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Events happening in and around Hopewell Valley
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Morven Museum & Garden is pleased to present the 2023 Grand Homes & Gardens Speaker Series: Trailblazers and Trendsetters. Join us as we explore the people and spaces, past and present, who cultivated new opportunities and inspired breakthrough trends for future generations of landscape architects, designers, entrepreneurs, and horticulturalists. Today, these places continue the work […]
Come to the Hopewell Train Station for some assorted stories and songs with our storytime reader, Sara!
Free tax preparation from AARP Tax-Aide by appointment only on Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21 & 28, 9:30 am – 1pm at Hopewell Branch Library. AARP trained tax preparers focus on low and moderate income returns, but can prepare most personal returns within training guidelines. Tax preparers can e-file Federal and state returns, as well […]
It's NaNoWriMo -- when writers take the month of November to pursue the goal to write a first draft of their novel in 50,000 words in 30 days! If you're looking for a change of scenery, hoping to mingle with other writers, or just finding a space to write, we welcome you to drop-in to […]
The Bujo Book Club will host its February meeting, where we will set up our bullet journals for March! This event is open to young adults ages 14-21. Register here! There is another bullet journaling book club for adults 18+, which will meet on February 18th. For more information or to register for the adult […]
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of Mercer and Burlington Counties is currently seeking new volunteers! CASA is a non-profit organization that recruits, trains and supervises community volunteers who speak up in Family Court for the best interests of children who have been removed from their families due to abuse and/or neglect. Our volunteers […]
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of Mercer and Burlington Counties is currently seeking new volunteers! CASA is a non-profit organization that recruits, trains and supervises community volunteers who speak up in Family Court for the best interests of children who have been removed from their families due to abuse and/or neglect. Our volunteers […]
This program creates a space where women (all ages) can come as they are, listen and share about (not required) themselves fully and open. A topic about self-healing, self-care will be discussed. Participants will have a chance to share, listen, and learn together. Light refreshments will be provided. The Women’s Healing Circle on Wednesday, March […]
Please join the Hopewell Branch Library for an hour of reflection on Fridays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 12:00 pm as we come together as a community to read and discuss the book, Practicing Peace in Times of War by Pema Chödrön. This program will run for five weeks, discussing one chapter each week. […]
Sunday, February 26 & Friday, March 3 For the 18th consecutive year, ShortsTV and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 17th. With all three categories offered – Animation, Live Action, and Documentary – this is your annual chance to predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool)! A […]
Interested in tracing your New Jersey family history? Not sure where to start? On Thursday, March 2, 7:00 pm, Regina Fitzpatrick, genealogy librarian at the New Jersey State Library, will review genealogy basics and strategies for collecting information before visiting a repository. We will also discuss great resources to discover your ancestors at the New Jersey […]
You're invited to the Tot Shabbat on the first Saturday of each month for the youngest group of kids. Instruments, Songs, Snacks, and Smiles! Call 609 896 4977 for more information.
You're invited to the Tot Shabbat on the first Saturday of each month for the youngest group of kids. Instruments, Songs, Snacks, and Smiles! Call 609 896 4977 for more information.
Friday, February 24 & Saturday, March 4 For the 18th consecutive year, ShortsTV and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 17th. With all three categories offered – Animation, Live Action, and Documentary – this is your annual chance to predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool)! A […]
Saturday, February 25 & Sunday, March 5 For the 18th consecutive year, ShortsTV and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Feb. 17th. With all three categories offered – Animation, Live Action, and Documentary – this is your annual chance to predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool)! A […]
Come to the Hopewell Train Station for some assorted stories and songs with our storytime reader, Sara!
Zoom for now, link can be found in the Agenda Center. When allowed, meetings will be held at the Municipal Building. Hopewell Township Municipal Building 201 Washington Crossing Pennington Road Titusville, NJ 08560
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Free tax preparation from AARP Tax-Aide by appointment only on Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21 & 28, 9:30 am – 1pm at Hopewell Branch Library. AARP trained tax preparers focus on low and moderate income returns, but can prepare most personal returns within training guidelines. Tax preparers can e-file Federal and state returns, as well […]
Join The Hopewell Public Library at The Hopewell Train Station for Creative Aging: Drum Circle on March 7 from 2:30-3:30. Ange Chianese has been leading interactive, non-competitive drum gatherings since beginning studies with Music for People in 1986 (www.musicforpeople.org) His focus, in recent years, has been to bring folks together in a non-judgmental forum, with […]
It's NaNoWriMo -- when writers take the month of November to pursue the goal to write a first draft of their novel in 50,000 words in 30 days! If you're looking for a change of scenery, hoping to mingle with other writers, or just finding a space to write, we welcome you to drop-in to […]
This is an overview of 100 years of history, investigating the manifestation of American women's struggles for equal rights through music and songwriting. It begins in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with the music of women's suffrage and labor strikes. Next come the early songs of female independence associated with the "flappers" of […]
Please join the Hopewell Branch Library for an hour of reflection on Fridays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 12:00 pm as we come together as a community to read and discuss the book, Practicing Peace in Times of War by Pema Chödrön. This program will run for five weeks, discussing one chapter each week. […]
Hopewell Valley Central High School Performing Arts is proud to present the musical The Wedding Singer, based upon the 1998 hit Adam Sandler film. It's 1985, and rock star wannabe, Robbie Hart, is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the life of the party until his own fiancée leaves him at the altar. Reeling from […]
Lawrenceville St. Baldrick's is proud to host the 16th annual hybrid head-shaving event to raise funds for life-saving childhood cancer research on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Amalfi's Kitchen & Bar in Lawrenceville, NJ, starting at 11 a.m. Celebrating 16 years, this hybrid event will honor children affected by cancer as well as the ceremonial shaving […]
Hopewell Valley Central High School Performing Arts is proud to present the musical The Wedding Singer, based upon the 1998 hit Adam Sandler film. It's 1985, and rock star wannabe, Robbie Hart, is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the life of the party until his own fiancée leaves him at the altar. Reeling from […]
Join Morven’s Horticulturalist Louise Senior as she leads a tour of the museum’s grounds and gardens, showcasing signs of early spring. Learn about the tree buds, birds, nests, bugs, and plants that indicate warmer weather and new growth ahead. Louise will also share tidbits about Morven’s historic gardens, sharing how past residents would have prepared […]
Ireland and central New Jersey have one important thing in common: rolling hills of green. In celebration of D&R Greenway Land Trust’s work to preserve the green in our local communities, Voices Chorale NJ is bringing Irish music and dancing to a benefit for both organizations just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. The event […]
Our family-friendly dance features square dances, contra dances, play party games and other traditional American dances; it’s great fun for the whole family, from young children (ages 4 and up) to adults. The dances will be led by nationally-known caller John Krumm, who charms with warmth and humor; live music will be provided by the […]
Come to the Hopewell Train Station for some assorted stories and songs with our storytime reader, Sara!
Join the Mercer County Library system on Monday, March 13, 6:30 pm for thrilling tales of female spies during WWII. Spymaster Vera Atkins will deliver up secrets of women you never knew were spies. Alisa Dupuy, of The Ladies of History, is a French teacher who, in her spare time, loves to recount the lives of […]
Free tax preparation from AARP Tax-Aide by appointment only on Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21 & 28, 9:30 am – 1pm at Hopewell Branch Library. AARP trained tax preparers focus on low and moderate income returns, but can prepare most personal returns within training guidelines. Tax preparers can e-file Federal and state returns, as well […]
It's NaNoWriMo -- when writers take the month of November to pursue the goal to write a first draft of their novel in 50,000 words in 30 days! If you're looking for a change of scenery, hoping to mingle with other writers, or just finding a space to write, we welcome you to drop-in to […]
Are you looking for a fun way to stay organized? Do you want a way to truly personalize your personal schedule? Bullet journals can act as a planner, give you space for your calendars and task lists, allow you to write personal reflections, and track your habits, moods, and goals. They can do as much […]
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of Mercer and Burlington Counties is currently seeking new volunteers! CASA is a non-profit organization that recruits, trains and supervises community volunteers who speak up in Family Court for the best interests of children who have been removed from their families due to abuse and/or neglect. Our volunteers […]
Please join the Hopewell Branch Library for an hour of reflection on Fridays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 12:00 pm as we come together as a community to read and discuss the book, Practicing Peace in Times of War by Pema Chödrön. This program will run for five weeks, discussing one chapter each week. […]
Join the Pennington Public Library for A Pennington Profile:Margaret J. O’Connell - Educator, Author, Historian on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at 3 pm at The Pennington School, Wesley Forum with presenters Jack Koeppel & Jordan Antebi Registration: PenningtonLibrary.org/Profile Speakers: Jack Koeppel is a lifelong Pennington resident with a passion for preservation. In the 1980’s Koeppel developed an interest […]
Come to the Hopewell Train Station for some assorted stories and songs with our storytime reader, Sara!
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of Mercer and Burlington Counties is currently seeking new volunteers! CASA is a non-profit organization that recruits, trains and supervises community volunteers who speak up in Family Court for the best interests of children who have been removed from their families due to abuse and/or neglect. Our volunteers […]
Zoom for now, link can be found in the Agenda Center. When allowed, meetings will be held at the Municipal Building. Hopewell Township Municipal Building 201 Washington Crossing Pennington Road Titusville, NJ 08560
Free tax preparation from AARP Tax-Aide by appointment only on Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21 & 28, 9:30 am – 1pm at Hopewell Branch Library. AARP trained tax preparers focus on low and moderate income returns, but can prepare most personal returns within training guidelines. Tax preparers can e-file Federal and state returns, as well […]
It's NaNoWriMo -- when writers take the month of November to pursue the goal to write a first draft of their novel in 50,000 words in 30 days! If you're looking for a change of scenery, hoping to mingle with other writers, or just finding a space to write, we welcome you to drop-in to […]
Sponsored by the Pennington Public Library, the Hopewell Public Library, the Hopewell Valley Arts Council and the Friends of the Pennington Public Library, Frida Kahlo: Dreams, Demons, and Devotion will be presented by Janet Mandel on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 7pm in-Person at the Hopewell Theater and via Zoom. Frida Kahlo’s paintings illustrate the anguish and […]
What does President Nixon have to do with the popularity of this ancient medical model? Why have an estimated 1 in 10* American adults used it? Why are veterans encouraged to have acupuncture? Join us for a quick guide to this increasingly popular choice for health. With qualifications in both Eastern & Western medicine, Paula […]
Join the community for a free screening of LIKE, a film about the effects of social media on our lives. This film explores the effects of technology and social media on the brain, our lives, and our civilization, and how to navigate them more safely together. A panel discussion will follow. LIKE begins at 6:30pm at the Performing Arts […]
Van Gogh did not begin painting until his late twenties, and most of his better-known works were produced during his final two years. Producing more than 2000 artworks consisting of around 900 paintings and 1100 drawings and sketches, along with over 2000 letters (mostly between Van Gogh and his brother Theo), historians are able to […]
Please join the Hopewell Branch Library for an hour of reflection on Fridays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 12:00 pm as we come together as a community to read and discuss the book, Practicing Peace in Times of War by Pema Chödrön. This program will run for five weeks, discussing one chapter each week. […]
Calling all gardeners! The HPL is hosting a seed giveaway and a children’s craft in front of the Library on Saturday, March 25. Gardeners are welcome to bring their own seeds to exchange or select seeds they would like from our seed giveaway table. Children are invited to join us to create a “plant person.” […]
Come to the Hopewell Train Station for some assorted stories and songs with our storytime reader, Sara!
Join the Lawrence HQ Branch Library on Monday, March 27, at 2pm to hear Mariah Fredericks discuss her latest novel, The Lindbergh Nanny, and the rewards and challenges of writing fiction about a true crime. Fredericks will discuss the deep research she did on the kidnapping itself, how she pieced together the life and thoughts of the […]
Free tax preparation from AARP Tax-Aide by appointment only on Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21 & 28, 9:30 am – 1pm at Hopewell Branch Library. AARP trained tax preparers focus on low and moderate income returns, but can prepare most personal returns within training guidelines. Tax preparers can e-file Federal and state returns, as well […]
It's NaNoWriMo -- when writers take the month of November to pursue the goal to write a first draft of their novel in 50,000 words in 30 days! If you're looking for a change of scenery, hoping to mingle with other writers, or just finding a space to write, we welcome you to drop-in to […]
Over the years the descendants of the Livingston and Kean families lovingly preserved and packed away the previous generation’s belongings in attics, basements, closets, drawers, and yes, even underneath floorboards. Combined, they tell the story of a way of life that has vanished from the Garden State. This fashionable presentation on Tuesday, March 28, 6pm covers […]
Join us for an enjoyable yoga practice focused on creating ease in the body, where we will reduce aches and pains while enhancing strength, alignment, and awareness. Other benefits reported include improved balance and posture, movement efficiency, joint health, immunity, and sleep. Practicing yoga just plain helps us feel better at any age! This class […]
Please join the Hopewell Branch Library for an hour of reflection on Fridays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 12:00 pm as we come together as a community to read and discuss the book, Practicing Peace in Times of War by Pema Chödrön. This program will run for five weeks, discussing one chapter each week. […]
You're invited to the Tot Shabbat on the first Saturday of each month for the youngest group of kids. Instruments, Songs, Snacks, and Smiles! Call 609 896 4977 for more information.
Roxey Ballet’s Healing Arts Initiative presents an exploration of the journeys of women who were diagnosed, treated, and survived various stages of breast cancer in its production of The C Word: Personal Stories of Triumph Over Breast Cancer. Through integrative, multimedia performances comes a celebration of the strength of these survivors through the power of […]
The Westminster Community Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Ruth Ochs, will present a concert titled “Rosamunde Revisited” on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in Hillman Auditorium in the Marian Buckelew Cullen Center on the Westminster Campus of Rider University in Princeton. A suggested donation of $10/person will be accepted at the door. For more […]
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