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Announcements
Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra (GPYO) will be holding spring auditions on June 8 and June 14. 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
Auditions for CHAPTER TWO - Pegasus Theatre Project, the resident theatre company of the West Windsor Arts Center, Princeton Junction, NJ, is casting their Sept 2017 production of Neil Simon's CHAPTER TWO. All roles are open. This is a nonunion, paid job. All actors will receive a $200 stipend. AUDITION DATES: Sunday, June 11, 7-10pm, Monday, June 12, 8:00 - 10:00 PM, Tuesday, June 13, 7-10pm. West Windsor Arts Center, 952 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction, NJ. For more information, to sign up for a time-slot, and for audition materials, please visit: https://pegasustheatrenj.org/auditions
Hightstown Fun Fridays at Memorial Park - This event will be held in Memorial Park right next to the Tavern on the Lake in downtown Hightstown from 5pm-8pm. The dates will be, 6/23, 7/21, 8/25, and 9/8. We have a large variety of vendors, farms, and amazing live entertainment. It's a perfect night to grab a picnic or a bite to eat from our many local restaurants and enjoy a little entertainment and shopping. During these nights, you can also take advantage of open swim in Peddie Lake! More info: 609-819-6069
Get your FoHVOS Preserve Passport and explore open space in the Hopewell Valley! Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space is challenging you to visit our preserves this summer! Enjoy some of the beautiful open space we have preserved for you!Download the FoHVOS Preserve Passport from our website at fohvos.org or pick one up at Mercer County Library in Pennington or Hopewell & Pennington Borough Libraries. These locations also have a FoHVOS Preserve Passport Box, where you can submit your completed passport by September 1, 2017. We will be choosing one adult and one child winner for a special prize! Questions? Contact us at 609-730-1560 or info@fohvos.org
On the Blog
Tips for Choosing the Right Summer Camp for Your Child
Save the Date!
August 11, 2017 - Mercer County Park Commission’s Come Out and Play Campout
October 7, 2017 - Benefit Concert with the Philly Pops
Events
Major Non-Profit Fundraisers
6/3 - Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social, 1719 William Trent House Museum, 15 Market Street, Trenton, 609-989-3027, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Free ice cream, children's activities, and more. Rain or shine., www.williamtrenthouse.org
6/3 - Sachin Raje and Ajita Chaoji, Sankara Eye Foundation, Stuart Country Day School, 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton, 732-595-2468, 4 p.m., A live golden era music concert, featuring Indian music from Sachin Raje and Ajita Chaoji. $35 to $50. Refreshments., www.giftofvision.org
6/3 - La Fiocco Period Instrument Ensemble, Princeton United Methodist Church, 7 Vandeventer Avenue, Princeton, 917-747-6007, 7:30 p.m., "Saints, Sinners, and Shepherds." Music of Rameau and Purcell featuring soprano Laura Heimes and baritone Brian Ming Chu. $10 to $25., www.lafiocco.org
6/4 - Dance for Life: Personal Stories of Triumph, D&R Greenway & Breast Cancer Resource Center, Grounds For Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton. 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., Ballet performance based on breast cancer survivors. $100 includes a reception. Proceeds go toward an interactive healing trail. more info
6/4 - A Concerto Extravaganza, Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra, Princeton Alliance Church, 20 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, 7 p.m., Concert features winners of the 2017 Young Artists Competition performing Smetana, Grieg, Saint-Saens, Sibelius, and Mozart. $20 to $30., www.bravuraphil.org
6/5 - Continuing Conversations on Race and White Privilege, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529. 7 p.m., Members of Not in Our Town, the Princeton-based interracial and interfaith social action group, invite questions that may be uncomfortable to ask., www.princetonlibrary.org
6/5 - Artist Ifat Shatzky, Jewish Center of Princeton, 435 Nassau Street, Princeton. 8 p.m., Presenting "Molded by my Native Landscape: Israel's Influence on my Art." $5. Refreshments., www.thejewishcenter.org
6/7 - Summer Reading Soiree, Arts Council of Princeton, 101 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 6 p.m., Author Christina Baker Kline discusses and signs copies of her latest novel, "A Piece of the World." View art exhibits while eating appetizers, desserts, and drinks from local chefs., www.artscouncilofprinceton.org
6/7 - Health & Wellness Discussion, Feldman Wellness Center, 6:45-7:45pm. Join us for Women's Health/Reproductive Health: Making sure you're getting the nutrients your body needs. Future discussions on 6/14 (Mental Health) and 6/21 (Digestive Health). Location: 4418 Rt 27, Kingston, NJ. https://www.feldmanwellness.com/
6/9 - Just a Walk, Sourland Conservancy, 3:30-5pm. Otto's Farm Park, Hillsborough Township, NJ: Join Sourland Conservancy Executive Director, Caroline Katmann, for a relaxing walk on a lovely Sourland preserve. Each month, Ms. Katmann visits a different Sourland park or preserve. Open to the public - invite a friend. No need to register, just come! www.sourland.org
6/9 - CKW Academy Summer Camp Open House, 4:30 - 7pm., 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park, NJ. 5% discount if you mention Princeton Online when you come to register! On 6/10, Annual Vocabulary Bowl 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This Great Vocabulary Bowl contest for students 1st through 8th grade will feature a fair with music, food, and vendors! Coupons for the CKW Summer Academy program are available for all attendees and guest! more info
6/10 - Paddle for Pink, Mercer County Park Lake, West Windsor, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hosted by the Machestic Dragons, New Jersey's first breast cancer survivor dragon boat team. Boat races, live music, vendors, and more. Free admission to festival. $1,300 per team for three races. Proceeds benefit breast cancer patients and survivors., www.paddleforpink.org
6/10 - Johnson Park Elementary School’s Gorilla Gallop, 8:30am , 285 Rosedale Road., A Family fun event with an officially timed 5K (run/walk), a 1-miler, and a fun run for little ones. Proceeds benefit JP’s PTO Residency Programs. https://www.jpgorillagallop.com/
6/10 - Ek Shaam Bhoole Bisare Geeton ke Naam, IFMP, WWP-Community Middle School, 95 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., 25 artists, singers, and dancers perform as in the movies with an audio-visual presentation of Bollywood melodies. Vegetarian dinner to follow performances. $25., www.ifmpnj.org
6/11 - CASA Superhero 5K and 1 mile fun run/walk at Washington Crossing Park. 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk 8:45 am and USATF Sanctioned 5K 9am. Washington Crossing State Park, Pennington, NJ. Walkers and families welcome! Pre-Registration $25, USATF Members Pre-Registration $17. More details at casamb.org.
6/11 - The Princeton Community Democratic Organization’s monthly membership meeting, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., at the Suzanne Patterson Center behind Monument Hall in Princeton. Doors will open at 7:00. The program will focus on health care in the current environment, addressing what we need to know, what we need to ask, and what we need to advocate for, specifically concerning the potential impact of the Republican AHCA legislation and the repeal of the ACA. 323-203-4940
6/13 - Lecture, The Princeton Battlefield Society, 7:30pm. The Princeton Battlefield Society and its consultants, Archaeologist Wade Catts (Commonwealth Heritage Associates) and Historian Dr. Robert Selig, will be presenting the results of their archaeological and historical study of the Battle under a Federal grant. Main Room (old Borough Council Room) in Monument Hall (old Borough Hall), 45 Stockton Street (aka 1 Monument Drive). Seating is limited - RSVPs are required. To RSVP and to volunteer for archaeological dig of possible burial site - e-mail to princetonbattlefieldsocinfo@gmail.com
6/15 - America's Small Business Development Center of NJ at The College of NJ Presents: Mercer County Keep it Local FREE Networking Breakfast -Thursday, June 15 8:30-10:00 am at Basecamp Trenton 247 East Front Street Trenton, NJ 08611. Enjoy a light breakfast and free networking, but you must pre-register by visiting "Calendar of Events" here.
6/15 - Healthy Grilling: Tips and Tricks, McCaffrey's Market in West Windsor, 1:30-2:30pm. Join Jill Kwasny, MS, RDN as she discusses "Healthy Grilling: Tips and Tricks." Learn how to prepare grilled foods to maximize your health and food safety. Discover the secrets to barbequing foods to perfection. Check out the latest grilling tools and accessories. 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.
6/16 - Get smART Luncheon Learn, Hopewell Valley Arts Council, Princeton University Campus, 609-281-5887, Noon. to 3 p.m., Presentations by photographer Benoit Cortet, Princeton University professor Sam Wang, and Princeton University's director of grounds and landscaping Devin Livi. Walking tour and lunch provided. $60. Register., www.hvartscouncil.org
6/16 - Jazams Summer Block Party, Palmer Square, Hulfish Street, Princeton, 609-921-2333, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Family event featuring crafts, music, and food., www.palmersquare.com
6/16 - To Comfort the Human Spirit, VOICES Chorale, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, 8 p.m., Performing Brahms' "Ein Deutsches Requiem" and Thompson's "Frostiana" to celebrate the human spirit. www.voiceschorale.org
6/17 - Bring the kids to Pennington Quality Market for the annual PQM Kid's Club Father's Day Event - 11 AM - 3 PM in the PQM Corner Café. Kid's Club members can create a special Father's Day craft for that special man in their life. PQM provides the supplies, and the children supply the love and imagination! Each Kid's Club Member will also receive a free treat. For more information on this event, or to find out how to become a PQM Kid's Club member, visit our website at www.pqmonline.com.
6/17 - Cultural Festival and Food Truck Rally, Mercer County Park Festival Grounds, Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-278-2712, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Children's activities, craft vendors, cultural bands, dance performances, food trucks, and more. Free admission., www.mercercounty.org
6/17 - Sourland Music Festival, Hillsborough Country Club, 146 Wertsville Road, Hillsborough Township, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., The John Ginty Band, Russell Norkevitch, JD Malone and The Experts, Lisa Bouchelle, and more. Hosted by Sourland Conservancy. Bring a blanket/lawn chair. $30 to $80., www.sourlandmusicfest.org
6/17 - Steamworks Studio has a FREE STEM event on Robotics / Silly Circuits / Animation / coding / VR for 6-16 Years from 2:00-5:00 PM at 135 Village Blvd, Princeton NJ, 08540
6/18 - Grand Prix & Family Days at Princeton Show Jumping, 12pm., 246 Burnt Hill Road, Skillman, NJ. Free pony rides, face painting and more starting at 12pm. $30,000 Grand Prix of Princeton at 1:30pm. More info. Additional dates: June 25, July 2.
6/19 - Prayers for Peace with Dhyana Devi & Marleny Franco, Monday, June 19, (and third Monday each month) 7:15 - 8:30 pm By Donation. Join us as we pray for world peace using shantih sanskirt mantras from the Vedas and the Upanishads. Mantras are a way to focus our minds, and through that focus along with the sounds, we produce and have the capacity to manifest a different reality. We will begin with a short meditation followed by peace chanting, a world peace visualization, and short kirtan. Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 88 Orchard Road, Skillman, NJ 08558. 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com deborah@princetonyoga.com
6/20 - Landscaping with Native Plants with Judith Robinson, Chair of the West Central Jersey Chapter of the Native Plant Society of NJ. 7-8pm. Transform your property into a garden that is beautiful, supports our pollinators, and requires less maintenance by using choices of native flowers, bushes, ground covers, and trees. $10.00 includes handouts and a $5.00 gift certificate to the Whole Earth store. Whole Earth Center. 360 Nassau St., Princeton, 609-924-7429
6/20 - ETS Firecracker 5K Run/Walk, ETS Campus, Rosedale Road, Princeton. 7 p.m., To benefit the Bilingual Nursery School of our Young Wonders Child Development Center. Register online., www.ywcaprinceton.org/5k
6/21 - Picnic and Party on the Plaza, Princeton Public Library, Albert Hinds Plaza, Princeton, 609-924-9529, 5 p.m., Children of all ages celebrate the end of the school year with hula-hoops, jump ropes, bubbles, popsicles, and more., www.princetonlibrary.org
6/21 - Opera Dinner Soiree: Up-Close and Personal, Boheme Opera NJ, Diamond's of Pennington, 25 Route 31 South, Pennington, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Boheme Opera NJ is completing its 28th consecutive season with a sparkling mid-week opera soiree at Diamond’s of Pennington, 25 Route 31 South, Pennington, NJ 08534. The event will feature a trio of Boheme Opera principal artists to perform exciting hits from opera and Broadway. Cash bar and special gift baskets raffle will be available. $85., www.bohemeopera.com.
6/22 - Mercer County Community ID Card Program, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529, Noon. and 5:30 p.m., Recieve a photo ID card, which provides the cardholder's personal identifying information, medical risk factors, and emergency contact information. $15., www.princetonlibrary.org
6/23 - Dancing Under the Stars, Central Jersey Dance Society, Albert Hinds Plaza, Princeton, 609-945-1883, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., No partner needed. In case of rain, dance moves inside Princeton Public Library.
6/24 - Summer Solstice Open House, The Watershed, 10:00am - 1:00pm, Adults and Families, Free. Celebrate the start of summer on the Watershed Reserve in Pennington with the re-opening of the Kate Gorrie Butterfly House for the season! Your family can also enjoy light refreshments, hikes and informal tours of the Watershed Center. The Nature Shop will also be open. Registration is not required, drop-ins are welcome. Rain or shine event. The Watershed Center and Butterfly House are handicap-accessible. Call 609-737-7592 or visit thewatershed.org for more information. The Watershed Center is at 31 Titus Mill Road in Pennington, NJ.
6/24 - Freedom Festival, Mercer County Park Festival Grounds, Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-278-2712, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., Carnival rides, food, entertainment, and fireworks. $5 per car., www.mercercounty.org
6/24 - Nobi Poohsea, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. 8:30 p.m., Art and music ensemble including Herb Robertson (trumpet and flugelhorn), Adrian Valosin (percussion), Doug Miller (piano keyboard), and Will Constantine, Jr. (woodwinds)., www.smallworldcoffee.com
6/25 - Firefly Festival, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609-924-2310, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., An evening of nature, music, wagon rides, crafts, and more. Free., www.terhuneorchards.com
6/27 - Strike Out Hunger, United Way of Greater Mercer County, Sun National Bank Center, 81 Hamilton Avenue, Trenton, 9 a.m. to noon., Weigh, pack, seal, and box 200,000 oatmeal servings for children in need. $25. Register., www.uwgmc.org
6/28 - WyndSync, Princeton University Summer Chamber Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, 609-570-8404. 7:30 p.m., A woodwind quintet performs "The Long and Short of It," a work by Paul Lansky. Free., more info
6/29 - Food as Medicine for Diabetes, Northeast Organic Farming Association of NJ, Barn at Gravity Hill Farm, 67 Pleasant Valley Road, Titusville. 6 p.m., Workshop led by Dorothy Mullen to help understand and experiment with food choices to manage or prevent diabetes. Register. $30., www.nofanj.org
6/30 - Mercer Lake Kayak Tours. Meet @ Mercer County Park @ 9:30 a.m. - noon, weather permitting. Tour Rates: In-County Resident- $25/person, Out-of-County Resident- $30/person. Enjoy a morning of paddling, exploration, and wildlife viewing during a Kayak Tour! Participants will kayak along the lake shore and in the creeks and coves to encounter basking turtles, feeding songbirds and even carnivorous plants! We provide all of the supplies needed for a morning of kayaking including binoculars and life vests. Basic kayak instruction is provided before the tour. For adults and children over 16 years old. Pre-registration required, email or call 609-888-3218. |
