Wednesdays
Free Acoustic Open Mic Night and Poetry at Star Subs and Café in the Buckley Plaza 621 Route 130, Hamilton, will be hosted Wednesdays at 7 p.m. by American Idol contestant Bri Lobue. Audience and musicians are welcome. 609-333- 1230.
Tues., March 11
Genealogist Cathy Zahn will show you how to discover your people in their neighborhoods, when they arrived, and how they lived at New Jersey’s Neighborhoods: Using New Jersey Records to Trace Immigration at 7 p.m. Robbinsville Branch, Mercer County Library System, 2 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. Register online at www.mcl.org by clicking on “Programs/Events” Call 609-259-2150 with any questions.
Wed., March 12
Meet the Mayor 7 – 8:45 p.m. at the Plumsted Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. Schedule an appointment to meet with Mayor Leutwyler and Assemblyman Dancer. Call 609-758-7888.
Fri., March 14
Storybooks in Action will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Robbinsville Branch, Mercer County Library System, 2 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. Come watch the animated version of a storybook and make a craft. For children ages 2 and up; children under 4 must be accompanied by an adult. Online registration begins on Feb. 28. Register online at www.mcl.org by clicking on “Programs/Events” Call 609-259-2150 with any questions.
The Robbinsville Education Foundation will hold its 11th annual Casino Night benefit at John Henry’s Stone Terrace in Hamilton Township. Tickets are $75. Visit www.refkids.org. The evening’s format will begin at 6 PM with a Hors d’oeuvres reception.. The recognition of the honoree will be at 6:30 PM followed by a buffet supper, and casino event. The evening will include a “Texas Hold ‘Em” poker tournament sponsored by Lighton Industries.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at 3:30 p.m. at Plumsted Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. Craft stations and a special treat to make and eat. Ages 4-10. Register either at the library, online ( http://www.theoceancountylibrary.org ), or over the phone. (609-758-7888).
Mon., March 17
Movie Night: “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2,” at 6:30 p.m. at the Plumsted Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. Rated PG. Please register either at the library, online ( www.theoceancountylibrary.org ), or over the phone. (609-758-7888).
Tues., March 18
Kids’ Music Round will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Robbinsville Branch, Mercer County Library System, 2 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. This is a music and movement class for children, 6 months and up, accompanied by an adult. Online registration begins on March 4.Register online at www.mcl.org by clicking on “Programs/Events” Call 609-259-2150 with any questions.
Victorian Magic at 2:30 p.m. at the Plumsted Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. The NJ Theatre Alliance’s Stages Festival presents actor/magician Robert Aberdeen performs sleight of hand tricks, illusions, ventriloquism and more. The fun only increases with audience participation, so join us. Suitable for ages 4 and up. Register either at the library, online (www.theoceancountylibrary.org ), or over the phone. (609-758-7888).
Wednesdays
March 19, 26
Volunteers from AARP will offer Tax Help at Robbinsville Branch, Mercer County Library System, 2 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Appointments are every half hour, with the last appointment at 12:30. Bring last year’s completed forms. Appointments are required. To register call 259-2150.
Sat., March 22
The Plumsted Business and Merchants Association will be holding a Spring Business Expo from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The event is open to members and nonmembers. Cost: $40 for a table for members and $50 for nonmembers with a 50% discount for a second table. Registration forms will be available on-line beginning in February or you can email [email protected] and one will be sent to you – please provide full mailing address and name.
Drop in for a Spring Creation Station from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Robbinsville Branch, Mercer County Library System, 2 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. Children of all ages accompanied by an adult are invited to join us to create spring themed projects. Registration is not required.
Wed., March 26
Darrah Carr Irish Dance at 7 p.m. at at the Plumsted Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. Darrah Carr Dancers share Irish history, traditions and costumes through Irish dance. Lucky volunteers can join dancers on stage. Ages 5 and up. Register either at the library, online (www.theoceancountylibrary.org ), or over the phone. (609-758-7888).
Fri., March 28
Toddler Tunes will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Robbinsville Branch, Mercer County Library System, 2 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. This music program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. Online registration begins on Mar. 14.Register online at www.mcl.org by clicking on “Programs/Events” Call 609-259-2150 with any questions.
Sat., March 29
Author, editor, and professor Lloyd Gardner will offer a new look at the 1932 Lindbergh kidnapping case, drawing on police and FBI files, at “The Case That Never Dies” at 2 p.m. at the Robbinsville Branch, Mercer County Library System, 2 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. Register online at www.mcl.org by clicking on “Programs/Events.” Call 609-259-2150 with any questions.
Join Paper Bag Fun from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Robbinsville Branch, Mercer County Library System, 2 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. Children of all ages accompanied by an adult are invited to drop in and create paper bag faces. For children of all ages accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required.
Sun., March 30
The New Egypt Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will hold its annual chicken salad/bake sale and vendor show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the New Egypt Firehouse on Main Street. Pre-orders for chicken salad must be placed by March 21. Costs are $6.50 a pint and $13 for a quart. For sale information, call Sarah Jo at 609-758-3260 or Debbie at 609-738-2241. For information on the vendor show, call Kim at 609-947-9883.
Recurring events
Winter storytime sessions at the Allentown Library. Stories, songs and fun activities every Thursday at the library at 16 S. Main St., Allentown. No registration required.
The schedule includes Good Morning Storytime from 10:30 to 10:50 a.m. for ages 3 and under with a parent or caregiver (siblings welcome); Preschool Storytime from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. for ages 3 to 5; and Family Storytime from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. for all ages.
For more information, call the library at 609-259-7565.

