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Winter Snowshoeing
If the conditions permit, pack up your snowshoes and meet us at the Hunt House Barn for an afternoon snowshoeing through Mercer Meadows. This program will only take place if there is snow on the ground. Please register, https://register.communitypass.net/reg/cat_program_list.cfm?season_id=19926
Family Barn Dance for All Ages
On Sunday, January 20 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., the Princeton Country Dancers present a family dance with square dances, contra dances, play party games and other traditional American dances; it’s great fun for the whole family, from children to parents and grandparents and other folks of all ages. Dances will be led by caller Janet Mills, with live music provided by the Mixed Age Dance Band. Musicians of all ages and abilities are welcome to join the MAD Band…
HomeFront’s Week of Hope
A week of opportunities beginning on Martin Luther King’s birthday, open to the community, for volunteering, touring HomeFront, and learning how to break the cycle of poverty locally: Monday, January 21: Volunteer at HomeFront’s Diaper Resource Center or at Fran’s Food Pantry (10-10:45am or 11:15-12pm) Bus Tour of Trenton (10am-12pm) Tour HomeFront’s Family Campus in Ewing or its headquarters in Lawrenceville (10:45am-11:15am) Paint a mural in HomeFront’s ArtSpace (2pm-4pm) A family friendly volunteer opportunity for artists of all ages. Tuesday,…
Difficult Topics in African American History: A Workshop for Museums, Historic Sites, Libraries, and Other Cultural Institutions
"Engage Your Audiences with Difficult Topics in African American History: A Workshop for Museums, Historic Sites, Libraries, and Other Cultural Institutions" What is the responsibility of cultural institutions to acknowledge the full scope of our nation’s history by incorporating African American history? What are our challenges in doing this? What can we learn from the work of colleagues in the field? Through moderated panel discussions, small group break-outs and presentations, participants will be invited to consider these and other questions…
Book Reading and Signing of The Adventures of Mom and Dad’s Bed
Book reading/signing by author of The Adventures of Mom and Dad’s Bed, Tazee Mahjied on January 26th, 2019 from 12 to 2pm in downtown Trenton, NJ at Classics Books & Gifts, 4 W. Lafayette Street, Trenton, NJ 08608. The Adventures of Mom and Dad’s Bed is "a wonderful bedtime storybook that celebrates the memorable moments spent in mom and dad’s bed. It is a universal story that families across cultures can identify with and because these experiences are timeless, it creates an instant bond between…
Passion, Inclusion, Teamwork and Best Practices Shape the Annual Princeton Community Works Conference for Nonprofits
Nearly 500 people from the nonprofit community in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York will come together on Monday, January 28, 2019, to make important connections, learn best practices and advance their causes at the Annual Princeton Community Works Conference. The event will take place on Princeton University, at the Frist Campus Center, from 5 pm to 9:15 pm. “We are passionate about inclusion, diversity and bringing people together who are dedicated to making a difference in the world,” says…
Hopewell Valley Chorus Invites Singers to Join Open Rehearsals
The chorus invites all who love to sing and are interested in membership to attend open rehearsals, January 14 and 28. There’s no charge, and it’s a great opportunity to sample our new repertoire, while meeting returning members and our director, Heather Mitchell, DMA. We are actively seeking new tenors, baritones, and basses. There is no audition for membership. Dues for the season are $50. For information, call 609-448-0615 or email hopewellvalleychorus@gmail.com. Website: www.hopewellvalleychorus.org.
Winter Snowshoeing
If the conditions permit, pack up your snowshoes and meet us at the Hunt House Barn for an afternoon snowshoeing through Mercer Meadows. This program will only take place if there is snow on the ground. Please register, https://register.communitypass.net/reg/cat_program_list.cfm?season_id=19926
Wellness Walk- Island Trail
Better health may be just a walk in the park! Enjoy an even bigger boost to the natural mind-body benefits of walking by doing it outdoors. Each guided walk will explore a different part of the Abbott Marshlands and will begin with a gentle physical warm-up provided by a fitness professional. See www.AbbottMarshlands.org for the full monthly schedule. Co-sponsors: Friends for the Abbott Marshlands, RWJ Hamilton, Mercer County Park Commission. Please register, https://register.communitypass.net/reg/cat_program_list_detail.cfm?season_id=19926&program_id=898693
Just A Hike with the Mercer County Naturalist
No theme, no focus: this program really is just a hike. Join the Naturalist on these walks throughout our parks. We may take brief pauses to admire various elements of nature, but who knows what we will see or where this hike will lead us. Make sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring a water bottle. FREE for teens and adults. Friday, Dec. 14- Mercer Meadows @ Blackwell Lot Friday, Jan. 11- Mercer County Park @ the Marina Friday, Feb.…