MercerMe Community Calendar:
Events happening in and around Hopewell Valley
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The HPL book club will meet to discuss their latest literary endeavor - poetry! Please bring a favorite poem for the group to read and discuss.
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Join Hopewell Township for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 6 at 8pm at the Municipal Grounds. where they will honor a special community group of individual for their community service in 2022. Adults and children of all ages are welcome! Goodie bags from the Recreation Department will be available for children while supplies […]
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 […]
Are you looking for a fun way to stay organized? Do you want a way to truly personalize your personal schedule? Bullet journals can act as a planner, give you space for your calendars and task lists, allow you to write personal reflections, and track your habits, moods, and goals. They can do as much […]
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 […]
Join Morven for a magical evening of holiday storytelling with the Princeton Storytelling Circle. The evening will start with a self-guided tour through the museum’s enchanting Festival of Trees followed by snacks and storytime in the Stockton Education Center. Five storytellers from the Princeton Storytelling Circle will share a diverse collection of winter folk tales […]
American Indians have lived in the Hopewell area for at least 9,000 years. Volunteers and an intern have recently completed cataloging approximately 2000 artifacts in the Hopewell Museum collection. Much of the material was donated to the Museum by local collectors. Through the study of these artifacts, together with other types of record, including historical […]
Many Americans are familiar with the story of George Washington’s Continental Army struggling through the cold, snow, and hunger of the Valley Forge winter. In New Jersey, the Morristown winter of 1780 is remembered as having been even worse than Valley Forge. Aside from weather and supply problems, however, little has been written on how […]
Friday, December 9 Pyrenesia is an acoustic swing quartet founded on the banks of the Delaware River, combining original compositions and singer-songwriter melodies with the Django Reinhardt-inspired tradition of gypsy jazz. Alex Radus is known as a “sultry crooner” (City Paper) and “master guitarist” (Courier News), but his songwriting takes center stage, pairing whimsical and […]
Pick up your gifts for Christmas! The St. Matthew's hosts local vendors. Find unique gifts and hand-made crafts. Enter the raffle for a beautiful hand-made quilt. Get lunch while shopping and take home frozen casseroles and soups!
You are invited to hear pieces from Cool Women Volume 7, which promises to be a lively reading featuring the 11-poet poetry critique and performance group, Cool Women. The poets’ performance, "Once," will feature poems from their new anthology. They will link the poems in an enjoyable, poetic jazz performance, ensuring that even if poetry […]
Princeton Youth Ballet (PYB) presents The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 10th at 4 pm and Sunday, December 11th at 12 pm and 4 pm at Princeton High School Performing Arts Center, 16 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ. Experience the tale of a brave young girl’s adventures into a world of magic as she rescues her Nutcracker from the menacing Mouse Queen, and they journey […]
Experience "the rest of the story" of George Washington's fateful trip across the Delaware in 1776! Can you imagine rowing through ice floes and then trudging through a blizzard in the middle of the night, with miles to go before your destination is reached - especially when that destination is a battle to decide the fate of […]
Princeton Youth Ballet (PYB) presents The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 10th at 4 pm and Sunday, December 11th at 12 pm and 4 pm at Princeton High School Performing Arts Center, 16 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ. Experience the tale of a brave young girl’s adventures into a world of magic as she rescues her Nutcracker from the menacing Mouse Queen, and they journey […]
Princeton Youth Ballet (PYB) presents The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 10th at 4 pm and Sunday, December 11th at 12 pm and 4 pm at Princeton High School Performing Arts Center, 16 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ. Experience the tale of a brave young girl’s adventures into a world of magic as she rescues her Nutcracker from the menacing Mouse Queen, and they journey […]
While the weather is nice, come to the Gazebo in Hopewell Borough Park for some assorted silly stories with our storytime reader, Aaron! As the weather gets colder, be sure to check www.redlibrary.org for any weather-related location updates.
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 […]
Join the Hopewell Public Library for their monthly Cookbook Book Club. For each meeting, the Cookbook Book Club chooses a cookbook – classic, new, hot, or obscure. Each member cooks one dish from the book and brings it to the library so everyone can sit down together and discuss the book while eating a feast […]
Discover the Danish concept of hygge and cultural approaches to coziness that apply to all of our lives, as we seek new ways to enjoy time at home, and celebrate togetherness during the holidays. Explore cooking ideas, home décor approaches, and lifestyle strategies that create a warm, joy-filled environment filled with simple pleasures. Embrace the […]
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 […]
Sit back and enjoy a one-hour multimedia presentation of familiar and cherished holiday songs from the 1940’s on Wednesday, December 14, 7pm. You’ll hear the stories behind the conceptualization and writing of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", "Winter Wonderland", "White Christmas", "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!", and many others. Featured artists include Judy […]
Calling all singers, poets, and storytellers, neighbors near and far, anyone with obvious or unshowcased talents...Hopewell Theater’s stage is yours! In fall of 2021 we launched YOUR STAGE AT ANY STAGE, a monthly 90-minute locally curated performance showcase hosted by songstress and storyteller, Michelle Klein, of the beloved Peasant Grill. You can sign-up to participate here, […]
Voices Chorale NJ Presents: Winterlight! Celebrating the Season in Song on Friday, December 16, 7:30pm at Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ Winterlight! will have a British flare as it features selections from Ralph Vaughn Williams’ Folk Songs of the Four Seasons, plus works by internationally acclaimed jazz composer Will Todd: Bring Light, A Boy was Born and […]
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. Led by Maria Laura King, a registered nurse and certified […]
Celebrate the season with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) at this year’s Holiday POPS! concert on Saturday, December 17 at 3pm and 6pm featuring Broadway singer Janet Dacal. Look forward to festive tunes from the stage and screen, alongside uplifting harmonies from the Princeton High School Choir. Rossen Milanov conducts. Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, Princeton […]
Join the Hopewell Public Library for Hot Chocolate and Storytelling! Often when we tuck our little ones in, we hear the question, “Will you tell me a story?” What a great tradition - telling family stories. Come with your blankets or favorite stuffed animal and join us at the Hopewell Train Station to cozy up […]
All are welcome to attend Fraud Watch Network Basics on Monday, January 23, 6:30pm, presented by Marty, Siederer of the AARP New Jersey Speakers Bureau, aims to empower individuals in the fight against fraud with proven resources and tools to help attendees spot and avoid identity theft and other fraud. Topics include Identity Theft, cyber […]
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
The prolific American artist and illustrator Norman Rockwell produced more than 4,000 works that chronicle not only ordinary moments from everyday life but also important social and political issues. During his lifetime Rockwell was dismissed by many serious art critics, but this talk will examine why and how he has remained a beloved American original. […]
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 […]
Hopewell Valley Regional Schools Dance Program is will present its first annual Winter Dance Festival, a family-friendly winter holiday performance on Tuesday, December 20 at 6pm at the Performing Arts Center at Hopewell Valley Central High School (HVCHS). This free performance will be live on stage featuring all dance students from Timberlane Middle School (TMS) and […]
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 […]
Join us at the Hopewell Branch for an hour of setting an intention and creating a list of priorities for the new coming year by making a visual collage. The hour will include a short meditation & intention setting, and creating a vision board together for your 2023 priorities. Materials will be provided. You are […]
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, […]
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