Princeton NJ Events

Guided Bird and Plant Walk: Herrontown Woods

Sunday February 27, 2022
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

John L. Clark and Steve Hiltner co-lead a bird and plant walk through Herrontown Woods. Those interested are invited to meet in the Herrontown Woods parking lot (600 Snowden Ave.) across from Smoyer Park.

21st Century Marranos: Polish Jewry Today, The Jewish Center Princeton

Sunday February 27, 2022
12:00 PM

With Rabbi Michael Schudrich, Chief Rabbi of Poland

Rabbi Schudrich has been working with Jewish community of Poland since 1990 and has seen the community grow from a stagnating dying community to a reemerging vibrant one. Who are the Jews of Poland today, where are they from and where are they going? Learn about the stories of discovery and return, their struggles and successes. Rabbi Schudrich will also touch upon the situation today concerning the current Polish government.

Free for members of The Jewish Center $10 for non-members For security reasons, Registration is required for all programs. To register, please sign up at the following link: https://thejewishcenterofprinceton.shulcloud.com/event/adult-ed-poland-program.html

Registration closes Friday, February 25 @ 2:00PM. We cannot accept late registrations.

Vegetarian Prasadam & Kirtan, Princeton Bhakti Vedanta Institute @YMCA

Sunday February 27, 2022
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

We will be distributing free sanctified vegetarian prasadam and having kirtan indoors at the Princeton Family YMCA from 1:00-3:00 PM on Sunday February 27th. Whether it's just for the prasadam, or also to participate in the kirtan, all members of the community, their family and friends, are welcome to join us!

Since March 2021, we hold these distributions at the Princeton Family YMCA on the last Sunday of every month. More information available here.

Princeton History Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton

Sunday February 27, 2022
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Enjoy a 90-minute walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus as you learn about historic sites in the area, including Bainbridge House, Nassau Hall, the University Chapel and Palmer Square. The early history of Princeton, the founding of the University, and the American Revolution are just some of the stories from Princeton’s history that you will learn on your tour.

Tickets are $10. Advance purchase is required. Tour starts in the courtyard of the Princeton Battle Monument (GPS address: 1 Monument Drive).

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Open Dancing, Central Jersey Dance Society

Sunday February 27, 2022
4:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Open dancing to a mix of smooth and standard waltz, foxtrot, quickstep, tango, and Viennese waltz, and ballroom style Latin and rhythm music by DJ Slair. Surprise quick, pop-up lessons throughout the dance.

Location: Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street (for GPS, use: 1 Monument Drive), Princeton, NJ 08540.

Refreshments: light, healthy snacks. No partner needed; newbies, singles, and couples are welcome. Dress to impress: nice ballroom attire, not formal. PROOF OF FULL COVID-19 VACCINATION IS REQUIRED. VACCINATION CARDS WILL BE CHECKED. MASKS COVERING MOUTH AND NOSE ARE REQUIRED. SANITATION STATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED. A COVID waiver and a COVID questionnaire are required for entrance and both can be found at www.centraljerseydance.org. Dancers are urged to bring their own bottles of water. Admission: $15/adult, $10/full time student with ID. Free parking. For more information: call 609-945-1883, email VolunteersCJDS@gmail.com, or visit www.centraljerseydance.org.