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.
Through Feb. 28 donors will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Flurry for details.
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.
Titusville
Feb. 26 – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Johnson & Johnson Titusville Campus, 1125 Trenton-Harbourton Road.
East Windsor
Feb. 22 – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Hightstown Elks BPOE 1955, 110 Hickory Corner Road.
Princeton Junction
Feb. 25 – 2-7 p.m. – West Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, 153 S. Mill Road.
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.
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.
Feb. 21 – 1 p.m. – Mahjong Meetup.
Feb. 22 – 1 p.m. – Let’s Learn Bridge.
Feb. 24 – 2 p.m. – Intro to the Internet.
Feb. 25 – 10:15 a.m. – Baby and Toddler Time.
Feb. 25 – 10:45 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Feb. 25 – 2 p.m. – The Play’s The Thing.
Feb. 25 – 7 p.m. – Rogues and Roses Book Club.
Feb. 26 – 5 p.m. – Teen Study Hall.
Feb. 27 – 2 p.m. – Movie: “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.”
Feb. 27 – 5 p.m. – Table Top Role Playing Game Night: Tiny Frontiers.
Feb. 28 – 10:30 a.m. – Art Stations.
Feb. 28 – 1 p.m. – Mahjong Meetup.
Saturday, Feb. 22
Come out and support Retired Sgt. Wayne Lebak with the Bordentown Township Officers Charity Fund’s first Corn Hole Tournament at the Bordentown Elks, 11 Amboy Road. Start time for tournament is 2 p.m. Contact Officer Adam Edwards at aedwards@bordentown.k12.nj.us.
Picturesque Point Breeze will be held from 2-3 p.m., 101 East Park St. There will be a talk by Rebecca W. Flemer, historic preservation at the University of Pennsylvania.
Thursday, March 13
The Rutgers Master Gardener Program of Burlington County will be hosting a program on the basics of pruning trees and shrubs on Thursday, March 13 from 9:30 am until about noon. The program will at the Rutgers Eco Complex located at 1200 Florence-Columbus Rd, Bordentown. The program will be in two parts. The first part will be an indoor power point presentation and discussion for about 45 minutes to one hour covering the basics of pruning, timing of pruning and the tools used. The second part will be outside for hands on pruning on plant material until about Noon. Participants are asked to dress accordingly for the weather and conditions that day.
Register for the program by Friday, March 7. For any questions, email burlingtonmg@njaes.rutgers.edu or call (609) 265 5050.
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.
Feb. 21 – 4-5 p.m. – Cranbury Girl Scouts Troop 72480.
Feb. 21 – 4:30-6 p.m. – Cranbury Girl Scout Troop 78204.
Feb. 22 – 11 a.m. – Read to a Therapy Dog!
Feb. 22 – 2-4 p.m. – Robotics Workshop presented by Brainy n’ Bright.
Feb. 23 – 1 p.m. – Boho Chic Bracelets.
Feb. 24 – 12:30 p.m. – iPhone 101.
Feb. 24 – 6-9 p.m. – Troop 2024.
Feb. 24 – 7 p.m. – Literary Cafe.
Feb. 25 – 10:30 a.m. – Cardio Chair Dance.
Feb. 25 – 6:30 p.m. – Cranbury Remembers: Exploring the 252 graves in Brainerd Cemetery.
Feb. 26 – 11 a.m. – Family Storytime!
Feb. 26 – 6-7 p.m. – Cub Scouts.
Feb. 26 – 7:30-10 p.m. – Cranbury Digital Camera Club.
Feb. 27 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Thursday Crafternoon: Mosaic Hearts.
Feb. 27 – 4:45 p.m. – STEMBARK: Afternoon STEM Program.
Feb. 27 – 5-6 p.m. – Teen Mashup Hour (or Whatever).
Feb. 27 – 7 p.m. – Stories of Slavery in New Jersey presented by Rick Geffken.
Feb. 28 – noon to 2 p.m. – Cranbury Senior Center Luncheon.
Feb. 28 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Odyssey of the Mind.
Cranbury Arts Council Gourgaud Gallery
Gourgaud Gallery is located in Town Hall, 23-A North Main St.
The Gourgaud Gallery is pleased to present a collection of artwork – Still Life “Floral” – by board member and local professional artist: Kathleen Maguire Morolda through February.
Color is the key to her paintings. Inspired by the natural beauty of the environment, Kathleen draws most of her creative energies from the natural beauty of her home state of New Jersey. Kathleen awakens the imagination of the observer through the creative manner in which she blends shape and color.
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.
Monday, Feb. 24
Scouts BSA Troop 2024 invites the public to an eye-opening event: “Real Stories – Dangers of Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco.” Featuring Michael Emanuel, a renowned expert in the forensic field from 7-8:30 p.m. at Cranbury Library.
Tuesday, March 4
Students versus Cranbury Police Department Basketball game starts at 6 p.m. at the Cranbury School Gym.
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.
Feb. 21 – 10-11 a.m. – Being a Mom is Hard.
Feb. 21 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mercer County Board of Social Services.
Feb. 21 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Story and Snack: Pancakes.
Feb. 21 – 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Creation Station.
Feb. 21 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie: “For Your Consideration” (2006).
Feb. 22 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Family Fun Time.
Feb. 22 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Free play with mTinys.
Feb. 23 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie: “Hidden Figures” (2016).
Feb. 24 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Messy Monday.
Feb. 24 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – ESL Conversation.
Feb. 24 – 5-5:30 p.m. – School-age STEAM: Peppermint Playdough.
Feb. 24 – 7-8 p.m. – Paint Like Ashley Bryan.
Feb. 25 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
Feb. 25 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Adult Craft: T-shirt Yarn and Zipper Pull.
Feb. 25 – 4:30-5 p.m. – Black History Month Trivia Bingo.
Feb. 26 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Discovery Time.
Feb. 26 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Current Events Chat.
Feb. 26 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Chess Club.
Feb. 26 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Family Fun Time.
Feb. 27 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mercer County Board of Social Services.
Feb. 27 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Time.
Feb. 27 – 11 a.m. to noon – Basic Skills Craft for Adults.
Feb. 27 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Crochet and Knit Corner.
Feb. 27 – 5-5:30 p.m. – Crafternoon: Polar Bear Craft.
Feb. 27 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Chess for Adults.
Feb. 28 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Creation Station.
Feb. 28 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Basic Skills Craft for Adults.
Feb. 28 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Dance Party.
Feb. 28 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Move: “If” (2024).
Hightstown Branch Library
Hightstown Branch Library is located at 114 Franklin St., Hightstown.
Feb. 24 – 6-7 p.m. – Grades 1-8 Tutoring.
Feb. 25 – 5-8:15 p.m. – Learning English.
Feb. 26 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Wiggle, Giggle, Read!
Feb. 26 – 2-3 p.m. – Crafty Adults: Personalized Beaded Backpack/Tote bag/Purse Charms.
Feb. 26 – 4-5 p.m. – Citizenship Exam Preparation.
Feb. 27 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Play Doh Storytime.
Feb. 27 – 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.
Feb. 21 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Little Builders.
Feb. 22 – 3:30-4:15 p.m. – Kids’ Picture Bingo.
Feb. 24 – 4:30-5:15 p.m. – Kids’ Craft: Bird Feeders.
Feb. 25 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Story and Songs.
Feb. 25 – 2-3 p.m. – Only Murders in the Library.
Feb. 25 – 4:30-5:15 p.m. – LEGO Free Play.
Feb. 27 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Baby Time.
Feb. 27 – 2-3 p.m. – Adult Fiction Book Club.
Hillsborough
Thursday, Feb. 27
Neshanic Garden Club to host its February program at 8 a.m.
Hillsborough Business Association Job Fair at 10 a.m.
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.
Feb. 21 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Read to a Therapy Dog.
Feb. 22 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Saturday Drop-In Fun.
Feb. 22 – 1-2 p.m. – Horsin’ Around.
Feb. 22 – 3-4 p.m. – Bookworm’s Den.
Feb. 24 – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Preschool Adventures – Painting with Ice.
Feb. 24 – 1:30-3 p.m. – Classic Board Games.
Feb. 24 – 5-6 p.m. – T(w)een Paint Night.
Feb. 24 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Trivia Night.
Feb. 25 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Storytime.
Feb. 25 – 11 a.m. to noon – The Preservation of the History of African Slaves in Somerset County.
Feb. 25 – 1-2:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
Feb. 25 – 2-3 p.m. – Craft Closet Cleanout! – Varied Craft Projects.
Feb. 25 – 6-7 p.m. – Tuesday Treats.
Feb. 25 – 7-7:50 p.m. – Suspense with Susie Book Discussion.
Feb. 26 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Movin’ Munchkins.
Feb. 26 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Mid-Week Movie Night: “Abigail.”
Feb. 26 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Songs of Liberation and Love.
Feb. 27 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Fun with Science.
Feb. 27 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Tasty Adventures.
Feb. 28 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Baby Rhyme and Play.
Feb. 28 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Data Science Basics.
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 Feb. 25; March 4, 11, 18 and 25. Virtual via Zoom. To register visit bit.ly/4hfKzPj.
Thursday, Feb. 27
The Hillsborough Business Association (HBA) is hosting a Job Fair on Feb. 27th from 10 a.m. to noon at the Multipurpose Room in the Hillsborough Municipal Building, 379 S Branch Road.
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.
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, March 6-27. Day 1 will be held at the Hopewell Township Police Department, 201 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville. Day 2-4 will be held at Timberlane Middle School, 515 Timberlane Dr., Pennington.
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.
Hopewell Public Library
Hopewell Public Library (HPL) is located at 13 East Broad St., Hopewell.
Feb. 24 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Children’s Storytime.
Feb. 26 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Winter Artist Series No. 5.
Hopewell Branch Library
Hopewell Branch Library is located at 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington.
Feb. 21 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mah Jongg in the Morning.
Feb. 21 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Rock.
Feb. 21 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Stay and Play.
Feb. 22 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
Feb. 22 – noon to 2 p.m. – Crafternoon: Reggie Laurent Inspired Collage.
Feb. 24 – 10 a.m. to noon – Canasta Meet-up.
Feb. 24 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
Feb. 24 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon.
Feb. 24 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Chess Club.
Feb. 25 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Rock.
Feb. 25 – 2-3 p.m. – ESL Conversation Group.
Feb. 25 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon – Chalk Art Cat.
Feb. 26 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Babytime.
Feb. 26 – 4-5 p.m. – Tween Craft – Friendship Bracelets.
Feb. 26 – 6-6:30 p.m. – Storytime.
Feb. 27 – 10-11 a.m. – Cribbage and Coffee.
Feb. 27 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
Feb. 27 – 2-3 p.m. – Thursday Dominoes.
Feb. 27 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Lego Club.
Feb. 28 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mah Jongg in the Morning.
Feb. 28 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Rock.
Feb. 28 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Stay and Play.
Pennington Public Library
Pennington Public Library is located at 30 N. Main St. For more information visit www.penningtonlibrary.org.
Feb. 22 – 1-2 p.m. – Mad Science: Glow Show for Families.
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.
Feb. 21 – 10-11 a.m. – Evaluating Online Information.
Feb. 21 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Movers and Shakers.
Feb. 21 – 3-4 p.m. – Guitar Basics.
Feb. 22 – 10 a.m. to noon – Dungeons and Dragons.
Feb. 22 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Mini-Scientists: Teeth.
Feb. 22 – 2-2:30 p.m. – Slime Time: Hearts.
Feb. 23 – 2-2:45 p.m. – Felt Masks.
Feb. 24 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Open Lab/Northstar.
Feb. 24 – 10-10:45 a.m. – Storytime.
Feb. 24 – 4:15-4:45 p.m. – Round Singing.
Feb. 24 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Lego Challenge.
Feb. 25 – 10-11 a.m. – Google Organizational Tools.
Feb. 25 – 11-11:45 a.m. – Quiet Storytime.
Feb. 25 – 3-4 p.m. – True Crime Book Club.
Feb. 25 – 5:30-7 p.m. – Documentary Series: “Western Stars” (2019).
Feb. 25 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Watercolor Painting.
Feb. 26 – 10-10:45 a.m. – Storytime.
Feb. 26 – 2-3:30 p.m. – PowerPoint.
Feb. 26 – 6:30-7:15 p.m. – Makey Makey Intro.
Feb. 27 – Baby time.
Feb. 27 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Cook Talks: Goat Cheese and Milk.
Feb. 27 – 1-5 p.m. – Drop-in Upcycle Challenge: Let’s Get Organized!
Feb. 27 – 2-3 p.m. – Excel: Formulas and Functions.
Feb. 27 – 6-8 p.m. – Fun with Mah Jongg.
Feb. 27 – 6:30-7:15 p.m. – Play with Clay.
Feb. 28 – 10-11 a.m. – Excel: Pivot Tables.
Feb. 28 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Playdough Playdate.
Sunday, Feb. 23
Lawrence Historical Society to host Ruth Barringer Lecture/New Jersey Underground Railroad History will be held at 6 p.m. at Lawrence High School.
Sunday to Sunday, March 2-9
Rider University’s Westminster Choir College will host its annual Celebration of Black Music festival from March 2-9. The celebration will feature lectures, workshops, and a concert featuring the Westminster Jubilee Singers, Westminster Symphonic Choir and more.
Thursday to Saturday, March 6-8
Lawrence High School Theater company production of “Hello, Dolly” to run March 6-8 at 7 p.m.
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.
Feb. 22 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Escape Room (families with children).
Feb. 22 – noon to 1 p.m. – Escape Room (adults).
Feb. 22 – 3-4 p.m. – Escape Room (grades 6-12).
Feb. 22 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Escape Room (families with children).
Feb. 24 – 5:15-6 p.m. – Mandarin Storytime – Celebrate Chinese New Year.
Feb. 25 – 1-2 p.m. – Disabilities Social Hour.
Feb. 25 – 5:15-6:15 p.m. – Mythology Makers – Icarus.
Feb. 26 – 11 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
Feb. 26 – 5-6 p.m. – Digital Lab 101.
Feb. 26 – 5:15-6 p.m. – Kids Craft: Sublimation Keychain.
Feb. 27 – 2-3 p.m. – Drop-in Tech Help.
Feb. 27 – 6-7 p.m. – Bessie Coleman: Fly! Bessie, Fly!
Feb. 28 – 10:30-10:50 a.m. – Sing-along with Ms. Natalie – Lovely Lyrics.
Rabies Clinic
Montgomery Rabies Immunization Clinic will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Feb. 23 and Saturday, March 8 at Otto Kaufman Community Center Gym, 356 Skillman Road, Skillman.
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, Feb. 27
Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO)’s presents the Valencia Baryton Project in the second concert of its new chamber series at Trinity Church, 33 Mercer St., on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. Visit the Princeton Symphony Orchestra website at princetonsymphony.org or call (609) 497-0020.
Saturday to Friday, March 1-7
Experience Princeton announces the return of Experience Princeton Restaurant Week. Visit experienceprinceton.org/restaurant-week for more information.
PPPL Lecture series
The Ronald E. Hatcher Science On Saturday Lecture Series returns to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) this year to offer lectures to science fans of all ages. Science On Saturday begins Jan. 18 with a slate of world-leading speakers who will discuss topics ranging from the science and art of polling to the promise of quantum computing. Talks run from 9:30-11 a.m., which includes a presentation and Q&A. The talks are held online and in person at the Melvin B. Gottlieb Auditorium in PPPL’s Lyman Spitzer Building, located at 100 Stellarator Road in Princeton, New Jersey.
- March 1: “Will Quantum Computers Solve the World’s Greatest Problems?,” Andrew
Houck, Princeton Center for Theoretical Science. - March 8: “Schizophrenia — A Journey Beyond the Brain,” Bonnie Firestein, Rutgers
University.
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
Feb. 22 – 10 a.m. to noon – February Nature Walk at 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.
Feb. 23 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – February Family Day at Morven.
Feb. 27 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Cadwalader Lecture Series: Black Soldiers in America’s Wars with John Rees.
Princeton Public Library
Princeton Public Library is located at 65 Witherspoon St.
Feb. 21 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Job Seekers: The Personal Impact of Job Loss.
Feb. 21 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
Feb. 21 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – Discussion: The Power of Words.
Feb. 22 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Family Matinee Series: “The Princess and the Frog.”
Feb. 22 – 10-11 a.m. – Be Safe online.
Feb. 22 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Kids: Take and Make – Ada Twist, Scientist.
Feb. 22 – 10-11 a.m. – Crafts and Games.
Feb. 22 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Saturday Storytime!
Feb. 22 – 1:30-3 p.m. – Lecture Recitals from the New School for Music Study.
Feb. 22 – 2-2:30 p.m. – Kids: Spanish Storytime.
Feb. 22 – 3:30-5 p.m. – Youth: Drop-in Chess Sessions.
Feb. 22 – 3:30-4:15 p.m. – Kids: Folktales Around the World Reading Group.
Feb. 23 – noon to 1 p.m. – Elementa: Introduction to Latin, Part I.
Feb. 23 – 2-4 p.m. – International Mother Language Day Celebration.
Feb. 23 – 2-3 p.m. – Kids: Astronomy Academy.
Feb. 23 – 4-5 p.m. – Author: melissa Caughey on “How to Read a Chicken’s Mind.”
Feb. 24 – 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. – AARP Tax Assistance by Appointment.
Feb. 24 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Build It!
Feb. 24 – 3:15-6 p.m. – Kids and Teens: Homework Help.
Feb. 24 – 4-5 p.m. – Kids: STEM Lab.
Feb. 24 – 6-7:15 p.m. – Author: Adam Ratner in Conversation with Sam Wang.
Feb. 24 – 7-8:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
Feb. 25 – 10-11 a.m. – Black History Month: Community Leader Storytime.
Feb. 25 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
Feb. 25 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Build it!
Feb. 25 – 3:15-6 p.m. – Kids and Teens: Homework Help.
Feb. 25 – 4-7 p.m. – Mercer County Community ID.
Feb. 25 – 4:30-5:15 p.m. – Writers Circle.
Feb. 26 – 10 a.m. to noon – Drop in and Knit.
Feb. 26 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime!
Feb. 26 – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Art: Princeton Sketchers.
Feb. 26 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Storytime.
Feb. 26 – noon to 1 p.m. – Baby Play Group.
Feb. 26 – 12:30-2 p.m. – Course: Learn English at the Library.
Feb. 26 – 1-2 p.m. – Tech: Have a Smartphone, Will Travel.
Feb. 26 – 3-5:15 p.m. – Movie Series: Oscar-Winners through the Decades.
Feb. 26 – 3:15-6 p.m. – Kids and Teens: Homework Help.
Feb. 26 – 4-5:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
Feb. 26 – 4-4:45 p.m. – Open Art Studio.
Feb. 27 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
Feb. 27 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – Advanced Poetry Workshop: Writing into the Frenzied World.
Feb. 27 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime!
Feb. 27 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Tech: Ask the Mac Pros.
Feb. 27 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Storytime.
Feb. 27 – noon to 1 p.m. – Baby Play Group.
Feb. 27 – 4:30-6 p.m. – Kids and Teens: Homework Help.
Feb. 27 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Special Event: WHYY’s Studio 2 “On the Road.”
Feb. 28 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Job Seekers: Preparing for Tough Interview Questions.
Feb. 28 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
Feb. 28 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – Discussion: The Power of Words.
Feb. 28 – 4-6 p.m. – Film and Craft: Knot Your Average Movie Night.
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.
Feb. 21 and 22 – 8 p.m. – To Dream About Wings, a new musical, presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater & Music Theater.
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.
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.
A progressive white couple’s proud liberal sensibilities are put to the test when their daughter brings her Black fiancé home to meet them in this fresh and relevant stage adaptation of the iconic film “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?‘ Feb. 14-23.
Fridays and Saturdays: Feb. 21-22 – 8 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 23 – 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
Feb. 21 – 7-8:30 p.m. – The Art of Indian Music.
Feb. 25 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Artist Meetup Collab Winter Sessions.
A call for art for A Fundraising Art Show will run through Feb. 10. The show will be held from March 4- to April 5. Opening reception for the show is Friday, March 7 from 7-9 p.m.
Submission deadline for member show – Your Visual Story Through Art – is Feb. 25.
West Windsor Branch Library
West Windsor Branch Library is located at 333 N. Post Road, Princeton Junction.
Feb. 21 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Tim Hoh’s Music for Kids.
Feb. 21 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera!
Feb. 21 – 3:45-4:45 p.m. – Paint like Jean Michel Basquiat.
Feb. 22 – 10-11 a.m. – Sahaja Yoga Meditation.
Feb. 23 – 1-1:40 p.m. – Big STEAMers.
Feb. 24 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Storytime.
Feb. 24 – 4:45-5:45 p.m. – Let’s Play Chess.
Feb. 24 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – DIY Plastic with Milk and Vinegar.
Feb. 25 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Storytime.
Feb. 25 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playdate Pals.
Feb. 25 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Nintendo Switch: Just Dance.
Feb. 25 – 7-7:30 p.m. – Breathe, Relax and Focus.
Feb. 26 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Storytime.
Feb. 26 – 2-4:15 p.m. – Wednesday Film Festival: “Jurassic Park” (1993).
Feb. 27 – 10-10:30 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. – Little STEAMers.
Feb. 27 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Let’s Learn Some Science!
Feb. 27 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Game Night.
Feb. 27 – 6:30-7:45 p.m. – TrashedArt: Bring Your Own Junk.
Feb. 28 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Sing Along with Sarah.
Feb. 28 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera!
Feb. 28 – 3:45-4:45 p.m. – Bedazzle It.
Send items to kchang@donnelly.media. The deadline for submissions each week is 5 p.m. on Tuesday.
