Events

2/5 – Victorian Pressed Flower Valentine Workshop, Morven, 11-1pm., Learn how to create Victorian-style Valentines with Morven's Curator of Education & Public Programs. All pressed flowers (many from Morven's historic gardens), materials, and art instruction provided. No previous experience required and space is limited. Ages 12 and over. more info

2/5 – Princeton University Art Opening Celebration – “Native America” – Art on Hulfish, 1-4pm., Celebrate the opening of Native America: In Translation, curated by Wendy Red Star. The exhibition considers the wide-ranging work of photographers and lens-based artists who pose challenging questions about land rights, identity and heritage, and histories of colonialism. Enjoy interactive gallery activities and learn more about the art on view with Chief Curator Juliana Ochs Dweck and Bryan R. Just, Peter Jay Sharp, Class of 1952, Curator and Lecturer in the Art of the Ancient Americas. Click here for more information

2/6 – Princeton History Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton, 2-3:30pm., Enjoy a 90-minute walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus as you learn about historic sites in the area, including Bainbridge House, Nassau Hall, the University Chapel and Palmer Square. The early history of Princeton, the founding of the University, and the American Revolution are just some of the stories from Princeton’s history that you will learn on your tour. Tickets are $10. Advance purchase is required. Tour starts in the courtyard of the Princeton Battle Monument (GPS address: 1 Monument Drive). Additional dates: 2/13, 2/20 Click here for more information

2/7 – Autism Diagnosis and Intervention, Penn Medicine, 6-7pm., Click here to learn more or to register. This informative program is an opportunity for parents, caretakers, and educators to learn more about this disorder, including the importance of early screening and diagnosis to improve the outcomes for children with autism. Learn about interventions and therapies as well as local resources with Katherine Doyle, MD, board certified in pediatrics. Dr. Doyle is a member of the Medical Staff of Penn Medicine Princeton Health.

2/10 – Parent Special Education Webinar – “Moving From Public School to Private School--Unilateral vs. Parent Placement”, The Laurel School, 9am., In this webinar, Norma Francullo, Special Ed Attorney, will explain: - The difference between Parent and Unilateral Placement - Naples Placement - The out of district placement process - Parents' procedural safeguards - Basic ways to prepare and advocate for their child. There are two sessions, 9am., and 7pm., more info

2/10 – Princeton Afternoon Concerts, Princeton University Chapel, 12:30pm., Princeton University Chapel, Nassau & Washington Roads, Princeton (609) 258-3016 | princeton.edu/~choir. Charles Sundquist, organist. Free. Princeton University-Chapel, Nassau and Washington Roads, Princeton NJ, (609) 258-3016. Email eplutz@princeton.edu for questions. Additional dates: 2/14, 2/24

2/12 – Book Swap, Yardley Historical Association, 1-4pm., The Yardley Historical Association will hold its quarterly Book Swap at the Old Library by Lake Afton, 46 West Afton Avenue. Bring a bag of books of interest to adults and/or children, and take a bag of “new to you” books home with you. In addition to books, jigsaw puzzles are welcome. Please bring no more than one grocery bag of books or puzzles. For more information about the Association’s activities, please visit www.yardleyhistory.org, e-mail info@yardleyhistory.org or call 215-208-1154.

2/14 – Virtual New Volunteer Orientation, HomeFront, 12-1pm., Join a Zoom discussion on how you can get involved with local nonprofit HomeFront this year to help local families who are homeless or in need. This event is part of HomeFront’s 5th Annual Week of Hope. Please visit TinyURL.com/HFWeekofHope2022 for more details and to sign up.

2/16 – Volunteer Info Session, CASA, 11am., 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. Our volunteers strive to ensure the physical, emotional, and educational well being of these children. TO LEARN MORE - contact JILL DUFFY at

2/17 – Mardi Gras Museum of Costume & Culture – Zoom, PSRC, 1pm., Join PSRC in a contemporary celebration of Mardi Gras. This New Orleans museum has its finger on the pulse of the vast array of grassroots traditions of Mardi Gras revelers, walking clubs, Mardi Gras Indians, Cajun Mardi Gras, buskers and street performers, kings and queens, and pageant masquerade balls, as well as the creativity and craftsmanship that goes into the creation of these fantastic costumes! https://princetonsenior.link/MardiGras

2/17 – PU Classic Concert Series, Takács String Quartet& Julien Labro, Bandoneón/Accordina, 7:30pm., The beloved quartet returns for its 22nd appearance on PUC's series with a fellow familiar face—dazzling accordionist and bandoneón virtuoso Julien Labro. Together, they herald the next chapter in Princeton University Concerts' 129-year history with newly commissioned works by Brazilian-American composer Clarice Assad and Grammy-winner (and The National rock band guitarist!) Bryce Dessner. Both compositions were co-commissioned by PUC as part of the Music Accord consortium of 11 presenters nationwide. more info

2/18 – Story & Verse: A Storytelling and Poetic Open Mic, ACP, 7pm., Enjoy an evening of community-created entertainment in the form of storytelling and poetic open mic. All are welcome to tell a well-prepared story or perform their poetry. Each month, we’ll be inviting inspiration from a well-known song title. Performers are invited to interpret the theme as broadly as they wish and must bring their own work inspired by this month’s theme: Love and Lessons. more info

2/19 – Maple Sugaring, Howell Farm, 10-4pm. The time of freezing nights and thawing days has come...and the smell of maple syrup is in the air! Help farmers collect sap in the woods, make syrup in the sap house, and taste whole wheat pancakes after a quick visit to the farmhouse kitchen. Lunch will also be available for purchase. Visitors can also learn how to bring the operation into their own backyards, with tree tapping demonstrations at 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, and 3:00. Dress for the job: the work has sweet rewards, but it can be muddy, icy, and windy in the sugar bush. Tree Tapping demonstrations are limited to 25 participants, so register early to reserve your space! Also 9/26! Click here for more information

2/22 – Preventing Digital Theft, Princeton Public Library, 2-3:30pm., From protecting your cellphone and choosing good passwords to browsing the web safely and securing your home wireless network, attendees will learn how to protect themselves digitally and online. This class takes place in-person, at the library. Registration required and limited to 15 attendees. Please note: Masks are required inside the library. Attendees are required to wear a mask for the duration of this class. more info

2/23– HiTOPS Queer Authors Reading Group, 7pm., Open to all Millennial and older Gen Z young folks, the Queer Authors Reading Group is an informal gathering intended to explore the works of queer storytellers in an encouraging and relaxed setting. Come prepared to share your thoughts, listen to others, and enjoy yourself among friends! The group will be facilitated by HiTOPS volunteer and queer lit enthusiast, Erin Flaherty. We'll meet via zoom to discuss Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender. Click here to learn more about the book, and click here to register.

2/25 – Weaving Winter Tales, The Watershed Institute, 7pm., 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. Bring a blanket and sit-upon if desired. Ages 5 and up, adult attendance required. Discount available for members. Further reading about our policies for in-person programs: more info

2/27 – Vegetarian Prasadam & Kirtan, 1-3pm., Princeton Bhakti Vedanta Institute will be distributing free sanctified vegetarian prasadam and having kirtan indoors at the Princeton Family YMCA. Whether it's just for the prasadam, or also to participate in the kirtan, all members of the community, their family and friends, are welcome to join us! More information available here.

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Summer Camp Open House @ Dance Connection – 2/19, 2-4:30pm., See why families choose the Dance Connection for their child’s summer day camp! Make sure you join us at 3 p.m. for our dance class! All children ages 5–11 are welcome. Register during Open House and you’ll receive a special gift! Register here: more info

Terhune’s Read & Pick Programs - Enjoy fun on the farm in winter! Read & Explore is a fun and educational program that combines hands-on activities with listening to a story. This hands-on educational program is a great cure for cabin fever and a way to stay connected to the farm during the winter months. More info: more info

Enjoy Mediterra a Casa with Family Supper – Takeout menu that changes weekly. Ready to enjoy & serves four generously. You will be able to order via the takeout website. Use Promo Code FAMILYSUPPER when you order to get $20 off. Link to take-out site to bookmark: more info

Waldorf Summer Camp Registration is ON AND Enrollment is now open for the 2022-23 school year from ages 2 to grade 8. More info - https://www.princetonwaldorf.org/