Page 4 • The Readington News • May 2012


Readington Community Theatre to Present “The Melody Lingers On”


Gunsmithing Demo May 6


Pictured during a recent rehearsal are, back row, from left: Penni Wild, Gil Lawley, Linda Green, Cindy Magalio, Amanda Gallagher, Tim Price, Pat Hennessy, Joan Hoffman and Eric Althoff, and, front row, Kendra Guinness and Alyssa deWolfe


Readington Community Theatre will present a revue of the songs of Irving Berlin “The Melody Lin- gers On” May 17-20 at the Polish American Citizens’ Club on Kline Boulevard in Whitehouse Station. The run will include evening per- formances at 8 on May 17, 18 and 19, and a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. on May 20. The cast includes 10 principals who play a variety of characters, and a singing-dancing chorus. The songs of Irving Berlin, an incomparable musical legacy, tell the story of the last American century. The revue is based on Mary Ellin Barrett’s extraordinary


book about her father, “Irving Ber- lin: A Daughter’s Memoir.” Included in the list of over 40 mu- sical numbers are such well-known favorites as: Blue Skies, God Bless America, White Christmas, Alex- ander’s Ragtime Band and There’s No Business Like Show Business. The continual flow of the revue, from one sequence into another, allows scenes to shift easily from the present into the past, and back again.


Tickets cost $12/Adult and $10/ Seniors & Students, and can be reserved by calling 908-507-6133. —Submitted by RC Theatre


Have you ever wondered what “lock stock and barrel” really means? Here is your chance to find out as the Readington Museums hosts gunsmith Harry Greenberger on May 6 as part of the Open House Sunday program. The demo will be held inside the Wade-Wyckoff Barn at the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead, 114 Dreahook Rd., from 1 to 4 p.m. With more than 30 years experi- ence in gunsmithing and colonial life, Greenberger will demonstrate the ins and outs of producing a fine quality weapon. During the eighteenth-century guns were pro- duced in great numbers in Europe and imported into the colonies. The guns were not made by a single per- son. In fact, much of the work was done in a piecemeal fashion with


parts being made using a cottage- industry approach. This enabled Europe to produce weapons faster and cheaper than they could be in the colonies. But one weapon that was produced here was the long rifle, which evolved from German hunting rifle, making them superior at taking down big game. Green- berger also will talk about life on the frontier during this family friendly event.


The program is free, but dona- tions will be happily accepted. Groups of six or more, call for a reservation. For more information or directions visit www.reading- tontwp.org/ReadingtonMuseums or call Program Director Kimberly Costa at 908-236-2327.


American Legion Golf Classic May 5


The 9th Annual Sons of the American Legion Squadron #284 Golf Classic will be held at the Green Pond Country Club in Bethlehem, PA, on Saturday, May 5. Shot gun start at 1:30 p.m. Do-


nation of $100 includes six bev- erages per cart, prizes, draft beer and buffet dinner at the American Legion Post 284 in Whitehouse. To register, call 908-534-2061 or email salpost284@gmail.com.


Ducks Train in Three Bridges–Coach Patti Zwaan is pictured (left) with the Intercollegiate Riding Team from Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, the Ducks. The Cheaumont Stables on Main Street in Three Bridges, where Patti is a trainer, is the team’s home base. The equestrian team enjoyed its finest season ever this year, tying SUNY New Paltz for Reserve High Point College honors (second place) in the Intercol- legiate Horse Show Association’s Zone Three, Region Three, for the 2011-12 season. Stevens was awarded the tro- phy at the recent IHSA Region finals. It is the Ducks’ highest-ever finish since the program was founded in 2003. Patti has been the team coach from its inception.


Try Out for Travel Soccer


Tryouts for Readington Travel Soccer for boys and girls ages 8 and up begin on Friday, May 11, and run through Tuesday, May 22. Check the travel soccer website www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=re adingtontravelsoccerclub for dates and times. All tryouts are held at Summer Road Park. —Submitted by Patti Marcine, Readington Recreation


Enjoy 22 weeks of our fresh Fruits & Vegetables from July – November


CSA Shares Available


(Community Supported Argriculture)


Pick-up locations at our farm markets in Bridgewater and Oldwick.


Additional info available at www.melickstownfarm.com Roof


Repair Specialist


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