Save the Date

August 16, 2022 – Nine & Dine at Mountain view Golf Course – Benefit for Boys/Girls Club Mercer

September 10, 2022 – Pop-Up Beer Garden @ACP

September 15, 2022 – PSRC Fall Benefit

October 6, 2022 – TCC’S One Voice Benefit

November 13, 2022 – HiTOPS Princeton Half Marathon

Events

7/7 – Grace Little Band, Princeton Shopping Center, 6-8pm., The band kicks off a summer concert series at the Princeton Shopping Center. Grace Little has wowed audiences with her powerful R&B and gospel vocals since she won the adult category of the famous Apollo Theater talent competition at the age of 12. After that, she joined the national touring companies of "Dreamgirls," "Oh! Calcutta!" and "The Wiz." This dynamic group is comprised of 8 very talented musicians: two lead vocalists, a full rhythm section, and a sax player. Get ready for a high energy evening of classic hits from the Grace Little Band. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. In the event of rain, events will be rescheduled.

7/7 – Outdoor Screening – “Singing in the Rain”, 8pm., Location: Alexander Beach on PU campus. This classic film is a spoof of the turmoil that afflicted the movie industry in the late 1920s, when movies went from silent to sound. When two silent movie stars' latest movie is made into a musical, a chorus girl is brought in to dub Lina Lamont's speaking and singing. Don Lockwood is on top of the world until Lina finds out. Rain date: Tuesday, July 12, in Butler Amphitheater.

7/8 Telling Stories about Oceans of Possibilities, Princeton Public Library, 6pm., Pettoranello Gardens, Community Park North, Princeton. Members of the NJ Storytelling Network present stories that reflect the theme of this year's Summer Reading programs. Stories will include: "Tiddalik the Frog," "Coyote and the Sea Witch," "Pourquoi Bug Story," "How Raven Made the Tides," "The Adventures of Harriet the Horseshoe Crab" and "A Wish from a Fish," among others. If the weather is inclement on the day of this program, it will be held in the Community Room at the library at 6 p.m., and the website will be updated by 4 p.m.

7/9 & 7/10 – Annual Blueberry Bash, Terhune’s, 10-5pm., Take a stroll around the farm including a visit to our 2-acre Pick-Your-Own blueberry patch (picking is as supplies last and not included in admission). Lots of fun for children throughout the day. Enjoy a live puppet show, Saturday & Sunday, noon and 1:30 p.m. Say hello to all of our barnyard friends. Enjoy children's tractors, games, activities and play area. Don't miss the hippity hop corral and duckie race. Take a pony ride around our pasture. terhuneorchards.ticketspice.com/blueberry-bash

7/9 - History Talk: The First Historian of the Revolutionary War: François-Jean de Chastellux, 2pm., As part of Trenton’s Liberty Weekend (July 8-10, 2022), the Trent House Association presents a talk by Dr. Iris de Rode on research by the Marquis de Chastellux as the Continental and French armies prepared for their march through New Jersey to the battle of Yorktown in 1781. This free program will be held on Saturday, July 9th, 2022, at 2 pm in-person at the William Trent House, 15 Market Street (across from the Hughes Justice Center) in Trenton and via Zoom at tinyurl.com/THTalkJuly9. Seating at the Trent House is limited; reserve your in-person spot at tinyurl.com/RegisterJuly9. A pay-as-you-wish donation can be made by PayPal at williamtrenthouse.org/donation.html.

7/9 – Chivalrous Crickets Concert, West Windsor Arts Center, 7-8:30pm., Exploring the roots, branches, and crossroads of Celtic, English, and American folk music, with a focus on boldly reimagined arrangements of standards, and original songs with traditional influence. Q&A with the musicians immediately after the show! Doors open at 6:30pm. $35 Non-Member, $30 Members of West Windsor Arts. Overflow parking at the Wallace Lot on Wallace Rd. secure.westwindsorarts.org/...event=10786

7/9 - Lawrence Hopewell Trail Full Moon Bike Ride, 8-10:30pm., The LHT Full Moon Ride is an Out of this World experience that will provide people of all ages with an evening of outdoor fun, culminating in the ride through the park for those 12 and older. Participants can bring a picnic dinner to enjoy before the ride. The Full Moon Bike Ride will be held in Mercer Meadows beginning at Rosedale Lake. Use the entrance to the park on Federal City Road, between Blackwell Road and Old Mill Road in Pennington, New Jersey.
The Full Moon Bike Ride loop is approximately 6 miles. Personal bike decorating is encouraged, and limited glow sticks will be provided to light up your bikes! This is a ride for ages 12 and up. Children must be accompanied by adults. Helmets are required for riders under 18 but are highly encouraged for all. Bike headlights are strongly recommended. www.eventbrite.com/e/lawrence-hopewell-trail

7/10 - Annual Bastille Day Picnic, Alliance Française of Princeton, 12-3pm., Princeton Community Park South. Bring your own picnic/Enjoy French conversation and music. Beverages and paper goods provided.
Adult member cost $10, Adult non-member cost $15/pay at event
RSVP to Gail Bruno, gailbruno7@gmail.com by July 5th
Check website for more details/is rain or shine event
SEE YOU THERE!

7/14 – LIVE from Belgium: A Walking Tour of Bruges, 3-4pm., (Hybrid – In-Person at PFR Location and on Zoom). Fee: $5.00. Join a live certified tour guide for a walking tour of Bruges, the Venice of the North. Together we’ll explore canals, bridges, and the beautiful Market and Burg Square. Experience Belgium from the comfort of home or in-person on our large high-definition projector at Poor Farm Road. It’ll feel like you’re there! Register at princetonsenior.wufoo.com/forms/live-from-belgium-walking-tour-of-bruges/
Save the date for our next virtual trip — Live from Egypt: Sailing the River Nile on August 16 at 10:00 a.m.

7/15 – Dance Night: Epic Soul @Mercder County Park, 6pm., Epic Soul features some of the top musicians in the Northeast who perform over 100 dates a year together. This dedicated group, featuring members of the Chops Horns, offers a truly unique dance party experience, utilizing state of the art technology at every performance. Their three lead singers are wireless so that they can be out on the dance floor and make everyone feel like they are part of the party. Guests welcomed to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and sealed bottles of water. Outside food and alcohol, coolers, and glass bottles are PROHIBITED. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Admission will be $5 per person. Children under 12 are free. Click here for more information

7/15 – ACP’S Story & Verse, Pettoranello Gardens, 7pm., Story & Verse welcomes local and regional talent to perform original works inspired by a monthly theme, providing attendees with free, community-created entertainment. The Summer Series marks the return to Pettoranello Gardens, welcoming one and all to enjoy live performance by our talented community members in a beautiful outdoor setting. Story & Verse is held in collaboration with the African American Cultural Collaborative of Mercer County. artscouncilofprinceton.org/events/story-verse-a-storytelling

7/16 – Fairy Festival @The Watershed, 10am – 11am and 11:30am – 12:30pm., Fairies and friends gather together for some magical activities at The Watershed Institute. We will build fairy cottages using natural materials, and search for hidden fairies using a scavenger hunt map. We will also create fun crafts, splash together as we play mermaid games, flutter around an obstacle course and more! Come dressed as a fairy or other mythical creature. Ages 2 and up. Adult attendance is required. Discounts are available for members. Register HERE

7/16 - Songs and Stories of the American Revolution - Performed by Matthew Dodd, 2pm., Dressed in colonial clothing and performing rousing period songs and stories, Matthew Dodd will take you back in time to the days of the American Revolution. Mr. Dodd sings and plays the guitar, banjo, mandolin and recorder throughout the show. The outdoor performance will take place at Sullivan’s Grove next to the Visitor Center Museum at Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville, New Jersey. Sullivan’s Grove can be reached from I-95 by taking the Trenton/Lambertville Exit (this is the first exit in N.J. heading north and the last exit heading south). Head north on Route 29 for 2 ½ miles and turn right at the first traffic light. Park Entrance will be on your left in a ½ mile. Enter the park and follow the signs to the Visitor Center Museum. For more information call (609) 737-0623.

7/16 - Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra, Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater, 7:30pm., FREE. Known as one of the finest pianists of the past 60 years, ten-time Grammy Award-winning Eddie Palmieri is an arranger and composer with a unique, personal, richly complex, and infectious take on salsa and Latin jazz. Named an NEA Jazz Master in 2013, he skillfully fuses the rhythm of his Puerto Rican heritage with the complexity of his jazz influences: Thelonious Monk, Herbie Hancock, and McCoy Tyner. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, and blankets. Pettoranello Gardens is located in Community Park North, Princeton (Route 206 and Mountain Avenue). In case of rain or extreme heat, the show will move to PHS Performing Arts Center at Franklin Ave. & Walnut Lane, Princeton. Additional concert – 7/30 - The Ali Ryerson/Pete Levin Quintet.

7/17 – HiTOPS LGBTQ+ Summer Splash, 11-5pm., Being LGBTQ+ sometimes means it is hard to find places to enjoy the summer sun that feel safe and affirming. That's why HiTOPS is hosting our LGBTQ+ Summer Splash! We are holding a FREE private pool party that includes plenty of food and activities for everyone. Swimming is not required, so guests can feel free to stay dry and enjoy some games and crafts instead.
Those attending will meet at HiTOPS in Princeton, NJ where buses will transport everyone to and from the party location. To ensure the safety and comfort of guests, this event is limited to LGBTQ+ youth ages 11-18. Once you register, we will send you some quick forms to fill out to ensure the safety of all guests. www.eventbrite.com/e/hitops-lgbtq-summer-splash-tickets

7/17 - Campus Collections Outdoor Walking Tour, Princeton University Art Museum, 5pm., Nassau Hall, Princeton University. Join a guided walking tour of the campus collections with an Art Museum docent and discover a variety of artworks by modern and contemporary sculptors, from Henry Moore to Louise Nevelson. Rain or shine; stair-free. artmuseum.princeton.edu.

7/21 – Musical Evening with the Ragtime Relics, 6:30pm, Morven Museum & Gardens, The Ragtime Relics perform vintage American music that spans several genres and decades including ragtime, pre-war blues, jazz age, early country, swing era, bluegrass even early rock & roll. The group features some of America’s most memorable songs from the early 20th Century which might have been played and heard by Morven's residents and visitors. The evening's program will also feature lively commentary offering an historical perspective on the music played. www.eventbrite.com/e/musical-summer-evening

7/23 – Sourland Mountain Fest, 3-8:30pm., The 17th annual Sourland Mountain Fest Presented by Unionville Vineyards and benefitting the Sourland Conservancy, returns on Saturday, July 23^nd, from 3:00 – 8:30pm, rain or shine, at the beautiful Unionville Vineyards in East Amwell Township, NJ. Attendees will enjoy live music, local food, craft beer, wine and spirits, as well as a variety of local artisans, businesses and educational organizations all while taking in the bucolic views of the Sourland mountain region. Tickets are limited to the first 1,000 sold. sourlandmountainfest.com/

7/26 – Jennifer Weiner “The Summer Place” Event, 6:30-8pm., The Summer Reading Soiree returns for a special mid-summer evening with Jennifer Weiner on the grounds of the Historical Society of Princeton's Updike Farmstead. Tickets include a copy of "The Summer Place," plus sparkling beverages, sorbet and other sweets. www.eventbrite.com/e/jennifer-weiner

7/28 – Annual Picnic and Family Movie Night, Princeton Art Museum – Fantasia, 6pm., Celebrate summer with the Museum at our annual picnic on the lawn. Enjoy barbecue fare, live music, and family-friendly activities. Cosponsored by the Princeton YMCA. Stay until sunset for family movie night featuring Disney’s Fantasia. Released in 1940, it represented Walt Disney's boldest experiment to date, bringing to life his vision of blending animated imagery with classical music. What had begun as a vehicle to enhance Mickey Mouse's career blossomed into a full-blown feature that remains unique in the history of animation. Be sure to bring a blanket or chair—we'll provide the popcorn! In the event of rain, the picnic will be held in Frist Campus Center Multipurpose Rooms and the film will be shown on Tuesday, August 2, on Alexander Beach.

7/30 & 31 – Mercer County 4-H Fair, Howell Living History Farm, 10-8pm (Saturday), 10-4pm (Sunday) The fair includes animal shows and exhibits, homemade ice cream, hay rides, pony rides, music, magic shows and farm tours, as well as displays by the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County, Mercer County Wildlife Center Friends, Mid-State Beekeepers Association and many more. Admission and parking are free. Please bring a non-perishable food donation for Rutgers Against Hunger. More info: mercer.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h/fair/

7/31 – Shakespeare in Community Park, 6-8pm., The Hudson Shakespeare Company presents Shakespeare in the Park at the Community Park North Amphitheater. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Jon Ciccarelli, The Hudson Shakespeare Company is known for utilizing some of the best young and experienced actors, directors and crew from around the tri-state area. Join us for a rockin' summer party of the sixties with "Much Ado About Nothing" where revenge is put aside in favor of forgiveness. In the case of inclement weather, the production will be held at the same time in the library's Community Room.
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Orchard Hill Space for Lease - A 5,500 sq ft unit on two floors is currently configured as two 1,200+ sq ft open rooms, three offices, 5 bathrooms/two with showers, and a full kitchen. Would be suitable for an educational testing facility, school, dance studio, or business preferring open floor areas. Would consider renting each floor separately or build out to suit. Also available now: Four offices in the main renovated "Old Farmhouse" building. website: www.orchardhillcenter.com

Katelyn Liepins' Studio is collaborating with TutorPrep to bring you a Summer Enrichment Camp right here in Princeton. This is a fun way for your young student to improve and get valuable exposure. Two sessions: July 11 - July 21 and July 25 - August 4. These sessions will focus on Math, English, Writing, Science and Art. Space is limited. Visit tutorprep.org to learn more!

Enroll in our CKW Writing Academy "Teeny" Creative Writing Bundlefor Pre-teens and Teens. Video and Worksheet course! Character Development Module: Setting Development Module: Short Story Module. Feedback, Editing, Publication in City Kidz World magazine Back to School issue 2022.
50% off sale going now! $30 total for 3 classes. Register Today