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8th Annual Princeton Dines Out for Parkinson's Disease Research April 22 - 28 Supporters can contribute by dining at any of the participating. A percentage of the proceeds from this annual fundraiser will be donated to The Parkinson Alliance. The length of this event allows everyone to enjoy dining at several participating restaurants that week and raise funds for research in the process. Participating eateries include: Blue Point Grill, Despana, Eno Terra, Gennaro’s, Mediterra, PJ’s Pancake House, Teresa Caffe, The Peacock Inn, Trattoria Procaccini, and Witherspoon Grill. More information: www.parkinsonalliance.org

BRUNCH AT HOME:A unique gift for someone special!
A beautifully-appointed basket filled with a sumptuous brunch for two, delivered on the doorstep Sunday morning, May 7, 2017! Each basket holds brunch for two, and includes
Quiche * Smoked Salmon * Fresh Baked Goods
Fresh Fruit and Fruit Juice * Tea & Coffee * Sweets

Delivery areas: Princeton, Lawrenceville, Kingston, Skillman, Rocky Hill, Plainsboro,West Windsor, East Windsor, Monroe Township, Pennington, Hopewell, Ewing. $38 per basket, to benefit PSRC ORDER AT PRINCETONSENIOR.ORG OR CALL 609.924.7108. The deadline to place your order is Thursday, April 27.

The Trinity Church 47th Annual Spring Rummage Sale will be on Friday, April 28th, from 6pm - 9pm, and Saturday, April 29th, from 9am - 3pm, at 33 Mercer Street. Friday night, numbered, admission tickets, at $5, will go on sale in the parish office at 12 noonon April 28th. Admission to the Saturday sale is free, with numbered entry tickets being distributed beginning at 7 am outside the Pierce-Bishop Hall parish entrance on Mercer Street. Proceeds from rummage benefit Trinity's outreach program, which supports non-profits in Mercer County, New Jersey and around the world. To learn more, visit trinityprinceton.org

Machestic Dragons 11th Annual Dragon Boat Race Festival is June 10, 2017, Mercer County Park Lake. Registration is now open for club and community teams. You can also register as a vendor, sponsor or volunteer. All info available at https://paddleforpink.org/ or if you have questions, contact Rhonda Golub at 609-462-2425. The Machestic Dragons Breast Cancer Survivor Dragon Boat team is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization and proceeds are donated to local programs that support breast cancer.

Summer Employment Opportunities for Princeton Youth Available through Princeton Human Services - Princeton Human Services is opening up the application process for their annual Summer Youth Employment Program. Participants must live in Princeton or attend Princeton High School, must be between the ages of 14 -18 and their family income must not exceed 400% of the 2016 US federal poverty level. Participants work 25 hours a week and earn minimum wage for 8 weeks during the summer. Applications will be available in April at the Princeton High School Guidance Office and at the Princeton Human Services Office in Monument Hall. You will also be able to download the application forms online here. The application deadline is Friday, May 5th, 2017. If you are interested in participating in this program and have questions, please call Princeton Human Services at (609) 688-2055 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm or send an e-mail to eneira@princetonnj.gov.

HomeFront’s Annual Run/Walk for Hope is May 20
The Run/Walk will be held at the Educational Testing Service campus at ETS Drive in Princeton - 9am for sign in, 10am race begins. All proceeds from the Run/Walk go to sending homeless and at-risk children to camp this summer. To Register, Create a Team, or Donate here. Events include a 5K Run or Walk, 1 Mile Run or Walk as well as a ‘Marathon finisher.’

Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra (GPYO) will be holding spring auditions on April 26, May 3, and May 24. Auditions and rehearsals are held at Montgomery High School in Skillman, NJ. GPYO is looking for elementary through high school students in Central New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania, especially students who play double reeds, brass, and double bass. For audition requirements and to apply online to schedule auditions, please visit. www.gpyo.org Questions? Email gpyorecruitment@gmail.com. Phone: 609-683-0150

Al-Anon Family Groups, a 12 Step Program offering strength and hope to family members and friends of problem drinkers, has a Beginners' Meeting every Tuesday from 7-8 PM at Princeton House Behavioral Health, Conference Center Entrance, 905 Herrontown Road, Princeton. For a full listing of local meetings, please go to www.nj-al-anon.org.

Save the Date!

May 6, 2017 - Hopewell Valley Education Foundation’s “Above and Beyond” Gala

May 7, 2017 - Lawrenceville Main Street Jubilee

May 8, 2017 - Good Grief’s Annual “Golf Fore the Kids”

May 13, 2017 - Stamp Out Hunger - Single Day Food Drive

May 18, 2017 - Palmer Square’s Annual Girls Night Out

May 22, 2017 - Spring Golf Classic, Community Options

June 3 - 25, 2017 - The Princeton Festival

June 10, 2017 - Rider University's 5K Run for Women's Athletics

June 11, 2017 - Princeton Healthcare System’s Kids Marathon

June 17, 2017 - 7th Annual Mercer County Cultural Festival

Events

School Open Houses

Major Non-Profit Fundraisers

4/6 - International Table Tennis Day @ Princeton Pong, 11-5pm., Come and Celebrate International Table Tennis Day @ Princeton Pong! FREE ADMISSION from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm! https://www.princetonpong.com/

4/7 - Spring Into Student Success, Mercer County Community College, The Stone Terrace, 2275 Kuser Road, Hamilton, 6:30 p.m., Scholarship fundraiser featuring a formal dinner, an open bar, coffee and desserts, live music by the Meg Hanson Band with Billy Hill, and a silent auction. $200., www.mccc.edu/siss

4/7 - Lucia di Lammermoor, Boheme Opera, Kendall Main Stage Theater, College of New Jersey, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, 8 p.m., A tragic opera of love and madness in 18th century Scotland. Second performance 4/9 at 3pm., www.bohemeopera.com

4/7 - Graeme of Thrones, McCarter Theater Center, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787, 8p.m. Created by a team of some of the UK’s top comedy writers, Graeme of Thrones is a wacky and wicked parody on the international phenomenon that is Game of Thrones. Featuring Michael Condron (Game of Thrones, Bowen Marsh), this is “a must for any Game of Thrones fan (Time Out)”. See it before the inevitable lawsuit! mccarter.org

4/8 - The Easter Bunny at Pennington Quality Market, 11-3pm. Pennington Quality Market and the PQM Kid's Club continue their tradition of giving a free gift to all the parents in the community. It's an adorable picture of your child with the Easter Bunny! Hop on over to PQM Saturday, April 8th to get your free kids pictures with the Easter Bunny. If your child is not a PQM Kid's Club Member, they can sign up on the spot with an easy to complete application. Visit www.pqmonline.com for more information.

4/8 - The Magic and History of Marquand Park, Historical Society of Princeton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, Princeton, 609-921-6748, Ext. 102. 11 a.m., Bob Wells, associate director of arboriculture at Morris Arboretum, and Roland Machold, former Marquand Park Foundation board member, share the history of the property and highlight the native and exotic trees in the collection. Free. Registration required., www.princetonhistory.org

4/8 & 9 -Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market, Historic Robeling Machine Shop, 675 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Items from 200-plus vendors include vintage, handmade, vinyl, and more. Food trucks., www.trentonprfm.com

4/9 - A Magnificent Magic Show, Adath Israel Congregation of Lawrenceville, NJ. 1pm. Bring your kids or grandkids to experience professional magicians from the Society of American Magicians Assembly #181. Ticket prices are $12/adult and $8 for one or more children from the same family. Proceeds will benefit the Arlene Sharlin Memorial Scholarship Fund. Adath Israel is located at 1958 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. Please call (609) 896-4977 for more details or go online at www.adathisraelnj.org

4/11 - Planetarium Spring Break Shows, New Jersey State Museum, 205 West State Street, Trenton, 609-292-3170, 11am to 1 p.m., Shows about history, science, and more. Visit website for full schedule. Additional dates: 4/12 & 4/13. www.statemuseum.nj.gov

4/12 - 2017 Visual Arts Student Exhibition, The Gallery at Mercer, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Opening reception featuring the best of MCCC Visual Arts students. Includes varied styles and media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, ceramics, installation, and mixed media. On view through May 5., www.mccc.edu/gallery

4/12 - Get Noticed Online! How to be Found by Influential Online Personalities, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Get Noticed: Word of Mouth is still one of the top and most effective form of marketing, and influencers are part of the mix. Marketing consultant and local influencer Hilary Morris will show how to properly work with popular bloggers, Instagram personalities and local influencers to take your marketing efforts up a notch. Location: Princeton Public Library

4/12 - What Does the New Administration Mean for the Environment? D&R Greenway Land Trust, Johnson Education Center, One Preservation Place, Princeton, 609-924-4646, 7 p.m., Join concerned citizens and experts to discuss what these policies could mean for our community, the country, and the world. Register., www.drgreenway.org

4/12 - Free Introduction to Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) @ PCYH with Robin Boudette, PhD and Deborah Metzger, LSW, E-RYT500,7:15 - 8:45pm. Learn new strategies to release stresses and a new sense of calm. Learn about this innovative and effective program, meet the program leaders. Bring your questions. The session ends with a short meditation. Participation in this introductory session is not required for participation in the program and is not part of the 8 week program. 8 weeks MBSR: May 3- June 28. $597/$547 pre-paid by 4/12/17. Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 88 Orchard Road, Skillman, NJ 08558. 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com deborah@princetonyoga.com

4/14 - Good Friday Services, 7pm., Princeton Alliance Church, 20 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536, 609.799.9000. princetonalliance.org. You are warmly invited to attend this 60-minute service honoring the sacrifice Jesus made on our behalf. Includes worship, a brief message and Communion. Care for children under 3 years of age is available. Attire is casual. All are welcome.

4/15 - D&R Canal Watch free guided 5.3-mile walking tour of the Delaware & Rartian Canal feeder between Fireman's Eddy and Washington Crossing State Park. Option for a 4.1-mile walk. Meet 10 a.m. at Washington Crossing State Park parking lot off River Drive near restrooms. Contact: Pamela V'Combe, 609-635-2783 or pjvcombe@gmail.com

4/15 - Nature Camouflage Egg Hunt at The Watershed, 10:30-11:30AM, Families (children 3-10yo), $10 per child, Adults free. Wander through the fields and forests of the Watershed Reserve with our Teacher-Naturalists to see how many naturally dyed eggs you can discover. Children should bring a basket or bag for egg gathering. Rain or shine, registration requested, walk-ins are welcome. www.thewatershed.org

4/17 - The Bulgarian State Women's Chorus, Princeton University Chapel, Princeton Campus, 7:30 p.m., The celebrated a capella group, consisting of twenty-four women dressed in traditional Bulgarian attire, will make their Princeton debut while on a rare, only month-long, tour of the United States. Renowned for several decades for generating "one of the most unique sounds in music...a breathtaking, otherworldly sound somewhere between the Muslim call to prayer and the Beach Boys" (The Guardian), the group has developed an international following across a wide range of musical genres, recording on the cult record label usually hosting rock bands such as Bauhaus and Pixies, and counting everyone from Abba to Kate Bush among their fans. $15., www.princetongleeclub.com

4/18 - eWomenNetwork Central NJ Accelerated Networking Luncheon, 10:45 - 1:45pm. Our featured speaker, Jenny Munford will share how you can "Turn Entrepreneurial Vision Into Desired Results" at the Sheraton Edison Hotel Raritan Center! https://bit.ly/2mUa9CN For information, please contact Executive Managing Director GloriaCirulli@eWomenNetwork.com / 732-266-3293

4/18 - Conversation of Your Life, West Windsor Branch, Mercer County Library System, 333 North Post Road, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550, 6-7:30pm., Join Mercer County Conversation of Your Life for a community discussion on advance care planning led by Dr. Angelo Volandes. Dr. Volandes is a physician, writer, and patients’ rights advocate. He practices internal medicine in Boston, is on faculty at Harvard Medical School, and is the author of The Conversation: A Revolutionary Plan for End-of-Life Care.

4/19 - 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. Additional session 4/27 @10am. www.casamercer.org

4/20 - Diet Trends: Hype or Health? West Windsor McCaffrey's Food Markets, 1:30pm. The news is always buzzing with the latest nutrition fads. Is the Paleo diet in or out? Why are people drinking vinegar? What is the difference between a detox diet and a cleanse? Find out more with Jill Kwasny, MS, RDN. This free program will be held in the upstairs bistro at the McCaffrey's Market in West Windsor located at the Southfield Retail Center on Princeton-Hightstown Road and Southfield Road. No program is complete without sampling some of McCaffrey's delicious dishes from our prepared foods department! RSVP to nutritionist@Mccaffreys.com or call 215 750-7713 to reserve your seat.

4/21 - The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Andy Cohen an inspiring guitar picker whose repertoire derives largely from the pre-war Blues, Gospel and Old Time Music catalogs. Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ. Admission at the door: $20 ($15 members, $10 students and $5 children). Doors open 7:30PM. Show starts at 8:15PM. Ample free parking. For more information: 609-799-0944, info@princetonfolk.org, www.princetonfolk.org.

4/22 - March for Science, Hinds Plaza, Sylvia Beach Way, Princeton. 10 a.m., One of 300 satellite marches taking place across the world with the March for Science in Washington D.C. to show support for well-funded science as a pillar of human freedom. Princeton's event begins with music, speakers, a sign contest, face painting and activities to celebrate the role of science in people's lives. Following the rally, march together along Witherspoon Street to Nassau Street to Einstein's former residence on Mercer Street. Free. Email princeton4science@gmail.com for information.

4/22 - Dancing Through the Decades, Young Audiences New Jersey & Eastern Pennsylvania, Princeton Hyatt, 102 Carnegie Center Drive, Princeton. 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Dancing benefit to support arts education. Evening includes a dance competition, student dance performances, prizes, food, drinks, and more. $250., www.dazzleya.org

4/22 - Roy Zimmerman, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 7:30 p.m., Performing his own political comedy, "ReZist." $20., www.uuprinceton.org

4/23 - Earth Day Cleanup, Kingston Greenways Association, Railroad Avenue, Kingston, 609-683-0483, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Tidy up the areas adjacent to Railroad and Greenwood Avenues, Division Street, Mapleton Road and Ridge Road., www.kingstongreenways.org

4/23 - Princeton Skating Club’s 7th Annual "Frozen Assets Showcase”, 2-5:30pm., Come watch every level and age of skater in our annual show, from tots to adults, and beginners to skaters landing triple jumps. You do not have to be a PSC member to skate in the showcase. Event registration and tickets can be purchase online using this website. This is a major fundraiser for the Club and we are grateful for your support. We look forward to seeing you at the show. For more information, go: here

4/23 - What We Need to Know About Our Changing Climate, Friends of Princeton Open Space, Mountain Lakes House, 57 Mountain Avenue, Princeton. 3 p.m., Presented by Kathleen Biggins, co-founder of C-Change Conversations. Free., www.fopos.org

4/25 - Early Bird Walks, 8-10:30am., Baldpate Mountain@Pleasant Valley Road Lot. Free. Join us for a casual hike - these walks are dedicated to spotting our fine-feathered friends. All abilities of birders are welcome. Bring a pair of binoculars if you have them, extra binoculars will be available if you don’t. Free for adults and teens. Registration: 609-888-3218 or natureprograms@mercercounty.org

4/25 & 4/26 - FOUND Spring/ Summer '17 Trunk Show, 34 Cleveland Lane, Princeton from 9am-7pm. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Arts Council of Princeton. FOUND collection is a curated capsule collection of clothing, jewelry, accessories and bags. We have the honor to support women owned companies who work with disabled women, tribal groups who are strengthening their community, and female artisans keeping their heritage alive. Style with a conscience. www.shopfoundcollection.com

4/26 - Shulem Deen, author of the memoir All Who Go Do Not Return, at Rutger’s Douglass Student Center. 7:30pm. Winner of the National Jewish Book Award in 2015, the memoir offers a fascinating and revealing look at Hasidic life, and Deen’s ultimate decision to leave the Hasidic community. Advance registration is requested by emailing csjlrsvp@rci.rutgers.edu or calling 848-932-2033

4/27 - Annual Barbara Boggs Sigmund Award Event, Womanspace, Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village, 201 Village Boulevard, Princeton. 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Honoring 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist in judo, Kayla Harrison, for her efforts to shed a light on child sexual abuse through her Fearless Foundation., www.womanspace.org

4/27 - Awakening Through Music with Daniel Bellone, 7-9PM at Princeton IYCC with Daniel Bellone, world music artist and musician, performs a musical journey with soothing melodies and ancestral chants which all can enjoy. Daniel Bellone's Tour of Awakening has taken him all over the world to share a mesmerizing experience, across the USA and through Japan, China, Italy, Holland, Sweden, Spain, Thailand, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Aregntina, Chile, India and beyond. $20-25. Register at www.iyccprinceton.org

4/28 - 13TH Annual Adam Shanks Miniature Golf Tournament, A Benefit for Rescue Mission of Trenton, 11:30am., This special fundraiser is named in honor of Adam Shanks, long-time esteemed member of the Mission Board of Directors. This year there will again be two themed 9-hole courses that were designed and constructed by the Mission’s residents, running throughout the 3rd floor of the Rescue Mission’s historic Cracker Factory. For further information on participating in 13th Annual Adam Shanks Mission Miniature Masters Golf Tournament, call Niki Graham at (609)-695-1436 Ext. 183. Register online: here

4/28 - New Jersey Association of Jazz Education's State Vocal Jazz Festival, Performing Arts Center of Hopewell Valley. Beginning at 5:00PM, six jazz choirs from New Jersey will perform followed by an awards ceremony. Among the performers will be award winning choirs from Princeton, Burlington and Hopewell Central High School's own Vox Central Jazz. Tickets can be purchased at the door. $10 adults/$5 Seniors, students, children.

4/29 - Walk for Our World's Green Future, Sustainable Princeton, D&R Greenway, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, 9:30 a.m., Family-friendly walk through Princeton that encourages proactive approaches to reducing our joint climate impact. Walk starts at the Greenway and ends at Hinds Plaza in downtown Princeton. Register., www.sustainableprinceton.org

4/29 - Researching Your Roots, Genealogy Workshop, 11-12:30pm., Learn the basics of how to research your family history with a genealogy workshop at The Hunterdon County Historical Society. The workshop will be held at the Society’s headquarters and library located at 114 Main Street in Flemington. Free for members of the Historical Society with a $5.00 program fee for non- members. Registration is required as space is limited. Participants may register by calling or e-mailing the Hunterdon County Historical Society @ info@hunterdonhistory.org or 908-782-1091.

4/30 - Communiversity Festival of the Arts, Arts Council of Princeton, Nassau Street, Palmer Square, and Witherspoon Streets, 609-924-8777, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., More than 200 booths showcasing original art and contemporary crafts, merchandise, and food, plus five stages of continuous live entertainment. Rain or shine. Free. Visit website for complete schedule of events. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org

4/30 - Seeds of Hope 123rd Anniversary Gala, Children's Home Society of New Jersey, Cherry Valley County Club, 125 Country Club Drive, Skillman. 3:30 p.m., Reception, dinner, and performances by HeadStart Special Stars, TEDI student dancers, and musical entertainment by Traditional Blues and Jazz and Shorty Long & The Jersey Horns. Cocktail attire required. Register. $175. https://www.chsofnj.org/

4/30 - America Sings, Capital Singers of Trenton, Church of the Sacred Heart, 343 South Broad Street, Trenton, 609-434-2781, 4 p.m., Songs of the American Revolution, early American hymnody, American Moravian music, patriotic and folk songs, and spirituals., www.capitalsingers.org

5/3 - Diversity Summit, Capital Region Minority Chamber of Commerce, Educational Testing Service, 660 Rosedale Road, Princeton. 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Reaching Out: Connecting with the LGBTQ Business Community. With Gwen Marcus. $50 members, $60 nonmembers., www.capitalregionminoritychamber.org

5/4 - Women’s Philanthropy Annual Spring Luncheon, 11am., Greenacres Country Club, Lawrenceville, NJ. Each year, this division of the Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks gathers for a day of friends and fun while raising money for Jewish programming in the area, in Israel, and around the world. The keynote speech this year will be presented by Bianna Golodryga, the News and Finance Anchor for Yahoo, where she anchors the “Yahoo News Now” broadcast and Yahoo’s explainer series “Now I Get It.” For more information, call Paula Joffe at 609-219-0555 or email pjoffe@jewishpmb.org or register online at www.jewishpmb.org/spring2017.