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Flemington, NJ 08822
908-806-1050
2010 Meetings
We meet on 3rd Thursday of every month
21 Jan
18 Feb
18 Mar
15 Apr
20 May
17 Jun
15 Jul
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Aug
16 Sep
21 Oct
18 Nov
16 Dec
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2010
March 17 - Understanding the Spirit of Islam
Hunterdon County Library, Flemington NJ
Dr. Ali Chaudry's presentation on Islamic faith and tradition
January 18 - Martin Luther King Day of Community Service
Clinton Community Center, Clinton NJ
Honoring Dr. King's legacy, adults and families performed volunteer services.
(Pictures).
2009
December 12 - Celebration of Kwanzaa
122 Main Street, Flemington NJ
Celebrating Kwanzaa with stories told, crafts, games and more.
November 6 - Native American History Month
North County Branch Library, Clinton NJ
Discovering the life, mysteries, and magic of the Lenape people
(Pictures).
September 13 - Diversity Picnic
Mine Brook Park, Flemington NJ
Featuring sample of international cuisine, children's activities, live music and dance
(Pictures).
2008
February 24 - Black History Month Celebration
Flemington Presbyterian Church Social Hall
10 East Main Street, Flemington, NJ.
Dr. Randall O. Westbrook, an instructor at Fairleigh Dickinson University, discussed the life of Paul Robeson.
February 17 - Understanding the Spirit of Islam
Meeting Room of the Headquarters, Hunterdon County Library
Flemington, New Jersey.
Dr. Ali Chaudry, President and Co-Founder of the Center for Understanding Islam, presented the essence of the Qur’an, and the work of the American Muslim community.
January 21 - 4th Annual Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
Clinton Community Center, Clinton, NJ
Adults and families performed volunteer service at several agencies
January 18 - Martin Luther
King Jr. Celebration Program.
Clinton Township Middle School, Clinton, NJ
Round Valley School Golden Eagle Choir
Hunterdon Fiddlers
Poster Contest for ages 5 to 11
Essay Contest - middle school and high school divisions
2008 Champions of Diversity Awards
Refreshments and Conversations and viewing of the posters and essays
Young people performed service at the Community Center for several agencies
Champions of Diversity were awarded to North Hunterdon
High School's Interact/Able Club and Mary Beth Berry; Hunterdon Hispanos;
Flemington Presbyteiran Church and Flemington Jewish Community Center for their
work with the Eissa family; Calvary Episcopal church, Living Waters Lutheran
church, Flemington Baptist church and Sincerely, Henry Foundation for their
assistance with the Bienveu Rwagasore family; and Jule Bell for her work with
the Hispanic community.
Music by the Round Valley Golden Eagles and the
Hunterdon Fiddlers.
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2007
January 14 - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Birthday Celebration
January 15 - 3rd Annual MLK Day of Service at Clinton Community Center, Clinton
April 20 - Dance for
members of the Gay and Straight Alliances at the local high schools. A repeat
of the successful event of 2006.
May 6 - One of the sponsors of
International Festival at RVCC
July 27 - One of the sponsors of Salsa Night
in downtown Flemington
August 20 - Provided the International Music for the annual A Taste of Clinton Event in Clinton, NJ
September 9 - Celebrate Diversity picnic, Minebrook
, Flemington
October 5 and 26 - GLBT Month Movie Night at
Hunterdon County Library Headquarters in Flemington.
October 12 -
4 Annual candlelight vigil to honor the memories of GLBT hate crime victims in front of the Clinton Community Center, Leigh Street.
December 10 - One of the sponsors of the Hunterdon Hispanos ⁄ La Voz de Hunterdon Dinner
2006
January 13 - Annual Martin
Luther King Day Celebration
January 16 - Annual Community Day of Service on
Martin Luther King’s Birthday
Mar 31 - Hunterdon County’s First
Gay-Straight Alliance Dance
Mar & Apr - One of the partners in the
production of three free, local Latino Law Seminars
May 7 - One of the
sponsors of the 25th Annual Somerset County International Festival
May -
Sponsored a chair in the Flemington Rocks! Celebration
Jun 2 - Presented a
talk to employees of the Hunterdon County Library on Diversity within Hunterdon
County
Jul 28 - One of the sponsors of the annual Salsa Night on Main
Street, Flemington
Aug 13 - Sponsored the music, David Cedeno and his
Orchestra, for the Taste of Clinton, organized by the restaurants of Clinton
and the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce
Sep 10 - Annual
“Celebrate Diversity” Picnic, Voorhees State Park, Hoppock Grove
Pavilion, 251 County Route 513, Glen Gardner, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sep 16 -
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration including partnering to produce:
Mexican-American Celebration, Borough Park, Flemington, 11 am - 4:30 pm (rained
out)
Oct 11 - Free Movie "Boys Don't Cry"
Oct 12 -
Annual Vigil
honoring Matthew Shepard/hate crime victims
Nov 3 - One of the sponsors of
the New Jersey Diversity Conference, Raritan Valley Community College, 8:00 am
- 3:00 pm http://www.beyonddiversity.org/njdc.html
2005
Aug 6 -
Celebrate Diversity Picnic
Oct 12 - Matthew Shepard Vigil
Oct 22 -
Sponsor of bus to GLSEN Conference
Oct 23 - Celebration of Spanish
Heritage Month - Fiesta Under the Stars
Oct 29 - Sponsor of Statewide
Diversity Conference
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