Events (continued)

10/11 – Evening Yoga in the Garden, Morven Museum & Garden, 6pm., Evening Yoga in Morven's garden is back this fall! Please join us for this donation-based movement practice. In the event of rain, we will move into the museum's Stockton Education Center - a lovely, peaceful space for an uplifting evening. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. Click here for more information

10/13 – 10/15 – Annual Book Sale, Princeton Public Library, 9-5:30pm., Preview Sale on Friday, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. to noon. The first 30 tickets for the Preview Sale will be $20 per person, and the next tickets will be $5 per person. Numbered tickets will be available at the door starting at 8 a.m. Customers enter the sale in numerical order, and the number in the room will be limited to 30 customers throughout the Preview Sale. Starting at noon, admission to the book sale is free for the remainder of the sale. Hours are noon-5:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, and noon-5:30 p.m. Sunday. princetonlibrary.org/

10/13 – 10/15 - American Repertory Ballet (ARB)’S "Elevate" - at the state-of-the-art New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), October 13-15. The program features world premieres by celebrated choreographers Stephanie Martinez and Meredith Rainey, along with the highly anticipated return of ARB Artistic Director Ethan Stiefel's rousing Wood Work, set to modern renditions of Nordic folk tunes by the Danish String Quartet. Plus, Stiefel will create a new solo set to "If I Could Only Fly" by American singer-songwriter and poet Blaze Foley. arballet.org/event/elevate/

10/14 - Fall Clean Up Day at the Princeton Battlefield, 11-2pm., The Princeton Battlefield Society (PBS) invites interested local citizens and their families to come to their annual Fall Clean Up Day; enjoy the autumn weather and help keep Princeton Battlefield in great condition for future visitors.The event will take place on Saturday, October 14, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Princeton Battlefield State Park located at 500 Mercer Street. Garden tools and gloves will be available to use for clean-up tasks although, please feel free to bring your own. Cold water and snacks will be provided along with a pizza party for participants once we have finished. To register please visit pbs1777.org or call (609) 232-8540.

10/14 - Evening of Traditional Indian Dance with Shivani Badgi, WWAC, 6-9pm., West Windsor Arts is hosting a special solo dance performance by Shivani Badgi, an Indian American dancer, teacher and choreographer. Badgi will perform Nritya Mehfil, a traditional Kathak dance that originated in northern India hundreds of years ago. Kathak is derived from the Sanskrit word "katha," which means story. During a Kathak performance, the dancer becomes a storyteller through graceful, expressive movements. Tickets are $35 for West Windsor Arts members and $40 for non-members. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit westwindsorarts.org/event/nritya-mehfil-dance-event.

10/14 – Building Community Together Dinner, (SARI) Student Alliance with Refugees and Immigrants, 7-10pm., At this dinner, you will learn from New Jersey Refugee Resettlement professionals and volunteers about the challenges individuals and families new to our area are facing, and how we can create welcoming and inclusive communities. The Jewish Center Princeton, 435 Nassau Street, Princeton. For tickets and more information about the SARI go to our website: sariforchange.org/programs

10/15 – Bless the Pets @The Jewish Center, 12pm., The Jewish Center will have a program for all our non-human family members! Bring your well-behaved pet for our Bless the Pets program at noon! Each pet will receive a gift! Also we will host a program for families and their children aged 7 and below, featuring the Snake Man! This program starts at 12:30 following our Bless the Pets program.

10/15 - Concert | The Princeton Singers: Inspirations, Art on Hulfish, 7pm, Inspired by the exhibition Art about Art: Contemporary Photographers Look at Old Master Paintings, this choral concert from the Princeton Singers is an exploration of how composers such as Josquin des Prez and Johannes Brahms were inspired by musicians of the past. It will also feature Birds of Paradise, a new work from Princeton Singers artistic director Steven Sametz. Tickets and information will be available at princetonsingers.org.

10/18 – Author Event/Princeton Public Library,7pm., Award-winning journalist Jennifer Wallace will be joined by psychologist Melissa Greenberg to discuss her recent book “Never Enough: When Achievement Pressure Becomes Toxic – And What We Can Do About It.” The event will be held on Zoom. The conversation will examine how can we teach our kids to strive toward excellence without crushing them and offer parents advice and tools to help raise healthy achievers.
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10/19 – Hormones & Antibiotics: Unraveling Facts and Debunking Myths – Virtual – 7pm., Join Professor James Martiney as he dissects the scientific evidence and challenges prevailing myths surrounding this topic. We'll explore their environmental impacts and delve into potential health risks, including antibiotic resistance and hormonal imbalances. More info and register: suppers.wildapricot.org/event-5411002

10/20 – Beyond Pink Art Show, 6-10pm., YWCA Princeton’s Breast Cancer Resource Center invites you to our 6^th annual Beyond Pink Art Show happening on Friday October 20^th from 6 to 10 pm at MarketFair in Princeton. This unique pop-up gallery will display art pieces from breast cancer survivors as well as inspired artists. Please visit this link to purchase tickets secure.givelively.org/event/ywca-of-princeton-nj/ywca-princeton-s-breast-cancer-resource-center/beyond-pink-2023

10/21 - Hopewell Harvest Fair (Rescheduled from Sept 23), 10-4pm, The Harvest Fair returns again to the grounds of Hopewell Elementary School on Saturday October 21 from 10AM-4PM. A cherished local tradition, it attracts families from all over the area to enjoy a day of old-fashioned fun, while raising funds for local non-profits. Activities for kids of all ages: Games, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, inflatables, free demos with the Hopewell Fire Department, Hopewell Valley Central High School SPIKE Robotics Club, and more! Great live music all day! Bluegrass, rock-n-roll, country, and more!
www.hopewellharvestfair.org/

10/21 - Household Recycling and S.H.R.E.D. Fest Event, 10-2pm., Princeton’s household waste and shredding event will take place at the Westminster Choir College Parking Lot (entrance on Franklin Avenue). For what to bring and NOT to bring, Click here for more information

10/24 – Fraud Against Seniors Seminar, PSRC, 3-4pm., (In-Person at NSK Location) This presentation will provide information about common cons and scams that target older adults. Participants will learn how to protect themselves from being a victim of these scams. Instructor: Justin Scott, Scott Counsel, LLC. Registration required, no fee.

10/26 - Classic and Cozy: Redefining Comfort Food, McCaffrey’s West Windsor, 1:30pm., There are foods we reach for in times of stress, happiness, when we are reminiscing, or when we need a hug. However, quite often these foods are laden with fat, salt, and calories. Not ideal for those watching their waistline and health. Join McCaffrey's Registered Dietitian Jill Kwasny for an informative and fun nutrition program "Classic and Cozy: Redefining Comfort Food." Go down memory lane as you consider those foods that always make you smile. Can they be tweaked so that these dishes don't have to be a guilty pleasure? As always, Jill will offer menu ideas, cooking techniques and share a delicious recipe to sample. RSVP to nutritionist@Mccaffreys.com or call 215 750-7713 to reserve your seat.  

10/26 - The Flamboyant Baroque - Music of the 18th Century, Richardson Auditorium, 6-9pm., Journey back to the 18th century as we travel from the London of Henry Purcell to the Rome of Arcangelo Corelli and indulge in the glamorous spirit of the era’s music. Our guides—young virtuoso baroque violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte and harpsichordist Justin Taylor, colleagues in famed ensemble Le Consort—will treat us to forgotten gems they have unearthed from old libraries, transcriptions of the most popular opera arias from the period, and masterpieces that continue to resonate to this day. In the spirit of musical performances of the time, you will sit onstage alongside the duo as they spin the magic that has garnered international critical acclaim—including the prestigious Diapason d’Or in 2019.
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10/27 - All Barracks Eve at the Old Barracks Museum, 5pm., Join us for an evening of spooky seasonal fun at All Barracks Eve - enjoy cider and donuts around a bonfire while listening to chilling tales told by historically outfitted storytellers. Festivities begin at 5pm and will include living history demonstrations and kids' activities. Spooky stories will begin at 6pm. Admission is $5 per person, children 5 and under are free. Tickets will be available for purchase on-site the evening of the event. For more information please visit www.barracks.org. All proceeds from this event go to help support our mission of preservation and education.

10/28 – Martian Bike Ride, 10am., Join the Historical Society of West Windsor and West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance at the West Windsor Senior Center (271 Clarksville Road) for our Martian Bike Ride! This 5-mile loop will explore the historic 1700s-era West Windsor community of Grovers Mill as well as Orson Welles' infamous 1938 War of the Worlds broadcast that thrust that neighborhood into the national spotlight as the site of an "alien invasion."Come early to decorate your bike and helmet; costumes are encouraged! Please allot 2 hours for this ride. CLICK HERE for a route map. Helmets are required and riders will be asked to sign a waiver. Ages 12 and above; children must be accompanied by an adult. Click here for more information

10/28 - Halloween Hike, The Watershed, 7:30-9pm., Join us on a journey through the woods on a crisp autumn night led by a trail guide. Along the way you stop to meet the characters in an Irish Folktale that unfolds along the path. Guided hikes begin every 15 minutes; last hike begins at 8:30 p.m. Space is limited; register early to get your preferred time slot. This program is appropriate for ages 5 to adult. Adult attendance and preregistration are required. Younger siblings and strollers are not allowed for this program.
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10/29 - HomeFront's Halloween Run/Walk & Family Fun Day, 10am., This event will take place at 502 Carnegie Center, Princeton, and there will be awards for the top finishers. It will be a super fun (Halloween Themed), fast, flat, USTAF certified race course. Pre Race Day Packet Pick Up (bib, t-shirt) REQUIRED - Saturday, October 28 from 10AM-12PM at the race course: 502 Carnegie Center, Princeton. We'd love you to come in costume to make the event really fun and memorable for everyone (although of course it's optional!) And bring your whole family! We will have lots of events for all ages: a Trunk-or-Treat with candy, a preschooler 100 yard Pumpkin Dash (register at this website for the Pumpkin Dash), crafts for kids, all-age costume contest, live music , and much more! All proceeds benefit HomeFront's 6-day per week Joy, Hopes & Dreams children's for children impacted by homelessness and poverty. Start Time: 10:00am EDT End Time: 12:00pm EDT Price: $35.00 Race Fee + $3.25 SignUp Fee
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10/29 – Hopewell Library’s Halloween Extravaganza!, 1:30pm., Hopewell Gazebo Park, S Greenwood Ave, Hopewell, NJ 08525. After the Hopewell Fire House's annual Halloween parade, the HPL will host a Halloween-themed extravaganza at the Hopewell Gazebo Park! Come in costume and join us for a variety of Halloween-themed activities, including a spooky read aloud. This event is free and open to the public, but please register in advance at  redlibrary.org/events.

11/2 – Danish String Quartet, Princeton University Concerts, 7:30pm., Describing themselves as “your friendly neighborhood string quartet with above average amounts of beard” (and otherwise described as one of the world’s finest string quartets), the Grammy-nominated Danish String Quartet returns for its third appearance on our series with a program that blurs the line between classical repertoire and folk tunes. Richardson Auditorium. Click here for more information

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Princeton Speech-Language & Learning Center is offering a back to school special of 20% off of speech and language and occupational therapy services with the mention of Princeton Online October Newsletter! Visit our website at www.psllcnj.com for more information on our services and our social media accounts - Facebook@ Princeton Speech-Language & Learning Center and on instagram @ princetonspeechies for helpful hints and techniques. 

Alliance Française French Conversations Groups: Oct 9 & 23 10:00am - 11:30am McCaffrey's Supermarket, Princeton -- RSVP to gailbruno7@gmail.com
Oct 3 & 17 11:00am - 12:00pm via Zoom -- RSVP to grf1029@gmail.com

Sona’s Place Now Open at 38 Witherspoon Street - Located in the heart of downtown Princeton, Sona’s Place offers eyebrow threading, tinting, micro blading, skin tag removal, henna tattoos, makeup and hair updos. For the entire month of October, purchase an eyebrow threading or waxing service at a special $12 promo price. Walk-ins welcome, no appointments necessary. Open Monday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm. Call (609) 924-4225 for inquiries or follow on Instagram @sonasplace

Halloween Family Fun Day @Tumbles Princeton - Sunday October 22 - Ages 2 -10. A day filled with laughter, exercise, and fun - Halloween parade, take on the challenges in our obstacle course, baby tunnels, rock climbing wall and Tumble Zone! Make your own Halloween fun jar, and play games with your entire family. Trunk or Treat at the end of the fun day. Wear your best Halloween costume and bring candies to get a $10 certificate for future events.
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Burger & Beer Flight Specials @Chauncey – Join us on Oct 12 & 26 for delish burgers and tasty beers specials all night long. www.acc-chaunceyconferencecenter.com/dining/c-bar

Gluten Free Sourdough Bread Making @Cherry Grove Farm Oct 16
For the first time we are offering this class for all the many people who are gluten intolerant. Parr of Sourland Bread has been teaching her very popular Sourdough Bread Making class here at Cherry Grove every month. Now she wants to teach the Gluten Free class so everyone can eat great bread. Mary is collaborating with Blue Moon Acres who are supplying all of the rice flour for the class. Come learn how to make delicious gluten free sourdough! www.cherrygrovefarm.com/shop-all/p/sourdough-bread-making-jxe8z

Register Now for the 52nd season of the Dillon Basketball League starting January 2024! Open to girls & boys grades 3-10 (multiple divisions); open to Princeton Residents and non-residents who attend school in Princeton. No experience is needed! All players will play in every game regardless of their experience/skill level. REGISTER HERE under "2024 Winter Sports Programs" Questions? Contact Chris Petrucelli

Rossi's Bar & Grill is home to delicious food, fun and entertainment. Come every Tuesday for Trivia Night at 7pm, all day for Wing Wednesdays and Thursdays to hear Ernie White perform live music from 5:30-8:30, while you dine! And don't forget Happy Hour everyday at the bar from 4-6pm (with $6 apps, $8 bar pies and $1 off all drafts)! rossisbarandgrill.com/index.html