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sessions throughout the community, with Spanish speakers in attendance at most of these meetings and information and applications distributed in English and Spanish; posted flyers around town; created a Facebook campaign with ads in English and Spanish; and reached out to community leaders for support and ideas. “We will continue to work to expand our connections with organizations that can help make us a known choice for families with school-aged children in Princeton,” Mr. Patton said. He further pointed out that the successful lotter y “validates our multi-pronged strategy for increasing our economic diversity by moving our primary entry grade to kindergarten, expanding the number of seats K-2, and weighting our lottery.” He added, “Half of all income-eligible students received a seat and the remaining families are on the wait list for any additional seats that become available between now and September.” Additional seats often become available for wait-listed applicants when families
decide to move out to town over the spring or summer. Neither PPS nor PCS reported any updates on the status of the pending court cases or further discussions and negotiations between the two schools. —Donald Gilpin
WWAC Recognizes Volunteers of the Year
The West Windsor Arts Council is fortunate to have the assistance of many giving individuals and each year makes sure they know how much they are appreciated by participating in National Volunteer Appreciation Week, held this year on April 23 to 29. I n a d d it i on to s ay i n g “thank you” to the nearly 100 volunteers who provide their time and energy doing everything from helping at events to serving on the board, the West Windsor Arts Council also awards annual Volunteer of the Year awards to volunteers who go above and beyond in service to the organization. This year, Hetal Mistry and Jennifer Connaughton, both of West Windsor, have been given the Volunteer of the Year award for their exemplary service in support of the arts. “We are so grateful
to them for lending us their talent and effort, for their warmth and enthusiasm, and for all they continue to do for the arts in our community,” said Aylin Green, executive director. Connaughton and Mistry were instrumental in the success of the annual gala fundraiser by turning the West Windsor Arts Center into an artistic jazzy nightclub as part of the theme of a Speakeasy Soirée. The fundraiser raised more than $17,000 in support of the arts and education programs for youth and adults offered by the center. Connaughton is a fashion designer who has been leading the dynamic decorations team for the last three years. She galvanizes other volunteers to get involved and donates many hours in advance of the event to ensure a successful result. Mistry is an artist who volunteers on the exhibition committee and on the decor team along with Connaughton. She is also the committee lead for the upcoming “Dharma in the 21st Century” exhibition, which will be on view at the arts center May 8 to June 23. This exhibition will also support the Clean Ganga Fund.
SAVING THE ANIMALS: February was Pet Rescue Month at Joe Canal’s in Woodbridge and Lawrenceville. Every week, the store provided information on local adoption agencies, and customers were able to donate to such agencies as Pet ResQ Inc., Angel PAWS, Woodbridge Animal Group, NJ Schnauzer Rescue Network, It’s a Ruff Life Rescue, and SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals. Tito’s Handmade Vodka matched every dollar donated by Joe Canal’s customers. A total of $5,000 was donated in the Lawrenceville store, and $2,500 in Woodbridge. The West Windsor Arts Council welcomes members of the community to get involved by becoming a volunteer. For more information, visit www.westwindsorarts. org. ———
OPEN HOUSE
Welcome to the Neighborhood! Meet the Doctors Right Next Door Tuesday
April 18 4 Ð 7 p.m.
281 Witherspoon Street Suite 100 - Princeton
Registration is not required; however, those who register will be eligible for a special drawing for dinner for two. To register please call 1.888.897.8979. Meet a physician right in your neighborhood. ¥ Enjoy healthy snacks ¥ Receive a complimentary chair massage ¥ Enter for a chance to win a gift card (Drawings will be held every 30 minutes)
Get FREE health screenings ¥ Pulse oximetry ¥ Blood pressure ¥ BMI
This Princeton Medicine practice includes physicians who are board certified in internal medicine, pulmonology, critical care medicine, gastroenterology and cardiovascular disease. The office is open during convenient hours, now offering some extended weeknight hours. Call for more information: 609.497.2211. Medicare and most insurances are accepted, including plans available through the Affordable Care Act.
Princeton HealthCare System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. ATENCIîN: Si habla espa–ol, servicios gratuitos de asistencia del lenguaje est‡n disponibles para usted. Llame al 1.609.853.7490. 请注意：如果您讲中文， 您可以免费获得语言协助服务。请致电 1.609.853.7490。
Please visit us online at www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1.888.897.8979
PRCC Foundation Holds Commerce Foundation is to Speaker Series Breakfast effectively focus the skills
The Princeton Regional C h a m b e r of C o m m e r c e (PRCC) Foundation held its Inaugural Einstein Speaker Series Breakfast at the Nassau Inn on March 21 and donated proceeds to Trenton Public Schools’ STEM program. T he PRCC Foundation continues to impact community partners. In 2013, the Foundation, along with the Chamber, created a $500,000 fund through the Princeton Area Community Foundation (PACF) to support nonprofits. The event was co-chaired by Hillary Spivak and Deborah Frazier. The morning’s speaker was Rob Cross, cofounder of Pro Services Corporation (PSC) located in Trenton’s historical Roebling steel district. PSC is a leader in software security testing, software performance testing, and software quality assurance. Cross discussed computer hacking, securing your information, and safeguarding client data. “Thank you to our speaker, who engaged the audience with many useful tips and extremely important security information,” said Melissa Tenzer, PRCC Foundation board president and executive director at Dress for Success Mercer County. “Also, a tremendous thanks to our sponsors the Nassau Inn and Wells Fargo, as well as the Princeton Business Community who attended the breakfast and helped us raise funds for a very important educational program. The focus of our breakfast was science-driven, and providing support for Trenton Public Schools’ STEM program was the perfect match.” “We are excited to support the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation as they continue to expand their influence across Mercer County,” said Peter Crowley, president and CEO of the Princeton Regional Chamber of Com merce. “Suppor t ing the Trenton Public Schools’ STEM program is just one of the many ways that the Cha mb er Fou n dat ion is making a difference in the lives of individuals in our region.” The mission of the Princeton Regional Chamber of
and resources of the greater Princeton business community on the critical civic, educational, scientific, cultural, and economic development interests of the region it serves. For more information visit www.princetonchamberfoundation.org. ———
Walking Tour of D&R Canal, April 15
The Delaware and Raritan Canal Watch will hold a free interpretive walking tour of the Delaware and Raritan Canal on Saturday, April 15. The walk will be on the D&R Canal feeder between Fireman’s Eddy and Washington Crossing State Park, a distance of 5.3 miles, with an option for a shorter 4.1mile walk. The walk will be conducted by Pamela V’Combe, who will explain the many historic aspects of this section of the canal. Participants will meet at 10 a.m. at the River Drive parking lot of Washington Crossing State Park, near the restrooms. Carpools will be arranged to allow a oneway walk. For further information or weather-related updates, contact Ms. V’Combe at pjvcombe@gmail.com or (609) 635-2783 to be placed on an update list. The nonprofit D&R Canal Watch helps promote, enhance and preserve the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park. ———
Environmental Health Lectures Series at PHS, May 3-June 7
Princeton High School will host a series of six lectures on a range of environmental health topics on Wednesday af ternoons at 1:30 -2:30 p.m. from May 3 to June 7. The lectures are open to all PHS students, but participants are encouraged to attend all six lectures since this is a pilot project and data will be collected on knowledge base and retention. Dr. Cohen, an internist specializing in comprehensive rheumatology, integrative medicine, and environmental health, will lecture and provide hands-on demonstrations in emphasizing body awareness, resources, better choices for both short-and long-term health, and empowerment.