Announcements (continued)

Annual Princeton Community Works Conference Jan 25 -27
For the first time, the Annual Princeton Community Works – a Conference focused on meeting the needs of for volunteers, boards and staff of nonprofit organizations – will be taking place online, January 25-27, 2021. Also, the total cost of PCW is reduced to $10 per person. This enables more people than ever to engage, gain inspiration and learn critical skills to survive these challenging times. This year’s PCW has a flexible and convenient schedule that provides a variety of options for attendees. On the opening night, participants can attend an inspiring keynote address, which will be followed by some evening sessions. During the next two days, participants also can choose to attend lunchtime and evening professional development workshops it they like. Overall, attendees can choose from one to eight workshops out of 32 options. www.princetoncommunityworks.org/pcw-nonprofit-conference/

Save the Date

February 27, 2021 – Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s Virtual Gala

March 6, 2021 – Winter Fairy Festival @ The Watershed

Events – In Person & Virtual

School Open Houses

Major Non-Profit Fundraisers

1/6 - Youth Perspectives on Better Options for Education, Princeton Learning Cooperative Webinar, 7pm.,When school is no longer working for your teen during the pandemic, there are better options. Hear directly from teens and young adults who left conventional schooling behind. They'll share why school didn't work and how they're creating meaningful lives for themselves. The panel includes current members and alumni of Princeton Learning Cooperative who will tell their story, with a Q&A to follow.
This is an online event. Zoom Link - Password: teens

1/7 - Princeton Farmers' Market, 10-2pm., We will be operating in the Franklin Ave. parking lot on select Thursdays, from 10am - 2pm. All customers must follow social distancing protocols and maintain a safe distance from each other. Customers are required to wear a mask. www.princetonfarmersmarket.com/

1/7 - A Virtual Conversation with Artist Duane Michals, 5:30pm., Widely known for his work with series and multiple exposures and the essential use of text in his images, Duane Michals is one of the great photographic innovators of the last century and his work appears in the virtual exhibition The Eclectic Eye: A Tribute to Duane Wilder. Michals will lead a candid discussion touching on topics such as metaphysics, personal identity, the nature of memory, photography and filmmaking, in conversation with Princeton University Art Museum Director James Steward. Free Registration: artmuseum.princeton.edu/calendar/2021-01/new-date-artist-talk-duane-michals 

1/8 – Job Seekers Session – Assessing Your Career Skills, 9:45am., PSG Executive Chair David Schuchman presents on identifying and assessing your skills and matching them to a career. Visit PSG of Mercer County's events calendar for connection details. Click here for more information

1/8 - Friday with Friends, YWCA Princeton Area Newcomers & Friends, 12-2pm.,Meeting Method: ‘Socially Distanced’ & ‘Masked’ In-Person Gathering
Are you eager to expand your knowledge of educational, cultural and community issues? At our monthly Friday with Friends, ‘Socially Distanced’ & ‘Masked’ In-Person Gatherings, you will meet and hear acclaimed speakers from business, political, civic, and educational circles.The COVID19 Restrictions and Precautions will apply. Each person is required to bring her own food and drink, wear a mask, and practice social distancing. Feel free to bring your own chair. RSVP required. Please contact our membership VP at newcomersmembership@ywcaprinceton.org or visit www.ywcaprinceton.org/newcomers for more information. 

1/10 – Princeton Symphony Orchestra Virtual Concert - Pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk, 4pm., Ukrainian-born pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk will be performing several selections as part of our January 10 Mozart & Saint-Georges virtual concert. Click here for more information

1/10 - Virtual Auditions/Capital Singers of Trenton, 4pm.,  - Capital Singers of Trenton is currently recruiting new members for its15th season, beginning in January 2021, and would love to have you join! Particularly sought are tenors, baritones and basses, but all voices are welcome to join. If you or someone you know are interested in singing, please visit the website and send message or call. Email: CapitalSingers@gmail.com

1/14 – What’s In Your Grocery Cart? The Suppers Program, 10-11am., What are the good fats? What is a slow carb? Why is it important to “eat the rainbow” and have fewer ingredients listed on a nutrition label? Come away from this webinar with a new perspective on what you’re putting in your grocery cart and ultimately, what you’re putting in your body. Learn to make informed choices that will support your journey towards better health. This meeting is hosted by Marion Reinson. suppers.wildapricot.org/event-4092178

1/14 – Author Event -A Rosenberg by Any Other Name - Bildner Center Public Program, 7pm., Professor Kirsten Fermaglich (Michigan State University) discusses her book A Rosenberg By Any Other Name: A History of Jewish Name Changing in America (NYU Press, 2018). Register

1/15 – Weaving Winter Tales @ The Watershed, 6:30pm., Bundle up, gather around the fire, and let our storytellers spark your imagination with winter tales from around the world. Roast a marshmallow and enjoy an evening of stories outside the Watershed Center. Ages 5 and up. In-person program. Masks, social distancing, and adult attendance required. Discount available for members. thewatershed.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx

1/16 – West Windsor Winter Farmer’s Market, MarketFair Parking Lot, 10-1pm., MarketFair’s outdoor lot looks to be a wonderful setting for some of the finest New Jersey’s farms and vendors. Plenty of free parking. As with the summer/fall markets, organizers are creating a safe and comfortable shopping experience for area residents including a mask/face covering requirement for everyone on site, hand washing/sanitation stations, and pre-ordering options.

1/18 – MLK Day Community Story Hour with jaZams & ACP, 11am., Gather as a family on Martin Luther King Jr. Day for a virtual storytime with jaZams! jaZam’s Jeff and Dean will treat attendees to some favorite new books celebrating stories of social justice, civil rights, and equality for all people, accompanied by ukulele tunes! Longtime Princeton resident Dana Hughes Moorehead and daughter Eme will join us as special guest readers to share their love of writing and reading with our community. Books featured will include Charlie Parker Played Be Bop by Chris Raschka, I am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes, and The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver by Gene Barretta. Link to register: artscouncilofprinceton.org/events/community-story-hour-with-jazams/

1/19 – SCORE Seminar: Strategic Research Approaches to LinkedIn, 6:30pm., Learn tips, tricks and best practices to more strategically format your LinkedIn profile, optimize your use of keywords and differentiate your personal brand.
Click here for more information

1/20 – Virtual Info Session, CASA, 11am., currently seeking new volunteers! Experts point out that children are more at risk for abuse and neglect amid this pandemic. CASA for Children of Mercer & Burlington Counties is a non-profit organization that recruits, trains and supervises community volunteers who speak up in Family Court for the best interests of children that have been removed from their families due to abuse and/or neglect and placed in the foster care system. TO LEARN MORE - contact JILL DUFFY at jduffy@casamercer.org.

1/21 - Annual Open House & Networking Event, Women in Development, 6pm
Say goodbye to 2020 and ring in the New Year at Mercer County Women In Development's Open House! Our highly successful and engaging networking event is going virtual on January 21, 2021! We'll set new career goals, expand our networking circle, and find a few pick-me-ups to get us through the next few months. All members are encouraged to invite a friend or two to this FREE WID program. Online using ZOOM technology - Registration link: widmercer.org/site/event/wids-january-open-house-networking-event/
Cost: FREE to all nonprofit professionals

1/22 – FYI Seminar – A Look at Senior Housing, 11:45am., What are the differences between independent living and assisted living? Join us for a review of the costs and services offered at these types of “retirement living” communities. Hilary Murray has twenty years experience in the field of senior living. Deanna Mellon is the director of community relations at Brandywine Living Serenade at Princeton. Registration required, no fee. Click here for more information

1/25 - "The State of Antisemitism in America 2020", Beth El Synagogue, 7pm., Join this critical discussion on AJC's State of Antisemitism in America Report, based on recent parallel surveys of American Jews and the general public about anti-Semitism in the United States. Rabbi David C. Levy, Director of AJC New Jersey, will provide an in-depth analysis of the report's findings and what they mean for efforts to combat anti-Semitism in America. Register here: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sWo0U3yiQCO6_L_LEcSTQw 

1/30 – Ice Harvest, Howell Living History Farm, 10am., In late January, visitors to the farm will learn about the tools and technology that made ice harvesting a successful business at the turn of the 20th century, and try their hand at using an ice saw on the pond. Visitors can also help pull ice blocks up the ramp to the ice house, chip ice for ice cream, and make an ice candle to take home! **Please note that programs will be modified to encourage social distancing and reflect current State guidelines for public events. Visitors are required to carry masks at all times, and wear them when social distancing isn't possible.howellfarm.org/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Client Promos

Farm Fresh for the New Year @Terhune’s - Ring in the New Year with healthy and farm fresh. Favorite farm baked goods, produce, Terhune own wine and homemade salsas make great additions to your celebration at home this year! Shop in the Farm Store, Trenton Farmers Market or Order Online - www.terhuneorchards.com/shop-thumbnail/ for Farm Pick-Up or Local Delivery

Princeton Elks Thrift Shop, located at 354 Route 518 in Skillman, NJ has winter hours: Friday's 1:00pm-4:00pm, Saturday's 9:00am-2:00pm and Sunday's 1:00pm-4:00pm. Saturday Flea Markets continue weather permitting.

Remote Learning Photography Classes @Princeton Photo Workshop - You'll be attending your class with your instructor LIVE, just like in your real-life class.princetonphotoworkshop.com/remote