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**CANCELLED**Third Annual Trunk or Treat
Due to the impending Nor’easter and rain/showers predicted all weekend, we are cancelling our Trunk or Treat event. Unfortunately, we cannot move the event indoors.
Thank you to everyone who signed up to decorate your car and hand out candy to the children. We will keep your information on file and contact you next year in hopes you will want to participate again.
Thank you.
3rd Annual Trunk or Treat!
Please join us on Saturday, Oct 27th from 5 – 7pm in the Montgomery High School front parking lot. Children will go trunk to trunk for treats. Crafts, games, DJ and prize awarded to the best “trunk”! We are in need of residents to take part in by decorating their vehicle for the Trunk-or-Treat. Please email if you would like to participate : recreation@twp.montgomery.nj.us Last year we had an amazing turnout and we are expecting the event to be even better this year! We look forward to seeing you!
Halloween Trick-or-Treating (10am – 4pm) at the Montgomery Municipal Building & Otto Kaufman Community Center on Wednesday, Oct 31. Children ages 7 and under are invited to wear their costume and visit each department.
Upcoming Events- Friends of Open Space
Check out some of the exciting events coming up that are hosted by the Friends of Open Space
Get to Know Our Open Spaces Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, September 22
Do you know Montgomery’s open spaces? Want to become better acquainted? Here’s a fun way to do that! Join Montgomery Friends of Open Space on Saturday, September 22 for a free “Get to Know Our Open Spaces” scavenger hunt. Find the park treasures, take a picture! Back at the market, present the pictures, collect your prize!
Gather at MFOS’s Farmer’s Market by the shed (Village Shopping Ctr, 1340 Rte 206) at 9:30. Bring a camera and a desire to connect with open spaces. Details will be provided. Invigorate your hunt with delicious coffee and fresh-baked croissant from the Farmers’ Market.
Guided Birding Walk
Sunday, October 7, 2018 10 am
What: Birding with Brad Merritt
Where: Stonebridge Park, Montgomery Ave
Lead: Brad Merritt
With the arrival of cooler temperatures, we seek out our airborne neighbors. What preparations have they made for the winter ahead?
Rocky Hill resident Brad Merritt is a bird lover who has led field trips for the Washington Crossing Audubon Society for many years. He is enthusiastic about sharing his experience and knowledge.
Meet in the parking lot across the street from Hollinshead Spring Rd (Stonebridge at Montgomery’s driveway) about half a mile from Route 206 on Montgomery Road on the right. Trail may be uneven and muddy. Bring binoculars and wear appropriate footwear. For significant inclement weather, check www.MontgomeryFriends.org.
Family Fall Festival
Saturday, October 20, 2018 3 pm – 5:30 pm
Where: Montgomery Park
Come make corn husk dolls and scarecrows at Montgomery Park. You bring old shirts, hats and pants, we provide the hay and other decorations. Who can make the scariest, silliest, most outrageous scarecrow? Discover the old tradition of corn husk doll making. Enjoy the cooler fall temperatures and being outdoors. Great fun for families with young children.
Light refreshments served. Hosted by Montgomery Friends of Open Space. Check www.MontgomeryFriends.org for more details and to register. Small charge for participation.
Fall Newsletter is Out!!!
Our fall Newsletter is now available for viewing.
You should receive your copy in the mail around August 31st.
Registration starts on September 4th at 8 am!
Click Here to View the Newsletter
New Intro to Archery Class!
Check out one of our new Fall After School Classes:
NEW! Intro to Archery! Participants will learn the fundamentals of the sport and have the opportunity to shoot during each class. Archery helps participants increase strength, endurance and focus as well as improve confidence and self-esteem. All supplies will be provided during the session.
Class minimum 4/ Class maximum 12.
Dates: Thursdays, Sept 20 – Oct 25 (6-weeks)
Time: 5:00 – 6:00pm
Location: Otto Kaufman Community Center
Ages: 5 – 8th grade
Cost: $150 per child
John Bordonaro is a Level 2 Archery Instructor and has over 18 years in the archery industry johnbordonaro71@gmail.com