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SUMMARY:Catharine "Caty" Greene: Eyewitness to the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Catharine “Caty” Greene: Eyewitness to the American Revolution\nWednesday\, June 3\, 2026 @ 7 PM via Zoom\nRegistration required \nCarol Simon Levin portrays Catharine “Caty” Greene\, the indomitable wife of Nathanael Greene\, one of General Washington’s most valued officers. Known as a witty raconteur\, she enlivened the spirits of officers and troops alike as the war ranged from New Jersey to South Carolina\, famously dancing for 3 hours straight with George Washington. Her pluck and spirit carried her through victories and tragedies not only during the war but throughout a remarkable life of resilience and reinvention. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Pennington Public Library \nAbout Our Presenter: Carol Simon Levin is a professional storyteller\, historical impersonator\, and NJ council for the Humanities Scholar specializing in “Fascinating Women History Forgot” – women of all colors and creeds who have fought for women’s rights. She is the author of the book Remembering the Ladies: From Patriots in Petticoats to Presidential Candidates and the Garden State Legacy article “Reclaiming Our Voice: NJ’s Role in the Fight for Woman Suffrage.”
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SUMMARY:Hopewell Valley Come Outside and Play! at Woolsey Park
DESCRIPTION:Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance will once again be sponsoring Come Outside and Play Weekend from Thursday\, June 4 through Saturday\, June 6. Many Valley-wide businesses and organizations will be part of this event. Once again\, Hopewell Recreation will be joining in on the fun and having an event on Thursday\, June 4. Join Hopewell Township Recreation\, along with other Township Departments\, for some good old-fashioned fun at the park.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/hopewell-valley-come-outside-and-play-at-woolsey-park/
LOCATION:Woolsey Park\, 203 Washington Crossing- Pennington Road\, Hopewell\, NJ\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Night for Gaza: Live Concert + Art Market
DESCRIPTION:A Night for Gaza: Live Concert featuring Carsie Blanton and SHAKE YOUR PEACE! + Art Market + Snacks for sale\nThursday\, June 4th at the Hopewell Presbyterian Church (80 W. Broad St\, Hopewell NJ)\nAll proceeds will go to The Middle East Children’s Alliance\nDoors open at 6pm! \nHow to purchase tickets:\n1. Donate $25-$100 per ticket (pay what you like) to the Instagram fundraiser (link below)\n2. Send your donation receipt to aNightforGaza@gmail.com and don’t forget to *tell us how many tickets you would like for the event*\n3. You will receive a reply email with your ticket(s) attached. \nHow to purchase tickets if you’re not on Instagram:\n1. Donate $25-$100 per ticket (pay what you like) directly to the Middle East Children’s Alliance: mecaforpeace.org\n2. Send your donation receipt to aNightforGaza@gmail.com and don’t forget to *tell us how many tickets you would like for the event*\n3. You will receive a reply email with your ticket(s) attached. \nWe are SO LUCKY that Carsie Blanton will be coming to Hopewell to share her gifts with us. Carsie is a NJ-based singer-songwriter\, currently in the midst of a busy Spring tour. In late 2025 she participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla\, sailing to Gaza to attempt to deliver food and aid to the people of Gaza. \nOpening the night will be local Hopewell-based band SHAKE YOUR PEACE! (the musical project of Gabe Dominguez) performing a rousing set filled with Ecotopian mischief and other such joys! \nAll ages are welcome\, but keep in mind that Carsie and Gabe are both bold & playful musical revolutionaries and some of their lyrics may veer towards PG-13 elements at times 😊 \nA reminder that every dollar you spend – on your ticket\, on a piece of artwork\, or on a snack at the event – will go directly to Middle East Children’s Alliance\, to serve the children of Gaza.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/a-night-for-gaza-live-concert-art-market/
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SUMMARY:50 Years Strong- A Straube Center Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our opening reception of our newest art show! Several local artists are on display in our two galleries in Pennington\, NJ.\nRefreshments will be offered and it’s free to the public. Friday June 5th from 5pm-7pm.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/50-years-strong-a-straube-center-art-show/
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SUMMARY:Abbott Day 3 Celebration:  Friends and Family Fun
DESCRIPTION:Abbott Day 3 Celebration\nRain or shine! Bring your Friends and Family and come on out to our fun third annual birthday celebration of the life and times of Charles Conrad Abbott\, whose archeological and naturalist endeavors resulted in the “Abbott Farm National Historic Landmark” and the “Abbott Marshlands” being named in his honor. Start your day with the First Saturday “In Abbott’s Footsteps”  Walk on Abbott Bluffs\,  11 am – 12 pm: (Register on the site for the walk.) \nSCHEDULED FESTIVITIES: \n12:00pm – 12:30pm: Welcome\, Intro to Silent Auction\, Birthday Party Cake and Ice Cream \n12:30pm – 1:00pm: Music\, Imagination and Movement with Mr. Righteous Jolly \n1:00pm – 1:30 pm: Face Painting by Mrs. Jolly and Abbott Costume Parade \n1:30pm – 2:00 pm: Nature Scavenger Hunt \nONGOING ACTIVITIES: \nTURTLE TIME: \nTurtle Painting/Naming: Paint wooden turtles to name and take home. A naming contest will decide the name of our Turtle Mascot! \nFruit Art: Turtle Shell Mandala: Make a beautiful design for a turtle shell out of fruit\, then eat your artwork! \nPin the Tail on the Turtle: All ages can enjoy this classic game! \nABBOTT ALLEY: \nAbbott Books and Publications: A quiet spot for the history-lovers to see videos about and peruse written material by Charles Conrad (CC) Abbott. \nPhotos with CC Abbott: Get your picture taken with a life-size CC Abbott and add the snapshot to our collage! \nSILENT AUCTION STATION: See what’s up for bids in the Benefit Silent Auction and make a bid on what catches your eye!
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/abbott-day-3-celebration-friends-and-family-fun/
LOCATION:Tulpehaking Nature Center\, 157 Westcott Ave\, Hamilton\, NJ
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SUMMARY:Princeton Garden Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:Last year’s Princeton Garden Tour sold out! Join us for an inspiring celebration of horticulture\, history\, and community as stunning private gardens open to participants for one special day to support two pillars of local history and preservation— the Historical Society of Princeton and Morven Museum & Garden. This year’s tour features a new slate of historical and contemporary properties. Participants enjoy all the stops at their leisure with a self-guided tour. A limited number of tickets are available for a pre-event breakfast in the historic barn at Updike Farmstead.  \nDate/Time: Saturday\, June 13\, 11 am-4 pm \nLocation: To be provided after registration; includes stops at Morven Museum & Garden\, 55 Stockton Street\, Princeton\, NJ 08540 and the Historical Society of Princeton\, 354 Quaker Road\, Princeton\, NJ 08540 \nTickets: $55 Garden Tour admission\, $100 Garden Contributor admission (includes breakfast at the Historical Society of Princeton from 10-11 am) \nRegister at https://princetonhistory.org/programs-events/pgt2026/ \nFounding Sponsor: David Schure and Grant Wagner of Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/princeton-garden-tour-2026/
LOCATION:Morven Museum & Garden\, 55 Stockton Street\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art Talk: Egon Schiele
DESCRIPTION:Egon Schiele: Nature\, Allegory\, and the Human Condition\nThursday\, June 18\, 2026 @ 7 PM via Zoom\nRegistration required \nEgon Schiele\, Gustav Klimt’s protégé\, shocked the art world with his sensual drawings\, ravishing portraits\, and ebullient landscapes that represent more than their apparent subject matter. His works characterize the cycle of life and the human condition in a unique and stunning way. Come and hear this presentation that will introduce you to intense\, expressive works created during a productive but tragically abbreviated life. \n\nSponsored by the Friends of the Pennington Public Library and the Hopewell Valley Arts Council \nJanet Mandel taught in New Jersey’s public schools for 32 years\, the last eighteen of which were at Columbia High School in Maplewood\, where she taught English\, art history\, and World Languages and Cultures. Now retired\, Janet presents illustrated talks on a variety of art history topics at adult schools\, libraries\, museums\, senior centers\, community centers\, and similar venues.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/art-talk-egon-schiele/
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SUMMARY:YWCA Princeton Summer Program 2026
DESCRIPTION:The YWCA Princeton has an action-packed Summer Program for kids ages 4–8! Choose from five hands-on experiences that build confidence\, strengthen problem-solving skills\, and spark creativity. EmpowerU Summer Program encourages young learners to explore interests and discover new passions. Running from June 22 through August 21\, 2026\, each of the five themes is offered weekly and includes Mad Scientists\, Mini Makers\, Start-Up Kids Club\, Super Hero Academy\, and Take a Bow. Mix and match weeks to fit your schedule. For details and registration\, visit ywcaprinceton.org or call (609) 497-2100 ext. 386.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/ywca-princeton-summer-program-2026/
LOCATION:YWCA Princeton\, 59 Paul Robeson Place\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States
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SUMMARY:Simple\, Sustainable\, and Powerfully Delicious Meals with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook\, which celebrates beautiful\, simple\, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family spice farms. \nDiaspora Spice Co. sources the most flavorful\, fresh spices in the world from 150 regenerative farms across South Asia—from elders\, indigenous communities\, young changemakers\, and brilliant multi-generational farming families across India and Sri Lanka who are leading the way in sustainable and climate change–resistant agriculture. Filled with culinary storytelling\, The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook highlights these farmers and their spices with profiles and evocative photography\, plus 85 recipes for simple\, seasonal\, and powerfully delicious meals. \nCEO and founder Sana Javeri Kadri and recipe writer Asha Loupy realized that eating with the people who grow our spices unveils a whole new dimension in our cooking. Adapted for a global pantry\, these recipes share the warmth of true South Asian home cooking at its truest and tastiest. \nSana and Asha also note which recipes are the most beginner friendly\, freezer friendly\, good for a dinner party menu (like a Diwali feast!)\, and which lend themselves to be pantry building blocks\, all for a super easy-to-navigate cookbook. \nRegister now to learn more about Diaspora Spice Co.\, the progressive spice company rooted in flavor and equity. \nJoin us LIVE for a chance to win a copy of The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook! The giveaway link will be in the Resources area under the broadcast screen during the live event. Please ensure you are watching on your library’s webpage for the chance to participate.  \nAbout the Authors: \nSana Javeri Kadri is the founder and CEO of Diaspora Co.\, a farm-to-table spice company that puts equity\, transparency\, and high-quality products at its forefront. Sana founded the company in 2017 with just a turmeric blend; now her company sources 30 single origin spices from across 150 farms across India and Sri Lanka. A third-generation native of Mumbai\, she now lives in Oakland\, California. \nAsha Loupy is a recipe developer and writer with more than a decade of experience in the specialty food industry\, from cheese monger to grocery buyer and e-commerce manager. She’s written for Bon Appétit\, Food52\, Epicurious\, and more. She’s based in Oakland\, California.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/simple-sustainable-and-powerfully-delicious-meals-with-sana-javeri-kadri-and-asha-loupy/
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SUMMARY:4th of July Carshow\, Community Concert\, and Fireworks
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Hopewell Valley’s Independence Day Celebration. The event will kick off at  5:30pm with a classic car show. A community concert will follow at 7:30pm and fireworks will begin around 9:15pm to conclude the event. Food vendors will be on site. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy this family-friendly community event. Rain date will be Sunday\, June 28.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/4th-of-july-carshow-community-concert-and-fireworks/
LOCATION:Woolsey Park\, 203 Washington Crossing- Pennington Road\, Hopewell\, NJ\, United States
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