Thurs., April 12
Deep Relaxation through Yoga Nidra: Learn to relax in this one-time program on Thursday, April 12 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Jct. Space is limited; registration required at the Information Desk. The cost is $10, payable at registration in cash or by check made payable to The Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library.
Fri., April 14 and Sun., April 15
World in South Brunswick: A Celebration of Art & Diversity. Two days of free professional and amateur entertainment representing the diversity in the community at the South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Jct. from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday; April 14 and from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m on Sunday, April 15. Bring the whole family to see a variety of cultural performances from around the world.
Tricky Tray: Greenbrook Elementary School will be holding its second Tricky Tray Fundraiser at Crossroads North Middle School. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.. Drawing begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $15 which includes one sheet of Level 1 tickets,coffee, tea and dessert.Additional Value Pack tickets can be purchased for $30 and include twosheets of Level 1 tickets, 1 sheet of Level 2 tickets and one sheet of Level3 tickets plus one grand prize ticket.
Sun., April 15
Poetry series: Priscilla Orr and Marcia Pelletiere; South Brunswick Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction; call 732-329-4000, ext. 7286, or visit www.sbpl.info.
Wed., April 18
Friends and Family Adult and Child CPR Training (non-certificate): Learn CPR in this free seminar on Wednesday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m., presented by the Princeton Health Care System, at the South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Jct. This course is designed for those who want to learn methods for children and adults, but do not need a course completion card. Reservation required by Princeton HealthCare; call 1-888-897-8979 or go to www.princetonhcs.org/calendar.
iPad & Android Tablets/Getting eBooks: See a live demonstration of how to download ebooks to tablets from eLibraryNJ using a South Brunswick Public Library card at the Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Jct. beginning 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18. Demonstration will also cover other mobile library resources and popular apps. You are welcome to bring your tablet, mobile device and questions.
Thurs., April 19
South Brunswick Arts Commission meeting: 6:30 p.m., South Brunswick Municipal Building, first-floor lounge; public welcome.
Sat., April 21
College Planning Seminar: Attend this free seminar about financial planning for college on Saturday, April 21 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Jct. Presented by Doug Schorpp, registered Investment Advisor from Schorpp Capital Management in East Brunswick.Registration requested, walk-ins welcome.
Community Blood Bank will hold a Blood Donor Drive on Saturday, April 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Community Center, 124 New Road, Monmouth Junction. Walk right in – reservations aren’t necessary. Donor eligibility: 17 and up (16 with parent/guardian approval). Be in good general health and weigh at least 120-lbs. Parent/guardian approval forms are available at www.bloodnj.org. Call 732 297-7316…or 800-BLOODNJ.
Sun., April 22
International film, “Up and Down”: 2 p.m., South Brunswick Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction; call 732-329-4000, ext. 7286, or visit www.sbpl.info.
Hugs for Brady Gourmet Breakfast: From 8:30 a.m. until noon at the South Brunswick Senior Center on Route 522 in Monmouth Junction. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children. Proceeds benefit local children suffering with childhood cancer. Contact Ellen Gambatese at: 732-821-0639 or Arthur Roedel at: 732-620-6137.
Tues., April 24
How to Use Your Foreign Degree in the United States: Attend this SCORE Small Business Seminar on Tuesday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Jct. This seminar is designed to help small business owners who earned a university degree in another country. It will help you learn how to use that degree under new circumstances. Paula Restrepo will facilitate. A business woman, she is a loan officer at the Regional Business Assistance Corporation (RBAC) and helped to launch Upwardly Global NYC, a national award-winning non-profit helping immigrant professionals integrate. For more information about SCORE of Princeton, go to www.scoreprinceton.org.
Wed., April 25
International film, “Up and Down”: 6:30 p.m., South Brunswick Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction; call 732-329-4000, ext. 7286, or visit www.sbpl.info.
Coping Skills for Parents of Children with Autism, ADHD, and other Mental Health Disorders: This free parenting seminar on Wednesday, April 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Jct. Dr. Bindu Khanna, a child psychologist from NAMI New Jersey, will teach coping skills to parents of children with mental health issues. This is a collaborative program between SBPL and NAMI New Jersey. For more information, go to NAMI NJ: www.naminj.org, or call 732-940-0991.
Sat., April 28
All-You-Can-Eat Not Just Beef Steak Dinner: Tickets are now on sale for the 8th Annual All-You-Can-Eat Not Just Beef Steak Dinner at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 28 at the South Brunswick Senior Center, Route 522, Monmouth Jct. Tickets are $45 each, available at the South Brunswick Public Library and online at www.sbpl.info/foundation/tickets. This dinner is an annual fundraiser by the Library Foundation. Dinner includes: antipasto, beef, bread, penne in tomato sauce, fries, ice cream roll, and beverages including beer.
Sun., April 29
Live concert: 2 p.m., Jersey Follettes; South Brunswick Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction; call 732-329-4000, ext. 7286, or visit www.sbpl.info.
Tour de South Brunswick Ride & Walk: On Saturday, April 28, the Education Foundation of South Brunswick Township, presents its second annual Tour de South Brunswick. The events begin at South Brunswick High School (SBHS) at 9 a.m.; registration begins at 8 a.m.. There will be three riding events: a 3.7-mile Family Fun Ride through a local neighborhood, a 10-mile Fun Ride , and the 25-mile Tour de South Brunswick . The 25-mile ride will include a rest stop. To register click on http://edfoundationsb.org/events/edetails_005.htm .
Mon. April 30
Student Financial Aid Workship: 7 p.m. on Monday, April 30, U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (NJ-12) will host a free student aid workshop for high school students and their parents in conjunction with the New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority and Rutgers University at South Brunswick Public Library,110 Kingston Lane,Monmouth Junction. Contact Andrew Black of Rep. Holt’s staff at (609) 750-9365 or [email protected].
