 
8/8: Annual Butterfly Festival, Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, 609-737-7592, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Features tours of the new Butterfly House, live music, local food vendors, interactive activities, and hot air balloon rides. $10 per person or $25 per carload., www.thewatershed.org
8/8: Second Saturday Walk, D&R Greenway Land Trust, St. Michael's Farm Preserve, Hopewell, 609-924-4646, 10 a.m. to noon., 'Farm, Barn, and Tempting Trails' walk with St. Michael's manager Bill Flemer and director of development Leslie Potter. Sturdy footgear, clothing for hiking, water, cameras, and binoculars recommended. Register. Free., www.drgreenway.org
8/8: Youth Sports Expo, Trenton African American Cultural Festival, Cadwalader Park, Parkside and West State Street, Trenton, Noon. to 4 p.m., Annual celebration of history, culture, heritage, and arts. Basketball, football, soccer, tennis, golf, gymnastics, karate, and boxing exhibitions. Free., taacf.com
8/9: Annual Family Picnic, India Foundation of Metropolitan Princeton, Mercer County Park East, 1346 Edinburg Road, West Windsor, 609-297-7116. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Indian food, cricket, face painting, volleyball, kite flying, dancing, and music. Bring chairs. $15. Register online. Rain or shine. E-mail ifmp@ifmpnj.org for information., www.ifmpnj.org
8/9: Road Bike Demo Day, Sourland Cycles, 9-2pm., 53 East Broad Street, Hopewell. Join Specialized and Sourland Cycles for a demo day. Road bikes: Tarmac, Venge, Roubaix, Amira, Ruby. https://www.sourlandcycles.com/
8/10: Meetings, PFLAG Princeton, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, 609-683-5155, 7 p.m., Programs to promote the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons, as well as their families and friends. The transgender sub-group meets the specific needs of families and friends of transgender and gender variant people. The mission provides emotional support, education, and resources in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental atmosphere. The groups meet separately., www.pflagprinceton.org
8/10: Identity and Self Film Series, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529, 7 p.m., Screening of 'Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth,' a documentary about Alice Walker, the first African-American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for fiction for her novel 'The Color Purple.', www.princetonlibrary.org
8/11: Vacation Bible School, Princeton United Methodist Church, 7 Vandeventer Avenue, Princeton, 609-924-2613, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., First day for preschoolers to sixth grade students. Games, crafts, and a family meal. Theme is 'Love Your Neighbor.' Also Wednesday and Thursday, August 12 and 13. Register. Free., www.princetonumc.org
8/12: Summer Speaker Series, Fusion Academy, 116 Stanhope Street, Princeton, 609-919-9193, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., 'Mindfulness Training to Reduce Anxiety for You and Your Child.' Free., www.fusionprinceton.com
8/14: D&R Greenway Land Trust’s Annual Meteor Shower Watch, St. Michaels Farm Preserve barn complex, Hopewell from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Free. Please RSVP to jwatson@drgreenway.org with subject line “Perseids”, including e-mail address or phone number for contact in case of cancellation for bad weather or poor viewing conditions. Information: 609-924-4646 www.drgreenway.org
8/14: Shabbat On The Lake, Beth El Synagogue, 1132 Lake Drive East, Robbinsville, 609-443-4454, 6 p.m., Limited seating. Bring chairs and blankets. RSVP., www.bethel.net
8/15: Casual Shabbat Open House Service, Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, 609-443-4454, 9 a.m., Service with a Kiddush luncheon to follow., www.bethel.net
8/16: Benefit Concert, Pennington Presbyterian Church, 13 South Main Street, Pennington, 3 p.m., To benefit Bethel Ame Church restoration fund. Delores Spencer sings classical, gospel, and show tunes. Donations accepted., www.pennington125.org
8/17: Monday Farmers Market, Greenwood Ave Farmers Market, 427 Greenwood Avenue, Trenton, 609-278-9677, 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Features Jersey fresh and tropical produce, meat and eggs, nutritional education, health screenings, and live music.
8/18: Guided Tour, Princeton Airport, 41 Airpark Road, Montgomery, 609-921-3100. 10:30 a.m., Tour includes information about more than 100 years of the airport, the present, and the future. View experimental, aerobatic, and homebuilt aircraft; watch arrivals of planes; visit the maintenance shop; and see the daily operations of the airfield. Rain cancels. Free., www.princetonairport.com
8/19: Opera is for Everybody, West Windsor Senior Center, 271 Clarksville Road, West Windsor, 609-799-9068, 9:30 a.m., Program presented by Michael Kownacky, host of WWFM's Sunday Opera; and Ted Otten, opera enthusiast since 1955. Presentation and discussion of 'Pagliacci.' Pick up a libretto, read it, and write down questions and comments for a discussion. Register. $5.
8/19: Chauncey Shorts - A Literary Event, 7pm. Chauncey Shorts is a new monthly series presenting the work of local writers. Chauncey Shorts will feature bite-sized works of fiction and non-fiction by an ever-changing line-up of writers with passionate, humorous, and thoughtful voices.Chauncey Conference Center, ETS Campus, Princeton
8/20: Information Sessions, CASA for Children of Mercer and Burlington counties, 1450 Parkside Avenue, Suite 22, Ewing, 609-434-0050, 5:30 p.m., Seeking volunteer advocates. Register., www.casamercer.org
8/20: Summer Courtyard Concert Series, Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton, 609-924-8777. 5:30 to 8p.m., Bill Koutsouros and his team, ANIMUS, performs a fusion of ancient and modern music melded into rock, funk, jazz, and blues. Bring a lawn chair. Rain location is the Pop-Up Studio. Free., www.artscouncilofprinceton.org
8/21: Parents’ Night Out, Forrestal Village Fitness Kid's Club, 5 10pm. You asked for it, we have listened! Parents' Night Out is back again in August! Drop off your children at Forrestal Village Fitness Kid's Club and enjoy the night out while we engage your children in fun, entertaining and educational experience. Members: $30, Non-Members $40, Sibling discounts available. https://www.fvfitness.com/
8/23: 2015 Kids Splash ‘N’ Dash Aquathon, 8am., The Princeton Recreation Department’s 2015 Kids Splash 'N' Dash Aquathon will be at Community Park South and Community Park Pool. The Aquathon is a run/swim/run event. Participants will run at Community Park South, swim at Community Park Pool and finish the event with a run at Community Park South. The entry fee is $26.00. For more information, see the printable application and waiver forms, or call the Princeton Recreation Department at (609) 921-9480.
8/23: Family Day, Princeton Show Jumping, Hunter Farms, 246 Burnt Hill Road, Skillman, 609-924-2932, 1p.m. to 3p.m., Pony rides, entertainment, shopping, and equestrian competition.
8/24: 4th Annual Summer Sing, NJGMC, 7pm., Princeton United Methodist Church, Princeton. Come join us for this casual, fun evening, where current and prospective members of the NJGMC will explore songs from the Chorus' full repertoire of music and sing along together. Afterwards, refreshments will be served and we look forward to meeting you and answering any questions you might have about being part of the NJGMC. The NJGMC is an all-inclusive, non-discriminatory chorus - you need not be gay or male to join us. Rehearsals are Monday evenings from 7:30 - 9:45 from September through June.
8/26: Block Party, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Community event with activities for children, food trucks, prizes, and more. Raindate is Thursday, August 27. Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra, featuring high school and college jazz musicians from New Jersey and Philadelphia, performs. On stage tours, education class demonstrations, and more. Free admission., www.mccarter.org
8/27: Classical Indian Dance Presentation, Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, 609-989-6920, 7 p.m., Showcase of 'Kathak,' the north Indian style of classical dance. Followed by dance workshop for audience members. Register., www.mcl.org/branches/lawbr.html
8/28: Kayak Tour, Mercer County Park Commission, Lake Mercer, Mercer County Park Marina, West Windsor, 609-303-0700, 9:30 a.m. to noon., Paddlers of all levels join park naturalists for up close encounters with the lake's organisms. Paddle up to the shore line to view wildflowers or float alongside a beaver dam. Kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and binoculars provided. Register. Weather-permitting. $20., www.mercercountyparks.org
8/29: "The Power of Self-Advocacy" Family Workshop, 9 - 12:30pm., Learning Ally, 20 Roszel Road, Princeton NJ. $20 for Learning Ally or YES! Program members and $30 for non-member families. In this workshop for families of children with dyslexia, Learning Ally's YES! (Youth Examples of Self-Advocacy) Ambassadors will teach other students who have dyslexia how to become strong self-advocates in school and among their peers. Register: https://bitly.com/PowerOfSelfAdvocacyNJ
8/29: Full Moon Yoga Workshop, PCYH with Rebecca Stanko, 8:30 - 10:00pm $25/$20 pre-paid by 8/28. Savor the sweetness of summer and deepen your connection to the vast world that surrounds you by practicing with us beneath the glow of the full moon. Drift into Savasana beneath the star-speckled cobalt sky. Join us afterwards to enjoy s’mores and good company around the fire. This practice is appropriate for all levels - even beginners. Weather Permitting! This workshop will be held outdoors, please bring your yoga mat, a towel and dress in layers for optimal comfort. In case of inclement weather, please call 609-924-7294 or visit our website www.PrincetonYoga.com to confirm. Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 88 Orchard Road, Skillman, NJ 08558. pcyh@mindspring.com
9/1: Art After Hours, Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers: First Tuesdays kicks off the 2015-16 season at the. The evening begins with curator-led tours of two new exhibitions: Melvin Edwards: Five Decades and Vagabond Artist: “Pop” Hart in Tahiti, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Throughout the evening, enjoy music provided by DJ on the terrace and complimentary light refreshments. 5-9pm. Free admission. 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick. www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu.
9/3: Annual Welcome Night, The New School for Music Study, 3:30-7:30pm., Make plans now to join us for our annual Welcome Night. At 5:30 and 6:30 children will enjoy our "Meet the Piano" concert, followed by a brief informational meeting for parents. We offer quality instruction to all students in both private lessons and group classes. https://www.nsmspiano.org/
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