There’s a new exhibit at the Cranbury Museum that highlights the state’s proud equine heritage. The Hambletonian: Its Trotters, their Connections and the Racing Event 1926-2009 will open at the Cranbury Museum on Sunday, Feb. 8.
Initially held at the New York State Fairgrounds in 1926, this prestigious harness racing event has thrived for over 80 years. It continues today at the Meadowlands in New Jersey.
The museum exhibit will feature medals, trophies, racing equipment, photographs, posters, newspaper articles and magazines depicting the history of The Hambletonian and some of its exciting highlights. The Hambletonian exhibit will be on display at the Cranbury Museum, 4 Park Place East Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. through June.
The Cranbury Human Services Board invites all seniors to have lunch on Friday, Feb. 13, at the Senior Center and then stay for a Valentine’s musical program by pianist Arthur Einhorn. Space for lunch is limited to the first 30 people, so please call 609-395-0900 ext. 244 and leave a message as to how many will be attending.
Seniors in the community are invited to attend a program entitled Civil War Ironclads, presented by the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission and sponsored by Senior Fellowship.
The program takes place Tuesday, Feb. 10, at noon in Fellowship Hall of the First Presbyterian Church of Cranbury. The program will include discussions of the contributions of women, African-Americans and New Jerseyans during the Civil War. See a Civil War sailor’s uniform, hear information about Lewis T. Johnson, a sailor aboard the USS Weehawken and examine the military gear he would have packed. There will be a model reproduction of the USS Montauk.
This program is funded by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders. This is a truly fascinating story that is little known to the public. Those who would like to attend are asked to pre-register by noon, Sunday, Feb. 8, by calling Phyllis at 609-409-8533. Soup and dessert will be served.
The Windsor Hightstown Ministerium (WHAM) Choir Festival scheduled for Sunday February 8, 2009 at the First Presbyterian Church has been cancelled.
Youth Librarian Jan Murphy reports that there is a ton of stuff going on at the Cranbury Public Library this month.
The Reading Buddies program resumed earlier this week. All first, second and third grade students are welcome to join the reading fun with the Library’s SLiC members (PHS students). The purpose of the program is to enhance reading skills and learn to love books.
Reading Buddies meet on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. through April 22. Call the library at 655-0555 or stop in to register. The Friends of the Library Valentine’s Card Making work shop and Book Sale take place tomorrow (Saturday), Feb. 7. The book sale will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and card-making begins at 11.
Later this month, Cranbury resident Frank Marlowe will discuss the accomplishments of Thurgood Marshall, first African-American Supreme Court Justice, in honor of Black History Month. The program is Sunday, Feb. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
Finally, need help matching the perfect book to your child? On Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m., Jan Murphy will help you navigate the world of children’s titles and the shelves of the Cranbury Library. Jan will offer tips on motivating readers, and door prizes and handouts will be available.
In March and April, the Princeton Senior Resource Center will offer The Evergreen Forum, three and eight week daytime study and discussion programs for adults.
The courses range from discussions of art and history to science and mathematics. Among the titles offered are Understanding Islam with Mohammed Ali Chaudry, lecturer and research associate at Rutgers University; Gustav Stickley and the Arts and Crafts Movement, with artist Helen Schwartz; and Women Composers through the Ages, with Marvin Rosen, faculty member of Westminster Choir College, to name just a few.
Full details are available at www.TheEvergreenForum.org or phone 609-924-7108.
Residents can reach Ms. Sedor by phone at 609-655-3386, by e-mail at [email protected] and by mail at 32 Evans Drive, Cranbury, N.J. 08512.