  
3/5 - Tribute to Women Annual Awards Dinner, YWCA Princeton, Hyatt Regency, Carnegie Center, West Windsor, 609-497-2100, 5:15 p.m. to 9 p.m., Annual celebration for honorees who have made significant contributions in their professional fields and the community. Honorees include Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, World YWCA; Karen Andrade Mims, UIH Family Partners; Maria Evans, Arts Council of Princeton; Patricia Fernandez-Kelly, Princeton University; Robin Fogel, Robin Fogel & Associates; Mary Sue Henifin, Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney; Susan Hoskins, Princeton Senior Resource Center; Jayne O'Connor, Capital Health; and Elyse Pivnick, Isles. $165., www.ywcaprinceton.org
3/6 - Consumer Bowl, Mercer County, Stone Terrace, 2275 Kuser Road, Hamilton, 609-989-6671, 9 a.m., Area schools compete for the 19th annual high school competition. West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North was last year's champion; WW-P South was the champion in 2012 and 2013. The winner moves on to regional, and hopefully state finals., www.mercercounty.org
3/6 - Men in Retirement, Princeton Senior Resource Center, Suzanne Patterson Building, 45 Stockton Street, 609-924-7108, 2 p.m., Social group for men who are making or who have made the transition into retirement. Free., www.princetonsenior.org
3/7 - Lawrenceville Elementary School PTO's Semi-annual Kids' Used Toys and Clothing Sale, 8-12pm., 40 Craven Lane, Lawrenceville. Great bargains, baby equipment, clothing, sports equipment, and more. More info on how to sell at www.lawrencevillepto.com
3/7 - First Saturday, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, Princeton, 609-921-6748 ext. 102, Noon., Take a guided tour of the farmstead, make a craft and learn about the Boys and Girls Clubs of Mercer County. $4. E-mail eve@princetonhistory.org for more information., www.princetonhistory.org
3/7 - New Brunswick Chamber Orchestra, Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, 7 p.m., An evening of music, wine, cheese and conversation. Free., www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu
3/8 - Family Fun Walk, Thea's Star of Hope, 9am., a local charity that supports childhood brain tumor research. Registration for the event begins at 9 a.m., and the walk begins at 10 a.m. at the Gazebo Pavilion in Town Center on Lake Drive in Robbinsville. Participants who pre-register for the event may do so by visiting the All for Dance studio located in the Foxmoor shopping center at 1083 Washington Blvd., Robbinsville, NJ 08691. Pre-registered participants receive a commemorative gift bag.
3/8 - Cinderella, The UGGly Version: A Panto in the British Style, Arts Council of Princeton, Stuart School, 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton, 609-924-8777. 4 p.m., Self-obsessed Cinderella gets her act together with the help of her Fairy Godmother portrayed by Gretchen Zimmer of West Windsor. $15., www.artscouncilofprinceton.org
3/8 - Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra, in collaboration with the Golandsky Institute, presents 28 year old pianist Nathaniel LaNasa in concert, 7:00 pm, at Richardson Auditorium. Mr. LaNasa will be performing the Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2. The concert will also feature a special encore performance of the Wang Hua Yi Studio Violin Virtuoso. The Orchestra will perform the Beethoven Symphony No. 7 in A Major. General admission is $25 (Seniors/Students $20), $35 (Seniors/Students $30). Premium seating is available at $75 each. Tickets can be purchased at the Frist Campus Center Ticket Office, Monday through Friday, 12noon to 6pm; by phone at 609-258-9220; on the internet at www.princeton.edu/utickets; or in person at the Richardson ticket office, one hour prior to the performance.
3/9 - Annual Book Sale, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sales benefit children's, teen, and adult programming; community events; the summer reading program; additions to the library's periodical and book collections; landscaping; and furniture. Opening day. $10 for single admission and $25 for up to 4 members of a family. Books, DVDs, CDs, audio books, and more., www.mcl.org
3/9 - Adults with ADHD Facilitated Support Group, Princeton Speech-Language & Learning Center, 19 Wall Street, Princeton, 609-731-7556. 7:30 p.m., $5 per meeting., www.psllcnj.com
3/10 - FREE Intro: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), 7:30 - 9pm., Princeton Center for Yoga & Health. Learn new strategies to release stresses of the season and a new sense of calm. Learn about this innovative and effective program, meet the program leaders. Bring your questions. The session ends with a short meditation. NOTE: Participation in this introductory session is not required for participation in the program and is not part of the 8 week program. Click here for more information
3/10 - Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life, Rutgers University, 85 George Street, New Brunswick, 848-932-2033. 7:30 p.m., Yiddish Princess, a rock band from Brooklyn, in concert. Post concert talk with members of the band moderated by Jeffrey Shandler, a professor of Jewish studies at Rutgers. Free., click here for more information
3/11 - Meeting, Princeton Photography Club, 7:30pm., Lawrence Zink, a still life photographer with over 30 years experience will share his experiences as Vice President of Photography at Macy's, "An Inside Look at the Macy's Photo Studio”. 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, NJ in the Johnson Education Center. Please join us for a great talk and refreshments! https://www.princetonphotoclub.org
3/11 - "Dyslexia: Making It Personal", 7-9pm., Learning Ally, 20 Roszel Road, Princeton, NJ 08540. Designed for teachers, administrators and parents, this interactive simulation gives you firsthand knowledge about the challenges and frustrations faced by people with this language-based learning difference. You'll experience what dyslexia is like — and understand it like never before. Designed for parents, caregivers, teachers and administrators. Please, no children under 16. Free. mbrugger@learningally.org
3/12 - Meeting, 55-Plus, Jewish Center of Princeton, 435 Nassau Street, 609-896-2923. 10 a.m., 'Up South: The Fight for Civil Rights Beyond Dixie' presented by Joshua Guild, professor history and African American studies at Princeton University. $3., www.princetonol.com
3/13 - HomeFront’s ArtJam Closing Reception, 6pm., 19 Hulfish in Palmer Square, Princeton. Exhibiting artists from the Princeton area will include Cynthia Groya Andrew and Meg B. Michael. Among nationally-known artists joining them will be Jon Sarkin of Glouster, MA. Sarkin is a prolific, even compulsive artist who creates elaborate drawings and paintings cluttered with words and images. His work has been featured in The New Yorker, The New York Times, ABC Primetime, This American Life, GQ, ArtNews, Discovery Science Channel’s Tormented by Genius, Fresh Air and galleries in New York, Los Angeles and around the world. Tom Cruise’s production company is developing a movie based on his life story.
3/13 - Concert, Kinnara Ensemble, 8pm., Trinity Church, Princeton., Join Kinnara Ensemble and conductor, JD Burnett for Monteverdi's Sestina, a collection of six poems titled "Lament at the tomb of the beloved", which forms the centerpiece of this hour of singing. This concert will also feature Ginastera's Lamentations of Jeremiah and other choral works. General Admission: $25 Tickets: click here.
3/14 - Witherspoon-Jackson Neighborhood Meeting, 9:30 AM, First Baptist Church - Corner of Paul Robeson Place and John Street. The Public is Invited. Please come and bring your neighbor. Topics for Discussion-Witherspoon Street Corridor -Future Designation and Zoning-Affordable Housing -Present and Future-Has Consolidation Worked for Princeton's Citizens?
3/14 - Happy Pi Day, Princeton Tour Company, Princeton Area, 609-902-3637. 10 a.m., Celebrate Albert Einstein's March 14 (pi) birthday with a tour of the Einstein exhibit at Historical Society of Princeton., www.pidayprinceton.com
3/14 - Concert, Princeton Pro Musica, University Chapel, Princeton University, 609-683-5122, 8 p.m., 'A Festival of Choirs' presented by Princeton Pro Musica, Hopewell Valley Central High School Chamber Singers, Pennsbury High School Chamber Choir, Bridgewater-Raritan High School Symphonic Choir, and the Brandau Ensemble. Works by Tavener, Byrd, Tallis, Allegri, Bach, and Wadsworth. $25 to $60., www.princetonpromusica.org
3/15 - Of Mice and Men on Broadway, Princeton Garden Theatre, 12:30pm.. In addition to NT Live, we will screen this Broadway revival, recorded live during its award-winning 2014 run. Starring James Franco and Chris O'Dowd, it's based on the best-selling novel, which Steinbeck adapted for the stage in 1937. Set in California during the Great Depression, the story follows two migrant workers: George, sharp but uneducated, and Lennie, large and simple- minded. When Lennie accidentally stirs up trouble, George must choose between his friend and his quest for the American dream. Tickets: $18 General; $16 Member
3/15 - 8th Annual Sacks-Wilner Holocaust Education Program, 10:30am., Dr. Jodi Weinstein, Adjunct professor of History at the College of New Jersey will be the presenter at the 8th annual Sacks-Wilner Holocaust Education Program. Her topic will be “Unlikely Refuge: Japanese Assistance to European Jews During the Second World war.” For further information and to register please call Adath Israel at (609) 896-4977 or www.adathisrael.org.
3/15 - Classical Series: Soulful Reflections, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, 609-497-0020, 4 p.m., Works by Currier, Schumann, Sibelius, and Massenet. Zuill Baley, cello. Rossen Milanov conducts. Pre-concert lecture at 3 p.m., www.princetonsymphony.org
3/16 - Community Think Gathering, McCarter Theater, Mary Jacobs Library, 64 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, 609-258-2787, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Collaboration between theater and audience to create new opportunities for the performing arts. Attendees will receive a voucher for two tickets to a performance of their choice. Free., www.mccarter.org
3/17 - St. Patrick's Day Party, Alchemist & Barrister, 28 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-5555, 5p.m., Guinness, Irish fare, and the annual Longbeard contest winner is revealed. Proceeds from the contest benefit SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals. Music by the Langaroos and Irish step dancers., www.theaandb.com
3/18 - RELAXED PERFORMANCE, Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787, 7:00 p.m., World premiere adaptation by Ken Ludwig is a comedic tale of murder, intrigue, and a wild hound. A relaxed performance is one that has been adapted to provide a relaxed and safe environment for individuals with autism, learning differences, or other sensory and communication needs so that they and their families may enjoy live theater together. All tickets are $15., www.mccarter.org
3/19 - Understanding Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Association, Mercer County Connection, 957 Route 33, Hamilton, 973-586-4300, 10:30 a.m., Community education program on dementia. Register. Free., www.alznj.org
3/19 - Bite Into A Healthy Lifestyle, McCaffrey’s West Windsor, 1:30pm, Join McCaffrey's Executive Chef Eric Blackshire and Registered Dietitian Jill Kwasny for another entertaining and informative program. Southfield Retail Center, Princeton-Hightstown Road and Southfield Road. Please RSVP to Jill Kwasny at Nutritionist@McCaffreys.com or 215 750-7713
3/20 - Symposium, Eden Autism Services, Frick Chemistry Laboratory, Princeton University, 609-987-0099, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Presentations include 'Engaging Autism: Developmental Implications for Treatment' by Connie Kasari, University of California; 'Developing Innovative Technologies to Enhance Research and Practice in Individuals on the Autism Spectrum' by Matthew S. Goodwin, Northeastern University; 'Exploring Language and Auditory Processing in Minimally Verbal Children and Adolescents with autism' by Helen Tager-Flusberg, Boston University; and Ron Suskind, author of 'Life Animated.' Register.,www.edenautism.org
3/20 - Transitions Into Retirement, Princeton Senior Resource Center, Suzanne Patterson Building, 45 Stockton Street, 609-924-7108, 3:30 p.m., Monthly group led by Dr. John George. Register. Free., www.princetonsenior.org
3/20 - Third Friday Social, Ellarslie, Trenton City Museum, Cadwalader Park, 609-989-1191, 7 p.m., Art workshop for adults. BYOB., www.ellarslie.org
3/20 - Divorce Recovery Program, Princeton Church of Christ, 33 River Road, Princeton, 609-581-3889, 7:30 p.m., 'Dealing with Parents' Divorce,' a new non-denominational support group for young adults whose parents are divorcing. The group offers a safe environment to process the changes and challenges in a family and emphasizes personal growth. E-mail divorcerecovery@softhome.net for information. Free., www.princetonchurchofchrist.com
3/21 & 3/22 - Bryn Mawr-Wellesley Book Sale, Princeton Day School, 650 Great Road, Princeton, 732-895-5347, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., More than 100,000 books expected to be sold to benefit scholarships to both women's colleges., www.bmandwbooks.com
3/21 - Meet the Music, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, 609-258-2800, 1 p.m., 'Inspector Pulse Pops a String.' For children 6 to 12 and their families., princetonuniversityconcerts.org
3/21 - Annual African Soiree to Benefit African Charities, 5-9pm., Fascinating masks and textiles, intriguing pottery, carved figurines, and exquisite beading with cowrie shells -- this artwork from the Democratic Republic of Congo will be on view, and for sale in the main lounge of the Mackay Center at the Princeton Theological Seminary, 64 Mercer Street. Offstreet parking is free. For $70 tickets ($35 for children) go to www.mectizan.org or call Susan Lidstone at 609-688-9979
3/22 - Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show, The Contemporary, Trenton Country Club, 201 Sullivan Way, West Trenton, 609-731-9128. 11:30 a.m., 'Buzzing Into Spring Fashions' features professional models with Barbara O'Connor Productions. Benefit for area charities. Register. $50.
3/22 - Westminster Conservatory Showcase, Westminster Conservatory, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, 609-258-9220, 3 p.m., The program features ensembles from the Westminster Conservatory of Music including the Westminster Community Orchestra, Westminster Conservatory Children's Choir, and the Trenton Children's Choir. $15., www.rider.edu/arts
3/22 - Family Barn Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, 4 - 6 p.m., the Princeton Country Dancers present a family barn dance with square dances, contra dances, play party games and other traditional American dances; it’s great fun for the whole family, from young children to parents and grandparents. The dances will be led by caller Janet Mills, and live music is 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. Dances take place at the Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton, NJ. $5 per person or $15 per family. For more information go here or call 609-844-0459.
3/23 - “A Night of Broadway Stars”, Benefit Concert, Hopewell Valley Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm. Current stars of the Broadway stage will perform a benefit concert for the music and theatre program of Hopewell Valley Central High School at the Hopewell Valley Performing Arts Center (259 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, NJ) Advance tickets are $15 for students and $40 for adults and are on sale at www.showtix4u.com. Tickets will also be available at the door on the night of the concert at $20 for students and $45 for adults. The “Meet, Greet, and Selfie” will take place in the high school cafeteria and tickets will be available separately for $25. More info: click here
3/24 - Lenten Meditation, Princeton United Methodist Church, 7 Vandeventer Avenue, Princeton, 609-924-2613, Noon., 'making Change: Change of Heart' worship followed by a light lunch., www.princetonumc.org
3/24 - Annual Meeting, Friends of West Windsor Open Space, West Windsor Town Hall, Room C, 7:30 p.m., Discussion of open space acquisition and utilization and setting priorities for the coming year. All are welcome to participate; members may vote., www.fowwos.org
3/25 - Ask a Lawyer, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. 7 p.m., Free private consultations in immigration and general legal issues., www.princetonlibrary.org
3/26 - A Home for Hope, Good Grief, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, 609-498-6674, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Cocktail reception to benefit the organization that provides support for children, teens, young adults, and families after the death of a mother, father, sister, or brother. The Princeton chapter is outgrowing its space and seeks to find a permanent home. Register., www.good-grief.org
3/27 - Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Dance, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-912-1272, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Beginners welcome. Lesson followed by dance. No partner needed. $5., www.princetonfolkdance.org
3/28 - Catholic Charities' Walk of Hope, Mercer County Park, 9 to 10 AM -- Check-in and t-shirt pick-up; 10 AM to Noon -- Walk of Hope. Form a team, get sponsors and join others to walk together to reduce poverty, promote recovery and strengthen families throughout Central New Jersey where Catholic Charities provides domestic violence services, counseling, help with basic needs and addiction treatment. More info@jleip@cctrenton.org
3/28 - Clean-up Day at the Battlefield - Princeton Battlefield State Park, Saturday, March 28th, 1-4pm. Cut down invasive bamboo; continue work on the ruins of an old barn; or pick up twigs that have fallen over the winter! Do something for the Park while learning more about history surrounding the Battle of Princeton. We have gloves, saws, clippers, and pruning shears to put at your disposal - but also please bring your own so we are sure to have enough. Enjoy the sun (hopefully!) and put a "spring" in your step and join us at the Clarke House in the Park! Sponsored by the Princeton Battlefield Society and co-sponsored by the Sierra Club - NJ Chapter/Central Group. Must RSVP and for any questions, please contact Kip at: www.theprincetonbattlefieldsociety.com/events.html.
3/29 - Punk Rock Flea Market, Historic Roebling Machine Shop, 675 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton, 609-394-9436, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., More than 40 vendors with handmade vintage clothing, collectibles, handblown glass items, antiques and vinyl with punk, rock, jazz, and blues. $4., www.artworkstrenton.org
3/29 - NJ Walks for TS, New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome, Mercer County Park, West Windsor, 908-575-7350, 1 p.m., Walkers and runners of all ages and abilities may sign up as individuals or as part of a team. Benefit for the scholarship program offered to high school seniors affected by Tourette Syndrome. Register., www.njcts.org
3/30 - Happiness Project Group, Princeton Senior Resource Center, Suzanne Patterson Building, 45 Stockton Street, 609-924-7108, 1:30 p.m., Meet weekly to read and discuss Gretchen Rubin's book, 'Happier at Home: Kiss More, Jump More, Abandon Self-Control, and My Other Experiments in Everyday Life.' Led by Helen Burton. Free., www.princetonsenior.org
3/31 - Waldorf 101: Classes for Adults, Waldorf School, 1062 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 609-466-1970, 7 p.m., Topic is the Four Temperments. Register. Free., www.princetonwaldorf.org
4/1 - Author Event, Old Barracks Museum, Barrack Street, Trenton, 609-396-1776 6:30 p.m., Michael C. Harris, author of 'Brandywine: A Military History of the Battle That Lost Philadelphia but Saved America, September 11, 1777,' talks about his book., Click here for more information
4/2 - Meeting and Program, Garden State African Violet Club, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-7095 7 p.m., Free. E-mail gsavcmail@gmail.com for information., www.princetonol.com/groups/gsavc
4/4 - Adobe Lightroom Workshop, Princeton Photo Workshop, 20 Library Place, Princeton, 609-921-3519, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 'Learn to Make Adobe Lightroom Work for You' twoe session course with Alan Kesselhaut. The topics include importing and organizing, using the develop module, and ways to expand your printing options. Continues April 11. Register. $179.
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