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Staff members, families, volunteers and supporters gather outside Good Grief’s Princeton-area center in Plainsboro. At right is Evelynn Moon, the organization’s director of learning and content strategy. Arianna McCleod reports, page 6.
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CARING FOR LOVED ONES WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS
Monday, Aug. 3 & 17; 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
ADULT CHILDREN CARING FOR PARENTS
Monday, Aug. 3 & 17; 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, Aug. 4; 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 19; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesday, Aug. 5; 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
GRIEF & LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
Thursday, Aug. 6 & 20; 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
LETTING GO OF CLUTTER
Tuesday, Aug. 11; 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
AARP DRIVING COURSE
Monday, Aug. 3; 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Be a safer, better driver. Most insurance companies will lower your premium with a completion certificate. Fee: $20 for AARP members presenting a valid AARP card; $25 for nonmembers. Bring cash (exact change) or check (payable to “AARP”) with you on the day of the class, along with your driver’s license, and AARP membership card (if applicable).
ASK THE DIETITIAN
Monday, Aug. 3 & 31; 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 12; 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Meet with our Registered Dietitian for a 30-minute appointment to discuss your unique nutritional needs.
DINNER WITH A DOCTOR: UNMASKING CELIAC DISEASE
Monday, Aug. 3; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join Imran Fayyaz, MD, Board-Certified Gastroenterologist, and President of the
Medical Staff at RWJUH Hamilton, for an informative talk on celiac disease, an autoimmune condition triggered by gluten. Learn about common symptoms, treatment and when to seek out a gastroenterologist. Dinner provided and registration required.
Tuesday, Aug. 4; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Presented by our 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 609.584.6680 to confirm attendance.
Wednesday, Aug. 5; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Discover tools to help you move through your day with peace. You’ll learn about your nervous system; how it influences your choices, habits and overall wellbeing, the interplay between mental and physical health and tools to bring yourself into an optimal and relaxed state. Fee: $15 is due at the time of online registration.
Monday, Aug. 10; 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 21; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Join members of the RWJ Rehabilitation Hamilton team for this fun hour of Wii games and learn about safe mechanics. Mastering body movement is the key to safe living.
Tuesday, Aug. 11; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Join 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.
Wednesday, Aug. 12; 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Don’t let medication side effects slow you down! Learn how to spot the “red flags” of common medications and get practical advice on managing unwanted symptoms. Learn the right questions to ask your pharmacist and how to keep your health on track with our pharmacist, Shesha Desai, Pharm D., Rph. BC-ADM.
THE POWER OF FOOD: NUTRITION STRATEGIES FOR DIABETES
Monday, Aug. 17; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join us for our monthly series 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.
PREDIABETES CONNECT GROUP
Tuesday, Aug. 18; 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.
GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, Aug. 18; 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
This group brings individuals with gynecologic cancer the support, education, and empowerment they need to move along the path to recovery. Topics discussed include coping with the emotional impact of cancer, adjusting to changes during and after treatment, and managing concerns about recurrence. For more information or to register, call 609-584-6680. This program takes place at The Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton, 2575 Klockner Rd., Hamilton, NJ.
TIBETAN SINGING BOWL SOUND IMMERSION AND GUIDED MEDITATION
Tuesday, Aug. 18; 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Attend this soothing late-summer meditative healing experience that blends a guided imagery journey with the harmonic sounds of Himalayan singing bowls to ease stress and restore balance. Fee: $15 is due at the time of online registration. No walk-ins, please.
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS
Wednesday, Aug. 19; 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Learn how to help heal your body and relax your busy mind.
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, Aug. 25; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
This group is a place for survivors and caregivers to build a community. The group will share personal experiences, feelings, recovery strategies, and firsthand information on managing life after stroke. Meetings will be facilitated by two outpatient rehabilitation therapists: Ashley
Sarrol Speech- Language Pathologist, and Allyson Panikowski-Berry
Occupational Therapist. Survivors and care partners at any stage of recovery are encouraged to attend.
REIKI SHARE
Wednesday, Aug. 26; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
For folks who have been Reiki certified to come share the gift with fellow practitioners. Give a session, get a session. Please bring a sheet and small pillow.
WISE WOMEN DISCUSSION GROUP
Thursday, Aug. 27; 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join this group of lively women as we discuss this month’s theme: “Leaving a Legacy.”
WHAT’S
Monday, Aug. 31; 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The paper mask activity is a powerful self-reflection exercise in which participants design both sides of a mask to explore the contrast between their outward persona (how they present themselves to the world) and their internal self (their hidden feelings, identity or inner struggles).
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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.
YOGA
Tuesday, August 4 and 11; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. OR 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
MEDITATION CLASSES
Tuesday, August 4 and 11; 11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. OR 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
CHAIR YOGA
Tuesday, August 4 and 11; 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. OR 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
A SOCIAL HOUR ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS
Wednesday, August 5, 12, 19, and 26; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
TAI CHI CLASSES
Thursday, August 6 and 20; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
AGELESS GRACE: SEATED EXERCISE FOR THE BRAIN & BODY
Monday, August 10 and 31; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
GAME TIME!
Friday, August 14 and 28; 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
LUNCH & LEARN: ADVANCED PODIATRY FOR WOUND CARE WITH JESSICA COLLINS, DPM AND JASON JOLLIFFE, DPM
Wednesday, August 5; 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Learn how diabetes poses unique risks to your feet, making proper care a daily necessity. Included in this discussion, learn how to prevent complications, recognize warning signs, and manage wounds effectively. Leading this discussion are Jessica Collins, DPM, and Jason Jolliffe, DPM, both boardcertified podiatrists, members of RWJ Barnabas Health Medical Group and RWJUH Hamilton Center for Wound Healing. Visit rwjbh.org/hamiltonwound to learn more.
LUNCH & SOCIALIZE: THE FRIENDSHIP TABLE
Friday, August 7; 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Friendship knows no age. Join us to share, mingle, discover and engage as we bring our Better Health Members together with local high students
GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE CLAY WORKSHOP
Wednesday, August 12; 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 13; 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
GENEALOGY WORKGROUP
Thursday, August 13; 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
SOCRATES CAFÉ
Friday, August 14; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
This class encourages open discussion and the sharing of thoughts, beliefs, ideas and personal experiences. An unofficial mantra is that we learn best when we ask questions and explore them together. This is a safe and welcoming space where all viewpoints are respected. Come with an open mind, respect for one another and curiosity about where the conversation may lead. This program will be led by a Better Health Program member.
INTRODUCTORY TO DIAMOND PAINTING
Monday, August 24; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
A creative, fun and entry level craft for all who enjoy dabbling and socializing while we work. This
program will be led by a Better Health Member. CHAIR YOGA DANCE
Wednesday, August 26; 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
THE “WHAT” ART AND REFLECTIVE WRITING SERIES:
Thursday, August 27; 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Whether or not you joined us for “What We Keep,” I invite you to join us on the journey with “What We Carry,” followed this fall by the final workshop in the series, “What We Love.”
No matter our upbringing, age, race, gender, or life circumstances, we all carry something. Alongside love, hope, and resilience, we carry loss, disappointment, illness, fear, and change. These experiences shape our stories and connect us through our shared humanity. In “What We Carry,” we’ll gently explore those stories through reflective writing and mixed-media art. Guided writing prompts, collage, paint, and creative expression will help us uncover what has been held inside —sometimes in words, sometimes in images, and often in both.
Scan QR code to view, learn more & register on-line for the programs listed above. Or visit rwjbh.org/HamiltonPrograms Email CommunityEdHam@rwjbh.org or call 609-584-5900 to learn more
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A public presentation has been set for Aug. 5 to review the draft Design Guidelines for Historic Districts, covering properties in Princeton’s 21 municipal historic districts.
The meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. in the main meeting room at the Witherspoon Hall municipal building at 400 Witherspoon St.
The proposed guidelines were prepared by a review committee consisting of a consultant, members of the Princeton Historic Preservation Commission, municipal staff, and elected officials.
Work on the guidelines, which are intended to help protect the town’s architectural and historic resources, has been in process since June 2025, officials said.
“The Municipality of Princeton recognizes that preserving historic properties and communities ensures the protection of a community’s character while enhancing property values,” according to the guidelines introduction.
Community members who are interested in understanding the 21 local historic districts or who want to know how to care for historic properties will find the guidelines to be helpful, officials said.
The proposed Design Guidelines for Historic Districts should be used by developers or property owners planning new construction or renovations, as well as by architects, designers and contractors preparing project proposals.
“It is an informational and guidance document to assist anyone who may be submitting or reviewing an application or scope of work within a historic district,” said Historic Preservation Officer Sara Quinlan.
“The guidelines are intended to provide recommendations and context for the Historic Preservation Commission’s review requirements and processes, based on established historic preservation best practices. They are meant to supplement the existing ordinance and the requirements for a preservation plan review,” Quinlan said.
The review requirements for changes not visible from the street or public right-of-
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way are determined by whether the property is in a Type 1 or Type 2 district. Type 1 districts are in the former Princeton Township and Type 2 districts are in the former Princeton Borough. The town consolidated into the Municipality of Princeton in 2013.
Quinlan said the HPC reviews changes to a property in a Type 1 district based on the visibility from anywhere within the district or the public right-of-way. However, in a Type 2 district, the HPC only reviews changes that are visible from the street or public right-of-way.
The proposed guidelines includes a chapter that discusses architectural style and paint colors. It walks the reader through the architectural styles of buildings in Princeton, beginning with buildings that were constructed in the late 1600s.
There are chapters on flood mitigation, exterior maintenance, roofing, exterior woodwork, masonry and stucco, porches and stoops, and windows and doors.
There are also chapters on site and landscape design, additions to buildings, new construction, demolition, and guidelines for
commercial storefronts.
Feedback will be accepted through Aug. 24. Residents who want to comment on the draft guidelines can do so by going to the Municipality of Princeton’s homepage under News and Announcements, or by going to the HPC webpage, the Planning Department’s webpage or the Office of Historic Preservation’s webpage.
A policy that would implement a bellto-bell ban on students’ use of cellphones during the school day has been introduced by the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education.
The school board held first reading on the policy at its July 21 meeting. If it is given final approval at the August school board meeting, it would go into effect for the 202627 school year.
The proposed policy brings the school district into line with a new state law and guidelines developed by the state Commis-
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The policy defines “bell to bell” as the timeframe when the bell rings at the start of the school day until the dismissal bell rings at the end of the school day. It includes lunch and the time between class periods.
Internet-enabled devices include smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, smart glasses, and any other device that is capable of connecting to the internet, according to the policy. It includes social media applications.
Students who bring cellphones and other internet-enabled devices must turn them off and store them in a storage system. The devices must be password-protected by the student, so only he or she can use it.
Laptops, tablets, and learning management systems issued to students by the school district for educational purposes in the classroom are exempt from the policy.
There are other exceptions to the policy, such as the use of an internet-connected device by students with special needs, if it is necessary to fulfill their individualized education program (IEP) or 504 plan.
The device can be used for translation services or to implement a student health plan that monitors or addresses a student’s health condition, provided there is documentation to support its use.
A student who is a caregiver and responsible for the care or well-being of a family member also is permitted to have a cellphone during school hours.
However, the policy drew some criticism from a Princeton High School junior at the July 21 school board meeting.
The student agreed that the devices should not be used in the classroom, but it would be hard to monitor it outside of the classroom. Students will find a way to get around the policy, she said.
Superintendent of Schools Mike LaSusa and school board president Dafna Kendal said the school district is following the law.
“We have no choice. We have to follow the law,” LaSusa said.
Surrounded by chain link construction fences, work on additions and renovations to Princeton High School, Princeton Middle School and the Community Park and Littlebrook elementary schools is under way.
The projects are being funded by a voter-approved $89.1 million bond referendum. School district officials said the bond referendum, which was approved earlier this year, is needed to accommodate increased student enrollment.
At Princeton High School, interior demolition is in progress. Interior metal framing
for new walls has begun, and plumbing has been roughed in.
The technology department, which is housed at PHS, is being converted into additional student instruction spaces. Upgrades are being made to the Numina Art Gallery, which doubles as instructional and presentation space.
Across Walnut Lane at the Princeton Middle School, additions will be made to the front and rear of the building.
The concrete walkways in front of PMS have been removed and the topsoil has been stripped away. This will allow for the utility lines and building foundation to be installed. The parking lot behind the middle school has been milled.
Plans for PMS call for two new classrooms, three new flex spaces and two new science labs. A multipurpose room with space for assemblies, physical education and indoor recess is included. It will be available to the community after school hours.
There will be expansions to the vocal music and band rooms, as well as to the cafeteria and kitchen.
The main office is being expanded and the school district’s technology office is being relocated from PHS to PMS.
At the Community Park School, the firstfloor kindergarten classrooms have been cleared out. The courtyard and playground behind the existing kindergarten classrooms have been completely cleared away. The area has been graded for new concrete pads for the new additions.
The expansion includes six new classrooms, four small-group instruction rooms and two flexible learning spaces that could be adjusted for programming needs.
The cafeteria is being expanded, as well as a new, larger gym/multipurpose room. A larger music room and library are included in the expansion.
The expansion is needed to maintain the dual language immersion (DLI) program and to also provide a traditional English language-only track.
Students are taught 50/50 in Spanish and English in the DLI program. Math, science, Spanish language arts and culture are taught in Spanish. Language arts, social studies, physical education, music and library are taught in English.
Across town at the Littlebrook School, the parking lot has been milled and the existing play set has been removed from the rear of the building. The large addition area has been excavated to allow for work on the building pad and the utilities and footings to begin.
The expansion and renovations to the Littlebrook School include six new classrooms, two small-group instruction rooms and a new vocal music room. Renovations are on tap for the student support service areas, as well as the kitchen.
By AriAnnA Mccleod
Before children and parents separate into grief-support groups at Good Grief in Princeton, they gather together for pizza, introductions and an opening circle where families share who they are there for.
For many families walking through the doors of the nonprofit, it is the first time they have been in a room full of people who understand exactly what they are going through.
Founded in 2004, the organization provides free peer-support programs for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Through its centers in Princeton and Morristown, families gather during bi-
weekly nights of support centered on connection, routine and community.
Unlike traditional therapy, Good Grief focuses on peer support, pairing children and adults with others navigating similar experiences.
Families then separate into age-based groups led by trained volunteers and facilitators. The model is intentionally designed to create consistency and familiarity, especially for children whose lives may feel unpredictable after a major loss.
“Good Grief is a nonprofit that is really working to create a more grief-informed world for children and young adults,” said Evelynn Moon, director of learning and content strategy at Good
Grief.
That mission, she said, extends beyond simply giving families a place to talk. At its core, the organization aims to normalize conversations around grief while helping young people understand that the emotions they are experiencing are not something they have to carry alone.
“Peer support really is the heart of our model,” Moon said.
Inside the Princeton center, the atmosphere feels far removed from the quiet, clinical setting many people might associate with grief support. Volunteers welcome families as they arrive, helping create an atmosphere that feels more like a community gathering than a formal support program.
The Princeton location is formally known as the Margaret Anne Wilby Center, named in memory of Margaret Anne Wilby, who died suddenly in 2008, leaving behind her husband, Pete, and their five children.
At the time of her death, grief-support services for children and families were not available in the Princeton area. On the 10th anniversary of his wife’s death, Pete Wilby made a lead gift to name the center in her honor, helping support the organization’s mission of ensuring grieving children and families have access to support and community.
Moon said creating that a welcoming atmosphere at the center is intentional.
“It’s so important for these families to be in a space that feels comfortable, clean and welcoming,” she said. “So much of their lives are very upended and can feel chaotic, so just coming to a space where they can relax matters.”
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For Alanna Peet of Morristown, that sense of comfort became critical after her husband passed away in January 2024.
At the time, Peet was suddenly navigating grief while raising two young children and preparing for the birth of another. Like many parents in similar situations, she said she was searching for support not only for herself, but for her children, who were trying to process a loss they were still too young to fully understand.
Within a month of her husband’s passing, Peet and her children joined Good Grief after hearing repeated recommendations for the organization from others in the area.
Before officially joining the program, families tour the center, meet with the staff and learn the structure of each sup-
port night. Peet recalled one room lined with handprints dedicated to loved ones who have died, each one representing a child or family carrying grief into the space.
“It was initially just very welcoming,” she said.
Before splitting into smaller groups, families gather together in a circle that helps create a sense of shared understanding among those navigating similar loss.
The consistency of the routine, Peet said, quickly became comforting for both her and her children as they adjusted to life after loss.
“There’s this rhythm of what to expect, and it feels really safe,” Peet said.
For grieving families, that structure can matter deeply. After the death of a loved one, routines can often disappear overnight. Children may suddenly be adjusting to emotional changes within their family while teens and young adults are trying to process grief during already emotionally formative years of their lives.
Moon said Good Grief tries to provide stability during that uncertainty.
That attention to detail reflects the organization’s broader philosophy that grief support is not only about difficult conversations, but also about creating spaces where families can simply breathe.
Support at Good Grief extends beyond talking. Nights often include crafts, games, music, movement activities and spaces specifically designed for emo-
Staff members, families, volunteers and supporters gather outside Good Grief’s Princeton-area center on
tional expression. One room in the center, known as the “volcano room,” allows children to physically release emotions through movement, jumping and play.
For many children, Moon said, grief is often experienced physically before it can be verbalized.
“Sometimes grief is so physical for some of our kids,” she said.
The organization has learned over the years that children and teens process grief differently than adults. Some want to talk openly about the person who died. Others communicate through games, art or movement. Teenagers may spend part of the evening discussing school, prom or college decisions before eventually opening up about grief.
Moon said many adults mistakenly assume grief support means sitting quietly and discussing painful emotions. In reality, she said, there is often joy and laughter inside the centers.
“People think kids just sit around and cry,” Moon said. “But sometimes they’re dancing. Sometimes they’re playing Jenga and being kids together.”
That balance between grief and normalcy stood out to Peet as well.
For children grieving the loss of a parent or sibling, they may feel singled out or different in ways they struggle to explain.
At Good Grief, Peet said, that feeling disappears.
“You lose that badge when you go there,” she said. “It allows you to just be a kid.”
For Peet, one of the most meaningful moments early in the process came simply from realizing her family was not
“Wow,” she remembered thinking during her first sessions. “I’m not the only one who’s dealt with this.”
That sense of shared experience is central to the organization’s peer-support model. Moon said grief can often feel isolating for young people, especially in settings where they may not know anyone else who has experienced similar loss.
“We can’t really move through grief in isolation,” she said. “We need that community.”
The organization serves children as young as 3 years old through young adults up to age 30. Adults also participate in their own peer-support groups while their children meet separately.
For many caregivers, the groups become one of the few spaces where they can openly discuss experiences others around them may not fully understand.
Peet described the experience as entering a room filled with people who had already walked part of the path she had just begun.
“I was in the ICU of grief,” she said.
Some members of her group had lost spouses years earlier, while others were only months into their grief. Listening to their experiences helped her understand that healing did not mean forgetting or “moving on,” but learning how to continue living alongside loss.
Over time, she said, she found herself transitioning from someone seeking guidance to someone capable of supporting newer members entering the group.
That cycle of peer support is one of the reasons Moon believes Good Grief’s
model resonates so strongly with families. New participants are able to see others further along their grief journeys, while longtime participants are reminded how far they have come.
Because the programs are open-
ended, families often attend for one and a half to two years, though some remain connected longer. Others eventually return as volunteers, speakers and advocates for the organization.
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Even after leaving the program, many families remain connected to each other. They meet socially while children maintain friendships formed through the program.
The organization also hosts community events throughout the year, including webinars, summer grief camp programming and its annual 5K fundraiser at Mercer County Community College. The event brings together families, volunteers and community members to support the organization and honor loved ones who have died.
The event serves as one of the organization’s largest public gatherings each year and reflects its broader mission of building community and connection for grieving children, teens and families across New Jersey.
While Good Grief’s direct-support programs remain at the center of its mission, the organization’s work has increasingly expanded into schools and educator-training programs across New Jersey.
Moon said that shift grew partly out of necessity.
ter becoming the first state to require grief education for students in grades 8 through 12.
While the statewide recognition has brought increased attention to grief education, Moon emphasized that the work ultimately comes back to helping individual children and families feel seen and supported.
According to Moon, one of the biggest misconceptions adults have is the fear that talking about grief will somehow worsen a child’s pain. In reality, she said, many young people want opportunities to talk about the people they lost.
“A lot of people do want to talk about their person,” Moon said.
She believes much of society still struggles with discomfort around grief, particularly when children are involved. Many adults worry about saying the wrong thing, so they say nothing at all.
At Good Grief, those conversations are not avoided. Instead, they are woven naturally into the routines of each night through opening circles, shared memories and spaces where grief does not need to be hidden.
“We can’t get every kid into our building,” she said. “But we can partner with schools.”
More than two years after her husband’s passing, Peet said Good Grief continues to give her family a place where grief does not need to be explained away or pushed aside as life moves forward. There is comfort in the familiar faces, leftover pizza at the end of the night, and the quiet understanding that other families are learning to move through loss beside them, too.
Over the past several years, Good Grief has worked with school districts and educators throughout New Jersey, training teachers, counselors and staff on how to support grieving students and create grief-informed school communities.
Beyond K-12 schools, Good Grief also partners with colleges including The College of New Jersey, Rider University and Rutgers University, introducing future educators, counselors and psychology students to grief-informed work.
The organization also offers internships for students interested in areas ranging from psychology and education to communications and program evaluation, helping connect young professionals to work centered on supporting grieving families.
The organization’s work with schools intensified following the COVID-19 pandemic, which Moon said forced grief into public conversation in ways many communities could no longer avoid.
“COVID actually kind of shook loose the grief conversations,” she said.
Peet said the experience has helped her children hold onto memories of their father while continuing to grow into their own lives.
Moon said the organization ultimately hopes to normalize conversations around grief and make support more accessible for families who may otherwise feel isolated.
“Grief is so common,” she said. “Support really isn’t.”
Even in a place centered around loss, Good Grief becomes more than a support group for many families. Over time, it becomes part of their routines, their community and, in most cases, part of how they continue carrying the memory of the people they lost.
For Peet, that sense of connection is what continues bringing her family back.
“It allows you to just be a kid,” she said. “And it allows us to still make space for him in our lives.”
The growing awareness eventually intersected with statewide policy changes. Good Grief is now part of the NJ Grief Collaborative, a partnership of bereavement organizations across the state recently highlighted in the New York Life Foundation’s 2025 State of Grief Report.
The report recognized New Jersey as a national leader in grief education af-
For more information about Good Grief, its peer-support programs or the organization’s May 17 5K fundraiser and walk at Mercer County Community College, visit www.good-grief.org.
Good Grief, 5 Mapleton Road, Plainsboro, 908-522-1999.
For people diagnosed with heart failure, traveling to and from frequent appointments can be exhausting and difficult to manage. To help ease the burden for patients and their loved ones, Capital Health now offers a remote heart failure monitoring device that allows patients to enjoy more of their daily activities while their care team closely follows their conditions. Capital Health Cardiology Specialists, part of Capital Health Heart and Vascular Institute, is the first practice in Mercer County to offer the CardioMEMS™ HF System.
With every heartbeat, blood travels from the right ventricle to the lungs through a large blood vessel called the pulmonary artery (PA). Measuring the blood pressure of this artery gives doctors a clear picture of how hard the heart is working. To measure a heart failure patient’s PA pressure remotely with the CardioMEMS™ HF System, the highly trained team at Capital Health Cardiology Specialists inserts a tiny pressure sensor—about the size of a paper clip—into the pulmonary artery, often as a same-day outpatient procedure. No battery or lead placement is required.
“For appropriate heart failure patients, the system streamlines outpatient monitoring by sending us daily readings to track the heart’s volume status,” said Dr. David Drucker, medical director of the Structural Heart Program and board certified, fellowship trained interventional cardiologist at Capital Health Cardiology Specialists. “After the PA sensor is placed, patients use a portable reader to securely send us data from the comfort of their homes. The system’s customizable settings allow us to identify trends, spot changes that need attention, and quickly contact the patient to make adjustments to their care before symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, or swelling get worse.”
The system offers a proactive approach to heart failure management that reduces the need for frequent in-office visits, creates a closer connection between patient and care team, and decreases the likelihood of hospitalizations due to heart failure.
For more information about remote heart failure monitoring at Capital Health, or to schedule an appointment with Capital Health Cardiology Specialists, visit capitalhealthcardiology.org.
Capital Health Heart and Vascular Institute offers comprehensive care with a multi-specialty approach highlighted by the most upto-date techniques and treatment options. With multiple locations throughout the greater Mercer and Bucks county region, the Institute features the most sophisticated technology guided by highly trained clinical experts in medical fields such as cardiac surgery, general and interventional cardiology, nephrology, podiatry, interventional radiology, vascular surgery, and wound management and hyperbaric medicine. For more information, visit capitalheartandvascular.org.
Capital Health Medical Center — Hopewell, home of Capital Health Cancer Center, has been awarded a three-year term of reaccreditation in radiation oncology by the American College of Radiology (ACR), which recognizes the program’s commitment to the highest standards of quality and patient safety.
The ACR awards accreditation only to radiation oncology programs that demonstrate excellence through a rigorous peer-review process evaluating personnel qualifications, treatment planning and delivery, equipment, quality assurance, and patient safety practices.
“Earning this recognition from the American College of Radiology is an affirmation of the exceptional expertise, collaboration, and commitment of our entire radiation oncology team to our patients and their loved ones,” said Dr. Cataldo Doria, Chief of Capital Health Cancer Center. “We’re very fortunate to have some of the best physicians, physicists, dosimetrists, therapists, nurses and support staff, and this accreditation is the result of their hard work and tireless leadership every day.”
surface-guided radiation therapy with respiratory gating (also known as deep inspiration breath hold), and theranostics, which uses radioactive drugs to identify cancer cells.
“Patients facing cancer deserve to feel confident that they’re receiving the safest, most advanced treatment available close to their homes,” said Nikhil Thaker, medical director of Radiation Oncology at Capital Health Cancer Center. “This accreditation validates the strength of our program—from our investment in technology to the expertise of our multidisciplinary team—and reinforces our commitment to continually advancing the quality of care we provide.”
Radiation oncology is the specialized use of high-energy radiation to destroy cancer cells, shrink tumors, or relieve cancer-related symptoms. At Capital Health Cancer Center, patients benefit from advanced radiation therapies designed to maximize treatment effectiveness while minimizing side effects and preserving healthy tissue.
Capital Health Cancer Center offers many options for radiation treatment that treat cancers throughout the body, including the abdomen, breast, central nervous system, head and neck, liver, lung, pelvis, and prostate. Patients have access to leading-edge technologies, including the TrueBeam™ Linear Accelerator, CyberKnife® Robotic Radiosurgery, Varian HDR Brachytherapy,
To learn more about Capital Health Cancer Center and the radiation oncology services that are available at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell, please visit capitalhealthcancer.org/radiation or call 609.537.4244.
Visit capitalhealthcancer.org/support to view our available support groups and to register!
Capital Health OB/GYN, a comprehensive women’s health practice that is part of Capital Health Medical Group, is pleased to announce the opening of Capital Health OB/GYN – Princeton.
This new office is located in the space previously occupied by Women’s Healthcare of Princeton at 800 Bunn Drive, Suite 202, in Princeton, New Jersey.
“We are pleased to continue expanding our office locations in order to meet the growing need for comprehensive health services for women at every stage of life,” said Dr. Kira Przybylko, medical director of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Capital Health. “This new office location will allow us to increase our capacity to see patients in the Princeton area and surrounding communities.”
The team of board certified physicians at the new Capital Health OB/GYN – Princeton includes Drs. Omara Afzal, Yani Diaz, Paul Loeb, Olasinbo Olukoya, Irene Stenson, Katelyn Tripod, and Anne Walker. Those who prefer midwifery care can receive services from certified nurse midwife Grace Fimbel. Additional clinicians will be joining the practice in the coming months.
Capital Health OB/GYN – Princeton provides a full range of services for women, including annual health exams, prenatal care, genetic screening, minor surgical services and access to surgeons who perform open and minimally invasive/ robotic-assisted surgery (using the da Vinci surgical system) at nearby Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell.
Hours at Capital Health OB/GYN – Princeton are Monday – Friday (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) The office accepts most insurances. To make an appointment, call 609.537.7200 or visit capitalhealthobgyn.org/princeton.
Capital Health OB/GYN is a comprehensive women’s health practice with eight locations throughout the region, made up of a team of trusted physicians, certified nurse midwives and nurse practitioners who have been providing obstetric and gynecologic care for women in Mercer, Burlington and Bucks counties for more than 30 years. The practice is part of the growing network of primary and specialty care providers at Capital Health Medical Group that are available when and if patients need them. The board certified and fellowship trained team offers care and surgical procedures at the state-of-the-art Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell in Pennington, New Jersey. To learn more or to see a complete list of practice locations and clinicians, visit capitalhealthobgyn.org.
NEW PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
In-Person: Mondays from 1:15 – 2:45 p.m.
Virtual: Fridays in Spanish from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Fridays in English from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Virtual: Thursdays at 6 p.m.
BREASTFEEDING CLUB
In Person: Tuesdays at 2 – 3:15 p.m.
How to Register:
Unless otherwise noted, please scan the QR code or visit capitalhealth.org/childbirth
Support groups are offered free of charge. Contact childbirthed@capitalhealth.org for more information.
Capital Health has joined the Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative, a movement to improve health care for older adults, contributing to a goal of continuing to expand and grow age-friendly care. Capital Health is now part of an international group of more than 5,200 health systems working to tailor care to patients’ goals and preferences and to deliver care that is consistently of the highest quality.
“The Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative is an important part of our overarching vision to provide every older adult with the best care possible. By participating in this vital movement, we look forward to sharing our best practices and learning what’s working for others providing age-friendly care,” said Dr. Eugene McMahon, Vice President of Medical Affairs at Capital Health.
As part of the Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative, The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, in partnership with the American Hospital Association and the Catholic Health Association of the United States, are helping health care organizations like Capital Health implement a set of evidencebased interventions specifically designed to improve care for older adults. These interventions are known as the “4Ms” – What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility
Capital Health earned Level 1 recognition as an Age-Friendly Health System Participant for implementing a series of practices to address the 4Ms of care for older patients at Capital Health Regional Medical Center and Capital Health Medical Center − Hopewell.
What Matters: For patients age 65 and older, Capital Health clinicians engage older adults in conversations about their care goals and care preferences during hospitalization. Nurses assess “what matters most” to patients during admission and document their answers to align care plans and guide interventions.
Medication: Capital Health is focused on ensuring older adults receive medications that are safe, evidence-based, and aligned with their goals of care. High-risk medication alerts and doserange checking are embedded in the electronic health record. Nurses monitor for adverse medication effects and escalate concerns as appropriate.
Mentation: To prevent, identify, treat, and manage dementia, depression, and delirium across care settings, Capital Health screens all inpatients age 65 and older for delirium using a brief, standardized
delirium assessment tool. Nurses document the results during admission and reassess at least every 12 hours. Positive screenings are escalated to the appropriate clinician for management, which may include hydration support, orientation, access to personal adaptive equipment, sleep promotion using non-pharmacologic strategies, and avoidance of high-risk medications.
Mobility: To ensure that hospitalized older adults move safely every day to maintain function and advance care goals and preferences, a standardized mobility assessment is required for all patients 18 years and older within 24 hours of admission. The assessment generates safe patient handling recommendations that clinicians may adjust based on their clinical judgement and the patient’s current condition.
“Collaborative learning opportunities across the initiative bring together health care teams committed to sharing data and improving together,” said Dr. Jerrold Gertzman, Chief of Outpatient Medicine at Capital Health. “All teams strive toward reliably implementing age-friendly best practices across hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, home health agencies and primary and specialty care settings.”
Age-Friendly Health Systems is an initiative of The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, in partnership with the American Hospital Association and the Catholic Health Association of the US. For more information, visit www.ihi.org/agefriendly.
By Dan Aubrey
Time is running short for residents who want to influence a massive Amazon data center project that critics fear could bring significant environmental, economic and quality-of-life consequences to communities throughout the Delaware River region.
Aug. 16 is the final day to comment on a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection air permit application connected to the fast-tracked data center campus of more than 3 million square feet set to open at the former Fairless Steel site in Falls Township, Pennsylvania.
Although the data center is located in Pennsylvania, its closest neighboring communities include several towns across the Delaware River and throughout central New Jersey.
Bordentown is only about 3.3 miles from the center, while Trenton, Hamilton, Ewing, Lawrence, Robbinsville, West Windsor, Princeton and Allentown are all within roughly a 15-mile radius.
Residents and officials from a number of those towns have raised concerns about air pollution from backup generators, continuous low-frequency noise and broader effects on the environment and quality of life.
The center’s substantial electricity demand could also add pressure to the regional grid and contribute to higher utility costs. PJM Interconnection, which manages the power grid in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and parts of 11 other states, required emergency measures during several heat waves this summer to maintain reliability and reduce the risk of blackouts.
The Falls Township project is not the region’s only major data center development. A 341,000-square-foot data center has also been approved for the former Princeton Nurseries property on Route 1 in South Brunswick.
That would leave several Mercer County communities effectively sandwiched between the South Brunswick project and a Falls Township campus that could total more than 3 million square feet. The combined electricity demands of the two projects could add pressure to the regional power grid.
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Since local officials claimed they were caught off guard by the announcement that operating permits were being finalized, the project has generated more controversy and anxiety than comforting data.
Such concerns have created a “not so fast” reaction.
The Aug. 16 date marks the end of a 30day comment period that started Saturday, July 18, and was announced at a July 14
An Amazon Web Services data center. Amazon plans to develop a data center campus at the Keystone Trade Center in Falls Township, Pennsylvania. (Image via About Amazon)
PADEP-sponsored town hall meeting in Falls Township.
That event filled the Pennsbury High School East auditorium with anxious residents from both sides of the Delaware River who shared two common sentiments. One, they had no idea the center was being built. And two, they did not want it.
Their concerns were fielded by a panel of representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, PECO, Amazon, the Morrisville Municipal Authority and NorthPoint Development, the site’s owner and developer.
And while the panelists used charts and statistics in an attempt to convince the public that all was well, their arguments were undermined by an admission that no environmental impact study had been conducted, a refusal to guarantee their projections and the absence of a contingency plan.
It also did not help when none of the panelists could raise their hands when asked whether they lived near the site.
The hall was filled with people concerned that their lives were going to be upended without having a voice or being reassured.
So how did this regional situation start?
First, there was, or is, a convergence of interests. By the time the public became broadly aware of the project, the deck appeared to have been stacked by federal, state and local officials who had eased regulations and limited public scrutiny, facilitating its quick and quiet approval.
On July 25, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14318, “Accelerating Federal Permitting of Data Center Infrastructure.”
More of a manifesto, it states that AI data centers and the infrastructure that powers
them are essential to national security, economic prosperity and scientific leadership. It also makes it a priority of the administration to facilitate the rapid and efficient construction of that infrastructure by easing federal regulatory burdens.
A year earlier, in 2024, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro issued Executive Order No. 2024-04. It is basically an “open for business” initiative hoping to attract major commercial projects to Pennsylvania by fast-tracking permits.
NorthPoint acquired the property in 2020 for $160 million. The developer has plans to build a major hub for e-commerce and logistics, with a project investment of $1.5 billion.
The site was designated a Keystone Opportunity Investment Zone from January 2021 through December 2035, providing NorthPoint with significant tax breaks.
The warehouse plan was dropped in early 2025 in favor of 10 buildings totaling about 2 million square feet for Amazon Web Services. Combined with an existing 1 million-square-foot building being converted into a data center, the full campus could total more than 3 million square feet.
The project was approved by the Falls Township Board of Supervisors in 2025 after sparsely attended public meetings. Amazon’s involvement was announced in June 2025.
NorthPoint Development obtained a variance from the Falls Township Zoning Board
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allowing it to exceed standard township noise and decibel restrictions. NorthPoint said the building would include specialized features intended to reduce noise.
The Falls Township Board of Supervisors also approved a nondisclosure agreement for the project. Township officials said the agreement would not prevent anyone from filing a right-to-know request, although the township would notify NorthPoint when such a request was received.
By July 2026, Falls Township and Pennsylvania officials were celebrating the data center, which would include 280 natural gas-burning generators and three diesel generators, while communities across the river had not been officially notified.
Since then, New Jersey community members and officials have been scrambling to understand the situation and determine how it will affect their communities.
That includes Bordentown City Mayor Stephanie Lagos, who attended and spoke at the July 14 session.
In a July 15 statement, Lagos said she asked whether PADEP’s environmental reviews considered the full impact of the project, how expanded emergency generator use during periods of peak electricity demand was evaluated and whether communities across the river were considered in the agency’s permitting decisions.
“Unfortunately, the hearing provided very few clear answers,” Lagos said. “One thing that did become clear, however, was that PADEP said it did not conduct a project-specific evaluation of impacts to communities across the Delaware River because it determined such an analysis was not required.”
She added, “Just because this project is in Pennsylvania doesn’t mean its impacts stop at the Delaware River. Our residents deserve transparency, accountability, and a thorough environmental review of any project that could affect our air, environment, and quality of life.”
Amazon representatives disputed some of the concerns raised about the project.
At the July 14 meeting, the company said the backup generators would operate only during power interruptions and for limited testing and maintenance. Amazon also said it uses conservative, worst-case calculations when estimating emissions and would closely monitor the equipment.
The company said outside-air cooling would be used for about 94% of the year, reducing the need for water-based cooling. An Amazon representative also said the community would not subsidize the project’s electricity use because Amazon would pay the full cost of supplying power to the site.
Amazon said it had already invested more than $827 million in the Falls Township campus and expected the completed project to create thousands of full-time jobs. The company declined to disclose information about
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The public comment period is limited to the proposed PADEP air permit and does not address the project as a whole.
The application proposes the installation of 280 natural gas-fired backup generator engines and three diesel-fired emergency generator engines.
A Falls Township statement notes that “DEP Air Quality Program Manager Jillian Gallagher said her agency will ensure that Amazon complies with all state and federal laws, adding that her team ‘takes this job seriously.’ If Amazon does not meet the requirements, DEP will not issue the permit.”
If the “all” state and federal laws required are related to noise, existing laws are weak or nonexistent.
Unlike New Jersey, Pennsylvania does not have statewide legislation addressing noise issues.
A recent report from the Elk River Data Center Group in Minnesota notes that data centers emit constant, low-frequency noise that is structurally different from other industrial sources.
The report said facilities had measured between 40 and 59 dB(A) on residential properties and remained within applicable limits, while neighbors reported sleep disruption, difficulty concentrating and avoidance of outdoor spaces.
The Falls Township data center’s location on a peninsula surrounded by the Delaware River and Van Sciver Lake indicates an additional condition: refracted sound traveling
across water.
That allows sound to travel with fewer obstructions and be heard clearly. For example, recent boombox parties in Falls Township were heard by residents in Bordentown and other towns miles away.
The region is also surrounded by highways with ongoing traffic, trains and air traffic from several airports, including Trenton-Mercer Airport and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.
Bordentown resident and professional acoustics engineer John Baldassano attended the July 14 meeting and asked about noise and safety.
“As noise from emergency operations tends to be ignored as a temporary condition to be tolerated by everyone else, my questions regarding the generators, speech interference, and life safety were intended to call out that there are actually real impacts associated with these events given the significant quantities of equipment planned and hold Amazon accountable,” he said.
Baldassano said residents within 2 miles of the facility could receive noise emissions of 50 dBA or greater, with the potential to disrupt sleep.
He added that while Amazon had designed the facility smartly by placing mechanical equipment indoors, noise would still radiate through louvers in the facade and through the roof.
“Regardless of this, there are still significant gaps in their analysis that need to be filled like a thorough impact analysis that compares expected sound levels to ambient
A rendering shows NorthPoint Development’s master plan for the Keystone Trade Center at the former Fairless Works property in Falls Township. The site is planned to include an Amazon Web Services data center campus of more than 3 million square feet. (Rendering courtesy of NorthPoint Development)
sound levels measured at points of reception,” he said.
Baldassano also said Amazon considers information about its mechanical analysis proprietary.
“Keeping this information hidden also prevents others like myself from verifying their claims,” he said.
Also attending and asking a question at the July 14 meeting was Bordentown resident and data center opponent Katie Ireland.
“I was on the Save Hamilton team and still partner with the Climate Revolution Action Network (CRAN). Both teams collectively have stopped seven data center projects from Hamilton, New Brunswick, Mansfield Township, and others,” she said.
Ireland said the Falls Township effort is more difficult because of the lack of referendums and recalls and the use of nondisclosure agreements.
“No environmental impact report was done for local communities less than five miles across the water,” she said. “This project is also immediately next to marsh land, and extremely close to water which makes it more hazardous.”
Ireland also expressed concern about “the lack of action I am seeing from local community members.”
“So many people are responding like it’s a done deal or there’s nothing we can do, but we only had success from those previous seven projects because we had such strong community action on our side,” she said.
Ireland connects her opposition to broader political and ethical objections involving the use of Amazon products by government agencies, surveillance and im-
migration enforcement, labor practices, environmental justice and the potential uses of the data center’s technology.
She urged residents to demand additional hearings, an environmental impact study and protections under Pennsylvania law.
“The goal should always be fully stopping this project entirely,” she said. “They do not have all their permits. There is still hope no matter what because it is just a building and a business at the end of the day.”
Like Lagos, Ireland recommends that community members leave public comments with DEP regarding the air permit.
Recently, Shapiro seems to have gotten some whiplash from his fast-track policies and, in May 2026, unveiled the Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development, or GRID, Standards.
The initiative establishes “clear guardrails and accountability standards for data center development in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.”
The standards outline steps developers must take to demonstrate that proposed projects provide value to local communities, mitigate or offset their effects and are developed responsibly.
Comments on the proposed air permit can be sent to [ra-epseroaqpubcom@ pa.gov](mailto:ra-epseroaqpubcom@ pa.gov) through Aug. 16.
To learn more about the project and its opposition, visit amazoninnovationinpa.com, fallstwp.com or padatacenterinfo.org.
Dan Aubrey is a former arts and entertainment editor for U.S. 1 newspaper who lives in Bordentown. He is also a former state-certified noise investigator.
What’s Happening is a selection of events taking place this month in our area. For even more events, go online to our website, communitynews.org/events.
Details below were believed to be accurate at time of publication. We always recommend that you confirm all necessary details when planning to attend an event.
West Windsor Community Farmers Market, 877 Alexander Road, West Windsor, westwindsorfarmersmarket.org. Shop directly from regional farms, bakers, prepared-food vendors and local makers at the weekly rain-or-shine market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Winery Weekend Music Series, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence Township, terhuneorchards.com. Spend an afternoon in the historic apple orchard with live music, Terhune wines, wine slushies and light fare. The winery is open rain or shine. 1 to 4 p.m.
“Expressions in Fiber 2026,” New Hope Arts, 2 Stockton Avenue, New Hope, newhopearts.org. The final weekend of the juried exhibition features more than 60 works by over 30 artists exploring traditional textile techniques, sculpture, mixed media and contemporary approaches to fiber. Noon to 5 p.m.
“A Walk With Nature: Light, Shadow and Color,” Artists’ Gallery, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, lambertvillearts.com. The final weekend of an exhibition by Harvey Rogosin featuring photographs that explore the shapes, shadows, colors and changing light found in the natural world. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
“The Lego Movie,” Trenton Free Public Library, 120 Academy Street, Trenton, trentonlib.org. Children and families are invited to a free screening of the animated adventure about an ordinary Lego figure recruited to help stop an evil tyrant. For ages 12 and younger. Noon to 1 p.m.
“Raphael/Not Raphael,” Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary.org. Art critic Lin Tan discusses paintings from the Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition “Raphael: Sublime Poetry,” focusing on works whose attribution to Raphael has been questioned. 3:30 p.m.
Mia Szabo, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, smallworldcoffee.com. The singer-songwriter and former Small World Coffee barista opens the cafe’s August Saturday-night music series. The performance is free. 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 2
“Expressions in Fiber 2026,” New Hope Arts, 2 Stockton Avenue, New Hope, newhopearts.org. Closing day of the juried exhibition showcasing traditional and experimental textile, sculptural and mixed-media works by more than 30 artists. Noon to 5 p.m.
“A Walk With Nature: Light, Shadow and Color,” Artists’ Gallery, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, lambertvillearts.com. Closing day of Harvey Rogosin’s exhibition of nature photography emphasizing light, shadow, color and visual patterns. Noon to 5 p.m.
“As You Like It,” Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary.org. A free staged reading of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy features Tony- and Golden Globe-nominated actor Ben Shenkman, Obie Award winner Scott Shepherd, university theater professionals, regional performers and an original score. 1 p.m.
Winery Weekend Music Series, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence Township, terhuneorchards.com. Relax in the wine orchard with live music, locally produced wines, wine slushies and light fare. The winery is open rain or shine. 1 to 4 p.m.
Arm In Arm Mobile Food Pantry, Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, mcl.org. Fresh produce, dairy products, proteins, baked goods, shelf-stable food and personal-care products will be available to residents experiencing food insecurity. No advance registration is required. 2 to 4 p.m.
Artifact Lab: Dinosaur Bookends, Trenton Free Public Library, 120 Academy Street, Trenton, trentonlib.org. Adults create dinosaur-themed bookends using plastic dinosaurs and other simple craft materials. Supplies are provided while available. 3 to 4 p.m.
Lawrence Township Planning Board, Lawrence Township Municipal Building, 2207 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence Township, lawrencetwp. com. The board considers subdivision, site plan and other land-use applications. The meeting is open to the public. 7 p.m.
Library Reads, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary. org. Library staff members share notable new titles to add to their to-be-read lists. Registration is required. 1 p.m.
Harnessing AI for Smarter Job Searches, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary.org. Learn how artificial-intelligence tools can help identify positions,
research employers, refine application materials and prepare for interviews. Registration is required. 6 p.m.
Richard Feldman and Mark Pullen Exhibitions, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street and 254 Nassau Street, Princeton, smallworldcoffee.com. Feldman displays original hand-drawn and painted cartoons at the Witherspoon Street cafe, while Pullen presents paintings at the Nassau Street location. The exhibitions continue through September 1. During cafe hours.
“My Fair Lady,” Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary. org. The classic musical based on George Bernard Shaw’s “Pygmalion” follows a phonetics professor who wagers that he can transform a workingclass flower seller into a woman capable of passing as a member of high society. 3 p.m.
Hopewell Township Cricket Pitch Ribbon Cutting, Independence Park, Hopewell Township, hopewelltwp.org. Hopewell Township celebrates the opening of a new cricket pitch with a community ribbon-cutting ceremony. 5 p.m.
Ewing National Night Out, Ewing Veterans Park, 2 Jake Garzio Drive, Ewing, ewingnj.org. Meet police officers, firefighters, first responders and community organizations during a free evening with food, music, emergency vehicles and family activities. Rain date is Wednesday, August 5. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Catherine Project Book Discussion, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary.org. The weekly discussion examines John Milton’s “Paradise Lost” as part of a summer series on revolution. Registration is required. The series continues Aug. 11, 18 and 25. 4 p.m.
Hiroshima and Nagasaki Commemoration, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, peacecoalition.org. Rutgers climate scientist Alan Robock discusses the danger of nuclear winter during an observance marking the 81st anniversaries of the atomic bombings. The program includes peace songs by the Solidarity Singers, a candlelight vigil and a minute of silence marking the moment the Hiroshima bomb detonated. 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Arm In Arm Mobile Food Pantry, Hamilton Township Public Library, 1 Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. Way, Hamilton, hamiltonnjpl.org. Food will be distributed to residents experiencing food insecurity. No advance registration is required. 2 to 4 p.m.
Tech Help From Bloomberg, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary.org. Bloomberg volunteers provide personalized assistance with computers, phones, tablets, email, software and other technology questions. Drop in during the session. 3 p.m.
Explore Your Home’s Story, Trenton Free Public Library, 120 Academy Street, Trenton, trentonlib.org. Learn how property records, historic maps, city directories, newspapers and local-history collections can reveal the people and events connected to a house or neighborhood. 3 to 4 p.m.
“The Extraordinary Caterpillar,” Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary.org. The hourlong documentary examines the essential but often overlooked role caterpillars play in biodiversity and follows scientists and community activists working to protect them. 6 p.m.
Music in the Park, Weeden Park, Lawrenceville, lawrencevillemainstreet.com. Lawrenceville Main Street presents a free outdoor concert with games and activities for children. Bring a blanket or chair and a picnic, or pick up dinner from a nearby Main Street restaurant. 6 to 8 p.m.
Meeting Eleanor Roosevelt, Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, mcl.org. Actress Linda Kenyon portrays Eleanor Roosevelt in a one-woman performance exploring the former first lady’s personal struggles, humanitarian work, political influence and continuing legacy. Registration is appreciated. 6:30 p.m.
Hopewell Township Free Blood Pressure Screening, Hopewell Township, hopewelltwp. org. The health department offers a free blood pressure check for residents. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Resume Writing and Job Search, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary.org. Learn techniques for identifying professional strengths, improving a resume and making better use of interviews, recommendations, social media and networking. 10 a.m.
Nature Book Club, Mountain Lakes House, 57 Mountain Avenue, Princeton, fopos.org. The Friends of Princeton Open Space Nature Book Club discusses Charlotte McConaghy’s novel “Wild Dark Shore.” Registration is requested. 10:30 a.m.
Happy Hour on the River: Peter Fontaine, South Riverwalk Park, Trenton, mercercounty.org. The free waterfront gathering features live music beginning at 5 p.m., activities for children and fam-
ilies and food and craft beer available for purchase. Parking is $5 in the adjacent Trenton Thunder lot, and the first 250 guests receive $1 hot dogs. 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Sunset Sips and Sounds, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence Township, terhuneorchards.com. Begin the weekend in the wine orchard with live music, Terhune wines, wine slushies and light fare. Seating is available among the apple trees, and the winery operates rain or shine. 5 to 8 p.m.
The DiscoTeks, Cooper’s Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, coopersnj.com. The dance band brings a ticketed night of disco favorites and high-energy party music to the waterfront venue. Reservations or advance tickets are recommended. Check website for time.
West Windsor Community Farmers Market, 877 Alexander Road, West Windsor, westwindsorfarmersmarket.org. Regional farmers, bakers, food producers and makers offer seasonal produce, prepared foods and locally made products at the rain-or-shine market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“Shrek” Marathon, Trenton Free Public Library, 120 Academy Street, Trenton, trentonlib.org. Children and families can spend lunchtime with Shrek, Donkey and their fairy-tale companions during a free library movie program. For ages 12 and younger. Noon to 1 p.m.
Winery Weekend Music Series, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence Township, terhuneorchards.com. Enjoy an afternoon of live music, local wines, wine slushies and light fare in the historic apple orchard. The winery is open rain or shine. 1 to 4 p.m.
Poetry Reading Group, Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch, 333 North Post Road, Princeton Junction, poetryreadinggroup.wordpress.com. Read aloud, share and discuss classic and contemporary poetry in an informal gathering open to experienced readers and newcomers. 2 p.m.
Tiny Cities, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, smallworldcoffee.com. The folk-Americana group performs during the cafe’s free Saturday-night music series. 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Midnight Sunrise Band, Cooper’s Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, coopersnj.com. The regional party band performs rock, pop and dance favorites at the waterfront restaurant and entertainment venue. Reservations are recommended. Check website for time.
Winery Weekend Music Series, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence Township, terhuneorchards.com. Spend Sunday afternoon listening to live music in the orchard while enjoying locally produced wines, wine slushies and light fare. 1 to 4 p.m.
Ellarslie Open Artists’ Gallery Walk, Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, 299 Parkside Avenue, Trenton, ellarslie.org. Artists represented in the museum’s annual juried exhibition discuss their work, materials and creative processes during an informal walk through the galleries. 2 to 4 p.m.
Arm In Arm Mobile Food Pantry, Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, mcl.org. Food and personal-care products will be available to residents experiencing food insecurity. No advance registration is required. 2 to 4 p.m.
Historic Preservation Advisory Committee, Lawrence Township Municipal Building, 2207 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence Township, lawrencetwp.com. The committee discusses preservation issues involving Lawrence Township’s historic buildings, districts and cultural resources. The meeting is open to the public. 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 11
“Forrest Gump,” Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary.org. The Academy Award-winning film follows an Alabama man whose extraordinary life intersects with defining events of the second half of the 20th century as he pursues love, friendship and personal fulfillment. 3 p.m.
Lawrence Township Board of Education, Lawrence High School Media Center, 2525 Princeton Pike, Lawrenceville, ltps.org. The school board holds its monthly public meeting. A closed executive session begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the public session. Formal action may be taken. 7 p.m.
“National Treasure,” Hopewell Township park location, hopewelltwp.org. The family adventure film follows historian Ben Gates on a puzzle-filled hunt for a treasure hidden by America’s Founding Fathers. Parking opens at 8 p.m.; the movie begins around 8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
Book Swap for Adults, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary.org. Bring up to two books to exchange and talk with other readers about favorite summer discoveries. 10:30 a.m.
Music in the Park, Weeden Park, Lawrenceville, lawrencevillemainstreet.com. The free Thursday-night series features live music, community activities and games for children. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. 6 to 8 p.m.
Larkin McPhee, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary.org. The author discusses and reads from “I’ll See You in My Dreams: A Sister’s Memoir.” A book signing follows. 6 p.m.
Black Voices Book Group, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary.org. The group discusses Walter Mosley’s “The Long Fall.” All readers are welcome. See the library calendar for the Google Meet link. 7:15 p.m.
Happy Hour on the River: El Kabong, South Riverwalk Park, Trenton, mercercounty.org. The free riverfront series features live music, activities for children and families and food and craft beer available for purchase. Parking is $5 in the adjacent Trenton Thunder lot, and the first 250 guests receive $1 hot dogs. 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Sunset Sips and Sounds, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence Township, terhuneorchards.com. Enjoy live music, wine, wine slushies and light fare as the sun sets over the orchard. The winery is open rain or shine. 5 to 8 p.m.
Bakersfield, Hopewell Fare, 65 East Broad Street, Hopewell, hopewellfarenj.com. Six Philadelphia-area musicians perform rockabilly, honky-tonk and country rock inspired by the influential California sound of the 1960s and early 1970s. 6 to 8 p.m.
The Groove Dudes Band, Cooper’s Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, coopersnj.com. The band performs danceable rock, pop, funk and party favorites at the waterfront entertainment venue. Reservations are recommended. Check website for time.
West Windsor Community Farmers Market, 877 Alexander Road, West Windsor, westwindsorfarmersmarket.org. Shop seasonal produce, baked goods, prepared foods and locally made products directly from regional farmers and vendors. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” Princeton Garden Theatre, 160 Nassau Street, Princeton, princetongardentheatre.org. Family matinee screening of the live-action comedy based on Jeff Kinney’s popular
book series. A limited number of free tickets are available through Princeton Public Library. Rated PG. 10 a.m.
Adult Summer Reading Finale, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary.org. Readers share favorite summer books, play a literary game and enjoy refreshments as the library concludes its adult summer reading program. 10:30 a.m.
“Sky High,” Trenton Free Public Library, 120 Academy Street, Trenton, trentonlib.org. Children and families can watch the Disney comedy about the teenage son of famous superheroes trying to find his place at a high school for young heroes. For ages 12 and younger. Noon to 1 p.m.
Winery Weekend Music Series, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence Township, terhuneorchards.com. Live music, local wines, wine slushies and light fare are offered in the historic apple orchard. The winery is open rain or shine. 1 to 4 p.m.
River Dance Festival, Mill Ballet School, New Hope, roxeyballet.org. Roxey Ballet’s fifth annual festival brings together emerging and established choreographers for approximately 75 minutes of contemporary dance, classical ballet, flamenco, cultural traditions, experimental storytelling and boundary-pushing choreography. Each of the weekend’s three performances features a different lineup. Check the website for performance times.
No Name Dance, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, centraljerseydance.org. A beginner-to-intermediate West Coast swing lesson taught by Alan Saperstein is followed by open dancing to East and West Coast swing, hustle, nightclub twostep, country two-step, Latin and California-mix music. No partner is required, and newcomers, singles and couples are welcome. Food and refreshments are provided. Admission is $15, or $10 for full-time
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students with identification. 7 to 11 p.m.
Thirties, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, smallworldcoffee.com. The band performs laid-back, atmospheric music during the cafe’s free Saturday-night series. 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Trenton House Music Festival, Mill Hill Park, Trenton, mercercounty.org. The free summer festival features house music, DJs, vendors and a day of dancing and community celebration in the park. Noon to 8 p.m.
Winery Weekend Music Series, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence Township, terhuneorchards.com. Relax among the apple trees with live music, Terhune wines, wine slushies and light fare. 1 to 4 p.m.
River Dance Festival, Mill Ballet School, New Hope, roxeyballet.org. The festival continues with a changing program of ballet, contemporary work, flamenco, cultural dance traditions and original choreography by artists from across the country. Each performance runs approximately 75 minutes with an intermission. Check the website for performance times.
Arm In Arm Mobile Food Pantry, Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, mcl.org. Food and personal-care products will be available to residents experiencing food insecurity. No advance registration is required. 2 to 4 p.m.
Lawrence Township Planning Board, Lawrence Township Municipal Building, 2207 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence Township, lawrencetwp. com. The board considers pending development, subdivision and site plan applications. The meeting is open to the public. 7 p.m.
Voices Chorale NJ Summer Sing, Music Together, 225 Pennington-Hopewell Road, Hopewell, voiceschoralenj.org. Community singers are invited to perform selections from Mozart’s “Coronation Mass.” Scores, refreshments and ice cream will be provided. Auditions for new members are available by appointment, and all voice parts are welcome. 7:30 p.m.
Ask the Mac Pros, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary. org. Members of the Princeton Macintosh Users Group answer questions and help troubleshoot Apple computers, phones, tablets and related software. Drop in during the session. 1 to 3 p.m.
“To Kill a Mockingbird,” Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary.org. The Academy Award-winning adaptation of Harper Lee’s novel follows a small-town lawyer defending a Black man falsely accused of a crime while his children confront the realities of justice and prejudice. 3 p.m.
Lawrence Township Council, Lawrence Township Municipal Building, 2207 Lawrenceville Road,
Lawrence Township, lawrencetwp.com. Mayor and council conduct township business, consider resolutions and ordinances and receive public comment. 6 p.m.
“Project Hail Mary,” Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary.org. The critically acclaimed science-fiction film based on Andy Weir’s novel concludes the library’s summer Page to Screen series. 5 p.m.
Lawrence Township Zoning Board, Lawrence Township Municipal Building, 2207 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence Township, lawrencetwp.com. The board considers variance requests and other landuse applications that do not conform to existing zoning requirements. The meeting is open to the public. 7 p.m.
Music in the Park, Weeden Park, Lawrenceville, lawrencevillemainstreet.com. Enjoy a free outdoor concert, games for children and an evening in Lawrenceville’s Main Street district. Bring a chair or blanket. 6 to 8 p.m.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, Lawrence Township Municipal Building, 2207 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence Township, lawrencetwp. com. The township committee discusses programs, policies and community concerns related to diversity, equity and inclusion. The meeting is open to the public. 6:30 p.m.
Funk Daddy Vintage Pop-Up, Small World Coffee, 254 Nassau Street, Princeton, smallworldcoffee.com. Browse a curated selection of vintage clothing and jewelry during a daytime community shopping pop-up at the cafe. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunset Sips and Sounds, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence Township, terhuneorchards.com. The orchard winery hosts an evening of live music, local wines, wine slushies and light fare. 5 to 8 p.m.
West Windsor Community Farmers Market, 877 Alexander Road, West Windsor, westwindsorfarmersmarket.org. The rain-or-shine market features local produce, meats, baked goods, prepared foods and products from regional makers. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Winery Weekend Music Series, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence Township, terhuneorchards.com. Spend the afternoon listening to live music in the orchard while enjoying Terhune wines, wine slushies and light fare. 1 to 4 p.m.
End of Summer Reading Party, Trenton Free Public Library, 120 Academy Street, Trenton, trentonlib.org. Readers of all ages celebrate the conclusion of the Summer Reading Challenge with activities, prizes and an afternoon gathering marking the end of summer. 1 to 3 p.m.
Darla Rich Trio, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, smallworldcoffee.com. The jazz trio performs during the cafe’s free Satur-
day-night music series. 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Spare Parts Band, Cooper’s Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, coopersnj.com. The band performs a varied selection of rock and party music at the riverfront restaurant and entertainment venue. Reservations are recommended. Check website for time.
Fiesta Latina, Mercer County Park Festival Grounds, West Windsor, mercercounty.org. Mercer County’s celebration of Latin music and culture features live entertainment, a DJ, dancing and food from local Latin restaurants. Tickets are required. Check website for time.
Winery Weekend Music Series, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence Township, terhuneorchards.com. Live music, wine, wine slushies and light fare are offered in the orchard. The winery is open rain or shine. 1 to 4 p.m.
Arm In Arm Mobile Food Pantry, Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, mcl.org. Food and personal-care products will be available to residents experiencing food insecurity. No advance registration is required. 2 to 4 p.m.
Shade Tree Advisory Committee, Lawrence Township Municipal Building, 2207 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence Township, lawrencetwp.com. The committee discusses the township’s public trees, planting priorities, maintenance and community forestry concerns. The meeting is open to the public. 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 25
Environmental Resources and Green Advisory Committee, Lawrence Township Municipal Building, 2207 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence Township, lawrencetwp.com. The committee discusses environmental policy, sustainability, natural resources and green initiatives affecting the township. The meeting is open to the public. 7 p.m.
Beyond Cable, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, princetonlibrary. org. Learn about streaming platforms, digital antennas and other options for watching television and movies without a traditional cable subscription. Registration is required. 1 p.m.
School of Rock House Band, Hopewell Township park location, hopewelltwp.org. Advanced student musicians ages 12 to 18 from Princeton School of Rock perform a free outdoor concert. Parking opens at 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 27
Music in the Park, Weeden Park, Lawrenceville, lawrencevillemainstreet.com. Lawrenceville Main Street concludes its August Thursday-night concert schedule with free live music and activities for children. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. 6 to 8 p.m.
Friday, August 28
Happy Hour on the River: Rumbaile Salsa and Santana, South Riverwalk Park, Trenton, mercercounty.org. The summer waterfront series concludes with Latin dance music and Santana favorites, activities for children and families and food and craft beer available for purchase. Admission is free, and parking is $5 in the adjacent Trenton Thunder lot. 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Sunset Sips and Sounds, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence Township, terhuneorchards.com. Close out the workweek with live music, locally produced wine, wine slushies and light fare in the apple orchard. 5 to 8 p.m.
Movies in the Park, Association Park, Hightstown, hightstownborough.com. Hightstown presents a free outdoor family movie. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. 8 p.m.
West Windsor Community Farmers Market, 877 Alexander Road, West Windsor, westwindsorfarmersmarket.org. Farmers, bakers, food producers and artisans offer seasonal and locally made products at the weekly community market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“Fantasia,” Trenton Free Public Library, 120 Academy Street, Trenton, trentonlib.org. Children and families can see the landmark Disney animated film pairing classical music with imaginative and experimental sequences. For ages 12 and younger. Noon to 1 p.m.
Winery Weekend Music Series, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence Township, terhuneorchards.com. The winery presents live music, Terhune wines, wine slushies and light fare in its historic apple orchard. 1 to 4 p.m.
Eddie West, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, smallworldcoffee.com. The singer-songwriter closes the cafe’s August Saturday-night music series with original material. The performance is free. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Flower Power Band, Cooper’s Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, coopersnj.com. The band brings the music and spirit of the 1960s and ‘70s to the riverfront venue with classic rock and psychedelic favorites. Reservations are recommended. Check website for time.
Winery Weekend Music Series, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence Township, terhuneorchards.com. Enjoy a final August afternoon of live music, local wines, wine slushies and light fare among the apple trees. 1 to 4 p.m.
Jamie Ding Homecoming, Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, mcl.org. Mercer County’s “Jeopardy!” champion shares favorite moments from the television show, offers advice for aspiring contestants and answers audience questions. A bookmark signing follows. Registration is required. 7 p.m.
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