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Princeton Area Events for My 11-13

May 11, 2018 By Hilary Morris

Arts & Entertainment

Saturday, May 12
8:00 p.m.
Creative Large Ensemble, Jazz at Princeton University, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, 609-258-9220 8 p.m., Directed by Darcy James Argue. $15., tickets.princeton.edu

Saturday, May 12
8:00 p.m.
Dharmasoul Concert, Princeton Friends School, 470 Quaker Road, Princeton 8 p.m., With Jonah Tolchin and Kevin Clifford. $15.

Sunday, May 13
Mother's Day Weekend, Pinot's Palette Princeton, 127 Village Blvd., Princeton. We have so many super pretty paintings on May 12 and May 13! We have 2 seatings: 11 a.m. brunch and a pre-dinner seating from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Check out our newly published May calendar here.

Kids & Family

Saturday, May 12
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Roundup of Programs for Children, Fellowship Center at the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, 2688 Main St, Lawrenceville NJ. A 'one-stop shopping' event to discover what's available for children in Central New Jersey. Fill your Summer and Plan for Fall! Meet representatives from area Preschools, Kindergartens, Summer Camps, Music, Sports, Science and Art Programs; Family Activities; Places to go; Party Venues. FREE fun for kids: Balloon Animals, Glitter Tattoos, Snacks. 609-844-0022. LPPreschool.com.

Saturday, May 12
10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Family Day: Line, Shape, Color, Princeton University Art Museum, 101 McCormick Hall, Princeton University 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Art projects, stories, games, scavenger hunts, live performances, and refreshments for the whole family., artmuseum.princeton.edu

Saturday, May 12
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
PQM Kid's Club Mother's Day Event, Pennington Quality Market. Kids can create a special Mother's Day Craft for Mom. PQM provides the supplies, and the children supply the love! Each Kid's Club Member will also receive a free treat. For more information on PQM events or to find out how to become a PQM Kid's Club member, visit our web site at www.pqmonline.com.

Sunday, May 13
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS) Mother’s Day Open House, Mountain Lakes House, 57 Mountain Ave., Princeton. Tea and cookies will be served on the lovely stone terrace overlooking the lakes. And, there will be a special treat for moms! Maps will be available for a family-friendly, self-guided walk in the Mountain Lakes Preserves. Visitors will see lots of birds and other wildlife, spring wildflowers, and enjoy some nice family time outdoors. This event is free and open to all. For questions about the event, please email info@fopos.org or call 609.921.2772.

Eat, Drink, Shop

Saturday, May 12
8:00 a.m.
Mother's Day Plant and Bake Sale, Pettoranello Gardens, Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve, 30 Mountain Avenue, Princeton 8 a.m., Proceeds benefit the gardens and the Princeton High School Italian exchange program.

Sunday, May 13
Mother’s Day Brunches
Visit PrincetonDining.com for a list of participating restaurants

Sunday, May 13
Milk & Cookies Mother’s Day Treats, 14 Chambers Street, Princeton. Stop by Milk & Cookies on Sunday, May 13th for Mother's Day and enjoy some cookies & tea. Bring along your mom and every mom will receive one free delicious jumbo cookie! Visit https://milkncookies.online or call 603-COO-KIES for more info.

Out of the Box

Saturday, May 12
9:00 a.m.
Spring Show and Competition, New Jersey State Button Society, Union Fire Company Fire Hall, 1396 River Road, Titusville 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $2 admission., www.newjerseystatebuttonsociety.org

Saturday, May 12
11:00 a.m.
At it for Autism, CrossFit Ex Novo, 743 Alexander Road, #11, Princeton, 609-987-2336 11 a.m., Fundraiser for Autism Speaks. Crossfitters and non-crossfitters welcome. $25., www.crossfitexnovo.com

Upcoming Events
May 12-20: Friends of the Lawrence Library May Book Sale
May 16: Night of Shining Stars - Boys and Girls Clubs of Mercer County’s Annual Gala
May 18: Pinot to Picasso, Arts Council of Princeton
May 20: Chauncey Hotel & Laurie House Wedding Expo
June 1-2: Hamilton Jewelers Watch Fair
June 9: Concert Under the Stars, Historical Society of Princeton