Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers.
The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must provide proof of COVID Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors. For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, manager of NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
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.
The American Red Cross blood supply has fallen to critically low levels, and we now face an emergency blood shortage. In recent weeks, we’ve had to limit our distributions of some of the most transfused blood types to hospitals. We need donors now, and in the weeks ahead, to help rebuild the blood supply.
Princeton
May 25 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Durga Mandir, 4240 Route 27
May 29 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – MarketFair Mall, 3535 US Route 1 South.
Florence
May 24 – noon to 5 p.m. – Florence Township Fire Department No. 1, 401 Fire House Lane.
Pennington
May 31 – 7 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.
Take-Home rapid COVID-19 test kits
Take-home rapid COVID-19 test kits are available at all Mercer County Library System branches. Mercer County residents may request up to three kits at a time. The kits are Lucira brand over-the-counter rapid molecular nasal swab test comparable to a PCR test.
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 upcoming June Primary and 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.
New Jersey Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards
The New Jersey Business Immigration Coalition announces that nominations are open for the annual New Jersey Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards. The awards celebrate the important role of immigrants in today’s economy and honor the contributions of immigrant business leaders to their communities.
Award categories include growth, advocacy, innovation, sustainability, and leadership, as well as the 2024 Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year. There is no fee to enter and nominations close on June 1. If you are an immigrant entrepreneur or know an entrepreneur who excels in his or her field, please fill out a short nomination form – njbusinessimmigration.org.
Save the date for the awards ceremony on Tuesday, June 25 at The Pines in Edison.
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.
May 17 – 1 p.m. – Mahjong Meetup.
May 20 – 10 a.m. – ELL English Language.
May 20 – 2 p.m. – Movie: “Crazy Rich Asians.”
May 20 – 6:30 p.m. – LGTBQ+ Crafting Social.
May 21 – 10:30 a.m. – Baby and Toddler time.
May 21 – 4:30-5:15 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to a Dog: Patron.
May 22 – 10 a.m. – ELL: English Language.
May 22 – 5 p.m. – Gaming Club Unplugged.
May 23 – 10:30 a.m. – Art Stations.
May 23 – 1 p.m. – Community Resource Navigators.
May 24 – 1 p.m. – Mahjong Meetup.
Fellowship
Are you passionate about history, conservation, and community engagement? Look no further! D&R Greenway is offering a unique summer fellowship to an individual interested in exploring the historic heritage and natural resources of Bordentown, and the Delaware River. Paid fellowship will run from June 8 to Aug. 23 at 101 Park St., Bordentown. Apply before May 18. For more information call (609) 924-4646.
Tuesday, May 21
Bordentown Township Green Team meeting at 6 p.m., Bordentown Township Senior Center, 3 Municipal Drive.
Cranbury
The Cranbury Public Library (CPL) is located at 30 Park Place West. For more information on listed events please call (609) 722-6992.
May 17 – 2:30 p.m. – Living Well with Serious Illness.
May 18 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Tai Chi.
May 18 – noon to 4 p.m. – Dungeon and Dragons Club.
May 19 – 12:30-2 p.m. – Expressive Art Workshop.
May 20 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – The Speaking Solution.
May 20 – 7 p.m. – Literary Cafe.
May 21 – 11 a.m. – Toddler Craft Tuesday: Egg Carton.
May 21 – 6:30 p.m. – Spinning Yarns.
May 22 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Gentle Yoga.
May 22 – 11 a.m. – Family Storytime.
May 23 – 1 p.m. – Hands-On Cooking: Dumplings.
May 23 – 3:30 p.m. – Thursday Crafternoon: Coffee Filter Buttlerflies.
May 23 – 5-8 p.m. – Monthly Game Night.
May 23 – 6:30 p.m. – New Jersey cemeteries and tombstones.
May 24 – 3:30 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.
The Gourgaud Gallery will host a photography exhibit by the Cranbury digital Camera Club (CdCC) during the month of May.
The show will feature original, framed photographs of various subjects and sizes taken by club members.
The show will be on exhibit through Friday, May 31.
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.
East Windsor/Hightstown
The Hightstown High School (HHS) Class of 1984 is seeking class members, as well as other HHS attendees that are friends and siblings of the Class of 1984 to join them as they celebrate their 40th reunion. It will take place on Sept. 28th at the Hilton Garden Inn in Hamilton. For more information contact: Debralini@optonline.net, Mindyrobyn@aol.com or connect on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/Classof1984HHS
Hickory Corner Branch Library
Hickory Corner Branch Library is located at 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor.
May 17 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Creation Station.
May 17 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie: “Shadowlands” (1993).
May 18 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Family Fun Time.
May 18 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Free Play with mTiny Robots.
May 19 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie.
May 20 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Messy Monday.
May 20 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – ESL Conversation.
May 20 – 4-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Guided Meditation.
May 20 – 5-6 p.m. – School-age STEAM: Robot Programming.
May 20 – 7-8 p.m. – Kids Can Paint Like…Marc Chagall.
May 21 – 10 a.m. to noon – (Virtual) ESL Conversation Group for Adults.
May 21 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
May 21 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Scrabble for Adults.
May 21 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. (15 min.) – Read to the Therapy Dog.
May 21 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Chess for Adults.
May 22 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Discovery Time.
May 22 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Current Events Chat.
May 22 – 4:30-5:15 p.m. – Chess Club.
May 22 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Evening Storytime.
May 22 – 7-8 p.m. – (Virtual) The Wandering Jews of New Jersey.
May 23 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Time.
May 23 – 11 a.m. to noon – Basic Skills Craft for Adults.
May 23 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Crochet and Knit Corner.
May 23 – 5-5:30 p.m. – Crafternoon: 3D Frog Craft.
May 24 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Creation Station.
May 24 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Basic Skills Craft for Adults.
May 24 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Nonfiction Book Club.
Hightstown Branch Library
Hightstown Branch Library is located at 115 Franklin, Hightstown.
May 18 – 11 a.m. to noon – Small Steps Into S.T.E.M.
May 20 – 10 a.m. – Bilingual (Spanish/English) Bingo for Preschoolers.
May 20 – 4-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Guided Meditation.
May 20 – 6 p.m. – Grades 1-8 Tutoring.
May 21 – 10 a.m. to noon – (Virtual) ESL Conversation Group for Adults.
May 21 – 5-8:15 p.m. – Learning English.
May 22 – 10 a.m. – Wiggle, Giggle, Read.
May 22 – 2-3 p.m. – Crafty Adults: Yarn-Wrapped Decorative Vases.
May 22 – 4-5 p.m. – Citizenship Exam Preparation.
May 22 – 7-8 p.m. – (Virtual) The Wandering Jews of New Jersey.
May 23 – 10 a.m. – Shape A Story: Play-Doh Story Time.
May 23 – noon to 12:45 p.m. – Guided Meditation.
May 23 – 5 p.m. – Tween/Teen Public Speaking Class.
Twin Rivers Branch Library
Twin Rivers Branch Library is located at 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor.
May 17 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Resume Review.
May 20 – 2-3 p.m. – Adult Craft: Squeegee Art.
May 20 – 4-4:30 p.m. (Virtual) Guided Meditation.
May 20 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Jeopardy.
May 21 – 10 a.m. to noon – (Virtual) ESL Conversation Group for Adults.
May 21 – 2-3 p.m. – Adult Craft: Memorial Day Painted Stars.
May 22 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Time.
May 22 – 2-3 p.m. – Wayback Wednesday.
May 22 – (Virtual) The Wandering Jews of New Jersey.
May 23 – 2-3 p.m. – Adult Fiction Book Club.
Child Passenger Seat Inspections
To promote child passenger safety, Mayor Janice S. Mironov, members of council and the police department will be hosting free Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspections for East Windsor Township residents, underwritten by a New Jersey Highway Traffic Safety Division grant. Participants will have their child car seats inspected to ensure proper installation and will receive educational materials on how to properly and safely restrain children passengers.
The program will be held on several dates at the following locations:
- Thursday, June 6
- Wednesday, July 10
- Tuesday, August 6
- Monday, September 16
Dates June 6, July 10 and Sept. 16 – inspections will be held from 3-7 p.m. at the East Windsor Township police/court building, 80 One Mile Road. On Aug. 6, the inspection will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the East Windsor PAL complex, 30 Airport Road, during National Night Out.
Sunday, June 16
Jazz for Prostate Cancer Awareness and Americana Kitchen and Bar team up for their 4th annual Jazz4Dads Father’s Day Dinner from 5:30-8:30 p.m., 359 U.S. 130, East Windsor. The event aims to raise funds to strengthen the organization’s year-round awareness campaign to advocate for men’s wellness by supplying accurate information about prostate cancer while increasing exposure to live Jazz music. For more information visit https://jazz4pca.org.
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.
May 17 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime with Mr. John.
May 18 – 11 a.m. 5 p.m. – Saturday Stations.
May 20 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Basic English Conversation Grou.
May 20 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Coding Club.
May 20 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Masterpiece Mondays.
May 20 – 6-6:30 p.m. – Pajama Storytime.
May 21 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Storytime.
May 21 – 1-2:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
May 21 – 2-3 p.m. – Bad Art Afternoon.
May 22 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Movin’ Munchkins.
May 22 – 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Game Night: Unplugged.
May 23 – 11 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
May 23 – 1-2 p.m. – SOARING Storytime.
May 23 – 4-5 p.m. – Tasty Adventures.
May 24 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Read to a Therapy Dog.
Yoga By the Pond
Hillsborough Township Mayors Wellness Campaign presents Yoga By the Pond from 10-11 a.m. on May 18; and June 1, 8, 22 at Ann Van Middlesworth Park, 17 Pleasant View Road. Rain dates are the following day of the canceled event. For more information contact the Hillsborough Township Recreation Department at (908) 369-4832.
Hopewell Valley
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.
May 18 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Corn Planting and Gardening – Corn Mosaic Sunflower.
May 25 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Haying and Wagon Rides – Straw Star.
June 1 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Dairying – Flower Press.
June 8 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Old Time Baseball Game – Rag Ball.
June 15 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Pleasant Valley Hayrides and House Tours – Harvest Bouquet.
June 22 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Old-Fashioned Wash Day – Felted Flowers.
June 29 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Ice Cream Party and Wheat Harvest – Wooden Boat Making and Sailing.
Hopewell Branch Library
Hopewell Branch Library is located at 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington.
May 17 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mah Jongg in the Morning.
May 17 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Rock.
May 17 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Stay and Play.
May 20 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
May 20 – 1-1:45 p.m. – Homeschool Teens: Discover America.
May 20 – 3-4 p.m. – Pride Club Meet-up.
May 20 – 4-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Guided Meditation.
May 20 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon: Paper Lei.
May 21 – 10 a.m. to noon – (Virtual) ESL Conversation.
May 21 – 10-11 a.m. – Cribbage and Coffee.
May 21 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Rock.
May 21 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon: Paper Lei.
May 22 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Babytime.
May 22 – 3-4 p.m. – Teen Art Journaling.
May 22 – 6-6:30 p.m. – Storytime.
May 22 – 7-8 p.m. – (Virtual) The Wandering Jews of New Jersey.
May 23 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
May 23 – 1-2 p.m. – Play Dough.
May 23 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Lego Club.
May 24 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mah Jongg in the Morning.
May 24 – 2 p.m. – Film Screening.
Pennington Public Library
Pennington Public Library is located at 30 N. Main St. For more information visit www.penningtonlibrary.org.
May 19 – 3-4 p.m. – Lenape Pottery Workshop for Families.
May 21 – 7-8 p.m. – Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang.
May 21 – 7-8:15 p.m. – Mary Cassatt: Impressionist and Printmaker.
May 22 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Family Storytime.
Due Tuesday, May 21
Applications for Hopewell Township’s 2024 Youth Police Academy, which is being held from Monday June 24 to Friday June 28, are due May 21. For questions, email Detective Steven Ciosek at sciosek@hopewelltwp.org
Friday, May 31
This year will mark the 17th anniversary of Hopewell Tour Des Arts, the much-anticipated annual event that opens the doors of local artists’ studios and pop-up art spaces to the public. On Friday, May 31, a fundraiser to support Tour Des Arts and student art scholarships will be held at the Hopewell Theater in Hopewell Borough. For more information visit https://hvartscouncil.org
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.
Lawrence Township
The Lawrence Township Library Branch is located at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Township. For more information contact (609) 882-9246.
May 17 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Movers and Shakers.
May 18 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Mini Scientists: Bugs and Butterflies.
May 18 – 2-2:30 p.m. – Slime Time.
May 19 – 1:30 p.m. – Needle Felted Wall Hangings.
May 20 – Storytime.
May 20 – 11 a.m. – Little Artists.
May 20 – 2-4 p.m. – Arm in Arm Mobile Food Pantry.
May 20 – 4 p.m. – Round Singing.
May 20 – 4-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Guided Meditation.
May 20 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Cookies and Comics.
May 21 – 10 a.m. – Baby time.
May 21 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Word: Pictures, Tables, and Text Boxes.
May 21 – 10 a.m. to noon – (Virtual) ESL Conversation Group for Adults.
May 21 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Quiet Storytime.
May 21 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Voting in Mercer County.
May 21 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Watercolor Painting Jellyfish.
May 22 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Storytime.
May 22 – 2-3 p.m. – JAHM Storytime.
May 22 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Excel: Pivot tables.
May 22 – 6:30 p.m. – Paint Stick American flags.
May 22 – 7-8 p.m. – (Virtual) The Wandering Jews of New Jersey.
May 23 – 10 a.m. – Storytime.
May 23 – 10-11:30 a.m. – PowerPoint.
May 23 – 1-5 p.m. – Upcycle Challenge: Vehicles.
May 23 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Google Drive.
May 23 – 6:30-7:15 p.m. – Play with Clay.
May 24 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Movers and Shakers.
May 24 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Open Lab.
May 24 – 3-4 p.m. – Drum Circle.
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.
May 18 – 2-2:45 p.m. – Dinosaur Expedition Adventure.
May 20 – 4:30 -5:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
May 20 – 5-7 p.m. (half hour) – Monty Tutoring.
May 20 – 5:15-6 p.m. – Truth Seekers Society.
May 21 – 10-11 a.m. – Tuesday Morning Page Turners.
May 22 – 5-5:30 p.m. – Family Storytime.
May 22 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Digital Lab 101.
May 23 – 2-3 p.m. – Drop-In Tech Help.
May 23 – 5-7 p.m. (half hour) – Monty Tutoring.
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.
The Princeton Triangle Club, continuing its tradition of presenting an original musical comedy, will present an encore performance of the newest Triangle Show at the McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, New Jersey this May at Princeton’s reunions. Created by Princeton University’s most talented undergraduates, Ship Happens: A Cruisical! will play its final performances Friday, May 24, 8pm; and Saturday, May 25th, 7pm.
FOPOS
Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS) has a number of events lined up. For more information visit www.fopos.org.
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.
Mother’s Day plant sale is open. Onsite pick up is Mother’s Day weekend.
On Sunday, May 19, at 1 p.m. explore Princeton’s Mercer Hill neighborhood and the Stockton family’s fascinating history with a special Discovering Princeton at Morven Walking Tour led by the authors of “Discovering Princeton: A Photographic Guide with Five Walking Tours.” This 90-minute tour is offered in-person only, and space is limited to 25 participants.
Princeton Public Library
Princeton Public Library is located at 65 Witherspoon St.
May 17 – 9:45 a.m. to noon – Job Seekers: Staying Motivated and Building a Daily Routine.
May 17 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
May 17 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Parent and Baby Support Group.
May 17 – 7-9:30 p.m. – Music: Open Mic Night on the Plaza.
May 18 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Saturday Storytime.
May 18 – 1-1:30 p.m. – Kids: Japanese Storytime.
May 18 – 2-3 p.m. – Chemistry for Kids.
May 18 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Lecture Recitals from the New School for Music Study.
May 18 – 3:30-5 p.m. – Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions.
May 19 – 10 a.m. to noon – Movie at the Garden Theatre: “Kubo and the Two Strings.”
May 19 – 11 a.m. to noon – Book Brunch: Judith Lindbergh.
May 19 – 1-2 p.m. – Teen Mental Health Fair.
May 19 – 3-3:30 p.m. – Kids: German Storytime.
May 19 – 3-5 p.m. – Workshop: Nature Photography with Your Phone.
May 20 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Build it!
May 20 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – SCORE Seminar: The Five Cs in Small Business Loans.
May 20 – 7-8:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
May 21 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Build it!
May 21 – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Tech: Ask the Mac Pros.
May 21 – 4-7 p.m. – Mercer County Community ID.
May 21 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Catherine Project Book Group.
May 21 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Workshop: Writers Room Online.
May 21 – 7-8 p.m. – McCarter Live at the Library.
May 22 – 10 a.m. to noon – Drop in and Knit.
May 22 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime!
May 22 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Storytime.
May 22 – noon to 12:55 p.m. – Baby Play Group.
May 22 – 4-5:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
May 22 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Author: I. Augustus Durham with Kinohi Nishikawa.
May 22 – 6-8 p.m. – Tech: The AI Disruption Part 2.
May 23 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime!
May 23 – 10:30 a.m. to noon – English Conversation Group.
May 23 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Storytime.
May 23 – noon to 1 p.m. – Baby Play Group.
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.
Princeton University Library
Princeton University Library (PUL) to present “Ulises Carrión: Bookworks and Beyond,” the spring exhibition in the Ellen and Leonard Milberg Gallery at Firestone Library. Curated by Sal Hamerman, Metadata Librarian for Special Collections at PUL, and Javier Rivero Ramos, a recent Ph.D graduate from the Department of Art & Archaeology, who is now assistant curator at Art Bridges Foundation in Arkansas. The exhibition runs through June 13.
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. Guided tours are available to the public.
West Windsor
West Windsor Community Farmer’s Market – third Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Vaugn Lot.
- May 18
- June 15
- July 20
- August 17
- September 21
- October 19
Kelsey Theatre at Mercer is located at the Mercer County Community College (MCCC), 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.
West Windsor Arts
West Windsor Arts Council, located at 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor, is hosting a number of events.
June 1 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Run. Walk. Dance. Create! ArtWalk 2024 and Try-Art-Athon features new activities and games focused on family fitness and fun.
For more information, call (609) 716-1931 or visit westwindsorarts.org.
West Windsor Branch Library
West Windsor Branch Library is located at 333 N. Post Road, Princeton Junction.
May 17 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Tim Hoh’s Music for Kids.
May 17 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera!
May 18 – 10-11 a.m. – Sahaja Yoga Meditation.
May 18 – 2-2:30 p.m. – 3D Printing and Modeling.
May 20 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Storytime.
May 20 – 4-4:30 p.m. – (Virtual) Guided Meditation.
May 20 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Messy Club.
May 21 – 10 a.m. to noon – (Virtual) ESL Conversation Group for Adults.
May 21 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Storytime.
May 21 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playdate Pals.
May 21 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Crochet Club.
May 21 – 6-7 p.m. – Public Speaking Solutions.
May 22 – 10-11 a.m. – Take the Library with you.
May 22 – 10:15-10:45 – Little Libros- English/Spanish Storytime.
May 22 – 2-4 p.m. – Wednesday Film Festival – “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.”
May 22 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Developing Cognitive Skills in Children.
May 22 – 7-8 p.m. – (Virtual) The Wandering Jews of New Jersey.
May 23 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Little STEAMers I.
May 23 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Little STEAMers II.
May 23 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Let’s Play Chess.
May 23 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Yummy Smoothies and Book Tasting.
May 23 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Game Night.
May 24 – 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.
