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Business &
Career
Government Contracting Webinar. The New Jersey Small Business Development Center will offer “Government Contracting Opportunities in New Jersey” on Wednesday, July 22.
The webinar is designed for small businesses interested in pursuing government work. The session will highlight current contracting opportunities available in New Jersey and give business owners a starting point for understanding where their products or services might fit.
Government contracts can be a growth path for companies that sell goods or services needed by public agencies, including construction, maintenance, information technology, printing, food service, consulting, transportation, professional services and office support. The program may help business owners understand how to begin looking for public-sector opportunities and what steps may be needed before bidding.
The program may be useful for entrepreneurs, contractors, consultants, professional-service firms and established small businesses looking to diversify their customer base beyond private clients. For more information go to njsbdc.com.
Business After Business. The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold July Business After Business on Thursday, July 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Princeton Conference Center, 900 Scudders Mill Road, Plainsboro.
The event is designed for chamber members and guests looking to meet other business professionals, strengthen existing relationships and make new regional contacts in an informal setting. It also gives business owners, nonprofit leaders and professionals a chance to stay visible in the regional business community during the summer.
The event is a close-in listing from last week, but the timing makes it worth keeping in front of readers who may still be able to register or attend. For more information go to princetonmercerchamber.org.
AI Basics for Businesses. The New Jersey Small Business Development Center will offer “Make AI Work for You” on Thursday, July 23, from 4 to 5 p.m.
The online workshop is designed for small business owners and their teams. No prior artificial intelligence knowledge or technical background is required. Participants are asked to bring business challenges and a laptop, suggesting the session is meant to be practical rather than theoretical.
The program may be useful for business owners trying to understand how AI tools can support productivity, marketing, customer service, operations or everyday problem-solving without requiring a major technology investment. The workshop is offered at no cost. For more information go to njsbdc.com.
Online Visibility Workshop. SCORE will offer “Get Ranked & Recommended with SEO & GEO” on Thursday, July 23.
The online workshop focuses on improving online visibility through Google Search, Google Maps and emerging AI-driven platforms. It is aimed at business owners who want customers to find them more easily online and understand how search is changing as artificial intelligence tools
become part of the discovery process. The program may be useful for small businesses, consultants, retailers, restaurants, service providers and nonprofits trying to make better use of their websites, listings and online presence. For more information go to score.org.
AI Grant Writing for Nonprofits. SCORE will offer “The Art of Grant Writing with AI for your Nonprofit” on Tuesday, July 28.
The webinar will focus on using artificial intelligence tools to support grant writing while still aligning proposals with grant-makers’ priorities and maintaining a personal touch. The program is aimed at nonprofit leaders, staff members and volunteers involved in fundraising, development or program support.
The session may be useful for small nonprofits that need to pursue grants but do not have large development departments. It also fits organizations trying to understand where AI can help with drafts, research and structure without replacing judgment, mission knowledge or human voice. For more information go to score. org.
Virtual Speed Networking. The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold July Business Before Business Virtual Speed Networking on Tuesday, July 28, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
The online program gives chamber members and future members a chance to make business connections without traveling to an in-person event. Participants can use the session to reintroduce themselves, meet other professionals and share information about their work.
The event is free for chamber members, with a fee for future members. It may be useful for people looking for low-barrier networking, especially those who want to
make contacts before the workday takes over. For more information go to princetonmercerchamber.org.
One-Person Business Webinar. SCORE will offer “One Person Empire: How to Build a Six-Figure Business in 2026” on Thursday, July 30.
The webinar is aimed at entrepreneurs interested in launching or growing a lean business without building a large staff. The program focuses on how solo business owners can identify demand, structure services or products, and build a business model suited to current market conditions.
The session may be useful for consultants, freelancers, side-gig operators and professionals considering self-employment. For more information go to score.org.
Arts & Creativity
Jersey Art Meetup. The Arts Council of Princeton will host Jersey Art Meetup on Wednesday, July 22, from 7 to 9 p.m.
The weekly social event connects creatives in Central Jersey who are interested in sequential art, illustration, comics, writing and new media. Participants can use the open workshop space to draw, write, develop ideas and receive feedback from other artists.
The meetup may appeal to artists looking for a low-pressure way to keep working, meet other creatives and get peer response outside a formal class. For more information go to artscouncilofprinceton.org.
Quilt Guild Card-Making Workshop. The Arts Council of Princeton will host a gallery talk and card-making workshop with the Princeton Sankofa Stitchers Modern Quilt Guild on Saturday, July 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Taplin Gallery.
Participants will use fabric scraps to create designs on cardstock using glue and scissors. The workshop is connected to the exhibition “Ten Years of Threads: The Princeton Sankofa Stitchers Modern Quilt Guild’s Journey Through Fabric and History,” on view July 11 through Aug. 8.
The workshop is open to participants of all ages, from elementary school through adulthood. Elementary-aged children must attend with a guardian. No registration is required. For more information go to artscouncilofprinceton.org.
Café Improv Performer Slots. Café Improv returns to the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater on Saturday, July 25, from 7 to 10 p.m.
The long-running program features music, poetry, comedy and other performances by local and regional artists. Performers can register for a time slot, while audience members can attend to hear a mix of original work and community talent.
The program is designed for beginning and professional performers alike, giving musicians, comedians, writers and other artists a place to share material in front of a live audience. For more information go to artscouncilofprinceton.org.
Artist Meetup Collaboration. West Windsor Arts and the Hightstown Cultural Arts Commission will hold an Artist Meetup Collab on Tuesday, July 28, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
The in-person meetup is designed as a judgment-free space where artists can talk with one another, build relationships and create a positive, supportive environment. Artists are invited to share ideas, encouragement and conversation with others working in the region.
The program may appeal to artists who want feedback, community or a reason to reconnect with a local creative circle without committing to a formal class. For more information go to westwindsorarts.org.
Craft Corner Open Studio. The Arts Council of Princeton will host Craft Corner on Wednesday, July 29, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
The program provides open studio space for participants to work on creative projects. It is designed for peo-
ple who want time, space and company while making progress on a craft or art project they already have underway.
The session may appeal to artists, crafters and creative hobbyists looking for a low-pressure midweek workspace and a chance to spend time around other makers. For more information go to artscouncilofprinceton.org.
Winter Village Artist Chalets. The Arts Council of Princeton’s artist-opportunities page lists a call for artists for Winter Village Artist Chalets, with an application deadline of Saturday, Aug. 15.
The seasonal market gives artists and makers a chance to apply for vendor space connected to one of Princeton’s major holiday-season traditions. Artists working in ceramics, textiles, jewelry, printmaking, drawing, painting, apparel, home décor and related handmade goods may find the opportunity relevant.
Artists should review the application requirements, schedule and eligibility details before submitting. For more information go to artscouncilofprinceton.org.
Film & Media
Local Author Day Applications. Princeton Public Library is accepting applications from authors interested in participating in the author fair for its 15th Local Author Day, to be held Saturday, Oct. 17.
Applications are open to authors living in Princeton, the Central New Jersey area and Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with preference given to those who live within 20 miles of the library. Authors must have at least one book to sell that was published within the last three years, or a forthcoming book that will be available by the event.
The author fair gives selected writers a chance to display, sell and sign their books, meet readers and connect with other local authors. The opportunity may be especially useful for independent authors, small-press authors and writers trying to build a local readership around a recent book.
The application deadline is Saturday, July 25. Authors should review the library’s eligibility requirements and application details before submitting. For more information go to princetonlibrary.org.
Halloween Film Festival Deadline. Independent filmmakers have until Saturday, July 25, to meet the regular submission deadline for the Lambertville Halloween Film Festival.
Presented through ACME Screening Room, the festival seeks short horror, suspense, thriller and Halloween-themed films running 44 minutes or less. The festival accepts a range of genre work, including psychological horror, supernatural stories, horror comedy, science fiction, experimental films and special-effects-driven shorts.
The festival is scheduled for Oct. 16 through 18 in Lambertville. Later submission deadlines continue into August, but the regular deadline gives filmmakers a lower-cost window before late fees apply. For more information go to filmfreeway.com.
Documentary Film Submissions. The New Jersey Documentary Film Festival is accepting submissions, with a regular deadline of Monday, Aug. 3.
The festival gives documentary filmmakers a submission opportunity connected to New Jersey and the regional film community. It may be useful for independent filmmakers, student filmmakers and producers working on documentary shorts or features.
Filmmakers should review categories, deadlines, fees and eligibility before submitting. For more information go to filmfreeway.com.
Horror Film Submissions. New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival is accepting film submissions, with a regular deadline of Saturday, Aug. 8.
The festival may be a fit for filmmakers working in horror, thriller, suspense, science fiction or other genre-film categories. Regional filmmakers with com-
pleted shorts or features can use the deadline as a chance to get work into a New Jersey-based genre festival.
Filmmakers should review runtime, category and fee information before submitting. For more information go to filmfreeway.com.
New Hope Film Submissions. Filmmakers can submit work for consideration for the 2027 New Hope Film Festival, with a regular deadline of Friday, Aug. 28.
The festival accepts submissions in multiple categories, including narrative features, documentary features, narrative shorts, documentary shorts, student films, music videos and webisodes. Submitted films are considered for the 2027 festival, scheduled for April 16 through 25.
The opportunity may be useful for regional filmmakers, student filmmakers and independent producers looking for a nearby festival with a long-running presence in Bucks County. Submission fees vary by category and deadline. For more information go to filmfreeway. com.
Youth & Family
Tiny T. Rex Author Party. Princeton Public Library will host “Tiny T. Rex Party with Jonathan Stutzman” on Friday, July 24, from 10 to 11:45 a.m. in the Community Room.
The program features author Jonathan Stutzman and is built around his “Tiny T. Rex” books. Children and families can take part in a themed author event connected to reading, storytelling and summer library programming.
The program is part of the library’s summer lineup for young readers and families. Families should check registration details before attending. For more information go to princetonlibrary.org.
Fashion Design Camp. West Windsor Arts will offer a fashion design camp for ages 10 to 12 from Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31.
The weeklong camp gives students a chance to explore fashion design and
creative self-expression. The week is scheduled to end with a final fashion show for family and friends.
The camp may appeal to young artists interested in clothing, design, drawing, making and performance. Families should check availability, registration requirements and fees before enrolling. For more information go to westwindsorarts.org.
Cooks and Books Program. Princeton Public Library will offer “Cooks + Books: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” on Wednesday, July 29, from 3 to 4 p.m.
The program combines reading with a hands-on food or food-themed activity connected to the children’s book. It is designed for young readers and families who want a participatory summer library program tied to a familiar story.
The program gives children a way to connect books, imagination and kitchen creativity while taking part in a structured library activity. Families should check age guidance and registration details before attending. For more information go to princetonlibrary.org.
Musical Theater Workshops. Kelsey Theatre’s Tomato Patch program offers one-day intensive musical theater workshops on Fridays, July 31, Aug. 7 and Aug. 14.
Students may sign up for one workshop or multiple sessions. Each day runs from 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and ends with a showcase. The workshops are designed for young performers interested in musical theater, stage skills and performance experience.
The program may appeal to students looking for a short summer theater experience without committing to a longer camp. For more information go to kelsey.mccc.edu.
Teen Digital Arts Camp. West Windsor Arts will offer FLOW: Teen Digital Arts Camp for ages 13 to 17 from Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7.
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The camp gives teens a chance to explore digital art using a variety of tools, with concepts ranging from beginner to more advanced work. It is designed for students interested in developing their own creative voice through digital media.
The program may appeal to teens interested in visual art, design, illustration, digital tools or portfolio-building. Families should check availability, registration requirements and fees before enrolling. For more information go to westwindsorarts.org.
Summer Camp Registration. Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County continues its 2026 summer enrichment camps through Friday, Aug. 28.
The camps serve children and teens through club locations in Mercer County and include social, enrichment and recreational activities. Programs may include academic support, STEM, sports, arts and other youth-development activities.
The opportunity may be useful for families still looking for structured summer programming before the school year begins. For more information go to bgcmercer.org.
Community Connections
Back-to-School Drive. HomeFront is seeking support for its back-to-school drive during July and August.
The drive helps provide school supplies for local children facing homelessness and poverty. Community members can organize a drive, donate general school supplies or contribute to the back-to-school fund.
The effort may appeal to businesses, civic groups, congregations, families and individuals looking for a practical way to help children start the school year prepared. Workplaces, neighborhood groups and service organizations can also use the drive as a short-term service project with a clear local impact.
Donations can help children return to school with the supplies they need rather than starting the year already behind. HomeFront’s broader work supports families facing housing instability, hunger and poverty, making the schoolsupply drive part of a larger effort to help children and families move toward stability. For more information go to homefrontnj.org.
Park Stewardship Volunteers. The Mercer County Park Commission’s Stewardship Department offers volunteer opportunities for companies, small businesses and organizations interested in working on parkland projects.
Volunteer activities may include native plantings, invasive species removal, litter cleanups, restoration site work and trail maintenance. The program is designed for groups that want to schedule a volunteer outing while helping maintain and improve Mercer County parks.
The opportunity may appeal to employers, civic groups, scouts, congregations and other organizations looking for outdoor service projects. For more information go to mercercounty.org.
Boys & Girls Clubs Volunteers. Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County offers volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups interested in supporting youth programs.
Volunteers may serve in different roles depending on club needs, volunteer interests and
availability. The organization also posts one-time opportunities for people and groups looking for a defined project rather than a long-term commitment.
The opportunity may appeal to adults interested in mentoring, tutoring, youth programming, sports, STEM, creative activities or event support. For more information go to bgcmercer.org.
TASK Donation Drives. Trenton Area Soup Kitchen welcomes workplaces, organizations and community groups interested in hosting donation drives, coordinating fundraisers or supporting its hunger-relief work.
Donation drives can help collect food and other needed items, while workplace and group efforts can support TASK through fundraising, volunteer coordination and public awareness. The organization also offers information for groups that want to learn more about hunger in the community.
The opportunity may appeal to businesses, schools, congregations, civic clubs and neighborhood groups looking for a concrete service project. For more information go to trentonsoupkitchen.org.
Learning & Lifestyle
Dancing Under the Stars. Princeton Public Library will host Dancing Under the Stars on Friday, July 24, at 7 p.m. at Hinds Plaza.
The outdoor dance program is open to beginners, with high school-age participants and adults welcome. The event gives participants a chance to learn and move in an informal setting rather than simply watching a performance.
The summer series is cosponsored by the library and Central Jersey Dance Society. In case of rain or extreme heat, the program may move indoors. For more information go to princetonlibrary.org.
Evening Yoga at Morven. Morven Museum & Garden will host Evening Yoga in the Gardens with Gratitude Yoga on Wednesday, July 29, from 6 to 7 p.m.
The outdoor program gives participants a chance to practice yoga in a garden setting. The class may appeal to people looking for a summer wellness activity that combines movement, relaxation and time outdoors.
Participants should check Morven’s registration details, weather policies and what to bring before attending. For more information go to morven.org.
College Admissions Workshop. Mercer County Library System will offer a college admissions workshop for parents on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the West Windsor Branch.
The program is designed for parents and guardians who want to better understand the college admissions process and how to support students preparing for applications, essays, deadlines and decisions.
The workshop may be especially useful for families with high school students beginning to plan for college or trying to make sense of the steps ahead. For more information go to mcl.org.
Personal Branding Program. Mercer County Library System will offer “Build Your Personal Brand” on Monday, Aug. 10, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the West Windsor Branch.
The program is aimed at adults interested in career development, networking and professional presentation. Participants can learn how personal branding connects to job searches, business relationships and professional identity.
for entrepreneurs, freelancers, consultants, retailers, nonprofits and owners who need advice but are not ready to hire a consultant. For more information go to score.org.
Small Business Consulting. The New Jersey Small Business Development Center offers no-cost, one-on-one consulting and training for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
NJSBDC advisers can help with business plans, financing, marketing, operations, government contracting and growth strategies. The organization also posts workshops and certificate programs throughout the year.
The resource may be useful for startups, established businesses, contractors, homebased businesses, solo entrepreneurs and companies trying to expand or stabilize operations. For more information go to njsbdc.com.
State Business Assistance. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority offers financing, tax credit, real estate, clean energy, innovation and small business programs. Programs open and close throughout the year, and eligibility varies by industry, location, company size and funding source. Businesses can use the NJEDA site to monitor available programs and application requirements.
The resource may be useful for business owners, developers, manufacturers, nonprofits, technology companies and entrepreneurs looking for statebacked financing or support. For more information go to njeda.gov.
Theater Auditions And Volunteer Roles. Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College posts auditions, volunteer needs and production opportunities throughout the year.
The session may be useful for job seekers, entrepreneurs, freelancers and professionals who want to present themselves more clearly online and in person. For more information go to mcl.org.
Adult School Instructor Proposals. Princeton Adult School is accepting course proposals from potential instructors for its fall semester.
The school offers classes in business, technology, personal finance, dance, movement, English language learning, food, drink, wellness, outdoor skills, humanities, arts and world languages. Instructors may propose in-person or virtual classes, with the fall semester expected to begin in mid-October.
The opportunity may appeal to professionals, artists, hobbyists, educators and community members who have a skill or subject they want to teach to adult learners. For more information go to princetonadultschool.org.
Ongoing Access
Small Business Mentoring. SCORE offers free mentoring, workshops and business resources for entrepreneurs, startups and small business owners.
Performers can check the theater’s audition page for casting calls, preparation requirements and rehearsal information. Volunteers can also look for opportunities to usher or help support productions.
The resource may be useful for actors, singers, dancers, backstage volunteers, theater students and people looking for community-stage experience in Mercer County. For more information go to kelsey.mccc.edu.
Community Theater Participation. Villagers Theatre in Somerset posts auditions, volunteer roles and participation opportunities for adult and youth productions.
The volunteer-run theater seeks people interested in performing, backstage work, frontof-house support, production assistance and youth theater programs. Opportunities vary by production and season.
The resource may be useful for actors, singers, directors, stage crew members, parents of young performers and residents looking to take part in local theater. For more information go to villagerstheatre.org.
The organization connects business owners with volunteer mentors who can offer guidance on planning, financing, marketing, operations and growth. SCORE also offers online workshops and templates for people starting or strengthening a business.
The resource may be useful
Bucks County Theater Opportunities. ActorsNET of Bucks County posts auditions, youth programs, volunteer roles and backstage opportunities throughout its season.
The theater offers ways to participate onstage and behind the scenes, including acting, set work, lights, stage management, props, costumes, concessions and ushering.
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Music
Rock Revisited, Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, brtstage.org. Bristol Riverside Theatre’s Mid Penn Bank Summer Music Fest presents a tribute to album-oriented rock of the 1970s and 1980s, featuring music associated with Toto, Foreigner, REO Speedwagon, Boston, Kansas, Heart, Cheap Trick and others. Performances continue through July 26. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Cordelia Blue, Yardley Community Centre. Located at the intersection of Main Street and Afton Avenue, Buttonwood Park provides the perfect setting for our community to come together and enjoy the magic of live music. 64 South Main Street, Yardley. 6 p.m.
Sam and Barcelona: Benefit Concert at the Community Well, Joining us all the way from Spain- an incredible night of international fusion with Sam and Barcelona. 2688 Main Street, Lawrence. 7 p.m.
Open Band Jam, Cooper’s Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, coopersnj. com. Weekly open live band jam on the waterfront with house band, drums, amps and full backline available. Musician sign-up starts at 7 p.m.; music starts at 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Dancing
Wednesday Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Building, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton, princetoncountrydancers.org. Paul Morris calls a weekly contra dance with Princeton Pickup Band. Introductory workshop begins at 7 p.m.; dance begins at 7:30 p.m. Beginners are welcome, no partner is needed and live music is featured. $15; sliding scale available. 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Film
Wednesday Film Festival: Demolition Man, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. Demolition Man (1993) Rated R, 115 minutes. Starring Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, Sandra Bullock, and Nigel Hawthorne. 2 p.m.
Newsies (1992) | Hollywood Sum-
Riverside Live
The Cosmic Jerry Band pe rforms the music of the Grateful Dead during a waterfront show on the Delaware at Cooper’s Riverview in Trenton, on Thursday, July 16, from 7 to 10 p.m.
mer Nights, The County Theater, countytheater.org/specials. We’re playing Hollywood Classics on our big screen all summer long! Join us at least twice a week from Memorial Day to Labor Day as we play some of the best films in Hollywood history. 7 p.m.
The Three Stooges Film Festival, Princeton Garden Theatre, 160 Nassau Street, Princeton, princetongardentheatre.org. Three Stooges historian and author Jim Pauley hosts the Garden’s first Three Stooges Film Festival, focused on Hollywood filming locations used in selected Columbia Pictures shorts featuring Moe, Larry and Curly. The program includes “Three Little Pigskins,” “Hoi Polloi,” “Three Little Beers,” “False Alarms” and “An Ache in Every Stake,” with trivia, fun facts and a Curly impersonation contest. 7 p.m.
On Stage
South Pacific, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, buckscountyplayhouse.org. Bucks County Playhouse presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical based on James A. Michener’s “Tales of the South Pacific.” The wartime romance follows
U.S. Navy nurse Nellie Forbush, French planter Emile de Becque and young Lt. Cable as they confront love, duty and prejudice. Runs through July 26. 7:30 p.m.
Home, I’m Darling by Laura Wade, The Spring Garden Mill Theater. Honey, I’m Home! Laughs Abound in Langhorne Players’ Newest Comedy Newtown: Langhorne Players proudly presents its upcoming show, Home, I’m. 1440 Newtown-Richboro Rd. Tyler State Park, Newtown. Check website for time
Urinetown, Music Mountain Theatre, 1483 Route 179, Lambertville, musicmountaintheatre.org. Music Mountain Theatre presents the satirical Tony-winning musical about a drought-stricken town where private control of public amenities leads to rebellion. Runs through Aug. 2. Check website for time
Art
Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey, Morven Museum & Garden. The first exhibition to examine the lives, ideals, and contradictions of Abraham Clark, John Hart, Francis Hopkinson, Richard Stockton, and John Witherspoon, Five Independent Souls:
The Signers from New Jersey displays over 100 extraordinary historic objects, including items not usually on public display and original works by Charles Willson Peale, John Trumbull, Joseph Dunkerley, Hiram Powers, and many other renowned Revolutionary-era artists. 10 a.m.
Lotus and Water Lilies, Grounds For Sculpture. 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton. 11 a.m.
The Pearl S. Buck House Presents: Pieced Together: American Quilts Across Generations, Pearl S. Buck House, Pearl S. Buck House. 11 a.m.
NJ State Museum Free Summer Drop-in Programs, New Jersey State Museum. Visit the Museum and enjoy some free hands-on fun! Beginning July 7 and running through August 28, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 1 - 3 p.m., enjoy themed craft activities in the Imagination Studio. Different projects offered each day! Open to all ages, although some projects may appeal to younger visitors. 205 W State Street, Trenton. 1 p.m.
Beginners Crochet, Mercer County Library: Twin Rivers Branch. Join us at the library and learn how to crochet! This
beginner-friendly program will show you the basics. More experienced fiber artists are welcome to bring their own works in progress and join in. Registration is required. 276 Abbington Dr, East Windsor. 3:30 p.m.
DIY Delight, Mercer County Library: Hollowbrook Branch Library. At each program, we will create a new and exciting project using a variety of art supplies, colors, and techniques that will allow you to explore your creative side. For ages 11 and up. Registration required 320 Hollowbrook Dr, Ewing. 4 p.m.
Ice Cream Party with Pete the Cat Mercer County Library: Hickory Corner Branch. Children ages 2-10 are invited to come meet Pete the Cat, listen to the story Pete the Cat Screams for Ice Cream and enjoy an ice cream treat. It’s sure to a groovy time! 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. 4 p.m.
Figure Drawing, Mercer County Library: Lawrence Headquarters Branch. Refine your figure drawing skills in a relaxed environment with this workshop. Participants will further develop their understanding of anatomy, proportion, and fabric by drawing the clothed human figure in timed photos and videos. 6:30 p.m.
Planetarium Schedule Weekdays, New Jersey State Museum. 205 W State Street, Trenton. Check website for time Visions of America, Bucks County Community College. Multimedia showcase blends contemporary art with significant historical loans, brought together by local artists and cultural organizations, to capture select evolutionary moments of the country’s 250-year history told through both human and animal perspectives. Opening reception, 4-8 p.m. June 5., Newtown. Check website for time
Expressions in Fiber 2026, New Hope Arts, 2 Stockton Avenue, New Hope, newhopearts.org. Juried exhibition celebrating textile and fiber art, honoring both traditional craftsmanship and contemporary experimentation. The exhibition runs through Aug. 2. Gallery hours are Friday through Sunday. noon to 5 p.m.; check website for gallery talk time. Check website for time
Business Meetings
New Jersey State Council on the Arts Annual Meeting and Reception, Grounds For Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, nj.gov/state. The New Jersey State Council on the Arts convenes its 2026 annual meeting and anniversary celebration, including the election of council officers, committee reports and a kickoff of the council’s 60th anniversary. Agenda and large-print option available at the meeting. Reception with light refreshments follows. Free and open to the public; on-site parking is free. 10 a.m. July Business After Business, Thank you to our Host Sponsor Thank you to our Sound Sponsor Thank you to our Sustaining Sponsors, Flemington. 5 p.m. Human Relations Commission,, Doylestown. 7 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Storytime, Mercer County Library: Lawrence Headquarters Branch. Join Miss Soniya for stories, songs and a craft! For ages 2-5, with a caregiver to supervise. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library. No registration required. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. 10 a.m.
Wiggle, Giggle, READ, Mercer County Library: Hightstown Memorial Branch, Mercer County Library: Hightstown Memorial Branch. Children ages 0-3 will enjoy movement, music, and a shared story in this 30 minute program. Each child will get a craft kit to take home. No registration necessary. Siblings welcome, too. 114 Franklin Street, Hightstown. 10 a.m.
Library Playgroup, Mercer County Library: Hightstown Memorial Branch. Children ages 0-3 can stay after Wiggle, Giggle, READ or drop in during this time to play with age appropriate toys, puzzles, and books and socialize with other children and their caregivers. No registration necessary. 114 Franklin Street, Hightstown. 10:30 a.m.
Dinos on the Go, Mercer County Library: Twin Rivers Branch. Learn about fossils with experts from the Edelman Fossil Museum. Ages 3+ with a caregiver. Registration required. Please register each child separately. 276 Abbington Dr, East Windsor. 11 a.m.
Drop-In Craft: Dinosaur Fossil Footprints, Mercer County Library: Twin Rivers Branch. Make a dinosaur fossil craft, no registration required. Ages 3+ with a caregiver. 276 Abbington Dr, East Windsor. noon
Crafty Adults: Easy Painted Rock Paperweights, Mercer County Library: Hightstown Memorial Branch. We’ll be using beautiful temporary tattoos, paint and Mod Podge to easily decorate river rocks. These make wonderful paper weights. Teens ages 16 & up are welcome. All supplies included. Sponsored by the Hightstown Library Association. Registration required. 114 Franklin Street, Hightstown. 2 p.m.
Origami Lotuses, Grounds For Sculpture. 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton. 2 p.m. Diamond Stickers, Mercer County Library: Ewing Branch. Join us to make diamond stickers. craft. Seats are limited. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library! 61 Scotch Road, Ewing. 3 p.m.
Paws to Read, Princeton Public Li-
Three Stooges historian and author Jim Pauley hosts the Three Stooges Film Festival on Wednesday, July 22, at 7 p.m. at the Princeton Garden Theatre, in Princeton.
Children ages 5 and up, with an adult caregiver, are invited to practice reading to Maisey, a certified therapy dog. Story Room. 3 p.m.
Free Play with mTiny Robots, Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch. Join us to play with mTiny Robots! These adorable panda robots are a simple, easy and safe way for children to learn coding. They race, dance, sing and more in this interactive STEa.m.-based program. Ages 5-10 with a caregiver. Registration required. 245 Pennington - Titusville Road, Pennington. 4 p.m.
Read to a Therapy Dog, Pennington Public Library, readtodogjuly2026. eventbrite.com. Read to a Therapy Dog from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 4 p.m.
Kids Paint Like the Masters - This week - Andy Warhol, Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch. Do you love art? Each week we will learn about a different master artist and then create a project inspired by their work. Ages 5-11. Registra-
“No thank you, evil!” Role Playing Game, Mercer County Library: Lawrence Headquarters Branch, Mercer County Library: Lawrence Headquarters Branch. Join us to play this tabletop game of creative adventure and storytelling. Create a character and embark on an adventure. 6:30 p.m.
Space Rocks & Dino Shocks by Megha Rajoria, Mercer County Library: Ewing Branch. For children ages 5-12, with adults, who love dinosaurs, space, and big discoveries. Join us for a fun, outof-this-world adventure where we’ll dig into one of the biggest mysteries ever. Discover what asteroids really are, where they come from, and how a giant space rock changed life on Earth forever, millions of years ago! 61 Scotch Road, Ewing.
6:30 p.m.
Socials
Game night/magic the gathering, Hops/Scotch. Magic the gathering on Wednesday nights generally kicks off around 6 p.m. Beginner friendly. Formats include but not limited to; Commander, Pauper, Standard & limited. Bring your friends and good vibes! Board Games available as well. 22 South Main Street, Doylestown. 6 p.m.
Riley’s Tasting Barn Trivia!, Flounder Brewing Company. There are a lot of trivia nights out there - but there’s only one Riley’s Tasting Barn Trivia. Join everyone’s favorite Assistant Brewer, Riley, every Wednesday as he takes over the Barn to test your knowledge with a fully interactive trivia experience packed with leaderboards, twists, turns, and plenty of chances to shake up the score. 7 p.m.
Wellness
Gentle “Wild” Yoga, Join Priscilla Hayes, Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve volunteer naturalist and certified yoga teacher, for gentle yoga that builds body awareness, strength, flexibility and a better understanding of how humans connect to and reflect natural systems.
8 a.m.
Chair Yoga, Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences. Chair-based yoga offers similar benefits to traditional yoga practice, which can be done while sitting at your desk! The benefits of chair yoga are increased flex-
Long at Sesame Place There’s nothing like summer at Sesame Place Philadelphia! It’s a great time to have fun and cool off with splashy water attractions for all ages. 10 a.m.
The Doan Gang: Outlaws of the Revolution, Mercer Museum. Investigates the tales of the Doan Gang’s criminal exploits throughout the region and explores the conflicts that arose among neighbors, friends, and families in Bucks County who were forced to choose sides during a time of great political and social unrest. 84 South Pine Street, Doylestown. 10 a.m.
Farmers Markets
MCCC Farmers Market, Mercer County Community College. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. 2 p.m.
Good Causes
Food Insecurity Task Force: Princeton Mobile Food Pantry, Princeton. Mobile food pantry for residents in need. No registration details provided. 9 a.m. FOPOS Land Stewardship Volunteer Session, Mountain Lakes House. Join FOPOS for a land stewardship volunteer session at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve in Princeton. 57 Mountain Avenue, Princeton. 3 p.m.
Literati
ibility, improved strength, Improved proprioception (knowing where your body is in space), Reduced stress, Reduced pain, Improved pain management skills, and better sleep. Registration is required. Chairs are provided. https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/calendar.a spx?EID=21194 307 Hig h Street, Mount Holly. 5:30 p.m. EVENING YOGA IN THE GARDENS WITH GRATITUDE YOGA, Morven Museum & Garden. Take your practice outside with Gratitude Yoga’s all-levels Vinyasa class, open to everyone. This weekly donation-based outdoor yoga class takes place in Morven’s beautiful gardens, located in the heart of Princeton. 6:30 p.m.
For Teens
Dungeons & Dragons: Teen Campaign, Session 3 - Adventuring Party A, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. Calling all adventurers for a month-long D&D campaign! Whether you’re a diehard Dungeons & Dragons fan, or you’ve never tried a tabletop role-playing game before, there is a place for you here. 1 p.m.
Tweens & Teens Make: Origami Dino Eye, Mercer County Library: Twin Rivers Branch. We’ll do a variety of creative crafts. This week: Fold an Origami Dino Eye! Ages 12 - 17. Registration required. 276 Abbington Dr, East West Windsor. 2 p.m.
Tween/Teen Bracelet and Keychain Making, Mercer County Library: Robbinsville Branch. Tweens and teens, ages 10 and up, are invited to come make keychains and bracelets. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville. 7 p.m.
For Families
Mercer Wizarding Academy, Mercer Museum, www.mercermuseum.org/ wizardingcamp. Mercer Wizarding Academy Session #1: Monday, July 6 - Friday, July 10, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.- noon Session #2: Monday, July 13 - Friday, July 17, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.- noon Session #3: Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 24, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.noon Session #4: Monday, July 27 - Friday, July 31, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.- noon BCHS Family-Level Members: $300 per child / $280 multi-youth from. 9 a.m.
Sesame Summer Splash, Sesame Place Philadelphia, sesameplace.com/ philadelphia/events/sesame-summer-splash. Splashy Fun All Summer
Poetry Open Mic, Community members of all levels are invited to read their poetry and listen to the work of others. If you’re looking for a welcoming group of emerging and established poets and beatniks, this is for you!Show up and sign up. No pre-registration to participate. Donations for the space encouraged at the door. All ages but please be aware that mature and sometimes sensitive topics are explored and mentioned at this event., Flemington. 7:30 p.m.
Lectures
Current Events Chat, Mercer County Library: Hickory Corner Branch. Hickory Corner librarian Mary Astarita will moderate a thoughtful discussion of current events. All adults are welcome. No preparation is necessary; the librarian will suggest several headlines for discussion. Please register. 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. 2:30 p.m.
Cooking Class: Pad Thai & Thai Favorites with Chef Maricel, Maricel’s Kitchen. The class that fills fastest at Maricel’s. Pad Thai, coconut curry, spring rolls, mango sticky rice. Cook it all. Take the skills home. 111 Main Street, East Brunswick. 6:30 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Heron Hike, Washington Crossing Historic Park, pa.gov. Join the park naturalist for a 1.5-mile walk along the Delaware Canal to search for herons and learn about these graceful wetland birds. Discover their habits, preferred habitats, and the important role they play in the local ecosystem. Binoculars will be available to borrow, or bring your own. Meet at the General Greene Pavilion. Registration is required by emailing tcromer@pa.gov. 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing. 9 a.m.
Wednesday Wonder Walk, Tulpehaking Nature Center. Easy walk on the trails of Roebling Park. 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton. 10 a.m.
Bid Opening - Carslake Rain Garden, Point Breeze. 101 Park Street, Bordentown. 10:30 a.m.
Socials
Leighton Listens, Event date: July 22, 2026 Event Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: Princeton 08540, Princeton. 11 a.m.
Guided Wine Tasting Wed - Sun at Old York Cellars🠷✨, Old York Cellars, www.oldyorkcellars.com/visit-us/ winery-experiences/guided-wine-tasting. Sip through six award‑winning
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in a fun indoor Guided Wine Tasting with a souvenir glass to take home for just $20.
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Food Insecurity Task Force: Princeton Alliance Church, Princeton. Food assistance program for residents in need. No registration details provided. 2:30 p.m.
Chai Pani Time, Nimbu Indian Street Food. Join us in on a traditional mid-day break where the tea is hot and the snacks are chaat worthy. Special Priceany house beverage and a small bite for $11.99 3524 brunswick pike, Princeton. 3 p.m.
Be Prepared, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. How prepared is your child for an emergency? Join us for this 6-session mini-series on emergency preparedness. 4:30 p.m.
Messages from Beyond” Spiritual Dinner with Ed Nunzio, “Messages from Beyond” Spiritual Dinner with Ed Nunzio, Logan Inn. Join us for our crowdfavorite ‘Messages from Beyond’ Spiritual Dinner, hosted by international television host and author, Ed Nunzio. Ed is a gifted psychic, on a mission to dispel the fear that lies between the boundaries of this life and the next. 5 p.m.
Food Insecurity Task Force: Princeton Cornerstone Kitchen, Princeton. Food assistance program for residents in need. No registration details provided. 5 p.m.
Supper Time - Open Hours, Supper Time is a multipurpose block of 2 hours (5 to 7 p.m.) each Wednesday which will include a free meal. Do a craft, meet with a peer, join the STOMP meeting upstairs, or just eat and enjoy safe sober company in our homey environment! 5 East Main Street Flemington NJ 08822, Flemington. 5 p.m.
Thursday July 23
Music
Tim Hoh Concert, Mercer County Library: Lawrence Headquarters Branch. Come sing and dance along with live music from Tim Hoh! For all ages, with a caregiver. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library. Registration is required. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. 10 a.m.
Live Music & Wine Special, Working Dog Winery. Music: Joe Vadala 4:30 - 7:30 $2 off wines by the glass 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, Hightstown. 4:30 p.m.
Live Music & Wine Specials, Working Dog Winery. Music: Joe Vadala 4:30 - 7:30 $2 off wines by the glass 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, Hightstown. 4:30 p.m.
Be5D, Cooper’s Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, coopersnj.com. Be5D, Mark Diomede’s project featuring members of the Jersey Shore jamband scene, performs high-energy psychedelic rock, Grateful Dead music and more on the waterfront. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Rock Revisited, Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, brtstage.org. Bristol Riverside Theatre continues its tribute to the classic FM rock era, featuring music associated with Toto, Foreigner, REO Speedwagon, Boston, Kansas, Heart, Cheap Trick and others. 7:30 p.m.
Dancing
Salsa-Bachata-Merengue Night, State Theatre Studio, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, stnj.org. State Theatre New Jersey presents a Studio Series dance night featuring salsa, bachata and merengue. 8 p.m.
Film
Thursday Night Movies: National Treasure, Mercer County Library: Ewing Branch. National Treasure (PG, 2004) with Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, and Justin Bartha. A historian races to find the legendary Templar Treasure before a team of mercenaries. Runtime: 131 mins. 61 Scotch Road, Ewing. 6 p.m.
James Cameron’s 1997 epic stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet as young lovers caught in the doomed maiden voyage of the R.M.S. Titanic. Part of the Garden’s Hollywood Summer Nights series. 7 p.m.
On Stage
Tiny Room Concerts with Joe Iconis, Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank, tworivertheater.org. Tony Award-nominated musical theater writer and performer Joe Iconis presents an intimate
Library exhibit celebrates Princeton shops
A painting of the Miya Table and Home on Palmer Square is part of the ‘Places We Shop – Princeton Series,’ an exhibit of paintings of local establishments by Barbara DiLorenzo on view at the library through September.
concert series in the Victoria J. Mastrobuono Library. Iconis and three musicians perform acoustic versions of songs, deep cuts, new material and spontaneous stories from his theater career. The series runs July 23 to 25 in a 40-seat setting. 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
True West, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, Princeton, princetonsummertheater.org. Princeton Summer Theater presents Sam Shepard’s Pulitzer Prize-finalist play about clashing brothers, Hollywood dreams and the unstable terrain of the California desert. Runs July 23 to Aug. 1. 7:30 p.m.
South Pacific, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, buckscountyplayhouse.org. Bucks County Playhouse continues Rodgers and Hammerstein’s wartime musical romance. Check website for time
Urinetown, Music Mountain Theatre, 1483 Route 179, Lambertville, musicmountaintheatre.org. Musical satire continues at Music Mountain Theatre. Check website for time
Socials
Hooked on Yarn, Hollowbrook Branch, 320 Hollowbrook Drive, Ewing, 609-883-5914. events.mcl. org. Beginners and experienced crafters gather to work with yarn and share their love of handmade projects. For ages 16 and up. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Bingo, Congregation Beth Chaim, 329 Village Road East, West Windsor, bethchaim.org. Cashprize bingo for ages 18 and up. Doors open at 6 p.m.; games begin at 7 p.m.; last entry 7:30 p.m. $5 entry includes one book of six games; additional games are available for $2. Food available. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Mental Health
Mental Health Awareness & Support Workshop, Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, 609-883-8292. events.mcl. org. Dr. Tashanna Ellis, director of Pathway 2 Wellness Center and doctor of human services, leads a workshop on mental health diagnoses, behaviors and symptoms, disabilities and daily life, coping tools, communication, self-advocacy, rights, and resources. Registration requested. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30
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Wellness
Adult Guided Meditation, Hightstown Memorial Branch, 114 Franklin Street, Hightstown, 609448-1474. events.mcl.org. Staff member Leena, a longtime practitioner of Rajyoga meditation, facilitates a guided meditation session. Relax, refocus, and regain peace during a busy day. Registration requested. noon
For Teens
Capsule Class: Imaginative Drawing for Teens, Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery. This class is 9 hours of time to let your Imagination guide you. July 9, 16, and 23. 10:30 a.m.
Summer Art Series for Teens & Tweens, Class 3: Glass Mosaic Coasters, Pennington Public Library, summerartseries3.eventbrite.com. Summer Art Series for Teens & Tweens Thursdays, 6/25/26, 7/9/26 and 7/23/26, 2 p.m. @ PPL Registration required for each class. 2 p.m.
Teen Craft: Bling Books, Mercer County Library: Lawrence Headquarters Branch. For ages 10 and up. Decorate a book cover with rhinestones!! Bring your own book or use one provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library. Registration is required prior to the event. If you are more than 10 minutes late, we may give your spot to someone who is waiting. Please cancel if you are unable to attend. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. 2:30 p.m.
Hogwarts Summer Course, Hollowbrook Branch, 320 Hollowbrook Drive, Ewing, 609-8835914. events.mcl.org. Summer wizarding program with Hogwarts house placement, charms, transfiguration, defense against dark magic, and potions. For ages 11 and up. Registration required. 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Art
Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey, Morven Museum & Garden. The first exhibition to examine the lives, ideals, and contradictions of Abraham Clark, John Hart, Francis Hopkinson, Richard Stockton, and John Witherspoon,
Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey displays over 100 extraordinary historic objects, including items not usually on public display and original works by Charles Willson Peale, John Trumbull, Joseph Dunkerley, Hiram Powers, and many other renowned Revolutionary-era artists. 10 a.m.
Paint N Sip Jr, Mercer County Library: Hightstown Memorial Branch. For ages 2-5. Unleash your inner artist and explore different painting techniques and materials while enjoying a juice box! Dress for a mess! Online registration required - please register each child separately. 114 Franklin Street, Hightstown. 10 a.m.
Summer Story Drop-in Program, New Jersey State Museum. 205 W State Street, Trenton. 11 a.m.
The Pearl S. Buck House Presents: Pieced Together: American Quilts Across Generations, Pearl S. Buck House, Pearl S. Buck House. 11 a.m.
The Art of Lisa Hendrickson Exhibit, Warden’s House Gallery. Lisa Hendrickson is a figurative artist based in the Philadel phia area. Heavily influenced by human expression, her work captures the mood and emotion of the moment. noon
Adult Crafting Hour: Beach Coasters, Mercer County Library: Robbinsville Branch. Come and make your own beach-inspired coasters using canning lids, shells, and crafting starfish. Presented by Reference Librarian Jamie Clay. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville. 1:30 p.m.
Creation Station - Egg Carton Fairy, Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch. Join us to make the project of the week. These projects are a little more involved than Crafternoon projects. This week we will make Egg Carton Fairies. Ages 5-11 with a caregiver. Registration required. 245 PenningtonTitusville Road, Pennington. 2 p.m.
Crochet & Knit Corner, Mercer County Library: Hickory Corner Branch. Join us to work on your project and enjoy some good conversation. Please register. 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. 2:30 p.m.
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Baby Storytime, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. Baby Storytime is a fun, thirty-minute program with a mix of classic nursery rhymes, lap bounces, reading, singing, and movement! For ages 0-24 months, with a caregiver. 10 a.m.
Outdoor Storytime, Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch. Join us for stories, action rhymes, songs and age appropriate crafts. Children will receive a take home craft after Storytime. Storytimes run about 30 minutes and focus on the same theme all week. Ages 2-5. Siblings welcome. Registration required. In the case of inclement weather, this event will move inside. 245 Pennington - Titusville Road, Pennington. 10:30 a.m.
Summer Story Time at the NJ State Museum, New Jersey State Museum. Spark imaginations with a stop at the Museum! Drop by every Thursday beginning July 9 for story time & craft. This free program is offered at 11:00 am in the Museum’s Discovery Den through August 27. 205 W State Street, Trenton. 11 a.m.
Drop-In craft: Decorate Wooden Dino, Mercer County Library: Ewing Branch. Join us for a drop-in craft pro-
gram. For all ages with adults. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Library. 61 Scotch Road, Ewing. 11:30 a.m.
Drop-in Upcycle Challenge: Dinosaurs, Mercer County Library: Lawrence Headquarters Branch. Pick from a variety of recycled materials (cardboard, fabric, plastic, paper, etc.) to complete the challenge of the month. For all ages, with an adult to supervise. 1 p.m.
Kids Stitch: Dinosaur, Mercer County Library: Twin Rivers Branch. Sew your own project! Ages 8 - 12. Registration required. 276 Abbington Dr, East Windsor. 2:30 p.m.
Crafternoon - Make Your Own Bracelet, Mercer County Library: Hickory Corner Branch. Crafternoon is a creative craft program tailored for older children ages 5-10 (grades K-5th) with a different project weekly. 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. 3 p.m.
Drop-in Craft, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. Stop in the Library any time between 3:00-5:00 p.m., and make a craft! For all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library. No registration required. 333 North Post Road, Princeton Junction. 3 p.m.
wizardingcamp. Mercer Wizarding Academy Session #1: Monday, July 6 - Friday, July 10, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.- noon Session #2: Monday, July 13 - Friday, July 17, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.- noon Session #3: Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 24, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.noon Session #4: Monday, July 27 - Friday, July 31, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.- noon BCHS Family-Level Members: $300 per child / $280 multi-youth from. 9 a.m. Sesame Summer Splash, Sesame Place Philadelphia, sesameplace.com/ philadelphia/events/sesame-summer-splash. Splashy Fun All Summer Long at Sesame Place There’s nothing like summer at Sesame Place Philadelphia! It’s a great time to have fun and cool off with splashy water attractions for all ages. 10 a.m.
The Doan Gang: Outlaws of the Revolution, Mercer Museum. Investigates the tales of the Doan Gang’s criminal exploits throughout the region and explores the conflicts that arose among neighbors, friends, and families in Bucks County who were forced to choose sides during a time of great political and social unrest. 84 South Pine Street, Doylestown. 10 a.m.
Good Causes
PUBLIC BLOOD DRIVE AT ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOS-
PITAL Hamilton, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, giveblood.rwjbh.org. **BLOOD & PLATELET DRIVE*** *CHANCE TO CELEBRATE America 250 AND TO SAVE A LIFE!* **$10 coffee gift cards for successful blood donors will be given out at the drive.** **$20 coffee gift cards for successful platelet donors will be given out at the drive.** *All donors who come to the drive and have their medical interview, will be. 11:30 a.m.
Literati
Adult Fiction Book Club, Mercer County Library: Twin Rivers Branch. We will read The Museum of Extraordinary Things by Alice Hoffman. “Coralie Sardie is the daughter of the sinister impresario behind The Museum of Extraordinary Things, a Coney Island freak show that thrills the masses. 2 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Growers in the Garden, Mercer County Library: Robbinsville Branch. Children ages 8 and up, accompanied by an adult, are invited to come learn about the plant life cycle. Children will decorate a pot, plant a marigold seed, and understand how to care for their plants at home. 42 Robbinsville Allentown Road, Robbinsville. 3 p.m.
FREE UPCOMING HEALTH EDUCATION EVENTS
Register by calling 609.394.4153 or register online at capitalhealth.org/events and be sure to include your email address. Class size is limited for in-person events. Please register early. Zoom meeting details will be provided via email 2 – 3 days before the program date. Registration ends 24 hours before the program date.
Stroke: Preventable, Treatable, Beatable
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Free BP Screening – 5 p.m. | Lecture – 6 p.m.
Location: Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell CURE Auto Insurance Conference Center, One Capital Way Pennington, NJ 08534
Do you have a family history of stroke, or have you experienced a stroke and want to learn how to prevent another one in the future? Get the latest information from registered nurses and Stroke Program coordinators Maria Gilli and Pamela Esher, who will discuss stroke signs and symptoms, types of strokes, individual risk factors, and treatment options. Get your blood pressure checked before the lecture.
An Introduction to ADHD
Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 6 p.m.
Location: Zoom Meeting
Join Dr. Arvind Bhasker from Capital Health Behavioral Health Specialists for a conversation that covers the basics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
In addition to providing guidance for understanding symptoms in adults and children, he’ll also discuss options for managing ADHD with and without medication.
Socials
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R1-R2 70 8-4,, Mount Holly. 8 a.m.
Wildlife Watchers, Washington Crossing Historic Park, pa.gov. The park is ALIVE! Join the park naturalist on Thursday mornings at 9:30 am at the General Greene Pavilion to see what’s buzzing in our backyard. 9:30 a.m.
Cribbage & Coffee, Mercer County Library: Hopewell Branch. Join us for Cribbage & Coffee! Boards, pegs, cards will be provided. Bring your own coffee (or beverage of choice)! Registration is not required. 245 Pennington - Titusville Road, Pennington. 10 a.m.
Little STEa, m.-ers Activity Time, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. Little STEa.m.-ers is a program that focuses on the five areas of STEa.m.; science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, all geared toward toddlers. Each week, toddlers will build, experiment, investigate, and have fun while exploring a new topic. 11 a.m.
Guided Wine Tasting Wed - Sun at Old York Cellars🠷✨, Old York Cellars, www.oldyorkcellars.com/visit-us/ winery-experiences/guided-wine-tasting. Sip through six award‑winning wines 🠷✨ in a fun indoor Guided Wine Tasting with a souvenir glass to take home for just $20. noon
Chai Pani Time, Nimbu Indian Street Food. Join us in on a traditional midday break where the tea is hot and the snacks are chaat worthy. Special Priceany house beverage and a small bite for $11.99 3524 brunswick pike, Princeton. 3 p.m.
Ladies’ Night, Lambertville Station Restaurant and Inn. Enjoy deliciously discounted cocktails with your friends every Thursday at the Lambertville Station! From 4 p.m.-close, indulge in delicious drinks, savory bites, and memories with your besties! 11 Bridge Street,, Lambertville. 4 p.m.
Bold and Brilliant: How to Speak Like a Leader, Mercer County Library: West Windsor Branch. Join us this summer for Bold and Brilliant, a dynamic public speaking program designed to help students build confidence and master essential communication skills. 4:30 p.m.
Wine & Flower Arrangements, Terhune Orchards. Join owner Reuwai Mount Hanewald for an evening of wine & flower arrangements. Pick your own flowers from our flower patch, then enjoy wine tasting as Reuwai leads the group in creating a beautiful arrangement. Flowers, vase, and one wine tasting flight are included in the cost of the program. Additional light bites and wine are available. Pre-registration is required. 330 Cold Soil Road,, Princeton. 5:30 p.m.
Business Meetings
NJ SEED Trustee & Membership Luncheon w/NJ DOT Commissioner Priya Jain, Trenton Country Club. NJ SEED Trustee & Membership Luncheon w/NJ DOT Commissioner Priya Jain 216 Sullivan Way, West Trenton. 11 a.m. July Business After Business, Thank you to our Host Sponsor Thank you to our Sound Sponsor Thank you to our Sustaining Sponsors, Flemington. 5 p.m.
Friday july 24
Music
Seven Band Dance Party, Cooper’s Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, coopersnj.com. Seven, a Philadelphia Top 40 cover band, performs current hits and dance-party classics from the 1960s through the 1990s, with DJ John Rossi. 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Chess is a thinking person’s game. Skill requires experience to recognize patterns and strategies. Countering an opponent’s moves can come with deliberate study and many, many games played.
Dragan Milovanovic is a master-level chess player. He is in the top tier of competitive chess tournament players. He has been named Hamilton, New Jersey, Chess Club champion 15 times in the last 25 years. He is a quiet, contemplative man, thinking of the game and what move should be made next.
When and where did you begin playing chess?
I started playing chess at the age of 14 in Tuzla, which is a small city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, north of Sarajevo. I learned the rules even earlier, but I didn’t really start playing until I became a teenager.
When did you realize that you had the ability to progress and become proficient at the game?
When I started participating in local tournaments. With my first victories there, I became more confident in my abilities. I also realized that talent alone was not enough to increase my level of competitiveness, and that is why I started to study chess theory more seriously.
Please tell us about your journey to the U.S. How did it begin, and how were your first few years here?
I immigrated to the United States in 1998. The first few years were financially difficult, but once I was able to find steady employment, things stabilized. Not long after that, I started researching the local chess scene, and I discovered the Hamilton Chess Club in late 1999. In 2000, I became club champion and held the title for several years.
I found many friends in the club who have the same passion for this venerable game, and many of them are still attending our weekly meetings.
How many times a week do you play chess? How much time does it take for a beginner to learn the game well enough to be competitive?
There’s a distinction between playing chess against an opponent and analyzing the game through replay. I analyze my games and those of others nearly every day, but I play chess against opponents once a week, mostly in the club. The time it takes for a beginner to reach a competitive level depends on various factors, but most importantly, their passion and how willing they are to dedicate themselves to learning the game. Individual study is important, but practicing through games against stronger opponents is usually key to real
tinues its summer tribute to album-oriented rock of the 1970s and 1980s. 8 p.m.
On Stage
Tiny Room Concerts with Joe Iconis, Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank, tworivertheater.org. Joe Iconis continues his intimate concert series with acoustic songs, deep cuts, new work and stories from his career in musical theater. 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Kaleidoscope Kabaret: Lotta Laughs Edition, The Theater Project, DMK Theater, Union Arts Center, 1980 Morris Avenue, Union, thetheaterproject.org. The Theater Project presents its annual festival of live music and short comedic plays at its new summer home in the DMK Black Box Theatre at Union Arts Center. 7:30 p.m.
Please tell us a little about the Hamilton, New Jersey, Chess Club.
I’m told that it has been around since 1982, but I don’t really know much about the history of the club before I joined.
Currently, there are around 50 members, but every weekly meeting hosts around 20. Some people attend less frequently than others, and we have no strict attendance rules.
Each year, the Hamilton Chess Club enters a team in the U.S. Amateur Team East Tournament, held during Presidents Day weekend in Parsippany, New Jersey. Several members of the club also play as a team in the Garden State Chess League, where we won first place in six of the last eight years.
Have you seen chess becoming more popular since the pandemic and with recent television series such as “The Queen’s Gambit”?
I never watched this series, but it wouldn’t surprise me if shows like these raised interest in the game.
However, I have yet to see the kind of popularity boost that was present during the Cold War, when Bobby Fischer stunned the world after taking the title of world champion from the Soviet grandmasters.
What fight or struggle do you have regarding your playing and the progression of your game?
Chess is, in large part, a psychological struggle, not only with your opponent but also with yourself. This is especially
Trenton Makes Improv 19: Frosted Moist Clown Slinkys, Passage Theatre Company, Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 East Front Street, Trenton, passagetheatre. org. Trenton Makes Improv presents the 19th edition of its improv comedy series. The troupe lists “Frosted Moist Clown Slinkys” as its July 24 show. 7:45 p.m.
South Pacific, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, buckscountyplayhouse.org. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific” continues at Bucks County Playhouse. Check website for time
Urinetown, Music Mountain Theatre, 1483 Route 179, Lambertville, musicmountaintheatre.org. Musical satire continues at Music Mountain Theatre. Check website for time
Art
Expressions in Fiber 2026, New Hope Arts, 2 Stockton Avenue, New Hope, newhopearts.org. Juried textile and fiber art exhibition celebrating the diversity, innovation and expressive po-
true if you know that your opponent is a strong player. It takes constant mental effort to remain focused on the board and to continue making good moves, even after you make bad ones.
There is also the danger of underestimating your opponent: If you’re too relaxed or too confident because you have a higher rating or you’re convinced that you’re technically superior, you can make irreversible mistakes and ultimately lose to a weaker player.
Humility is a key virtue in chess.
Are there national and international ranking systems for chess? How does that work for local players like yourself?
There are national and international ranking systems for chess players. In the U.S., the USCF, or United States Chess Federation, is the main governing body for player ratings.
Internationally, the governing body is FIDE, or Fédération Internationale des Échecs.
My rating is about 2,200, which is in the “National Master” range. That said, I don’t really care much about my rating. I play for the love of the game.
To be a better chess player, do you study historical games and strategies, or is it more about having more playing time against well-matched opponents?
Chess is both study and competition. Studying the games of great masters, both in the past and present, is incredibly useful. My favorites are Alexander
tential of fiber art, honoring traditional craftsmanship and contemporary experimentation. Continues through Aug. 2. noon to 5 p.m.
Field Study Adult Coloring, Trenton Free Public Library, Community Room A (First Floor), 120 Academy Street, Trenton, trentonlib.org. Drop in to relax and unwind with an adult coloring session! A selection of prints in a variety of drawing styles will be available. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Auditions
Youth Orchestra of Bucks County Auditions, Youth Orchestra of Bucks County, yobc.org. Youth Orchestra of Bucks County is accepting new student auditions for the fall 2026 semester. The program serves students in grades 4 through 12, with placement by level of mastery in concert bands, string orchestras and full orchestras. Video audition submissions are accepted online. Audition video deadline July 24
Dancing
Alekhine, from the late 19th to early 20th century, and Mikhail Botvinnik, a Soviet grandmaster and world champion from 1948 to 1963.
It is equally important to practice against well-matched opponents. The strongest player I played was Yugoslavian and Bosnian grandmaster Predrag Nikolic. It was a difficult game. He made a single mistake, which I exploited to gain an advantage, leading him to offer me a draw. I think he assumed that I would accept due to his intimidating status as a grandmaster, but I felt my position was strong, so I refused. Unfortunately, as the game progressed, he managed to equalize, and I found myself offering him a draw. At this stage, there was no chance of victory for either side, so he accepted. I played that game in 1998, and I still remember it to this day.
A lot of people play chess online. Have you tried this, and do you think this is a normal, more convenient progression of the game?
I tried playing online for a bit, and for a while, I found it interesting. However, for me, chess is a battle between two people playing face to face, and that’s mostly why I don’t play online.
Women historically have not played chess as much as men. Is this still the case, and why do you think this is the case?
It still seems to be the case. I personally think that both men and women have equal potential in chess. I suspect that differences in representation, such as they are, stem largely from sociocultural reasons, but ultimately, I don’t know. Some of the strongest women players that I know of include grandmaster Nona Gaprindashvili from Soviet Georgia, who was women’s world champion from 1962 to 1978. I also admire Judit Polgar from Hungary, now 50 years old and considered the best female player of all time.
Regarding chess, what are you looking forward to? What do you have on the horizon?
Chess was, is and will probably remain my passion. I don’t have any specific plans or goals other than to keep playing as long as I can and as long as it brings me joy.
How can people get involved in the Hamilton Chess Club? Are novices and beginners welcome to the club? We have a website, sites.google. com/site/hamiltonchessclub/hamilton-chess-club, where all the relevant information can be found.
Of course, we welcome everyone, no matter what their skill level.
Friday Night Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Dance, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, princetonfolkdance.org. Lesson followed by open dancing. No partner necessary. $10. 8 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Tiny T, Rex Party with Jonathan Stutzman, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529. princetonlibrary.org. Author Jonathan Stutzman shares and signs favorite “Tiny T. Rex” books followed by fun crafts and activities led by our teen volunteers with staff supervision. Community Room. 10 a.m.
Socials
Knitting, Crochet, Et cetera!, West Windsor Branch, 333 North Post Road, Princeton Junction, 609-882-3148. events.mcl.org. Bring yarn, hooks, or needles to start or continue a project. All adults welcome, all skill levels. No registration required. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Mercer County Invites Residents to Attend Happy Hour on the River South Riverwalk Park, John Fitch Way, Trenton, Happy Hour on the River gatherings at South Riverwalk Park in Trenton. These events will be held before each Trenton Thunder game on Fridays from 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
For Families
Outdoor Children’s Concert with Tim Hoh, West Windsor Branch, 333 North Post Road, Princeton Junction, 609-799-0462. events.mcl.org. Tim Hoh performs classic children’s songs with his own spin. For ages 0 to 5 with caregiver. Outdoors, weather permitting. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library. No registration required. 10:30 a.m.
Saturday July 25
Pete Tonti Onstage with One Eyed Jack at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester in February. (Photo by Anthony DiMatteo.)
Area farmers market finds room to grow
Organic Garden State
fast Lane
New IAS board trustees Victoria “Vicky” Kaspi, attorney Kevin L. MacMillan and economist and finance executive Peter Orszag.
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