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Events happening in and around Hopewell Valley
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Join the Hopewell Branch of the Mercer County Library system on Mondays and Tuesdays at 4pm or 4:30pm plus one bonus Saturday this month for a "crafternoon" of holiday cheer. Dreidel Banner - Mon 11/29 4pm / 4:30pm; Tues 11/30 4pm / 4:30pm Advent Calendar - Mon 12/6 4pm / 4:30pm; Tues 12/27 4pm / […]
Join the Hopewell Branch of the Mercer County Library system on Mondays and Tuesdays at 4pm or 4:30pm plus one bonus Saturday this month for a "crafternoon" of holiday cheer. Dreidel Banner - Mon 11/29 4pm / 4:30pm; Tues 11/30 4pm / 4:30pm Advent Calendar - Mon 12/6 4pm / 4:30pm; Tues 12/27 4pm / […]
Endorsed by his Holiness The Dalai Lama, Precious Guru is a feature documentary that gives vivid insight into the life, times, and legacy of “the second Buddha”: Padmasambhava, the 8th-century Indian yogi who carried Buddhism over the Himalayas into Tibet. In contrast to the first Buddha, Shakamuni, Padmasambhava was not an ascetic monk, rather more […]
Join the Hopewell Branch Library for a Holiday Lantern making activity for teens and tweens on Wednesday December 1 at 6pm.
In person at The Hopewell Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, NJ or online over Zoom. Registration required Information and Zoom registration: https://www.hopewellvalleyhistory.org/programs.html#TrainStations Doug Dixon of the Hopewell Valley History Project will present a visual history of the National Register-listed Hopewell and Pennington train stations, which were built in 1876. Meet the artists: Also chat […]
This virtual presentation, accompanied by a slideshow, discusses the experiences of the Civil War soldier during the Christmas seasons of 1861 - 1865. Away from home, soldiers celebrated the season in different ways together in camp on the march and on the battlefield. The program will also discuss how Christmas was celebrated in the Civil […]
Penn Medicine/Princeton Health is offering memory screenings at the Hopewell Branch. Take this opportunity to get a memory screening, consisting of a series of questions and/or tasks designed to test memory, language skills, thinking ability, and other intellectual functions. The 15-minute screenings and review of the results are both confidential. Note: A memory screening is […]
Join the Hopewell Branch of the Mercer County Library system on Mondays and Tuesdays at 4pm or 4:30pm plus one bonus Saturday this month for a "crafternoon" of holiday cheer. Dreidel Banner - Mon 11/29 4pm / 4:30pm; Tues 11/30 4pm / 4:30pm Advent Calendar - Mon 12/6 4pm / 4:30pm; Tues 12/27 4pm / […]
Children's activities - 5pm / Tree Lighting Ceremony - 6pm Festivities will begin with children's crafts as well as card writing for our soldiers. At 6pm, the Tree Lighting Ceremony will begin to honor a special community group or individual for their community service in 2021. Adults and children of all ages are welcome! Information […]
Daily stressors can become cumulative and reduce our quality of life. For many people, the holidays can be a time of additional stress compounded by relationships, monetary concerns and social obligations. Practicing mindfulness -- experiencing the present moment without judgment – can help you manage stress and improve your quality of life. Join Carolyn Schindewolf, […]
Join the Hopewell Branch of the Mercer County Library system on Mondays and Tuesdays at 4pm or 4:30pm plus one bonus Saturday this month for a "crafternoon" of holiday cheer. Dreidel Banner - Mon 11/29 4pm / 4:30pm; Tues 11/30 4pm / 4:30pm Advent Calendar - Mon 12/6 4pm / 4:30pm; Tues 12/27 4pm / […]
The short story -- short in length, but full of content! Join the Hopewell Branch Library's discussion group, which focuses on the short story. This month we'll read Ring Lardner's stories, "Haircut,” "Alibi Ike," and "Horseshoes."
Join the Hopewell Branch Library for a kids Holiday Craft-O-Mania on Wednesday, December 8, at 4pm, 5pm or 6pm.
Drs. Maqsood Amjad and Philip A. Pancari, from Astera Cancer Care, address the toxicities and side effects of cancer therapies, including chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy, target treatments, and oral cancer drugs. Participants will learn what to look for with these therapies and how to lessen these toxicities. Please email hopeprogs@mcl.org to register to receive link to program. […]
Quilting is one of the oldest forms of women’s crafting. Discover how the history of quilting in the United States mirrors the history of women from colonial times to today. Learn about Liberty Hall’s women and view some of Liberty Hall’s oldest quilts. This program will be presented by Hannah Gaston, a Coordinator of School […]
Agendas & Minutes Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available after meetings have been completed. View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes here Regular Meetings 6:00 p.m. via Zoom 4th Thursday of every month except November 18 (3rd Thursday) and December 9 (2nd Thursday); also, 2nd Thursday of the month February through May. Zoom link […]
Join the Hopewell Branch Library for its book club with a sports twist! Each month they will discuss a book revolving around a sport, an athlete, a team, or a league. If the book is related to sports, it's fair game! This month's book is The Legends Club by John Feinstein.
Make a festive sugar scrub, ideal for cold winter months, good for exfoliating and moisturizing -- a gift for yourself or someone else! Registration is required, and space is limited.
Save the date! The first crossing reenactment of the year will be Sunday, December 12, from 10am to 4pm (actual crossing begins at 1pm). This is a great way to enjoy the crossing if you can't make it Christmas Day! During the First Crossing, hundreds of troops row across the Delaware River in uniform just […]
Join the Hopewell Branch of the Mercer County Library system on Mondays and Tuesdays at 4pm or 4:30pm plus one bonus Saturday this month for a "crafternoon" of holiday cheer. Dreidel Banner - Mon 11/29 4pm / 4:30pm; Tues 11/30 4pm / 4:30pm Advent Calendar - Mon 12/6 4pm / 4:30pm; Tues 12/27 4pm / […]
Since prehistory, the winter solstice has been seen as a significant time of year in many cultures and has been marked by festivals and rituals. The pagan Scandinavian and Germanic people of northern Europe celebrated a twelve-day "midwinter" (winter solstice) holiday called Yule (also called Jul, Julblot, jólablót, midvinterblot, julofferfest). Join Jeff Kampf from Lifelong […]
Join the Hopewell Branch of the Mercer County Library system on Mondays and Tuesdays at 4pm or 4:30pm plus one bonus Saturday this month for a "crafternoon" of holiday cheer. Dreidel Banner - Mon 11/29 4pm / 4:30pm; Tues 11/30 4pm / 4:30pm Advent Calendar - Mon 12/6 4pm / 4:30pm; Tues 12/27 4pm / […]
Join the Hopewell Branch Library for a Make a Felt Wreath activity for kids on Wednesday, December 15, at 4pm.
No need to get overwhelmed when you start thinking about home projects for 2022! Olga. St. Pierre will share tips on home renovation projects, quick decluttering and organization tactics, as well as Do-It-Yourself ideas for you to delve into for the coming year! Please email hopeprogs@mcl.org to register to receive link to program.
Calling all singers, poets, and storytellers, neighbors near and far, anyone with obvious or unshowcased talents...Hopewell Theater’s stage is yours! This September marks the launch of YOUR STAGE AT ANY STAGE, a 90-minute all-acts-welcome open mic on the third Thursday of each month hosted by songstress and storyteller, The Peasant Grill’s own Michelle Klein. The […]
Support HomeFront by bringing a new unwrapped toy AND see the Bulldogs Ice Hockey team play on Friday, December 17th at 5:30 pm, Mercer County Park Ice Rink! Don't forget to wear your Santa hat! If you don't have one they will be available with your toy donation! Go Bulldogs! Ho ho ho! Thank you […]
On Friday, December 17 at 8pm, VOICES Chorale NJ will perform its winter holiday concert, "I Dream a World," at Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ. Artistic Director Dr. David A. McConnell and the Board of Trustees are delighted to present the first live and live-streamed concert of Voices Chorale NJ since December 2019. Featuring […]
"It doesn't matter where the train is going. What matters is deciding to get on." Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis ("Forrest Gump"; "Cast Away") reunite for "Polar Express," an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North […]
Join the Hopewell Branch of the Mercer County Library system on Mondays and Tuesdays at 4pm or 4:30pm plus one bonus Saturday this month for a "crafternoon" of holiday cheer. Dreidel Banner - Mon 11/29 4pm / 4:30pm; Tues 11/30 4pm / 4:30pm Advent Calendar - Mon 12/6 4pm / 4:30pm; Tues 12/27 4pm / […]
It's the final days before Christmas in early 1940s Cleveland, and 9-year-old Ralphie (Peter Billingsley) wants one thing from Santa more than anything else: a Red Ryder Carbine Action Air Rifle. As he trudges through the snow to school, faces the neighborhood bully and visits a malevolent department store Santa Claus, Ralphie connives, conspires and […]
In the 2000 live-action adaptation of the beloved children's tale by Dr. Seuss, the reclusive green Grinch (Jim Carrey) decides to ruin Christmas for the cheery citizens of Whoville. Reluctantly joined by his hapless dog, Max, the Grinch comes down from his mountaintop home and sneaks into town to swipe everything holiday-related from the Whos. […]
Join the Hopewell Branch of the Mercer County Library system on Mondays and Tuesdays at 4pm or 4:30pm plus one bonus Saturday this month for a "crafternoon" of holiday cheer. Dreidel Banner - Mon 11/29 4pm / 4:30pm; Tues 11/30 4pm / 4:30pm Advent Calendar - Mon 12/6 4pm / 4:30pm; Tues 12/27 4pm / […]
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
Hopewell Valley Central High School Performing Arts is thrilled to be back on their main stage as they put a new spin on Shakespeare’s acclaimed comedy, Much Ado About Nothing, with performances on November 19 and 20 at 7pm at CHS Performing Arts Center. Set after World War II, the adaptation takes place in a […]
Join the Hopewell Branch Library for an evening of family-friendly trivia. Questions are geared toward adults, but kids 10 and over are welcome to participate, too! Play alone or form a team (of up to 5 adult members). Please include team name and number of team members when registering via hopeprogs@mcl.org. Registration is required.
Join the Hopewell Branch Library for a Tin Ornament craft on Wednesday, December 22 at 6pm.
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Pennington is hosting an outdoor Christmas carol sing on Christmas Eve, December 24, at 6:30 p.m. The community is invited to join the Choirs of St. Matthew’s on Curtis Avenue in Pennington to enjoy beautiful music and celebrate together the joy of this holiday season. All are welcome!
With its Christmas lights and dusting of snow, Kingston Falls is an idyllic small town, the embodiment of a Norman Rockwell painting -- that is, until the gremlins take over. A father returns from Chinatown with an unusual pet, a Mogwai -- a gift for his son. The rules are simple: keep your Mogwai away […]
Easily excitable Neal Page (Steve Martin) is somewhat of a control freak. Trying to get home to Chicago to spend Thanksgiving with his wife (Laila Robins) and kids, his flight is rerouted to a distant city in Kansas because of a freak snowstorm, and his sanity begins to fray. Worse yet, he is forced to […]
Discover your inner Elf! One Christmas Eve a long time ago, a baby crawled into Santa's bag of toys... Raised as an elf, Buddy (Will Ferrell) grows into an adult three times larger than the biggest elf -- and realizes that he will never truly fit in at the North Pole. This holiday season, Buddy […]
Clark Griswold, the well-intentioned, walking disaster who has dragged his family through the horrors of traveling in two previous National Lampoon Vacation films, has decided to stay home for the holidays--and the neighborhood will never be the same. As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants to have a perfect family Christmas, so he […]
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