 
11/4 & 11/5 - NJ Conference on Men and Masculinity, Men Mentoring Men, Princeton Theological Seminary, 64 Mercer Street, Princeton, 908-889-7450, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Keynote speaker Dr. Michael Kimmel speaks on "Men and Masculinity in a Changing World." Interactive workshops focus on men and happiness, gender empathy, men and mindfulness, and men in relationships. Register. Continues Saturday, November 5. $189 for both days., www.mthree.org/conference
11/5 - Lion's Chase 5K and Fun Run, St. Paul School of Princeton, Mercer County Park West Picnic Area, Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-921-7587, Ext. 149
8 a.m., $30., www.spsprinceton.org
11/5 - Princeton House Tour, Historical Society of Princeton, Bainbridge House, 158 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-6748, Ext. 102, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Spend the day touring five homes in historic Princeton. $50. Register., www.princetonhistory.org
11/5 - 2nd Annual Music for Moore Fundraiser, 5:30 - 10:30pm., Princeton Elks Lodge, Skillman. Where in NJ can you see a total of 18 artists/bands for $15 and support Camp Moore for children with special needs in a great venue? Princeton Elks Lodge - with a full bar and buffet dinner available during the show? Join us for a unique event not to be missed! More info and tickets at the link below: more info
11/6 - English Tea, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, 3 p.m., Formal English tea served with scones, strawberry jam, and sandwiches. $35. Benefits the church choirs, trinitychurchtea@gmail.com
11/6 - OnStage Seniors: A Community Project of McCarter, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529, 3 p.m., An ensemble of people 55 and over that creates documentary theater performances that explore the stories and issues of their community. Presenting "First Time for Everything.", www.princetonlibrary.org
11/6 - Night Out with NAMI, NAMI Mercer, Stuart Country Day School, 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton, 609-799-8994, 3 p.m., Pianist Richard Kogan performs "Scott Joplin, the King of Ragtime--Music and the Mind." Madeline Monheit receives the NAMI Mercer 2016 Pillar Award. Register. $150., www.namimercer.org
11/8 - Election Night at the Library, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529, 7 p.m., Ingrid Reed, policy analyst with the Eagleton Institute, and Christopher Fisher, history professor at TCNJ, offer insight as the results of local and national elections come in., www.princetonlibrary.org
11/9 - Open House, HiTOPS, 11:30-1:30pm., 21 Wiggins Street, Princeton., HiTOPS is thrilled to announce the opening of its Teen Health Education Center! We offer leadership programs and youth groups, including groups for youth who identify as LGBTQ+. HiTOPS provides safe spaces for adolescents to develop their own personal identity and explore physical, emotional, and sexual health topics. We invite you to come mix and mingle, visit the space, and talk with our team. Light lunch will be provided.
11/9 - Imogen Cooper, McCarter Theater at Matthews, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787, 7:30p.m. Imogen Cooper is England’s First Lady of the piano. She is the kind of artist who contextualizes, elevates, and transforms music you thought you knew, telegraphing worlds of emotion with only a few notes. Her lyrical and poetic playing is full of the most subtle and touching meaning that it will catch you unawares. No one put it better than the London Telegraph: “Go, listen, and wonder how many better pianists there are alive in this country, or anywhere.” www.mccarter.org
11/10 - Cocktails for a Cause, Dress for Success Mercer County, Greenacres Country Club, 2170 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, 609-896-4112, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Featuring keynote speaker Jianping Wang, president of Mercer County Community College, on her transition from an unwanted girl in China to a educational leader in America. $125., www.mercercounty.dressforsuccess.org
11/10 - VOICES Chorale, Music Together Headquarters, 225 Hopewell Pennington Road, Hopewell, 7:30 p.m., "The Music Comes Through," a celebration of Ken Guilmartin's 50 Years of Composing., www.voiceschorale.org
11/12 - NJ State Museum’s SMASH Series!, 10 am—3 pm. 205 West State Street, Trenton. Explores the intersections of science, fine art and history throughout the Museum. This SMASH event focuses on toys and games; you probably don't think about the science, math and engineering that goes into creating them! Participate in fun, family-friendly games and hands-on activities. Join Curator Nicholas Ciotola in the "Toy World" exhibition to hear stories about innovation in New Jersey toy making. Stop by the Imagination Studio and create a mobile wire sculpture inspired by artist Alexander Calder and the book "Sandy's Circus." more info
11/12 - Art All Day, Artworks Trenton, 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
11/12 - Dining by Design, Arts Council of Princeton, Grounds for Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, 609-924-8777, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Cocktails, Party Boards, a performance, 3-course dinner, and live auction. Benefits ACP, www.artscouncilofprinceton.org
11/13 - The Occupation of Trenton, Washington Crossing Park Association, Union Fire Company Hall, River Road, Titusville, 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Educational program with moderator Richard Patterson covering three "occupation" periods during the American Revolution. $10 suggested donation., more info
11/13 - Pints Not Pipelines, Prallsville Mills, Stockton, 4-7pm., Join us as we raise funds and awareness to fight the proposed PennEast and other pipelines that threaten preserved land. Registration for this event include 2 drink tickets (each good for one Flying Fish beer), live music and incredible food by Metropolitan Seafood & Gourmet. This event is ages 21+. more info
11/14 - A Forum for Action, Princeton Area Community Foundation, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-219-1800. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., "Creating a Future Where All Children Thrive" theme. Share hopes as the foundation designs new initiatives and grant guidelines. Register., www.pacf.org
11/15 - Common Ground Lecture - “Reclaiming Childhood in the Digital Age”- 9am., Princeton Academy, 1128 The Great Road, Princeton. Dr. Richard Freed will speak on how to build your child’s bond with family and foster school success amid the allure of digital screens. more info
11/15 - Culinary Demonstration & Wine Pairing, Cbar at Chauncey Conference Center, 5-6pm., Live cooking demonstration. $12 per person. Reserve your seat @ mneimarlija@ets.org
11/15 - Dos and Don'ts of Dining Etiquette, Princeton Adult School, Nassau Club, 6 Mercer Street, Princeton, 609-683-1101, 7 p.m., Event planner Mary Harris presents a dining course that covers hosting a meal, table settings, styles of eating, what to order, paying the bill, and more. $100, includes dinner., www.princetonadultschool.org
11/16 - All About Shellfish, Princeton McCaffrey, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, 215-750-7713, 6:30 p.m., Seafood Manager Saidur Raihmen explains what to look for when purchasing shellfish, addresses safety and sustainability concerns, and clarifies the qualities of farmed and wild shellfish. Registered Dietitian addresses nutrition questions. Free. Register.
11/16 - Information Session, CASA for Children of Mercer County, 1450 Parkside Avenue, Suite 22, Ewing, 609-434-0050, 5:30 p.m., Seeking potential volunteer advocates to learn about the 30-hour training program. Court Appointed Special Advocates is a non-profit organization committed to speaking up in court for the best interests of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect. Call to register for training session., www.casamercer.org
11/17 - EVs: How to Choose, Charge & Change a Habit, 7-8:30pm., Princeton Public Library Community Room. Electric Vehicles (EVs) are becoming more mainstream. Come learn about what you need to know if you are considering an EV and what Princeton is doing to reduce "range anxiety" and spur the transition to greener transportation options. sustainableprinceton.org
11/18 - SEO Bootcamp Princeton with Glenn Gabe, 9-12:30pm., Johnson Education Center, Princeton. SEO Bootcamp Princeton is an intensive, three hour training course covering essential Search Engine Optimization (SEO) topics. Led by Glenn Gabe, a digital marketing veteran and President of G-Squared Interactive, SEO Bootcamp Princeton was designed to help business owners and marketing professionals enhance the visibility of their products and services in the search engines. $300/person. More info and registration
11/19 - Abbott Marshlands Clean up, 9-12pm., Wear long sleeves, long pants; dress for the weather. Wear boots if your have them for wet areas. Meet at Spring Lake - Roebling Park, Hamilton, NJ. Take South Broad St. to Sewell Ave., at traffic light turn onto Sewell Ave.; at the end of Sewell, turn left and drive down hill to parking lot. Contact and information: Katie Harrison, AmeriCorps Ambassador, 609-712-3579. Please register.
11/19 - Christmas Bazaar, Hopewell United Methodist Church, 9:30-3pm., The Hopewell United Methodist Church's annual Christmas Bazaar will be held from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at the church, 20 Blackwell Avenue in Hopewell. The holiday event features gifts, crafts and hand-made goodies made by our members and friends as well as a silent auction and a cafe.
11/19 - Children Making a Difference Benefit Concert, Princeton Girlchoir, 7pm, Nassau Presbyterian, Princeton. The Children Making a Difference Benefit Concert, now in its 9th year, was founded by Melissa Keylock and is given in memory of her mother, Adrienne Todd Keylock, and her love of helping others. All proceeds from this event are donated to WomanSpace. Suggested donation is $10. www.princetongirlchoir.org
11/20 - Shape Note Singing, Sacred Harp Princeton, Lawrenceville School Chapel, 2500 Main Street, Lawrence, 609-896-8094, 12:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., Loaner books available. No experience needed. Bring snacks to share during the break., www.fasola.org
11/20 -Montgomery Rec’s Annual Turkey Trot, 1pm., The event, which is for ages three and up, will at the Upper Middle School Track. The Turkey Trot is a series of running events for different age groups. Ribbons are awarded to all participants and all first place winners take home a Thanksgiving turkey. No pre-registration is required. Events and prizes are divided into age groups for girls, boys, women, and men. The events will begin at 1 pm sharp, with the youngest runners racing first. For more information, call Montgomery Recreation at 609-466-3023.
11/20 - New School for Music Study Faculty Recital Series, 2:30pm. Held at Nassau Presbyterian Church, the recital will feature solo and collaborative works by composers celebrating a 2016 anniversary. The recital features music by Vivaldi, Beethoven, Ginestera, and more! https://www.nsmspiano.org/
11/21 - Where Do We Go From Here?, Woodrow Wilson School, Dodds Auditorium, Robertson Hall, Princeton University, 4:30 p.m., University officials discuss political priorities for the new administration., www.princeton.edu
11/23 - Trenton Makers Market, Trenton Downtown Association, 141 East State Street, Trenton, 609-393-8998, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hand-crafted items, jewelry, snacks, specialty teas and coffees, gluten free and vegan food, and more. Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday through December 23., www.destinationtrenton.com
11/24 - 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., www.trinityturkeytrot.org
11/25 - Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, Palmer Square, 5pm., Kick off the Season with our Tree Lighting Spectacular! Our 65-foot Norwegian Spruce is adorned with over 32,000 lights and will be lit with the help of Santa Claus. more info
11/25 - Holiday Light Show, Hugs For Brady, DeVry. 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Interactive light buildings and tunnels, s'mores and food trucks, glow in the dark face painting, Frosty's Snow Zone music, holiday shopping, and more. $9 to $14. Benefits children with cancer. Held daily through Friday, December 30., www.hugsforbrady.org
11/26 - South Brunswick High School’s 12th Annual Project Graduation Craft Show, 10-4pm., The event is a major fundraiser for Project Graduation which is an event that is held nationwide following high school graduation to provide graduating seniors an opportunity to celebrate their graduation with their peers in a safe, supervised, tobacco, substance and alcohol-free atmosphere. The show will offer something for everyone: Jewelry, handbags, clothing, personal items, gifts for children, home décor, books, homemade food items, sports memorabilia, pet items and more. Some of the items are hand crafted and some are represented by various vendors. $2 entrance fee.
11/26 - Holiday Craft Bazaar and Flea Market, Jersey Harmony Chorus, Griggstown Reform Church, 1065 Canal Road, Princeton. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Crafters, jewelry, locally made foods, new and gently used items and more. Performance by the chorus., www.jerseyharmonychorus.org
11/26 - Holiday Train Show, Old City Hall, 13 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown City. Noon. to 8 p.m., Featuring fully running layouts with model vilages and scenes as well as displays of memorabilia, Christmas toy trains, and more., www.downtownbordentown.com
11/27 - Strolling Holiday Entertainment, Palmer Square, Princeton.1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Hear music by Snow, Sleighbells, and Saxophones and meet Santa., www.palmersquare.com
11/28 - Author Kim John Payne, Waldorf School of Princeton, 1062 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 7 p.m., Author of "Simplicity Parenting" offers parents resources for navigating the challenges facing society, including social media and fitting in. $15. Register., www.princetonwaldorf.org
11/30 - Holiday Decorating Workshop, Sophia Rose Designs, 37 West Broad Street, Hopewell, 6 p.m., $25. Benefits Toys for Tots., www.sophiarosedesigns.net
12/1 - Fifth Annual Taste of Suppers: Delicious Solutions to Managing Blood Sugar, 7 - 8:30pm., Princeton Public Library Community Room., Speakers, Panel Discussions, Tastings - how to make delicious, simple-to-prepare foods the healthiest foods. The challenge is even greater for people whose love of refined carbs - sweets and starches - has resulted in diabetes. Step one is to start eating and developing a palate for real food. Free but registration is required - www.TheSuppersPrograms.org
12/2 - Artist's Reception & Holiday Art Sale, Brodsky Gallery , Chauncey Conference Center, ETS Campus, 660 Rosedale Road, Princeton. 4-7pm., Meet & Greet and Reception to celebrate "Transforming the Ordinary", the artist's solo exhibition. Kick off the holiday season with the stone artisan Janis Blayne Paul. On display through December 18, 2016.
12/3 - The Spiritual Poems of Leonard Cohen with David Brahinsky and Friends, 7:30 - 9:30pm. $15. Most everyone is familiar with Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah," a deeply spiritual song that reaches deep into our hearts. Cohen has written dozens of songs that do this as well, each in its own way, some with a sharp edge, some with a soft brush. The songs, like all great poetry, touch us and transport us in a mysterious way. David will be accompanied by Guy DeRosa on harmonicas, Phil Mcauliffe on bass and Noemi on banjo/uke and guitar. Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 88 Orchard Road, Skillman, NJ 08558. 609-924-7294 www.princetonyoga.com pcyh@mindspring.com
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