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Ewing Township’s All-Around Town Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt is back again this year for the 4th year running. 

Mayor Bert Steinmann said that the previous years’ events had seen great success, with hundreds of people participating and sending in photos of people on the hunt. “People love scavenger hunts,” he said. “It’s a great way to learn more about the community, for businesses to gain recognition, and for families and kids to have a great time on the hunt.” 

The All-Around Town Scavenger Hunt arose from the Ewing Green Team’s original Scarecrow Contest, where residents would create their scarecrows and bring them to the Ewing Senior and Community Center to display and compete for People’s Choice prizes at the Annual Trunk or Treat event. 

The Scavenger Hunt, sponsored by the Ewing Green Team, Ewing Arts Commission and Art Has No Boundaries, was born of the idea to involve and promote local businesses, as well as residents and organizations, and through some innovative clues, help hunters to learn more about the community.   It lasts almost the whole month of October, beginning on October 1^st, and ending on Oct 27^th at 4:30 pm.  Winners will be announced at the Recreation Department’s Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct 29^th.

In years past, each scarecrow had its own unique riddle which would lead the way to its location.  This year, the group is trying something new with picture clues.  Hunters must track down each of the 36 scarecrows on the ballot and enter its name in the form.  The more scarecrows you find, the more entries you get into the Grand Prize drawings. 

We’re keeping many of the prizes from last year and adding some new surprises. You still get to vote for your 2 (two) favorite scarecrows – a favorite residential winner and a favorite business/organization will each get $ prizes. And the Green Team will still select the one scarecrow that best ‘upcycles’ and/or uses recycled materials. And we will still have a raffle winner from all the hunters’ entries!  

Also returning this year is our very own Stan By Mee, our scarecrow that will be at 4 different Ewing locations during the month.   Each week in October, on Sunday, check the Ewing Green Team’s Facebook page for a new clue for “Where’s Stan?” Once you find him at his new location; take a selfie of someone in your ‘hunting party’ and email the Ewing Green Team at ewinggreenteam@gmail.com for a chance to be entered into the Stan By Mee drawing.

“We love Halloween,” stated Scarecrow Chairwoman Lisa Feldman. “Celebrating the fall holidays and the arrival of cooler weather with our Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt is a lot of fun for us as well as our participants.   Scavenger hunters regularly send us great comments about how much they enjoy figuring out the clues and finding our scarecrows.   We believe it’s a fun time for scarecrow hosts and hunters alike and a wonderful way to celebrate the Ewing community.”

The All-Around Town Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt begins on Saturday, October 1^st and ends on Thursday, October 27^th at 4:30 pm, giving you plenty of time to hunt them all down.  Winners will be announced at the Trunk or Treat event at the Ewing Senior and Community Center, 999 Lower Ferry Road on Saturday, Oct 29^th at 4:30 pm.  Contest rules and ballots can be found online at https://ewinggreenteam.org/scarecrow-scavenger-hunt-rules/.  Paper ballots can also be picked up at the Ewing Community and Senior Center (ESCC) at 999 Lower Ferry Road or Hollowbrook Community Center at 320 Hollowbrook Drive.

So, come on out and enjoy the hunt!  It’s a great way to meet your neighbors, perhaps discover some businesses you weren’t aware of, and enjoy our community.  Challenge yourself to find our ‘crows, earn chances for a variety of prizes, and begin your autumn adventure.      

Mayor Bert Steinmann, the Ewing Green Team and the Ewing Recreation Department invite you to ride with the Ewing Green Team at the 7th Annual Community Fall Spin Bike Tour on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 8:15 a.m. to 11 a.m..  Pedal your way through town with your fellow Ewingites, with a guided Police escort, and enjoy a morning of exercise, fun and camaraderie. 

The Fall Spin will kick off Ewing’s Community Fest celebration at TCNJ, starting and ending at Campus Town.  Each year event proceeds are donated to a different charity.  This year’s charity is Mercer Street Friends, a local non-profit dedicated to providing services that build community, nurture self-worth and independence, and offer resources for children, families, and communities to overcome poverty and its lasting effects.

Individuals or teams, ages 18 years and older are encouraged to register early as there is a maximum number of 50 riders allowed. “We would love participants to sign up as individuals or come as a team of friends, family members or co-workers,” says EGT Member and Bike Tour Chairperson, Garry Keel. The Fall Spin registration fee is $25 prior to September 17^th and $30 thereafter.  We will attempt to provide tee-shirts for late registrants, but they may not be received in time for the ride.  All persons registering by September 17^th will receive a T-shirt. Day-of-event registration will begin at 7:45am.

Participants will enjoy a leisurely paced, 11-mile ride through Ewing Township neighborhoods. The tour will be escorted by Ewing Police, and rest stops and free bike inspections will be available.

 So, plan to join us at our Annual Bike Tour of Ewing, as we promote healthy lifestyles, raise awareness of bicycle safety and promote a more bikeable Ewing.  

For more information on the Ewing Fall Spin, please visit https://ewinggreenteam.org/ewingfallspin, email ewinggreenteam@gmail.com or call Garry M. Keel at 609-902-8722. 

Ride Details

Date: September 24th (Rain or shine).  In case of really inclement weather and the event has to be cancelled, we will try to contact you by phone and/or email. (So please fill out the form with your computer or sign up using CommunityPass)
Meet Up: 7:45 a.m.  at Campus Town
Ride Start: 8:15 a.m.
Cost: $25 per person (includes a free tee shirt if your registration is received by September 17th.) $30 per person if received after Sept 17th.
Police Escort:  The Ewing police will once again escort us through intersections.
Registration:

• Online:
  You must create a user account (a one-time requirement for all Ewing programs) and fill out all required information.  This will populate our registration form and waiver.  There is an additional $3 fee to cover processing costs.  Do not use this system if you are being comped for the ride.
• In Person:
  Register and pay at the ESCC Recreation Department Office, 999 Lower Ferry Road.
• Phone in registration by Credit Card
  Call 609-883-1776 Ext. 2
• By mail
  Fill out the registration form and mail it along with your check made out to the Ewing Twp. Recreation Departmentto:

Ted Forst (Director)
Ewing Recreation Department
Ewing Senior and Community Center
999 Lower Ferry Road
Ewing, NJ 08628

Registrations and payment must be received by Saturday, September 17th to be eligible for the $25 rate.

Standard safety gear (helmets) and road compliant bicycles are REQUIRED.   Specific rules are on our CUE SHEET (coming soon).

The EGT requests that you say NO to those single use plastic water bottles…

Riders are encouraged to bring their own re-usable water bottles and fill them at our rest stops.

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