Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties
It’s been 30 years since the iconic show FRIENDS first aired, and this November, the American Red Cross is asking donors to gather their friends and be there for patients by making a blood or platelet donation.
Festive activities and busy calendars this time of year can disrupt normal routines, leading to a drop in blood donation appointments. Eligible individuals are encouraged to make donating blood a priority, especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets.
To celebrate 30 years of FRIENDS, all who come to give through Dec. 8 will receive two pairs of custom FRIENDS + Red Cross socks, while supplies last, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products. Donors can keep a pair and gift a pair! For more details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Friends.
Don’t wait until there’s a crisis to give – donors of all blood types, especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets – are needed now to keep the blood supply strong enough to support critical patient care all season long. Book a time to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
American Red Cross Llura Gund Blood Donation Center – Central New Jersey
707 Alexander Road, Suite 101, Princeton
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 12:30-7:15 p.m.
Thursday: 10:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Nutrition
The Mercer County Nutrition Program for Older Adults has in-person lunches at nine of its locations.
The Nutrition Program for Older Adults provides a daily nutritionally balanced meal Monday through Friday, except for county and/or municipal holidays.
All meals meet the required one-third of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) daily referenced intake of nutrients for an individual 60 years or older.
Meals are available to Mercer County residents age 60 or older and their spouses (regardless of age), any county resident with a disability whose primary caregiver is a program participant, anyone volunteering in the program, and the personal care aides of program participants when they accompany a participant to the site where the meals are provided.
In-person services will be hosted at: Jennye Stubblefield Senior Center and Sam Naples Community Center in Trenton, Lawrence Township Senior Center, Princeton Café for Older Adults, John O. Wilson Neighborhood Service Center in Hamilton, Hamilton Senior Center, Hopewell Valley Senior Center, Hollowbrook Community Center in Ewing, and Robbinsville Senior Center.
Most meal services begin at 11:30 a.m., although times may vary by location, so call 609-989-6650 or inquire at a local site.
No payment is required for a meal; however, there is a suggested donation of $1 for each meal provided.
Reservations are required; call 609-989-6650 to reserve a spot.
Monthly menus can be found on the Nutrition Program for Older Adults web page.
If transportation is a barrier to participating in the congregate meals, Mercer County TRADE may be able to help; call 609-530-1971 or email trade@mercercounty.org. Some of the sites also may have transportation options for its participants.
There may be home-delivered options.
For more information, call 609-989-6650 or email adrc@mercercounty.org.
Hiring
Mercer County Correctional Police is hiring. Send resume to mcorrectioncareers@mercercounty.org.
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.
Dec. 3 – 10:15 a.m. – Baby and Toddler Time.
Dec. 3 – 10:45 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Dec. 3 – 5:30 p.m. – Sound Bath.
Dec. 4 – 10:30 a.m. – Kids’ MusicRound.
Dec. 5 – 11 a.m. – Gentle Yoga.
Dec. 5 – 1 p.m. – Community Resource Navigators.
Dec. 5 – 2 p.m. – Senior Scams.
Dec. 5 – 6:30 p.m. – Knot Your Momma’s Yarn Club.
Dec. 6 – 1 p.m. – Mahjong Meetup.
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 29 and 30
Rediscover the magic of model trains at “The Little Train Show with a lot of Charm” presented by the Old City Hall Restoration Committee. The show will be held at Old City Hall from 2-8 p.m. Be sure to visit with Santa immediately following the Holiday Tree Lighting on Nov. 30.
Through Nov. 30
Bordentown Pumpkin Drive – don’t throw away your pumpkins this season! Give them a second life at a local farm. Two drop off locations include 209 Crosswicks Street next to Guilder Field in Bordentown City and Bordentown Township Public Works, 266 Crosswicks Road.
Cranbury
The Cranbury Public Library (CPL) is located at 30 Park Place West. For more information on listed events please call (609) 722-6992.
Nov. 29 – Closed for Thanksgiving.
Dec. 2 – 5 p.m. – Second annual Holiday Tree Lighting.
Dec. 2 – 6:30-9:30 p.m. – Cranbury Historical and Preservation Society.
Dec. 2 – 7:30-9 p.m. – Troop 2024.
Dec. 3 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Watercolorists Unlimited.
Dec. 3 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Cranbury Business Association meeting.
Dec. 3 – 6:30 p.m. – Spinning Yarns.
Dec. 4 – 10:30 a.m. – Gentle Yoga.
Dec. 4 – 11 a.m. – Family Storytime.
Dec. 4 – 6-7 p.m. – Cranbury Lions Club.
Dec. 4 – 7 p.m. – Mercer County RC Society.
Dec. 5 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Prompt Care NJ.
Dec. 5 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Thursday Crafternoon: Welcome to the Ornament Factory!
Dec. 5 – 7 p.m. – Howling Woods Farm: Wolves!
Dec. 6 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Impressionism Symbolism and Art Nouveau.
Cranbury Arts Council Gourgaud Gallery
Gourgaud Gallery is located in Town Hall, 23-A North Main St.
In December, the gallery will present Flora, Fauna and Water from Dec. 4-27. Opening reception will be Sunday, Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to noon. The show features a number of artists work in two-dimensional mediums.
Gallery hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information visit cranburyartscouncil.com and gourgaudgallery.com.
As part of a non-profit Cranbury Arts Council, the Gourgaud Gallery donates 20% of art sales to the Cranbury Arts Council and its programs that support the arts in the community. Cash or a check made out to the artist is accepted as payment.
Open Sundays
Cranbury Historical and Preservation Society open Sundays from 1-4 p.m., 4 Park Place E.
East Windsor/Hightstown
Hickory Corner Branch Library
Hickory Corner Branch Library is located at 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor.
Nov. 29 – Branch hours – 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Nov. 29 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Creation Station.
Dec. 1 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie: “Ocean’s Eleven” (2001).
Dec. 2 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Jigsaw Puzzle Swap.
Dec. 2 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Kids’ Music Round Free Demo Class.
Dec. 2 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – ESL Conversation.
Dec. 2 – 5-5:45 p.m. – School-age STEAM: Hibernation and Migration.
Dec. 2 – 7-8 p.m. – Paint like Eloise Renouf.
Dec. 3 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
Dec. 3 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Therapy Dog.
Dec. 3 – 7-8 p.m. – Coding with Fiero for Adults.
Dec. 4 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Discovery Time.
Dec. 4 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Current Events Chat.
Dec. 4 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Chess Club.
Dec. 4 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Family Fun Time.
Dec. 5 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Time.
Dec. 5 – 11 a.m. to noon – Basic Skills Craft for Adults.
Dec. 5 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Crochet and Knit Corner.
Dec. 5 – 5-5:30 p.m. – Crafternoon: Eric Carle Inspired Moon Art.
Dec. 5 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Chess for Adults.
Dec. 6 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Creation Station.
Dec. 6 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Basic Skills Craft for Adults.
Dec. 6 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Dance Party.
Dec. 6 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie.
Hightstown Branch Library
Hightstown Branch Library is located at 114 Franklin St., Hightstown.
Nov. 29 – Closed for Thanksgiving.
Dec. 2 – 6-7 p.m. – Grades 1-8 Tutoring.
Dec. 3 – 5-8:15 p.m. – Learning English.
Dec. 3 – 5-8:15 p.m. – Learning English.
Dec. 3 – 5-6 p.m. – Public Nurse Visit: COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines.
Dec. 4 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Kids’ Concert with Miss Kim.
Dec. 4 – 4-5 p.m. – Citizenship Exam Preparation.
Dec. 5 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Play Doh Story Time.
Dec. 5 – 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.
Nov. 29 – Closed for Thanksgiving.
Dec. 2 – 4:30-5:15 p.m. – Kids’ Craft: Tape Resist Art.
Dec. 2 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Adult Paint Challenge.
Dec. 3 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Story and Songs.
Dec. 3 – 2-3 p.m. – Craft and Chat.
Dec. 3 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Lego Free Play.
Dec. 4 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Mexican Train Dominoes.
Dec. 4 – 5-6 p.m. – Hanukkah Storytime.
Dec. 5 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Babytime.
Dec. 5 – 2:30-4 p.m. – Resume Review.
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.
Nov. 30 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Saturday Drop-In Fun.
Nov. 30 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Robot Demonstration.
Nov. 30 – 3-4 p.m. – Bookworm’s Den.
Dec. 2 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Preschool Adventures.
Dec. 2 – 2-3 p.m. – Senior Social Hour.
Dec. 3 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Storytime.
Dec. 3 – 11 a.m. to noon – What’s For Dinner? – Holiday Edition.
Dec. 3 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Crafts for Non-Crafters – Puzzle Ornaments.
Dec. 3 – 6-7 p.m. – Tuesday Treats.
Dec. 4 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Fantasy Book Club.
Dec. 5 – 4-5 p.m. – Art Club.
Dec. 5 – 6-7 p.m. – Drop-In Chess.
Dec. 6 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Rhyme and Play.
Dec. 6 – 11:30-11:50 a.m. – Storytime with Mr. John.
Dec. 6 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Read to a Therapy Dog.
Friday, Dec. 6
Hillsborough Township Christmas Tree Lighting from 5-8 p.m. at the municipal complex. Santa arrives shortly after 7 p.m. and will light the tree. There will be hot cocoa and cookies, holiday characters, train rides and inflatables, food will be available for purchase from various food vendors, music, dancers, a firepit and more. Drop off new pajamas for the pajama drive.
Hopewell Valley
Free Rabies Clinic
Dec. 7 – 9 a.m. to noon – Pennington Borough Department of Public Works, 301 No. Main St., Pennington.
Jan. 4, 2025 – 9 a.m. to noon – Hopewell Township Department of Public Works, 203 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville.
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.
Nov. 30 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Thanksgiving Hayrides and corn picking.
Dec. 7 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Christmas on the Farm.
Hopewell Branch Library
Hopewell Branch Library is located at 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington.
Nov. 29 – Closed for Thanksgiving.
Dec. 2 – 10 a.m. to noon – Canasta Meetup.
Dec. 2 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
Dec. 2 – 2-3 p.m. – Monday Afternoon Book Club.
Dec. 2 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon – Paper Gingerbread Man.
Dec. 2 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Chess Club.
Dec. 3 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Rock.
Dec. 3 – 1-2 p.m. – Homeschool Teens Club – Discover America.
Dec. 3 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon – Paper Gingerbread Man.
Dec. 4 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Babytime.
Dec. 4 – 6-6:30 p.m. – Storytime.
Dec. 5 – 10-11 a.m. – Cribbage and Coffee.
Dec. 5 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
Dec. 5 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Lego Club.
Dec. 6 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mah Jongg in the Morning.
Dec. 6 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Rock.
Dec. 6 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Stay and Play.
Dec. 6 – 2:30-4:30 p.m. – Gift Wrapping Stations.
Pennington Public Library
Pennington Public Library is located at 30 N. Main St. For more information visit www.penningtonlibrary.org.
Dec. 6-20 – Holiday Wrapping station
Through Dec. 6 – Fall Reading Bingo.
Dec. 4 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Family Storytime.
Dec. 4 – 2-3:15 p.m. – Author Talk with Dr. Jeffrey Post.
Dec. 4 – 7-8:15 p.m. – Art Talk: Norman Rockwell.
Dec. 5 – 2-3 p.m. – Adult Book Club.
Dec. 6 – 4-5:45 p.m. – Wallaby Tales Traveling Zoo.
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.
Nov. 29 – Library opened from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Nov. 29 – 10 a.m. – Playdough Playdate.
Dec. 1 – 2-2:45 p.m. – Friendship Bracelets.
Dec. 2 – 10-10:45 a.m. – Mouse Basics.
Dec. 2 – 10-10:45 a.m. – Storytime.
Dec. 2 – 11 a.m. to noon – Typing Basics.
Dec. 2 – 3-4 p.m. – Internet Basics.
Dec. 2 – 4:15-4:45 p.m. – Round Singing.
Dec. 2 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Shrinky Dink Gifts.
Dec. 3 – 10-11 a.m. – Intro to Excel.
Dec. 3 – 11-11:45 a.m. – Quiet Storytime.
Dec. 3 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Pokemon Craft Night: Painted Rocks.
Dec. 4 – 10-10:45 a.m. – Storytime.
Dec. 4 – 11 a.m. to noon – Drawing Party: Hand Lettering.
Dec. 4 – 1-2 p.m. – PC Basics.
Dec. 4 – 2-4:15 p.m. – Film Screening: “It Ends With Us” (2024).
Dec. 4 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Windows 11.
Dec. 4 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Career Search Skills.
Dec. 5 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Baby Time.
Dec. 5 – 10-11 a.m. – Getting Started with Google and Gmail.
Dec. 5 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Google Drive.
Dec. 5 – 1-5 p.m. – Drop-in Upcycle Challenge.
Dec. 5 – 3-4 p.m. – Sustainable Gift Wrapping.
Dec. 5 – 6-8 p.m. – Beginner Mah Jongg with Connie.
Dec. 5 – 6:30-7:15 p.m. – Play with Clay.
Dec. 6 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Movers and Shakers.
Dec. 6 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Open Lab/Northstar.
Lawrence Historical Society
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.
Monday, Dec. 2
Community Blood Drive scheduled from 2-7 p.m. at the Lawrence Township Police Department, 2211 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville.
Montgomery
Montgomery Library is located at 100 Community Dr., Skillman. For more information call (908) 458-8401.
Dec. 2 – 5:15-6 p.m. – Art Academy.
Dec. 5 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Storytime with the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Dec. 6 – 10:30-10:50 a.m. – Sing-along with Ms. Natalie.
Through November
Montgomery Farmers Market Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., municipal center, 100 Community Drive, Skillman.
Princeton
Happenings at McCarter Theater
McCarter Theatre Center is located at 91 University Place, Princeton. For more information about events listed or for tickets visit www.mccarter.org.
FOPOS
Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS) has a number of events lined up. For more information visit www.fopos.org.
FOPOS is hosting its ninth annual photo contest, Perspectives on Preservation, sponsored by REI Co-op Princeton.
The Perspectives on Preservation photo contest showcases the diverse forms of beauty that photographers find in the Mountain Lakes Open Space Area and builds awareness of the role Mountain Lakes plays in protecting biodiversity and enhancing quality of life in our community. The goal is to encourage residents to explore the natural world more deeply and to learn what our community most loves and values about the Mountain Lakes Preserve and surrounding area. For more information visit https://www.fopos.org/perspectives-photo-contest
Happenings at Morven Museum & Garden
Morven Museum & Garden is located at 55 Stockton St. Hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information contact info@morven.org.
Princeton Public Library
Princeton Public Library is located at 65 Witherspoon St.
Nov. 29 – 3-4 p.m. – Teens: Take and Make – Turtle Keychain.
Nov. 30 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Saturday Storytime!
Nov. 30 – 11 a.m. to noon – Teens: Fall Python Series.
Dec. 1 – noon to 1 p.m. – Living Latin, Part I and II (Combined).
Dec. 1 – 1-3 p.m. – Course: Learn English at the Library.
Dec. 1 – 1-2 p.m. – Introduction to Latin, Part II.
Dec. 1 – 3-4 p.m. – Author: Doug McCullough in Conversation with Chris Boraski.
Dec. 1 – 3:30-4 p.m. – Kids: Russian Storytime.
Dec. 2 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Dinosaur Discovery.
Dec. 2 – 3-6 p.m. – Kids and Teens: Homework Help.
Dec. 2 – 3-3:45 p.m. – Imagination Station: Build with Lego.
Dec. 2 – 6-8 p.m. – Citizenship Test Prep Course.
Dec. 2 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Tech: Adobe Lightroom Classic Part 2.
Dec. 2 -7-8:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
Dec. 2 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Continuing Conversations on Race.
Dec. 3 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
Dec. 3 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Dinosaur Discovery.
Dec. 3 – 3-6 p.m. – Kids and Teens: Homework Help.
Dec. 3 – 4-7 p.m. – Mercer County Community ID.
Dec. 3 – 6-7 p.m. – Exhibit Opening: Karen Tuveson and Chandini Powar.
Dec. 3 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Workshop: Writers Room.
Dec. 4 – 10 a.m. to noon – Drop in and Knit.
Dec. 4 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime!
Dec. 4 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Storytime.
Dec. 4 – noon to 1 p.m. – Baby Play Group.
Dec. 4 – 3-5:15 p.m. – Movie: “Fly Me to the Moon.”
Dec. 4 – 4-5:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
Dec. 4 – 4:30-6 p.m. – Kids and Teens: Homework Help.
Dec. 4 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Sustainable Minds: The State of Clean Energy.
Dec. 5 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime!
Dec. 5 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Fiction Book Group.
Dec. 5 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Tech: Ask the Mac Pros.
Dec. 5 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Storytime.
Dec. 5 – noon to 1 p.m. – Baby Play Group.
Dec. 5 – 3-6 p.m. – Kids and Teens: Homework Help.
Dec. 5 – 4-5:30 p.m. – Neurodivergent Crafts and Games.
Dec. 5 – 4-5:30 p.m. – Community Newsroom.
Dec. 5 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Tech: Introduction to Adobe inDesign.
Dec. 6 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Job Seekers: Employee to Entrepreneur through Franchising.
Dec. 6 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
Princeton University Library
Princeton University Library (PUL) opens “Monsters & Machines: Caricature, Visual Satire, and the Twentieth-Century Bestiary” is open in the Milberg Gallery.
“Monsters & Machines: Caricature, Visual Satire, and the Twentieth-Century Bestiary” examines the global use of bestiary in visual satire during the period from the beginning of World War I through the end of the Cold War. The exhibition is curated by a team of PUL librarians: Thomas Keenan, Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies Librarian; Lidia Santarelli, Librarian for History, New York University; Deborah Schlein, Near Eastern Studies Librarian; and Alain St. Pierre, Librarian for History, History of Science, and African Studies.
Members of the public are welcome to visit the exhibition between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays, and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
For more information about the exhibition, public tours, and related programming, visit: https://library.princeton.edu/monstersandmachines.
Lewis Center of the Arts
Lewis Center of the Arts is located at 122 Alexander St., Princeton.
Center for Modern Aging Princeton
Center for Modern Aging Princeton is located at 101 Poor Farm Road, Building B. For more information contact (609) 751-9699 ext. 105. Programs include in-person, hybrid, or virtual.
West Windsor
West Windsor Community Farmer’s Market – third Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Vaugn Lot.
Kelsey Theatre at Mercer is located at the Mercer County Community College (MCCC), 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. For more information visit www.kelseytheatre.org.
West Windsor Arts
West Windsor Arts Council, located at 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor, is hosting a number of events. For more information, visit westwindsorarts.org/artists
West Windsor Arts has announced an exciting schedule of exhibitions for the upcoming year, including its popular Off the Wall Juried Art Show, which is on display each year during a robust Holiday Market of unique items. These sister shows feature works of original art and handmade items for sale by local artists and artisans, just in time for the holiday season.
The Off the Wall Holiday Market for Artisans and Crafters will be on display at the art center and online through Dec. 23. West Windsor Arts is seeking original, handmade whimsical or functional objects created by makers. This highly promoted event includes a variety of shopping opportunities, from open gallery hours to donor events to private appointments.
The Off the Wall Juried Art Show, featuring affordable artwork, will be on display in the gallery and lobby of the arts center during the Holiday Market (Through Dec. 23). West Windsor Arts is seeking original artwork and sculpture for this highly publicized exhibition. Buyers will have ample opportunities to view and purchase artwork at the arts center and online.
Musicians, Performers and Entertainers
Community-Driven Shows: Rolling Deadline
This is an open call for performers, musicians, dancers, singers, filmmakers, entertainers for children, puppeteers and others. West Windsor Arts hosts a variety of community-driven events on Friday evenings or Saturday afternoons in an 85-seat capacity space. Your fee will be based on ticket sales: Once overhead is covered, ticket sales will be split 50/50.
West Windsor Branch Library
West Windsor Branch Library is located at 333 N. Post Road, Princeton Junction.
Nov. 29 – Library open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Nov. 29 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera!
Dec. 2 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Storytime.
Dec. 2 – 4:45-5:45 p.m. – Let’s Play Chess.
Dec. 2 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Coding Basics with mTiny Robots.
Dec. 2 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids’ Music Round Demo Class.
Dec. 3 – – 11 a.m. to noon – Playdate Pals.
Dec. 3 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Elementary Spanish.
Dec. 3 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Crochet Club.
Dec. 3 – 7-7:30 p.m. – Breathe, Relax and Focus.
Dec. 4 – 10-11 a.m. – Sensory Storytime.
Dec. 4 – 2-4 p.m. – Wednesday Film Festival: “Fargo.”
Dec. 5 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Toddler Storytime.
Dec. 5 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Card-making with Alicia.
Dec. 5 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Let’s Learn Some Science!
Dec. 5 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – How to Set Financial Goals.
Dec. 5 – 7-8 p.m. – Perler Beads and Hot Cocoa.
Dec. 6 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Sing Along with Ms. Pat.
Dec. 6 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera!
Send items to calendar@centraljersey.com. The deadline for submissions each week is 5 p.m. on Tuesday. For details, call 732-358-5200, ext. 8233.
