Events (continued)

5/12 - Bicycle Safety Rodeo and Safe Kids Day - Free Helmet and Bike Inspection, St. Lawrence Rehabilitation - 9:00 - 1:00p.m. (Rain or Shine). The purpose of the event is to provide children ages 3-12 and their families with an opportunity to learn about safety and prevention while participating in sports and other recreational activities. There will be many interactive safety games and exhibits, including the Trenton Thunder moon bounce, and a visit by Thunder mascot, Boomer! Children must pre-register for this event to receive a free bike helmet and bike inspection. To register, visit here

5/12 - PQM Kid's Club Mother's Day Event 11 - 3p.m. in the PQM Corner Cafe. Kids can create a special Mother's Day Craft for Mom. PQM provides the supplies, and the children supply the love! Each Kid's Club Member will also receive a free treat. For more information on PQM events or to find out how to become a PQM Kid's Club member, visit our web site at www.pqmonline.com.

5/12 - Princeton Center for Yoga & Health: Therapeutic Use of Yoga for Trauma & Chronic Pain Management with Nancy Candea - 10:00 am - 4:40 pm. $175. One of the most dreaded fears we have is endless and unrelenting pain. More people are suffering from chronic pain than diabetes, cancer and heart disease altogether. Trauma and postural issues are two of the foundations of daily pain that Yoga can help address. Yoga Teachers and Yoga Therapists have access to skills that can help the millions of people who suffer from daily pain. Join us to explore how we can serve a little deeper. This course is appropriate for yoga students, anyone suffering from pain and yoga professionals. Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 88 Orchard Road, Skillman, NJ 08558. 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com deborah@princetonyoga.com

5/12 - Roundup of Programs for Children. A 'one-stop shopping' event to discover what's available for children in Central New Jersey. Fill your Summer and Plan for Fall! Meet representatives from area Preschools, Kindergartens, Summer Camps, Music, Sports, Science and Art Programs; Family Activities; Places to go; Party Venues. FREE fun for kids: Balloon Animals, Glitter Tattoos, Snacks. SATURDAY MAY 12th, 10am to noon. Fellowship Center at the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, 2688 Main St, Lawrenceville NJ 609-844-0022. LPPreschool.com.

5/12-13 - Mother's Day Weekend, Pinot's Palette Princeton, 127 Village Blvd., Princeton. We have so many super pretty paintings on May 12 and May 13! We have 2 seatings: 11 a.m. brunch and a pre-dinner seating from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Check out our newly published May calendar here.

5/13 - Chauncey - Mother's Day Brunch Buffet. Seating times from 11:30AM - 2:00PM. Breakfast and Lunch Offerings, fresh made omelets, carved roast turkey and sirloin of beef, continental display, smoked salmon, shrimp and antipasto display, dessert buffet, children's menu. Adults $39 per person, children (age 5-12) $15.95. For reservation please call 609-279-6470 or at www.opentable.com. www.chauncey.com

5/13 - Mother’s Day Open House, Mountain Lakes House, 2-4pm., Friends of Open Space, a non-profit devoted to preservation and stewardship of land in Princeton, will host a Mother's Day Open House at their Mountain Lakes House located in the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve, 57 Mountain Avenue, Princeton, New Jersey. Tea and cookies will be served on the lovely stone terrace overlooking the lakes. And, there will be a special treat for moms! Maps will be available for a family-friendly, self-guided walk in the Mountain Lakes Preserves. Visitors will see lots of birds and other wildlife, spring wildflowers, and enjoy some nice family time outdoors. This event is free and open to all. For questions about the event, please email info@fopos.org or call 609.921.2772.

May 13 - Milk & Cookies Mother’s Day Treats, 14 Chambers Street, Princeton. Stop by Milk & Cookies on Sunday, May 13th for Mother's Day and enjoy some cookies & tea. Bring along your mom and every mom will receive one free delicious jumbo cookie! Visit https://milkncookies.online or call 603-COO-KIES for more info.

5/15 - Israel's 70th Independence Day Celebration, Adath Israel Congregation, 6p.m. - Bonfire and BBQ. There will be food, games, crafts, Israeli music and more! The community is invited. The charge is $7 per adult, $5 per child, with a family cap of $25. RSVP by May 10th at 609 896 4977. Adath Israel is located at 1958 Lawrenceville Rd. Lawrenceville, NJ. https://www.adathisraelnj.org/event-rsvp/

5/16 - Night of Shining Stars Celebration & Silent Auction, Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County, Mistral, 66 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., New York Giants' Victor Cruz presents keynote address. Apperances by celebrity chefs Chef Rock and Tiffany Derry. $275. Benefits college and career preparatory teen programming., www.501auctions.com/bgcmercer

5/16 - What is a Climate Action Plan and Why Does Princeton Need One?, Sustainable Princeton, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-454-4757, 7 p.m., www.sustainableprinceton.org

5/17 - Adath Israel’s Torah on Tap, 7:30p.m. FREE. Hyatt Regency Princeton, 102 Carnegie Center Drive, Princeton, NJ. Come out for an evening of schmoozing, Torah, and your favorite drink with Adath Israel's rabbi, Benjamin Adler, at the Hyatt Regency Princeton Bar.

5/18 - Magic the Gathering @Princeton Learning Cooperative, 3:30 - 6:30p.m., 16 All Saints Road, Princeton. Enjoy a friendly and laid back afternoon of Magic the Gathering at Princeton Learning Cooperative. Beginners and experts welcome, ages 12-18. Free. 609-851-2522

5/18 - The Princeton Folk Music Society closes the 2017-2018 season with with musician and raconteur Roy Book Binder. Musically, Roy Book Binder is difficult to categorize. His eclectic repertoire includes blues, country tunes, bluegrass, folk, and popular songs that originated in Tin Pan Alley. 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, and https://www.facebook.com/groups/157701684718.

5/19 - Miki and Friends 5K, Attitudes In Reverse, Mercer County Park, East Picnic Area, 1346 Edinburg Road, West Windsor, 8 a.m., 5K walk and run to benefit AIR. $27.75 to $32.75. Register., www.attitudesinreverse.org

5/19 - Concert, The Princeton Singers, 8p.m., Trinity Church, Princeton. Join us in this celebratory concert as we honor our traditions and showcase the versatility of our singers with repertoire from British cathedrals to Broadway. Music of Stanford, Bernstein, Sondheim and more! $25 - $$70 - includes reception. https://makeourgardengrow.brownpapertickets.com/

5/20 - Chauncey & Laurie House - Wedding Expo. 12:00PM - 3:00PM. Turn your dream into a reality at Chauncey's Wedding Expo. Book your wedding and receive your one-day only exclusive offer! Live Model Fashion Show, Event Design Inspiration, Live Music, DJs, Food Tastings and more! Pre-Register at https://chaunceyweddingexpo.eventbrite.com. www.chauncey.com

5/20 - Rockingham Historic Site Annual Children’s Day, 12- 5. Games, toys, clothing try-on, crafts, tours, reenactors, refreshments, museum store. Call 609-683-7132 or go to www.rockingham.net for more info. 84 Laurel Ave./Kingston-Rocky Hill Rd. (Rte. 603), Kingston, NJ.

5/20 - Concert, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, 4p.m., A powerhouse violinist for a robust concerto: Ilya Kaler takes center stage for Brahms’ treasured masterwork. After a triumphant debut appearance with the PSO, Saad Haddad returns with a newly-commissioned work. The orchestra is showcased in Shostakovich’s witty 9th symphony, an optimistic and jubilant close to the season. Rossen Milanov, conductor. http://princetonsymphony.org/#events/brahms-violin-concert

5/20 - Meeting, Princeton Community Democratic Organization, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, 7p.m., The PCDO monthly meeting on May 20 will feature a discussion on "Everything You Wanted to Know About Sexual Harassment But Were Afraid to Ask." Panelists will be Allegra Fishel, Founder and Executive Director of the Gender Equality Center in New York and Susan Crumiller, founder and principal attorney of Crumiller P.C., a Manhattan law firm dedicated to fighting gender and pregnancy discrimination. www.princetondems.org

5/21 - New Jersey's Rare Wildlife, Washington Crossing Audubon Society, 8p.m. David Wheeler, the executive director of Conserve Wildlife Foundation, will give a presentation exploring the unparalleled biodiversity in the Garden State. Come learn about our state's bountiful rare wildlife, from magnificent bald eagles and bobcats to vulnerable bats and pollinators. Pennington School, 112 W. Delaware Ave., Pennington, NJ. The public is invited. Additional information can be found at www.washingtoncrossingaudubon.org. Follow us on Facebook.

5/22 - Let’s Talk Climate and Its Impact on You, 7p.m., John Witherspoon Middle School Cafeteria, 217 Walnut Lane, Princeton. Sustainable Princeton invites the public to a community conversation about Princeton’s changing climate and its impact on residents. This event is for anyone who has not attended a previous “Let’s Talk Climate” event sponsored by Sustainable Princeton. Come share your concerns and ideas and help create solutions that will work for all. Free and open to the public. Registration is requested - http://bit.ly/LetsTalkClimateJW. Light refreshments will be served and all events are low-waste.

5/24 - The Art of Mindful Eating, McCaffrey's Princeton, 1:30p.m., Join Jill Kwasny, Registered Dietitian, as she welcomes guest speaker Joseph Wieliczko, Psy.D. for "The Art of Mindful Eating." Dr. Wieliczko is an expert on mindful eating, mindfulness and stress management. He will provide valuable insight to help you understand the particulars of your eating habits and the roadblocks that may interfere with your nutrition goals. The class will be held in the upstairs bistro area at the McCaffrey's in Princeton located in the Princeton Shopping Center at 301 N. Harrison Street. As always, we will have something healthfully delicious for our guests to sample. Please RSVP to nutritionist@mccaffreys.com or call 215 750-7713 to reserve your seat.

5/24 - Womanspace’s 24th Annual Barbara Boggs Sigmund Award, 6-9p.m. at the Westin Princeton. This event honors individuals who are working to combat domestic violence and sexual violence within their communities. This year's honoree is L.Y. Marlow, author of Color Me Butterfly and Don't Look at the Monster. Marlow is also the founder of a national domestic violence prevention organization called Saving Promise. https://womanspace.org/

5/26 - Civil War Reenactment, Hopewell Train Station, 2 Railroad Place, Hopewell, 609-466-0103, 9 a.m., Historical reenactment of a Civil War encampment by the 6th Regiment Infantry United States Colored Troops Reenactors., www.thehopewellmuseum.org

5/26 - Memorial Day Parade, Spirit of Princeton, 10a.m., The parade starts at 10am on the corner of Princeton Ave. and Nassau St. and goes to Princeton Monument Hall (1Monument Drive or 45 Stockton St. in Princeton). Please join us for a short ceremony at the hall at 11am. Veterans are encouraged to be in the parade.

5/26 - Memorials, Historical Society of Princeton, Princeton Battle Monument, Princeton, 609-921-6748, 10 a.m., Memorials leads participants to local tributes established for war veterans and famous Princetonians. $5., www.princetonhistory.org

5/26 - Make our Garden Grow, The Princeton Singers, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, 7 p.m., Music of Stanford, Bernstein, Sondheim, and more., www.princetonsingers.org

5/28 - Memorial Day Parade, Pennington Borough, HVRSD Administration Building, Pennington, 609-466-0103. 11 a.m., Parade starts at the HVRSD Administration Building and ends at the Pennington School tennis courts., www.thehopewellmuseum.org

6/2 - Historic Stony Brook: Gateway to Princeton History, Historical Society of Princeton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, Princeton, 609-921-6748. 1 p.m., Hike exploring the lives of Princeton's early settlers, while following a portion of the trail George Washington took from Trenton to the Princeton Battlefield. Stops include the Stony Brook Meeting House and Burial Ground, walking a portion of the "hidden" back road into Princeton, and a view of the Battlefield. $5., www.princetonhistory.org

6/3 - Rock Brook Celebration ... An Afternoon of Wine & Chocolate. 2:30 -5:30 pm at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Rd, Princeton. This fun-filled afternoon includes wine and chocolate tasting while learning about the history of Terhune Orchards and Carol's Creative Chocolatez, live music, light snacks, auction and 50/50 raffle drawing. Funds raised will benefit children with communication and learning impairments. Tickets are $65 per person. Advertising and sponsorship opportunities available. For more information visit www.rock-brook.org or call (908) 431-9500.