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Events happening in and around Hopewell Valley
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Children's Storytime will be temporarily held at Hopewell Borough Park's gazebo during the summer. The program includes several read-aloud stories, finger plays and a book-related activity. This program is intended for children ages 5 and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the program. Registration is not required. For more information, please call […]
Join the Mercer County Library - Hopewell Branch on Monday, August 1, 2pm for the Monday Afternoon Book Club to discuss Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson. Hopewell Branch 245 Pennington-Titusville Road Pennington, NJ 08534 609-737-2610
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
Are you a rising 5th grader who likes to read? Would you enjoy spending time this summer with others, discussing books? Then check-out the "Rising 5th Graders' Book Club! Monthly Book Club selections are held at the Circulation Desk. This month, meet on Tuesday, August 2 from 4p.m. to 4:45 p.m. For more information, please call […]
Join the Hopewell Public Library for "Ocean Singalong" Summer Reading Activity at Hopewell Borough Park's Gazebo on Wednesday, August 3 from 4 to 4:45pm. with folk singers Annie Anderson and Bob Dupre for a summer singalong featuring songs of the sea and silly songs about watery creatures. Participants will also have the opportunity to play […]
Join Michael Sazonov, Teaching Artist, Performer and Theatre Maker, Thursday, August 4, 2:30 pm as he guides participants in experiencing the joys and benefits of movement and music. Movement with Michael fosters a safe and creative environment for all participants, no matter your level of skill or experience, because his class is rooted in a […]
Join Monmouth University Professor and former US Army Fort Monmouth Command Historian Melissa Ziobro for a talk on how the US Army Signal Corps employed women as telephone switchboard operators during WWI.
Was the 1834 newspaper story alleging that two-thirds of residents around Barnegat were criminals causing shipwrecks, murdering crews, and plundering cargo true? On Thursday, August 4, 7pm, learn the facts about the so-called pirates and four shipwrecks along Ocean County’s shores in the 19th century! Presented by John R. Barrows, Editor of Monmouth Timeline, Inc. […]
Tisha B'Av Observance at Adath Israel Congregation Saturday, August 6 Light Dinner and Study Session, 7:30pm Come observe Tisha B’Av, which marks the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, beginning at 7:30pm with Seudah Shelishit, the light third meal of Shabbat, followed by a study session on themes of the commemoration. There is no cost […]
Children's Storytime will be temporarily held at Hopewell Borough Park's gazebo during the summer. The program includes several read-aloud stories, finger plays and a book-related activity. This program is intended for children ages 5 and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the program. Registration is not required. For more information, please call […]
Acclaimed photographer, Dave Burwell presents an interactive workshop, helping participants learn how to take better photos, regardless of the camera or smartphone you use. On Monday, August 8, 6:30 pm, the workshop focuses on how to apply the principles of visual design and composition to dramatically improve your photos. Attendees will learn the composition tools […]
The short story -- short in length, but full of content! Join the Hopewell Branch library for a discussion group on Wednesday, August 10, 2:00 pm which focuses on the short story. This month, read Ray Bradbury's short stories, "The Veldt," "There Will Come Soft Rains," and "The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind" Copies available at […]
Join the Hopewell Public Library for "Water Systems Environmental Activity" Summer Reading Activity at Hopewell Borough Park's Gazebo on Wednesday, August 10 from 4pm to 4:45pm. Led by Science Teacher Kari Lloyd, children will learn about our water systems and the ocean while participating in an environmental activity. This program is intended for children ages 5 […]
Join us for a Curator-led tour of our Ma Bell: The Mother of Invention in New Jersey exhibition and view the original TelStar 1 satellite up close on its final weekend at Morven.
Join the Mercer County Library Hopewell Branch for Sports Book Club on Thursday, August 14, 7pm to discuss The Perfect Mile by Neal Bascomb. Hopewell Branch 245 Pennington Titusville Rd Pennington, NJ 08534 609-737-2610
Children's Storytime will be temporarily held at Hopewell Borough Park's gazebo during the summer. The program includes several read-aloud stories, finger plays and a book-related activity. This program is intended for children ages 5 and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the program. Registration is not required. For more information, please call […]
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 for an open discussion on dealing with changing emotions when storms blow in Monday, August 15, 7pm. Learn how to become emotionally prepared when weather emergencies happen. Gain stress management techniques and coping skills for your wellness toolkit. Presented by Autumn Kilduff, Crisis Counselor, RWJBH, Institute for Prevention and […]
Join the Hopewell Branch Library for Gardening Book Group discussing The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson on Wednesday, August 17, 2pm Hopewell Branch 245 Pennington-Titusville Road Pennington, NJ 08534 609-737-2610
While you keep your physical wallet close by, you can send and receive money more easily using digital payment systems like Venmo, PayPal, ApplePay and others. On Wednesday, August 17, 7pm, this program will teach you what you need to know about payment apps and how they make sending money easier than ever. Presented by […]
Join the Hopewell Public Library for "Toy Boat Building" Summer Reading Activity at Hopewell Borough Park's Gazebo on Thursday, August 18 from 4 to 4:45pm. Get ready for afternoon of incredible boat building! Children will have access to a variety of materials and create their very own toy boat. Once the boat has been completed, the […]
Did you know that Morven's Commodore Robert Stockton was instrumental in the creation of the Delaware and Raritan Canal Commission? Local Historian Linda Barth, a longtime canal expert, will share highlights and details about the Delaware and Raritan canal in this hybrid (virtual and in person) event.
Please join the LHT Saturday Morning Walking Club for another combined tour of “History Along the LHT,” an interpretive signage program along the Lawrence Hopewell Trail on Saturday, August 20. We’re thrilled to turn our attention to the land and history near Mount Rose in Hopewell Township on Saturday, August 20. Richard Hunter, former president of the […]
Children's Storytime will be temporarily held at Hopewell Borough Park's gazebo during the summer. The program includes several read-aloud stories, finger plays and a book-related activity. This program is intended for children ages 5 and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the program. Registration is not required. For more information, please call […]
All area singers are invited to join Voices Chorale NJ singers for a Summer open sing on Aug. 22, 7:30 pm, at Music Together Worldwide (225 Pennington-Hopewell Rd, Hopewell, NJ). The music includes excerpts from Folk Songs of the Four Seasons by Ralph Vaughan Williams (SATB arr. by John Whittaker). Dr. David McConnnell, Artistic Director, will conduct. Sheet […]
Sodium is an important nutrient that our bodies need to stay healthy. However, there can be too much of a good thing, and too much sodium can contribute to certain health issues. On Tuesday, August 23, 12pm, attend to this Mercer County Library workshop to learn sodium’s effect on the body, how much sodium we […]
The path to enlightenment begins at the world’s deadliest wave. This feature-length documentary from award-winning filmmaker Stacy Peralta lifts the veil on one of surfing’s most enigmatic heroes, Gerry Lopez — a man who’s as radical as he is Zen. This is a FREE event! Click the "Buy Tickets" button to be redirected to our RSVP […]
Join the Hopewell Public Library for "Nature Walk" Summer Reading Activity at a location TBA on Wednesday, August 24 from 4 to 4:45pm. Families will gather to hike a local creek and investigate the creatures that live there. A discussion will be held about the differences and similarities between our local water systems and the oceans. […]
Join us at Morven Museum & Garden for Reflections on 1781 Princeton: Exploring the Road to Yorktown with Dr. Robert Selig, a special talk scheduled for Thursday, August 25, at 6:30 p.m. This event will kick-off New Jersey’s commemoration of George Washington and the comte de Rochambeau’s march to Yorktown and the eventual conclusion of the American Revolution.
Hear music from local band, Castle Lane, as they play a fundraiser concert on Friday, August 26 from 7-9pm at Hopewell Borough Park (Gazebo Park). Donations are greatly appreciated to help local child Connor in his battle with cancer. To find out more info, visit www.twinehopewell.com.
On Sunday August 28 from 2-7pm at twine. in Hopewell Borough, join a Family Fun Day with a free 7:30 movie night to follow. They'll be games, prizes, sweet treats, a cake walk and a silent auction (with some awesome local donations!) All proceeds will go to help local child Connor in his battle with […]
Join the Mercer County Library System for The Scientific Search for UFOs/UAPs on Wednesday, September 28, 7pm as Kathleen B. Covalt, Ed.D., discusses The Galileo Project for the Systematic Scientific Search for Evidence of Extraterrestrial Technological Artifacts, recently announced by Harvard University Professor Avi Loeb. The project will use specially adapted telescopes to look in our […]
Children's Storytime will be temporarily held at Hopewell Borough Park's gazebo during the summer. The program includes several read-aloud stories, finger plays and a book-related activity. This program is intended for children ages 5 and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the program. Registration is not required. For more information, please call […]
Join the "Hopewell Public Library Halloween!" at Hopewell Borough Park's Gazebo on Sunday, October 30 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. * Marching in the Hopewell Borough Halloween Parade? Come join us afterwards at Hopewell Borough Park's gazebo for gourd painting, a spooky (& fun!) storytime and other Halloween excitement. We can't wait to see […]
Limited to just 30 people, join the intimate celebration of Hopewell's harvest at the historic Van Dyke Farm of Emily Vickers and Tom Mason. A grazing menu featuring food including several varieties of garlic, shiitakes grown off logs behind the barn and locally "raised" venison bites. Be sure to visit the goats, and for the […]
Watch 9/11 Film Screening: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (2011) on Thursday, September 1, 5:30 pm at Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. The story follows nine-year-old Oskar Schell as he encounters a number of interesting characters in his search for information about his father, who died in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, […]
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