Sat., Nov. 14
Telepathy and Mind Reading with Mentalists Larry and Raven begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor. This event includes dinner. Purchase tickets online at larryandraven.yapsody.com. Tickets purchased on or before Oct. 29 cost $60 per person. After Oct. 29, tickets cost $65 per person. Reserved seating tickets purchased on or before Oct. 29 cost $70 per person. After Oct. 29, they cost $75 per person. 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.
Millstone Township Fire Company Ladies’ Auxiliary Fall Rummage Sale – The Millstone Township Fire Company Ladies’ Auxiliary will host a Fall Rummage Sale on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Millstone Firehouse, 461 Stage Coach Road. Donations of gently used household items, linens, toys, clothing, books and sporting equipment will be accepted at the firehouse from Tuesday, Nov. 10, through Thursday, Nov. 12, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Due to government regulations, cribs and car seats cannot be accepted. No computers or exercise equipment will be accepted. All proceeds to benefit the Millstone Township Fire Company. For additional information, contact Theresa at 609-658-5435 or Allison at 609-259-9862.
At the Cranbury Public Library, outdoor enthusiasts of all ages (children 12 and under with adult) are invited to learn geocaching basics and to brave the outdoors and look for a cache at 1 p.m. at the library, 23 North Main St. Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden in that location. Come dressed for the weather, and bring a Smartphone or iPad. This activity will be led by librarian and geocacher Cynthia Lambert.
Sun., Nov. 15
The Cranbury Museum at 4 Park Pace East in Cranbury will be open from 1-4 p.m. Visitors can see the new exhibit, “Depression Glass: Candy-Colored Glass of the Depression Era,“ which showcases the colorful American glassware produced during the Depression Era and features over 300 pieces.
The Bordentown Elks 2085 Special Children’s Committee monthly breakfast will be held from 8:30-11 a.m. at the Bordentown Elks. Breakfast is made to order and some menu items include pancakes, French toast, eggs, omelets, bacon, sausage, pork roll, ham, coffee, milk and juice. All proceeds go to the Special Children’s Committee. Contact Tom Pitcherello at 609-462-3758 for more information.
The Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor Genealogy Club presents “Beginning Your Family Research” at 7:30 p.m. The emphasis of the presentation will be on Jewish genealogical research, with examples of how to access 19th and 20th century U. S. and European records, primarily using information available on the Internet. The presentation will be appropriate for both beginners and people with more advanced research knowledge. Beth El Synagogue is located at 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, NJ, 08520. Contact the Synagogue office with any questions, (609) 443-4454, or the website bethel.net.
Mon., Nov. 16
Medicare: What You Need to Know, will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Suzanne Dunn of the New Jersey State Health Insurance Program talks about Medicare basics including eligibility, enrolling, Medicare Parts A, B, C, Medicare prescription drug coverage and costs. Register in person, by phone or online at www.mcl.org. Call the library at (609) 443-6798 for more information.
Thurs., Nov. 19
Cranbury Public Library will host iPad Academy: You’ve Got Mail at 1 p.m. Learn how to set up and use email accounts on an iPad.
The Friends of the Hickory Corner Library will host its annual Fall Book Sale starting at 4 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch, Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor N.J. The sale is open to members of the Friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday and continues until 8:30 p.m. The sale is also open Friday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and a bag sale will be held Sunday, Nov. 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. Browse through thousands of gently used books, DVDs and CDs. Proceeds are used to purchase materials for the library and provide special programs for adults and children, including the Summer Reading Program.
Beth El Synagogue Women’s League will present “Next Year in Jerusalem” — Getting the Most Out of Your Trip to Israel at 7:30 p.m. Gloria Adlerman from Atlas World Travel will present some of the many different ways to enjoy your next (or first) trip to Israel, from historical and archeological tours to outdoor adventures to spiritual journeys. Drawing on more than 40 years experience in the travel industry, Gloria will share some lesser known itineraries, special destinations, and tips for travel in Israel. Light Refreshments will be served. Beth El Synagogue is at 50 Maple Stream Rd, East Windsor, NJ 08520, 609-443-4454, www.bethel.net.
Better Beginnings Child Development Center’s Thanksgiving Fiesta and annual board meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in the multipurpose room at First Presbyterian Church of Hightstown, 318 N. Main St., Hightstown.
Sat., Nov. 21
The Bordentown Elks Women’s Auxiliary will host a Craft Show with over 80 vendors from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 11 Amboy Road in Bordentown. Admission is free. The event will also feature a Super 50/50 and food for purchase. For more information, email elkscraftshow@gmail.com or call Rosemary at 609-424-3167.
Sun., Nov. 22
Cranbury Museum, 4 Park Pace East, Cranbury. Open Sunday,1-4 p.m. Exhibit, “Depression Glass: Candy-Colored Glass of the Depression Era“ showcases the colorful American Glassware producedduring the Depression Era and features more than 300 pieces.
Thurs. Nov. 26
Start off your Thanksgiving Day by helping those in need. Participate in the Third Annual Mercer County Turkey Trot at Mercer County Park, 334 South Post Road, West Windsor, NJ 08550. The morning event will consist of a 5K Race and a 1-mile walk/run. The 5K race kicks off at 8:30 a.m. from the West Picnic area. The 1-mile walk/run begins at 8:35 a.m. The entry fee is $25 until Oct. 31, 2015 and $30 after October 31, 2015. Visit www.mercercountyturkeytrot.com. Proceeds from the event will benefit local food pantries, including Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JFCS) Kosher Food Pantry, Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK), Catholic Charities and the Red Cross. Participants are also encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the food pantries.
Mon., Nov. 30
Township Senior Center offers trip to Yuletide at Winterthur in Wilmington, Delaware, on Monday, November 30. A guided tour of Winterthur, the 19th century 175-room boyhood home of horticulturist Henry du Pont, will highlight the wintertime displays, breathtakingly decorated trees, colorfully dressed rooms and exquisite faux food and place settings. The bus will leave from the Senior Center, 40 Lanning Boulevard, at 8 a.m. and return at approximately 4:30 p.m. The cost is $35, and lunch on your own in their cafeteria. The Senior Center is open to seniors ages 60 years old and over who reside in East Windsor Township and Hightstown Borough. Contact (609) 371-7192 for additional information.
Tues., Dec. 1
The Hightstown Borough Free Rabies Clinic will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hightstown First Aid Squad building, 168 Bank St., Hightstown. Dogs and cats must be restrained by either leash or carried. Sponsored by the West Windsor Township Health Department. For information, call 609-936-8400.
Thurs., Dec. 3
Cinema & Television: The New Jersey Connection will be held at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch, Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor N.J. Local historian Walter Choroszewski celebrates the state’s historic contributions to American Cinema and Television — from Edison’s Black Maria Studio to the numerous Jersey-born artists that starred on the big and little screens. He showcases New Jersey’s silent film history and recent popularity in movies and reality TV. Call the library at (609) 448-1330 to register.
Sat., Dec. 5
Holiday Shoppe at Cranbury History Center, 6 S. Main St., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Features unique Cranbury items, including note cards, framed prints, trays, shirts, aprons, bookmarks, books and more.
Sun., Dec. 6
Cranbury Museum, 4 Park Place East, Cranbury. Christmas Tea,1-4 p.m. View the Depression Glass exhibit and see the tree and rooms that are decorated for the holidays. Refreshments will served.
Sat., Dec. 12
Holiday Shoppe at Cranbury History Center, 6 S. Main St., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Features unique Cranbury items, including note cards, framed prints, trays, shirts, aprons, bookmarks, books and more.
Sun., Dec. 13
Cranbury Museum, 4 Park Pace East, Cranbury. Open Sunday,1-4 p.m. Exhibit, “Depression Glass: Candy-Colored Glass of the Depression Era“ showcases the colorful American Glassware producedduring the Depression Era and features more than 300 pieces.
Sun., Dec. 20
Cranbury Museum, 4 Park Pace East, Cranbury. Open Sunday,1-4 p.m. Exhibit, “Depression Glass: Candy-Colored Glass of the Depression Era“ showcases the colorful American Glassware producedduring the Depression Era and features over three hundred pieces.
Sun., March 13
The Community Concert Association of Bordentown Inc. will host “Jersey Sound” at 3 p.m. in Bordentown Regional Middle School, 50 Dunn’s Mill Road, Bordentown. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $5 for seniors. This award-winning chorus, a member of “Sweet Adelines,” brings musicianship, memorable repertory, humor and vocal quality to every performance. Enjoy a concert of old-time classics, pop, jazz, patriotic, and Broadway favorites. For additional concert or membership information, call 609-298-5465.
Sun., April 10
The Community Concert Association of Bordentown Inc. will host “Broadway-Style Musical Revue” at 3 p.m. in Bordentown Regional Middle School, 50 Dunn’s Mill Road, Bordentown. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $5 for seniors. This particular concert gives the opportunity to remember the great Broadway composers from the past 100 years who have made music that is authentically American and popular around the world. For additional concert or membership information, call 609-298-5465.
Continuing events
Spinning Yarns Craft Circle: This club meets the first and third Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Cranbury Public Library at 23 N. Main St. in Cranbury. Visit the Gambino Room for an hour of knitting, crocheting, crafts and conversation. All levels welcome.
The Monroe Township Police PBA #255 & SOA #203 is having its second annual toy drive between now and Dec. 9. Residents are asked to drop off an unwrapped toy or make a monetary donation for children of all ages at the police department, 3 Municipal Plaza. For more information, contact Lt. Lisa Robinson at 732-521-0222, ext. 149 or email lrobinson@monroetwppolice.org; or Officer Wesley Panckeri at 732-521-0222, ext. 210 or email wpanckeri@monroetwppolice.org.
Read It and Eat It! Cook Book Club: This club takes place the third Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. in the Cranbury Public Library at 23 N. Main St. in Cranbury. Call the library to reserve a copy of this month’s book or visit www.goodreads.com/topic/group_folder/264622.
Toddler Stay and Play: This event is held Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in the at 23 N. Main St. in Cranbury. Early literacy story time helps prepare children with future reading skills. After singing, reading, and talking, children ages 12-24 months with a caregiver stay and play.
Movie Club: This club meets on the third Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. in the Cranbury Public Library at 23 N. Main St. in Cranbury Join the lively discussions about movies.
Central Jersey Chapter 148 of Korean War Veterans Association: Any veterans who served during the war from June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953 or who have served in Korea from July 27, 1953 to the current date can join the group that meets at 10 a.m. the second Wednesday of every month (except January, February, March and April) at the Monroe Township Municipal Building. Requirements for membership include paying dues of $25 to the Korean War Veterans Association and a $10 chapter fee per year. The chapter is involved in various functions throughout the year including parades with color guard, flag raisings, Korean War memorial ceremonies, funerals and more. For more information, contact Charles Koppelman at 609-655-3111 or email him at KWVANJ@yahoo.com.
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.
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