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All staff, patrons, and talent are required to wear a mask inside the theater. As of 2022, all staff, patrons, and talent must show proof of vaccination OR a negative COVID-19 test. Please see our Health and Safety page for more information. Beyond his US debut on Columbia Records with his band Wood, James Maddock has released 8 solo […]
Heart Disease is the number one killer of Americans; in 2017, heart disease killed nearly 366,000. High cholesterol is a serious condition that increases the risk of heart disease. This session hosted by the Mercer County Library System will discuss what you need to know about cholesterol and how it impacts our risk for heart […]
Join us on MCLS’ Facebook page for an hour of family-friendly trivia. Questions are geared toward adults, but kids (10 and over) are welcome to participate, too! Play alone or form a team (of up to five members). Visit MCLS’ Facebook page (www.facebook.com/mclsnj) at 7pm to participate. No registration required.
Do you have problems in and around your shoulder joint? This program hosted by the Mercer County Library System addresses techniques to maximize function and minimize pain. Presented by William Rossy, MD, board certified orthopedic surgeon with Penn Medicine Princeton Health. This program is part of Penn Medicine Princeton Health's Community Wellness Program. Please email […]
Did you know that your food choices may affect your brain health? Join Mindy Komosinsky, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator from Capital Health, to learn how our food choices can support a healthy brain and body. On Thursday, March 31, 3pm, Komosinsky will discuss mindful eating strategies and eating plans that help reduce […]
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
Algernon Ward, a notable figure in Trenton’s history community and President of the 6th Regiment of the United States Colored Troops Reenactors, will highlight the history of Locust Hill, the largest remaining African American cemetery in the Capital city of Trenton. This event co-sponsored by Mercer County Library System, Friends of the Hickory Corner Branch, […]
The James R. Halsey Foundation of the Arts (JRH), a 501c3 non-profit agency dedicated to providing quality arts education and mentoring to youth in the City of Trenton and greater Mercer County area, is pleased to announce “Pretty…Ugly”, a celebration of film and student exhibition to be held at 5:30 pm on Thursday, February 24 2022 […]
Three local non-profit service organizations, dedicated to helping those in need, will offer a joint presentation at the next Brown Bag Lunch Program to inform the public of all the important services they provide. The program, sponsored by the Older Adult Ministry Team of the Pennington Presbyterian Church, is set for Friday, February 25, from […]
The Big Read is a community-wide event that encourages as many people as possible to read the same book and participate in a wide variety of events, such as: book discussions, film screenings, and other themed programming from February 26-April 2022. On Saturday, February 26 @ 3:00 pm via Zoom, hear Big Read Keynote Speaker: Uyen […]
This short course will guide you as you create a mini comic book or zine of your own! Materials provided. Part of Pennington Public Library’s 2022 NEA Big Read. Recommended for ages 12+ Sunday, February 27 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm, Hopewell Valley Central High School Registration Required: Penningtonlibrary.org/2022makecomics/ The Big Read is a community-wide […]
Will a lamb be born on 'lambing day'? It has happened before, but not according to anyone's timing but the ewes'. Lambing season lasts for several weeks, and whether you're here to welcome a new arrival or not, you will find much to see and learn about in the barn where sheep spend much of […]
One of the most anticipated evenings of the year is coming soon! Designed in response to the increasing demands of work and school on personal and family time, this community-wide initiative was created for families to “take the night off” to spend time together. With the support of local school officials, sports leaders, parents, community and religious leaders, all […]
Join the Hopewell Branch Library for a book club with a sports twist! Each month, the group will discuss a book revolving around a sport, an athlete, a team, or a league. If the book is related to sports, it's fair game! This month's book is The NFL's Top 100 by James Buckley, Jr. […]
Author Maureen Wlodarczyk will share the story of her 30-year search for her beloved grandmother’s Irish roots and the discovery of nearly 200 years of family history in Ireland and America on Thursday, March 3, 7pm. Wlodarczyk will teach attendees how to organize their own family histories and to tell the story of the real daily lives […]
In bygone days, it wasn’t uncommon for a farm boy or girl to hitch a ride on the back of a big draft horse while it was being driven back to the barn after a day working in the fields. During this program, kids ages 5 to 12 will learn the differences between draft, saddle […]
On Sunday, March 6 @ 3:00 pm via Zoom, the Pennington Public Library will xplore the graphic novel in its many different forms, from the typical superhero comics that we all know and love to the experimental. Part of Pennington Public Library’s 2022 NEA Big Read. Registration Required: Penningtonlibrary.org/2022graphicnovelhistory/ The Big Read is a community-wide […]
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