Announcements (continued)

The online Princeton Festival 15^th Annual Piano Competition is now open to pianists from around the world, with an entry deadline of April 19, 2021. Full information and an entry application is available at princetonfestival.org/2021-piano-competition-rules/. To enter the competition, artists must submit a video of themselves performing a designated piece of music. Participants compete for cash prizes and certificates, plus the Richard Tang Yuk award, named for the Festival’s founding Artistic Director, given to the best performer overall.

Senior Scholarships Available @Princeton Senior Resource Center - PSRC is committed to serving all members of our community. We will never allow cost to be an obstacle to your participation. To request a program scholarship, please fill out this confidential form. princetonsenior.wufoo.com/forms/senior-scholarship-request-form/

The Watershed Institute is offering two training conferences in February. The first one is geared toward people who want to become certified in green infrastructure landscaping. The second one is aimed at municipal employees who want to learn more about maintaining green infrastructure. thewatershed.org/green-infrastructure-certification-feb-4-5-2021/thewatershed.org/green-infrastructure-maintenance-webinar/

Musical Happy Hours to Help Save the Sourlands - Sourland Mountain Happy Hours will be held via Zoom from 6-7:00pm on the first Thursday of each month, February 4 through June 3. Proceeds will benefit the Sourland Conservancy and the musicians. The line-up includes a variety of New Jersey favorites. Danny Coleman of DannyColemansRockonRadio.com will emcee all five shows. Visit www.sourland.org for more information about the event and artists.Registered attendees will enjoy special deals or discounts on their Happy Hours take-out supplies ordered in advance from local sponsors: Sourland Mountain Spirits, Unionville Vineyards, and Flounder Brewery.

Save the Date

March 6, 2021 – Winter Fairy Festival @The Watershed

March 13, 2021 – Rx: Laughter – Gala & Auction, West Windsor Arts Center

March 14, 2021 – PSRC Fundraiser with Chef Adeena Sussman

March 28, 2021 – Princeton University Concerts Virtual Watch Party

June 2021 – Boys and Girls Club Bike for Club Kids

Events – In Person & Virtual

School Open Houses

Major Non-Profit Fundraisers

2/4 – Princeton Winter Farmer’s Market, 10-2pm., Join your favorite vendors at our Winter MarketPlease click the button for market guidelines.
Be sure to check back for weekly updates/revisions. Temporary market location & hours: Select Thursdays, 10am - 2pm, 46-80 Franklin Ave, Princeton, NJ 08542
(Click here for map/layout) To view our list of vendors and see who is offering pre-ordering or other methods of contactless payment click here.

2/4 – Black History Month Bingo, Princeton Family YMCA, 6-7pm., (Every Thursday until 2/25). Each week, different theme. PPS Students Receive Community Service Hours for Participation. Zoom link sent to participants AFTER you register - Register Here

2/4 – Drawing Class, Princeton Art Museum & Arts Council of Princeton, 8pm., The Art Museum is partnering with the Arts Council of Princeton to provide free online art-making experiences. Weekly classes are taught over Zoom so participants can join live, using materials available at home. Each week's lesson features works from the Museum's collections and is introduced by a Student Tour Guide. This series will be held Thursday evenings, February 4 through March 4. Details and free registration for the February 4 class here. Click here for more information

2/5 – HomeFront Pop up Shop, 1-6pm., Pop-Up Shop - 31 West Broad Street, Hopewell. Buy and Browse — Art and collectibles. Additional dates: 2/6, 2/7, 2/12, 2/13, 2/14. Click here for more information

2/5 – First Friday Film – “4 Little Girls”, PSRC, 1pm., On Sunday, September 15, 1963, the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, was bombed by four members of a Ku Klux Klan affiliated racist group. Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson and Cynthia Wesley, four African-American girls between the ages of eleven and fourteen who had been attending the church’s Sunday school, were killed in the blast. Director Spike Lee’s somber 1997 documentary tells the story through new interviews and archival footage. Running time: 1 hour, 42 minutes; Genre: Documentary Registration required, no fee. Click here for more information

2/6 – Black Holes - Family Science Lecture, IAS, 11am., Virtual talk on Zoom for children 10 and up and their families. Black holes are perhaps the most puzzling prediction of Einstein’s theory of relativity. They squash all matter to a point, trap light, stop time, and cause some of the most violent explosions in the cosmos. Recently, scientists have been able to “hear” the collisions of black holes, and even “see” a massive black hole in a far away galaxy. Register

2/6 – Starry Starry Night – Virtual Benefit for Princeton Nursery School., 7pm., The evening will feature a conversation between Brian Sullivan, Emmy-nominated Anchor & Senior National Correspondent with CNBC, and Rosanda Wong, Executive Director of Princeton Nursery School. Afterward, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a special performance by the very talented singer/songwriter Carly King. If you cannot attend, please consider making a donation regardless, as we rely on the generosity of our community now more than ever during these unprecedented times. Click here for more information

2/7 – Faculty Recital, The New School for Music Study, 2:30pm., Join the faculty of the New School for Music Study for a virtual recital celebrating "Places." Music takes us to far away places, around the world, and immerses us in nature. We will embark on a musical adventure through music of Chopin, Debussy, Ravel, and more! $10 minimum donation per family Register to attend here: form.jotform.com/202513782812957

2/9 – In Person Self Defense for Women Safety Program, 6-9pm. TUE. February 9, 16 & 23 (6 - 9 p.m.)
Plainsboro Recreation Center, 641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, Click here to learn more or to register. SPACE IS LIMITED. $25 per person.
Empower yourself with a new sense of awareness and confidence through RAD Women®, a national self-defense course for women. The FBI estimates that one of every three women in the United States will be assaulted in their lifetimes. Learn to be more aware of potential danger and how to protect yourself. 

2/10 – Virtual VIP Tour of George Washington’s Mount Vernon, 1pm., YOU are cordially invited to join us for a FREE Virtual VIP Tour of Mount Vernon, the historic home of General & President George Washington in Virginia, with an expert curator, tailored especially with a Revolutionary NJ perspective! This 2-hour presentation has been made possible by the gracious sponsorship of The Rockingham Association, Batsto Citizens Committee, Friends of the Indian King Tavern, Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage Association and the Office of Historic Sites/NJ State Park Service. While the program is free, you must register at Eventbrite here to watch: www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-vip-tour-of-george-washingtons-mount-vernon-featuring-new-jersey-h-tickets after which you will be sent the link to join us on the live tour!

2/10 - Stress, Anxiety and School: Does Your Teen Need a New Environment? Princeton Learning Cooperative, 7pm., What's the connection between stress, anxiety, and school? Could moving to a more flexible, relaxed, and interest-based educational environment be the change your teenager needs to thrive? In this panel discussion, a young adult, their parent, and a mental health professional will talk about their experiences with mental health and school and how self-directed education supported their well-being and growth. Q&A to follow. Zoom Link Password: welcome

2/11 – Afternoon Aerobic Hike, Nature Center @Washington Crossing State Park, 1pm., Join us for 2-3.5 mi. brisk guided hikes on selected trails in the state park. Routes to be determined. Advanced registration required. Bring a water bottle and wear hiking shoes. The trails are quite wet in sections. Weather permitting. Pre-teen - adult. Face coverings are required at all these events. Attendance is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional dates: 2/18, 2/25 - Phone: 609-737-0609

2/12 – Friday with Friends, YWCA Princeton Area Newcomers & Friends, 12-2pm., 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. It is held on every SECOND FRIDAY of each month unless there is a holiday conflict. RSVP required. Please contact our membership VP at newcomersmembership@ywcaprinceton.org or visit www.ywcaprinceton.org/newcomers for more information. The YWCA Princeton Area Newcomers & Friends has been welcoming the people to our community from around the world, nation, state, and cities.

2/13 – Old-Fashioned Valentine’s Day @Howell Farm, 10-4pm., The air may be chilly, but the farm's wintery landscape is the perfect setting for a heartwarming Valentine's Day ride. Couples can take a romantic spin in a two-seater sleigh or carriage pulled by a team of light workhorses. Families can ride in a bobsled or hay wagon pulled by a handsome team of drafts. At the farmhouse there will be soup on the stove, and a children's craft program from 11 to 3 p.m. for a small materials fee. **Please note that all 2021 Saturday 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. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you soon! howellfarm.org/valentines-day-rides-music-storytelling/

2/14 – Valentine’s Day Concert, The Dryden Ensemble, 4pm., A Valentine's Day Concert: Leycester Lyra Viol Lessons featuring Lisa Terry. Lisa Terry plays the bass viol “lyra-way,” with melodies and chordal accompaniment just like a lute with a bow, in these 17th century lessons collected by English gentleman Peter Leycester. Click here for more information

2/18 – Life in Princeton During the American Revolution, 7pm., This talk is based on local historian and author Larry Kidder’s research for his recently published book, entitled Revolutionary Princeton 1774-1783: The Biography of an American Town in the Heart of a Civil War. The discussion will focus on the experiences during those ten years of the Black residents of Princeton and how ideas about enslavement, abolition, rights for free Black people, etc. were changing. The talk will be approximately 30-40 minutes followed by a Q&A. Click here for more information

2/18 - Homelessness and Hunger in the Time of COVID-19, HomeFront & Princeton Public Library, 6pm., HomeFront & Princeton Public Library will co-host a virtual panel discussion as part of HomeFront’s “Week of Hope”. Moderated by Connie Mercer, CEO of HomeFront, with panelists Bernie Flynn, CEO of Mercer Street Friends; Emily Lemmerman of Princeton University’s Eviction Lab; Crystol Thompson-Dyous, Trenton School District Parent Liaison and former HomeFront client; Sarah Steward, Chief of Operations at Homefront; and Gregory Stankiewicz, Statewide Coordinator of the NJ Community Schools Coalition. Register for this free event at www.homefrontnj.org

2/18 – HiTOPS Trivia Night, 7:30pm., Join us for a fun night of trivia in support of HiTOPS programming! Gather your team and register today. Compete for prizes, and most importantly, bragging rights! Registration is required, and there is a suggested donation of $25* to play along. Brush up on your LGBTQ+ History and Sex Ed for two of the rounds dedicated to these topics! Grab your friends and register today! Once registered, we'll send you more info about the logistics, as well as a zoom link. Name your team and get ready to compete! *Don’t let the suggested donation keep you from joining in! Click here for more information

2/20 - Cross-Country Ski Workshop - Washington Crossing State Park Nature Center, 1pm. In this workshop, the participants will learn about the different types of cross-country ski equipment that are available and what to look for in selecting your first pair of skis. Other topics will include: how to dress and where to go skiing in New Jersey. The lecture/discussion will last 1 -1 1⁄2 hour. If the ground is snow covered, an additional 1+ hour ski lesson will be offered. Participants will have to provide their own ski equipment for the outdoor lesson. Call the Nature Center to obtain equipment rental information. Phone: 609-737-0609.

2/20 - Virtual Gospel-Music Fundraiser, Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum. The Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM) and the Sourland Conservancy present their popular “Gospel Brunch” fundraiser - with a twist, necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. On Saturday, February, 20, 2021, guests will have access to a Virtual Gospel-Music Concert, via YouTube, with informational segments and interviews with board members and staff. Tickets are available online now for $30 per household. Ticket holders will receive a link on February 19th to view the event on YouTube. The link will only be active for 24 hours on Saturday, February 20th. Visit www.ssaamuseum.org to purchase tickets, or click this link: bit.ly/3cniIym. For more information, send an email to info@ssaamuseum.org.

2/23 – Virtual Art Auction, Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor, 10am.,February 23, 2021 at 10:00 am to Monday, March 1, 2021 at 4:00 pm. Bid on Decorative and Fine Art, featuring a Special Selection of Israeli Art. All art auction bidders will be entered in a drawing for a $50 gift card. To view lots, register and bid, visit bid.marlinart.com. 

2/24 – Virtual Fundraiser, Princeton Community Housing, 7pm., Professor Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr. will speak about his latest book, New York Times Bestseller, Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own.
The fundraising event will include a lecture by Dr. Glaude and a question and answer session moderated by Rev. Lukata Mjumbe of Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions before the event. Funds raised will go to PCH’s Covid-19 Rent Relief Fund for PCH residents who have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. General admission will cost $50. Student tickets will cost $25. For $85, registrants for the event will also receive a signed copy of Begin Again. Donations can also be made in support of the event and PCH’s Covid-19 Rent Relief Fund. Additional information about the event and tickets can be found at www.PCHHomes.org.

2/24 – Exploring Our National Parks, Interactive Zoom, Jewish Center of Princeton, 7:30pm., Join Ed and Lori Simon as they “show and tell” about their favorite National Park experiences. Learn why each of our National Parks is unique. Gain appreciation for their inspiring beauty. Hear travel tips these experienced explorers will offer to enhance your visit for a fabulous vacation to one of these majestic locations. Registration is required for all programs. To register, please email with your full name to: Info@thejewishcenter.org  - Please use course code SIMON when registering. Registration closes 24 hours before the class. We cannot accept late registrations.

2/25 -The Revolutionary World of a Free Black Man: Jacob Francis, 1754-1836 - HCHS Black History Month Program, 7pm., The Hunterdon County Historical Society will host a free virtual program on African-American patriot Jacob Francis, who fought alongside Continental soldiers during the American Revolution. Author and historian William “Larry” Kidder will discuss Francis’s life on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. To reserve a space, visit the historical society’s website at www.hunterdonhistory.org.
This program — titled The Revolutionary World of a Free Black Man: Jacob Francis, 1754-1836 — is based upon Kidder’s research for his forthcoming book-length biography of Jacob Francis to be published by Knox Press. Francis’s life reveals an important story of New Jersey and American history that is little known – how people who were neither enslaved nor white experienced the American Revolution and the early Republic period.

2/27 – Free Harlem Renaissance & The Art of Collage Workshop, Arts Council of Princeton, 1:30-3pm., Join local artist Kenneth Lewis Jr. in an exploration of the Harlem Renaissance and the collage work of Romare Bearden. Using basic supplies found around the home, learn how to utilize the power of collage as an art form! All ages are invited to join this special hands-on celebration of art, history, and the possibilities of this exciting form of creative self-expression. Click here to register and get more info.

2/27 - "American Hasi" Film Screening and Q&A, WWAC, 8pm., American Hasi (Hindi for "American laughter") follows stand-up comedian Tushar Singh and his number one fan—his mom—on a 35-day comedy tour across six cities in India as he hits stages with dark, self-deprecating stand-up material. In India, Tushar interacts with foreign audiences for the first time; gets life-changing advice from Bill Burr, Russell Peters, and Vir Das; and attempts to reconcile his career goals and creative identity with his family's sacrifices and conservative upbringing. American Hasi is a funny and delightfully awkward story that captures the struggles of the brave few who try to make a living out of their creative passion. $15 per ticket
Click here for more information

Client Promos

Cater Your Super Bowl Sunday @The Meeting House - Let us feed you and your family for the big game! It might not be quite the same party as last year, but we've got you covered with all of our favorite game day classics. To view our menu and to place your order visit us here.

Cater to Your Sport or Your Love @Emily’s Café – Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day Menus - emilyscafeandcatering.smartonlineorder.com/

Intro to Piano Class @The New School for Music Study
Have you put off starting piano lessons due to the pandemic? Our Intro to Piano online class is a great way for kids to get started! This online program is designed for beginning students ages 5-7. Classes will meet via Zoom on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:00PM, starting on February 10th, and ending on June 15th. Students will need a keyboard or piano at home. Details and registration here: form.jotform.com/210124415723948

Valentine’s Virtual Wine & Chocolate Tasting @Terhune Orchards - February 12 at 7pm | February 13 at 3pm | February 14 at 3pm - We are featuring two of our favorite wines for Valentine’s Day, Harvest Blues and Rooster Red. (Choose from 3 dates and times offered.) What goes better together than wine and chocolate? Enjoy Terhune’s own homemade chocolate cookies in a special assortment along with chocolate truffles. The gathering will include a virtual tour of Terhune Orchards’ vineyard and winery as well as the guided wine tasting of these Valentine’s favorites described by the winemakers themselves. www.terhuneorchards.com/product/valentines-wine-chocolate-virtual-tasting/

Chauncey Hotel & Laurie House are now booking WEDDINGS! The perfect setting to safely a host your LOCAL wedding! Contact CMCQUAID@ETS.ORG

CKW Writing Academy is having a winter class sale. $50 when you buy 16 lessons! form.jotform.com/202155097731958