Now that the holidays are approaching, senior council advisers Mrs. Weinstock and Mr. Kerrigan put together a giving tree for the 38 families in Middletown who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. On the tree, there are gift cards to Kohl’s, Target, and the Monmouth Mall. Anyone who wants to participate, the tree is right in front of the auditorium and there is a sign that explains what you need to do right next to it. It’s the perfect opportunity to lend our neighbors and helping hand and to give back to the community.