COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Week of Sept. 21

   ”A Million Minutes for Peace”: Residents of the Princeton area are invited to gather in Tiger Park, Palmer Square, at 11:40 a.m. for an observance of the United Nations International Day for Peace. In addition to some brief prayers from representatives of various faiths, there will be a minute of silence at noon, joining millions of others around the world who affirm that religious beliefs do not have to be a source of division, but a sign of the wholeness that results from diversity. Fellowship in Prayer, a multi-faith Princeton-based nonprofit committed to fostering interfaith spiritual practice in pursuit of justice and peace, is partnering with the Coalition for Peace Action, The Princeton Clergy Association and Princeton Community TV in presenting this event. For more information, visit www.fellowshipinprayer.org or call 609-924-6863. Join globally by signing the pledge at www.amillionminutesforpeace.org.
   Princeton Borough Shade Tree Commission, 5:30 p.m., Borough Hall, West Conference Room.
   Princeton Library Board of Trustees, 5:30 p.m., Princeton Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room.
   Writers Talking: Andrew Lubin, war correspondent who has appeared on ABC, CNN and Fox, has written for newspapers and on military.com. He is the author of the book “Charlie Battery: A Marine Artillery Unit in Iraq.” Having recently returned from his fifth assignment in Afghanistan, he will discuss the current situation there. 7:30. Free. Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton Borough. On the Web: www.princetonlibrary.org.
   Princeton Regional Health Commission, 7:30 p.m., Borough Hall, East Conference Room.
   CANCELED: Montgomery Zoning Board of Adjustment, 7:30 p.m.
Wed., Sept. 22
   55PLUS: James L. Florio, former governor of New Jersey, discusses “The State of the State and Nation” when 55PLUS meets at 10 a.m. at the Jewish Center of Princeton, 435 Nassau St. Free. Open to the public. On the Web: www.princetonol.com/groups/55plus.
   ”Evolutionary Biology and Theology.” Dr. Celia Deane-Drummond, professor of theology and of biological sciences and director of the Centre for Religion and the Biosciences at the University of Chester in the United Kingdom, will give a public lecture at Princeton Theological Seminary at 7 p.m. The lecture, part of the Science for Ministry Institute, will take place in the Cooper Conference Room in the Erdman Center, School of Christian Vocation and Mission, 20 Library Place, Princeton. Free. Pre-registration is necessary, 609-497-7990.
   Writers Talking: Since his assignment to the Philadelphia Field Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 1988, Robert K. Wittman has been the FBI’s foremost investigative expert in the field of stolen art and cultural property. His memoir, “Priceless,” written with John Shiffman, tells the stories behind his recoveries of art and antiquities, from the golden armor of a Peruvian warrior king to the Rodin sculpture that inspired the Impressionist movement. 7:30. Free. Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton Borough. On the Web: www.princetonlibrary.org.
   Joint Consolidation/Shared Services Study of Princeton Township and Princeton Borough, 7 p.m. Princeton Municipal Building, Conference Room A.
   West Windsor Planning Board, 7 p.m., Municipal Building, Room A.
Thurs., Sept. 23
   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.
   ”Resolving the Irish Conflict”: Gerry Adams, president of Sinn Fein and Parliament Member for West Belfast, will deliver a public lecture titled “Resolving the Irish Conflict: No Conflict is Intractable” at 2:30 p.m. in Dodds Auditorium, Robertson Hall, Princeton University. Free. A limited number of tickets will be available for members of the public on a first-come, first served basis at Frist Center on Tuesday, Sept. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. A government-issued photo ID is required to obtain a ticket, with a maximum of two tickets per person.
   Princeton Borough Affordable Housing Meeting, 6 p.m., Borough Hall, Council Chambers.
   Deirdre Imus: A green-cleaning and organic-food advocate, Deirdre Imus (Mrs. Don Imus) is founder of the Deirdre Imus Environmental Center for Pediatric Oncology, a part of the Hackensack University Medical Center with a mission to identify, control, and ultimately prevent exposures to environmental factors that may cause adult, and especially pediatric, cancer, as well as other health problems with children. 7:30 p.m. Free. Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton Borough. On the Web: www.princetonlibrary.org.
   Ragged Sky Press: West Coast poet Eileen Malone will read from her newest book, “I Should Have Given Them Water,” at a special book launch at Princeton Public Library at 7:30 p.m. The event will be held in the fireplace area on the library’s second floor. Ms. Malone’s book is published by Ragged Sky Press. Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton Borough. On the Web: www.princetonlibrary.org.
   Princeton Borough Zoning Board of Adjustment, 8 p.m., Borough Hall, Council Chambers.
Fri., Sept. 24
   The Encore Club of St. Paul Church: Retired and interesting in fellowship, a meal and entertainment? The Encore Club of St. Paul Church, 214 Nassau St., Princeton, invites all area retirees to join them on the last Friday of each month at 1 p.m. in the church’s Parish Center (lower level). Current meeting will feature the barbershop quartet, Tongue In Cheek, offering a new take on old favorite songs.
   Fall Native Plant Sale: D&R Greenway Land Trust invites the public to its annual Fall Native Plant Sale, taking place Friday, Sept. 24, from 3 to 6 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 25, from 2 to 5 p.m. at D&R Greenway’s Native Plant Nursery, The Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place (off Rosedale Road), Princeton. On the Web; www.drgreenway.org.
Sat., Sept. 25
   Montgomery Friends Farmers’ Market: Village Shopper Parking Lot, Route 206. Saturdays through Oct. 23, 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.
   Fall Harvest Festival at Terhune Orchards: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Farm Market, “Farmer’s Hidden Helpers,” Adventure Barn, pumpkin picking and painting, farm wagon rides, pony rides, corn stalk maze, country food, live music. Admission free. Repeated Sunday, Sept. 26, and every weekend through Halloween. Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence. On the Web: www.terhuneorchards.com.
   ”Grand Opening Block Party” for West Windsor Arts Center: Block party celebration, rain or shine, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., admission free. This event features a variety of music and dance performances, family-friendly hands-on arts activities, food and refreshments, and the official opening ceremony at noon, all taking place at 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor. Free event parking is available at the Wallace Road train station permit lot only. Visit www.westwindsorartscenter.org.
   CHADD ADHD Information & Services Fair. Noon: Dorothy Mullen, founder of the Suppers Program, “How You Feel Is Data: An Experiential Workshop with Food.” 3:30 p.m.: Dr. Jennifer Nasser, nutrition researcher from Drexel University, will discuss ADHD brain chemistry and nutrition. Demonstrations by the YWCA of Princeton, Schaefer Gymnastics, ATA Blackbelt Academy. Exhibitors will include nutritionists, psychologists, psychiatrists, pediatricians, social skills providers, speech therapists, occupational therapists, ADHD coaches, recreation providers, schools, lawyers, advocates, regional support services for all ages. Noon through 4 p.m. Free. For more information, visit ww.chadd.net or call 609-683-8787.
   ’50s Dance at the Elks Lodge: Music by Jade. Food and drink, a la carte. Cash bar. 7 to 11 p.m. Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary/ $15 admission. Elks Lodge, Route 518, Montgomery (Blawenburg). Tickets: 908-359-1353, 609-924-6963.
Sun., Sept. 26
   ”Grand Re-Opening Party”: Occupational Therapy Associates of Princeton (OTAP) launches new, expanded state- of-the-art pediatric center with a fall celebration with music and DJ from WPST, dancing, fun activities, games and prizes, bounce house, giveaways, refreshments, raffles, information packets and community resources. Tours of our new facility, including children’s art gallery, and staff presentations will be provided. The film, “Sensory Processing for Parents: From Roots to Wings,” will be available to view. Free. OTAP, Research Park, 219 Wall St. (off Route 206), Montgomery. Noon to 4 p.m. For more information, write to [email protected] or visit www.otap.net.
   Puppet Show in Honor of International Day of Peace: The Waldorf School of Princeton will host the Folk Tale Puppet Troupe for a performance of “Philipka Baba Yaga, a classic Russian fairy tale, in honor of International Day of Peace, at 2 p.m. The show is appropriate for children ages 4 through 12. Admission is free. The performance will take place in Hagens Hall at Waldorf School of Princeton, located at 1062 Cherry Hill Road, Montgomery. On the Web: www.princetonwaldorf.org.
   Bravo! Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra, Ms. Chiu-Tze Lin conducting, opens season at 7 p.m. at the Princeton Alliance Church at 20 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro. The concert will feature pianist Paul von Autenried Jr. of West Windsor, age 16, as soloist in Rachmaninoff’s Concerto No. 2 for Piano and Orchestra. The orchestra will perform the overture from Rossini’s “Barber of Seville” and Morton Gould’s “American Salute” (1943). General admission is $15, $12 for students and seniors. Premium seating is available at $25 each. Tickets purchased in advance are $12 and can be obtained by calling 609-790-9559, 732-792-2070, 609-933-1356. On the Web: www.bravuraphil.org.
Mon., Sept. 27
   Stony Brook Regional Sewage Authority Meeting, 8 a.m., SBRSA Offices. 290 River Road.
   Health Care Reform: U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (D-12) will speak at the Princeton Senior Resource Center in the Suzanne Patterson Building (45 Stockton St., behind Borough Hall) at 10:30 a.m. about the impact of health care reform on seniors. He will also discuss the importance of the upcoming reauthorization of the Older Americans Act. Free. Open to the public. For more info, call PSRC at 609-924-7108.
   Fashion Show and Luncheon: The annual Fashion Show and Luncheon of the Women’s College Club of Princeton will be held at the Present Day Club, 72 Stockton St., Princeton. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. for complimentary wine, followed by lunch at noon. After lunch, fashions for women and men will be provided by Landau’s of Princeton, with commentary by Diane Rudolph and Andrew Gensey of Landau’s. The unique clothing and accessories are from Finland, England, Austria, Peru, Iceland, and France. Everyone in attendance will be offered a 10 percent discount on purchases made through October 24. There will be door prizes from Landau’s and music by Richard Armstrong. The cost is $40 per person. Proceeds will benefit the club’s scholarship fund, which helps young women from Princeton-area high schools with their college needs. For reservations, call 732-297-1696. For information about club activities and membership, call 609-737-0912.
   ”Bearing the Unbearable: Trauma, Gospel, and Pastoral Care.” Princeton Theological Seminary professor and pastoral theologian Deborah van Deusen Hunsinger believes that the Christian gospel and the community of caregivers can help address the pain of trauma directly and bring transformation and healing. Inaugural lecture as PTS’s Charlotte W. Newcombe Professor of Pastoral Care. 7 p.m. Free. Stuart Hall, Room 6, on the PTS campus. On the Web: www.ptsem.edu.
   ”William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe”: The daughters of the late civil liberties attorney William Kunstler will be on hand at a screening of their film “William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe,” at Princeton Public Library at 7 p.m. Sarah and Emily Kunstler will answer questions from the audience at a discussion following the showing. Free. Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton Borough. On the Web: www.princetonlibrary.org.
   Montgomery Planning Board, 7:30 p.m., Municipal Building, Courtroom.
Tues., Sept. 28
   Cub Scout Round Up: Princeton Cub Scout Pack 43 will host its annual new membership “Round Up” open house at 7 p.m. at Littlebrook Elementary School, 39 Magnolia Lane. The event will provide a fun-filled introduction to the Cub Scouts for interested boys in the first to fourth grades (ages 7-10). In addition to the activities for kids, the “Round Up” event will offer parents an opportunity to talk to the Pack 43 Pack and Den leaders and other Cub Scout parents about what Cub Scouts offers boys. On the Web: www.pack43.net.
   Montgomery Zoning Board of Adjustment special meeting, 7:30 p.m., Municipal Building, Courtroom.
   Princeton Borough Council, 7:30 p.m., Borough Hall.
Sat., Oct. 2
   Montgomery Friends Farmers’ Market: Village Shopper Parking Lot, Route 206. Saturdays through Oct. 23, 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.
   Fall Harvest Festival at Terhune Orchards: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Farm Market, “Farmer’s Hidden Helpers,” Adventure Barn, pumpkin picking and painting, farm wagon rides, pony rides, corn stalk maze, country food, live music. Admission free. Repeated Sunday, Oct. 3, and every weekend through Halloween. Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence. On the Web: www.terhuneorchards.com.
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