Wednesdays
Free Acoustic Open Mic Night and Poetry at Star Subs and Café in the Buckley Plaza 621 Route 130, Hamilton, will be hosted Wednesdays at 7 p.m. by American Idol contestant Bri Lobue. Audience and musicians are welcome. 609-333- 1230.
Fri., March 28
Toddler Tunes will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Robbinsville Branch, Mercer County Library System, 2 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. This music program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. Online registration begins on Mar. 14.Register online at www.mcl.org by clicking on “Programs/Events” Call 609-259-2150 with any questions.
Pasta Fest Family Dinner , sponsored by the Rotary Club of Robbinsville-Hamilton Sunrise, will take place from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Nottingham Ballroom, 200 Mercer St., Hamilton Sq. The event includes a Super 50/50, door prizes and live entertainment. Admission is $12 for adults and $6 for children ages 6-12; tickets are available at the door or by calling 609-584-7624. The fundraiser supports the club’s scholarship program for local students. Visit rhrotary.org.
Sat., March 29
Author, editor, and professor Lloyd Gardner will offer a new look at the 1932 Lindbergh kidnapping case, drawing on police and FBI files, at “The Case That Never Dies” at 2 p.m. at the Robbinsville Branch, Mercer County Library System, 2 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. Register online at www.mcl.org by clicking on “Programs/Events.” Call 609-259-2150 with any questions.
Join Paper Bag Fun from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Robbinsville Branch, Mercer County Library System, 2 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. Children of all ages accompanied by an adult are invited to drop in and create paper bag faces. For children of all ages accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required.
Sun., March 30
The New Egypt Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will hold its annual chicken salad/bake sale and vendor show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the New Egypt Firehouse on Main Street. Pre-orders for chicken salad must be placed by March 21. Costs are $6.50 a pint and $13 for a quart. For sale information, call Sarah Jo at 609-758-3260 or Debbie at 609-738-2241. For information on the vendor show, call Kim at 609-947-9883.
Tues., April 1
Special Storytime at Robbinsville Branch, Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. Passover will be held at 4:30 p.m. Join us for a fun filled storytime about Passover. Presented by: Shalom Heritage Center, a center for Jewish outreach and education based in East Windsor. Online registration at www.mcl.org by clicking on “Programs/Events.”
Children’s Storytime – Silly Stories, at 1:30 p.m. at the Plumsted Branch of the Ocean County Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. Celebrate April fool’s Day with silly stories and craft for ages 3-6. Register either at the library, online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org, or at 609-758-7888.
Wed., April 2
Book discussion of “The Drowning Tree” 6 to 7 p.m. at the Plumsted Branch of the Ocean County Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. New members are always welcome.
Sat., April 5
Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Gregory the Great Church, Parish Center, 4620 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square. Sponsored by the church and the Blood Council of N.J. If you were turned away on Thursday in Robbinsville you can still help by donating on April 5. Anyone who donates will be eligible to win four Trenton Thunder game tickets.www.stgregorythegreatchurch.org/blooddrive . For much more information, including eligibility guidelines, visit givebloodnj.org. Mon., April 7
County Connection Mobile Service Centerfrom 1 to 3 p.m. at the parking lot of the Plumsted Branch of the Ocean County Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. Services provided are senior and veteran services, consumer affairs, voter registration and parks and tourism information. (Fees are required for some services.)
The Lady with all the Answers at 7 p.m. Meet Ann Landers as she reminisces about the letters seeking her advice from her readers and her own crisis-comedy/drama. Register either at the library, online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org ), or at 609-758-7888.
Tues., April 8
Princeton HealthCare System Community Education and Outreach presents Family & Friends CPR at Robbinsville Branch, Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to perform CPR on adults and children over the age of 1, and how to help a child or an adult who is choking. This course is designed for family members, friends, and members of the general community who want to learn CPR, and who do not need a course completion card. Register at www.mcl.org by clicking on “Programs/Events” and following the instructions.
Wed., April 9
Meet the Mayor, from 7– 8:45 p.m. at the Plumsted Branch of the Ocean County Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. Schedule an appointment to meet with Mayor Leutwyler and Assemblyman Dancer. Call 609-758-7888.
Thurs., April 10
Barbara Bromley, Mercer County horticulturist, will discuss which perennials will work for you at “Perennials for Difficult Sites” at 7 p.m. at Robbinsville Branch, Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. Register at www.mcl.org by clicking on Programs/Events” and following the instructions.
Allentown Garden Club, landscape architect Carrie Stanker will speak on landscape design, 7 p.m., Allentown Methodist Church, Church Street, Allentown. Ms. Stanker is an adjunct instructor for Landscape Planning and Design at Mercer County Communtiy College and owner of Garden Gate Design Studio LLC. For information visit www.AllentownGardenClub.net, or call president Terry Brown at (609) 259-0334.
Fri., April 11
Sing Along with Miss Amy will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Robbinsville Branch, Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. This music program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. Online registration at www.mcl.org begins on March. 28.
Mon., April 14
Touch Tech Labs Presents ROBO-Junior from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at Robbinsville Branch, Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. Join us for an educational and fun experience! Touch Tech Labs presents a Robotics class that is highly interactive and inspiring to the budding engineer. Children 8-12 years old are encouraged to build and program a robot called, “The Hungry Alligator.” Participants will learn about basic building and programming techniques, as well as the function of motors and sensors. Online registration at www.mcl.org begins on March 31.
Tues., April 15
Kids Movie Matinee at 2 p.m. screens “Frozen” (PG) at Robbinsville Branch, Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville.Online registration at www.mcl.org begins on March 31.
Scholarships due date, for the Rotary Club of Robbinsville-Hamilton Sunrise. The scholarships are available to high school seniors who live in Robbinsville or Hamilton Townships. Students are asked to contact their guidance offices or visit rhrotary.org for applications and other information.
Wed., April 16
Nature by the Yard presents “Animals From Eggs” at 7 pm at Robbinsville Branch, Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville. Explore the world of oviparous animals, or the egg layers, with Pam Newitt from Nature by the Yard. Online registration at www.mcl.org begins March 31.
Thurs., April 17
April is Autism Awareness month. Come to “Autism Awareness” at 7 p.m. . at Robbinsville Branch, Mercer County Library System, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, to learn about autism’s signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. This class will be presented by Anne S. Holmes, vice president of the Division of Autism Spectrum Disorders Consulting Services, KDH Enterprises, in Robbinsville; and Celia L. Heyman, graduate student in Applied Psychology at Rider University. A question and answer period will follow. Register at www.mcl.org.
