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Literary Figures in Princeton
2025-10-29 18:30 (America/New_York) | NJ
Wednesday, October 29, 6:30 pm

For more than two centuries, Princeton has attracted some of the most important voices in American literature, whose work has shaped both the local community and the broader landscape. This program highlights a selection of writers who lived or worked in Princeton, including F. Scott Fitzgerald, T.S. Eliot, Anne M. Martin, Toni Morrison, Joyce Carol Oates, Eugene O’Neil, and Thornton Wilder. Presented by Eve Mandel, Director of Education and Outreach, Historical Society of Princeton. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

Democracy on the Corner
2025-10-30 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-11-06 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-11-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Hopewell Borough Downtown, Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ, 08525, United States
Join community members every Thursday at 5:30pm at the corner of Greenwood and Broad for a peaceful, visible demonstration of resistance. Participants bring signs and stand together in opposition to what they describe as illegal, unhealthy, and unconscionable actions by the current federal government. The weekly gathering offers comfort, connection, and solidarity among like-minded neighbors, and serves as a reminder to commuters that the community continues to stand up and speak out. The gathering typically lasts about an hour.

Sunday of Service
2025-11-02 10:00 - 14:00 | NJ
Join neighbors for a one-day volunteer event with many ways to serve, including:

Stomp Out Hunger 5K Walk at St. Michaels Preserve benefiting Chubby’s Project (9:30 a.m.–noon)

Sewing for Chubby’s Project at Hopewell Presbyterian Church

Helping Sourland Conservancy at the Native Plant Nursery (183 Hollow Rd., Skillman; please complete the waiver in the sign-up)

Cards of Comfort at Hopewell United Methodist Church

Peanut Butter and Jelly for TASK at Hopewell Presbyterian Church

Cookie baking for the Flemington Lunch Program (bake on Nov. 2 or drop off two dozen labeled cookies at Hopewell Presbyterian Church on Nov. 1 or Nov. 2)

Date: Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025Time: 10 a.m. at project locations (Stomp Out Hunger 5K Walk runs 9:30 a.m.–noon)Location: Multiple sites in Hopewell and Skillman; see sign-up link for detailsHost: Hopewell Council of Churches
Details and sign-up: https://hopewellpres.org/announcements/sunday-of-service-112255K Walk registration (separate): https://chubbysproject-bloom.kindful.com/?campaign=1384622
Questions about sewing project equipment: Renee Richardson, rerichardson@verizon.net
Note: This event is hosted by the Hopewell Council of Churches

Our Lenape Heritage
2025-11-03 19:00 - 20:00 | NJ
Monday, November 3, 7:00 pm

This presentation reviews the history of the original people of the area we now call New Jersey, giving an overview of life and culture before and during the settlement of Europeans. It reviews names of places that still exist today and Lenape words that are included in everyday communication. The historic records show land transactions, paths and trails that have become our modern highway system, and communities that are still in existence. Presented by Claire Garland, Director of Sand Hill Indian Historical Association and member of the New Jersey American Indian Affairs Commission. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

Protecting Your Financial Future: Investor Education & Fraud Prevention
2025-11-06 14:30 | NJ
Thursday, November 6, 2:30 pm
This interactive presentation, hosted by law students from Seton Hall University School of Law’s FINRA Investor Advocacy Program, provides practical tools to help individuals make informed financial decisions. Participants will learn how to spot red flags of investment fraud, understand their rights as investors, and overall, how to improve their financial literacy. The session runs 30–45 minutes with a Q&A to follow. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

2025-11-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Woolsey Park, 203 Washington Crossing- Pennington Road, Hopewell, NJ, United States
On Saturday, November 8, 2026, the Hopewell Valley Veterans Association will host its annual Veterans Day Ceremony at 11am at Woosley Park, rain or shine. Join to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States Army, Navy, and Marines with a special cake-cutting. Please bring lawn chairs. Attire is uniform-appropriate.

Understanding Memory & Communication in Aging
2025-11-10 19:00 | NJ
Monday, November 10, 7:00 pm

Aging can bring changes in memory, speech, and communication that affect daily life and relationships. This program explores those age-related common challenges that often emerge over time and offers practical strategies to support cognitive health, stay socially connected, and communicate more effectively. Ideal for caregivers, professionals, and older adults. Led by Erin Coulter, Lead Speech Language Pathologist with Penn Medicine. Presented as part of the Penn Medicine Princeton Health Community Wellness Program. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

Sweden Holiday Traditions & Today
2025-11-20 18:00 | NJ
Thursday, November 20, 6:00 pm

What do you know about Sweden? Get a glimpse into life in Sweden today and learn about the traditions that are special to this Nordic nation. Join us as we explore Swedish culture, technology, environmentalism, and holiday celebrations, including a special look into Christmas and the December Lucia festival. Presented by the American Swedish Historical Museum of Philadelphia, which welcomes everyone to explore cultural identity through stories of Swedes and all Scandinavians, and to connect with a vibrant community dedicated to preserving and interpreting culture. Sponsored by Hightstown Library Association. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

Annual Hopewell Twp Community Tree and Menorah Lighting
2025-12-01 18:00 - 18:40 | Hopewell Township Municipal Building, 201 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd, Hopewell, NJ, United States
Hopewell Township will host its Annual Community Tree and Menorah Lighting at the Municipal Building. All are welcome to gather for a festive start to the holiday season.
Date: Monday, December 1, 2025Time: 6 p.m.Location: Hopewell Township Municipal Building,201 Washington Crossing–Pennington Road, Titusville, NJ 08560Contact: 609-737-3753

Snow Much Fun Cookie Decorating
2025-12-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Mercer County Library – Hopewell Branch, 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington, NJ, United States
Come and decorate cookies with sprinkles, frosting, and more! We’ll bring the supplies; you bring the imagination. Space is limited. Registration is required.

Through the Eyes of the Artist: Norman Rockwell
2025-12-04 19:00 | Zoom Online
Art Historian Felicia Z. Stadelman showcases the life and works of Norman Rockwell — not the image he presents in his pictures, but his much more complex life filled with twists and turns. Few people really know very much about the man who tells stories in his paintings. Sponsored by Friends of the West Windsor Library. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

Pennington 41st Annual Holiday Walk
2025-12-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Pennington Borough, Pennington, NJ, United States
Celebrate the season in downtown Pennington at the 41st Annual Holiday Walk. Main Street will be filled with lights, music, and family-friendly festivities as shops and organizations welcome visitors for an evening in the heart of the borough.
Date: Friday, December 5, 2025Time: 6–9 p.m.Location: Downtown Pennington, NJ 08534
More information: Visit the Pennington Borough website for the Holiday Walk flyer.

Guided Open House Tours of Benjamin Temple House
2025-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Benjamin Temple House, 27 Federal City Rd, Ewing, NJ, United States
Free – circa 1750 – No reservations needed. Sunday, Dec. 7, 2 to 4 p.m., 27 Federal City Road, Ewing.
The Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society is seeking photos or photo books of the General Motors (GM) plant (also known as the Inland Fisher Guide Plant of GM) that was in operation in West Trenton from 1938 – 1998. We are helping the Township locate a few photos that might be used in the new community center currently being built on Lower Ferry Road.
If you have photos or books with photos of the GM plant including indoor shots of the assembly line or products created (with or without employees) for us to consider, please contact Site Manager Amy Karen Harter at info@ethps.org or 609-883-2455.
Additionally, the HPS is gathering stories and photos of people who immigrated or migrated to Ewing between 1840 and 1960, for use in a new museum display. If you would like to share information about your ancestors or relatives who came here from Europe or the southern states of America, please contact Marge Delaney or Becky Urban at info@ethps.org or 609-883-2455. Thank you for helping us build the legacy of Ewing Township!
Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society, 609-883-2455. ethps.org

Pennington United Methodist Church Holiday Bazaar
2025-12-14 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Pennington United Methodist Church, 60 S Main Street, Pennington, NJ, United States
We are back again this year and excited to bring you the expanded North Pola Bar & Cafe, homemade baked goods, Christmas stockings, jewelry, holiday cards, AND…our special theme this year: “Nativity Sets from Around the World”! All proceeds go directly to support PUMC Missions! The bazaar is happening on two Sundays, December 14 & 21 from 12:00 – 4:00pm. The church is located at 60 South Main Street, in Pennington. Come join us!
