Common calendar, Packet papers, Sept. 10

Ongoing

Gov. Phil Murphy welcomed American allies evacuated from Afghanistan to New Jersey. Already interpreters and others who worked with the American military have started arriving at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

The American Red Cross, with support from the NJ State Veterans Chamber of Commerce, is collecting needed items to help them.

Jeff Cantor, founder and CEO of the NJ State Veterans Chamber, is spearheading this humanitarian mission.

In Hopewell Valley, this effort is being led by Hopewell Township Police Director Robert Karmazin.

Children are in need of diapers, formula, baby bottles, pacifiers, baby wipes, soccer balls, toys, blocks, new shoes, pencils and crayons, notebooks and school supplies.

Families are in need of water bottles, conservative female clothing, male clothing, winter jackets, new shoes, gloves, feminine hygiene products, wheelchairs, walkers, canes, smart phones and female scarves.

Returning military troops are in need of coffee, water bottles, games, food donations, gift cards, sporting goods, electric massagers, postage stamps and envelopes, writing pads and pens, Air Pods, personal hygiene items and toiletries.

Donations can be dropped off at the Hopewell Township Department of Public Works building at 203 Washington Crossing – Pennington Road, Titusville section of Hopewell Township. Donations will be accepted from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.

Call 609-737-3100, ext. 5170 with questions.

 

 

Hope Hose Humane Co. 1 is seeking volunteers.

The firehouse is located at 150 W. Burlington St., Bordentown.

Call 609-298-0450 for more information.

 

 

The Rotary Club of Robbinsville Hamilton will provide the opportunity to honor heroes in the second annual Flags For Heroes campaign.

Local residents and businesses can sponsor an American flag, 3 feet by 5 feet, on the grounds of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Hamilton along Whitehorse-Hamilton Square Road and Klockner Road. The flags will be flown from Nov. 1-19.

Each American flag will honor someone’s local hero including veteran, active military, mother, father, grandparent, son, daughter, family, friend, neighbor, fire and rescue, police, teacher, medical and health care professional, business, and others who have made a difference in someone’s life.

Each donor will receive a digital certificate; a keepsake flag medallion with their name, message and sponsor’s name; and acknowledgement on the display banner at RWJUH Hamilton and on the Rotary’s website, www.RHRotary.org.

The Rotary expects nearly 300 flags will be flown during the time before and after Veterans Day.

A Community Field Dedication and Veterans Day Ceremony will be held on the grounds on Nov. 6 from 11am to noon.

“We hope this patriotic flag display will help lift the spirits of all those who pass by or visit,” said Joseph Bellina, president of the Rotary Club. “Last year’s event, with nearly 200 American flags, exceeded our expectations and was met with positive feedback from the community.

“We hope that when people stop and think about what others have sacrificed for them – their communities, our nation, and the world – it will inspire them to emulate their heroes and make a difference in the lives of others,” Bellina said.

Flag sponsorships start at $50 for individuals and $275 for businesses. Sponsorships can be purchased at www.RHRotary.org. Supplies are limited and sponsorships are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

“We are inviting local individuals and businesses to sponsor an American flag so that we may continue our efforts to assist those in need,” said Bill Coleman, chairman of the Rotary’s Flag For Heroes Committee. “This is a great opportunity for people to honor their hero and to make everyone aware in a moving display.”

Net proceeds raised by the club are donated to the greater Robbinsville and Hamilton communities and other organizations through the Rotary Club of Robbinsville Hamilton Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

The Rotary Club lives by the principle “Service Above Self” and proceeds support the Rotary’s many humanitarian programs to benefit women, children, education, and general welfare.

The club cares deeply about its communities and has developed several initiatives including COVID-19 mask and support programs, 150,000 meals for End Hunger 3.6, the Miracle League of Mercer County, Megan’s Place Park, the building of the Rotary Gazebo at West Town Center Lake in Robbinsville, and others.

For more information about the Rotary and its charitable initiatives, email Info@RHRotary.org or visit www.RHRotary.org.

 

 

 

Hermés Paris, a family-run, independent, luxury retailer has entered into a lease agreement for 17 Palmer Squarein Princeton.

The 6,155-square-foot retail store is expected to open in Fall of 2023.

For more information on Hermés, visit www.hermes.com/us/en/.

For more information on Palmer Square, visit www.PalmerSquare.com.

 

 

 

Wednesdays

The Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences is turning into a wedding venue.

Burlington County Clerk Joanne Schwartz will begin performing weddings every Wednesday afternoon from 1-4 p.m. by appointment only, in the historic and picturesque Lyceum building on High Street in Mount Holly.

Burlington County couples interested in being married can make appointments online at http://co.burlington.nj.us/611/Marriage-Services.

There is no fee for the service, but couples must obtain a marriage license from the municipality where either the bride or groom resides or from Mount Holly, where the Lyceum is located. Obtaining a license typically takes 72 hours.

For more information, call the Clerk’s Office at 609-265-5142.

 

 

 

Throughout September

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) is supporting the American Library Association’s (ALA) Library Card Sign-Up Month initiative during September.

Explore digital collections; discover news; find a favorite book; learn something new; and connect with technology, art, marketing, design, architecture, leadership and personal development skills.

Email an SCLSNJ staff expert at ask@sclibnj.org to learn why #LibrariesRock.

 

 

 

Friday, Sept. 10

Terhune Orchards on Cold Soil Road in Princeton will present its weekly Sips & Sounds and Weekend music series from 5-8 p.m. Sept. 10 featuring Laundry Men.

Enjoy wine and light fare.

No admission fee. Group maximum of eight. Individual glasses of wine can be purchased. Families are welcome. No outside food.

Masks required on premise unless seated at table.

For more information, visit www.terhuneorchards.com

 

 

Select dates, through Sept. 11

The Brook Arts Center in Bound Brook will host performances The Best of Foo (Sept. 10), and The Black Cross Band (Sept. 11).

Social distanced seating. ADA accessible, concessions, and free parking in the lot.

Call 732-469-7700 or order online at www.brookarts.org

The theater is located at 10 Hamilton St., Bound Brook.

 

 

 

Saturdays, Sept. 11 and 18

The Somerset County Health Department will offer COVID-19 testing at the Senior Wellness Center, 339 S. Branch Road, Hillsborough.

Dates are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 11 and 18.

Residents of Somerset County age 5 and older are eligible.

No preregistration required. Walk-ins welcome.

No prescription or symptoms required.

To learn more, visit http://bit.ly/3aMQUma or call 908-231-7155.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, Sept. 10

Hopewell Theater is reopening its doors on Sept. 10 with a grand reopening show featuring international recording artist Danielia Cotton.

The event begins with a pre-show party at 6:30 p.m., followed by an 8 p.m. celebration performance by Cotton.

All attending patrons will receive a free gift, courtesy of the artist and Hopewell Theater.

Light refreshments will be available for purchase at concessions.

Cotton, a rock singer-songwriter born and raised in Hopewell, returns to the theater for this celebratory concert alongside national recording guitarist Matt Beck, and founding member of The Spin Doctors, drummer Aaron Comess.

The theater will reopen at full capacity with an eclectic lineup of programs all while taking necessary precautions for the safety of its patrons, staff, and artists, including HVAC upgrades among other health measures.

Tickets are $30-35 ($36 on day of show) and can be purchased in advance at www.HopewellTheater.com

 

Princeton Public Library and Princeton Shopping Center have teamed up to present the Summer Nights Series.

The remaining event is a screening of the movie “Soul” on Sept. 10.

Family-friendly activities beginning at 6:30 p.m. will be followed by a screening of the Pixar Animation Studios feature film about a middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in town.

 

 

Friday, Sept. 10 through Sunday, Sept. 26

The Somerset Valley Players, Hillsborough’s nonprofit community theater, will celebrate its re-opening night on Sept. 10 as the theater begins offering live performances at 689 Amwell Road.

Their three-show 2021 season will kick off with the comedy, “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” followed by “Harvey” and “A Christmas Story.”

 

“Don’t Dress for Dinner” opens on Sept. 10 and runs weekends through September 26.

 

Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8 p.m. Sunday matinees start at 2 p.m.

The theater is air conditioned, barrier free and wheelchair accessible.

Tickets are $20 per adult or $18 for students and seniors.

The theater is currently offering a special discount: Buy tickets to all three 2021 shows in one transaction and receive two dollars off each ticket.

For more information, visit www.svptheatre.org.

 

 

 

Friday, Sept. 10 and select dates through Sunday, Oct. 17

D&R Greenway Land Trust announced the reopening of its Marie L. Matthews Art Gallery at its Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Pl., Princeton, with the exhibit “Recovery,” in partnership with the Garden State Watercolor Society.

This river-focused 51st Annual Juried Exhibition will be available for reserved timed viewings from through Oct. 17.

“Recovery” portrays the wild landscape, recreation, birds, fish, flora and fauna of the Delaware River. The art works showcase what “Recovery” signifies to each of us, in representational or abstract ways.

Along with the juried exhibit, in the lobby of the Johnson Education Center, visitors will be greeted with the Garden State Watercolor Society’s 3rd Annual Art Installation of over 100 mini-paintings illustrating aspects of the Delaware River, displayed among river stones.

Interested persons can learn more by attending a Virtual Art Opening Cocktail Hour from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 17. RSVP to rsvp@drgreenway.org by noon on Aug. 17 to receive the Zoom link to the virtual Happy Hour.

An in-person Reception and Awards Ceremony will take place on Sept. 10 at the Johnson Education Center, outdoors.

For more information and to reserve a space, visit www.gswcs.org.

Opportunities to experience the exhibit include in person viewings by appointment only, made by calling 609-558-0207. Reserved timed entries will be available three days a week through the run of the show, with monthly Saturday hours.

Visitors will be invited to follow CDC guidelines when they enter the Johnson Education Center to view the exhibit, with masks and social distancing.

Entries will be timed so that each visitor and their guests remain separated from others viewing the exhibit.

 

 

 

 

Select dates, through Oct. 1

The Mercer County Movie Series will present free movie nights.

Movies will be shown from 7:30 to approximately 9:30 p.m.

The schedule is:

Sept. 10 is “Batman” from 1989 at Rosedale Park. Parental discretion is advised.

Sept. 17 is “Raya and the Last Dragon” at South Riverwalk Park, John Fitch Way, Trenton.

Oct. 1 is “Scoob!” on the festival grounds.

Admission is free.

Seating provided at Arm & Hammer Park, but bring your own blankets or chairs for the other locations.

Guests are welcome to bring coolers with sealed bottles of water. No glass bottles or other outside food or beverage allowed.

For updated weather information, visit www.mercercountyparks.org

 

Through Friday, Sept. 10

 

The Hightstown High School Class of 1976 is hosting a golf tournament to benefit the community through Rise.

Register by Sept. 10 at birdease.com to participate at Peddie Golf Club, 671 Old York Road, East Windsor, on Sept. 17.

Lunch will be served from noon to 1 p.m., and the golf outing will begin at 1 p.m. with a modified shotgun start.

Cost is $115 per golfer or $400 per foursome.

Sponsorships are available; email hhsgolf76@gmail.com.

 

Saturday, Sept. 11

The Mercer County Improvement Authority will hold a household hazardous waste collection and electronics recycling event from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 11, rain or shine, at the John T. Dempster Fire School, 350 Lawrence Station Road, Lawrence Township.

Accepted materials include aerosol cans, used motor oil, propane gas tanks, pesticides and herbicides, car batteries, paint thinner, oil-based paint, stains and varnishes, gasoline, anti-freeze, driveway sealant, insect repellents, mercury, and fluorescent and CFL bulbs.

Accepted electronics include computers, printers, copies, fax machines, stereos, televisions and microwaves.

Prohibited items include latex paint, heating oil, infectious waste, radioactive materials, explosives or munitions, railroad ties, asbestos, tires, wood, fencing, air conditioners, helium or oxygen tanks, humidifiers or dehumidifiers, batteries and any unknowns.

No registration is required, just proof of Mercer County residency.

For more information, visit www.mcianj.org or call 609-278-8086.

 

Cranbury Day will be celebrated from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 11 along North Main Street, Cranbury.

During the 43rd annual street fair, there will be helicopter rides, pony rides, food, vendors and bands.

There will be a rummage sale held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, visit www.cranburybusinessassociation.com

 

 

A ceremony for 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks of 2001 will be held at 10 a.m. Sept. 11 at the East Windsor Municipal Building, 16 Lanning Blvd., at the Sept. 11 Memorial.

The public is invited to attend.

 

 

Burlington County will mark the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with a remembrance ceremony.

The ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. outside the Burlington County Emergency Services Training Center in Westampton, where a piece of steel recovered from the fallen World Trade Center is displayed. It will feature a bagpipe processional, wreath laying and the reading of the names and biographies of seven victims who resided in the county or had strong ties here.

The ceremony will be open to the public. However, seating will be limited.

Virtua Health Emergency Management Coordinator Phyllis Worrell and New Jersey State Police Major Frederick Fife were selected to deliver keynote addresses at the event.

Worrell, who also serves as the healthcare coordinator for the Burlington County Office of Emergency Management, was among the volunteers who responded to Ground Zero in Manhattan immediately following the 9/11 attacks to assist with search and rescue operations there.

Fife, who is a former FBI agent, is currently serving on the New Jersey State Police Command Staff as deputy branch commander of the Investigations.

The service was organized by the Burlington County Commissioners and County Department of Public Safety, as well as the Burlington County Police Chiefs, Fire Chiefs and EMS Chiefs.

 

Each year on Sept. 11, Rise honors those lost in the tragic 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon with the National Day of Service & Remembrance.

At Rise, members will be organizing efforts to send care packages to U.S. troops.

There is also a uRise platform that helps share ideas for ways the community can join in on this Day of Service and help support servicemen and women and the community as a whole.

To see the full list, visit https://urise.njrise.org/event/9-11-day-of-service-and-remembrance/

 

 

Montgomery Township and community partners have announced three public events on Sept. 11 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States.

Service to community will be a unifying theme, with a special focus on the first responders who gave their lives in service to the nation two decades ago.

Three people with ties to Montgomery Township were lost in the terrorist attack at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001: Brian Thomas Cummins, who grew up in Belle Mead; Steven Goldstein; and Philip L. Parker. Rocky Hill resident William F. Fallon was also lost that day.

The day’s events will begin at 10 a.m. with a 9-11 Remembrance Service organized by the Montgomery Township Volunteer Fire Department No. 2 in Skillman. The event will consist of a brief ceremony and speeches honoring our fallen New York City firefighters, police officers and first responders, as well as all the lives lost and forever changed by the events that occurred 20 years ago.

This event will be held at the fire company’s 9-11 Memorial at their firehouse located at 529 Route 518, Skillman. The memorial was built by fire department members, using steel from the World Trade Center.

Any large groups are asked to pre-register by Sept. 5 by email to membership@mtvfc2.com with number of attendees and whether your organization is bringing any large vehicles.

Next, the Montgomery Open Space Committee has organized a 9-11 Serving the Community event consisting of tree planting and environmental stewardship at Hobler Park in Skillman from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The park is located across from the Cherry Valley Country Club at 1645 Great Road (Route 601).

All residents are invited to participate by signing up in advance and selecting a one-hour service time to spread out volunteers for COVID safety.

To pre-register, email Lauren Wasilauski at LWasilauski@twp.montgomery.nj.us or call 908-533-9302.

Once registered, you will receive a link to an instructional video on how to plant a tree, so once you’re at the park, you’ll be ready to get started.

 

The last event of the day will be a solemn wreath-laying by Mayor Devra Keenan and her colleagues on the Montgomery Township Committee at the 9-11 Memorial at Montgomery Veteran’s Park, Harlingen Road, Belle Mead.

The event will occur at 4 p.m. and members of the public are welcomed to attend.

The wreath is donated by the owner of Blooms at Belle Mead Garden Center and Florist, Danny Hsieh.

 

 

 

Sept. 11 to Oct. 9

The Arts Council of Princeton will exhibit Constant Repeating Themes, a collection of photography works by Aubrey J. Kauffman, in their Taplin Gallery from Sept. 11 through Oct. 9.

The themes of urban landscape and man’s impact on the environment have long intrigued Kauffman as a photographer.

The public is invited to an opening reception from 3-5 p.m. Sept. 11.

Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Free and open to the public.

The gallery is located at the Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton.

For more information, visit artscouncilofprinceton.org.

 

Sunday, Sept. 12

West Windsor Arts presents a multi-media exhibition of the work of 22 diverse artists in “Well-Being Ourselves: Reflect, Reimagine, Connect,” held in the galleries at West Windsor Arts, 952 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction, and at the new Whole World Arts in MarketFair Shopping Center, 3535 Route 1, Princeton.

The opening reception will be in person at West Windsor Arts on Sept. 12 from 4-6 p.m.

For this exhibition, artists were invited to explore well-being in a time of growing awareness around mental health, including emotional, psychological and social aspects.

Exhibiting artists include Kelly Becker, Terrance Cummings, Jayme Fahrer, Guga, Joseph Goldfedder, Nancie Gunkelman, Barry Hantman, Margaret Kalvar-Bushnell, Ray Kopacz, Nelly Kouzmina, Eleni Litt, Claire Moore, Sara Niroobakhsh, Avani Palkhiwala, Arushi Patel, K. Rose Quayle, Anandi Ramanathan, Joy Sacalis, Rooma Sehar, Aurelle Purdy Sprout, Chanika Svetvilas, Gwynneth VanLaven, Susan Winter, and The-0.

 

Sept. 12-19

The Sourland Spectacular is celebrating its 10th consecutive year, returning to an in-person group event on Sept. 11; and self-paced cycling, hiking and running Sept. 12-19, on Sourland region roads and public hiking trails. Cycling routes will be released soon.

This year, the Sourland Conservancy will be offering its traditional event with some slight modifications to accommodate those riders who may not feel comfortable riding in large groups, promoting a full week of riding the routes and hiking our trails with rest stops and water stations still in place.

The kickoff event on Sept. 11 will feature both staggered starts and lunches. Pre-event coffee and breakfast will be followed by lunches served from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The lunch will be capped by ice cream sundaes from sponsor Bent Spoon.

The $60 entry fee for the Sept. 11 event includes lunch, swag and rest stops with snacks.

Course markers and rest stops will remain in place through Sept. 19 for riders who prefer to ride the course and hike or run the trails on their own.

There will be several new fundraising opportunities. This year, riders and hikers can opt to be sponsored and those who solicit $200 or more will receive a cycling jersey commemorating the event. Alternatively, riders will be able to purchase jerseys for $85.

For more information, visit www.sourlandspectacular.com/fundraising.

Proceeds from the Sourland Spectacular will support the Sourland Conservancy, a local nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect, promote and preserve the 90-square mile Sourland Mountain region.

Business sponsorships starting at $300 are available. Sponsors who sign up before Aug. 10 will receive recognition on the back of the event jersey.

Visit www.sourlandspectacular.com/sponsors or email info@sourland.org for more information.

 

 

Through Sunday, Sept. 12

Eden Autism is offering an in-person 5K, an in-person Fun Run/Walk, and a Virtual 5K & Fun Run/Walk on Oct. 3.

The in-person races will be held at the Eden School, 2 Merwick Road, Princeton. The 5K will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the Fun Run/Walk will begin at 11 a.m.

Each in-person race has a 350-person capacity limit, and registration closes on Sept. 12.

Individuals who participate in the Virtual 5K & Fun Run/Walk can complete their race anytime between Oct. 1 and 17. The virtual race has no capacity limit and registration will remain open until the final day of the race.

The first 800 people who register for any race will receive a free finisher’s medal, long sleeve running shirt, fanny pack and goodie bag.

The 5K course is USATF certified, and 5K awards will be given to the top in-person runners in each age group.

All races are $30, $25 for children ages 5 to 17, and free for children under 5.

The goal of the event is to raise $200,000 for Eden Autism, a nonprofit that supports individuals with autism across the lifespan. Eden currently serves more than 200 children and adults through education, early intervention, employment training, and residential services.

To register, donate, or learn more information about the event, visit edenautism5k.org.

 

 

Tuesday, Sept. 14

Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC’s) James Kerney Campus Gallery (JKCG) will celebrate its latest exhibition “The Mark And The Memory” from 6–8 p.m. Sept. 14 with a closing reception and artist talk. The public is invited.

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, Sept. 15

Somerset County has the Somerset County Business Partnership (SCBP).

SCBP works to support its members – 800 and growing – and the larger community through business advocacy, by offering and sharing access to information, by promoting the county’s tourism industry, and by hosting events and networking opportunities – with over 241 programs being planned and hosted during the pandemic alone.

On Sept. 15 at 7 p.m., the Somerset County Library System New Jersey will host a virtual program featuring Edwards, which will allow the public time and space to learn more about SCBP, as well as ask questions about future county-wide initiatives.

In early September, the SCBP will introduce Why Somerset County, geared toward businesses moving to Somerset County or employees new to the area.

 

To register, visit sclsnj.libnet.info/event/5177776.

 

Wednesday, Sept. 15 to Thursday, Sept. 16

Just a few days before Yom Kippur, one of the holiest days on the Jewish calendar, there are still many Jews who have no plans to attend synagogue services.

Some of these Jews are not affiliated with a synagogue; others will be traveling on business; a sizable percentage don’t feel comfortable in a synagogue setting; and many cannot afford the cost of services.

Chabad of Florence will provide free Yom Kippur services. Chabad services are “user-friendly” for both the beginner and the advanced. Song, commentary and the use of English-Hebrew prayerbooks, enable those of all levels to become active participants in the services.

On Yom Kippur, the day of atonement and forgiveness, services will include a “Yizkor” memorial service recited by community members who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, spouse or child.

Yom Kippur begins this year after sundown on the eve of Sept. 15 (around 6:50 p.m.) and extends until nightfall on Sept. 16 (around 7:46 p.m.)

To reserve a space, register online at florencechabad.org/RSVP

For more information about Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, visit www.florencechabad.org/newyear.

To find High Holiday services in hundreds of cities throughout the world, visit https://florencechabad.org/HighHolidayServices.

 

 

Thursday, Sept. 16 to Saturday, Sept. 18

Hopewell Presbyterian Church will hold its annual Giant Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 17, and from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 18 at the church, 80 W. Broad St., Hopewell.

On Sept. 16, the outside area opens at 8:30 a.m.

Sept. 18 is Bag Day: fill a bag for $5.

Items will include gently used housewares, china, furniture, linens, jewelry, clothes, small appliances, books, toys, seasonal and more.

Donations for sale will be accepted from 3 p.m. Sept. 12 through noon on Sept. 15.

No shoes, plastic cups or bottles with advertising, magazines, textbooks, upholstered furniture, encyclopedias, computers, typewriters, mattresses or large appliances will be accepted.

For information on donations, call 609-577-8819.

Proceeds from the sale are used to support local and worldwide mission projects.

Hopewell Presbyterian Church is located at the intersection of Broad and Louellen Streets in Hopewell Borough.

For more information, call 609-466-0758 or visit www.hopewellpresbyterian.org.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, Sept. 17

The Young Professionals Group (YPG) of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Hamilton Foundation announced its second annual Family Movie Night featuring “Raya & The Last Dragon” on Sept. 17 at Trenton Thunder Ballpark. Rain date is Sept. 24.

Doors and concessions open at 5:30 p.m.; feature presentation at 7 p.m.

All attendees will enjoy vouchers for the concession stands, complimentary popcorn and a souvenir gift with the purchase of their ticket; additional food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Family Fun Packs are available and include two adult and two child tickets.

Bring your own blanket and snacks.

Chairs, coolers and alcohol not permitted.

Sponsorship opportunities and full event information can be found at www.rwjbh.org/ypgmovienight

Trenton Thunder Ballpark is located at 1 Thunder Road, Trenton.

 

An Evening of Laughter featuring comedians Jimmy Shubert, Gemini and Kevin Israel will be held Sept. 17 at Royce Brook Golf Club, 201 Hamilton Road, Hillsborough.

Sponsored by Hillsborough UNICO.

Dinner and show is $65. Proceeds benefit Community Options of Hillsborough.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. Show to follow.

Tickets can be purchased at www.hillsboroughunico.org

For more information, call 908-823-4647.

 

Through Sept. 17

East Windsor is seeking nominations for the 2021 Township Business Awards Program.  The purpose of the program is to recognize local businesses that make special efforts to improve or contribute to the community.

The three categories are Business Beautification: creating an attractive appearance, for example, through landscaping, flowers and other enhancements to their structures and site; Community Service: providing for community contributions and service; and Community Enhancement: providing any community value added aspect related to their business, for example, extraordinary job creation or an unusual or special product or opportunity.

Green and sustainable practices, for example, green products, energy conservation, reduction of waste and energy consumption, are encouraged and will be given more weight.

Nomination forms are available at the Municipal Building, 16 Lanning Blvd., and are posted online at www.east-windsor.nj.us.

The deadline for nominations is Sept. 17.

A Selection Committee will determine the business awardees, and the awards will be made at a Township Council meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, Sept. 18

The Arts Council of Princeton will hold its fall open house from 1-3 p.m. Sept. 18 at the center, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton.

The main event will be the inaugural ACP Pottery Throwdown where you can watch as ceramic artists compete in various challenges on the ceramics wheel.

Other activities include studio tours, swag giveaways, and more.

Free and open to the public.

 

Princeton Makes, a new Princeton-based artist cooperative, has announced the Sept. 18 grand opening of its artists’ studios and retail space in the Princeton Shopping Center.

The Princeton Makes cooperative will include 25 local artists, and its location will include studio space for up to 12 artists and a dynamic retail space featuring the work of all cooperative members for purchase. 

As a cooperative, all artists will take turns working at the space when the store is open, and the artists who have studios on-site will be able to work seven days a week.

The cooperative will initially be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. 

Whenever the store is open there will be at least one artist working in a studio, so customers will be able to interact directly with artists to learn about their process and technique.

The art made and sold at Princeton Makes will cover a range of artistic genres, including painting, drawing, stained glass, sculpture and jewelry.

The Sept. 18 grand opening will take place from 2-6 p.m., and will include plein air painting in the courtyard, artist demonstrations, open studios and live music. The event is free and open to the public.

More information is available at www.princetonmakes.com.

 

 

New Jersey Clean Communities will hold its fourth annual Delaware River Cleanup from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 18.

Shoreline cleanups will be held in Holland Township, Frenchtown, Kingwood, Byram, Bull’s Island, Prallsville Mill, Lambertville, Holcome-Jimison Farmstead, Fireman’s Eddy, Washington Crossing, Scudders Falls, Trenton Battle Monument and Duck Island at the Abbott Marshlands.

On-water cleanups will be held at the Holland Township/Riegelsville Boat Launch and at the Bucks County Giving Pond Boat Launch.

For details and to sign up, visit www.delawarerivergp.org

For more information, email stephanie.fox@dep.nj.gov

 

 

Internationally renowned percussion ensemble Sō Percussion will present a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 in Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, in the Princeton University Department of Music’s first in-person campus concert since the pandemic.

The university’s Edward T. Cone Performers-in-Residence will be joined by guest artist Shodekeh Talifero, a groundbreaking beatboxer, vocal percussionist, and breath artist.

The program will feature works by Bryce Dessner, Nathalie Joachim, Shodekeh Talifero, Jason Treuting, and Julia Wolfe, including Dessner’s Music for Wood and Strings, a work commissioned by Carnegie Hall for which the composer worked with instrument builder Aron Sanchez of the Blue Man Group to develop new dulcimer-like instruments for the ensemble.

In accordance with Princeton University policy, all concert attendees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to wear a mask inside the concert venue. Unvaccinated children will not be permitted entry.

Advanced free tickets will be released online at noon Sept. 13. Visit https://music.princeton.edu/

Remaining tickets will be available at the door.

 

 

 

 

Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and stretch out on the green next to Thomas Sweet at 183 Nassau St. in Princeton to enjoy a free evening performance by local bands.

The remaining schedule is 7-10 p.m. Sept. 18, BackTrack.

Weather permitting.

 

 

School of Rock Princeton will celebrate the grand opening of its new location at 1761 Princeton Ave. in Lawrence Township with festivities from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 18.

Highlights of the event will be musical performances from Lawrence Township Mayor Jim Kownacki and City Councilmember John Ryan.

The grand opening will include tours of the new facility, free music lessons for kids/’tweens/teens, and prizes. 

The event will also fundraise for the Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice in Princeton, with a portion of funds from all new student sign-ups benefitting the center. The center’s Chief Activist Robt Seda-Schreiber will be a featured performer with the House Band as he unveils his updated version of David Bowie’s “Rebel Rebel”.

For more information about the event, contact Billie Seeland at 609-890-7090.

 

 

 

 

 

Select dates, through October

The schedule for the Mercer County Park Summer Concert Series is:

Sept. 18, Old School R&B Night, 6-9:30 p.m., Festival Grounds

Oct. 2, Caribbean/Latin Night, 2-8 p.m., South Riverwalk Park, John Fitch Way, Trenton

Gates open one hour prior to start time.

Parking fee is $5.

For updates, visit http://mercercountyparks.org/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#!/festival-grounds-events/

 

 

 

 

Saturday, Sept. 18 to Saturday, Nov. 6

The Bordentown Historical Society’s (BHS) Harrowing History performance is set to return for season two, from Sept. 18 to Nov. 6.

Sponsored by Bordentown Home for Funerals, this season features six all-new, true stories researched by Harrowing History’s creator, Bordentown Historical Society Director Kristi Kantorski, as told by a volunteer cast.

Like the debut season, all six tales offer extraordinary accounts of mayhem, murder and mystery in true crime stories.

Visit https://bordentownhistory.org/harrowing-history/ for tickets and more information.

 

 

Sunday, Sept. 19

The Color Fun Run & Walk, hosted by Hopewell Valley Arts Council, will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 19 at Woolsey Park for runners and walkers of all ages.

Pass through five color stations along the two mile route with volunteer color-blasters showering participants in food-grade dyed cornstarch.

The morning starts off with a full-body warm-up led by HV Arts Council board member, Dawn Berman, of The Pennington Studio for Dance.

The course ends with a closing celebration dance party, a short performance by dancers from The Pennington Studio for Dance, and a group color toss finale.

Tickets start at $20.

Woolsey Park is located at 221 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville section of Hopewell Township.

Must register by Sept. 10.

For more tickets, FAQs, and more, visit www.hvartscouncil.org/colorfunrun. 

 

 

Sunday, Sept. 19 to Wednesday, Sept. 29

 

 

Through Monday, Sept. 20

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of Mercer and Burlington Counties (NJ) will hold its first-ever golf outing to raise funds for CASA’s work with local children in foster care.

The CASA Golf Outing presented by Mathematica will take place on Sept. 20 (rain date Sept. 27) at Cream Ridge Golf Course in Cream Ridge.

Registration is open at www.casamb.org/golf.

The tournament registration fee of $150 for individual golfers and $575 for foursomes includes golf, continental breakfast, and a post-event barbecue. Companies and organizations are invited to serve as sponsors of the tournament.

An auction will close out the event.

 

 

Join the leaders and board members of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Hamilton for a presentation of the hospital’s achievements during its 50th year in Hamilton, and its plans for the future, during the hospital’s annual community meeting at 9 a.m. Sept. 20 at the RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton.

Breakfast will be served.

Pre-registration is requested; call 609-584-6427.

 

 

Monday, Sept. 20

The Women’s College Club of Princeton will hold its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Sept. 20 at The Stockton Center at the Morven Museum and Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton.

The speaker will be Jill Barry, executive director of the Morven Museum and Garden. Her topic will be “Historic Morven – a Window into America’s Past and Future.”

The meeting is open to all. No fee or registration are required.

For more information, visit wccpnj.org

 

 

The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of C0mmerce Golf Outing will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 20 at Forsgate Country Club, 375 Forsgate Dr., Monroe.

The tournament features a traditional scramble format on the nationally renowned Banks Course.

There will be contests including a Hole-in-One Contest, Putting Contest, Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, a 50/50, and a Beat the Pro Contest.

To register, visit https://web.princetonmercerchamber.org/events/2021Golf%20Outing%20-1020/details

 

The United Democratic Coalition of Hillsborough will host a free online panel discussion on voting rights and ballot security at 7 p.m. Sept. 20.

The event will feature New Jersey’s top election official, Secretary of State Tahesha Way, as well as Somerset County Clerk Steve Peter, and Somerset County Board of Elections Commissioner Christian R. Mastondrea.

Advance registration is available at uniteddemocraticcoalition.org.

The event will be held on Zoom and will be broadcast live on Facebook at www.facebook.com/UnitedDemocraticCoalition.

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, Sept. 22

Princeton Pecha brings local artists together to share their work in a virtual program inspired by PechaKucha, a lively, upbeat format created in Japan designed for more show and less talk.

From 8-9 p.m. Sept. 22, each artist shows 20 slides for 20 seconds each (about 7 minutes per artist), exhibiting for the audience an array of visual expression.

This iteration of Princeton Pecha will highlight talented area artists hosted and curated by artist Eva Mantell.

Featured artists include Kouki Mojadidi, Simon Lee, Eve Sussman, David Ellis, Joel Beck and Eva Mantell.

Free and open to the public.

For more information, visit artscouncilofprinceton.org

 

Thursday, Sept. 23

East Windsor’s Child Passenger Car Seat Safety Inspection Program runs through September at the Police/Court Building, 80 One Mile Road.

The free safety inspections are offered to township residents to promote child passenger safety. Participants will have their child seats inspected by a certified technician to ensure proper installation and will receive educational materials about state child restraint laws.

No appointment is required.

Other inspection dates are 3-7 p.m. Sept. 23 from 3-7 p.m.

 

 

A Business Networking Breakfast with a guest speaker, to be determined, will be held from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Sept. 23 at Town & Country Diner, 177 Route 130,
Bordentown, by the Burlington Mercer Chamber of Commerce.

Event is open to chamber members and non-members.

Bring business cards and a door prize donation.

Registration fee of $20 includes breakfast, networking and the presentation.

Must RSVP; visit https://burlingtonmercerchamber.org/for the EventBrite link.

 

 

 

For more information, visit https://princetonsymphony.org/calendar

 

 

Friday, Sept. 24

Beth El Synagogue will hold an Outdoor Friday Night Sukkot Service at 6 p.m. Sept. 24 at the temple, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor.

Bring your own chair.

In the event of inclement weather, services will be held inside.

For more information, contact Celeste at membership@bethel.net

 

 

Friday, Sept. 24 and Saturday, Sept. 25

The seventh annual New Jersey ParaUnity Expo is scheduled for Sept. 24 and 25 at Woodbridge High School, 1 Samuel Lupo Pl., Woodbridge.

The VIP Party on Sept. 24 is from 7-10 p.m. Cost is $95 per person, adults only. Free appetizers, cash bar and deejay.

The VIP Party on Sept. 25 is from 8-11 p.m. Cost is $95 per person, adults only. Free appetizers, cash bar and deejay.

Tickets for the general expo from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 25 are $20 for adults or $5 for children 12 and under.

Proceeds go directly to the Woodbridge Charity Fund.

For ticket information and a schedule of events, visit www.newjerseyparaunityexpo.com/

 

 

 

Friday, Sept. 24 to Sunday, Sept. 26

The Heart of Oneness Holistic Expo will be held Sept. 24-26 at the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison.

There will be reiki and energy healing, wellness, spirituality, mediumship, workshops and speakers, enlightenment, yoga, jewelry, psychic readings, nutrition, crystals, essential oils, visionary artists and meditation.

For ticket information, visit heartofonenessholisticexpo.com

 

 

Saturday, Sept. 25

 

Children ages 8-17 will have an opportunity to take to the skies with free airplane rides at the EAA Young Eagles Flight Rally on Sept. 25 at the Air Mods Flight Center, located at Trenton-Robbinsville Airport in Robbinsville.

The rally, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., is organized by Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) Chapter 176.

The free flights will last about 25 minutes each and will be given by trained, FAA-certified volunteer pilots during the Young Eagles Flight Rally.

Advance registration for flights is strongly encouraged; visit www.yeday.org.

Prior to the flights, participating youth will attend a brief, interactive “mini-ground school,” where they will learn how planes operate and how pilots ensure safety before every flight.

While in the air, when flight conditions permit, participants will have the opportunity to become “student pilots,” handling the controls of the plane under close supervision of the pilot.

 

Following their flights, participants will receive a certificate, recognizing them as official Young Eagles and their names will be entered into the “World’s Largest Logbook,” which contains the records of more than two million flights, and is on permanent display at the EAA Air Adventure Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and online at www.youngeagles.org.

 

Activities for parents and non-aviators will also be available during the rally, including flight line tours, a parents’ ground school, as well as “Ask a Pilot” Q&A sessions on flying-related topics.

Refreshments will be served.

An advanced ground school will be onsite for teens interested in the technical aspects of flight.

Parents and/or guardians can visit www.yeday.org to register their children for their flight and download the permission slip, which they will need to sign.

The Trenton-Robbinsville Airport is located at 106 Sharon Road, Robbinsville.

 

 

 

The Arts Council of Princeton will hold How Deep is Your Love?, An Evening of Love and Community, from 6-10 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton.

There will be an open air discotheque, food trucks and party boards.

Sponsorship opportunities and tickets are available.

For more information, visit artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609-924-8777.

 

 

The Historical Society of Princeton will host the Night Under the Stars fundraiser from 6:30-10 p.m. Sept. 25, rain or shine, at Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, Princeton.

Night Under the Stars is an evolution of the Historical Society’s annual Concert Under the Stars, featuring its “boots and blue jeans” flair.

It is open to attendees age 21 and older.

The evening will begin with craft cocktails mixed with Sourland Mountain Spirits.

Bill Flemer’s Stony Brook Bluegrass Band will entertain from the farmhouse porch as guests explore the farmstead grounds and enjoy lawn games.

Afterwards, guests will settle under strings of vintage lights to dine on a family-style, multi-course, seasonal meal prepared by Harvest Catering and Events.

Local craft beers and a selection of wines will be available throughout the evening.

After dessert, local musician (and HSP Board President) Paul Pessutti will entertain guests with an array of acoustic favorites.

All festivities will be outdoors amidst the bucolic beauty of Updike Farmstead, a unique historic setting surrounded by nearly 200 acres of farmland.

Baxter Construction, Charles Schwab, Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty, Bryn Mawr Trust, PNC Private Bank, MacLean Agency, and McCaffrey’s Markets are all major event sponsors.

 

The Historical Society is monitoring conditions created by COVID-19 and will be taking all necessary precautions to ensure a safe outdoor event.

 

Net proceeds from the Night Under the Stars support the society’s mission of history education, provided via stewardship of historical collections, exhibitions, public programs, and co-curricular support for schools in the Princeton community and beyond. In so doing, HSP brings the past to life and explores its enduring relevance.

 

Tickets to this benefit begin at $175 and are available at www.princetonhistory.org, or by calling 609-921-6748, ext. 106.

 

 

 

Outwater’s Militia, a reenactment group portraying a Revolutionary War militia unit, will be encamped next to the Johnson Ferry House at Washington Crossing State Park, 355 Washington Crossing Pennington Road in the Titusville section of Hopewell Township, on Sept. 25.

See the men of Outwater’s Militia drill in preparation for action against his majesty’s troops. Stroll through the encampment when the men are not drilling and learn about the life and times of the Revolutionary War. 

The event will occur from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Johnson Ferry House will be open for tours at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

The Visitor Center Museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring The Swan Historical Foundation’s Collection of more than 500 Colonial and Revolutionary War artifacts.

For more information, call 609-737-0623.

 

 

 

 

Sundays, through Sept. 26

The Bordentown City Farmers Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 26, at Carslake Community Center, 207 Crosswicks St., Bordentown City.

 

The Hernandez Newcomer SLIFE Academy, part of Mercer County Technical Schools, will hold a ribbon cutting at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 28 at the Arthur R. Sypek Center, 129 Bull Run Road, Pennington.

This is the first county-wide technical school academy in the state dedicated to the education of newcomer English language learners (ELL) SLIFE students.

For more information, visit www.mcts.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Newcomer-Academy.pdf

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday, Sept. 26

National Junior Tennis and Learning of Trenton (NJTLT), which for 45 years has been enriching the lives of under-resourced youth through innovative tennis, education and mentoring programs, will honor Borden Perlman Insurance partner and long-time NJTLT supporter Jeffrey Perlman at the 27th Annual NJTLT Gala on Sept. 26.

The event will begin at 2:30 p.m. with a tennis exhibition at the Mercer County Tennis Center, and culminate in a cocktail party reception at the Boathouse at Mercer Lake.

NJTLT is honoring Perlman for his commitment to the organization, as well as his example of the type of mentorship and support that have made a difference in the lives of NJTLT participants, both on and of the courts.

Perlman attended Princeton Day School, playing singles and doubles on the varsity tennis team all four years. As captain his senior year, Perlman led the PDS team to a state private school championship. In singles and in mixed doubles with his wife Sharon, Jeff has won many trophies at Greenacres Country Club (now Cobblestone Creek).

Although Perlman no longer plays tournaments, he remains committed to the sport, playing through many injuries and against doctor’s advice.

In 2014, he received his coaching license from the USPTA and currently teaches youth during the summer at Loveladies Tennis Club on Long Beach Island.

Perlman first became involved with NJTLT of Trenton in the organization’s early days and has supported the organization ever since.

Also featured at the Sept. 26 event will be identical twin brothers Bob and Mike Bryan, considered the most successful doubles team in the history of tennis. The Bryans have won multiple Olympic medals and have won more professional games, matches, tournaments and Grand Slams than any other men’s pairing. They held the World No. 1 doubles ranking jointly for 438 weeks—longer than anyone else in doubles history, and finished as the Association of Tennis Professionals year-end No. 1 doubles team a record 10 times.

Between 2005 and 2006, they set an Open Era tennis record by competing in seven consecutive men’s doubles Grand Slam finals.

Recently retired, the Bryan brothers have continued their involvement in tennis through entertaining exhibitions and clinics.

NJTLT’s Sept. 26 event will include a tennis clinic and exhibition with the Bryans playing and interacting with local sponsors and the young participants of NJTLT.

For more information, tickets or sponsorships, visit www.njtloftrenton.org/gala.

 

Newspaper Media Group/centraljersey.com will present a Health & Wellness Expo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 26 at MarketFair, 3535 Route 1, Princeton.

For tickets, visit nmg.ticketleap.com/cjhw

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Michele Nesbihal at 609-874-2147 or mnesbhihal@newspapermediagroup.com

Mia Nissim, a Bordentown High School student, has been feeding the homeless for more than a year.

She is running a charity event to benefit local families who are struggling.

Drop off unwanted clothing, purses, perfume, shoes, accessories and wallets that will be put out for sale at 5 p.m. Sept. 26 at 4 Bridle Way, Columbus.

The cost is $15, which will go toward the purchase of personal care products.

 

 

 

 

Through Monday, Sept. 27

The Evergreen Forum, a program of the Princeton Senior Resource Center (PSRC), will offer 22 courses, all on Zoom, for adults, that focus on science, literature, art, history, social studies and culture.

Registration is a first-come, first-served enrollment system at princetonsenior.org. Electronic brochures are available online.

Classes begin the week of Sept. 27 and meet once a week for two hours.

Fees are $95 for a 6-8-week course, and $70 for a 3-5-week course. Senior scholarships are available to those for whom the fee is a hardship. To apply, contact Sharon Hurley, director of social services, at shurley@princetonsenior.org or 609-751-9699, ext. 104 to apply.

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, Sept. 28 to Sunday, Oct. 3

Registration for Hillsborough restaurateurs is open to participate in the fourth annual Hillsborough Restaurant Week, set for Sept. 28 to Oct. 3.

Go to hillsboroughbusiness.org to register.

 

Tuesday, Sept. 28

A Civics Book Group Discussion with John Baxter will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28 by Morven Museum & Garden of Princeton.

Discuss E.B. White’s “On Democracy.”

The cost is $5 general, or free for members.

The Zoom link will be provided the day of the book group program. A recording will be available to attendees.

To order the book in advance, visit www.amazon.com/Democracy-B-White/dp/0062905430?asin=0062905430&revisionId=&format=4&depth=1

To register, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/civics-book-group-on-democracy-with-john-baxter-tickets-164040305971

 

 

 

 

Thursday, Sept. 30

 

 

The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce will present the NJ Conference on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 30.

Explore ideas and experiences and challenge your current thinking. Better position your organization to address real workplace concerns and drive greater belonging to create a more inclusive work environment.

Keynote speakers will be Jennifer Brown, author of “Inclusion: Diversity, The New Workplace and The Will to Change” and Sara Minkara, creator of “Discovery in the Dark.”

This virtual event will feature topical breakout sessions.

To register, visit https://web.princetonmercerchamber.org/events/NJConference%20on%20Diversity%20Equity%20%20Inclusion-1012/details

 

Evening Business Networking through the Burlington Mercer Chamber of Commerce will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at The Vibe at Mastoris, 144 Route 130, Bordentown.

This is a live, in-person event with appetizers open to chamber members and non-members. Cash bar.

Pre-registration is required; visit https://burlingtonmercerchamber.org/

 

 

Through Thursday, Sept. 30

Through Sept. 30, Somerset County residents can apply with the Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services to receive $30 worth of farmers’ market vouchers for the purchase of locally-grown fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs.

Eligible residents can use these vouchers at participating Somerset County farmer’s markets until Nov. 30.

Vouchers will be distributed to eligible residents on a first-come, first-serve basis

 

 

Thursdays, Sept. 30 and Oct. 28

The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber will return to hosting events.

Because many chamber programs require extensive pre-planning, the organization will continue to use a virtual platform for some events into the fall. The NJ Conference on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion will be virtual on Sept. 30, and the NJ Conference for Women will use a virtual platform Oct. 28-29.

Registration for all Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber events is available at www.princetonmercer.org. Details for upcoming events can be found on the calendar page.

 

 

 

 

Through October

The Burlington County Farmers Market will continue weekly from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through October at the Burlington County Agricultural Center on Centerton Road in Moorestown.

The market features a wide variety of locally grown fruits and vegetables, cheeses, meats, flowers, plants and baked goods, along with an assortment of handmade crafts.

Opening Day this year will also feature craft beer sales for the first time. The beer sales are permitted under a new law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy in February that allows the New Jersey Division of Alcohol Beverage Control to issue special seasonal permits to New Jersey breweries or wineries to sell their products at farm markets.

Beer sales will be for off-site consumption, though overage adults will be permitted to try a limited number of samples at the market.

In addition to shopping opportunities, each market day features live entertainment from area musicians. 

While COVID-19 capacity limits have been relaxed in recent months, customers and vendors will still be required to wear face masks or face coverings when attending the market.

 

 

Oct. 1-17

Eden Autism is offering a Virtual 5K & Fun Run/Walk. Participants can complete their race anytime between Oct. 1 and 17.

The virtual race has no capacity limit and registration will remain open until the final day of the race.

All races are $30, $25 for children ages 5 to 17, and free for children under 5.

The goal of the event is to raise $200,000 for Eden Autism, a nonprofit that supports individuals with autism across the lifespan. Eden currently serves more than 200 children and adults through education, early intervention, employment training, and residential services.

To register, donate, or learn more information about the event, visit edenautism5k.org.

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, Oct. 2 and Sunday, Oct. 3

 

Bordentown City will hold Cranberry Fest 2021 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 2 and 3 along Farnsworth Avenue.

Started in 1989 by life long Bordentown City resident and co-founder of the Downtown Bordentown Association, Jackie Reed’s inaugural Cranberry Fest started with 12 crafters nestled onto one block of Walnut Street.

Guided by Reed’s vision and leadership, the festival quickly grew to include all of the Farnsworth Avenue business district and became one of the area’s largest juried arts and crafts shows with over 175 crafters, artists and vendors, a craft beer garden, and live music.

Free to attend.

There will be free parking with shuttle buses running, free of charge, from six locations.

Handicapped parking available at the base of Crosswicks Street and Farnsworth Avenue; enter via Crosswicks.

Cranberry Fest is a service dog-only event.

For more information or for a vendor application, visit https://btowncranfest.com/ or email btowncranfest@gmail.com

 

Oct. 2 and 3 is cleanup weekend for Cranbury residents.

Bring unwanted items to the DPW Yard at 100 Dey Road; the hours of operation will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine.

The DPW crew will be on site to help unload unwanted discards.

Acceptable materials include household items that are too large to fit inside the trash Call Town Hall at 609-664-3129 to double check any questionable items.

No household trash, paint or hazardous waste items will be accepted.

This service is open to Cranbury residents only. Be prepared to show proof of residency, such as a tax bill or driver license.

 

Oct. 3-30

HomeFront’s ArtJam will be held Oct 3-30in Palmer Square, Princeton.

This is the annual art show featuring art from acclaimed artists and also HomeFront artists.

For more information, visit www.homefrontnj.org

 

 

Sunday, Oct. 3

To remedy the segregation in New Jersey created by exclusionary zoning laws,
the New Jersey Supreme Court, in Mount Laurel I (1975) and Mount Laurel II
(1983), declared that municipal land use regulations that prevent affordable
housing opportunities for the poor are unconstitutional, according to the Fair Share Housing Center.

As New Jersey communities wrestle with how to fairly provide affordable
housing, three synagogues, Congregation Beth Chaim in Princeton Junction, Har
Sinai Temple in Pennington, and The Jewish Center in Princeton, will present “Affordable Housing in New Jersey: Lessons from Mount Laurel,” at 5 p.m. Oct. 3.

Speakers include Carl Bisgaier, who was the lead counsel in the first two Mount Laurel cases and is a real estate and affordable housing attorney; Douglas Massey, Princeton University sociologist and lead author of “Climbing Mount Laurel: The Struggle for Affordable Housing and Social Mobility in an American Suburb:; and Dietra Chamberlain, a resident of Ethel R. Lawrence Homes in Mount Laurel since December 2004.

This online program is open to all.

To register or for more information, email linda.oppenheim@gmail.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAMI Mercer’s 13th annual Harvest of Hope Wellness Conference is being held virtually throughout the entire month of October.

There is no cost to attend.

The keynote presentation will be delivered by Zak Williams, son of Robin Williams, at 7 p.m. Oct. 3.

For the schedule and registration information, visit https://namimercer.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/NAMI-Mercer-Harvest-of-Hope-2021-Brochure-1.pdf

 

 

Monday, Oct. 4

West Windsor Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1, Station 43, will commemorate its 100 years of service to the West Windsor community with a charity golf outing on Oct. 4 at Mercer Oaks Golf Course.

The event will kick off with registration and lunch at 10:30 a.m., shotgun start at noon on both the East and West courses, and dinner and awards at 5 p.m.

Registration is $250 per golfer.

A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available.

All proceeds from the event will go toward supporting the fire company, which is comprised entirely of volunteers and relies on donations for operation and to meet the growing safety needs of the community.

Golfers of all abilities are welcome to participate in the charity outing, which will be a scramble format with a shotgun start. Out on the course, there will be several hole contests for golfers to show off their game, including closest to the pin, longest drive, lowest score, and others.

There will also be other games of chance and opportunities to win raffles, prizes and auction items.

For more information, email libbyvinson@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

Through Tuesday, Oct. 5

Small World Coffee on Nassau Street in Princeton will soon open its gallery to seven local artists working with the historical photography process of pinhole photography.

The exhibition is open through Oct. 5, any day during business hours.

Pinhole Photography requires the artist to use a rudimentary lens-less camera, oftentimes homemade from recycled materials, to capture an image through a small pin-sized hole.

 

Wednesday, Oct. 6

The sixth annual Suicide Prevention Conference will be held virtually on Oct. 6.

Presented by the New Jersey Department of Human Services, in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Health.

Trauma: The Hidden Face of Suicide will be presented from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., welcome to anyone interested in learning about trauma and suicide prevention.

The conference will feature presentations, breakout sessions and a panel discussion.

Nick LeDonne will share his mental health story using the art of animation.

Dr. Meagan Corrado, founder and owner of Storiez Trauma Narratives, has trained clinicians, community leaders and trauma survivors across 20 training programs.

Registration will soon be available.

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, Oct. 6 to Sunday, Oct. 10

The Hopewell Valley Arts Council will hold its seventh annual Amazing Pumpkin Carve Oct. 6-10 at Woolsey Park, 221 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville section of Hopewell Township.

Saturday, Oct. 9

Join NAMI New Jersey for NAMIWalks Your Way: A United Day of Hope on Oct. 9.

Before the pandemic, in any given year, 1 in 5 people in the United States reported having a mental health condition. Mental health experts suggest the figure is now 2 in 5, or even higher, according to information provided by NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

 

This year. due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19, NAMI is offering a virtual version of its annual NAMIWalks event.

 

Anyone can participate by registering at namiwalks.org/newjersey and deciding how they want to participate. They can choose to join the virtual walk event on Oct. 9 or pick an activity of their choice, such as jumping rope, baking a cake, practicing yoga or walking with friends and family in the neighborhood—all while taking precautions to stay safe.

 

There is no registration fee, but fundraising is encouraged. One hundred percent of funds raised support NAMI New Jersey’s free local mental health programs, resources and services.

 

 

NAMI New Jersey is part of the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. It is headquartered in North Brunswick.

 

For more information, visit nami.org

 

The Hightstown/East Windsor Lions Club is holding a clothing drive fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 9 in the American Legion parking lot, 895 Route 130, East Windsor.

Drop off new or gently used clothing, shoes, purses, belts, bed and bath linens and stuffed animals. 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, Oct. 9 and Sunday, Oct. 10

Somerset County’s 16th annual Journey through the Past will be held in person from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 9 and from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 10, as well as virtually throughout October.

Several Somerset County historic sites will be open and free to the public.

The Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission asks that all visitors, and all participating historic sites and their attendant organizations, comply with the current state and county health, safety and social distancing protocols during this event.

A series of virtual experiences can be accessed online.

There is no cost to attend.

For more information, visit www.SCHistoryWeekend.com

 

 

 

Oct. 12-17

The Princeton Environmental Film Festival returns Oct. 12-17.

For more information, email peff@princetonlibrary.org.

 

Wednesday, Oct. 13

Peter Weedfald, senior vice president of Sales and Marketing for Sharp Home Electronics Company of America, has been selected by Princeton-based nonprofit Attitudes in Reverse (AIR) as the 2021 Champion of Hope Honoree.

Weedfald will be recognized at the organization’s fifth annual Taste of Hope event, to be held from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal, 100 College Road E., Princeton.

Taste of Hope is a yearly banquet bringing together community members, donors and honorees to support the mission of AIR: creating a community of understanding, kindness and empathy through mental health education and awareness.

To register to attend the Taste of Hope event or to make a donation, visit www.toh.ngo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday, Oct. 14

Good Grief will hold its Superhero Celebration Gala beginning at 6 p.m. Oct. 14 at The Park Savoy Estate, 236 Ridgedale Ave., Florham Park.

Good Grief builds resilience in children, strengthens families, and empowers communities to grow from loss and adversity.

Good Grief has locations in Princeton and in Morristown.

Early bird rates are offered through Aug. 26.

For ticket information, visit https://e.givesmart.com/events/ir1/

 

 

 

Saturday, Oct. 16

Hope Hose Co. No. 1 will hold Riverfest 2021 from 1-10 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Bordertown Beach.

More details to follow.

 

Sunday, Oct. 17

The Art of Deception, Duck Decoy Workshop with Master Carver Jode Hillman, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 17 through Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton.

Workshop is limited to eight people.

Learn about the history, application and usage of traditional hunting decoys produced in Western New Jersey.

Students will carve and paint a black duck silhouette decoy. The completed decoy will be suitable for hunting use or decorative display.

All supplies, and materials provided.

Lunch included from Brick Farm Market.

To register, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/the-art-of-deception-duck-decoy-workshop-with-master-carver-jode-hillman-tickets-138520485501

 

 

 

The Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs welcomes singers to a choral reading of Faure’s “Requiem” and “Cantique de Jean Racine” at 4 p.m. Oct. 17 at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, Route 206 at Cherry Hill Road, Princeton.

Conductor is Alicia Brozovich.

Choral singers welcome. No auditions. Vocal scores provided.

The cost is $10 admission for singers, or annual membership. Free for students and non-singing guests.

Visit http://musicalamateurs.org or email musical.amateurs@gmail.com

 

Monday, Oct. 18

Eleven Burlington County women will be recognized for their leadership and service to their communities during this year’s 2021 Outstanding Women of Burlington County Awards Reception.

This year’s group will be honored on Oct. 18 during a reception at the Riverton Country Club, 1416 Highland Ave., Cinnaminson.

The reception will start at 5:30 p.m.

This year’s honorees are:

• Volunteerism: Fozia Janjua, Mount Laurel resident and founder of Community South Jersey and Philadelphia (Community SJP)

• Mentorship: Helen Barsocchi, Medford resident and board member/coach for United Girls Softball Association

• Law/Law Enforcement: Sally Landrum, Willingboro Police Community Engagement officer

• Health Care: Holly Funkhouser Cucuzzella, Burlington County health officer

• Government: Carol Murphy, New Jersey assemblywoman

• Frontline Worker: Phyllis Worrell, Healthcare Coordinator for Burlington County OEM and Emergency Management coordinator for Virtua Health

• First Responder: Lori Engler, Bordentown EMT/firefighter

• Education: Amanda Cassel, assistant principal and supervisor of Instruction at Lenape High School

• Diversity and Inclusion: Saima Bhutta, Moorestown resident and activist

• Corporate Leadership: Kathleen Horton, chief financial officer for Food Bank of South Jersey
• Community Service: Shannon Gibson, program director at Oaks Integrated Care

In addition to recognizing the contributions of outstanding women leaders, the council is also awarding scholarships to three female high school graduates who have demonstrated leadership and advocacy for equity, excellence in scholastics and interest in women’s issues and an interest in pursuing a career in a science, technology, engineering and math field, according to the statement.

The scholarship winners are:

• Skylar Brotz, Delran High School, Alice Paul Champion Award

• Maya Tanikawa-Brown, Northern Burlington County Regional High School, Celeste Arties Memorial Award

• Makayla Scott, Burlington County Institute of Technology-Westampton, Elizabeth Coleman White STEM Award

Tickets for the awards reception are $75 and are available at https://outstandingwomenburlco2021.eventbrite.com

Those interested in sponsorships should visit https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/DocumentCenter/View/14053/Ad-Solicitation-2021-final?bidId=

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday, Oct. 22

City of Angels NJ will honor Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo, Joseph Foley of Foley’s Market, Jeff Hurley of the Trenton Thunder, and Steve Trevelise of NJ 101.5 FM during the “We Are Resilient” Masquerade Gala, which will be held beginning at 6pm Oct. 22 at the Mercer Oaks Ballroom, 725 Village Dr. W., West Windsor.

The organization provides resources for those suffering from addiction.

There will be music and an awards presentation.

For tickets or sponsorship information, visit www.cityofangelsnj.org/masquerade/

 

Beginning Oct. 22

American Repertory Ballet (ARB) announced its 2021-22 season under the new leadership of Artistic Director Ethan Stiefel.

ARB will start the season with a month-long “bubble” residency at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, a 153-acre artist sanctuary located in upstate New York. Dancers and artistic staff, including ARB’s newly appointed Artistic Associate Gillian Murphy, will rehearse and develop new repertoire in this remote and inspiring environment that can safely accommodate ARB’s growing roster of 13 company artists, three apprentices, and five ARB2 dancers. This residency will be made possible by The Ted & Mary Jo Shen Charitable Gift Fund.

A resident company of the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, the company returns to its home venue Oct. 22-24 for a series of live performances, entitled “Emergence”. This varied program includes Ethan Stiefel’s Wood Work (created for The Washington Ballet in 2019); Amy Seiwert’s World, Interrupted; David Fernandez’s Mexican Music; and Saudade, created by ARB’s very own Ryoko Tanaka. For tickets, visit secure.nbpac.org/emergence

ARB’s production of The Nutcracker returns to theaters across New Jersey:

McCarter Theatre Center, Princeton, Nov. 26-28 
Union County Performing Arts Center, Rahway, Dec. 3 and 5
Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, Trenton, Dec. 9-10
State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick, Dec. 17-19, with live orchestra

ARB revisits the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College in New York City on Feb. 19, 2022, with a mixed repertoire. The spring season continues with a series of world premieres, beginning with Ethan Stiefel’s reimagining of the vibrant and popular tale, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center April 1-3, 2022.

Rounding out the 2021-22 season, ARB will present a new works program titled Movin’ + Groovin’ at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center June 3-5, 2022, featuring world premieres by choreographers new to ARB; Ja’Malik, Caili Quan, and another choreographer to be announced soon.

For ticket information, visit http://arballet.org

 

 

 

Saturday, Oct. 23 and Sunday, Oct. 24

See the Pacific Southern Railroad through a fundraiser for Rocky Hill Community Services, a family-friendly model railroad show set for Oct. 23 and 24.

There will be 4,000 square feet of trains, buildings, bridges, cars, mountains, rivers, passengers and a circus train.

Show times are set for 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Each show is 45 minutes.

Arrive 30 minutes early to arrive for parking and ticketing.

No reservations needed, but the attendance limit is 50 people per show.

Pay at the door. Donation is $10 per person; children 5 and under are free

All donations benefit the Rocky Hill Fire Company and the Rocky Hill First Aid and and Rescue Squad.

For more information, visit www.pacificsouthern.org

 

 

 

Saturday, Oct. 24

The Harvest Festival will return to Morven Museum & Garden in Princeton from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 24.

Learn about apples, Richard “the Duke” Stockton’s cider, and Morven’s heritage cooks.

Morven celebrates its second generation of Stocktons with a free family day highlighting Morven’s apple orchards, heritage cooks, and harvest time activities popular in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

The day’s activities are planned to include costumed reenactors and demonstrations, including cider making, distilling and cooking, and live music of the period, among others.

The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit www.morven.org

 

Through Sunday, Oct. 31

 

The Mercer County Park Commission is accepting reservations for the five county-owned picnic areas for the 2021 season.

The West and East Picnic Areas in Mercer County Park, Rosedale Picnic Area in Mercer Meadows, Princeton Country Club Picnic Area in West Windsor and Valley Road Picnic Area in Hopewell Township are open to in-county and out-of-county residents.

Users will only be able to make their reservations online; the Park Commission will not permit walk-ups or any in-person reservations.

Available dates for the picnic season run through Sunday, Oct. 31.

Due to the popularity of the picnic grounds, the Park Commission highly recommends creating a Community Pass account before the opening date if a user does not have one already. For returning users, the Park Commission suggests revisiting your account and ensuring credentials are accurate.

Reservations will be made automatically on a first-come, first-served basis. Weekend dates are among the most popular; no date is guaranteed.

For a link to the online Community Pass reservation system, visit http://mercercountyparks.org/#!/facilities/picnic-areas/. Interested parties should have either a MasterCard or Visa card ready to make a reservation.

For more information, call the Recreation and Events Center at 609-443-8560 or visit www.mercercountyparks.org.

 

Through Friday, Oct. 29

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday, Oct. 31

HomeFront’s Halloween Run/Walk on Oct. 31 at Carnegie Center Princeton also has a virtual option.

There is a Halloween-themed race course, a Preschooler Pumpkin Dash, a Trunk-or-Treat, a marathon challenge, and live bands.

For more information, visit www.homefrontnj.org

 

November 1-19; special event Nov. 6

The Rotary Club of Robbinsville Hamilton is providing the opportunity to honor heroes in the second annual Flags For Heroes campaign.

Hundreds of American flags will be flown on the grounds of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Hamilton along Whitehorse-Hamilton Square Road and Klockner Road from Nov. 1-19.

Each American flag honors someone’s local hero including veteran, active military, mother, father, grandparent, son, daughter, family, friend, neighbor, fire and rescue, police, teacher, medical and health care professional, business, and others who have made a difference in someone’s life.

The Rotary expects nearly 300 flags will be flown during the time before and after Veterans Day.

A Community Field Dedication and Veterans Day Ceremony will be held on the grounds on Nov. 6 from 11am to noon.

For more information about the Rotary and its charitable initiatives, email Info@RHRotary.org or visit www.RHRotary.org.

 

 

Nov. 5

Trenton Cats Rescue will hold Holiday Bingo on Nov. 5 at the German American Society Banquet Hall, 215 Uncle Pete’s Road, Trenton.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Bingo begins at 7 p.m.

There will be prizes, a 50/50 raffle, a fast food booth, refreshments and table service.

Special admission is $35 and includes one sheet of three game cards for all 15 regular and special games (45 total game cards).

General admission is $5 and includes one game card for each regular game (five total game cards).

All current COVID guidelines will be enforced.

For information or tickets, contact Carol Revilla at 609-439-6236 or email carol@trentoncats.org

 

 

 

Through Nov. 18

 

Through November 30

East Windsor encourages community groups to participate in the 2021 Township Adopt-A-Spot Program.

Under this program, participating groups “adopt” a public property and keep it clean during the year. A placard is erected on the site indicating that it has been “adopted by” with the name of the group.

The groups are expected to perform cleanup three times per month through Nov. 30.

To participate, interested groups should send a letter to East Windsor Clean Communities Committee, ATTN: Mayor Janice S. Mironov, 16 Lanning Blvd., East Windsor 08520.

 

Older adults in Mercer County again will have the opportunity to receive fresh-produce checks that will enable them to purchase locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farm stands.

This year, each person will receive five $6 checks for a total $30 that are valid until Nov. 30.

Checks will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Call 609-989-6661 and speak with a staff member or leave a message with your phone number so the Office on Aging can return the call.

When calling, be prepared to:

• Provide your name and address to verify you live in Mercer County
• State your date of birth to verify you are 60 years of age and older
• Verify that your income is within the eligibility qualifications listed below:

A single person’s income must not exceed $23,606 per year or $1,968 monthly; a couple’s income must not exceed $31,894 per year or $2,658 monthly.

The Office on Aging staff will then direct you as to how you can secure your checks.

 

 

 

 

Through Dec. 17

The Anne Reid ’72 Gallery at Princeton Day School will resume exhibits after an 18-month hiatus.

Anne Gilman: At the still point of the turning world will be on display through Dec. 17. Gilman is a Brooklyn-based artist who works in varying formats that include large-scale drawings and multi-panel projects.

The gallery has typically been open to the public during school hours throughout the academic year on days when school is in session. Currently, the gallery is scheduled to begin public hours as of Oct. 4.

Because COVID protocols at Princeton Day School may continue to change, exhibition reception/events will be updated at www.pds.org/the-arts/anne-reid-gallery.

To schedule a private viewing, email annereid72gallery@pds.org.

Princeton Day School is located at 650 Great Road, Princeton.

 

 

 

2022

 

Princeton University Concerts (PUC) shares initial plans for transitioning the series’ concert offerings to a live, in-person format.

Although the kinds of gatherings possible on-campus in the coming year is not yet known, PUC is actively working with Princeton University officials to lay the groundwork for a Spring 2022 season.

The current schedule is as follows:

Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m.: Takács String Quartet & Julien Labro, Bandoneón

March 10, 7:30 p.m.: Mark Padmore, tenor, and Mitsuko Uchida, piano

March 24, 7:30 p.m.: Mahler Chamber Orchestra and Mitsuko Uchida, piano

March 31, 7:30 p.m.: Ébène String Quartet

April 7 at 7:30 p.m.: Dover String Quartet

April 21 at 7:30 p.m.: Tetzlaff String Quartet

April 27 at 7:30 p.m.: Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello, and Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano

All planned events will be realized in accordance with concurrent scientific, state, and university guidance, with the safety and health of the community in mind.

In the meantime, patrons are urged to mark their calendars and explore the planned offerings on PUC’s new website, puc.princeton.edu

 

Continuing events

 

The Mercer County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) unit invites any licensed health care professional, practicing or retired, who lives or works in Mercer County and any community volunteer who lives or works in Mercer County who has an interest in health and emergency preparedness issues to join.

MRC volunteers supplement existing emergency and public health resources to prepare for and respond to emergencies at a local level. All volunteers receive free training.

Sign up at https://njlmn.njlincs.net/jsp/mrc-index.jsp or call 609-989-6887 for more information.

 

 

 

Dove Hospice Services of New Jersey is seeking compassionate volunteers to provide support to local hospice patients and their families.

Hospice patient care volunteers visit with patients in their home, which can also be nursing facilities or assisted living facilities, at least once a week. Visits can be virtual and are during the day or early evening. Volunteers may also assist with administrative work in the hospice office.

To sign up for a virtual training class, contact Deborah Adams at 732-405-3035 or email Deborah@dovehs.com

 

 

 

Princeton Girlchoir and Princeton Boychoir are auditioning new choristers for the 2021-22 season.

Any child entering grades 3-12 this fall is welcomed.

Both choirs are programs of Westrick Music Academy.

Interested singers have the option to have a live audition via Zoom, or submit an audition video.

To learn more about the process or to schedule an audition, visit westrickmusic.org/auditions/.

 

 

 

Mercer County Community College has opened registration for in-person summer Tomato Patch program, its dance, theater, vocal and visual arts programs at Kelsey Theatre.

 

Bentley Community Services, a designated 501 (c) 3 charitable organization, has been helping working families in financial crisis regain self-sufficiency by providing a full range of grocery provisions and more each week, offsetting grocery bills.

Bentley also offers educational and informational workshops throughout the year facilitated by professionals.

Bentley Community Services is located at 4064 Route 1 north, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick, but helps families in communities from the entire central New Jersey region, including Mercer, Middlesex, Hunterdon, Somerset and Monmouth counties.

For more information, call 908-227-0684 or visit www.bentleycommunityservices.org

Donations of perishable, non-perishable foods and toiletries are accepted throughout the year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketfair Princeton launched a Mall Rewards App that’s one of only two shopping centers in the state to offer such as technology service.

Marketfair Rewards is an app-based loyalty program where members can accumulate points in a variety of ways and use those points to redeem gifts such as discounts, gift cards to retailers, restaurant and wellness services and more in a shopping cart environment.

Download the app to a mobile device where the customer will receive 200 points for signing up. After every purchase, the customer has up to seven days to submit their receipt through the app which will immediately store the receipt for future use while also providing the guest with 1 point for every $1 spent.

Current participating retailers include Anthropologie, William Sonoma, Orange Twist, West Elm, Pottery Barn, Francesca’s, Athleta, Club Pilates, GAP, Eastern Mountain Sports, White House Black Market, Barnes & Noble and AMC.

Restaurants include Corners Bakery Café, Seasons 52, Bahama Breeze and TGI Friday’s.

 

 

 

Right at Home of Central New Jersey can organize a Senior Citizen Prom for local facilities.

They will provide music and entertainment.

A prom king and queen will be crowned.
For more information on how to schedule a prom, call 732-967-0900.

Serving northern Middlesex, Mercer and Monmouth counties.

 

 

Gesher LeKesher is currently accepting applications from 11th and 12th grade teens (as of the 2021-22 school year) to participate in this Jewish peer leadership program.

As Gesher “Madrichim” (peer leaders), teens lead a group of seventh to ninth grade “Talmidim” (learners) in outreaches addressing trending topics from a Jewish perspective including friendships, the impact of social media, peer pressure, prejudice, and anti-Semitism on campus. 

Gesher LeKesher meets six hours each month: two Monday night trainings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and an additional outreach time either Monday/Wednesday night or Sunday morning.

For more information, visit www.jfcsonline.org/gesher-lekesher. 

 

The Jewish Community Youth Foundation is kicking off its 19th year giving back to local, national and global non-profits. The program brings together teens in grades 8-12 from the Mercer and Bucks counties area.

The Jewish Community Youth Foundation is a project of Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County and the Ricky and Andrew J. Shechtel Philanthropic Fund.

The program is designed to have teens learn about, experience, and act upon Jewish values.  

Each teen philanthropist donates their own money which gets matched and pooled with money they fundraise during the program. Students meet to discuss Tzedakah and explore needs and the non-profit organizations who address them. At year-end, each group decides how their dollars will be donated. 

 

Registration is now open for all participants in eighth through tenth grades, and returning participants in 11th and 12th grades.

Space is limited.

For more information or to register, visit www.jfcsonline.org/jcyf.  

 

 

 

 

Princeton Girlchoir (PGC) and Princeton Boychoir (PBC) are now auditioning new choristers for the 2021-22 season.

Any child entering grades 3-12 this fall is welcomed.

Both choirs are programs of Westrick Music Academy (WMA).

Classes will focus on choral skills, ensemble building, music theory, sight reading, song writing, rhythm training and more. In addition, the choirs have a full year of events and performances planned.

Interested singers have the option to have a live audition via Zoom, or submit an audition video. Auditions for new choristers are scheduled throughout the month of June, but interested singers are encouraged to apply early.

To learn more about the process or to schedule an audition, visit WestrickMusic.org/auditions

 

 

Westrick Music Academy (WMA), home of Princeton Girlchoir and Princeton Boychoir, is currently enrolling students of all ages in a variety of music education classes.

For musicians in grades 3-12, there are a variety of classes for all levels.

In the Ukulele group class, students will build their musicianship while learning to play traditional songs on one the most delightful instruments.

Students can also take individual voice lessons to grow their singing and performance skills.

Adults can also take a beginner Ukulele class, learning basic chords and strumming techniques, or a Ukulele class for experienced players looking to hone their skills.

Westrick Music Academy also looks forward to hosting Camp Westrick this summer, which features voice training and performance with children’s choir directors, musical theater class, daily choir rehearsals, development of musicianship, games, and more.

For more information, visit WestrickMusic.org/education

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Bordentown Historical Society needs a female theatrical storyteller for its award-winning Harrowing History performances.

Looking for a woman who likes to perform, dress up in period costumes and entertain people.

Send a message with contact information to kkantorski@aol.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

McCarter Theatre Center’s Resident Producer Debbie Bisno presents “The Manic Monologues.”

This initiative brings to life true stories submitted by resilient people across the world living with mental health challenges, performed by a celebrated cast of actors and enhanced by interactive design and technology.

To watch, visit www.mccarter.org/manicmonologues

 

 

 

Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick has launched the Substance Abuse and Addiction Loss Support Group for families who are coping with loss due to addiction.

The free and confidential support group meets virtually on the second Thursday of every month from 7-8:30 p.m.

Inspired by Saint Peter’s Opioid Task Force, the Substance Abuse and Addiction Loss Support Group is for families and close loved ones of people who have passed away from addiction.

The support group is open to everyone in New Jersey and serves as a safe space for families to discuss their grief.

To join the Substance Abuse and Addiction Loss Support Group, call Jeanne Delacruz, a social worker at Saint Peter’s who facilitates the support group, at 732-745-8522 or email jdanyus@saintpetersuh.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAMI In Our Own Voice (NAMI En Nuestra Propia Voz) is a program by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) New Jersey chapter geared toward community education and reducing the stigma of mental health, as trained volunteers share their lived experience of mental health recovery.

To schedule a presentation at a school, PTA meeting, congregation, town hall, support group or professional training, email ioov@naminj.org

Presentations are available in English and Spanish.

 

 

 

Westrick Music Academy (WMA), home of Princeton Girlchoir and Princeton Boychoir, is currently enrolling students of all ages in a variety of music education classes, exploring new and engaging ways to build and strengthen musicianship skills.

For musicians in grades 3-12, there are a variety of classes for all levels. Learn how to relax and strengthen muscles while focusing on the slow, deep breathing used in singing with Yoga for Singers. In Musical Theater Fun, young artists will engage in activities focused on singing techniques, character development, acting skills and dance/choreography in preparation for a final showcase performance. In the Ukulele group class, students will build their musicianship while learning to play traditional songs on one the most delightful instruments.

Adults will also find opportunities for musical growth with WMA. In Group Ukelele for Adults, learn basic chords and strumming techniques.

WMA also looks forward to hosting a Comedy Improv Workshop this term. This highly interactive, one-day class is open to anyone of any experience level.

Find more information on WMA’s music education programs, register for a class, or learn more about WMA’s flagship choir programs at WestrickMusic.org/education.

 

 

 

Central Jersey SCORE, a non-profit resource partner of the Small Business Administration, is looking for volunteers to assist people looking to start a business or grow an existing small business.

The organization is recruiting business owners and executives, both current and retired, who want to share their experience and knowledge with today’s up-and-coming entrepreneurs.

The Central Jersey Chapter of SCORE serves Middlesex, Somerset and Hunterdon counties.

Central Jersey SCORE provides in-person mentoring and webinars, both offered virtually in line with current pandemic restrictions. In addition, the SCORE website offers tools and templates on a wide variety of topics and numerous online courses and webinars to assist small business owners through every aspect of business development and management. Services are offered free of charge.

Anyone interested in volunteering with SCORE or seeking additional information should email marcia.glatman@scorevolunteer.org

 

 

French American School Princeton (FASP) is accepting enrollment.

At FASP, students in preschool (3 years old) through grade 8 benefit from a rigorous bilingual curriculum accredited by the Middle State Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools and the French Ministry of Education; personalized attention thanks to small class sizes; and a multicultural community with more than 30 nationalities represented.

FAPS is located at 75 Mapleton Road, Princeton.

Visit ecoleprinceton.org, call 609-430-3001 or email admissions@ecoleprinceton.org.

 

McCarter Theatre Center presents Fireside Chats to “spark” conversation in the community.

Filmed on the front lawn of the Princeton theater, student activities, Pulitzer Prize-winners, local business owners and others are interviewed by Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen.

To catch up on past episodes or to subscribe to the free YouTube channel, and to be notified when new episodes become available, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI3dS2j-mQA&list=PLqL4nAGyr4JT6UYYM99VHLHlmB2wXqSrF

 

 

 

The Township of Hillsborough is working with Town Planner to produce a 250th anniversary edition of the color printed 2021 calendar, which will be mailed out to every residence in Hillsborough.

 

 

 

The Mercer County Solidarity Network (MCSN) is a new mutual aid group designed to connect people in need throughout Mercer County with people who can help meet those needs.

The group is looking for individuals, families and businesses who would like to donate their time, resources or goods/services with people who have been affected by the pandemic and who request support. There is no minimum obligation – donors can specify whatever they feel they can provide and the group will match donors with individuals who have expressed a related need.

To sign up as a donor, visit www.mercersolidarity.org/ or email MercerCountyPOL@gmail.com.

 

 

 

Co-Dependents Anonymous Step Study Meeting. CoDA is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. Meetings are held every Friday evenings. The 24 Club, The 1860 House, 2nd floor, 124 Montgomery Road, Skillman. For more information, email fridayeveningcoda@gmail.com.

VFW Meetings: Monthly meetings of the Hillsborough Memorial VFW Post 8371 are held the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Somerset County Hillsborough Senior Center, 339 S. Branch Road. The post’s mission is Veterans and Military Support, Youth Scholarship Activities and Community Service. All veterans with foreign service are welcome as members to assist the post in achieving its mission. For information regarding membership, post activities or the youth scholarship programs, contact Commander Tom Cellilli via phone or text at 908-255-3669.

Alzheimer’s caregiver support group: Following the guidelines of the Alzheimer’s Association, the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group is “a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia to meet and develop a mutual support system.” The group meets the first Monday and second Wednesday of each month at the Bridgewater United Methodist Church, 651 Country Club Road, Bridgewater. All are welcome.

Free weekly support groups: Carrier Clinic hosts free weekly support groups on the campus throughout the year. These support programs include:

Weekend Codependency Program, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Bright Futures for Kids, Sundays, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Parents Support Group, Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m.

Mood Disorder Support Group, Thursdays, 7:30-9:15 p.m.

For more information about these or other services and programs available at Carrier Clinic, visit CarrierClinic.org or call 908-281-1513. For more information, visit CarrierClinic.org/WhatToDo.

Midweek meals: The Wednesday midweek meals held in Asbury Hall, at the United Methodist Church of Bound Brook, have started back up. All seniors are invited for a full course meal for $4. Bring friends and family to enjoy a meal and fellowship.

Pop Warner: Calling all 5-7 year olds. Hillsborough Dukes Pop Warner is offering free Flag Football registration to first time players, including instructional and safe environment with fun training activities to teach core skills. Every child plays every game and the Dukes are the only organization that requires coaches to be USA Football Heads Up Certified. There are no tryouts or team drafting. Visit register.hillsboroughdukes.com to register. For more information, contact football@hillsboroughdukes.com.

Coping with addiction: Parents of Addicted Children helps parents understand and cope with drug problems they are facing, and will face, with their children. Meets first and third Monday of month, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Neshanic Reformed Church, 715 Amwell Road.

Alzheimer’s support group: The Alzheimer’s Association has a support group in Hillsborough. Family members and caregivers come together to share information and support in a safe, confidential atmosphere. Meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Brookdale Hillsborough, 600 Auten Road. Call 908-431-1300.

Mothers of Preschoolers: MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays at the Fellowship Bible Church building, 109 New Amwell Road. The group says it meets to “laugh, cry and embrace the journey of motherhood.” Sponsored by Crossroads Community Church, it hears speakers, has a craft or project and lots of conversation and refreshment. Child care is provided. For information, see www.crossroadsnj.org/MOPS. Registration fee is required.

Divorce support group: A nondenominational support group to help separated and divorced people to a new beginning. The group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. at Hillsborough Presbyterian Church, Route 206 at Homestead Road. Call 908-295-6740.

Swim lessons at HRC: The Swim Academy at HRC, located at 30 Brower Lane, Hillsborough, is offering swim lessons for all ages and levels. Call HRC Fitness at 908-359-3600 to register or visit www.hrcfitness.com for class schedules.

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