Did you know that in 1945 the United Nations was officially established today? In 1971, it was recommended by the United Nations General Assembly that October 24 be recognized as a public holiday.
So spend some time today thinking about the wonderful cultural diversity in the world and all of the incredible art, architecture, cuisine, and literature that rises out of the beautiful colors of our humanity.
And enjoy the stunning colors of the trees and the stark shadows and light created by the shifting of the planet on its axis as the days grow shorter.
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There are also a number of events and initiatives going on around town that you may be interested in.
1. Enjoy a Lunch N’ Learn about ‘Pre-Diabetes’ at 12 noon today at the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd., Long Valley, led by Christine Meissner, MS, RD, CNSD from Hackettstown Regional Medical Center. Learn more about how to prevent this disease. A complimentary lunch will be served. Seating is limited and registration is required by contacting the library at 908-876-3596 or online at www.wtpl.org.
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2. Join in for Seniors Scrabble at the Senior Center at 10 a.m. at the , 35 E Springtown Rd,Long Valley, NJ. Contact the Recreation Department for more information at 908-876-5941.
3. Get your blood pumping in a Strength and Cardio class which begins at 6 p.m. in a class held by the Life Long Fitness / Personal Training Group Exercise, 39 Bartley Rd, Long Valley, NJ. The evening classes are held at The Church of the Messiah on Rt. 24 in Chester beginning on Sept. 13 and running through Dec. 15. For more information and to register call (201) 317-5871.
4. Today is a great day to sign up for the Washington Township Prudential Center Trip to see the NJ Devils take on NY Islanders on November 26, 2011 at 1 pm. The bus leaves the Senior Center, located in Rock Spring Park at 11 a.m. and will arrive at 5 p.m. Tickets are $48.00 per person which will be given out on the day of the event. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Checks should be made payable to WT Recreation, and mailed to Washington Township Recreation, 50 Rock Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853 Attn: NJ Devils. For more information, contact (908) 876-5941.
5. Thinking about sending a letter to Santa? You may want to encourage your child to sit down and begin drafting a letter to the jolly old man who lives at the North Pole. The Washington Township Recreation Letters to Santa program is gearing up. The Washington Township Recreation Department has made arrangements with Santa to accept mail for delivery to the North Pole beginning November 21, 2011.
Township youngsters are encouraged to write a letter to Santa. Parents may either place the letter in the red drop box at the Recreation Department office at 50 Rock Road, or mail it to: Washington Township Recreation, 50 Rock Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853.
Letters should be addressed: Attn: Santa Claus and include the child’s first and last name and complete return address so that a response may be mailed. Deadline is December 12, 2011. Youngsters will receive a personalized reply from Santa, by Christmas. For more information, please call (908) 876-5941.
