Mon., Sept. 2
Labor Day Beach Party will be hosted by the Resurrection Lutheran Church, located in Hamilton Square, and Thrivent Financial to benefit Project Freedom residents, their families and aides. The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Hutchinson Road in Robbinsville. The event will include games, music and picnic food favorites.
For more information on the event call 609-588-9761. For more information on local Thrivent chapters, visit www.thrivent.com/chapters or call 800-236.3736.
Mon., Sept. 9
Baby Rock n’ Rhyme, an event for babies between 12 and 24 months, will be held at the Hamilton Township Library. Two sessions will be held at 9:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m., respectively. Additional sessions will be held Sept. 16 and 23 as well as Oct. 7. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, Sept. 3 in the Betty Brand Children’s room. Telephone registration will begin Sept. 5.
Participants must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Parents must have a Hamilton Township Library card to register. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and be expected to participate. For more information, call 609-581-4060, ext. 3 or visit www.hamiltonnjpl.org.
Tues., Sept. 10
Toddler Time will be offered for children ages 2 to 3 ½ years of age at the Hamilton Township Library. Sessions will be held at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Additional sessions will be held Sept. 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25 as well as Oct. 1 and 2. Registration is required and will continue until all spaces are filled. In person registration begins Tuesday, Sept. 3 while telephone registration will begin Sept. 5.
Participants must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Parents must have a Hamilton Township Library card to register. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and be expected to participate. For more information, call 609-581-4064 or visit www.hamiltonnjpl.org.
Thurs., Sept. 12
Storytime is offered for children ages 3 ½ to 5 years at the Hamilton Township Library at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Additional sessions will be held Sept. 19 and 26 as well as Oct. 3. Registration is required and will continue until all spaces are filled. In person registration begins Tuesday, Sept. 3 while telephone registration will begin Sept. 5.
Though children should be comfortable attending without his or her parent or caregiver, the library requests caregivers remain in the children’s room during the program. Parents must have a Hamilton Township Library card to register. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and be expected to participate. For more information, call 609-581-4064 or visit www.hamiltonnjpl.org.
Sat., Sept. 14
Send Hunger Packing is a food drive put on by the Robbinsville-Hamilton Rotary Club to benefit the Mercer St. Friends Food Bank’s school kids backpack program.
The drive is scheduled to run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Acme Market located on Route 33 in Hamilton Township. For more information, call 609-439-3933 or visit www.rhrotary.org.
Sun., Sept. 15
Septemberfest, one Hamilton’s annual community events, is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Veterans Park. The event, which will honor retired and current servicemen and women, police, fire and emergency responders, is set to feature food, music and other entertainment throughout the day.
In addition, the event will include he participation of armed forces and veterans groups, an army tank and “touch a truck” area for children to see these military and emergency response vehicles up close, as well as amusement rides for children to enjoy.
For more information visit www.hamiltonnj.com or contact the township recreation division at 609-890-4028. The event has a rain date of Sept. 22.
Wed., Sept. 18
Send Hunger Packing is a food drive put on by the Robbinsville-Hamilton Rotary Club to benefit the Mercer St. Friends Food Bank’s school kids backpack program.
The drive is scheduled to run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Shop-Rite Marketplace located on Route 130 in Hamilton Township. For more information, call 609-439-3933 or visit www.rhrotary.org.
Thurs., Sept. 19
Emotional Eating is a free presentation offered by Sheri Solinski, LCSW, LCADC, Manager of Princeton House Behavioral Health Women’s Programs, regarding the signs of emotional eating and the best methods of intervention.
The event is scheduled to take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Community Education & Outreach at the Hamilton Area YMCA John K. Rafferty Branch, located at 1315 Whitehorse–Mercerville Road, Suite 100, Conference Rooms A & B.
To register, visit Princeton HealthCare System online at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1-888-897-8979.
Sat., Sept. 21
Send Hunger Packing is a food drive put on by the Robbinsville-Hamilton Rotary Club to benefit the Mercer St. Friends Food Bank’s school kids backpack program.
The drive is scheduled to run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Risoldi’s Market located at 3100 Quakerbridge Road in Hamilton Township. For more information, call 609-439-3933 or visit www.rhrotary.org.
Tues., Sept. 24
Step Lively for Falls Prevention Awareness Day from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Education & Outreach at the Hamilton Area YMCA John K. Rafferty Branch, located at 1315 Whitehorse–Mercerville Road, Suite 100.
The free, fun-filled day of screenings, demonstrations and discussions will focus on how to improve balance and reduce risk for falls. The day will feature a presentation by Linda Lucuski, MPT, Certified MDT, Rehab Director and Certified Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist with University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Network.
To register, visit Princeton HealthCare System online at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1-888-897-8979.
Wed., Sept. 25
Senior picnic will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the senior center grounds located at 409 Cypress Lane. A rain date has been set for the following day, Sept. 26.
The 12th annual event features a photo booth, live entertainment and a new menu. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m., there is no entry after 12:15 p.m.
Tickets cost $6 and can be purchased at the front desk of the senior center. There is no limit on the number of tickets that can be purchased. When purchasing a ticket you must show your Hamilton Senior ID. If purchasing a ticket for someone else, have their ID card on hand.
Sun., Sept. 29
Woof Walk, sponsored by the Robbinsville-Hamilton Rotary Club, will feature a 1.5 mile walk for participants and their canine pets. The event, which will begin at the Robbinsville Township Center gazebo, will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The event will also feature music, refreshments, contests and more. Cost is $10 with advance registration by Sept. 8. Cost is $15 day of the event. Proceeds to benefit the Robbinsville K9 Division, People for Animals and Megan’s Place Park. A rain date has been set for Oct. 6. For more information, call 609-439-3933 or visit www.rhrotary.org.
Recurring events
Historic Kuser Farm Mansion is offering tours now through the end of October.
Tours are Saturdays and Sundays between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The last tour starts at 2:15 p.m.
The mansion is at 390 Newkirk Avenue, Hamilton.. No registration is required. Admission is free. For more information, call 609-890-3630.
Summer movie showings will be featured at the Hamilton Township Public Library throughout July.
Showings will take place July 23, 30 and 31.
The library is at 1 Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. Way. For more information about the movie program, including showing start times, visit www.hamiltonnjpl.org or call 609-581-4060.
Historic John Abbott II House tours are offered.
Tours will be open at the house at 2200 Kuser Road on Saturdays and Sundays from noon until 5 p.m. The last tour starts at 4:15 p.m.
Donations are accepted. For more information, email [email protected] or call 609-585-1686.
Weekly senior games. Plumsted Senior Outreach Services, Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m., Plumsted Municipal Building lower level via elevator, 121 Evergreen Road.
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.
Senior exercise classes, sponsored by the Plumsted Senior Outreach Service, at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the lower level of the Plumsted Municipal Building, 121 Evergreen Road. All new participants are required to submit a doctor’s permission form. To register, call 609-758-2241, ext. 111.
Mid-day Toastmasters Club. Meets 11:30 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays each month at Robbinsville Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 42 Allentown-Robbinsville Road. Contact Jim Samuel at [email protected].
The Good Neighbor Fund assists area residents with emergency needs such as utility, rent and medical bills. To donate, mail check payable to Good Neighbor Fund in care of Allentown Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 122, Allentown, 08501.
Plumsted TNR Committee. Plumsted Trap, Neuter and Return Committee every Sunday 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., New Egypt Flea Market, 933 Route 536, Plumsted.
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].
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