Heads Up! -- A Fall Prevention and Pedestrian Safety Program for Older Adults
2026-03-12 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | NJ
Designed for older adults, this workshop on Thursday, March 12, 2:00 pm focuses on strategies to best prevent falls. It also includes strategies for pedestrian safety as well as safe driving strategies. Presented by Katie Law, Public Education Coordinator, of the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey. BIANJ is a statewide nonprofit that aims to improve the quality of life for anyone impacted by brain injury by providing support, advocacy, and information, while promoting brain injury prevention. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

Good Grief Spring Institute 2026: Holding Space for Grief
2026-03-14 09:00 - 17:00 | The Pingry School, 131 Martinsville Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920, United States
Good Grief invites educators, mental health professionals, caregivers, and community members to its annual Spring Institute on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
This year’s theme, “Holding Space for Grief,” explores how we support children, teens, and families experiencing loss — especially when we can’t fix what has happened.
The day includes a keynote address by nationally recognized grief expert Donna Schuurman, interactive workshops across three tracks (Professional, Facilitator, and our brand-new Grief Curious community track), and a powerful lived-experience panel titled “What Helped, What Didn’t.”
Participants will leave with practical tools, research-based insights, and a deeper understanding of what truly helps grieving individuals over time.
Continuing Education credits are pending approval.
Location: 131 Martinsville Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMRegistration: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2026springinstitute/event/2026si/
Space is limited.

Democracy on the Corner
2026-03-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-28 13:00 - 14:00 | NJ
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.

Film Screening: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
2026-03-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Hopewell Valley Central High School, 259 Pennington-Titusville Road, Hopewell , NJ, United States
Registration: https://BTPeternalsunshinefilmdiscussion.eventbrite.com
If you could delete your greatest regret, would you?
When Joel Barish discovers his ex-girlfriend has undergone an experimental procedure to erase him from her memory, he decides to do the same. But as his memories begin to dissolve, Joel finds himself sprinting through the crumbling architecture of his own mind to save the very heartbreak he was trying to forget.
Join us for a screening followed by a deep-dive discussion on the ethics of memory and the messy beauty of love.
Part of our Beyond The Page series of films & shows related to AI, technology, and memory.

Princeton Community Works 2026
2026-03-17 08:00 - 12:30 | Mercer County Community College Conference Center, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, NJ, 08550, United States
Princeton Community Works is pleased to announce Princeton Community Works 2026, a community-wide gathering designed to bring together board members, staff, and volunteers of nonprofits, along with students, faith communities, civic leaders, and local organizations for a dynamic morning of inspiration, engagement, and practical learning.
A hallmark of this year’s program is a series of thoughtfully designed workshops that will each produce three practical outcomes participants can use immediately in their work, volunteer efforts, and community life. These sessions are intended to move beyond discussion to deliver tangible tools, strategies, and relationships that can be applied right away.

Humuments art class with Mickey Waring
2026-03-18 13:30 - 15:30 | Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 80 W Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ, 08525, United States
Come join artist Mickey Waring in creating one-of-a-kind Humument art. The word “Humuments” was coined in 1956 when Tom Phillips set himself a task—to find a second-hand bookstore and alter every page of a bargain book by circling certain words and painting in between the lines and margins. The first version of his idea was printed by the Tetrad Press in 1973.
We will be taking a page of text—I often will use poetry books or sheet music with lyrics that I find at second-hand book stores—but any topic of interest will be fine. The originator of the form used only one book for all of his humuments! Then we’ll circle words that pop-out and inspire imagery—filling the empty negative spaces with color, patterns and design!
Add collage, color pencil, watercolor and other mixed media elements will also be integrated into the artworks.
Participants are asked to bring a page of text of a poem or passage in a book that is meaningful for them. Texts will be available if participants are unable to bring one.

Catharine "Caty" Greene: Eyewitness to the American Revolution
2026-03-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, N/A
Carol Simon Levin portrays Catharine “Caty” Greene, the indomitable wife of Nathanael Greene, one of Gen. George Washington’s most valued officers. Known as a witty raconteur, she enlivened the spirits of officers and troops alike as the war ranged from New Jersey to South Carolina, famously dancing for 3 hours straight with George Washington. Her pluck and spirit carried her through victories and tragedies not only during the war but throughout a remarkable life of resilience and reinvention. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library on Wednesday, March 18, 7:00 pm. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

In Conversation with Dr. Cal Newport (via Zoom)
2026-03-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom Online
Registration via Zoom required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QekQY1DeROCiL80vn4Cv3g
Join us for a fascinating Q&A with Cal Newport, a Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University and a leading voice on the intersection of technology and ethics. As the New York Times bestselling author of eight books—including Deep Work and Slow Productivity—Dr. Newport’s work explores how to live and work with intention in an increasingly distracted world.
Beyond his books, which have sold over three million copies, he is a regular contributor to The New Yorker and host of the Deep Questions podcast. We invite you to be part of the conversation: you may submit questions for Dr. Newport via the registration form or contribute them live during the event.
This event is part of our 2026 Beyond the Page – an initiative designed to broaden our imaginations and understanding of our world, our neighbors, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. The featured book Exhalation contains nine stunningly original, provocative, and poignant stories, where author Ted Chiang tackles some of humanity’s oldest questions, along with new quandaries only he could imagine. Please visit PenningtonLibrary.org/2026BeyondThePage for a full calendar of events and more information.

Tech Night In
2026-03-20 17:00 - 21:00 | At Home
How well do you know your child’s digital world?
Tech Night In is an evening for families to explore and share technology together. Technology doesn’t have to be a wall between us—it can be a bridge. This initiative provides resources and prompts for interactive, tech-based family activities that spark creativity and connection.
This program is in partnership with the Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance, Digital Wellness Initiative, and Hopewell Valley Regional School District.
This event is part of 2026 Beyond the Page – an initiative designed to broaden our imaginations and understanding of our world, our neighbors, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. The featured book Exhalation contains nine stunningly original, provocative, and poignant stories, where author Ted Chiang tackles some of humanity’s oldest questions, along with new quandaries only he could imagine. Please visit PenningtonLibrary.org/2026BeyondThePage for a full calendar of events and more information.

2nd Annual Hopewell Quarry Polar Plunge
2026-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Hopewell Quarry, 180 Crusher Road, Hopewell, NJ, 08525, United States
While we experience our first tastes of Spring, the Hopewell Quarry is still encased in a sheet of ice! Join us at the Hopewell Quarry March 21st, from 10am-12pm for the 2nd Annual Hopewell Quarry Polar Plunge Fundraiser. All proceeds will go towards the Hopewell Quarry. Spectator tickets will be available again for those souls unwilling to brave the frigid Quarry waters. For more information on our fundraising objectives, please click here!
2nd Annual Polar Plunge
When: March 21st, 10am-12pm
Where: The Hopewell Quarry, 180 Crusher Road, Hopewell, NJ 085525
Pre-Registration: Now until March 20th, 6pm
Special Donations can be made to Hopewell Swift Water Rescue and EMS.
Want to sponsor this event? Please email hello@hopewellquarry.org
Pre-Registration for the 2nd Annual Hopewell Quarry Polar Plunge begins today!
Get your reduced tickets now!
Pre-Registration ends March 20th at 6pm.

Spring Artisan Market
2026-03-21 12:00 - 2026-03-22 17:00 | Unionville Vineyards, 9 Rocktown Road, Ringoes, NJ, 08551, United States
Local artisans will be lining our tasting room barn on March 21 and 22, 12-5PM. Live music and food each day. Wines available in tastings, flights, by the glass, bottle, or case to go. Grab a glass of your favorite wine and shop from local vendors! Antimos Italian Kitchen on property Saturday, Sunday food vendor soon to be announced. Music will also be announced soon.

If you are interested in being a vendor, please reach out to terese@unionvillevineyards.com or call (908)788-0400 ext 2. Terese Lecusay, the winery’s Tasting Room Manager, is the only official contact for this event. She will not message you from any other Facebook, email, or phone number.

The Founding Mothers: Women Who Shaped a Nation
2026-03-23 19:00 - 20:00 | NJ
Monday, March 23, 7:00 pm
The “Mothers” of America—women whose influence on the early United States echoed for centuries—are often overlooked. Beyond the familiar names of Martha Washington and Abigail Adams, countless women played vital roles in shaping the nation. From soldiers and spies to writers, printers, scholars, farmers, and artists, their courage and contributions—whether during years of war or in a single heroic act—had lasting impact. In this talk, Laura Keyes highlights these remarkable women, exploring their bravery, achievements, and enduring legacies as eyewitnesses to the nation’s founding. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

The Secrets of Butterfly Gardening - What do Butterflies Really Need?
2026-03-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 80 W Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ, 08525, United States
Discover the secrets to creating a thriving butterfly garden by learning what these delicate pollinators truly need. This workshop covers essential elements like host plants, nectar sources, and the basics of habitat design to attract and sustain butterflies. Gain insights into their behavior, life cycle, and role in a healthy ecosystem while picking up practical tips to transform any space—big or small—into a butterfly-friendly haven. Join us to bring your garden to life with color, movement, and biodiversity.
Light refreshments will be provided. We will also have a variety of native butterfly host plant seeds to help you start your garden! Participants are encouraged to bring their own collected or extra seeds to share and exchange with others.
Speaker Bio:
Kirsi Bhasin is passionate about butterflies and dedicated to native plants and sustainable land stewardship. Winner of the Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve Land Ethics Award, she serves on the Hopewell Township Environmental Commission and leads the Hopewell Valley Gardens for Wildlife team. A Rutgers Environmental Steward with training from the “Knowing Native Plants” course at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, she is committed to promoting conservation and ecological restoration. Her work has been featured in NABA’s Butterfly Gardener magazine.
Registration required.

The Great Silence of Lichens: Biology, Ecology, and Listening via Zoom
2026-03-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom Online
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 @ 7 PM via zoom
Registration Required
What do lichens—those quiet crusts on rocks and trees—have to do with intelligence, communication, and loss? Lichens are not single organisms but living partnerships between fungi and photosynthetic partners, thriving in some of the harshest environments on Earth and recording ecological change over centuries. Their slow growth, long lives, and sensitivity to disturbance make them powerful indicators of what we notice—and what we overlook—in the natural world.
In this online talk, biologist and author Dennis Waters explores the remarkable biology and ecology of lichens through the lens of Ted Chiang’s acclaimed short story The Great Silence. No background in biology or literary theory is required—just curiosity about the living world and the stories we tell about it.
About Our Presenter: Dennis Waters is a retired Internet publisher. He recently stepped down after 12 years of service as Lawrence Township Historian. Currently he is a visiting scientist at the Chrysler Herbarium at Rutgers University. Dennis serves as president of the Lawrence Township Environmental Education Foundation, and trustee of the Lawrence Township Community Foundation.
A Beyond The Page program in partnership between The Pennington Public Library and The Sourland Conservancy.

L.O.V.E. Jazz Band Performance at UUCWC March 29th
2026-03-29 12:00 - 14:00 | NJ
UUCWC HOSTS JAZZ CONCERT March 29 at 12 pm
Looking for an opportunity to hear amazing jazz? Join the congregation at the Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing on Sunday, March 29th at 12 p.m. for a performance by the L.O.V.E Jazz Orchestra, a large jazz ensemble featuring the most in-demand jazz musicians in Philadelphia. The group will perform big band arrangements of jazz standards, as well as brand new compositions by members of the band. Prioritizing diverse musical perspectives and voices in the vein of big band greats Thad Jones and Mel Lewis, L.O.V.E.J.O. aims to elevate the amazing musicians in the city of Philadelphia by presenting new works to receptive audiences. With Najwah Parkins, voice.
The concert takes place at 268 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, N.J. Suggested donation is $20 for adults and $10 for children. UUCWC is ADA-accessible. All are welcome!
For more information, call (609) 737-0515 or visit www.uucwc.org.

Camille Claudel and Frida Kahlo: Two Unwavering Artists!
2026-03-30 19:00 - 20:00 | NJ
Monday, March 30, 7:00 pm
Camille Claudel was a visionary French sculptor whose emotionally charged works in bronze and marble explored love, loss, and human psychology. Overshadowed in her lifetime and long linked primarily to Auguste Rodin, she died in relative obscurity. Today, her art is being rediscovered and celebrated through major international exhibitions. Frida Kahlo was a groundbreaking painter known for her vivid, often surreal self-portraits exploring identity, pain, gender, and Mexican culture. Though her talent was not fully recognized during her lifetime, her work is now celebrated worldwide. In November 2025, her painting “The Dream, The Bed” set a new auction record, underscoring her lasting impact and continued rise in recognition. Both women lived lives of extraordinary creativity alongside deep personal struggle — and both are now widely celebrated for the lasting impact of their art. Presented by Jeanne Johnson, docent at the Princeton University Art Museum as well as Morven Museum and Gardens. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

The Declaration of Independence: America's Birth Certificate from Conception to Celebration
2026-04-06 19:00 - 20:00 | NJ
Historian Joel Farkas discusses the development of the document, from the Magna Carta (1215) to the French and Indian War, the Declaration of Independence, the Revolutionary War, the French Revolution (and Napoleon), the War of 1812, to today. Joel Farkas is a graduate of The Ohio State University, an Officer in the United States Army, a National Park Service volunteer docent at Washington’s Headquarters, Morristown, NJ, a lecturer at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Rutgers University, and a lecturer at Florham Institute for Lifelong Learning at Fairleigh Dickinson University on Monday, April 6, 7:00 pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

Grand Homes & Gardens: Middleton Place
2026-04-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
Blending history, architecture, and horticulture, this year’s Grand Homes & Gardens speaker series, Freedom at Home: Telling the Full Story of America’s Founding Homes and Gardens, showcases the estates of signers of the Declaration of Independence, telling the stories of the people who lived and worked in these grand spaces.
On April 16, Morven welcomes Brandon Stone (Director Research and Preservation) for an illustrated presentation on Middleton Place in Charleston, SC, the primary home of Declaration signer Arthur Middleton. More than 2,800 men, women, and children were enslaved by the Middleton family from 1738 to 1865. The estate was heavily impacted by the Civil War when Union troops razed most of the property. The plantation’s extensive and transformative gardens, established in the 1740s, were awarded the Garden Club of America’s highest honor, the Bulkley Medal, in 1941.
Doors open at 6 pm for light refreshments.

The 2026 Grand Homes & Gardens speaker series is sponsored by Bryn Mawr Trust. This program is sponsored by Corcoran Sawyer Smith.

Unearthing a Story: James Garfield
2026-04-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Mercer County Library – Hopewell Branch, 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington, NJ, United States
Though his presidency was cut short by an assassin’s bullet, James A. Garfield left behind a remarkable collection of correspondence. Join us to help digitize these fascinating historical documents. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop; a limited number are available on site. Unearthing a Story, One Page at a Time is a collaborative transcription series where volunteers convert historical documents into searchable digital text, supporting researchers, genealogists, and the preservation of history for future generations. Registration is requested.
Saturday, April 18, 10:00 – 11:30 am at Hopewell Branch , 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, NJ 08534

The Gambler, the Writer, and Zelda: The History Behind The Girl in the Green Dress
2026-04-20 18:30 - 19:30 | NJ
Join author Mariah Fredericks on Monday, April 20, 6:30 pm as she discusses her new mystery, inspired by the unsolved 1920 murder of Joseph Elwell. Through images and historical insight, Fredericks explores how she wove together the real-life stories of Elwell, Morris Markey, and Zelda Fitzgerald in her novel The Girl in the Green Dress — praised by The New York Times as “dazzling … a lively return to Jazz Age Manhattan.” Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

How to Create a Pollinator Garden for Beginners
2026-04-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Mercer County Library – Hopewell Branch, 245 Pennington Titusville Road, Pennington, NJ, United States
Join the Hopewell Valley Community Wildlife Habitat Program on Saturday, April 25, 10:30 am at Hopewell Branch for a fun and informative session on starting your own pollinator garden. Learn all about the importance of pollinators and how you can attract them to your garden. Expert speakers will guide you through the process step by step. You will learn how to start a garden of any size (even if you are new to gardening), why now is the time to start your garden and how to create a low maintenance garden that you’ll love. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment while beautifying your outdoor space. Registration is requested.

Introduction to the Art of Arabic Calligraphy
2026-04-28 18:30 - 19:30 | NJ
Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month on Tuesday, April 28, 6:30 pm with calligrapher Elinor A. Holland. Explore the history, meaning, and traditional practices of Arabic script calligraphy, including the Arabic alphabet, global lettering styles, and classic tools. The program concludes with a live calligraphy demonstration showcasing this ancient and beautiful art form. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

A Poetry Happening: Mercer Poets Read
2026-04-29 19:00 - 20:00 | NJ
Join the Mercer County Library System for a celebration of National Poetry Month. Mercer County Library System continues this popular program on Wednesday, April 29, 7:00 pm for its fourth year, featuring local poets reading their own work or a favorite published poem. All are invited to attend an enjoyable evening of poetry! Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program.

Lawrence Hopewell Trail Complete the Loop 5k
2026-05-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Rosedale Park, 422 Federal City Road, Pennington, NJ, United States
Join the Lawrence Hopewell Trail for the first annual Complete the Loop 5k & Fun Run – a community event welcoming runners, walkers, and families while supporting the LHT’s mission to complete the 20-mile loop.
