Thurs., Sept. 23

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Gift of Laughter Workshop. The laughs are on Certified Laughter Leaders Marie Bethke and Marleane Hutchinson who will demonstrate how laughter can make life better and healthier. Learn laughter exercises and their effects on the mind & body and some good-hearted living practices to prevent "hardening of the attitudes." 7 to 8 p.m. Free. Lawrence library. Refreshments will be served. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or e-mail lawprogs @mcl.org.
Fri., Sept. 24
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., Sept. 25
Friends of the Library Book Sale. The Friends of the Lawrence Library sponsored book sale begins. Proceeds benefit many of the children’s and adult program offerings at the library. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information on donating items to the sale, call 609-989-6920.
"Hometown Heroes Needed to Help Rebuild a Smile": The trustees of the Kelli Hawthorne Trust Fund are hosting a birthday bash fundraiser, "Lucki To Be Alive at 25," at the Lawrenceville Grill in the Quakerbridge Mall from 7:30-10:30 p.m. to benefit Kelli Hawthorne, the Lawrence woman who suffered a traumatic fall in Oregon last year. For a minimum donation of $25, payable at the door or by Paypal at www.team-kelli.com., guests will receive complimentary beer, wine, sodas and light hors d’oeuvres and have fun at the silent auction. We are looking for Hometown Heroes to help rebuild Kelli’s smile. For more information, write to [email protected] or call Karla T. Stein at 609-647-5377.
Sun., Sept. 26
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.
Walking Tour of historic Lawrenceville School campus: All are invited to a free walking tour of the Lawrenceville School campus, a National Historic Landmark, at 12:30 p.m., rain or shine. The tour is a part of the School’s Bicentennial anniversary celebration. The Lawrenceville School is located at 2500 Main St. Lawrenceville School history teacher Len Miller will set the scene with a brief talk on renowned American landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, who laid out New York’s Central Park and, in partnership with Boston architects Peabody & Stearns, designed the School’s famous "Circle." Jacqueline Haun, the School’s Archivist, and Landscape Architect Elaine Mills will lead an approximately 90-minute tour of the campus, exploring the historic academic and residential buildings, as well as rare trees that remain from Olmsted’s "museum of botany and dendrology." On the Web: www.lawrenceville.org.
Thurs., Sept. 30
Job Strategies for Older Workers. Learn the strategies older workers need to compete in today’s work place. Carol King, director of the Engaged Retirement and Encore Careers at the Princeton Senior Resource Center, will teach you how to update your skills, network, deal with ageism, search for a job on the Internet, and how to avoid job scams. 7 to 8 p.m. Free, Lawrence library. Refreshments will be served. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or e-mail [email protected].
"Translating Nature:" Recent Works by Joy Kreves. The Rider University Art Gallery will present "Translating Nature: Recent Works by Joy Kreves" Thursday, Sept. 30 through Saturday, Oct. 30. The opening reception will take place Thursday, Sept. 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. The exhibit features two and three-dimensional mixed-media work by Kreves, whose artistic influences range from Meret Oppenheim, Robert Rauschenberg and Wassily Kandinsky to contemporary architecture and traditional Chinese lattice designs. Some works integrate original handwritten poems by the artist, whose blog "Little Bang Theories" focuses on her life as an artist. Rider University Art Gallery, Bart Luedeke Center on the Rider University campus, 2083 Lawrenceville Road. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Admission to all events is free. On the Web: www.rider.edu/artgallery.
Fri., Oct 1.
National Reading Group Month Kick-Off Tea: Good books bring people together. Join participants for refreshments and find out how the library brings the two together during National Reading Group Month events. 3:30 p.m. Free. Lawrence library.
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, 609-989-6920, or email Ann Kerr at [email protected]. Future sessions: Oct. 15, 22 and 29, 2:30 p.m.
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 Librarian Ann Kerr and certified fitness trainer Maria Okros will share some simple exercises to improve your posture and increase your flexibility. 4 p.m. Free. Lawrence library. Registration suggested, 609-989-6920, or email Ann Kerr at [email protected]. Future sessions: Oct. 15, 22 and 29, 4 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 2
Fall Kids’ Used Toys and Clothing Sale: The Lawrenceville Elementary School (LES) PTO will hold its annual Fall Kids’ Used Toys and Clothing Sale from 8 a.m. to noon indoors at Lawrenceville Elementary School , 40 Craven Lane. More than 140 families will be participating by selling items, including gently used fall and winter children’s clothing in sizes newborn to 16, maternity clothing, baby equipment and accessories, toys, books, videos, and more. Remaining items are donated to organizations that support families in need. For more information, write to [email protected].
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. 10 a.m. Free. Lawrence library. Refreshments will be served. Registration suggested, 609-989-6920, or email [email protected]. Future session: Oct 16, 10 a.m.
Sun., Oct. 3
Walk This Way! Support the Lawrence Township Community Foundation by taking part in the second annual Community Day Walk on the Lawrence-Hopewell Trail. Village Park registration begins at 10 a.m. The walk begins at 11 a.m. Individuals, $20; families, $30. Refreshments will be served after the walk. For more information, visit www.ltcfnj.org, or call 609-689-2399.
Mon., Oct. 4
Meeting of the Friends of the Lawrence Library. 7 p.m.
Off the Page: Try out your acting chops (or indulge your secret passion) to play one of the great characters from dramatic literature or contemporary comedy – without the threat of performing in front of a live audience. The Lawrence library will "cast" and read a play aloud, around a table, as actors and production teams typically do at the first rehearsal of a play. Martin Kushner, theatre director, Yale Drama School MFA, and professor of theater at Middlesex County College, will facilitate this series. 7 p.m. Free. Lawrence library. Registration suggested, 609-989-6920, or email [email protected]. Future session: Oct. 18, 7 p.m.
Tues., Oct. 5
Memoir Writing Workshop for Seniors. A memoir is a personal story and anyone can write one. This introductory course, facilitated by Maria Okros, is designed for seniors to reflect on a significant life experience and put it on paper. 2:30 p.m. Free. Lawrence library. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected]. Future sessions: Oct. 12, 19 and 26, 2:30 p.m.
Get into Step: Get into Step combines the benefits of aerobic exercise with the rhythm and fun of dancing. Get moving with certified fitness trainer Maria Okros. The class begins with an aerobic warm up and is followed by a simple, easy-to-follow routine that will keep you moving for a great workout. 5 p.m. Free. Lawrence library. Space is limited. Registration required, 609-989-6920, or email [email protected]. Future sessions: Oct. 12 and 19, 5 p.m.
Wed., Oct. 6
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, 609-989-6920, or email [email protected]. Future session: Oct. 20, 7 p.m.
Thurs., Oct. 7
"Translating Nature:" Recent Works by Joy Kreves. The artist will present a talk about the exhibit of two and three-dimensional mixed-media work, some integrating her original handwritten poems. 7 p.m. Free. Rider University Art Gallery, Bart Luedeke Center on the Rider University campus, 2083 Lawrenceville Road. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Admission to all events is free. On the Web: www.rider.edu/artgallery.
Sun., Oct. 10
Steinway Society recital: Greater Princeton Steinway Society presents Beatrice Long, pianist. Works by Beethoven, Liszt, Prokofiev and Cyril Scott. 3 p.m. Recital Hall of Jacobs Music, 2540 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Admission is $18, $10 for full-time students. On the Web: www.steinwaysocietyprinceton.org. The box office opens at Jacobs Music 30 minutes before each musicale. Seating is limited.
Taste of Lawrenceville: "Our Bountiful Fields" is the theme of the fifth annual Taste of Lawrenceville, taking place from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Abbott Dining Center of the Lawrenceville School. The event, to benefit Lawrenceville Main Street (LMS), will offer a tasting of seasonal delicacies from Lawrenceville eateries and local farms as well as a tasting of wines from Renault Winery. Tickets: $45 per person at the Lawrenceville Main Street Office, 17 Phillips Ave., or by calling 609-219-9300. Tickets also may be purchased at the Village Bakery, 2 Gordon Ave., and at Chambers Walk Cafe, 2667 Main St.
Sat., Oct. 16
Pipesounds: The Lawrenceville School’s historic Woods Family Organ will sing again at a free concert, open to the public, in the School’s Edith Memorial Chapel, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Performing will be renowned musician Joan Lippincott, professor emerita of Organ at Rider University’s Westminster Choir College and former Princeton University principal organist. She will play works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Aaron Copland, William Mathias, Olivier Messiaen, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Charles-Marie Widor. This concert will be given in celebration of the Lawrenceville’s School’s Bicentennial anniversary. The Woods Family Organ was restored this year by Orgues Letourneau Limitee.