 
11/6: Transformations Art and Craft Show, Hopewell, Train Station, 2 Railroad Place, Hopewell, Noon. to 8 p.m., Jewelry, ceramics, wood, weaving, origami, mosaics, blacksmithing, stained glass, pressed flowers, sculpture, and more presented by artisans. Cash or check only. Wine and cheese reception from 6 to 8 p.m. 11/7 & 8, 10-5pm.
11/6: Join EASEL Animal Rescue League for Coach Bingo, W. Trenton Ballroom, 40 W. Upper Ferry Rd, W. Trenton, NJ, 6pm. Over 26 prizes. Purchase tickets at www.easelnj.org/bingo. Tickets on sale now. $32 per ticket. Tickets sell fast.
11/7: Yoga And Acupuncture For Veterans, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, Orchard Hill Center, 88 Orchard Road, Skillman, 609-924-7294. 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., Free yoga class for veterans dealing with stress and anxiety disorders, and their families. Register for acupuncture., www.princetonyoga.com
11/7: Family Concert, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, 609-258-9220, 1 p.m., 'Meet the Music: My Brother Franz Schubert' featuring the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. For ages 6 and up. $10., princetonuniversityconcerts.org
11/7: KAN-JAM Tournament, A Benefit for Child Care Connection, 2:30-4:30pm, TCNJ Student Recreation Center. Prize for winning team. Admission is $10/team.
11/7: Rock Brook School Parents Night Out, 5:30-9:30pm., Attention Special Needs Parents! Open to the public, parents enjoy an evening out while their children have fun in a structured, safe environment. All activities are supervised by Rock Brook's highly trained special needs staff. Siblings welcome. For more information visit www.rock-brook.org or call (908) 431-9500.
11/8: After the Crossing, Washington Crossing Park Association, Union Fire House, River Road, Titusville, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., 'After the Crossing: New Jersey Patriots, Loyalists, and Civilians in the American Revolution' moderated by Larry Kidder. Speakers include 'The Common Patriot Soldier of the Revolution' by Stan Saperstein, 'Soldiers of the Crown: New Jersey's Contribution to King George's Army' by Todd Braisted, and 'New Jersey's Guerrilla War: Privateers and Pine Robbers during the American Revolution.' Register. $10.
11/8: Night Out with NAMI, NAMI Mercer, Stuart Country Day School, 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton, 609-799-8994, 2 p.m., Cocktail reception, dinner, and silent auction. Concert of works by Tchaikovsky performed by Dr. Richard Kogan, a psychiatrist and concert pianist. Awards to Carol A. Kivler. Register. $150. Concert only, $50., www.namimercer.org
11/9: Meetings, PFLAG Princeton, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, 609-683-5155, 7 p.m., 'What do Holidays Bring Up for Families' presented by Russell Healy, whose psychotherapy specialties include gay issues and transgender identity. 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
11/9: ADHD Support Groups, Princeton Speech-Language & Learning Center, 19 Wall Street, Princeton, 609-731-7556, 7:45 p.m., Facilitated groups for adults and parents of children with ADHD. Register by E-mail to chaddprincetonnj@gmail.com. $5., www.psllcnj.com
11/10 & 11/11: Herend Artist Event, Hamilton Jewelers, 92 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-454-4575, 10a.m. to 6p.m., Features works from the Herend Porcelain Manufactory of Hungary and painting demonstrations by Marianna Steigervald., hamiltonjewelers.com
11/10: Women's Leadership Summit, College of New Jersey, Ewing, 609-771-2585. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 'Design and Protect Your Personal Brand,' presented by speaker Michelle Tillis Lederman. $100. Register., www.tcnj.edu
11/10: Art Exhibit and Sale, Garden State Watercolor Society, 19 Hulfish Street, Princeton, 609-924-4646, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Opening reception featuring artist demonstrations. All original work for less than $1,000 with a percentage of sales to benefit NAMI Mercer. Sale continues November 11 to 15., www.gsws.com
11/11: Great Ideas Breakfast, Sustainable Princeton, Princeton Public Library, Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-5366, 8:30 a.m., 'Green Businesses: People, Planet, Profit, Princeton.', sustainableprinceton.org
11/11: Veterans Day Ceremony, Spirit of Princeton, 11am. All Wars Monument, Nassau and Mercer Streets, 609-306-9000.
11/11- Veterans Day Ceremonies, West Windsor Township, All Wars Memorial, Post and Clarksville roads, 609-799-2400, 11:30 a.m., The annual ceremonies in remembrance of West Windsor residents who fought in World War II at the Dutch Neck monument followed by ceremonies at town hall conducted by the West Windsor Township Council, American Legion Post 76, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars 925. Police Honor Guard performs. Refreshments
11/12: VSA NJ and Youth Stages Presents ‘The Secret Garden’, 7:30pm., Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Attendance is free but reservations are required. 732-745-3885 or info@vsanj.org
11/12: Arcanto String Quartet, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, 609-258-9220, 8 p.m., Antje Weithaas and Daniel Sepec on violin, Tabea Zimmermann on viola, and Jean-Guihen Queyras on cello. Program of works by Bach, Schumann, and Smetana. $10 to $45., princetonuniversityconcerts.org
11/13: Veterans' Concert, Capital Singers of Trenton, St. Paul Church, Nassau Street, Princeton, 7:30p.m., Brass Quartet is featured. Richard M. Loatman conducts., https://www.princetonol.com/pdf/cst-vets-day-201510.pdf
11/13: Code for Princeton, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-8822, 6 p.m., 'Hack, Yack, and Learn' night for techies of all skill levels. Bring your laptop. Register., www.princetonlibrary.org
11/14: Art All Day, Artworks, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton, 609-394-9436. Noon. to 5 p.m., Tour studios, art centers, pop-up galleries, and other creative spaces in Trenton. Guided trolley, bicycle, and walking tours led by guides or self-guided tour using a map., www.artworkstrenton.org
11/14: “Hiawatha”, Kelsey Theatre, 2 & 4pm., The inspiring story of “Hiawatha” comes to Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC’s) Kelsey Theatre in November. Presented as part of the Kelsey Kids Series, this tale of the legendary Native American leader is presented by the award-winning Theatre IV. 1200 Old Trenton Road. Tickets for “Hiawatha" are $10 for children, students and seniors, and $12 for adults. Tickets may be purchased online at www.kelseytheatre.net or by calling the Kelsey Box Office at 609-570-3333. Kelsey Theatre is wheelchair accessible, with free parking available next to the theater.
11/14: Food and Wine Benefit, Mary Jacobs Library, 64 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, 609-924-9073, 7 p.m., 'A Taste of France' features food, wine, music, silent auction, and more. Register. $100., www.maryjacobslibraryfoundation.org
11/15: The Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church 175th Anniversary Dinner, 3pm., Nassau Inn, Princeton. The event is an opportunity join with members and friends to celebrate this key milestone in the history of Princeton and honor the church as one of the longest serving African American churches in continuous service in the United States. Proceeds will support further development and renovation of The Paul Robeson House. Call (609) 924 1666 for reservations. Additional information may be found on the website WWW.thepaulrobesonhouseofprinceton.org.
11/15: Jazz Concert, Hopewell Valley Arts Council, Washington Crossing Unitarian Church, Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville, 3 p.m., 'Art: The Language of Exrpession and Colors of Jazz.' Steve Rudolfp and Hendrik Meurkens Quartet perform. Emily Muschinske will create three paintings inspired by the music., www.hvartscouncil.org
11/16: Free Lecture by David Preston on "Braddock's Defeat: The Battle of Monongahela and the Road to the Revolution", 6:30pm., Old Barracks Museum. David Preston will be visiting from The Citadel: The Military College of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. His expertise in the field of relations between French, British, and Indian peoples in the 18th century, as well as his use of three new manuscripts on Braddock's Expedition, lends excellent insight into this early French and Indian War battle. This lecture is free and open to the public. The Museum will open its galleries and gift shop at 6 PM, and the lecture will begin at 6:30 PM. Copies of Braddock's Defeat: The Battle of Monongahela and the Road to the Revolution will be available for purchase before and after the lecture, but quantities are limited so pre-orders are encouraged. Call 609-777-3599 to place pre-orders.
11/16: Bollywood Masala Orchestra And Dancers Of India, McCarter Theater at Matthews, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787, 7:30 p.m., Traditional Rajasthani dance styles including pot balancing, standing on swords, the Maharaja spinning dancers, and fire-breathing., www.mccarter.org
11/17: How Did You Sleep Last Night? West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462, 7 p.m., Tara Scoles, a registered polysomnographic technologist, discusses ways to get a better night's sleep., www.mcl.org
11/17: “Emotional Intelligence” Program, Big Princeton, 7-9pm., Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton. Marge Smith will give an inspiring and informative program. BIG Princeton is the local chapterof Believe, Inspire, Grow. BIG is a women's empowermentorganization dedicated to assisting women find personal & professional fulfillment and purpose in their lives. Light refreshments will be served. Parking available but will not accommodate everyone. Curbside parking. Open to the general public. Everyone is welcomed. RSVP is necessary. FormoreinformationorSponsorshipopportunities pleasecontact Liz Williams at609-216-2739
11/18: Family Science Night, The Watershed, 7:00-9:00PM, Families (children up to 12yo), FREE. Join the SBMWA Education staff for some fun ‘science after sunset’ in the Watershed Center! Under the guidance of the Teacher-Naturalists, families will be encouraged and challenged to perform simple experiments to learn more about WATER in the new LEED-Platinum Watershed Center. Experimental stations will be set up within the center, utilizing the laboratory, Gorrie Hall, discovery room and classrooms. This event is limited to 200 participants. Pre-registration is required. 609-737-7592
11/18: Dyslexia Screening Workshop for Parents, Teachers, and School Admins, 7-9pm., Get clarity regarding the new NJ Screening Law. Learning Ally, 20 Roszel Road, Princeton. Register: https://ddnjnov15.eventbrite.com
11/19: Organic Foods: Facts and Fiction, McCaffrey’s Princeton, 1:30pm., Join McCaffrey's Registered Dietitian Jill Kwasny for another entertaining and informative program. Featuring Erik KingDirector of Natural and Organics at Haddon House Foods. FREE Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N. Harrison Street, Princeton. RSVP at nutritionist@mccaffreys.com
11/19: Third Thursday Blue Pomegranate, Memorial Hall, 416 Route 518, Blawenburg, 609-915-5420, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Music by Band of Changes, led by Chris Harford. Paintings, photography, and pottery by Harford and several colleagues.
11/20: Princeton Folk Music Society presents singer / songwriter David Roth. Come for an evening of folk music that will make you smile, think, and want to sing. Roth embodies what it means to be a folk singer: keeping "... people mindful of what it means to have life and what we're supposed to do with it." 8:15 pm. Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton. Admission at the door: $20 ($15 members, $10 students and $5 children). Ample free parking. For more information: 609-799-0944,info@princetonfolk.org,www.princetonfolk.org.
11/21: Community Meeting, Princeton Future, 9:25am: 12pm., Community Room of The Princeton Public Library. “What Kind of Town Do We Want to Become? Have your say on 3 topics: Transportation/Housing/Downtown/Place-Making. Moderated by Kevin Wilkes AIA.
11/21: YWCA Princeton's Annual Crafters's Marketplace Weekend, 10-5pm, John Witherspoon Middle School, 217 Walnut Lane, Princeton. This well-established, juried show exhibits more than 90 artisans and their handcrafted goods. Held annually the weekend before Thanksgiving, it draws more than 2,000 shoppers from the surrounding communities. All proceeds from this event support the YWCA Princeton's Pearl Bates Scholarship Fund which provides financial assistance for participants in YWCA Princeton programs. Continuing on 11/22, 11-4pm., https://www.ywcaprinceton.org/Crafters_Information.cfm
11/21: Concert, Dryden Ensemble, Miller Chapel, 64 Mercer Street, Princeton, 609-466-8541, 7:30 p.m., 'Henry Purcell: Boy Genius.' $25., www.drydenensemble.org
11/22: Juried Artisan Market, West Windsor Arts Council, 952 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction, 609-716-1931, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Artist reception in conjunction with 'Off the Wall' exhibition on view to January 2. Handcrafted jewelry, ceramics, fiber art and more, all be original and valued at less than $300., www.westwindsorarts.org
11/22: Photography Exhibit, Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street, Princeton, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., 'Omnia Sol Temperat,' exhibit by Juanelle Boyd features scenes from nature. Sales benefit the Trenton Children's Chorus.
11/23: Holiday Workshops, Monday Morning Flowers, 111 Main Street, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-520-2005, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Create a Thanksgiving centerpiece. Wine, cheese, and instruction. Register. $65. 12/3 Holiday Wreath Making Workshop. Register for both at www.sendingsmiles.com
11/26: Turkey Trot, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, 609-924-2277. 8:30 a.m., 5K run walk race through Princeton. Benefits Crisis Ministry of Mercer County, Urban Promise Trenton, Housing Initiatives of Princeton, and Trenton Children's Chorus. Donations of non-perishable food for the Crisis Ministry are invited. $40., trinityturkeytrot.org
11/26: Annual Community Thanksgiving Day Service at Princeton University Chapel, 11am. A Thanksgiving tradition for over 65 years, the service is open to the Princeton area community. Many faiths and traditions are included in leading the service. Music will be offered by the Princeton University organist, Eric Plutz, by Music Minister William D. Carter III, a solo handbell player, and a community choir led by Beverly Owens, Director of Music at The Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church. Participants are asked to bring donations of nonperishable food items for The Crisis Ministry of Mercer County. Singers who would like to join the community choir can contact Julia Coale at jbcoale@aol.com. Please know that all are welcome to join the choir. Choir rehearsal will be at the University Chapel at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 26.
11/27 & 11/28: Thanksgiving Tennis Camps, Eve Kraft Community Tennis Center, 9-12pm., Adults and Juniors (7-12). Camps will be separated by age and levels. Register is first come first serve and can be done through Community Pass or call 609-520-0015.
11/28: The 52nd Annual Brunch with Santa, sponsored by the Auxiliary Board of The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey, is presented in two sessions (9:30am: 11:15am or 12:00pm: 1:45pm) at Notre Dame High School (601 Lawrence Road/Rt. 206, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648). Tickets cost $5.00 each, and all proceeds will benefit The Children’s Home Society of NJ. Call Michele to register 609-915-7774 or send check (payable to The Auxiliary Board of CHSofNJ) c/o The Children’s Home Society of NJ at 635 S. Clinton Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08611. For more information, visit www.chsofnj.org.
11/28: Meeting, Bhakti Vedanta Institute, 20 Nassau Street, Princeton, 732-604-4135. 2 p.m., Discussion, meditation, and Indian vegetarian luncheon. Register by E-mail to princeton@bviscs.org., bviscs.org
11/29: The Mad Hatter's Tea, Ellarslie, Trenton City Museum, Cadwalader Park, Trenton, 609-989-1191, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Family event with tea, sandwiches, cookies, and crafts in conjunction with 'Alice Revisited,' an exhibit featuring artists' interpretation of the classic story celebrating the 150th anniversary of its publication. $10., www.ellarslie.org
12/2: Al Oliver, Chauncey Conference Center, 1 Chauncey Road, Princeton, 609-921-3600, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Gentle jazz for Wine'd Down Wednesdays at C-Bar.
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