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5 p.m., Celebrate the store's opening with 20 percent off all purchases, food, drinks, giveaways, and swag bags for the first 25 guests.
6/5 - Beach Reads Fiction Book Sale, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fill a bag (supplied) for $4. Through Saturday, June 15., www.mcl.org
6/5 – Tre Piani at Forrestal Village Farmer’s Market Opening Day, 11 - 2pm. Jim Weaver will be manning our booth at the Forrestal Village Farmer's Market. He'll be selling house-made fresh mozzarella and grab-and-go lunch items. The market is every Friday until September 25th. www.trepiani.com
6/5 - Native Plant Sale, D&R Greenway Land Trust, Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, 609-924-4646
3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Plants are available in quart and gallon-sized pots from $5 to $12., www.drgreenway.org
6/6 - Free Guided Hike, Writing on Trail, 9:30am-11am
Somerset County Sourland Mountain Preserve, 421 East Mountain Road, Hillsborough Twp. What is it like to write in the woods about the rock you’re sitting on, the trees you see, the shadows that are cast? Whether poems or prose, we’ll spend some time jump-starting our writing, based on what we see, hear, and feel---physically. Bring your own notebooks and pens/pencils, crayons (if you wish to draw), a clipboard for sturdiness and possibly a cushion of some kind. Led by Daniel A. Harris, poet, environmentalist, Professor of English, Rutgers University, Emeritus. Hikes are limited to 15 participants. Please email hikes@sourland.org for more information or to register. Sponsored by the Sourland Conservancy
6/6 - Free Car Seat Check-Up, 10-1:30pm., St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center. Mercer County Coalition of Safe Kids and the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department will sponsor a car seat check-up event on Saturday, June 6th from 10:00 am-1:30 pm. The event will be held at St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center, 2381 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ. A certified technician will give your child’s car seat and booster seat a free inspection and examine for correct use and installation, and free activity books will be given to the children. Appointments are recommended and can be made by email at jmillner@slrc.org (preferred) or by calling Jane Millner at (609) 896-9500, ext. 2215.
6/6 - Kingston Greenways National Trails Day Volunteer Session, 2-4pm.,We will celebrate Trails Day on Saturday June 6 by opening up a trail in the Cook Natural Area. This will be an alternate trail, on a drier path, to replace the trail that was formerly the site of the boardwalk. Some sections of the boardwalk will be reused. All who would like to volunteer are very welcome. Meet us at 2:00 pm at the Cook Area parking lot at the intersection of Ridge and Heathcote Roads in Kingston. Wear boots; we will supply gloves and tools. For more information, please visit kingstongreenways.org, or call 609-924-3399
6/7 - Montgomery Benefit Rodeo, Daube Farm, 361 Sunset Road, Skillman, 908-359-7832, 2:30 p.m., Bronc riding, bareback horse riding, and barrel racing. Vendors, food, and games. $15; $5 parking., njrodeo.com
6/7 - 40th Anniversary Celebration, Rock Brook School, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 908-431-9500, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Music, wine tasting, buffet dinner, and auction to benefit school committed to students age 5 to 21 with special needs., www.rock-brook.org
6/7 - Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra presents "A Concerto Extravaganza !, 7 PM, at the Princeton Alliance Church in Plainsboro, NJ. It will feature the Winners of Bravura's 2015 Young Artists Concerto Competition. The Orchestra will perform the Mozart Overture to the Magic Flute. Ticket prices are $20 at the door, $15 in advance, $18 for seniors/students. Premium seating is available at $30 each. Tickets can be purchased at the door or reserved in advance by calling Bravura Philharmonic at 609-790-9559, 732-792-2070 or 609-933-4729 (Chinese).
6/8 - Information Sessions, CASA for Children of Mercer and Burlington counties, 1450 Parkside Avenue, Suite 22, Ewing, 609-434-0050, 5:30 p.m., Seeking volunteer advocates. Register., www.casamercer.org
6/8 - Meeting, PFLAG Princeton, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, 609-683-5155, 7 p.m., Programs to promote the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons, as well as their families and friends. The transgender sub-group meets the specific needs of families and friends of transgender and gender variant people. The mission provides emotional support, education, and resources in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental atmosphere. The groups meet separately., www.pflagprinceton.org
6/9 - Geeks & Gadgets, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150, 6:30 p.m., Members of the Mercer County Library System's IT department answer your questions about PCs, tablets, eBooks, audio books, or the library's online catalog. Bring in your devices for troubleshooting, or get consumer tips if you're considering purchasing a new device. Call or go online to register., www.mcl.org/branches/robbr.html
6/10 - Swap and Buy, Princeton Photography Club, Johnson Education Center, D&R Greenway Land Trust, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, 732-422-3676
7:30 p.m., Tables with a wide variety of photography related items available for buying, swapping, or other creative exchange. There will be assorted items for free. Mingle with photographers of all experience levels. Refreshments. Free., www.princetonphotoclub.org
6/11 - Retired? What's Next? 2pm. So much of our life and identity revolves around work. This supportive group will discuss the joys, concerns and challenges of having extra time and making decisions about how to use it to create fulfillment. Continues on the second Thursday of each month. Led by Shirley Roberts, Helen Burton and Carol King. Location: Robert Wood Johnson Health & Wellness Center: 3100 Quakerbridge Road. Please call 609-584-5900 to register. No fee
6/12 - Fashion Show and Luncheon, Princeton Ballet School, Cherry Valley Country Club, 125 Country Club Drive, Skillman, 609-984-8400, Noon. to 3 p.m., 'Turn Out for Fashion' features spring and summer fashions by Lord & Taylor modeled by Princeton Ballet School families, gift auction, raffle, fashion vendors, and community health resources. Register. $60., www.arballet.org
6/12 - Dancing Under the Stars, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529, 7:30 p.m., Dancing and instruction by members of Central Jersey Dance. Hinds Plaza. Indoors if it rains., www.princetonlibrary.org
6/13 - Paddle for Pink Dragon Boat Festival, Mercer County Park Lake, Mercer County Park, West Windsor, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Watch dragon boat races while supporting local women and families affected by breast cancer. On land, enjoy live music, dance, entertainment, food, and more. Register as an individual or a group., www.paddleforpink.org
6/13 - Airplane Rides for Kids, Experimental Aircraft Association's Young Eagles, Landmark Aviation, Trenton-Mercer Airport, 18 West Piper Avenue, West Trenton
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Flight oriented family activities and rides for ages 8 to 17. Participants may be offered the opportunity to spend a few minutes as a student pilot. Mini ground school, movies, games, and displays of aircraft. Rain date is Sunday, June 14. Free., www.176.eaachapter.org
6/13 - Princeton Pong's June OPEN Table Tennis Tournament – ALL SKILL LEVELS - Over $1450 in Cash Prizes and Trophies. Register today at www.princetonpong.com
6/14 - Honey Bee Presentation, Rockingham Historic Site, 84 Laurel Avenue, Kingston, 609-683-7132, 2 p.m., Rockingham Historic Site beekeeper and member of the NJ Beekeepers Association, Pier V. Guidi, discusses bees and beekeeping with a display of beehive equipment and beekeeper gear and sample beehive products. Call or go online to register., www.rockingham.net
6/14 - Meet Francis Hopkinson, Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center, Titusville, 609-737-0609, 2 p.m., Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey portrayed by Stanley Saperstein. Hopkinson, a member of the Congressional Marine Committee, claimed that he had created the Stars and STrips. Park entrance fee.
6/14 - Country Western BBQ and Line-Dancing Party, Princeton Senior Resource Center, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Suzanne Patterson Building, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton. Ribs, burgers, grilled chicken, veggie burgers, salads, pasta salad desserts and beverages will be provided by Business Bistro; Music and Line-Dancing byThe Silver Spurrs. Tickets are $35.00 per person. A special FreeB service will be up and running with stops at Redding Circle at 4:15 p.m.; Spruce Circle at 4:30 p.m. and Elm Court /Harriet Bryan House at 4:45 p.m. and return service beginning at 8:00 p.m.
6/16 - Annual Meeting, Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands, 145 Mapleton Road, Kingston, 609-683-0483, 7:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., 'Witches to Windrows: The Culture of Landscape' presented by Aura Star, professor emerita of botany at College of New Jersey. Refreshments. Free., www.fpnl.org
6/17 - Annual Luncheon, 200 Club of Mercer County, Stone Terrace, John Henry's, 2275 Kuser Road, Hamilton, 609-498-7727, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Benefit for organization serving the families of fallen Mercer County police officers, firefighters, and rescue squad members. Keynote Speaker: U.S. Marshal Juan Mattos, Jr. Register. $40., www.mercer200club.com
6/17 - Princeton Writers presents: Chauncey Shorts, 7pm. - Chauncey Shorts is a new monthly series presenting the work of local writers. Chauncey Shorts will feature bite-sized works of fiction and non-fiction by an ever-changing line-up of writers with passionate, humorous, and thoughtful voices. Location: Chauncey Conference Center, ETS Campus, Princeton
6/17 - Special Sneak Preview: A Little Chaos, Princeton Garden Theatre,7:00pm.
Join us for a special sneak preview presented in conjunction with the Friends of Princeton University Library and the Gardens of Versailles exhibit. Alan Rickman directs and stars with Kate Winslet in this period piece about two talented landscape artists who become romantically entangled while building a garden in King Louis XIV's palace at Versailles. Also starring Stanley Tucci and Matthias Schoenaerts. Special sneak preview screening presented in conjunction with Princeton University Library's Gardens of Versailles exhibit. Free admission. Reservations required. princetongardentheatre.org/films/a-little-chaos
6/18 - Aeolus String Quartet, Princeton University Summer Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, 609-570-8404, 7:30 p.m., Nicholas Ravani and Rachel Shapiro on violin, Gregory Luce on viola, and Alan Richardson on cello. Free tickets available at the box office at 6 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m., princetonsummerchamberconcerts.org
6/19 – Meeting, Gotham Princeton Networking Group, 12:30pm, Mediterra Restaurant, Princeton. Come see what this unique gathering—unlike any other networking group-- is all about! Registration is made online at gothamnetworking.isecuresites.com/group/Princeton-NJ/154. Call Joshua Zinder (609-924-5004) or Suzanne Neilson (609-688-9853) for further information.
6/19 – Jazam’s Summer Block Party, Palmer Square West, 6-8:30pm., This year could be the best yet! Not only will the Block Party be filled to the brim with crafts, activities, new foods, music and fun…but the critically acclaimed
PigPen Theater Co. will be ending their 30-city tour with us! palmersquare.com/events/jazams-summer-block-party
6/20 – Father’s Day Event, Pennington Quality Market, 11-3pm. Kids can create a special Father's Day Craft for Dad. 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 these events, or to find out how to become a PQM Kid's Club member, visit our website at www.pqmonline.com
6/20 – 21 - Art All Night, Roebling Wire Works, 675 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton
3 p.m., 24 hours of entertainment, activities for kids, food, a film festival, lectures, interactive events, and art from novices to professionals., www.artworkstrenton.org/artallnight
6/21 - Run for Dad, American Cancer Society, Mercer County Park, West Windsor, 609-895-0867, 7:15 a.m., Annual Father's Day 5K run and 2K walk to increase awareness about prostate cancer and raise funds for American Cancer Society's research, education, and screening projects. Games for children, refreshments, awards, and prizes. Register., www.runfordadnj.net
6/21 - Trenton Makes: Arts and Artists in Trenton, James Kerney Campus of Mercer County Community College, 102 North Broad Street, Trenton, 609-570-3608
3 p.m., A celebration of the donation of a Mel Leipzig Painting, 'Fashion Design, MCCC, Trenton Campus 'to Mercer County Community College; the debut of the book, 'Louis H. Draper: Selected Photographs,' a survey of Lou Draper's career in photography; and the presentation of the design of the new art gallery and community room at Mercer's campus in Trenton.
6/21 - 108 Sun Salutations in Celebration of the Summer Solstice, PCYH, 4-6pm., The solstice is an auspicious time to honor the sun, embrace the Earth and connect with nature. We will practice four sets of twenty-seven sun salutations, with a break in between each set. We will conclude the practice with gentle stretching and a sweet savasana. All are encourages to do what you can, rest when you would like, and listen to your body. All levels are welcome. Modifications will be offered and rest is always encouraged. $20 for non-members. Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 88 Orchard Road, Skillman, NJ 08558. 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com, pcyh@mindspring.com
6/23 - ETS Firecracker 5K, ETS Campus, 660 Rosedale Road, Princeton
7:30 p.m., Proceeds from the USATF-sanctioned race support YWCA Princeton's Bilingual Nursery School. $27 USATF members. $30 non-members. Register., www.ywcaprinceton.org/5KMain.cfm
6/24 - Wednesdays on Warren, Trenton Downtown Association, South Warren Street, Trenton, 609-393-8998, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Music, arts, shopping, and food., www.trentondowntown.com
6/25 – Live Music on the Patio, Yankee Doodle Tap Room, 6pm., Rob Messina performs. https://www.nassauinn.com/princeton-restaurants/
6/26 – Kids, Books, and Farms: A Farmer’s Market Storytime, 11:30am., Forrestal Village Farmers Market. Presented by Jen Carson of LiLLipies. Hey kids! Go to the market, grab some yummy fresh food, and hear a story. For kids ages 3-5. 2 Village Blvd. Forrestal Village, Princeton.
6/26 – 6/28 - Freedom Festival, Mercer County, Mercer County Park, West Windsor, 609-448-7107, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., Food, games, car show, fireworks, bands, and more. Free admission., www.wpst.com/freedomfestival
6/27 - Insight Meditation Open House, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, Orchard Hill Center, 88 Orchard Road, Skillman, 609-924-7294, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sitting and walking meditation and mindfulness with James Pritchett and Martha Elliot. Register. Free., www.princetonyoga.com
6/28 - Family Day, Princeton Show Jumping, Hunter Farms, 246 Burnt Hill Road, Skillman, 609-924-2932, Noon. to 2 p.m., Pony rides, entertainment, shopping, and equestrian competition.
6/28 - Blue Jersey Band, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822, 3 p.m., Swing, gypsy jazz, bluegrass, blues, and more. Frank Ruck on mandolin, guitar, banjo, and vocals; Ellen Ruck on guitar and vocals; and Mike Sutton on bass guitar., www.princetonlibrary.org
7/2 - Princeton Farmers' Market, Hinds Plaza, Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-655-8095, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Produce, cheese, breads, baked goods, flowers, beef, poultry, eggs, coffee, chocolates, jams, grains, pickles, and more. Music from noon to 2:30 p.m. Rain or shine., www.princetonfarmersmarket.com
7/2 - Barenaked Ladies with the Violent Femmes and Colin Hay, Mercer County Parks Festival Grounds, 1638 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-448-1947
7 p.m., $40 to $75., www.mercercountyparks.org/facilities/festival-grounds-MCP
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