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Florham Park Angel Tree
Florham Park Rotary
In a 25+ year annual tradition the Angel Tree is once again standing in the Florham Park Post Office at 187 Columbia Turnpike.
Sponsored by the Florham Park Rotary in coordination with the NJ state Division of Child Protection and Permanency, Rotary members decorated the tree on Friday, November 17. Written on each tag is the wish of a local child. Per Rotarian Rex Lyon, in many cases these may be the only gift they receive for the holidays.
Examples of ornament wishes from previous years include:
- No. 5, 13-month old male – diapers (size 5), Crayola color wonder markers/set, and a ball.
- No. 14, 5-year old female – Hannah Montana dolls, kitchen toys, anything with unicorns, and age appropriate books
- No. 29, 12-year old female – clothing (girls size 7/8), nail polish kit, sneakers (girls size 7), winter coat, hat, gloves, scarf anything for drawing, coloring or painting
Residents and businesses are encouraged to donate new holiday gifts under the Anger ree by reading the ornaments, selecting a wish they can grant, and returning the wrapped gift by December 20.
Rotary International is a nonpolitical and nonsectarian organization open to all people, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, or political preference.
40,000+ clubs in 200 countries worldwide dedicated to humanitarian services, high ethical standards, and goodwill and peace around the world. This global network of 1.4 million people who volunteer their skills and resources to solve issues and address community needs.
One such club is in Florham Park. To learn more and consider joining, guests are welcome to attend a weekly Rotary breakfast meeting at the Florham Park Diner at 182 Ridgedale Ave. Meetings are 7:47 to 8:50 a.m. every Friday.
For additional information about the Florham Park Rotary visit the new website at www.FlorhamParkRotary.org, check Florham Park Community TV (Channels 21 for Cablevision and 35 for Verizon), or write or call Membership Chair George Gregor atggregor@florhamparkrotary.org or (917) 848-0982.
