Announcements (continued)

West Windsor 225^th Anniversary Logo Contest
If you are interested in seeing your design represented on roadside banners, mugs, calendars, T-shirts, books, and more for an entire year, this is the project for you! Logo design entries will be collected from August 10 to September 30, 2021. The Year 225 Logo Contest is being overseen by the Historical Society of West Windsor (HSWW) and the West Windsor Arts Council (WWAC). A joint selection committee composed of members from both organizations will select and announce the winner – who will also win a free copy of, and get a shoutout in the Historical Society's upcoming West Windsor history book, to be published in the Fall of 2022! Open to all Past & Present West Windsor Residents! To learn more about the Logo Contest, including the entry form, examples, and more, Click Here

Volunteers Needed - The Friends of Princeton Open Space is looking for volunteer land stewards to help with fall planting events in an 18-acre Forest Restoration Project located at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve in PrInceton. Event info & registration at this link (and also below): www.fopos.org/getinvolved

Color Fun Run, Hopewell Valley Arts Council @Woolsley Park September 19 Get colorful at the all-new Color Fun Run & Walk, hosted by Hopewell Valley Arts Council, at Woolsey Park. Everyone's a winner on the all-ages two+ mile course where individuals, teams, and families can walk, run, or anything in between. Watch whatever you wear turn into a technicolor masterpiece as you pass through five color stations along the route with volunteer color-blasters showering participants in food-grade dyed cornstarch. Registration is now open. The Color Fun Run and Walk, as the name suggests, is about fun. If one can walk for two miles and enjoys a good time, this event is a perfect fit. It is not timed. There is no pressure. Capture lasting memories at the colorful selfie station. Special recognition will be given to individuals or teams with the wackiest get-up! For refreshment, shave ice will be available for purchase.
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Save the Date

September 25, 2021 – Oktoberfest @Caspersen Rowing Center

October 3, 2021 – “Taste of Autumn” – Hunterdon Healthcare Benefit

October 17, 2021 – OKTOBERFEST with FOPOS

October 23, 2021 – Bike SONJ (Benefit for Special Olympics NJ)

November 6, 2021 – Rock Opera, Croquet, WWAC

Events – In Person & Virtual

School Open Houses

Major Non-Profit Fundraisers

9/9 – Cannabis Task Force Public Meetings, 7pm., The CTF is working on a recommendation to Princeton Council regarding which type and how many cannabis businesses should be permitted in town and where such businesses could be located. Please join us to discuss this important topic. Community input is welcome and desired! First Meeting is virtual (link will be available on municipal website) Second meeting, Saturday, September 18 in person outside (weather and COVID permitting, location to be determined; virtual meeting if needed) www.princetonnj.gov/1052/Cannabis-Task-Force

9/10 – Bruce Springsteen's "Western Stars" - Outdoor Art Film, Woolsey Park, 8:30pm., Bring your folding chair or a blanket to view New Jersey native, Bruce Springsteen perform the thirteen songs from his album, Western Stars, accompanied by his band, a full orchestra and epic scenery. The film touches on the themes of love, loss, loneliness, family and the passage of time. Run time: 1 hour 23 minutes Rated PG. Popcorn & beverages will be available for sale. Picnicking is welcome (with take-home trash removal). Adults $10 / Kids $5
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9/11 – Stony Brook Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton, 10am., Before there was a “Princeton,” Quaker families established a community on the fertile ground along Stony Brook. This part-lecture, part 2-mile hike explores the lives of the early settlers and the community they established, while following a portion of the trail George Washington took from Trenton to the Princeton Battlefield. Stops include the Stony Brook Meeting House and Burial Ground, walking a portion of the “hidden” back road into Princeton, and a view of the Battlefield. Click here for more information

9/12 – Young Patriots Day, Princeton Battlefield, 12-4pm., The Princeton Battlefield Society invites you and your family to come out and enjoy a special day catered to our young patriots. Be sure to register early as the day is going to be filled with exciting activities for your young patriots! Click here for more information

9/13 Continuing Conversations on Race, Princeton Public Library, 7pm., This month's presentation will focus on the escalation of hate crimes toward Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and efforts to address them. Small group discussions follow the presentation. princetonlibrary.libnet.info/event/5489741

9/14 – Free Intro Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, PCYH, 7-8:30pm., Learn new strategies to release stresses and find a new sense of calm. Learn about this innovative and effective program, meet the program leader. Bring your questions. The session ends with a short meditation. NOTE: Participation in this introductory session is not required for participation in the program and is not part of the 8week program. Click here for more information

9/15 – Car Seat Safety Check, 7pm., Hopewell Branch, 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, NJ 08534. 609-737-2610
Princeton HealthCare System Community Education & Outreach Program is offering car seat safety checks. Car seat installation can be a challenge for many parents. Approximately 90 percent of car seats are not installed correctly or are misused. Is yours one of them? Have your child's car seat inspected by a certified child passenger safety technician who will 1) Check for proper installation; 2) Verify age/size appropriateness; and 3) Determine if the car seat has been recalled or visibly damaged. Please bring your car manual and car seat instructions. Install the car seat to the best of your ability prior to appointment. Registration is required. Please call 609.737.2610 to schedule a 30-minute appointment.

9/16 – Annual Giant Rummage Sale, Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 80 West Broad Street, 9-6pm., Great prices at this GIANT ANNUAL SALE: gently used housewares, china, furniture, linens, jewelry, clothes, small appliances, books, toys, seasonal and much more. Please donate your items to a good cause! Drop off donations at the church beginning at 3pm Sun., Sept. 12 through noon on Weds., Sept. 15.. Not accepting shoes, plastic cups or bottles with advertising, magazines, textbooks, upholstered furniture, encyclopedias, computers, typewriters, mattresses or large appliances. Question about a donation call 609-577-8819. Additional dates: 9/17, 9/18 ($5 bag day)

9/16 –COVID Vaccine Access Issues for the Disabled, 6pm., Trenton Health Team invites community members with disabilities and those caring for them to share their experiences and concerns about access to COVID-19 vaccines and testing during an online discussion at 6 pm Thursday September 16, 2021.To participate, please register at bit.ly/TrentonListensby Thursday September 9, 2021 and note any needed accommodations. Each participant receives a $50 Visa gift card as our thank-you for helping improve access.

9/17 - 2nd Annual Family Movie Night Featuring RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON, 5:30-9pm., The Young Professionals Group (YPG) of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Hamilton Foundation is excited to announce their 2nd Annual Family Movie Night featuring RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON at Trenton Thunder Ballpark (rain date is September 24th). All attendees will enjoy vouchers for the concession stands, complimentary popcorn and a souvenir gift with the purchase of their ticket; additional food and beverages will be available for purchase. Family Fun Packs are available and include 2 adult and 2 child tickets. Bring your own blanket and snacks (chairs, coolers and alcohol not permitted). All funds will benefit the Patient Assistance Fund. Click here for more information

9/17 – Fall Native Plant Sale, D&R Greenway, 5-6:30pm., (Sunday, 9/18 -9-11am)Fall is an ideal time for planting shrubs and new trees, as they establish strong root systems before winter, well ahead of the stress of summer heat. Visitors selecting their plants must wear masks and maintain social distancing. As in earlier COVID-affected events, D&R Greenway Staff monitors 'entrance', as needed. An up-to-date inventory is at the D&R Greenway's Native Plant Nursery's website: drgreenway.org/shop/native-plants/

9/18 – Art All Day & Open Streets, 12-6pm., We're joining forces again for a day of art, bikes, and socially-distanced fun in the streets! We've got a LOT of great art and outdoor activities planned, as well as walking and bike tours for all abilities. Ciclovia will be at South Warren Street with TDA and Breunig Ave Park + St. Joe's Ave with the East Trenton Collaborative. Art All Day sites will include Artworks and sites all over the city. www.artallday.artworkstrenton.org/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

9/18 – Fall Open House, Arts Council of Princeton, 1-3pm., 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton., You’re invited to join us for a fall afternoon of hands-on fun! The main event: the inaugural ACP Pottery Throwdown where you can watch as ceramic artists compete in various challenges on the ceramics wheel. Other activities include Studio Tours, ACP Swag Giveaways, and more!

9/19 - 3rd Annual Trenton River Days, 11-3pm., a free event that celebrates the history, culture, and recreational benefits of the Delaware River. Local families and community members are invited to South Riverwalk Park near the Trenton Thunder Stadium to enjoy the festivities. The event will feature canoe and boat rides, free food, live performances, hayrides, fly fishing demonstrations, crafts, and other fun! This will be an in-person event with educational games and exhibits for hands-on fun. Trenton River Days is a partnership of The Watershed Institute, Tulpehaking Nature Center at the Abbott Marshlands, The Alliance for Watershed Education of the Delaware River, Mercer County, Mercer County Parks Commission, and the City of Trenton. thewatershed.org/riverwalk/

9/19 – Wine in the Time of Climate Change, C-Change Conversations, 5-7pm., The Watershed Institute. The world of wine is becoming more complicated as climate change impacts our favorite wine-growing regions and vineyards. What does it mean for us? How are vineyards coping? Given a warming climate, where will the best wines come from in the future? C-Change Conversations invites you to Wine in the Time of Climate Change, a fun evening of wine tasting and socializing with guest speaker Mark Censits, founder and president of CoolVines. Mark will also share tips for good wines, good deals, and what we will need to think about when buying wine in a changing world. The short program will conclude with tasting “climate forward” wines. This event will be held outdoors, under a tent. Click here for more information

9/21 – Healthy Living: Planting the Seeds for Good Nutrition in Childhood, Penn Medicine (Virtual), 12-1pm., Click here to learn more or to register.
It can be quite a challenge convincing your children to eat a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats, and conflicting information about good nutrition only complicates matters. Join Heather Bainbridge, EdM, MA, RDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist with Princeton Medical Center, for this informative program to learn the facts about nutrition and weight, and how to help your children cultivate a healthy relationship with food and their bodies.

9/23 - Live Chamber Concert, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, 5:30pm., the Exponential Ensemble, a mixed chamber music ensemble. The program includes music by Francis Poulenc, Valerie Coleman, and Eugene Bozza. Outdoor setting – bring lawn chairs or blanket. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ; free, accessible parking; digital programs, wheelchair accessible. Additional accommodations or services can be arranged with two weeks' notice—contact kkhateri@princetonsymphony.org. Tickets: $25/person via princetonsymphony.org or (609) 497-0020.

9/24 - Outdoor Friday Night Sukkot Service, Beth El Synagogue, 6pm., Join us for an Outdoor Friday Night Sukkot Service.Please bring your own chair. In the event of inclement weather, services will be held inside. For more information, contact Celeste at membership@bethel.net, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, NJ, 08520; 609-443-4454; www.bethel.net.

9/25 - Princeton Children’s Book Festival (Virtual), All Day - Book Jam, Princeton Public Library is proud to produce and share a stellar lineup of authors and illustrators. Sessions will run throughout the day on Saturday, and book lovers can tune in and have the chance to ask questions in lively panel discussions. jaZams, our local independent bookseller, will handle book sales for the event. A portion of sales will be donated to the library. princetonlibrary.org/childrens-book-festival/

9/25 – Blood Drive, Sky Zone Hamilton/RWJ Hamilton, 10-4pm., Sky Zone, creator of the world’s first indoor trampoline park is hosting a Blood Drive in partnership with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton and Hamilton Township. Each donor will receive a 30-Minute Jump Pass and be entered into a raffle for a $50 Sky Zone Gift Card. Donors are encouraged to donate by calling 732-235-8100 ext. 221 or visit rwjuhdonorclub.org. Masks are required and donors can expect to be asked COVID exposure related questions when they arrive at the drive. Sky Zone Hamilton is located at 17 Quakerbridge Plaza, Unit B, Hamilton NJ 08619. For more information, please visit www.skyzone.com/hamilton or call 609-587-5867.

9/26 – Yoga on the Trails, Nature Center @Washington Crossing State Park NJ, 1:30pm., This unique yoga class will explain the science behind the poses and why yoga is best practiced outside. Participants will learn how to meditate while walking through the woods. Standing poses will incorporate nature. Bring a beach towel or yoga mat to lay on at the end of class for a guided meditation and deep relaxation. No yoga experience necessary. Instructor: Debbie Wenke. Nature Center Phone : (609) 737-0609

10/2 - Autumn Arts Afternoon, West Windsor Arts Center, 1pm., Join us for a FREE afternoon of art, music and fun at Nassau Park Pavilion Princeton! Children of all ages are welcome to take part in an array of artistic activities led by several teaching artists. DJ Ahmad will be providing some upbeat tunes, and interactive dancing and activities will keep everyone moving! More details TBA soon!
More information: westwindsorarts.org/event/autumn-arts-afternoon-2

Client Promos

Starting September 10, The Meeting House will be serving lunch on Fridays. More info here: www.meetinghouseprinceton.com/

Westrick Music Academy’s Poco Voce Choirfor 1^st and 2^nd graders starts September 29. This non-auditioned music class explores the young singer's voice, including tone development and fundamental musical skills, through fun and engaging games and activities. Poco Voce Choir is a part of Westrick Music Academy, home of Princeton Girlchoir, Princeton Boychoir, and music education programs. Visit WestrickMusic.org/education for more information.

Fun Facts from George School – George School opened for full in-person learning on Monday, August 30 and welcomed one-hundred and sixty-five new students from fivecontinents, eighteen different countries, and fifteen different states. To learn more about applying to George School contact admission@georgeschool.org, call 215.579.6547, or visit www.georgeschool.org.