This Week's Princeton Area Events

Princeton NJ

24 May, 2021

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PRINCETON, NJ — Looking for things to do this week? Your Princeton Patch community calendar is a great way to keep tabs on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here are some events taking place in town this week. If you're wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Advanced English Conversation Group When: Monday, May 24th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Register for this advanced class, held weekly on Google Meet. Registration will be capped at 12 participants. For this advanced class only, no drop-ins will be allowed.Registration for this group is full. Learn More Writers Room Poets When: Monday, May 24th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Writers receive constructive feedback at these group Zoom sessions and during which participants read passages from a work in progress and members offer suggestions. There is time to discuss a number of pieces during each session. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday... Learn More Storytime Shorts When: Tuesday, May 25th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Each Tuesday and Thursday and we will be adding new Storytime Shorts to the library's YouTube channel for families to enjoy from home whenever they want. Learn More Mercer County Community ID When: Tuesday, May 25th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: All Mercer County residents are eligible for this photo ID card, which provides the cardholder's personal identifying information, medical risk factors and emergency contact information. Cards are issued by appointment only. Please make appointments directly with the Latin Am... Learn More Como empezar a usar Gmail/Getting Started with Gmail When: Tuesday, May 25th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Aprenda a crear una cuenta de Gmail y aprovechar de todas sus ventajas. Learn to create and get the most out of a Gmail account. Aprenda a escribir y enviar correos electrónicos, organizar su bandeja de entrada, añadir o abrir archivos, buscar por correos electrónicos viejos,... Learn More Writers Room When: Tuesday, May 25th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Writers receive constructive feedback at these group Zoom sessions. Participants range from published authors to those looking to improve their skills. Connection details will be sent to registrants. Writers receive constructive feedback at these sessions, during which partic... Learn More Featured Event: Home Buying/Selling Seminar When: Wednesday, May 26th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Should I buy a home or should I sell??  Join us for an informative seminar on what is going on i the market today.  We will provide answers to your questions regarding mortgages, interest rates, the process of selling, how do I get my offer accepted when I buy my new home AND ... Learn More Featured Event: Home Buying/Selling Seminar (Cheryl Poeder) Drop In and Knit When: Wednesday, May 26th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Join us for a virtual social hour of knitting and sharing via Google Meet Registration required. A library card is not necessary for registration. Meeting link will be sent by email on Wednesday morning. Learn More Build Better Bones with HSS (Webinar Series) When: Wednesday, May 26th at 12:00 p.m. What: This is a FREE webinar series and will be offered via Zoom. Hospital for Special Surgery offers a multitude of programming and practical information on musculoskeletal conditions to patients and the public. Join us for our events in recognition of National Osteoporosis Awaren... Learn More ESL Class (Level 2) / Clase de inglés (nivel 2) When: Wednesday, May 26th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: This Level 2 ESL class is for people who know a little bit of English already. We'll work on the basics of the language for everyday use. Topics: family members, directions, shopping, time & date, and more. You will receive the Zoom link after you register. This class runs... Learn More English Conversation Group When: Wednesday, May 26th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Register to attend this English conversation group, held weekly on Google Meet. Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer. Learn More Princeton Symphony Orchestra: PHS Class of 2021 Salute When: Wednesday, May 26th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Palmer Square What: Wednesday, May 26 at 4pm - The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) will salute Princeton High School's (PHS) class of 2021 with a free, outdoor concert in Princeton's Palmer Square. The program consists of works by American composers performed by the PSO Brass Quintet. This fr... Learn More English Conversation Group When: Wednesday, May 26th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Register to attend this English conversation group, held weekly on Google Meet. Practice your English speaking skills with others in a conversation facilitated by a volunteer. Learn More Decoding the Mysteries of Cats When: Wednesday, May 26th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Feline behaviorist Stephen Quandt explains cat behavior from the perspective of the evolutionary and adaptive forces that shape cats' lives. He will also answer questions from attendees. This webinar pulls together and interrelates: * Cats' relationships to hunting and restin... Learn More Storytime Shorts When: Thursday, May 27th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Join us in the Virtual Storyroom as we share stories, songs and fun! Each Tuesday and Thursday, we will be adding new Storytime Shorts to the library's YouTube channel for families to enjoy from home whenever they want. Learn More English Conversation Group When: Thursday, May 27th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Practice English speaking skills with others during a Google Meet event. Register to receive the link to attend the session. Learn More Code It, Beginner Level When: Thursday, May 27th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Students are invited to drop in for an hour to learn to code using the programming language Python. In these beginner sessions, a core concept will be covered, along with an exercise to put new skills to the test. No coding experience necessary. Intended for grades 4 to 8, bu... Learn More Code It, Intermediate Level When: Thursday, May 27th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Students are invited to drop in for an hour to learn to code using the programming language Python. In these intermediate sessions, a core concept will be covered, along with an exercise to put new skills to the test. Intended for grades 4 to 8, but exceptions for kids and te... Learn More Ask Us - Chromebooks When: Thursday, May 27th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Learn about the library's Chromebook-lending service, as well as tips for getting the most out of the device. Registration required. This program will be held on Google Meet. A link will be sent to all registrants the morning of the program. Learn More ESL Beginner Class (Principiante) When: Thursday, May 27th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: New to the English language? Join us in this beginner ESL conversation class. We'll learn the basics of the language for everyday use. Únase a nosotros en esta clase de conversación para principiantes de ESL. Aprenderemos los conceptos básicos del idioma para el uso diario. R... Learn More Beth El Synagogue Presents "How Jewish Women Shaped Modern Americ When: Thursday, May 27th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Beth El Synagogue What: On Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 8:00 PM, Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor presents a zoom event, "How Jewish Women Shaped Modern America with Prof. Joyce Antler, Brandeis University." As activists and rebels, lawyers and judges, rabbis, writers and more, Jewish women influenced ... Learn More Job Seekers Session - Preparing for the "Bot" Interview When: Friday, May 28th at 9:45 a.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Alex Freund explains how bot interviewers analyze candidate responses before human recruiters determine who to interview and how to provide the best answers. This presentation can be accessed remotely at 9:45 a.m. and will begin at 10 a.m. Visit PSG of Mercer County's events ... Learn More Windows of Hope: "Call for Artists" When: Friday, May 28th at 5:00 p.m. What: Lawrenceville Main Street is hosting an "inside out" community art exhibit. Artwork will be selected to display in participating business windows, visible from the sidewalks and porches for all passersby. Artwork can be made available for sale. Artists retain 100% of sale pric... Learn More Help Local Charity Raise 100K in 100 Days When: Saturday, May 29th at 12:00 a.m. Where: https://gf.me/u/zmryqh What: Local non-profit seeks Community support for programs providing relief to those in needOn Saturday, April 24, 2021, we distributed nearly 1,000 food boxes because of your donations -- YOUR DONATIONS MATTER!In 2020, over 3,000 food boxes were distributed to those food insecure ... Learn More Beth El Synagogue "Block Party" When: Saturday, May 29th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520 What: On Saturday, May 29, 2021 join Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor after services for an outdoor Kiddush Luncheon featuring a boxed meal prepared by Deli King of Clark. Lunch includes bagel, cream cheese, egg salad, tuna salad, clementine and dessert. The cost is $10 per perso... Learn More Featured Event: The Arc Middlesex 21st Annual Virtual Walkathon When: Sunday, May 30th at 11:00 a.m. Where: The Arc Middlesex County What: Spring is here which means nice weather, sunshine, and The Arc Middlesex County's 21st Annual Step Up for The Arc Walkathon! We, The Arc Middlesex County, are launching a new campaign to come together, foster awareness, and raise critical funding to support The Arc Middlesex's... Learn More Featured Event: The Arc Middlesex 21st Annual Virtual Walkathon (Jennifer Sever) Check out more local events, or add your own, on the Princeton Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. 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