Thurs., Feb. 9
Creating a bog garden: 7p.m., Allentown Methodist Church, 23 Church St., Allentown. Join Jason Austin, manager of Rare Find Nursery in Jackson, at the Allentown Garden Club’s monthly meeting to learn how to create a bog garden. He will provide information on construction, siting and using interesting plants that thrive in perpetually wet soil. All interested area gardeners are welcome. For more information, go to www.AllentownGardenClub.org or call the club’s president, John Brandauer, at 259-7640.
Fri., Feb. 10
Fish fry: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., New Egypt Elks, 105 Lakewood Road, Plumsted. Chicken and fish dinners ranging from $8 to $10; children’s dinners $5. All dinners include all-you-can-eat salad, coleslaw, rolls, dessert and beverages. Takeout available. For more information, call 609-304-8469.
”Beauty and the Beast”: 7 p.m., Pond Road students at Robbinsville High School; tickets $8 for students and seniors and $10 for adults; available at the door or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Sat., Feb. 11
Tea, Flowers, Fans & Chocolate: 2 p.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library system, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. Join food historian and certified tea specialist Judith Krall-Russo and learn about tea parties, Valentine’s cards, chocolate, flowers, fans and flirting in Victorian England. Register online at www.mcl.org by clicking on “programs/events” and following the instructions. For more information, call the library at 259-2150.
”Beauty and the Beast”: 2 and 7 p.m.; Pond Road students at Robbinsville High School; tickets $8 for students and seniors and $10 for adults; available at the door or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Sun., Feb. 12
Family Movie Day “Despicable Me” (PG): 2 p.m., Millstone Performing Arts Center, Millstone Middle School, Dawson Court, Millstone. Doors open at 2 p.m. for face-painting, crafts and other activities. Movie starts at 3 p.m. A $5 minimum donation is requested with an advance RSVP; $6 minimum donation at the door. All donations benefit students in Millstone public schools. To order tickets, go to www.mtfee.org.
”Beauty and the Beast”: 3 p.m.; Pond Road students at Robbinsville High School; tickets $8 for students and seniors and $10 for adults; available at the door or online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Monday, Feb. 13
MOMS Club of Robbinsville Meeting: 10 a.m., Seventh-day Adventist Church, Washington Boulevard, Robbinsville. An opportunity for stay-at-home Robbinsville moms or those working part-time to share experiences in raising children and to give back to the community. For more information, e-mail [email protected].
Tues., Feb. 14
Human and animal companions blood drive: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., NorthStar VETS animal hospital, 315 Robbinsville-Allentown Road (Route 526), Robbinsville. Join NorthStar VETS in collaboration with the American Red Cross for a human/animal blood drive. Human blood will be donated to the American Red Cross; animal blood will go to the hospital’s blood bank room to help save other animals’ lives. For more information, contact Alexander Munoz or Rose Pierson at 609-259-8300.
Networking breakfast: 8 a.m., 4BetsSolar, 22 Route 130, Bordentown; sponsored by Greater Bordentown and Robbinsville chapters of the Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce; fees are $10 for members and $25 for others; for registration information, see www.mercerchamber.org.
Thurs., Feb. 16
School-age storytime and crafts: 4:15 p.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library system, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. For children in kindergarten and up. Registration required online at www.mcl.org. For more information, call 259-2150.
Fri., Feb. 17
Babytime: 10:30 a.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library system, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road., Robbinsville. This class is for children ages 6 months to 24 months accompanied by an adult. Online registration required at www.mcl.org.
Sat., Feb. 18
Movie Matinee “Mr. Popper’s Penguins” (PG): 10:30 a.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library system, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. Online registration required at www.mcl.org. For more information, call 259-2150.
Tues., Feb. 21
Celebrate Mardi Gras: 2 p.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library system, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. Children of all ages accompanied by an adult are invited to come create a mask and participate in a parade through the library. Online registration required at www.mcl.org. For more information, call 259-2150.
The Horsemen’s Association of Millstone Township: 7 p.m., Millstone Community Center, Stagecoach Road (next to the firehouse), Millstone. HAMT is dedicated to horse-related recreation and education, and its members include Western and English riders as well as carriage drivers. The meeting is open to anyone who enjoys horses you do not need to own a horse or live in Millstone. Learn about upcoming trail rides and the inaugural HAMT Pace. For more information, go online to www.hamt.org.
Daisy Girl Scout registration: (kindergarten and first grade), 4 to 6:30 p.m., Robbinsville Library; those interested also can e-mail [email protected].
Thurs., Feb. 23
Princeton Then and Now: 7 p.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library system, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. Eve Mandel, curator of education at the Historical Society of Princeton, will take participants on a photographic journey back in time to see how Princeton’s people and places have changed over the past century. Register online at www.mcl.org by clicking on “programs/events” and following the instructions. For more information, call the library at 259-2150.
Fri., Feb. 24
Toddler Tunes: 10:30 a.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. This music program is for children of all ages accompanied by an adult. Online registration begins Feb. 10 at www.mcl.org. For more information, call 259-2150.
Sat., Feb. 25
A ‘50s dance benefit for Donna Conk: 6 to 10 p.m., New Egypt Elks, 105 Lakewood Road, Plumsted. Enjoy the sound of a live ‘50s band, Second Time Around, and purchase ‘50s-style food, including $1 hamburgers, 50-cent hot dogs and $2 root beer floats and shakes. Tickets cost $20. All proceeds go to help renovate Ms. Conk’s home to make it accessible for when she is released from the rehabilitation center. Tickets are being sold at Tooties, 46 Main St.; Cut Into Style hair salon, 880 Monmouth Road. Call 609-723-3061 or 609-540-6453 for info.
Mon., Feb. 27
Registration begins for winter storytime session: Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. Toddler and preschool children will enjoy stories, songs and crafts under the supervision of Youth Services Librarian Michelle Cromwell and Library Assistant Cathy Beetel. Session runs March 6 -April 12. Toddler storytime is a half-hour program for children ages 2 and 3 accompanied by an adult Tuesdays at 10 and 11 a.m.; Wednesdays at 10 and 11 a.m.; or Thursdays at 10 a.m. Preschool storytime is a half-hour program for children ages 4 and 5 Wednesdays at 2 p.m. or Thursdays at 11 a.m. Register online at www.mcl.org. For more information, call 259-2150.
Registration for Passport to Fun begins: Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. Classes begin the week of March 5 and run through the week of April 9. This six-week program for children in grades four to six will meet Mondays at 3:15 p.m. Participants will explore a different country each week either through writing, art or cooking. This program occasionally will include food. Register online at www. mcl.org. For more information, call 259-2150.
Plumsted Schools community relations meeting: 6:30 p.m., New Egypt High School media center, 117 Evergreen Road, Plumsted. Informational and interactive sessions open to all members of the community to discuss issues and school-related topics with district administrators. For more information, call 609-758-6800 or go online to www.newegypt.us.
Sun., March 4
All-you-can-eat breakfast: 7 to 11 a.m., sponsored by McKeig-Test-Mullen Sons of American Legion Squadron, American Legion Post 455, 2 Meadowbrook Lane, Plumsted. Pancakes, French toast, scrambled cheesy egg biscuits, toast, potatoes, chipped beef country gravy bacon, sausage, pork roll, coffee, tea, milk and orange juice. Cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children 6 to 12. For more information, call 609-758-8131 or go to www.alpost455nj.org.
Pocketbook bingo to benefit RHS 2012 post-prom: 6 p.m., Robbinsville High School, 155 Robbinsville-Edinburg Road, Robbinsville. Win designer purses, including Coach, Vera Bradley, Kate Spade, Cole Hahn and Ralph Lauren. Tickets cost $25 and include 16 bingo cards. Tickets purchased in groups of eight or 10 can reserve a table in advance. Additional bingo cards for sale at the event. Dessert and coffee will be served. Outside food allowed. For tickets, contact MaryAnn Forno at 609-443-7157 or [email protected] or Kathy Koss at 609-208-9112 or [email protected].
Continuing events:
Weekly senior games: Plumsted Senior Outreach Services, Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m., Plumsted Municipal Building lower level via elevator, 121 Evergreen Road, Plumsted. Play a different game every week, including Scrabble, bingo, board and card games and dominoes. For further information, call 609-758-2241, ext. 111, and leave message.
Mid-day Toastmasters Club: 11:30 a.m., second and fourth Tuesdays each month at Robbinsville Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Allentown-Robbinsville Road., Robbinsville. For information, contact Jim Samuel at [email protected].
Good Neighbor Fund: assists area residents with emergency needs such as utility, rent and medical bills. To make donation, mail check payable to the Good Neighbor Fund to Good Neighbor Fund, in care of Allentown Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 122, Allentown, 08501.
Plumsted TNR Committee: 7-10 a.m., Plumsted Trap, Neuter and Return Committee every Sunday at the New Egypt Flea Market, 933 Route 536, New Egypt.
MOMS Club of Upper Freehold/Allentown: first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Allentown Presbyterian Church, 20 High St.; for information, contact Barbara Nissinger or Jen Domen at [email protected].
Millstone MOMS: 10 a.m., MOMS Club of Millstone Township, second Thursday of each month; for information, contact Melanie Sullivan at 732-851-5559 or [email protected] or www.millstone.nj.us/Moms_Club.html.
Discussing Books: 6:30 p.m., Plumsted branch of the Ocean County Library, first Wednesday of the month; registration can be done in person, by phone at 609-758-7888 or online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org.
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