Blood Drives
The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give lifesaving blood or platelets in the new year to help keep the blood supply strong this winter. Type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets are especially urged to give now to keep critical blood products on the shelves for patients in need.
June 14 is World Blood Donor Day, and June 19 is World Sickle Cell Day. Join the Red Cross in celebrating the spirit of humanity by giving blood or platelets.
Those who come to give through June 30 will get a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email and will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards. Terms apply. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/June.
Book a time to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
American Red Cross Llura Gund Blood Donation Center – Central New Jersey
707 Alexander Road, Suite 101, Princeton
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 12:30-7:15 p.m.
Thursday: 10:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Montgomery
June 14 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Montgomery Township Municipal Building, 100 Community Dr.
Bordentown
June 16 – 2:30-7:30 p.m. – St. Mary School, 30 Elizabeth Street.
June 30 – 2-7 p.m. – Holiday Inn Express, Bordentown-Trenton South, 195 Route 130 N.
Cranbury
June 19 – 1-6 p.m. – Cranbury Public Library, 30 Park Place West.
Princeton
June 18 – noon to 5 p.m. – DoubleTree by Hilton, 4355 US-1 South.
June 26 – 2-7 p.m. – stone Hill Church, 1025 Bunn Drive.
Nutrition
The Mercer County Nutrition Program for Older Adults has in-person lunches at nine of its locations.
The Nutrition Program for Older Adults provides a daily nutritionally balanced meal Monday through Friday, except for county and/or municipal holidays.
All meals meet the required one-third of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) daily referenced intake of nutrients for an individual 60 years or older.
Meals are available to Mercer County residents age 60 or older and their spouses (regardless of age), any county resident with a disability whose primary caregiver is a program participant, anyone volunteering in the program, and the personal care aides of program participants when they accompany a participant to the site where the meals are provided.
In-person services will be hosted at: Jennye Stubblefield Senior Center and Sam Naples Community Center in Trenton, Lawrence Township Senior Center, Princeton Café for Older Adults, John O. Wilson Neighborhood Service Center in Hamilton, Hamilton Senior Center, Hopewell Valley Senior Center, Hollowbrook Community Center in Ewing, and Robbinsville Senior Center.
Most meal services begin at 11:30 a.m., although times may vary by location, so call 609-989-6650 or inquire at a local site.
No payment is required for a meal; however, there is a suggested donation of $1 for each meal provided.
Reservations are required; call 609-989-6650 to reserve a spot.
Monthly menus can be found on the Nutrition Program for Older Adults web page.
If transportation is a barrier to participating in the congregate meals, Mercer County TRADE may be able to help; call 609-530-1971 or email [email protected]. Some of the sites also may have transportation options for its participants.
There may be home-delivered options.
For more information, call 609-989-6650 or email [email protected].
Mercer County
The Mercer County Board of Elections is actively recruiting for new Election Board Workers (must be registered Mercer County voters or students 16-17 years old). Bilingual residents who speak English, as well as Gujarati, Hindi, Mandarin, Punjabi, or Spanish fluently are especially needed. Full-day shifts earn $300 and half day shifts earn $150.
The Mercer County Department of Public Health and Safety will be offering free COVID-19 vaccines for adults. Flu vaccines are available for underinsured/uninsured adults.
First and third Tuesday of every month – 1-3 p.m. – Rescue Mission of Trenton, 98 Carroll St., Trenton.
Tai Chi Lessons
Learn and practice Tai Chi for free at Todd’s Tai Chi Group – at the Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro on Saturdays – for beginners through intermediate level from 10-11:30 a.m. On Saturdays when the library room is not available practice is outside (weather permitting) at the Plainsboro Park off of Edgemere Avenue near the bocce ball court near the cricket parking area.
Bordentown
Wednesdays
The Bordentown Township Police Department offers Straight to Treatment on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Insurance is not necessary to receive assistance. Neither is residency in Burlington County. No appointment is needed.
For more information visit www.straighttotreatment.com or email [email protected].
First Saturday
Spring into action with the Bordentown City Green Team’s Toy Library! Bring your gently used toys to swap and bring home a new-to-you treasure! Join the Green Team on the first Saturday of every month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church on Farnsworth Avenue. Help reduce waste and keep the fun going.
Bordentown Library events
Bordentown Library is located at 18 E. Union St., Bordentown. For more information about the events below call 609-298-0622 or visit https://www.bcls.lib.nj.us/locations/bordentown-library.
June 13 – 1-4 p.m. – Mahjong Matchplay.
June 17 – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Baby and Toddler Time.
June 17 – 10:45-11:15 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
June 18 – 5-6 p.m. – Chess for Tweens and Teens.
June 19 – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Gentle Yoga.
June 19 – 1-4 p.m. – Community Resource Navigation.
June 19 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Make a Monoprint!
June 19 – 6:30-8 p.m. – LGBTQ+ Crafting Space.
Ongoing
Bordentown Farmers Market is calling all local vendors and food trucks interested in joining the market for its 2025 season. The market runs every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 26, rain or shine, at the Carslake Community Center, 207 Crosswicks St.
Vendors are wanted for the Bordentown Green Fair that will take place on June 14 at Carslake Community Center in Bordentown City. Vendors offering eco-friendly products, sustainable services, local food, art, as well as live animal demonstration specialist. Email [email protected]. The Boys & Girls Club of Trenton Bike Exchange will be accepting bike donations at the Green Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cranbury
The Cranbury Public Library (CPL) is located at 30 Park Place West. For more information on listed events please call (609) 722-6992.
June 13 – noon to 2 p.m. – Cranbury Senior Center Luncheon.
June 14 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Tai Chi.
June 14 – 11 a.m. – Creating Writing Course for Adults.
June 14 – 1-5 p.m. – Boy Scouts Troop 52.
June 15 – 1 p.m. – Indivisible Cranbury AV Meeting.
June 16 – 10 a.m. to noon – Dorathea House.
June 16 – 6 p.m. – CPL Cinemates Film Club.
June 17 – 11 a.m. – Toddler Craft Tuesday: Let’s Make Rainbow Clouds!
June 17 – 12:30 p.m. – Introduction to AI.
June 17 – 6:30 p.m. – Spinning Yarns 2025 B.
June 17 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Nutrition and Mental Health.
June 18 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Gentle Yoga.
June 18 – 11 a.m. – Family Storytime!
June 18 – 1:30 p.m. – Afternoon Book Discussion.
June 18 – 6-8 p.m. – Monthly Puzzle Night.
June 18 – 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Windsor Dance Troupe.
June 19 – noon to 1 p.m. – Blood Drive set up.
June 19 – 1-6 p.m. – Blood Drive.
June 19 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Thursday Crafternoon: Egg Carton Turtles!
June 19 – 6-7 p.m. – Blood Drive clean up.
June 19 – 7 p.m. – Indivisible Cranbury.
June 20 – Closed for Juneteenth.
Cranbury Arts Council Gourgaud Gallery
Gourgaud Gallery is located in Town Hall, 23-A North Main St.
The Cranbury Arts Council and the Gourgaud Gallery is hosting The Stonebridge Photography Club through June 27. An opening reception will be held from noon to 2:30 p.m. on June 6.
The Stonebridge Photography Club provides a rewarding and enjoyable experience for community photographers wishing to improve their technical and artistic imaging skills. The club was established in the year 2000 in the Active Senior Development of Stonebridge in Monroe Township.
Gallery hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information visit cranburyartscouncil.com and gourgaudgallery.com.
As part of a non-profit Cranbury Arts Council, the Gourgaud Gallery donates 20% of art sales to the Cranbury Arts Council and its programs that support the arts in the community. Cash or a check made out to the artist is accepted as payment.
Open Sundays
Cranbury Historical and Preservation Society open Sundays from 1-4 p.m., 4 Park Place E.
East Windsor/Hightstown
Child Passenger Car Seat Safety in East Windsor
June 16 – 3-7 p.m. – Apple Montessori School, 300D Route 571 West.
July 28 – 3-7 p.m. – Lightbridge Academy, 149 Route 130 North.
Aug. 6 – 5:30-8:30 p.m. – Township National Night Out at East Windsor P.A.L. Complex, 30 Airport Road.
Sept. 10 – 3-7 p.m. – East Windsor Police/Court building, 80 One Mile Road.
Saturday, July 5
Independence Day Celebration will be held at Etra Lake Park, East Windsor.
Hickory Corner Branch Library
Hickory Corner Branch Library is located at 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor.
June 13 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Creation Station.
June 13 – 10:30-11:30 p.m. – Basic Skills Crafts for Adults.
June 13 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie – “Victor/Victoria” (1982).
June 14 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Family Fun Time.
June 14 – 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. – Father’s Day Cards and Cookies.
June 15 – 2-4 p.m. – Matinee Movie – “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything!” (1995).
June 16 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Messy Monday.
June 16 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – ESL Conversation.
June 16 – 4:30-5 p.m. – Color Bingo.
June 17 – 10 a.m. to noon – Learn How to Play American Mah Jongg.
June 17 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Nonfiction Book Club.
June 17 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Medicare Workshop.
June 18 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Hickory Corner Book Club.
June 18 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Kids’ Music Sample Class.
June 18 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Current Events Chat.
June 18 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Chess Club.
June 18 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Family Fun Time.
June 19 – 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Free Eye Screening.
June 19 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mercer County Board of Social Services.
June 19 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Time.
June 19 – 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Crochet and Knit Corner.
June 19 – 4:30-5:15 p.m. – Paint a Juneteenth Flag.
June 19 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Chess for Adults.
Hightstown Branch Library
Hightstown Branch Library is located at 114 Franklin St., Hightstown.
June 14 – 3-4:30 p.m. – Trash to Treasure – Upcycled Crafts for Kids.
June 17 – 5-8:15 p.m. – Learning English.
June 18 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Wiggle, Giggle, READ!
June 18 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Library Playgroup.
June 18 – 3:30-4:30 p.m. – Citizenship Exam Preparation.
June 19 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Play Doh Storytime.
June 19 – noon to 12:45 p.m. – Guided Meditation for adults.
Twin Rivers Branch Library
Twin Rivers Branch Library is located at 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. For more information contact (609) 443-1880.
June 13 – 11-11:45 a.m. – Little Builders.
June 16 – 2-3 p.m. – Adult Craft: Tissue Paper Flowers.
June 16 – 4:30-5:15 p.m. – Kids’ Craft: Sketchbook Decorating.
June 16 – 6-7 p.m. – Adult Non-Fiction Book Club.
June 17 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Story and Songs.
June 18 – 6-7 p.m. – No Pressure Book Club.
June 19 – 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Baby Time.
June 19 – 2-3 p.m. – Adult Fiction Book Club.
Hillsborough
Photo submissions
The Administration/Clerk’s Office invites Hillsborough residents to share scenic photos of Hillsborough for the annual township calendar and planner. In the past, the calendar has showcased the township’s gorgeous open space and scenic locations including wildlife, farmland, parks, and rivers. When submitting photos, please don’t include people and pets, and avoid objects that distract including roofs, fences, and car windows. Please save pictures with your name and the location’s name before sending them to Deborah Ng at debng@hillsborough-nj. You will also need to fill out a photo release form that is located on the Hillsborough Township website.
Hillsborough Branch Library
The library is part of the Somerset County Library System at 379 S. Branch Road. For more information on the events visit sclsnj.org.
June 13 – 6-8 p.m. – PRIDE Prom 2025 (for tweens and teens).
June 14 – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Saturday Drop-in Fun.
June 16 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Walk with Ease Program – Arthritis Foundation.
June 16 – 5-7 p.m. – Hillsborough’s Summer Reading Open House.
June 17 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Storytime.
June 17 – 1-2:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
June 17 – 5:30-6 p.m. – Family Storytime – Pajama Time.
June 18 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Sing-along with Sarah.
June 18 – 2-3 p.m. – Watercolor Wednesday – Monochromatic Mountains.
June 18 – 4-5 p.m. – Coding Club.
June 18 – 6-7 p.m. – Drop-in Computing Help.
June 19 – 4-5 p.m. – Coding Club.
June 20 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Baby Rhyme and Play.
June 20 – noon to 12:30 p.m. – Outdoor Storytime.
June 20 – 4-5 p.m. – Coding Club.
Ongoing:
The Social Services Department is asking residents to donate the following items to the Hillsborough C.A.N. Food Pantry with detergents of all kinds, deodorant and shampoo. Donation drop-off is at the municipal court/health/social services entrance to the municipal building by the gazebo. Bins are provided for after-hours and weekend donations.
Free Radon Kits
Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas formed from the breakdown of uranium and radon in rocks and soil that can build up in homes and get into the air we breathe. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Testing your home for radon is easy and homes with high levels of radon can be easily mitigated. The Hillsborough Health Department has received a grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for radon test kits. The kits are available and the health department is now distributing free radon test kits to residents on a first come, first served basis.
Hopewell Valley
Saturdays at Howell Living History Farm
The farm is located at 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township and is a facility of the Mercer County Park Commission. For more information on the events listed call 609-737-3299 or email [email protected].
June 14 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Pleasant Valley House Tours.
June 21 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Dairy Day.
June 28 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Ice Cream Party and Wheat Harvest.
July 5 – 5-8 p.m. – Evening Blacksmithing.
July 12 – 5-8 p.m. – Evening Animal Chores.
July 19 – 10 a.m. – Butterfly Bonanza, Capital City Farm.
July 19 – 5-8 p.m. – Evening Animal Chores.
July 26-27 – Mercer County 4-H Fair and Wheat Threshing. Times are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 26 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 27.
Hopewell Public Library
Hopewell Public Library (HPL) is located at 13 East Broad St., Hopewell.
June 14 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Book and Bake Sale.
June 16 – 10:15-10:45 a.m. – Children’s Storytime, Hopewell Station.
June 16 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Bridge.
June 18 – Summer Program, Color Our World begins.
June 19 – Library is closed for Juneteenth.
Hopewell Branch Library
Hopewell Branch Library is located at 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington.
June 13 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mah Jongg in the Morning.
June 14 – 10 a.m. to noon – Mah Jongg in the Morning.
June 14 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
June 14 – noon to 2 p.m. – Crafternoon – Make a Father’s Day Card.
June 16 – 10 a.m. to noon – Canasta Meet-up.
June 16 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Storytime.
June 16 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon – Penguin Picture.
June 17 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Exploring Vegetarian Cooking: Veggie Sloppy Joe and Pickleback Slaw.
June 17 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Outdoor Toddler Rock.
June 17 – 2-3 p.m. – ESL Conversation Group.
June 17 – 4-5 p.m. – Crafternoon – Penguin Picture.
June 18 – 10-11 a.m. – Adult Craft: Macrame Wall Hanger.
June 18 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Babytime.
June 18 – 2-3 p.m. – Gardening Book Club.
June 18 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Wednesday Scrabble.
June 18 – 6-6:30 p.m. – Storytime.
June 19 – 10-11 a.m. – Thursday Dominoes.
June 19 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Outdoor Storytime.
June 19 – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Juneteenth Transcription Event.
Pennington Public Library
Pennington Public Library is located at 30 N. Main St. For more information visit www.penningtonlibrary.org.
Through June 30 (Saturdays) – Hopewell Valley Come Outside and Play – Story Stroll and Craft at Sked Street Park. Exercise your body and your imagination as you follow the pages of “A Stone Sat Still” through Sked Street Park! Then, stop by the library’s Maker Station to create one-of-a-kind rock art. No registration required. Craft available while supplies last.
Through Aug. 31 – Adult Summer Reading Program – Write brief book reviews or library program reviews and enter to win. One entry per title/event. Enter as many times as you would like! Prize drawings throughout the summer!
June 18 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Family Storytime.
June 18 – 7-8:15 p.m. – Art Talk: Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller.
Sundays at Washington Crossing Park
The Historic Education Committee of the Washington Crossing Park Association (WCPA) will lead tours of the State Park on various Sundays from 1-2:30 p.m.
Tickets are free. As space is limited, all tickets must be reserved at Eventbrite. (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-washington-crossing-state-park-historic-walking-tours-tickets-634898156477)
Tours begin at the Washington Crossing Visitor Center Museum with a tour overview and a screening of the film, Ten Crucial Days: The Road to Liberty. Tour guides and state park historians will introduce participants to the Museum’s world-class Swan Historical Foundation Collection of Revolutionary War artifacts. They will also discuss Lloyd Garrison’s painting of Washington’s Crossing, and how it compares to other depictions of the 1776 Crossing.
Next, visitors will walk down Sullivan Drive to the entrance to Continental Lane, where you will engage in a discussion on the reasons why Gen. George Washington chose this spot for his history-changing campaign. From there, participants will walk to the park’s Stone Barn where they will examine a map of the Battle of Trenton and a large diorama of Washington’s Crossing, the March to Trenton, and the Battle of Trenton.
Finally, visitors will walk to the nearby Landing Overlook, where they will discuss the significance of the nearby 1740s Johnson Ferry House, and the importance of ferryboat operations to the Crossing and Landing.
Tours are free but donations to the Washington Crossing Park Association are gratefully accepted. Tours are contingent on the weather. For updates: call the Visitors Center at (609) 737-0623. You may also visit https://www.wcpa-nj.com/historic-tours for more information.
Contact Information: WCPA, Executive Director Annette Earling, [email protected].
Lawrence Township
Lawrence Branch Library
The Lawrence Township Library Branch is located at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Township. For more information contact (609) 882-9246.
June 13 – 2-2:45 p.m. and 3-3:45 p.m. – Vegetable Gardening.
June 13 – 3-4 p.m. – Getting Started with Gmail.
June 14 – 10-11 a.m. – ESL Conversation Circle with Paula.
June 14 – 11-11:45 a.m. – Bilingual Spanish Storytime.
Juen 14 – 2-4 p.m. – Drop-in Homework Help.
June 16 – 10-11 a.m. – Morning Book Club: The Women by Kristin Hannah.
June 16 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Open Lab/Northstar.
June 16 – 10-10:45 a.m. – Storytime.
June 16 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Sensory Science: Colors.
June 16 – 4:15-4:45 p.m. – Round Singing.
June 16 – 6-8 p.m. – Summer Reading Program Kickoff: Adult Coloring.
June 16 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Fiero Coding Club – Python.
June 17 – 10-10:45 a.m. – Bilingual Spanish Storytime.
June 17 – 2-3 p.m. – Typing Lab.
June 17 – 6-7 p.m. – Guitar Basics.
June 17 – 6:30-7 p.m. – Slime Time: Unicorn.
June 18 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Storytime.
June 18 – 10-11 a.m. – Word: Picture, Tables and Text Boxes.
June 18 – 11 a.m. to noon – Sensory Playtime.
June 18 – noon to 1 p.m. – Outdoor Drawing Party.
June 18 – 2:30-4 p.m. – Poetry Writing Workshop.
June 18 – 5:30-7 p.m. – Film Screening: “A Real Pain.” (2024).
June 18 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Drawing Lesson.
June 18 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Excel: Formulas and Functions.
June 19 – 10-10:45 a.m. – Career Prep and Job Seeking Skills.
June 19 – 10-11:30 a.m. – Cook Talks: Hydroponic Gardens.
June 19 – 1-5 p.m. – Drop-in Upcycling Challenge: Let’s Get Organized!
June 19 – 6-7 p.m. – Native Plants Workshop.
June 19 – 6:30-7:15 p.m. – Play with Clay.
June 19 – 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Google Docs: Resumes.
Anne Demarais Nature Center (ADNC)
The center is located at 481 Drexel Ave.
Every month, on the first Saturday, Lawrence Township Environmental Education Foundation is sponsoring walks through the meadow at the Lawrence Nature Center and through the Drexel Woods to see the wonders of nature, learn about the history of Lawrence Township and enjoy the great outdoors. Check back on the center’s Events page to see what is coming up and to register for a walk.
Montgomery
Montgomery Library is located at 100 Community Dr., Skillman. For more information call (908) 458-8401.
June 13 – 10:30-10:50 a.m. – Sing-along with Ms. Natalie.
June 16 – 5:30-6:30 p.m. – DIY Bath Bombs.
June 16 – 6-7 p.m. – Chakra Balancing: Flow into Harmony.
June 17 – 5:15-6 p.m. – Story and Craft.
June 18 – 2-3 p.m. – Montgomery Writer’s Circle.
June 18 – 3:30-7 p.m. – Game Night.
June 20 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler/Preschool Storytime.
June 20 – 3-4 p.m. – Summer Solstice Mocktails.
Ongoing:
Radon Kits are available at the Montgomery Health Department, Second Floor of Municipal Center, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Princeton
Saturday, June 14
Small World Coffee is hosting a special one-day pop-up featuring local artist Minako Ota with original artwork prints, and artist-made goods from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its Nassau Street location.
Bayard Rustin Center’s Princeton Pride Parade begins at 11 a.m.
Thursday, June 19
The 55PLUS Club of Princeton will meet at 10 a.m. in person at 435 Nassau St, Princeton, and online via ZOOM at its website at princeton55plus.org by clicking on “Upcoming Meetings” and then the word “HERE” for the scheduled meeting.
Dr. William Hu, director at the Center for Healthy Aging Research, associate professor and chief of Cognitive Neurology at Rutgers-RWJ Medical School and Institute for Health Policy and Aging Research at Rutgers Institute of Health, will speak about “Long COVID.” Meetings are open to all and free of charge with a $5 donation suggested which can be made via the website. 55Plus is a non-profit volunteer organization that presents speakers on topics on history, politics, science, humanities and the arts.
Herrontown Woods
Located at 600 Snowden Lane, Princeton. For more information visit https://www.herontownwoods.org/events/
June 21 – 5-9 p.m. – Celebration Gathering – Veblen Birthday Bash – Join us at Herrontown Woods to celebrate summer and the birthdays of the Veblens, who donated Herrontown Woods as Princeton’s first nature preserve.
Happenings at McCarter Theater
McCarter Theatre Center is located at 91 University Place, Princeton. For more information about events listed or for tickets visit www.mccarter.org.
FOPOS
Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS) has a number of events lined up. For more information visit www.fopos.org.
FOPOS is hosting its ninth annual photo contest, Perspectives on Preservation, sponsored by REI Co-op Princeton.
The Perspectives on Preservation photo contest showcases the diverse forms of beauty that photographers find in the Mountain Lakes Open Space Area and builds awareness of the role Mountain Lakes plays in protecting biodiversity and enhancing quality of life in our community. The goal is to encourage residents to explore the natural world more deeply and to learn what our community most loves and values about the Mountain Lakes Preserve and surrounding area. For more information visit https://www.fopos.org/perspectives-photo-contest
June 14 – 10 a.m. to noon – Guided Nature Walk and Plant Pressing at Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve.
June 18 – 9-11 a.m. – Weekday Land Stewardship Volunteer session at Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve.
Happenings at Morven Museum & Garden
Morven Museum & Garden is located at 55 Stockton St. Hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information contact [email protected].
The all-new Princeton Festival production of Giacomo Puccini’s masterful opera “Tosca” takes center stage at Morven Museum & Garden June 13, 15, and 17. Between these performances, on Saturday, June 14, the Princeton Symphony Orchestra pairs up with American Repertory Ballet for “An Evening of Pas de deux.” All performances take place in the grand pavilion on the grounds of Morven Museum & Garden.
Princeton Public Library
Princeton Public Library is located at 65 Witherspoon St.
June 13 – 7-10 p.m. – Dancing Under the Stars.
June 14 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Saturday Storytime!
June 14 – 3:30-5 p.m. – Youth: Drop-In Chess Summer sessions.
June 15 – 2-3 p.m. – Kids: Summer Reading Kickoff Concerts with Ants on a Log.
June 15 – 3-4 p.m. – Kids: Summer Reading Celebration.
June 16 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Music and Movement.
June 16 – noon to 1:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group.
June 16 – 2-3 p.m. – Tech: Creating with Canva.
June 16 – 2-4:15 p.m. – Film: Monday Movie Matinees.
June 16 – 4-5 p.m. – Teens: LGBTQIA+ Book Club.
June 16 – 6-8 p.m. – Bullet Journal Club.
June 16 – 6-8 p.m. – Citizenship Test Prep Course.
June 16 – 7-8 p.m. – Author: John Seabrook.
June 16 – 7-8:30 p.m. – English Conversation.
June 17 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Outdoor Storytime at Princeton Shopping Center.
June 17 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playtime Fun: Music and Movement.
June 17 – 6-9 p.m. – Songwriters Circle and Open Mic.
June 17 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Workshop: Writers Room Online.
June 17 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Catherine Project Book Group.
June 18 – 10 a.m. to noon – Drop in and Knit.
June 18 – 10-11 a.m. – Tech: Introduction to Gmail – Morning Tech Series.
June 18 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Kids: Storytime!
June 18 – 11:30 a.m. to noon – Kids: Baby Storytime.
June 18 – noon to 1 p.m. – Baby Play Group.
June 18 – 4:30-5:30 p.m. – English Conversation Group (virtual).
June 18 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees meeting.
June 18 – 6:30-8:15 p.m. – Color Our World Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament.
June 20 – 10 a.m. to noon – Job Seekers: Summer Networking Picnic.
Princeton University Library
Princeton University Library (PUL). For more information about the exhibition, public tours, and related programming, visit: https://library.princeton.edu/
Lewis Center of the Arts
Lewis Center of the Arts is located at 122 Alexander St., Princeton.
Center for Modern Aging Princeton
Center for Modern Aging Princeton is located at 101 Poor Farm Road, Building B. For more information contact (609) 751-9699 ext. 105. Programs include in-person, hybrid, or virtual.
West Windsor
Farmers Market
The highly anticipated and wildly popular West Windsor Community Farmers Market weekly markets are back. Running every Saturday, rain or shine, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. all the way until Thanksgiving, you’ll find over fifty local farms and vendors on site. Located at the Princeton Junction Train Station (southbound side), with plenty of free parking, this inclusive gathering space for folks who love good food is known far and wide for its wide assortment of offerings and positive market vibe.
June 14: Community Groups:
West Windsor Bike and Pedestrian Alliance; West Windsor Health Department/Tickborne Diseases; West Windsor Library Children’s Librarian; Yes, We CAN! Fresh food drive to benefit Arm in Arm pantries.
Cool-n-Airy Maker:
Nedley Turns Wood
Music:
ALBO/A Little Bit Off
Community Sponsor:
Coldwell Banker Global Luxury
Kelsey Theatre
Kelsey Theatre at Mercer is located at the Mercer County Community College (MCCC), 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. For more information visit www.kelseytheatre.org.
Through June 15 – A beloved musical following a family’s celebration of life and all of its challenges, “Fiddler on the Roof,” comes to life on stage.
Date and showtimes are 8 p.m., Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14; 2 p.m., Sunday, June 15.
West Windsor Arts
West Windsor Arts Council, located at 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor, is hosting a number of events. For more information, visit westwindsorarts.org/artists
West Windsor Branch Library
West Windsor Branch Library is located at 333 N. Post Road, Princeton Junction.
June 13 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Children’s Music with Ms. Kim.
June 13 – 2-3:30 p.m. – Knitting, Crochet, Et Cetera!
June 14 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Dad Rocks: Father’s Day Craft.
June 14 – 2-4:30 p.m. – Poetry Reading Group.
June 15 – 1-3 p.m. – Drop-in Craft: Father’s Day Theme.
June 15 – 2-4 p.m. – Movie Matinée: Cars.
June 16 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Baby Storytime.
June 16 – 4:45-5:45 p.m. – Let’s Play chess.
June 17 – 10:30-11 a.m. – Toddler Storytime.
June 17 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playdate Pals.
June 17 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Summer Reading Program Teen Volunteer and Guardian Orientation.
June 18 – 10-10:30 a.m. – Sensory Storytime.
June 18 – 10 a.m. to noon – Wednesday Morning Bookies: “Three Days in June” by Anne Tyler.
June 18 – 11-11:30 a.m. – Baby Storytime.
June 18 – 2-4 p.m. – Wednesday Film Festival: “The Other Boleyn Girl” (2008).
June 18 -6:30-7:30 p.m. – Book Club: “The Call of the Wild.”
June 19 – 10-11 a.m. – Toddler Storytime.
June 19 – 11 a.m. to noon – Playdate Pals.
June 19- 3-5 p.m. – Drop-in Craft.
June 19 – 6:30-8 p.m. – Rule of Three Reading Group: Metaphor.
