Author: Central Jersey

  • IN THE SOURLANDS: The best kept secret in the Sourlands

    By Caroline Katmann “Remember me as you pass by, As you are now so once was I, As I am now so you must be Prepare for death and follow me.” From the tombstone of Mary Terhune, Stoutsburg Cemetery, Province Line Road, Hopewell. In the Sourlands, there is a mostly unknown history of an entire…

  • SENIOR CORNER: Think about writing your memoir

     The Let’s Chat group with Vivian Greenberg is on break for July. For more information, contact Senior Services at 737-0605, ext. 692, or [email protected]. The Hopewell Valley Senior Book Group is on break for July. For more information, contact Hopewell Valley Senior Services at 609-737-0605, ext. 692, or [email protected]. For those who have thought…

  • NATURE CENTER NOTES: Learn to kayak on Aug. 1 at Washington Crossing State Park

    The following is a list of activities being offered through the Nature Center at Washington Crossing State Park, Titusville. Some programs are offered without registration requirements; some will require advanced registration as indicated below. A fee of $5 per car ($7 for out of state) will be charged to motor vehicles entering the park on…

  • DOWN ON THE FARM: 4H Fair arrives on Saturday and Sunday

     The Mercer County 4-H Fair will be held Aug. 1 and 2 at the Howell Living History Farm. There are many “open division” categories at the fair; one does not need to be a 4-H member to exhibit. A our special family recipe, homegrown vegetable or creative project could earn a ribbon, and the…

  • HOPEWELL VALLEY: Arts Council to offer workshops

     The Hopewell Valley Arts Council, which sponsored the “Hopewell Valley Stampede,” is offering a series of arts workshops for children and adults, taught by professional teaching artists. In Hopewell, the workshops will be at Hopewell Presbyterian Church. In Pennington, they will be at the Pennington Presbyterian Church. July 31 will be wet felt artwork…

  • HOPEWELL BOROUGH: Archaeologist Jim Wade to talk about Native Americans and settlers

    Find out about some of the earliest heroes in the Hopewell Valley. Archaeologist and archivist Jim Wade is back to present a new program for all ages about how the native Indians and earliest settlers helped each other. The talk will be Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hopewell Borough Railway…

  • AT THE LIBRARIES

    Hopewell Public Library Upcoming events include: Every Hero Has a Story! is the summer theme at the Hopewell Public Library. The library staff has coordinated summer activities for the community and family. The Summer Reading Program will have Wednesday afternoon crafts and activities. Through August — Collecting school supplies to donate to the Trenton Area…

  • HOPEWELL: Local girl to dance at Royal Edinburgh Military Tatoo

     Emily Janoski, of Hopewell, is among the 14 American Scottish Highland dancers who will pack their bags, dance shoes and costumes to perform in the 66th Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. From Aug. 7-29, the U.S. dancers will join bagpipers, drummers, singers and other dancers from four continents in a daily presentation that entertains an…

  • American Legion Post 339’s season end at state tournament

    By Rich Fisher, Sports Editor EWING — Sunday wasn’t a day to recap the weekend for the Hopewell Post 339 baseball team. It was a day to look at the big picture. It was a tough weekend for Hopewell, which was eliminated from the New Jersey American Legion State Tournament when it dropped a 6-1…