The Pennington Memorial Day Parade will be on May 30th, starting with the 21 gun salute at 9am followed by the bike decorating contest, parade down Main Street and Concert at Howe Commons.
Based on the desire from parents and youth to do something around the tragedy at Robb Elementary School this week, the HYC youth leaders are holding and leading a candlelight service. The Hopewell Youth Collective youth leaders who have made the decision to host and lead a Candlelight Service of Remembrance for the victims of […]
Please join Hope Rises Up in partnership with PRISM - Bending the Light, Hopewell Valley Regional School District, and Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance for evening centered in education and advocacy surrounding issues that impact the LGBTQ+ community, particularly our students. LGBTQ201 will take place on Wednesday, 6/1 at 6 PM in the Community Room at […]
For centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and body are connected. Now science can provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices. On Thursday, June 2, 2pm, learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and how to incorporate these recommendations into a plan […]
Increasingly, people are mentioning their preferred pronouns in their email signatures and when they introduce themselves. Learn more about this practice at a virtual event entitled Gender Diversity and Pronouns. Dr. Alex Brandell will provide an introductory presentation on gender diversity, the importance of pronouns, and issues facing the transgender community in this virtual event. […]
On Saturday, June 4, from 10am to 12pm, meet the Washington Crossing Radio Control Flyers Association and check out all types of model aircraft on display throughout the Hopewell Branch Library. Members will be available to answer questions about building and flying model aircraft, as well as any inquiries about the association.
Farmers invite you to join a local farmer as he demonstrates handling and milking a farm cow. Learn about cow breeds, milk and cream production, history, and more! In the farmhouse, you can also help make cheese and butter, before churning and tasting a batch of old-fashioned ice cream. A children’s craft program will be […]
Join the Hopewell Public Library for Children's Storytime at Hopewell Train Station every Monday at 10:30am. Children's Storytime is designed for children ages five and under who are accompanied by an adult. The program includes several read-aloud stories, finger plays and a book-related activity. Registration is not required. For more information, please contact the Hopewell Public Library […]
Join the Hopewell Branch's Monday Afternoon Book Club this month to discuss "The Man Who Died Twice" by Richard Osman, on Monday, June 6, 2pm.
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
Join the Mercer County Library System on Tuesday, June 7, 7pm, as Jeanne Johnson, famed for her hour-long-in-depth studies of artists, guides participants through the life and work of Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986), “Mother of American Modernism”. O’Keeffe is mostly known for her paintings of enlarged flowers, however, throughout her long career she painted a range of […]
Join the short story book club at the Hopewell Branch Library on Wednesday, June 8, 2pm. The short story -- short in length, but full of content! This we'll month celebrate Pride, reading Patricia Highsmith's short stories, "A Girl like Phyl," "Slowly, Slowly in the Wind," and "Doorbell for Louisa." Copies of this month’s stories […]
On Thursday, June 9 from 10:30AM-11:00AM, learn about nature with books, finger plays and songs about the great outdoors! Open to children ages 5 and under, accompanied by an adult. Children will receive a take-home craft after story time. Space is limited. Registration is required: bit.ly/HopewellOutdoorStorytime Small chairs will be provided but feel free to […]
Morven Museum & Garden will be hosting a commemoration in celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the unveiling and dedication of the Princeton Battle Monument, an installation made possible by Helen and Bayard Stockton, residents of Morven at the time. Come hear distinguished speakers such as Princeton Mayor Mark Freda, Battlefield Society President Mike Russell, […]
Meet at the Washington Crossing Park Nature Center for a fast-paced hike on the park's trails. Please dress in layers with proper footwear for walking on wet, muddy trails. The group sets the pace and distance, so you will likely be able to keep up comfortably. Please bring a water bottle and trekking poles (if […]
Connect with nature - One hour yoga class will be offered to students out in the beauty of nature. This helps to purify and harmonize the body and mind. This may help us to feel more connected and at peace with the world around us. One of the Yamas or vows of Yoga is non-violence […]
Get outside under the stars and observe our night sky! Travel light-years through the eyepieces of professional-grade telescopes and see the wonders of the night sky up close and personal. Expert astronomers will guide you and answer all your astronomy questions. Please check AAAP website www.princetonastronomy.org/public_nights Program will happen only if twilight skies are clear […]
Pick up a Pennington Farmers Market scavenger hunt sheet and crayon from the Welcome Tent, then search the market to find the items on the card. Exchange your completed Bingo card for a prize! Appropriate for pre-school, kindergarten, elementary students and families. Rain or shine! Location: Rosedale Mills, Route 31, Pennington Sponsor: Pennington Farmers Market. […]
Come enjoy the sights and sounds of spring in Mercer Meadows on this naturalist led walk. Explore the diversity of wildflowers, butterflies and songbirds that rely on this unique habitat. Spaces are limited, open to all ages! Registration required: bit.ly/MCPCMeadowWalk Location: Reed Bryan entrance to Mercer Meadows on Federal City Road, Pennington. Map: bit.ly/3pbGFNA Sponsor: […]
Take to the field with the Bulls or the Hogs and play ball! Howell Farm’s two teams play by 19th-century Town Ball rules, and invite visitors of all ages to step up to the plate as “Striker” and face off against the “Thrower.” But be careful of the Referee, who sits in a chair on […]
Join the Hopewell Public Library for Children's Storytime at Hopewell Train Station every Monday at 10:30am. Children's Storytime is designed for children ages five and under who are accompanied by an adult. The program includes several read-aloud stories, finger plays and a book-related activity. Registration is not required. For more information, please contact the Hopewell Public Library […]
On Monday, June 13, 7pm, author Rick Geffken reveals stories from New Jersey’s history of slavery. June 19th, also known as Juneteenth, is the oldest known holiday that commemorates the end of slavery. It marks the date in 1865 when the last group of enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned that they were free under […]
On Tuesday, June 14, 7pm, join the Mercer County Library system virtually as Perdita Buchan speaks about the history and artistry of American carousels. As the author of The Carousel Carver, Buchan has deep knowledge about the golden age of carousel carving in the early 20th Century, and of the immigrants who brought their skills to […]
The One Ocean Film Tour is a world-class series of ocean-loving films focused on adventure, the aquatic environment, and inspirational stories. The tour was created in 2020 with the vision to increase awareness about ocean protection and conservation by sharing films made by people who have dedicated their lives to the ocean and all her […]
Join Hopewell Public Library's Father's Day Family Storytime Program at Hopewell Train Station on Saturday, June 18 at 10am. Hooray for all the dads! Join us for donuts with dad and some wonderful books at a special Father's Day storytime. All are welcome. No registration is required. For more information, please call the Hopewell Public Library […]
The history of a rural farm community will be the focus of this program, which features tours of the houses in the Pleasant Valley Rural Historic District. On JUNE 18, 10am at the People of Pleasant Valley Tours, a Howell Farm interpreter leads visitors on a tour to the homes of gristmiller John Phillips, his farmer-son Henry, Henry’s […]
Join the Hopewell Public Library for Children's Storytime at Hopewell Train Station every Monday at 10:30am. Children's Storytime is designed for children ages five and under who are accompanied by an adult. The program includes several read-aloud stories, finger plays and a book-related activity. Registration is not required. For more information, please contact the Hopewell Public Library […]
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
It's the first day of the 2022 Summer Reading Program at Hopewell Public Library on Wednesday, June 22! Get ready to dive into Summer Reading at Hopewell Public Library! Weekly activities will be held at the library throughout the summer. Special prizes will also be awarded to children who complete the program! Registration for the program […]
What are the good fats? What is a slow carb? Why is it important to “eat the rainbow” and have fewer ingredients listed on a nutrition label? Come away from this webinar, on Wednesday, June 22, 7pm, with a new perspective on what you’re putting in your grocery cart and ultimately, what you’re putting in […]
On Thursday, June 23, 7pm, join the Mercer County Library System, as Lynne Azarchi, executive director of Kidsbridge Youth Center, leads this webinar designed for parents, caregivers, and educators about how to nurture empathy in children. Azarchi will be joined by Danielle Yansick, Kidsbridge education director, who will show how empathy and mental health are related. […]
The remarkable career of Henri Matisse, one of the most influential artists of the Twentieth Century, fundamentally altered the course of modern art. Spanning six and a half decades, his vast creative output encompassed painting, drawing, sculpture, graphic arts, and paper cutouts. This talk will examine his extraordinary life and many of his important works. […]
This informal afternoon event offers an exciting opportunity to learn more about Morven’s latest exhibition and chat with its curators Elizabeth Allan or Jesse Gordon. From satellites, switchboards, and radios to picturephones and more, Ma Bell: The Mother of Invention in New Jersey features so many important moments in New Jersey’s telecommunications history.
When last fall’s wheat crop is finally ready to harvest, farmers will need your help in the field to follow behind the horses and gather up sheaves of wheat bundled by the McCormick Reaper-Binder, on Saturday June 25, at 10am. Next you’ll assemble the sheaves into shocks for drying outside. In the barnyard there will also be […]
Creative expression has been shown to improve brain function. On Saturday, June 25, 1pm at the Hopewell Branch Library, join Kristina Baktis, ATR-BC, ATCS, board-certified art therapist and senior allied clinical therapist with Princeton House Behavioral Health, for this enjoyable program on exploring your artistic nature. Materials and guidance will be provided. No previous art experience is necessary. […]
Join the Hopewell Valley Veterans Association as they presented An Evening Under the Stars: Fireworks Display, Concert, and Classic Custom Car Exhibit on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Woolsey Park. Car Exhibit: 5pm Band: 7pm Fireworks: 9:15pm See flyer for details.
Join the Hopewell Public Library for Children's Storytime at Hopewell Train Station every Monday at 10:30am. Children's Storytime is designed for children ages five and under who are accompanied by an adult. The program includes several read-aloud stories, finger plays and a book-related activity. Registration is not required. For more information, please contact the Hopewell Public Library […]
Biscayne National Park, located in southern Florida, spans over 173,000 acres. What makes this park amazingly unique? It is comprised of 95% water, making it a watery wonderland. Hosted by Mercer County Library System, on Tuesday, June 28, 2pm, take the opportunity to virtually travel to Biscayne National Park and learn about its four ecosystems: […]
750 miles. Icy water. No motors. No support. Physical endurance, saltwater know-how, and bulldog tenacity are needed to navigate the 750 cold water miles from Port Townsend, Washington to Ketchikan, Alaska. Described as “the Iditarod on a boat with a chance of drowning or being eaten by a Grizzly bear,” this epic endurance race attracts the intrepid […]
On July 2 at 10am, join Howell Living History Farm for an Ice Cream Party! Farmer Jim and his crew will use a "hit and miss" engine to churn gallons of ice cream in the shade of a maple tree...while live music by the Jugtown Mountain String Band, kids’ games, and farmhouse tours add to […]
A concert by the Southern Rock Fest will be held at the L.E.A.D. Fest State Fair, an event hosted by Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence (L.E.A.D.), on July 2 at Mercer County Park in West Windsor Township, New Jersey. Tickets include admission to the fair, which will have food, rides and entertainment from June […]
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