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Wednesday September 15
Yom Kippur begins at sundown.
Art
The Fish Series: An Exhibition by Whitney Outerbridge, Hopewell Train Station, 2 Railroad Place, Hopewell. Drinks and a display of 12+ pieces that comprise Whitney Outerbridge's "The Fish Series." 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Food & Dining
Cocktails & Live Music, The Meeting House, 277 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. End of summer cocktail party with live music, new wines and specialty cocktails, and small bites from Chef Fito. Register. $45. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Read and Pick: Chickens, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609-924-2310. www.terhuneorchards.com. Hands-on educational program on the farm followed by a story. One adult chaperone per family group. Register. $10. Masks required for ages three and up. 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
For Parents
Car Seat Safety Checks, Hopewell Library, 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, 609-737-2610. www.mcl.org. Offered by the Princeton HealthCare System Community Education & Outreach Program. Approximately 90 percent of car seats are not installed correctly or are misused. Is yours one of them? Have your child's car seat inspected by a certified child passenger safety technician who will 1) Check for proper installation; 2) Verify age/size appropriateness; and 3) Determine if the car seat has been recalled or visibly damaged. Bring your car manual and car seat instructions. Install the car seat to the best of your ability prior to appointment. Register for 30-minute appointment. 7 p.m.
For Seniors
Staying Active As We Age, Mercer County Library. www.mcl.org. Session presented by physical therapist Pritee Dalvi about skeletal and muscular changes with aging, fall prevention, and exercise with aging. Part of Penn Medicine Princeton Health's Community Wellness Program. Email hopeprogs@mcl.org to register to receive link to program. 7 p.m.
Business Meetings
Business Before Business Virtual Speed Networking, Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce, , 609-924-1776. www.princetonmercerchamber.org. Virtual networking over your morning coffee. Register. $25; $15 members. 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Thursday September 16
Classical Music
After Noon Concert, Princeton University Chapel. chapel.princeton.edu. Organ performance by Marvin Mills. Register. Free. 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Jasper String Quartet, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Pool House, Morven Museum and Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-497-0020. www.princetonsymphony.org. J Freivogel and Karen Kim, violins; Andrew Gonzalez, viola; and Rachel Henderson Freivogel, cello perform works by Florence Price, Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate, and Maurice Ravel. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket. $25. 5:30 p.m.
Jazz & Blues
Antoine Drye Quartet, New Brunswick Jazz Project, Tavern on George, 361 George Street, New Brunswick. www.nbjp.org. Outdoor performance under a tent. No cover charge. Reservations recommended. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Live Music
Your Stage At Any Stage, Hopewell Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-1964. www.hopewelltheater.com. Open mic night hosted by Michelle Klein. Register. $15. 7 p.m.
Pop Music
Dan Bern, Randy Now's Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown. Iowa-born guitarist, singer, songwriter, storytelling, and visual artist. $30. 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Good Causes
Wine Tasting, Times-Kiwanis Camp Fund, Old York Cellars, 80 Old York Road, Ringoes. www.kiwanisoftrentonnj.org/wine-tasting. Tasting of six wines, meats, cheese, and chocolate to benefit the fund that helps send Trenton children to summer camps. Register. $40 per person. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Farm Markets
Princeton Farmers Market, Franklin Avenue Lot, Princeton. www.princetonfarmersmarket.com. Vendors sell fresh produce, meats, baked goods, and artisanal products. Face coverings and social distancing required. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Gardens
Native Plant Sale, D&R Greenway, Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, 609-924-4646. www.drgreenway.org. Shop for native plants and flowers to aid pollinators and provide a space for storm-water runoff. Masks required 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Outdoor Storytime, Princeton Public Library, Princeton Shopping Center Courtyard, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton. www.princetonlibrary.org. Open-air, interactive storytime features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement for children 18 months and older and their families. Weather permitting. Bring a blanket or towel to sit on. Register. 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Lectures
Murals and Art in the Public Sphere, Artsbridge Distinguished Artist Series. www.artsbridgeonline.com. Presented by renowned mural artist and public art project manager Donald Gensler via Zoom. 7 p.m.
Shopping News
Rummage Sale, Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 80 West Broad Street, Hopewell, 609-466-0758. www.hopewellpresbyterian.org. Gently used housewares, china, furniture, linens, jewelry, clothes, small appliances, books, toys, and more. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Business Meetings
Networking, BNI Growth By Referral, Skillman, 877-264-0500. www.bninjpa.org. Meeting takes place online. Call the BNI Office or the chapter president to attend. 7 a.m.
Networking, BNI Top Flight, Town Diner, 431 Route 130, East Windsor, 609-443-8222. www.bninjpa.org. 7 a.m.
Friday September 17
Folk Music
Pyrenesia, Hopewell Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-1964. www.hopewelltheater.com. Delaware Valley trio performs with guest collaborator Alex Radus, whose music draws from across the American songwriting spectrum. Register. $20 to $25. 8 p.m.
55th Anniversary Virtual Concert, Princeton Folk Music Society. www.princetonfolk.org. Guitarist Joe Jencks, banjoist Tony Trischka, New Jersey guitarist Beppe Gambetta, and New Jersey vocalist Mara Levine with Gathering Time. $25. 8 p.m.
Live Music
Dark Whiskey, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Bluegrass. 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
On Stage
The Drowsy Chaperone, Music Mountain Theater, 1483 State Route 179, Lambertville. www.musicmountaintheatre.org. Musical comedy about a middle-aged, asocial musical theater fan. $25. 8 p.m.
Don't Dress for Dinner, Somerset Valley Players, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, 908-369-7469. www.svptheatre.org. Set in a French farmhouse in the 1960s the play involves three couples caught up in various degrees of adultery, lying, romance, and French cuisine. $20. 8 p.m.
Much Ado About Nothing, Villagers Theatre, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2710. www.villagerstheatre.com. Shakespeare's comedy directed by Joelle Zazz. $20. 8 p.m.
Family Theater
Blippi the Musical, CURE Insurance Arena, 81 Hamilton Avenue, Trenton, 609-656-3200. www.cureinsurancearena.com. Children’s YouTube sensation on stage with skits, dancing, and singing of 13 family-friendly songs. $28 to $68. 6 p.m.
Film
Movie Night: Raya and the Last Dragon, Mercer County Park Commission, South Riverwalk Park, Trenton. www.mercercountyparks.org. Free. Bring chairs or blankets. Vendors on site. No outside food or drink permitted. 7 p.m.
Literati
Story & Verse: The Way We Were, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Story telling and poetic open mic event welcomes anyone to tell a well-prepared story or perform their poetry inspired by this month’s theme: "The Way We Were." Performers must present their own work and are invited to interpret the theme as broadly as they wish. Masks are required. Register. Seating is limited. 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Good Causes
Hunger Action Day, Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, 72.5 Escher Street, Trenton, 609-697-6164. www.trentonsoupkitchen.org. Stories from people impacted by hunger as well as remarks by First Lady of New Jersey, Tammy Murphy; Secretary of Agriculture, Doug Fisher; Speaker Craig Coughlin; Representative Bonnie Watson-Coleman; Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes; and Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora. Event held outdoors with social distancing protocols in place. Register. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Comedy
Stand Up Comedy, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, PA, 215-862-2121. www.buckscountyplayhouse.org. Patrick O'Donnell with headliner Kevin Lee. $25. 8 p.m.
Gardens
Native Plant Sale, D&R Greenway, Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, 609-924-4646. www.drgreenway.org. Shop for native plants and flowers to aid pollinators and provide a space for storm-water runoff. Masks required 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Lectures
Conversation with Roddy Doyle and Fintan O'Toole, Fund for Irish Studies, Princeton University. fis.princeton.edu. Irish novelist, dramatist, and screenwriter Roddy Doyle joins in conversation with scholar and critic Fintan O’Toole. Professor Paul Muldoon opens the virtual event with an introduction. Zoom webinar. Register. Free. 4:30 p.m.
Shopping News
Rummage Sale, Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 80 West Broad Street, Hopewell, 609-466-0758. www.hopewellpresbyterian.org. Gently used housewares, china, furniture, linens, jewelry, clothes, small appliances, books, toys, and more. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For Seniors
Women in Retirement, Princeton Senior Resource Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-924-7108. www.princetonsenior.org. Sixth anniversary celebration held in person featuring games and good conversation. Register. Free. 10 a.m.
FYI Seminar, Princeton Senior Resource Center. www.princetonsenior.org. "What Is the State of Your Affairs?," presented by Linda Richter of Personal Paperwork Solutions. Register. Free. 11:45 a.m.
Business Meetings
Networking, BNI Driven, Robbinsville, 877-264-0500. www.bninjpa.org. Meeting takes place online. Call the BNI Office or the chapter president to attend. 7 a.m.
JobSeekers, Professional Service Group of Mercer County. www.psgofmercercounty.org. Career coach Ford Myers discusses how to identify and consistently apply strategies to achieve your full career potential. 9:45 a.m. to noon.
Saturday September 18
Jazz & Blues
Miche Lordi, Candlelight Lounge, 24 Passaic Street, Trenton. www.jazztrenton.com. Jazz singer. $15 cover, $10 drink minimum, free buffet. 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Bad Hombres, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. R&B/contemporary/alternative. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Williamsboy, Working Dog Winery, 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, East Windsor, 609-371-6000. www.workingdogwinerynj.com. Free live music. Wine available for purchase by the bottle. 21+ only. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Zachary Mowitz, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.smallworldcoffee.com. Interactive lecture-recital. Free. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Pop Music
Summer Concert Series: Old School R&B Night, Mercer County Park Commission, Mercer County Park Festival Grounds, West Windsor, 609-443-8560. www.mercercountyparks.org. Concert by Earth Wind & Fire Tribute and the Sounds of Sandstorm. Free admission; parking $5 per car. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. 6 p.m.
So Percussion, Department of Music, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University. music.princeton.edu. Joined by beatboxer/vocal percussionist/breath artist Shodekeh Talifero, the percussion quartet offers a varied program by Bryce Dessner, Nathalie Joachim, Julia Wolfe, and the performers. Free ticket required. Audience members must wear masks and be vaccinated; unvaccinated children not permitted. 7:30 p.m.
Art
Members "Welcome Back" Exhibit, Gallery 14, 14 Mercer Street, Hopewell, 609-333-8511. www.gallery14.org. Opening reception for exhibit featuring works by all of the gallery's member artists: John Clarke, Pennington; Alice Grebanier, Branchburg; Larry Parsons, Princeton; Charles Miller, Ringoes; Philip "Dutch" Bagley, Elkins Park, PA; Martin Schwartz, East Windsor; Joel Blum, East Windsor; John Stritzinger, Elkins Park, PA; Mary Leck, Kendall Park; Barbara Warren, Yardley, PA; David Ackerman, Hopewell; and Bennett Povlow, Elkins Park, PA. On view through October 24. Noon.
Fall Open House, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Hands-on fun, studio tours, swag giveaways, and the inaugural ACP Pottery Throwdown where you can watch as ceramic artists compete in various challenges on the ceramics wheel. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
On Stage
The Drowsy Chaperone, Music Mountain Theater, 1483 State Route 179, Lambertville. www.musicmountaintheatre.org. Musical comedy about a middle-aged, asocial musical theater fan. $25. 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
On Stage
Harrowing History, Bordentown Historical Society, Divine Word Missionaries, 101 Park Street, Bordentown. www.bordentownhistory.org. Six of Bordentown's most shocking 19th and early 20th century true tales will come to life in an evening of theatrical storytelling. Register. $20. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Don't Dress for Dinner, Somerset Valley Players, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, 908-369-7469. www.svptheatre.org. Set in a French farmhouse in the 1960s the play involves three couples caught up in various degrees of adultery, lying, romance, and French cuisine. $20. 8 p.m.
Much Ado About Nothing, Villagers Theatre, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2710. www.villagerstheatre.com. Shakespeare's comedy directed by Joelle Zazz. $20. 8 p.m.
Family Theater
Snow White, Music Mountain Theater, 1483 State Route 179, Lambertville. www.musicmountaintheatre.org. Deep in the forest, a classic tale unfolds – a jealous queen, a magic mirror, and unsavory apple, a prince or two, and seven friendly dwarfs tell the story of the beauty whose skin was as white as snow in this original musical production specifically presented for young audiences. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Benefit Galas
"Party Again" Fundraiser, Princeton Festival Guild, The Castle, Hopewell, 609-497-0020. www.princetonfestival.com/party-again. Garden strolls, food and drink, live music by the Courtney Colletti Trio, and updates on plans for the 2022 Princeton Festival. Register. $75 and up. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Comedy
Stand Up Comedy, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, PA, 215-862-2121. www.buckscountyplayhouse.org. Patrick O'Donnell with headliner Kevin Lee. $25. 8 p.m.
Fairs & Festivals
Art All Day, Artworks Trenton, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton, 609-394-9436. www.artallday.artworkstrenton.org. Open studios, demos, pop-up galleries, public art, and bicycle tours. Noon. to 6 p.m.
Farm Markets
Pennington Farmers Market, Rosedale Mills, 101 Route 31, Pennington. www.penningtonfarmersmarket.org. Fresh fruits, vegetables, and more from local producers. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
West Windsor Community Farmers' Market, Vaughn Drive Lot, 877 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction. www.wwcfm.org. Seventeen farms, 20 artisan food makers, and a knife sharpener. Face masks required. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Gardens
Native Plant Sale, D&R Greenway, Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, 609-924-4646. www.drgreenway.org. Shop for native plants and flowers to aid pollinators and provide a space for storm-water runoff. Masks required 9 p.m. to 11 a.m.
Wellness
Nature Therapy Walk: A Shinrin-yoku Experience, Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Road, New Hope, PA. www.bhwp.org. Inspired by the Japanese practice of forest bathing and led by Anisa George, certified nature and forest therapy guide, explore the land of the preserve and awaken your senses to its sounds, beings, textures and beauty. Register. $35. 9:30 a.m. to noon.
History
Princeton University Eating Clubs Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton, Colonial Club, 40 Prospect Avenue, Princeton. www.princetonhistory.org. Join author Clifford Zink on a walking tour outside Princeton University's majestic eating clubs. Learn about the architecture, origins, and development of the sixteen Classical and Gothic-style clubhouses, which date from 1895 to 1928. Register. 10 a.m.
Ned Hector in the Revolutionary War, Hickory Corner Library, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor, 609-448-0957. www.mcl.org. Edward "Ned" Hector was a free Black man who distinguished himself in the Battle of Brandywine and the Battle of Germantown, contributing to America gaining its freedom. Noah Lewis is a historical educator who brings Ned Hector to life, complete with the uniform of the Continental soldier. Portraying Ned Hector, Mr. Lewis will discuss: Blacks choosing sides; Washington and the slave soldiers; Colonial manners and clothing; and more. Program held outdoors. Register. 11:30 a.m.
For Families
Fall Plowing & Manure Spreading, Howell Farm, 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell, 609-737-3299. www.howellfarm.org. Help fill the farm's "New Idea" spreader with old bedding, corn cobs, and manure, then follow the farmer and horses out to the field and watch as they spread it over the ground. Once the soil is ready, help with the next step and turn over the earth with a mouldbord plow pulled by another team of horses. 10 a.m.
Shopping News
Friends Book Sale, Hamilton Township Free Public Library, 1 Justice Samuel Alito Jr. Way, Hamilton, 609-581-4060. www.hamiltonnjpl.org. Books $.10 and up, CDs, DVDs, and more. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Rummage Sale, Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 80 West Broad Street, Hopewell, 609-466-0758. www.hopewellpresbyterian.org. Gently used housewares, china, furniture, linens, jewelry, clothes, small appliances, books, toys, and more. Fill a bag for $5. 9 a.m. to noon.
Socials
Mercer's Best Toastmasters, . www.mercersbest.toastmastersclubs.org. Gathering of the nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills via Zoom. Email distinguished@rocketmail.com for link. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Shameless Name Dropping Tour, Princeton Tour Company, 116 Nassau Street. www.princetontourcompany.com. Scenic three-mile stroll to learn the chronological history of Princeton University while seeing all the essential sites on Princeton campus. Outside the gates, see the homes and hangouts of Albert Einstein, F. Scott Fitzgerald, TS Eliot, Woodrow Wilson, Grover Cleveland, Robert Wood Johnson, and more. Register. For all ages. $35. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday September 19
Classical Music
Gathering in Remembrance and Hope: Reflections on the Pandemic, Princeton University Chapel. chapel.princeton.edu. Remarks by university figures including President Christopher L. Eisgruber, professors Dan-El Padilla Peralta and Matthew Desmond, and others. 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Live Music
Catmoondaddy, Working Dog Winery, 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, East Windsor, 609-371-6000. www.workingdogwinerynj.com. Free live music. Wine available for purchase by the bottle. 21+ only. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Ashley Pettet, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Vocal jazz standards. 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Art
Members "Welcome Back" Exhibit, Gallery 14, 14 Mercer Street, Hopewell, 609-333-8511. www.gallery14.org. Meet the member artists of Gallery 14, whose works are on view through October 24 in the first exhibit since the onset of the pandemic. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
On Stage
Don't Dress for Dinner, Somerset Valley Players, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, 908-369-7469. www.svptheatre.org. Set in a French farmhouse in the 1960s the play involves three couples caught up in various degrees of adultery, lying, romance, and French cuisine. $20. 2 p.m.
Much Ado About Nothing, Villagers Theatre, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2710. www.villagerstheatre.com. Shakespeare's comedy directed by Joelle Zazz. $20. 2 p.m.
The Drowsy Chaperone, Music Mountain Theater, 1483 State Route 179, Lambertville. www.musicmountaintheatre.org. Musical comedy about a middle-aged, asocial musical theater fan. $25. 3 p.m.
Film
Sukkah City, Arts Council of Princeton, Solley Theater, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. In partnership with Princeton’s Sukkah Village, view the film "Sukkah City" by Jason Hutt. The film explores the artistic process of architects building Sukkahs -- the small hut that Jews build and dwell in every fall for the holiday of Sukkot -- provides an entertaining and inspiring portrait of the project’s visionary architects, planners and structures and celebrates an exciting, singular moment in the American Jewish experience. Register. Free. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Good Causes
Benefit Pig Roast, Brick Farm Market, 65 East Broad Street, Hopewell. www.brickfarmmarket.com. Benefit event for employee Dina Jerez Giron, whose husband recently died of COVID-19, leaving behind their six children. Tickets are $25 and include slow-roasted pork, two side dishes, and a drink. Dessert and Ironbound Hard Cider for purchase. BYOB. Register. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fairs & Festivals
Trenton River Days Fair, Mercer County Park Commission, South Riverwalk Park, Trenton. www.mercercountyparks.org. Celebrate Trenton River Festival with the Mercer County Park Commission, the Watershed Institute, and D&R Greenway Land Trust. Food and music will be provided along with free programs by REI. Other programs to choose from will be a wildflower planting, pop-up nature center, and other nature-based interactive activities along the Delaware River for people of all outdoor comfort levels. Masks and social distancing required. 11 a.m.
Farm Markets
Hopewell Farmers Market, Fairgrown Farm, 62 East Broad Street, Hopewell. www.facebook.com/hopewellfarmersmarket. Fresh produce and vendors selling grass-fed beef, flowers, and more. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Full Moon Nighttime Bike Hike, Washington Crossing State Park, 335 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville, 609-737-0609. Take a guided night bicycle ride, by the light of the Sturgeon Moon, up the Delaware & Raritan Canal Towpath toward the Lambertville wing dam (approx. 13 miles round trip). Meet at the Nelson House parking lot. Bring your own bike, bike light and helmet. Advanced registration required. Call the Nature Center for directions. Free. 7:15 p.m.
Schools
Open House, Har Sinai Religious School, 2421 Pennington Road, Pennington. www.harsinai.org/religious-school. Learn about the Sunday morning program offered for students in kindergarten through grade 10. 9 a.m. to noon.
Shopping News
Gift Basket Auction, Bordentown Elks Women's Auxiliary, 11 Amboy Road, Bordentown, 609-915-6754. $15 admission. Food available for purchase. 2 p.m.
Sports for Causes
Color Fun Run & Walk, Hopewell Valley Arts Council, Woolsey Park, 221 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville. www.hvartscouncil.org. Two-plus mile course for all ages to walk or run while passing through five color stations with volunteer color-blasters showering participants in food-grade dyed cornstarch. Register. $20. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Monday September 20
Literati
In Conversation: Anne-Marie Slaughter and Amaney A. Jamal, Princeton Public Library. www.princetonlibrary.org. Slaughter discusses her book “Renewal: From Crisis to Transformation in Our Lives, Work, and Politics” with Jamal, the new dean of the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. Via Zoom. Register. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Farm Markets
Greenwood Avenue Farmers Market, , Corner of Hudson Street and Greenwood Avenue, 609-278-9677. www.greenwoodavefm.org. Fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, smoothies, and more. Free health services, games, music, and activities. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Mental Health
Breaking the Barriers Virtual Suicide Prevention Conference, Attitudes in Reverse & NJAMHAA. www.njamhaa.org. Keynote presentation on "Breaking Barriers" by recent high school graduate Bryce Dershem; presentations on "Building Diversity and Acceptance in the School Community," "School-Based Therapy Dog Program: How to Establish One and How Dogs Support Mental Health and Suicide Prevention," and "Returning to School: Signs to Look for in Students"; panel discussion on "Overcoming Stigma." Free. Register via EventBrite. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lectures
Monthly Meeting, Women's College Club of Princeton, Stockton Center, Morven Museum, 55 Stockton Street. www.wccpnj.org. Morven director Jill Barry speaks on "Historic Morven: A Window Into America's Past and Future." Free. 1 p.m.
Shopping News
Friends Book Sale, Hamilton Township Free Public Library, 1 Justice Samuel Alito Jr. Way, Hamilton, 609-581-4060. www.hamiltonnjpl.org. Books $.10 and up, CDs, DVDs, and more. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sports for Causes
CASA Golf Outing, Cream Ridge Golf Course, 181 Route 539, Cream Ridge. www.casamb.org. Continental breakfast, golf, refreshments, post-tournament barbeque, prizes, and auction. Register. $150 per person or $575 per foursome. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday September 21
On Stage
Murder for Two, Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, Pennsylvania, 215-785-0100. www.brtstage.org. Comedic musical whodunnit for two actors, one playing the detective and the other playing all 13 suspects. Both accompany each other at the piano. $43 and up. Through October 10. 7:30 p.m.
Gardens
Monthly Organic Gardening Course: Preparing Soil for Winter, NOFA-NJ, Drumthwacket, 354 Stockton Street, Princeton. www.nofanj.org. Taught by Al Johnson of NOFA and Arianna Lindberg of Rutgers. Register. 6 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Outdoor Storytime, Princeton Public Library, Princeton Shopping Center Courtyard, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton. www.princetonlibrary.org. Open-air, interactive storytime features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement for children 18 months and older and their families. Weather permitting. Bring a blanket or towel to sit on. Register. 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Lectures
Top 10 Cost Effective Tips & Tricks For Home Renovation, Ewing Library, 61 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609-882-3148. www.mcl.org. Olga St. Pierre of Keller Williams Realty goes over the tips and tricks that you can implement immediately the next day to make amazing changes in your home, top trends on a budget. Register. Program held indoors. 7 p.m.
Business Meetings
Edge Business Networking, Investor's Bank, 2300 Route 33, Robbinsville. www.edgenetworking.org. Networking. Presentation by Misty Avallone of Kingston Law Group. 7:30 a.m.
JobSeekers. sites.google.com/site/njjobseekers. Virtual meeting for those seeking employment. Visit website for GoTo Meeting link. 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesday September 22
On Stage
When Day Comes, Crossroads Theater Company, Elizabeth Ross Johnson Theater, NBPAC, 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick. www.crossroadstheatrecompany.com. Inaugural production of the Crossroads Festival Theatre is a world premiere live production by Ricardo Khan that features members of the internationally acclaimed a cappella group Sweet Honey in the Rock and offers a poetic and musical journey through our most recent times, inspired by Amanda Gorman's poem "The Hill We Climb." Continues through October 10. $30. 7 p.m.
Murder for Two, Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, Pennsylvania, 215-785-0100. www.brtstage.org. Comedic musical whodunnit for two actors, one playing the detective and the other playing all 13 suspects. Both accompany each other at the piano. $43 and up. 7:30 p.m.
Literati
Earthly Delights: Poems & The New World: Infinitesimal Epics, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-497-1600. www.labyrinthbooks.com. New works by poets Troy Jollimore and Anthony Carelli introduced by Susan Stewart, poet, translator, professor, and editor of Princeton University Press's poetry series. In person if conditions permit. 6 p.m.
Good Causes
Virtual Information Session, CASA for Children of Mercer & Burlington Counties. www.casamb.org. Information on the non-profit organization that recruits, trains, and supervises community volunteers who speak up in Family Court for the best interests of children that have been removed from their families due to abuse and/or neglect and placed in the foster care system. Register by email to jduffy@casamercer.org. 11 a.m.
Wellness
Wild Gentle Yoga: Yoga to Connect with Yourself and Nature, Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Road, New Hope, PA. www.bhwp.org. Gentle yoga that builds body awareness, strength, flexibility and a better understanding of how humans connect to and reflect natural systems with Priscilla Hayes. Register. Pay what you can, $8 and up. 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
History
Henry Chapman Mercer: A Legacy Built in Concrete, Grundy Library, Bristol, Pennsylvania, 215-788-7891. www.grundylibrary.org. Zoom presentation by Karina Kowalski, education coordinator of the Mercer Museum, featuring film clips, historic archives and modern-day images of Mercer’s poured concrete castle, Mercer's architectural, archaeological, and artistic endeavors, and more. Register. 6 p.m.
Socials
Princeton Pecha, Arts Council of Princeton. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Area artists gather virtually to share their work in a format inspired by the Japanese PechaKucha. Featured artists include Kouki Mojadidi, Simon Lee, Eve Sussman, David Ellis, Joel Beck, and Eva Mantell. Each artist will show 20 slides for 20 seconds each, exhibiting for the audience an array of visual expression. Register. Free. 8 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
For Seniors
Understanding Reverse Mortgages, Mercer County Library. www.mcl.org. Workshop explores the ways a modern reverse mortgage can dramatically de-stress your retirement planning. Presented by Bill Greenfield of Wealth Bridge Advisory. Email hopeprogs@mcl.org to register to receive link to program. 6:30 p.m.
