COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Oct. 12

Fri, Oct. 12
Friends of the Princeton Public Library Annual Book Sale is Friday, Oct. 12: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Preview Sale, $10 admission, free to members of the Friends (no admission fee after preview sale); noon to 8:30 p.m., Regular Sale (free admission). Saturday, Oct. 13: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Regular Sale (free admission). Sunday, Oct. 14: 1-5:30 p.m., Half Price Sale; 3-5:30 p.m., Bag Sale (fill a bag for $5) in Tent on Hinds Plaza (free admission). Community Room and Hinds Plaza, Princeton Public Library, Sands Library Building, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton, (609) 924-9529, ext. 280. www.princetonlibrary.org.
Sun., Oct. 14
Introductory meeting for teen volunteers and their parents, for the Appalachia Service Project, of the Princeton United Methodist Church, Nassau & Vandeventer, will be held at 7 p.m. Visit www.princetonumc.org , 609-924-2613.
Open Day at Schenck Farmstead, 50 Southfield Rd., West Windsor, will be held 1 to 4 p.m. The 1790-1830 farmhouse, barn, one-room schoolhouse and other out buildings will be open for a self-guided tour. The farmhouse features rooms decorated in various periods including Colonial and Victorian. The one-room schoolhouse is being furnished with school desks, schoolbooks, and photos of West Windsor students from the 19th century to the present. The event is free; donations are appreciated. For further information call Mary Schenck – 799-1278.
Mon., Oct. 15
”Finding the Right Volunteer Opportunity,” at 7 p.m. at Princeton Public Library, Conference Room, 65 Witherspoon St. Free. Carol King of the Princeton Senior Resource Center discusses matching volunteer opportunity to the personal and professional goals of seniors, and how volunteering leads to new skills and relationships.
A “Portrayal” of Alice Paul,” a leader in the National American Woman Suffrage Association, will be presented free in celebration of the League of Women Voter’s 80th anniversary 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Channing Hall, Unitarian Universalist Church, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton. Taylor Williams of the American Historical Theatre will be performing as Alice Paul.
The Women’s College Club of Princeton will meet at 1 p.m. in the parish hall of All Saints’ Church, 16 All Saints’ Road, Princeton, to hear a talk on “Presidential Inaugurations.” Light refreshments will be served after the presentation. The meeting isfree and open to the public.For further information on club scholarships, activities, monthly programs,and membership, call 609-924-9181.
Tues., Oct. 16
The grandson of Harry S. Truman, the U.S. president who authorized the use of the atomic bombs over Japan, will join two survivors of the 1945 atomic bombings, known as hibakusha, at the Fall 2012 Science & Global Security Seminar Series, Princeton University, with M.V. Ramana at 12:30 to 2:00 p.m., and then at the Coalition for Peace Action, with the Rev. Bob Moore, Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau St., Princeton, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The three will speak about their personal stories, reconciliation, and the need to eliminate nuclear weapons from our planet. Joining Clifton Truman Daniel will be Setsuko Thurlow, a Hiroshima survivor living in Toronto, and Yasuaki Yamashita, a Nagasaki survivor living in San Miguel Allende, Mexico.
Wed., Oct. 17
“Assistive Technology for ADHD – Using Technology to Enhance Learning, Effectiveness and Achievement in Students and Adults with ADHD/ Executive Function Disorders” will be the topic from 7 to 9 p.m. of Dr. Brian Friedlander, professor and assistive technology expert,at a meeting of CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) of Princeton-Mercer County. The community is welcome to attend. The group meets in the gym of the Riverside School, 58 Riverside Drive, Princeton. Call 609 683 8787 or email [email protected].
The Arts Council of Princeton at 7 p.m. presents Nikki Stern, author of “Hope in Small Doses” ( www.hopeinsmalldoses.com ) who will discuss a version of hope that not only survives but thrives in uncertain times. Book signing and wine reception to follow. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at the Paul Robeson Center, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton. Visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org or call (609) 924-8777.
Create New Habits for Healthy Eating with Judith Robinson rom 7 – 8:30 p.m. at the Nassau Inn, Princeton. Learn how to change your daily habits to healthy eating choices. A one-day menu plan is included to begin the process. For information & registration: 609-356-0558 [email protected]. Visit.www.ourworldourchoice.com .
Wed., Oct. 17
to Sat., Oct. 20
Flash And Splash Golf Fundraiser. The New Jersey State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association (FMBA) is holding its annual 5-day, 4-night Golf and Fishing fundraiser for Autism from Wed., Oct 17 to Sat., Oct. 20, at the Ocean Creek Resort in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The golf package is $599 per person, the fishing package is $499 and the nonsport package $299. All packages include premium lodging. Call the FMBA office at (732) 499-9250. For reservations call Christina at Ocean Creek Resort (843) 272-7724 ext 1072. Proceeds benefit Eden Autism Services and Autism Speaks.
Thursdays
Oct. 18 to Nov. 1
Princeton Community Television and Digital Media Center is offering a four-part series 6:30-8:30 p.m., designed to teach editing using Final Cut Pro. Lab time included. All classes will be taught by Apple certified instructor Andrea Odezynska. Cost: $20 each for members/$30 each for nonmembers. Classes will be held in the editing room at Princeton TV, 369 Witherspoon St., Princeton. To register or for class descriptions visit Princeton TV website. http://www.princetontv.org/Classes_and_Events.html.
Fri., Oct. 19
Comedy Night Fundraiser coming to the Princeton Elks Lodge at 8 p.m. presented by New Jersey State Elks National Veterans Service Commission with all proceeds going to their veteran programs and with emphasis on care for homeless veterans. The doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $30 and includes appetizers and desserts. A cash bar is available. For tickets call 908 510 8503. The Princeton Lodge is located at 354 Route 518, Skillman.
Sun., Oct. 21
The annual Men’s Day Celebration will be held at 11 a.m. at Mt. Pisgah AME Church, 170 Witherspoon St., Princeton. The Rev. Dr. Deborah L. Brooks, pastor, will preside, presenting the theme “They Are Watching,” Scripture: Matthew 5:16. The Rev. Robert Taylor Jr. is guest speaker. All are welcome.
A “Floyd Fete,” jazz event to honor longtime community volunteers Jim and Fannie Floyd and raise scholarship dollars will be held from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the Carl A. Fields Center, Princeton University, sponsored by Mercer County Community College’s Foundation, along with community volunteers. Tickets are $50 per person. Email [email protected] or call Amy Frangione at 609-570-3607.
“Perspectives on Haiti” is the topic of a panel discussion taking place at Princeton Public Library. 65 Witherspoon St. at 2 p.m.The three-person panel includes author Ethan Casey, Haitian-American Marie-Yolaine Eusebe and New Jersey-Haiti Partners of the Americas president Jeffrey J. Richter. They will examine Haiti from a variety of viewpoints and offer updates on the island’s struggle to rebuild after the devastating 2010 earthquake. Mr. Casey’s book, “Bearing the Bruise: A Life Graced by Haiti,” deals with political and social complexities that vex Haiti.
Mon., Oct. 22
A panel discussion on changing careers will be held at 7 p.m. at Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., second floor, Fireplace Area. Ipanel includes career counselor Bruce Biskin; Jen Carson, head baker and bakery manager at Brick Farm Market in Hopewell, a former elementary school teacher; Ravi Ravindranath, director of Advanced Planning, who moved from engineering to the financial sector; and Gary Fassler, a labor and delivery nurse who began his career as a set-builder and furniture-maker.
Tues., Oct. 23
“Asian Cuisine for Korean, Japanese, Chinese and Fusion Cooking,” a cooking demonstration and food tasting presented by author Sue K. Choo ,will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Bramwell House. Free and open to the4 public. Call the YWCA Princeton at 609-497-2100 ext. 329. Proceeds benefit the ESL Program Scholarship Fund.
“Different Abilities Among Us” a special needs ministry of the Montgomery Evangelical Free Church (MEFC). The program calls for acceptance of people with disabilities by all members within every community. It takes place at the church at 246 Belle Mead-Griggstown Road in the Belle Mead section of Montgomery Township from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m and is free and open to the public. For more information and to register call 732-940-6441 or email [email protected] . Visit www.mefc.org.
Merits of Google’sDroid and Apple’s iOS Phones will be debated by technologists John LeMasney and Kurt Williams will debate the merits of Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS mobile device operating systems at Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St.. Dubbed “Droid vs. iOS Smackdown,” the good-natured debate will be held at 7 p.m. in the library’s Community Room.
Fri., Oct. 26
The Princeton High School Orchestra is presenting a UNICEF benefit concert in which musicians from the community are invited to join the PHS Orchestra for the final program selections (including a rendition of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture at 7:30 p.m. at the PHS Performing Arts Center.. Inspired by the BBC Proms Family Orchestra Concerts in London, the Princeton concert will bring together both older and younger musicians to be a truly intergenerational experience. Musicians who are interested in joining the PHS Orchestra for this opportunity should contact the PHS Orchestra Office at 609-806-4280 (x3093) to request copies of the music to be rehearsed. There will be a 6 p.m. reporting time for all musicians for a combined dress rehearsal before the concert. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors/students and are available by calling the PHS Orchestra Office. Proceeds to benefit the U.S. Fund for UNICEF.
Mon., Oct. 29
“Social Media Tools for People in Transition” will be the topic of career coach Alex Freund at 7 p.m. at Princeton Public Library, Community Room, 65 Witherspoon St. Free. (609) 924-9529.
Sat., Nov. 3
The Historical Society of Princeton will hold its House Tour on Saturday, Nov. 3. Included this year is 200 Mercer St., a neoclassical house built in 1895, with renovations and an addition by architect Cathy Knight, of Knight Architects, LLC. All proceeds help fund the Historical Society’s activities. Visit www.princetonhistory.org, or call (609) 921-6748, x105.
Continuing
Princeton Tuesday International Folk Dance Group, formation of its Fall Session, Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m., Sept. 4-Dec. 18, at the Riverside School in Princeton. The public is invited and reservations are not required. First session is free, thereafter a $3 donation is requested.
La Leche League of Princeton is meets at the Plainsboro Library on the third Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Call Wendy 799-1302. Cornerstone Community Kitchen 5-6:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Princeton United Methodist Church, with assistance from TASK, will provide a free Wednesday evening meal every week. “All who come to our Cornerstone Community Kitchen will be guaranteed a warm greeting, someone to talk with if they like, and a satisfying meal,” said Jana Purkis-Brash, senior pastor. The meal will be served from 5-6:30 p.m. at PUMC on the corner of Nassau Street and Vandeventer Avenue. http://princetonumc.com/ministries/our-outreach-program/cornerstone-community-kitchen.
The West Windsor Community Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through to Oct. 28 (rain or shine). The market, in the southbound Vaughn Drive parking lot of the Princeton Junction train station off Alexander Road, hosts 14 farms and 13 artisan food and natural product vendors in their 2012 line up. Visit www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.org for up to date weekly event listings at the market, directions and more information.
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