Announcements (continued)

The Princeton Festival - June 10 - 25
Morven Museum & Garden
Get ready for a Princeton Festival experience like no other! The Princeton Symphony Orchestra is assembling a performing arts extravaganza under a state-of-the-art performance tent on the grounds of Morven Museum & Garden. In addition to fabulous opera and orchestral concerts, you can look forward to cabaret and jazz nights, plus Baroque performances across the street at Trinity Episcopal Church. For tickets & information, visit: princetonsymphony.org/festival

The NJ Motor Vehicle Commission mobile units will be hosting a series of events in Princeton and Hillsborough this summer - all running from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The dates and locations are as follows: Hillsborough at 530 Willow Road: June 6, July 27, October 6; and Princeton at One Monument Drive: June 24, September 26. Fulfill a variety of MVC tasks in a fast and efficient manner. Registration is required. For instructions, please email the Office of Senator Andrew Zwicker: SenZwicker@njleg.org attn: Pam Hersh; individuals with no access to email, please call (732) 823-1684. After contacting Ms. Hersh, the resident will be sent a link to a form that will be filled out and submitted. If the event is at capacity, the resident will be notified and instructed to try for one of the other upcoming events.

Save the Date

July 2, 2022 – Zuzu Gallery’s Summer Opening

July 7, 2022 – Crossing Vineyards & Winery Summer Cocktail Camp for Adults

July 9 & 10, 2022 – Terhune’s Blueberry Bash

August 6, 2022 – Watershed Butterfly Festival

September 12, 2022 – 38^th Annual Rider Athletics Golf Gala

September 24, 2022 – HSP’s Night Under the Stars

Events

6/3 – Princeton Community Pride Picnic, 5-7:30pm., Gather in the courtyard of the Princeton Shopping Center to listen to tunes spun by DJ Mona of Mon Amie Events NYC, enjoy a bubble show by OMG Bubbles, hula hoop along with Color Me Hoopy, participate in yoga, make your mark on a collaborative community mural, go home with fun giveaways and more at the second annual Community Pride Picnic. Sen. Andrew Zwicker, Mayor Mark Freda and other local dignitaries will be in attendance. Local nonprofits and community groups will have tables with activities and information for attendees. Rain Date: June 5

6/3 – Dance Princeton Dance: Outdoor Pride Dance Party, ACP & PREX, 8-10pm., Join the Arts Council of Princeton for our first dance party since 2019! This time, we’ll bust a move outdoors in the early summer evening air. Join us under the twinkle lights as our parking lot transforms into Princeton’s best club with danceable tunes and a celebration of Princeton’s LGBTQ+ community and allies. Held in collaboration with community partner Princeton Record Exchange. Click here for more information

6/5 – Fiona Tyndall & Friends – Listen Local Series, Hinds Plaza, 4pm., In a concert called "From Clare to Here" Fiona Tyndall, Ben Steinfeld and guest artists will perform traditional Celtic songs and some well known cover songs from both sides of the Atlantic. Fiona Tyndall is a recording artist and vocalist focused on traditional language culture and song. Ben Steinfeld is an actor, director, writer, musician, and adjunct professor and artistic associate at NYU-Gallatin. In the event of rain, the concert will move inside to the Community Room.

6/5 - Season Finale, "A Concerto Extravaganza!", Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra, 7pm, Princeton Alliance Church, 20 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, NJ, 08536, at the intersection with Scudders Mill Road. The concert will be conducted by its director, Chiu-Tze Lin. It will feature the winners of the 2022 Young Artists Competition, sponsored by the Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra. They are pianists Yidi Ding and Christopher Shin, cellist Evelyn Joung, and violinist Joshua Song. General admission prices are $20 and $18 for seniors and students. Premium seating is available at $30 each. Advance tickets are $15, and can be obtained online via www.bravuraphil.org, emailing bravura.orchestra@gmail.com, or calling (908) 420-1248, (609) 933-4729, and (732) 792-2070

6/9 – Fight Climate Change, Public Webinar, 6pm., Learn how you can be a part of the State of New Jersey's coordinated effort to fight climate change. Attend a public informational webinar on June 9th, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. about the state's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

6/9 – Virtual Genealogy Workshops, Hunterdon County Historical Society, 7pm., The Hunterdon County Historical Society is offering two online genealogy workshops designed to enhance your research skills. One workshop focuses on evaluating the quality of your sources; the other covers how to wring every bit of information from a genealogical record. 6/9 & 6/16. hunterdonhistory.org/

6/10 – Flamenco Dance Showcase, ACP, 7pm., Enjoy a live Flamenco performance featuring Lisa Botalico and ACP Adult Flamenco Students! This celebration of Flamenco was directed and choreographed by Botalico, Assistant Director/Principal Dancer/Choreographer of Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre. Lisa toured the United States as Artistic Director and Principal dancer of La Compañía Folklorica Latina for the National Theatre of the Performing Arts. A much sought after teacher/choreographer, Lisa founded the ongoing Children and Adult Flamenco Dance Program at the Arts Council of Princeton in 1999. Click here for more information

6/11 - Horseshoe Bend East Preserve Tour, Hunterdon Land Trust, 9am., Hunterdon Land Trust invites you to take a guided tour of the Horseshoe Bend East Preserve in Kingwood Township and discover its intriguing history, while enjoying its woodlands and the picturesque Copper Creek. Explore a slice of this preserve's natural beauty, which is part of approximately 800 acres of protected land near the Delaware River. You'll learn about native plants, wildlife and this area's vital waterways. HLT Land Steward Emily Dunn and Outreach Director Dave Harding will lead the program. The program is free, but space is limited. Please reserve your spot by emailing dave@hunterdonlandtrust.org.

6/11 – Triple B Sale in Hopewell, 10-2pm., Join the Hopewell Library as books, bags and baked goods will be on sale during the town-wide yard sale, rain or shine. All proceeds from the sale will be used to benefit the library! For more information, please contact the Hopewell Public Library by phone at (609) 466-1625 or visit www.redlibrary.org.

6/11 – Mercer County Annual Cultural Festival and Food Truck Rally, 11-7pm., The Annual Cultural Festival will be held at the Mercer County Park Festival Grounds. Explore the park where there will be musical performances, art demonstrations, international food trucks, a bier garten, traditional dances and demonstrations and more. The festival will showcase a variety of rich and diverse cultures. www.mercercounty.org/departments/culture-and-heritage/cultural-festival

6/11 – Mill Hill Garden Tour, 12-5pm., Residents of Trenton’s Historic Mill Hill Neighborhood will open their unique gardens, big and small, to any and all visitors, garden lovers, and architecture buffs. About 15 gardens and public spaces will be open. Come take a look behind the house facades to see the private sanctuaries and public spaces of the neighborhood, including several gardens that are new this year! Tickets are available online for the top of every hour, or purchase tickets day-of at Artworks. Children under 12 can attend for free. Please respect any masking preferences indicated by signage at each garden entrance at the owner’s discretion. Children under 12 can attend for free. trentonmillhill.org/events/

6/12 – Ice Cream Social, Trenton City Museum @Ellarslie, 2-5pm., Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie will serve up Sundaes on the Veranda Sunday, June 12, from 2 to 5 p.m. In addition to all the classic toppings at this family-friendly ice cream social, attendees can choose a unique, artisan-made ceramic bowl to take home. Admission to Sundaes on the Veranda is $6 for children aged 6 and under; $10; or $20 for a sundae in a handmade ceramic bowl. Reserve in advance at ellarslie.org/sundaes-on-the-veranda or pay at the door.

6/12 – Outdoor Performance – “Among Trees II”, 4pm., Herrontown Woods/Veblen House - "Among Trees" returns for the second year and will again include an eclectic mix of sound and words that will connect the audience to nature. Professional actors will read a variety of poetry and writings about nature, many contributed by community members. The readings will be interspersed with musical performances. Organized by Vivia Font (Lewis Center lecturer) and Ben Steinfeld (NYU Gallatin lecturer), the event is presented in partnership with the Friends of the Herrontown Woods and Small World Coffee. Rain Date: Friday, June 17, at 5 p.m. Click here for more information

6/12 - Annual Summer Concert, The Princeton Symphonic Brass, 7:30pm., Westminster Choir College Playhouse, 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton, New Jersey. A summer's eve to entertain, inspire, and celebrate peace & freedom. Tickets are available online at www.psbrass.com/tickets (Adults $15/ Seniors $10/ Kids 16 and under $5) and at the door 30 minutes prior to the event (Adults $17/ Seniors $12/ Kids 16 and under $5)

6/14 – All About E Bikes, FYI Seminar, PSRC, 3pm., The presentation will include a brief history of bicycles and where electric bikes fit into this history, what makes an electric bike an electric bike, the pros and cons of electric bikes, and why they have been increasing in popularity. For those who are interested, electric bikes will be available for test rides. Presenter Theresa Wrobel is a partner in Princeton eBikes and is a longtime supporter of the Bike Exchange and the Boys & Girls Club of Mercer County. She is an avid cyclist who found her passion for biking among the hills of her hometown of Ithaca, New York during her teenage years. Registration required, no fee. princetonsenior.wufoo.com/forms/fyi-seminars-june-2022/

6/16 – Kayak Nature Tours, Mercer County Park Marina, 9-12pm., Thursday, June 16 & June 23 Thursday, July 7 Thursday, Aug. 4, Aug 18 & Aug 25 (weather permitting) 9 – noon Mercer County Park Marina $30 In County, $35 Out of County, Age 16+
Enjoy morning of paddling & exploration, during a naturalist-led Kayak Tour! Encounter basking turtles, feeding songbirds and even carnivorous plants! Life vest, binoculars and kayak rental fee included. Basic kayak instruction is provided. Click here for more information

6/16 – Post Covid Nutrition Workshop, McCaffrey’s Princeton, 1:30pm., Join McCaffrey's Registered Dietitian, Jill Kwasny, MS, RDN for a fun and informative program "Getting Back on Track": A Post Covid Nutrition Workshop. During this free, hour-long session, Jill will lead an interactive discussion to reflect on how our diets have been altered over these past two years. She will help you estimate your daily caloric needs and provide the basics needed to outline an individualized meal plan. She will provide a step-by-step guide to identify and build upon your nutrition strengths and offer insight to address habits that may interfere with your healthy eating goals. Class size will be limited to allow for social distancing. Please RSVP to nutritionist@mccaffreys.com or call 215 750-7713 to reserve your seat.

6/18 – Learn to Row Day, Caspersen Rowing Center, 8-1:30pm., National Learn to Row Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 18. This is a FREE one-day event open to the community, ages 11 and older. Sign up for a 90-minute session that will cover the basics and get you taking strokes out on the water! Private lessons are available pending water/weather and coach availability. Contact Hilary Gehman to learn more. Click here for more information

6/18 - Father's Day Family Storytime Program at Hopewell Train Station on Saturday, June 18th at 10:00 a.m. Hooray for all the dads! Join us for donuts with dad and some wonderful books at a special Father's Day storytime. All are welcome. No registration is required. For more information, please call the Hopewell Public Library at (609) 466-1625 or visit www.redlibrary.org.

6/18 – Princeton Festival Poetry Workshop, 12:30pm., The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) invites poets of all ages to be a part of a free poetry workshop to be held Saturday, June 18 at 12:30pm during the 2022 Princeton Festival. Guest poet Nicole Homer will lead the "Just Poetry" workshop and talk about how what we see onstage can move us to be creative. This year's prompt invites poets to take inspiration from themes found in Derrick Wang's opera Scalia/Ginsburg. The poetry will explore what it means to be a feminist, the concept of dissent, and how to forge unlikely friendships in difficult times. Participants can bring their original poetry and receive first-hand feedback in this guided masterclass. They will also have the opportunity to read their poetry aloud afterwards at a 3pm "Just Poetry" reading. Both events are free and open to the public. For additional information or to RSVP, visit princetonsymphony.org/festival or contact Katie Miller at kmiller@princetonsymphony.org.

6/18 – Solstice Trail Run, The Watershed Institute, 5pm., Join us for our 7th annual Solstice Trail Run, with both 5K and 10K distances. You can run or walk on our beautiful trails and then join us for a post-race party. We will have a DJ, food trucks, a beer tent, and fire pits with S'mores after the race for the runners and their families. Or race virtually from any location if you are unable to join us in person. runsignup.com

6/19 – Save Soil Walkathon, Skillman Park, 9-12pm., This June, join thousands of people across North and Latin America, in over 60 cities, and walk to raise awareness for Save Soil. The next decade is our chance to overcome the soil crisis, and we can do it. Let us walk together to save soil. Our future, our children’s future, and this planet’s future very much depend on soil health. www.eventbrite.com

6/23 – Summer Solstice Celebration, NJ Conservation Foundation, 6:30pm., New Jersey Conservation Foundation will celebrate preserved land and the start of summer on Thursday, June 23, during a gala fundraiser at the historic Brick Farm Tavern in Hopewell. The "Summer Solstice Celebration of the Land" event will be held outdoors under an open-air tent starting at 6:30 p.m., and will feature gourmet farm-to-table fare and spirits, music, fun auctions, and summery, hand-crafted signature cocktails. To reserve tickets for the event, or register for the auction, go to Solstice2022.givesmart.com. People not attending the event can still participate in the silent auction online. To learn about sponsorship opportunities, contact Erica Colace at ecolace@njconservation.org. All proceeds from the Summer Solstice Celebration will support New Jersey Conservation's land protection, stewardship, advocacy and urban greening work throughout the state.

6/23 – What the World Need Now: More Empathy – Virtual Workshop, 7pm., Lynne Azarchi, Executive Director of Kidsbridge Youth Center, will lead this webinar designed for Parents, Caregivers, and Educators about how to nurture empathy in children. She will be joined by Danielle Yansick, Kidsbridge Education Director, who will show how empathy and mental health are related. She will share ways for both children and adults to better regulate their emotions and find joy through the use of calming techniques, simple movements, and ideas for self-care. Lynne Azarchi is the recent author of The Empathy Advantage -- a useful guide for instilling kindness and respect. Please email hopeprogs@mcl.org to register to receive link to program.

6/25 – Vintage Baseball Game, Historical Society of Princeton @Greenway Meadows Park, 11-1pm., Experience the history of America’s favorite pastime at our annual event for the whole family! Part game, part show, part history lesson and ALL fun, the Flemington Neshanock and the Diamond State Base Ball Club will play a competitive match of bare-handed baseball, wearing period uniforms and using 1864 rules. Spectators are invited to take batting practice using authentic replicas of 19th Century equipment. Free; registration is not required. Bring a blanket or lawn chair – stop by for an inning or stay for the whole game. princetonhistory.org/events/vintage-base-ball-game/

6/26 – Drag High Tea – Benefit for HiTOPS, 12pm., Pinkies up for Pride! You are cordially invited to the Drag High Tea at Tipple and Rose Tea Parlor and Apothecary in downtown Princeton on June 26 at noon. Sip (or spill) the tea in the company of our magnificent host, Divinity Banks. Join us for an afternoon you won’t forget! You’ll experience Tipple and Rose’s famous High Tea with drag performance flare all while raising critically needed funds for LGBTQ+ youth. Tickets are limited, get yours today. Click here for more information

Client Promos

Appel Farm Arts Camp ignites creativity, kindness, and confidence in kids ages 7-17. This inclusive overnight camp offers music, dance, visual arts, theatre, creative writing, and more. A transformative art and learning experience in a safe, fun community. 2 and 3 week sessions are still available! Visit appelfarmartscamp.org to register today. Contact info@appelfarm.org for $1000 off our 3 week session from July 24 to August 13. We do camp differently

Summer is here, and we can't wait for your kids to get in on the fun with iD Tech! Whether they want to dive into coding, game dev, design, or business, our instructors are ready to unlock their brilliance. Held in the Princeton area and at 75+ prestigious campuses nationwide (and online!). Courses are selling out, so get started today. More info: bit.ly/3z5no7C

CKW Academy is proud to announce that City Kidz World magazine Spring/Summer 2022 issue is now available at www.flipsnack.com.../full-view.html

We have multiple creative writing classes available this summer starting June 27 including the "Teeny" 3 Bundle Creative Writing classes for Teens and Pre-teens. Reserve the early bird price here: form.jotform.com/212385310066044

Terhune’s Sunset Sips & Sounds Every Friday Evening This Summer - Come join us in our historic apple orchard for Terhune wine, music, dinner fare featuring Terhune fresh fruits and veggies, and friend-filled evenings every Friday night, June 3rd through September 9th at Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery. www.terhuneorchards.com/sunset-sips-sounds/

Tumbles Princeton is Offering a Special RATE for POL members - Only $35/child.
Ask them to call/text 609-447-5437 to pre-register.   NO WALKIN.   WALK IN will be full price.