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 through August.
In thanks, those who come to give in August, will get a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. See RedCrossBlood.org/Help for details.
Don’t wait until there’s a crisis to give – donors of all blood types, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets – are needed now to keep the blood supply strong enough to support critical patient care all season long. Book a time to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
American Red Cross Llura Gund Blood Donation Center – Central New Jersey
707 Alexander Road, Suite 101, Princeton
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 12:30-7:15 p.m.
Thursday: 10:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The American Red Cross blood supply has fallen to critically low levels, and we now face an emergency blood shortage. In recent weeks, we’ve had to limit our distributions of some of the most transfused blood types to hospitals. We need donors now, and in the weeks ahead, to help rebuild the blood supply.
Pennington
Aug. 17 – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. – St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 300 South Main St.
Princeton
Aug. 16 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – MarketFair Mall, 3535 US Route 1 South.
Aug. 18 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Princeton Family YMCA, 59 Paul Robeson Place.
Aug. 30 – noon to 5 p.m. – Stone Hill Church, 1025 Bunn Drive.
Bordentown
Aug. 27 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Bordentown Library, 18 East Union St.
Lawrence Township
Aug. 28 – 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Church of Saint Ann, 1253 Lawrenceville Road.
Lawrenceville
Aug. 28 – 1-6 p.m. – The Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, 2688 Main St.
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.
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.
Aug. 16 – 1 p.m. – Mahjong Meetup.
Aug. 19 – 5:30 p.m. – Gentle Yoga.
Aug. 20 – 10:30 a.m. – Baby and Toddler time.
Aug. 20 – 2 p.m. – The Play’s the Thing.
Aug. 20 – 4:30-5:15 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog: Patron.
Aug. 21 – 5 p.m. – Gaming Club Unplugged.
Aug. 21 – 7 p.m. – Li-Brewery Trivia.
Aug. 22 – 1 p.m. – Community Resource Navigators.
Aug. 22 – 5 p.m. – Self-Directed Murder.
Aug. 23 – 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.
Friday, Aug. 16, 23
Food Truck – Yooo Cuz, LLC at Tindall Road Brewing Co., 102 Farnsworth Ave. from 3-9 p.m. on Aug. 16 and The Wurst Wagon from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Aug. 23.
Cranbury
The Cranbury Public Library (CPL) is located at 30 Park Place West. For more information on listed events please call (609) 722-6992.
Aug. 16 – 2-5 p.m. – Camp Throwback!
Aug. 17 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Tai Chi.
Aug. 19 – 6 p.m. – CPL Cinemates Film Club
Aug. 20 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Cranbury Golden Age Neighbors.
Aug. 20 – 11 a.m. – Toddler Craft Tuesday: Make a Mini Beach!
Aug. 20 – 1-3 p.m. – Senior Casino Day.
Aug. 20 – 6:30 p.m. – Spinning Yarns.
Aug. 20 – 7 p.m. – Hobbies for Health Hike for Healthy Living.
Aug. 21 – 11 a.m. – Family Storytime.
Aug. 21 – 1:30 p.m. – Afternoon Book Discussion.
Aug. 21 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Outdoor Concert Featuring Timeless Groove.
Aug. 22 – 10-11 a.m. – Full-STEAM Ahead!
Aug. 22 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Thursday Crafternoon: Sharpie Tie Dye T-Shirts!
Aug. 22 – 5-8 p.m. – Monthly Game Night.
Aug. 23 – 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 will host a Creative Collective Art Group exhibit for July and August at the Gourgaud Gallery.
Exhibit will run through Aug. 29.
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 from Sept. 6-27.
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
Sunday, Aug. 18
Frontiers-Journey Tribute at 9 a.m., East Windsor.
Friday, Aug. 23
Fun Fridays between 5:30-8 p.m. at Memorial Park, 117 Main St., East Windsor.
Hickory Corner Branch Library
Hickory Corner Branch Library is located at 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor.
Aug. 16 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Creation Station.
Aug. 16 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Dance Party.
Aug. 16 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie.
Aug. 19 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Messy Monday.
Aug. 19 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – ESL Conversation.
Aug. 19 – 3-3:45 p.m. – School-age STEAM: Recycling and Upcycling.
Aug. 19 – 4-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Guided Meditation.
Aug. 19 – 6:30 p.m. – (Virtual) The Skinny on Fats.
Aug. 19 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Cancer Info Session.
Aug. 19 – 7-8 p.m. – Kids Can Paint Like … Georges Seurat.
Aug. 20 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
Aug. 20 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – Scrabble for Adults.
Aug. 20 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Adult Craft: Beach Scene.
Aug. 20 – 3-3:45 p.m. – Free Play with mTiny Robots.
Aug. 20 – 4:15-5 p.m. – Free Play with mTiny Robots.
Aug. 21 – 10-11 a.m. – Getting Started with Headspace.
Aug. 21 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Discovery Time.
Aug. 21 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Current Events Chat.
Aug. 21 – 3-4 p.m. – Tissue Paper Jar Lanterns.
Aug. 21 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Chess Club.
Aug. 21 – 7-7:30 p.m. – Slime Time.
Aug. 22 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Time.
Aug. 22 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Crochet & Knit Corner.
Aug. 22 – 3-3:30 p.m. – Crafternoon: Cardboard Bubble Wrap Octopus Craft.
Aug. 22 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Chess for Adults.
Aug. 23 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Creation Station.
Aug. 23 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Nonfiction Book Club.
Mid-Day Toastmasters
Mid-Day Toastmasters meet on Saturday Aug. 17 at 10 a.m. for one hour, live in person at The Hickory Corner Branch Library and it streams online.
Hightstown Branch Library
Hightstown Branch Library is located at 114 Franklin St., Hightstown.
Aug. 17 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Paint-a-Canvas for Adults.
Aug. 19 – 10 a.m. – Bilingual Bingo
Aug. 19 – 4-4:30 p.m. – Guided Meditation.
Aug. 19 – 6:30 p.m. – (Virtual) The Skinny on Fats.
Aug. 20 – 5-8:15 p.m. – Learning English.
Aug. 21 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Pennies to Purses – Kids’ Financial Literacy Activities.
Aug. 21 – 4-5 p.m. – Citizenship Exam Preparation.
Aug. 22 – noon to 12:45 p.m. – Guided Meditation for Adults.
Aug. 22 – 3 p.m. – Kids’ Bollywood Dance (Ages 7-9).
Aug. 22 – 4 p.m. – Tween Bollywood Dance (Ages 9-11).
Twin Rivers Branch Library
Twin Rivers Branch Library is located at 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor.
Aug. 17 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Resume Review.
Aug. 19 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Story and Songs.
Aug. 19 – 2-3 p.m. – Adult Craft: Pressed Flower Lantern.
Aug. 19 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Kids’ Craft: Duct Tape Pencil Case.
Aug. 19 – 4-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Guided Meditation.
Aug. 19 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Resume Review.
Aug. 19 – 6:30 p.m. – (Virtual) The Skinny on Fats.
Aug. 20 – 2-3 p.m. – Adult Crat: Embroidery Floss Bracelets.
Aug. 20 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Paper Airplanes.
Aug. 21 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Time.
Aug. 21 – 2-3 p.m. – Humorist Corner Discussion Group.
Aug. 21 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Tween/Teen Craft: Beaded Bracelets & Keychains.
Aug. 22 – 2-3 p.m. – Adult Fiction Book Club.
Aug. 22 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Kids’ Bingo.
Aug. 23 – 11-11:45 a.m. – Lego Play.
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.
Aug. 16 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Drop-in Craft.
Aug. 16 – 2-3 p.m. – Read to a Therapy Dog.
Aug. 17 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Saturday Drop-in Fun.
Aug. 19 – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Drop-in Craft.
Aug. 19 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Sparkles and Strength Story Read-Aloud.
Aug. 19 – 2-3 p.m. – What’s For Dinner? – Meatless Mondays.
Aug. 19 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Trivia Night.
Aug. 20 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – My First Adventure.
Aug. 20 – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Drop-in Craft.
Aug. 20 – 4-5:30 p.m. – Sewing Skills: Making a Simple Apron.
Aug. 21 – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Drop-in Craft.
Aug. 21 – 1-4 p.m. – Spin the wheel Wednesdays.
Aug. 21 – 2-3 p.m. – Coloring and Conversation.
Aug. 21 – 3-4:30 p.m. – STEAM Activities with the Hillsborough Roboraiders.
Aug. 21 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Game Night: Unplugged.
Aug. 22 – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Drop-in Craft.
Aug. 23 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime with Mr. John.
Aug. 23 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Drop-in Craft.
Aug. 23 – 2:30-4:30 p.m. – Friday Family Movie Matinee.
Through September
Norz Hill Farm Farmers Market is held from 2-6 p.m., 120 South Branch Road.
Saturday, Sept. 7
A ham dinner will be held at the South Branch Reformed Church, 870 River Road, Hillsborough, on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 4-6:30 p.m. You can dine in or take out. For reservations call (908) 369-4956 or visit app.gopassage.com/evens/2024-ham.
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.
Aug. 16 – 7:30 p.m. – Nocturnal Nature Walk.
Aug. 17 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Canning and Pickling – Canning Ring Wreath.
Aug. 24 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Fiddlin’ Contest and Picket Fence Art Show.
Aug. 31 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. – 41st annual Plowing Match.
Hopewell Branch Library
Hopewell Branch Library is located at 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington.
Aug. 16 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mah Jongg in the Morning.
Aug. 16 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Rock.
Aug. 16 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Stay and Play.
Aug. 17 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
Aug. 17 – noon to 2 p.m. – Crafternoon: Paper Butterfly Craft.
Aug. 19 – 10 a.m. to noon – Classic Canasta.
Aug. 19 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
Aug. 19 – 2-2:45 p.m. – Globetrotters.
Aug. 19 – 4-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Guided Meditation.
Aug. 19 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon: Silhouette Craft.
Aug. 19 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Chess Club.
Aug. 19 – (Virtual) The Skinny on Fats.
Aug. 20 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Outdoor Toddler Rock.
Aug. 20 – 10:30-11:30 p.m. – Cooking with a Twist – Bruschetta.
Aug. 20 – 2-2:45 p.m. – Cration Station: Alphabet Beat Friendship Bracelet.
Aug. 20 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon: Silhouette Craft.
Aug. 21 – 2-3 p.m. – Gardening Book Group.
Aug. 21 – 4-4:45 p.m. – Tween Craft – Giant Paper Flowers.
Aug. 21 – 6-6:30 p.m. – Storytime.
Aug. 22 – 10-11 a.m. – Cribbage and Coffee.
Aug. 22 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Outdoor Storytime.
Aug. 22 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Lego Club.
Aug. 23 – 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.
Aug. 16 – 1-2 p.m. – Broadway on a Budget.
Aug. 21 – 7-8 p.m. – Author Talk with Shelby Van Pelt.
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.
Monday, Aug. 19
Voices Chorale New Jersey invites all singers to join them for an open summer sing featuring selections from our 2024-2025 repertoire including excerpts from the Requiems by Mozart and Brazilian composer José Maurício Nunes Garcia, who was the first to conduct the Mozart in Brazil and who also modeled his own Requiem on Mozart’s at Music Together Worldwide Headquarters, 225 Pennington-Hopewell Road, Hopewell at 7:30 p.m. Scores will be provided, and light refreshments and ice cream will be served. It’s an opportunity to sing both well-loved and new music, meet our director, Dr. David A. McConnell, and learn some fascinating history and context about the compositions. Meet other singers and consider setting up an audition to join us. Those interested in joining Voices Chorale NJ may audition that evening by contacting Linda Silber: LindaFSilber@gmail.com. All voice parts are welcome to audition, but tenors and bass/baritones are especially encouraged. Further information is available at https://www.voiceschoralenj.org.
Lawrence Township
The Lawrence Township Library Branch is located at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Township. For more information contact (609) 882-9246.
Aug. 16 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Movers and Shakers.
Aug. 16 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Open Lab.
Aug. 16 – 1-4 p.m. – Crafty Afternoons (Drop-in Craft).
Aug. 16 – 3-4 p.m. – Drum Circle.
Aug. 17 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Storytime.
Aug. 17 – 2 p.m. – Rock Painting: Garden Labels.
Aug. 17 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – TAB Garden Service Event.
Aug. 19 – 10 a.m. – Storytime.
Aug. 19 – 11 a.m. – Little Artists.
Aug. 19 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Word: Pictures, Tables and Text Boxes.
Aug. 19 – 4 p.m. – Round Singing.
Aug. 19 – 4-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Guided Meditation.
Aug. 19 – 6:30 p.m. – (Virtual) The Skinny on Fats.
Aug. 19 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Paper Structures.
Aug. 19 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Beginner English Classes for Adults.
Aug. 20 – 10 a.m. – Baby Time.
Aug. 20 – 10-11 a.m. – Google Docs.
Aug. 20 – 11-11:30 p.m. – Quiet Storytime.
Aug. 21 – 10 a.m. – Storytime.
Aug. 21 – noon to 1 p.m. – Adult Outdoor Drawing Party.
Aug. 21 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Open Lab.
Aug. 21 – 2:30-4 p.m. – Poetry Writing Workshop.
Aug. 21 – 4-8 p.m. – Crafty Afternoons (Drop-in Craft.
Aug. 21 – 5:30-7:25 p.m. – Film Screening: “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” (2024).
Aug. 21 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Excel: Charts and Graphs.
Aug. 21 – 6:30 p.m. – Mason Jar Science: Lava Lamp 2.0.
Aug. 22 – 10 a.m. – Storytime.
Aug. 22 – 10-11 a.m. – Senior Computer Camp: Getting Started with Google and Gmail.
Aug. 22 – 1-5 p.m. – Special Upcycle Challenge: Mask Display.
Aug. 22 – 2-3 p.m. – Word: Pictures, Tables and Text Boxes.
Aug. 22 – 6:30 p.m. – String Art.
Aug. 22 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Guided Meditation and Sound Healing.
Aug. 23 – 10-11 a.m. – Family BINGO.
Aug. 23 – 1-4 p.m. – Crafty Afternoons (Drop-in Craft).
Aug. 23 – 2-3 p.m. – Internet: Online Scams and Fraud.
Tuesday, Sept. 10
Lawrence Township Police Department is planning to hold its 100th anniversary open house in conjunction with its National Night Out, which was cancelled on Aug. 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.
Aug. 16 – 2-2:45 p.m. – My First Book Club.
Aug. 17 – 3-4:30 p.m. – Chess for Beginners.
Aug. 19 – 2-2:45 p.m. – Art Academy.
Aug. 19 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
Aug. 19 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Digital Lab 101.
Aug. 20 – 2-4 p.m. – Tween Craft – Goth Glue Painting.
Aug. 21 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Montgomery Writer’s Circle.
Aug. 21 – 5-5:30 p.m. – Family Storytime – Back to School.
Aug. 22 – 10-11 a.m. – Digital Lab 102.
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
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.
Aug 16 – 9:45 a.m. to noon – Job Seekers: Library Resources to Help with Your Job Search.
Aug. 17 – 9 a.m. to noon – Kids: Take and Make: Honey Bee.
Aug. 17 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Saturday Storytime!
Aug. 17 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Author: Juliette Wells.
Aug. 17 – 3:30-5 p.m. – Youth: Drop-in Chess Sessions.
Aug. 19 – 10 a.m. to noon – Workshop: Writers Room.
Aug. 19 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Build it!
Aug. 19 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – SCORE Seminar: Starting a nonprofit.
Aug. 20 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Outdoor Storytime at Princeton Shopping Center.
Aug. 20 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Build it!
Aug. 20 – 4-7 p.m. – Mercer County Community ID.
Aug. 20 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Catherine Project Book Group.
Aug. 20 – 6-7:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
Aug. 20 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Workshop: Writers Room Online.
Aug. 21 – 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Meet the Human Services Department.
Aug. 21 – 10 a.m. to noon – Drop in and Knit.
Aug. 21 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime!
Aug. 21 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Storytime.
Aug. 21 – noon to 1 p.m. – Baby Play Group.
Aug. 21 – 1-2 p.m. – Tech: Instagram Basics.
Aug. 21 – 6-8 p.m. – Workshop: Bullet Journal Club.
Aug. 22 – 10:30 -11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime!
Aug. 22 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
Aug. 22 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Storytime.
Aug. 22 – noon to 1 p.m. – Baby Play Group.
Aug. 23 – 9:45 a.m. to noon – Job Seekers: Tell Me About Yourself.
Aug. 23 – 7-10 p.m. – Dancing Under the Stars.
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.
- August 17
- 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.
Movies in the Park
Movies will start at dusk between 8:15-8:45 p.m. at West Windsor Community Park, 193 Princeton-Hightstown Road, near the Pavilion in the back of the park.
Aug. 23 – “Migration.”
West Windsor Branch Library
West Windsor Branch Library is located at 333 N. Post Road, Princeton Junction.
Aug. 16 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Tim Hoh’s Music for Kids.
Aug. 16 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera!
Aug. 17 – 10-11 a.m. – Sahaja Yoga Meditation.
Aug. 17 – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Find Your College Essay Topic.
Aug. 17 – 2:30-4:30 p.m. – Teen Anime Film Fest: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.
Aug. 19 – 10;30-11 a.m. – Baby Storytime.
Aug. 19 – 4-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Guided Meditation.
Aug. 19 – 4-5 p.m. – Math Magic Mentors.
Aug. 19 – 6:30 p.m. – (Virtual) The skinny on Fats.
Aug. 20 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Storytime.
Aug. 20 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playdate Pals.
Aug. 20 – 6-7 p.m. – Crochet Club.
Aug. 21 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Sensory Storytime.
Aug. 21- 10 a.m. to noon – Wednesday Morning Bookies.
Aug. 21 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Little Libros – English/Spanish Storytime.
Aug. 21 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Bubble Tean and Anime.
Aug. 21 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Adventure Bookies.
Aug. 22 – 4:30-5 p.m. – Big STEAMers.
Aug. 22 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Let’s Play Chess.
Aug. 22 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Aug. 23 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Sing Along with Sarah.
Aug. 22 – 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.
