Sat., April 9
Friends of the Hickory Corner Library Book Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch, Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor, N.J. Thousands of Books: fiction & non-fiction for children, young adults and adults. Proceeds are used to provide special programs for adults and children, including the Summer Reading Program, and to purchase new materials for the library. The sale will continue in the library through the week.
East Windsor Recreation will present 5K Run/Walk starting at 8 am at Etra Lake Park. The cost to participate is $25, and proceeds will benefit Autism Speaks, for Autism awareness and research. The deadline to register is March 31 and race packet pickup will be the first week in April. Volunteers interested in assisting with the event can contact the Recreation Department at 609-443-4000, ext. 225.
Sun., April 10
The Community Concert Association of Bordentown Inc. will host “Broadway-Style Musical Revue” at 3 p.m. in Bordentown Regional Middle School, 50 Dunn’s Mill Road, Bordentown. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $5 for seniors. This particular concert gives the opportunity to remember the great Broadway composers from the past 100 years who have made music that is authentically American and popular around the world. For additional concert or membership information, call 609-298-5465.
Temple B’nai Shalom in East Brunswick will host its Tricky Tray Raffle at 4 p.m. There will be three levels of prizes, grand prizes, and a 50/50 raffle. Admission is $15. Those who register in advance will receive a free level 1 ticket sheet. For more information and ticket order forms, go to www.bnaishalom.com or contact TBSTrickyTray@gmail.com. Temple B’nai Shalom is located at 15 Fern Road in East Brunswick.
St. David’s Episcopal Church welcomes Jerry Posner, who will present a talk on “Practicing the Practical Power of Gratitude.” The talk will occur after the 10 a.m. service in Meirs Hall at approximately noon. Mr. Posner is a creative, dynamic speaker and training specialist. Since 1993, he has presented more than 1,700 motivational and inspirational programs for guests at Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires, and has inspired tens of thousands of people who aspire to positive change in the workplace…and in life. All are welcome to attend. The church is at 90 South Main St. Cranbury. Call 609-655-4731 or visit the website www.stdavidscranbury.com.
Mon., April 11
Earth Day Upcycled Craft at 6:30 p.m. at the Plumsted Library. Celebrate Earth Day and join the Plumsted Youth for Nature and the Environment group (PYNE) and make an Earth Day upcycled craft. Ages 6-11. The Plumsted Branch is at 119 Evergreen Road. New Egypt. Stop in, call the branch at 609-758-7888, or check the website www.theoceancountylibrary.org to register and find out about all programs.
Wed., April 13
Harry Potter Night from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Plumsted Library. Celebrate National Library Week and join us for Harry Potter Night. Attend the Sorting Hat Ceremony to be assigned a House; stop by Ollivander’s to pick a wand; have a snack at the Leaky Cauldron; and make an owl at Eeylops Owl Emporium. Ages 6 and above. The Plumsted Branch is at 119 Evergreen Road. New Egypt. Stop in, call the branch at 609-758-7888, or check the website www.theoceancountylibrary.org to register and find out about all programs.
Sat., April 16
Join Temple B’nai Shalom 6 at 6 p.m. to watch the “Deli Man” movie. Experience a deli meal, watch the movie, and enjoy a concert by Cantors Jack and Fredda Mendelson. Pricing at the patron level is $54 per person which includes the concert, followed by dinner and the movie. Other sponsorship levels are available. For more information or to reserve your seat, visit the Temple B’nai Shalom website at www.bnaishalom.com or call 732-251-4300 ext. 222. Temple B’nai Shalom is located at 15 Fern Road in East Brunswick.
The Millstone Township Fire Company Ladies’ Auxiliary will host a Spring Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Millstone Firehouse, 461 Stage Coach Road. Donations of gently used household items, linens, toys, clothing, books and sporting equipment accepted at the firehouse from Tuesday, April 12, through Thursday, April 14, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Due to government regulations, cribs and car seats cannot be accepted. No computers or exercise equipment will be accepted. All proceeds to benefit the Millstone Township Fire Company. For additional information, contact Allison at 609-259-9862 or Geryl at 609-658-6386.
Sun., April 17
St. Anthony Social Justice Committee is sponsoring the annual environmental fair in St. Anthony’s gym, 156 Maxwell Avenue, Hightstown, N.J., from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. You will have the opportunity to explore exhibits and be entertained by Rainbow the Clown and Mr. T as they teach us how to take care of our earth. Students from the Hightstown High School Project Green Club, as well as students from The Peddie School, Better Beginnings, Learning Experience, and The Islamic Institute of Studies weekend program will be among the groups displaying their projects. Children will be invited to create crafts from recycled materials. In addition, techniques for organic gardening, composting, and the use of worm farms will be explained. Representatives from the West Windsor Health Department, the Tsu Chi Foundation, and Plainsboro Preserve will also be present to answer questions. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served. 609 448-6470.
The Cranbury Museum, 4 Park Place East, will feature the exhibit, “Merchants of Main Street: A Stroll Through the Shoppes of Cranbury’s Past,” from 1 to 4 p.m. The exhibit celebrates the creativity, hard work and entrepreneurial skills of the Main Street Merchants of the 18th, 19th & 20th centuries. Come take a stroll down Main Street, visit our merchants and view their wares and services. This exhibit will be displayed through August, 2016.
Mon., April 18
Book Café with guest author at 3 p.m. at the Plumsted Library. Meet local author Johnny Carrasquillo, pen name Julian Crane, as he presents his books “Bloodswept” and “Loveswept.” Light refreshments will be served. Books available for purchase. The Plumsted Branch is at 119 Evergreen Road. New Egypt. Stop in, call the branch at 609-758-7888, or check the website www.theoceancountylibrary.org to register and find out about all programs.
Thurs., April 21
OCL Puppet Players Present: “Splat the Cat” at 1:30 p.m. at the Plumsted Library. The Puppet Show Players are doing a show based on the “Splat the Cat” books by Rob Scotton. The Plumsted Branch is at 119 Evergreen Road. New Egypt. Stop in, call the branch at 609-758-7888, or check the website www.theoceancountylibrary.org to register and find out about all programs.
The late spring session of “Dancing by the Peddie Lake with Candace-Woodward-Clough,” offering instruction in Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz and Latin dancing, will be held at 112 Etra Road in Hightstown. Classes will begin Thursday, April 21, for four weeks and Friday, April 29, for four weeks. Beginner classes start at 7:30 p.m. and intermediate classes begin at 8:30 p.m. Class size is limited; you must pre-register by calling 732-995-4284 or email candaceclough1987@yahoo.com. The cost is $60 per person for the four-week session. Ms. Candace Woodward-Clough, previous director of the Ballroom Dance Department of the New York Health and Racquet Club, will be the instructor.
Sat., April 23
Bike Drive, sponsored by the Robbinsville Hamilton Rotary Club, will take place from noon to 4 p.m. at Pond Road Middle School, 150 Pond Road, Robbinsville (at the township Green Fair). Drop off used bikes for the Boys & Girls Club’s Bike Exchange program. To learn more, visit rhrotary.org, or call 609-439-3933.
Sun., April 24
The Cranbury Museum, 4 Park Place East, will feature the exhibit, “Merchants of Main Street: A Stroll Through the Shoppes of Cranbury’s Past,” from 1 to 4 p.m. The exhibit celebrates the creativity, hard work and entrepreneurial skills of the Main Street Merchants of the 18th, 19th & 20th centuries. Come take a stroll down Main Street, visit our merchants and view their wares and services. This exhibit will be displayed through August, 2016.
Fri., April 29
The Cranbury Township Shade Tree Commission will have its annual Arbor Day celebration at 2 p.m. Cranbury has once again been named a “Tree City” for the 28th year. A cherry tree will be planted at Memorial Park near the firehouse. Shade Tree Commissioner Norma Swale will officiate and Mayor Dan Mulligan will read the Proclamation. The Cranbury School second-graders will participate with songs and poems, and help plant the tree. Saplings will be given out to anyone in attendance. The public is invited.
Sat., April 30
The Women’s Club of Cranbury will have its Mother’s Day Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine, in front of Studio 43 Hair Salon, 43, N. Main St., Cranbury. In addition to the sidewalk sale, the club is accepting pre-orders on the red and pink geraniums in 4.5-inch pots. Prices are $2.50 each or three for $7. Cash or check only. Proceeds will benefit various WCC charities. Mail orders along with payment to the Women’s Club of Cranbury, P.O. Box 94, Cranbury, N.J., 08512. For more information, email Phyllis Robinson at WCCflowersale@gmail.com.
St. David’s Episcopal Church will have its annual Women’s Tea Party at 3 p.m. Join us for an Afternoon Tea Social with teas, scones, assorted pastries and tea sandwiches. A program featuring “TEA-for-ALL” certified tea specialists will be presented as well as musical entertainment. The outreach mission this year is Breast Cancer Resource Center at the Princeton YWCA. See the website for more information www.stdavidscranbury.com or call 609-655-4731 for tickets ($30). The church is at 90 South Main Street, Cranbury.
Sun., May 1
The Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society is sponsoring an event at the historic Walnford Mill Park, near Allentown, N.J. at 4 p.m. Friends of the society and the community are invited to have a supper and enjoy a tour of Waln’s Mill. The mill is operated and powered by a turbine rather than an external water wheel, which represented the peak of stone grinding gristmill design when it was rebuilt in 1872 following a disastrous fire. Included in the event is a catered supper, a tour of the Waln House built in 1773, a tour of an 1879 carriage house, cow barn and corn crib. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for ages 12-18 years of age and $15 for those under 12 years. Reservations can be made by calling 609-448-8388. For more information, visit the society website at www.hewhs.com.
The Cranbury Museum, 4 Park Place East, will feature the exhibit, “Merchants of Main Street: A Stroll Through the Shoppes of Cranbury’s Past,” from 1 to 4 p.m. The exhibit celebrates the creativity, hard work and entrepreneurial skills of the Main Street Merchants of the 18th, 19th & 20th centuries. This exhibit will be displayed through August, 2016.
