 
9/8 - Taste of the Market, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529, 11 a.m., Cookbook author and food writer Leena Saini speaks and offers samples for moms and babies from her book, "Around the World in 80 Purees." From noon to 1:30 p.m. she will be at the Princeton Farmers Market for a book signing., www.princetonlibrary.org
9/8 - Pub Run, Princeton Athletic Club, Pacers Princeton, 7 Palmer Square West, Princeton, 6:30 p.m., 3 to 6 mile run followed by a complimentary beer at Triumph Brewing Company. Register., www.princetonac.org
9/9 - Foodtruck Friday, Hopewell Train Station, 2 Railroad Place, Hopewell. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Live music and food trucks, including Antimos Italian Kitchen, Cupcake Carnivale, Cubside Creamery, Dos Hermanos Tacos, The Empanada Guy, Four Daughters Franks, Oink and Moo BBQ, Surf and Turf Truck, The Tot Cart, and Try Vegan. Rain or shine., www.foodtruck-friday.com
9/9 - Code for Princeton Hack and Learn Night, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 6:30 p.m., Techies of all skill levels welcome. Bring a laptop. Register., www.meetup.com/codeforprinceton
9/10 - Princeton HealthCare System 5-Mile Race, 660 Rosedale Road, Princeton. 8 a.m., 1-mile fun walk begins at 10 a.m. and 1.2-mile run for children begins at 10:30 a.m. $20 for walk; $30 for race., www.princetonhealthinmotion.com
9/10 - 14th Annual Insect Festival, 1-4pm., Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County. Location: the Mercer Educational Gardens, 431A Federal City Road, Hopewell Township. The event will be held rain or shine. Admission is free and on-site parking is available.
9/10 - Meet John Adams, Historic Rockingham, 84 Laurel Avenue, Kingston, 609-683-7132, 1:30 p.m., The Honorable John Adams, aka Peyton Dixon, reminisces on his life, including his tenure in Congress, his part in the Treaty of Paris, formally ending the Revolutionary War, his time as vice president, and relationship with George Washington through many years. Free., www.rockingham.net
9/11 - September 11th Remembrance Ceremony, Veterans Park, Klockner Road Entrance, Hamilton, Noon. Ceremony includes the participation of police, fire, and first responder personnel. Photograph display "Before and After 9/11" on view before and after program.
9/11 - Harry Potter Themed Paint and Sip Class, Pinot's Palette Princeton, 1-4pm - Create Hogwarts with a Van Gogh inspired twist! Butter Beer will be served, trivia and costume contest! FUN and very Hogwarts. Pinot’s Palette is a pioneer of the paint and sip experience - a revolutionary way to enjoy art and wine, meet new people and bond with friends. Guests enjoy a no-experience-required art class—all supplies included—directed by trained, local artists, who guide guests step-by-step through a featured painting. We are BYOB! The more the merrier, INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! more information
9/11 - Mercado on the Plaza, Princeton Public Library, Hinds Plaza, 55 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Celebrate Princeton's Latino community with music, dance, food, and crafts., www.princetonlibrary.org
9/12 - Mic Monday, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Music, poetry, comedy, and more. Apply online to perform., www.smallworldcoffee.com
9/12 - 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
9/13 - Volunteer Information Session, Court Appointed Special Advocates of Mercer County, 1450 Parkside Avenue, Suite 22, Ewing, 609-434-0050. 5:30 p.m., One-hour session about the non-profit organization that recruits, trains, and supervises community volunteers who speak in Family Court for children who have been removed from their families due to abuse and/or neglect., www.casamercer.org
9/14 - Take a Walk on the Wild Side, Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, 609-737-3735, 8:30 a.m., Walk on the Watershed Reserve trails with naturalist Allison Jackson. $5. Registration required., www.thewatershed.org
9/14 - Emerald Ash Borer Seminar, Sourland Conservancy, Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 80 West Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ 08525, 609-309-5155, 7 p.m., Mark A. Mayer, supervising entomologist at the NJ Department of Agriculture, on how to protect your trees from the invasive Emerald Ash Borer beetle. Registration required., www.sourland.org
9/15 - 7th Annual Nassau Street Sampler, Princeton University Art Museum, 5-8pm., To celebrate the beginning of the fall semester and an exciting new year of programs at the Art Museum, including the special exhibition A Material Legacy: The Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Collection of Contemporary Art, we welcome the campus and community to our seventh annual Nassau Street Sampler. Visit our galleries and taste what local restaurants have to offer while enjoying musical performances by some of Princeton’s beloved student groups. more information
9/15 - The Seasons, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, 609-479-0020, 8 p.m., Violinist Daniel Rowland conducts musicians as they perform "The Four Seasons" interwoven with the Astor Piazzolla, www.princetonsymphony.org
9/16 - D&R Greenway Land Trust’s Fall Native Plant Sale, 3 to 6 p.m., and Saturday, September 17, 9 a.m. to noon, at D&R Greenway’s Native Plant Nursery at the Johnson Education Center, One Preservation Place, Princeton. During the Native Plant Sale, D&R Greenway nursery staff and volunteers will be available to advise on the best choice of plants for gardening projects. Free. Additional fall plant sales will be held on Fridays, Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14 and 21, 3 to 5 p.m. 609-924-4646 www.drgreenway.org
9/16 - KIDS’ Shabbat, Adath Israel Congregation, begins at 6:00PM with a light dinner. MARCIA KRATZ of KIDS MUSIC ROUND will be leading a children's Shabbat celebration, immediately after dinner. There will be music, singing, and dance for this fun Shabbat celebration. Adath Israel Congregation is located at 1958 Lawrenceville Rd., Lawrenceville NJ, 08648, Call 609 896 4977 or go online at www.adathisraelnj.org.
9/16 - The Princeton Folk Music Society presents John Roberts & Deb Cowan - Roberts, one of foremost Anglo concertina players, and Cowan, a nightingale soprano, sing old and new folk songs, inviting audiences to participate. Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ. Admission at the door: $20 ($15 members, $10 students and $5 children). Doors open at 7:30 PM. Show starts at 8:15 PM. Ample free parking. For more information: 609-799-0944, info@princetonfolk.org, www.princetonfolk.org
9/17 - Walgreens Mercer County Dragon Boat Festival, 9-5pm., Now in its 10th year, the event has grown to become a favorite among paddlers along the East Coast. Avid paddlers and weekend warriors return annually to experience Lake Mercer’s highly reputable racecourse and the park’s beautiful scenery. Come out and see the park transformed into an all-out community affair blending the sport of dragon boat with the fun of an outdoor festival. Mercer County Park, 1638 Old Trenton Rd,
West Windsor, NJ 08550. www.facebook.com/gwndragonboat
9/17 - Table Tennis Tournament, Princeton Pong, 745 Alexander Road, Princeton, 609-987-8500, 9:30 a.m., A 2-Star USATT-Sanctioned Tournament open to groups of all ages and skill levels. Register by Friday, September 16., www.princetonpong.com
9/17 - Trinity Counseling Service is hosting the Wild West party of the year - the Boots 'n Buckles Ball on Sept. 17, 2016 from 7-11pm at the Princeton Airport. Tickets and info are available at www.bootsnbucklesball.org
9/18 - 25th Annual JazzFeast, Palmer Square, 40 Nassau Street, Princeton. Noon. to 6 p.m., Open-air jazz festival featuring performances by Alan Dale and the New Legacy Jazz Band, Chuck Redd Quintet, Spanglish Fly, Peter and Will Anderson Quintet, and Professor Cunningham And His Old School. Food vendors. Free admission. Rain or shine., www.palmersquare.com
9/18 - Fall Fundraiser, Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space, 3pm., Strawberry Hill Mansion on Baldpate Mountain. Live music, great food, and silent auction. See Strawberry Hill Mansion transformed into a magical woodland, complete with troll houses, fairy lights, and overhanging branches. Tickets are available on our website, www.fohvos.org
9/18 - Hava NaGrilla Wild West BBQ, The Jewish Center of Princeton, 4pm., Buffet will include hot dogs, hamburgers, vegetarian burgers, salads and watermelon.
Wild West Activities - Marshmallow roasting, moonbounce, face painting, and crafts. Plus ride Buckin' Butchy the Mechanical Bull! Watering Hole - Whisky and wine tasting for adults. Dress - in casual country and wear your cowboy hat. FREE - and open to the community. RSVP Please - TJCBBQ@thejewishcenter.org
9/19 - Screening of Star Men, 7:30pm., Outdoors at Fine Hall Plaza (by The Lewis Library). chairs provided. In the film Star Men, four exceptional astronomers celebrate 50 years of work and friendship on a road trip in the south-western United States, recapturing youthful adventures and recounting each other's influences on the most exciting period in astronomy's history. Q&A following the film with Director, Alison Rose and subject, Astronomer Donald Lynden-Bell. Free parking in Lots 14 and 25 - www.princeton.edu/map
9/20 - Welcoming Week Dance, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529. 7 p.m., Dancers from Princeton Folk Dance lead community members in dancing to live music from Ajde, and international folk band. The event is parting of National Welcoming Week, which seeks to bring immigrants and U.S.-born residents together in a spirit of unity., www.princetonlibrary.org
9/20 - Our Land, Our Food, D&R Greenway Land Trust, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, 7 p.m., Gary Mount, co-owner of Terhune Orchards, discusses generations of farming. John Lima, owner of Lima Family Farms, speaks about the benefits of raising animals on sustainable pastured diets. Jay Watson, vice president of D&R Greenway, describes the model for urban farming used for Capitol City Farm in Trenton. Free., www.drgreenway.org
9/21 - NAIFA-GP’s 27th Annual Charity Golf Outing, A Benefit for The Children’s Home Society of NJ. 11am., Golf for a day and help save a child’s life! Join us for a fun-filled day of golf, food & beverages and prizes. All proceeds are used to sustain and strengthen the programs of CHSofNJ. To register for golf or learn about sponsorship opportunities, contact Justin Girard or Dana Johnson at 609-695-6274 or visit www.chsofnj.org. Reserve your spot on the greens by registering early…RSVP by September 14th.
9/21 - Trenton Makes Music: Classical & Sacred, Trenton Conservatory Mansion, 540 East State Street, Trenton, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Salon-format discussion hosted by Sarah Dash about classical music in Trenton from the late 19th century through the present day. Panelists include leading local musicians and scholars; topics include Trenton.
9/22 - Fresh Tips for a Fall Nutrition Re-boot, Princeton McCaffrey's Bistro, 1:30pm. Join Registered Dietitian Jill Kwasny and Executive Chef Eric Blackshire at McCaffrey’s Food Market for Fresh Tips for a Fall Nutrition Re-Boot. Jill and Eric will discuss time saving ideas and tools, suggest healthful foods to include in your diet and demonstrate food prep techniques to energize you for the fall season. And, as always, enjoy a sample of a McCaffrey’s signature dish created by Chef Eric. This free, 1-hour program will be held at the upstairs bistro at the Princeton Market located in the Princeton Shopping Center at 301 N. Harrison Street at 1:30 pm.
9/22 - Panel Discussion, Rider University, Sweigert Hall, 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence, 609-466-1970, Ext. 115. 7 p.m., "Educating Forward: Progressive Learning Models in Princeton" panelists from Princeton Friends School, Princeton Junior School, Princeton Learning Cooperative, Princeton Montessori School, and Waldorf School of Princeton. Free.
9/23 - Mercer County Italian American Festival, Italian American Festival Association, Mercer County Park, West Windsor, 609-631-7544. Noon. to 9:30 p.m., Includes food piazza with regional Italian restaurants, an Italian Market, Heritage Pavilion with art, entertainment on two stages including Springsteen cover band Tramps Like Us, children's activities, and more. Continues 9/24 & 25. www.italianamericanfestival.com
9/23 - 9/25 - 70 CraftsWomen + a few good men Exhibition & Sale, 11-7pm. ( Sat. 10-7 and Sun. 10-4:30pm) An exhibition and sale of: jewelry, fashion, textiles, furniture, glass, paper, ceramics, sculpture, painting, wood, photography. Princeton Westin (Forrestal Village), 201 Village Boulevard, Princeton, NJ 08540. Benefits CHOP Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Admission for all 3 days: $10; Students $6; under 10 free, more information
9/23 - Cry Out Free Simulcast, a Nationwide Prayer Event for Women, Stone Hill Church, 1025 Bunn Drive, Princeton, NJ. The simulcast will be in the sanctuary of the church. Doors open at 6:20pm and event begins promptly at 7:00pm. Worship music will be streamed from 6:30-7:00pm. Come when you can, leave when you must. All women are welcome to experience the power and joy of corporate prayer at this three-hour leader-led, worshipful prayer simulcast. For information please contact Carolyn Fischer at 609-613-1876 or cfischer.iphone@verizon.net RSVPS and carpooling appreciated, but not required. For more information visit: www.cryout16.com
9/24 - 17th Annual Carnegie Center 5K and Fun Run for The Parkinson Alliance, 9:30am. Join us for a USATF-Certified 5K and a one-mile fun run for The Parkinson Alliance. Proceeds will go to support Parkinson's disease research. Refreshments, moon-bounces, face painting, door prizes, music, awards, Parkinson's Information Booth, and more! Walkers, families, individuals, and teams are welcome. To register/donate - visit www.cc5k4pd.org. For complete information, contact The Parkinson Alliance at www.parkinsonalliance.org, call (800) 579-8440, or email info@parkinsonalliance.org.
9/24 - Princeton Children's Book Festival, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529, 11 a.m., More than 80 acclaimed authors and illustrators gather on Hinds Plaza to meet and sign books for young readers., www.princetonlibrary.org
9/24 - National Public Lands Day Work Session, 2-4pm - Join Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands for an afternoon of stewardship in the Mapleton Preserve, former home site of Princeton Nurseries. We will be tending trees in the Arboretum, clearing brush and vines from ornamental trees, and collecting litter. All are welcome. Participants are invited to bring their favorite tools to the event-loppers, saws, rakes and shovels. Wear sturdy shoes, long pants and work gloves. For more information and directions, visit https://fpnl.org/ or call 609-683-0483. To learn more about National Public Lands Day, go to https://www.publiclandsday.org/
9/24 - Beloved Prey, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., Story of an unusual friendship between an antelope and a lioness. $12., www.kelseytheatre.net
9/24 - An Evening with Bollywood, 5-9pm, Free. Join the Arts Council of Princeton at the Princeton Shopping Center to celebrate a night of Indian culture - henna tattoos, live music, Bollywood dancing, drinks and dinner! www.artscouncilofprinceton.org
9/25 - Concert to End Gun Violence, Trinity UMC, 1985 Pennington Road, Ewing. Noon. to 8 p.m., Part of the Concert Across America, a series of live events held across the nation to remember victims of gun violence. Performers include The May Darlings, The Williamsboy, Jeffrey Gaines, Joe Miller and Kuf Knotz, and many more. Free., www.concertacrossamerica.org
9/25 - Classical Concert, Bravura Philharmonic, 7pm., Tchaikovsky and Beethoven featuring 16 year old celebrated cellist Noah Lee. Tickets $15 - $30. Princeton Alliance Church, 20 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, NJ. www.bravuraphil.org
9/27 - National Voter Registration Day, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529, 9 a.m., The League of Women Voters o the Princeton area will register voters and answer questions., www.princetonlibrary.org
9/27 - Golf Classic, Mercer County Community College Foundation, Mercer Oaks, Princeton Junction, 10:30 a.m., Practice range for participants opens at 10:30 a.m. Registration and lunch at 11:30 a.m., tee-off at 12:30 p.m. Shotgun start, scramble format. Skill prizes include hole in one, longest drives, and closest-to-the-pin on four holes. Awards reception, silent auction and dinner at 5:30 p.m. Register. $225 and up. $100 for dinner only. Benefit scholarships for student-athletes., www.mccc.edu/golf
9/29 - Trivia Thursday at CBar at Chauncey Conference Center, 5-7pm., Happy Hour prices and trivia games - One Chauncey Road, Princeton. more information
9/29 - Enable Awards Celebration, Enable Headquarters, 13 Roszel Road, Suite B110, Princeton, 609-987-5003, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Mindy Scheier, of Runway of Dreams, Special Olympics New Jersey, and Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to recieve awards. $50. Benefits services that support independent living for children and adults with disabilities and seniors., www.enablenj.org/enable-awards-celebration
9/30 - Free Addiction Training for Faith Based Organizations in Mercer County, 8:30am, Mercer Council, 1931 Brunswick Avenue, Lawrence, NJ. Topics covered will include how to form a core team, the qualities needed and the responsibilities of leading to a successful core team. Information on local treatment facilities, community resources, referrals and ongoing support services will be available. More info and register: bsprechman@mercercouncil.org
9/30 - Rare Wildlife Revealed Opening Reception, Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, 609-924-4646, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., "Rare Wildlife Revealed: The James Fiorentino Traveling Art Exhibition" featuring James Fiorentino's paintings depicting New Jersey's most endangered and vulnerable species. On view through Friday, October 14., www.drgreenway.org
9/30 - The Capitol Steps, The Princeton Senior Resource Center, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, 609-924-7108, 7:30 p.m., Performance by the political satire troupe. Raffle packages and ticket sales benefit center. Register., www.princetonsenior.org.
10/1 - Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Disposal Day, John T. Dempster Fire School, 350 Lawrence Station Road, Lawrence. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., For Mercer County residents only. Rain or shine. For the full list of acceptable household and electronic items, visit www.mcianj.org.
10/1 - Alpha Phi Omega's Alpha Zeta Gamma Chapter’s The Animal Run: 5K and 1 mile Fun Walk to support EASEL Animal Rescue League. This will be held at The College of New Jersey, 2000 Pennington Road in Ewing, NJ. Entry fees range from 10 to 20 dollars. Race start is 9:30AM. For more information and to sign up or donate please visit more information or contact us at aphio@tcnj.edu.
10/1 - The Philly POPS play The Music of Billy Joel, Patriots Theater at the Trenton War Memorial, 7:30pm. This Benefit Concert will put you in a “New York State of Mind” as we present the magical music of Billy Joel. Guest vocalist Michael Cavanaugh, the charismatic performer, musician and actor who was handpicked by Mr. Joel to play the lead in the Broadway musical Movin’ Out, will perform favorites like Scenes from an Italian Restaurant, Only the Good Die Young and many more! Tickets $35-$90. Call 215-893-1999 or visit www.ticketphiladelphia.org to purchase. For more information, please contact Jane Millner at 609-896-9500, ext 2215 or jmillner@slrc.org. The concert will benefit the patients and residents of St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center and Morris Hall.
10/2 - First Sunday Environmental Film Series, Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, 609-737-3735, 1 p.m., "River of Sorrow," a history of the Delores River which travels through Colorado and Utah., www.thewatershed.org
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