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SUMMARY:Democracy on the Corner
DESCRIPTION:Join community members every Saturday from 1 to 2pm 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.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/democracy-on-the-corner/2026-01-03/
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SUMMARY:Robotics Team Demo
DESCRIPTION:Come see the robot created by Hopewell Valley Central High School Robotics Team and do some hands-on activities! For kids ages 8 years old and up. Sponsored by Friends of the Lawrence Library. Registration is required.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/robotics-team-demo/
LOCATION:Mercer County Library – Lawrence Branch\, 2751 Brunswick Pike\, Lawrenceville\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,free,Lawrenceville / Lawrence Township,library
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SUMMARY:Beginning Genealogy: Starting Your Family Tree
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 7\, 2026 @ 7 pm via Zoom\nRegistration Required: Please see the Pennington Public Library’s website\, https://www.penningtonlibrary.org/ to register. \nIf you’re just getting started with family history\, this presentation is for you! Together\, we’ll walk through the basic steps\, so you can feel confident as you begin your research. You’ll get help choosing family tree software\, and we’ll explore the many kinds of records that can reveal your ancestors’ stories—like census pages\, military files\, courthouse papers\, and old newspapers. Direct links to the most helpful free and subscription genealogy sites in the US will also be shared\, so you’ll know exactly where to look. With practical suggestions from an experienced genealogy librarian\, you’ll have everything you need to get started on the right track. \nAbout the Presenter: Archivist\, librarian\, and genealogist Nancy Loe has been helping researchers with their family trees since 1977. She specializes in US and European family history research\, presenting at webinars and conferences in the US\, Canada\, and Australia. Nancy’s genealogy e-books and free monthly newsletter are available at sassyjanegenealogy.com. Nancy works on her own tree in the US\, Prussia\, Scotland\, Austria\, Romania\, Norway\, and Sweden. As of summer 2025\, she visited all eight villages of her great-grandparents in Europe.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/beginning-genealogy-starting-your-family-tree/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:Princeton and the American Revolution: The Ten Crucial Days
DESCRIPTION:This is the story of the desperate hours at the end of 1776 when the American Revolution seemed lost. Struggling through unimaginable difficulties\, the Continental Army crossed the Delaware River on Christmas\, winning three battles in 10 days\, culminating in the Battle of Princeton on January 3\, 1777. These victories changed the course of history and enabled the birth of our free nation. Presented by Barry Singer\, Princeton Historical Society. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/princeton-and-the-american-revolution-the-ten-crucial-days/
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SUMMARY:MLK\, Jr. Day(s) of Service
DESCRIPTION:In the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day of Service\, we are giving back to the community! Drop in today and use materials provided to create handmade cards or write letters to be sent to homebound participants of the Mercer County Meals on Wheels program. Registration is not required.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/mlk-jr-days-of-service/2026-01-10/
LOCATION:Hopewell Branch Library – MCL\, 245 Pennington-Titusville Road\, Pennington\, 08534\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,family,free,Hopewell Township,Pennington
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SUMMARY:Democracy on the Corner
DESCRIPTION:Join community members every Saturday from 1 to 2pm 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.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/democracy-on-the-corner/2026-01-10/
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SUMMARY:Cézanne: True to the Essence of His Subjects
DESCRIPTION:Virtual program hosted by the Mercer County Library SystemMonday\, February 9\, 2026\, at 7:00 p.m. \nThis virtual lecture\, hosted by the Mercer County Library System\, examines the life and legacy of Paul Cézanne (1839–1906)\, one of the most influential artists in the history of modern painting. From his early years in Aix-en-Provence and initial study of law to his lasting impact on generations of artists\, Cézanne’s relationships\, inspirations\, and working methods offer fascinating insight into his art. \nThe program is presented by Jeanne Johnson\, docent at the Princeton University Art Museum and Morven Museum and Gardens. \nRegistration is required. Visit events.mcl.org to receive the virtual program link.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/cezanne-true-to-the-essence-of-his-subjects/
CATEGORIES:art,library,virtual
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SUMMARY:FREE Native Gardening Educational Video Call
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to grow a beautiful native garden while supporting local wildlife. Join our Native Seed Sowing event series—great for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.\n • Native Plant Gardening 101\n • How to choose the right plants\n • Preventing common seed-starting problems \nRSVP for your link to join.  It’s free!  tinyurl.com/NativeSeeds2026
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/free-native-gardening-educational-video-call/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T190000
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SUMMARY:New Jersey Homeschooling Basics
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an overview of homeschooling in New Jersey and get answers to your questions. Are you considering homeschooling your child in NJ? Has your child asked to be homeschooled\, but you don’t know where you would even start? A panel of experienced homeschooling parents will cover the basics of homeschooling in NJ\, including homeschooling law\, the range of approaches to homeschooling\, resources and communities that support homeschooling (in-person and online)\, paths after homeschooling (high school\, college\, work\, trades\, etc.). A Q & A session will follow the presentation. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/new-jersey-homeschooling-basics/
CATEGORIES:Education,free,library,virtual
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: "to be found in every house": Cider in Eighteenth-Century America
DESCRIPTION:Consumed by everyone from wealthy landowners to day laborers\, cider was the most common beverage in early America. Much of it was made simply to be drunk\, but a few Americans\, like Washington and Jefferson\, tried to create something truly special. We will explore the range of American cider culture from earliest settlement to the 1790s and see how cider was so ingrained in American culture that even the early Temperance movement thought it was safe. \nCo-sponsored by the Hopewell Museum\, the Hopewell Valley Historical Society\, and the Hopewell Public Library.\nAbout the Speaker: For over twenty years Mark A. Turdo\, historian and museum professional\, has been researching and recreating historic alcoholic cider. He is especially interested in early American cider and cider culture. In 2013 he began the Pommel Cyder blog (https://pommelcyder.wordpress.com)\, where he shares his adventures in cider research and his experiments in cidermaking. Turdo has shared his cider research at several cider events\, cideries\, and museums\, including the Pennsylvania Cider Fest\, Pour the Core Philadelphia\, Philadelphia Cider Week\, Pennsbury Manor\, the Sigal Museum\, Manoff Cidery\, and Ploughman Ciders.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/speaker-series-to-be-found-in-every-house-cider-in-eighteenth-century-america/
LOCATION:Hopewell Presbyterian Church\, 80 W Broad Street\, Hopewell\, NJ\, 08525\, United States
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SUMMARY:Token on the Freedman's Coat: The Story Behind Thomas Mundy Peterson's 1884 Voting Medal
DESCRIPTION:Thomas Mundy Peterson is celebrated as the first African American to vote under the Fifteenth Amendment. Gordon Bond\, independent historian and publisher of NJ history website Garden State Legacy\, will discuss the story of Peterson and how\, on May 30\, 1884\, citizens of Perth Amboy\, NJ\, pinned a gold medal to his coat in honor of his having done something that\, in another part of the nation\, a noose might have been put around his neck for daring. Based on Bond’s book\, To Cast a Freedman’s Vote. Sponsored by Friends of the Ewing Library. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/token-on-the-freedmans-coat-the-story-behind-thomas-mundy-petersons-1884-voting-medal/
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SUMMARY:A Community Conversation on Rainwater Solutions to Control stormwater runoff and protect our local waterways\,
DESCRIPTION:The Pennington Environmental Commission will host a virtual Community Conversation on Thursday\, February 5 at 7:00 pm via Zoom. This conversation will focus on rainwater solutions to control stormwater runoff and protect our local waterways\, including practical steps residents and businesses can take to reduce flooding and help keep our community’s streams clean. \nSpeakers will include experts from The Watershed Institute\, G.P. Caminiti (Pennington Borough Administrator)\, and Brian Friedlich (Pennington resident and water resource engineer). \nDial-in information and the Zoom link will be available on the Borough website at penningtonboro.org \n 
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/a-community-conversation-on-rainwater-solutions-to-control-stormwater-runoff-and-protect-our-local-waterways/
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SUMMARY:Native Seed Sowing Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:$5 per ready-to-go greenhouse jugs loaded with seeds (grows ~10 native seedlings)\n Experienced volunteers will help you select seeds and prepare for success.\nOver 60 species of native seeds to choose from!\nRSVP at tinyurl.com/NativeSeeds2026
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/native-seed-sowing-extravaganza/
LOCATION:Hopewell Valley Central High School\, 259 Pennington-Titusville Road\, Hopewell \, NJ\, United States
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SUMMARY:MLK\, Jr. Day(s) of Service
DESCRIPTION:In the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day of Service\, we are giving back to the community! Drop in today and use materials provided to create handmade cards or write letters to be sent to homebound participants of the Mercer County Meals on Wheels program. Registration is not required.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/mlk-jr-days-of-service/2026-01-17/
LOCATION:Hopewell Branch Library – MCL\, 245 Pennington-Titusville Road\, Pennington\, 08534\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,family,free,Hopewell Township,Pennington
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SUMMARY:Democracy on the Corner
DESCRIPTION:Join community members every Saturday from 1 to 2pm 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.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/democracy-on-the-corner/2026-01-17/
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SUMMARY:A Night for Gaza: Live Concert\, Art Auction + Art Market
DESCRIPTION:An evening of community\, music\, and art to support children in need. All proceeds from the event will go directly to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund. Come early to peruse the art auction and art market\, featuring 25+ artists\, and including works by Ironhorse Quillwork\, Phoebe Wahl\, and Hopewell’s own Source Element Designs . Then enjoy a live concert featuring Kristin Cahill (classical piano)\, followed by Princeton HUP (traditional Irish music performed on traditional Irish instruments). Refreshments provided. \n5pm: Doors for the Art Auction + Art Market\n6pm: Doors for the Live Concert\n6:30-8:15pm: Live Concert (there will be one intermission during the performance. Art auction winners will be announced after the performance concludes\, at about 8:15pm.) \nTo purchase a ticket:\n1. Donate $30 per ticket via our Instagram fundraiser (if you don’t have Instagram\, you can donate directly to The PCRF here)\n2. Email your donation receipt to aNightforGaza@gmail.com\n\n3. You will receive an email reply with your ticket(s) attached \n\nMore on the musicians: \n\nKristin Cahill holds a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Bowling Green State University. She also holds a Master of Music in Piano Performance with additional studies in Collaborative Piano from the University of Houston. An active adjudicator\, Ms. Cahill is a member of the Royal Conservatory of Music College of Examiners. She has published articles in Piano Magazine (formerly Clavier Companion) in addition to presenting at the New Jersey Music Teachers Association State Conference\, the MTNA National Conference\, and the National Conference for Keyboard Pedagogy (NCKP). Ms. Cahill is a member of Legacy Arts\, where she co-directs the bitKlavier course for children in Princeton. At the New School\, she is an instructor for theory courses\, and she coaches the Junior PEPS Program\, working with students as they advance in their studies and prepare to join PEPS. \nPrinceton HUP is a collection of Princeton area-based musicians who are dedicated to bringing the traditional Irish session experience to local spaces. Consisting of various traditional Irish instruments\, the group is named after the expression that a lead musician will traditionally use to signal the change of a tune – “HUP!” More information can be found here: https://www.bethmeyersmusic.com/princeton-hup
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/a-night-for-gaza-live-concert-art-auction-art-market/
LOCATION:Hopewell Presbyterian Church\, 80 W Broad Street\, Hopewell\, NJ\, 08525\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jennifer Hayden and Patrick McDonnell in conversation with Gregg Yupanki Bautista
DESCRIPTION:Join Echo Thread Projects for an evening of conversation with Jennifer Hayden in celebration of her book Where There’s Smoke\, There’s Dinner – a peppery mix of anecdotal comics and recipes which pay tribute to Hayden’s lifelong love of cookbook illustration as well as her utter hatred of making dinner every night. Hand-painted in mouth-watering color and bursting with flavor and messy emotions\, this memoir digs deep to explore the intersections of food\, feminism\, frustration\, and family. \nJoining us in conversation will be special guest Patrick McDonnell\, creator of the beloved comic strip MUTTS. The evening will be moderated by poet and artist Gregg Yupanki Bautista\, followed by an audience Q&A and a book signing by both comics authors. \nCopies of Jennifer’s book Where There’s Smoke\, There’s Dinner and Patrick’s new book The Gift of Everything will be available for purchase at the event. \nJennifer Hayden is a graphic novelist whose breast cancer memoir The Story of My Tits was nominated for an Eisner Award and has been translated into three languages. The French edition\, Nénés Chéris\, was shortlisted for Elle France Magazine’s 2022 Comics Grand Prix. Jennifer’s first collection Underwire was excerpted in The Best American Comics 2013. Her new graphic cooking memoir is called Where There’s Smoke\, There’s Dinner: Confessions of a Cartoonist Cook\, and she hopes fervently to use the proceeds from this book to hire a personal chef. \nPatrick McDonnell is the creator of the award-winning comic strip\, MUTTS\, which has appeared in hundreds of newspapers internationally and has recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Not only recognized for its gentle humor and powerful themes of kindness\, compassion\, and friendship\, MUTTS is renowned for its artistic excellence and advocacy for animal welfare. Charles Schulz called it “one of the best comics strips of all time.” Patrick is also the author of several New York Times bestselling picture books including The Gift of Nothing and Me… Jane (a biography of Jane Goodall)\, among many other titles and children’s books. Patrick was a member of the Board of Directors of The Humane Society of the United States for 18 years and currently serves on the boards of The Charles M. Schulz Museum and D&R Greenway Land Trust. \nGregg Yupanki Bautista is a poet\, artist\, and musician born to Peruvian immigrants. He is the author of the illustrated chapbook Un Lugar Lejos: Valleys and releases music under the name Yupanki. He facilitates a monthly poetry open mic series in Hopewell\, NJ called Poets & Storytellers Open\, and is the founder of Echo Thread Projects.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/jennifer-hayden-and-patrick-mcdonnell-in-conversation-with-gregg-yupanki-bautista/
LOCATION:Wull & Oak\, 10 E Broad Street\, Hopewell\, NJ\, 08525\, United States
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SUMMARY:Voices Chorale is Auditioning!
DESCRIPTION:Join Voices Chorale now by scheduling a brief\, stress-free audition on January 19\, 26 or February 2. All voice parts are welcome\, especially tenors and basses! We rehearse Mondays 7:30pm-9:30pm at Music Together\, 225 Pennington-Hopewell Road in Hopewell\, NJ. Our spring concert will be 4pm Saturday\, May 2nd accompanied by an orchestra and featuring music by American composers in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Visit VoicesChoraleNJ.org for more information.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/voices-chorale-is-auditioning-5/
LOCATION:Music Together Worldwide\, 225 Pennington-Hopewell Rd\, Hopewell\, NJ\, 08525\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195533
CREATED:20251229T161415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T161415Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Nature\, Art\, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz
DESCRIPTION:Information and Registration: https://libraryc.org/penningtonlibrary/105403 \nBe sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement\, Nature\, Art\, Service\, and Belonging. \nThe Connection Cure combines diligent science reporting\, moving patient success stories\, and surprising self-discovery to help us discover the lasting and life-changing power of social prescribing. Traditionally\, when we get sick\, health care professionals ask\, “What’s the matter with you?” But around the world\, teams of doctors\, nurses\, therapists\, and social workers have started to flip the script\, asking “What matters to you?” \nScience shows that social prescribing is effective for treating symptoms of the modern world’s most common ailments—depression\, ADHD\, addiction\, trauma\, anxiety\, chronic pain\, dementia\, diabetes\, and loneliness. By integrating age-old medicines like art\, nature\, movement\, and volunteer service into patient’s daily lives\, social prescriptions are radically changing health and healthcare in more than thirty countries. Julia Hotz travels around the world to survey them —sea-swimming lessons for depression\, “culture vitamins” for anxiety\,  a fishing club for ADHD\, a farm-based day-care for dementia\, a phone-buddy program for social isolation\, and many more. \nAs the first book on social prescribing\, The Connection Cure empowers you to find\, experience\, and implement this revolutionary medicine in your own community. The success stories Julia finds bring a long-known theory to life: if we can change our environment\, we can change our health. By reconnecting to what matters to us\, we can all start to feel better. \nRegister today to find out how you can use the wisdom of social prescribing to live your best life! \nAbout the Author: Julia Hotz is a solutions focused journalist based in New York. Her stories have appeared in The New York Times\, WIRED\, Scientific American\, The Boston Globe\, Time\, and more. She helps other journalists report on the big new ideas changing the world at the Solutions Journalism Network. The Connection Cure is her first book.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/virtual-author-talk-nature-art-and-service-as-medicine-with-journalist-julia-hotz/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195533
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Smart and Safe Investing
DESCRIPTION:Chase Bertoldo\, from the Seton Hall University School of Law FINRA Investor Advocacy Program\, will cover a range of practical financial concepts\, including budgeting and inflation\, as well as different investment and savings products. Throughout the program\, he’ll focus on smart and safe investment practices\, illustrating the challenges facing every investor and how to avoid common pitfalls. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/introduction-to-smart-and-safe-investing/
CATEGORIES:free,library,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T201500
DTSTAMP:20260403T195533
CREATED:20260106T191724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T191724Z
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SUMMARY:Art Talk: Yayoi Kusama - The Moment is Imminent
DESCRIPTION:At age 92\, contemporary Japanese painter and sculptor Yayoi Kusama is having a moment—today she is one of the world’s most popular and recognizable artists. Her Infinity Mirror Rooms immersive experience installations took the world by storm in the 21st Century\, but she has been making vibrant and innovative art all along. Her artistic practice is rooted in her lifelong fascination with the natural world\, inspired by her intimate engagement with the colors\, patterns\, and life cycles of plants and flowers. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Pennington Public Library and the Hopewell Valley Arts Council
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/art-talk-yayoi-kusama-the-moment-is-imminent/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195533
CREATED:20260101T202252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T202252Z
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SUMMARY:Paper Bag Books
DESCRIPTION:Come join Mickey Waring in making your own one of a kind Paper Bag Book. Utilizing brown bags and various techniques such as collage\, watercolors/gouache\, frottage and pen and ink you will be able to create a one of a kind book. Come start your book with us in this class!\nRegistration required
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/paper-bag-books/
LOCATION:Hopewell Presbyterian Church\, 80 W Broad Street\, Hopewell\, NJ\, 08525\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195533
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SUMMARY:Paper Bag Books
DESCRIPTION:Come join artist Mickey Waring in making your own one of a kind Paper Bag Book. Utilizing brown bags and various techniques such as collage\, watercolors/gouache\, frottage and pen and ink you will be able to create a one of a kind book. Come start your book with us in this class! Registration required
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/paper-bag-books-2/
LOCATION:Hopewell Presbyterian Church\, 80 W Broad Street\, Hopewell\, NJ\, 08525\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195533
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SUMMARY:"Roots So Deep" Screening & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Following the film\, a panel of experts from Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve\, Princeton Hydro and Native Plants Healthy Planet Podcast will discuss the film and take questions. \n“Roots So Deep” is a four-part documentary series about inventive farmers and maverick scientists building a path to solving climate change with hooves\, heart and soil. Parts one and four will be screened at this event. \nIn the documentary\, the question is asked\, “Can an underutilized way to graze cattle\, that mimics the way bison once roamed the land\, help get farmers out of debt\, restore our depleted soils\, rebuild wildlife habitat and draw down huge amounts of carbon?” \n“Roots So Deep” is guided by director and wrangler of scientists Peter Byck as he meets farmers on both sides of the fence – the folks practicing an adaptive way to graze\, and their neighbors set in their family’s generations-old method of doing things. Byck’s team of outcast scientists are measuring what’s happening on both sides of the fences – exploring if this adaptive grazing could help slow down climate change. \nDetails\n\n\nThe doors open at 6:30 PM and the film begins at 7 PM. \n\n\nMembers may not reserve tickets for non-members. \n\n\nAll tickets are general admission. \n\n\nBeer\, wine and canned cocktails will be available for purchase at the theatre before and during the show. \n\n\nAll ticket sales are final. Refunds or ticket exchanges will not be offered. If you can’t attend\, you’re welcome to give your tickets to someone else.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/roots-so-deep-screening-discussion/
LOCATION:The Newtown Theatre\, 120 North State Street\, Newtown\, PA\, 18940\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195533
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T221646Z
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SUMMARY:"Roots So Deep" Screening & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Following the film\, a panel of experts from Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve\, Princeton Hydro and Native Plants Healthy Planet Podcast will discuss the film and take questions. \n“Roots So Deep” is a four-part documentary series about inventive farmers and maverick scientists building a path to solving climate change with hooves\, heart and soil. Parts one and four will be screened at this event. \nIn the documentary\, the question is asked\, “Can an underutilized way to graze cattle\, that mimics the way bison once roamed the land\, help get farmers out of debt\, restore our depleted soils\, rebuild wildlife habitat and draw down huge amounts of carbon?” \n“Roots So Deep” is guided by director and wrangler of scientists Peter Byck as he meets farmers on both sides of the fence – the folks practicing an adaptive way to graze\, and their neighbors set in their family’s generations-old method of doing things. Byck’s team of outcast scientists are measuring what’s happening on both sides of the fences – exploring if this adaptive grazing could help slow down climate change. \nDetails\n\n\nThe doors open at 6:30 PM and the film begins at 7 PM. \n\n\nMembers may not reserve tickets for non-members. \n\n\nAll tickets are general admission. \n\n\nBeer\, wine and canned cocktails will be available for purchase at the theatre before and during the show. \n\n\nAll ticket sales are final. Refunds or ticket exchanges will not be offered. If you can’t attend\, you’re welcome to give your tickets to someone else.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/roots-so-deep-screening-discussion-2/
LOCATION:The Newtown Theatre 120 North State StreetNewtown\, PA 18940\, 120 North State Street\, Newtown\, PA\, 18940\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195533
CREATED:20251218T210917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T210917Z
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SUMMARY:Community Journalism "J Lab" Class
DESCRIPTION:The Community Journalism “J Lab” certificate course sponsored by Mercer County Community College with support from the Princeton Public Library is offered twice a year. This free eight-evening class teaches participants the basic newswriting and reporting skills needed to cover issues of concern to their community. All materials are provided. No experience is required but students must commit to attending at least 6 sessions and be prepared to write a full article for their final project. Sessions are led by a journalism professor and include guest presentations from writers and editors from several community publications and national media outlets. Final projects are published online. Spring Session Dates: January 22\, 29; February 5\, 12 (on zoom)\, 19\, 26; March 5 (on zoom)\, and 12. 
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/community-journalism-j-lab-class/
LOCATION:Princeton Public Library\, 65 Witherspoon Street\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195533
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: “In Stillness”
DESCRIPTION:The Silva Gallery of Art at The Pennington School will host an opening reception for In Stillness\, an exhibition by analogue photographer Heather Palecek. The reception is free and open to the public. \nLocation: Silva Gallery of Art\, The Pennington School\, 112 West Delaware Ave.\, Pennington\, NJInfo: 609-737-4133 |email SilvaGallery@pennington.org
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/opening-reception-in-stillness/
LOCATION:Silva Gallery of Art / The Pennington School\, 112 W Delaware Ave\, Pennington\, NJ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195533
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SUMMARY:MLK\, Jr. Day(s) of Service
DESCRIPTION:In the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day of Service\, we are giving back to the community! Drop in today and use materials provided to create handmade cards or write letters to be sent to homebound participants of the Mercer County Meals on Wheels program. Registration is not required.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/mlk-jr-days-of-service/2026-01-24/
LOCATION:Hopewell Branch Library – MCL\, 245 Pennington-Titusville Road\, Pennington\, 08534\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,family,free,Hopewell Township,Pennington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195533
CREATED:20251111T151619Z
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SUMMARY:Democracy on the Corner
DESCRIPTION:Join community members every Saturday from 1 to 2pm 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.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/democracy-on-the-corner/2026-01-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195533
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T190618Z
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SUMMARY:Read\, Dance & Grow: Carnival of the Animals
DESCRIPTION:Step into a whimsical world where stories leap from the page and come to life through music and dance! \nThis imaginative program begins with a short ballet performance\, followed by a read aloud of the classical story Carnival of the Animals. Then\, a professional dancer from the Roxey Ballet Company will guide an interactive dance class inspired by the story’s jumping kangaroos\, waltzing elephants\, and fluttering swans. \nRecommended for ages 2+.  No dance experience necessary.\nRegistration required. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Pennington Public Library.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/read-dance-grow-carnival-of-the-animals/
LOCATION:St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church\, 300 S. Main St\, Pennington\, NJ\, 08534\, United States
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