Save the Date

July 4, 2023 – Fourth of July Jubilee @Morven

August 5, 2023 – The Watershed’s Annual Butterfly Festival

August 10, 2023 – Barnes Foundation Day Trip with PSRC

September 23, 2023 – Walk to End Alzheimer’s

January 23 -31, 2024 – Culinary Travel - The Food & Art of Oaxaca, Mexico

Events

Major Non-Profit Fundraisers

6/9 – Garden Social, Isles, Inc., 4-7pm., This is it… the garden party that you’ve been waiting for! Partake in food & fun. Have a special dish to share? We love it when friends bring dishes, especially when made with produce from their gardens. Family and friends are always welcome. This is our most popular garden event of the season! 33 Tucker Street. Contact: urbanag@isles.org 609.431.4741

6/9 – Art Groove, Princeton Makes Artist Cooperative, 6-11pm., Princeton Makes, a Princeton-based artist cooperative, will host the Art Groove – an evening art making party, on Friday, June 9^th from 6:00 to 11:00 pm at its artist studios and art market in the Princeton Shopping Center. The Art Groove will feature creative activities for children and adults, artists working in their studio, video art screenings, a DJ and live music provided by Jonah Tolchin and others, and a raffle in which people can win artwork from Princeton Makes artists. Additional information is available at www.princetonmakes.com

6/9 – Live Music @The Library - From Janis to Alanis – Women Who Rock, Princeton Public Library, 7pm., Hinds Plaza. Featuring five female vocalists, backed by Princeton-area musicians, the show celebrates and traces female rock pioneers across time.

6/10 – Health & Happiness Fair, Lawrence Library, 11-3pm., The Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library will hold its inaugural Health & Happiness Fair in conjunction with the Lawrence Health Department. The library is partnering with more than twenty physical and mental health resource providers, as well as community agencies, organizations, and businesses to bring programs of support to the public free of charge. Agencies will address cancer screening and prevention, senior services, mental health services including sleep and wellness, suicide prevention, addiction, grief counseling and more. Participating health vendors will offer blood pressure checks, eye screening, body composition analysis and fall prevention tips. The Lawrence Health Department will provide COVID-19 vaccines for adults. In addition to crafts and activities for kids, participants may attend a meet and greet with a therapy dog, take part in raffles and enjoy free giveaways and snacks. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ.

6/10 - One-Mile ArtWalk, WWAC, 11-2pm., Join West Windsor Arts for ArtWalk 2023. West Windsor Arts wants you to have a lot of fun while you get a little exercise and fresh air with friends and neighbors. The one-mile fun walk is a family-friendly fundraiser featuring art activities, games, picnics, a scavenger hunt, music and a silent auction with amazing deals on items for the whole family. Tickets are $25 per family or $10 per person. Proceeds support West Windsor Arts' education programs benefiting young children, teens and adults, as well as arts programming for the community, free of charge whenever possible. westwindsorarts.org/event/artwalk-june-10-2023/

6/10 - Summer Family Storytelling Festival, 2-5pm., Local nonprofit Storytelling Arts will hold a summer storytelling festival at the American Legion Post 120 at 320 N Union Street in Lambertville, behind the Rago Auction building. Guests can expect illuminating storytelling performances, live bands, children's hands-on art activities, and a silent auction complete with fine art, baskets, gift certificates and more that are guaranteed to please all. Bringing blankets or chairs. Music by The Crickets and the Laurie Vosburg Band. Indoor children's activities include making Origami, Puppets, and Crankie Stories. Food and drink will be available for purchase. The Silent Auction will be open from 2 to 4:30pm. There is a suggested tax-deductible donation of $10 for adults to Storytelling Arts. Children are admitted free.

6/11 - Sundaes on the Veranda, Trenton City Museum, 1-4pm., Enjoy a delicious ice cream sundae with your choice of classic flavors and toppings as Trenton City Museum hosts its annual Sundaes on the Veranda Sunday, June 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. Sundaes will be served in an artisan-made ceramic bowls to keep and reuse or display. Admission is $20 for a sundae in a ceramic bowl, $10 in a disposable bowl, and $6 for children aged six and under accompanied by an adult (disposable bowl). Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.ellarslie.org/sundaes or at the door.

6/11 – ‘Some Enchanted Evening - Special Gems from Opera & Broadway’, 5:30pm.,The Boheme Opera NJ Guild,Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington NJ. Baritone Charles Schneider and soprano Samantha Blossey, with Sandra Milstein Pucciatti at the piano, will beguile and delight guests with charming gems from Opera and Broadway. Appetizers and pizza will be provided. Hopewell Valley Vineyard’s award-winning wines will be available for purchase by the glass or bottle, and non-alcoholic beverages will also be available. Reservations and advanced payment are required by June 2nd. Mail checks payable to: Boheme Opera NJ Guild, P. O. Box 9165, Trenton, NJ 08650 OR pay ONLINE via this Link or via our webpage (www.bohemeopera.org/boheme-opera-guild). Online payment of $77 per person includes processing fee.

6/15 – Opening Reception - Albert Einstein: Champion of Racial Justice and Equality @Princeton Public Library, 6-7pm., A collaboration between The Princeton Einstein Museum of Science (PEMS) and the Witherspoon Jackson Historical and Cultural Society (WJHCS), the exhibit details the esteemed scientist’s relationships with residents of Princeton’s traditionally African American neighborhood, as well as with many of the most prominent Black leaders of the mid 20th century.

6/17 – Father’s Day Storytime, 10-11am., The Hopewell Train Station, 2 Railroad Place, Hopewell, NJ 08525 - Hooray for all the dads! Join us for some wonderful books and treats to celebrate Father's Day at this special Saturday Storytime with Aaron! Presented by Hopewell Public Library.

6/17 – Juneteenth Celebration, Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum, 12-4pm., Our Juneteenth celebration, "Freedom Forward," is a family-friendly event that aims to educate, celebrate, and promote unity and cohesion within our culturally diverse community. The event will feature music, an original play, poetry, and a family tree heritage workshop led by the Morven Museum. The event will feature classic African American barbecue from The Big Easy of Trenton and vegan food options from Mukolee Food Truck.
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6/17 – Attacca Quartet & American Repertory Ballet - An Evening of Contemporary Ballet, 7pm., Grammy Award-winning Attacca Quartet has the dexterity to glide between the music of the 18th through to 21st century living composers' repertoire that has placed them as one of the most versatile and outstanding ensembles of the moment – a quartet for modern times. Magic occurs when this top ensemble performs with dancers from the American Repertory Ballet, the beauty of two art forms performing together as a seamless whole. Performance Pavilion - Morven Museum & Garden - Click here for more information

6/18 – Juneteenth: Outdoor Concert with Stretto Youth Chamber Orchestra, ACP, 4-5pm., Stretto will present works from the traditional chamber repertoire by Bach and Grieg and contemporary works by José Elizondo, Soon He Newbold and members of our own community. This performance will take place in the lot of 300 Witherspoon Street (Homestead & Capital Health) and is free and open to the public. BYO chair! Click here for more information

6/20 – AARP Smart Driver Course, Mercer County Connection, 10:30-4pm., The techniques learned in this course could result in a reduction in insurance premiums (consult your insurance company for details). Participants will learn the current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. Must pre-register online at Eventbrite. Click here to register. Mercer County Connection, 957 Route 33, Hamilton Square Shopping Center

6/21 – Solstice Run, The Watershed, 4:30pm., Register now and support The Watershed Institute at the annual 5K, 10K, 15K Solstice Run on June 21. This annual fundraising event takes runners through the trails on the Watershed Reserve for a fun evening of exercise and exploration. Relax after the race under our tent at the post-race party from 7-9 p.m. featuring music, beer & beverages and pizza for sale. Enjoy complimentary s'mores by the firepit. Learn more and register for the run.

6/21 – Mazel Tov Cocktail Party, Princeton Festival @Morven, 7pm., Mazel Tov Cocktail Party is a "good vibes explosion" created in response to the current climate of incredible polarization and negativity that pervades our daily lives. In these uncertain times, it’s a chance to come together to celebrate our common humanity. Click here for more information

6/22 – Nutrition & Gut Health Program, McCaffrey’s West Windsor, 1:30pm., Maintaining a healthy gut supports the immune system and overall health and well-being. Research shows that gut health is affected throughout life by genetics, medications, the environment, and nutrition. Join McCaffrey's Registered Dietitian, Jill Kwasny, MS, RDN for a free and informative program on Nutrition and Gut Health. Explore those foods and nutrients that enhance bacteria balance in the gut and associated health benefits, As always, Jill will offer menu ideas, cooking techniques and share a delicious recipe to sample. Upstairs bistro area at the McCaffrey's Market in West Windsor in the Southfield Retail Center at 335 Princeton Hightstown Road. RSVP to nutritionist@Mccaffreys.com or call 215 750-7713 to reserve your seat.

6/23 & 24 - I Am Harvey Milk at Princeton Festival - OnFriday, June 23 at 7pmand Saturday, June 24 at 7pmthe Princeton Festival presents I Am Harvey Milk, a musical theater oratorio by acclaimed Broadway composer and lyricist Andrew Lippa (Big Fish, The Addams Family). The show celebrates the legacy of Harvey Milk, an American icon and the first openly gay man to hold office in California. Lippa’s oratorio is part choral work and part theater piece, taking audience members through Milk’s life, from his childhood to his assassination. Conducted by Andrew Lippa himself, these performances serve as the world premiere of a revised version of the original work, and take place in the tented performance pavilion on the grounds of beautiful Morven Museum and Garden.
Tickets for the June 23 and June 24 performances at Morven Museum and Grounds range from $42 - $125; youths 5-17 receive a 50% discount with an adult purchase. Visit the Princeton Symphony Orchestra webpage at princetonsymphony.org or call (609) 497-0020.

6/24 - 2nd Annual Mercer Juneteenth Free Black Biz Expo, 10-3pm., Free and open to the public, this event, brought to you by the NJ Small Business Development Center at The College of New Jersey, Mercer County Office of Economic Development and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital – Hamilton RWJ Barnabas Health (Hamilton), allows diverse people from all backgrounds the opportunity to experience and learn about Black-owned businesses in the Mercer County area.
www.sbdcnj.com/events/2023-juneteenth-black-business-expo-in-mercer-county-area/

6/24 – Annual Vintage Base Ball Game, Historical Society of Princeton, 11-1pm., Part game, part history lesson, and an all-around fantastic show of sportsmanship comes to Greenway Meadows Park this month for the Historical Society of Princeton’s Annual Vintage Base Ball Game. Families and guests are welcome to watch an inning or stay for the entire game, where the Flemington Neshanock will take on the New Brunswick Liberty in a competitive match of bare-handed ‘base ball,’ wearing period uniforms and using 1864 rules. Players from across the tri-state area will entertain and answer questions about the rich history of America’s favorite pastime. After the game, families and individuals of all ages are invited to take batting practice using authentic 19th-century equipment replicas! The event is free and open to the public, with no pre-registration required.
Location: Greenway Meadows Park 275 Rosedale Road Princeton, NJ 08540
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6/24 - Artworks Pride Night Fundraiser, 7-10pm. Join us for a night of celebration featuring live performances from Epolight Lavelle, Jenny Henny, Stay Dead, and Penny Praline with an Artworks Pop Up Pride Exhibition in our Main Gallery. Proceeds from tickets will benefit Art All Night 2023 which creates an accepting and inclusive space for artists of all backgrounds. In addition, there will be opportunities to donate to Lamda Legal, an American civil rights organization that focuses on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities as well as people living with HIV/AIDS through impact litigation, societal education, and public policy work. $20 tickets are available in advance and may be available at the door! Space is limited so get yours today! artworkstrenton.org/events/pridenight/

6/25 - Outdoor Yoga Class@Mountain Lakes House, FOPOS, 10am., During this one-hour yoga class, Alisha Fowler (RYT 200) will lead folks through an all-levels ashtanga-inspired flow, pairing breath and movement. As participants do yoga together, they will take in the beautiful setting of the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve. This class is donation-based, and the class size is limited. Get tickets today!

6/25 – HiTOPS Drag High Tea,Tipple & Rose Tea Parlor & Apothecary, 12pm., Lift a pinky and celebrate Pride at HiTOPS' next Drag High Tea Sunday, June 25 at noon at Tipple and Rose Tea Parlor and Apothecary in Princeton. Come meet our fabulous host, Divinity Banks! Your attendance helps raise critically needed funds for the programs at HiTOPS and supports Drag Artists! High Tea will include an assortment of savories, scones, and sweets including vegan and gluten free options. Our hosts ask that attendees provide proof of vaccination.
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6/25 – Firefly Festival, Terhune’s, 4-9pm., Celebrate this exciting FREE event, enjoy an evening of nature, music, good food and outdoor fun. Enjoy live music while you wait for the fireflies to come out. Pony rides will be available all evening. Hungry? You’ll find lots of goodies available at Pam’s Firefly Tent: grilled chicken, hot dogs, pie, apple cider, donuts, cookies, apples and more! Adults enjoy Terhune's own wine to sample or by the glass in the wine orchard. Come and enjoy a flickering, flying, fun evening on the farm. Admission is FREE For more information visit www.terhuneorchards.com/firefly-festival

6/28 - Trenton Summer Pub and Grub Crawl, 5-9pm - Enjoy good food, drink (including mocktails) and camaraderie as we walk to four Trenton “pubs” and have the opportunity to enjoy some additional delicious food along the way. We’ll start at 1911 Smokehouse BBQ, onward to The Lobby Club, then Trenton Social and Cooper’s Riverview. Crawlers may visit each establishment with the group, or journey on your own. Participants are expected to consume and behave responsibly, adhering to all state and local laws. The “pubs” are located close/relatively close to each other and designated drivers will be available. www.revtrenton.org/

6/29 – Art of Less Doing – Streamline Your Life, 6-8:30pm., Arts Council of Princeton - Ari Meisel, founder of Less Doing and creator of the Replaceable Founder System of Productivity will teach you how to streamline your life and increase productivity. Learn practical techniques for reducing stress and clutter, outsourcing tasks, and automating workflows to free up time and energy. You'll walk away with a clear action plan for simplifying your life and boosting your productivity, so you can focus on what truly matters. This session is for anyone who ever experiences overwhelm. Get your tickets.

6/30 – Free Concert, The Princeton Symphonic Brass, 7:30pm, Community Middle School Auditorium, 95 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, New Jersey. This summer's Eve concert features Americana, Jazz, and light classical in a beautiful, spacious, state-of-the-art performance space with ample, free parking. Tickets at psbrass.square.site.

Client Promos

Walk with a Rothman Doc - Join a group, led by Rothman Orthopaedics' Dr. Sarah Weinstein, for a fun and safe place to go for a walk, learn about health, and meet new friends. All are welcome to these FREE events, that will take place every 2nd Saturday of every month, beginning on 6/10 from 9 - 10am at Community Park South in Princeton. Learn more and Register here.

Sunset Sips & Sounds, Fridays 12- 8 pm starting June 2, 2023 @Terhune’s - Come join us in our historic apple orchard for Terhune wine, music, light bites and friend-filled evenings every Friday nights June through Sept 8 at Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery. What a great way to unwind after the week, meet friends, bring your family, enjoy the sunset on the farm. www.terhuneorchards.com/

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Dance Connection NJ Holding Summer Dance Classes & Camps - The Dance Connection's flexible Summer Classes schedule gives your child time to dance their heart out and you can still have family vacation! Click here to view the schedule and learn more details: danceconnectionnj.com/summer-programs/summerclasses

Father’s Day Paint & Play Party @Tumbles Princeton - Inviting all fathers, grandfathers, with children to celebrate together! Join us for our Father's Day Paint and Play Tumbling Party! This all-ages event is perfect for dads and granddads to bond with their kids while having a blast. Our venue, Tumbles of Princeton, is the perfect place to tumble and play, and we'll even have a paint station set up for a fun and creative activity. Admission: 1 adult + 1 child: $35 Tumbles Members: $25.00 Additional adults: $5.00@ Princeton Online Members Special: $30@ (Must mention this ad when booking) Registration required. Buy tickets online: Princeton.tumbles.net Call/text for more information: 609-447-5437

McCarter Theatre Subscriptions Are Back - Two new plays, a beloved award-winning musical, and a classic ghost story from the West End... SUBSCRIPTIONS are BACK! Subscribe to the 4-play Theatre Series, get the best seats, receive exclusive access to subscriber pre-sales, and save up to 25% on tickets. SUBSCRIBE HERE

Woolverton Inn Summer Special - Guests save 25% off a 2-night stay (Monday through Thursday) through the end of June for reservations in June & July. Applies to direct bookings only. Link here: www.woolvertoninn.com/specials-packages#specials 

City Kidz World magazine summer deadline is August 1^st - City Kidz World accepts poetry, essays, shorts stories, art, and photography. Students can submit to editor@citykidzworld.com. City Kidz World Writing Studio is also enrolling students in the On-Demand Video creative writing classes: Enroll here: Creative Writing for Middle and High School Students | City Kidz World (teachable.com)