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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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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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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T190000
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SUMMARY:Jennifer Hayden and Patrick McDonnell in conversation with Gregg Yupanki Bautista
DESCRIPTION:Original event date of 1/17 postponed due to inclement weather. New date: Saturday\, January 24th! \nJoin 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-2/
LOCATION:Wull & Oak\, 10 E Broad Street\, Hopewell\, NJ\, 08525\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T190000
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SUMMARY:Islamic Contribution to Civilization
DESCRIPTION:Muslims have been influenced by and contributed to other cultures in numerous ways. Particularly\, during the medieval Golden Age of Islam\, Muslims made major contributions in diverse fields\, including art\, architecture\, music\, mathematics\, medicine\, astronomy\, philosophy\, and literature\, as well as in hygiene\, cuisine\, clothing\, and furniture. Presented by Samina Sattar of the New Jersey Islamic Networks Group.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/islamic-contribution-to-civilization/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:free,history,library,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T193000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Curators Tour: Northern Family\, Southern Ties
DESCRIPTION:Experience a behind-the-scenes\, after-hours look at Morven’s newest exhibition\, Northern Family\, Southern Ties\, with Morven’s curators and research team. The result of three years of research\, this exhibit complicates the more traditional understanding of the “North” and “South” by following two families before\, during\, and after the Civil War and the interstate movement of the people they enslaved.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/meet-the-curators-tour-northern-family-southern-ties/
LOCATION:Morven Museum & Garden\, 55 Stockton Street\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T200000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work\, The God of the Woods\, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights. Chasing down the layered secrets of the Van Laar family and the blue-collar community working in its shadow\, Moore’s multi-threaded story invites readers into a rich and gripping dynasty of secrets and second chances. \nAbout the Author: Liz Moore is the author of five novels: The Words of Every Song\, Heft\, The Unseen World\, the New York Times bestselling Long Bright River\, and The God of the Woods. A winner of the 2014 Rome Prize in Literature\, she lives in Philadelphia and teaches in the MFA program in Creative Writing at Temple University. \nInformation and Registration: https://libraryc.org/penningtonlibrary/105978
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/virtual-author-talk-secrets-and-second-chances-with-liz-moore/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T200000
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SUMMARY:HV/M HS Salute to Service Ice Hockey Game
DESCRIPTION:Come out and support our co-op Hopewell Valley Central High School and Montgomery High School teams at their 11th Annual Salute to Service Ice Hockey Game this Saturday\, January 31st at 8:00 PM at the Lisa McGraw Skating Rink\, located at Princeton Day School. \nSalute to Service T-shirts will be available for purchase and will serve as your admission to the game. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Hopewell Valley Veterans Association and the Montgomery Veterans Association. \nPlease join us in supporting our veterans and our players. We hope to see you there! 🇺🇸🏒
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/hv-m-hs-salute-to-service-ice-hockey-game/
LOCATION:650 Great Road Princeton NJ\, 650 Great Rd.\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T120000
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SUMMARY:Soup Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Chase away the chills of winter with warm soup by Chef Nash Reba on Sunday\, February 1st from 12-5PM. Grab a cup to enjoy on property or take a pint to go. Live music in the Tasting Room from 1-4PM. All ages welcome and no cover charge. \nSoup Menu: \nHoneynut Squash and Apple Soup\n-Apple Butter\, Spiced Hazelnut Crumble (vegan) \nPlay on Caldo Gallego\n-Local Sage Sausage\, Lale\, Potato\, White bean\, Roasted Garlic\, Lemon\, Oregano & Rye berries \nRoasted Garlic Parsnip Soup\n-Sage Sunflower Seed Pesto
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/soup-sunday/
LOCATION:Unionville Vineyards\, 9 Rocktown Road\, Ringoes\, NJ\, 08551\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T193000
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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-4/
LOCATION:Music Together Worldwide\, 225 Pennington-Hopewell Rd\, Hopewell\, NJ\, 08525\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T190000
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SUMMARY:Abolition and the Underground Railroad in South Jersey
DESCRIPTION:Virtual program hosted by the Mercer County Library SystemTuesday\, February 3\, 2026\, at 6:00 p.m. \nThis virtual presentation\, hosted by the Mercer County Library System\, explores Southern New Jersey during the Civil War era\, when the region became a hotbed of fugitives from slavery\, freedmen\, and abolitionists. Activists such as Harriet Tubman\, Abigail Goodwin\, and Benjamin Sheppard assisted runaway slaves along the Underground Railroad through daring nighttime journeys in the Pine Barrens and coordinated signals from boats in the marshlands of Delaware Bay. \nAuthor Ellen D. Alford will recount compelling narratives of abolition and the Underground Railroad in South Jersey. \nRegistration is required. Visit events.mcl.org to receive the virtual program link.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/abolition-and-the-underground-railroad-in-south-jersey/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:free,library,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194344
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T140319Z
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SUMMARY:Pennington Borough Republican Committee - Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to meet with members of our community and\nlearn about the purpose of the Republican Committee: our work\,\nour concerns and priorities for good governance\, and our commitment\nto pursue civil discourse. Find out how you can become involved\nand share your ideas with us for our future activities.\nLight Refreshments will be served
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/pennington-borough-republican-committee-meet-greet-2/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194344
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T140138Z
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SUMMARY:Native Seed Sowing Extravaganza @Princeton
DESCRIPTION:$5 per ready-to-go greenhouse jugs loaded with seeds (grows ~10 native seedlings)\nExperienced volunteers will help you select seeds and prepare for success. \nLittlebrook School \nRSVP: https://tinyurl.com/PrincetonSeedSowing
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/native-seed-sowing-extravaganza-princeton/
LOCATION:Littlebrook School\, 39 Magnolia Lane\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T203000
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SUMMARY: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
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/rainwater-solutions-to-control-stormwater-runoff-and-protect-our-local-waterways/
LOCATION:Virtual\, N/A
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194344
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SUMMARY:Keep the Beat Senior Wellness Fair
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Hopewell Valley Senior Services\, the Keep the Beat Senior Wellness Fair will take place Friday\, February 6\, 2026\, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hopewell Township Municipal Building\, 201 Washington Crossing–Pennington Road\, Titusville. The community-focused Senior Heart Health Fair is dedicated to promoting heart wellness\, preventive care\, and healthy living for older adults and will feature informational tables\, free health screenings\, and local resources. Lunch will be provided by Brandywine Living at Pennington. No registration required. Everyone is welcome.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/keep-the-beat-senior-wellness-fair/
LOCATION:Hopewell Township Municipal Building\,  201 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd\, Hopewell\, NJ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T120000
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SUMMARY:Scrap Metal Connection
DESCRIPTION:The Hopewell Valley Green Team will host a scrap metal collection on Saturday\, February 7\, 2026. Please bring your assorted scrap metal (nothing extremely heavy) to the Hopewell Township Public Works Building between 12:00 and 3:00 p.m. and we will make sure it is recycled for you. Volunteers are needed to staff the event—please contact us if you’re interested: hvgreenteam@gmail.com.\nAcceptable materials are listed here: https://hopewellvalleygreenteam.org/recycling/recycling-
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/scrap-metal-connection/
LOCATION:Hopewell Twp. Public Works\, 203 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road\, Hopewell\, NJ\, 08525\, United States
CATEGORIES:free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T150000
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SUMMARY:Micheal Madigan\, "Some Years Away\," Recent Paintings
DESCRIPTION:Morpeth Contemporary presents “Some Years Away\,” a new body of work by Michael Madigan. Reflecting on his travel and study\, these paintings\, as Madigan describes them\, “don’t address a subject but rather explore the nature of events that I found memorable.” \nThousands of years away\, the show includes works inspired by the distant past\, with canvases evoking prehistoric stone monuments in Ireland and archaeological sites in Spain. Decades away\, it is also about the recent past\, when Madigan traveled to these sites\, discovering their palpable history. Most powerfully\, however\, “Some Years Away” describes the past few years when Madigan (re)visited memories that made an enduring mark: ocean-ready “curraghs\,” church bells\, Mediterranean water\, paths amidst mountains\, entry points of bridges\, even quiet moments during moonlit hours. \nThis body of work marks a major transition in Madigan’s painting after 28 years of exploring place and presence. Using a subtractive painting process\, these tonal works — rather than relying on color — allow the subtle exploration of light and dark to bring places to the surface. \nVivid\, faded\, intense\, layered\, fragmented\, altered\, even lost and refound — “Some Years Away” is about memory itself\, how we construct and reconstruct it\, and how the events that we assign meaning live within us. \nMadigan’s work has been widely exhibited in New York\, Pennsylvania\, New Jersey\, and Washington\, D.C.\, and is represented in numerous collections\, including The Carnegie Institute\, the Musée de Beaux Arts\, Bristol Myers Squibb\, Sandler O’Neil\, and Johnson & Johnson. He also taught painting at the College of New Jersey.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/micheal-madigan-some-years-away-recent-paintings/
LOCATION:Morpeth contemporary\, 43 West Broad St\, Hopewell\, NJ\, 08525\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T143000
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SUMMARY:Birds of Prey Exhibit- Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Come out to the Tulpehaking Nature Center in Hamilton Township for the “Birds of Prey” opening reception.  This fabulous exhibit of artwork features birds of prey such as Eagles\, Falcons\, Harriers\, Hawks\, Kites\, Ospreys\, Owls and more. \nArtist Reception: Sunday\, Feb. 8\, 2:30-4 . \n\n\n\n\nPlease register to attend the Artist’s Reception at https://abbottmarshlands.org/event/birds-of-prey/
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/birds-of-prey-exhibit-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Tulpehaking Nature Center\, 157 Westcott Avenue\, Hamilton\, NJ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T150000
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SUMMARY:Frederick Douglass’ Birthday: Transcribe-a-thon
DESCRIPTION:In-person program hosted by the Mercer County Library SystemFriday\, February 13\, 2026\, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. \nThis in-person event\, hosted by the Mercer County Library System at the Hopewell Branch\, invites community members to celebrate the birthday of Frederick Douglass by helping make history more accessible. Participants are encouraged to drop in with a laptop to help transcribe historical documents related to Black history and culture\, contributing to projects such as The Colored Conventions Project. \nAttendees may also stop by to watch the DouglassDay.org livestream\, featuring inspirational speeches and songs. Light refreshments will be served. \nLocation:Hopewell Branch Library245 Pennington–Titusville RoadPennington\, NJ 08534609-737-2610 \nRegistration is requested.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/frederick-douglass-birthday-transcribe-a-thon/
LOCATION:Hopewell Branch Library – MCL\, 245 Pennington-Titusville Road\, Pennington\, 08534\, United States
CATEGORIES:free,Hopewell Township,library,Pennington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T200000
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SUMMARY:Community Connection Night - Valentine Theme
DESCRIPTION:COMMUNITY CONNECTION NIGHT ~ February 13th \n… come together for fellowship\, friendship\, and fun! Enjoy meaningful connection\, seasonal activities\, and games for all ages! 2nd Friday of every month (6-8pm). This month will be a Valentine Celebration. Join us for board games\, Valentine Bingo\, group games and card making. For the foodies\, there will be a grilled cheese station\, soups\, and cupcake decorating. \nALL are welcome. Bring a friend and join the FUN!
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/community-connection-night-valentine-theme/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T100000
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SUMMARY:Family Day at Morven: If You Want a Friend in Princeton
DESCRIPTION:If you want a friend in Princeton…drop in for a family day at Morven. Visit a home that’s over 250 years old\, and become part of the stories of everyone who lived within its walls. \nThe day will feature activities and crafts for all ages\, such as scavenger hunts\, clay sculpting\, zine making\, and storytimes (10:30 and 11:30 am\, highlighting stories exploring Black History Month and Presidents’ Day for different age groups). Snacks and juice provided! \nYou’re welcome to drop-in when you can; pre-registration is appreciated. Kids ages 10 & younger are free!
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/family-day-at-morven-if-you-want-a-friend-in-princeton/
LOCATION:Morven Museum & Garden\, 55 Stockton Street\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T200000
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SUMMARY:New Jersey in the Revolutionary War
DESCRIPTION:Virtual program hosted by the Mercer County Library SystemTuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, at 7:00 p.m. \nHosted virtually by the Mercer County Library System\, this program covers the period from 1763 to 1789\, spanning the end of the French and Indian War through the establishment of the U.S. Constitution. The presentation highlights the critical role New Jersey—particularly Central Jersey—played in the nation’s founding\, including the Ten Crucial Days\, the Battle of Monmouth Courthouse\, the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, and the ratification of the Constitution. \nCo-sponsored with the Historical Society of West Windsor. \nRegistration is required. Visit events.mcl.org to receive the virtual program link.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/new-jersey-in-the-revolutionary-war/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:free,history,library,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T210000
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SUMMARY:Mercer County Plumbers Association meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Monthly meeting of Mercer County Plumbers Association invites all local licensed plumbers.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/mercer-county-plumbers-association-meeting/
LOCATION:Hamilton Elks Lodge\, 1580 Kuser Rd\, Hamilton\, NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T190000
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SUMMARY:Powers of Attorney\, Guardianship\, and Essential Legal Planning
DESCRIPTION:Virtual program hosted by the Mercer County Library SystemWednesday\, February 18\, 2026\, at 6:00 p.m. \nThis virtual program\, hosted by the Mercer County Library System\, is designed for families\, caregivers\, professionals\, and community members supporting loved ones with long-term care needs. Participants will gain an overview of estate and long-term care planning\, including wills\, decision-making authority\, guardianship\, inheritance considerations\, Medicaid planning\, and the benefits of planning ahead rather than reacting in a crisis. \nThe presentation is led by Ryann Siclari\, Esq.\, an attorney experienced in disability law\, elder law\, and long-term planning\, and is offered as part of the Colorful Dreams Care Program Series. \nRegistration is required. Visit events.mcl.org to receive the virtual program link.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/powers-of-attorney-guardianship-and-essential-legal-planning/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:free,library,Mercer County,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T190000
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SUMMARY:East Coast Indoor Dirt Nationals
DESCRIPTION:For additional information please visit www.indoorautoracing.com \nGet ready for a high-intensity weekend of racing as the East Coast Indoor Dirt Nationals roar back into the spotlight. Known for delivering some of the most electrifying indoor motorsports action on the East Coast\, this event transforms arena floors into a temporary dirt battleground where drivers battle door-to-door\, inches apart\, in an atmosphere unlike any outdoor race. Fans can expect a thrilling combination of speed\, skill\, and pure grit as competitors push their machines to the limit on a meticulously crafted indoor dirt surface. \nThe East Coast Indoor Dirt Nationals routinely bring together some of the region’s best talent\, featuring high-powered open-wheel machinery that thrives in tight\, technical conditions. With every lap\, intensity builds—drivers slide through corners\, trade positions\, and fight for dominance under the bright arena lights. The close-quarters layout means action is never far away\, and spectators are treated to nonstop excitement from the moment engines fire. \nThe weekend is packed with a full slate of racing action\, including practice sessions\, qualifying rounds\, heats\, last-chance races\, and a high-stakes main event that crowns the champion. Whether you’re a seasoned racing enthusiast or new to the sport altogether\, the East Coast Indoor Dirt Nationals deliver a spectacle guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat. Loud\, fast\, and fiercely competitive\, this event brings the heart-pounding thrill of dirt racing indoors for an unforgettable experience.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/east-coast-indoor-dirt-nationals/
LOCATION:Cure Insurance Arena\, 81 Hamilton Avenue\, Trenton\, NJ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T213000
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SUMMARY:Princeton University Sinfonia presents A Night at the Opera
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Ruth Ochs and the Princeton University Sinfonia on Friday\, February 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Richardson Auditorium for A Night at the Opera\, an evening of excerpts from operas by Mozart\, Rossini\, Donizetti\, Sullivan\, and Mascagni featuring the Princeton Opera Company. \nThe concert will also include Verdi’s Overture to Nabucco and Charlie Ku ’26\, performing Beethoven’s mighty “Emperor” Piano Concerto\, #5. The University Clarinet Ensemble (Jo-Ann Sternberg\, director) will also perform. The concert is open to the public. Tickets are $16 general admission/$6 students and are available at the door and online at tickets.princeton.edu. For more information call 609-258-4241 or visit https://music.princeton.edu/events/2026/princeton-university-sinfonia-presents-night-opera
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/princeton-university-sinfonia-presents-a-night-at-the-opera/
LOCATION:Richardson Auditorium\, Alexander Hall\, Princeton University\, Princeton University\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08544\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T150000
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SUMMARY:Book Talk with author Zara Anishanslin
DESCRIPTION:Spend the afternoon at Morven exploring art and revolution with author Zara Anishanslin. This talk will feature her new book\, The Painter’s Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution.  \nThe war that we now call the American Revolution was not only fought in the colonies by Soldiers with muskets and bayonets. On both sides of the Atlantic\, artists also played an integral role in forging revolutionary ideals. Discover the inspiring stories and intertwined lives of three of these largely forgotten Patriot artists: Robert Edge Pine\, Prince Demah\, and Patience Wright. They defied the British monarchy\, armed with paint\, canvas\, wax\, and espionage while risking their lives and reputations to support the cause of liberty.  \nThis program is hybrid! Join in-person at Morven Museum & Garden\, 55 Stockton Street\, Princeton\, NJ 08540 or online (link provided at registration). \nIn-person: $20 general admission/$15 for Morven Members/$10 for students \nOnline: $10 general admission/$5 for Morven Members and students \nYour ticket includes access to visit the museum anytime between 10 am and 4 pm the day of the event. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing with the author.  \nThis program is held in partnership with the William Trent House Museum. Photo: Zara Anishanslin © Catherine Hamilton Bernhardt.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/book-talk-with-author-zara-anishanslin/
LOCATION:Morven Museum & Garden\, 55 Stockton Street\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States
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