Somers Point, NJ – December 8, 2016 – The Somers Point Business Association (SPBA) made a $400 donation to the Somers Point Green Thumb Garden Club during its annual Holiday Party December 6 at the Greate Bay Country Club.
The Green Thumb Garden Club of Somers Point was established in 1952 for community beautification and to encourage the protection of natural resources, trees, shrubs and birds.
“We are truly grateful for this generous donation by the SPBA to help support gardening projects throughout Somers Point,” said Rosemary Evans, Green Thumb Garden Club president. The SPBA’s annual Holiday Party also included a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, a presentation of the 2016 Award of Excellence – given to Lois Hirschman Gregory, SPBA secretary – as well as a Toy Drive, where attendees brought in new, unwrapped toys to be distributed to deserving students at local Somers Point Schools. The SPBA is an organization that brings together businesses and professionals interested in the promotion, improvement and advancement of the business climate of Somers Point and in the surrounding areas. The SPBA hosts monthly meetings on relevant and timely business issues.
For more information about the Green Thumb Garden Club, contact Rosemary Evans at rosemaryevans@verizon.net or call 609-214-6967. For more information on the Somers Point Business Association or to become a member, please visit www.somerspointba.org or call 609-920-7004. For more information on the City of Somers Point, NJ, please visit www.somerspointgov.org or call 609-927-9088.
About the City of Somers Point
The City of Somers Point is the oldest settlement in Atlantic County, dating back to 1693. This four square mile attractive town is located in the eastern portion of Atlantic County in what was once known as Great Egg Harbor and was first incorporated as a borough in 1886. Somers Point’s tagline – “The Shore Starts Here”SM – lets visitors, homebuyers and business owners know that whether they’re looking to live, work or play at the shore, Somers Point is the ideal place to start. Somers Point is primarily a residential community with a relatively large proportion of its residents employed in professional services or executive positions in Somers Point and neighboring communities. Because of Somers Point’s location on the Great Egg Harbor River bayfront, it is known for its marinas, boating, and fine restaurants. Somers Point also has a vast variety of small and large shops and businesses located throughout the community.
