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3/5 - Open Table Tennis Tournament, Princeton Pong, 745 Alexander Road, West Windsor, 609-987-8500, 11 a.m., Open to groups of all ages and skill levels. This is a 2-Star USATT Sanctioned Tournament. Register., www.princetonpong.com
3/5 - Peter Pan at the Princeton Public Pool: Pirates, Pandemonium, and Panto, Arts Council of Princeton, Stuart School, 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton, 609-924-8777. 2 and 7p.m., Princeton Variety Theater production written by Zoe Brookes, Todd Reichart, Tom Regan, and Per Kreipke. Music by Michael Jacobsen of Plainsboro, Reichart, and Brookes. More than 75 singers, dancers, acrobats, and musicians. Panto is family oriented theater based on a well known story and reinvented for the town where it is performed. $20., www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Also 3/6 @4pm.
3/6 - Surprise Encounters: Readings by Scott McVay, 2pm., Mountain Lakes House, 57 Mountain Avenue, Princeton, Free. In his new book, Surprise Encounters with Artists and Scientists, Whales and Other Living Things, Princeton author Scott McVay offers 100+ vignettes of his encounters with some of the 20th century's greatest artistic and scientific minds. At this event, sponsored by the Friends of Princeton Open Space, McVay will discuss selected stories about naturalists who, he says, have broadened and deepened our knowledge of the natural world and the fascinating creatures that inhabit it. https://www.fopos.org/
3/6 - Durufle Requiem, Voices Chorale, Trinity Cathedral, 801 West State Street, Trenton, 609-658-2636, 3 p.m., Recreation of a 1971 performance conducted by Maurice Durufle at the cathedral. Performance by Voices, the Trinity Cathedral Choir, and the Princeton High School Chamber Choir. Directors include Vincent Metallo, Deborah Ford, and Kerry Heimann. Lyn Ransom conducts. David Enlow on the organ and Barbara Rearick, mezzo soprano, sings the solo. Enlow also performs works by Bach, Vierne, and Durufle. $25 to $45., www.voiceschorale.org
3/6 - Film and Discussion, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822, 3 p.m., Screening of '2e: Twice Exceptional.' Panel discussion follows the talk with Wendy Matthews, a psychologist and learning consultant; Susan Morris, principal of Bridge Academy; and Elinor Bashe, a psychologist. The film features interviews with students, parents, psychologists, and therapists., www.princetonlibrary.org
3/7 - Holocaust Rescue, Jewish Family and Children's Service, Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, 609-987-8100, 7 p.m., Jennie Opdyke Smith talks about her mother Irene Opdyke's heroism saving Jewish lives during the Holocaust. For students in seventh grade and above. Free., www.jfcsonline.org
3/7 - Not in Our Town, Continuing Conversation on Race and White Privilege, 7pm., Princeton Public Library. This month the topic is "First Memories of Race." While some people say they only started to talk or even be aware of race when they get to college, we receive messages about race our whole lives—from family, friends, school, religious communities, the media, etc. After viewing a short video about one person's early memories of race messages, we will all have a chance to unpack our memories and go back to the early messages we received about race.
3/8 - Topics on Toddlers Series, Stuart Country Day School, 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton, 609-921-2330, 9 a.m., 'Thriving on the predictability of routing' focuses on developing healthy life habits, establishing structures and routines. Register. Free., www.stuartschool.org
3/8 - Astronomy Talk, Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton, Peyton Hall, 4 Ivy Lane, Princeton University, 7:30 p.m., 'The Dark Side of the Universe' presented by Neta A. Bahcall, professor of astrophysics at Princeton University. Free., www.princetonastronomy.org
3/9 - Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton University, Berlind Theater at McCarter, 91 University Place, 609-258-5262, 4:30 p.m., Edwidge Danticat, a Haitian American writer; and Robert Hass, former Poet Laureate of the United States, read from their works. Free., www.princeton.edu/arts
3/10 - Decoding Dyslexia Seminar, 6-8:30pm., Rider University, Bart Luedeke Center, 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ. “The State of Dyslexia in New Jersey” - DD-NJ was instrumental in getting 3 dyslexia-related laws passed in 2013 and 2014, and this event will highlight how the laws have been playing out in our public schools. Keynote Speaker is Gordon Sherman a notable figure in the Princeton area. He is the Executive Director of The Laurel School of Princeton, The Newgrange School in Hamilton, and The Newgrange Education Center in Princeton. Register: https://ddnjMAR16.eventbrite.com More info: here (pdf)
3/10 - Family History In A Bottle, Hopewell Valley Arts Council, The Brothers Moon, 7 West Broad Street, Hopewell, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Four courses with wine pairings and family stories from the wine world. Register., www.hvartscouncil.org
3/10 - Werner Lecture Fund, Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, 609-443-4454, 7 p.m., 'An Evening of Stories of the Career and Music of Leonard Bernstein' presented by Ted Otten and Michael Kownacky of WWFM classical network. Register. Free., www.bethel.net
3/11 - Drop-in Introduction to The Suppers Programs, 4-6pm., Whole Earth Center, 360 Nassau Street, Princeton. Dor Mullen, Suppers Founder, will have an information session in the cafe of the Whole Earth Center to answer your personal questions about The Suppers Programs. Free. Registration is not required. Also, March 19, 12:30PM to 2:00PM. Location: Princeton United Methodist Church, 7 Vandeventer Avenue, Princetonhttps://www.thesuppersprograms.org/
3/11 - Sourland Conservancy Woodcock Walk, 6pm., Hopewell Borough Park: The courtship flight of the American Woodcock is one of the most marvelous displays spring has to offer. Join the Sourland Conservancy and Mercer County Naturalist Jenn Rogers for front row seats to the annual woodcock performance. This hike is limited to 15 participants. A $5 donation is requested to support the 2016 Hopewell Borough Park Woodcock Habitat Restoration Project. For more information or to register, call 609-309-5155 or email lcleveland@sourland.org
3/11 - LUCKY BINGO at the Princeton Family YMCA, 6:30pm,. Test your luck the Y with a FAMILY FUN FRIDAY night of BINGO games, door prizes and shamrock cookie decorating. Themed baskets for each game will include great prizes and a $10 Y Bucks gift certificate. The GRAND PRIZE of the evening will be a FREE FULL WEEK OF YMCA CAMP (valued at $290)! Free for YMCA Members, $5 for Guests and Non-members. Visit www.princetonymca.org to learn more. Register by calling 609-497-9622.
3/12 - Celebrate Albert Einstein's March 14 Birthday, Pi Day Princeton, Princeton Area, 609-902-3637, 9 a.m., Pie eating contest at McCaffrey's, Princeton Shopping Center at 9 a.m. Surprise birthday party for Albert Einstein at Morven Museum, 55 Stockton Street, at 10 a.m. 'Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius' at Garden Theater, 160 Nassau Street, at 10:30 a.m. ($4) Einstein Look-A Like contest at Nassau Inn, 10 Palmer Square, at 11 a.m. Pi X Pi(e) bike tour begins at Kopp's Cycle Shop, 38 Spring Street, at 11 a.m. Violin exhibition for ages 3 to 6 in Nassau Inn, at noon. Nerd herd smart phone grub crawl in Nassau Inn at noon and 5 p.m. Dinky train rides with Einstein at noon. Cocktail making class at Peacock Inn at 1 p.m. ($53.14) Pi recitation contest at Nassau Inn at 1:30 p.m. Pizza pi competition at 86 Nassau Street at 1:59 p.m. Apple pie contest in Nassau Inn at 2:45 p.m. Pie throwing at Palmer Square Green at 3:14 p.m. Cupcake decorative contest at 32 Witherspoon Street at 4 p.m., www.pidayprinceton.com. Also 3/13
3/12 - “Empty Bowls”, Hightstown Cultural Arts Commission, A Benefit for RISE, 6-8pm., VFW Post 5700, 140 Dutch Neck Road. Hightstown, NJ 08520. “Empty Bowls” , an international project to fight hunger, personalized by artists and art organizations on a community level. Purchase a ticket in advance and fill a beautiful one-of-a-kind handcrafted ceramic bowl, created and donated by Hightstown artist Adam Welch, with hot soup from one of Hightstown's local eateries. At the end of the meal each attendee leaves with their bowl, a reminder that they helped fight hunger locally. 100% of the event's proceeds will benefit RISE's food bank. Ticket buyers need not be present to purchase a bowl. More info: here
3/12 - Pete Seeger Songfest, 7:30pm., Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton. Acclaimed troubadour Jim Scott will present “A Pete Seeger Songfest” at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton. Scott collaborated on many projects with the folk legend and will lead a celebration of Pete’s songs for the causes Pete Championed. $15 General Admission; $10 Students and Seniors. Info: marjmuse@verizon.net
3/13 - The Diary of Anne Frank, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333, 2 p.m., Drama. The play is drawn from Anne's personal journal as she, her family, and four others hide from the Nazis in a secret annex in war-torn 1940s Amsterdam. $18., www.kelseytheatre.net
3/13 - Choral Reading: Mendelssohn's Elijah, Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs, Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 609-587-7123, 3 p.m., All singers are invited to join. No auditions. Vocal scores provided. Refreshments. $10 for singers. Free for non-singing guests., www.princetonol.com/groups/psma
3/16 - Concert, United States Air Force Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble, 7pm., Enjoy a concert given by the United States Air Force Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble at Lawrence High School (LHS) on Wednesday, March 16 at 7PM in the auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. Although free, the concert requires tickets that are easily obtained online. Register/order tickets at https://usafrhythminblue.eventbrite.com or via Lawrence Township Public Schools website at www.ltps.org. LHS is located at 2525 Princeton Pike, Lawrenceville 08648.
3/17 - Trivia Thursday at the C Bar at Chauncey Conference Center, 5-7;30pm., Test your trivia skills in General Knowledge, Music, Hollywood, Sports, & History. Play to win Prizes. C Bar is located at the Chauncey Conference Center, One Chauncey Road, Princeton. Also: 3/24, 3/31. Click here for more info
3/17 - Argentine Tango, Viva Tango, Inc., 9pm., Viva Tango Inc., operates at the Suzanne Patterson Building, 45 Stockton St, Princeton. Dance on one of the best & large wooden dancing floor. Mingle with other Tangueras & Tangueros and enjoy tasty foods at our food table. Off-street parking at the entrance and great AC system. No partner necessary. Cost $15 (Students $5). Also 3/24 & 3/31.
3/18 - Transition to Retirement, 3pm., Princeton Senior Resource Center, Suzanne Patterson Building, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton. This monthly group deals with issues related to making the transition to retirement. Facilitated by John George, PhD, Licensed Psychologist. www.princetonsenior.org
3/18 - One Table Cafe, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, 609-924-2277. 6:30 p.m., Sit down dinner served by a volunteer wait staff. The community is invited to share a dinner and program. Benefit for Mercer Street Friends, Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, Bread for the World, and Episcopal Relief. Register. Pay what you can., www.onetablecafe.org
3/19 - 7th Annual African Soiree Benefit to Combat Riverblindness, Princeton United Methodist Church, Princeton Theological Seminary, 64 Mercer Street, Princeton, 609-688-9979. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Masks, textiles, pottery, carved figurines, and beading from the Democratic Republic of Congo on view and for sale. Buffet of international and African foods, fashion show, live auction, and crafts at the benefit for United Front Against Riverblindness focused in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The drug against the disease, is provided free by Merck & Co, but it is a challenge to get the drug to remote villages and ensure that every person takes the drug once a year for 10 years. Register. $35 and $70., www.riverblindness.org
3/19 - Capital Singers of Trenton & Sinfonietta Nova, St. David the King Church, 1 New Village Road, West Windsor, 609-785-1812, 7:30 p.m., The orchestra presents Holst's 'Brook Green Suite' and Massenet's 'Mediation.' Capital Singers perform works by Handel, York,Bristol, Hayes, and more. Accompanied by Louis F. Goldberg. The evening culminates with the choir and orchestra performance of John Rutter's 'Requiem.' Chloe Dondero, soprano, is the soloist. $22., www.sinfoniettanova.org
3/19 - Hopewell Community Closet Winter Bag Sale, 9-12pm., Hopewell Methodist Church, 20 Blackwell Ave., Hopewell Borough. Everything you can stuff in a bag for $3.00. All our fall and winter inventory must go to make way for spring and summer fashions. The mission of the Hopewell Community Closet is to provide access to free or low cost clothing to individuals and families that are financially struggling while maintaining their dignity and providing clothes to meet their needs. For more information, call the church office at 609-466-0471 or email connect@hopewellmethodist.org.
3/20 - Baby Got Bach: "Principally Percussion," 1pm., an interactive concert for kids (suggested ages 3-6) and their families. Hosted by pianist Orli Shaham featuring Sō Percussion and American Ballet Theatre's Rachel Richardson. Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall. $10 General; $5 Students. Tickets are available online at princetonuniversityconcerts.org, by phone at 609-258-9220, or in person two hours prior to the concert at the Richardson Auditorium Box Office.
3/20 - Sunday Science Lab, Tulpehaking Nature Center, 2-4pm., $5/person or $20/family - Conquer winter boredom by exploring the properties of ice and snow through fun, hands-on science experiments led by teacher naturalist, Christy. Can ice get hot? Do volcanoes erupt during winter? Find out the answers to these questions and more! To register, please call 609-888-3218 or email natureprograms@mercercounty.org
3/21 - Women's College Club of Princeton March Meeting, 1pm., All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Terhune Road, Princeton. Speaker Barbara Figge Fox will present “Every button has a story: What stories do your buttons tell?” Ms. Fox is a vice president of the New Jersey State Button Society which celebrates National Button Week, March 15-21. She will offer entertaining and compelling stories about her vintage, antique, and modern buttons. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For further information visit www.wccpnj.org.
3/24 - Winter Market, Princeton Farmers' Market, Nassau Inn, 609-655-8095. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Produce, cheese, beef, eggs, pickles, honey, baked goods, candles, and more., www.princetonfarmersmarket.com - please note, location is Nassau Inn!
3/26 - Nature Camouflage Egg Hunt, Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Reserve, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, 609-737-7592, 10:30 a.m., For families with children ages 3 to 10. Register. $10 per child., www.thewatershed.org
3/26 - Egg Collecting and Grading, Howell Living History Farm, 70 Woodens Lane, Lambertville, 609-737-3299. 11 a.m., www.howellfarm.org
3/26 & 3/27 - Bunny Chase, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville, 609-924-2310, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Celebrate the arrival of spring with a self guided treasure hunt to find clues. Pony and wagon rides, crafts. Farm store and winery tasting room are open. Free., www.terhuneorchards.com
3/28 - Second Chance Cinema Film Series, Princeton Adult School, Friend Center Auditorium, Computer Science Building, Princeton University, 609-683-110.7:30 p.m., Screening of, 'Clouds of Sils Maria.' $8., www.princetonadultschool.org
3/30 - Treasures of Princeton Tour, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529, 2 p.m., For elementary and middle school students and their parents., www.princetonlibrary.org
3/31 - Author Event, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-497-1600. 6 p.m., Writers from The New Yorker John Seabrook and Stephen Witt discuss, 'The Music Industry: How Hits are Made and Music Gets Pirated.', labyrinthbooks.com
4/1 - Dance Improv, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, Orchard Hill Center, 88 Orchard Road, Skillman, 609-924-7294, 8 p.m., Lightly guided dance improvisation with live music. No experience necessary. $18., www.princetonyoga.com
4/2 - For King and Colony: French and Indian War, Old Barracks Museum, Barrack Street, Trenton, 609-396-1776, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Journey back to 1760, just before the American Revolution. Experience life after a long winter as troops are preparing to move back into battle. Also Sunday, 4/3/2016. $8., www.barracks.org
4/2 & 4/3 - Punk Rock Flea Market, Historic Roebling Machine Shop, 675 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton, 609-394-9436, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., More than 40 vendors with handmade vintage clothing, collectibles, handblown glass items, antiques and vinyl with punk, rock, jazz, and blues. $5., www.trentonpunkrockfleamarket.com
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