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Butterfly House Tours @The Watershed - You can join us for a guided tour of The Kate Gorrie Butterfly House to view and learn about local butterfly species every Thursday from 10 - 11 A.M all summer long. If time and weather allow, we try catching wild butterflies in the field. Cameras welcome. Advance registration required. If you would rather visit without a tour, The Kate Gorrie Butterfly House is free and open daily from dawn until dusk (mid-June through mid-September) except during a scheduled program or tour. The Kate Gorrie Butterfly House is fun for all ages and handicap accessible. Children under 3 are free. Adult attendance is required. Discount available for members. thewatershed.org/

Sharim V'Sharot - an independent, auditioned choir based in Mercer County, NJ, singing a broad repertoire of Jewish music in Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino, English, French and Italian - is always looking for singers to complement our signature sound and be a part of Central New Jersey's Select Jewish Choir! Auditions for the 2023-2024 season are being held August through September and by appointment. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings in Lawrenceville, NJ, from September through May. Our members are professionals and students of all ages from Central New Jersey and the Delaware Valley. If you also have instrumental talent, please let us know. Check out www.sharimvsharot.org for additional information!

Save the Date

September 14, 2023 – PSRC Fall Benefit

September 23, 2023 – Patti Smith Words and Music @McCarter

September 23, 2023 – FOPOS Mountain Lakes 5K Run/Walk

September 30, 2023 – The Watershed Fest

October 15, 2023 – Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad 5K Run for Rescue

October 21/22, 2023 – Reiki I and II Training

Events

Major Non-Profit Fundraisers

7/6 - Princeton University Summer Chamber Concert - Newman & Oltman Guitar Duo @Nassau Presbyterian Church, 7:30pm., performing music by De Falla, Albeniz, Brouwer, and others. Tickets are free. No tickets are needed for concerts at Nassau Presbyterian Church. Further information, including ticket information for those with disabilities, is at www.princetonsummerchamberconcerts.org or (609) 570-8404.

7/7 - Fun on the Farm: Hayrides & Mini Arts & Crafts Fair, Cherry Grove Farm, 2-5pm.
Outside the Farm Store, milking parlour and creamery we'll be hosting a mini farmers market with fresh vegetables, mushrooms, fruit, flowers and lavender. There will also be a few artist and crafter vendors, a spinning wheel demonstration and free hayrides and wild plant walks. Bring the kids for a hayride, to visit and pet our calves, and around 4-5pm they can see the cows being milked. Grown-ups can peruse the paintings, shop for the weekend and enjoy a drink or picnic overlooking the bucolic views. For more information and to register for a hay ride or plant walk go to www.cherrygrovefarm.com

7/8 & 7/9 – Blueberry Bash @Terhune’s, 10-5pm., Enjoy a visit to our 2-acre Pick Your Own blueberry patch. These sweet summer berries are on bushes that are easy for everyone to reach. After you’ve picked your blueberries (not included in admission), relax and enjoy live local country music (12 to 4 p.m. both days). ALBO is playing on Saturday, and Meghan Carey on Sunday. Stroll on our farm trail and see summer on the farm. www.terhuneorchards.com/blueberry-bash

7/8 – 3^rd Annual RainbowMoonFest @Glenmoore Farm, 11am-10pm., Glenmoore Farm of Hopewell, NakedFeet Events of Princeton, and EcstaticDanceJersey of Princeton, present their third annual grassroots-organized, outdoor summer no-alcohol event of the year in Hopewell New Jersey. Celebrating local-area and regional musicians, artists and artisans, holistic teachers and merchants traveling from the Jersey Shore to Philadelphia, from upstate New York to California and Mexico. The festival has a family carnival vibe with face painting, roaming hula hoopers, slinky spinning(!) on a PEV (personal electric vehicle), jugglers, stilt walkers, acrobats, aerialists, bamboo staff twirling, and acro yogis, with live music, song circles, wellness activities, workshops, unique merchandise and quality food vendors. Ticket Prices $15 for admission for the daytime portion of the event and $22 tickets for the evening concert, dance and light-spinning acrobatics show. Full day tickets are $35 with family ticketing options available, children ages 17 and under are free. Click here for more information

7/9 - Summer Concert: Music: Love? said the Commander, Princeton Public Library, 4pm., From the band: Love? said the Commander is a DIY duo from the "PhilaJersey" area that embraces "maximal minimalism" to create slow burning indie-folk that’ll "make ya feel stuff." They met on Craigslist in the winter of 2018 and have been writing, recording, and performing together ever since. Band Members: Kate Hall (guitar, uke, violin, vocals) & Chris Bishop (guitar, bass) The concert will be in the Community Room in the event of rain.

7/11 - “American Ramble” with Author Neil King, Jr., Princeton Public Library, 6-7pm. In 2021, at a time of both national and personal upheaval, author Neil King started a 330-mile walk from Washington, DC, to New York City. The 26-day journey took him through historic battlefields and cemeteries, over the Mason-Dixon line, past Quaker and Amish farms, along Valley Forge stream beds, atop a New Jersey trash mound, across New York Harbor, and finally, to his ultimate destination: the Ramble, where a tangle of pathways converges in Central Park. For his Princeton audience, King will share local stories, including walking the Delaware Canal Path; crossing the river in the same location as George Washington, encountering the myth of the Mercer Oak, and experiencing Grover’s house in Grovers Mill. princetonhistory.org/events/6195/

7/12 – Contra Dancing @PSRC, 2-3pm., Come give contra dancing a try! It’s a great way to meet people, enjoy lively music, and get some exercise along the way. The dances have easy-to-learn patterns that are first taught, then danced to music from Irish, Appalachian, Klezmer, Cajun, and other influences. Come with or without a partner, wear casual clothes, and be ready to have fun! Your caller, Bob Isaacs, has been calling for the Princeton Country Dancers for over twenty years, and will make sure all have a great time. Register at princetonsenior.link/July-General-Programs

7/12 - Walk With a Rothman Doc, 5:30pm., Join a group led by Rothman Orthopaedics' Dr. Sarah Weinstein, for a fun and safe place to go for a walk, learn about health, and meet new friends. All are welcome to this FREE event that will take place at Community Park South in Princeton. Learn more and Register here.

7/13 – Outdoor Film Series, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Princeton University Art Museum, 8pm., This year's outdoor film series features three movies notable for their remarkable use of landscapes, inspired by the exhibition Traces on the Landscape, on view at Art on Hulfish through August 6. Arrive by 8 p.m. and bring a blanket or chair—we'll provide the popcorn! Screenings start at sunset. Location: Blaire-Joline Courtyard, Mathey College

7/15 - Songs and Stories of the American Revolution Performed by Matthew Dodd, 2pm, Washington Crossing State Park, Titusville - 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. For more information call (609) 737-0623

7/15 – Sourland Mountain Festival, 3-8:30pm., The Sourland Mountain Festival returns to Unionville Vineyards July 15 for an afternoon of music, wine, food, vendors, and more! There will be live music from 3 to 8:30 pm, so come have some fun in the sun while supporting the Sourland Conservancy. sourlandmountainfest.com

7/19 - Free Vision Screening, Mercer County Connection, 11-2pm., Half of all blindness is preventable through regular vision screenings and education, so have your eyes checked today! Princeton Health and the New Jersey Commission for the Blind: Project Prevention Unit offer these free vision screenings to both adults and children. Please call 1-888-897-8979. *Registration is not required for the free vision screening. Walk-ins welcomed.

7/19 – Monthly Meeting, League of Women Voters, 8pm., The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots civic organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The meeting is being held at the West Windsor Branch of the Mercer County library system, located at 333 N Post Rd, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550. Meetings will be held in the large conference room.
www.lwvprinceton.org

7/20 – Build A Bouquet Workshop, Morven Museum & Garden, 6pm., Celebrate summer blooms and build your own bouquet at Morven! Inspired by the National Historic Landmark's signature gardens and led by the skilled florists at Vaseful Flowers & Gifts, this evening workshop will teach you how to choose flowers and craft your own unique arrangement. Bring your own vase! Flowers and light refreshments provided. Click here for more information

7/22 - Summer Music and More 2023 Concert @Nassua park Pavilion, 4-7pm., The Summer Music and More 2023 free concert series returns to Nassau Park Pavilion! The second installment of the series features alternative soul artist Jakeya Limitless on July 22nd from 4:00 to 7:00pm. Along with great music, this free event will also offer art activities for youth and adults.
Click here for more information

7/23 - Eastern Screech Owl Walk, FOPOS, 8:30pm, Join FOPOS and South Jersey Wildlife Tours for an Eastern Screech Owl Walk at dusk. Did you know that Eastern Screech Owls are one of the most common owl species in North America? Odds are you have one of these nocturnal neighbors mere miles (or less!) from your doorstep. During this experience, we will walk the trails at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve in Princeton and listen and look for Eastern Screech Owls, learning much more about them along the way. Space is limited to 20 participants; be sure to sign up in advance. Please note that this event is geared towards adults as it begins at 8:30 PM. Get tickets.

7/29 – Wine on the Waterfront, Washington Crossing Historic Park, 7pm., Enjoy live jazz music by the Hailey Brinnel Quartet while sampling wines from a number of Pennsylvania and New Jersey wineries. General Admission tickets are $45, with a limited number of $20 Designated Driver tickets available. All event proceeds will help the Friends of Washington Crossing Park (PA) continue to provide educational and historical programming at the park. Tickets

Client Promos

Nassau Swim Club, a summertime staple in the Princeton community for over 50 years, is now offering reduced WEEKLY and MONTHLY family memberships. July Only Family Membership is now $450.00; August Only Family Membership is $300.00; and Weekly Family is $150.00. Day Passes are also available at $20/adult, $10/youth, free/0-3 yrs. Come enjoy a serene, bucolic and family-friendly swim experience at Nassau Swim Club! To inquire about reduced pricing for other types of memberships, including Couple, Individual, Senior and Junior, call (609) 436-0797 or visit www.nassauswimclub.org
Nassau Swim Club is located at 2 Springdale Road, Princeton.

Alpha Fit Club - Outdoor Workout @ 8:30am on the Green in the Princeton Shopping Center! Come join us for a nice outdoor workout and some pop ups after from local businesses! Alpha Fit Club Princeton

Italian Terroir Tasting @Teresa's Pizza and Wine Bar July 10 - Join us as we welcome Lourdes Arena of MFW Wine Co. for a wine tasting event. Lourdes will present her exclusive portfolio of small organic/biodynamic producers from Sicily, Piedmont and Emilia Romagna. Assaggini and snacks to be served. Reserve your seat here…

Summer BBQ’S at Chauncey - Chauncey is the perfect location for your Summer BBQs! Contact Maria in our Catering Department for more details at mshankin@ets.org

FREE TRIAL CLASS @Tumbles Princeton - New SQUEAKERS/WOBBLERS Class 
AGES 5 mos. - 11 mos. 
Date: July 13th
Time: 4:30-5:15 pm.
Location: 1225 State Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
Must call/text/email to register prior to attending.
Contact 609-447-5437
Princeton.tumbles.net
Princeton@tumbles.net

The Dance Connection of Quakerbridge is COMING SOON! Our new dance studio location on Quakerbridge Rd in Lawrenceville (near the Costco!) will replace our West Windsor location this fall 2023. We will remain dancing in our West Windsor location this summer and until our new dance space is ready! We have dance classes in ballet, hip-hop, jazz, tap, and acro for children ages 3+. Contact us now via phone call (609) 353-1190 or text (908) 892-1056 to schedule your child's free trial class!

City Kidz World magazine summer deadline is August 1st. City Kidz World accepts poetry, essays, shorts stories, art, and photography. Students can submit to editor@citykidzworld.com. City Kidz World Writing Studio is also enrolling students in the On-Demand Video creative writing classes: Enroll here: Creative Writing for Middle and High School Students | City Kidz World (teachable.com)