Thurs., March 26
Nurses, Spies and Warriors: Women in the Civil War at 7 p.m. at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch Library 2751 Brunswick Pike. David Martin will discuss the careers of famous women soldiers in the Civil War, as well as some of the well-known female nurses and spies on both sides. He will also include heroic examples of New Jersey women, along with an overview of the position of women in contemporary Victorian society. Dr. Martin is an administrator-educator at the Peddie School in Hightstown. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Fri., March 27
CookTalks: All Wrapped Up at 11 a.m. at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch Library 2751 Brunswick Pike. Librarian Donna Wolfe, one of the winners of the Best Home Chef in Jersey Award, will demonstrate how to successfully work with filo dough, puff pastry and various wrappers to make party foods such as baked brie with toasted almonds and fig jam, spinach feta triangles, and Chinese dumplings. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Sat., March 28
The 8th annual Living Local Expo organized by Sustainable Lawrence in partnership with Lawrence, Ewing, Hopewell, Princeton and the Mercer County Office of Sustainable Development will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the National Guard Armory, on Eggerts Crossing Road in Lawrence featuring sustainable local businesses, community groups, local farms, cooking demonstrations, hands-on workshops, speakers. Sample local produce and restaurant offerings from local farms and chefs. Free.
Obituaries in Jane Austen’s Time at 2 p.m. at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch Library 2751 Brunswick Pike. This program, presented by British writer Tim Bullamore. Editor of Jane Austen’s Regency World magazine, he is an award-winning obituary writer who has contributed to major British newspapers as well as undertaking research into the genre. The program is co-sponsored by the Central NJ region of the Jane Austen Society of North America and the Friends of the Lawrence Library. Refreshments will be served. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Sun., March 29
In preparation for Passover Adath Israel Congregation, 1958 Lawrenceville Road, will present Haggadah Hit Parade at 7 p.m. with songs of freedom, bands, singers refreshments and comedy. Cost: $8 advance/$10 at door/ 609-896-4977.
Mon., April 13
Sorber’s Motivators Toastmasters Club meets at Strayer University in the Crossroads Corporate Center at Thomas G. Wechsner Drive at Office Road, Lawrenceville, from 7 o 8 p.m.
For directions, see http://3375.toastmastersclubs.org/directions.html. For information, call Nina at 609-406-7629.
Guests are welcome, but an RSVP is suggested.
Toastmasters International is 90 years old and a nonprofit dedicated to effective oral communication and leadership. Members meet to deliver and evaluate prepared and impromptu speeches in an effort to become better speakers and leaders. Call 800-9WE-SPEAK or visit www.toastmasters.org.
Sun., April 19
Coach Bag Bingo will be held at Adath Israel Congregation, 1958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $36, which includes 15 Bingo games, snacks, pastries, and soft drinks. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, door prize, and other RSVP to Ellen Botwin, 609 896 4977, or [email protected].
Wed., April 22
Sorber’s Motivators Toastmasters Club meets at Strayer University in the Crossroads Corporate Center at Thomas G. Wechsner Drive at Office Road, Lawrenceville, from 7 o 8 p.m.
For directions, see http://3375.toastmastersclubs.org/directions.html. For information, call Nina at 609-406-7629.
Guests are welcome, but an RSVP is suggested.
Toastmasters International is 90 years old and a nonprofit dedicated to effective oral communication and leadership. Members meet to deliver and evaluate prepared and impromptu speeches in an effort to become better speakers and leaders. Call 800-9WE-SPEAK or visit www.toastmasters.org.
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