, and donations are deeply appreciated to support the purchase of food and supplies. Cash or gift cards (ShopRite, Super Fresh, McCaffreys, Wegmans, WalMart, Target, BJ’s) are extremely helpful. A food pantry has also been established, so donations of non-perishable foods (peanut butter, jelly, soups, cereals and canned tuna) are also needed. Whether you need help or can give help, please join us! Contact: Adrienne Cheshier acheshier@comcast.net

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