Announcements (cont.)

The Hopewell Valley Chorus will introduce repertoire for the spring season at open rehearsals on January 22 and 29, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. All who love to sing are invited to participate without charge. A feature of the new repertoire will be a piece written for the chorus by West Coast composer Allen Barton, which will debuted at the May concert. Rehearsals take place in the Chorus Room at Hopewell Valley Central High School, 259 Pennington-Titusville Rd., Pennington. For further information go to www.hopewellvalleychorus.org, email hopewellvalleychorus@gmail.com or phone 609-448-0615.

Seeking Good Listeners: CONTACT of Mercer County, NJ offers a 40 hour training course in Active Listening/Resources, and Crisis Intervention Skills starting on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 and running weekly on Tuesdays through April 17, 2018. There is no class on March 13. The course has two sections: Morning Training is from 9:30am-12:30pm and Evening Training is from 7-10pm. Classes are held in the office building behind the Pennington United Methodist Church, 60 S. Main Street, Pennington, NJ 08534. There is an initial request for a donation of $35.00 to cover the book and materials. For more training information, call the CONTACT Office: 609-883-2880 or visit www.contactofmercer.org.

Fulfill a New Year's Resolution and become a Volunteer! As the new year begins, many think about ways they might help out their community. If you are interested in helping build bridges in our community, then we have an opportunity for you! Literacy New Jersey Mercer County trains volunteers to meet with adults who need to improve their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills so that they can become an integral part of Mercer County activities. In addition to helping these neighbors, you will learn about new cultures and different points of view as you work with individuals that come from many other countries. We have a long waiting list of students who need our help. Join our 15 hour, tutor training course which starts on January 11, 10:00-1:00 and continues each Thursday at the same time through February 8 (five Thursdays). 1 North Johnston Ave. Hamilton, NJ 08609. After completing the training you will be matched with a student who needs your help. Registration required. cmitch@literacynj.org or call 609-587-6027.

Winter/Spring 2018 Healthy Living Discussion Group Begins Feb 21 - How does one successfully navigate the vast sea of foods, supplements, health, and fitness options? The Whole Earth Center is pleased to support your wellbeing, by hosting Healthy Living Discussion Groups facilitated by Palmer Uhl CHC & Bea Snowdon MS ACN NBC-HWC. Group participants gain useful information, as healthy approaches to life are explored. A fun, enriching experience is promised to those who join in. Participation in the Winter/Spring 2018 group is free, but space is limited. ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. This six sessions program offering begins February 21st. ThrivePrinceton@gmail.com or call 609-924-8021

The Lawrence Headquarters Branch Library is hosting PlayFest, its annual one-act play festival, on Saturday April 28, 2018. The Festival directors are seeking actors to fill a variety of roles in the staged readings from the selected works of local playwrights. The audition consists of a cold reading from selected scripts and will be held at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch Library located at 2751 Brunswick Pike Route One Lawrenceville, New Jersey on Wednesday, February 28, 6:00-8:00 pm, Saturday, March 3, 1:00-4:00 pm, and Monday, March 5, 6:00-8:00 pm. To schedule an audition, interested actors should contact Branch Manager James Damron at 609-989-6915 or jdamron@mcl.org

Save the Date!

April 14, 2018 - PSO Gala

April 27, 2018 - Enable’s Roaring Funnies Gala

April 29, 2018 - Communiversity

June 3, 2018 - Good Grief 5K Run & Walk for Hope

Events

School Open Houses

Major Non-Profit Fundraisers

1/5 - First Fridays, Dance Improv, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 88 Orchard Road, Skillman, 609-610-2744, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Lightly guided dance improvisation with live music. No experience needed. $18., princetonyoga.com

1/6 - Girl Scout Badge Workshop at Morven, Grades 4-5, 11-1pm. $18 Girl Scouts/$10 Adult chaperones. Morven Museum & Garden is honored to present its first Girl Scout badge workshop in collaboration with the Girl Scouts of Central and Southern NJ. Workshop begins promptly at 11:00 am and girls must be properly chaperoned per GS Volunteer Essentials. For more details, please contact Sheri Anne Gourley, Troop Support & Experiences, sgourley@gscnj.org or (856) 795-1560, x210.

1/6 - Fiesta del dia de Los Reyes Magos: A Three Kings Day Celebration, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-8777. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Family-friendly cultural event featuring Spanish and Flamenco dancing led by Lisa Botalico, music, and Rosca de Reyes (traditional Three Kings cake). $10., www.artscouncilofprinceton.org

1/7 - Immigration Panel, 1:30-3:30pm at the Prince of Peace Church at 177 Princeton-Hightstown Road, West Windsor. We will be having an Immigration Panel featuring Fatima Mughal, Ayesha Hamilton, Esq (West Windsor Councilwoman), West Windsor Police Chief Robert Garofalo, Dr. Jasmine Ueng-McHale, and Adriana Abizadeh, Executive Director of the Latin American Legal Defense Fund. Refreshments will include a chocolate fountain. This event is sponsored by La Convivencia.

1/7 - Choral Reading, Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs, UU Congregation of Princeton, Route 206 at Cherry Hill Road, Princeton. 4 p.m., Choral Reading of Gilbert & Sullivan, Trial by Jury & Cox and Box. Singers welcome. $10., www.princetonol.com/groups/psma

1/8 - Information Session, CASA for Children of Mercer County, 1450 Parkside Avenue, Suite 22, Ewing, 609-434-0050, 5:30pm., 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 date: 1/11 at 10am, www.casamercer.org

1/9 - Geeks and Gadgets, Hopewell Library, 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, 609-737-2610, 6:30 p.m., Members of the Mercer County Library System's IT department answer your questions about PCs and tablets, or library services such as eBooks, audio books, or the catalog., www.mcl.org

1/10 - America's First Sports Car, New Jersey State Library, 185 West State Street, Trenton, 609-278-2640, ext. 172, Noon., Author talk with historian Clifford Zink about his book 'Mercer Magic: Roeblings, Kusers, the Mercer Automobile Company, and America, www.njstatelib.org

1/10 - Sierra Club Lecture: "Now's The Hour to Repower", 6:00pm-pizza, 6:30pm-program. To bring in the New Year, 2018, Doug O'Malley, Executive Director, of Environment New Jersey, will discuss the implications of the new Federal Tax Act on renewables, and what New Jersey needs to do under the Murphy Administration to push forward with 100% renewables, including building-up solar and wind, while moving away from petroleum-based fuels and nuclear. Mercer County Community College - Student Center/Welcome Center - Room SC 104 (first floor). Easy parking close to building. Use the Hughes Drive entrance - parking is straight ahead at the Student Center. Security arm to parking will be up. Follow Sierra signs to room. Sponsored by the Sierra Club NJ - Central Group, and Co-sponsored by the Coalition for Peace Action. Please RSVP to: Kipatthesierraclub@gmail.com. Students welcome! Free.

1/11 - Rotary College Possibilities Night, Rotary Clubs of Mercer County, TCNJ Student Center, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, 7 p.m., For high school students (or their parents) who are interested in seeking post-high school education. Register. more info

1/13 - Tune Every Heart: The Princeton & Slavery Project in Song, Lewis Center for the Arts, Nassau Hall, Princeton University, 1p.m. and 5 p.m., Staged reading of original musical theater works inspired by the history revealed through the Princeton & Slavery Project. Free. Register. arts.princeton.edu

1/13 - Youth Stages Presents The Gingerbread Kid, 1pm. Free. Youth Stages presents: The Gingerbread Kid for ages 3-9 years at the Trenton Public Library - FREE! 609-430-9000

1/14 - The Greater Princeton Steinway Society will present a musicale featuring pianist Charl Louw, bassoonist Ryan Morris, and clarinetist Sharra Wagner. Together these musicians form the Filamental Trio. The concert will take place at 3 p.m. in the Recital Hall at Jacobs Music, 2540 Brunswick Pike (U.S. Route 1), Lawrenceville, NJ. A social hour with refreshments and conversation with the performers will follow the performance. Steinway Society memberships are $50 per individual or $85 per family and include admission to all six musicales. Tickets for individual musicales are $18 for adults or $10 for full-time students, and may be purchased at the Jacobs Music Recital Hall 30 minutes before each program.

1/15 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-8777, 9 - 5 p.m., Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of multidisciplinary performances, interactive workshops, and discussions as they relate to Dr. King's life, teachings, and civic engagement. Free. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org

1/15 - Martin Luther King Day of Service Work Session in the Mapleton Preserve, 12-3pm., Join Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands for an invigorating cleanup session, clearing small trees, brush, vines, and trash in the Mapleton Preserve. Come spend a winter afternoon outdoors, and discover the special joys of stewardship! Bring tools such as saws, clippers, loppers, and rakes. Work gloves, sturdy shoes, warm clothing and hats are a must. All are welcome. For more information, or if you would like to involve a group to help, call 609-683-0483. www.fpnl.org

1/15 - 11th Annual MLK Celebrations, Windsor Athletic Club, 2-4pm., “Creating a Just Society: Connecting to Dr. King’s Vision and Ideals. Performances by WW-P High School Choir. Free and Open to public. http://www.westwindsornj.org/

1/16 - LifeTies, Inc. Youth Mentoring Info Session - we are seeking volunteers to mentor our youth ages 14-21 who are living in our group homes, supportive housing units and in the community. Please come to one of our upcoming information sessions on Tuesday, January 16 5:30 p.m.-6.30 p.m. or Tuesday, January 23, 2018, ​5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at 2205 Pennington Road, Ewing, NJ 08638 to learn about becoming a mentor. For further information or to RSVP for an information session please email us at mentoring@lifeties.org or call Program Director, Robin Wilkins at 609.671.0040.

1/18 - Food Trends: What 2018 Will Bring to the Table, 1:30-2:30pm, McCaffrey’s Market, Princeton Shopping Center. RSVP to nutritionist@mccaffreys.com or call 215 750-7713 to reserve your seat.

1/18 - LTCF’s Annual Community Conversation - "Best Ways to Deliver News to the Community”, 6-9pm., Education Testing Service, 660 Rosedale Rd., Princeton. The event will address the challenges groups and individuals face in communicating information about programs, services and events to the people of Lawrence Township. Residents are encouraged to discuss how they currently receive their local news and would like to do so in the future. more info

1/19 - One Table Cafe, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, 609-216-7770. 6:30p.m., Sit down, white tablecloth dinner served by a volunteer wait staff. The community is invited to share a dinner and program. Pay what you can to benefit Mercer Street Friends, Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, Bread for the World, and Episcopal Relief. Register by the Wednesday preceding event, www.trinityprinceton.org

1/19 - The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Irish-American singer-songwriter Mary Courtney. 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

1/20 - Delaware & Raritan Canal Watch Towpath Cleanup, 10 a.m., Lock 11, South Bound Brook, across from the post office on Canal Road at Madison Street. Join members of the Canal Watch in their effort to keep the state park a beauty spot in central New Jersey. For more information and weather-related updates contact Bob Barth, 201-401-3121

1/20 - NJ Camp Fair, 12-3pm, Quakerbridge Mall, connecting great kids with great camps... Quaker Bridge Mall Route 1 North, Lawrenceville. Camps of All Kinds: Day, Overnight, Special Interest, Special Needs, & more. Meet Camp Directors, get door prizes, Free giveaways, Free DVDs of camps, Free brochures, Jobs available, Bring the family. For participating camps & directions: www.njcampfairs.com

1/20 - 10th Annual Rider University First Pitch Dinner Featuring keynote speaker Bobby Valentine, 6-9 p.m. Rider University, Bart Luedeke Center Cavalla Room. Proceeds benefit the Rider University Baseball Team - $100 for one person and then $75 for each additional family member / guest / spouse. Buffet dinner, raffle prizes, silent auction. 609-895-5778.

1/21 - OPEN HOUSE @ Princeton Pong from 12-3 pm. Anyone is welcome to attend! FREE Open Play, instruction from our coaches, complimentary coffee and cookies, raffle prizes and much more! Become a member during the Open House and have your $45 Initiation Fee Waived!! No registration required. www.princetonpong.com

1/21 - Princeton Skating Club Open House, 2:45 - 4:15pm - The Princeton Skating Club invites you and your family to attend an Open House at the Princeton Day School rink located at 650 Great Road, Princeton, NJ. The Club hosts Open House events to provide information about membership, group lessons and an opportunity to skate with us. Skate rentals will be available for a small fee on these dates. http://www.princetonskatingclub.org/home.do

1/23 - Great Minds Salon with Stephen Solomon, The Jewish Center, 435 Nassau Street, Princeton, 8 p.m., "Free Speech and Press Under Attack: What Would America's Founders Say?" $5. Refreshments., www.thejewishcenter.org

1/24 - Wine & Dine Cooking Class at Chauncey Conference Center’s Solomon Dining Room, 5:30pm. - Cooking Class with Chef Ryan making the classic Chicken Marsala. Includes two glasses of wine during the class, $25 per person January 24th at Call 609.279.6470 to make reservations.

1/25 - The Literary Language of Nature, The Watershed, Thursdays January 25 - February 22, 7:30-9:00PM, Adults, $140($90 for members) Instructor: Dr. Winifred Hughes Spar - Through reading some classic and contemporary nature prose and poetry, examine how writers from Genesis to modern times have captured the natural world, addressing their own time, even as they transcend it. More than a reading group, this course will open your eyes to the varied terrain of nature in literature. Register here

1/28 - Project Pet, Pinot's Palette Princeton, 1-4pm. Paint a portrait of your pet at Project Pet. Once you sign up for the painting, email us a high-quality digital photo of your pet (one pet per canvas, please) and we will do the rest. Each photo will be transferred onto a 16"X20" canvas. Our talented artists will walk you through the steps to create your very own Pet Portrait! Photos must be sent by January 19th to princeton@pinotspalette.com. To learn more or to register, visit https://www.pinotspalette.com/princeton/event/207448.

1/28 - Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra (GPYO) presents GPYO Orchestra Festival, 3pm. with Guest soloist, Mr. Roger Nye, Bassoonist, New York Philharmonic and all four ensembles - Preparatory strings, Preparatory Winds, Concert Orchestra and Symphonic Orchestra under the baton of conductors Mr. Christopher Beckett, Mr. David Rabinowitz and Kawika Kahalehoe . Patriots Theater at War Memorial, Trenton, NJ. Tickets - www.gpyo.org Early Bird: Adults $15, Seniors and students $10.

1/28 - Bach and Glass, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, 609-497-0020, 4 p.m., Conductor Rossen Milanov and pianist Simone Dinnerstein. Pre-concert talk at 3 p.m., www.princetonsymphony.org

1/29 - Nonprofit Educational Conference, Princeton Community Works, First Campus Center, Princeton University, 5 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., For nonprofit boards, staff, and volunteers to develop skills and foster networking among the nonprofit community. Entrepreneur Randal Pinkett presents keynote address. $40. Registration required., http://www.princetoncommunityworks.org/registration

1/31 - Princeton Resource Center Benefit - The History of the Trenton Porcelain Era with David Rago of Rago Arts & Auctions, 2pm., Learn about the outstanding 19th Century Era in home décor, when Trenton ruled the American porcelain industry. The presentation will be followed by a Q & A and light refreshments. Preferred ticket holders will receive a verbal valuation of two personal porcelain pieces. Register at www.princetonsenior.org. $35/ticket $50/preferred ticket

2/3 - Princeton Cheerleading will be holding its “Annual" Youth Cheer Clinic on Saturday, Feb 3rd at Jadwin Gym for kids K-5. Clinic starts at 1pm. Those interested can email pucheer@princeton.edu for a registration form!

2/3 - Paul Taylor Dance Company, 8pm., The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College,118 Lamington Rd., Branchburg, NJ 08876, 908-725-3420, www.RVCCARTS.ORG Tickets: $25 & $35. Established in 1954, The Paul Taylor Dance Company is one of the world’s most highly respected and sought-after ensembles. Dance maker Paul Taylor is a cultural icon and one of history’s most celebrated artists, hailed as part of the pantheon that created American modern dance.

2/4 - Super Sunday Flea Market, YWCA Princeton, 10-2pm., Treasures filling more than 30 tables will be arrayed for sale at the annual YWCA Princeton “Super Sunday” Flea Market. 59 Paul Robeson Place, Princeton. www.ywcaprinceton.org Admission of just $3 helps support the YWCA’s programs that benefit the women and children of our community. Snow date is Sunday, February 18.