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Pennington Borough Council Meeting
2025-09-29 19:00, 2025-10-06 19:00 (America/New_York)
Pennington Borough Council meetings are hosted by zoom on the first Monday and the last Monday of each month unless there is a holiday (ex: meeting on Tuesday September 2). For details please contact Pennington Borough.
See schedule here: https://www.penningtonboro.org/1211/Mayor-and-Council

Voices Chorale is Auditioning!
2025-09-29 19:15 - 19:45 | Music Together Worldwide, 225 Pennington-Hopewell Rd, Hopewell, NJ, 08525, United States
Calling all singers! Voices Chorale NJ is welcoming new members! Auditions are brief, stress-free, and open to all voice parts. They are available by appointment on September 29 before our Monday evening rehearsal. We rehearse on Mondays from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at Music Together, 225 Pennington-Hopewell Road in Hopewell.
This December, we’ll celebrate the season with a holiday concert at Trinity Church in Princeton on Saturday, December 13 at 4 pm, featuring “A Garland for Christmas” by John Whittaker along with both beloved and new carols.
Visit VoicesChoraleNJ.org now to schedule your audition! We’d love to have you join us!

Manhattan’s Little Syria
2025-09-30 18:30
Did you know that the first Arabic-speaking community in the United States was in New York City? If the answer is no, you’re not alone. Until Linda Jacobs’ book, Strangers in the West, was published in 2012, the story of that community had been lost. Even the descendants of the people who lived there (among whom were Jacobs’ grandparents) didn’t know about it! Jacobs will talk about reconstructing the colony, name by name, its connection to the many smaller Syrian colonies in New Jersey, and her newest research on Tuesday, September 30, 6:30 pm. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

Family Story Time
2025-10-01 10:30 - 11:00 | Pennington Public Library, 30 North Main Street, Pennington, NJ, 08534, United States
Join us in the children’s area for our family story time, where we enjoy stories, music and more!
No registration required. Please check our website for updates. Wednesdays at 10:30 am, except for the last week of each month.
Visit our page featuring a curated list of Virtual Story Times and Crafts
Pennington Public Library
30 N Main Street, Pennington, NJ 08534
609-737-0404

Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States with Smithsonian Educators
2025-10-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom Online
Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States.
The stories in Nuestra América cover each figure’s cultural background and childhood, and their accomplishments or contributions to American history. A glossary of terms and discussion question-filled reading guide, created by the National Museum of the American Latino, encourages further research and exploration. The museum has featured twenty-three of these stories in its exhibition ¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States, the first exhibition to feature U.S. Latino history at the national level.
Featuring beautifully illustrated portraits by Gloria Félix, this is a book that children (and adults) will page through and learn from again and again. A must have for every school and home library to help students understand the American story!
Register today to learn more about the rich history of Nuestra América!
About the Presenters:

Adrián Aldaba, a Chicago native, is the national programs manager for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino. In this capacity, he serves audiences of all ages by bringing the Latino Museum’s programs and content to communities where they live and thrive outside of the Washington, D.C. area. He does this through the museum’s national leadership, family, and public programs for adults and intergenerational audiences. He also supports national K-12 efforts facilitating teacher workshops connecting the museum’s literacy initiatives and resources to educators across the nation. Aldaba co-authored Strategies for Engaging and Representing Latinos in Museums, a free resource released by the American Alliance of Museums Latino Network. Aldaba joined the Smithsonian more than a decade ago after working as a research assistant for the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University. He earned his A.B. cum laude in Romance Languages and Literatures from Harvard College.

Emily Key is the assistant director of Learning and Public Engagement at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino where she developed the museum’s learning continuum and education vision centered on creating opportunities for visitors to experience, learn, reflect, and transform by sparking curiosity and encouraging life-long learning. Key oversees national bilingual programming, community engagement, K-12 aligned educator resources, publications, and the Young Ambassadors Program, a nationally recognized youth leadership program. Key is also responsible for the creation of the General Motors Learning Lounge and its correlative educational programming for the museum’s Molina Family Latino Gallery that opened in June 2022. Prior to the museum, she led education efforts for the Smithsonian Latino Center and worked in the education department of the National Air and Space Museum. Key holds a graduate certificate in arts and culture strategy from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA from the George Washington University.

Democracy on the Corner
2025-10-02 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-10-09 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-10-16 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.

Wings Over Mercer
2025-10-04 06:00 - 18:00
Wings Over Mercer is a brand-new, single-day birding competition celebrating fall migration in Mercer County. Teams will compete to identify as many bird species as possible within county lines during the event window. Whether you’re a student team, seasoned expert, or new to birding, there’s a place for you in this fun, friendly, and conservation-focused challenge.
This inaugural event not only brings attention to the incredible diversity of birds in Mercer County during fall migration — it also helps raise awareness for bird conservation and research through the Wild Bird Research Group.
Register here: https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_4848f83f-de62-11ef-b6eb-0699c6635f0d&WidgetId=657408

Pennington Borough Democrats 3rd Annual Meet 'n Greet
2025-10-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Kunkel Park, Pennington, NJ, United States
Join the Pennington Democratic Committee for our 3rd Annual Meet ‘n Greet at Kunkel Park on Saturday, October 4th, 3-5pm. Meet our candidates for council, Kati Angarone and Amy Kassler-Taub, and other members of Council. County representatives will be present, too. Ask your questions, express your opinions on important Pennington issues, help get Mikie Sherrill elected Governor, and hang out with your community! It’s always a lot of fun. Light refreshments will be served, feel free to bring something to share if you like. Families are welcome.
Email PenningtonDemCommittee@gmail.com with questions and to RSVP.

Preschool Storytime
2025-10-06 10:15 - 10:45 | Hopewell Gazebo Park, Hopewell, S Greenwood Ave, Hopewell, NJ, 08525
Children’s Storytime will be held at the Hopewell Park Gazebo. The program includes several read-aloud stories. This program is intended for children ages 5 and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the program. Please bring a blanket or a chair to sit on while you enjoy listening to some books. Registration is not required. For more information, please call the Hopewell Public Library at (609) 466-1625, email
hpl@redlibrary.org or visit https://www.redlibrary.org.

Introduction to Ceramics
2025-10-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 80 W Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ, 08525, United States
Whether you’re a beginner or want to refine your skills, an experienced local artist, Sandy Bonasera, will help you create unique pieces in a friendly environment. Join us for a fun experience and to connect with your fellow art lovers. Sign up and discover the joy of working with clay. Materials will be provided by the Library and include clay, basic glazes, and firing.
Registration is full; sign up for wait list only

Queer Figures in New Jersey
2025-10-07 19:00
Tuesday, October 7, 7:00 pm

October is LGBTQ+ History Month! Join us for a special program to discover queer figures in New Jersey history! Rutgers professor Kristyn Scorsone will focus on key, queer figures in New Jersey that might have been missed in other history lessons. They will highlight queer figures in New Jersey and explore their impact on NJ history. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

Artists’ Choice Art Show
2025-10-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Mercer County Library – Hopewell Branch, 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington, NJ, United States
Thursday, October 9, 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Join us for the opening of the Artists’ Choice Art Show. Tour the beautiful art painted by members of Artists’ Choice, a Hopewell Valley senior art group. You’ll have the opportunity to mingle with artists, as well as community members. Refreshments are provided by Brandywine Living in Pennington. Paintings will remain in the library on exhibit for the month of October. Registration is not required.

Hopewell Branch

245 Pennington-Titusville Road

Pennington, NJ 08534

609-737-2610

Virtual Author Talk: Leigh Bardugo
2025-10-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Pennington Public Library, 30 North Main Street, Pennington, NJ, 08534, United States
October 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm via Zoom

10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy with Leigh Bardugo
#1 New York Times Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of Six of Crows and the Shadow and Bone Series

See More and Register on Zoom
Since being published in 2015, Leigh Bardugo’s highly popular Six of Crows has taken the world of YA literature by storm – and it’s not hard to see why. The complex fantasy setting, thoughtfully structured magic system, and deliciously morally gray characters all collide in a world you won’t want to leave, and you don’t have to! Join us as we pick the brain of the New York Times bestselling author herself, celebrating the release of her Six of Crows (The Dregs Edition). In celebration of its decade-old status, the duology will be rereleased in special Dregs Edition paperback copies featuring beautiful new cover art by Harol Bustos, black stained edges, and updated maps.
About the Author: Leigh Bardugo is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Familiar, Ninth House and the creator of the Grishaverse (now a Netflix original series) which spans the Shadow and Bone trilogy, the Six of Crows duology, the King of Scars duology—and much more. Her short fiction has appeared in multiple anthologies including The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy. She lives in Los Angeles and is an associate fellow of Pauli Murray College at Yale University.
Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.
Sponsored by a generous donation from the Pennington First Aid Squad.
Pennington Public Library
30 N Main Street, Pennington, NJ 08534
609-737-0404

The Amazing Pumpkin Carve
2025-10-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-12 12:00 - 19:00 | Woolsey Park, 203 Washington Crossing- Pennington Road, Hopewell, NJ, United States
What’s the Carve All About? Think old-fashioned fall festival vibe – but with a twist! Hopewell Valley Arts Council commissions local artists to carve 150+ pound pumpkins into massive works of art. The Amazing Pumpkin Carve is four jam-packed days of:
– Mind blowing 150+ pound carved giant pumpkins
– Live music and fire pits with story tellers
– Face and mini-pumpkin painting, fun for the whole family
– Food trucks and new for 2025 – a BEER garden
10/9 Thurs 7pm-9pm
10/10 Fri 5pm-9pm
10/11 Sat 12pm-9pm
10/12 Sun 12pm-7pm
Woolsey Park, 221 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville NJ.
Tickets: $8 – $20 (Kids in strollers FREE)

Lunch & Learn: Nature Programs at Washington Crossing - 2025 & Beyond
2025-10-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Online
Join us on October 10th via Zoom as Joe Moore unveils the exciting vision for Washington Crossing State Park, NJ, outlining new programs and projects for the rest of this year and into 2026.
This year, immerse yourself in the natural world with outings focused on local ecology, the magnificent journey of migratory birds, the vital work of pollinators, the fantastic world of fungi, and the impressive spectacle of birds of prey!
Looking ahead to 2026, we’ll delve into the park’s rich history with special programming tied to Washington’s crossing of the Delaware.
Joe will also discuss how you can get involved through new volunteer opportunities, conservation management, and other impactful projects that will shape the park’s future.
About Our Presenter: Growing up in South Jersey near a steady stream, Naturalist Joe Moore developed a strong curiosity about the natural and cultural world. With a lifelong love for history and supportive parents, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Rowan University in 2014. A year later, Joe enrolled in American Public University’s Environmental Management program, completing his Master of Science degree in 2017. Blending his interests in history and nature, Joe went on to work at several non-profits focused on conservation and preserving coastal heritage along the Jersey Shore through eco-tourism. In the summer of 2025, he accepted the position of Naturalist at Washington Crossing State Park, where he plans to offer a wide range of outdoor programs and hikes while the Nature Center undergoes upgrades.
Registration is required.

American Repertory Ballet presents GISELLE
2025-10-10 19:00 - 2025-10-12 21:00 | New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, 11 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, United States
American Repertory Ballet’s 2025/26 season opens with the highly anticipated return of Ethan Stiefel and Johan Kobborg’s acclaimed adaptation of GISELLE. A haunting tale of love, betrayal, and the supernatural, GISELLE tells the story of a young woman who dies of a broken heart—only to forgive her beloved from beyond the grave. Featuring emotionally powerful and technically stunning performances, this moving production had its world premiere at the Royal New Zealand Ballet in 2012 and has since captivated audiences around the world, including its ARB Company Premiere at NBPAC in 2022. Step into the Halloween spirit with this hauntingly beautiful ballet!

Fairgrown Farm Fall Festival
2025-10-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Fairgrown Farm, 260 Wargo Rd, Pennington, NJ, 08534, United States
Come celebrate fall on the farm! 🍂🎃
Join us on Saturday, October 11, for Fairgrown’s Fall Festival. We’ll have live music, food trucks, sweet surprises, and no shortage of fun!
Admission is free, so be sure to stop by.
Activities Include 🚜 Apple Cider Pressing Demos, Hayrides, Field Walk, Scarecrow Building, Pumpkin Painting, Touch-a-Tractor, & more!

Harvest Celebration
2025-10-11 12:00 - 17:00 | Unionville Vineyards, 9 Rocktown Road, Ringoes, NJ, 08551, United States
Celebrate a successful grape harvest season with Unionville Vineyards from 12-5pm on Saturday, October 11th! Live music by Free Soil, the Antimo’s Italian Kitchen Food Truck, vineyard walks, and wine to toast to the end of our 2025 harvest season. Free to attend and all ages welcome!

Community Clothing Swap
2025-10-12 12:00 - 15:00 | Wull & Oak, 10 E Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ, 08525, United States
Join Wull & Oak and Stylebook for our Community Clothing Swap with music, small bites, ethical fashion and a good time! Do you have nice clothing pieces that never see the light of day because they no longer fit or just don’t fit your life? Don’t let them languish in the back of your closet – bring them to the swap! Your unworn clothes could be someone else’s wardrobe staple! This is a one-for-one swap, with a limit of 10 clothing items per person. Nearly new clothing only – bring what you would want to find! This year we are also allowing up to 3 children’s halloween costumes per-person at the swap.
Proceeds from the event are benefiting local non-profit, Seeds to Sew, an organizations that supports sustainable income for women and funds education for girls in rural Kenya.

Movie in Kunkel Park
2025-10-12 17:00 | Kunkel Park, Pennington, NJ, United States
Join the Pennington Borough Parks and Recreation Department as they host a movie at Kunkel Park on October 12, 2025 at 5pm. Please contact Pennington Borough for details.

Art Talk: Is it Manet or Monet?
2025-10-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Pennington Public Library, 30 North Main Street, Pennington, NJ, 08534, United States
October 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm via Zoom

Is it Manet or Monet?
Presenter: Janet Mandel, Arts Educator
October 15 and October 22, 2025 @ 7 PM via Zoom

Registration required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ViPpjxO2StWna-diel-1Ww
What a difference a vowel makes! Édouard Manet and Claude Monet were two giants of the 19th Century avant-garde who influenced each other in profound ways. However, many aspects of their personal lives, artistic technique, and even philosophical ambitions were radically distinct. In this two-part talk, we will examine these likenesses and differences through the lens of their remarkable works, and you will become an expert in the comparison! Manet in Part 1 and Monet and a quiz in Part 2! Bring a pencil!
Please note that this program is two parts. You need only register once to join both sessions. You may also choose to attend only one session, though it is meant to be a two-part experience. Thanks!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Pennington Public Library and the Hopewell Valley Arts Council.
About Our Presenter: Janet Mandel taught in New Jersey’s public schools for 32 years, the last eighteen of which were at Columbia High School in Maplewood, where she taught English, art history, and World Languages and Cultures. Now retired, Janet presents illustrated talks on a variety of art history topics at adult schools, libraries, museums, senior centers, community centers, and similar venues.
Pennington Public Library
30 N Main Street, Pennington, NJ 08534
609-737-0404

The Revolutionary Mile Team Challenge
2025-10-16 16:30 - 18:30 | Downtown Trenton, S. Warren & W. Front St, Trenton, NJ, 08608, United States
Team Up for Downtown Trenton!
The Revolutionary Mile Team Challenge
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Front and Warren Streets
Downtown Trenton, NJ
Race starts at 5:30 pm | Check in at 4:30 pm
The Revolutionary Mile Team Challenge is a dynamic team event that brings runners, walkers and history enthusiasts together for a one- and-a-half-mile challenge across downtown Trenton’s iconic streets.
CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE

Run for Time and Glory – Teams compete for the fastest combined

times with awards for both the top teams and individuals.

Take Historic Footsteps – Walkers stroll the course, stopping at

historic markers where volunteer storytellers (carrying yellow
umbrellas so you can’t miss them!) bring Trenton’s history to life.
REGISTER TODAY
trenton-downtown.com/events/revolutionary-mile
$30 a person | $35 after October 14
Teams of five or more save $10
BONUS: All participants receive a $10 gift card when they sign up

Lawrence Hopewell Trail Run Club
2025-10-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Mercer Meadows Rosedale Lake, Federal City Road, Pennington, NJ, 08534
Location: Meeting in Rosedale Park at the first parking lot by the lake.
Time: Thursdays at 6:00p, bi-weekly.
Mileage: Run Club is open to runners of all distance preferences. We will have a 2-mile and 5-mile group, but feel free to run as short or as long as you would like.

Caring for the Whole Self: Chronic Illness and Emotional Well-Being
2025-10-16 18:30
Thursday, October 16, 6:30 pm
Living with a chronic illness such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, or arthritis can affect more than just the body—it can also significantly impact emotional well-being. Kara Buda, PhD, clinical health psychologist specializing in psychosocial oncology, will discuss why feelings such as fear, sadness, and uncertainty are common and how therapy can provide practical tools, encouragement, and strategies. Discover ways to strengthen your resilience, take an active role in your well-being, and enhance your overall quality of life while navigating the challenges of chronic illness. 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.

Ewing Fall Spin
2025-10-18 07:30 - 15:00 | TCNJ Campus Town, 600 Campus Town Drive, Ewing, NJ, United States
Ewing Recreation and Ewing Green Team are running the 10th annual Fall Spin Bike Ride on Saturday, Oct. 18, starting at Campus Town and to benefit Women’s Space/Younity. In-person registration starts at 8:15 a.m. Pre-registration can be done online at ewingnj.org/recregistration. Riders can register the day of the ride starting at 8:45am in the parking area. For more information, visit this link https://ewinggreenteam.org/ewingfallspin or call the Ewing Rec Department at (609) 883-1776.

Lawrence Hopewell Trail Saturday Morning Walking Club
2025-10-18 09:30 - 11:00 | Brearley House, 2000 Lenox Drive, Lawrenceville, NJ, 08648, United States
On Saturday, October 18, at 9:30 a.m., meet us at Maidenhead Meadows. We are still so excited at the opening of this new segment, we want to keep sharing it.
All are welcome. There’s no fee. See you there!

LHT Segment: Maidenhead Meadows
Where we’ll meet: Parking lot
MAP link: Click here
When: Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
Who: Everyone welcome
