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.
Mondays
Free Memoir Writing Classes. All welcome. Every Monday 1:30 –4 p.m., Main floor Teen Room, Hamilton Township Public Library (closed holidays), 1 Samuel Alito Jr. Way, Hamilton. 609-581-4060 #30.
Fri., April 11
Animal Friends for Education and Welfare is having their 10th annual Twistin’ Your Tails Away with the Fabulous Greaseband! at the Hamilton Manor, Hamilton. Doors open at 7 p.m., adults $50/$55 at the door, purchase a table of 10, pay for 9. Plated dinner, cash bars, 50/50 and more. Proceeds from this event help benefit the animals of A.F.E.W. and the Hamilton Township Animal Shelter. For more information, including purchasing tickets email [email protected] or call 609-209-9327 or visit www.afewpets.com.
Sat., April 12
The Allentown Lions Club will be holding its annual Easter Egg Hunt at Farmers Park on Lakeview Drive at 9 a.m. Visit www.allentownlions.com.
Children’s Hospital Tour at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton. Two Tours: 9 to 11 a.m. or 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Grades 1 to 6. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour, a teddy bear care station, and baking in the hospital’s kitchen. Plus educational stations.
Sun., April 13
Friends for the Abbott Marshlands at Bow Hill Mansion 2:30-3:30 p.m. (end of Jeremiah Ave., Hamilton). Reading at 2:30 of an original novella, “The Rooms,” by writer, playwright, and U.S. 1 arts editor Dan Aubrey. The work is based on the life of Annette Savage, Joseph Bonaparte’s mistress, and her time in the rooms of Bow Hill Mansion. Tour to follow. 732-821-8320).
Tue., April 15
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
Free Health Screenings at RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, at 9:30 a.m. Screenings: blood pressure, glucose, osteoporosis, colorectal and body fat analysis. Get more information or register online at rwjhamilton.org/education or call 609.584.5900.
”Weight-loss Surgery: What Are My Options?” 6–6:30 p.m. Community Education & Outreach at the Hamilton Area YMCA John K. Rafferty Branch, 1315 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Suite 100, Conference Rooms A & BRegistration: Visit Princeton HealthCare System online at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1.888.897.8979. Led by Lisa Dobruskin, MD, specializing in bariatric surgery and a member of the Medical Staff of Princeton HealthCare System
The Nottingham Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Switlik Hall located on Joe DiMaggio Drive, Yardville . New members are welcome. The speaker this evening will be Barbara Bromley who will talk about indoor and outdoor plants and how to identify insects and disease on your plants.
Mondays
April 21
thru May 19
HypnoBirthing® 6:30–9 p.m. at Community Education & Outreach at the Hamilton Area YMCA John K. Rafferty Branch, 1315 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Suite 100, Conference Rooms A & B. Registration: Visit Princeton HealthCare System at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1.888.897.8979. Cost: $195 per couple. Learn deeper methods of relaxation for birthing to help eliminate the fear that causes tension and pain. Parents will learn how to prepare the mind and body for birth through self-hypnosis, comfort measures, breathing techniques and relaxation, plus how the body and baby work as one. Participants should bring an exercise mat and two pillows.
Tues., April 22
The Friends of the Hamilton Township Library are hosting author Paul Evans Pedersen, who will discuss his book, “New Tales from Old Haunts: The Legendary Pine Barrens” at 7 p.m. n lower level meeting room of the library, 1 Justice Samuel Alito Jr. Way. Free.
Thurs., April 24
Working Moms Support Group at RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Bring your infant. We will discuss balancing new schedules, breast or bottle-feeding, and caring for yourself (young siblings also welcome). No registration required. Visit rwjhamilton.org/education or call 609.584.5900.
Sat., April 26
Barbara Figge Fox and Carol Meszaros of the New Jersey State Button Society will present “World’s Smallest Antique: Each Button Has a Story” at 1 p.m. at Kuser Farm Mansion, 390 Newkirk Ave, Hamilton. Free. To RSVP or for questions, call Patti Krzywulak-Hill, at 890-3630.
Baby & Toddler Expo at RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Browse many great vendors and educational exhibits designed to meet all of your parenting needs. Toddler room with arts, crafts and face painting. Homemade baby food demo and tasting. Healthy toddler snack tasting. Get more information or register online at rwjhamilton.org/education or call 609.584.5900.
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