COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Sept. 18

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].
Fridays
through
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].
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.
Sat., Sept. 20
A Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Disposal Day for Mercer County residents will be held by the Mercer County Improvement Authority from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the John T. Dempster Fire School at 350 Lawrence Station Road in Lawrence, rain or shine. While no registration is necessary the event is open to Mercer County residents only, and attendees will need to show proof of residency, such as a driver’s license. No commercial or industrial waste will be accepted. 609) 278-8086 or www.mcia-nj.com.
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.
Wed., Sept. 24
A Mercer County First–Time Homebuyer Program workshop will be held at 6:30 p.m. Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike. Participants can learn how the mortgage process works, and participating lenders will be on hand to guide applicants and provide answers. contact the Mercer County Housing office at (609) 989-6858.
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].
Wed.,Oct. 1
A program about Breast Cancer will be held at 11 a.m. at the Lawrence Senior Center, 30 Darrah Lane East sponsored by Lawrence Township Health Department and presented by Amanda Medina-Forrester, Cancer Coalition Outreach Coordinator Hunterdon/Mercer County Coalition
Thurs., Oct. 2
Breast cancer screenings for Lawrence Township residents will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Lawrence Senior Center, 30 Darrah Lane East. Appointments are needed for the screening. Register for appointment at the senior center.For more information, please contact the public health nurse at 844-7093.
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.
Tues., Oct. 28
Paula Span, author of the New Old Age blog for the New York Times, will discuss "The Years Ahead…Caring For Yourself & Your Loved Ones: Wellness, Purpose and What Keeps Us Going" at Greenacres Country Club 2170 Lawrence Road, Lawrence, at 10 a.m. Cost $30. Call Beth Englezos at 609-987-8100, ext. 126. Presented by Greenwood House and Jewish Family & Children’s Service.
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