Fri., June 19
Beth El Synagogue in East Windsor is hosting an American Barbecue Carlebach Shabbat at 6 p.m. The evening will feature outdoor services to the tunes of Shlomo Carlebach followed by a barbecue dinner. Sign up by June 8 and the cost for dinner is $12 for adults and $8 for children. Sign up after June 8 and the cost for dinner is $15 for adults and $10 for children. Beth El Synagogue is located at 50 Maple Stream Road in East Windsor. Call 609-443-4454 or visit www.bethel.net for more information.
Sat., June 20
The third annual East Windsor Autism Awareness Dance-a-thon and Raffle benefiting Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) will take place from 7 p.m. to midnight at the East Windsor Elks. The cost to attend is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. There will be a cash bar, 50/50, food, photo booth, dancing and door prizes. The lodge is located at 110 Hickory Corner Road in East Windsor. This is a local event to benefit local families. For tickets and information, visit www.tacanow.org/store/New-Jersey-Dance-A-Thon/.
Sun., June 21
Historic Cranbury Walking Tour leaves from Cranbury Museum, 4 Park Place East, Cranbury, at 2 p.m. $5 donation requested. For reservations, call tour guide Richard Moody at 609-651-0693.
Thurs., June 25
The Woman’s Auxiliary of the Bordentown Elks 2085 at 11 Amboy Ave. in Bordentown will be holding its annual gift auction. Doors open at 5 p.m., with the auction starting at 7 p.m. Admission is $5, with food and refreshments available for purchase. No outside food or drinks permitted.
Sat., June 27
Cranbury musicians will present a concert at 7 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church of Cranbury’s Fellowship Hall at 22 S. Main St. The concert will feature classical music and show tunes by Francine Hannay, Bernhard, Philipp and Max Geiger and Leslie Hart. The suggested donation is $20 per person and proceeds will benefit the new Cranbury Community Library.
The community of churches in the greater Bordentown area will be hosting the first Bordentown Area Ecumenical Summer Festival at Retro Fitness of Bordentown, located at 860 Route 206 in Bordentown, at noon. Bring folding chairs, blankets, umbrellas and picnic lunches and enjoy an afternoon of music from Bordentown area church choirs. A free-will offering will be taken during the event for the Good Neighbor Guild of Bordentown. For more information, call Terry Johnson at 609-880-3587.
Sun., June 28
East Windsor Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1’s annual golf outing at the Cranbury Golf Club starts at 11 a.m. The $150 cost per player includes 18 holes of golf, cart, a barbecue, dinner, beverages, door prizes and special surprises. To register, visit www.ewvfc1.org or email ewvfc1golf@gmail.com or call 609-468-1498. Sponsorships are available.
The Cranbury Museum, located at 4 Park Place East, is open from 1-4 p.m. The current special exhibit is “Stults Farm, Est. 1915: 100 Years of Family Farming.” Guided docent tours are available. Donations are appreciated.
Mon., June 29
Hightstown Theatre in the Park is for students ages 12-16 who want to explore acting and theatre techniques through games, and acting exercises at the gazebo in Association Park. This five-week program culminates in three performances of an original play. Classes meet Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 6-8 p.m. through Aug. 2. Register at the libraries, hightstownborough.com or facebook. Contact kpete1@verizon.net for more information.
Wed., July 1
The 63rd Army National Guard Band will perform at Bordentown Regional High School on Ward Avenue at 7 p.m. This is a free concert but a ticket is required. For tickets, call the mayor’s office at 609-298-2800, ext. 2109.
Thurs., July 2
East Windsor’s Independence Day celebration will take place in Etra Lake Park. The rain date is Sunday, July 5.
The free entertainment begins at 6 p.m. with “Jerry Rife’s Rhythm Kings Dixieland Jazz Band,” a six-piece band from the Delaware Valley area best known for its traditional jazz sound.
They will be followed at 7:30 p.m. by the “Trenton Brass Quintet Plus One,” a six-piece ensemble from Central Jersey performing Americana and a variety of popular melodies.
The fireworks display will commence at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Thurs., July 2
Bordentown Township will host fireworks at Joseph Lawrence Park. The event will have a local food court, a free kids’ corner, music and more. The park will be open at 4 p.m. and the fireworks will begin at dusk.
Sat., July 4
The annual Fourth of July Fishing Derby will begin with registration at 9 a.m. in Northern Community Park in Bordentown Township. The State of New Jersey Fish and Wildlife Division will be there at 9:30 a.m. to give a presentation and to guide the children in stocking the pond with fish. The derby will start at 10 a.m. and end at noon. There will be door prizes and trophies. For more information, call the mayor’s office at 609-298-2800 ext. 2109.
Thurs., July 9
The East Windsor Beth El Synagogue Genealogy Club will host guest speaker, Dr. Stephen Morse, at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Morse will discuss “The Julian Calendar and Why We Need to Know About It.” Beth El Synagogue is located at 50 Maple Stream Road in East Windsor. Call the synagogue office at 609-443-4454 or visit www.bethel.net for more information.
Sat., July 11
The third annual Latino Festival of Hightstown and East Windsor will be held from noon to 5 p.m. in Rocky Brook Park at 170 Bank St. in Hightstown. The event is free and open to the public. The multicultural program will showcase music and dance traditions of diverse Latino communities residing in the region, and will feature educational exhibitions representing different Latin American and Caribbean countries, arts and crafts activities and traditional foods. The purpose of the festival is to promote intercultural awareness and understanding.
Sun., July 12
The Historic Cranbury Walking Tour will start at 2 p.m. at the Cranbury Museum at 4 Park Place East, Cranbury. A $5 per person donation is requested. For reservations, call tour guide Richard Moody at 609-651-0693.
The Cranbury Museum, located at 4 Park Place East, is open from 1-4 p.m. The current special exhibit is “Stults Farm, Est. 1915: 100 Years of Family Farming.”Guided docent tours are available. Donation are appreciated.
Tues., July 14
East Windsor PBA 191’s annual charity golf outing starts at 11 a.m. at Mercer Oaks Golf Course. The event includes all food and beverages, live and silent auctions, golf challenges and prizes. There are many sponsorship opportunities. Reservations and sponsors should contact Wayne Hummel at hummel@ewpd.com or 609-448-5678, ext. 645.
Sun., July 19
The Cranbury Museum, located at 4 Park Place East, is open from 1-4 p.m. The current special exhibit is “Stults Farm, Est. 1915: 100 Years of Family Farming.”Guided docent tours are available. Donation are appreciated.
“Simply Diamond” will perform tributes to all of the most popular Neil Diamond songs at 6 p.m. at Etra Lake Park in East Windsor. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors to the East Windsor Regional School District Hightstown High School auditorium.
Sun., July 26
The Historic Cranbury Walking Tour will start at 2 p.m. at the Cranbury Museum at 4 Park Place East, Cranbury. A $5 per person donation is requested. For reservations, call tour guide Richard Moody at 609-651-0693.
The Cranbury Museum, located at 4 Park Place East, is open from 1-4 p.m. The current special exhibit is “Stults Farm, Est. 1915: 100 Years of Family Farming.” Guided docent tours are available. Donations are appreciated.
Mon., July 27
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, located at 280 Crosswicks Road in Bordentown, will be having its annual Summer Vacation Bible School this week through July 31. There will be a morning session for children age 3 to kindergarten and an evening session for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. The theme for this year is “Everest” and children will embark on an icy expedition and overcome obstacles with God’s power. Kids will be anchored in rock-solid Bible truths that will guide them through life’s challenges. To register, go to https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/2015HCLC/gpgs/Home.aspx.
Sun., Aug. 2
“Bronx Wanderers” will perform at 6 p.m. in Etra Lake Park in East Windsor. Their tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and Dion will feature favorites such as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Run Around Sue,” “The Wanderer,” along with the current sounds of Coldplay, Bruno Mars and many more. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors to the East Windsor Regional School District Hightstown High School auditorium.
Sun., Aug. 9
The “B Street Band,” an original Springsteen tribute band, will perform at 6 p.m. in Etra Lake Park in East Windsor. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors to the East Windsor Regional School District Hightstown High School auditorium.
Wed., Aug. 12
The Roebling Museum will host its annual summer day camp today through Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. The Emily Roebling STEAM Day Camp will explore technology and history on the grounds of the Roebling Museum. The camp is open to middle school girls and boys in 5th through 8th grades. Email Varissa McMickens Blair, museum administrator and camp director, at varissa.mcmickensblair@roeblingmuseum.org for more information. Registration forms are available online or at the museum. Camp tuition, including lunch and snacks is $150 for non-members and $130 for Roebling Museum members. For more information on this and other upcoming programs, group tours, facility rentals, and volunteer opportunities, please call the museum at 609-499-7200 or visit our website at www.roeblingmuseum.org. The museum is located on 100 Second Ave. in Roebling.
Sat., Aug. 15
Miles for Mikey, an escorted motorcycle ride and street fair gala sponsored by the Jamesburg Elks 2180 MC, will start with registration at 9:30 a.m. Kickstands will go up at 11:30 a.m. and party will take place at the Jamesburg Elks Lodge from 1-6 p.m. The cost is $20 for food and beverages. Proceeds will benefit the recovery of Mike Nichols. For more information, contact Lori Zimmerman at 732-688-0668 or Lori11671@comcast .net. Vendors wanted. The rain date is Aug. 16.
Sun., Aug. 22
“Family Night in the Park” will take place in Etra Lake Park in East Windsor and will feature a large-screen viewing of the movie “Big Hero 6.” The evening will begin at 7 p.m. with free inflatable rides, games, and vendors.
Sat., Oct. 31
The Jamesburg Elks Lodge 2180 will host its 52nd annual Charity Ball for special needs children at Radisson Freehold from 7 p.m. to midnight. Tickets cost $80 and include dinner, a five-hour open bar and dancing. This year the ball will have a masquerade theme. For ads, tickets, and boosters, call Della at 732-672-4230 or Joe at 732-521-5024.
Continuing
events
Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool: Registration for the 2015-16 school year for both Pre-K-3 and Pre-K-4 programs continues to be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Call Preschool Director Kathy Schroeder at 609- 298-2880 ext. 101 for availability.
Community dinner: Rise and the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen offer free hot meals at the First Presbyterian Church, 320 N. Main St., Hightstown, on Mondays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and the First United Methodist Church, 187 Stockton St., Hightstown, on Thursdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. All meals are provided free on an unconditional, no-questions-asked basis. Volunteers are welcome.
Food Pantry: The Rise Food Pantry is open 52 weeks a year from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and from 5 to 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month. Baby care items, personal products and all nonperishable and perishable food items are needed for local families. The pantry welcomes locally grown fruits and vegetables. Food can be donated directly to the pantry at 225 Franklin St., Hightstown, during operating hours or to the Greater Goods Thrift Store, 114 Rogers Ave., Hightstown. Contact info@rise-community-services.org for more information.
The Greater Goods Thrift Store at 114 Rogers Avenue in Hightstown is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. six days a week, Monday through Saturday. Recycle gently used clothing, furniture and household items with a tax-deductible donation. Proceeds support the Rise Food Pantry, youth programs and provides social services to local struggling families and individuals.
Women bowlers meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoons for the Pin Spotters League at East Windsor Lanes. No experience needed. Call 609-448-0279 for more information.
Send items well in advance to jkohlhepp@centraljersey.com.
