This Week's Events In Princeton Area

Princeton NJ

05 July, 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. Have an event you would like to see it 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: FREE FOOD Distribution When: Monday, July 5th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Hightstown High School What: We have CHANGED Time and Place! July and August Distribution will take place Monday evenings at Hightstown High School Learn More Featured Event: FREE FOOD Distribution (yeruchem katz) Community Reading - "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" When: Monday, July 5th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Community members read an amended version of Frederick Douglass' influential speech, given on July 5, 1852, in Rochester, New York, and to the Rochester Ladies Anti-Slavery Society. The life and works of Frederick Douglass continue to shape our understanding of America. A gifted o... Learn More Continuing Conversations on Race - "What to the Slave" When: Monday, July 5th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Following a community reading of Frederick Douglass's famous speech, Not In Our Town board members Joyce Trotman-Jordan and Caroline Clarke give a presentation about the speech. After the presentation, and participants will be invited to explore the text and its ramifications tod... Learn More Mystery Book Group When: Monday, July 5th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: The group discusses "Mud, Muck, and Dead Things" by Ann Granger, via Google Meet. Registration required. This title is available as an ebook and a downloadable audiobook in hoopla. Meeting link will be sent the morning of the meeting. Learn More Course 1001: Understand Linkedin to Get More Legal Exposure in Princeton When: Tuesday, July 6th at 7:30 a.m. Where: Baymont by Wyndham Pompton 140 Route 23 North What: Learn on-site from National LinkedIn Expert, Serial Entrepreneur John C. Morley and Trainer what you need to know to get found on LinkedIn!   Looking to get more exposure while staying in compliance with LinkedIn Regulations! 1)  What to get more quality people to reach out to... Learn More ESL Class (Level 1) / Clase de inglés (nivel 1) When: Tuesday, July 6th 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, directions, shopping, time & date, and more. This Level 1 ESL class is for people who are beginning to learn English. We'll ... Learn More Ask the Mac Pros When: Tuesday, July 6th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Members of the Princeton Macintosh Users Group help resolve questions about Apple devices. Drop in at any time during this Zoom session. Learn More Mercer County Community ID When: Tuesday, July 6th 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 Writers Room When: Tuesday, July 6th 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 Online Health Resources When: Wednesday, July 7th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Learn how to access quality, reliable health information online. Whether you are looking for health information for yourself or a loved one, librarian Dana Treichler will teach you how to access online resources directly or through databases that the library offers. The Morni... Learn More Let's Talk About It When: Wednesday, July 7th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: What are You Reading, Watching and Listening To? PPL staff host an informal chat about books, movies, podcasts and more on the first Wednesday of the month. Participants discuss their recent reading and can get or make recommendations. Sessions are hosted on Google Meet, and ... Learn More Featured Event: Medicare Education Webinar When: Thursday, July 8th 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 Webinar (Kerri Buckley) Storytime Shorts When: Thursday, July 8th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Join us in the Virtual Storyroom as we share stories, songs and fun! Each 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 Speed Reads When: Thursday, July 8th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Select and keep an advance review copy of a recently published or forthcoming book to sample over the course of the hour and give a thumbs up or thumbs down. Bring a chair, wear a mask and join us on the green at the Princeton Shopping Center. *Note: we will have a limited nu... Learn More Chinese Book Group When: Thursday, July 8th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Jenny Guo leads the Chinese Book Group to introduce participants to the library's Chinese language collection and recommend new titles. Please note this program will be conducted entirely in Chinese. Please use this link to join the Google Meet: meet.google.com/grv-iqzd-wio Learn More Black Voices Book Group - "Such a Fun Age" When: Thursday, July 8th at 7:15 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: The group discusses "Such a Fun Age" by Kiley Reid. All are welcome. This group meets via 'Google Meet' which works best using the Chrome Internet browser. Learn More Pam Jenoff in Conversation with Lisa Scottoline When: Thursday, July 8th at 8:00 p.m. What: This evening of historical fiction features two bestselling authors discussing their latest novels, one set in Poland during World War II and the other in Italy during the era leading up to it. Pam Jenoff's latest novel, "The Woman with the Blue Star," is a riveting tale of c... Learn More Job Seekers Session When: Friday, July 9th at 9:45 a.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Get Your Contacts to Work for You in Your Job Search Career coach John Corcoran discusses creating a successful narrative and using your existing contacts to push you forward in your job search. This presentation can be accessed remotely at 9:45 a.m. and will begin at 10 a.m.... Learn More Concert: We May Be Right (Billy Joel Tribute Band) When: Friday, July 9th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: We're kicking off our new Summer Nights Series with a concert by We May Be Right, a Billy Joel Tribute Band. Presented in partnership with the Princeton Shopping Center. Powerhouse ensemble We May Be Right (featuring Karl Dietel as Piano Man-Billy Joel) authentically re-creat... Learn More Lit Lab When: Saturday, July 10th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Where books meet hands-on maker activities! 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 ot... Learn More Summer Python Series When: Saturday, July 10th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Python coding classes for teens. Join fellow teens interested in learning about Python programming. In this six-part series, students in grades 6 to 12 will explore the core concepts of coding through interactive exercises and projects. No coding experience required.Sign up t... Learn More Princeton Photo Workshop: Spruce Street Harbor Park Photo Class When: Saturday, July 10th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Spruce Street Harbor Park What: Explore Spruce Street Harbor Park, Philadelphia's popular summertime "urban beach park", complete with boardwalk, chairs, tables, games, hammocks and food vendors. We will also tour year-round attractions, including the historic ships moored at the Penn's Landing Marina: Cruis... Learn More Bastille Day Celebration When: Sunday, July 11th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Community Park South What: Bring your own picnic and join us for French conversation, music and games. Events ends at 3pm.   Cost is each adult $5 for members and $10 non-members RSVP to [email protected] by July 4th re: number of adults and children attending Parking at Mountain Lakes Preserve lot, ... Learn More See more local events posted by your neighbors, 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.