Send items to kchang@donnelly.media. The deadline for submissions each week is 5 p.m. on Tuesday.
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties
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.
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.
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 treatment@co.burlington.nj.us.
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.
March 14 – 1 p.m. – Mahjong Meetup.
March 15 – 11 a.m. – Victorian Tea Party.
March 17 – 3 p.m. – Greeting Cards.
March 17 – 5:30 p.m. – Gentle Yoga.
March 18 – 10;15 a.m. – Baby and Toddler Time.
March 18 – 10:45 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
March 18 – 4:30-5:15 p.m. – Read to a Dog: Patron.
March 19 – 5 p.m. – Quiet Book Club.
March 20 – 6:30 p.m. – LGBTQ+ Crafting Social.
March 21 – 10:30 a.m. – Art Stations.
March 21 – 1 p.m. – Mahjong Meetup.
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. from June 1 to Oct. 26, rain or shine, at the Carslake Community Center, 207 Crosswicks St.
Cranbury
The Cranbury Public Library (CPL) is located at 30 Park Place West. For more information on listed events please call (609) 722-6992.
March 14 – noon to 2 p.m. – Cranbury Senior Center Luncheon.
March 15 – 10 a.m. to noon – Meeting Room Hold.
March 15 – 12:30-3:30 p.m. – Mercer County Radio Control Society: Model Exhibition.
March 17 – 2 p.m. – Ireland – Tea, Food and Folklore.
March 17 – 6 p.m. – CPL Cinemates Film Club.
March 18 – 11 a.m. – Toddler Craft Tuesday: Bubble Art!
March 18 – 6:30 p.m. – Spinning Yarns 2025 B.
March 18 – 7:30-9:30 p.m. – Cranbury Housing Associates.
March 19 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Gentle Yoga.
March 19 – 11 a.m. – Family Storytime!
March 19 – 1:30 p.m. – Afternoon Book Discussion.
March 19 – 6-8 p.m. – Puzzle Club.
March 19 – 6-7 p.m. – Cub Scouts.
March 20 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Thursday Crafternoon: Luminary “Stained Glass” Cups!
March 20 – 7 p.m. – Indivisible Cranbury.
March 21 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Values into Action.
March 21 – 4-5 p.m. – Cranbury Girl Scouts Troop 72480.
Cranbury Arts Council Gourgaud Gallery
Gourgaud Gallery is located in Town Hall, 23-A North Main St.
The month of March celebrates National Youth Art. Cranbury School will be celebrating youth art at the Gourgaud Gallery at Town Hall in Cranbury. The show runs through March 25 with a special opening date of Saturday, March 15 from 1-2 p.m.
Stacey Crannage, art teacher at the Cranbury School, has chosen art pieces from grades kindergarten through 8th grade to be showcased. Criteria for the displayed pieces chosen were technique, originality, and the student’s personality shining through. Student artwork includes paintings, drawings, and clay sculptures, amongst others.
During the months of March and April, The Swanagan Gallery at the Cranbury Public Library in Cranbury will display a photography collection titled, “Rhythm and Flow” by local artist, Louise Palagyi.
Seasons, Tides, Celestial Bodies, they are all rhythmic and move to an ancient song played by an invisible drummer. In this collection of photographs, the viewer will experience the rhythm and flow of the ancient music of the natural world through a palate of light, shadow, texture, form and color.
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.
Ice Skating at Brainerd Lake
Ice Skating is only permitted when the green flag is up. No flag means no skating. Enter the ice through Village Park only. Skate only within the orange painted area and during daylight hours.
East Windsor/Hightstown
Saturday, March 22
Officers from the East Windsor Police Department will be hosting a Coffee with a Cop event at Dunkin Donuts, 395 Route 130 North from 9-11 a.m. All community members are invited and encouraged to attend.
Ongoing:
Hightstown Borough is seeking participants for its 2025 Memorial Day Parade as well as a grand marshal on May 26.
Hickory Corner Branch Library
Hickory Corner Branch Library is located at 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor.
March 14 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Basic Skills Craft for Adults.
March 14 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Story and Snack: Pie.
March 14 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie: “People Like Us” (2012).
March 15 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Family Fun Time.
March 15 – 2:30-3 p.m. – Slime Time: St. Patrick’s Day Slime.
March 16 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie: “Two Weeks Notice” (2002).
March 17 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Messy Monday.
March 17 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – ESL Conversation.
March 17 – 5-5:30 p.m. – School-age STEAM: St. Paddy’s Day Playdough.
March 17 – 7-8 p.m. – Paint Like Romero Britto.
March 18 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
March 18 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Nonfiction Book Club.
March 18 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Brick Builders: Lego Free Play.
March 18 – 6-8 p.m. – ESL for Beginners.
March 19 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Discovery Time.
March 19 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Hickory Corner Book Club.
March 19 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Current Events Chat.
March 19 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Chess Club.
March 19 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Family Fun Time.
March 20 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Time.
March 20 – 11 a.m. to noon – Basic Skills Craft for Adults.
March 20 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Crochet and Knit Corner.
March 20 – 4-7 p.m. – Free Eye Screening.
March 20 – 5-5:30 p.m. – Crafternoon: Paper Plate Bird Craft.
March 20 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Chess for Adults.
March 21 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – NJ Makers Day Creation Station.
March 21 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Basic Skills Craft for Adults.
March 21 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie: “It Ends With Us” (2024).
Hightstown Branch Library
Hightstown Branch Library is located at 114 Franklin St., Hightstown.
March 15 – 10 a.m. to noon – Recycled CD Artwork using Acrylics for adults.
March 17 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Bilingual (Spanish/English) Games for Kids.
March 17 – 6-7 p.m. – Grades 1-8 Tutoring.
March 18 – 5-8:15 p.m. – Learning English.
March 19 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Wiggle, Giggle, READ!
March 19 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Library Playgroup.
March 19 – 4-5 p.m. – Citizenship Exam Preparation.
March 20 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Play Doh Storytime.
March 20 – noon to 12:45 p.m. – Guided Meditation.
Twin Rivers Branch Library
Twin Rivers Branch Library is located at 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. For more information contact (609) 443-1880.
March 17 – 2-3 p.m. – Adult Craft: Scrapbook Paper Flowers.
March 18 – 4:30-5:15 p.m. – mTiny Robot Play.
March 19 – 6-6:45 p.m. – Tween/Teen Craft: DIY Fidget Spinners.
March 20 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Baby Time.
March 20 – 4:30-5 p.m. – Little Artists: Pom Pom Painting.
March 20 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Cook the Book.
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.
March 15 – 11 a.m. to noon – Holi Color Powders and Slime Workshop.
March 15 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Saturday Drop-In Fun.
March 15 – 2-3 p.m. – Escape Room – Families with children.
March 15 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Escape Room – Grades 6-12.
March 17 – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Preschool Adventures – Paper Bag Kite.
March 17 – 5-6 p.m. – Baking and Books.
March 18 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Storytime-Spring.
March 18 – 1-2:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
March 18 – 2-3 p.m. – Open Book Hour – A No Pressure Book Club.
March 18 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Art Club.
March 18 – 5:30-6 p.m. – Family Storytime – Pajama Time.
March 19 – 11 a.m. to noon – Bookmarked: Washi Tape Bookmarks.
March 19 – 2-3 p.m. – Coloring and Conversation.
March 19 – 4-7 p.m. – Passport Services.
March 19 – 5-6 p.m. – DIY Bath bombs.
March 19 – 5:30-8 p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons Club.
March 20 – 11 a.m. to noon – Adult Crafternoon – Canning Ring Rag Flower.
March 20 – 2-3 p.m. – Paint with Stickers.
March 20 – 2-3 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
March 20 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Tasty Adventures – Banana Split Pudding Cup.
March 20 – 6-7 p.m. – Drop-In Chess.
March 20 – 6-6:40 p.m. – Making a Difference: Becoming a Foster or Adoptive Parent.
March 21 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Baby Rhyme and Play.
March 21 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Read to a Therapy Dog.
Tuesdays
Cancer Thriving and Surviving workshop to support adults and caregivers impacted by cancer will be held six weeks on Tuesdays from 5-7 p.m. The dates are March 18 and 25. Virtual via Zoom. To register visit bit.ly/4hfKzPj.
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.
Saturday, March 29
The NJMVC Mobile Unit is coming back to Hillsborough by popular demand. The event will focus on issuing REAL ID licenses and renewing vehicle registrations. While those services will require registration in advance, handicapped placard acquisitions and license plate drop-offs won’t need an appointment. Appointments begin at 9 a.m. at the Hillsborough Municipal Building.
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
Self Defense
Princeton Health Community Wellness is hosting a Self Defense for Women: Personal Empowerment Safety Program from 6-9 p.m., Thursdays, through March 27. Day 2-4 will be held at Timberlane Middle School, 515 Timberlane Dr., Pennington.
Sunday, April 6
Hopewell Township is hosting a tree seedling giveaway for Hopewell Township residents from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the township’s Public Works building. Contact Jamie Bolles at (609) 737-0605 ext. 6640.
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.
March 15 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Workhorse Rides.
March 22 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Sawmilling and Horse-Drawn Road Grading.
March 29 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Spring Plowing and Field Work.
Hopewell Public Library
Hopewell Public Library (HPL) is located at 13 East Broad St., Hopewell.
March 15 – 10-11 a.m. – Storytime with Aaron.
March 17 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Children’s Storytime.
March 19 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Night Knitters.
Hopewell Branch Library
Hopewell Branch Library is located at 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington.
March 14 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mah Jongg in the Morning.
March 14 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Rock.
March 14 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Stay and Play.
March 17 – 10 a.m. to noon – Canasta Meetup.
March 17 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
March 17 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon – Make Giant Flowers inspired by Georgia O’Keefe.
March 17 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Chess Club.
March 18 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Exploring Vegetarian Cooking: Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie.
March 18 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Rock.
March 18 – 2-3 p.m. – ESL Conversation Group.
March 18 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon – Make Giant Flowers inspired by Georgia O’Keefe.
March 19 – 10-11 a.m. – Adult Craft: Washi Tape Greeting Cards.
March 19 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Babytime.
March 19 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Wednesday Scrabble.
March 19 – 6-6:30 p.m. – Storytime.
March 20 – 10-11 a.m. – Cribbage and Coffee.
March 20 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
March 20 – 2-3 p.m. – Thursday Dominoes.
March 20 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Lego Club.
March 21 – 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.
March 19 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Family Storytime.
March 20 – 2-3 p.m. – Author Talk: Clara Bingham.
March 20 – 7-8:15 p.m. – Art Talk: John Singer Sargent.
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, info@washingtoncrossingparkassociation.com.
Lawrence Township
The Lawrence Township Library Branch is located at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Township. For more information contact (609) 882-9246.
March 14 – 10-11 a.m. – Google Drive.
March 14 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Movers and Shakers.
March 14 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Google Organizational Tools.
March 14 – 3-3:30 p.m. – Sensory Playtime.
March 15 – 10 a.m. to noon – Fun with Mah Jongg.
March 15 – 11-11:45 a.m. – Storytime.
March 15 – 2-2:45 p.m. – Learn to Crochet.
March 16 – 2-3 p.m. – (Rube Goldberg) Leprechaun Traps.
March 17 – 10-11 a.m. – Excel: Charts and Graphs.
March 17 – 10-11 a.m. – Morning Book Club: “Long Island” by Colm Toibin.
March 17 – 10-10:45 a.m. – Storytime.
March 17 – 4:15-4:45 p.m. – Round Singing.
March 17 – 6:30-7 p.m. – CD Suncatchers.
March 18 – 10-11 a.m. – Evaluating Online Information.
March 18 – 11-11:45 a.m. – Quiet Storytime.
March 18 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Pokémon Craft Night: Shrinky Dinks.
March 19 – 10-10:45 a.m. – Storytime.
March 19 – 11 a.m. to noon – Sensory Playtime.
March 19 – 5:30-8:10 p.m. – Film Screening: “Wicked” (2024).
March 19 – 6:30-7:45 p.m. – Google Slides.
March 19 – 6:30-7:15 p.m. – Learn to crochet.
March 20 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Baby Time.
March 20 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Cook Talks: CSAs and Farm Shares.
March 20 – 1-5 p.m. – Drop-in Upcycle Challenge: Landscapes.
March 20 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Open Lab/Northstar.
March 20 – 6:30-7:15 p.m. – Play with Clay.
March 20 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Word: Picture, Table and Text Boxes.
March 21 – 1-4 p.m. – Makers Day Build-a-Boat.
March 21 – 3-4 p.m. – Guitar Basics.
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.
March 14 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler/Preschool Storytime – St. Patrick’s Day.
March 15 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Monty Maker Fair.
March 17 – 5:15-6 p.m. – Art Academy – Artemisia Gentileschi.
March 19 – 11 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
March 19 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Montgomery Writer’s Circle.
March 19 – 5:15-6 p.m. – My First Book Club: “There’s a Wocket in My Pocket.”
March 20 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Baby Playdate.
March 20 – 11 a.m. to noon – Homemade Dog Treat.
March 21 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids Craft – Window Painting.
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
Thursday, March 20
The 55-Plus Club of Princeton will meet at 10 a.m. in person at the Jewish Center, 435 Nassau Street, and online at https://princetonol.com/groups/55plus/. Elizabeth Matto, director, Eagleton Institute of Politics; research professor; acting director of the Center for Youth Political Participation, will speak on “Reflecting Upon Democracy in a Moment of Transition: The Role of Higher Education in Fostering Citizenship.” The meeting is open to all and free of charge with a suggested donation of $5. For payment information and to join online, go to the website.
The Black Oak Ensemble performs at Princeton’s Trinity Church at 7 p.m. Presented by the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) as one of a new series of chamber concerts at Trinity, the group will perform trios by Gideon Klein, Jean Cras, and Henri Tomasi, as well as J. S. Bach’s aria from his Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, and Vittorio Monti’s Csárdás.
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
March 15 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Land Stewardship Volunteer Session at Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve. Session 1 – 10 a.m. to noon and Session 2 – 1-3 p.m.
March 19 – 1-3 p.m. – Weekday Land Stewardship.
March 28 – 10-11:30 a.m. – FOPOS Book Club: Braiding Sweetgrass.
March 29 – 10 a.m. to noon – March Nature Walk through Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve.
Happenings at Morven Museum & Garden
Morven Museum & Garden is located at 55 Stockton St. Hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information contact info@morven.org.
Through April 7 – Morven’s Spring Plant Sale is open for online ordering until April 7. Our expert horticulturists have curated a selection of beautiful annuals, perennials, shrubs, and edible plants ready for spring planting. Plant ordering is on a first-come, first-served basis, and some plants sell out quickly. Visit https://www.morven.org/fy25/plantsale.
Princeton Public Library
Princeton Public Library is located at 65 Witherspoon St.
March 14 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Job Seekers: Chat GPT and AI for the Job Seeker Part 1.
March 14 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
March 14 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – Discussion: The Power of Words.
March 14 – 2-3:45 p.m. – Pi Day Matinee: “Einstein and Eddington” – A Princeton Pi Day Event.
March 14 – 3-4:30 p.m. – Open Archive: Albert Einstein – A Princeton Pi Day Event.
March 15 – 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Pi Day Princeton – Schedule of Events.
March 15 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Einstein Storytime – A Princeton Pi Day Event.
March 15 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Portuguese Storytime.
March 15 – 1-1:30 p.m. – Kids: Japanese Storytime.
March 15 – 1-2 p.m. – Kids: Pi Day Math Circle – A Princeton Pi Day Event.
March 15 – 2-4 p.m. – Einstein Exploration Station – A Princeton Pi Day Event.
March 15 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Kids: Einstein Facts and Fun – A Princeton Pi Day Event.
March 15 – 4-5 p.m. – Author: Benyamin Cohen – A Princeton Pi Day Event.
March 16 – noon to 1 p.m. – Introduction to Latin, Part I.
March 16 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Kids: Astronomy Academy – Unveiling the Universe.
March 16 – 3-4 p.m. – Music: Pulse: A Celtic Connection.
March 17 – 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. – AARP Tax Assistance by Appointment.
March 17 – 10 a.m. to noon – Workshop: Writers Room.
March 17 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Music and Movement.
March 17 – noon to 1:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
March 17 – 3:15-6 p.m. – Kids and Teens: Homework Help.
March 17 – 6-8 p.m. – Course: Learn English at the Library.
March 17 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Tech: Finding Health Information Online.
March 17 – 7-8:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
March 17 – 7-8 p.m. – Conversation: Joanne Ramos and Samantha Skey.
March 18 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
March 18 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Music and Movement.
March 18 – 1-2 p.m. – Tech: iCloud.
March 18 – 2-4:15 p.m. – Film: HerStory Movie Series.
March 18 – 3:15-6 p.m. – Kids and Teens: Homework Help.
March 18 – 4-7 p.m. – Mercer County Community ID.
March 18 – 5-6:15 p.m. – Lecture: Ted Chiang – Princeton University, 50 McCosh Hall.
March 18 – 6:30-8:45 p.m. – Film and Q&A: “Rebel with a Clause.”
March 18 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Workshop: Writers Room Online.
March 19 – 10 a.m. to noon – Drop in and Knit.
March 19 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime!
March 19 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Storytime.
March 19 – noon to 1 p.m. – Baby Play Group.
March 19 – 12:30-2 p.m. – Course: Learn English at the Library.
March 19 – 3:15-6 p.m. – Kids and Teens: Homework Help.
March 19 – 4-5:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
March 19 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees meeting.
March 20 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime!
March 20 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Tech: Ask the Mac Pros.
March 20 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Storytime.
March 20 – noon to 1 p.m. – Baby Play Group.
March 20 – 4-5:30 p.m. – Neurodivergent Crafts and Games.
March 20 – 4:30-6 p.m. – Kids and Teens: Homework Help.
March 20 – 6-7:30 p.m. – All Access Book Discussion Group – A Great Gatsby at 100 Event.
March 20 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Princeton Tech Meetup: How to Manage Technical Debt.
March 21 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Job Seekers: How to Thrive During Job Transition.
March 21 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
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.
Saturday, March 15
Princeton University Concerts welcomes back The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center for “Mett the Music: Inspector Pulse takes His Pulse!,” curate for kids ages 6-12. For more information visit puc.princeton.edu.
Saturday, March 29
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassadors Program and State Parks, Forests and Historic Sites is holding Volunteer Opportunities in March.
March 29 – Kingston Bamboo Removal from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 145 Mapleton Road, Princeton.
West Windsor
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.
Rodgers and Hamerstein’s all-American classic musical “Oklahoma!” sweeps across the plains and onto the Kelsey Theatre stage when the Bear Tavern Project brings the show to life for eight evening and four afternoon performances, March 7-16, on Mercer County Community College West Windsor Campus.
Dates and showtimes are Friday, March 14 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, March 15 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, March 16 at 2 p.m.
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
A Fundraising Art Show will be held through April 5.
March 14 – 7:15 p.m. – Family Fun Night returns.
March 15 – 1-4 p.m. – Studio Visits with Artist in Residence Dr. Maria Lupo.
March 18 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Artist Meetup Collab Winter Sessions.
March 21 – 7:30-9:30 p.m. – Dance Party: Dancing in the Dark, Bollywood Edition.
April 8 to May 21 – Member Show: “Your Visual Story Through Art.” Member Show opening reception will be held from 7-8:30 p.m., Friday, April 11.
West Windsor Branch Library
West Windsor Branch Library is located at 333 N. Post Road, Princeton Junction.
March 14 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Children’s Music with Ms. Kim.
March 14 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera!
March 15 – 11 a.m. to noon – Heartfulness Meditation.
March 15 – 1:30-4 p.m. – Spring Teen Film Workshop, Session 2.
March 16 – 1-3 p.m. – Drop-in Craft.
March 16 – 2-3 p.m. – 3-D Modeling and Printing, Part 1.
March 17 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Storytime.
March 17 – 4:45-5:45 p.m. – Let’s Play Chess.
March 17 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Test Tube Rainbows.
March 18 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Storytime.
March 18 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playdate Pals.
March 19 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Sensory Storytime.
March 19 – 10 a.m. to noon – Wednesday Morning Bookies: “The God of the Woods” by Liz Moore.
March 19 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Baby Storytime.
March 19 – 2-4:30 p.m. – Wednesday Film Festival: “Biutiful” (2010).
March 20 – 10-11 a.m. – Toddler Storytime.
March 20 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playdate Pals.
March 20 – 4:45-5:45 p.m. – Dreams2Code Coding Class.
March 20 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Rule of Three Reading Group: Money.
March 21 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Tim Hoh’s Music for Kids.
March 21 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera!
March 21 – 3:45-4:45 p.m. – Satisfying Squeegee Painting.
