Announcements (continued)

The Watershed’s Solstice Run June 18 – 20 (In Person or Virtual) - Please join us for our 2nd annual Solstice Run, this year is all about choice! You can choose to run anywhere virtually, use a map of the The Watershed Reserve and run on your own before race day, or run with us in person on Race day, June 20th. Visit our Run Sign up page for all the details! Check out our Facebook event page to share fun messages of encouragement, motivational videos, special running tips and more!

Save the Date

June 11- 13, 2021 – Taste Trenton (Self Guided Restaurant Crawl)

June 13,2021 – Random Test Reggae Concert – Palmer Square

June 19/20, 2021 – Art All Night (Virtual)

June 23, 2021 – Boys and Girls Club 2^nd Annual 9 and Dine Golf Event

Events – In Person & Virtual

School Open Houses

Summer Camp Open Houses

Major Non-Profit Fundraisers

5/6 - Mental Health 2021: Telling Our Stories, Coping with COVID, and How to Reach Out, 7pm., Princeton Public Library and McCarter Theatre Center - a panel discussion about mental health and wellness issues during the pandemic and how to find and access local resources that provide help. princetonlibrary.libnet.info/event/5061670

5/7 - From Folklore to Fantasy: A Conversation with Roshani Chokshi and Sayantani DasGupta, 6pm. A conversation with acclaimed YA fantasy-adventure authors Roshani Chokshi and Sayantani DasGupta, co-hosted by the Princeton University Hindu Life Program; The Cotsen Children's Library, Princeton University; The Princeton Public Library; Labyrinth Books; and JaZams. Click here for more information

5/7 – Healing Voices: Caregiver Stories, McCarter Theatre, 7pm., New Jersey professional and family caregivers, as well as patients receiving care, were asked to submit creative prose, poetry, and theatrical pieces that reflect the theme of caregiving or the personal healing experience. Over 100 writers submitted pieces to the project for consideration. The 16 pieces selected by McCarter were then woven together by a professional director into an evening of virtual readings celebrating, exploring, and bearing witness to the caregiving experience. A virtual reading of the writers’ work by professional actors will take place via a Zoom webinar. The event is free to the public, however registration is required. princeton.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Xds_kCtySRWy0GpMGAMsmw

5/8 – Locust Hill Cemetery Clean Up, 9-12pm., Established about 1850, Locust Hill is Trenton's largest existing African-American cemetery. It holds the remains of residents re-interred there from the East Hanover Street Burial Ground, dating back to 1779, as well as a number of Civil War veterans. Please join us at the Cemetery, 73 Hart Ave., Trenton 08638 on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 9 a.m. to begin the next phase of the restoration project. Volunteers are needed to clear areas believed to contain gravesites so that ground penetrating radar can be utilized. We will continue to transform the area into a greenway first designed for the City by the Olmstead firm in the early 1900's, now to be implemented as part of the Locust Hill Cemetery revitalization. For more information, please call Mike McCormick at (609) 208-9991.

5/13 – Struggling for the Soul of Public Education, Princeton Public Library, 6pm., Elise Boddie, law professor at Rutgers University, discusses the challenges of integration in the North and why school segregation is a threat to public education and to our democracy. Presented in partnership with Not In Our Town Princeton and the Civil Rights Commission. Click here for more information

5/13 – Virtual Living History: Theodore Roosevelt, Pennington Public Library, 7pm., Living History Actor: Peyton Dixon, American Historical Theatre, a nonprofit organization specializing in first-person living history presentations. When President McKinley was assassinated in 1901, Vice President Theodore Roosevelt bounded into Washington, D.C. as the youngest President in American history. Bringing his vigorous persona (and his boisterous family) to the White House, "TR" helped catapult the U.S. into a new century. His accomplishments were plentiful and diverse: War hero to Nobel Peace Prize winner, naturalist to imperialist. Registration: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dNElk6EwQyyNQVZro1F6ng

5/15 Youth Fishing Programs, Mercer Parks, 9-11am., Join us for a morning of fishing at one of our ‘fishing holes.’ Designed for beginners, we’ll provide the instruction and the equipment. Participants age 16 and up must have a current state fishing license. To register, click here. Masks & social distancing are mandatory at all in-person programs.

5/15 –Zaire, Palmer Square Spring Concert Series, 12-2pm., Zaire was founded in 1981 as a 3-piece acoustic trio playing classic rock with an emphasis on strong 3-part harmonies. They can be found playing as a 3-piece acoustic trio and 4-piece full band covering artists such as The Eagles, Tom Petty, Radiohead and more.

5/16 - Swingin' Sinatra Beachside Lunch Event, The Columns, Avon-By-The-Sea, NJ, 11-2pm., Celebrating and Remembering Frank Sinatra! Swingin' afternoon of Sinatra Style Live Music, tasty Lunch and a chat by two guest speakers who are Sinatra experts! Featured Guest Speaker is Chuck Granata of Siriusly Sinatra. Venue is directly across from the beach - indoor and outdoor seating, good airflow. Plated lunch for safe dining. Advance tickets required. For tickets, and ticket code, email: sand3737@gmail.com

5/16 - A Taste of History with Chef Walter Staib, 2pm., The Trent House Association presents a virtual presentation by Chef Walter Staib, host of the PBS series "A Taste of History” via Zoom. Registration for Trent House Association members is $10 and $15 for non-members and can be made at www.williamtrenthouse.org/upcoming-events. Registrants will receive a confirmation email shortly before the event containing information about joining. Memberships are available at www.williamtrenthouse.org/membership.html. Chef Staib will bring history to life in his presentation on America's culinary beginnings. A master in the preparation of sophisticated 18th century cuisine, Chef Staib will describe the foods colonists in North America and founders of the United States ate and the recipes they prepared.

5/17 ( and 6/8) – Montgomery EMS Blood Drive,  12-7pm.,Otto Kaufman Community Center, 356 Skillman Road, Skillman NJ 08558. The donors for the May 17th drive will also receive a $5 Amazon gift certificate by email. donor.cbsblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/53842

5/20 – Monthly Roundtable, Women in Development, 12pm., Social Listening is a way to monitor your organization, activities, and associations throughout social media, but not exclusively focused on analytics. It is more than following a share or a hashtag. It is a strategy to learn how your organization is being discussed (or not) through your social networks. This session is a basic introduction and will answer questions like: "What is social learning?;" "Why is it important?;" and "How can we stop talking at my community and start listening to them?" FREE to WID Members; $15 for non-members Registration link: widmercer.org/events

5/20 - Exploring by Bicycle: Great Family-Friendly Rides on Central Jersey Trails, MCLS, 7-8pm., Have you rediscovered your bike during the pandemic? Join co-hosts, Silvia Ascarelli, cyclist and author of the blog, Exploring by Bicycle, and Michael Gray, owner of Hopewell's Sourland Cycles, for an informative event to help get you and your family out and about on bicycling adventures. Ascarelli highlights her favorite traffic-free trails suitable for all ages and offers tips on how to find more great bike riding. Gray, owner of Hopewell's Sourland Cycles, is also available to answer your bike-related questions. Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program. CONTACT: hopeprogs@mcl.org

5/22 – Family Exploration on the Stony Brook Trail, The Watershed, 10-12pm., Join us on a hike to explore the Stony Brook as it winds through the Watershed Reserve. By focusing on seasonal ecology, we will learn about a variety of plants and animals that live at the Watershed Reserve. Ages 8 and up. Dress for the weather of the day. Masks, social distancing, and adult attendance required. Discount available for members. Click here for more information

5/22 – ArtWalk 2021, West Windsor Arts Center, 11-2pm., (Rain Date: May 23rd). Featuring a 1-mile family fun walk with art activities, family picnic, music, and more! Your registration includes art activities and completion certificate. Walk our route and pick up craft items along the way. We will keep everyone motivated and moving as they complete our 1-mile course. Return to the Arts Center to get your walk certificate, make your crafts, eat your picnic lunch under tents, and groove to the music. Registration is $25 per family of up to 4, children under 3 are free, $8 for individuals. Every registration will be entered to win one of three prize packages worth over $100! For more information please visit the WWA website at westwindsorarts.org/event/artwalk-2021/

5/22 - The Art of Wine Tasting with Kevin Zraly – A Benefit for The Arts Council of Princeton, 5-6pm., Join us for an evening of entertainment with Kevin Zraly who’s been called “the most charismatic wine educator in the world,” as he leads us through his famous “One Hour Wine Expert” course. He’s the recipient of a James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award, and his Windows on the World Complete Wine Course is the world’s best-selling wine guide for a reason. Receive four bottles of wine selected by Kevin and a curated cheese and charcuterie board from Olsson’s Fine Foods of Princeton. We’ll end the evening with live music. This virtual event is a special fundraiser to support our community members in need, including at-risk youth and low-income seniors. Proceeds also support the Arts Council Scholarship Fund, making inspiring arts experiences accessible to all, regardless of means. artscouncilofprinceton.org/the-art-of-wine-tasting/

5/23 – “Songs We Love to Sing” - Virtual Spring Concert, 1:30pm., 45 min. concert collaboration between Hopewell Valley Chorus, Orpheus Club, and Sharim v’Sharot. Registration is free but required to attend. To register, send an email to sharimvsharot@gmail.com. In lieu of a buying a ticket, we humbly ask that you make an at-will donation to show your support of local music. All proceeds go directly to Sharim v'Sharot, Orpheus Club Men's Chorus, and Hopewell Valley Chorus. www.hopewellvalleychorus.org/songs-we-love

5/25 - The Cultural Phenomenon of Home DNA Testing: Presented by Libby Copeland, 6pm., Libby Copeland is the author of The Lost Family: How DNA Testing is Upending Who We Are. This book explores the rapidly evolving phenomenon of home DNA testing, its implications for how we think about family and ourselves, and its ramifications for American culture broadly. This event will take place via Facebook Live. trentonlib.org/event/the-cultural-phenomenon-of-home-dna-testing-presented-by-libby-copeland/

5/26 – Full Moon Bike Hike, Washington Crossing State Park, 8:45pm., Take a guided night-time bicycle ride, by the light of the Flower Moon, up the Delaware & Raritan Canal Towpath toward the Lambertville wing dam (approx. 13 miles round trip). Meet at the Nelson House parking lot. Bring your own bike, bike light and helmet. Advanced registration required. Call the Nature Center for directions. Free. Nature Center Phone : (609) 737-0609

5/29 - Haying & Hayrides, Howell Farm, Learn how to make hay the old-fashioned way, and enjoy a free hayride around the farm. Rides leave the barnyard every 20 minutes from 10:30 – 3pm., and take visitors up to the fields where farmers are cutting, tedding, and raking loose hay to store in the barn for the horses. Climb aboard and join the fun. Masks required. Parking and admission are free. 609-737-3299

5/29 – Free Outdoor Concert, Capital Philharmonic of NJ, Cadwalader Park, 4pm., CPNJ presents an outdoor concert at Cadwalader Park Pavilion to honor Memorial Day on May 29 at 4 pm. Rain date is May 30, 4 pm. The concert is at the Pavilion in Trenton's Cadwalader Park and is free to the public (donations gratefully accepted). Audience members will need to bring their own chairs or blankets, and remain masked while moving in and out of the audience space. capitalphilharmonic.org

5/30 – Free Vegetarian Meals, Princeton Family YMCA, 1-3pm., The Princeton Bhakti Vedanta Institute will be distributing free vegetarian meals by the playground and picnic tables. 59 Robeson Place, Princeton.

Client Promos

Lion King Jr. @Princeton Friends School - Performances are scheduled to take place on May 13 and 14 at 6:30 p.m., May 15 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., May 21 at 6:30 p.m. and May 22 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Thursday, May 20 is being held as a potential rain date if needed. Tickets are available to the community at www.pegasustheatrenj.org/ with a streaming option for those who can’t make it in person. Seating is first come, first served, and parking on campus is limited.

American Repertory Ballet 2021 Digital Spring Season
Colby Damon | Strange Sentience | May 7-17
Amy Seiwert | World, Interrupted | May 21-31
These new works were filmed onstage at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center where dancers, staff, and crew followed CDC, state, and local health and safety guidelines, in addition to a rigorous COVID-19 testing schedule. Each piece is being released separately, with artist interviews, rehearsal footage, and behind-the-scenes content, and will be available to stream for 10 days. Tickets are $10 per program. Visit arballet.anywhereseat.com.

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Visit our New Store Website at princeton-ebikes.com
All profits support our local Boys & Girls Clubs! 

Join The Clover Club at The Meeting House - PERKS for Joining: Earn a point for every dollar spent at The Meeting House - For every 250 clover points you accumulate, receive $20 redeemable at The Meeting House. Enjoy a specialty cocktail or dessert on us for both your anniversary & birthday. Bottled Wine Specials - Get 25% off any of our wines by the bottle every Wednesday. Be the first to know about and purchase tickets for all events hosted by The Meeting House - www.meetinghouseprinceton.com/Loyalty/

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