Thurs., March 29
Children’s Weekly Storytime Sessions: Allentown Public Library, 16 South Main Street, Allentown. Stories, rhymes and music for all ages. Please call library for age groups and times (609) 259-7565.
School-age Storytime and Crafts: 4:15 p.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road; for children in grades kindergarten and up; register online; for information, call 259-2150.
Drawing with Beatrix Potter: 4 p.m., Plumsted branch of the Ocean County Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt; learn how to draw Peter Rabbit, Tom Kitten, Jemima Puddleduck and other characters; for ages 7-12; register at the library or call 609-758-7888.
Financial and Legal Considerations for Families: 7 p.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. Learn about legal planning for families, the importance of wills, living wills and powers of attorney, saving for college and insurance planning; register online at www.mcl.org by clicking on programs and events and following instructions.
Fri., March 30
Pasta Fest Family Dinner fundraiser sponsored by the Rotary Club of Robbinsville-Hamilton Sunrise: 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Nottingham Ballroom, 200 Mercer St., Hamilton Square. Event includes a Super 50/50, door prizes and live entertainment. Admission is $12 for adults and $6 for children ages 6-12; tickets are available at the door or by calling 609-737-1503.
Family Movie Night “Kung Fu Panda 2”: 6 p.m., Robbinsville Field House, 153 West Manor Way, Robbinsville; kids can play on the indoor fields before the free movie starts on a large screen at 7 p.m.; bring your own blankets for seating; for information, go to www.robbinsville-twp.org.
Sat., March 31
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Stone Bridge Middle School, 1252 Yardville-Allentown Road, Upper Freehold. The Allentown High School Student Council is hosting Breakfast with the Easter Bunny! Come and enjoy breakfast, crafts, face-painting, a raffle, and an Easter egg hunt. Bring your cameras. All proceeds go to the Good Grief Foundation. Cost: $3 for kids, $5 for adults.
Sixth annual Run with Eagles: 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., Byron Johnson Park, Ellisdale Road, Upper Freehold Township. Allentown Boy Scout Troop 180 is seeking runners and walkers for the 1-mile fun run (9 a.m.) and 5K race at 10 a.m.; walkup registrations begin at 8 a.m.; go to www.eagles5k.com.
Introduction to Babysitting: 11 a.m. to noon, Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road; presented by Carolyn Schindewolf of Princeton HealthCare System. Topics include staying safe, finding and keeping babysitting jobs and caring for a new baby; parents welcome to attend with children;to register, call 259-2150.
Plumsted TNR’s 2nd Annual Seaside Dinner Buffet Fundraiser: Marlin’s Seaside Café, 1901 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant Beach. Tickets are $30 in advance ($35 at the door) and include all-you-can-eat buffet; cash bar with all night drink specials; raffles; tricky tray; and live band. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit Plumsted Trap Neuter Return program for homeless cats. For tickets call 609-317-0453 or e-mail [email protected].
Tues., April 3
The Science-tellers present “Potions”: 7 p.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. Children in kindergarten and up will learn about the concept of matter, its three states, and how to change matter from one state to another, using screaming quarters, jets of gas to taste, popping potions, incredible showers of smoke-filled bubbles, and buckets of fog. Discover how this is created using the two “coolest” things in the world: dry ice and imagination! Online registration required at www.mcl.org.
Wed., April 4
Tax Help: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road; volunteers from AARP to offer tax help every half hour; bring last year’s completed forms; call 259-2150 for an appointment. K’NEX Building Event: 2:30 p.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. Come enjoy this exciting hands-on K’NEX building event that will be led by a Certified K’NEX presenter. Children will bring home what they build to share with their family and friends. For ages 6-12 (parental involvement is encouraged.) Online registration required at www.mcl.org.
Thurs., April 5
“Tips for Home Based, Sole Entrepreneurs and Remote Workers:” 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast, Dolce & Clemente Banquet Room, 2 North Commerce Square, Robbinsville. Members and future members $15. For more information, call 609-689-9960, extension 16. Children’s Weekly Storytime Sessions: Allentown Public Library, 16 South Main Street, Allentown. Stories, rhymes and music for all ages. Please call library for age groups and times (609) 259-7565.
Sat., April 7
Easter Egg Hunt: arrive before 10 a.m., (hunt begins 10 a.m. sharp!) American Legion Post, 2 Meadowbrook Lane, New Egypt. For children age 10 and under; all children receive a prize and lunch with the Easter Bunny. Parents remember your cameras! For information, contact Charlene Gladden by leaving message at 609-758-8131.
Mon., April 9
Creation Station: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. Children of all ages, accompanied by an adult, are invited to drop in and create special crafts with the materials provided. Registration is not required for this program. For more information, call 259-2150.
Wed., April 11
Tax Help: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road; volunteers from AARP to offer tax help every half hour; bring last year’s completed forms; call 259-2150 for an appointment.
Thurs., April 12
School-age Storytime and Craft: 4:15 p.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. This class is for children in kindergarten and up. Registration required at www.mcl.org. Learn to make a dried flower wreath/swag: 7 p.m., Allentown Garden Club meeting, Allentown Methodist Church, Church St., Allentown. An expert from Rehl Farms will show how to press flowers and make a colorful small dried flower wreath or swag. Pre-registration required by April 1 so that materials can be ordered. Cost: $15. Send check to Allentown Garden Club, P.O. Box 74, Allentown, NJ 08501. All are welcome and participation in wreath-making is not required to attend. For information, go to www.AllentownGardenClub.org, or call club President John Brandauer at 259-7640.
Children’s Weekly Storytime Sessions: Allentown Public Library, 16 So. Main St., Allentown. Stories, rhymes and music for all ages. Please call library for age groups and times (609) 259-7565.
Chainmaille Jewelry-Making for Teens: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Allentown Public Library, 16 So. Main St., Allentown. Open to children in 6th grade and up. No fee, but pre-registration is required. Call 609-259-7565.
Fri., April 13
Sing Along with Miss Amy: 10:30 a.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. This music program is for children of all ages accompanied by an adult. Online registration begins March 30 at www.mcl.org.
Sat., April 14
Arts and Craft Fair to benefit the RHS Marching Band and Drama Club: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Robbinsville High School, 155 Robbinsville-Edinburg Road. Free admission to this juried hand-crafted fair featuring the works of regional artisans including jewelry, pottery, wood, photography, candles, clay orchids, floral, textile, children’s crafts and door prizes. Bring a toiletry item for the Robbinsville Food Pantry and get a free raffle ticket. For more information, call 609-448-8669.
Trivia Night/Tricky Tray Auction: 7 p.m., Robbinsville High School; 155 Robbinsville-Edinburg Road, to benefit RHS Class of 2013 Post Prom event. Doors open 6:30 p.m.; tickets are $15 per person and include entrance fee, five tricky tray auction tickets, dessert and coffee; additional tricky tray tickets will be available. Participants are asked to form teams of eight, however, smaller teams will be combined; players can bring appetizers and nonalcoholic beverages; no one under 21 years of age will be admitted. Make checks payable to RHS PTSA and mail to Jill Labbancz, 36 Hibiscus Lane, Robbinsville, 08691; questions can be directed to [email protected].
Sun., April 15
All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner presented by Boy Scout Troop 109: served 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., New Egypt Fire House, 59 Main St., Plumsted. Dinner includes spaghetti, hot Italian bread, salad and iced tea. Cost: $8 adults, $5 children 10 and under. Takeout dinners will be available upon request. No advance tickets required. For more information, call Charlie at 609-516-2484.
Wed., April 18
Citizens CPR: 6:30 p.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. A class in child/adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other lifesaving techniques, including relief of foreign body airway obstruction, choking, and injury. A free program sponsored by the Princeton HealthCare System Community Education and Outreach. To register, please call the library at 259-2150.
Thurs., April 19
Common Foot Problems in Children: 7 p.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. Join podiatrist Craig Shapero for a discussion on foot pain in children, caring for your child’s feet, flat feet, sports, in-toe and out-toe, and children’s footwear. Please register online at www.mcl.org , clicking on “Programs/Events” and following the instructions.
Children’s Weekly Storytime Sessions: Allentown Public Library, 16 South Main Street, Allentown. Stories, rhymes and music for all ages. Please call library for age groups and times (609) 259-7565.
Fri., April 20
Babytime: 10:30 a.m., Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. This class is for children ages 6 months to 24 months accompanied by an adult. Online registration begins April 6 at www.mcl.org.
Sat., April 21
Millstone Township’s Sixth Annual Stream Cleanup: 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will meet in the parking lot behind the court building at 215 Millstone Road near Rocky Brook Park and United Presbyterian Church; sponsored by the Millstone Township Environmental Commission and the Stony-Brook-Millstone Watershed Association; free T-shirt to participants; to sign up, contact Leslie Brecknell at [email protected].
Thurs., April 26
Children’s Weekly Storytime Sessions: Allentown Public Library, 16 South Main Street, Allentown. Stories, rhymes and music for all ages. Please call library for age groups and times (609) 259-7565.
Sat., April 28
Robbinsville Library Advisory Committee Spring Book Sale: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Robbinsville Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road. For information, call 609-259-2150.
Basket & Bag Bingo: Doors open 5:30 p.m., bingo starts 7 p.m., New Egypt Elks, 105 Lakewood Road, New Egypt (Plumsted Township). Sponsored by the Cookstown Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 Ladies Auxiliary. Cost: $30 includes game boards and nine tricky-tray tickets. Must be 21 or older. Door prizes, cash 50/50 and raffles. Kitchen will be open and serving food. Proceeds benefit Cookstown Fire Co. To reserve tickets, contact Karen Ivins 609-758-3112.
Sat., May 5
Spring Rummage Sale: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Millstone Firehouse, 461 Stage Coach Road, Millstone. Donations of household items, lines, toys, tools, clothing, books and electronics gratefully accepted at the Fire House between May 1 and May 3 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. (No computers or exercise equipment please). All proceeds benefit Millstone Township Fire Company. For more information, contact Kathleen Fitzgerald at 732-446-9570 or Jana Munoz at 732-446-9222.
Walk to Cure Brain Tumors: New Egypt Parks and Recreation area (Brynmore Road); 1-mile walk will meander through downtown New Egypt; after the walk will be a festival with face painting, vendors, food, free musical acts and more; join a team or bring your own; $300 prize will be awarded to the team that earns the most money; register online at http://walktoendbraintumors.org/Raceregister.cfm?raceid=59Sat., May 12
New Egypt Day: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oakford Lake Park and the Presbyterian Church grounds on Front Street. The event, sponsored by Main Street New Egypt, Plumsted Township, and the Plumsted Business and Merchants Association, features face-painting, pony rides, inflatable rides, a trackless train, paddle boats on the lake, food, music, and vendors. Free admission, but a $6 per child wristband is required for unlimited kids activities. For more information, or to request a vendor application, contact Peter Ylvisaker at Main Street New Egypt at 609-758-7539 ext. 132, or e-mail [email protected].
Sun., June 3
6th Annual Clambake Fundraiser to benefit the Millstone Township Open Space & Farmland Preservation Council: Wagner Farm Park, Millstone. First seating 1 p.m to 3 p.m.; second seating 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Eat-in or takeout). Tickets cost $30 for adults and $10 for children (limited kids menu) if ordered by May 21; $35 for adults after May 21. To purchase tickets or become a sponsor of this event, contact Lori Maher at 732-446-4249 et 1103 or e-mail [email protected].
Continuing events
The Robbinsville Municipal Alliance against Alcoholism and Drug Abuse works to combat substance abuse through education and by creating a forum for shared ideas among the many hands of government that touch lives affected by drugs or alcohol. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at 1 Washington Blvd., Robbinsville. For information, e-mail Shaina Ciaccio at [email protected].
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, 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 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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