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SUMMARY:Wormholes\, Warp Drives\, UFOs and Congress
DESCRIPTION:Join Pulitzer‑nominated author and retired cosmologist Tony Rothman for a fascinating look at Congress’s recent hearings on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena on Thursday\, September 3 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System. Through short video clips\, clear scientific insight\, and lively discussion\, Rothman examines extraordinary claims about UFOs\, wormholes\, and warp drives—separating speculation from physics with wit and clarity. Suitable for high school age and up. \nAdvanced registration is appreciated for all events. Please register online on LibCal at https://mcl.org/. The Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System is located at 2751 Brunswick Pike\, Lawrenceville\, NJ. For more information about the library’s programs\, call 609-883-8292\, e-mail lawprogs@mcl.org or visit www.mcl.org. \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library. For more information about the Friends of the Lawrence Library\, please stop by the Lawrence Reference Desk. The Friends of the Lawrence Library help support programs such as book sales\, book clubs\, contests\, crafts\, events (such as this one)\, guest speakers\, parties and workshops for adults\, as well as character greetings\, crafts\, entertainers\, events\, parties and more for youth at the Library. Join the Friends of the Lawrence Library today!
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/wormholes-warp-drives-ufos-and-congress/
LOCATION:Mercer County Library – Lawrence Branch\, 2751 Brunswick Pike\, Lawrenceville\, NJ\, United States
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SUMMARY:9/11 Memorial Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hopewell Valley September 11 and EMS Memorial Committee for a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Saturday\, September 12 at Woolsey Park at 11am. Remember those lost on 9/11 and the members of our Hopewell Valley Emergency Services companies who passed away this year. Handicapped parking is available. Please bring your own chairs.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/9-11-memorial-ceremony/
LOCATION:Woolsey Park\, 203 Washington Crossing- Pennington Road\, Hopewell\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,free,history,Hopewell Township
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SUMMARY:Trenton RiverFest
DESCRIPTION:RiverFest returns to Trenton Thunder Ballpark with a free fall festival celebrating the Delaware River. The family-friendly event features live music\, hayrides\, canoe and boat rides\, educational activities and exhibits\, fly-fishing demonstrations\, craft beer\, games\, and Case’s Pork Roll-inspired food. The day culminates with the 10th annual Trenton Thunder World Famous Case’s Pork Roll Eating Championship\, a Major League Eating-sanctioned competition. Admission and parking are free; tickets are required for guests ages 4 and older. \nFor more information or tickets\, please visithttps://www.mlbdraftleague.com/trenton/tickets/riverfest
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/trenton-riverfest/
LOCATION:Trenton Thunder Ballpark\, 1 Thunder Road\, Trenton\, NJ\, 08611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,family,Mercer County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T180000
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Library Garden Walk
DESCRIPTION:Get a “behind-the-scenes” tour of the library’s new meadow garden on Thursday\, September 17 at 6:00 pm at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System. Meet the garden designer\, Kelly Rypkema\, Director of Environmental Education for the Mercer County Park Commission\, learn about the design process\, and get an up-close introduction to the native plants used to create this functional plant community. \nAdvanced registration is appreciated for all events. Please register online on LibCal at https://mcl.org/. The Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System is located at 2751 Brunswick Pike\, Lawrenceville\, NJ. For more information about the library’s programs\, call 609-883-8292\, e-mail lawprogs@mcl.org or visit www.mcl.org. \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library. For more information about the Friends of the Lawrence Library\, please stop by the Lawrence Reference Desk. The Friends of the Lawrence Library help support programs such as book sales\, book clubs\, contests\, crafts\, events (such as this one)\, guest speakers\, parties and workshops for adults\, as well as character greetings\, crafts\, entertainers\, events\, parties and more for youth at the Library. Join the Friends of the Lawrence Library today!
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/outdoor-library-garden-walk/
LOCATION:Mercer County Library – Lawrence Branch\, 2751 Brunswick Pike\, Lawrenceville\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:art,free,library,Mercer County,nature
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SUMMARY:Food Pantry Friendraiser Event
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy live music from BOXOROX with special guest Mike Tusay\, delicious food\, and great company as we come together to support the Mobile Food Pantry. Bring your friends and join us\, everyone is welcome! \nFor more information\, visithttps://hvymca.org/pantry/
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/food-pantry-friendraiser-event/
LOCATION:Needle Creek Farm Brewery\, 91 Titus Mill Road\, Pennington\, NJ\, 08534\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Hopewell Township
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T160000
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SUMMARY:7th Annual Hopewell Community Oktoberfest
DESCRIPTION:The 7th Annual Hopewell Community Oktoberfest returns Saturday\, Sept. 26\, from 4 to 10 p.m. \nPresented by Trenton Cyrus Lodge through its nonprofit foundation\, the community event features German and local craft beers\, Salt Pepper Garlic BBQ and live music from the Jone Dylan Band. Proceeds help support local causes. \nTickets are $60 at the door\, $25 for food-only admission and guests under 21\, and free for children under 14. \nMercerMe readers can save $15 with code MERCERME when purchasing tickets in advance. \nDate: Saturday\, Sept. 26Time: 4–10 p.m.\nFor tickets: https://www.simpletix.com/e/7th-annual-hopewell-community-oktoberfest-tickets-270297
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/7th-annual-hopewell-community-oktoberfest/
LOCATION:Trenton Cyrus Lodge\, 131 Burd Street\, Pennington\, NJ\, 08534\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fundraiser,Mercer County,music
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SUMMARY:Main Street Chapters to Host Local Author for Live Read Aloud at Hopewell Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Main Street Chapters is excited to welcome local author Lauren Tucker to our booth at the Hopewell Farmers Market for a special live read aloud of her book I Feel Like Me on Sunday\, September 27th at 9:30 AM. \nI Feel Like Me carries a universal message that resonates with kids and adults alike\, and we’d love to see all ages join us. We’ll be set up at 52 E. Broad Street in Hopewell\, NJ. Bring a picnic blanket and make a morning of it! \nCome meet Lauren\, hear her story\, and open your next favorite book with us. \n\nAdditional event details are available on the events page: https://mainstreetchapters.com/pages/events.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/main-street-chapters-to-host-local-author-for-live-read-aloud-at-hopewell-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Hopewell Farmers Market
CATEGORIES:family,free,Hopewell Borough,Just for Kids
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SUMMARY:Protecting Your Personal Information in Today's Digital World
DESCRIPTION:October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! So much of our personal information is available online and we often unknowingly put more and more of it out there. Oftentimes it is sold to different companies for advertising or data mining\, but it can also be used by scammers or identity thieves for more nefarious purposes. Please join Patricia Tamburelli from the NJ Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell to learn how to protect your personal information from online threats. She will cover tips and techniques to safeguard and limit the amount of and type of personal information that often make their way into the digital environment. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/protecting-your-personal-information-in-todays-digital-world/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:free,library,Mercer County,virtual
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SUMMARY:The Pilgrims and the Mayflower
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday October 6\, Joel Farkas will tell the tale of why and how the Pilgrims set sail on the Mayflower. Learn about the history of explorers\, beginning with the Ancient Greeks through the voyage of the Mayflower to the wives of Henry VIII\, as well as the first Thanksgiving\, the Wampanoags\, and the Mayflower legacy. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/the-pilgrims-and-the-mayflower/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:free,history,library,Mercer County,virtual
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SUMMARY:Important LGBTQ Artists
DESCRIPTION:Join artist and art educator Suzanne Altman for a look at the history and legacy of notable LGBTQ artists. This lecture covers artists from the Renaissance to the present day who are known to be LGBTQ (though it was often not publicly acknowledged at the time)\, and how their identity impacted their work. It also explores artists whose work was used for social change or whose sexual identity fundamentally shaped their creativity. Artists discussed include Michelangelo\, John Singer Sargent\, David Hockney\, Keith Haring\, Diane Arbus\, and many more. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/important-lgbtq-artists/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:art,free,library,Mercer County,virtual
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SUMMARY:Haunted Hopewell
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Halloween at Haunted Hopewell\, a family-friendly event presented by Hopewell Township Parks and Recreation. \nCome in costume and enjoy an afternoon of Halloween fun at Woolsey. The celebration features trick-or-treating\, games\, photo opportunities\, and activities for all ages. No registration is required. \nDate: Saturday\, October 17\, 2026 (Rain date: Sunday\, October 18)\nTime: 3–5 p.m.\nLocation: Woolsey Park\, Hopewell Township
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/haunted-hopewell-2/
LOCATION:Woolsey Park\, 203 Washington Crossing- Pennington Road\, Hopewell\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,free,Hopewell Township,Just for Kids
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SUMMARY:Hopewell Borough Halloween Parade
DESCRIPTION:Get into the Halloween spirit at Hopewell Borough’s annual costume parade\, sponsored by the Hopewell Fire Department. Children\, families\, and neighbors are invited to dress up and join the festivities. The parade begins at 1 p.m. on Sunday\, October 25\, with participants gathering at the Hopewell Train Station at 12:30 p.m.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/hopewell-borough-halloween-parade/
LOCATION:Hopewell Fire Station\, 4 Columbia Avenue\, Hopewell\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,free,Hopewell Borough,Just for Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T110000
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SUMMARY:Official Ribbon Cutting Honoring the TCAT Art Cart
DESCRIPTION:Join the Trenton Community A-Team for the official ribbon cutting honoring the TCAT Art Cart\, Trenton’s own mobile art studio\, on Monday\, October 26\, from 11 AM to 2 PM at 120 East State Street\, Trenton.  \nSince this summer\, the Art Cart has brought free\, hands-on art-making to neighborhoods across Trenton\, and this celebration brings together community leaders\, local artists\, and neighbors to recognize what art means for our city.  \nThe ribbon cutting takes place at 11:30 AM\, followed by food\, music\, and hands-on art for all ages.  \nFree and open to the public; learn more at tcateam.org/artcart.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/official-ribbon-cutting-honoring-the-tcat-art-cart/
LOCATION:120 East State Street\, 120 East State Street\, Trenton\, NJ\, 08608\, United States
CATEGORIES:art,Community,Trenton
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SUMMARY:Demons\, Creatures\, and Monsters — Oh My!
DESCRIPTION:Meet the mythical creatures\, legendary beasts\, and terrifying monsters that have populated Asian art for centuries. Appearing throughout folklore\, stories\, songs\, and works of art\, these supernatural\, mystical\, and often godlike (or demonic) beings have fascinated audiences since ancient times. Today\, they continue to thrill\, terrify\, entertain\, and inspire.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/demons-creatures-and-monsters-oh-my/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:free,library,Mercer County,virtual
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SUMMARY:UFAR Annual Soirée Featuring Nkumu Katalay & The Life Long Project Band
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 14\, 2026 | 6:30–9:30 p.m.\nTrinity Church\, 33 Mercer Street\, Princeton\, NJ \nJoin the United Front Against Riverblindness (UFAR)\, a nonprofit working to eliminate neglected tropical diseases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo\, for its annual fundraising soirée featuring dinner\, live music\, and a live auction. The evening will also include updates from UFAR’s leadership about its ongoing programs. \nThis year’s featured entertainment is Nkumu Katalay & The Life Long Project Band. A Kinshasa-born\, New York-based musician and bandleader\, Katalay blends Congolese rumba\, funk\, and traditional African sounds into a style he calls “Rumbianfunk.” He has performed at venues including MoMA\, Webster Hall\, and the Mercury Lounge. \nTickets: $100 for the first ticket and $75 for a second ticket. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/ufar-annual-soiree-featuring-nkumu-katalay-the-life-long-project-band/
LOCATION:Trinity Church\, Princeton\, 33 Mercer Street\, Princeton\, United States\, 08540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Princeton
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