Events (continued)

3/8 – 3/10 – American Repertory Ballet Presents, Classic Beauty – program featuring excerpts from Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty
at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. arballet.org/event/classic-beauty/

3/9 – Lawrence Hopewell Trail Walk, 9:30am., Walk along a section the almost-completed 22-mile Lawrence Hopewell Trail for about an hour on the second Saturday of every month. 9:30 a.m. start. Meeting point varies; check the website for details: WALKING CLUB - Lawrence Hopewell Trail

3/9 - Sustainable Home Expo, 10-4pm., Thinking about switching to a heat pump? Looking to install an EV charger? Meet local, vetted, sustainably-minded home-improvement professionals and get your questions answered all under one roof! The Princeton Sustainable Home Expo will take place at the Suzanne Patterson Building in Princeton on Saturday, March 9 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Stop in at any time to talk directly with contractors, solar installers, sustainable landscapers, homeowners, and renters!
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3/9 - Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) presents GRAMMY® Award winning trio Time For Three performing Kevin Puts's Contact. Also on the program are Marin Goleminov's The Fire Dancer: Suite from the Balletand Sergei Prokofiev's Selections from Romeo and Juliet. Rossen Milanov conducts. Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, Princeton University Campus, Princeton, NJ. Tickets: start at $35 (children 5-17 who are accompanied by an adult receive a 50% discount); Accommodations or services can be arranged with two weeks' notice, contact Mika Godbole at mgodbole@princetonsymphony.org or (609) 905-0931; For tickets: princetonsymphony.org or 609-497-0020. Saturday, March 9 at 8pm and Sunday, March 10 at 4:00pm.

3/10 - Blood Drive, The Jewish Center and the Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad, 8-12:30pm., Register at: tinyurl.com/tjc0310. For medical or travel related questions call 800-933-2566. Appointments are preferred however walk-ins will be welcomed if space permits. Please remember to eat, drink and bring your donor ID card or ID with name and photo. If you have a medical related question visit nybc.org/eligibility or call 800.688.0900. New York Blood Center draws and provides blood to hospitals and patients in the greater New York metropolitan area including to Princeton Penn Medicine and RWJ hospitals and beyond. Location: The Jewish Center, 435 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08540.

3/10 – Pruning Demo with Gary Mount, Terhune’s, 1pm., Gary Mount, owner of Terhune Orchards, is offering a free pruning class in his orchards. Mr. Mount is frequently asked for his advice on pruning and other cultural practices in the orchards. Mr. Mount will explain how he prunes and answer questions right out in the orchards. He will also discuss new varieties of fruit trees suitable for planting by the homeowner and the difference between various rootstocks. The class will be held rain or shine. Terhune Orchards’ own cider and donuts will be served as refreshments.Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road (crossroad Carter Road) Princeton, NJ 08540 Mercer County www.terhuneorchards.com

3/10 - All-Ages Folk Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, 3-5pm., Our family-friendly dance features square dances, contra dances, play party games, other traditional American dances, and sometimes folk dances from around the world; it’s great fun for the whole family, from young children (ages 4 and up) to adults. The dances will be led by our local callers; live music will be provided by the Mixed Age Dance Band. Musicians of all ages and abilities are welcome to join the MAD Band - there is a rehearsal immediately before each family dance. No partner or experience is needed. Covid vaccines and masking are optional. Admission: $7 per person or $20 per family of 3 or more. Suzanne Patterson Building, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton, NJ. Click here for more information

3/11 – French Conversation Group with Alliance Française Princeton, 10 -11:30am., McCaffrey's Market Princeton upstairs dining hall. RSVP to gailbruno7@gmail.com. Additional date: 3/25 10 -11:30am.

3/12 - Country Line Dancing @Princeton Elks, 7-10pm., 354 Re 518, Skillman NJ, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. Entry is $15.00 pp at the door. Beginners to experts are welcomed.

3/13 - Speaker Series: Pollinators, Food, and Climate Change, Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 7-8:30pm., How is the food we eat dependent on native pollinators? How is what we plant affecting climate change? Why is learning that we can have a positive effect right where we are important to taking action? Learn the key factors that are causing the rapid worldwide decline of the whole spectrum of pollinators and how you can begin to reverse this decimation by creating beautiful habitats that will provide their food and nesting sites. 80 West Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ 08525
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3/15 – Celebrate the Green with D&R Greenway Land Trust
And Voices Chorale NJ, 6-9pm., In celebration of D&R Greenway Land Trust's work to preserve the green in our local communities - back by popular demand - Voices Chorale NJ is bringing Irish music and dancing to a benefit for both organizations just in time for St. Patrick's Day on Friday, March 15, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.at D&R Greenway's Johnson Education Center, One Preservation Place, Princeton.Tickets for this festive event and benefit are $65 per person. Space is limited. To reserve your seat, visit www.drgreenway.org; or www.voiceschoralenj.org or call 609-924-4646.

3/15 – Concert, The Princeton Folk Music Society, 8pm., The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Ruth Wyand. Ruth plays a mix of Americana, jazz, blues, folk, and country, with a portion of Piedmont picking and bluegrass clawhammer thrown in. Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ. Tickets at the door or in advance: $25 ($20 members, $10 students, $5 children). Ample free parking. For advance tickets, live-stream access, and more information: princetonfolk.org

3/16 - DIY Backyard Birds: Coffee and Bird Feeder Crafts, FOPOS, 10-12pm., .During this convivial gathering, children and adults will have the opportunity to spread seed butter on native pinecones, and roll the pinecones in the best birdseed for our local, native bird population. Folks can then take their feeders home and enjoy welcoming birds into their backyards. In addition to the craft, there will be hot coffee and hot chocolate provided. www.fopos.org/events-programs/2024/bird-feeders

3/16 - Herbs for Sleep, Stress & Tranquility, Cherry Grove Farm, 11am., Learn which plants can lift the spirits, calm the nerves, help us to relax, or slow that whirling mind and give us a good nights sleep. Discover why one herb is more suited to your constitution and personality than another. When the cold, dark, winter months seem to drag on, many of us feel sluggish, anxious, depressed, fatigued, and we struggle with brain fog, sleep disruption, stress or winter blues. Herbal teas offer us a wonderful, gentle support through such challenging times. Participants will create and take home their own individual tea blend to suit their particular mood and personality. Register: www.cherrygrovefarm.com

3/16 - Princeton Zine Fest 2024, Princeton Public Library, 10-5pm., Discover and learn about all things zine at this daylong event which includes workshops and talks in the morning, a zine marketplace in the afternoon and other activities throughout the day. The inaugural Princeton Zine Fest is being held as part of New Jersey Makers Day to encourage our community to learn more about zine culture and to start making their own zines.
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3/16 - Triumphant Trifecta of Musical Mastery, The Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey, 7:30pm.,Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, Trenton, NJ. Hold on to your seats! This evening's concert begins with African-American composer Valerie Coleman's Seven-O'clock Shout, a fun, brand new piece commissioned and premiered by the Philadelphia Orchestra, followed by Grammy Award Winner Yvonne Lam performing the Glass Violin Concerto. This is a unique work that just might mesmerize you. Experience the grand finale after intermission: Stravinsky's awe-inspiring Petrushka Ballet from 1911, a captivating masterpiece that showcases the full power of our magnificent orchestra.Tickets at: www.capitalphilharmonic.org

3/17 – ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’, McCarter Theatre, 11am, 1pm., 3:30pm., The popular stage show that faithfully brings Eric Carle's classic children's books to life on stage comes to Princeton. Children and adults alike are sure to marvel at the stunning menagerie of more than 75 puppets from Carle's stories, including Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Lonely Firefly, and the star of the show, the famously Very Hungry Caterpillar, who eats his way through the week before metamorphosing into a beautiful butterfly. www.mccarter.org/season/2023-2024/very-hungry-caterpillar

3/17 – Vanya: National Theatre Live @Princeton Garden Theatre, 1pm., Andrew Scott (Fleabag, All of Us Strangers) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens' (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) radical new version of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya. Hopes, dreams, and regrets are thrust into sharp focus in this one-man adaptation which explores the complexities of human emotions. Filmed live during its sold-out run in London's West End.
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3/20 - 108 Sun Salutations for Spring Equinox - A Benefit for HIP, 6pm., At Housing Initiatives of Princeton, we see firsthand the beauty of new growth. Our friends at Gratitude Yoga will celebrate that sentiment with 108 Sun Salutations for Spring Equinox, a community class offered by donation in support of HIP on Wednesday, 3/20 @ 6pm please click here to join us!

3/21 – Nutrition Event - DASH Towards Heart Health,1:30pm. Join McCaffrey's Food Market's Registered Dietitian, Jill Kwasny, for a fun, informative, and free nutrition event: DASH Towards Heart Health. Promoting whole foods with a plant-based focus, the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet is consistently touted as a top diet for overall health. Learn more about the benefits of this family friendly, flexible eating plan. Discover just how easy it is to incorporate DASH diet recommendations into your daily routine. As always, Jill will offer menu ideas, cooking techniques, and delicious samples. McCaffrey's Market 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

3/21 - Kara Alaimo in Conversation with Jane Carr, Princeton Public Library, 6pm. The author discusses her book "Over the Influence" with Jane Greenway Carr and examines how social media affects women. Presented in partnership with the Phyllis Marchand Leadership Lecture Fund.
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3/23 – World Water Day @The Watershed – Two Sessions: 10-12pm - register; 12:30-2:30pm - register
Wet hands, microscopes, big smiles, and a mermaid are all part of World Water Day at The Watershed Institute. More than 300 visitors stopped by last year to play games, explore the lab, and participate in outdoor water-themed arts and crafts. You can take a vernal pool exploration hike, visit microscopic critters that live in our water, and meet a fish up close and personal. You can even do a taste test at our Water Bar, where local water suppliers compete to see who has the best tasting water. This fun and engaging event helps to highlight the importance of clean and safe drinking water in our daily lives.

3/23 – Weekly Canal Walk, 10am., Saturdays (Year Round)
Meet at Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road, Princeton.
Three mile walk on the towpath, year-round, weather permitting. Free.
(We'll be at the end of the parking lot near the road.)
Register to get notice of cancellations due to weather by emailing dsubber@gmail.com.

3/23 & 3/24 - Rider University's Westminster Choir College will host the second annual Celebration of Black Music. The two-day celebration will feature lectures, workshops and a concert featuring the Westminster Jubilee Singers, Westminster Chapel Choir and more! A Celebration of Black Music will take place on the Rider campus in Gill Chapel, 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. For more information and tickets, please visit rider.edu/events.

3/24 – Easter Egg Hunt, 3pm., Windsor Chapel., Children ages 2 – 9 are invited to enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt starting promptly at 3 PM on Sunday, March 24, at Windsor Chapel, 401 Village Road East (across from the Dutch Neck Elementary School), in Princeton Junction. There will be plenty of fun activities and special treats for children ages 2 – 9. Join in the fun! Everything is free! Please bring a basket. The rain date is Saturday, March 30, at 3 PM. For additional information, visit www.windsorchapel.org or call Windsor Chapel at (609) 799-2559.

3/25 - FYI Seminar - Long Term Healthcare, CMAP, 2-3pm., (In-Person at NSK Location) This presentation is designed to educate families on the 101’s of a long-term care insurance policy, its benefits, and empower them to convey essential information. Presenter: Wayne Morgan Registration required, no fee.
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3/28 - Annual Spring Flower Market, The Garden Club of Princeton, 10-1pm., Come shop beautiful and affordable cut flower arrangements to brighten up your home for spring or make someone's day with a surprise gift! The market will feature cut flower arrangements handmade by the club's members - many of whom are professional florists and longtime horticulturalists. Proceeds fund The Garden Club of Princeton's civic projects, including caring for the All Wars Memorial at the corner of Nassau and Mercer. The sale is located on the corner of Nassau and University Place, across from Jammin' Crepes.

3/30 – HiTOPS 2024 Trans Youth Forum, 11-4:30pm., This day-long celebration created BY and FOR trans and nonbinary youth will be held virtually and is FREE to all participants. Join us and help us spread the word! We anticipate the forum will be attended by hundreds of young people, their families, and the professionals who support them.The 2024 Forum includes nationally celebrated speakers, video highlights of trans and nonbinary youth, and a raffle all planned by our Trans Youth Advisory Board.
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Client Promos

Come to Shelley's Table for one of our six March events - www.shelleystable.com/upcoming-classes
We also host individualized team building classes for corporate clients to promote bonding, creativity and collaboration. I offer a variety of cuisines to customize your menu and specialize in French and Mexican cooking. Classes can be arranged for parties of 6 to 15 guests. To schedule your next team event with Shelley, please send a message to ShelleysTable@gmail.com.

Five Wines at Four @Teresa’s - Join us on Monday, March 11, 2024 as we welcome back Vincenzo Guglietta of Vera Wines and Spirits. Vincenzo will guide us through several wines in his portfolio, from Piemonte, Toscana, Veneto, and Puglia. Different regions, different styles with each wine reflecting typicity and balance. As always, assaggini and snacks will be served.
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Princeton Pong invites you to reinvigorate your mind and body at our Open House on March 24th from 12-4pm. Enjoy FREE Open Play, meet our elite coaching staff, and enter for a chance to win fabulous door prizes. Score big on our limited-time Membership Special: Join for only $25.00 + tax for your first month, with no initiation fee and no commitments–cancel any time! That's over 70% off a $90 value! Membership includes unlimited Open Play and discounted rates on our upcoming Spring Group Lessons as well as our epic Princeton Pong Summer Camps. Save the date and swing by for the perfect opportunity to get active, learn a new sport, and improve your game. 609-987-8500. www.princetonpong.com Email: info@princetonpong.com

Is your garden looking like the neighbors? Design concepts can be lost on your contractor. Let Horticultural Management get them back on track with what your garden should look like, not pruned balls! Keep your contractor, I will teach them the concepts of pruning without the electric shears. You can save on maintenance fees and spend more on new garden plants! Let me teach them how to prune! Before it’s too late. Email Horticulturalmanagement1@gmail.com for more information.

Eno Terra is now open for lunch and dinner on MONDAY – 11:30am – 9pm. Click HERE to make a reservation.

NEW - MANGO BOWLS @Playa Bowls Nassau Park – Mucho Mango, Mango Berry, Goldie Mango, and Mango Power – YUM

Want your own family photos taken by award-winning photographer Jen Davis? Using a photojournalistic style mixed with high energy and fun, Jen can help you update your family portraits this summer. She can capture your family at the beach, Princeton campus, your home and get a jump on holiday gifts for your family. The calendar is filling up so contact her today to schedule your shoot. Photography by Jen Davis can be reached by emailing photographybyjendavis@gmail.com now.

Free Living Yoga (FLY) is the premier yoga studio located in Skillman, NJ. For the month of March, FLY is offering a NEW STUDENT SPECIAL - 2-weeks unlimited classes for $40. Our studio offers classes in Yoga, Heated Infrared Yoga, Yin, Barre, Pilates, Zumba, special events and workshops. Located at 1378 US Highway 206, Suite 204, Skillman, NJ 08558. flyfreelivingyoga.com/

Westrick Music Academy, located in Princeton Junction, will be hosting its free annual "Bring a Friend to Rehearsal" evenings! Interested young singers can join us for choir rehearsal, group activities, and general fun! To register, click HERE.