Events (continued)

4/8 - Money in the Garden State, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529, 5 p.m., Ingrid Reed, retired director of the Eagleton Institute of Politics, moderates this discussion series about county, municipal, and school board budgets and the state's laws governing them., www.princetonlibrary.org

4/9 - Jonathan Mooney, The Pennington School, 112 West Delaware Avenue, Pennington, 6:30 p.m., Jonathan Mooney, a dyslexic writer and speaker, who did not learn to read until he was 12, discusses life as a writer and learning activist. Register. Free., more info

4/10 - Artist Performance & Conversation: Cecilia Vicuña, 5:30 p.m.. Princeton University Art Museum - Join us for a performance by the acclaimed Chilean artist and poet Cecilia Vicuña, the 2018 Sarah Lee Elson, Class of 1984, International Artist-in-Residence, and the Colombian composer Ricardo Gallo. This event showcases her extended collaboration with Gallo—together they have created original songs and poems that weave together indigenous influences and contemporary voices of the Andean region. A conversation with the artists and a reception will follow. Seating is limited and reservations are required. See Museum website for details. http://artmuseum.princeton.edu/

4/10 - Marijuana Legalization: Challenges & Opportunities, Hopewell Library, 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, 609-737-2610, 6 p.m., Nick Scalera provides background on the US legal recreational marijuana market, then describes the legalization process currently underway in New Jersey. Register., www.mcl.org

4/11 - Let's Talk Climate and Its Impact on You, Sustainable Princeton. 7p.m.. Sustainable Princeton is sponsoring a community conversation about Princeton's changing climate and how it has or will impact you. Share your concerns and ideas and help be part of creating solutions that will work for all. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Princeton Municipal Complex, 400 Witherspoon Street, Community Room. https://www.sustainableprinceton.org/

4/12 - Living Trusts and Wills Seminar, Levine, Furman, Rubin & Alguram, LLC, 2:00-4:00p.m. & 7:00-9:00p.m. Refreshments will be served. Register by calling our office at 732-238-6000 or online at www.levinefurman.com/seminars

4/13 - Frog Slog Night Hike, The Watershed, 8-10 p.m. Friday the 13th is your lucky night to discover the secret life of frogs. Join us at the soggy and sonic Wargo Pond on the Watershed Nature Reserve. Boots and a flashlight are necessary. This hike does not meet at the Watershed; instead meet at our pond on Wargo Road. $15/person. Register by calling 609-737-3735.

4/13 - Opening Reception for HomeFront’s ArtJam Pop up Gallery, 5-7p.m. 19 Hulfish Street, Palmer Square in Princeton. A wide variety of unique creations will be displayed, including paintings, pottery, glassworks, jewelry, and hand-sewn items from SewingSpace, another HomeFront art program. Visitors can shop for one-of-a-kind pieces while helping aspiring artists with each purchase. For a full calendar of ArtJam events, visit: https://www.homefrontnj.org/artjam/

4/14 - #LEADLIKEAGIRL: Conference for Risk-Takers and Changemakers,Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Designed to showcase and inspire girls' confidence, creativity, and leadership in STEM and entrepreneurship. Girls K-12, parents, and educators attend workshops, STEM Talks, business fair and panel discussions. Keynote speakers include Stephanie Ruhle, MSNBC anchor, Joanna Vargas, found of Vargas Salons and Skin Care Collection, and Courtney Portlock, director of National Center for Girls' Leadership. Register., www.stuartschool.org/leadlikeagirl

4/15 - Financial Wellness Info Session - Planning for Retirement, The Community Well, 8:30a.m., Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville. Are you looking to plan and prepare for retirement? If so, our next free financial workshop is a great fit! Brett Danko and Mike Leahy will once again lead this discussion. Light refreshments will be served, and free childcare is available. For additional information visit here

4/15 - Annual Meeting, Friends of Princeton Open Space, 3p.m., Mountain Lakes House, 57 Mountain Avenue, Princeton, New Jersey. Guest speaker Mark Brownlee, Principal and head Ecologist of the ecological restoration company and native plant nursery, ArcheWild, will be speaking on Investing in Our Land: Deriving Real Economic Value for Ourselves and our Community. Following the meeting there will be a trail walk led by FOPOS Natural Resources Manager Jeff Geist. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome to this free event. RSVP by April 13, 2018, at info@fopos.org or call 609.921.2772. For more information, visit fopos.org.

4/15 - Full Faculty Music Recital, The New School for Music Study, 2:30p.m., Join the Full Faculty of The New School for Music Study in their final recital of the 2017-2018 season. Nassau Presbyterian Church in Princeton, NJ. The recital, "Music Is Emotion" will celebrate the transformative power of music. The performances will journey through a range of emotions and moods, featuring solo and chamber works by J.S. Bach, Chopin, Mozart, Liszt, Schumann, Debussy, Glass, and more! http://www.nsmspiano.org/

4/17 - Early Bird Walks, Mercer Meadows, Pole Farm, 609-888-3218. 8:30 a.m., Casual hike dedicated to spotting fine feathered friends. Free.

4/18 - Artist Talk & Reception, 5:30p.m., Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC's) James Kerney Campus Gallery (JKCG) - “America in a Trance,” an exhibit by photographer Niko J. Kallianiotis, whose images of life in small Pennsylvania towns capture a fading picture of the American dream. The show runs April 12 through May 10. MCCC's Trenton Hall, 137 North Broad Street, across the street from the Kerney Building. more info

4/18 - Jazz Vespers, Princeton University Chapel, Princeton Campus. 8 p.m., A service of poetry, music, and meditation with saxophonist Audrey Welber, pianist Logan Roth, and members of the Chapel Choir. Free., www.princeton.edu/music

4/19 - Angst, Princeton Garden Theater, 160 Nassau Street, Princeton. 7 p.m., Documentary featuring candid interviews with kids and young adults who suffer, or have suffered, from anxiety and what they have learned, www.thegardentheatre.com

4/20 - Boheme Opera, Kendall Main Stage Theater, The College of New Jersey, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, 8 p.m., Performs works from Mascagni's "Cavalleria Rusticana" and Leoncavallo's "I Pagliacci.", www.bohemeopera.com. Additional performance 4/22 @5:30

4/20 - Rescue Mission of Trenton’s Annual Adam Shanks Miniature Golf Tournament, 11:30 - 2p.m., 100 Carroll Street, Trenton, NJ 08605. The annual Adam Shanks Miniature Golf Tournament is a great opportunity to not only support the Mission, but to network and have a good time! All proceeds go to support the programming of the Rescue Mission of Trenton. more info

4/20 - Generations: Influences from the Modern Age, American Repertory Ballet, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton. 8 p.m., American Repertory Ballet presents "Generations: Influences from the Modern Age" - a mixed repertoire program of modern and contemporary ballets, featuring legendary choreographers, glorious music, and the artistry and athleticism of ARB dancers. $20 to $50., more info

4/21 - Small Explorers Discovery Den, 10-1p.m., NJ State Museum - Now offering two sessions! Join us for April’s Small Explorers program; our theme is green & growing! We’ll read “Tree” by Britta Teckentrup. Then we’ll take a quick trip to the “Pretty Big Things” exhibit to see the garden bell. After, we’ll head back to the STEAM Center for fun, hands-on activities. Free program for children 6 months to 5 years old and their caregiver. Space is limited, reservations are suggested. Contact Kerry.Scott@sos.nj.gov to reserve your spot.

4/22 - Open House @Princeton Pong, 12-3 p.m. FREE Open Play, instruction from our coaches, complimentary coffee and cookies, raffle prizes and much more. Become a member at the Open House and pay only $20 for your first month with NO INITIATION FEE! http://www.princetonpong.com/

4/22 - An Afternoon Supporting LifeTies with a Performance by Les Ballets Trockadero, 1:00p.m., Purchase tickets at www.lifeties.org Pre-show reception with appetizers and silent auction begin at 1 p.m., Performance by renown comedic all male ballet troupe Les Ballets begins at 3 p.m., McCarter Theater, Princeton, NJ

4/22 - Bach & Beyond, Dryden Ensemble, Miller Chapel, 64 Mercer Street, Princeton, 609-466-8541, 3 p.m., Celebrating 333 years of J. S. Bach. Taya König-Tarasevich, flute; Vita Wallace, violin; Jane McKinley, oboe; Andrea Andros, viola; Lisa Terry, viola da gamba and cello; and Webb Wiggins, harpsichord, all performing on period instruments. www.drydenensemble.org

4/24 - Getting Started with Medicare: An Educational Workshop, Pennington Library, 30 North Main Street, Pennington, 609-737-0404. 6 p.m., An educational workshop to learn the ins and outs of Medicare. Email kha@penningtonlibrary.org to register.

4/25 - Administrative Professionals Day, Chauncey Conference Center - Bring your administrative professional to lunch in the Solomon Dining Room at Chauncey and they will receive a complimentary Classic Afternoon Tea gift certificate. For reservations, please call 609-279-6470 and mention this offer. more info

4/25 - Mindful Eating & Spring Detox Discussion in a Himalayan Salt Room, 7pm, 4 Elements Wellness, Princeton Shopping Center - Discover the benefits of mindful eating with Veronique Cardon, MS, Holistic Nutritionalist & Founder of The CogniDiet. Your body will thank you! 50$ plus receive the benefits of HALOTHERAPY. If you check in on facebook while you are here you can receive 10$ off. Please call us to secure your spot. 609-285-3115 ~ www.4elementswellnesscenter.com

4/25 - Princeton and the American Revolution, Hickory Corner Branch Library, 7:00 p.m., Learn about Princeton’s role in the American Revolution from Christmas 1771 to January 3rd, 1777. Hear the story of the sacrifice, bravery and perseverance of the Continental soldiers through unimaginable difficulties, leading to victory and freedom. Presented by Barry Singer, of the Historical Society of Princeton. Sponsored by Friends of the Hickory Corner Library. Call 609 448-0957 or email hcprogs@mcl.org to register.

4/28 - The West Windsor Shade Tree Arbor Day Celebration, 10:00 a.m., Ronald Rogers Arboretum, corner of Clarksville and Princeton/Hightstown Roads. Local Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and a musical group from High School South will participate. Refreshments for children and free tree seedlings will be available to attendees. Public welcome.

4/28 - Art Making Day, Artworks Trenton, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton. Noon. to 4 p.m., Free art activities for the entire family to promote the idea that entire communities can be connected and uplifted through various forms of creative expression., more info

5/3 - People, Poverty & the Power to Over-come , Arm In Arm, Artworks, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton, 6:30 p.m., Cocktail reception followed by a moderated panel discussion and audience Q&A. Register., www.arminarm.org