Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers.
The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must provide proof of COVID Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors. For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, manager of NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
Don’t wait until there’s a crisis to give – donors of all blood types, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets – are needed now to keep the blood supply strong enough to support critical patient care all season long. Book a time to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
American Red Cross Llura Gund Blood Donation Center – Central New Jersey
707 Alexander Road, Suite 101, Princeton
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 12:30-7:15 p.m.
Thursday: 10:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The American Red Cross blood supply has fallen to critically low levels, and we now face an emergency blood shortage. In recent weeks, we’ve had to limit our distributions of some of the most transfused blood types to hospitals. We need donors now, and in the weeks ahead, to help rebuild the blood supply.
Princeton
April 19 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Princeton University Frist Campus Center, 75 Washington Road.
April 21 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, 216 Nassau St.
Hillsborough
April 21 – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Temple Beth-El, 67 US-206.
West Windsor
April 21 – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Congregation Beth Chaim, 329 Village Road East
Lawrence Township
April 22 – 2-7 p.m. – The Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, 2688 Main St.
Bordentown
April 25 – 2-7 p.m. – Bordentown Township Senior Center, 3 Municipal Drive.
Nutrition
The Mercer County Nutrition Program for Older Adults has in-person lunches at nine of its locations.
The Nutrition Program for Older Adults provides a daily nutritionally balanced meal Monday through Friday, except for county and/or municipal holidays.
All meals meet the required one-third of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) daily referenced intake of nutrients for an individual 60 years or older.
Meals are available to Mercer County residents age 60 or older and their spouses (regardless of age), any county resident with a disability whose primary caregiver is a program participant, anyone volunteering in the program, and the personal care aides of program participants when they accompany a participant to the site where the meals are provided.
In-person services will be hosted at: Jennye Stubblefield Senior Center and Sam Naples Community Center in Trenton, Lawrence Township Senior Center, Princeton Café for Older Adults, John O. Wilson Neighborhood Service Center in Hamilton, Hamilton Senior Center, Hopewell Valley Senior Center, Hollowbrook Community Center in Ewing, and Robbinsville Senior Center.
Most meal services begin at 11:30 a.m., although times may vary by location, so call 609-989-6650 or inquire at a local site.
No payment is required for a meal; however, there is a suggested donation of $1 for each meal provided.
Reservations are required; call 609-989-6650 to reserve a spot.
Monthly menus can be found on the Nutrition Program for Older Adults web page.
If transportation is a barrier to participating in the congregate meals, Mercer County TRADE may be able to help; call 609-530-1971 or email [email protected]. Some of the sites also may have transportation options for its participants.
There may be home-delivered options.
For more information, call 609-989-6650 or email [email protected].
Take-Home rapid COVID-19 test kits
Take-home rapid COVID-19 test kits are available at all Mercer County Library System branches. Mercer County residents may request up to three kits at a time. The kits are Lucira brand over-the-counter rapid molecular nasal swab test comparable to a PCR test.
Hiring
Mercer County Correctional Police is hiring. Send resume to [email protected].
The Mercer County Board of Elections is asking county residents for their help. Election Board Workers – citizens who check in voters during elections and assist in the Election Day process – are still needed for the upcoming June Primary and November General Elections. Mercer County residents who apply and undergo a required training session can make up to $300 during a full day shift. Half day shifts are available and offer $150. Additionally, bilingual residents who speak English, as well as Spanish, Hindi and Mandarin are especially needed. For more information visit https://www.mercercounty.org/boards-commissions/board-of-elections.
New Jersey Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards
The New Jersey Business Immigration Coalition announces that nominations are open for the annual New Jersey Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards. The awards celebrate the important role of immigrants in today’s economy and honor the contributions of immigrant business leaders to their communities.
Award categories include growth, advocacy, innovation, sustainability, and leadership, as well as the 2024 Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year. There is no fee to enter and nominations close on June 1. If you are an immigrant entrepreneur or know an entrepreneur who excels in his or her field, please fill out a short nomination form – njbusinessimmigration.org.
Save the date for the awards ceremony on Tuesday, June 25 at The Pines in Edison.
Wednesday, April 24
Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy is hosting a Resource Fair from 2-6 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 343 S. Broad St., Trenton.
Bordentown
Wednesdays
The Bordentown Township Police Department offers Straight to Treatment on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Insurance is not necessary to receive assistance. Neither is residency in Burlington County. No appointment is needed.
For more information visit www.straighttotreatment.com or email [email protected].
Bordentown Library events
Bordentown Library is located at 18 E. Union St., Bordentown. For more information about the events below call 609-298-0622 or visit https://www.bcls.lib.nj.us/locations/bordentown-library.
April 19 – 1 p.m. – Mahjong Meetup.
April 20 – noon – Postcrossing Meetup.
April 22 – 10 a.m. – Earth Day Recycle Craft Grab and Go.
April 22 – 10 a.m. – ELL: English Language Learners.
April 22 – 5 p.m. – Chair Yoga.
April 22 – 6:30 p.m. – LGTBQ+ Crafting Social.
April 23 – 10:30 a.m. – Baby and Toddler Time.
April 23 – 4:30-5:15 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog: Patron.
April 24 – 10 a.m. – ELL: English Language Learners.
April 24 – 5 p.m. – Gaming Club Unplugged.
April 25 – 10:30 a.m. – Art Stations.
April 25 – 1 p.m. – Gentle Yoga.
April 25 – 3 p.m. – Collage Bangle Craft.
April 26 – 1 p.m. – Mahjong Meetup.
Cranbury
The Cranbury Public Library (CPL) is located at 30 Park Place West. For more information on listed events please call (609) 722-6992.
April 19 – 3:30 p.m. – Pawns Pathways at CPL Chess Club.
April 19 – 3:30 p.m. – Taylor Swift Listening Party.
April 20 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Tai Chi.
April 20 – noon to 4 p.m. – Dungeon and Dragons Club.
April 20 – 2 p.m. – Building Spotted Lantern Fly Traps.
April 22 – 12:30 p.m. – iPhone 101.
April 22 – 6 p.m. – CPL Cinemates Film Club.
April 22 – 7 p.m. – Literary Cafe.
April 23 – 11 a.m. – Toddler Craft Tuesday: Bottle Print Flowers!
April 23 – 7 p.m. – Evening Book Discussion.
April 24 – 11 a.m. – Family Storytime.
April 25 – 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. – CPL Foundation – Book Sale Set up.
April 25 – 3:30 p.m. – Thursday Crafternoon: Paint Your Own Birdhouse!
April 25 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Introduction to Python for Students.
April 25 – 5-8 p.m. – Monthly Game Night.
April 26 – 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. – CPL Foundation – Book Sale Set up.
Cranbury Arts Council Gourgaud Gallery
Gourgaud Gallery is located in Town Hall, 23-A North Main St.
The Gourgaud Gallery is pleased to announce a special show entitled: Paisaje Imaginario (Imaginary Landscape) by Chilean Artist Facundo Cabrera.
Facundo’s show will be installed at the Gourgaud Gallery through April 25.
The Gourgaud Gallery will host a photography exhibit by the Cranbury digital Camera Club (CdCC) during the month of May.
The show will feature original, framed photographs of various subjects and sizes taken by club members.
The show will be on exhibit from Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 31.
Gallery hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information visit cranburyartscouncil.com and gourgaudgallery.com.
As part of a non-profit Cranbury Arts Council, the Gourgaud Gallery donates 20% of art sales to the Cranbury Arts Council and its programs that support the arts in the community. Cash or a check made out to the artist is accepted as payment.
East Windsor/Hightstown
The Hightstown High School (HHS) Class of 1984 is seeking class members, as well as other HHS attendees that are friends and siblings of the Class of 1984 to join them as they celebrate their 40th reunion. It will take place on Sept. 28th at the Hilton Garden Inn in Hamilton. For more information contact: [email protected], [email protected] or connect on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/Classof1984HHS
Hickory Corner Branch Library
Hickory Corner Branch Library is located at 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor.
April 19 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Story and Snack: Earth Day Worms and Dirt.
April 19 – 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Creation Station.
April 19 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Nonfiction Book Club.
April 20 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Family Fun Time.
April 20 – 2:30-3 p.m. – Slime Time: Tie Dye Slime.
April 21 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie.
April 22 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Messy Monday.
April 22 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – ESL Conversation.
April 22 – 4-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Guided Meditation.
April 22 – 5-5:45 p.m. – School-age STEAM: Earth Day.
April 22 – 7-8 p.m. – Earth Day Glass Jar Lanterns.
April 23 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
April 23 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Scrabble for Adults.
April 23 – 4:30-5 p.m. – Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelets.
April 23 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Chess for Adults.
April 24 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Discovery Time.
April 24 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Current Events Chat.
April 24 – 4:30-5:15 p.m. – Chess Club.
April 24 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Evening Storytime.
April 24 – 7-8 p.m. – (Virtual) Debunking the Disguises: Understanding AI.
April 25 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby time.
April 25 – 11-11:45 a.m. – Basic Skills Craft for Adults.
April 25 – 1-2 p.m. – (Virtual) Tea: Drink to Your Health!
April 25 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Crochet and Knit Corner.
April 25 – 5-5:45 p.m. – Crafternoon: Sheep Painted Rocks.
April 26 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Creation Station.
April 26 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Dance Party.
April 26 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Basic Skills Craft for Adults.
April 26 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie: “Far Sama” (2019).
Hightstown Branch Library
Hightstown Branch Library is located at 115 Franklin, Hightstown.
April 20 – 11 a.m. to noon – Small Steps Into S.T.E.M.
April 20 – 3-4 p.m. – Citizenship Exam Preparation.
April 22 – 10 a.m. – Bilingual (Spanish/English) Bingo for Preschoolers.
April 22 – 4-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Guided Meditation.
April 23 – 5-8:15 p.m. – Learning English.
April 24 – 10 a.m. – Wiggle, Giggle, Read.
April 24 – 2-3 p.m. – Crafty Adults: Nature Windows and Bookmarks.
April 24 – 4-5 p.m. – Citizenship Exam Preparation.
April 24 – 7-8 p.m. – (Virtual) Debunking the Disguises: Understanding AI.
April 25 – 10 a.m. – Shape a Story: Play-Doh Storytime.
April 25 – noon to 12:45 p.m. – Guided Meditation.
April 25 – 1-2 p.m. – (Virtual) Tea: Drink to Your Health!
Twin Rivers Branch Library
Twin Rivers Branch Library is located at 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor.
April 22 – 4-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Guided Meditation.
April 22 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Resume Review.
April 23 – 2-3 p.m. – Only Murders in the Library: Mary and Bill.
April 24 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby time.
April 24 – 7-8 p.m. – (Virtual) Debunking the Disguises: Understanding AI.
April 25 – 1-2 p.m. – (Virtual) Tea: Drink to Your Health!
April 25 – 2-3 p.m. – Adult Fiction Book Club.
Sunday, June 16
Jazz for Prostate Cancer Awareness and Americana Kitchen and Bar team up for their 4th annual Jazz4Dads Father’s Day Dinner from 5:30-8:30 p.m., 359 U.S. 130, East Windsor. The event aims to raise funds to strengthen the organization’s year-round awareness campaign to advocate for men’s wellness by supplying accurate information about prostate cancer while increasing exposure to live Jazz music. For more information visit https://jazz4pca.org.
Hillsborough
Photo submissions
The Administration/Clerk’s Office invites Hillsborough residents to share scenic photos of Hillsborough for the annual township calendar and planner. In the past, the calendar has showcased the township’s gorgeous open space and scenic locations including wildlife, farmland, parks, and rivers. When submitting photos, please don’t include people and pets, and avoid objects that distract including roofs, fences, and car windows. Please save pictures with your name and the location’s name before sending them to Deborah Ng at debng@hillsborough-nj. You will also need to fill out a photo release form that is located on the Hillsborough Township website.
Hillsborough Branch Library
The library is part of the Somerset County Library System at 379 S. Branch Road. For more information on the events visit sclsnj.org.
April 19 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Rhythm and Rhyme Time.
April 19 – 4-5 p.m. – Paper Marbling.
April 20 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Saturday Stations.
April 20 – 3-5 p.m. – Loops and Grooves: A Coding Party.
April 22 – 3:30-7:30 p.m. – Homework Help Center.
April 22 – 4-5 p.m. – Canva for Beginners.
April 22 – 6-7 p.m. – Sewing Basics for Kids.
April 23 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Storytime.
April 23 – 1-2:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
April 23 – 3-4 p.m. – Cancer 101.
April 23 – 4-5 p.m. – Teen Volunteer Session.
April 23 – 7-7:50 p.m. – Suspense with Susie Book Discussion.
April 24 – 2-3 p.m. – What’s for Dinner?
April 24 – 3:30-7:30 p.m. – Homework Help Center.
April 24 – 6-7 p.m. – Tie-Dye Canvas Painting.
April 25 – 11 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
April 25 – 11 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
April 25 – 1-2 p.m. – SOARING Storytime.
April 25 – 4-5 p.m. – Tasty Adventures – Fruit Pizza.
April 25 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Game Night: Unplugged.
April 26 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Read to a Therapy Dog.
Saturday, April 27
South Branch Reformed Church will hold a Roast Beef Dinner from 4:30-6:30 p.m., 879 River Road, Hillsborough. Dinner will be served at the church and can be taken out.
Hopewell Valley
Saturdays at Howell Living History Farm
The farm is located at 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township and is a facility of the Mercer County Park Commission. For more information on the events listed call 609-737-3299 or email [email protected].
April 20 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Potato Planting – Potato Printing
April 27 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Spring Plowing & Field Work – Pumpkin Garden Starter
Hopewell Branch Library
Hopewell Branch Library is located at 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington.
April 19 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mah Jongg in the Morning.
April 19 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Rock.
April 19 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Stay and Play.
April 20 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
April 20 – 1-2 p.m. – Pokémon Club.
April 22 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
April 22 – 3-4 p.m. – Pride Club Meet-up.
April 22 – 4-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Guided Meditation.
April 22 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon: Earth Day Craft.
April 22 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Chess Club.
April 23 – 10-11 a.m. – Cribbage and Coffee.
April 23 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Rock.
April 23 – 1-1:45 p.m. – Preschool STEAM.
April 23 – 2-3 p.m. – Science Book Club: “An Immense World” By Ed Yong.
April 23 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon: Earth Day Craft.
April 24 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Babytime.
April 24 – 3-4 p.m. – Teen Art Journaling.
April 24 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Nature Discovery Hour.
April 24 – 6-6:30 p.m. – Storytime.
April 24 – 7-8 p.m. – (Virtual) Debunking the Disguises: Understanding AI.
April 25 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
April 25 – 1-2 p.m. – (Virtual) Tea: Drink to Your health!
April 25 – 4:30-5:30 P.M. – Lego Club.
April 26 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mah Jongg in the Morning.
April 26 – 2 p.m. – Film Screening: “The Rose Maker” (2020).
Pennington Public Library
Pennington Public Library is located at 30 N. Main St. For more information visit www.penningtonlibrary.org.
April 19 – 8-9 p.m. – “Such a Constellation Was He to Me”: Stargazing Event.
Gallery 14
Through April 30 – Exhibition of Works by Joy Kreves and Photographers of Gallery 14 at Hopewell Valley Arts Council, Galleries at the Global Science Institute, 10 Route 31, North Pennington.
Kreves’ works, called FIERCE CARYATIDS, are a series of photographic banners of women holding her Distressed Forest sculptures. The series is Kreves’ reaction to the current state of the environment and the effects of our addiction to plastics on the earth. These photographic works celebrate the resilience of humans and our earth while drawing attention to the damage we are doing.
Saturday, May 11
The inaugural Hopewell Township and Culture Connections Cultural Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Woolsey Park.
The New Jersey State Button Society Spring Show and Competition, Union Fire Company and Rescue Squad fire hall, 1396 River Road (Route 29) Titusville, will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission and parking are free. For more information visit http://newjerseystatebuttonsociety.com/
Friday, May 31
This year will mark the 17th anniversary of Hopewell Tour Des Arts, the much-anticipated annual event that opens the doors of local artists’ studios and pop-up art spaces to the public. On Friday, May 31, a fundraiser to support Tour Des Arts and student art scholarships will be held at the Hopewell Theater in Hopewell Borough. For more information visit https://hvartscouncil.org
Sundays at Washington Crossing Park
The Historic Education Committee of the Washington Crossing Park Association (WCPA) will lead tours of the State Park on various Sundays from 1-2:30 p.m.
Tickets are free. As space is limited, all tickets must be reserved at Eventbrite. (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-washington-crossing-state-park-historic-walking-tours-tickets-634898156477)
Tours begin at the Washington Crossing Visitor Center Museum with a tour overview and a screening of the film, Ten Crucial Days: The Road to Liberty. Tour guides and state park historians will introduce participants to the Museum’s world-class Swan Historical Foundation Collection of Revolutionary War artifacts. They will also discuss Lloyd Garrison’s painting of Washington’s Crossing, and how it compares to other depictions of the 1776 Crossing.
Next, visitors will walk down Sullivan Drive to the entrance to Continental Lane, where you will engage in a discussion on the reasons why Gen. George Washington chose this spot for his history-changing campaign. From there, participants will walk to the park’s Stone Barn where they will examine a map of the Battle of Trenton and a large diorama of Washington’s Crossing, the March to Trenton, and the Battle of Trenton.
Finally, visitors will walk to the nearby Landing Overlook, where they will discuss the significance of the nearby 1740s Johnson Ferry House, and the importance of ferryboat operations to the Crossing and Landing.
Tours are free but donations to the Washington Crossing Park Association are gratefully accepted. Tours are contingent on the weather. For updates: call the Visitors Center at (609) 737-0623. You may also visit https://www.wcpa-nj.com/historic-tours for more information.
NOTE: There are no park entrance fees until July 1st. After that, a $5 per car (cash only) entry fee applies on weekends until Labor Day.
Contact Information: WCPA, Executive Director Annette Earling, [email protected].
Lawrence Township
The Lawrence Township Library Branch is located at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Township. For more information contact (609) 882-9246.
April 19 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Movers and Shakers.
April 20 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Mini Scientists: Earth Day!
April 20 – 2-2:30 p.m. – Slime Time.
April 21 – 1:30 p.m. – Rock Painting: Garden Labels.
April 22 – 10 a.m. – Storytime.
April 22 – 10-11 a.m. – Morning Book Club: What You are Looking for is in the Library.
April 22 – 11 a.m. – Little Artists.
April 22 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Excel: Pivot Tables.
April 22 – 4 p.m. – Round Singing.
April 22 – 4-4:30 p.m. (Virtual) Guided Meditation.
April 22 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Paint a Flower Pot.
April 23 – 10 a.m. – Baby time.
April 23 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Internet: Online Scams and Fraud.
April 23 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Quiet Storytime.
April 23 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Minute to Win It Game Night.
April 23 – 6:30-8 p.m. – TrashedArt Reception.
April 24 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Storytime.
April 24 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Word: Mail Merge.
April 24 – 6:30 p.m. – Arabian-Inspired Art.
April 24 – 7-8 p.m. – (Virtual) Debunking the Disguises: Understanding AI.
April 25 – 10 a.m. – Storytime.
April 25 – 1-2 p.m. – (Virtual) Tea: Drink to Your Health!
April 25 – 1-5 p.m. – Upcycle Challenge: Buildings and Cities.
April 25 – 2-3:30 p.m. – PowerPoint.
April 25 – 4-5 p.m. – Drum Circle.
April 25 – 6:30-7:15 p.m. – Play with Clay.
April 26 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Playdough Playdate.
April 26 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Open Lab.
April 26 – 2-4 p.m. – Three Authors Speak on Critical Issues of Social Justice.
Anne Demarais Nature Center (ADNC)
The center is located at 481 Drexel Ave.
Every month, on the first Saturday, Lawrence Township Environmental Education Foundation is sponsoring walks through the meadow at the Lawrence Nature Center and through the Drexel Woods to see the wonders of nature, learn about the history of Lawrence Township and enjoy the great outdoors. Check back on the center’s Events page to see what is coming up and to register for a walk.
Montgomery
Montgomery Library is located at 100 Community Dr., Skillman. For more information call (908) 458-8401.
April 19 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler/Preschool Storytime.
April 20 – 2-2:40 p.m. – Star Lab: A Planetarium Experience.
April 22 – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Acrylic Painting.
April 22 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
April 22 – 5-7 p.m. (half hour) – Monty Tutoring.
April 22 – 5:15-6 p.m. – Truth Seekers Society.
April 24 – 5-5:30 p.m. – Family Storytime.
April 25 – 11 a.m. to noon – POLST – Practitioner Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment.
April 25 – 2-3 p.m. – Drop-In Tech Help.
April 25 – 5-7 p.m. (half hour) – Monty Tutoring.
April 26 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Whose Track is That?
Sunday, April 28
The 16th annual “Run with Rotary” – a 5K race and a one-mile ramble – will be held at Skillman Park. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. For more information visit www.runwithrotary.org. All participants are encouraged to bring a nutritious, shelf-stable donation for the Montgomery Township Food Pantry.
Princeton
Happenings at McCarter Theater
McCarter Theatre Center is located at 91 University Place, Princeton. For more information about events listed or for tickets visit www.mccarter.org.
FOPOS
Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS) has a number of events lined up. For more information visit www.fopos.org.
Happenings at Morven Museum & Garden
Morven Museum & Garden is located at 55 Stockton St. Hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information contact [email protected].
Mother’s Day plant sale is open. Onsite pick up is Mother’s Day weekend.
Princeton Public Library
Princeton Public Library is located at 65 Witherspoon St.
April 19 – 9:45 a.m. to noon – Job Seekers: Tips to Build Your LinkedIn Brand.
April 10 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
April 19 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Parent and Baby Support Group.
April 19 – 4-5 p.m. – Teens: Taylor Swift Release Party.
April 19 – 7-9 p.m. – Teens: Open Mic Night.
April 20 – 10 a.m. to noon – Movie at Princeton Garden Theatre.
April 20 – 10 a.m. to noon – Kids: Take and Make – DIY bee.
April 20 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Saturday Storytime!
April 20 – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Film: “Coco Ferme.”
April 20 – 1-1:30 p.m. – Kids: Japanese Storytime.
April 20 -2-3 p.m. – Chemistry for Kids.
April 20 – 3:30-5 p.m. – Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions.
April 21 – 3-3:30 p.m. – Kids: German Storytime.
April 21 – 3-4 p.m. – Author: Dylan C. Penningroth.
April 22 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Puppet Play.
April 22 – 3-6 p.m. – Kids and Teens: Homework Help.
April 22 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Workshop: Writers Room Poets.
April 23 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
April 23 – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Tech: Ask the Mac Pros.
April 23 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Puppet Play.
April 23 – 2:30-5 p.m. – Tech: Library of Things Pop-Up.
April 23 – 4-7 p.m. – Mercer County Community ID.
April 23 – 4-6 p.m. – Kids and Teens: Homework Help.
April 23 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Tech: Social media for Authors.
April 24 – 10 a.m. to noon – Drop in and Knit.
April 24 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime!
April 24 – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Art: Princeton Sketchers.
April 24 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Storytime.
April 24 – noon to 1 p.m. – Baby Play Group.
April 24 – 1-5 p.m. – Exhibit: “It was 20 years ago Today.”
April 24 – 3-6 p.m. – Kids and Teens: Homework Help.
April 24 – 4-5:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
April 24 – 5-6 p.m. – Presentation: “Happy World” Tour.
April 24 – 6-7 p.m. – Cake and Cinema.
April 24 – 7-9 p.m. – Panel Discussion: “How We Built This.”
April 25 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime!
April 25 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
April 25 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – Advanced Poetry Workshop.
April 25 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Storytime.
April 25 – noon to 1 p.m. – Baby Play Group.
April 25 – 1-2 p.m. – The Psychology of Disinformation and Conspiratorial Thinking.
April 25 – 3-6 p.m. – Kids and Teens: Homework Help.
April 25 – 4-5:30 p.m. – Neurodivergent Crafts and Games.
April 25 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Author: Elizabeth Matto in Conversation with John Farmer.
April 26 – 9:45 a.m. to noon – Job Seekers: Mastering the Interview.
April 26 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
April 26 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Local Author Day: Book Promotion Strategies.
Lewis Center of the Arts
Lewis Center of the Arts is located at 122 Alexander St., Princeton.
Center for Modern Aging Princeton
Center for Modern Aging Princeton is located at 101 Poor Farm Road, Building B. For more information contact (609) 751-9699 ext. 105. Programs include in-person, hybrid, or virtual.
Princeton University Library
Princeton University Library (PUL) to present “Ulises Carrión: Bookworks and Beyond,” the spring exhibition in the Ellen and Leonard Milberg Gallery at Firestone Library. Curated by Sal Hamerman, Metadata Librarian for Special Collections at PUL, and Javier Rivero Ramos, a recent Ph.D graduate from the Department of Art & Archaeology, who is now assistant curator at Art Bridges Foundation in Arkansas. The exhibition runs through June 13.
Members of the public are welcome to visit the exhibition between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Guided tours are available to the public.
Saturday, April 20
Celebrate Earth Day with us by tidying up our shared roadsides, neighborhoods, and public lands! Morning session: 9-11 a.m.: Cleanup of Laurel Avenue and the vicinity of Rockingham Historic Site, from just north of the village of Kingston up to Route 518. Meet at the Rockingham parking lot, 84 Laurel Avenue, Kingston. Afternoon session: 2-4 p.m.: Trash collection in Heathcote Meadows Preserve. Park at 21 Monroe Court, off Cleveland Lane, Princeton.
Grabbers, gloves, orange vests, and garbage bags will be provided. Wear sturdy boots and clothing. Sessions are rain or shine. All are welcome! https://www.kingstongreenways.org/
Sunday, April 21
Reflections of Cuba featuring Isabella Lamadriz and Pablo Zinger at 1 p.m. at St. David the King, 1 New Village Road, Princeton Junction. An afternoon of Cuban music featuring the greatest Cuban Composers of the 19th and 20th century. Free and open to the public, all proceeds support the Cuban Art Song Project.
Book Launch “Perserverance” and Author, Emelia Timpo, Discussion from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Princeton United Methodist Church, Fellowship, 7 Vandeventer Ave.
Friday, April 26
Three social entrepreneurs and authors will appear together in the Princeton area and share uplifting stories and lessons learned in their journey to justice. The “Three-Authors” events will be held Friday, April 26 from 2-4 p.m. at the Mercer County Library Lawrence Headquarters, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Township, and again on Friday, April 26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Nassau Presbyterian Church Assembly Room, 61 Nassau Street, Princeton. Both events are free and open to the public.
Saturday, April 27
Help the Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands establish a new colony of Virginia bluebells, transplant wildlife-friendly native tree and wildflower seedlings, and plant this year’s Arbor Day tree, a beautiful “Snow Queen” Oakleaf hydrangea at the Mapleton Preserve from 2-4 p.m., April 27. Rain date is Sunday, April 28, 2-4 p.m. Free baby trees for all while supplies last. Pre-registration is requested at https://fpnl.org/ or (609) 683-0483. Meet at the Mapleton Preserve/D&R Canal State Park Headquarters at 145 Mapleton Road in Kingston.
Thursday, May 2
After a pandemic-related cancellation, the U.K.-based Doric String Quartet at last makes its Princeton University Concerts debut on Thursday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. at Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall on the Princeton University campus.
Thursday, May 9
Princeton Research Day will be held from noon to 4:30 p.m. May 9 at the Frist Campus Center, Princeton University. Princeton Research Day (PRD) is your opportunity to celebrate and explore the research and creative work taking place at Princeton University. In an informative and relatable way, our early-career researchers and creators share their projects through online videos and in-person presentations. During the program on May 9 at Frist Campus Center, you can interact with presenters, vote for your favorite presentations, and attend a reception and awards celebration. Videos about each research project will be available online starting May 3.
Saturday, May 11
Voices Chorale NJ and the Berks Sinfonietta chamber orchestra present In Conversation with Haydn at 4 p.m., Saturday, May 11 at Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton. For more information visit https://www.voiceschoralenj.org.
West Windsor
Kelsey Theatre at Mercer is located at the Mercer County Community College (MCCC), 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.
West Windsor Arts
West Windsor Arts Council, located at 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor, is hosting a number of events.
For more information, call (609) 716-1931 or visit westwindsorarts.org.
West Windsor Branch Library
West Windsor Branch Library is located at 333 N. Post Road, Princeton Junction.
April 19 – 2-3 p.m. – Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera!
April 21 – 1-2 p.m. – Wild Ambassadors with the Mercer County Wildlife Center.
April 22 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Storytime.
April 22 – 4-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Guided Meditation.
April 22 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Messy Club.
April 23 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Storytime.
April 23 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Playdate Pals.
April 23 – 6-7 p.m. – Public Speaking Solutions.
April 23 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Teen Game Nigh: Shakespeare Edition.
April 24 – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Little Libros English/Spanish Storytime.
April 24 – 2-4 p.m. – Wednesday Film Festival – “What’s Up, Doc?”
April 24 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Tips and Pointers for the Current Real Estate Market.
April 24 – 7-8 p.m. – (Virtual) Debunking the Disguises: Understanding AI.
April 25 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Arbor Day STEAM Activity.
April 25 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Card-making with Alicia.
April 25 – 1-2 p.m. – (Virtual) tea: Drink to Your Health!
April 25 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Let’s Play Chess.
April 25 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Foam Galaxy Paintings for Earth Day.
April 25 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Game Night.
April 26 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Sing Along with Sarah.
April 26 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera!
Saturday, May 4
Garden State African Violet Club’s 70th Annual Show and Plant Sale will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Mercer County Community College Student Center, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. For more information contact: [email protected] or visit Garden State African Violet Club on Facebook.
Send items to [email protected]. The deadline for submissions each week is 5 p.m. on Tuesday. For details, call 732-358-5200, ext. 8233.