The event will be held at RHA headquarters at Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve, 2121 Larger Cross Road, Bedminster, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Due to present weather conditions, the Raritan Headwaters Association (RHA) will postpone its Old-Fashioned Country Fair from Sunday, Oct. 4 until Sunday, Oct. 18.

The event will be held at RHA headquarters at Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve, 2121 Larger Cross Road, Bedminster, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Although the future path of Hurricane Joaquin remains unknown, another storm system threatens the area with heavy rains and potential flooding. In anticipation of that impact, RHA offers the following advice for preventing and mitigating possible water pollution in the watershed communities:

Make sure all stormwater drains are clear of debris to prevent possible flooding.

Store pesticides, insecticides, oils, gas, and other pollutants off the ground, preferably in sheds or other enclosed areas to ensure nothing seeps into the ground or local water sources such as brooks, tributaries and streams.

Use bottled water in the event private well water systems could possibly become contaminated. The rule of thumb is to have a three-day water supply on hand, with one gallon of water per day for each family member and pet.

Following the event, when it is safe, remove debris from waterways.

If using a private well water system, RHA recommends using bottled water as a safeguard against possible post-storm contamination. RHA also recommends testing your water for possible contamination prior to use, and offers testing for such pollutants as coliform and other bacteria.

For more information, visit www.raritanheadwaters.org.

Church members and local residents had the opportunity to learn about medical aid in dying, the New Jersey aid in dying bill and the importance of discussing one's end-of-life wishes with family members.

The New Jersey Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act was the featured topic at a presentation given by Compassion & Choices at a meeting of the Living Waters Lutheran Church in Flemington, recently.

Church members and local residents had the opportunity to learn about medical aid in dying, the New Jersey aid in dying bill and the importance of discussing one's end-of-life wishes with family members.

In New Jersey, the Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act (A2270/S382) would allow mentally competent, terminally ill adults the right to request a prescription for life-ending medication that the patient may self-administer - when and if they choose - in order to reduce suffering at the end of life.

The NJ State Assembly passed the bill last November, and it passed out of the NJ Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens committee in December. A full Senate vote may be called in the coming months.

Ethan Andersen said, "The aid in dying bill is about providing those facing a painful end of life another option to reduce their suffering. Support for the bill is not just gaining momentum in Jew Jersey, but also around the country."

A recent Rutgers Eagleton poll shows that 63 percent of New Jersey voters support a person's right to the option of aid in dying, including a majority of voters across political parties and religious affiliations.

During the presentation, church members and area residents had the opportunity to ask questions about the bill, learn more about the medical procedure of aid in dying, and sign a petition calling for state legislators to pass the bill.

Compassion & Choices is the largest nonprofit organization in the country committed to improving care and expanding choice at the end of life. To learn more about the legislation and aid in dying, visit www.compassionandchoices.org.

There will be a wide range of antiques spanning the past two centuries presented by experienced antique dealers. Lunch and baked goods and will be available.

Somerset County 4-H Center, 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater. The Antique Show opens at 10 a.m. and will close at 4 p.m. Admission is $7 per person ($6 w/card or ad.) There will be a wide range of antiques spanning the past two centuries presented by experienced antique dealers. Lunch and baked goods and will be available.

This event benefits the New Jersey State 4-H Association and is run by Ellen Katona and Bob Lutz.

For more information, contact 856-459-2229 or ellenbob360@gmail.com

Funded by a grant from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the YES Program is designed to help individuals overcome barriers in their lives and achieve their goals of securing employment or continuing their education.

The Youth Employment Services (YES) Program has expanded in order to better help individuals looking for a job or hoping to return to school.

Funded by a grant from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the YES Program is designed to help individuals overcome barriers in their lives and achieve their goals of securing employment or continuing their education.

Previously, the program was only available to individuals between the ages of 16-21, but thanks to changes made to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), eligibility is extended to individuals up to the age of 24.

The YES Program helps people from a variety of backgrounds. High school drop-outs, individuals with physical, mental health, or learning disability issues, and people with juvenile justice or criminal justice issues in their past can all benefit from the widened scope of the program.

"The WIOA Grant, effective Oct. 1, expands the eligibility from 21- to 24-years-old, and now all high school drop-outs automatically qualify without additional barriers. I feel these new guidelines will assist us in meeting the needs of more youth and young adults in Hunterdon and Somerset counties," said Susan Rozycki, Program Coordinator.

If a resident of Hunterdon or Somerset counties and want to find out more about how the YES Program can help, contact Susan Rozycki at srozycki@hcpolytech.org.

Northampton, Hunterdon and Warren county authorities say they are looking for three individuals.

Northampton County authorities seek Michael Handlovic - fugitive of the week

Hunterdon County authorities seek Akuudo Petrie - fugitive of the week

Warren County authorities seek Sergio Ribeiro - fugitive of the week

 

Northampton, Hunterdon and Warren county authorities say they are looking for three individuals.

Northampton County authorities seek Michael Handlovic - fugitive of the week

Hunterdon County authorities seek Akuudo Petrie - fugitive of the week

Warren County authorities seek Sergio Ribeiro - fugitive of the week

 

With alpacas roaming and autumn leaves on the ground, Joe and MaryBeth Colosi of Manchester chose to hold their literary and vintage themed wedding at the rustic WoodsEdge Farm in Stockton.

STOCKTON-- With alpacas roaming and autumn leaves on the ground, Joe and MaryBeth Colosi of Manchester chose to hold their literary and vintage themed wedding at the rustic WoodsEdge Farm in Stockton.

The ceremony and reception were held in the giant barn behind the pasture on Saturday with card catalog seating assignments, antique book and teacup center pieces, a floral bouquet handmade by the bride out of book pages, book shelf altars filled with photos and family keepsakes and a book stack wedding cake.

MORE: Couple strut down the aisle in a peacock-themed party

WoodsEdge Farm, which houses llamas, alpacas and yaks, began hosting events in 2014, and has grown in popularity with 10 weddings this year, and a fully booked fall 2016 season.

In addition to its events and wool fiber production, the farm sells local honey, handmade soaps and wool attire at the Hunterdon Land Trust farmers' market and in its store open from November through the end of December.

Check back with NJ.com Thursday for more on the wedding of the week.

Emily Cummins may be reached at ecummins@njadvancemedia.com Follow her on Twitter @EmilyACummins and Facebook. 

Rob Marron had 273 rushing yards and four scores for the Lions.

North Hunterdon High School’s football team rode Rob Marron to its highest scoring output of the season and a 40-28 victory at Scotch Plains on Saturday.

Marron, a senior, ran for 273 yards and four touchdowns for the Lions (2-2).

Scroll through the gallery atop this post to see photos from the game.

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Rob Marron had 273 rushing yards and four scores for the Lions.

North Hunterdon High School’s football team rode Rob Marron to its highest scoring output of the season and a 40-28 victory at Scotch Plains on Saturday.

Marron, a senior, ran for 273 yards and four touchdowns for the Lions (2-2).

Scroll through the gallery atop this post to see photos from the game.

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Very simply, my candidacy as an independent had the intention of insuring that Readington voters would not face another unopposed threat to their quality of life and a complicated write-in scenario if Duffy and Smith had not won the primary.

To the editor:

Recently, mail-in ballots for the 2015 General Election arrived at many homes in Readington. Sample ballots will soon be mailed to all registered voters. The section of the ballot for the two Township Committee openings includes more candidates than I ever imagined would contest an election in our rural community.

They are: the winners of the Republican Primary, Liz Duffy jointly with Ben Smith; myself jointly with Tanya Rohrbach; and a third independent candidate.

Very simply, my candidacy as an independent had the intention of insuring that Readington voters would not face another unopposed threat to their quality of life and a complicated write-in scenario if Duffy and Smith had not won the primary. 

My name is still on the ballot only because of possible complications from replacement candidates had I withdrawn.

The third candidate nominated by petition, Scott Scammell, is an elected member of the Hunterdon County Republican Committee running against his party's nominees. He is an aviation insurance broker and principal in Wings, LLC. I can only imagine his interest in opposing his party and joining this race.

You should know I voted for Duffy and Smith in the primary and intend to do so again on Nov. 3. Please join in electing these experienced and dynamic young candidates who truly value our rural quality of life. I am confident they will keep Readington a wonderful place to live and raise a family.

This election is that important to the future of Readington Township.

John Kalinich, Jr.

Readington Township

Parts of the river, which cuts through Warren County, are too warm and lack an amount of aquatic life that's considered ideal, association says.

Parts of the river, which cuts through Warren County, are too warm and lack an amount of aquatic life that's considered ideal, association says.

Parts of the Musconetcong River get too warm in the summer, lack the amount of aquatic life that's considered ideal and suffer from an eroding habitat. 

These are among the findings in a report issued Tuesday by the Musconetcong Watershed Association. It is the first time the association has compiled such a report. The Watershed Institute and the Lake Hopatcong Foundation funded it.

The watershed affects parts of Hunterdon, Morris, Sussex and Warren counties. To compile data for the report, the association's river watchers analyzed conditions at four different points of the river during four different times of the year. 

Two of those points were in Warren County - off Route 57 in Washington Township and near the Point Mountain Bridge in Mansfield Township. The report also did analyses off Willow Street in Roxbury Township, Morris County, and off Mount Joy Road in Holland Township, Hunterdon County. 

The data, particularly at the upstream sites in Roxbury and Washington townships, shows there's a need to improve the river's overall water quality, the report says.

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But while the ultimate goal would be optimal water quality at every stretch of the river, the report acknowledges that river advocates may want to set some more modest goals in the short term.

Here are some of the report's findings:

Roxbury Township: The average summer water temperature of 74 degrees is considered marginal; the aquatic life score, which looks at the number of organisms, is sub-optimal at 21; the habitat score of 145, based in part on soil erosion and river-bank stability, is sub-optimal; and the average level of nitrates in the water is optimal at 1 mg per liter. 

Washington Township: The average summer water temperature of 72 degrees is sub-optimal; the aquatic life score of 19 is sub-optimal; the habitat score of 106 is marginal; and the average level of nitrates in the water is optimal at 1 mg per liter.

Mansfield Township: The average summer water temperature of 65.3 degrees is optimal; the aquatic life score of 26 is optimal; the habitat score of 159 is sub-optimal; and the average level of nitrates in the water is sub-optimal at 2 mg per liter. 

Holland Township: The average summer water temperature of 65.3 degrees is optimal; the aquatic life score of 23 is optimal; the habitat score of 144 is sub-optimal; and the average level of nitrates in the water is optimal at 1.5 mg per liter. 

According to the report, factors such as poor impervious cover and riparian buffers are affecting the numbers.

To improve the water, the report says, residents can take steps such as keeping tress and shrubs along lake and river banks, leaving grass longer on lawns near a bank, properly disposing of household chemicals and sweeping walkways rather than spraying them down with a hose.

The report also suggests that residents with septic tanks maintain them properly and asks that folks avoid removing rocks and boulders in waterways. 

Nick Falsone may be reached at nfalsone@lehighvalleylive.com. Follow him on Twitter @NickFalsone. Find lehighvalleylive.com on Facebook.

Gliders made from foam plates teach lessons to Kingwood sixth-graders. Watch video

ALEXANDRIA TWP. -- Foam picnic plates turned into airplanes Tuesday morning as sixth-graders from Kingwood Township School tested their science, tech, engineering and math skills.

They were at Alexandria Field, where owner Linda Castner and flight instructor Todd Cooper led them through controlled experiments in flight.

After discussing air pressure and the four forces that work on a plane -- lift, drag, weight and thrust, the students followed a template to build foam plate gliders dubbed FPG-9s.

The class split into two teams to see how well their planes would fly. There were two configurations involving flaps on the wings, and the goal of the experiment was to see how one configuration differed from the other.

Castner and Cooper timed the test flights as students recorded the data. One after another the student pilots let their aircraft go, with the observers timing how many seconds the planes stayed aloft. Some soared; some dove.

"We're looking at how drag works in opposition to lift, and what makes an airplane fly," Cooper said. "The more drag you have, the shorter your flight will be."

The results were compiled into a chart on a whiteboard. Averaging the flight times called on students' math skills, and the class evaluated the results.

"I'm teaching them what a controlled experiment is in class," math and science teacher Tanya Brooks said as the students took out their calculators. "So often you hear, 'When am I going to use this? Now they say, 'Oh!' It's neat getting them to see how and where they can use this."

This is Brooks' second year bringing students to "flight school" at Alexandria Field. Brooks said she and Castner have come up with four lessons, with plans to do more.

"Now we're talking about a weather and water unit," Brooks said. "In spring we'll be looking at solar balloons, because we'll have started geometry by then and they'll understand surface area."

The program is funded by the Kingwood Township Education Foundation, which covers everything but the cost of the bus that transported students, Brooks said.

School officials throughout the state can see how the program works later this month, in a presentation for the New Jersey School Boards Association.

"We're going into the iSTEAM studio on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 1:30 to 2," Brooks said. STEAM stands for Science, technology, engineering, arts and math, and Brooks said the studio is basically a green room, where they can perform their experiments. "We're giving a mock lesson for everyone about what we're doing," Brooks said.

Cooper shares her enthusiasm. "This is one of the most unique programs in the country," he said.

Sallie Graziano may be reached at sgraziano@njadvancemedia.com. Follow her on Twitter @SallieGraziano. Find The Hunterdon County Democrat on Facebook.

"Really Rosie" is the story of Rosie who is sassy kid from Avenue P in Brooklyn N.Y. She and her friends: Alligator, Kathy, Jonny and Pierre use their imaginations to turn an ordinary summer day into a movie of Rosie's life.

Flemington resident, Kayla O'Brien, is starring in 'Really Rosie' at the Growing Stage Theater in Netcong, Oct. 16, 17, 18. (courtesy photo)

The Growing Stage in Netcong, announces the final weekend of "Really Rosie," a comedy romp starring Kayla O'Brien of Flemington and directed by Lorie Petrie.

"Really Rosie" is the story of Rosie who is sassy kid from Avenue P in Brooklyn N.Y. She and her friends: Alligator, Kathy, Jonny and Pierre use their imaginations to turn an ordinary summer day into a movie of Rosie's life. The show provides a great message about being who you are and learning to get along with other who are not just like you. They tell the story with a great deal of humor for all ages.

This weekend will be the last time to see the show: Friday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 17, at 4 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 18, at 4 p.m. Purchase tickets at www.growingstage.com

Kayla stars in this show, this is a breakthrough performance for Kayla in her first lead role. Reviews have stated Rosie, played by Kayla O'Brien, does a phenomenal job belting out songs throughout the production. Kayla has been in two other productions: "Little Mermaid Jr." and "Shrek Jr.," both shown at the Bucks County playhouse. She is looking forward to returning back to local theater in the Flemington area, but is enjoying all of the wonderful people she had the opportunity to work with at the Growing Stage Theater.

At Or Chadash the custom is to unroll the entire scroll around the perimeter of the sanctuary and this year all the attendees were invited to participate in a scavenger hunt of sorts to discover unique features of the Torah including specially shaped letters and decorative embellishments to the letters.

Simchat Torah, the Jewish holiday that celebrates the completion of the annual Torah reading cycle was celebrated on Friday, Oct. 9 at Or Chadash in Flemington. Pictured, Board Member Harvey Gold holds the Torah as Cantor Kathy Gohr reads the last verses of Deuteronomy, alongside Rabbi Joseph Forman. (courtesy photo)

Simchat Torah, the Jewish holiday that celebrates the completion of the annual Torah reading cycle was celebrated on Friday, Oct. 9 at Or Chadash in Flemington.

At Or Chadash the custom is to unroll the entire scroll around the perimeter of the sanctuary and this year all the attendees were invited to participate in a scavenger hunt of sorts to discover unique features of the Torah including specially shaped letters and decorative embellishments to the letters.

For more information, visit www.orchadash-nj.org, call 908-806-2122.

While the golden October sun turns the trees along the Delaware River to fiery reds and golds, come spend the afternoon at this historic mill listening to the wonderful voices of the Opera Project's professional, student, and emerging artists.

The Opera Project will present an afternoon of beautiful music on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 3:30 p.m., at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton. Enjoy a concert of opera arias, duets, and art songs, featuring bass-baritone Nick Hay, tenor John Villemaire, and soprano Iris Prcic performing music from Verdi's Ernani, Dvorak's Rusalka and Donizetti's Maria Stuarda.

While the golden October sun turns the trees along the Delaware River to fiery reds and golds, come spend the afternoon at this historic mill listening to the wonderful voices of the Opera Project's professional, student, and emerging artists. Be prepared to be astonished at the quality of the company's performers, all in the relaxed conviviality that is the trademark of the Opera Project, now in its eighth season.

Tickets at $20, are available at the door. For more information, call 908-268-1264 or visit www.theoperaproject.us.

The diaper bank offers diapers to parents and caregivers of infants, toddlers, special needs children, disabled youth, and to the elderly who cannot afford the incontinence products they need.

The Hunterdon Diaper Bank is need of donations and volunteers. Donations can be dropped off at the United Way of Hunterdon County office in Flemington, or at Clinton Honda in Annandale. (photo credit Alena Yakusheva)

The Hunterdon Diaper Bank was established by United Way of Hunterdon County and NORWESCAP Food Bank to make a difference in the lives of neighbors by providing diapers, wipes, and incontinence products through financial generosity and volunteer commitment. The diaper bank offers diapers to parents and caregivers of infants, toddlers, special needs children, disabled youth, and to the elderly who cannot afford the incontinence products they need.

The Hunterdon Diaper Bank is low in supplies and the support of volunteers to ensure it continues to benefit those who are in need.

Donations can be dropped off at the United Way of Hunterdon County office located at 4 Walter Foran Boulevard., Suite 401 in Flemington, or at Clinton Honda, located at 1511 U.S. Highway 22 E in Annandale. Donations can also be made online at www.yougivegoods.com/healthybaby.

The Hunterdon Diaper Bank is also in need of volunteers to oversee and organize diaper drives. The time commitment is flexible and the reward is great.

Contact Debbie for more information, at deb@uwhunterdon.org or 908-782-3414, ext. 29

This is the first opportunity for the long time friends to exhibit together. Pisacreta is a resident of Lambertville and can frequently be seen creating "plein aire" landscapes in and around that scenic town many of which are included in the exhibit.

An exhibition of shared inspirations by two well known local artists will be on display at the Artists Gallery in Lambertville, this November. Pictured is 'Gold Finch Gala' (acrylic painting) by one of the artists, Charles David Viera.(courtesy photo)

An exhibition of shared inspirations by two well known local artists will be on display at the Artists Gallery in Lambertville, this November. Although Debbie Pisacreta's landscape paintings suggest a more quiet reflective quality while Charles David Viera's expressionist animals paintings resonate action they both admit to being inspired by such diverse masters as Matisse, Hopper and Fairfield Porter.

"I think any one that is familiar with those artists mentioned will see and appreciate our connection when they see the exhibition," said Pisacreta. "Both of us try to do as much as we can with color and use it as a vehicle to touch the viewer," added Viera. "Debbie's oils have a wonderful calm ,almost pastel like quality about them while my works are almost violent with slashes of paint and line that I use to suggest movement and power."

Pictured is 'Another World!' by Debbie Pisacreta, an oil painting. (courtesy photo)

This is the first opportunity for the long time friends to exhibit together. Pisacreta is a resident of Lambertville and can frequently be seen creating "plein aire" landscapes in and around that scenic town many of which are included in the exhibit. Viera will offer vibrant paintings of horses, birds and other wildlife images that deliver an expressionist impact. This is his third show at the Artists' Gallery and it will be Pisacreta's first.

Quit Life/Wild Life the work of Charles David Viera and Debbie Pisacreta will be on display at the Artists' Gallery from Nov. 5-Dec. 6. The public is invited to the opening reception Saturday, Nov. 7, from 4-8 p.m. The Artists' Gallery is at 18 Bridge St. in Lambertville. Hours are Thursday-Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. More information on these artists and the Artists'Gallery can be found at: charlesdavidviera.com debbiepisacreta.com and lambertvillearts.com

The TIPS Program teaches liquor store employees how to successfully identify and handle potentially dangerous situations within their stores. Each staff member is taught how to recognize when a customer is intoxicated or underage and address the situation appropriately.

Employees at several Bourbon Street Wine & Liquors locations in Hunterdon and Warren County recently completed TIPS (Training in Intervention Procedures) certification training.

The TIPS Program teaches liquor store employees how to successfully identify and handle potentially dangerous situations within their stores. Each staff member is taught how to recognize when a customer is intoxicated or underage and address the situation appropriately.

Participants learn intervention techniques to prevent the illegal sale of alcohol to minors and how to handle intoxicated customers and keep them from harming themselves and others. The purpose of TIPS is to help people create environments that promote safety and responsibility wherever alcohol is sold, served, or consumed.

The training was a collaboration of the Coalition of Healthy and Safe Communities, a program of the Family Guidance Center of Warren County, Community Prevention Resources of Warren County, and Hunterdon Prevention Resources.

"Knowledge is power and you can never get enough, whether it's something to refresh on or something new to learn," said Amanda Karpew, who organized the training for Bourbon Street. "It's a great program and well worthwhile."

Representatives of the Coalition of Healthy and Safe Communities conducted the training. In all, 27 employees from Bourbon Street Wines & Liquors' seven store locations attended. This included every manager and assistant manager plus other employees at all four of their Hunterdon County locations (Califon, Clinton Township, Flemington and Lebanon Borough) of all three Warren County stores (Pohatcong and two Phillipsburg stores), and were certified in TIPS.

Among the specific topics highlighted in the training: Addresses checking I.D.s and how to handle a situation if given a fake I.D.; Addresses refusal of service if the employee has reason to believe alcohol is being purchased to be diverted to an underage drinker; Addresses behavioral cues and intoxication rate factors that employees should take into consideration when making a sale; Addresses employee liability issues around the above issues; Provides employees with a skill set to effectively adapt policy to practice.

Completion of this training also allows retail owners/employers to seek reduced insurance premiums.

For more information about TIPS training for retail stores as well as restaurants or bars serving alcohol, call Diane Bonelli of Prevention Connections, a program of the Family Guidance Center of Warren County at 908-223-1985.

Students stuffed, decorated, and voted on his gender and name. Students also painted pictures of their new classmate to display.

Meet "Scary Awesome Scarecrow" - the newest member of Mrs. Miquel's 4-year-old class at the Preschool of Whitehouse United Methodist Church.

Students stuffed, decorated, and voted on his gender and name. Students also painted pictures of their new classmate to display.

For more information about The Preschool's programs, call 908-534-6333 or email preschool@whitehouseumc.org

Students will grow various vegetables and compare those grown hydroponically to those grown in outdoor raised beds.

Clinton Public School was the recipient of a $1,500 grant from ExxonMobil on Oct. 13. The grant is for a STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) enrichment project geared toward special needs students working collaboratively with regular education students to install a hydroponic plant growth system.

Students will grow various vegetables and compare those grown hydroponically to those grown in outdoor raised beds.

This is a unique opportunity for men to hear from others and to provide their own perspectives to other men who are dealing with these issues.

The next meeting of a men's discussion group focusing on divorce will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 6:30-8 p.m., at the United Way, located at 4 Walter E. Foran Boulevard, Suite 401 in Flemington. The group is for men who are separated or divorced, or who are going through a divorce.

This is a unique opportunity for men to hear from others and to provide their own perspectives to other men who are dealing with these issues. The program will be moderated by family law attorney William Rudnik of Gebhardt & Kiefer, P.C. and certified financial planner Craig Hyldahl of R.I.C.H. Planning Group, LLC.

In addition, accountant Marsha Baldinger will provide some tax advice and answer questions relating to taxes.

Food and beverages will be provided. Any questions should be directed to William Rudnik at 908-735-5161 or brudnik@gklegal.com. Although not required, RSVP to Rudnik so proper arrangements can be made for food and beverages.

UCEDC is a nonprofit economic development corporation that is dedicated to helping New Jersey's small business community, in partnership with the Flemington Business Improvement District.

UCEDC is sponsoring a free workshop titled, Financing Your Business, on Nov. 10, from 6-8 p.m., at Hopewell Valley Community Bank, 56 Main St. in Flemington.

UCEDC is a nonprofit economic development corporation that is dedicated to helping New Jersey's small business community, in partnership with the Flemington Business Improvement District. Access to capital is critical to many small businesses, yet most owners don't understand how to determine what they qualify for, what money is available to them and the roadblocks they may face obtaining financing.

Financing Your Business is a workshop created to address these issues as well as inform business owners of what's expected of them in obtaining capital.