 
9/4 - Dancing Under the Stars, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529, 7 p.m., Dancing and instruction by members of Central Jersey Dance. Hinds Plaza. Indoors if it rains., www.princetonlibrary.org
9/5 - Life and Works of Rabindranath Tagore, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822, 3 p.m., The Bengali Kids of Princeton Area presents a program of dance, song, and poetry celebrating the first non-Westerner to receive the Nobel Prize for literature., www.princetonlibrary.org
9/5 - Salsa Sensation, Central Jersey Dance Society, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-945-1883, 7 p.m., Salsa, bachata, merengue, and cha cha lessons presented by Mike Andino. Open dancing from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. with DJ Carlos Hendricks. Refreshments. No partner needed. $15., www.centraljerseydance.org
9/6 - Fireworks, Greater Lambertville and New Hope Chamber of Commerce, On the River, 9 p.m., Garden State Fireworks presents the display.
9/8 - Suicide Prevention Conference, Attitudes in Reverse, Department of Human Services, 222 South Warren Street, Trenton
9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 'Back to School: Take a Breath and Pack a Good Mental Health Tool Kit' for community members, parents, and professionals in the education, behavioral health, and medical fields to learn how to educate youth about mental health, related disordered, and suicide prevention. Register. Free., www.attitudesinreverse.org
9/8 - The Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton Monthly Lecture,7:30 pm Peyton Hall, Princeton University Campus. Our speaker this month will be Dr. Paul J. Witta of the Department of Physics of The College of New Jersey. He will present a lecture entitled “Measuring and Modeling Variability in Quasars and Blazars”. Admission is free and the public is welcome. Ample free parking is available across the street from Peyton Hall. https://www.princetonastronomy.org/
9/9 - Awareness Tea, Teal Tea Foundation, Chauncey Conference Center, ETS campus, Princeton, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Recognition of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. 'The Genetics of Ovarian and Breast Cancers' presented by Dr. Elias Obeid. High tea and product sales. Register. Free., www.tealtea.org
9/9 – Art Exhibit & Sale to Benefit HomeFront, 5-7pm., Two prominent local artists water colorist Sandra Nusblatt and oil painter Vivian Greenberg, are teaming up for an art exhibit and sale. One hundred percent of all proceeds will go to HomeFront. The exhibit includes a wine and cheese reception. Greenacres Country Club, 2170 Lawrence Road in Lawrenceville, NJ.
9/10 – Junior League Prospective Member Information Session, 11:30 – 1pm., Junior League of Greater Princeton is looking for members. Please come to one of our 3 info sessions. 291 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. Other Session Dates: 9/15, 7-8:30pm and 9/22, 7-8:30pm.
9/11 - Fall Native Plant Sale, D&R Greenway Land Trust, Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, 609-924-4646, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Plants are available in quart and gallon-sized pots from $5 to $12. Sale continues 9/12, 9-12pm., www.drgreenway.org
9/12 - Sourland Spectacular, Sourland Conservancy, Otto Kaufman Community Center, Skillman, 609-309-5155, 7a.m., Annual bike ride through the Sourland Mountain forest. Routes range from 24 to 64 miles. Gourmet lunch to follow. Register. $35 to $45., www.sourlandspectacular.org
9/12 - Open House and Art Exhibit, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8777, Noon. to 5 p.m., Information about classes, workshops, community programs, events, membership, volunteer opportunities, and more. Painting demonstration by Faraz Khan, live music, workshops in drawing, painting, weaving, photography, dance, and more. Opening reception for the annual member exhibition in Taplin Gallery from 3 to 5 p.m., www.artscouncilofprinceton.org
9/12 – 13th Annual Insect Festival, 1-4pm., Mercer Educational Gardens, 431A Federal City Road, Pennington, NJ. Attendees are invited to view the seven demonstration gardens — Annual, Butterfly, Cottage, Herb, Native Plant, Perennial and Weed ID. Along the way, there will be activities that will entertain and teach children of all ages about the incredible and often beautiful insects common to the Northeast. The event will be held rain or shine; admission is free and on-site parking is available. https://www.mgofmc.org/
9/12 & 13 - Apple Day, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville, 609-924-2310, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Celebrate the apple harvest with a spotlight on pumpkins, gourds, and Indian corn. Pony rides, tractor-drawn and horse-drawn wagon rides, corn stalk maze, rubber duck race, and displays in the machinery barn. Apple and pumpkin picking. Apple pies, donuts, muffins, and salads available. Music by Daisy Jug Band. Rain or shine. Winery and tasting room will be open. $5., www.terhuneorchards.com
9/13 - Robotics Demo Day, YWCA Princeton, W Center, 59 Paul Robeson Place, Princeton, 609-497-2100, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Robotics demonstrations, workshops, scrimmages, and best practices for projects in the 2015 season. Interested families with girls (age 9-14) can learn more about FLL, as well as how to join the YWCA teams by attending the Demo Day, www.ywcaprinceton.org
9/14 - Poets at the Library, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529, 7 p.m., George Witte, author of 'Does She Have a Name?' and Lavinia Kumar, author of 'The Skin and Under,' read from their work., www.princetonlibrary.org
9/15 - "Prepare for Tomorrow by Acting Today,” Estate Planning Discussion, 7-8pm., Join Stark & Stark Trusts and Estates attorney Robert F. Morris as he discusses the fundamentals of Estate Planning that everyone needs to understand. Topics will include: Estate Planning Strategies, Gift and Estate Taxes, Credit Shelter Planning under a Will or Revocable Trust, Inter Vivos Trusts. Princeton Elks Lodge #2129, 354 Route 518, Blawenburg, New Jersey. 609.945.7617
9/16 - 26th Annual Charity Golf Outing, 11am. Northampton Valley Country Club to Help Our Local At-Risk Children. Sponsored by The National Association of Financial and Insurance Advisors of Greater Philadelphia (NAIFA-GP) to support the programs and services of The Children's Home Society of NJ. $150 per golfer ($540 per foursome) includes range balls, luncheon, golf, hospitality carts, and post-golf awards ceremony and reception with raffles and tricky tray. Sponsorships available. Call Denise Wentzler at 609-695-6274 x153 for information or to register. https://www.chsofnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2015-Golf-eBrochure.pdf
9/16 - Passport Day, Mercer County, Princeton Municipal, 400 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-989-6473, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Passport applications will be processed on-site. Bring proof of U.S. citizenship (previous passport) and proof of identity (driver's license or state issued identification card). Adults, $110 for 10 years. Minors, $80 for five years. Processing fee is $25. Passport photos will be taken for $4. Bring checks or money orders. No cash or credit cards. Registrations advised., www.mercercounty.org
9/16 - Chauncey Shorts - A Literary Event, 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. Chauncey Conference Center, ETS Campus, Princeton.
9/17 - 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
9/18 - Michael Johnathon, Princeton Folk Music Society, Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, 609-799-0944, 8:15 p.m., Singer songwriter and host of WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour. $20., www.princetonfolk.org
9/19 - Flea Market, Princeton First Aid Squad, 287 North Harrison Street, Princeton, 609-921-8972, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., More than 30 vendors with furniture, jewelry, antiques, and more. Rain or shine. Refreshments available.
9/19 - Rocky Hill Community Group’s 4th Annual Art Exhibit and Sale, 10-4pm., Amy Garrett house at 62 Washington Street, Rocky Hill. All artwork, produced by some highly recognized local artists, will be for sale and will benefit both the artists and the Rocky Hill Community Group. 609-921-9597
9/19 - Children's Book Festival, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Young readers are invited to interact with the people behind their favorite books. More than 100 authors and illustrators appear on Hinds Plaza adjacent to the library. Guitarist Kenn Kweder presents live music. 'Touch an Instrument' presented by Princeton Symphony Orchestra. Rain or shine., www.princetonlibrary.org
9/20 - JazzFeast, Palmer Square, Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-2333
Noon. to 6 p.m., Street festival with jazz performances and food from popular area restaurants. Alan Dale and the New Legacy Jazz Band at noon; Ken Peplowski Quintet at 1:15 p.m.; Willie Martinez and La Familia Sextet at 2:30 p.m.; Marlene VerPlanck Quintet at 3:45 p.m.; and Dennis Lichtman's Brain Cloud at 5 p.m. Rain or shine. Free., www.palmersquare.com
9/20 - Send Hunger Packing Princeton, Mercer Street Friends, Hinds Plaza, Princeton
1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Hunger banquet to raise awareness about food insecurity in Princeton and to raise money to feed school children on the weekends. E-mail ross.wishnick@gmail.com for information., www.shupprinceton.org
9/20 - Chansons pour le Congo III, United Front Against Riverblindness, College of New Jersey, Mayo Concert Hall, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, 609-688-9979
3 p.m., Benefit concert features jazz artist Karrin Allyson accompanied by a bass guitarist. $70., www.riverblindness.org
9/21 - Opening Rehearsals, Hopewell Valley Chorus, Hopewell Valley Central High School,259 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, 609-737-3177
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Rehearsals for fall/winter season show, 'A Rose in Winter.' No auditions. All voice parts welcome., www.hopewellvalleychorus.org
9/24 – Shop ‘n’ Learn CoffeeTalk Social, 6:30pm. Get the scoop on the latest trends in marketing at a special event hosted by South Moon Under at MarketFair. Enjoy complimentary treats and an exclusive 20% discount while you hear from Katy Oeste, Marketing Coordinator at MarketFair. This event is open to anyone who is interested in expanding his/her professional knowledge and meeting fellow professionals in the Mercer, NJ area. RSVP to Hilary Morris at info@coffeetalknj.com Learn more about South Moon Under at https://www.southmoonunder.com/
9/24 - Emerson String Quartet, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, 609-258-9220, 8 p.m., Philip Setzer and Eugene Drucker on violin, Lawrence Dutton on viola, and Paul Watkins on cello with members of the Calidore String Quartet. Program of works by Haydn, Shostakovich, and Mendelssohn. $10 to $45., princetonuniversityconcerts.org
9/25 – Parents’ Night Out, Forrestal Village Fitness, 5-10pm., Parents' Night Out is back again in September! Drop off your children at Forrestal Village Fitness Kid's Club and enjoy the night out while we engage your children in fun, entertaining and educational experience. Members - $30, Non-members - $40. Sibling discounts available. Call 609-514-0500 to reserve.
9/25 – Barn Dance 50th Birthday Party Van Harlingen Historical Society, 8-11pm., The Princeton Elks Lodge, 354 Route 518, Skillman, NJ. Kick up your heels and stomp your feet to the Long Hill String Band. $15/Adults; $10/Teens in Advance by 9/21.
For reservations please send check to VHHS, Box 23, Belle Mead, NJ 08502.
Or use Paypal at www.vanharlingen.org
9/26 - Historic Cranbury House Tour, 10 - 4 p.m. Tour features six historic homes, Cranbury Museum, Cranbury History Center, Gourgaud Gallery, the Firehouse Museum, and the historic Methodist and Presbyterian churches in the beautiful village
of Cranbury. Tickets are $20 in advance and on tour day, tickets will be sold for $25 at the tour table in front of Sotheby's Realty at 39 N.Main St., Cranbury. Tickets available now at www.cranburyhistory.org
9/27 - Classical Series, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, 609-497-0020, 4 p.m., 'A Graceful Pairing' with Jennifer Koh on violin. Pre-concert talk at 3 p.m., www.princetonsymphony.org
9/27 - Full Moon Yoga Workshop, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, Orchard Hill Center, 88 Orchard Road, Skillman, 609-924-7294, 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Yoga followed by campfire and s'mores. For all levels. Outdoors, weather permitting. Register. $20., www.princetonrelaxercise.com
9/28 – Golf Event Fundraiser, Christine’s Hope for Kids, 11am., Springdale Golf Club. Register: https://form.jotformpro.com/form/41984360774969
9/28 - Arctic Journeys in an Era of Climate Change, 7:30-9pm., Princeton University's Forbes College Multi-Purpose Room, 115 Alexander Street, Princeton, NJ 08540. Join Iowa native David Thoreson on an evening of historic sailing voyages and a discussion of climate change. Thoreson will speak about his travels and first hand observations of how climate change is impacting our Arctic. RSVP and Event Description: click for more information
9/29 - Princeton Cub Scout Pack 43 “Round Up” Open House, 7pm., Princeton Cub Scout Pack 43 will host its annual new membership “Round Up” open house on Tuesday, September 29, 7 p.m. – 8 p. m. at the Littlebrook Elementary School gymnasium located on 39 Magnolia Lane. The event will provide a fun-filled introduction to the Cub Scouts for interested boys in the first to fifth grades (ages 7-11). https://www.pack43.net/
9/30 - Ask a Lawyer, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822
7 p.m., Free private consultations in immigration and general legal issues. www.princetonlibrary.org
10/2 - Twelve Theories Of Who Kidnapped The Lindbergh Baby, Sourland Conservancy, Hopewell Train Station, 609-309-5155, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Photos and information rarely seen by the public presented by Jim Davidson. $5., www.sourlandspectacular.org
10/3 – Pennington Historic House Tour, 11-4pm., You are invited to tour Pennington’s most historic homes. Tickets are $20 in advance. More info: https://www.princetonol.com/pdf/historic-house-tour-201508.pdf
10/3 - Philly Pops Benefit Concert, “A Tribute to the Beatles,” @7:30pm., Patriots Theater at the Trenton War Memorial. The Foundation of Morris Hall/St. Lawrence, Inc. is presenting the Philly Pops Benefit Concert, “A Tribute to the Beatles” with the Classical Mystery Tour, four musicians who look and sound like the Beatles. Tickets are $35-90 and can be purchased by calling 215-893-1999 or www.ticketphiladelphia.org. Patron tickets can be purchased by contacting Jane Millner at 609-896-9500, ext. 2215.
10/4 - Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's, 8:30 - 12:00pm.
The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions. Registration is free; donations are encouraged. Location: ETS, 660 Rosedale Road, Princeton, NJ. Click here for more information.
10/6 - Art After Hours: First Tuesdays continues into the fall with a curator-led tour of the new exhibition States of Undress: Bathers and Nudes in Nineteenth-Century French Art, followed by live music and the return of Slide Jam. 5-9pm. Free admission and complimentary light refreshments. Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick. www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu.
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