Packet Papers, Common Calendar, Sept. 20

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.

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.

Cranbury

Sept. 20 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Cranbury Public Library, 30 Park Place West.

Titusville

Sept. 25 – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Johnson & Johnson Titusville Campus, 1125 Trenton-Harbourton Road.

Princeton

Sept. 29 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Artis Senior Living of Princeton Junction, 861 Alexander Road.

Sept. 30 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., BXP, 101 Carnegie Center Drive.

Nutrition

The Mercer County Nutrition Program for Older Adults has in-person lunches at nine of its locations.

The Nutrition Program for Older Adults provides a daily nutritionally balanced meal Monday through Friday, except for county and/or municipal holidays.

All meals meet the required one-third of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) daily referenced intake of nutrients for an individual 60 years or older.

Meals are available to Mercer County residents age 60 or older and their spouses (regardless of age), any county resident with a disability whose primary caregiver is a program participant, anyone volunteering in the program, and the personal care aides of program participants when they accompany a participant to the site where the meals are provided.

In-person services will be hosted at: Jennye Stubblefield Senior Center and Sam Naples Community Center in Trenton, Lawrence Township Senior Center, Princeton Café for Older Adults, John O. Wilson Neighborhood Service Center in Hamilton, Hamilton Senior Center, Hopewell Valley Senior Center, Hollowbrook Community Center in Ewing, and Robbinsville Senior Center.

Most meal services begin at 11:30 a.m., although times may vary by location, so call 609-989-6650 or inquire at a local site.

No payment is required for a meal; however, there is a suggested donation of $1 for each meal provided.

Reservations are required; call 609-989-6650 to reserve a spot.

Monthly menus can be found on the Nutrition Program for Older Adults web page.

If transportation is a barrier to participating in the congregate meals, Mercer County TRADE may be able to help; call 609-530-1971 or email trade@mercercounty.org. Some of the sites also may have transportation options for its participants.

There may be home-delivered options.

For more information, call 609-989-6650 or email adrc@mercercounty.org.

Hiring

Mercer County Correctional Police is hiring. Send resume to mcorrectioncareers@mercercounty.org.

The Mercer County Board of Elections is asking county residents for their help. Election Board Workers – citizens who check in voters during elections and assist in the Election Day process – are still needed for the November General Elections. Mercer County residents who apply and undergo a required training session can make up to $300 during a full day shift. Half day shifts are available and offer $150. Additionally, bilingual residents who speak English, as well as Spanish, Hindi and Mandarin are especially needed. For more information visit https://www.mercercounty.org/boards-commissions/board-of-elections.

Bordentown

Wednesdays

The Bordentown Township Police Department offers Straight to Treatment on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Insurance is not necessary to receive assistance. Neither is residency in Burlington County. No appointment is needed.

For more information visit www.straighttotreatment.com or email treatment@co.burlington.nj.us.

Food Truck Fridays

Food Trucks Brooklyn’s Famous Pizza will be on site at 102 Farnsworth Ave. No. 110 all day Sept. 20. The Wurst Wagon will be on site from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sept. 27.

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.

Sept. 20 – 1 p.m. – Mahjong Meetup.

Sept. 23 – 10 a.m. – ELL: English Language

Sept. 23 – 2 p.m. – Let’s Play Bridge.

Sept. 24 – 10:30 a.m. – Baby and Toddler Time.

Sept. 24 – 2 p.m. – The Play’s the Thing.

Sept. 24 – 7 p.m. – Rogues and Roses.

Sept. 25 – 10 a.m. – ELL: English Language.

Sept. 25 – Gaming Club Unplugged

Sept. 26 – 10:30 a.m. – Art Stations.

Sept. 26 – 2 p.m. – Smartphone Basics

Sept. 27 – 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.

Saturday, Sept. 21

Bordentown Township will host a Flag Retirement Ceremony at Northern Community Park beginning at 11 a.m. Residents are encouraged to bring their flags to assure proper disposal.

Oktoberfest at Old Town Pub, 135 Farnsworth Ave. from noon to 6 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 28

Bordentown Township’s Shredder Day will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the township’s Public Works Garage, 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.

Sept. 20 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Blood Drive.

Sept. 21 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Tai Chi.

Sept. 22 – 2 p.m. – “Spanish Tapas” – A Spanish Dance Showcase.

Sept. 23 – 12:30 p.m. – iPhone 101.

Sept. 23 – 7 p.m. – Literary Cafe.

Sept. 24 – 5-8 p.m. – Thrive Financial Seminar.

Sept. 25 – 11 a.m. – Family Storytime.

Sept. 25 – 1-2 p.m. – Nutrition for Brain Health.

Sept. 26- 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Thursday Crafternoon: DIY Stress Balls.

Sept. 26 – 4:45 p.m. – STEMBARK: Afternoon STEM program.

Sept. 27 – noon to 2 p.m. – Cranbury Senior Center Luncheon.

Sept. 27 – 1 p.m. – Disaster Preparedness.

Sept. 27 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Pawns Pathways at CPL Chess Club.

Cranbury Arts Council Gourgaud Gallery 

Gourgaud Gallery is located in Town Hall, 23-A North Main St.

In September, The Cranbury Arts Council will present the paintings of Linda Gilbert in a solo show at the Gourgaud Gallery – “Visions”- Paintings by Linda Gilbert through Sept. 27.

In October, the gallery will present Reciprocal Inspiration and a Cranbury School Legacy: Elizabeth Grimaldi and Elaina Phillips. Elizabeth Grimaldi, retired Cranbury School teacher and administrator will exhibit her original paintings from Oct. 2-30. Additionally, works by Elaina Philips, her former student, will be on display. 

The artist will meet with visitors at a reception from 1-3 p.m. on Oct. 6.  Refreshments and small bites will be available. 

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.

Sept. 20 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Creation Station.

Sept. 20 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Sing Along with Sarah.

Sept. 20 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Nonfiction Book Club.

Sept. 21 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Family Fun Time.

Sept. 21 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Free Play wtih mTiny Robots.

Sept. 22 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie.

Sept. 23 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Messy Monday.

Sept. 23 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – ESL Conversation

Sept. 23 – 4-4:30 p.m. (Virtual) Guided Meditation.

Sept. 23 – 5-5:30 p.m. – School-age STEAM: Dog vs. Human Senses Part 2.

Sept. 23 – 7 p.m. – (Virtual) Rhumba! Samba! Tango! Mambo!

Sept. 23 – 7-8 p.m. – Kids can paint like … Pablo Picasso.

Sept. 24 – 10 a.m. to noon – (Virtual) ESL Conversation Group for Adults.

Sept. 24 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.

Sept. 24 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Therapy Dog.

Sept. 24 – 7-8 p.m. – Mystery Book Club.

Sept. 25 – 10-11 a.m. – Getting Started with the New York Times.

Sept. 25 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Discovery Time.

Sept. 25 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Current Events Chat.

Sept. 25 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Chess Club.

Sept. 25 – 5-6 p.m. – Sukkot Storytime.

Sept. 25 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Family Fun Time.

Sept. 26 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Time.

Sept. 26 – 11 a.m. to noon – Basic Skills Craft for Adults.

Sept. 26 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Crochet and Knit Corner.

Sept. 26 – 5-5:30 p.m. – Crafternoon: Unicorn Craft.

Sept. 26 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Chess for Adults.

Sept. 27 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Creation Station.

Sept. 27 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Dance Party.

Sept. 27 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Basic Skills Craft for Adults.

Sept. 27 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie.

Hightstown Branch Library

Hightstown Branch Library is located at 114 Franklin St., Hightstown.

Sept. 21 – 10 a.m. – Pippa Park Escape Room – Session 1

Sept. 21 – 11 a.m. – Pippa Park Escape Room – Session 2.

Sept. 21 – 3-4 p.m. – Citizenship Exam Preparation.

Sept. 23 – 10 a.m. – Kids’ Bilingual (Spanish/English) Bingo.

Sept. 23 – 4-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Guided Meditation.

Sept. 23 – 7 p.m. – (Virtual) Rhumba! Samba! Tango! Mambo!

Sept. 24 – 10 a.m. to noon – (Virtual) ESL Conversation Group for Adults.

Sept. 24 – 5-8:15 p.m. – Learning English.

Sept. 25 – 10 a.m. – Wiggle, Giggle, Read.

Sept. 25 – 2-3 p.m. – Crafty Adults: Single Tile Necklaces.

Sept. 25 – 4-5 p.m. – Citizenship Exam Preparation.

Sept. 26 – 10 a.m. – Shape A Story: Play-Doh Storytimee.

Sept. 26 – noon to 12:45 p.m. – Guided Meditation for Adults.

Twin Rivers Branch Library

Twin Rivers Branch Library is located at 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor.

Sept. 23 – 4-4:30 p.m. (Virtual) Guided Meditation.

Sept. 23 – 4:30-5:15 p.m. – Kids’ Craft: Salt Watercolors.

Sept. 23 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Jeopardy.

Sept. 23 – (Virtual) Rhumba! Samba! Tango! Mambo!

Sept. 24 – 10 a.m. to noon – (Virtual) ESL Conversation Group for Adults.

Sept. 24 – 10:30 a.m. – Story and Songs.

Sept. 24 – 2-3 p.m. – Only Murders in the Library: On Our Watch: New Folsom.

Sept. 25 – 2:30-4 p.m. – Resume Review.

Sept. 25 – 6-7 p.m. – Tween/Teen Craft: Magic with Watercolors.

Sept. 26 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Time.

Sept. 26 – 2-3 p.m. – Adult Fiction Book Club.

Sept. 26 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Playdoh Free Play.

Sept. 27 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Little Builders.

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.

Sept. 20 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime with Mr. John.

Sept. 20 – 4-5 p.m. – Magnetic Slime.

Sept. 21 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Saturday Drop-In Fun.

Sept. 23 – 1:30-3 p.m. – Classic Board Games.

Sept. 24 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Storytime.

Sept. 24 – 1-2:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.

Sept. 24 – 2-3 p.m. – Adult Crafternoon – Canning Ring Rag Flower.

Sept. 24 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – A World Without Books.

Sept. 24 – 7-7:50 p.m. – Suspense with Susie Book Discussion.

Sept. 25 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Music with Miss Donna.

Sept. 25 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Mid-Week Movie Night.

Sept. 26 – 2-3 p.m. – English Conversation Group.

Sept. 26 – 4-5 p.m. – Craft Adventures – Paper Bag Fall Tree.

Sept. 26 – 6-7 p.m. – HIL YS Outreach.

Sept. 27 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Rhyme and Play.

Sept. 27 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Fall Outdoor Storytime

Sept. 27 – 4:45-5:45 p.m. – Read to a Therapy Dog.

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.

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.

Sept. 21 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Horse and Carriage Day.

Sept. 28 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Wheat Planting, Weaving, Threshing and Baking.

Oct. 5 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – From Harvest to Hearth.

Oct. 12 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Basket and Broom Making.

Oct. 19 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Forging and Feces.

Oct. 26 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Fall Foliage Hayrides.

Hopewell Branch Library

Hopewell Branch Library is located at 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington.

Sept. 20 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mah Jongg in the Morning.

Sept. 21 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.

Sept. 21 – noon to 2 p.m. – Crafternoon: Puerto Rican Parrot.

Sept. 23 – 10 a.m. to noon – Classic Canasta.

Sept. 23 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.

Sept. 23 – 4-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Guided Meditation.

Sept. 23 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon: Mayan Paper Snake.

Sept. 23 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Chess Club.

Sept. 23 – 7 p.m. – (Virtual) Rhumba! Samba! Tango! Mambo!

Sept. 24 – 10 a.m. to noon – (Virtual) ESL Conversation Group for Adults.

Sept. 24 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Rock.

Sept. 24 – 2-3 p.m. – Science Book Club.

Sept. 24 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon: Mayan Paper Snake.

Sept. 25 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Babytime.

Sept. 25 – 3-5 p.m. – Tween Craft – Giant Paper Flowers.

Sept. 25 – 6-6:30 p.m. – Storytime.

Sept. 26 – 10-11 a.m. – Cribbage and Coffee.

Sept. 26 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.

Sept. 26 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Lego Club.

Sept. 27 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mah Jongg in the Morning.

Sept. 27 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Rock.

Sept. 27 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Stay and Play.

Sept. 27 – Film Screening – “His Girl Friday” (1940).

Pennington Public Library

Pennington Public Library is located at 30 N. Main St. For more information visit www.penningtonlibrary.org.

Sept. 21 – 7-8:15 p.m. – Author Talk with Liane Moriarty.

Sept. 25 – 7-8:15 p.m. – Art Talk: Artemisia Gentileschi.

Sept. 25 – 2-4 p.m. – Guided Autobiography – Level 1.

Hopewell Valley Flu Clinic

Oct. 1 – 3-7 p.m. – Hopewell Township Municipal Building, 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville.

Oct. 15 – 3-7 p.m. – Pennington Borough Municipal Building, 30 North Main St., Pennington.

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.

Tuesdays, Oct. 8, 15, 22 and 29

Self-defense for Women: Personal Empowerment Safety Program will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesdays, Oct. 8, 15, 22, and 29 at Hopewell Township Municipal Building, 201 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville. Free for Hopewell Township residents. Register through the police department by emailing mgavdanovich@hopewelltwp.org.

Lawrence Township

The Lawrence Township Library Branch is located at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Township. For more information contact (609) 882-9246.

Sept. 20 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Movers and Shakers.

Sept. 20 – 3-4 p.m. – Drum Circle.

Sept. 21 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Storytime.

Sept. 21 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – TAB Garden Service Event.

Sept. 22 – 2 p.m. – Paper Quiling.

Sept. 23 – 10 a.m. – Storytime.

Sept. 23 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Powerpoint.

Sept. 23 – 11 a.m. – Little Artists.

Sept. 23 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Open Lab/Northstar.

Sept. 23 – 4 p.m. – Round Singing.

Sept. 23 – 4-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Guided Meditation.

Sept. 23 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Paper Towel Fairy House.

Sept. 23 – 7 p.m. – (Virtual) Rhumba! Samba! Tango! Mambo!

Sept. 24 – 10 a.m. – Baby time.

Sept. 24 – 10 a.m. to noon – (Virtual) ESL Conversation Group for Adults.

Sept. 24 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Quiet Storytime.

Sept. 24 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Kawaii Craft Club: Felt Air Freshener.

Sept. 25 – 10 a.m. – Storytime.

Sept. 25 – 6-7 p.m. – Google Organizational Tools.

Sept. 25 – 6:30 p.m. – Cheery Watercolor Sun.

Sept. 26 – 10 a.m. – Outdoor Storytime.

Sept. 26 – 10-11 a.m. – Excel: Formulas and Functions.

Sept. 26 – 1-5 p.m. – Special Upcycle Challenge: Mask Display.

Sept. 26 – 6:30-7:15 p.m. – Play with Clay.

Sept. 27 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Playdough Playdate.

Saturday, Sept. 21

Lawrence Township Health Department’s free drive thru rabies vaccination clinic from 1-4 p.m. at Central Park, 100 Dave Nevius Way, Public Works Garage Parking lot.

Saturday, Oct. 5

Township Community Fun Day and Food Truck Festival at Central Park from noon to 4 p.m., Oct. 5. Rain date is Oct. 6.

Anne Demarais Nature Center (ADNC)

The center is located at 481 Drexel Ave.

Every month, on the first Saturday, Lawrence Township Environmental Education Foundation is sponsoring walks through the meadow at the Lawrence Nature Center and through the Drexel Woods to see the wonders of nature, learn about the history of Lawrence Township and enjoy the great outdoors. Check back on the center’s Events page to see what is coming up and to register for a walk.

Montgomery

Montgomery Library is located at 100 Community Dr., Skillman. For more information call (908) 458-8401.

Sept. 20 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler/Preschool Storytime.

Sep.t 21 – 10:30-11 a.m. – American Sign Language Storytime.

Sept. 23 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.

Sept. 23 – 5:15-6 p.m. – Art Academy.

Sept. 24 – 1-2 p.m. – Disabilities Social Hour.

Sept. 25 – 3:30-7 p.m. – Game Night.

Sept. 25 – 4-7 p.m. – Passport Services.

Sept. 26 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Baby Playdate.

Sept. 26 – 2-3 p.m. – Drop-in Tech Help.

Sept. 26 – 6-7 p.m. – A Philatelist’s Delight! – Historic Stamps Presented by Bob Wells.

Sept. 27 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler/Preschool Storytime.

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

Sept 21 – 7:30-8:45 p.m. – Eastern Screech Owl Walk with South Jersey Wildlife Tours.

Sept. 28 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Land Stewardship Volunteer Event. Session 1 is 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Session 2 is noon to 2 p.m.

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.

Sept. 20 – 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Friends and Foundation Annual Book Sale 2024.

Sept. 20 – 9:45 a.m. to noon – Job Seekers: The Power of In-Person Networking.

Sept. 21 – 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Friends and Foundation Annual Book Sale 2024.

Sept. 21 – 10 a.m. to noon – Family Movie Matinee – New York International Children’s Film Festival.

Sept. 21 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Saturday Storytime!

Sept. 21 – 1-1:30 p.m. – Kids: Japanese Storytime.

Sept. 21 – 2:15-2:45 p.m. – Kids: Spanish Storytime.

Sept. 21 – 3-5 p.m. – Peace Flags Collaborative Art Project.

Sept. 22 – 10 a.m. to noon – Family Movie Matinee.

Sept. 22 – noon to 5:30 p.m. – Friends and Foundation Annual Book Sale 2024.

Sept. 22 – 1-3 p.m. – Course: Learn English at the Library.

Sept. 23 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Farm Friends.

Sept. 23 – 4-6 p.m. – Special Event: Stand with the Banned Read-Out.

Sept. 23 -7-8:30 p.m. – Workshop: Writers Room Poets.

Sept. 23 – 7-8:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.

Sept. 23 – 7-8:15 p.m. – Art Talk: 7ove Child and Cheng-Fen Johannemann.

Sept. 24 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Farm Friends.

Sept. 24 – 3-5 p.m. – Movie: “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.”

Sept. 24 – 4-7 p.m. – Mercer County Community ID.

Sept. 24 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Film: “Lafayette: The Lost Hero.”

Sept. 25 – 10 a.m. to noon – Drop in and KNiot.

Sept. 25 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime!

Sept. 25 – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Art: Princeton Sketchers.

Sept. 25 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Storytime.

Sept. 25 – noon to 1 p.m. – Baby Play Group.

Sept. 25 – 4-5:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.

Sept. 25 – 6-7 p.m. – Discussion: Hyacinth Miller: “What is Civic Participation?”

Sept. 25 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Princeton Tech Meetup: The Inner Workings of Cybersecurity.

Sept. 26 – 10-11 a.m. – Princeton History Walks: Hidden Princeton.

Sept. 26 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime!

Sept. 26 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.

Sept. 26 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Tech: Ask the Mac Pros.

Sept. 26 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Storytime.

Sept. 26 – noon to 1 p.m. – Baby Play Group.

Sept. 26 – 2-3 p.m. – Tech: iCloud.

Sept. 26 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Discussion: Ismar Volić in Conversation with Sam Wang.

Sept. 27 – 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Job Seekers: The Job Search Process, Session 3.

Sept. 27 – 7-10 p.m. – Dancing Under the Stars.

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.  

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.

• 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. 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 from Nov. 16 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 (Nov. 16 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.

Artist in Residence Program

Deadline: Oct. 1.

For the second year, West Windsor Arts is offering an Artist in Residence program to enable a local artist to become immersed in a nonprofit arts organization through presentation, teaching, curating and a gallery exhibition. The selected artist will have the ability to share their work with West Windsor Arts’ passionate audience and to participate in a meaningful exchange of ideas, knowledge and experience.

West Windsor Branch Library

West Windsor Branch Library is located at 333 N. Post Road, Princeton Junction.

Sept. 20 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Tim Hoh’s Music for Kids.

Sept. 20 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera!

Sept. 21 – 10-11 a.m. – Sahaja Yoga Meditation.

Sept. 21 – 11 a.m. to noon – Dive into STEM: STEM Exploration!

Sept. 23 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Storytime.

Sept. 23 – 4-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Guided Meditation.

Sept. 23 – 7 p.m. – (Virtual) Rhumba! Samba! Tango! Mambo!

Sept. 24 – 10 a.m. to noon – (Virtual) ESL Conversation Group for Adults.

Sept. 24 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Storytime.

Sept. 24 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playdate Pals.

Sept. 24 – 6-7 p.m. – Dreams2Code: Java Programming.

Sept. 24 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – A Conversation That Makes a Difference: Five Wishes for Advance Care Planning.

Sept. 24 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Teen Drop-in Game Night: Smash Bros. Ultimate!

Sept. 25 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Little Libros – English/Spanish Storytime.

Sept. 25 – 2-4 p.m. – Wednesday Film Festival – “Napoleon Dynamite.”

Sept. 25 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Fantasy Club.

Sept. 25 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – How to Vote: Rules of the Road.

Sept. 26 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Little STEAMers I.

Sept. 26 – 110-11:30 a.m. – Little STEAMers II.

Sept. 26 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Let’s Play Chess.

Sept. 26 – 6:15-7:30 p.m. – Meet the Button Maker!

Sept. 26 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Game Night.

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.