Fridays
through
Sept. 26
Meditation Circle, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Join Reference Librarian Ann Kerr and learn to reduce stress using meditation. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email Ann Kerr at [email protected].
Posture Perfect, 3:30–4:30 p.m., Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Reference Librarian Ann Kerr will share some simple exercises to improve your posture and increase your flexibility. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email Ann Kerr at [email protected].
Thurs., Aug. 28
Fiction Writing Workshop, 2 to 4 p.m., Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Join librarian Donna Wolfe to discuss this month’s topic: writing dialogue. The monthly meeting of this fiction writing group is an encouraging and supportive environment in which to share your writing. Members are encouraged but not required to submit their work. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Fri., Aug. 29
Cook Talks: Dishin’ with Donna, 11 a.m. –noon, Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Learn what to do in your kitchen when it’s too darn hot to fire up the oven or grill. Discover some quick, easy methods for making a dazzling dinner in less than 30 minutes — no heat included. Chilled soups, microwaved lobster, corn on the cob (buffalo style), rice salad with snow bears for dessert. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Thurs., Sept., 4
"Aliyah" (2012) will be screened at 6:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Alex, a Jewish drug dealer living in Paris, is caught between family ties and his dream of a better life in Israel. French with English subtitles. Refreshments will be served. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920.
Mon., Sept. 8
"Saving Mr. Banks" (2013) will be screened at 2 p.m. at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Author P.L. Travers reflects on her childhood after reluctantly meeting with Walt Disney, who seeks to adapt her Mary Poppins books for the big screen. Refreshments served. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920.
Friends of the Lawrence Library meet at 7 p.m. at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence.
Thurs., Sept. 11
Poetry Circle meets at 7 p.m. Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, to discuss Walt Whitman. Seating is limited, call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected] to reserve your space.
Registration for Princeton Adult School evening ESL (English as a Second Language) classes. Princeton High School, 151 Moore Street, 7 – 8 p.m. Scholarships are available, books are free. More information at: www.princetonadultschool.org or 609-683-1101.
Fridays
Sept. 12 to
Sept. 26
Meditation Circle 2:30–3:30 p.m. at Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Slow down and join Reference Librarian Ann Kerr and reduce stress using meditation. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email Ann Kerr at [email protected].
Posture Perfect 3:30–4:30 p.m. at Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Reference Librarian Ann Kerr will share some simple exercises to improve your posture and increase your flexibility. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email Ann Kerr at [email protected].
Sat., Sept. 13
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County will host an Open House and 100-Year Anniversary Celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rutgers Cooperative Extension, 930 Spruce St., Lawrence, adjacent to the Trenton Farmers Market. The free event will feature cooking demonstrations and tastings with locally grown fruits and vegetables, Jersey Fresh recipes and nutrition information, gardening and composting information from Master Gardeners, a Q&A with County Horticulturist Barbara J. Bromley, and hydroponics and rain barrel demonstrations. Children can enjoy science activities led by 4-H staff and volunteers, scarecrow making (bring old clothes – burlap and straw will be provided), a large insect collection, and other games and activities.
Mon., Sept. 15
Morning Book Club meets at 10 a.m. at the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, to discuss "Good Lord Bird," by James McBride. This is the story of a young boy born a slave who joins John Brown’s antislavery crusade and must pass as a girl to survive. Registration required. Call 609-989-6920.
Tues., Sept. 16
Science Fiction Book Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, to discuss "The Foundation Trilogy" by Isaac Asimov. It has long been regarded a visionary masterpiece whose astonishing historical scope perfectly conveys science fiction’s sense of wonder. Refreshments served. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Thurs., Sept. 18
"Bridge Builder in Petticoats: Emily Warren Roebling & the Brooklyn Bridge." Carol Simon Levin at 7 p.m. at the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, will present a program about Emily Roebling, who helped to supervise the greatest engineering project of the age. Refreshments served. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Fri., Sept. 19
Sat., Sept. 20
Sun Sept. 28
Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence: Fri. – 6 – 8:30 p.m. Preview Event; Sat.,- 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sun. – 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. Admission to the Preview Night is free for members of the Friends of the Lawrence Library, $5 for the general public, and $20 for booksellers. Call 609-989-6920 for more information.
Sun., Sept. 21
Button’s Creperis in Lawrence is hosting a Farm to Table fundraiser for HomeFront from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Trenton Farmer’s Market, 960 Spruce St., Lawrence Township. It will be a five-course seasonal tasting. Reservations required prior to the event and can be made in person at Buttons Creperie. Tickets are $45. HomeFront is a local organization that helps families break the cycle of poverty. (609) 216-5112. [email protected]www.buttonscreperie.com.
Thurs., Sept. 25
Fiction Writing Workshop: The Importance of Being Scenic at 2 to 4 p.m. at the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, explores the elements of a scene—complex characters, POV, sense details, action, dialogue, new plot information, conflict, and setting—and allows the writer to practice writing vivid scene openings. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Fri., Sept. 26
Cook Talks: Tex Mex Grit & Grill at 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Come experience TexMex cooking at its best. Registration required. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Tues., Oct. 7
Jewish Family & Children’s Service Kosher Café of East Windsor moves to Congregation Adath Israel at 1958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence. It offers a hot, kosher lunch, informative programs with friendly faces and good conversations. It is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Reservations preferred by calling 609-987-8100 Ext. 156. Donations accepted. Free transportation is provided (60 years and over) Call Debby Henritzy at 609-987-8100 Ext. 156. JFCS is a nonprofit, non-sectarian agency providing social services, counseling and support to individuals, families, children and teens.
Sat., Oct. 11
NAMI Mercer will commemorate Mental Illness Awareness Week with its sixth annual Harvest of Hope wellness conference from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville. The theme is "Recovery through Discovery." Melody Moezzi, an Iranian-American activist, attorney, and author, will deliver the keynote address: "From Restraints to Recognition: Realizing Recovery through Advocacy." Attendees will have a choice of wellness workshops. The $10 registration fee includes lunch. Although membership is not required, NAMI Mercer is offering an incentive price of $35 to join the organization and attend the conference. Registration opens Aug. 15 and closes on Oct. 3. Register online at www.namimercer.org or print off a paper form. Call 609-799-8994.
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