Sat., Oct. 10
Dunk a Ram at the Hightstown Harvest Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Hightstown High School football players are suiting up to raise funds for the Rise Food Pantry, which provides provisions to over 500 local families each week. Throws cost one can of nonperishable food or $1 each. The dunk tank will be located in the Jersey Appliance parking lot at 139 Mercer St. Visit www.hightstownathletics.com to see when each player will be a sitting duck.
Sun., Oct. 11
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.
Tues., Oct. 13
Cranbury’s Candidates Night will take place at 8 p.m. in the Cranbury School cafeteria. All members of the community are invited to hear from Republicans Sean Deverin and Fran McGovern and Democrats Jay Taylor and Dave Cook. Hosted by the Woman’s Club of Cranbury, this night gives candidates for the Township Committee an opportunity to present their views and answer questions from the public. For more information, call Bobbie Marlowe at 609-655-3493.
Drop–in Craft: Costa Rican Ox Cart starts at 3:45 p.m. at the Plumsted Library. Call the branch at 609-758-7888 or visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org for more information.
Elliot Sambol, double board certified in general surgery and vascular surgery, will discuss the newest minimally invasive and noninvasive treatments at varicose veins at 7 p.m. in the Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System. Register online at www.mcl.org. Call 609-259-2150 with any questions.
Wed., Oct. 14
Meet the Mayor from 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. at the Plumsted Library. Schedule an appointment to meet with Mayor Jack Trotta and Assemblyman Ron Dancer by calling 609-758-7888.
Thurs., Oct. 15
Take Control of Your Health will start at 6:30 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Adults who have or care for someone with diabetes, sickle cell anemia, high blood pressure, arthritis, asthma or any other chronic condition can learn about ways to take control of their health through better nutrition choices, exercise, relaxation techniques and improved communication with health professionals. This program is being presented by Sickle Cell Association of New Jersey. Call the library to register at 609-448-1330.
Nurses, Spies and Warriors: Women in the Civil War starts at 7 p.m. in the Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System. Register online at www.mcl.org. Call 609-259-2150 with any questions.
Beth El Synagogue in East Windsor presents a fun night of Israeli dancing from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. No more excuses for staying on the sidelines for not knowing the steps. Explore this exhilarating part of Israeli culture while getting a little exercise. Admission is free. Beth El Synagogue is located at 50 Maple Stream Road in East Windsor. For more information, call 609-443-4454 or visit www.bethel.net.
The Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor Seniors will be presenting a discussion entitled “What Would You Do?” at 1 p.m. The group will be presented with a number of dilemmas and everyone will participate to identify what they would do and why. This event is sure to be a lively, interactive discussion. Light refreshments will be served. Beth El Synagogue is located at 50 Maple Stream Roadin East Windsor. Call 609-443-4454 or visit www.bethel.net for more information.
Fri., Oct. 16
Children’s Messy Art Club starts at 10:30 a.m. in the Plumsted Library. Children up to age 6 and their caregivers can create Mexican Amante paintings. Call the branch at 609-758-7888 or visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org for more information.
Sat., Oct. 17
Scary Stories: A Storytelling Event for Grown-Ups offers theater-goers a chance to immerse themselves in a nostalgic evening of reverie, thrills, and chills reminiscent of a bygone era with themes that are most suitable for older audiences. Join Denise McCormack and fellow storytellers Ingrid Bohn, Tom Egan, and Dennis Strain at the Open Arts Stage in Bordentown for an evening of spine-tingling traditional tales that will haunt the imagination.
Sun., Oct. 18
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 Community Concert Association of Bordentown Inc. will host “Philadelphia Flamenco” at 3 p.m. in Bordentown Regional Middle School, 50 Dunn’s Mill Road, Bordentown. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $5 for seniors. There will be a full ensemble of instruments, singers and dancers. Lead dancer, Monica Herrera, is a Philadelphia native born of Cuban parents who has performed at the Metropolitan Opera’s production of “Carmen.” For additional concert or membership information, call 609-298-5465.
Mon., Oct. 19
Book Café with Special Guest Author starts at 3 p.m. at the Plumsted Library. This program will feature horror stories and terrifying tales by Louise Ann Barton. Call the branch at 609-758-7888 or visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org for more information.
Tues., Oct. 20
Toddlertime starts at 10:30 a.m. in the Plumsted Library. Toddlers ages 18-36 months and their caregivers are welcome to join for stories, songs, and a craft. Call the branch at 609-758-7888 or visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org for more information.
Wed., Oct. 21
Hickory Corner Writers’ Group starts at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. This is a critique and discussion group for writers of fiction at any skill level. Bring five pages to read out loud. No registration is necessary.
Anime Club for teens starts at 6 p.m. at the Plumsted Library. Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting follows at 7:30 p.m. Call the branch at 609-758-7888 or visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org for more information.
Thurs., Oct. 22
Hightstown’s Candidates Night will take place in room 601 of Hightstown High School at 25 Leshin Lane. The Hightstown Borough Council candidate forum will start at 7 p.m. Karen Siracusa, of the League of Women Voters of Lawrence Township, will moderate the forum. The Hightstown High School television production class will record and broadcast the event. The public is invited to attend and participate.
Cranbury Public Library will host iPad Academy: Say Cheese at 1 p.m. Learn how to take, save and edit photos with an iPad.
Take Control of Your Health will start at 6:30 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Adults who have or care for someone with diabetes, sickle cell anemia, high blood pressure, arthritis, asthma or any other chronic condition can learn about ways to take control of their health through better nutrition choices, exercise, relaxation techniques and improved communication with health professionals. This program is being presented by Sickle Cell Association of New Jersey. Call the library to register at 609-448-1330.
OCL Puppet Players Present Storytime Theater: Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds at the Plumsted Library at 1:30 p.m. Craft follows performance. This program is for children ages 2-8. Call the branch at 609-758-7888 or visit www.theoceancountylibrary.org for more information.
Fri., Oct. 23
The annual Art Auction and Silent Auction, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Robbinsville Hamilton, will be held in the Nottingham Ballroom at 200 Mercer St. in Hamilton Square. The 6:30 p.m. preview and 7:30 p.m. art auction will feature framed art in all media and price ranges, as well as music and sports memorabilia. The silent auction will feature theme gift baskets. The $10 admission fee includes light fare and refreshments from Killarney’s Publick House. Tickets will be available at the door, or by calling 609-610-5050 or visiting rhrotary.org. Proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club’s charitable foundation, local charities and the club’s college scholarships fund.
Sun., Oct. 25
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 26th annual Millstone Township Halloween Parade will be held at 2 p.m. Parking, registration and parade lineup will take place between 1:45 p.m. and 2 p.m. at the fields behind the Clarksburg Inn on Route 524. During the parade, Route 524 will be closed to through traffic. Goody bags will be distributed and prizes will be awarded for scariest, funniest, prettiest, most original and most patriotic. Donations of individually wrapped candy will be accepted through Oct. 19 at the Millstone Firehouse at 461 Stage Coach Road in Clarksburg, between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. This event is being coordinated by the Millstone Township Fire Company Ladies’ Auxiliary and is sponsored by Millstone Township area businesses and organizations. In case of inclement weather, the parade will be held in the firehouse. Contact Lori Maher at 609-371-0365 or Kathleen Hart 609-259-7795 for additional information.
Shoulder and Knee Pain begins at 7p.m in the Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System, where Adam Redlich, of Princeton HealthCare System, will discuss non-surgical treatment options that can make a real difference in daily life. Register online at www.mcl.org. Call 609-259-2150 with any questions.
Tues., Oct. 27
Support Jamesburg Students Beef ‘N Beer, a technology fundraising dinner, will be held at the Hearth Stone Grill in Jamesburg from 7–10 p.m. The Jamesburg GOP team of Councilman Tom Gibbons, Joe Scillieri and Sam Lawrence III is hosting the event, which will be used to purchase computer tablets that students can use to help them learn in the classroom. For $20, supporters will receive dinner, consisting of sliced steak, grilled chicken, penne pasta and salad, and unlimited beer and soft drinks. Payment may be made at the door but RSVP in advance to Tony Ciavolella at 732-801-4700 or [email protected].
Thurs., Oct. 29
How to Sell Your Home in 2015: Kitchen Remodeling starts at 7 p.m. at the Robbinsville branch of the Mercer County Library System. Master carpenter Frank Barber will present the top 10 kitchen remodeling tips, discuss how to get started and where to begin, help with time frames and budgeting, offer some useful tips, and discuss common mistakes. Register online at www.mcl.org. Call 609-259-2150 with any questions.
Take Control of Your Health will start at 6:30 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Adults who have or care for someone with diabetes, sickle cell anemia, high blood pressure, arthritis, asthma or any other chronic condition can learn about ways to take control of their health through better nutrition choices, exercise, relaxation techniques and improved communication with health professionals. This program is being presented by Sickle Cell Association of New Jersey. Call the library to register at 609-448-1330.
The Beth El Synagogue Werner Lecture Fund presents an evening at the movies with a showing of “The Jewish Cardinal” at 7 p.m. The film tells the true story of Jean-Marie Lustiger, the son of Polish-Jewish immigrants, who maintained his cultural identity as a Jew even after converting to Catholicism at a young age, and later joining the priesthood. Quickly rising within the ranks of the church, Lustiger was appointed Archbishop of Paris by Pope Jean Paul II and found a new platform to celebrate his dual identity as a Catholic Jew, earning him both friends and enemies from either group. Admission is free. Beth El Synagogue is located at 50 Maple Stream Road in East Windsor. For more information, call 609-443-4454 or visit www.bethel.net.
Sat., Oct. 31
The Jamesburg Elks Lodge 2180 will host its 52nd annual Charity Ball for special needs children at Radisson Freehold from 7 p.m. to midnight. Tickets cost $80 and include dinner, a five-hour open bar and dancing. The ball will have a masquerade theme this year. For ads, tickets, and boosters, call Della at 732-672-4230 or Joe at 732-521-5024.
Sun., Nov. 1
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.
Sat., Nov. 7
The Food Truck Farm Fest will feature gourmet food trucks, live music, craft beer and a farm market and will benefit the Wounded Warriors Project. The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Tri-County Farmers Market at 619 Route 33 in East Windsor. For more information, visit foodtruckfarmfest.com.
The 1st Presbyterian Church of Hightstown will be hosting its annual Church Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. The event will feature a food court, silent auction, white elephant gifts, and handmade crafts for sale. All proceeds from this event go toward the youth and adult mission trips and Better Beginnings Day Care. The 1st Presbyterian Church is located at 320 N. Main St. in Hightstown. Call 609-448-0055 for more information.
The Robbinsville Irish Heritage Association (RIHA) will be holding a Céilidh from 6:30-9 p.m. to celebrate the announcement of the 2016 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal and 2016 Irish Person of the Year. The event will be held at St. Gregory the Great Church’s Ferrante Hall. The event will feature a professional dance caller, live music from Bill O’Neal and Andy Koontz and food and drink available for purchase from Centro Grille in Robbinsville. The admission price of $10 (under 14 free) goes towards funding the seventh annual Robbinsville St. Patrick’s Day Parade, scheduled for Saturday, March 19. The event is open to all ages and families are encouraged to attend. For more information, visit robbinsvilleirish.org, facebook.com/RobbinsvilleIrish of follow RIHA on Twitter @RvilleIrish.
Sun., Nov. 8
The Community Concert Association of Bordentown Inc. will host the Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra 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 orchestra is made up of talented young instrumentalists from Central New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania. For additional concert or membership information, call 609-298-5465.
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.
Thurs., Nov. 12
“The Conductor: Only in Terezin/Raphael’s Requiem,” a one-act play, will be performed at 7 p.m. in the Beth El Synagogue. The play is based on the true story of Jewish-Czechoslovak composer, pianist, and conductor Rafael Schachter, an organizer of cultural life in Terezin, the “model” concentration camp near Prague. It depicts his preparation of doomed choir members to perform Verdi’s Requiem for an audience of Nazi officials. Admission is free. Beth El Synagogue is located at 50 Maple Stream Road in East Windsor. For more information, call 609-443-4454 or visit www.bethel.net.
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.
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.
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.
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 [email protected] or call Rosemary at 609-424-3167.
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.
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 [email protected].
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 [email protected] for more information.
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