Community Calendar: Feb. 23 edition

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 you 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 hotdogs and $2 root beer floats and shakes. Tickets cost $20. All proceeds go to help renovate Donna’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 on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; or Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. Preschool storytime is a half-hour program for children ages 4 and 5 on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. or Thursdays at 11:00 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 will run through the week of April 9. This six-week program, for children in grades 4 to 6, will meet on Mondays at 3:15 p.m. Participants will explore a different country each week either through writing, art, or cooking. Please be aware that this program will occasionally 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: $7 for adults, $3 for children 6 to 12, and free for children 5 and under. 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 609-4437157 [email protected] or Kathy Koss at 609-208-9112 [email protected].
Thurs., March 8
   The Pleasure Horse Club of Central Jersey hosts special guest speaker: 7:15 p.m., Millstone Township Community Center, 463 Stage Coach Road, Clarksburg section of Millstone Township. Guest speaker Sophia Mangalee will tell her story of adventure in The2011 Mongol Derby, the most grueling 10-day horse race in the world. For more information, contact Marion at 732-866-1641 or visit www.PleasurehorseClubcj.webs.com .
Thurs., March 22
   Robbinsville State of the Township Address: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Poseidon Mediterranean Bar & Grill, 2360 Route 33, Robbinsville. Mayor Dave Fried will deliver this speech during the Robbinsville Chapter of the Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Cost: $35 for members and $55 for future members. Pre-registration required at www.MercerChamberEvents.org or call 609-689-9960 extension16.
Sat., March 24
   Third Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade: 1 p.m., Robbinsville. The 1.25-mile parade route begins at Foxmoor Shopping Center, proceeds north on Washington Boulevard to North Street, Newtown Boulevard, Lake Street East, Union Street, to Burnet Walk and then ends in the parking lot behind the Route 33 businesses in Town Center. For more information go to the Robbinsville Irish Heritage Association’s website at www.robbinsvilleirish.org.
Continuing events
   Weekly senior games: Plumsted Senior Outreach Services, Thursdays from 1 p.m. 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 extension 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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