Common Calendar, Packet Papers, July 18

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.

For those who come to give through July 31, the Red Cross will say thanks with a Fandango Movie Reward by email. Use it to catch a summer blockbuster on the Red Cross! See RedCrossBlood.org/July.

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.

Titusville

July 23 – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Johnson & Johnson Titusville Campus, 1125 Trenton-Harbourton Road.

Bordentown

July 17 – 2-7 p.m. – Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge No. 28 F&AM, 121 Farnsworth Ave.

Pennington

July 29 – 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Capital Health Medical Center-Hopewell, One Capital Way.

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.

Mercer County

The Mercer County Board of Elections is actively recruiting for new Election Board Workers (must be registered Mercer County voters or students 16-17 years old). Bilingual residents who speak English, as well as Gujarati, Hindi, Mandarin, Punjabi, or Spanish fluently are especially needed. Full-day shifts earn $300 and half day shifts earn $150.

The Mercer County Department of Public Health and Safety will be offering free COVID-19 vaccines for adults. Flu vaccines are available for underinsured/uninsured adults.

First and third Tuesday of every month – 1-3 p.m. – Rescue Mission of Trenton, 98 Carroll St., Trenton.

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.

July 18 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange.

July 18 – 1-4 p.m. – Mahjong Matchplay.

July 21 – 3-5 p.m. – Create a Card for Meals on Wheels.

July 21 – 3-4 p.m. (15 min.) – Reading Buddies.

July 22 – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Baby and Toddler Time.

July 22 – 10:45-11:15 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.

July 22 – 6-7 p.m. – Book Tasting.

July 23 – 3-4 p.m. – The Wonder of Magic.

July 23 – 5-7 p.m. – Tabletop Roleplaying Game Night: Basic Fantasy RPG.

July 24 – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Gentle Yoga.

July 24 – 1-3 p.m. – Community Resource Navigation.

July 24 – 2-3 p.m. – STEM Stations: Rainbow Reactions.

July 25 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Art for Tots.

July 25 – 1-4 p.m. – Mahjong Matchplay.

Ongoing

Bordentown Farmers Market runs every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 26, rain or shine, at the Carslake Community Center, 207 Crosswicks St.

Sunday, July 21

Music on the Hilltop – Hilltop Park – with special guest performers will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. Admission is free. Brink a blanket or lawn chair.

Saturday, July 27

Heirloom Garden Cooking for Community event will be held at 2 p.m. at the Discovery Center, 101 E. Park St. Reservations are necessary at www.drgreenway.org.

Tuesday, Aug. 5

Bordentown Township and Bordentown City police departments will hold National Night Out from 6-9 p.m. at Joseph Lawrence Park, 316 Ward Ave. There will be an officer meet and greet, food and drinks, games, music, safety booths, explore emergency vehicles, cops vs. kids, kickball, K9 demo, obstacle course, cornhole with cops, and face painting.

Cranbury

The Cranbury Public Library (CPL) is located at 30 Park Place West. For more information on listed events please call (609) 722-6992.

July 18 – 3:15 p.m. – Summer Enrichment Movie Series: “Hercules.”

June 20 – noon to 6 p.m. – Green Chillies.

June 20 – 1-3 p.m. – Agile Minds Club.

June 21 – 6 p.m. – CPL Cinemates Film Club.

June 22 – 11 a.m. to noon – Summer Enrichment: Christopher Agostino’s StoryFaces!

June 23 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Gentle Yoga.

June 23 – 11 a.m. – Family Storytime!

June 23 – 3:15 p.m. – Summer Enrichment: “Percy Jackson” TV Series Weekly Marathon.

June 23 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Outdoor Concert featuring Timeless Groove.

June 23 – 7:30-10 p.m. – Cranbury Digital Camera Club.

June 24 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – AgeTech Lab Experience and Luncheon for Older Adults and Caregivers.

June 24 – 3:30-5:30 p.m. – Summer Enrichment: Thursday Crafternoon Mashup – Stained Glass!

June 25 – 3:15 p.m. – Summer Enrichment Movie Series: Song of the Sea.

Cranbury Arts Council Gourgaud Gallery 

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

In July, the gallery will host the “Peace and Tranquility” solo exhibit by local artist Karen Repka through July 30. She loves to combine her love of photography and art by creating works based on her photographic compositions.

In August, the gallery will host Creative Collective Art Group “Summer Exhibition” from Aug. 3-29. Opening reception is Sunday, Aug. 3 from 1-3 p.m. The exhibit is hosted by the members of the Creative Collective Art group including a variety of art mediums: acrylic paintings, oil paintings, watercolor, color pencil, collage and mixed media.

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.

East Windsor/Hightstown

Summer Concert series

Summer concert series will be held at Melvin H. Kreps auditorium at Etra Lake Park.

Aug. 3 – 6 p.m. – Beatlemania Again.

Aug. 17 – 6 p.m. – Wooden Ships Band.

On Saturday, July 26 there will be a Movie Night at the Park – “Mufasa” – at 6 p.m. preceded by music, dancing and face-painting.

Child Passenger Car Seat Safety in East Windsor

July 28 – 3-7 p.m. – Lightbridge Academy, 149 Route 130 North.

Aug. 6 – 5:30-8:30 p.m. – Township National Night Out at East Windsor P.A.L. Complex, 30 Airport Road.

Sept. 10 – 3-7 p.m. – East Windsor Police/Court building, 80 One Mile Road.

Hickory Corner Branch Library

Hickory Corner Branch Library is located at 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor.

July 18 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Basic Skills Craft for Adults.

July 18 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Story and Snack: Rainbows.

July 18 – 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Creation Station.

July 18 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie: “A Knights Tale” (2001).

July 19 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Family Fun Time.

July 19 – 2:30-3 p.m. – Geode Craft.

July 21 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Music Monday: Tim Hoh Music for Kids.

July 21 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – ESL Conversation.

July 21 – 3-3:30 p.m. – Art Explorers.

July 21 – 7-7:30 p.m. – Creative Corner for Tween and Teens.

July 22 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.

July 22 – 2-3 p.m. – Crochet for Kids.

July 22 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – School-age STEM: Inspiring Future Innovators.

July 22 – 7-8 p.m. – Mystery Book Club.

July 22 – 7-8 p.m. – Unique Creatures Animal Show.

July 23 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Discovery Time.

July 23 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Current Events Chat.

July 23 – 3-4 p.m. – Chess Club.

July 24 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Time.

July 24 – 11 a.m. to noon – Basic Skills Craft for Adults.

July 24 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Crochet and Knit Corner.

July 24 – 3-3:30 p.m. – Learn to Draw for Beginners.

July 25 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Creation Station.

July 25 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Basic Skills Craft for Adults.

July 25 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Dance Party.

July 25 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie – “Ocean’s Eight” (2018).

Hightstown Branch Library

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

July 18 – 11-11:45 a.m. – Kids’ Bollywood Dance Class.

July 19 – 10-11 a.m. (15 min.) – Read with Ellie the Cat.

July 22 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – Hands-On STEM Herstory Program.

July 23 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Wiggle, Giggle, READ!

July 23 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Library Playgroup.

July 23 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Citizenship Exam Preparation.

July 24 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Play Doh Storytime.

July 24 – noon to 12:45 p.m. – Guided Meditation for adults.

July 24 – 3-3:45 p.m. – Reptile Show with Lizard Guys.

July 25 – 11-11:45 a.m. – Kids’ Bollywood Dance Class.

July 25 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Hands-On STEM Herstory Program.

Twin Rivers Branch Library

Twin Rivers Branch Library is located at 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. For more information contact (609) 443-1880.

July 18 – 11-11:45 a.m. – Playdoh Free Play.

July 18 – 2:30-4:15 p.m. – Kids’ Flick: “Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie.”

July 21 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Field Day.

July 21 – 2:30-3:15 p.m. – Kids’ Craft: Draw Your Own Puzzle.

July 22 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Story and Songs.

July 22 – 2:30-3 p.m. – Bouncing Bubbles.

July 23 – 2:30-3:15 p.m. – Tween/Teen Craft: Draw Your Own Puzzle.

July 23 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Writers’ Group.

July 23 – 6-7 p.m. – No Pressure Book Club.

July 24 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Baby Time.

July 24 – 2-3 p.m. – Adult Fiction Book Club.

July 24 – 2:30-3:15 p.m. – Kids’ Number Bingo.

July 25 – 11-11:45 a.m. – Little Artists: Puffy Paint.

July 25 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Kids’ Dance Party!

Hillsborough

Tuesday, Aug. 5

Hillsborough Township’s third annual National Night Out will be held from 5:30-8 p.m. at Mountain View Park. Attendees will witness live displays by Police and Emergency Services, including K9, motorcycle, and fire company demonstrations. Attendees at National Night Out can also participate in “Kickball With the Cops” and a dunk tank while taking home prizes and souvenirs.

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.

July 18 – 2-4 p.m. – Family Movie Matinee.

July 19 – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Saturday Drop-in Fun.

July 21 – 4-5 p.m. – Munchie Mondays – Fresh Pasta.

July 22 – 4-5 p.m. – Teen Snack and Craft: Diamond Painting Bookmarks.

July 22 – 7-7:50 p.m. – Suspense with Susie Book Discussion – “First Lie Wins” by Ashley Elston.

July 23 – 11 a.m. to noon – Seeing Eye Dog Presentation.

July 23 – 2-3 p.m. – Watercolor Wednesday – Neurographic Art.

July 23 – 2-3 p.m. – Future Founders Club.

July 23 – 3-4:30 p.m. – Sew a Scrunchie.

July 23 – 4-7 p.m. – Passport Services.

July 23 – 5:30-8 p.m. – Dungeons and Dragons Club.

July 24 – 2-3 p.m. – Craft Adventures – Paper Plate Snail.

July 25 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Baby Rhyme and Play.

July 25 – noon to 1 p.m. – Brain Project Series.

July 25 – 2-4 p.m. – Family Movie Matinee.

July 25 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. (10 min.) – Read to a Therapy Dog.

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.

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

Wednesday, July 23

Pennington Station Band to play at Woolsey Park. Parking opens at 5:30 p.m., free concert begins at 6:30 p.m.

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.

July 19 – 10 a.m. – Butterfly Bonanza, Capital City Farm.

July 19 – 5-8 p.m. – Evening Animal Chores.

July 26-27 – Mercer County 4-H Fair and Wheat Threshing. Times are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 26 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 27.

Aug. 2 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Honey Harvest.

Aug. 9 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Potato Harvest.

Aug. 16 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Canning and Pickling.

Aug. 23 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Fiddlin’ Contest.

Aug. 30 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – 42nd Annual Plowing Match.

Hopewell Public Library

Hopewell Public Library (HPL) is located at 13 East Broad St., Hopewell.

July 21 – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Children’s Storytime at Hopewell Park.

July 22 – 2-4 p.m. – Medicine Pouch Workshop.

July 22-23 – 4:30-6 p.m. – Sports Drop in at Hopewell Elementary School.

July 23 – 4-5 p.m. – Color Our World – Art Exploration: Scandinavia at Hopewell Presbyterian Church.

July 23 – 6-8 p.m. – Medicine Pouch Workshop.

July 23 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Night Knitters.

Hopewell Branch Library

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

July 18 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mah Jongg in the Morning.

July 19 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.

July 19 – noon to 2 p.m. – Crafternoon – Dot Jellyfish.

July 21 – 10 a.m. to noon – Canasta Meet-up.

July 21 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.

July 21 – 2-2:45 p.m. – Kids Paint Like the Masters – Andy Warhol.

July 21 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon – Underwater Seahorse.

July 21 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Chess Club.

July 22 – 10-11 a.m. – Cribbage and Coffee.

July 22 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Outdoor Toddler Rock.

July 22 – 2-3 p.m. – ESL Conversation Group.

July 22 – 2-2:45 p.m. – STEAM Club – Intro to Coding with mTiny Robots.

July 22 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon – Underwater Seahorse.

July 23 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Babytime.

July 23 – 2-2:45 p.m. – Globetrotters.

July 23 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Tween/Teen DIY – Finger knit butterfly and flower.

July 23 – 6-6:30 p.m. – Storytime.

July 24 – 10-11 a.m. – Thursday Dominoes.

July 24 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Outdoor Storytime.

July 24 – 2-2:45 p.m. – Creation Station – Egg Carton Fairy.

July 24 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Lego Club.

July 25 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mah Jongg in the Morning.

July 25 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Rock.

July 25 – 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.

Through Aug. 1 – 2025 Summer Reading “Color Our World” – Kids’ Summer Reading Club. There is an under 5 game board for kids to read, participate in fun activities and attend library programs to earn stamps throughout the summer and win prizes.

Through Aug. 31 – Adult Summer Reading Program – Write brief book reviews or library program reviews and enter to win. One entry per title/event. Enter as many times as you would like! Prize drawings throughout the summer!

July 22 – 6-7 p.m. – Board Game Club.

July 23 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Family Story time.

July 23 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Music Play Patrol.

July 23 – 4-4:45 p.m. – Author Talk: Rex Ogle.

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

Lawrence Branch Library

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

July 18 – 10-11 a.m. – Preschool Drive-In Movie.

July 18 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Teen Drop-in Craft.

July 18 – 2-3 p.m. – Computer – Introduction to Canva.

July 18 – 3-4 p.m. – Lego Free Play.

July 19 – 10 a.m. to noon – Fun with Mah Jongg.

July 19 – 10-11 a.m. – Internet Basics.

July 19 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Adopt a Stuffie Storytime.

July 19 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Google Docs.

July 19 – 2-3 p.m. – Reader’s Theater: The Big Orange Splot.

July 19 – 3-4 p.m. – Getting Started with Gmail.

July 21 – 10-11 a.m. – Excel: Budgets.

July 21 – 10-11 a.m. – Morning Book Club: “The Housemaid” by Freida McFadden.

July 21 – 10-10:45 a.m. – Storytime.

July 21- 11-11:30 a.m. – Sensory Science: Things that Go.

July 21 – 4:15-4:45 p.m. – Round Singing.

July 21 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Fiero Coding Club – HTML.

July 22 – 10-10:45 a.m. – Bilingual Spanish Storytime.

July 22 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Open Lab/Northstar.

July 22 – 11-11:45 a.m. – Science Demonstration with Princeton Chemistry.

July 22 – 3-4 p.m. – True Crime Book Club: “Gator Country” by Rebecca Renner.

July 22 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Citizen Science: Nature Journals and Pollinator Observation.

July 22 – 5:30-6:50 p.m. – Documentary Series: “Blackfish” (2013).

July 22 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Slime Time: Ocean.

July 23 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Storytime.

July 23 – 10-11 a.m. – Word: Picture, Tables and Text Boxes.

July 23 – 3:45-4:45 p.m. – Hybrid Author Talk – Rex Ogle.

July 23 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Drawing Lesson.

July 23 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Google Sheets.

July 24 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Baby Time.

July 24 – 10-11 a.m. – Excel: Pivot Tables.

July 24 – 1-5 p.m. – Drop-in Upcycle Challenge: Color Your World!

July 24 – 3:30-4 p.m. – Teen Craft: Decorate a Tote Bag.

July 24 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Learn to Use Libby.

July 24 – 6:30-7;15 p.m. – Play with Clay.

July 25 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Playdough Playdate.

July 25 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Teen Drop-in Craft.

July 25 – 2-3 p.m. – Typing Lab.

July 25 – 3-3:30 p.m. – Slime Time: Ocean.

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.

July 18 – 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. – STEAM Stations.

July 18 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – Bluey Party and Character Meet-and-Greet.

July 19 – 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – STEAM Stations.

July 21 – 2-2:45 p.m. – Book Bites – Sundae Funday.

July 21 – 5-6 p.m. – The Garden Project.

July 21 – 5-7:15 p.m. (45 min.) – Homework Help provided by Montgomery Learning Beyond Limits.

July 22 – 11 a.m. to noon – The Art of Notan.

July 22 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Tween Craft – Perler Beads.

July 23 – 11 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.

July 23 – 3:30-7 p.m. – Game Night.

July 24 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Baby Playdate.

July 25 – 10:30-10:50 a.m. – Sing-along with Ms. Natalie.

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

Friday, July 18

Millstone Aqueduct to Princeton Basin “Pop-Up” three-mile Walk will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Meet at the Millstone Aqueduct parking lot.

Blue Curtain

Blue Curtain’s free summer concert series continues on Saturday, July 19 at 8 p.m. with a performance by trailblazing Puerto Rican cuatrista, singer, and Emmy-nominated composer Fabiola Méndez at the Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater in Princeton. Next concert is July 26 with Elida Almeida, a captivating Cape Verdean singer whose sound fuses Afrobeat, morna, and pop with themes of resilience and migration. Admission is free, and guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the open-air setting.

Sunday, July 20 and Tuesday, July 22

Food Insecurity Task Force: Princeton Mutual Aid Network Senior Food Deliveries will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, July 23

The Princeton Police Department is hosting mock traffic stops from 9 a.m. to noon at the Princeton Police Department parking lot at 1 Valley Road. These simulations will offer a hands-on, low-stress opportunity for students to learn what to expect during a traffic stop and how to respond in a way that promotes safety and understanding for everyone involved.

Herrontown Woods

Located at 600 Snowden Lane, Princeton. For more information visit https://www.herontownwoods.org/events/

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

July 19 – 10 a.m. to noon – Tree Identification Nature Walk at Mountain Lakes House.

July 20 – Foraging as Stewardship: Wineberries through Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve.

July 21 – 8:30-9:30 p.m. – Join FOPOS’ stewardship team for an evening event exploring the moths of the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve.

July 23 – 1-3 p.m. – Weekday Land Stewardship Volunteer Session.

July 25 – 1-2:30 p.m. – Book Club: “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” by Barbara Kingsolver.

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.

July 30; Aug. 6, 13, 27 and Sept. 3 – 6-7 p.m. – Evening Yoga in the Gardens with Gratitude Yoga.

July 23 – 5:30-7 p.m. – July Twilight Garden Tour.

July 24-25 – noon and 2:15 p.m. – July Afternoon Tea with the Secret Tea Room.

July 31 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Six Degrees of Morven Trivia Night.

Princeton Public Library

Princeton Public Library is located at 65 Witherspoon St.

July 18 – 9:45 a.m. to noon – Job Seekers: Quantifying Results on Your Resume.

July 18 – 2-4 p.m. – Debate and Public Speaking Camp: Final Debate.

July 18 – 2-4 p.m. – Debate and Public Speaking Camp.

July 19 – 9 a.m. to noon – Kids: Take and Make – Color-Viewing Camera.

July 19 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Saturday Storytime!

July 19 – 3:30-5 p.m. – Youth: Drop-In Chess Summer Sessions.

July 20 – 3-5 p.m. – Concert: The 1966 Show.

July 21 – 10 a.m. to noon – Workshop: Writers Room.

July 21 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Game On!

July 21 – noon to 1:30 p.m. – English Conversation.

July 21 – 1-2:30 p.m. – Tech: Microsoft Excel for Beginners Part 1.

July 21 – 7-8:30 p.m. – English Conversation.

July 22 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – Power of Words.

July 22 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Outdoor Storytime at Princeton Shopping Center.

July 22 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Game On!

July 22 – 3-4 p.m. – Color Our world: Make a Colorful Butterfly.

July 23 – 10 a.m. to noon – Drop in and Knit.

July 23 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime!

July 23 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Storytime.

July 23 – noon to 1 p.m. – Baby Play Group.

July 23 – 4-5:30 p.m. – English Conversation (virtual).

July 24 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime!

July 24 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Tech: Ask the Mac Pros.

July 24 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Storytime.

July 24 – noon to 1 p.m. – Baby Play Group.

July 25 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Eric Carle Party.

July 25 – 7-10 p.m. – Dancing Under the Stars on Hinds Plaza.

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.  

West Windsor

Farmers Market

The highly anticipated and wildly popular West Windsor Community Farmers Market weekly markets are back. Running every Saturday, rain or shine, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. all the way until Thanksgiving, you’ll find over fifty local farms and vendors on site. Located at the Princeton Junction Train Station (southbound side), with plenty of free parking, this inclusive gathering space for folks who love good food is known far and wide for its wide assortment of offerings and positive market vibe.

Kelsey Theatre

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.

The Yardley Players will present the heartwarming, classical musical “Meet Me in St. Louis” through July 20. Celebrate a year of romance, opportunity, humor and heartbreak with the Smith family, culminating with a milestone, historic event.

Dates and showtimes: Friday, July 18, at 8 p.m.; and Saturday, July 19, and Sunday, July 20 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

Through Aug. 8 – West Windsor Arts will host a very special art exhibition this summer celebrating the life and legacy of late Princeton artist Priscilla Snow Algava.

The show, “See Beauty Everywhere: Art by Priscilla Snow Algava,” will be on view at West Windsor Arts through Aug. 8, and will benefit the scholarship fund established in her name – Priscilla Snow Algava Scholarship – established in 108 to enable people of all ages who wish to purse art classes at West Windsor Arts to do so despite any financial obstacles. An opening reception will take place on Saturday, July 19, from 4 to 7 p.m.

In partnership with Debbie Rice, the same Memorial Sloan Kettering art therapist who worked with Priscilla, West Windsor Arts will host two free workshops during the exhibition for individuals impacted by cancer or chronic illness.

• Guided Workshops:
  Saturday, July 26 – 10:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. – Beyond Words I: Pearls of Wisdom.
• Saturday, Aug. 2 – 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Beyond Words II: Collage Open Studio.

West Windsor Branch Library

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