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January 29, 2018 - Princeton Community Works Educational Conference

January 29, 2018 - Pink Pearl Night at Blue Point Grill, A Benefit for YWCA Princeton's Breast Cancer Resource Center

February 3, 2018 - Princeton University Art Museum Gala

February 4, 2018 - YWCA’s Annual Super Sunday Flea Market

March 3, 2018 - West Windsor Arts Council Gala

Events

School Open Houses

Major Non-Profit Fundraisers

12/7 - Information Session, CASA for Children of Mercer County, 1450 Parkside Avenue, Suite 22, Ewing, 609-434-0050, 10am, 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 12/14 at 5:30pm. www.casamercer.org

12/7 - Trenton Circus Squad, Roebling Wireworks, 675 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton, 5:45 p.m., Formation unicycling, acrobatic basketball, aerial antics, juggling, and trick bicycling performances. Free; Donations welcome. www.trentoncircussquad.org

12/8 - The Arts Council of Princeton is thrilled to announce the 24th annual holiday sale, Sauce for the Goose Market. This annual sale of artwork by local artists and crafters has established itself as a resource for ceramics, glassware, ornaments, and other forms of fine art and craft for gifts to friends and family. For more information, visit artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609.924.8777. Arts Council of Princeton Pop-Up Studio, Princeton Shopping Center (next to Metropolis Spa & Salon),301 N. Harrison Street, Princeton. Saturday and Sunday, too. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org

12/8 - Boheme Opera NJ’s 6th Annual Holiday program at Grounds For Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, NJ 08619 at 7pm in the venue's East Gallery. Inspired by the photographs in Elyn Zimmerman's exhibit: Sensitive Chaos, this year's performance selections will focus on the viewer's reaction to the moon, sun, planets, and star charts depicted in her GFS West Gallery exhibition. A trio of Boheme roster singers will sing arias by Dvorak, Puccini and Wagner, as well as classic Broadway and film songs. Concert is free with admission to GFS. The evening will conclude with Boheme's traditional holiday sing-along. www.bohemeopera.com or www.groundsforsculpture.org

12/9 - HomeFront Sewing Space Holiday Open House, 9-1pm., Shop for one of a kind, handmade holiday gifts and support local homeless families. 1880 Princeton Avenue, Lawrenceville. 609-883-7500 ext 316

12/9 - Annual Cultural Show, IFMP, High School North, 90 Grovers Road, Plainsboro. 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., Dance performances ranging from traditional Indian classical and folk dances to modern Bollywood dances. $20.,www.ifmpnj.org

12/10 - Winter Warm Up, West Windsor Arts Council, MarketFair Shopping Center, Route 1, West Windsor, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Free art activities for the family including LED light-up cards, face painting, and an art sale. A capella performances by Out of the Blue. Refreshments. Bring clothes to donate to the Rescue Mission of Trenton., www.westwindsorarts.org

12/10 - Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra (GPYO) Winter Concert to benefit Hurricane Maria victims, 3pm. GPYO presents its annual winter concert, open to public with free admission. Donations are accepted by cash or check payable to "Hispanic Federation". The Symphonic and Concert Orchestras are presenting works by Beethoven, Brahms, Dvorak, Mendelssohn, Newbold and Rachmaninoff under the baton of Mr. Kawika Kahalehoe and Mr. Christopher Beckett. Performing Arts Center, Montgomery High School, Skillman, NJ. www.gpyo.org, phone: 609-683-0150. FREE

12/10 - Princeton Pro Musica’s “Joy to the World”, 4:00 pm, Patriots Theater, Trenton War Memorial, Trenton, NJ. Princeton Pro Musica Chorus and Orchestra will present "Joy to the World: A Christmas Suite" with special guests from the Trenton Children's Chorus. Carols and holiday songs, richly orchestrated with favorite dazzling choruses by Bach and Handel. It will be a beautiful afternoon full of warmth and cheer. Tickets are priced at $60, $45, $25, $10 (under 21). There is a group discount of 20% for 10 or more. Order tickets online at www.princetonpromusica.org.

12/11 - Stormwater Conference, The Watershed, 9-5pm., Stormwater is a significant problem in New Jersey. From severe flooding to intense droughts and polluted drinking water, there are direct and indirect impacts on our health and safety. Come learn from New Jersey’s experts about stormwater problems and solutions at the Watershed Center in Pennington. See the total extent of impacts of polluted runoff and find out how you can get involved. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast. Lunch will also be provided. Advance tickets are $25.00 https://thewatershed.org/registration/?action=evrplusegister&event_id=129

12/12 - Author Russell Shorto, Princeton Battlefield Society, Eno Terra Restaurant, 4484 Route 27, Kingston, 5:30 p.m., Wine and hors d'oeuvres with author Russell Shorto. In his new book, "Revolution Song," takes readers back to the founding of the American nation, drawing on diaries, letters and autobiographies to flesh out six lives that cast the era in a fresh new light. Registration required by December 1., www.pbs1777.org

12/12 - NOFA-NJ Book Club: The Third Plate by Dan Barber,7-8:30pm., Brick Farm Market, 65 E. Broad St, Hopewell, NJ 08525. Free to attendees, Pre-registration encouraged at www.nofanj.org. NOFA-NJ is a non-profit organization that supports organic agriculture in New Jersey through policy action, educational programs, and technical services.

12/13 - Community Hanukkah Celebration, The Jewish Center Princeton, 5:30pm., 435 Nassau Street, Princeton. Join us for dinner, Menorah lighting, sing-along, drumming, crafts and trivia. Register in advance to Ybermano@thejewishcenter.org.

12/13 - Princeton's Sustainability Progress Report, Sustainable Princeton, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-454-4757, 7p.m., Find out what progress has been made and what remains to be done to make Princeton a more sustainable community. www.sustainableprinceton.org

12/13 - Chanukah and Christmas Sing-Along, Westminster Choir College, Robert L. Annis Playhouse, Princeton, 609-255-0500, 7:30 p.m., Ruth Ochs conducts the Westminster Community Orchestra. Includes a sing-through of Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. Free-will donation of non-perishable food benefits area food pantries., www.rider.edu/arts

12/14 - Comfort Food Made Healthy, West Windsor McCaffrey's @ 1:30pm - Join Jill Kwasny, MS, RDN for a great workshop and learn how to turn favorite dishes from a decadent dish to a healthy meal with simple strategic swaps. You are encouraged to bring in your own treasured recipes for a quick makeover. This free program will be held on Thursday, December 14th from 1:30 - 2:30 at the McCaffrey's Market in West Windsor, in the upstairs bistro, in the Southfield Retail Center at 355 Princeton Hightstown Road. As always, you will have the opportunity to sample a delicious dish from McCaffrey's prepared foods department! RSVP to nutritionist@Mccaffreys.comor call 215 750-7713 to reserve your seat.

12/14 - Menorah Lighting, Palmer Square, North Plaza, Hulfish Street, Princeton. 5 p.m., Performance by the Odessa Klezmer Band. Rain or shine. Afterwards, there will be music and refreshments in store at 15 Hulfish Street. https://www.palmersquare.com/

12/15 - The Princeton Folk Music Society presents singer-songwriter Michael Smith. Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ. Admission at the door: $20 ($15 members, $10 students under 22, $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.

12/16 - Holiday Entertainment at Pennington Quality Market, Join Pennington Quality Market from 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM to enjoy some toe-tapping holiday entertainment from the Mummertime Musicians. Come hear the beautiful voices of the young and very talented members of the Hopewell Valley Youth Chorale as they entertain you with holiday favorites from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM.

12/17 - Holiday Open House at Mountain Lakes, Friends of Princeton Open Space will be holding a holiday open house at Mountain Lakes House from 1-4 on Sunday. Come out to the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Preserve and enjoy some of the 9 miles of trails in the Preserve and Witherspoon Woods and then stop in the house to warm up and enjoy some cider and treats. Or stop by the house to pick up a trail map before venturing out on the hiking or bike trails. For more information go to www.FOPOS.org.

12/17 - 4th Annual Holiday Lights Bike Ride in Hopewell, Sourland Cycles, 5:30pm., Join us for a casual family bike ride through the borough of Hopewell - enjoying the lights and festive sights. Decorate your bike if you are in the spirit! Warm refreshments at Sourland Cycles at the conclusion of the ride. Bike lights and helmets recommended. Weather permitting. 53 East Broad Street, Hopewell, http://www.sourlandcycles.com/

12/18 - Home for the Holidays - The monthly meeting of The Women’s College Club of Princeton will be held on Monday December 18 at 1PM in All Saints’ Episcopal Church on Terhune Road, Princeton. Featured will be a holiday musical program with performances by soloist Jocelyn Colao and organist Tom Colao. This event is free and open to the public.

12/19 - Longest Night Service, Princeton United Methodist Church, 7 Vandeventer Avenue, Princeton, 609-924-2613, 7:30 p.m., Free., www.PrincetonUMC.org

12/20 - Afternoon Tea with the Princeton Boychoir, Chauncey Conference Center, 3-5pm., Join us for a special Afternoon tea with the Princeton Boys Choir Wednesday, December 20th from 3-5 pm. $25 for classic tea and $30 for Royal tea with champagne. Please call 609-279-6470 for reservations.

12/20 - Communicating and Connecting Effectively with Dementia Patients, Ewing Library, 61 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609-882-3130, 7 p.m., Learn how to explain the communication changes that take place throughout the course of Alzheimer's disease, decode verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, respond in ways that are helpful, and more. Registration required., www.mcl.org

12/22 - Traversing the Ten Crucial Day Campaign, Princeton Battlefield Society, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, 609-389-5657. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., All-day bus tour through Washington Crossing, Trenton, and Princeton exploring the social and military questions of the Ten Crucial Days Campaign, December 26, 1776 to January 3, 1777. $125. Includes lunch. Register., www.pbs1777.org

12/24 - Santa's Arrival, Princeton Airport, 41 Airpark Road, Princeton, 609-921-3100. 11 a.m., Bring a wrapped gift with child's name in large text and Santa will distribute it when he arrives. Participants are also asked to bring an unwrapped gift of clothing, books, or toys to be distributed through Mercer County Board of Social Services., www.princetonairport.com

12/25 - Special Holiday Yoga Class with Ruth Gatling, 9:30 - 11 am FREE. Join us for a special Princeton Yoga community gathering. Free to all. Our way of giving thanks for 21 years of support for our Center! Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 88 Orchard Road, Skillman, NJ 08558. 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com deborah@princetonyoga.com

12/25 - Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment, Nature Center at Washington Crossing State Park, 355 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville, 609-737-0609, 1 p.m., Commemorate the 241st anniversary of George Washington's famous Christmas night crossing of the Delaware River by viewing the annual reenactment. Free.

12/25 - Dinner and a Movie, Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, 609-443-4454, 6 p.m., Chinese Kosher food and "History of the World Part 1" screening. $18. Register by Thursday, December 21., www.bethel.net

12/26 - 1776 Interactive Screening, Patriots Week, New Jersey State Museum Auditorium, 205 West State Street, Trenton, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Join a play-along screening of "1776" where you can sing songs, sign the Declaration of Independence, and more. Register., www.patriotsweek.com

12/28 - Mercer County Community ID Card Program, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529. Noon. and 5:30 p.m., Receive a photo ID card, which provides the cardholder's personal identifying information, medical risk factors, and emergency contact information. $15., www.princetonlibrary.org

12/28 - Kwanzaa Celebration, 6:00 pm, the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System - a traditional Kwanzaa celebration that may include a variety of songs, dances, African drumming, storytelling, spoken word, poetry and a film. The Kwanzaa cultural symbols that represent values and concepts of this seven day holiday will be available for viewing. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Refreshments will be served. Registration suggested. www.mcl.org.

12/29 - Colonial Ball, Patriots Week, Historic Trenton Masonic Temple, 100 Barrack Street, Trenton, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Mingle with the soldiers of the Battle of Trenton and learn their dance moves. $20., www.patriotsweek.com

12/30 - Planetarium Shows, New Jersey State Museum, 205 West State Street, Trenton, 609-292-3170, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Shows every hour about history, science, and more. Holiday laser show at 1 p.m. Visit website for full schedule., www.statemuseum.nj.gov

12/30 - Puppet Show: The Trouble with Trenton, Patriots Week, Warren Street Plaza, Trenton, Noon. and 2 p.m., Historical puppet show. Free., www.patriotsweek.com

12/31 - Real Time Tour of the Battle of Princeton, Princeton Battlefield Society, Clarke House, 500 Mercer Street, Princeton, 609-389-5657. 6:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., A real time historical tour of the Battle of Princeton, led by military historian William P. Tatum III. $10. Register., www.pbs1777.org

12/31 - New Year's Eve Concert, The Capital Philharmonic, Trenton War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, 215-893-1999. 8 p.m., www.capitalphilharmonic.org

12/31 - Mvike Marino and Tommy Gooch NYE Club Show, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor, 609-987-8018. 8 p.m., www.catcharisingstar.com