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 Aug. 1-31, 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.
East Windsor
Aug. 10 – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Hightstown Elks BPOE 1955, 110 Hickory Corner Road.
Hillsborough
Aug. 11 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Hillsborough YMCA, 19 E. Mountain 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.
HEWYBL
HEWYBL’s fall flag football registration is now open! With over 500 players last season, more and more kids are joining the fun. Players may sign up at www.hewybl.com. Registration closes Aug. 14. The season will begin Sept.7 and games will be played at Hancock Field in East Windsor. Questions can be directed to hewyblflag@gmail.com
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. 2 – 1 p.m. – Mahjong Meetup.
Aug. 6 – 5:30 p.m. – Sound Bath.
Aug. 7 – 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Aug. 7 – 2 p.m. – Intro to Zoom.
Aug. 7 – 4 p.m. – Going on an Adventure with Mister Boom Boom.
Aug. 8 – 1 p.m. – Community Resource Navigators.
Aug. 8 – 2 p.m. – Mad Science Presents: Wacky Science.
Aug. 8 – 5 p.m. – Bordentown Gaming Club.
Aug. 8 – 7 p.m. – Reading is Murder Book Club.
Aug. 9 – 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.
Tuesday, Aug. 6
Bordentown Township is partnering with the Bordentown City Police Department for a joint National Night Out. This year’s event will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at Joseph Lawrence Park from 6-9 p.m., 316 Ward Ave., Bordentown. This family-friendly event will include community building with activities such as police officer meet and greets, tours of emergency vehicles, a “Cops vs. Kids” kickball game, Cornhole with Cops, Xbox with a Cop, refreshments, a DJ, games, inflatables, K-9 demonstrations, face painting, music, and safety information booths.
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. 2 – 3 p.m. – Summer Movie Series: “The Karate Kid.”
Aug. 3 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Tai Chi.
Aug. 5 – 7-9 p.m. – Peace of Chocolate Presents Haunted History Productions – Ghost Stories.
Aug. 6 – 11 a.m. – Zoophoria NJ: The Adventure Begins!
Aug. 6 – 6:30 p.m. – Spinning Yarns.
Aug. 7 – 11 a.m. – Family Storytime.
Aug. 8 – 10-11 a.m. – Full STEAM Ahead!
Aug. 8 – 11 a.m. – Senior Beginner Cell Phone and Internet Classes.
Aug. 8 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Thursday Crafternoon: Sharpie Tie Dye T-Shirts!
Aug. 8 – 6:30 p.m. – One Nation, Underground.
Aug. 8 – 7 p.m. – Cranbury Public Library Board of Trustees meeting.
Aug. 9 – 3 p.m. – Summer Movie Series: “Hugo.”
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.
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.
Tuesday, Aug. 6
Cranbury Municipal Alliance presents National Night Out between 5-8 p.m., Village Park, 28A Maplewood Ave., Cranbury. There will be free food, games, touch-a-truck, music, and health and wellness.
East Windsor/Hightstown
Tuesday, Aug. 6
East Windsor Township’s National Night Out will be held from 5:30-8 p.m., Windsor P.A.L. Facility, 30 Airport Road. The event will feature activities including police vehicle tours, demonstrations by canines trained in detecting illegal drugs, child car safety seat inspections, fire and EMS equipment displays, a climbing obstacle course, DJ provided music and entertainment, and many other activities. Refreshments will also be available at the event.
Hightstown Borough’s National Night Out will be held at 6 p.m. at Association Park, Grant Avenue.
Thursday, Aug. 8
All summer long, the students of the Rise Summer Enrichment Program (summer camp) express themselves through different mediums and create unique and beautiful works of art! At the end of the program, they display their creations in the windows of local Downtown Hightstown businesses for all to see. Join the program from 3-6 p.m. on Aug. 8 on Main and Franklin streets and meander through the creativity.
Saturday, Aug. 10
Family Night in the Park at Etra Lake Park. Large screen showing of “Migration” preceded by inflatable rides and games.
The Hightstown High School (HHS) Class of 1984 is seeking class members, as well as other HHS attendees that are friends and siblings of the Class of 1984 to join them as they celebrate their 40th reunion. It will take place on Sept. 28th at the Hilton Garden Inn in Hamilton. For more information contact: Debralini@optonline.net, Mindyrobyn@aol.com or connect on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/Classof1984HHS
Sunday, Aug. 18
Frontiers-Journey Tribute at 9 a.m.
Friday, Aug. 23
Fun Fridays between 5:30-8 p.m. at Memorial Park, 117 Main St.
Hickory Corner Branch Library
Hickory Corner Branch Library is located at 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor.
Aug. 2 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Creation Station.
Aug. 2 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Dance Party.
Aug. 2 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Basic Skills Craft for Adults.
Aug. 2 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie: “Moneyball” (2011).
Aug. 2 – 3-4 p.m. – Teen Radial Paint and Cardboard Sculpture.
Aug. 5 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Jigsaw Puzzle Swap.
Aug. 5 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Music Monday: Miss Kim (Yarson).
Aug. 5 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – ESL Conversation.
Aug. 5 – 3-4 p.m. – School-age STEAM: Water System & Wetlands Adventure.
Aug. 5 – 4-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Guided Meditation.
Aug. 5 – 7-8 p.m. – Kids Can Paint Like … Georgia O’Keeffe.
Aug. 6 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
Aug. 6 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – Scrabble for Adults.
Aug. 6 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – No-Cook Series: Mango Fool.
Aug. 6 – 3-4 p.m. – Pokémon Party.
Aug. 7 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Discovery Time.
Aug. 7 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Current Events Chat.
Aug. 7 – 3-4 p.m. – Islamic Stained ‘Glass Craft.’
Aug. 7 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Chess Club.
Aug. 7 – 7-8 p.m. – Magic and Bubble Show.
Aug. 8 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Time.
Aug. 8 – 11 a.m. to noon – Basic Skills Craft for Adults.
Aug. 8 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Crochet and Knit Corner.
Aug. 8 – 3-3:30 p.m. – Crafternoon: Decoupage Paper Plate Ladybug Craft.
Aug. 8 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Chess for Adults.
Aug. 8 – 7-8 p.m. – Reducing College Costs.
Aug. 9 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Story and Snack: Indoor S’Mores.
Aug. 9 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Basic Skills Craft for Adults.
Aug. 9 – 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Creation Station.
Aug. 9 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie: “Barbie” (2023).
Aug. 9 – 3-4 p.m. – Outdoor Fun and Games.
Aug. 9 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Teen Advisory Board.
Mid-Day Toastmasters
Mid-Day Toastmasters meets on Saturdays Aug. 3 and 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. 2 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Drop in Suncatcher Painting.
Aug. 5 – 10 a.m. – Let’s Dance Bailemos.
Aug. 5 – 4-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Guided Meditation.
Aug. 5 – 6 p.m. – Grades 1-8 Tutoring.
Aug. 6 – 10 a.m. – Kids’ Tick Bite Prevention Class.
Aug. 6 – 5-8:15 p.m. – Learning English.
Aug. 7 – 10 a.m. – Kids’ Concert with Miss Kim.
Aug. 7 – 4-5 p.m. – Citizenship Exam Preparation.
Aug. 8 – 10 a.m. – Shape A Story: Play-Doh Story Time.
Aug. 8 – noon to 12:45 p.m. – Guided Meditation for Adults.
Aug. 8 – 3 p.m. – Kids’ Bollywood Dance (Ages 7-9).
Aug. 8 – 4 p.m. – Tween Bollywood Dance (Ages 9-11).
Aug. 9 – 10 a.m. – Chemistry Demo Show with Princeton University.
Aug. 9 – 3 p.m. – Tween/Teen Henna Designs.
Aug. 9 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Teen Advisory Board.
Twin Rivers Branch Library
Twin Rivers Branch Library is located at 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor.
Aug. 2 – 2-4 p.m. – Tiny Art Show.
Aug. 5 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Story and Songs.
Aug. 5 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Kids’ Craft: Doodle Art.
Aug. 5 – 4-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Guided Meditation.
Aug. 5 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Jeopardy.
Aug. 6 – 2-3 p.m. – Craft and Chat.
Aug. 7 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby time.
Aug. 7 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Resume Review.
Aug. 7 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Tween/Teen Craft: Zen Tangle Hand Art.
Aug. 8 – 11-11:45 a.m. – Robot Play with mTiny.
Aug. 8 – 2:15-3:15 p.m. – Wallaby Tales-Eyes of the Wild.
Aug. 8 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Bingo.
Aug. 9 – 11-11:45 a.m. – Lego Play.
Aug. 9 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Teen Advisory Board.
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 on several dates at the following locations:
- Tuesday, Aug. 6
- Monday, Sept. 16
On Aug. 6, the inspection will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the East Windsor PAL complex, 30 Airport Road, during National Night Out. Date 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. 2 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Explorer.
Aug. 2 – 2-3 p.m. – Read to a Therapy Dog.
Aug. 3 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Saturday Drop-In Fun.
Aug. 5 – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Drop-in Craft.
Aug. 5 – 2-3 p.m. – Senior Social Hour.
Aug. 5 – 3-4 p.m. – Intro to Computer Science and Coding with Python.
Aug. 6 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – My First Adventure.
Aug. 6 – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Drop-in Craft.
Aug. 6 – 2-6 p.m. – Library at the Farmer’s Market – Norz Hill Farm.
Aug. 6 – 3-4 p.m. – Intro to Computer Science and Coding with Python.
Aug. 6 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Crafts for Non-Crafters.
Aug. 7 – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Drop-in Craft.
Aug. 7 – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – STEAM Activities with the Hillsborough Roboraiders.
Aug. 7 – 1-4 p.m. – Spin the Wheel Wednesdays.
Aug. 7 – 3-4 p.m. – Intro to Computer Science and Coding with Python.
Aug. 7 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Sci-Fi Book Club.
Aug. 8 – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Drop-in Craft.
Aug. 8 – 3-4 p.m. – Intro to Computer Science and Coding with Python.
Aug. 9 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Explorer.
Aug. 9 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Drop-in Craft.
Aug. 9 – 2:30-4:30 p.m. – Friday Family Movie Matinee.
Friday, Aug. 2
Hillsborough Parks and Recreation David L. Thomas Sr. Memorial Kids Fishing Derby from 5-6:30 p.m. at Ann Van Middlesworth Park Pond. For ages 14 and under.
Summer Movies Under the Stars at 8:30 p.m. featuring “Kung Fu Panda 4.” Ice Cream truck arrives at 8 p.m.
Mayors Wellness Campaign
Yoga dates are held at Ann Van Middlesworth Park, 17 Pleasant View Road, Hillsborough.
Saturday, Aug. 3 – 10-11 a.m. – Yoga Para Todos.
Rain dates are the following day of the canceled event.
Through Aug. 4
Somerset Valley Players presents Alice in Wonderland, 689 Amwell Road, Route 514. Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. On Saturday, July 27 there is an additional matinee at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 6
Hillsborough Township Police Department’s second annual National Night Out at Mountain View Park from 6-8 p.m. There will be township and local first responders, a K9 Demo, local food and business vendors, a dunk tank, face painting, a DJ and more.
Wednesday, Aug. 7
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission’s mobile unit will visit the municipal building at 9 a.m.
A Purple Heart Ceremony will be held at 10 a.m.
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.
Friday, Aug. 2
Community Connections – Levels of Home Care discussion at 10 a.m., Hopewell Borough Hall, 88 East Broad St.
Tuesday, Aug. 6
National Night Out with the Hopewell Township Police Department from 6-8 p.m. at Stony Brook Elementary School, 20 Stephenson Road, Pennington. There will be face painting, bounce house, video games, dunk tank and corn hole.
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. 3 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Honey Harvest – Beeswax Medallion.
Aug. 10 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Potato Harvest – Potato Chips.
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. 2 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mah Jongg in the Morning.
Aug. 2 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Rock.
Aug. 2 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Stay and Play.
Aug. 3 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
Aug. 3 – 1-2 p.m. – Pokémon Club.
Aug. 5 – 10 a.m. to noon – Classic Canasta.
Aug. 5 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
Aug. 5 – 2-2:45 p.m. – Globetrotters.
Aug. 5 – 4-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Guided Meditation.
Aug. 5 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon: Giant Shark Head Picture.
Aug. 5 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Chess Club.
Aug. 6 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Outdoor Toddler Rock.
Aug. 6 – 2-2:45 p.m. – Creation Station: Paper Flashlight and Under the Sea Scene.
Aug. 6 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon: Giant Shark Head Picture.
Aug. 7 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Babytime.
Aug. 7 – 2-3 p.m. – The Short of It: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Aug. 7 – 4-4:45 p.m. – Tween Craft – Perler Beads.
Aug. 7 – 6-6:30 p.m. – Storytime.
Aug. 8 – 10-11 a.m. – Cribbage and Coffee.
Aug. 8 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Outdoor Storytime.
Aug. 8 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Lego Club.
Aug. 8 – 7-8 p.m. – Sports Book Club: “Ballyhoo!” by Jon Langmead.
Aug. 9 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mah Jongg in the Morning.
Aug. 9 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Rock.
Aug. 9 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Stay and Play.
Aug. 9 – 1-3 p.m. – Under the Sea Party.
Aug. 9 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Teen Advisory Board.
Pennington Public Library
Pennington Public Library is located at 30 N. Main St. For more information visit www.penningtonlibrary.org.
Aug. 1 – 4-5 p.m. – Read to a Therapy Dog!
Aug. 7 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Family Storytime.
Aug. 7 – 2-3 p.m. – Author Talk with Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur.
Aug. 8 – 10-11 a.m. – Families on the Farm.
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. 2 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Movers and Shakers.
Aug. 2 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Open Lab.
Aug. 2 – 1-4 p.m. – Crafty Afternoons (Drop-in Craft).
Aug. 3 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Intro to Excel.
Aug. 3 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Library Explorers: Olympics.
Aug. 3 – 2 p.m. – Friendship Bracelets.
Aug. 3 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Excel Essentials.
Aug. 5 – 10 a.m. – Storytime.
Aug. 5 – 11 a.m. – Little Artists.
Aug. 5 – 2-3 p.m. – Intro to Word.
Aug. 5 – 4 p.m. – Round Singing.
Aug. 5 – 4-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Guided Meditation.
Aug. 5 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Slime Time.
Aug. 5 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Beginner English Classes for Adults.
Aug. 6 – 10 a.m. – Baby time.
Aug. 6 – 10-11 a.m. – Getting Started with Google and Gmail.
Aug. 6 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Quiet Storytime.
Aug. 6 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Slime Time.
Aug. 7 – 10 a.m. – Storytime.
Aug. 7 – noon to 1 p.m. – Drawing Party: AI and Art.
Aug. 7 – 2-4:05 p.m. – Film Screening: “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” (2024).
Aug. 7 – 4-8 p.m. – Crafty Afternoons (Drop-in Craft).
Aug. 7 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Intro to Excel.
Aug. 7 – 6:30 p.m. – Mason Jar Science: Seedling Superman.
Aug. 8 – 10 a.m. – Storytime.
Aug. 8 – 10-11 a.m. – Senior Computer Camp: PC Basics.
Aug. 8 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Fiction Writers’ Workshop: Sharing Your Words.
Aug. 8 – 1-5 p.m. – Upcycle Challenge: Adventure Supplies.
Aug. 8 – 2-3 p.m. – Windows 11: Files and Folders.
Aug. 8 – 3:30 p.m. – Candy Mosaics.
Aug. 8 – 6:30 p.m. – Visible Mending.
Aug. 8 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Poetry Circle Summer Reading: The Canterbury Tales, Session 2.
Aug. 9 – 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Drive-in Movie.
Aug. 9 – 1-4 p.m. – Crafty Afternoons (Drop-in Craft).
Aug. 9 – 2-3 p.m. – Garden Club.
Aug. 9 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Teen Advisory Board.
Tuesday, Aug. 6
Lawrence Township Police Department will sponsor National Night Out from 5:30-8 p.m., 2207 Lawrence Road.
Anne Demarais Nature Center (ADNC)
The center is located at 481 Drexel Ave.
Wednesday, Aug. 7 – 5:30-7 p.m. – Wednesday nights are Family nights with free food, free music, learn about the environment, meet other neighborhood families and enjoy nature for free.
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. 3 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Mandarin Storytime.
Aug. 5 – 2-2:20 p.m. – Sing-along with Ms. Natalie.
Aug. 5 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
Aug. 6 – 2-4 p.m. – Kids Craft – Graffiti Hearts.
Aug. 7 – 10-11 a.m. – Water Color Fun.
Aug. 7 – 3:30-7 p.m. – Game Night.
Aug. 8 – 5-6 p.m. – Read to a Therapy Dog.
Aug. 9 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler/Preschool Storytime.
Aug. 9 – 2-3 p.m. – STEM Challenge.
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.
Aug. 3 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Land Stewardship Volunteer Event.
Aug. 8 – 9-11 a.m. – Weekday 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 info@morven.org.
Princeton Public Library
Princeton Public Library is located at 65 Witherspoon St.
Aug. 2 – 9:45 a.m. to noon – Job Seekers: Brainpower: Tactics for a Career Comeback.
Aug. 2 – 7-9:45 p.m. – Movie Night on the Green: “Aladdin.”
Aug. 3 – 9-11 a.m. – Kids: Take and Make: Camera.
Aug. 3 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Saturday Storytime!
Aug. 3 – 2-3 p.m. – So Percussion Summer Institute Concert.
Aug. 3 – 3:30-5 p.m. – Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions.
Aug. 5 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures.
Aug. 5 – 1:30-4 p.m. – Kids: STEM Camp.
Aug. 5 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Continuing Conversations on Race: “Telling Our Stories.”
Aug. 6 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Outdoor Storytime at Princeton Shopping Center.
Aug. 6 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Animal Adventures.
Aug. 6 – 1:30-4 p.m. – Kids: STEM Camp.
Aug. 6 – 4-7 p.m. – Mercer County Community ID.
Aug. 6 – 5-8 p.m. – Princeton Community Night Out.
Aug. 6 – 6-7:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
Aug. 6 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Workshop: Writers Room.
Aug. 7 – 10 a.m. to noon – Drop in and Knit.
Aug. 7 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime!
Aug. 7 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Storytime.
Aug. 7 – noon to 1 p.m. – Baby Play Group.
Aug. 7 – 1:30-4 p.m. – Kids: STEM Camp.
Aug. 7 – 4-5:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
Aug. 7 -7-8:15 p.m. – Presentation: Oppenheimer and Princeton.
Aug. 8 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime!
Aug. 8 – 10:30-11:45 a.m. – Silent Reading Read-Treat.
Aug. 8 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
Aug. 8 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Storytime.
Aug. 8 – noon to 1 p.m. – Baby Play Group.
Aug. 8 – 1:30-4 p.m. – Kids: STEM Camp.
Aug. 8 – 6-7:30 p.m. – All Access Book Discussion Group.
Aug. 8 – 7:15-8:30 p.m. – Black Voices Book Group.
Aug. 9 – 9:45 a.m. to noon – Job Seekers Session.
Aug. 9 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Kids: Bluey Party.
Aug. 9 – 1:30-4 p.m. – Kids: STEM Camp.
Aug. 9 – 3-4 p.m. – Teens: Take and Make – Clay Wind Chimes.
Aug. 9 – 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.
Events:
Aug. 3 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Art Supply Thrift Shop Pop-Up Sale.
Aug. 10 – 5-7:30 p.m. – Dukes of Destiny.
For more information, call (609) 716-1931 or visit westwindsorarts.org.
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. 2 – “Back to the Future.”
Aug. 23 – “Migration.”
West Windsor Branch Library
West Windsor Branch Library is located at 333 N. Post Road, Princeton Junction.
Aug. 2 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Stories for Kindergarten.
Aug. 2 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera!
Aug. 2 – 2-4 p.m. – Youth Roots STEM Workshop.
Aug. 3 – 10-11 a.m. – Eyes of the Wild.
Aug. 3 – 11 a.m. to noon – Heartfulness Meditation.
Aug. 3 – 2-4:30 p.m. – Halloween Playfest Auditions.
Aug. 5 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Storytime.
Aug. 5 – 4-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Guided Meditation.
Aug. 5 – 4-5 p.m. – Math Magic Mentors.
Aug. 5 – 6:30-8:15 p.m. – Spanish Stories.
Aug. 6 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Sing-a-long with Ms. Pat.
Aug. 6 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playdate Pals.
Aug. 6 – 4:30-5 p.m. – Elementary Storytime.
Aug. 6 – 7-7:30 p.m. – Breath, Relax and Focus: Guided meditation and Relaxation.
Aug. 7 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Sensory Storytime.
Aug. 7 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Little Libros – English/Spanish Storytime.
Aug. 7 – 3-3:30 p.m. – Kids Craft: Friendship Bracelets.
Aug. 7 – 6-8:15 p.m. – Halloween Playfest Auditions.
Aug. 8 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Little STEAMers I.
Aug. 8 -11-11:30 a.m. – Little STEAMers II.
Aug. 8 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Let’s Play Chess.
Aug. 8 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Youth Writers workshop with Nida: Screenwriting and Playwriting.
Aug. 9 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Children’s Music with Ms. Kim.
Aug. 9 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Stories for Kindergarten.
Aug. 9 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera!
Aug. 9 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – SRP Teen Volunteer Pizza and Ice Cream Social.
Aug. 9 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Teen Advisory Board.
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