Local rifle club will host special event for youths

Local rifle club will host
special event for youths

The Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club will be holding a Junior Shooting Program on Oct. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its range, 168 Stump Tavern Road, Jackson.

The event will provide novice or more experienced children from ages 10-18 with an opportunity to learn the disciplines of pistol, low and high power rifle, skeet and trap shooting. Participants can engage in casual recreational shooting to international competition.

All children attend an NRA Educational protocol for each discipline that is presented by NRA-certified instructors. At the conclusion of the program, participants will receive a memento and giveaways.

The event is free. However, a more extensive program is available for registration at a nominal fee. The CJRPC may be contacted by e-mail at [email protected] or [email protected] for further information.

Parents of homeschoolers

invited to meet Oct. 22

A new group is forming for home-schooled children in New Egypt and surrounding areas. Come and meet other homeschoolers in the area. Bring your children to the New Egypt recreation playground off Brindletown Road on Oct. 22 from 1:30-3 p.m. Meet other families for this social event. For more information e-mail [email protected] or call Phyllis, (609) 758-0226.

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