In July, the Gourgaud Gallery will host the “Peace and Tranquility” solo exhibit by local artist Karen Repka from July 2 to 30. Opening reception is from 5-7 p.m. on July 11. She loves to combine her love of photography and art by creating works based on her photographic compositions.
Blood Drives
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.
Bordentown
June 30 – 2-7 p.m. – Holiday Inn Express, Bordentown-Trenton South, 195 Route 130 N.
Princeton
June 26 – 2-7 p.m. – stone Hill Church, 1025 Bunn 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].
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 20 – Closed for Juneteenth.
June 23 – 3-5 p.m. – Create a Card for Meals on Wheels.
June 24 – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Baby and Toddler Time.
June 24 – 10:45-11:15 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
June 24 – 1-3 p.m. – Drop-In Tech Help.
June 24 – 2-3 p.m. – The Play’s the Thing.
June 24 – 4:30-6:15 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog.
June 24 – 7-8 p.m. – Rogues and Roses Book Group.
June 25 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Kids’ Move and Groove.
June 25 – 3-5 p.m. – Teen Drop In: Mandala Coloring.
June 25 – 4-8 p.m. (one hour) – Escape Room: Trapped in the Art Museum.
June 26 – 1-5 p.m. (one hour) – Escape Room: Trapped in the Art Museum.
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.
Cranbury
Monday, June 30
St David’s Episcopal Church Annual Golf Outing at Peddie Golf Club from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.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 20 – Closed for Juneteenth.
June 21 – 11 a.m. – Creative Writing Course for Adults.
June 21 – 1-3 p.m. – Agile Minds Club.
June 23 – 12:30 p.m. – iPhone 101.
June 23 – 7 p.m. – Literary Cafe.
June 24 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Cardio Dance Yoga.
June 24 – noon to 3 p.m. – Watercolorist Unlimited.
June 24 – 2-6 p.m. – Summer Enrichment 2025 Kickoff Event.
June 24 – 4-5 p.m. – Summer Enrichment Model Magic Moments – A Sensory Art Adventure with Jenny Santa Maria.
June 24 – 7 p.m. – Cranbury Township Planning Board meeting.
June 25 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Gentle Yoga.
June 25 – 11 a.m. – Family Storytime.
June 25 – 3:15 p.m. – Summer Enrichment “Percy Jackson” TV Series Weekly Marathon.
June 25 – 7:30-10 p.m. – Cranbury Digital Camera Club.
June 26 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Summer Enrichment Thursday Crafternoon Weekly Edition: Salad Spinner Art!
June 26 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Summer Enrichment Teen Mashup Hour – Mini Canvases!
June 26 – 7 p.m. – Cranbury Township Committee meeting.
June 27 – 3:15 p.m. – Summer Enrichment Movie Series: “A Bug’s Life.”
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.
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.
In July, the gallery will host the “Peace and Tranquility” solo exhibit by local artist Karen Repka from July 2 to 30. Opening reception is from 5-7 p.m. on July 11. She loves to combine her love of photography and art by creating works based on her photographic compositions.
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
Child Passenger Car Seat Safety in East Windsor
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 21 – 10:30-11 A.M. – Family Fun Time.
June 23 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Music Monday: Tim Hoh Music for Kids.
June 23 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – ESL Conversation.
June 23 – 3-3:30 p.m. – Art Explorers: Squeegee Painting.
June 23 – 7-7:30 p.m. – Creative Corner for Tween and Teens.
June 24 – 10 a.m. to noon – Learn How to Play American Mah Jongg.
June 24 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
June 24 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Adult Craft: Hair-bun Stick.
June 24 – 3-4 p.m. – School-age STEM: Inspiring Future Innovators.
June 24 – 4-5 p.m. – Getting Started with Kanopy.
June 24 – 7-8 p.m. – Mystery Book Club.
June 25 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Discovery Time.
June 25 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Current Events Chat.
June 25 – 3-4 p.m. – Chess Club (new time for summer).
June 25 – 7-8 p.m. – Andrew’s Big Show.
June 26 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Crochet and Knit Corner.
June 26 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Time.
June 26 – 11 a.m. to noon – Basic Skills for Adults.
June 26 – 3-3:30 p.m. – Learn to Draw for Beginners.
June 26 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Chess for Adults.
June 27 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Creation Station.
June 27 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Dance Party.
June 27 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie – “Philadelphia” (1993).
Hightstown Branch Library
Hightstown Branch Library is located at 114 Franklin St., Hightstown.
June 21 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. (15 min.) – Read with JoJo the Dog.
June 21 – 3-4 p.m. – Citizenship Exam Preparation.
June 24 – 5-8:15 p.m. – Learning English.
June 25 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Wiggle, Giggle, READ!
June 25 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Library Playgroup.
June 25 – 1-2:30 p.m. – Paint-a-Canvas in Acrylics (adults and teens 16 and up).
June 25 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Citizenship Exam Preparation.
Twin Rivers Branch Library
Twin Rivers Branch Library is located at 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. For more information contact (609) 443-1880.
June 23 – 11 a.m. to noon – mTiny Robot Play.
June 23 – 2-5 p.m. – Drop-Into Summer Reading.
June 24 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Story and Songs.
June 24 – 2-5 p.m. – Drop-Into Summer Reading.
June 25 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Beginners Crochet.
June 25 – 6-7 p.m. – Watercolor Leaf Painting.
June 26 – 11 a.m. to noon – Zoophoria.
June 26 – noon to 1 p.m. – Drop-in Craft: Frog Puppet.
June 26 – 2:30-3 p.m. – Kids’ Number Bingo.
June 27 – 11-11:45 a.m. – Little Artists: Dot Art.
June 27 – 2:30-4:15 p.m. – Kids’ Flick: “Mirror Mirror.”
Hillsborough
Saturday, June 21
There will be a Veterans Session at 10 a.m. at the Municipal building, senior activities room.
Thursday, June 26
Hillsborough Passport Clinic with Congressman Bonnie Watson Coleman from 3-5 p.m. at the senior activities room at the Municipal building.
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 20 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Baby Rhyme and Play.
June 20 – noon to 12:30 p.m. – Outdoor Storytime.
June 20 – 4-5 p.m. – Coding Club.
June 21 – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Saturday Drop-in Fun.
June 23 – 1:30-3 p.m. – Classic Board Games.
June 23 – 2-3 p.m. – DIY Slime.
June 24 – 11 a.m. to noon – Tech Bytes.
June 24 – 1-2:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
June 24 – 2-3 p.m. – Tasty Adventures.
June 24 – 6-6:45 p.m. – Pigments of Your Imagination Magic Show.
June 24 – 7-7:50 p.m. – Suspense with Susie Book Discussion.
June 25 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Preschool Summer Celebration.
June 25 – 5:30-8 p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons Club.
June 26 – 2-4 p.m. – Decorate a T-Shirt.
June 26 – 6-7 p.m. – Drop-in Chess.
June 27 – noon to 12:30 p.m. – Outdoor Storytime.
June 27 – 2-4 p.m. – Family Movie Matinee.
June 27 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. (half hour) – Read to a Therapy Dog.
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.
Hopewell Valley
Saturday, June 28
Independence Day Celebration with car show, community concert and fireworks with the Hopewell Valley Veterans Association will be held at 5 p.m. at Woolsey Park.
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 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.
July 5 – 5-8 p.m. – Evening Blacksmithing.
July 12 – 5-8 p.m. – Evening Animal Chores.
July 19 – 10 a.m. – Butterfly Bonanza, Capital City Farm.
July 19 – 5-8 p.m. – Evening Animal Chores.
July 26-27 – Mercer County 4-H Fair and Wheat Threshing. Times are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 26 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 27.
Hopewell Public Library
Hopewell Public Library (HPL) is located at 13 East Broad St., Hopewell.
June 21 – 11 a.m. to noon – Button Bouquet Workshop with Peggy Connelly.
June 23 – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Children’s Storytime, Hopewell Park.
June 23 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Bridge.
June 25 – 4-5 p.m. – Graphic Novels – Barbara DiLorenzo, Hopewell Presbyterian Church.
June 25 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Night Knitters.
June 25 – 7-8 p.m. – Presentation on Washington’s Army at Hopewell: The New Continental Army of 1778, Hillside Farm.
Hopewell Branch Library
Hopewell Branch Library is located at 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington.
June 23 – 10 a.m. to noon – Canasta Meet-up.
June 23 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
June 23 – 2-2:45 p.m. – Kids Paint Like the Masters.
June 23 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon – Make a Rainbow Turtle.
June 23 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Chess Club.
June 24 – 10-11 a.m. – Cribbage and Coffee.
June 24 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Outdoor Toddler Rock.
June 24 – 2-3 p.m. – ESL Conversation Group.
June 24 – 2-2:45 p.m. – STEAM Club – Make Slime.
June 24 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon – Make a Rainbow Turtle.
June 25 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Babytime.
June 25 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Wednesday Scrabble.
Juen 25 – 6:30-7:15 p.m. – Penguin Pointers with Jenkinson’s Aquarium.
June 26 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Outdoor Storytime.
June 26 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Lego Club.
June 27 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mah Jongg in the Morning.
June 27 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Rock.
June 27 – 11-11:30 a.m. Stay and Play.
June 27 – 2-3 p.m. – Friday Film – “To Olivia: The True Story of Roald Dahl” (2021).
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 24 – 4-4:30 p.m. – Author Talk: Katherine Applegate.
June 25 – 11 a.m. to noon – Tie Dye Workshop.
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
Tuesday, July 1
Join Lawrence Township’s Independence Day Fireworks on Tuesday, July 1 at Rider University. Enjoy a live band, face painting, bubble show and food trucks with fireworks starting at 9:30 p.m. Rain date is July 2.
Lawrence Branch Library
The Lawrence Township Library Branch is located at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Township. For more information contact (609) 882-9246.
June 21 – 10 a.m. to noon – Fun with Mah Jongg.
June 21 – 10-11 a.m. – Word-Mail Merge.
June 21 – 11-11:45 a.m. – Storytime.
June 21 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Excel: Charts and Graphs.
June 21 – 2-2:45 p.m. – Fruit Mandalas.
June 21 – 3-4 p.m. – PC Basics.
June 23 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Open Lab/Northstar.
June 23 – 10-10:45 a.m. – Storytime.
June 23 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Sensory Science: Volcanoes.
June 23 – 4:15-4:45 p.m. – Round Singing.
June 23 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Fiero Coding Club – HTML.
June 24 – 10-10:45 a.m. – Bilingual Spanish Storytime.
June 24 – 11-11:45 a.m. – Quiet Storytime.
June 24 – 2-3 p.m. – Evaluating Online Information.
June 24 – 3-4 p.m. – True Crime Book Club: “Last Call” by Elon Green.
June 24 – 3:45-4:45 p.m. – Hybrid Author Talk – Katherine Applegate.
June 24 – 5:30-7 p.m. – Documentary Series: “Exit Through the Gift Shop” (2010).
June 24 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Pokémon Craft Night: Pikachu Slime.
June 25 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Storytime.
June 25 – 11 a.m. to noon – Outdoor Sensory Playtime.
June 25 – 3:30-4 p.m. – Paint Party.
Juen 25 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Drawing Lesson.
June 25 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Excel: Budgets.
June 26 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Bubble Show.
June 26 – 1-5 p.m. – Drop-in Upcycle Challenge: Let’s Get Organized!
June 26 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Open Lab/Northstar.
June 26 – 3:30-4:15 p.m. – Teen Craft: Mini Zen Gardens.
June 26 – 6-8 p.m. – Fun with Mah Jongg.
June 26 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Google Slides.
June 26 – 6:30-7:15 p.m. – Play with Clay.
June 27 – 10-11 a.m. – Excel: Budgets.
June 27 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Teen Drop-in Craft.
June 27 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Disney Dance Party.
June 27 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Excel: Pivot Tables.
June 27 – 3-4 p.m. – Guitar Basics.
June 27 – 3-4 p.m. – Lego Free Play.
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 20 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler/Preschool Storytime.
June 20 – 3-4 p.m. – Summer Solstice Mocktails.
June 21 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Bilingual French/English Story and Craft.
June 23 – 5-6 p.m. – Digital Lab 101.
June 24 – 1-2 p.m. – Disabilities Social Hour.
June 25 – 2-2:45 p.m. – My First Book Club – “Surf’s Up!”
June 26 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Baby Playdate.
June 26 – 11 a.m. to noon – Pipe Cleaner Craft – Daisy.
June 26 – 2-3 p.m. – Drop-in Tech Help.
June 26 – 6-7 p.m. – Ukrainians in New Jersey – Presented by Michael Andrec.
June 27 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler/Preschool Storytime – Happy Birthday!
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.
Princeton
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.
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 21 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Volunteer stewardship sessions from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and/or noon to 2 p.m. at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve.
June 22 – 1-2:30 p.m. – Nature Poetry Walk at Mountain Lakes Preserve.
June 24 – 1:30-3 p.m. – Drop in Nature Craft: Pollinators at Mountain Lakes House.
June 25- 1-3 p.m. – Weekday Land Stewardship Volunteer Session.
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].
Fourth of July Festival will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Friday, July 4 with artmaking with community partners, garden tours, face painting, music from Vintage Vibe Tribe, food trucks, a chance to sign the Declaration of Independence and more. It is sponsored by Blue Sky Green Earth.
A short distance away, check out the Princeton Battlefield State Park and hear a reading of the Declaration of Independence by Will Krakower, a Resource Interpretive Specialist with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, at the historic Clarke House from 1-3:30 p.m.
July 9, 16, 30; Aug. 6, 13, 27 and Sept. 3 – 6-7 p.m. – Evening Yoga in the Gardens with Gratitude Yoga.
July 16 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Summer Reading Soirée featuring Claire Messud.
July 23 – 5:30-7 p.m. – July Twilight Garden Tour.
July 24-25 – noon and 2:15 p.m. – July Afternoon Tea with the Secret Tea Room.
July 31 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Six Degrees of Morven Trivia Night.
Princeton Public Library
Princeton Public Library is located at 65 Witherspoon St.
June 20 – 10 a.m. to noon – Job Seekers: Summer Networking Picnic.
June 21 – 10-11 a.m. – Family Matinee Series: “Toy Story” (1995).
June 21 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Saturday Storytime!
June 21 – noon to 5 p.m. – Princeton Zine Fest.
June 21 – 3:30-5 p.m. – Youth: Drop-in Chess Summer Sessions.
June 22 – 4-5:15 p.m. – Listen Local: Stay Tuned.
June 23 – 10 a.m. to noon – Workshop: Writers Room.
June 23 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures.
June 23 – noon to 1:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
June 23 – 4-5:30 p.m. – English Conversation (virtual).
June 23 – 5-6:30 p.m. – Presentation: Plastic and Our Community’s Health.
June 23 – 6-8 p.m. – Citizenship Test Prep Course.
June 23 – 7-8:30 p.m. – English Conversation.
June 24 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Outdoor Storytime at Princeton Shopping Center.
June 24 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures.
June 24 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Tech: Library of Things Pop-Up.
June 24 – 4-6:30 p.m. – Mercer County Community ID.
June 24 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Princeton Tech Meetup: AI for Founder Driven Growth.
June 25 – 10 a.m. to noon – Drop-in and Knit.
June 25 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime!
June 25 – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Art: Princeton Sketchers.
June 25 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Storytime.
June 25 – noon to 1 p.m. – Baby Play Group.
June 26 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime!
June 26 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Tech: Ask the Mac Pros.
June 26 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Storytime.
June 26 – noon to 1 p.m. – Baby Play Group.
June 27 – 11 a.m. to noon – Kids: Special Storytime with Betsy Bird and Andrea Tsurumi.
June 27 – 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 14: Community Groups:
League of Women Voters and West Windsor Arts
Cool-n-Airy Maker:
Nedley Turns Wood, Non-Linear Handmade, and Yardsale Press
Music:
Stibol Music Students
Neighborhood Sponsor:
All American Gutter Protection
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.
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 21 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Linda’s Day Farm Social.
June 21 – 1-5 p.m. – Drop-in Craft.
June 21 – 1:30-3:30 p.m. – Drop-in Craft.
June 21 – 2-3 p.m. – Richard Moody: Flying Through Life.
June 21 – 2:30-3:15 p.m. – Mystery of AI.
June 23 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Storytime.
June 23 – 4:45-5:45 p.m. – Let’s Play Chess.
June 23 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Fuzzy Posters.
June 24 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Storytime.
June 24 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playdate Pals.
June 24 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Tween Game Night.
June 25 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Baby Storytime.
June 25 – 2-4:05 p.m. – Wednesday Film Festival: “Annihilation” (2018).
June 26 – 1-5 p.m. – Drop-in Craft.
June 26 – 3-3:45 p.m. – DIY Essential Oil Insect Repellent.
June 26 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Game Night.
June 27 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Sing Along with Sarah.
June 27 – noon to 1:45 p.m. – Movie Matinée: “Shrek.”
June 27 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera!
June 27 – 2-3:45 p.m. – Movie Matinée: “Shrek 2.”
