Announcements (continued)

Corner House Behavioral Health Leadership Programs are enrolling for the 2021-2022 school year. The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and Project GAIA (Growing Up Accepted as an Individual in America) peer leadership programs foster leadership, civic engagement and healthy living. To learn more, visit www.cornerhousenj.org/prevention.

Call for Art - Ellarslie Open 37/38 – Deadline April 30
2021 Ellarslie Open juried art show announce the show's Call for Art and invite artists to submit artwork through April 30 via an online entry system. In acknowledgment of its cancelled year and its return. Dr. William R. Valerio, Director of Philadelphia's Woodmere Art Museum, will jury the 2021 show. Artists may submit up to six entries across a variety of categories through April 30. Through the online entry system artists can submit digital images of artwork in most media (not film or video). Submissions are limited to six works, with a maximum of two from any of the 10 primary judging categories, as outlined at www.ellarslie.org/...2021-call-for-art.

Save the Date

April 30, 2021 – PCDI Spring Gala & Silent Auction

May 1, 2021 – Princeton University Art Museum Gala 2021

May 13, 2021 – Boys and Girls Clubs Mercer Annual Night of Shining Stars Benefit

May 13, 2021 – Planned Parenthood Virtual Spring Benefit with Anna Deavere Smith

May 15 & 16, 2021 – Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market

May 22, 2021 – NAMI Walks Your Way

June 6, 2021 – Good Grief’s Annual 5k Run/Walk

June 7 – 12, 2021 – Isles’s Virtual Forum

Events – In Person & Virtual

School Open Houses

Summer Camp Open Houses

Major Non-Profit Fundraisers

4/7 - FREE Intro, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, PCYH, 7:00 -8:30pm., 8-week, live interactive program on Zoom begins April 13. Based on the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn, the program's structured educational approach offers mindfulness meditation and gentle yoga as the core of its program to guide people to take better care of themselves and to live healthier and more adaptive lives. Join from anywhere!
Learn more here

4/8 - Loving and Cooking with your CSA– Blue Moon Acres, 6pm., NOFA-NJ, The Suppers Program, and Jammin’ Crepes are working together to offer a Cooking class which celebrates the NJ Organic CSA and seven NJ farms who have a CSA program. Every second Thursday of the month, Tony Kennette will introduce you to another NJ Organic farm, and Kim Rizk of Jammin’ Crepes will cook from the farms CSA box. The charge for this event is $15 for one class or $60 for the whole series. Click here for more information

4/8 - Libby Copeland: “The Lost Family: How DNA Testing is Upending Who We Are”, Princeton Public Library, 7:00pm., Journalist Libby Copeland explores the extraordinary cultural phenomenon of home DNA testing, drawing on her years of research for "The Lost Family: How DNA Testing is Upending Who We Are."
Copeland discusses how, with more than 37 million people tested, virtually all Americans are affected by DNA testing in some way, and millions have been impacted by significant revelations in their immediate families. The Wall Street Journal calls Copeland's book “a fascinating account of lives dramatically affected by genetic sleuthing.” Click here for more information

4/9 – “Songs for a New World”, Music Mountain Theatre, 8pm., Songs for a New World is “about one moment. It’s about hitting the wall and having to make a choice, or take a stand, or turn around and go back.” With a rousing score that blends elements of pop, gospel and jazz, featuring tight harmonies and darling vocals, Songs for a New World transports its audience from the deck of a spanish sailing ship bound for a new land, to the ledge of a New York penthouse. Characters range from a young man in the Bronx who dreams of becoming a famous basketball player, to a forlorn and neglected Mrs. Claus lamenting as Christmas approaches. Enjoy live in-theatre or stream virtually from home. April 9th -April 18^th, Fridays 8pm, Saturdays and Sunday 3pm. www.showclix.com/event/songs-for-a-new-world

4/10 – Spring Beekeeping & Gardening, Howell Farm., 10-4pm., Expert beekeeper Bob Hughes will open the hives before your very eyes...to check the health of the residents and see how each colony fared through the winter. Mr. Hughes will introduce apiary visitors to a queen, drones, and worker bees before heading inside the visitor center for a 45-minute presentation, "Life in a Bee Colony."Masks required. Parking and admission are free. Click here for more information

4/10 –Bike Drive - Mercer Parks, 12-4pm., Do you have a bike that you no longer use? Maybe you have one that your child has outgrown? Mercer County and the Park Commission are hosting a Bike Drive at several locations throughout the county. We will take your old bikes – no matter the condition – and give them to the Trenton Bike Exchange, a volunteer organization that collects, repairs, and sells used bikes at a very low price. Rain Date: 4/17.content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NJMERCER/bulletins/2c2141f

4/11 – Pine Board Birdhouse Making, Washington Crossing State Park, 1:30-3pm., (6 - 11 yrs. old) With the breeding season underway, several species of common cavity-nesting backyard birds will be looking for places to nest. Come out and build a simple nest box that will accommodate these feathery critters. Bring your own hammer. Fee: $7.00 per box (exact change please). Advanced registration required. Nature Center Phone : (609) 737-0609

4/11 - Shabbat Iraqi Style- with Carole Basri, Jewish Center of Princeton, 2pm., Zoom in and enjoy a glass of wine or arak as Carole cooks an authentic Iraqi Shabbat dinner. Take a Magic Carpet Journey to ancient Babylon and Baghdad and enjoy the Ta’am, the special tastes of Jewish Iraqi cuisine dating back thousands of years. Carole Basri has taught cooking classes at the 92nd St Y and contributed a chapter on Iraqi cooking to their International cookbook. She is currently working on her own cookbook. For security reasons, Registration is required for all programs. To register, please send an email with your full name and the Course Code BASRI to: info@thejewishcenter.org

4/14 - Boheme Opera NJ at Monroe Twp. Library Lecture/Performance Series, 1pm., I Could Have Danced 2,000 Years - How My Fair Lady was derived from the Shaw play Pygmalion, which in turn was developed from the ancient Roman legend of Galatea. Several operas were also based on this story. Let Us Entertain You – Wednesday, April 28 at 1:00 pm - Music of Broadway composer Jule Styne featuring songs from Funny Girl and Gypsy. www.monroetwplibrary.org/news/boheme-opera-nj-spring-2021-programs/

4/14 - WWAC's Online Lunchtime Gallery Series, 1-2pm., WWAC presents an exciting and engaging online series. Each session is led by a Princeton University Art Museum Docent showcasing works from the Museum’s outstanding collections. “What do objects tell us about the Culture of Mesoamerica?” This session will be led by Sandy Kurinsky. She became a docent after retiring from a 25 year career in business. In a prior life, she was a preschool teacher. She is a lifelong learner who loves to be with her family, travel and row on Lake Carnegie.
Click here for more information

4/15 – Virtual Walk in the Woods, Sourland Conservancy, 7pm., Join Jim Amon on a "virtual walk in the woods". Mr. Amon will share photos and stories from his book, Seeing the Sourlands. Seeing the Sourlands is brimming with gorgeous photography and rich stories, the book illustrates how we can all learn - and draw inspiration - from the simple things we find on the trail and in our own backyards. The photographs are lovely and striking in their own right, and each image is accompanied by Mr. Amon's thought-provoking observations. This webinar is free, with a suggested donation of $5. Sign up via tiny.cc/SC2021Talks

4/15 – Who Lies Where? Documenting and Mapping Historic Cemeteries, 7pm., Pennington Public Library - Have you ever had trouble navigating a cemetery to the graveside of a loved one? Or were just curious about who was buried where in a cemetery jam-packed with old gravestones? Jim Lee and Alexis Alemy of Hunter Research will demonstrate cutting edge methods currently being used to document and map historic burial grounds drawing on studies of a series of abandoned Methodist cemeteries across New Jersey. Click here for more information

4/16 – Cabernet Caberet Virtual Concert, Arts Council of Princeton, 7:30pm. We have been hunkered down for what has been the darkest winter for many of us. Cabernet Cabaret 2020 was the last live show that Sarah Donner performed prior to the pandemic lockdown. Let's raise a glass and join Sarah and her cast of friends for a virtual evening of showtunes celebrating new beginnings and the light at the end of these dark days! Like past performances, you will be heartened with their hope, sequins, and jazz hands! Selections include songs from "Frozen", "West Side Story", "The Sound of Music", "Into The Woods", and "Ragtime". All proceeds benefit the Arts Council of Princeton's community programs! Tickets are $25 and available now: bit.ly/3bEcpVl

4/17 – Youth Fishing in Our Parks, Rosedale Park, 9-11am., Join us for a morning of fishing at one of our ‘fishing holes.’ Designed for beginners, we’ll provide the instruction and the equipment. Participants age 16 and up must have a current state fishing license. To register, click here.
Masks & social distancing are mandatory at all in-person programs.

4/17 – Spring Clean Up, Battlefield State Park, 1-4pm., Clip, cut, rake, pick up. What a great way to welcome Spring, to enjoy the out-of-doors, and to contribute to everyone’s Park. Our annual Clean Up Day is held in conjunction with the American Battlefield Trust which is distributing a free National Park Day water bottle. We also have bottled water and snacks for you. Garden tools and gloves are available, but we encourage you to to bring your own. BECAUSE OF COVID RESTRICTIONS, YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER. PARTICIPATION WILL BE LIMITED. Masks and social distancing will be enforced. pbs1777.org/event/spring-clean-up-2021/

4/18 - New School for Music Study | Faculty Recital: Pictures and Poetry
2:30PM (online) Join us for the final performance of our 2020-2021 Faculty Recital Series! Featuring Marvin Blickenstaff, Kristin Cahill, Fiona Christano, Allison Fog, Jason Gallagher, Kairy Koshoeva, Charl Louw, Margie Nelson, Rebecca Pennington, and Trevor Thornton. Enjoy programmatic works by Debussy, List, Barber, Mussorgsky, Chopin, and more! Register here: form.jotform.com/202513782812957

4/18 – Beth El Belts Disney Theme Songs, 3pm., Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor presents a zoom event, "Beth El Belts Disney Theme Songs". Join Beth El Synagogue for an afternoon of Disney "Name that Tune" with a live music performance and prizes. All ages are welcome! zoom.us/j/9729253056, Meeting ID: 972 925 3056, Password: 1234

4/18 – An Evening of Fine Wine & Music, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, 5:30pm., Operatic tenor Hak Soo Kim is also the Assistant Head Sommelier at Per Se in Manhattan. Together in conversation with PSO Music Director Rossen Milanov, Kim will walk you through a comparison of two fine wines, delivered right to your doorstep. Interspersed with operatic selections sung live by Kim, this will be a musical and oenological event to remember. Please complete the form HERE and click "Submit" in order to RSVP to this event, and reach out to Audrey Yeager at ayeager@princetonsymphony.org or call (609) 497-0020 if you have any questions.

4/19 – Virtual Concert & Lecture, Voices Chorale, NJ, 7:30pm., Alex Meakem, soprano, and Michael Banks, baritone, accompanied by Akiko Hosaki, will present an evening of beloved vocal works drawn from the late 19th and 20th centuries. The concert will feature songs, duets and arias by Puccini, Sondheim, Lloyd Webber and others, highlighting the human experiences of love and longing though some of their most cherished works. Dr. David A. McConnell, Artistic Director of Voices Chorale, NJ will offer context and commentary. Admission $15. Sign up and details on www.voiceschoralenj.org

4/20 - Hopewell Valley Arts Council ArtConnectForum, 7pm., Guest speakers Catherine Fulmer-Hogan and Barry Hantman. Fulmer-Hogan, a community and social justice advocate, will present "High Notes: Gospel Music as a Catalyst for Social Change" about the significance of gospel music in the church, how spiritual music tells the story of being Black in America, and share her experiences living in a large family chock-full of singers, musicians, and artists. www.hvartscouncil.org/artconnect-forum/

4/30 – Campfire Storytelling, The Watershed Institute, 7pm., Take a walk out to our fire ring, gather around, and let our storytellers spark your imagination with tales from around the world. Roast a marshmallow and enjoy an evening of stories from near and far. Ages 5 and up. In-person program. Dress for the weather. Masks, social distancing, and adult attendance required. Discount is available for members. thewatershed.doubleknot.com/event/calendar/3916

5/2 - Zoom "Watch Party" Featuring Puccini Opera TURANDOT, Boheme Opera NJ Guild, 4:00 pm, BONJ Artistic Director Joseph Pucciatti narrates about origin, history, story and characters, with archival excerpts from Boheme Opera's 2007 production at Trenton's Patriots Theater at the War Memorial. A live Q & A segment closes the event. FREE.For information: BONJGUILD@GMAIL.COM

Client Promos

CWK Summer Program Open Houses - Remote Classroom and Private Lessons available: Language Arts, Math, Book Club, Novella Writing Class, Public Speaking, Private Lessons - April 9 - 5 to 6 p.m., April 16 - 5 to 6 p.m., April 23 - 5 to 6 p.m., April 30 - 5 to 6 p.m. Zoom link Meeting ID: 982 1741 6234 Passcode: 793972

Art Sparks studio will be hosting a variety of in-person, indoor and outdoor classes and workshops this Spring, including family events, and classes for ages 2 - 14. Please visit www.artsparksstudio.com/registration/ for details and registration information, and to view our COVID safety protocols.

Upon their transition towards a fully electric landscape maintenance program, Richard A. McCoy Horticultural Services, Inc. (McCoy Horticultural) has partnered with the American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA) to become the first AGZA Certified Service Pro Company in New Jersey. For more information, visit mccoyfinegardens.com or follow @mccoyhorticultural on social media, and check out agza.net for updates on their nationwide efforts to certify more Green Zones and Service Pros.

Orchard Hill Center - New office space available for immediate occupancy!
Private spaces on a scenic and quiet 5-acre campus. 5 miles north of Princeton and one-half mile from Route 206. Contact Deborah Metzger
Princetonyoga@gmail.com, 609-203-0782