Princeton: See This Weekend's Upcoming Events In The Area

Princeton NJ

10 June, 2021

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PRINCETON, NJ — Happy weekend, Princeton! As more local businesses and venues reopen and it becomes safer to gather in small groups, don't miss what's new on your Princeton Patch community calendar. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. 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. Featured Event: Medicare Education Workshop When: Thursday, June 10th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Online Webinar What: Gain an understanding of how Medicare works.Learn the difference between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans.Learn how to find the best plan for your needs and budget.Discover how Medicare Prescription Drug plans work.Get your Medicare questions answered... Learn More Featured Event: Medicare Education Workshop (Kerri Buckley) English Conversation Group When: Thursday, June 10th 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, June 10th 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, and bu... Learn More Code It, Intermediate Level When: Thursday, June 10th 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 Beagles Do Beatles - A Tribute Concert When: Thursday, June 10th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: The Beagles, augmented by horns, keyboards and special guests, perform classic Beatles tunes. Originally planned to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the release of "Let It Be" in 2020, this is the eighth in a series of tribute projects Mercer County recording artists The... Learn More Black Voices Book Group When: Thursday, June 10th at 7:15 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: This month the group will be reading, "American Poison: How Racial Hostility Destroyed our Promise" by Eduardo Porter. All are welcome. This group meets via 'Google Meet' which works best using the Chrome internet browser. Learn More Job Seekers Session When: Friday, June 11th at 9:45 a.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: These weekly presentations offer guidance and resources to job seekers and those looking to change careers. Presenter: Marc Strano 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 calendar for connection det... Learn More Beth El Synagogue Shabbat on the Lake Robbinsville When: Friday, June 11th at 5:45 p.m. Where: Gazebo, Lake Drive, Robbinsville Township, NJ, USA What: On Friday June 11, 2021 at 5:45 pm, join the East Windsor congregation of Beth El Synagogue for a relaxed, musical, family friendly Friday night service, Shabbat on the Lake. The service will be held by the picturesque gazebo on Lake Drive in Robbinsville's Town Center. The ev... Learn More Princeton Festival Lecture - What the Opera Meant to Paris When: Friday, June 11th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Marianne Grey, Princeton University Art Museum docent, uses paintings by Manet, Renoir, Pissarro and other Impressionists to explore the role of opera in 19th-century Paris. How did Paris become the City of Light? It began with Louis XIV, the Sun King, and by the late 19th ce... Learn More Featured Event: Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser When: Saturday, June 12th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Gothic-Fraternal Lodge No. 270 of F&AM What: It's been a long 16 months, but Gothic-Fraternal is once again hosting a Pancake Breakfast! The omelet and waffle chefs can't wait to get back behind the tools of their craft and make your breakfast the way you like it! In addition to custom-made omelets and waffles, Gothic Fr... Learn More Featured Event: Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser(Harry Barnes) Help Local Charity Raise 100K in 100 Days When: Saturday, June 12th 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 Virtual Get On Board When: Saturday, June 12th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Virtual What: The State Council of New Jersey Junior Leagues presents Virtual Get On Board June 12th, 2021. This immersive, half-day program from 9AM-12PM is designed to provide training in the essential elements for being an effective and meaningful non-profit board member. The program i... Learn More REMOTE LEARNING: Adobe Lightroom When: Saturday, June 12th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Online What: Live, fully interactive virtual learning Adobe Lightroom offers an amazing level of productivity and efficiency with simple, user-friendly steps that let you take control of your photographic workflow. Basics: Saturday, June 12, 2021, 10:00 am - 1:00 pmIn the Basics class, you... Learn More Camp FantasTIC - aVirtual Camp for Tourette Syndrome families When: Saturday, June 12th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Online What: Sitting around the campfire with all of you this year won't be possible but we can still have an amazing family retreat. This year, we invite you to Camp FantasTIC. It will will be a fun filled day of exploring the creative arts, games, parent sessions, entertainment and a var... Learn More Lit Lab When: Saturday, June 12th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Students in grades K-3 are invited to join Youth Services staff for Lit Lab, where books meet hands-on maker activities. Each Lit Lab will include a book read-aloud and related maker activity to do at home, plus a curated list of other books and media on the same theme. There... Learn More Worldwide Knit in Public Day 2021 When: Saturday, June 12th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Princeton Shopping Center What: Bring your knitting and crochet projects (and a chair) and join us for this three-hour, in-person event on the green at the Princeton Shopping Center. This event is weather permitting and will be canceled if it rains. Attendees are expected to follow current COVID-19 safety p... Learn More Art on the Plaza When: Saturday, June 12th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Hinds Plaza What: Meet visual artists, musicians, writers and performance artists from the Princeton community at this pop-up exhibit on Hinds Plaza. Princeton Artist Directory, a newly formed collective of visual artists, musicians, writers and performance artists from the Princeton community... Learn More Princeton Photo Workshop: The High Line and Hudson Yards Vessel When: Saturday, June 12th at 5:30 p.m. What: Please Note: 2021 Photo Field Trips are subject to change pending health advisories.The High Line, New York's only elevated park, is a brilliantly-conceived conversion of an historic out-of-use railroad trestle into a public landscape. Hudson Yards, New York's newest neighborh... Learn More Featured Event: Open House ~ Price Reduction! When: Sunday, June 13th at 1:00 p.m. Where: 19 Teak Ln What: Stop by to see this home on Sunday from 1 to 3pm! Learn More Featured Event: Open House ~ Price Reduction! (Raquel Collaguazo ) Princeton Photo Workshop: Princeton University Photo Class When: Sunday, June 13th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Nassau Street What: Our "Composition on Location" workshop on Princeton University's picturesque campus is an opportunity for photographers of all levels to learn and practice their craft. We'll begin with a discussion of composition and camera settings. Your instructor will be with you every ste... Learn More Pre-Owned History Book Sale and Guided Battlefield Tours When: Sunday, June 13th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Battlefield State Park What: The Princeton Battlefield Society (PBS) will continue its 50th Anniversary Year and its 2021 program of educational and commemorative events on Sunday, June 13, at Princeton Battlefield State Park on Mercer Road in Princeton. That day's program will run from 12 noon to 3 pm ... Learn More ONLINE STEM/STEAM MAKER SUMMER CAMPS- June 14th to July 1 When: Monday, June 14th at 9:00 a.m. Where: scienceSeeds What: Summer break is here! Join us for one or more days or a week of hands-on STEM explorations. We are running several Maker Summer Camps with a fun schedule of catapult design, engineering, physics, game design, 3D design, learning about circuits to build moving bugs and make var... Learn More Morven Moments When: Monday, June 14th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Morven Museum & Garden What: Join us for biweekly lunchtime "bites" into Morven's history with Docent Kim Gallagher followed by Q&A starting at noon  What do George Washington, Buzz Aldrin, Jimmy Carter, and Princess Grace of Monaco all have in common? They were all visitors at Morven at various point... Learn More Advanced English Conversation Group When: Monday, June 14th 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. Learn More LifeTies Virtual Information Session When: Monday, June 14th at 5:30 p.m. What: LifeTies works with struggling adolescents, empowering them to become responsible and self-sufficient as they transition to young adulthood. During these challenging times, at-risk youth are feeling increasingly isolated and disconnected. Join us at this Virtual Information Se... Learn More SCORE Seminar When: Monday, June 14th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: This webinar will give small business owners tools to create 30 social media posts that they can implement immediately into their digital marketing strategy. Regardless of your social media literacy level, anyone can benefit from this webinar. Those small business owners with... Learn More Writers Room Poets When: Monday, June 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Poets receive constructive peer feedback at these group Zoom sessions. Space is limited, and registration is required. Connection details will be sent to registrants on the date of the event. Writers receive constructive feedback at these sessions, during which participants r... Learn More Wine, Women and Song in Opera When: Monday, June 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: The stereotypical opera ends with one or more characters dying, but before these tragic endings there is often great jollity. Timothy Urban examines some of opera's most intoxicating music. Operas overflow with drinking songs. From the exhilarating Brindisi, "Libiamo ne' liet... Learn More Bailey Basketball Academy Offers Summer Hoop Camps-Register Now! When: Tuesday, June 15th at 9:00 a.m. What: BAILEY BASKETBALL ACADEMY KICKS-OFF SUMMER HOOPS PROGRAM FOR AREA YOUTH STARTING JUNE 1ST-REGISTER NOW FOR MAJOR PLAYER BENEFITS! The Bailey Basketball Academy(BBA) one of New Jersey's premier player development programs run by former McDonald's All American, former PDS Girl's... Learn More Storytime Shorts When: Tuesday, June 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Join us in the Virtual Story Room 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 ESL Class (Level 1) / Clase de inglés (nivel 1) When: Tuesday, June 15th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: This Level 1 ESL class is for people who are beginning to learn English. 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 for 6... Learn More Mercer County Community ID When: Tuesday, June 15th 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 Beth El Synagogue "Book Talk" When: Tuesday, June 15th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Beth El Synagogue What: On Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 7:00 pm, join long-time Beth El Synagogue Member and Author, Stuart Goldstein discuss his book "Moe Fields". Goldstein applies his gift of storytelling to bring us the story of Moe Fields, a gripping narrative about a father's fighting spirit and... Learn More I Read This Book When: Tuesday, June 15th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Members of the library's Teen Advisory Board present their favorite reads of the year. Get recommendations from teens who will share a book that made a lasting impression on them at this special kickoff program for Summer Reading. Learn More Expressions of Love in Opera When: Tuesday, June 15th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Harold Kuskin, Evergreen Forum instructor and former Metropolitan Opera backstage tour guide, delivers a lecture with musical clips examining love songs in opera. Love has been an integral part of opera from the very beginnings of the art form, and some of opera's most beauti... Learn More Empezar a Usar Google Docs y Drive When: Tuesday, June 15th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Aprender a crear, formatear y guardar documentos de Google Docs y también aprender los básicos de organizar su Google Drive. Create, format, save docs using Google Docs and organize your Google Drive. Habrá tiempo en la clase para práctica y preguntas. Hay que registrarse pa... Learn More Writers Room When: Tuesday, June 15th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Writers receive constructive feedback at these Zoom sessions, during which participants read passages from a work in progress and members offer suggestions. Works read are less than 10 minutes long (about 1200-1500 words), so there is time to discuss a number of pieces during ... Learn More La Hora De Cuentos - Spanish Storytime Shorts When: Wednesday, June 16th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: ¡Acompañanos en nuestro salón virtual para disfrutar de cuentos, canciones, rimas, y mucha diversión! El primer y tercer miércoles de cada mes estaremos añadiendo nuevas historias en nuestro canal de YouTube para que las familias puedan disfrutarlas cuando quieran. Ver en Yout... Learn More What Technology is Right for Me? - Morning Tech Series When: Wednesday, June 16th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Discover product-comparison resources to help you decide which technological gadgets fit your lifestyle. Adapting to new gadgets and devices is hard, but trying to decide which ones to purchase is even more difficult. During this session, users will be shown valuable resource... Learn More Drop In and Knit When: Wednesday, June 16th 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 Check out more awesome 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. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.