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Open House at 1828 Cold Brook School Oct. 8
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Readington’s Johanna Beam is National Jump Rope Champion Johanna Beam, a sophomore at Hunterdon Central Regional High School, and her competitive and performance jump rope team called Zero Gravity competed in the USA National Jump Rope competition in July at ESPN Wide World of Sports at Disney, and she won a gold medal in the three-minute speed event. Johanna placed in several events earning ribbons for Double Dutch singles freestyle, double dutch pairs freestyle, single rope 30-second speed, single rope 30-second power, single rope 1-minute speed. She scored her personal best and won gold becoming the National Champion in the 3-minute speed event with 829 jumps, in the 13-14 year old division. Each member of Zero Gravity placed in the competition, which consists of more than 40 teams and about 600 athletes. Each team member placed in the top ten for Double Dutch singles freestyle and Double Dutch pairs freestyle. The team had several podium winners from 30second speed to pairs freestyle. Zero Gravity performs for local colleges at their half-time shows, and they compete throughout the year in tournaments.
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Cold Brook School
The Readington Museums’ Cold Brook School, originally built in 1828, will be open on Sunday, Oct. 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. and will offer visitors the chance to see what it was like to attend school in the early 19th century. The one-room school house located at 190 Potterstown Rd., Lebanon, is a period-correct reconstruction built over the original foundations. The original burned down in the late 20th century. The schoolhouse is only opened once a year when a hands-on school day is held for all 4th graders attending Readington Township schools. Now, everyone will have the same chance to spend a fun-filled afternoon at the school house. Visitors will have a chance to see if they are Abecedarians, try their hand at orthography using a quill pen and ink, solve mathematical problems, and learn a sample of New Jersey history. During recess, visitors can try their hand at playing a variety of 19th century games, including rolling hoops, in the meadow. Apple cider and bread with apple butter will be served.
Due to the small size of the school house, groups of four or more are asked to call for a reservation. The program is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. For more information contact Program Director, Margaret Smith at 908-236-2327.
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Johanna Beam at Disney Certified Fitness for Special Needs, Inc. presents
FAMILY FUN RUN 1MI RUN/WALK OCTOBER 15,2017
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Welcome Back–New student Hailey Bola shares a “high five� with Cubby, Whitehouse School’s mascot, on Sept. 7, the first day of school in Readington. Looking on is school principal, Dr. Ann DeRosa, who extended a warm welcome to the new second grader, who is one of a set of triplets who moved to Readington over the summer.
Race Location: Pickell Park 515 Main St. Whitehouse Station, NJ )5(( 7 VKLUW LI \RX UHJLVWHU E\ ALL proceeds go to CFSN, INC. 501(3)c and support young adults and children with special needs in our area *While supplies last, adults only