Clay outing targets a good cause

ANDOVER - If you haven’t been to Hudson Farm, you might want to find out what you’re missing. This historic Sussex County estate is home to 3,000 pristine acres, encompassing fields, forests, lakes, streams and waterfalls - and the country’s most extensive, fully electronic clay shooting facilities. On Saturday, Oct. 7, Hudson Farm will play host to the fifth annual Sporting Clay Outing to benefit Project Self-Sufficiency, a Newton-based nonprofit organization devoted to helping single parents, teen parents, displaced homemakers and their children achieve self-sufficiency. Open to men and women of all ages and skill levels, this event gives participants the opportunity to not only practice their clay shooting skills on one of the finest courses in the country, but to do so in a stunning natural setting rarely seen by the public. For a fee of $300 per shooter or $1,000 per 4-person team, participants can take part in a 100 clay disc shoot under the guidance of highly skilled coaches. Novices will be teamed with experienced leaders to guide them safely through the course. Participants will start the day with a delicious country breakfast, and later enjoy a sit-down catered lunch. Breakfast, lunch, and a post-event cocktail hour with complimentary beer and wine are included, as are awards, door prizes, and an opportunity to participate in a charity auction. Project Self-Sufficiency offers a wide range of free services to Sussex County residents, including: counseling, case management, career assessment, job training and placement, life-skills management training, parenting education, legal assistance, childcare, basic needs assistance and more. All proceeds of the Sporting Clay Outing will directly benefit these services, and a portion of the entry fee is tax-deductible. To register for the Clay Outing or are interested in receiving more information on this event or any of Project Self-Sufficiency’s programs and services, call (973) 383-5129.