Community calendar

Thurs., Aug. 19

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Eating Together, Eating Well: Michelle Brill from the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County will talk about the benefits of family mealtime and how to create nutritious family meals. 7 p.m. Free. Lawrence library. Refreshments will be served. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or write to lawprogs @mcl.org.
Fri., Aug. 20
Drum Circle: Ange Chianese of Mercer County’s Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Entertainers will facilitate a beginner’s drum circle. Bring your own drum or use one of ours. Shakers, gongs, bells and other percussion also welcome. 4:30. Free. Lawrence library. Refreshments will be served. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or write to [email protected].
Meditation Circle: Stress and a fast-paced life see many of us seeking alternative ways of escape. Slow down and join Reference Librarian Ann Kerr and reduce stress using meditation. Light stretching at the beginning of the meditation hour will relax your muscles and allow you to be more comfortable and focused. 2:30 p.m. Free. Lawrence library. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email Ann Kerr at [email protected]. Future sessions: Aug. 27.
Posture Perfect: "Stand up straight, pull your shoulders back, don’t slouch!" Your mother was right, good posture is important for good health and for feeling good. Reference Library Ann Kerr will share some simple exercises to improve your posture. 4 p.m. Free. Lawrence library. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email Ann Kerr at [email protected]. Future sessions: Aug. 27.
Sat., Aug. 21
Boomers & Seniors Saturday Morning Wii Bowling League. Wii, an interactive video game, is a fun and easy way to get some light exercise and socialize with friends. Refreshments will be served. 10 a.m. Free. Lawrence library. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Sun., Aug. 22
Lawrenceville Farmers Market: Weeden Park, today only. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., every Sunday through October. Vendors: Griggstown Quail Farm; Valley Shephard Creamery; Terhune Orchards; WoodsEdge Wool Farms; Catherine’s Vegan Sweet; Hlubick Farms; Davidson’s Exotic Mushrooms; Z-Food Farms; Stults Farm; Village Bakery. Live music. s
Tues., Aug. 24
Lawrence Nature Center: "Balance of Nature." Learn how the Balance of Nature works using fun-filled games and activities with Linda Burroughs and friends.7 p.m. Free. The Lawrence Nature Center is located at the south end of Drexel Avenue. Take either Brearley Avenue or Fernwood Lane from Lawrence Road. For more information, visit www.lawrencenaturecenter.net.
Become a Foster Parent: Family Service Foster Homes will be hosting an Information Night from 7 to 8 p.m. at Lawrence library. On the Web: www.FosterYes.org.
Fri., Aug. 27
Meditation Circle: Stress and a fast-paced life see many of us seeking alternative ways of escape. Slow down and join Reference Librarian Ann Kerr and reduce stress using meditation. Light stretching at the beginning of the meditation hour will relax your muscles and allow you to be more comfortable and focused. 2:30 p.m. Free. Lawrence library. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email Ann Kerr at [email protected].
Posture Perfect: "Stand up straight, pull your shoulders back, don’t slouch!" Your mother was right, good posture is important for good health and for feeling good. Reference Library Ann Kerr will share some simple exercises to improve your posture. 4 p.m. Free. Lawrence library. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email Ann Kerr at [email protected].
Sat., Aug. 28
Paper Folding Workshop: Chung Ja Y Kim, a certified teacher in the art of paper folding, will teach you how to create a basket and flower using the Chinese art of paper folding which uses many pieces of paper to create objects. 10 a.m. Free. Lawrence library. Refreshments will be served. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Sun., Aug. 29
Lawrenceville Farmers Market: Lawrenceville Fuel parking lot, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., every Sunday through October. Vendors: Griggstown Quail Farm; Valley Shephard Creamery; Terhune Orchards; WoodsEdge Wool Farms; Catherine’s Vegan Sweet; Hlubick Farms; Davidson’s Exotic Mushrooms; Z-Food Farms; Stults Farm; Village Bakery. Live music.
Tues., Aug. 31
Lawrence Nature Center: "Bees." Visit the nature center’s beehive with Tahirih and Brett Smith and, hopefully, sample some of our local Drexel Woods honey. Join a bees wax activity.7 p.m. Free. The Lawrence Nature Center is located at the south end of Drexel Avenue. Take either Brearley Avenue or Fernwood Lane from Lawrence Road. For more information, visit www.lawrencenaturecenter.net.
Wed., Sept. 1
Knitting Circle: Knitters who already know the basics are invited to drop in on the first and third Wednesday evening of each month to socialize with other knitters and work on a project of their choice. Instructor Ann Garwig will be available to assist individuals. Other needle crafters are welcome to join the circle, too. 7 p.m. Free. Lawrence library. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected]. Future session: Sept. 15, 7 p.m.