Tues., Sept. 7

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The Writers Room: Writers looking for a friendly, non-threatening atmosphere in which to develop their skills are invited to join The Writer’s Room Group at Princeton Public Library. The new group will meet six evenings this fall, Sept. 7 and 21; Oct. 5 and 19, and Nov. 2 and 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. Local writer Glenn Cullen will lead the sessions. Participants will receive constructive feedback. Everyone will read their work and hear suggestions from fellow writers. Registration is required via www.princetonlibrary.org. Free. Sands Library Building, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton Borough.
Princeton Borough Council, 7:30 p.m., Borough Hall.
West Windsor Township Council, 7 p.m., Municipal Building.
Thurs., Sept. 9
Princeton Farmers Market: Hinds Community Plaza on Witherspoon Street, adjacent to the Princeton Public Library. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine, every Thursday through Oct. 28. A wide variety of fruits and vegetables, goods and products. For more information and future events, visit www.princetonfarmersmarket.com.
"Don’t Let an Old Person Move Into Your Body": Writer and motivational speaker Jim Donovan will take on the topic of aging and the myths that surround it at Princeton Public Library at 7 p.m. Mr. Donovan, author of "Don’t Let an Old Person Move Into Your Body," will talk about why he regards getting old as a state of mind at this lecture and book-signing. Free. Sands Library Building, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. On the Web: www.princetonlibrary.org.
Fri., Sept. 10
Montgomery Blood Drive: Montgomery Township’s annual blood drive will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Otto Kaufman Community Center, 356 Skillman Road. Appointments are available by calling the Township Health Department at 908-359-8211, ext. 245, or emailing [email protected]. Walk-ins are always welcome. Every donor will receive a T-shirt. Donors are asked to bring a photo or signature I.D. and to eat within 4 hours of donating. This Blood Drive is once again being held to honor the lives lost and forever changed on Sept. 11, 2001.
Dinner with The Elks: Friday Night Dinner, 6 to 9 p.m. Catering by Caffe Piazza Catering, Hillsborough. $15 adults, children $8. "Join us for food & fun with family & friends!" Princeton Elks Lodge, 354 Route 518, Montgomery (Blawenburg). Phone: 609-466-4945.
Songwriters-In-The-Round: The Arts Council of Princeton presents Songwriters-In-The-Round, featuring Arlon Bennett, Amy Ward and Mark Conklin, at 8 p.m. in the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling 609-924-8777. On the Web: www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.
Sat., Sept. 11
Montgomery Friends Farmers’ Market: Village Shopper Parking Lot, Route 206. Saturdays through Oct. 30, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m,
West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market. Vaughn Drive parking lot, Princeton Junction Train Station, Saturdays through Oct. 30, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; 609-577-5113; www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.org.
19th annual JazzFeast, presented by Palmer Square on the Green, rain or shine. The open-air festival will features performances by top jazz musicians and cuisine from a selection of popular restaurants. Noon to 6 p.m. Free admission; dining a la carte. Music lineup: Noon-1 p.m., Princeton University Jazztet; 1:15 to 2:15 p.m., Alan Dale & the New Legacy Jazz Band; 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Nicki Parrott and Friends: Bucky Pizzarelli, Harry Allen and Rossano Sportiello; 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., The Fins; 5 to 6 p.m., Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks.
‘Typing Is Dangerous’: Singer-songwriter Sarah Donner will present the CD release party for her latest recording, "Typing Is Dangerous," from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m in the newly renovated Small World Coffee, located at 14 Witherspoon St., Princeton. On the Web: www.smallworldcoffee.com, www.sarahdonner.com.
Sun., Sept. 12
It’s Grandparents Day! Princeton Senior Resource Center and the Mercer County Council on Aging announce that September 12, 2010, is Grandparents Day. "This is a great time to revere, respect and remember grandparents and those who have filled a grandparent role in our lives. Make a call, stop by for a visit, send an e-mail to let them know that you appreciate the wisdom and caring that they have shared with you. Take some time to reminisce over family photos and letters, to share memories of times together. Play a game, work together in the garden, go fishing together. Celebrate with your parents and children together over a meal, enabling your children to appreciate the gifts of the older generation, and helping them to reach across the years. Take some time to say ‘thank you.’"
Chess Tournament: Kids’ Stuff, 12:10 to 4:55 p.m., at the Hyatt Place Princeton, next to Princeton MarketFair, 3565 Route 1 south, West Windsor. Open to all K-8 graders of all levels. All players will receive a medal or trophy. Pre-registration by Sept. 10 at NJChess.com. Submit the form and bring $30 (cash or check) to the event. On-site registration, $40. For more info, write to [email protected]. On the Web: www.njchess.com.
Second Annual Clam Bake at the Daube Farm, 361 Sunset Road, Montgomery (Skillman), presented by the Princeton Elks. 1 to 6 p.m. Catering by Tigers Tale. $30 adults, children under 14 $10. "Join us for food & fun with family & friends!" Princeton Elks: 609-466-4945.
"Emergency! Princeton’s First Responders": Historical Society of Princeton opens new exhibition, "Emergency! Princeton’s First Responders," celebrating the history and contemporary efforts of the men and women of Princeton’s Fire and Police Departments, the First Aid and Rescue Squad, and the American Red Cross of Central New Jersey. Opening reception, 2 to 5 p.m., Bainbridge House, 158 Nassau St. RSVP to 609-921-6748, ext. 100 or [email protected] member of the Princeton Borough Police Department will be available from 2 to 4 p.m. for child identification fingerprinting.
Fall Open House: Arts Council of Princeton at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St. 2 to 4 p.m. Free. "A perfect chance for newcomers to learn about programs, events, membership and volunteer opportunities. Tour the Michael Graves-designed community arts center and enjoy Halo Farms ice cream and Small World Coffee. There will also be an art workshop for kids, interactive circus arts, and a flamenco performance by Lisa Bottalico and students. On the Web: artscouncilofprinceton.org.
Mon., Sept. 13
"Hot Rods & Bicycles": Opening reception of exhibit of photos by photo by Carl H. Geisler, president of the Princeton Photography Club and a member of Gallery 14 in Hopewell. 5 to 6:30 p.m. Free. Princeton Woodrows, 2000 Windrow Drive, Plainsboro. For more info, write to [email protected].
Princeton Borough Traffic and Transportation Committee, 5:15 p.m., Borough Hall, West Conference Room.
Free Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction with Pat Vroom and Deborah Metzger. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Montgomery (Skillman). To register: 609-924-7294. On the Web: www.princetonyoga.com.
Tues., Sept. 14
Princeton Borough Housing Authority, 5:45 p.m., 2 Clay Street-Henry F. Pannell Learning Center.
"Making Your Money Go Further In Retirement": Engaged Retirement & Encore Careers Speaker Series presents Marion Sommer, CFP, in "Making Your Money Go Further In Retirement." 7 p.m. Free. Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton Borough. Cosponsored by the Princeton Senior Resource Center and Princeton Public Library. For more information, call Carol King or Susan Hoskins at the PSRC, 609-924-7108.
Princeton Borough Council, 7:30 p.m., Borough Hall.
PMUG: Princeton Macintosh Users Group presents Dave Marra, senior systems engineer for Apple, in The iPad in-depth: Apples latest and most revolutionary product yet. 7:30 p.m. Free. Room 6 (second floor), Stuart Hall at Princeton Theological Seminary, Alexander Street, Princeton. See http://pmug-nj.org/ for map and directions. PMUG also provides monthly Intermediate special interest group (a cozier Q&A session thats very popular) and Beginners special interest group (to help those just starting out using a Mac.) Both meet just before the general meeting in smaller nearby rooms.
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