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SUMMARY:The Amazing Pumpkin Carve
DESCRIPTION: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: \n– Mind blowing 150+ pound carved giant pumpkins\n– Live music and fire pits with story tellers\n– Face and mini-pumpkin painting\, fun for the whole family\n– Food trucks and new for 2025 – a BEER garden \n10/9 Thurs 7pm-9pm\n10/10 Fri 5pm-9pm\n10/11 Sat 12pm-9pm\n10/12 Sun 12pm-7pm \nWoolsey Park\, 221 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road\, Titusville NJ.\nTickets: $8 – $20 (Kids in strollers FREE)
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/the-amazing-pumpkin-carve-2/
LOCATION:Woolsey Park\, 203 Washington Crossing- Pennington Road\, Hopewell\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:art,Community,family,Fundraiser,Hopewell Township,Outdoor Festival
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SUMMARY:Movie in Kunkel Park
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/movie-in-kunkel-park/
LOCATION:Kunkel Park\, Pennington\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:family,free,Pennington
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SUMMARY:Art Talk: Is it Manet or Monet?
DESCRIPTION:October 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm via Zoom \n\n\n\nIs it Manet or Monet?\nPresenter: Janet Mandel\, Arts Educator\nOctober 15 and October 22\, 2025 @ 7 PM via Zoom\n \nRegistration required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ViPpjxO2StWna-diel-1Ww \nWhat 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! \nPlease 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! \nSponsored by the Friends of the Pennington Public Library and the Hopewell Valley Arts Council. \nAbout 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. \nPennington Public Library\n30 N Main Street\, Pennington\, NJ 08534\n609-737-0404
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/art-talk-is-it-manet-or-monet/
LOCATION:Pennington Public Library\, 30 North Main Street\, Pennington\, NJ\, 08534\, United States
CATEGORIES:art,free,library,virtual
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SUMMARY:The Revolutionary Mile Team Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Team Up for Downtown Trenton! \nThe Revolutionary Mile Team Challenge \nThursday\, October 16\, 2025 \nFront and Warren Streets \nDowntown Trenton\, NJ \nRace starts at 5:30 pm | Check in at 4:30 pm  \nThe 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. \nCHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE \n\nRun for Time and Glory – Teams compete for the fastest combined\n\ntimes with awards for both the top teams and individuals. \n\nTake Historic Footsteps – Walkers stroll the course\, stopping at\n\nhistoric markers where volunteer storytellers (carrying yellow \numbrellas so you can’t miss them!) bring Trenton’s history to life. \nREGISTER TODAY  \ntrenton-downtown.com/events/revolutionary-mile \n$30 a person | $35 after October 14 \nTeams of five or more save $10 \nBONUS: All participants receive a $10 gift card when they sign up
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/the-revolutionary-mile-team-challenge/
LOCATION:Downtown Trenton\, S. Warren & W. Front St\, Trenton\, NJ\, 08608\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lawrence Hopewell Trail Run Club
DESCRIPTION:Location: Meeting in Rosedale Park at the first parking lot by the lake.\nTime: Thursdays at 6:00p\, bi-weekly.\nMileage: 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.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/lawrence-hopewell-trail-run-club/
LOCATION:Mercer Meadows Rosedale Lake\, Federal City Road\, Pennington\, NJ\, 08534
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SUMMARY:Caring for the Whole Self: Chronic Illness and Emotional Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 16\, 6:30 pm \nLiving 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.  \n\n\n 
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/caring-for-the-whole-self-chronic-illness-and-emotional-well-being/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Health,library,Mercer County,virtual
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SUMMARY:Ewing Fall Spin
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/ewing-fall-spin/
LOCATION:TCNJ Campus Town\, 600 Campus Town Drive\, Ewing\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Ewing,Sports/Fitness
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SUMMARY:Lawrence Hopewell Trail Saturday Morning Walking Club
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAll are welcome. There’s no fee. See you there! \n\n\n\n\nLHT Segment:  Maidenhead Meadows\nWhere we’ll meet: Parking lot\nMAP link: Click here\nWhen: Saturday\, October 18\, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.\nWho: Everyone welcome
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/lawrence-hopewell-trail-saturday-morning-walking-club/
LOCATION:Brearley House\, 2000 Lenox Drive\, Lawrenceville\, NJ\, 08648\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T150000
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SUMMARY:Haunted Hopewell
DESCRIPTION:Come join the fun at our 5th Annual Haunted Hopewell event on Saturday\, October 18th\, from 3–5pm at Woolsey Park! We’ve got trick-or-treating\, games\, crafts\, a photo spot\, a DJ\, and tons of Halloween fun for kids of all ages! \nGrab your costumes\, bring your friends\, and get ready for a fang-tastic afternoon full of laughs\, candy\, and fall fun! \nThis event is FREE and open to everyone — it’s sure to be a boo-tiful day you won’t want to miss!
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/haunted-hopewell/
LOCATION:Woolsey Park\, 203 Washington Crossing- Pennington Road\, Hopewell\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,family,free,Hopewell Township,Just for Kids
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SUMMARY:Celia Reisman | In Plain View
DESCRIPTION:An astute observer of the world around her\, Reisman’s subjects are in plain view. What at first glance what appears to be a faithful depiction of a believable place\, on further study reveals a complex imaginative journey of color and form. \nEarning a BFA from Carnegie Mellon and MFA from Yale Reisman came to representation backwards: abstraction first\, from her student days and then direct observation. \nShe finds her domestic surroundings no matter how seemingly mundane rich with interpretation. Juxtaposing architecture and nature she invents her own world\, both familiar and unexpected. \nCelia Reisman’s work has been exhibited in shows across the United States. Reisman was awarded a Purchase Prize by the American Academy of Arts and Letters Invitational Exhibition\, and was given a Survey Exhibition at the Michener Museum in Doylestown\, Pennsylvania. \nShe has taught at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts\, Swarthmore College\, and Dartmouth College.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/celia-reisman-in-plain-view/
LOCATION:Morpeth contemporary\, 43 West Broad St\, Hopewell\, NJ\, 08525\, United States
CATEGORIES:art,free,Hopewell Borough
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SUMMARY:Finding the Right Fit: Exploring Senior Living Choices
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 21\, 2:00 pm \nIt’s never too early to start preparing for your future or your parent’s future. Join this workshop to explore a range of living options\, including independent and assisted living communities\, 50+ communities\, and aging in place. You’ll gain valuable insights into these choices and learn key factors to consider as you plan for the next chapter. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program. 
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/finding-the-right-fit-exploring-senior-living-choices/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,family,free,Health,library,Mercer County,virtual
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SUMMARY:Family Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesdays at 10:30 am in the children’s area of Pennington Public Library for our family story time\, where we enjoy stories\, music\, and more! \n*No Family Story Time on the last Wednesday of each month*\nRegistration not required.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/family-story-time-2/
LOCATION:Pennington Public Library\, 30 North Main Street\, Pennington\, NJ\, 08534\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T200000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Gardening is for the Birds
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 22 at 7:00 PM (ET)\n📍 Online | 👉 Register Here \nCreate a bird-friendly garden with simple\, impactful changes! Birds need food\, shelter\, nesting sites\, and materials — and your yard can provide them all. \nJoin Mary Anne Borge\, expert naturalist\, as she shares how to transform your garden into a year-round haven for birds. \nAbout the Speaker:\n Mary Anne is an instructor at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve\, a Rutgers Green Infrastructure Champion\, and Team Leader for Lambertville Goes Wild. She also writes The Natural Web blog\, which explores the essential connection between native plants and wildlife. \n🦉 Hosted by: Hopewell Valley Gardens for Wildlife
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/webinar-gardening-is-for-the-birds/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T193000
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SUMMARY:Play With Words - Student Playwriting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Calling All Young Writers! \nThe Phillips’ Mill Student Playwriting Competition\, Play With Words\, is now accepting submissions from students aged 12–18 who live within a 75-mile radius of New Hope\, PA. \nParticipants can submit an original 10-minute play for a chance to win a $100 prize\, receive feedback from a professional jury\, and see their play performed live on the historic Phillips’ Mill stage in March 2026. \nA free virtual workshop for aspiring playwrights will be held on October 22nd at 7:30 pm\, offering guidance on writing and submitting your play. \nSubmission is free and open through January 5\, 2026.\nLearn more and submit at: https://www.phillipsmill.org/drama/play-with-words
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/play-with-words-student-playwriting-workshop/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T193000
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SUMMARY:Community Journalism - J Lab Certificate Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Students from Mercer County Community College’s free journalism certificate program will present their work and receive their certificates. Prospective students interested in learning more or joining Cohort V are welcome. Refreshments provided! MCCC – 1200 Old Trenton Rd. West Windsor\, NJ. Conference Center first floor main dining room. Thurs. October 23\, 2025\, 6:30 pm. 
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/community-journalism-j-lab-certificate-ceremony/
LOCATION:Mercer County Community College Conference Center\, 1200 Old Trenton Road\, West Windsor\, NJ\, 08550\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T193000
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SUMMARY:The Weird and Wonderful World of Bats
DESCRIPTION:On October 23rd at 7:30 PM via Zoom\, join bat scientist Dr. Alyson Brokaw on a journey into the world of bats—just in time for Bat Week (October 24-31)! From vampires that drink blood to speed racers that can fly almost 100 miles per hour\, bats are fascinating and unique creatures. They’re also vital to our environment\, helping pollinate plants\, disperse seeds\, and control pesky insect populations. Learn about the bats in our community\, threats like white-nose syndrome\, and the important role these remarkable flying mammals play in our local ecosystem. \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Aylson Brokaw is an Assistant Professor in Biology at Cedar Crest College\, where she is studying bat ecology and animal foraging behavior. She completed her PhD in the Smotherman lab at Texas A&M University.Dr. Brokaw’s dissertation research focused on understanding how bats use smell while foraging\, with an emphasis on the behavioral strategies they use to locate odor sources. She is also broadly interested in animal decision-making\, social interactions\, and the evolutionary morphology of bats and other mammals. \nFree registration: https://tinyurl.com/dv65dakb  \nAbout DRGP \nThe Delaware River Greenway Partnership (DRGP) periodically sponsors lectures about different aspects of the Delaware River’s cultural\, recreational\, and natural heritage. An environmental nonprofit\, DRGP supports the Delaware River Scenic Byway\, the Lower Delaware Wild & Scenic River\, the Delaware River Water Trail\, and the Delaware River Heritage Trail. \nTo view previous Heritage Lectures\, visit https://www.youtube.com/@delawarerivergp. \nIf you enjoy our Heritage Lectures\, please donate https://delawarerivergreenwaypartnership.org/index.php/donate. \nThank you to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation of Natural Resources for financial support of the 2025 Heritage Lectures.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/the-weird-and-wonderful-world-of-bats/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:Unionville Vineyards Masquerade
DESCRIPTION:In just days\, the veil will lift on an evening of elegance and intrigue. Your presence is cordially requested at the second Unionville Vineyards Masquerade on Friday October 24th at 7pm. It will be a night full of dance and baroque-pop music\, light cocktail-style hors d’oeuvres\, and wine.\n\n\nThe event is limited to 21+ and semi-formal attire with Venetian masks is requested.\n\n\nThis is a ticketed event with limited capacity. Tickets will not be available at the door. Each ticket includes admission\, light snacking food\, and 1 glass of wine. Extra glasses of wine can be purchased throughout the night.\n\n\nhttps://unionvillevineyards.com/…/products/masquerade-2025
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/unionville-vineyards-masquerade/
LOCATION:Unionville Vineyards\, 9 Rocktown Road\, Ringoes\, NJ\, 08551\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T103000
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SUMMARY:Bridges of Belonging
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at Pennington United Methodist Church\, 60 S Main St\, Pennington\, NJ 08534 to hear former Mayor of Pennington and Director of the Hopewell Valley Mobile Food Pantry\, Joe Lawver\, share his journey from civic leadership to community service\, offering insights on living with purpose through life’s transitions.  Lunch will be provided. \nPlease RSVP HERE
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SUMMARY:Bridges of Belonging: Living with Purpose through Life’s Transitions
DESCRIPTION:The “BRIDGES OF BELONGING” event will take place this Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Pennington United Methodist Church. We warmly invite community members to join us for the third event in the “Bridges of Belonging” series that will focus on living with purpose through life’s transitions\, exploring topics such as finding meaning\, life through transition\, and continuing to serve others. We are honored to welcome Joe Lawver\, former Mayor of Pennington and current Director of the Hopewell Valley Mobile Food Pantry\, as our guest speaker. Joe’s journey—shifting from civic leadership to impactful community service—offers a powerful example of how\, in every chapter of life\, we can continue to make a meaningful and lasting impact. His work with the food pantry demonstrates a life of purpose-driven leadership\, and we believe his story will inspire all of us\, especially those navigating major life transitions\, retirement\, or the changes that often accompany aging. \nDate: Saturday\, October 25\, 2025 Time: 10:30 AMLocation: Morrell Hall at Pennington United Methodist Church\nLunch Provided \nWe invite the wider community to join us for this special event. Whether you’re looking to make new connections or find new purpose\, we hope you will join us for an inspiring morning of reflection\, conversation\, and fellowship. This is sure to be an enriching experience\, and we look forward to seeing you there! \nPlease RSVP! To help us plan for the event\, please take a moment to RSVP by clicking on the link HERE. Alternatively\, scan the QR code below to access the RSVP form:
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/bridges-of-belonging-living-with-purpose-through-lifes-transitions/
LOCATION:Pennington United Methodist Church\, 60 S Main Street\, Pennington\, NJ\, United States
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SUMMARY:LHT Trail and Treat Ride
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, Lawrence Hopewell Trail hosts its Trail and Treat Bike Ride\, a celebration of the Halloween spirit\, for families with children ages 12 and under. The ride and fun activities take place in Village Park in Lawrence Township. \nThe event includes face painting\, Halloween games\, and live music\, followed by two rides on the LHT. The short 1/4-mile loop is geared toward younger riders 6 and under\, and a 1-mile ride for the more experienced riders ages 6-12. Walkers are welcome. Costumes and bike decorating are encouraged in celebration of the Halloween theme.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/lht-trail-and-treat-ride/
LOCATION:Village Park\, Yeger Drive\, Lawrence\, NJ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T150000
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Courtly Intrigue & Whispers as Weapons with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory
DESCRIPTION:Coined as the “queen of British historical fiction\,” Philippa Gregory returns to the infamous Tudor Court with a tale that is both timely and timeless. We invite you to sit down with us for an intriguing conversation with Gregory about her newest novel Boleyn Traitor. \nJane Boleyn watches from the shadows of the Tudor Court\, where secrets are currency\, every choice is dangerous\, and even the faintest whisper can seal the fate of queens. For Jane\, survival demands playing every role required of her: a loving wife who conceals her doubts\, a devoted sister to Anne Boleyn at the height of her power\, and an obedient spy who carefully wields her words. But in a court ruled by ambition and a tyrant’s sword\, Jane must rely on her sharp wit and skillful maneuvering to outthink those around her\, knowing that one wrong move could cost her everything. \nWith a rich tapestry of new historical insights and lyrical language honed over decades of writing\, Gregory’s return to the Tudors is a new definition of this most fascinating era. As the world becomes more extreme and unpredictable\, Jane’s story of survival and ingenuity offers a compelling parallel\, serving as both a powerful historical narrative and an echo of the challenges we face. This is a riveting tale of loyalty and betrayal\, ambition and love—one that should not be missed by readers this fall. \nAbout the Author: Dr. Philippa Gregory is one of the world’s foremost historical novelists. She wrote her first ever novel\, Wideacre\, when she was completing her PhD in eighteenth-century literature and it sold worldwide\, heralding a new era for historical fiction. Her flair for blending history and imagination developed into a signature style and Philippa went on to write many bestselling novels\, including The Other Boleyn Girl and The White Queen. \nDr. Gregory studied history at the University of Sussex and was awarded a PhD by the University of Edinburgh where she is a Regent and was made Alumna of the Year in 2009. She holds an honorary degree from Teesside University\, and is a fellow of the Universities of Sussex and Cardiff. Philippa is a member of the Society of Authors and in 2016\, was presented with the Outstanding Contribution to Historical Fiction Award by the Historical Writers’ Association. In 2018\, she was awarded an Honorary Platinum Award by Neilsen for achieving significant lifetime sales across her entire book output. In 2021\, she was awarded a CBE for services to literature and to her charity Gardens for the Gambia\, and was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/author-talk-courtly-intrigue-whispers-as-weapons-with-historical-fiction-queen-philippa-gregory/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:free,library,Mercer County,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T183000
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SUMMARY:Literary Figures in Princeton
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 29\, 6:30 pm  \n\n\nFor more than two centuries\, Princeton has attracted some of the most important voices in American literature\, whose work has shaped both the local community and the broader landscape. This program highlights a selection of writers who lived or worked in Princeton\, including F. Scott Fitzgerald\, T.S. Eliot\, Anne M. Martin\, Toni Morrison\, Joyce Carol Oates\, Eugene O’Neil\, and Thornton Wilder. Presented by Eve Mandel\, Director of Education and Outreach\, Historical Society of Princeton. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program. 
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/literary-figures-in-princeton/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:history,library,Mercer County,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T204500
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SUMMARY:The Princeton University Sinfonia presents The Devil Takes the Stage
DESCRIPTION:The Princeton University Sinfonia will present its annual Halloween concert on Thursday\, October 30\, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at Richardson Auditorium on the campus of Princeton University. Dr. Ruth Ochs will lead the 75-minute program full of haunts\, skeletons\, and spectral sounds\, including Saint-Saëns’ Danse macabre\, Emilie Mayer’s Faust Overture\, an excerpt from Luigi Boccherini’s “The Devil’s House” Symphony\, a medley from the musical Wicked\, selections from Khachaturian’s Masquerade Suite\, and the world premiere of Princeton student Eric Rucker’s On Harmony as a Timbral Quality. \nComprised of over eighty Princeton University undergraduate and graduate students\, the Sinfonia presents four concerts every year. Dr. Ruth Ochs\, a senior lecturer in the Department of Music\, is in her twenty-fourth season conducting the ensemble. Tickets to this concert ($16 general admission/$6 students\, inclusive of all fees) are available at tickets.princeton.edu\, by phone during afternoon business hours (609-258-9220)\, or in the lobby of Richardson Auditorium starting 45 minutes prior to the performance. For more information visit music.princeton.edu and sinfonia.princeton.edu.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/the-princeton-university-sinfonia-presents-the-devil-takes-the-stage/
LOCATION:Richardson Auditorium\, Alexander Hall\, Princeton University\, Princeton University\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08544\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T120000
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SUMMARY:Native Seed Swap 
DESCRIPTION:Now that the growing season is over\, come to this Native Seed Swap and Packaging event!  Whether or not you bring seeds from your own garden\, you’re invited to help with seed packaging and labeling\, and you have the opportunity to take home free seeds. Presented by Hopewell\, NJ Native Seed Swap. Registration is required. Contact Hopewell Branch Library for more info. \n\n\nSaturday\, November 1\, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/native-seed-swap/
LOCATION:Mercer County Library – Hopewell Branch\, 245 Pennington Titusville Road\, Pennington\, NJ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T140000
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SUMMARY:Sunday of Service
DESCRIPTION:Join neighbors for a one-day volunteer event with many ways to serve\, including: \n\n\nStomp Out Hunger 5K Walk at St. Michaels Preserve benefiting Chubby’s Project (9:30 a.m.–noon) \n\n\nSewing for Chubby’s Project at Hopewell Presbyterian Church \n\n\nHelping Sourland Conservancy at the Native Plant Nursery (183 Hollow Rd.\, Skillman; please complete the waiver in the sign-up) \n\n\nCards of Comfort at Hopewell United Methodist Church \n\n\nPeanut Butter and Jelly for TASK at Hopewell Presbyterian Church \n\n\nCookie baking for the Flemington Lunch Program (bake on Nov. 2 or drop off two dozen labeled cookies at Hopewell Presbyterian Church on Nov. 1 or Nov. 2) \n\n\nDate: Sunday\, Nov. 2\, 2025Time: 10 a.m. at project locations (Stomp Out Hunger 5K Walk runs 9:30 a.m.–noon)Location: Multiple sites in Hopewell and Skillman; see sign-up link for detailsHost: Hopewell Council of Churches \nDetails and sign-up: https://hopewellpres.org/announcements/sunday-of-service-112255K Walk registration (separate): https://chubbysproject-bloom.kindful.com/?campaign=1384622 \nQuestions about sewing project equipment: Renee Richardson\, rerichardson@verizon.net \nNote: This event is hosted by the Hopewell Council of Churches
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/sunday-of-service/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,free,Hopewell Borough,Hopewell Township
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T153000
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SUMMARY:Faith\, the Brain\,  and Mental Well-Being - a Pennington Presbyterian Science & Faith Event
DESCRIPTION:Science & Faith Event: Sunday\, Nov. 2\, 3:30 pm\nJoin us for a special event at Pennington Presbyterian\, 13 South Main Street in Pennington\, as part of our Science and Faith Initiative. Our own Rev. Miriam Diephouse-McMillan\, author of “Sacred Balance: How Ancient Practices Can Restore Modern Mind\,” presents “Faith\, the Brain\, and Mental Well-Being.” She will share insights from her fourteen years as a psychiatric hospital chaplain and highlight mental health research affirming the value of faith and spiritual practices for our minds\, bodies\, and souls. We’ll meet in Upper Titus at 3:30 pm. Admission is free and all are welcome.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/faith-the-brain-and-mental-well-being-a-pennington-presbyterian-science-faith-event/
LOCATION:Pennington Presbyterian Church\, 13 S. Main St.\, Pennington\, NJ\, 08534\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T200000
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SUMMARY:Our Lenape Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 3\, 7:00 pm  \n\n\nThis presentation reviews the history of the original people of the area we now call New Jersey\, giving an overview of life and culture before and during the settlement of Europeans. It reviews names of places that still exist today and Lenape words that are included in everyday communication. The historic records show land transactions\, paths and trails that have become our modern highway system\, and communities that are still in existence. Presented by Claire Garland\, Director of Sand Hill Indian Historical Association and member of the New Jersey American Indian Affairs Commission. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program. 
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/our-lenape-heritage/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:free,history,library,Mercer County,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T150000
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SUMMARY:A Helpful Harvest: Farm Tour & Community Service
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 5\, 2025 @ 2:00pm\nLocation: Fairgrown Farm\, 260 Wargo Rd\, Pennington\, NJ 08534\nRegistration required: https://helpfulharvest.eventbrite.com \nIt’s a half day for HVRSD! Make the most out of it by joining us on the farm for an afternoon of fun and community connection. First\, we’ll take a tour and learn about all that goes into growing our food. Then\, we’ll help harvest food donations for Henry’s Haven\, a local animal sanctuary! Registration required. \nRecommended for ages 5+. Siblings welcome.\nDress to get a little dirty and prepare to be active! \nFairgrown Farm is a small\, organic farm started by two brothers in Hopewell\, NJ. They cultivate community connections by supporting local organizations and by offering a strong community supported agriculture (CSA) program. Learn more by visiting FairgrownFarm.com. \nHenry’s Haven is a nonprofit animal sanctuary dedicated to rescuing and providing lifelong care for all animals in need\, many of whom have been overlooked\, neglected or deemed unadoptable. Learn more by visiting HHSanctuary.org.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/a-helpful-harvest-farm-tour-community-service/
LOCATION:Fairgrown Farm\, 260 Wargo Rd\, Pennington\, NJ\, 08534\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T143000
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SUMMARY:Protecting Your Financial Future: Investor Education & Fraud Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 6\, 2:30 pm\nThis interactive presentation\, hosted by law students from Seton Hall University School of Law’s FINRA Investor Advocacy Program\, provides practical tools to help individuals make informed financial decisions. Participants will learn how to spot red flags of investment fraud\, understand their rights as investors\, and overall\, how to improve their financial literacy. The session runs 30–45 minutes with a Q&A to follow. Please visit events.mcl.org to register to receive the link to the program. 
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/protecting-your-financial-future-investor-education-fraud-prevention/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:library,Mercer County,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T120000
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, November 8\, 2026\, the Hopewell Valley Veterans Association will host its annual Veterans Day Ceremony at 11am at Woosley Park\, rain or shine. Join to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States Army\, Navy\, and Marines with a special cake-cutting. Please bring lawn chairs. Attire is uniform-appropriate.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/140861/
LOCATION:Woolsey Park\, 203 Washington Crossing- Pennington Road\, Hopewell\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Hopewell Township
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