Events (continued)

1/6 – Gallery Opening @ACP, 3-5pm., Join the Arts Council for the Opening of Waiting to Detonate, a Taplin Gallery exhibition featuring the work of Andrew Chalfen, Katelyn Liepins, and Ida Ochoteco. Free and open to all. artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/opening-waiting-to-detonate/

1/6 - Fiesta del Dia de los Reyes Magos Flamenco Celebration, Arts Council of Princeton, 4-5pm., Fiesta del Día de Los Reyes Magos, or Three Kings Day, is celebrated throughout the world to mark the culmination of the twelve days of Christmas. This live dance performance by the Arts Council's Flamenco program, led by Lisa Botalico, features multiple dance numbers as you learn about this cultural holiday and end the holiday season in celebration. $10.
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1/7 - "Experience the Battle of Princeton", Princeton Battlefield Society (PBS) will mark the 247th anniversary of Battle of Princeton with its signature educational event, at Princeton Battlefield State Park, 500 Mercer St, Princeton NJ 08540. The event will begin at 9:45 a.m. with introductions and comments on the background of the battle. Members of the general public are urged to arrive at the site by 9:15 a.m. A narrated reenactment of a portion of the Battle of Princeton will begin at 10:00 a.m. featuring reenactors portraying Crown and Continental forces. The reenactment will conclude by 11 a.m. Click here for more information

1/7 – Screening of ‘Common Ground ‘plus Discussion with Spring Creek Farm, Acme Screening Room, 3:30-6pm. Join us for a post screening Discussion with owner Brent Aldefer and livestock manager Matt Dingle of Spring Creek Farm. A hopeful and uplifting story of the pioneers of the “Regenerative Movement” who produce tremendous quantities of nutritionally dense food and are working to balance the climate – all while bringing our entire ecosystem back to life. The film explores how Americans from different walks of life, different political backgrounds, and different parts of the country share one thing in common –the very soil beneath their feet. Click here for more information

1/9 – Local Conservation Issues – A Panel Discussion, 12:30 - 2:30pm - Princeton Public Library Community Room. Panelists whose work focuses on the environment and sustainability discuss pressing local conservation issues and how others can help. Presented by the Garden Club of Princeton. More Info/Panelist Bios

1/11 – Meeting, 55-Plus Club of Princeton, Virtual, 10am., William Galston, the Ezra K. Zilkha Chair and Senior Fellow in the Brookings Institution's Governance Studies Program, will speak on "In a deeply divided country, what can we expect in the 2024 presidential election and beyond?" To join online, visit www.princetonol.com/groups/55plus. Meetings are free, with a suggested donation of $5 (see website for payment options).

1/11 – Talk of the Sourlands - On the Sourland Ridge with Poet Jane McKinley, 7-8pm., Join poet Jane Mckinley as she reads from her sequence of poems inspired by walks in the Sourland Nature Preserve. Seating is limited, but a hybrid model will be implemented, allowing participants to join from the comfort of their own homes. Admission to all talks is free, but registration is required. Donations are always greatly appreciated. Membership support and donations provide the resources for the Sourland Conservancy to create educational events like this. Register here: tinyurl.com/SCPoetryReading

1/12 - PHS Big Band Dance, 7-10pm., featuringthe high energy sounds of the high school's jazz bands, including the PHS Studio Band. Princeton High School Cafeteria. $10 Adults, $5 Students. Proceeds benefit the PHS Band program. More at princetonjazz.org

1/13 – Sip & Science Fundraiser, Mobile Minds of NJ, 3-6pm., MMNJ, a STEAM/STEM based educational nonprofit, is excited to announce a special Sip & Science Fundraiser event during the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. This unique event aims to bring people together in celebration of unity, creativity, and science and the enduring spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Join us for an afternoon/evening of science experiments and community engagement as we conduct fun lab experiments, sip, and reflect on the legacy of Dr. King. This fundraiser will not only provide a platform for creative expression but also contribute to Mobile Minds of NJ Inc. All skill levels are welcome, and professional facilitators will guide participants through the step-by-step process of conducting science lab experiments. 3 time Slots/ 3pm, 6pm, and 9pm (limited to 30 participants per time slot) Location: The Barn at Gravity Hill in Titusville, NJ 08560. Click here for more information

1/13 & 1/14 - Metropolitan Opera star and Princeton University alum Anthony Roth Costanzo performs Handel’s aria “Quella fiamma” from Arminio and Gregory Spears’ Love Story with Princeton Symphony Orchestra on a program with Nina Shekhar’s Lumina and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4. Rossen Milanov conducts. Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, Princeton University Campus, Princeton, NJ. Tickets: start at $35 (children 5-17 who are accompanied by an adult receive a 50% discount); Accommodations or services can be arranged with two weeks’ notice, contact Mika Godbole at mgodbole@princetonsymphony.org or (609) 905-0931; For tickets: princetonsymphony.org or 609-497-0020.

1/14 - Winter Large Ensemble Concert, Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey (YOCJ), 3 and 8pm., with YOCJ’s Symphonic Orchestra featuring soloist Ranaan Meyer who will perform his first concerto for double bass and orchestra entitled “Concerto For My Family,” an homage to the people who lifted him up along the way. A multi-Grammy winning, Emmy award winning, and Gold record Double Bassist, Ranaan Meyer is most known as a founding member and performer with the string trio Time for Three, Founder and Artistic Director of Honeywell Arts Academy, and as a solo performing artist, composer and educator. Click here for more information

1/15 – Monthly Meeting, Women’s College Club of Princeton, 1-3pm., The Women's College Club Of Princeton meets at Morven Museum Education Center, 55 Stockton St. To hear Mr. Bruce Jeffries-Fox tell the story about "Dorothy Eady: The most mysterious and unique Egyptologist." All are welcome. Free and open to the public. Wccpnj.org

1/15 – Acts of Kindness MLK Day of Service, WWAC, 10-3:30pm., Every January, in partnership with the African American Parent Support Group, we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in a Day of Service. We donate our time by participating in special projects and packing items to be distributed to local agencies serving communities in need. Or we donate items. Or we do both. Only a limited number of volunteers can participate on the Day of Service. Registration is required.

1/15 – MLK Day Poster Making Workshop, 1-3pm., FREE Join the Arts Council of Princeton as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr with a free Poster-Making Workshop open to all ages. At this free gathering, we’ll provide materials to create your own poster to motivate and educate on topics of social justice, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King’s life’s work. + Bring pantry-stable goods for our MLK Day Food Drive, to benefit Princeton Nursery School. Celebrating nearly a century of service to the community, PNS provides a quality preschool education program and child care for families in need, providing a diverse environment and a broad array of support services. Click here for more information

1/15 - Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Multifaith Service, Nassau Presbyterian Church, 7-8pm., Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Multifaith Service - Preaching will be The Reverend Carla Jones Brown.
The Rev. Carla Jones Brown is pastor of the Arch Street Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the first woman and first African American to serve as senior pastor/head of staff in the church’s history. Nassau Presbyterian Church 61 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 (across from Palmer Square, in the center of Princeton) No parking at the church. Please park elsewhere and walk to the church if attending in person. If you cannot attend in person, please click here to watch the Livestream beginning at 7:00 PM.
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1/17 – How Do I Organize My _? Workshop, PPL, 7-8:30pm – Virtual.  Do you have anything that you are struggling to organize? Your dresser, your kitchen, your desk, or anything else? Here’s your chance to learn the best way to organize whatever you’re struggling with! Professional organizer and KonMari Consultant Ana Catarrivas will talk about how to organize whatever it is that you want to make better organized and tidier, so stop in and bring any questions you have. princetonlibrary.libnet.info/event/9775284

1/19 - The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Poor Man's Gambit, 8pm., The multi-instrumentalist group comprises Deirdre Lockman (fiddle and vocals), Corey Purcell (button accordion, cittern, bodhran, vocals, and dance), and Federico Betti (guitar and fiddle). Deidre and Corey are steeped in the traditional Irish culture of the Philadelphia area. Federico found a different path to joining the trio. He grew up in Milan, Italy, where he first learned to play the fiddle and fell in love with traditional Irish music. Poor Man's Gambit has been noted for their ability to change instrumentation many times over the space of a performance, and for incorporating elements of Irish dance. Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton. Admission at the door: $25 ($20 members, $10 students, $5 children). Doors open at 7:30PM. For tickets, live-stream access, and more information: www.princetonfolk.org

1/20 - Tehani Mid-East & Polynesian Dance, WWAC, 2-3:30pm., January is the perfect time to take a break from the cold weather and join us for a lively performance based on the traditional culture of Hawaii and the Mid-East. The sun will be shining inside at the arts center as the Tehani Mid-East & Polynesian Dance Co takes the floor with traditional music and costumes. Learn about the cultural and historical significance for the dances of the region. The audience will be treated to a Polynesian performance with an interlude for costume change and then a belly dance performance in folkloric styles. There will also be the opportunity for attendees to take to the floor to learn some traditional dances at this family friendly event. Click here for more information

1/21 - Mozzarella for Families, Cherry Grove Farm, 11-12pm., This workshop offers a hands-on experience of stretching your own mozzarella from curd. It is an easy and fun hands-on activity for children and this class is geared specifically so that children can participate. We will taste some freshly made mozzarella and some of Cherry Grove's aged cheeses and then you will take home the mozzarella that you have stretched. cherrygrovefarm.com

1/21 - Galette des Rois - Alliance Française Princeton, 2pm., Come join us for a piece of King Cake (Galette des Rois) along with other snacks and soft drinks. Slackwood Volunteer Firehouse, 21 Slack Ave, Lawrence Township, NJ. NOTE: Admission is free, but space is limited, so please RSVP by email to gailbruno7@gmail.com. First come, first served.

1/25 – Nutrition Event, McCaffrey’s West Windsor, 1:30pm., What's Trending with Food in 2024? Join McCaffrey's Food Markets' Registered Dietitian, Jill Kwasny, for a fun, informative, and free nutrition event. So much has changed with food, dining, and shopping in the last few years. In a post-pandemic world, many traditional food routines have morphed into new practices. Learn how these lifestyle changes influence food selection and preparation. Find out what cuisines will be celebrated this year. Get a preview of menu offerings. As always, Jill will offer menu ideas, cooking techniques, and delicious samples. McCaffrey's Market in West Windsor, Southfield Retail Center at 335 Princeton Hightstown Road. RSVP to nutritionist@Mccaffreys.com or call 215 750-7713 to reserve your seat.

1/25 – Full Moon Hike, Washington Crossing Park, 6-7pm., Hike through the park at night with the moon as your light! During this 2 mile quickly paced hike we will stop to discuss moon phases and the upcoming solar eclipse. To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov
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1/26 – Dance Party, ACP, 7pm., Princeton, are you ready to dance? Our DJ will provide danceable tunes for this family-friendly celebration of community, held on the last Friday of every month. All ages welcome! Held indoors in our Solley Theater. Click here for more information

1/28 – Wassailing the Apple Trees, Terhune Orchards, 1-4pm. Raise a glass of hot cider with us as Terhune Orchards honors the trees that give us our wonderful apples. The ancient British tradition of wassailing the apple trees to protect them from harm is a popular winter celebration at Terhune Orchards that you won’t want to miss! Activities include singing, dancing and playing of primitive instruments, toasts of hot cider and placing gifts of cider-soaked bread in the tree branches while chanting the lively words of praise and New Year. The Handsome Molly Dancers and Kingessing Morris Dancers will lead us in festive singing and dancing to ensure our orchards have a good harvest in 2023. 330 Cold Soil Road (crossroad Carter Road) Princeton, NJ 08540 Mercer County
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2/2 - South Brunswick Jazz Café Concert – Gumbo Gumbas, 8-10pm., The Gumbo Gumbas are "A delicious medley of authentic New Orleans Jazz with a side of Creole. We play live music that will make you happy and want to jump for joy. We get our influences from the city that started it all in American music, New Orleans and blend the elements of jazz, zydeco, R&B, country and rock into a big old fashioned southern stew. South Brunswick Municipal Complex 540 Route 522 (Ridge Rd.), Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852. Admission $6 at the door - Light refreshments included + BYOB Doors open 7:30pm – No reservations, no advance ticket sales For more info, www.sbarts.org

Client Promos

Green Wines of Italy Tasting @Teresa’s Jan 8 - Whether organic, biodynamic or sustainable, these Sicilian, Abruzzese, and Marchese producers share a green mission - to improve their environmental impact and to do their share protecting their biodiverse environment in their respective vineyards. Join us as we welcome Lauren Wiersma, WSET Level 3 (Wine & Spirit Education Trust), of Winebow Imports to guide us through these “Green” wines. Assaggini and snacks will be served. $25
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Your Friendly Math Tutor SAT Math Prep Course - Sunday January 14, 2024 – Friday March 8, 2024 - Our comprehensive 16 unit course will be taught by our elite instructor, Rohan and is designed to prepare students for the March 9, 2024 Digital SAT Math sections. It will cover all the topics, concepts, and strategies necessary to achieve a desirable score and includes up to 8 full length digital practice tests with score reports.
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New Offering at Woolverton Inn – Lunch and Dinner - With the arrival of Chef Lance we are excited to expand our meal service on select days of the week, by reservation only. Please call (609) 397 0802 or email to sheep@woolvertoninn.com for more information and to book your table. (BYOB). For Menus and Hours for serving click HERE

Winter is here! Don't be tempted to clean up your beds with this mild weather. The possible frigid weather will damage your plants when you clean up too early. The butterflies, frogs, native bees and so many more are sleeping under the leaf debris! Wait til the end of April, your landscape team can wait, there will be plenty of time to work in the yard. Horticulturalmanagement.com can provide you with more tips to embrace organic habitats, Just ask!

Cheese Making Classes at Cherry Grove Farm
Learn how to make Mozzarella from Scratch, Burrata, Ricotta and Paneer. We offer each of these cheesemaking classes at least once a month. We also offer a variety of homesteading, foraging and herbal classes. Check our website for details and to register for a class - cherrygrovefarm.com

Happy New Year from Tous Les Jours Café! At Tous Les Jours, we're proud to be a part of the West Windsor/Princeton community, serving up daily freshly baked delights to families just like yours. We offer a wide array of delicious breads, decadent cakes, pastries, and handcrafted beverages. Join us every weekend on January mornings for our free cake tasting event! And that's not all — with any purchase, drop your business card or contact info into our weekly drawing to win a free cake! Thank you for being a part of our journey. Visit www.tljus.com/ and come on over to Tous Les Jours Café at 64 Princeton Hightstown Rd, West Windsor Township, NJ 08550.