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9/9 - Annual Insect Festival, Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County, 431A Federal City Road, Hopewell, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., This year's theme, "Please Bug Me," features a return of the Big Bug Band in addition to educational opportunities for visitors of all ages. Rain or shine. Free., www.mgofmc.org
9/9 - “We’re Talking Food” - Writing & Photography - West Windsor Farmers Market, 10:30am. If you're fascinated with the world of cookbooks, food writing, and photography, join us for our 4th annual Food Writing and Photography panel discussion. We will allow ample time for book purchases and authors' signings. A light farmers market snack will be provided. more info
9/9 - Washington at Rockingham, September 1783, Rockingham Historic Site, 84 Laurel Avenue, Franklin. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., David Emerson, of History on the Hoof, portrays Washington during his stay in the area, looking back on the trials behind him, at the tasks at hand, and the impending future of long retirement from public life--or so he thought. Free. Refreshments provided., www.rockingham.net
9/10 - Sourcing Health Locally, Northeast Organic Farming Association of NJ, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Learn how to avoid inflammatory diseases and prevent and reverse heart disease, cognitive losses and dementia through farming. $40. Register online., www.nofanj.org
9/10 - Splash Back, The Jewish Center, 435 Nassau Street, Princeton, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Water slide, water balloons, water tag, arts and crafts and a bounce house for the kids; board and card games, camaraderie, and a craft beer garden for the adults. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and veggie burgers for sale. Open to the community., www.thejewishcenter.org
9/10 - Reformation, Kinnara Ensemble, All Saints' Church, 16 All Saints' Road, Princeton, 4 p.m., www.kinnaraensemble.org. Kinnara Ensemble performs music of the Protestant Reformation. This rich legacy of music spans the centuries and styles, and will be represented in this concert by works of Luther, Franck, Tallis, Bach, Brahms, Distler, and more. Join us after the Sunday, September 10th concert in Princeton for a special reception to celebrate our tenth anniversary season! Enjoy some champagne with our artists and receive a complimentary Provenance CD! Tickets can be purchased for this reception as a package with concert admission by clicking HERE
9/11 - Opening Rehearsal, Hopewell Valley Chorus, Hopewell Valley Central High School, 259 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, 609-448-0615, 7 p.m., Opening rehearsals for Hopewell Valley Chorus' new season, "Deck the Halls," a program of traditional secular and sacred holiday music. No auditions. Male voices especially welcome. Seasonal membership: $50. https://hvchorus.wordpress.com/
9/12 - Memory and History: The Meaning and Future of Monuments in the Aftermath of Charlottesville, 7pm. @Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, Princeton., Join three distinguished scholars from Princeton University in a panel discussion, as they reflect on the events in Charlottesville and recent controversies surrounding monuments in the American cityscape. The conversation will touch on the tensions between history and memory, strategies for interpreting and memorializing challenging periods of American history, and what the future of controversial monuments could and should be in the United States. Free, but registration is requested at www.princetonhistory.org, or by contacting Eve Mandel at (609) 921-6748 x102 or eve@princetonhistory.org.
9/13 - 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
9/13 - Stop! Don't Reduce the Boundaries of Our National Monuments, 6:00pm-pizza, 6:30pm. Millions of acres of Federal-owned land preserved and managed under the Antiquities Act are under attack. Learn about what is happening to our National Monuments with special focus on Bear's Ears, Utah, rated on a par with Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, with its unique geological, historical, and biological characteristics. Mercer County Community College - Administration Building - Room Ad234a (second floor). Easy parking close to building. From Hughes Drive entrance - parking is straight ahead at the Student Center. Security arm to parking will be up. Short walk through Student Center (aka Welcome Center), follow Sierra signs, cross small Quad to Admin Building. Sponsored by the Sierra Club's NJ Central Group. Limited seating - RSVP to: Kipatthesierraclub@gmail.com. Students welcome! Free.
9/13 - Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) Soundtracks, 7pm. In partnership with the Princeton Public Library, the PSO presents a discussion on choir life, touring, and performing Beethoven's Ninth Symphony with Westminster Symphonic Choir's Joe Miller and PSO Music Director Rossen Milanov. Princeton Public Library Community Room, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton, NJ. Free and open to the public. Refreshments served. (609) 497-0020; princetonsymphony.org.
9/14 - NJ Small Business Development Center at The College of NJ Presents: Mercer County Keep it Local FREE Networking Breakfast - 8:30-10:00 am at Piccolo Trattoria - Pennington, 800 R Denow Road Pennington, NJ 08534 Enjoy a light breakfast and free networking, but you must pre-register here https://keepitlocal-sept14.eventbrite.com
9/14 - Meal Planning Workshop at McCaffrey’s Princeton, 1:30pm., Join Jill Kwasny, MS, RDN for the ultimate meal-planning workshop. Learn how to make the most of your time in the kitchen. Cooking is a snap when you have all the ingredients ready for quick assembly. This is the perfect opportunity to pick up tips to "Think Outside the Box: Build Your Own Meal Kits." No program is complete without sampling some of McCaffrey's delicious dishes from our prepared foods department! This free program will be held at McCaffrey's Market in Princeton, upstairs bistro, located in the Princeton Shopping Center at 301 N. Harrison Street. RSVP to nutritionist@Mccaffreys.com or call 215 750-7713 to reserve your seat.
9/14 - Screening of ‘Nature Play’, 7pm., Princeton Garden Theater, 160 Nassau Street, Princeton. Stony Brook Garden Club presents a free screening of Nature Play and a preview of plans for The Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association’s Nature Play Zone. Childhood development experts believe that a child’s early interactions with flora and fauna are key to fostering independence, risk analysis, problem solving abilities and developing fine and gross motor skills. Nature Play portrays the Scandinavian method of teaching, living and enjoying nature that is juxtaposed with the high stakes and high stress American testing culture. Reception/refreshments follow screening. http://thegardentheatre.com/films/nature-play
9/15 - D&R Greenway Land Trust’s Fall Native Plant Sale, 3 - 6 pm., and Saturday, September 16, 9 - 12pm, at D&R Greenway’s Native Plant Nursery at the Johnson Education Center, One Preservation Place, Princeton. During the Native Plant Sale, D&R Greenway nursery staff and volunteers will be available to advise on the best choice of plants for gardening projects. Free. 609-924-4646 www.drgreenway.org
9/15 - Tavern Night, Old Barracks Museum, 101 Barrack Street, Trenton, 609-396-1776. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., A colonial tavern featuring live music, food, and drinks all set to the scene of an evening in 18th century Trenton. $60. Register. Must be 21 or older., www.barracks.org
9/15 - The Princeton Folk Music Society opens its 54th season with folk singer-songwriter Anne Hills. Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ. Admission at the door: $20 ($15 members, $10 students under22, $5 children). Doors open at 7:30 PM. Show starts at 8:15 PM. Ample free parking. For more information: 609-799-0944, info@princetonfolk.org, www.princetonfolk.org.
9/16 - Walk of Hope, Carrier Clinic, 252 Route 601, Belle Mead. 9 a.m., One-mile fundraiser walk to raise awareness for mental health and addicition disorders and help combat the stigma faced by those who suffer with mental illness., www.carrierclinicwalkofhope.org
9/16 - Princeton Pong Open Tournament, 9:30am., Various levels, cash and trophy prizes, see princetonpong.com for registration and event times, 745 Alexander Road, Princeton. 609-987-8500
9/16 - Beethoven: Symphony No. 9, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, 609-497-0020. 8 p.m., Rossen Milanov conducts the orchestra and Westminster Symphonic Choir. Pre concert talk at 7pm, www.princetonsymphony.com
9/17 - 26th Annual JazzFeast, Palmer Square, Hulfish Street, Princeton, 12 - 6 p.m., Featuring performances by some of the industry's best jazz musicians and local food vendors. Visit website for performance schedule. Rain or shine., www.palmersquare.com
9/18 - 33rd Annual Athletics Golf Gala, Rider University - The 33rd Annual Rider University Athletics Golf Gala, presented by Stout's Transportation, will be held Monday, September 18, 2017 at Old York CC in Chesterfield, NJ for the 15th consecutive year. Golfers can choose between an 8:00 am and 1:30 pm shotgun start. The golf fee includes Rider/adidas sportswear and other participant gifts, greens fees, cart fee, souvenir foursome photo, refreshments on the course, breakfast/lunch (am), lunch/dinner (pm). The golf will be followed by the cocktail hour, dinner, awards ceremony, raffle prize giveaway, and the annual silent auction. All proceeds benefit Rider's 20 NCAA Division I varsity programs. more info
9/18 - The Patterns of Nature Reception, Millstone River Gallery, Merwick Care & Rehabiltion Center, 100 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Opening reception for "The Patterns of Nature," a photography exhibit featuring work by Hella McVay and Alessandro Graziano. On view through Friday, November 17., www.princetonphotoclub.org
9/18 - Monday Night Football Tailgate Party Fundraiser, Child Care Connection, 7pm., Firkin Tavern in Ewing - NY Giants take on the Detroit Lions (game starts at 8:30 p.m.). There is no fee to enter; proceeds from the sale of select beverages will benefit Child Care Connection. There will also be door prizes. Come on out and watch the game in support of a great cause! For more information on Child Care Connection, a non-profit child care resource and referral (CCR&R) agency located in Trenton, visit www.childcareconnection-nj.org.
9/21 - Westminster Conservatory Noontime Recital Series, 12:15pm., Niles Chapel of Nassau Presbyterian Church 61 Nassau Street in Princeton. The performers; Jill Crawford, flute; Dezheng Ping, violin; Marjorie Selden, viola; and Marianne Lauffer, piano; are members of the teaching faculty at Westminster Conservatory. It is open to the public free of charge. They will perform Ludwig van Beethoven's Serenade in D, opus 25, for flute, violin, and viola; the Romance, opus 23 for flute and piano by Amy Cheney Beach; and the Dumka, Duo Concertante for violin, viola, and piano by Rebecca Clarke
9/22 - Pink Drink Night at The Peacock Inn, A Benefit for BCRC of YWCA Princeton - The Peacock Inn is hosting Pink Drink Night to raise money for BCRC (Breast Cancer Research Center) of YWCA Princeton. The Pink Drink (Hibiscus Spritz) will be $14, $7 of each cocktail sold will go directly to support BCRC. http://www.ywcaprinceton.org/BCRC.cfm
9/22-24 - Mercer County Italian American Festival, Mercer County Park Festival Grounds, West Windsor, 609-631-7544, 3pm- 11pm., Includes food piazza with regional Italian restaurants, an Italian market, Heritage Pavilion with art, entertainment on two stages, amusement rides, children's activities, a cultural theater with guest speakers, and cooking demonstrations. Fair continues Sat/Sun. $5., www.italianamericanfestival.com. Boheme Opera New Jersey @ the Mercer County Italian American Festival, 3:30pm. on 9/24. Mercer County Park’s main outdoor amphitheater. www.bohemeopera.com
9/23 - Smithsonian Museum Day Live! The New Jersey State Museum is pleased to participate in Smithsonian’s Museum Day Live! Enjoy FREE Planetarium shows, a printmaking activity and more! Visit our website to download your FREE tickets for the event! www.statemuseum.nj.gov
9/23 - CitySeek 2017, 11am-6pm, 23rd Street Armory, Philadelphia. A fun-filled team scavenger hunt + happy hour to benefit autism programs at Princeton Child Development Institute (PCDI). Registration & details: more info.
9/23 - An Evening With Bollywood, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton. 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., A night celebrating Indian culture featuring live dancing by Uma Kapoor's NachNation Bollywood Dance Group, arts and crafts, jewelry, makeovers, henna tattoos, food, and more. Free., www.princetonshoppingcenter.com
9/24 - Sourland Women's Ride, 8am start (please arrive at 7:45). 30-40 mile hilly no-drop group ride. Must bring a road bike and helmet. Sourland Cycles, 53 E Broad Hopewell, NJ. http://www.sourlandcycles.com/
9/24 - HistoryFest, Historical Society of Princeton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, Princeton. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Festival celebrating Americana with a variety of performances and activities for all ages. Activities include musician Matt Dodd's "Songs and Stories of the Red, White and Blue"; Historic Stony Brook walking tour; American folk tales with storytellers MaryAnn Paterniti and Maria LoBiondo; Wiebke Martens and Jennifer Jang discuss their new photographic guidebook, "Discovering Princeton." Free admission., www.princetonhistory.org
9/24 - The Princeton Senior Resource Center (PSRC) presents The Best of Second City, Chicago’s legendary improv comedy troupe, as this year’s major fundraising event. 4pm at Performing Arts Center at Princeton High School. The Second City launched Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Dan Ackroyd, Alan Arkin and many others to stardom on Saturday Night Live and well beyond - it’s imprint has been felt across every entertainment medium for almost 6 decades!This fundraiser is an opportunity to support PSRC’s work in the community, supporting older adults and their families with guidance, educational and social programs to help them navigate life transitions and continue to be active, health and engaged in the community. We believe in every opportunity to share good times, humor and laughter! Click here to purchase tickets.
9/26 - Movie Night and Meet-and-Greet: The Organic Life, 7-9pm., Princeton Community Church, The commitment and dedication required to be an organic farmer is tremendous. What motivates people to take on this rewarding yet arduous lifestyle? Join us for a mixer to meet members of our local organic community and learn what makes one another tick. Enjoy local organic food tastings, visit the church's organic donation garden, and sit back and relax for a documentary, "The Organic Life," that explores these very questions. The movie reveals a year in the life of an hopeful organic farming couple reveals that a changing climate, financial insecurity, demanding physical labor, and corporate agriculture threaten the sustainability of one of the world's most traditional livelihoods in modern-day America. Details and registration at www.nofanj.org.
9/30 - Walk of Hope, Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton, Mercer County Park, Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. 9 a.m., 5K, 2-mile, and 1-mile walks. Rain or shine. Join Catholic Charities as we walk together to reduce poverty, promote recovery and strengthen families. Visit WalkofHopeNJ.org for more information. For sponsorship information or to become a team captain, contact Jennifer Leip at 609-394-5181 x1137, or at jleip@cctrenton.org. $25.
9/30 - National Public Lands Day Work Session, 2-4pm - Join Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands and Kingston Greenways Association for an afternoon of stewardship in the Mapleton Preserve, former home site of Princeton Nurseries. Help remove brush, vines, and invasive saplings and shrubs, or collect litter with the trash crew. Enjoy fresh air, a free workout, and plenty of camaraderie! Participants are invited to bring their favorite tools to the event-loppers, saws, rakes and shovels. Please wear sturdy shoes, gloves, and clothing. For more information and directions, visit http://fpnl.org/ or call 609-683-0483. To learn more about National Public Lands Day, go to http://www.publiclandsday.org/
10/1 - Area residents are invited to gather for a Day of Service, Learning, and Unity to share ways to promote racial justice throughout New Jersey and the nation. This special afternoon is planned for Sunday, October 1, the day after the Sept. 30th March for Racial Justice in Washington, DC. The event is being organized by the Central Jersey Coalition for Justice, whose members represent local activist and faith-based groups dedicated to promoting racial justice. For a nominal fee, attendees will participate in a day of inspiring speakers, workshops, music, and food. Updates at the Coalition’s website: https://www.centraljerseyjustice.com/
10/1 - A Night in the Village, Lawrenceville Main Street, 4:30-10pm., Lawrenceville Main Street’s - A Night in the Village event is an unforgettable evening of food tastings from the many fine restaurants in The Village of Lawrenceville. This “movable feast” is a unique experience that allows guests to visit a varied selection of eateries in the Village; it gives people the chance to experience the hospitality of the community while providing the opportunity for restaurants to introduce a sampling of fine food. Tickets include: food from 11 establishments, one beer, music and 50/50's. Please note: Tickets are limited, this is a BYOB event and there are two tour options: 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM. more info
10/2 - Public Debate for Mayoral & Council Candidates, 10am., The West Windsor Retirees Group and the Village Grande Civic Association plan jointly to sponsor a public debate among certified candidates for election as mayor and for two vacancies on the Municipal Council. The debate will be held in the Municipal Council Chamber, broadcast live over local TV channels and rebroadcast at frequent intervals up until the General Election on November 7. 609-452-2046
10/2 - Student Athlete Golf Classic, Mercer County Community College, Trenton Country Club, 201 Sullivan Way, West Trenton, 609-570-3616, 10:30 a.m., Golf benefit for student athlete scholarships. Practice range opens at 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch and a 12:30 p.m. tee-off. Register., www.mccc.edu/golfc |
