MercerMe Community Calendar:
Events happening in and around Hopewell Valley
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Over the past few years, The Matt O'Ree Band has done what most area bands do. They've played their shows, developed their sound, released their records and very quietly built a massive fan base in the process. What makes this band different from all the others is that their local fan base includes Bruce Springsteen, […]
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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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 HPL book club will meet to discuss their latest literary endeavor! This month’s selection is A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II by Sonia Purnell.
Physical activity does not have to mean going to the gym, getting sweaty and out of breath, or sacrificing your lunch hour. Movement and physical activity do not have to be long or planned to get a health benefit. Join The NEAT Way to Fitting in Movement webinar on Wednesday, January 4, 2pm to learn […]
This program creates a safe 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. Led by Maria Laura King, a […]
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 […]
Log on and learn how to sidestep the seven mistakes you might be making when organizing your home. On Monday, January 9, 6:30 pm, Join organizing humorist and author of Keep This, Toss That, Jamie Novak, when she reveals how to successfully (and easily) organize your home. During the program Jamie will guide you through your […]
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 Bullet Journal Book Club will have its first meeting of the new year, where we will set up bullet journals for 2023 and plan for January and February! This event is open to anyone 18 and older. For more information or to register, please visit redlibrary.org/events. You can also register here! There will also […]
Join Jeanne Johnson, docent at Morven Museum and Garden, famed for her hour-long-in-depth studies of artists, guides participants through the life and work of Picasso: His Life, His Art, and His Women! on Tuesday, January 10, 7pm. Pablo Picasso was a pioneer of Cubism. While lauded, he is as controversial today as he was when he painted […]
South African opera sensation Pretty Yende performs arias from Gioachino Rossini ‘s Il barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville) and Giuseppe Verdi’s La traviata as well as Samuel Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915. On Saturday, January 14 at 8pm & Sunday, January 15 at 4pm, the Princeton Symphony Orchestra will play overtures from operas by Rossini and Verdi, plus Aaron Copland’s Appalachian […]
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 parents and grandparents and other adult friends. The dances will be led by several local callers, and live music will be provided by the Mixed Age […]
South African opera sensation Pretty Yende performs arias from Gioachino Rossini ‘s Il barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville) and Giuseppe Verdi’s La traviata as well as Samuel Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915. On Saturday, January 14 at 8pm & Sunday, January 15 at 4pm, the Princeton Symphony Orchestra will play overtures from operas by Rossini and Verdi, plus Aaron Copland’s Appalachian […]
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 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 event is for students ages 14-21. Join the Hopewell Public Library for The Bullet Journal Book Club: School Planner Edition. This will be its first meeting of the new year and the group will set up bullet journals for 2023 and plan for January and February! To learn more about this event or to […]
The Pennington Library and YWCA Princeton are cohosting a free screening and panel discussion of the film, A Fine Line: A Woman’s Place is in the Kitchen on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 7pm at The Hopewell Theater. A Fine Line explores why less than 7% of head chefs and restaurant owners are women when traditionally, women have […]
During this virtual seminar on Thursday, January 19, 7pm, participants will discover strategies to achieve their future financial goals, such as covering the challenges facing every investor, understanding inflation, the power of compound interest, keys to financial success, questions to ask investment professionals, and more. Presented by Giuseppe Natale and Rachel Forman, Seton Hall Law […]
The Bujo Book Club will host its February meeting, where we will set up our bullet journals for March! This event is open to all adults 18+. Register here! There is another bullet journaling club for 14-21 year olds taking place on February 28th. For more information or to register for the YA bujo club, […]
The Hopewell Valley/Montgomery boys ice hockey team will be hosting a community outreach to honor local veterans at the Varsity game on Jan 21st. The game will begin with a service to honor the local veterans. During the game there will be a concession stand and a chuck a puck event to raise money for […]
The public is invited to attend a free Winter Sowing Workshop from 1-2:30 pm on Sunday, January 22 at the Hopewell Train Station. Participants will learn how to build a mini greenhouse using a repurposed milk jug. This easy winter sowing method is inexpensive - and ideal for many native plants or early-season garden vegetables! […]
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 […]
Attendees on Tuesday, January 24, 6:30pm will examine the critical role of African American women in civil rights activism since the 1930s. Presented by Lillie J. Edwards, PhD, Professor Emerita of History and African-American studies at Drew University in Madison, NJ. Please email hopeprogs@mcl.org to register to receive link to program.
The Hopewell Public Library is proud to present its January "Wednesday" Night Out lecture: Sophie Labelle’s Trans Agenda speaking tour! Sophie Labelle is a neurodivergent trans cartoonist and novelist from Montréal, in French Canada. She is the author of the webcomic Assigned Male, which has been running since 2014, and the Ciel novel series. She […]
Practicing mindfulness — experiencing the present moment without judgment — can help you manage stress and improve your quality of life. Attend this informative session on Wednesday, January 25, 10:30 am led by Carolyn Schindewolf, health educator with Penn Medicine Princeton Health Community Wellness, to learn how mindfulness can help reduce or stop brain chatter and […]
Join the Pennington Public Library with Faith Ringgold: Artist, Author, Educator, Organizer on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 7-8:15 pm via Zoom with presenter, Janet Mandel, Arts Educator. Registration required. Born in Harlem in 1930 and still productive and relevant today, Faith Ringgold once said, “Your job is to tell your story. Your story has to come […]
Join the Hopewell Public Library for a special story time as Hopewell author Yobe Qiu reads her book Our Lunar New Year. This book introduces different traditions of celebrating the Lunar New Year with short stories about families from China, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and India. Book signing and a craft will follow the read aloud. […]
Looking to beat the January blahs? On January 29 from 1-2pm, Chef Mario Mangone, owner of Chambers Walk Cafe in Lawrenceville, who trained at the Culinary Institute of America, is back offering another virtual cooking class with a new menu! Chef Mario will teach us to prepare a restaurant quality, three course meal at home and offer […]
Hear the united voices of all six choirs that make up Princeton Girlchoir in this annual celebration of song, collaboration and community.
Princeton Community Works offers a quality, virtual conference for all people interested in building up their community: nonprofit boards, staff, and volunteers. Come to be inspired, engaged, and welcomed. Attendees will learn about the latest in nonprofit management, develop relevant, practical skills and make contacts with other members of the nonprofit community. This well-established and well-attended conference offers […]
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 […]
Online Conference Addresses the Increased Needs of Nonprofits in 2023! Princeton Community Works 2023 Expands to Empower More Nonprofits with over 30 Workshops; Remains Affordable for All, January 30, 31 and February 1, 2023 PRINCETON, N.J. Princeton Community Works (PCW) is a dynamic, online conference designed specially to provide nonprofit boards, staff and volunteers with […]
On Wednesday, February 1, 10am – 12pm, Capital Health offers free blood pressure screenings at the Hopewell Branch Library. Get screened by a registered nurse and receive educational information about what you can do to help you keep your blood pressure under control. No appointment necessary.
Join Women’s Healing Circle on Wednesday, February 1, 6pm at the Hopewell Branch Library. 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. Led by Maria Laura King, a registered nurse and certified Reiki practitioner. Registration is requested, but not required. Please email hopeprogs@mcl.org […]
Lichens are everywhere, growing on trees, rocks, tombstones, and rotting logs. More than 100 species of lichen are found in the Hopewell Valley and Sourland Region, including a species new to science that was discovered on Mt. Rose. Join us to learn about these fascinating and ecologically important organisms, where they live and how they […]
In honor of the February Valentine’s Day holiday, David Burchell will present a brief history of the wide variety of century old postcards in his collection with a special focus on the topic of Valentine’s Day, on Thursday, February 2, 7pm. He will discuss the common practice of daily communication with “postals”, the everyday “emails” of a […]
HTPD Open House! Join us at Hopewell Twp Municipal Building Auditorium on February 3, 2023 from 5-7pm. Police officer applicants and members of our Hopewell Valley community are encouraged to attend! All are welcome! Contact Chief James Rosso with any questions (609)737-3100. Police officer applicants are encouraged to attend.
The Hopewell Valley Children's Theater will be performing Beauty and the Beast on February 3 and 4 at 7pm, and February 5 at 2pm at The Performing Arts Center at Hopewell Valley Central High School. Purchase tickets at ShowTix4U.com or visit hvct.org.
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.
The Hopewell Valley Children's Theater will be performing Beauty and the Beast on February 3 and 4 at 7pm, and February 5 at 2pm at The Performing Arts Center at Hopewell Valley Central High School. Purchase tickets at ShowTix4U.com or visit hvct.org.
The Hopewell Valley Children's Theater will be performing Beauty and the Beast on February 3 and 4 at 7pm, and February 5 at 2pm at The Performing Arts Center at Hopewell Valley Central High School. Purchase tickets at ShowTix4U.com or visit hvct.org.
Saturday, February 4 at 8pm & Sunday, February 5 at 4pm – Piano Virtuoso Inon Barnatan returns to Princeton to perform Johannes Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO). Also on the program are Carlos Simon’s Fate Now Conquers and Ludwig van Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony. Rossen Milanov conducts. Richardson Auditorium, Alexander […]
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