Saturday, April 25
Arbor Day celebration: A free Arbor Day celebration welcomes guests to Mapleton Preserve, the former home of Princeton Nurseries, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. for a leisurely walk along the nursery roads in Kingston with Stephanie Fox, naturalist at the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park, followed by a concert and refreshments. Meet at at the D&R Canal Park Office, 145 Mapleton Road. Call 609-924-5705 to pre- register.
Global Passport: The Al- Bustan Percussion Ensemble of young drummers will perform at Princeton Public Library at 2 p.m. as part of the Global Passport to Music series. Guest percussionist Hafez El Ali Kotain will join the five young musicians, who range in age from 13 to 17. Free. The nonprofit Arab arts education program Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture created this ensemble led by master percussionist Joseph Tayoun in 2004.On the Web: visit www.princetonlibrary.org.
Immigration: Yan Bennett, a Princeton attorney specializing in immigration law, will give a free “Family-Based Immigration Seminar” at the Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, at 3 p.m. Participants can learn about the ways their family members can come live and work in the United States legally, also aspects of financial sponsorship, and more.
Happy hour: Happy Singers Spring Concert. Chinese-American chorus, based in West Windsor, will present its bi-annual concert conducted by Wennie Naiyueh Niu. The program features worldwide classical, American and Chinese folk and pop songs. Two other Chinese-American groups — ‘Joy Hearts Chorus in Plainsboro and Chinese Musical Voices in Cherry Hill — as well as one senior center group, ‘The Gables Choir,’ will be guest- performers. 8 p.m. $10. West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South, 346 Clarksville Road, West Windsor. For more information, call David Hu 631-463-8768.
Sunday, April 26
‘Still Alive in the Shadow of Shoah’: Congregation Kehilat Shalom will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the synagogue. Highlighting the event will be a book signing by Greta Wertheimer Stanton, who will be signing her latest book, “Still Alive in the Shadow of Shoah,” a memoir based on her life which includes her time spent in Vienna as part of the Hakoah swimming and diving team, her immigration to America and how she saved her parents from the Holocaust by arranging a visa for them to Cuba. Congregation Kehilat Shalom is located at 253 Belle Mead–Griggstown Road, Montgomery. On the Web: www.ksnj.org.
Tasting talk: Teas of China with Glenn Swann of the Whole Earth Center and Holsome Teas and Herbs. Mr. Swann will present an introduction to the tea traditions of China and a guided tasting of premium Chinese teas. He will also explain proper cultivation, selection, and brewing of tea. 2 to 3 p.m. Free. Whole Earth Center, 360 Nassau St., Princeton.
Guild for Early Music: Family program “Knights, Dragons and Pilgrims,” early Elizabethan music. 3:30 p.m. Princeton Public Library, Sands Library Building, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. Free. On the Web: www. princetonlibrary.org.
Princeton Symphony: The Princeton Symphony Orchestra gives its final concert of the season at 4 p.m. in Princeton University’s Richardson Auditorium. Led by guest conductor Scott Yoo, Music Director of the San Luis Obispo Mozaic Festival in California, and featuring pianist Soyeon Lee as soloist in Bela Bartok’s Third Piano Concerto, plus music by Mozart and Tchaikovsky. For tickets, call 609-497-0020.
Monday, April 27
Public Debate for West Windsor Municipal Office Candidates, 10 a.m., Municipal Building.
Scholarship Benefit Luncheon: The annual Scholarship Benefit Luncheon of the Women’s College Club of Princeton will be held at the Present Day Club, 72 Stockton St., Princeton, beginning at 11:30 A.M. with a pre-luncheon social gathering. The day’s activities include bridge and other games as well as a silent auction and white elephant sale. Lunch will be served at noon. Bridge begins at 1 p.m. The cost for the luncheon is $35 per person. The public is invited to attend. For reservations, call 732-297-1696 no later than April 23. For more information, call 609-430-1565.
African-American Interest Book Group: Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Yusef Komunyakaa will read from “Warhorses” and other works in a discussion/signing event. 7:30. Free. Barnes & Noble at Princeton MarketFair, Route 1 south, West Windsor
Planning Board, 7:30 p.m., Montgomery Township Municipal Building.
Tuesday, April 28
New Jersey: Recycling Leader? MontgomeryGreen presents ‘New Jersey: Recycling Leader?’ with Guy Watson, chief of the New Jersey Bureau of Recycling and Planning. Does New Jersey have the same recycling credentials as the rest of the country? What’s happening in recycling in New Jersey now and where are we going? Learn why recycling has been affected by the economic downturn. 7:30 p.m. Free. Mary Jacobs Library, 64 Washington St., Rocky Hill.
Princeton Borough Council, 7:30 p.m., Princeton Borough Hall.
Economic Development Commission, 7:30 p.m., Montgomery Township Municipal Building.
Emergency Services, 7:30 p.m., Montgomery Township Municipal Building.
Montgomery Township Board of Education, 7:30 p.m., Upper Middle School Media Center.
West Windsor-Plainsboro Board of Education, 7:30 p.m., Community Middle School.
Wednesday, April 29
Rocky Hill Board of Education, 7 p.m., Borough Hall.
Thursday, April 30
‘Farmers on Farming’: Caroline Phinney of Orchard Farm Organics will explore the principles behind Biodynamic farming, a spiritual-scientific approach to agriculture. First explored by Rudolf Steiner, whose ideas also form the basis of Waldorf education, biodynamics is gaining popularity amongst winemakers and chefs. 7 p.m. Free. The Whole Earth Center, 360 Nassau St., Princeton. Pre-register, 609-924-7429. On the Web: www.wholeearthcenter.com.
‘Aspiring to Build a Better Financial World’: Princeton University’s Jake McCandless ‘51 PVC Speaker Series will feature Jack Bogle ‘51, founder and retired CEO of the Vanguard Group and president of the Bogle Financial Markets Research Center. 7 p.m. Free. McCosh Hall, Room 10.
Empowering moms: Women’s Health and Wellness Workshop Series opens at McCaffrey’s Supermarket in West Windsor with Certified Empowerment Coach and “mompreneur” Sally Jones. “Lighten Up Your Plate” will teach how to make connections between lifestyle choices and food choices. 7 p.m. $10. To register, call Hilary Morris at 609-462-3228 or e-mail [email protected].
‘Hope’s Boy’: Andrew Bridge, author of The New York Times bestseller “Hope’s Boy” and director of the Child Welfare Initiative in Los Angeles, will be the featured speaker at Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Mercer County’s first annual Mark B. Levin Education Fund Event. 7-8:30 p.m. The Jewish Center of Princeton, 435 Nassau St., Princeton. Free. Seating is limited. To reserve, call CASA of Mercer County at 609-434-0050.
Poem in Your Pocket’: Jean Hollander will share poems from her new book, “Organs and Blood,” at 7:30 p.m. at the Mary Jacobs Memorial Library, 64 Washington St., Rocky Hill. Free. Pre-register by calling 609-924-7073, ext. 4.
Friday, May 1
Rummage sale: Montgomery United Methodist Women’s organization of the Montgomery United Methodist Church, located at 117 Sunset Road, will be holdingits annual spring Rummage Sale on Friday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to noon. Proceeds benefit local and global missions. For more information, call 609-466-1163.
Science Mentors 1 to 1 Fair: Meet and discuss with 23 Trenton-area students and mentors their scientific displays on current environmental challenges. In addition, buffet reception will be provided by Calico Grill during a program of entertaining and inspirational guests. 1 p.m. Free. Princeton University’s Friend Center, corner of William and Alden streets. www.sciencementors.org.
Saturday, May 2
Annual UUCP Spring Sale: Bargains, food, live music and fun at the UUCP Spring Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Road at Route 206. Toys, books, clothing, fine art, jewelry, antiques, furniture, electronics, sporting & outdoor equipment, and home furnishings. All proceeds go to UUCP’s Social Justice Ministries.
39th annual Trinity Church Rummage Sale: The 39th Annual Trinity Rummage Sale will be held Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, May 3, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at 33 Mercer Street, Princeton. Free, numbered entry tickets for the sale will be distributed beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday. On Friday there will be the Ladies Better Dresses Preview Sale from 7 to 9 p.m., with tickets on sale in the church office. Tickets, at $10 for a 7 p.m. entry and $5 for a 7:30 p.m. entry, are limited in number. Rescheduled this year to a warmer date, the rummage sale encompasses three floors, and offers antiques, furniture, jewelry, family clothing, housewares, art, luggage, toys, sports equipment, linens and electronics. For more information, call 609-924-2277 or visit www.trinityprinceton.org.
Terhune Orchards’ Kite Days: Annual spring celebration, offering numerous activities, live music, food. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission free. Repeated Sunday, May 3. Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence. 609-924-2310. www.terhuneorchards.com.
Mary Jacobs Library Open House: The Mary Jacobs Library celebrates its 35th anniversary with an Open House from 10 am to 2 pm. Light refreshments will be provided by the Friends of Mary Jacobs Library and special activities may be enjoyed by all.Outgoing director Mei Mei Morris and incoming director Cindy Mangel will greet visitors. Blawenburg Dixieland Band will perform at noon. For more information, visit the library at 64 Washington St., Rocky Hill, or call 609-924-7073.
Sunday, May 3
Founders Day in Plainsboro: Plainsboro Township’s 30th annual Founders Day Celebration. The event will kick off at 12:30 p.m. with a traditional parade through town to the festival grounds at the municipal center. Activities and entertainment, 1 to 5 p.m. Municipal Center. Free. Rain date: Saturday, May 10. 609-799-0909, ext. 550.
Music from the Cloister: Dorothea’s House, Princeton’s Casa di Cultura Italiana, will present Dr. Marvin Rosen, who teaches piano and music history at Westminster Conservatory, in program highlighting little-known female composers of the Baroque period, who were nuns who composed motets, masses, psalms and sonatas. 6 p.m. Free. Dorothea’s House is located at 120 John St., Princeton. Bring a refreshment to share during the reception.

