Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties
The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to reinforce the blood supply as much as possible before the summer winds down. Type O blood donors and those giving platelets are especially needed to help keep hospital shelves stocked.
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.
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 trade@mercercounty.org. 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 adrc@mercercounty.org.
Hiring
Mercer County Correctional Police is hiring. Send resume to mcorrectioncareers@mercercounty.org.
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 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.
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 treatment@co.burlington.nj.us.
Food Truck Fridays
Food Trucks Yooo Cuz, LLC will be on site from 3-9 p.m., Sept. 13 at Tindall Road Brewing Co., 102 Farnsworth Ave. No. 110 and Phat Jawns will be on site from 4-9 p.m. Sept. 14. Brooklyn’s Famous Pizza will be on site all day Sept. 20.
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.
Sept. 13 – 10:30 a.m. – Parachute Play.
Sept. 13 – 1 p.m. – Mahjong Meetup.
Sept. 14 – 2 p.m. – LGBTQ+ Crafting Social.
Sept. 16 – 10 a.m. – ELL: English Language.
Sept. 17 – 10:30 a.m. – Baby and Toddler Time.
Sept. 17 – 2 p.m. – Medicare 101.
Sept. 17 – 4:30-5:15 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog: Patron.
Sept. 18 – 10 a.m. – ELL: English Language.
Sept. 18 – 5 p.m. – Bordentown Gaming Club.
Sept. 18 – 7 p.m. – Li-Brewery Trivia Takeover.
Sept. 19 – 11 a.m. – Gentle Yoga.
Sept. 19 – 1 p.m. – Community Resource Navigators.
Sept. 19 – 5:30 p.m. – Five Wishes.
Sept. 20 – 1 p.m. – Mahjong Meetup.
Mayor/Citizen meetings
Mayor Eugene Fuzy and Deputy Mayor Aneka Miller are hosting informal Mayor/Citizen Meetings at 7 p.m. at the Senior Community Center. Next meeting dates are Sept. 20, Oct. 18 and Nov. 15.
Bordentown Farmers Market
Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from through October, 207 Crosswicks St., Bordentown.
Saturday, Sept. 14
Bordentown Yacht Club Pig Roast from 1-10 p.m. Rain date is Sept. 15.
Food Truck – Phat Jawns at 102 Farnswor
Sunday, Sept. 15
Register for the Bordentown Hometown Hero Challenge happening on Sunday, Sept.15 at Joseph Lawrence Park, 316 Ward Ave. This event is hosted by the Bordentown Hometown Hero Foundation and will feature nine challenge stations that will be managed and led by the Bordentown Spartan Boot Camp. Proceeds go to critical training and equipment to local firefighters. For more information visit bordentownhh.org.
Saturday, Sept. 21
Bordentown Township will host a Flag Retirement Ceremony at Northern Community Park beginning at 11 a.m. Residents are encouraged to bring their flags to assure proper disposal.
Saturday, Sept. 28
Bordentown Township’s Shredder Day will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the township’s Public Works Garage, 266 Crosswicks Road.
Cranbury
The Cranbury Public Library (CPL) is located at 30 Park Place West. For more information on listed events please call (609) 722-6992.
Sept. 13 – noon to 2 p.m. – Cranbury Senior Center Luncheon.
Sept. 16 – 6 p.m. – CPL Cinemates Film Club.
Sept. 17 – 11 a.m. – Toddler Craft Tuesday: Raised Salt Art!
Sept. 17 – 2 p.m. – Voter Registration Day Information and Registration Power Hour.
Sept. 17 – 6:30 p.m. – Spinning Yarns.
Sept. 18 – 11 a.m. – Family Storytime.
Sept. 18 – 1:30 p.m. – Afternoon Book Discussion.
Sept. 18 – 5-8 p.m. – Thrive Financial Seminar.
Sept. 18 – 6:30 p.m. – Go to College, Not into Debt.
Sept. 19 – 10:30 a.m. – Chair Yoga.
Sept. 19 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Thursday Crafternoon: DIY Stress Balls.
Sept. 19 – 6:30 p.m. – Demystifying Credit: Debunking Myths and Unveiling Facts.
Sept. 20 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Blood Drive.
Cranbury Arts Council Gourgaud Gallery
Gourgaud Gallery is located in Town Hall, 23-A North Main St.
In September, The Cranbury Arts Council will present the paintings of Linda Gilbert in a solo show at the Gourgaud Gallery – “Visions”- Paintings by Linda Gilbert through Sept. 27.
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.
Open Sundays
Cranbury Historical and Preservation Society open Sundays from 1-4 p.m., 4 Park Place E.
East Windsor/Hightstown
Hickory Corner Branch Library
Hickory Corner Branch Library is located at 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor.
Sept. 13 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Creation Station.
Sept. 13 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Dance Party.
Sept. 13 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie.
Sept. 13 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Teen Advisory Board.
Sept. 14 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Family Fun Time.
Sept. 14 – 2:30-3 p.m. – Slime Time: Green Apple Slime.
Sept. 15 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie.
Sept. 16 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Messy Monday.
Sept. 16 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – ESL Conversation.
Sept. 16 – 4-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Guided Meditation.
Sept. 16 – 5-5:30 p.m. – School-age STEAM: Dog vs. Human Senses Part 1.
Sept. 16 – 7 p.m. – (Virtual) Author Talk.
Sept. 16 – 7-8 p.m. – Kids Can Paint Like … Paul Cézanne.
Sept. 17 – 10 a.m. to noon – (Virtual) ESL Conversation Group for Adults.
Sept. 17 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
Sept. 17 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Adult Craft: Shisha Embroidery.
Sept. 17 – 4:30-5 p.m. – Fall Bingo.
Sept. 17 – 7-8 p.m. – Coding with Fiero for Adults.
Sept. 18 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Discovery Time.
Sept. 18 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Hickory Corner Book Club.
Sept. 18 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Current Events Chat.
Sept. 18 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Chess Club.
Sept. 18 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Family Fun Time.
Sept. 19 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby time.
Sept. 19 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Crochet and Knit Corner.
Sept. 19 – 4-7 p.m. – Free Eye Screening.
Sept. 19 – 5-5:30 p.m. – Crafternoon: Elephant and Rainbow Painting.
Sept. 19 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Chess for Adults.
Sept. 20 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Creation Station.
Sept. 20 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Sing Along with Sarah.
Sept. 20 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Nonfiction Book Club.
Hightstown Branch Library
Hightstown Branch Library is located at 114 Franklin St., Hightstown.
Sept. 13 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Teen Advisory Board.
Sept. 16 – 10 a.m. – Kids’ Bilingual (Spanish/English) Bingo.
Sept. 16 – 4-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Guided Meditation.
Sept. 16 – 7 p.m. – (Virtual) Author Talk.
Sept. 17 – 10 a.m. to noon – (Virtual) ESL Conversation Group for Adults.
Sept. 17 – 5-8:15 p.m. – Learning English.
Sept. 18 – 10 a.m. – Wiggle, Giggle, Read.
Sept. 18 – 4-5 p.m. – Citizenship Exam Preparation.
Sept. 19 – 10 a.m. – Shape A Story: Play-Doh Storytime.
Sept. 19 – noon to 12:45 p.m. – Guided Meditation for Adults.
Twin Rivers Branch Library
Twin Rivers Branch Library is located at 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor.
Sept. 13 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Teen Advisory Board.
Sept. 14 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – Resume Review.
Sept. 16 – 2-3 p.m. – Adult Craft: Starburst Flowers.
Sept. 16 – 4-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Guided Meditation.
Sept. 16 – 4:30-5:15 p.m. – Kids’ Craft: Air-Dry Clay.
Sept. 16 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Resume Review.
Sept. 16 – 7 p.m. – (Virtual) Author Talk.
Sept. 17 – 10 a.m. to noon – (Virtual) ESL Conversation Group for Adults.
Sept. 17 – 10:30 a.m. – Story and Songs.
Sept. 17 – 2-3 p.m. – Adult Craft: Pom-Pom Ice Cream Cones.
Sept. 17 – 4:30-5:15 p.m. – Lego Play.
Sept. 18 – 6-7 p.m. – tween/Teen Craft: Bead Pets.
Sept. 19 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Time.
Sept. 19 – 3-5 p.m. – Drop-In Craft: Pirates Ahoy!
Sept. 19 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Cook the Book.
Child Passenger Seat Inspections
To promote child passenger safety, Mayor Janice S. Mironov, members of council and the police department will be hosting free Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspections for East Windsor Township residents, underwritten by a New Jersey Highway Traffic Safety Division grant. Participants will have their child car seats inspected to ensure proper installation and will receive educational materials on how to properly and safely restrain children passengers.
The program will be held Monday, Sept. 16 – inspections will be held from 3-7 p.m. at the East Windsor Township police/court building, 80 One Mile Road.
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.
Sept. 13 – 4-5 p.m. – Pride Hangout.
Sept. 13 – 4:45-5:45 p.m. – Read to a Therapy Dog.
Sept. 14 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Saturday Drop-In Fun.
Sept. 16 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Preschool Adventures – Painting with Foil.
Sept. 16 – 5:30-7 p.m. – Teen Paint Night.
Sept. 16 – 6-6:30 p.m. – HIL YS Outreach.
Sept. 16 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Cardio Dance.
Sept. 17 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Storytime.
Sept. 17 – 1-2:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
Sept. 17 – 4-5 p.m. – Tasty Adventures – Caramel Apple Treat.
Sept. 17 – 6-7 p.m. – LEGO Drop-in.
Sept. 18 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Movin’ Munchkins.
Sept. 18 – 4-5 p.m. – Pom-Pom Keychains.
Sept. 18 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Game Nigh: Unplugged.
Sept. 19 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – Tissue Paper Flowers – Celebrate National Hispanic Month.
Sept. 19 – 2-3 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
Sept. 19 – 4-5 p.m. – Art Club.
Sept. 19 – 6-7 p.m. – HIL YS Outreach.
Sept. 20 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime with Mr. John.
Sept. 20 – 4-5 p.m. – Magnetic Slime.
Through September
Norz Hill Farm Farmers Market is held from 2-6 p.m., 120 South Branch Road.
Hopewell Valley
Hopewell Township 2024 Photo Contest for township residents and nonprofessional photographers. Send in best – up to four – pictures of the township for the township calendar – Scenes of Hopewell Township 2025 and on the walls of the municipal building auditorium. Due by Oct. 21 at 11:59 p.m. For more information contact Reba at info@hopewelltwp.org.
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 info@howellfarm.org.
Sept. 14 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Fall Plowing and Corn Shocking.
Sept. 21 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Horse and Carriage Day.
Sept. 28 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Wheat Planting, Weaving, Threshing and Baking.
Hopewell Branch Library
Hopewell Branch Library is located at 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington.
Sept. 13 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mah Jongg in the Morning.
Sept. 13 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Teen Advisory Board.
Sept. 14 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
Sept. 14 – 1-2 p.m. – Pokémon Club.
Sept. 16 – 10 a.m. to noon – Classic Canasta.
Sept. 16 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
Sept. 16 – 4-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Guided Meditation.
Sept. 16 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon: Puerto Rican Parrot.
Sept. 16 – 7 p.m. – (Virtual) Author Talk.
Sept. 17 – 10-11:30 a.m. – CarFit.
Sept. 17 – 10 a.m. – noon – (Virtual) ESL Conversation Group for Adults.
Sept. 17 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Rock.
Sept. 17 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon: Puerto Rican Parrot.
Sept. 18 – 10-11 a.m. – Adult Craft: Wood Slice Owl Ornament.
Sept. 18 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Babytime.
Sept. 18 – 3-5 p.m. – Tween Craft – Perler Beads.
Sept. 18 – 6-6:30 p.m. – Storytime.
Sept. 19 – 10-11 a.m. – Cribbage and Coffee.
Sept. 19 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
Sept. 19 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Lego Club.
Sept. 19 – 7-8 p.m. – Sports Book Club.
Sept. 20 – 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.
Sept. 17 – 4-5 p.m. – Read to a Therapy Dog.
Sept. 18 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Outdoor Bubble Storytime for Families.
Sept. 18 – 2-3:15 p.m. – Author Talk with Nate Klemp.
Sept. 19 – 2-4 p.m. – Guided Autobiography – Level 1.
Hopewell Valley Flu Clinic
Sept. 13 – 2-5 p.m. – Hopewell Valley Senior Center, 395 Reading Street, Pennington.
Oct. 1 – 3-7 p.m. – Hopewell Township Municipal Building, 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville.
Oct. 15 – 3-7 p.m. – Pennington Borough Municipal Building, 30 North Main St., Pennington.
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, info@washingtoncrossingparkassociation.com.
Tuesdays, Oct. 8, 15, 22 and 29
Self-defense for Women: Personal Empowerment Safety Program will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesdays, Oct. 8, 15, 22, and 29 at Hopewell Township Municipal Building, 201 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville. Free for Hopewell Township residents. Register through the police department by emailing mgavdanovich@hopewelltwp.org.
Lawrence Township
Friday, Sept. 13
Lawrence Township Senior Center is celebrating 33 years of friendship and memories starting with a “Coffee Hub” from 9:30-11 a.m., 33 E. Darrah Lane.
The Lawrence Township Library Branch is located at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Township. For more information contact (609) 882-9246.
Sept. 13 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Movers and Shakers.
Sept. 13 – 10-11 a.m. – Excel: Charts and Graphs.
Sept. 13 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Excel: Pivot Tables.
Sept. 13 – 3-4 p.m. – Excel: Formulas and Functions.
Sept. 13 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Teen Advisory Board.
Sept. 14 – 10-11 a.m. – ESL Conversation Circle.
Sept. 14 – 10-11 a.m. – Resumes and Cover Letters.
Sept. 14 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Mini Scientists: Autumn.
Sept. 14 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Word Essentials.
Sept. 14 – 1:30-3:30 p.m. – Information Table: LWV of Lawrence Township.
Sept. 14 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Open Lab/Northstar.
Sept. 15 – 2 p.m. – Paper Circuits.
Sept. 16 – 10 a.m. – Storytime.
Sept. 16 – 10-11 a.m. – Morning Book Club.
Sept. 16 – 10-11 a.m. – Word: Pictures, Tables and Text Boxes.
Sept. 16 – 11 a.m. – Little Artists.
Sept. 16 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Word: Mail Merge.
Sept. 16 – 4 p.m. – Round Singing.
Sept. 16 – 4-4:30 p.m. (Virtual) Guided Meditation.
Sept. 16 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Slime Time.
Sept. 16 – 7 p.m. – (Virtual) Author Talk.
Sept. 17 – 10 a.m. – Baby time.
Sept. 17 – 10-11 a.m. – Internet: Online Scams and Fraud.
Sept. 17 – 10 a.m. to noon – (Virtual) ESL Conversation Group for Adults.
Sept. 17 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Quiet Storytime.
Sept. 17 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Slime Time.
Sept. 18 – 10 a.m. – Storytime.
Sept. 18 – noon to 1 p.m. – Adult Outdoor Drawing Party.
Sept. 18 – 2:30-4 p.m. – Poetry Writing Workshop.
Sept. 18 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Film Screening: American Fiction (2023).
Sept. 18 – 6-7 p.m. – Google Docs.
Sept. 18 – 6:30 p.m. – DIY Stickers.
Sept. 19 – 10 a.m. – Outdoor Storytime.
Sept. 19 – 10-11 a.m. – Excel Essentials.
Sept. 19 – 10-11 a.m. – True Crime Book Club: The Good Nurse (by Charles Graeber).
Sept. 19 – 1-5 p.m. – Special Upcycle Challenge: Mask Display.
Sept. 19 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Open Lab/Northstar.
Sept. 19 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Open Lab/Northstar.
Sept. 19 – 6-8 p.m. – Cancer Compassion: A Health Champion Workshop.
Sept. 19 – 6:30-7:15 p.m. – Play with Clay.
Sept. 20 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Movers and Shakers.
Sept. 20 – 3-4 p.m. – Drum Circle.
Saturday, Sept. 21
Lawrence Township Health Department’s free drive thru rabies vaccination clinic from 1-4 p.m. at Central Park, 100 Dave Nevius Way, Public Works Garage Parking lot.
Saturday, Oct. 5
Township Community Fun Day and Food Truck Festival at Central Park from noon to 4 p.m., Oct. 5. Rain date is Oct. 6.
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.
Sept. 14 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Mandarin Storytime.
Sept. 16 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
Sept. 16 – 5:15-6 p.m. – Mindfulness for Tweens.
Sept. 16 – 6-7 p.m. – Spanish Classics.
Sept. 18 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Montgomery Writer’s Circle.
Sept. 18 – 5:15-6 p.m. – My First Book Club.
Sept. 19 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Baby Playdate.
Sept. 19 – 4-5 p.m. – DIY Herb Pots.
Sept. 20 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler/Preschool Storytime.
Through November
Montgomery Farmers Market Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., municipal center, 100 Community Drive, Skillman.
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.
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
Sept. 14 – 9-11 a.m. – 2024 Mountain Lakes 5K Trail Run and Walk at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve.
Sept. 15 – 8-10 a.m. – Bird Walk with Winnie Hughes Spar.
Sept 21 – 7:30-8:45 p.m. – Eastern Screech Owl Walk with South Jersey Wildlife Tours.
Sept. 28 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Land Stewardship Volunteer Event. Session 1 is 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Session 2 is noon to 2 p.m.
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 info@morven.org.
Princeton Public Library
Princeton Public Library is located at 65 Witherspoon St.
Sept. 13 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Job Seekers: The Job Search Process, Session 2.
Sept. 13 – 3-4 p.m. – Teens: Take and Make – Beginner Embroidery.
Sept. 13 – 4-6 p.m. – Cultural Exchange Night.
Sept. 13 – 7-10 p.m. – Dancing Under the Stars.
Sept. 14 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Workshop: Create a Flag Book of Travel Memories.
Sept. 14 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Saturday Storytime!
Sept. 14 – 2-3 p.m. – Workshop: Saving Your Family Photos.
Sept. 14 – 3:30-5 p.m. – Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions.
Sept. 15 – 1-5 p.m. – Festival Cultural Latino: A Community Mercado.
Sept. 15 – 3-3:30 p.m. – Kids: German Storytime.
Sept. 16 – 10 a.m. to noon – Workshop: Writers Room.
Sept. 16 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures.
Sept. 16 – 7-8:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
Sept. 17 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures.
Sept. 17 – 1-2 p.m. – Outdoor Adventuring – Gadgets and Apps.
Sept. 17 – 4-7 p.m. – Mercer County Community ID.
Sept. 17 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Catherine Project Book Group.
Sept. 17 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Workshop: Writers Room Online.
Sept. 17 – 7-8 p.m. – Author: Janie Kim in Conversation with A.M. Homes.
Sept. 18 – 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Meet the Human Services Department.
Sept. 18 – 10 a.m. to noon – Drop in and Knit.
Sept. 18 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime!
Sept. 18 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Storytime.
Sept. 18 – noon to 1 p.m. – Baby Play Group.
Sept. 18 – 4-5:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
Sept. 18 – 6-8 p.m. – Workshop: Bullet Journal Club.
Sept. 19 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime!
Sept. 19 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
Sept. 19 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Storytime.
Sept. 19 – noon to 1 p.m. – Baby Play Group.
Sept. 19 – 4-5:30 p.m. – Neurodivergent Crafts and Games.
Sept. 19 – 6-7:30 p.m. – All Access Book Discussion Group.
Sept. 19 – 6-7 p.m. – Author: Eliza Griswold – Library Live at Labyrinth.
Sept. 19 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Tech: Advanced Adobe Photoshop.
Sept. 20 – 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Friends and Foundation Annual Book Sale 2024.
Sept. 20 – 9:45 a.m. to noon – Job Seekers: The Power of In-Person Networking.
Princeton University Library
Princeton University Library (PUL) opens “Monsters & Machines: Caricature, Visual Satire, and the Twentieth-Century Bestiary” is open in the Milberg Gallery.
“Monsters & Machines: Caricature, Visual Satire, and the Twentieth-Century Bestiary” examines the global use of bestiary in visual satire during the period from the beginning of World War I through the end of the Cold War. The exhibition is curated by a team of PUL librarians: Thomas Keenan, Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies Librarian; Lidia Santarelli, Librarian for History, New York University; Deborah Schlein, Near Eastern Studies Librarian; and Alain St. Pierre, Librarian for History, History of Science, and African Studies.
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.
For more information about the exhibition, public tours, and related programming, visit: https://library.princeton.edu/monstersandmachines.
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.
Through Sept. 27
D&R Greenway’s “Along the Delaware River and Crosswicks Creek” exhibit will be on display through Sept. 27 at D&R Greenway’s Johnson Education Center, One Preservation Place, Princeton.
West Windsor
West Windsor Community Farmer’s Market – third Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Vaugn Lot.
- September 21
- October 19
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 Arts has announced an exciting schedule of exhibitions for the upcoming year, including its popular Off the Wall Juried Art Show, which is on display each year during a robust Holiday Market of unique items. These sister shows feature works of original art and handmade items for sale by local artists and artisans, just in time for the holiday season.
The Off the Wall Holiday Market for Artisans and Crafters will be on display at the art center and online from Nov. 16 through Dec. 23. West Windsor Arts is seeking original, handmade whimsical or functional objects created by makers. This highly promoted event includes a variety of shopping opportunities, from open gallery hours to donor events to private appointments.
Artists and Sculptors
Off the Wall Juried Art Show: Deadline: Sept. 24.
The Off the Wall Juried Art Show, featuring affordable artwork, will be on display in the gallery and lobby of the arts center during the Holiday Market (Nov. 16 through Dec. 23). West Windsor Arts is seeking original artwork and sculpture for this highly publicized exhibition. Buyers will have ample opportunities to view and purchase artwork at the arts center and online.
Musicians, Performers and Entertainers
Community-Driven Shows: Rolling Deadline
This is an open call for performers, musicians, dancers, singers, filmmakers, entertainers for children, puppeteers and others. West Windsor Arts hosts a variety of community-driven events on Friday evenings or Saturday afternoons in an 85-seat capacity space. Your fee will be based on ticket sales: Once overhead is covered, ticket sales will be split 50/50.
Artist in Residence Program
Deadline: Oct. 1.
For the second year, West Windsor Arts is offering an Artist in Residence program to enable a local artist to become immersed in a nonprofit arts organization through presentation, teaching, curating and a gallery exhibition. The selected artist will have the ability to share their work with West Windsor Arts’ passionate audience and to participate in a meaningful exchange of ideas, knowledge and experience.
West Windsor Branch Library
West Windsor Branch Library is located at 333 N. Post Road, Princeton Junction.
Sept. 13 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Children’s Music with Ms. Kim.
Sept. 13 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera!
Sept. 13 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Teen Advisory Board.
Sept. 14 – 11 a.m. to noon – Dive into STEM: STEM Exploration!
Sept. 14 – 11 a.m. to noon – Heartfulness Meditation.
Sept. 14 – 1-2 p.m. – Teen Summer Volunteer Program Wrap-up.
Sept. 14 – 2-4:30 p.m. – Poetry Reading Group.
Sept. 14 – 2:30-4:30 p.m. – Find your College Essay Topic.
Sept. 15 – 1-2 p.m. – Finances for Youth.
Sept. 16 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Storytime.
Sept. 16 – 4-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Guided Meditation.
Sept. 16 – 7 p.m. – (Virtual) Author Talk.
Sept. 17 – 10 a.m. to noon – (Virtual) ESL Conversation Group for Adults.
Sept. 17 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Storytime.
Sept. 17 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playdate Pals.
Sept. 17 – 6-7 p.m. – Dreams2Code: Java Programming.
Sept. 17 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Learn to Draw with the teen Anime and Manga Club.
Sept. 17 – 7-7:30 p.m. – Breathe, Relax and Focus: Guided Meditation and Relaxation.
Sept. 18 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Sensory Storytime.
Sept. 18 – 10 a.m. to noon – Wednesday Morning Bookies.
Sept. 18 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Little Libros – English/Spanish Storytime.
Sept. 18 – 2-4 p.m. – Wednesday Film Festival.
Sept. 18 – 5-6 p.m. – Rosh Hashanah Storytime.
Sept. 18 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Graduating College Fast and Cheap but not easy.
Sept. 19 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Let’s Play Chess.
Sept. 19 – 6:15-7:30 p.m. – 3D Artwork: Intro to Paper Quilling.
Sept. 19 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Rule of Three Reading Group.
Sept. 20 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Tim Hoh’s Music for Kids.
Sept. 20 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera!
Send items to calendar@centraljersey.com. The deadline for submissions each week is 5 p.m. on Tuesday. For details, call 732-358-5200, ext. 8233.
