The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give lifesaving blood or platelets in the new year to help keep the blood supply strong this winter. Type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets are especially urged to give now to keep critical blood products on the shelves for patients in need.
Those who come to give through June 30 will get a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email and will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards. Terms apply. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/June.
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.
Pennington
June 7 – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. James Church, 17 Eglantine Ave.
Skillman
June 7 – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Charles Borromeo Church, 47 Skillman Road.
Hillsborough
June 8 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hillsborough Reformed Church, 1 Amwell Road.
Montgomery
June 14 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Montgomery Township Municipal Building, 100 Community Dr.
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].
Mercer County
The Mercer County Board of Elections is actively recruiting for new Election Board Workers (must be registered Mercer County voters or students 16-17 years old). Bilingual residents who speak English, as well as Gujarati, Hindi, Mandarin, Punjabi, or Spanish fluently are especially needed. Full-day shifts earn $300 and half day shifts earn $150.
The Mercer County Department of Public Health and Safety will be offering free COVID-19 vaccines for adults. Flu vaccines are available for underinsured/uninsured adults.
First and third Tuesday of every month – 1-3 p.m. – Rescue Mission of Trenton, 98 Carroll St., Trenton.
Tai Chi Lessons
Learn and practice Tai Chi for free at Todd’s Tai Chi Group – at the Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro on Saturdays – for beginners through intermediate level from 10-11:30 a.m. On Saturdays when the library room is not available practice is outside (weather permitting) at the Plainsboro Park off of Edgemere Avenue near the bocce ball court near the cricket parking area.
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].
First Saturday
Spring into action with the Bordentown City Green Team’s Toy Library! Bring your gently used toys to swap and bring home a new-to-you treasure! Join the Green Team on the first Saturday of every month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church on Farnsworth Avenue. Help reduce waste and keep the fun going.
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.
June 6 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Parachute Playtime.
June 6 – 1-4 p.m. – Mahjong Matchplay.
June 9 – 3-5 p.m. – Teen Drop In: Lego.
June 10 – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Baby and Toddler Time.
June 10 – 10:45-11:15 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
June 10 – 1-3 p.m. – Drop-In Tech Help.
June 10 – 6-8 p.m. – Creative Steps: Stepping Stone Craft.
June 11 – 1-4 p.m. – Let’s Play Bridge.
June 11 – 5-7 p.m. – tabletop Roleplaying Game Night: Basic Fantasy RPG.
June 12 – 6-7 p.m. – Scam Safety for Seniors.
June 12 – 7-8 p.m. – Reading is Murder Book Group.
June 13 – 1-4 p.m. – Mahjong Matchplay.
Saturday, June 7
Bordentown Historical Society presents History in Bloom, an annual Garden Tour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date is June 8.
Information Session for those navigating life after the loss of a soldier from 10 a.m. to noon at the National Guard Armory Building, 1048 Route 206 S. For questions contact Marie Durling at (609) 500-4327 or [email protected].
Ongoing
Bordentown Farmers Market is calling all local vendors and food trucks interested in joining the market for its 2025 season. The market runs every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 26, rain or shine, at the Carslake Community Center, 207 Crosswicks St.
Vendors are wanted for the Bordentown Green Fair that will take place on June 14 at Carslake Community Center in Bordentown City. Vendors offering eco-friendly products, sustainable services, local food, art, as well as live animal demonstration specialist. Email [email protected]. The Boys & Girls Club of Trenton Bike Exchange will be accepting bike donations at the Green Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cranbury
Saturday, June 7
In celebration of National Trail Day, the Cranbury Township Environmental Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission and the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign are organizing two maintenance events at the Reinhardt Preserve, 178 Plainsboro Road and the Cranbury Brook Preserve, West Property Dr. at 11:30 a.m.
The Cranbury Public Library (CPL) is located at 30 Park Place West. For more information on listed events please call (609) 722-6992.
June 6 – 11 a.m. – First Fridays: Music and Movement with Ms. Jenni.
June 6 – 4-5 p.m. – Cranbury Girl Scouts Troop 72480.
June 6 – 4:30-6 p.m. – Cranbury Girl Scout Troop 78204.
June 7 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Deha Foundation.
June 7 – 11 a.m. – Creative Writing Course for Adults.
June 8 – noon to 3 p.m. – Deha Foundation.
June 9 – 7:30-9 p.m. – Troop 2024.
June 10 – 10 a.m. to noon – Cranbury Chinese Women’s Fellowship.
June 10 – 11 a.m. – Medicare 101.
June 10 – 3-4:30 p.m. – Great Decisions foreign Policy Discussion Group.
June 10 – 5-6 p.m. – Crafting Pride Flower Crowns.
June 10 – 6:30 p.m. – DIY Porch Sign Workshop.
June 11 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Gentle yoga.
June 11 – 11 a.m. – Family Storytime!
June 11 – 4:30-6 p.m. – The Watershed Institute.
June 11 – 6:30-7:15 p.m. – Cranbury Cub Scouts.
June 11 – 7:30-10 p.m. – Cranbury Digital Camera Club.
June 12 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Thursday Crafternoon: Egg Carton Turtles!
June 12 – 5-6 p.m. – Teen Mashup Hour (or Whatever).
June 12 – 7 p.m. – Cranbury Public Library Trustees meeting.
June 12 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Windsor Dance Troupe.
June 13 – noon to 2 p.m. – Cranbury Senior Center Luncheon.
Cranbury Arts Council Gourgaud Gallery
Gourgaud Gallery is located in Town Hall, 23-A North Main St.
The Cranbury Arts Council and the Gourgaud Gallery is hosting The Stonebridge Photography Club through June 27. An opening reception will be held from noon to 2:30 p.m. on June 6.
The Stonebridge Photography Club provides a rewarding and enjoyable experience for community photographers wishing to improve their technical and artistic imaging skills. The club was established in the year 2000 in the Active Senior Development of Stonebridge in Monroe Township.
Gallery hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 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.
Open Sundays
Cranbury Historical and Preservation Society open Sundays from 1-4 p.m., 4 Park Place E.
East Windsor/Hightstown
Saturday, June 7
Hightstown Engine Co. No. 1 is hosting its third annual Neal Glackin Fishing Derby from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Peddie Lake. The event is open to all ages and is free registration.
Child Passenger Car Seat Safety in East Windsor
June 16 – 3-7 p.m. – Apple Montessori School, 300D Route 571 West.
July 28 – 3-7 p.m. – Lightbridge Academy, 149 Route 130 North.
Aug. 6 – 5:30-8:30 p.m. – Township National Night Out at East Windsor P.A.L. Complex, 30 Airport Road.
Sept. 10 – 3-7 p.m. – East Windsor Police/Court building, 80 One Mile Road.
Saturday, July 5
Independence Day Celebration will be held at Etra Lake Park, East Windsor.
Hickory Corner Branch Library
Hickory Corner Branch Library is located at 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor.
June 6 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Creation Station.
June 6 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie – “Love, Simon” (2018).
June 8 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie – “Bohemian Rhapsody” (2018).
June 9 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Messy Monday.
June 9 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – ESL Conversation.
June 9 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Lighten Up for Summer.
June 10 – 10 a.m. to noon – Learn How to Play American Mah Jongg.
June 10 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
June 10 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – No Cook: Peach Bellini.
June 10 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Brick Builders: Lego Free Play.
June 11 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Current Events Chat.
June 11 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Chess Club.
June 11 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Family Fun Time.
June 12 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Time.
June 12 – 11 a.m. to noon – Basic Skills Crafts for Adults.
June 12 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Crochet and Knit Corner.
June 12 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Chess for Adults.
June 13 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Creation Station.
June 13 – 10:30-11:30 p.m. – Basic Skills Crafts for Adults.
June 13 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie – “Victor/Victoria” (1982).
Hightstown Branch Library
Hightstown Branch Library is located at 114 Franklin St., Hightstown.
June 7 – 3-4:30 p.m. – Trash to Treasure – Upcycled Crafts for Kids.
June 9 – 6-7 p.m. – Grades 1-8 Tutoring.
June 10 – 5-8:15 p.m. – Learning English.
June 11 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Wiggle, Giggle, READ!
June 11 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Library Playgroup.
June 11 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Citizenship Exam Preparation.
June 12 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Play Doh Storytime.
June 12 – noon to 12:45 p.m. – Guided Meditation for adults.
June 12 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Navigating Medicare Information Session.
Twin Rivers Branch Library
Twin Rivers Branch Library is located at 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. For more information contact (609) 443-1880.
June 9 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Adult Craft: Beaded Suncatchers.
June 9 – 4:30-5:15 p.m. – Kids’ Craft: Air-Dry Pinch Pots.
June 10 – 4:30-5:15 p.m. – mTiny Robot Play.
June 12 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Baby Time.
June 12 – 2-3 p.m. – Bingo.
June 12 – 4:30-5:15 p.m. – Playdoh Free Play.
June 13 – 11-11:45 a.m. – Little Builders.
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.
June 6 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Baby Rhyme and Play.
June 6 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Read to a Therapy Dog.
June 9 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Adult Crafternoon – Paint Your Own Tote Bag.
June 9 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Cardio Dance.
June 10 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Storytime – Orange.
June 10 – 1-2:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
June 11 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Adult Crafternoon – Clothespin Trivet.
June 11 – 5-7:45 p.m. – Mid-Week Movie Night – “Wicked.”
June 13 – 6-8 p.m. – PRIDE Prom 2025 (for tweens and teens).
Ongoing:
The Social Services Department is asking residents to donate the following items to the Hillsborough C.A.N. Food Pantry with detergents of all kinds, deodorant and shampoo. Donation drop-off is at the municipal court/health/social services entrance to the municipal building by the gazebo. Bins are provided for after-hours and weekend donations.
Free Radon Kits
Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas formed from the breakdown of uranium and radon in rocks and soil that can build up in homes and get into the air we breathe. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Testing your home for radon is easy and homes with high levels of radon can be easily mitigated. The Hillsborough Health Department has received a grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for radon test kits. The kits are available and the health department is now distributing free radon test kits to residents on a first come, first served basis.
Saturday, June 7
Annual Green Living and Wellness Fair will be held in conjunction with Hillsborough YMCA HOP 5K. The Fair, a rain-or-shine event, begins at 8 a.m. at the Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building.
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].
June 7 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Old Time Baseball Game and Wash Day.
June 14 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Pleasant Valley House Tours.
June 21 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Dairy Day.
June 28 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Ice Cream Party and Wheat Harvest.
Hopewell Public Library
Hopewell Public Library (HPL) is located at 13 East Broad St., Hopewell.
June 9 – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Children’s Storytime – Hopewell Station, 2 Railroad Place.
June 9 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Bridge.
June 11 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Night Knitters.
Hopewell Branch Library
Hopewell Branch Library is located at 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington.
June 6 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mah Jongg in the Morning.
June 6 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Rock.
June 6 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Stay and Play.
June 7 – 10 a.m. to noon – Open House: Washington Crossing Radio Control Flyers Association.
June 9 – 10 a.m. to noon – Canasta Meet-up.
June 9 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
June 9 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon – Make a Father’s Day Card.
June 9 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Chess Club.
June 10 – 10-11 a.m. – Cribbage and Coffee.
June 10 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Outdoor Toddler Rock.
June 10 – 2-3 p.m. – ESL Conversation Group.
June 10 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon – Make a Father’s Day Card.
June 11 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Babytime.
June 11 – 2-3 p.m. – The Short of It: John Chu.
June 11 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Wednesday Scrabble.
June 11 – 4:30-5 p.m. – Reading Rebels – grades 4-6.
June 11 – 6-6:30 p.m. – Storytime.
June 11 – 7-8 p.m. – Sports Book Club.
June 12 – 10-11 a.m. – Thursday Dominoes.
June 12 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Outdoor Storytime.
June 12 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Lego Club.
June 13 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mah Jongg in the Morning.
Pennington Public Library
Pennington Public Library is located at 30 N. Main St. For more information visit www.penningtonlibrary.org.
Through June 30 (Saturdays) – Hopewell Valley Come Outside and Play – Story Stroll and Craft at Sked Street Park. Exercise your body and your imagination as you follow the pages of “A Stone Sat Still” through Sked Street Park! Then, stop by the library’s Maker Station to create one-of-a-kind rock art. No registration required. Craft available while supplies last.
Through Aug. 31 – Adult Summer Reading Program – Write brief book reviews or library program reviews and enter to win. One entry per title/event. Enter as many times as you would like! Prize drawings throughout the summer!
June 7 – 10 a.m. to noon – Vision Board Workshop.
June 10 – 2-3 p.m. – Author Talk: Lisa Jewell.
June 10 – 7:30-8:30 p.m. – Too Busy for Books Book Club.
June 11 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Family Storytime.
June 12 – 1-2 p.m. – Adult Book Club (Rescheduled from June 5).
June 12 – 3-4 p.m. – Washington Crossing State Park: The Future Unveiled.
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.
Contact Information: WCPA, Executive Director Annette Earling, [email protected].
Lawrence Township
Saturday, June 7
The David Brearley Fun Run will be held at 8:30 a.m., 100 Meadow Road. Sponsored by the Lawrence Historical Society.
Lawrence Branch Library
The Lawrence Township Library Branch is located at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Township. For more information contact (609) 882-9246.
June 6 – 10-11 a.m. – Google drive.
June 6 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Movers and Shakers.
June 6 – 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. – PC Basics.
June 7 – 10-11:30 a.m. – PowerPoint.
June 7 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Storytime.
June 7 – 1:30-2:15 p.m. – Learn to Use Libby.
June 7 – 3-4 p.m. – Google Organizational Tools.
June 8 – 2-2:45 p.m. – Paper Circuits.
June 9 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Open Lab/Northstar.
June 9 – 10-10:45 a.m. – Storytime.
June 9 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Sensory Science: Vegetables.
June 9 – 4:15-4:45 p.m. – Round Singing.
June 9 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Fiero Coding Club – CSS.
June 10 – 10-10:45 a.m. – Bilingual Spanish Storytime.
June 10 – 10-11 a.m. – Windows 11 Accessibility Tools.
June 10 – 11-11:45 a.m. – Quiet Storytime.
June 10 – 3-4 p.m. – Adult Crafternoon: Patriotic/Galaxy Star Jars.
June 10 – 4-5 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Teen Volunteer Orientation Session.
June 11 – 10-10:45 a.m. – Storytime.
June 11 – 10-11 a.m. – Word Essentials.
June 11 – 11 a.m. to noon – Sensory Playtime.
June 11 – 1-2 p.m. – ESL Conversation Circle with Andrew.
June 11 – 2:15-3:15 p.m. – Sci-Fi Shorts Book Club: “Cat Pictures Please” by Naomi Kritzer.
June 11 – 3-4:15 p.m. – Essential Estate Planning.
June 11 – 4-5 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Teen Volunteer Orientation Session.
June 11 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Excel: Charts and Graphs.
June 11 – 6:30-7:15 p.m. – mTiny Robot Coding Basics.
June 12 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Baby Time.
June 12 – 10-11 a.m. – Computer – Introduction to Canva.
June 12 – 1-5 p.m. – Drop-in Upcycle Challenge: Let’s Get Organized!
June 12- 4-5 p.m. – Teen Volunteer Orientation Session.
June 12- 5-6 p.m. – Get Lit: “Lavender House” by Lev A.C. Rosen.
June 12 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Google Docs.
June 12 – 6:30-7:15 p.m. – Play with Clay.
June 12- 6:30-8 p.m. – Poetry Circle: Gerard Manley Hopkins.
June 13 – 2-2:45 p.m. and 3-3:45 p.m. – Vegetable Gardening.
June 13 – 3-4 p.m. – Getting Started with Gmail.
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.
June 6 – 6:30-7:45 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
June 7 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Mandarin Storytime.
June 9 – 5:15-6 p.m. – Truth Seekers Society.
June 10 – 10-11 a.m. – Tuesday Morning Page Turners.
June 10 – 6-7 p.m. – Paper Craft.
June 11 – 5:15-5:45 p.m. – Family Storytime.
June 12 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Baby Playdate.
June 12 – 2-3 p.m. – Acrylic Painting.
June 12 – 6:30-7:45 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
June 13 – 10:30-10:50 a.m. – Sing-along with Ms. Natalie.
Ongoing:
Radon Kits are available at the Montgomery Health Department, Second Floor of Municipal Center, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 12
Meet the Artists – Climate Change Now – Spriha Gupta and Susan Hockaday – from 6:30-8:30 p.m., 100 Community Drive, Skillman.
Princeton
PRIDE MONTH
Pride Month celebration continues all June long with Pride on the Plaza at the Princeton Public Library, on June 6 from 7-10 p.m., and Bayard Rustin Center’s Princeton Pride Parade, on June 14 at 11 a.m.
Herrontown Woods
Located at 600 Snowden Lane, Princeton. For more information visit https://www.herontownwoods.org/events/
June 21 – 5-9 p.m. – Celebration Gathering – Veblen Birthday Bash – Join us at Herrontown Woods to celebrate summer and the birthdays of the Veblens, who donated Herrontown Woods as Princeton’s first nature preserve.
Tuesday, June 10
The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber and the Chamber Foundation’s Albert Einstein Memorial Lecture Series returns this year and will be held at the Nassau Inn. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the lecture will begin at 7 p.m. This year’s featured speaker is Nobel Laureate Dr. Harvey Alter. Dr. Alter is a co-winner of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Michael Houghton and Charles M. Rice for the discovery of the Hepatitis C virus. Capacity is limited, so pre-registration is requested. Registration can be found at https://business.princetonmercerchamber.org/chamber-events.
Saturday, June 14
Small World Coffee is hosting a special one-day pop-up featuring local artist Minako Ota with original artwork prints, and artist-made goods from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its Nassau Street location.
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.
FOPOS is hosting its ninth annual photo contest, Perspectives on Preservation, sponsored by REI Co-op Princeton.
The Perspectives on Preservation photo contest showcases the diverse forms of beauty that photographers find in the Mountain Lakes Open Space Area and builds awareness of the role Mountain Lakes plays in protecting biodiversity and enhancing quality of life in our community. The goal is to encourage residents to explore the natural world more deeply and to learn what our community most loves and values about the Mountain Lakes Preserve and surrounding area. For more information visit https://www.fopos.org/perspectives-photo-contest
June 7 – 8-10 a.m. – Spring Bird Walk with Winnie Hughes Spar, Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve.
June 8 – 10 a.m. to noon – Foraging as Stewarship: Mugwort, Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve.
June 8 – 1-2:30 p.m. – Gardening with Native Plants, outdoor workshop.
June 11 – 1-3 p.m. – Weekday Land Stewardship Volunteer Session, Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve.
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].
The all-new Princeton Festival production of Giacomo Puccini’s masterful opera “Tosca” takes center stage at Morven Museum & Garden June 13, 15, and 17. Between these performances, on Saturday, June 14, the Princeton Symphony Orchestra pairs up with American Repertory Ballet for “An Evening of Pas de deux.” All performances take place in the grand pavilion on the grounds of Morven Museum & Garden.
Princeton Public Library
Princeton Public Library is located at 65 Witherspoon St.
June 6 – 7-10 p.m. – Special event: Pride on the Plaza.
June 7 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Saturday Storytime!
June 7 – 2-2:30 p.m. – Kids: Spanish Storytime.
June 7 – 3:30-5 p.m. – Youth: Drop-In Chess Summer sessions.
June 8 – 11 a.m. to noon – Boob Brunch: Molly Jong-Fast with Diana Weymar.
June 9 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Game On!
June 9 – noon to 1:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
June 9 – 6-8 p.m. – Citizenship Test Prep Course.
June 9 – 6-8 p.m. – Course: Learn English at the Library.
June 9 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Feminist Book Discussion Group.
June 9 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Workshop: Writers Room Poets.
June 9 – 7-8:30 p.m. – English Conversation.
June 10 – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Art: Princeton Sketchers.
June 10 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Game On!
June 10 – 4-5:30 p.m. – Mercer County Community ID.
June 11 – 10 a.m. to noon – Drop in and Knit.
June 11 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime!
June 11 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Stortyime.
June 11 – noon to 1 p.m. – Baby Play Group.
June 11 – 4-4:45 p.m. – Kids: Build with Lego.
June 12 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – Our Common Ground – Literature and Poetry with People & Stories.
June 12 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime!
June 12- 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Fiction Book Group.
June 12 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Tech: Ask the Mac Pros.
June 12 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Storytime.
June 12 – noon to 1 p.m. – Baby Play Group.
June 12 – 6:30-8;30 p.m. – Tech: Introduction to Adobe inDesign.
June 12- 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Quantum Driven NJ Presents Introduction Dual-Rail Qubits.
June 12- 7:15-8:30 p.m. – Black Voices Book Group.
June 13 – 7-10 p.m. – Dancing Under the Stars.
Princeton University Library
Princeton University Library (PUL). For more information about the exhibition, public tours, and related programming, visit: https://library.princeton.edu/
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.
West Windsor
Farmers Market
The highly anticipated and wildly popular West Windsor Community Farmers Market weekly markets are back. Running every Saturday, rain or shine, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. all the way until Thanksgiving, you’ll find over fifty local farms and vendors on site. Located at the Princeton Junction Train Station (southbound side), with plenty of free parking, this inclusive gathering space for folks who love good food is known far and wide for its wide assortment of offerings and positive market vibe.
June 7: Community Groups:
- Friends of West Windsor Open Space
- Girl Scouts: Forestation and Composting Projects
- Sierra Club
Cool-n-Airy Maker:
- Non-Linear Handmade
- Off the Knife Woodworks
Music:
Felix Bucellato
Kelsey Theatre
Kelsey Theatre at Mercer is located at the Mercer County Community College (MCCC), 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. For more information visit www.kelseytheatre.org.
June 6-15 – A beloved musical following a family’s celebration of life and all of its challenges, “Fiddler on the Roof,” comes to life on stage.
Date and showtimes are 8 p.m., Friday, June 6 and 13 and Saturday, June 7 and 12; 2 p.m., Sunday, June 8 and 15.
West Windsor Arts
West Windsor Arts Council, located at 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor, is hosting a number of events. For more information, visit westwindsorarts.org/artists
West Windsor Branch Library
West Windsor Branch Library is located at 333 N. Post Road, Princeton Junction.
June 6 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Sing Along with Ms. Pat.
June 6 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera!
June 6 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Egg Carton Toadstools.
June 7 – 10-11 a.m. – Sahaja Yoga Meditation.
June 8 – 1-3 p.m. – Drop-in Craft.
June 9 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Storytime.
June 9 – 4:45-5:45 p.m. – Let’s Play Chess.
June 9 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Summer Reading Program Teen Volunteer and Guardian Orientation.
June 9 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Lego Building Challenge.
June 10 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Storytime.
June 10 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playdate Pals.
June 10 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Crochet Club.
June 10 – 7-7:30 p.m. – Breathe, Relax and Focus.
June 11- 10-11 a.m. – Crafts for Grown-ups: Book Mobiles.
June 11 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Baby Storytime.
June 11 – 2-4 p.m. – Wednesday Film Festival: “A Tale of Love and Darkness” (2015).
June 11 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Book Club: “The Call of the Wild.”
June 12 – 10-10:30 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. – Little STEAMers.
June 12 – 3-5 p.m. – Drop-in Craft.
June 12 – 6:30-7:15 p.m. – Mystery of AI.
June 13 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Children’s Music with Ms. Kim.
June 13 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera!
