Sat., June 25
The Rocky Brook Garden Club is sponsoring a Garden Tour: “Wonderland in the Gardens,” a tour of seven private gardens in Hightstown and Cranbury, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children and can be purchased at Hightstown East Windsor Historical Society, 164 North Main St., Hightstown from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pre-sale tickets for $12 are now available at Perennial Home,(Tues.-Sat.)119 W. Ward St., Hightstown, or Weichert Realtors, 417 Route 130, East Windsor. Check website www.hewhs.com or call 609-448-8388 for more info.
Harmony in Relationships Insight Session from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Everyone manages different relationships (parent-child, husband-wife, and relationships with friends, colleagues and more). Often it’s difficult to handle all relationships with the same level of dignity, leading to tension, anger and stress. Join Leena, an eight-year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation, in exploring how to create harmony in our relationships in this insight session. Register online at www.mcl.org.
Mon., June 27
Teen Craft: “Color Run” from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. For ages 10-16. Get colorfully creative by melting old crayons and turning them into abstract art. Register online at www.mcl.org beginning June 13.
The animals from What-Knott Farm in Pennsylvania will be at the Cranbury Public Library from 10:30 a.m. to noon under the big tree next to the tennis courts. This is a wonderful petting zoo, and a library favorite. All ages welcome. (No rain date.) The Cranbury Public Library is at 23 N. Main, Cranbury, N.J.
Tues., June 28
Getting More out of your Mobile Device class will be held at 10 a.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch, Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor, N.J. Greg Duncan of TeachTech, LLC of Princeton returns to discuss how to protect your smartphone or tablet; how to work with apps, widgets and folders; and how to use features like calendar, address book, to-do lists and more. Call the library to register at 609-448-1330.
Wed., June 29
Mad Science Pre-School Workshop: “Stellar Space” from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children ages 3-6 will discover the wonders of space & take a pretend trip to the moon where we’ll collect moon rocks just like real astronauts. Register online at www.mcl.org beginning June 13.
Sit & Be Fit Exercise DVD Class will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch, Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor, N.J. Follow along with a DVD to practice these easy chair exercises designed for seniors and others with limited mobility. Host Mary Ann Wilson, RN, leads viewers through exercises to help improve strength, range of motion, balance, dexterity, cognitive functioning and mood. Please bring a bath towel.
Hickory Corner Book Discussion Group will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch, Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor, N.J. The group will be discussing “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman. No registration is required and new members are always welcome.
Thurs., June 30
Tween Time Craft: Plastic Bag Jump Rope from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children and tweens ages 8-12 will make a jump rope from plastic shopping bags and duct tape. No registration necessary.
Coloring for Adults will be held at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch, Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor, N.J. Coloring pages, pencils and markers provided. Lucy, the therapy dog, will attend most sessions. No registration required.
Fri., July 1
Friday Afternoon Movie: “Joy” will be shown at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch, Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join us for a screening of the popular movie starring Jennifer Lawrence. Rated PG-13; 124 minutes. A small snack will be served. No registration necessary.
Wed., July 6
Paint & Pencil Family Art with Miss Barbara from from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. For all ages. Our resident artist, Miss Barbara, will help you express your creativity by drawing in pencil or painting in watercolors (even if you’ve never before picked up a brush). No registration necessary.
Thurs., July 7
“A Visit from the Farm” from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. For ages 2-6 with a caregiver. Enjoy farm-themed stories, learn about healthy eating and meet a real chicken from Appelget Farm followed by painting with veggies. No registration required. Siblings welcome.
Tween Time from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Create different works of art and science experiments at these “Tween Only” sessions. Each week of July features a different activity. For ages 8-12. Registration not required.
Fri., July 8
Art of Speaking from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Learn public speaking techniques in fun and creative ways like making your own commercial and presenting a news event. Runs for three weeks and each week will feature a different activity and topic. For ages 10-16. No registration required. Questions? Email [email protected] for further information.
Friday Afternoon Movie: “Quiz Show” will be shown at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch, Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join us for a screening of the classic movie starring Ralph Fiennes. Rated PG-13; 129 minutes. A small snack will be served. No registration necessary.
Sun., July 10
The Rotary Club of Robbinsville Hamilton will host “ROTARUN”, a 5K race and fundraiser to benefit veterans groups and local charities, in Veterans’ Park in Hamilton Township, N.J. Sign-in for runners will be from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and the race will start at 9 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to the first 3 runners in several categories. There will also be a 1K fun walk. Registration forms are available at First Choice Bank (Route 130 at Shoppes at Hamilton), Pacers Princeton Running Store (7 Palmer Square West, Princeton), HVCB/Northfield Bank (corner of Youngs and Quakerbridge Roads) and Affiance, LLC (941 Whitehorse Ave., Ste. 18-19, Hamilton). The fee is $25. Visit rhrotary.org for online registrations and more information. The club welcomes event sponsors to help support its efforts to improve lives in our community.
Mon., July 11
Read to the Dogs will be held at 2 p.m. at the Plumsted Branch of the Ocean County Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, N.J. Children can practice their reading skills by reading a story to one of the Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs.All young readers and their families are welcome. Stop in, call the branch at 609-758-7888, or check the website www.theoceancountylibrary.org to register and find out about all monthly programs.
Mother Daughter Book Club from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. “Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Book Store” by Robin Sloan. Girls ages 11 and up and their mothers are invited for fun conversation, great snacks and discussion. New members are welcome.
Wed., July 13
Energy Medicine will be held at 2 p.m. at the Plumsted Branch of the Ocean County Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, N.J. If you are looking for a natural way to tap into your body’s healing ability, then try Energy Medicine. Join us as Siobhan Hutchinson a Holistic Health specialist shows techniques that are easy and fun to do. This event is for the open-minded, and those seeking to self-empower themselves in their own healing journey. Stop in, call the branch at 609-758-7888, or check the website www.theoceancountylibrary.org to register and find out about all monthly programs.
True Freedom Insight Session from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Spiritual freedom brings us emotional independence. It gives us the freedom to think and feel what we want to, at any given time and in any situation. Join Leena, a nine-year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation, in this interactive workshop. Register at www.mcl.org.
Thurs., July 14
Tween Time from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Create different works of art and science experiments at these “Tween Only” sessions. Each week of July features a different activity. For ages 8-12. Registration not required.
Fri., July 15
Art of Speaking from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Learn public speaking techniques in fun and creative ways like making your own commercial and presenting a news event. Runs for three weeks and each week will feature a different activity and topic. For ages 10-16. No registration required. Questions? Email [email protected] for further information.
Mon., July 18
Ready, Set, Braid! from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Learn how to create fun and classic braided hairstyles, make a hair accessory, and get your hair braided as well. Bring your own hairbrush and ponytail holders. Girls may bring a doll for a hairstyle if they do not want their own hair done. For girls ages 5-12. No registration required.
Thurs., July 21
T’ai Chi Chih will be held at 2 p.m. at the Plumsted Branch of the Ocean County Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, N.J. T’ai Chi is a gentle, mindful moving meditation with many health benefits that may be done seated or standing.It is known to improve quality of sleep, decrease depression, improve balance and help lower high blood pressure. Stop in, call the branch at 609-758-7888, or check the website www.theoceancountylibrary.org to register and find out about all monthly programs.
Tween Time from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Create different works of art and science experiments at these “Tween Only” sessions. Each week of July features a different activity. For ages 8-12. Registration not required.
Fri., July 22
Art of Speaking from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Learn public speaking techniques in fun and creative ways like making your own commercial and presenting a news event. For ages 10-16. No registration required. Questions? Email [email protected] for further information.
Mon., July 25
Ready, Set, Braid! from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Learn how to create fun and classic braided hairstyles, make a hair accessory, and get your hair braided as well. Please bring your own hairbrush and ponytail holders. For girls ages 5-12. No registration required.
Tues., July 26
Coloring for Adults will be held at1 p.m. at the Plumsted Branch of the Ocean County Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, N.J. Rediscover the joy of coloring. Coloring sheets and art supply provided along with light refreshments and relaxing music. Stop in, call the branch at 609-758-7888, or check the website www.theoceancountylibrary.org to register and find out about all monthly programs.
