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Trump administration’s widely disputed claims of a causal link between Tylenol use in pregnancy and autism, researchers at Princeton University have made headlines of their own with recent groundbreaking scientific research on autism.

In an article published in the journal Nature Genetics in July, researchers from Princeton and the Simons Foundation announced that they had identified four distinct subtypes of autism by using a computational model to evaluate more than 230 traits found in a cohort of 5,000 autistic children.

These subtypes, in turn, were linked to distinct genetic profiles, allowing for new insights into the biology of autism and subtype-specific therapeutic approaches.

“Understanding the genetics of autism is essential for revealing the biological mechanisms that contribute to the condition, enabling earlier and more accurate diagnosis, and guiding personalized care,” said senior study author Olga Troyanskaya, director of Princeton Precision Health, the Maduraperuma/Khot Professor of Computer Science and the Lewis-

Biology of the Simons Foundation’s Flatiron Institute, in a press release shared by Princeton University.

The four subtypes are as follows: Social and Behavioral Challenges: This group, accounting for roughly 37 percent of study participants, shows classic autism traits like social challenges and repetitive behaviors, and may have co-occurring psychiatric issues such as anxiety or ADHD, but they generally reach developmental milestones on schedule.

Mixed ASD with Developmental Delay: This group, about 19 percent of participants, experiences delays in reaching milestones like walking and talking but typically does not exhibit disruptive behavior.

Individuals with Moderate Challenges: The second largest group, around 34 percent of participants, exhibits standard autism-related behaviors to a lesser degree than other groups and without additional psychiatric conditions.

Broadly Affected: Accounting for roughly 10 percent of participants, this

and additional psychiatric conditions.

“These findings are powerful because the classes represent different clinical presentations and outcomes, and critically we were able to connect them to distinct underlying biology,” said Aviya Litman, a Ph.D. student at Princeton and co-lead author.

“What we’re seeing is not just one biological story of autism, but multiple distinct narratives,” said Natalie Sauerwald, associate research scientist at the Flatiron Institute and co-lead author. “This helps explain why past genetic studies often fell short — it was like trying to solve a jigsaw puzzle without realizing we were actually looking at multiple different puzzles mixed together. We couldn’t see the full picture, the genetic patterns, until we first separated individuals into subtypes.”

A full summary of the researchers’ findings can be found on Princeton University’s website at www.princeton.edu/ news/2025/07/09/major-autism-studyuncovers-biologically-distinct-subtypespaving-way-precision. The Nature Genetics article is available at www.nature.com/ articles/s41588-025-02224-z.

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Capital Health Primary Care – Hamilton Offices MOVE TO NEW, CENTRALIZED LOCATION Capital Health Medical Group, a network of more than 600 physicians and other clinicians who offer primary and specialty care, has consolidated three of its Primary Care – Hamilton practices into a brand new, spacious office located in the Mercerville Shopping Center.

The new Capital Health Primary Care – Hamilton, located at 346 Route 33, Hamilton, New Jersey will be led by a team of experienced physicians, including Drs. Jerrold Gertzman, Christine Castillo, Andrew Chiromeras, Nauman Diwan, Siddiq A. Faisal, Navjot Kaur, Smriti Sharma, John Stabile, Michael Stabile, Laisa Vadakara, and Lukose Vadakara.

“Capital Health Primary Care – Hamilton was one of the offices that helped launch our primary care network, and it’s amazing to see how much the practice has grown since it first opened more than 20 years ago,” said Dr. Jerrold Gertzman, Chief Medical Officer at Capital Health. “With our entire Primary Care – Hamilton team working together under one roof, patients will benefit from more streamlined access to care and the collaborative environment we maintain in all our primary and specialty care offices.”

As part of Capital Health Medical Group, the board certified team of physicians at the brand new Capital Health Primary Care – Hamilton is available to keep you on the path to better health.

As part of Capital Health Medical Group, Primary Care – Hamilton also offers easy access to experienced specialists and surgeons

when necessary and the most advanced care in the region at nearby Capital Health hospitals when patients need it most.

Office hours at Capital Health Primary Care – Hamilton are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday (8 a.m. to 7 p.m.), Wednesday and Friday (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and Saturday for same-day appointments by calling ahead (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). To make an appointment, call 609.587.6661 or visit capitalhealth.org/hamilton.

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Capital Health Hospitals Achieve NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR STROKE CARE Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton, New Jersey and Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell recently received the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Get with The Guidelines® – Stroke Quality Achievement Award.

This award recognizes Capital Health’s commitment and success in ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.

As one of 15 state-designated comprehensive stroke centers in New Jersey and home to Capital Institute for Neurosciences (for patients who require the most advanced treatments for neurovascular and stroke care), Capital Health Regional Medical Center received the American Heart Association’s Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite Plus award and the Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Advanced Therapy award. To qualify for these recognitions, Capital Health Regional Medical Center must meet quality measures developed to reduce the time between a patient’s arrival at the hospital and treatment with clot-busting medication. Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell received the American Heart Association’s Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite Plus award.

Additionally, Capital Health Regional Medical Center and Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell each received the Association’s Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award.

Hospitals that qualify for this recognition ensure patients with Type 2 diabetes, who might be at higher risk for complications, receive the most up-to-date, evidence-based care when hospitalized due to stroke.

“Our community depends on Capital Health to provide the most advanced stroke care possible according to the latest treatment guidelines,” said DR. DUSTIN ROCHESTIE, director of the Stroke Program and director of Neurology and

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Stroke is a time-sensitive emergency. If you suspect you or a loved one is experiencing a stroke, B-E F-A-S-T to know the signs of a stroke and call 911 immediately.

B Balance Is the person experiencing a sudden loss of balance?

E Eyes Has the person lost vision in one or both eyes?

Drooping F Face Does one side of the face droop, or is it numb?

Weakness A Arm Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

Difficulty S Speech Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like “The sky is blue.” Is the sentence repeated correctly?

to call 911 T Time If someone shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 911 and check the time so you’ll know when the first symptom appeared.

Neuro Critical Care at Capital Institute for Neurosciences. “The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines initiative fosters environments at both hospitals where our teams can put proven knowledge to work and help patients in the Mercer and Bucks County region experience better outcomes and longer, healthier lives.”

To learn more about Capital Health’s commitment to providing advanced care for stroke patients and those with other complex disorders of the brain and spine, visit capitalneuro.org.

MAJOR EXPANSION OF HEART AND VASCULAR CARE in Trenton at Capital Health Regional Medical Center board certified, fellowship trained cardiothoracic surgeon and medical director at Capital Health’s Heart and Vascular Institute.

“This new suite of operating rooms will allow us to provide the latest treatment options - often combining open procedures and endovascular procedures into a single operative case for patients.

This allows for quicker recovery and better outcomes, and it allows us to treat more complex problems. We’ve already assembled a multidisciplinary team of physicians that work together for the best patient outcomes; now we have the facilities to execute this exceptional care.”

Capital Health has officially opened a new, state-of-the-art Heart and Vascular Center at Capital Health Regional Medical Center (RMC), located at 750 Brunswick Avenue in Trenton, marking a significant expansion that covers 12,650 square feet with three operating rooms: one cardiac surgery room for open-heart procedures, one hybrid operating room, and one catheterization laboratory for interventional procedures. The new center also includes six pre-/post-op bays (two dedicated to cardiac surgery), support offices, and staff accommodations.

“Born in Trenton, I take great personal satisfaction in knowing what this means for our neighbors and community — and their health care. For more than 125 years, Capital Health has been a part of the Trenton community. Preserving cardiac surgery and developing this resource for patients was incredibly important to all of us,” said Samuel J. Plumeri, Jr., chairman, Capital Healthcare Inc. Board of Trustees. “Thanks to the support of our elected officials, the Department of Health, and other partners, our new Heart and Vascular Center provides residents of Trenton and surrounding neighborhoods greater access to the most advanced cardiovascular care possible.”

“The people who live in New Jersey’s capital city deserve to have a health care system that provides the full range of acute life-saving services. With cardiac surgery, advanced stroke and neuroscience care, and trauma services all under one roof, our Regional Medical Center is an incredible health care resource - which is what Trenton deserves,” said Al Maghazehe, president and CEO of Capital Health. “I am enormously proud of the entire Capital Health team and grateful to all of our partners in state government and the community for the work it took to get this done.”

“As physicians, we are excited to be able to begin caring for patients in these state-of-the-art facilities,” said Dr. Joseph Auteri,

The project was made possible through $22 million in state grant funding awarded in partnership with Governor Murphy and representatives for state Legislative District 15, which includes Senator Shirley Turner, Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, and Assemblyman Anthony Verrelli.

Clinical teams from the Capital Health Heart and Vascular Institute will be providing a wide range of advanced services in the new Center, including cardiac surgery, open and minimally invasive vascular surgery, cardiac catheterization, cardiac electrophysiology (minimally invasive treatments for irregular heartbeats and other disturbances of the heart rhythm), and structural heart care (minimally invasive treatments for heart valve conditions, atrial septal defects, patent foramen ovale and other structural issues of the heart).

The Heart and Vascular Center at RMC is part of the larger Capital Health Heart and Vascular Institute, which offers comprehensive care with a multi-specialty approach. For more information, visit www.capitalheartandvascular.org.

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Zoom meeting details will be provided via email 2 – 3 days before the program date.

Registration ends 24 hours before the program date.

Peripheral Vascular Disease Update Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 6 p.m.

Location: Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell NJ PURE Conference Center, One Capital Way, Pennington, NJ 08534 Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a progressive disorder that can affect any blood vessel outside the heart and lead to complications in your legs, feet, and other areas of the body. Join DR. KOGULAN NADESAKUMARAN, a board certified vascular surgeon from Capital Health Surgical Group, for the latest information about PVD, including risk factors, prevention, detection and treatment. Staff from the Capital Health Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Department will also discuss current rehab options for PVD.

Seasonal Affective Disorder: Learn What to Do Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 6 p.m.

Location: Zoom Meeting Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs at certain times of the year, typically in winter months. Jenna Straus, a licensed clinical social worker from Capital Health Behavioral Health Specialists, will discuss symptoms, causes, and evidence-based treatments.

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by Ana Varona, a bodywork therapist and health McCarter, 91 University Place. www.mccarter. educator. Cake and tea or coffee served. Dona- org. Caroline and Anthony are classmates pulling Stewardship Session, Friends of Princeton tions accepted. 3 to 4:30 p.m. an unexpected all-nighter. What starts as a reOpen Space, Mountain Lakes Preserve, Mounluctant assignment soon sets both their worlds Author: Cass R. Sunstein, Princeton Pubtain Avenue. www.fopos.org/events-programs. spinning into a soul-searching exploration of Volunteers work under the guidance of the lic Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. The author fate, friendship, and the fragile wonder of being presents his forthcoming title, “On Liberalism.”

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25-acre riparian restoration project in the Billy Jersey Art Meetup, Arts Council of PrincJohnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve. Reg- eton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscoun- Thursday October 2 ister. Additional sessions October 4, 8, 11, 18, 19, cilofprinceton.org. Social event connecting Princeton Farmers Market, Princeton and 25. Times vary. 10 a.m. creatives within the greater Central Jersey area Public Library, Hinds Plaza. www.princetonPrinceton University Farmers’ Market, through a shared passion for sequential art and farmersmarket.com. More than 30 vendors.

Firestone Library/Chapel Plaza. Fresh locally new media. Attendees may use this open work- Weekly on Thursdays. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. grown produce and other goods from area farm- shop space to draw, write, and develop their An Evening with Patricia Smith, Labyrinth ers and businesses that use sustainable prac- own artwork, with an opportunity to receive Books, 122 Nassau Street. www.labyrinthbooks. peer review and feedback from other members if tices. Weekly on Wednesdays. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. desired. Must be 16+ to attend. Free. Weekly on com. Celebrating the release of “The Intentions Death Cafe: Conversations on Living & Wednesdays. 7 to 9 p.m. of Thunder,” a collection of new and selected Dying, The Blue Bears, Princeton Shopping poems from one of the most groundbreaking Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Center, 301 North Harrison Street. Come share voices in contemporary poetry. 6 p.m. your thoughts and feelings around one of life’s Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive.

Documentary Screening: Pavarotti, Princgreatest mysteries in a safe and confidential www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Ridge Keneton University Concerts, Princeton Garden space. There is no fixed agenda. Please note: nedy with Oxenfree. $15. Weekly on WednesTheatre, 160 Nassau Street. concerts.princeton. days.

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Reading by Sinéad Gleeson, Fund for Irish Studies, James Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau Street. fis.princeton.edu. Gleeson’s debut novel, “Hagstone,” was longlisted for the 2025 Dublin Literary Award. Free; tickets required.

4:30 p.m.

Garden State Watercolor Society Juried Exhibition: This Land is Your Land, D&R Greenway Land Trust, Johnson Education Center, One Preservation Place. www.drgreenway.org.

Opening reception and awards ceremony for the 55th Annual Open Juried Exhibition. On view through January 4, 2026. Register. 5 to 7 p.m.

Happiness Is, Present Day Club, 72 Stockton Street. Opening reception for solo exhibit of Helene Mazur’s oil and acrylic paintings. Viewings also available Fridays in October from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 5 to 7 p.m.

David Sedaris, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place. www.mccarter.org. Humorist and bestselling author returns for an evening of ra-

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EVENTS, continued from page 9 zor-sharp wit, incisive observations, and unforgettable storytelling. Sedaris offers a selection of all-new readings and recollections, plus Q&A session and book signing. 7:30 p.m.

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he public is invited to help plant Princeton’s first microforest in an underutilized area of grass and invasive plants in Quarry Park.

Planting will be organized in shifts on Saturday, October 4 (rain date Sunday, October 5). Advance registration for your preferred time slot is encouraged at princeton.civilspace.io/en/projects/quarrypark-microforest-6ebf. Residents interested in learning more about the project can also stop by at any point to speak with organizers from the Environmental Commission, Shade Tree Commission, and Sustainable Princeton.

Microforests, also known as Miyawaki forests or tiny, mini, or pocket forests, were conceptualized in the 1970s in Japan by plant ecologist Akira Miyawaki. Trees and shrubs of varying sizes are densely planted to create a forest that matures in 20-30 years rather than the typical 100 years. Shade from the canopy prevents weeds and protects the understory, allowing the forest to become self-sustaining in just two to three years.

Princeton’s Microforest at Quarry Park will consist of many native tree and shrub species found in the remaining oldgrowth forests of the region including red

Friday Night Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Dance, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street. www.princetonfolkdance.org. Lesson followed by open dancing. No partner necessary. $10. Weekly on Fridays. 8 p.m.

Saturday October 4 Open Campus Day, Princeton Day School, 650 Great Road. www.pds.org. Future students and parents are invited to meet faculty and explore the campus. Lower School (PreK to 4)- 9:45 a.m.; Middle School (5 to 8), 1:15 p.m.; Upper School (9 to 12), 1:15 p.m. 9:45 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Princeton University Eating Clubs Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton, Colonial Club, 40 Prospect Avenue. www.princetonhistory.org. Join author Clifford Zink on a walking tour outside Princeton University’s majestic eating clubs. Register. $20. 10 a.m. to noon.

Princeton Canal Walkers, Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road. 3 mile walk on the maple, white oak, American hornbeam, to view the microforest. towpath, weather permitting. Free. Register to tulip poplar, blackgum, sweet pepperbush, Those wishing to support the microfor- canalwalkers@googlegroups.com for notices of nannyberry and spicebush. Visitors to the est can also make a donation to the Shade weather-related cancellations. Weekly on Saturmicroforest will be able to walk a trail Tree Trust Reserve. Donors will be recog- days. 10 a.m.

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Fall Musicale: Rupert Boyd, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Home of Caroline and Dixon Hayes, 14 Spruce Lane. www.princetonsymphony.org. Evening of guitar music featuring Rupert Boyd, of the Boyd Meets Girl duo. Wine and hors d’oeuvres follow. Register. $150. 4 p.m.

toric sites in the area. $20. Register. 2 to 4 p.m.

Mexican Embossed Metal Workshop, Lewis Center for the Arts, Drapkin Studio, Lewis Arts complex. arts.princeton.edu. Veronica Olivares-Weber offers an embossed metal workCampus Art Tour: Main Campus Neigh- shop, drawing from Mexican cultural symbolism. borhood, Princeton University Art Museum, All supplies provided. For children and adults Nassau Hall. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Guided ages 8 and up. Register. Free. 2 to 4 p.m. outdoor walking tour of one of the country’s Princeton History Walking Tour, Historical most significant collections of 19th- and 20th- Society of Princeton, Princeton Battle Monucentury sculpture. Rain or shine; stair-free. No ment, 1 Monument Drive. www.princetonhisRSVP required. Meet in front of Nassau Hall. tory.org. Walk around downtown Princeton and Free. Also October 5, 25, and 26. 2 p.m. the University campus as you learn about his-

History/Nature Hike at Institute Woods, Historical Society of Princeton, Princeton Battlefield Parking Lot, 500 Mercer Road. www. princetonhistory.org. Hike through the Institute Woods to explore bits of history, as well as the sites and sounds that form this unique and serene setting. Special stop at the Swinging Bridge, then hike over to the observation decks at the adjacent Rogers Wildlife Refuge. Register. $20. 4 to 6:30 p.m.

An Afternoon of Opera Arias and Art Songs, Princeton United Methodist Church, Nassau Street at Vandeventer Avenue. legacyartsinternational.org. Works by Puccini, SaintSaens, Dvorak, Verdi, and more. Pre-concert coffee bar at 3:30 p.m.; performances by the Legacy Arts Youth Ambassadors on piano. $40. 4 p.m.

Gilmore Girls 25th Anniversary Party, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Celebrate 25 years of “Gilmore Girls” with a screening of the pilot episode, themed snacks, a trivia contest with prizes, and a take-home craft. Open to fans of all ages. 4 to 6 p.m.

History of Italian Dance, Dorothea’s House, 120 John Street. www.dorotheashouse.

Fall Concert, Princeton University Orches- org. Rome native and ARB dancer Andrea Marini tra, Richardson Auditorium. music.princeton. gives an overview of how dance in Italy has acedu. Program includes Roy Harris – Symphony companied human beings even before the emerNo. 3 and Hector Berlioz – Symphony Fantas- gence of language. Bring refreshments to share tique. $15. Also October 5. 7:30 p.m. at a post-program reception. Free. 5 to 7 p.m.

The Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band – Pink Martini All-Stars, McCarter Theater, West Side Story Reimagined, McCarter The- 91 University Place. www.mccarter.org. Tour led ater, 91 University Place. www.mccarter.org. by NPR’s Ari Shapiro, Edna Vazquez, and AmeriDrummer, composer, arranger and Bronx-born ca’s Got Talent finalist Jimmie Herrod conjures up Nuyorican Bobby Sanabria reimagines Leonard a mix of old favorites and new treats. 7:30 p.m.

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Fall Family Day, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street. www.morven.org.

Spend a fall morning at Morven exploring history and harvest. Activities include scavenger hunts, a fall-themed story time, leaf art making, harvesting in the garden, and more. Snacks and Unruly Sounds Music Festival, Princ- cider provided. Register. $5; kids under 10 free. eton Public Library, Hinds Plaza, Witherspoon 10 a.m. to noon.

Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. An afternoon Author: Mariah Fredericks - A Book of original music by local composers showcasBrunch Event, Princeton Public Library, 65 ing local bands and musicians and featuring risWitherspoon Street. The author talks about her ing talents in the Princeton University graduate new novel, “The Girl in the Green Dress,” a hiscomposition program. Noon to 5 p.m. torical mystery based on the real story of the unFall Music Series, Palmer Square Green. JB solved deaths of Joseph Elwell and New Yorker Rocks performs. 1 to 3 p.m. writer Morris Markey. Register. 11 a.m.

Filipino-American Heritage Fest, Arts Princeton Community Chili Cookoff, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. Council of Princeton & Historical Society of www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Event features Princeton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road. live music and dance performances, art and food www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Sample chilis vendors, paper quilling workshop, and more. from home cooks and professional chefs and enRegister. Free. 1 to 4 p.m. joy live music by the Sourland Mountain String

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Tuesday Night Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Dance, Christ Congregation, 50 Walnut Lane.

Discussion: Paul Nadal on Bienvenido N. www.princetonfolkdance.org. No partner necesSantos, Princeton Public Library, 65 Withersary. $5. Weekly on Tuesdays. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. spoon Street. Professor Paul Nadal leads a discussion of the celebrated author’s short story Wednesday October 8 “Scent of Apples.” Register. 6 p.m.

Early & Lower School Info Session, Stuart Lecture: Executive Function Skills for Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, 1200 ADHD, Princeton Public Library, 65 Wither- Stuart Road. www.stuartschool.org/openhouse. spoon Street. Dr. Eric Deibler from The Center Meet faculty and student leaders and explore for Emotional Health shares information about the campus. Register. Also October 28. 9 to ADHD and executive function strategies for 10:30 a.m. teens and families. 6:30 p.m.

Healing with Music: “The Dance Lives On: Continuing Conversations on Race and Contemplating Artistic Legacy”, Princeton White Privilege, Not In Our Town Princeton. University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium. www.niotprinceton.org. In “Trenton Makes, the puc.princeton.edu. Conversation with choreogState Takes,” Caroline Clarke, Trenton resident, rapher Mark Morris permeated by dance and civil rights lawyer, and NIOT’s chair talks about live music, moderated by Ara Guzelimian. $27. the struggle for control of Trenton Water Works. 7:30 p.m.

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Gallery Opening: Little Museums: Opening Doors on Art History, Arts Council of PrincMiddle & Upper School Info Session, Stu- eton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscounart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, cilofprinceton.org. Meta Dunkly Arnold works in 1200 Stuart Road. www.stuartschool.org/open- assemblage and mixed media, using discarded house. Meet faculty and student leaders and objects and unusual materials. On view through explore the campus. Register. Also October 29. November 7. 5 to 7 p.m.

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Sips at Sunset, HiTOPS, 300 Witherspoon Meeting, 55-Plus Club of Princeton, Jewish Street. www.hitops.org. Rooftop cocktail party Center of Princeton, 435 Nassau Street. www. featuring adult beverages, bites, and camaradeprinceton.com/groups/55plus. Peter Marks, rie, plus the chance to hear from young adult HiAmerican hematologist and oncologist, former TOPS members. 21+. Register. Free. 6 to 8 p.m. director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation Celia Cruz – A Tribute to the Queen!, Mcand Research within the FDA, speaks on “Public Health in Crisis.” Free; suggested donation $5. Carter Theater, 91 University Place. www. mccarter.org. Evening of Afro-Cuban rhythms, Via Zoom or in person. 10 a.m. high-energy performances, and a dynamic live “Many Minds, Many Stripes”: A Princeton band. Pre-Show Salsa Party at 6 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Graduate Alumni Roundtable, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. www.labyrinthbooks. Saturday October 11 com. Conversation with Princeton graduate Louis XIV and the Court at Versailles, Allialumni authors Jasmin Darznik, Eszter Hargittai, ance Francaise, All Saints Church, 16 All Saints Peter Lighte, and Xita Rubert. 1:30 p.m.

Road. allianceprinceton.com. Jean-Baptiste BerFantastic Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop, thelin offers a French history workshop in EngD&R Greenway Land Trust, Johnson Education lish, offering a detailed account of the life of the Center, One Preservation Place. www.drgreen- king and his court in Versailles from 1643 to 1715. way.org. Workshop led by Lois Harrod explores Register. $60. 11 a.m. literary device where a poem describes and reFall Music Series, Palmer Square Green. sponds to a work of visual art. Participants write www.palmersquare.com. Rachel & Ty perform. their own poems to be shared at a reading in 1 to 3 p.m.

December. Register. 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Guild for Early Music Autumn Showcase, Disney’s Moana Live-To-Film Concert, McArts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Carter Theater, 91 University Place. www.mcStreet. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Six carter.org. Full-length screening with live perforconcerts of Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque mances by a unique on-stage musical ensemble Music by regional instrumental and vocal enof top Hollywood studio musicians, Polynesian sembles and an instrument “petting zoo” for all rhythm masters, and vocalists. 6:30 p.m. ages. Free. 1 to 5:30 p.m.

In Her Own Words: Reflections on Black “Dragon Masters” Party with Tracey West, Girlhood in the Nineteenth Century, Morven Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street. www.

Street. The author shares her latest book series, morven.org. Virtual event with Dr. Nazera Sadiq “Dragon Hill: Ember the Fire Dragon” at a party Wright, author of “Black Girlhood in the Ninefeaturing crafts and games. 3 to 4 p.m. teenth Century,” and the museum’s curatorial Gallery Opening: Visit to Bayou Road and and research team. Register. $5. 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Other Paintings, Arts Council of Princeton, Three Colours: Blue (1993), Princeton Uni102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofversity Art Museum, Princeton Garden Theater, princeton.org. Exhibit by Victor Davson, whose 160 Nassau Street. artmuseum.princeton.edu. colorful and abstract landscape paintings were See Juliette Binoche light up the screen in “Three inspired by a newfound appreciation for the Colours: Blue,” directed by Krzysztof Kieslowski. lives of trees developed during COVID. On view Introduced by Museum Director James Steward. through November 8. 3 to 5 p.m. $13.75. 7 p.m.

Gallery Opening: The Arts Council beyond Friday October 10 Princeton: Work from Barbara DiLorenzo’s Friends & Foundation Annual Book Sale, online students from 2020-2025, Arts CounPrinceton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon cil of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. ExhibStreet. Annual fundraising sale featuring thou- it of works created by artists who participated in sands of gently used books in a wide range of Zoom classes started in response to COVID and categories for readers of all ages and interests. have continued as a global creative community.

On view through November 8. 3 to 5 p.m.

Continues October 11 and 12. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Thursday October 9

Talk: Sarah Prager on Queer History, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Author, historian and advocate Prager shares little-known stories from queer history and why they matter in celebration of Banned Books Week and LGBTQ+ History Month. 4:30 p.m.

English Country Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive. www.princetoncountrydancers.org.

Orly Krasner with Three Ring Circus. $15. 7 to 10:30 p.m.

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RWJUH Hamilton October Healthy Living / Community Education Programs CANCER: THRIVING AND SURVIVING

Wednesdays; Oct. 1, 8, 15 & 29 and Nov. 5 & 12; 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

This evidence-based class offers techniques to deal with cancer symptoms and treatment such as fatigue, pain, sleeplessness, shortness of breath, stress, and emotional problems such as depression, anger, fear and frustration related to cancer, cancer treatment, and cancer recovery. This is a very experiential program.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Tuesday, Oct. 7; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Presented by our oncology nurse navigator and certified oncology social worker at The Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton, this support group welcomes those who have received a breast cancer diagnosis in all phases of their journey, and offers participants an opportunity to share personal experiences, helpful resources, and methods of coping with feelings of anxiety and distress. Please call 609.584.2836 to confirm attendance.

2ND ANNUAL, IN YOUR BREAST INTEREST: YOUR BREAST CARE QUESTIONS ANSWERED LIVE Wednesday, Oct. 8; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Join our panel of breast specialists, from the Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton, Firas G. Eladoumikdachi, MD, FACS, Breast Program Director, Surgical Oncology; Meera Yogarajah, MD, Medical Oncology; and Rachana Singh, MD, Clinical Director of Radiation Oncology for an informative Q&A session. Learn the facts about breast health, the latest treatments, and the importance of early detection, screening, and prevention.

Registered attendees will be offered a wellbalanced and healthy dinner.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP

MIND YOUR MIND

ASK THE DIETITIAN

Support and information for family and friends of people with Alzheimer’s disease. A caregiver specialist will conduct these interactive groups and facilitate a supportive group experience.

There is a strong correlation between mental and physical health. We will learn about strategies to help deal with stress on a daily basis, as well as foods to help enhance mental health. Ekta Makani, FNP-C, MSN, APN.

Meet with our Registered Dietitian for a 30-minute appointment to discuss your unique nutritional needs.

Tuesday, Oct. 7; 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 15; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

THE POWER OF FOOD: NUTRITION STRATEGIES FOR DIABETES

Monday, Oct. 13; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 28; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Join us to learn how to manage and control your diabetes through dietary choices.

Learn the basics of diabetes and how nutrition affects blood sugar levels. Gain practical tips for meal planning and preparation to control your diabetes.

WII GAMES

Monday, Oct. 13; 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 24; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join RWJ Rehabilitation at RWJUH Hamilton for this fun hour of Wii games and learn about safe mechanics. Mastering body movement is the key to safe living. Play smart, move like a pro, and stay in the game longer!

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS

Wednesday, Oct. 15; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Learn how to help heal your body and relax your busy mind. No experience necessary.

Wednesday, Oct. 15; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

CRYSTAL BOWL SOUND BATH

Thursday, Oct. 16; 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Relax to the soothing sounds of crystal bowls, allowing your body and mind to return to a restful state. Please bring a yoga mat, blankets, and anything else that makes you comfortable. Chairs available as well. Fee: $15.

PREDIABETES CONNECT GROUP Tuesday, Oct. 21; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Diagnosed with prediabetes? This group is for you to connect with others affected.

Share and explore ways to improve lifestyle changes.

REIKI SHARE GROUP

Wednesday, Oct. 22; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

For folks who have been Reiki certified (at any level) to come share the gift with fellow practitioners. Give a session, get a session. Please bring a sheet and small pillow.

WISE WOMAN DISCUSSION GROUP: WHAT ARE YOU READING?

Thursday, Oct. 23: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Join a community of women to discuss relevant topics and find purpose, meaning and community.

Friday, Oct. 24; 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 29; 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

CAREGIVER CONFERENCE

Monday, Oct. 27; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Supporting a person with memory loss can bring both communication and financial challenges. A geriatric specialist will discuss the progression of dementia and share verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to help strengthen relationships. An elder care attorney will present guidance on asset preservation within the context of Medicaid planning for long-term care, as well as the importance of estate planning documents.

HEART-HEALTHY NUTRITION

Monday, Oct. 27; 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Join us for our bimonthly nutrition education class. Learn about making dietary choices that support cardiovascular health.

Discuss the principles of heart-healthy nutrition. Gain tips for meal planning and preparation. Explore heart-healthy recipes.

CREATIVE ARTS: JUNK JOURNALING

Tuesday, Oct, 28; 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Junk journaling is a stress-reducing activity that allows you to express yourself through creativity. This unique way of journaling involves repurposing old items and transforming them into beautiful and personal works of art. Grab some “junk” and get crafty while working on your mental health and wellness.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, Oct. 28; 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

A place for survivors and caregivers to build a community through shared personal experiences, feelings, and recovery strategies on managing life after a stroke.

Join the RWJ Rehab team, Ashley Sarrol, Speech-Language Pathologist, & Allyson Panikowski-Berry, Occupational Therapist.

Survivors and care partners at any stage of recovery are encouraged to attend.

IS IT LAZINESS, ADHD, OR PERHAPS AUDITORY PROCESSING DISORDER?

Wednesday, Oct. 29; 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is often mistaken for hearing loss, as those diagnosed may struggle to follow conversations or understand instructions.

Join Lorraine Sgarlato, AuD, from the Balance and Hearing Center, to learn how APD affects children and adults, and the most effective treatment options available to improve quality of life.

BASICS OF ESTATE PLANNING Thursday, Oct. 30; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

This informational presentation includes concepts such as wills, trusts, probate, and the advantages of naming beneficiaries.

Protect your loved ones and plan for the future.

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*All programs require registration and are held at the RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ, unless otherwise noted.

Better Health is a free program for VIP’s 65+ that combines medical education, interesting topics, and fun activities. Join today!

A SOCIAL HOUR ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS Wednesday, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Don’t miss an opportunity to participate in life-changing conversations, listening, learning, and exploring for this time in our lives. Every week is new and something different. Join us on all the dates, two, or even one. It’s your choice. New members are always welcome.

HOPE FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE LUNCH: BREAST CANCER AWARENESS & CRAFTING Thursday, Oct. 2; 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.

Join us for a meaningful and uplifting afternoon designed to inform and inspire. After lunch, create a simple craft you can donate to the Better Health Education Center for October’s Breast Cancer Awareness month, or take it home to enjoy. After we’ll join Firas G. Eladoumikdachi, MD, Breast Program Director, Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton, who will discuss what you need to know about breast cancer after age 65.

MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT IS HERE: WHAT’S NEW FOR 2026?

NOURISH YOUR BRAIN: COOKING FOR BRAIN HEALTH

Join us to learn what you need to know about your 2026 Medicare benefits and how to compare health and drug plans to find the best coverage and save money.

Kelly Ott, Director of the NJ State Health Insurance Assistance Program, (a Medicare information program sponsored by the NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services), and Michele Lee, Medicare and Program Specialist, will present.

Light Refreshments will be served.

Have some fun while learning recipes that can help fuel your brain.

Tuesday, Oct. 7; 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

FALL HEALTH FAIR AND BREAKFAST Thursday, Oct. 9; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 17; 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

LUNCH & LEARN: MEET SARA ALI, MD, & THE RECENTLY EXPANDED GERIATRIC TEAM Tuesday, Oct. 21; 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

A compassionate, multidisciplinary team welcomes patients, led by board-certified geriatricians Dr. Sara Ali and Dr. Bianca Estropia, along with a nurse practitioner, licensed practical nurse, and medical assistant. Together, they provide personalized care that supports older adults and their families—prioritizing independence, quality of life, and overall well-being.

Join our RWJUH Hamilton team members for this informative fair designed to empower you with the tools GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE PUZZLING you need to live healthier lives. A variety of screenings and assessments will be available. Breakfast included. PAINTING Wednesday, Oct. 22; 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 24; 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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NJ STATE SENIOR RESOURCE PROGRAM Thursday, Oct. 23; 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Discover state programs that provide seniors with financial, health, and food assistance. Presenters Include: NJ Division of Aging Services, NJ Division of Taxation, NJ SNAP .

AGELESS GRACE: SEATED EXERCISE FOR THE BRAIN & BODY Monday, Oct. 27; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

New to the Better Health Program is Ageless Grace, a practice designed to intentionally nourish the brain-body connection and support overall health and wellbeing. It helps reduce stress, keep the brain agile, and the body responsive. When body, mind, spirit, and emotions are in balance, health and well-being become more attainable.

RECURRING MONTHLY PROGRAMS CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE

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Sunday October 12 Art in the Courtyard, Princeton Makes, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street. princetonshoppingcenter.com. Discover and shop handmade, original art from talented local artists and artisans, enjoy live music and interactive experiences, and connect with local cultural organizations. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fall Fest, Palmer Square. www.palmersquare.com. Live music by the Jake & Dan Duo, 1 to 2:30 p.m., and Charles Laurita and the Mischief, 2:30 to 4 p.m., seasonal bites from Palmer Square eateries; face painting, photo booth, fall-themed crafts, tote bag painting, and store promotions. 1 to 4 p.m.

Battlefield Tour, Princeton Battlefield Society, 500 Mercer Road. www.pbs1777.org. Presentation on the Battle of Princeton, with a tour of the historic Thomas Clarke House & Museum, presented by historian and author Larry Kidder.

Register. $10. Also October 26. 1 p.m.

Monday October 13

Tuesday October 14 Adaptive Reuse in Princeton: Triumph Brewery, Historical Society of Princeton, Triumph Brewery, 20 Palmer Square East. www. princetonhistory.org. Join architect Kevin Wilkes of Princeton Design Guild for a tour of the restaurant spaces and learn about the seven year planning and construction process. Register. Free. 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

From Family to Fiction: Unearthing Historical Narratives, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Author Lindsay Marie Morris shares how family history can inspire historical fiction and shares techniques for weaving research and archival exploration into broader historical contexts. Via Zoom. Register. 7 p.m.

Wednesday October 15 Presentation and Panel: The New Jersey Quantum Ecosystem, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Representatives of Nokia Bell Labs and Quantum Computing discuss their quantum activities followed by a panel discussion about the opportunity to grow the New Jersey quantum ecosystem. 5:30 p.m.

Princeton History Walks: Tigers of Princeton, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Thursday October 16 Street. Library staff lead a walk highlighting the Afternoon Tea with The Secret Tea Room, history of some of the notable tigers that can be Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton found on Princeton’s campus. Meet in the lobby. Street. www.morven.org. Enjoy your choice of Rain date October 15. 12:30 to 2 p.m. tea or infusion accompanied by freshly baked scones, tea sandwiches, dessert, and a sparkling

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drink with views of the historic gardens. Register for noon or 2:15 p.m. seating. $50 includes optional tour. Also October 17. Noon to 3:30 p.m.

50th Annual Rummage Sale, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street. www.trinitychurch. org. Bargains in housewares and electronics, shoes and clothes, books, toys, jewelry, framed art, and linens. $10 admission. Continues October 17 and 18, free admission. Noon to 5 p.m.

Where We Meet: The Healing Power of Community and Mental Health, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street. www. morven.org. Conversation with experts exploring the impact of connection and community on mental health moderated by Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO of New America. Register. Free.

6 to 7:30 p.m.

The Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band

Screening: “American Psycho”, Princeton –West Side Story Reimagined comes to McCarter on Saturday, October 4.

Garden Theater, 160 Nassau Street, 609-2791999. www.thegardentheatre.com. Join in-theater for a discussion with Anthony Tobia, MD, Friday October 17 professor of psychiatry at Rutgers Robert Wood Fashion, Feminism, and Fear: A SymJohnson Medical School. 7 p.m. posium on Clothing and Power, Princeton Story & Verse: Open Mic, Arts Council University Library, Convocation Room, Friend of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www. Center. libcal.princeton.edu/event/15299002. In artscouncilofprinceton.org. Enjoy an evening of conjunction with an exhibition contextualizing community-created entertainment in the form William H. Walker’s cartoons satirizing women’s of storytelling and poetic open mic. Performers fashion in the late 19th- and early 20th centuries, should bring their own work of their choice for a gathering for interdisciplinary scholarly conthe theme “caution & courage.” Register. Free. 7 versation about the ways this past has ongoing to 9 p.m. significance. Register. Free. 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Film: Vincent and Theo, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Robert Altman’s biopic feature film depicting the story of Vincent van Gogh and his relationship with his brother Theodore. 3 to 5:15 p.m.

Beyond Words: An Evening with Mary Roach, Princeton Public Library, Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street. www. princetonlibrary.org. Author discusses her new book, “Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy,” at a reception and author talk. Register. $125 and up includes the book. 5:30 p.m.

Aída Cuevas – “The Queen of Mariachi”, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place. www. mccarter.org. Aída Cuevas visits for her 50th Anniversary U.S. Tour 2025. 7:30 p.m.

Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, Princeton Folk Music Society, Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane. www.princetonfolk.org.

Superb harmonies on classic country, bluegrass to contemporary folk, backed by instrumental virtuosity. $25 online or at the door. 8 p.m.

Saturday October 18 Breakfast & Birdsong, Sustainable Princeton, Institute for Advanced Study, 1 Einstein Drive. www.sustainableprinceton.org. Breakfast, then a guided bird walk through the Institute Woods with Peter Reczek, a former National Audubon Society instructor. Register. $80. 9 to 11:30 a.m.

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Artful October: New exhibits come to Stuart School and Present Day Club

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tuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart hosts the fall exhibit “Painting Life” by Princeton native and Canadian figurative painter Alison Kruse in the Considine Gallery, with an opening reception on Saturday, October 4, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The exhibit remains on view through Thursday, November 20.

Kruse, a two-time Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant recipient and recent participant in the Turps Residency Program in London, creates work rooted in truth and lived experience, exploring the interplay of memory, place, and emotion. Each painting aims to recreate a specific tone or feeling. The exhibition, featuring her piece “NJ,” invites viewers into an honest and sensory record of observation and reflection.

A statement on the Stuart website describes her process as “intuitive and fastpaced, often guided by music, allowing the work to unfold with emotional clarity. She combines drawing, painting, and material experimentation to approach each piece as a visual journal entry. . . . This allows her to engage with both her internal world and external surroundings, mapping the ways they mirror, challenge, and inform

each other. Driven by curiosity and a commitment to truth, she strives to be honest with herself, with her materials, and with the world around her.”

Visit stuartschool.org/arts/galleries to learn more.

T

he Present Day Club at 72 Stockton Street presents a solo art show

by Helene Mazur titled “Happiness Is.” A reception takes place Friday, October 3, from 5 to 7 p.m., with additional viewing

Alison Kruse’s ‘NJ,’ left, and a beach scene

by Helene Mazur, above.

hours on remaining Fridays in October from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Mazur’s oil and acrylic paintings aim to capture the vibrant colors, light, and energy of place. Her landscapes and still lives have been described as “engaging and colorful, featuring rich textures and lyrical brushwork.” “Happiness Is” features a number of paintings created in the past year.

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Rent Party 2025, Housing Initiatives of Princeton, Frick Chemistry Lab. www.housinginitiativesofprinceton.org. “Elements of Change: A Formula for Housing” includes food, drinks, music, a silent auction, and more. Cocktail attire encouraged. Register. $200 and up. 7 to 10 p.m.

Chris Thile, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place. www.mccarter.org. Mandolinist, singer, songwriter, and composer features selections from his acclaimed solo recordings of Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas alongside his signature blend of classical, folk, and improvisational brilliance.

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Sunday October 19 Run for Rescue, Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad, TPC Jasna Polana, 4519 Province Line Road. www.pfars.org. 5K race. Register at runsignup.com. $40. 8:30 a.m.

Discovering Princeton at Morven Walking Tour, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street. www.morven.org. Explore Princeton’s Mercer Hill neighborhood and the Stockton family’s history on a walk led by the authors of “Discovering Princeton: A Photographic Guide with Five Walking Tours.” Register. $20. 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Open House, Princeton Skating Club, Halloween Spooktacular, Princeton Shopping Center. princetonshoppingcenter.com. Princeton Day School rink, 650 Great Road.

Children’s activities, Triumph Brewery pop-up www.princetonskatingclub.org. Free skate rentbeer garden, and live music. Screening of “Hocus als. 1 to 3 p.m.

Pocus” at 6:15 p.m. 3 to 8 p.m.

Film: Quartet, Princeton Public Library, Film: Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni 65 Witherspoon Street. British musical comedy, Project, Princeton Public Library, 65 With- based on the play “Quartet” by Ronald Harwood. erspoon Street. Documentary about the life Discussion follows. 2 p.m. of poet, Nikki Giovanni and the revolutionary historical periods through which she lived. The group of poets, No River Twice, develops an interactive community performance in response to the screening. 3:30 p.m.

Bachtoberfest, Princeton Pro Musica, Richardson Auditorium. www.princetonpromusica.org. Program includes Magnificat, Concerto for Two Violins, and other festive favorites. $12 to $84. 4 p.m.

Four on the Floor: Alt Rock Fest, Arts Monday October 20 Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street.

Monthly Meeting, Women’s College Club Performances by GIANT INFLATABLE DOG, Cherry Blossoms, Bomber Jacket, and The Plebs. of Princeton, Stockton Education Center, Morven Museum, 55 Stockton Street. www.wccpnj. $15 to $20. 6 to 9 p.m. org. Seniors have unique healthcare needs that

can be challenging to manage. Lisa Cruser discusses ways to empower ourselves to be our own Healthcare Advocate. She also explores when and how to ask for a second opinion. Cruser has experience in disciplines, including geriatrics, cardiology, and clinical research as a nurse, patient advocate, and community leader. Free. 1 to 3 p.m.

The C. K. Williams Reading Series presents Ellen Bass and Student Readers, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. www.labyrinthbooks. com. Bass’ most recent collection, “Indigo,” was published in 2020. 6 p.m.

Author: Rhacel Salazar Parreñas - In Conversation with Martina Vandenberg, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street.

Christopher Eisgruber in conversation Parreñas presents her book “The Trafficker Next with Deborah Pearlstein: A Library and Laby- Door: How Household Employers Exploit Dorinth Collaboration, Princeton Public Library mestic Workers.” 7 p.m. & Labyrinth Books, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.labyrinthbooks.com. Princeton University Wednesday October 22 President Christopher L. Eisgruber is joined in PSO Soundtracks: Orpheus and Eurydice conversation with Deborah Pearlstein, director Retold, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherof the Program in Law and Public Policy, about spoon Street. Storyteller Maria LoBiondo offers his new book “Terms of Respect: How Colleges a retelling of the classic myth and invites you Get Free Speech Right.” Register. 6 p.m. to explore its meaning as a preview to PSO’s

Tuesday October 21 Morven’s Curator Corner: The Young Trustee Broadside, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street. www.morven.org. Second program in the Curator’s Corner series features a new acquisition: an 1854 horse broadside connected to Commodore Robert Field Stockton. Curator Jesse Gordon Simons discusses why the broadside is an important addition to the museum’s collection and further explores the Commodore’s relationship with horseracing and horse breeding. Via Zoom. Register. Free. Noon to 1 p.m.

upcoming performance of Dobrinka Tabakova’s “Orpheus’ Comet.” 7 p.m.

Thursday October 23 Fantastic Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop, D&R Greenway Land Trust, Johnson Education Center, One Preservation Place. www.drgreenway.org. Workshop led by Maxine Sussman explores literary device where a poem describes and responds to a work of visual art. Participants write their own poems to be shared at a reading in December. Register. 2 to 3:30 p.m.

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he Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) begins a second season of chamber music at Trinity Church on Thursday, October 23, at 7 p.m. with a special performance of Johannes Brahms’ Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25. Maestro Rossen Milanov introduces Brahms’ quartet and talks about Arnold Schoenberg’s orchestration of the work for full orchestra, which will be performed by the PSO the following Saturday at Richardson Auditorium. Performing the chamber work are Natasha Paremski, piano; Marc Uys, violin; Xandi van Dijk, viola; and John-Henry Crawford, cello.

The Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s brass quintet celebrates the season on Thursday, December 4, at 7 p.m. with festive carols and holiday favorites. The quintet consists of Jerry Bryant, trumpet; Tom Cook, trumpet; Jonathan Clark, horn; Lars Wendt, trombone; and Jonathan Fowler, tuba.

The Erinys Quartet was founded in 2018 at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki.

On the program on Thursday, March 19, at 7 p.m. are Anton Webern’s Fünf Sätze für Streichquartett, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s String Quartet No. 15 in D Minor, K. 421, and Claude Debussy’s String

Pianist Natasha Paremski joins the PSO for a performance of Brahms’ Piano Quartet No. 1 on October 23.

Quartet in G Minor, Op. 10.

Trio Candesco performs a program highlighting the virtuosic possibilities of their combination of instruments on Thursday, April 23, at 7 p.m. Pieces include Claude Debussy’s Sonate for flute, viola and harp, Hilary Tann’s “From the Song of Amergin,” Maurice Ravel’s Sonatine arranged by Carlos Salzedo, and Toru Takemitsu’s “And Then I Knew ’Twas Wind.”

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Friday October 24

Beyond Pink Art Show, YWCA Princeton’s Breast Cancer Resource Center, MarketFair, 3535 Route 1, West Windsor. www.ywcaprinceton.org/beyondpink. Exhibit opening reception honors survivors, thrivers, and those impacted by breast cancer through original artworks created by or inspired the breast cancer journey. The collection includes paintings, photographs, sculptures, and mixed media pieces, many of which are made through the BCRC’s Healing Arts Program. Pop-up exhibit remains on view through October 25. Register. $80 and up. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Friday Feature Film: Thelma, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson she embarks on a journey, along with a friend and his motorized scooter, to reclaim what was taken from her. 3 p.m.

ART OF Terrariums, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Guided by Cindy Olentine of Sprouts, participants explore design techniques, plant care tips, and the calming, meditative process of terrarium-mak- Princeton Einstein Museum of Science hosts family fun ing. All materials provided. Register. $75. 6 to 7:30 p.m. days in Dohm Alley on October 18 and 19.

Campfire Tales, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street. www.morven.org. Grab a spot around the fire pit for an evening of fall storytelling. Between spooky tales celebrating the Halloween season to stories of harvest, the Princeton Storytelling Circle transports you to new worlds all from the cozy fireside.

S’mores and hot cider included. Register. $15. 6 to 7 p.m.

Chamber Series at Trinity, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street. www.princetonsymphony. org. Special performance of Johannes Brahms’ Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25. Maestro Rossen Milanov introduces Brahms’ quartet and talks about Arnold Schoenberg’s orchestration of the work for full orchestra, to be performed by the PSO the followMorten Høi Jensen in conversation with Florian Fuchs, ing Saturday at Richardson Auditorium. Performing the chamber Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. www.labyrinthbooks.com. work are Natasha Paremski, piano; Marc Uys, violin: Xandi van Discussion on the story of how Thomas Mann’s views evolved as Dijk, viola; and John-Henry Crawford, cello. $65. 7 p.m. wrote “The Magic Mountain” while a defeated Germany descendBelcea String Quartet, Princeton University Concerts, ed into political chaos. 6 p.m.

Richardson Auditorium. concerts.princeton.edu. Program includes An Evening of Neapolitan Songs, Princeton Public Library, Mozart’s String Quartet No. 19 in C Major, K. 465 “Dissonance”; 65 Witherspoon Street. Mara Adler-O’Kelly performs songs from Brett Dean’s New String Quartet (composed for the Belcea QuarNaples and discusses their history, meaning, and connections to tet); and Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 16 in F Major, Op. 135. $33 American history and culture. Register. 6:30 p.m. to $54. 7:30 p.m.

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Saturday October 25 Family Matinee: “The Nightmare Before Christmas”, Princeton Public Library, Princeton Garden Theater, 160 Nassau Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. PG. 1 hour, 16 minutes. $5. 10 a.m.

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