Princeton Area Events Calendar: Check Out What's Happening This Week

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09 August, 2021

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PRINCETON, NJ — Curious about what to do this week? Patch has you covered with several events and happenings taking place this week in and around Princeton. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a career fair, a barbecue, or fashion show, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. 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. Here are a few events happening this week in and near Princeton: Workshop: Writers Room Poets When: Monday, August 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Poets read from works in progress and receive constructive peer feedback at these twice-monthly group Zoom sessions. Participants read passages from a work in progress and members offer suggestions. There is time to discuss a number of pieces during each session. Space is lim... Learn More Council Virtual Meeting - Princeton Municipal Council Meetings When: Monday, August 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Municipal Council Meetings What: Event listing from Princeton Municipal Council Meetings: Monday and August 9 from 7:00 PM to 11:59 PMhttp://www.princetonnj.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=1010 Learn More Equity Committee Meeting - Community Park Elementary School When: Monday, August 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Event listing from Community Park Elementary School: Monday, August 9 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMBOE Equity Committee August 9, and 2021 7 PM – 8:30 PM Co-Chairs: Betsy Kalber Baglio Debbie Bronfeld Administrative Liaison: Stephanie Tidwell   Topic: Equity Committee ... Learn More Art: Princeton Sketchers When: Tuesday, August 10th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Princeton Shopping Center What: This social art group meets monthly on the second Tuesday at the Princeton Shopping Center. Participants must bring their own art supplies; no instruction is provided. Weather permitting. Sketchers of all abilities and levels of experience meet monthly to sketch, draw, and pa... Learn More Tech: Ask the Mac Pros When: Tuesday, August 10th 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, August 10th 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 Mercer County Community ID - Princeton Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Princeton Library What: Event listing from Princeton Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PMAll 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. Learn More Wandering Book Club: "World of Wonders" When: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: People in their 20s and 30s discuss books and other media on Discord, led by Nora Walsh and Sandra Lolic. This session features "World of Wonders" by Aimee Nezhukumatathil. The group meets using Discord, an online community, and discussions are text based. New members can joi... Learn More Workshop: The Writers Room When: Tuesday, August 10th 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. Writers receive constructive feedback at these sessions, during which participants read passages from a work in progress and... Learn More Parla Italiano? Learn How in Dorothea's House Classes When: Wednesday, August 11th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Dorothea's House What: Register now for Fall 2021 Italian Language Classes at Dorothea's House, the Italian-American cultural center in Princeton. Classes begin the week of September 13 and run for 12 weeks. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all Fall 2021 language classes will be taught remotely. Instru... Learn More Kids: Little Panda Storytime When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Guest readers from YingHua International School present a story time in Mandarin Chinese. Intended for kids ages 3 and up, depending on Chinese proficiency. Registration is not required. 欢迎来到熊猫故事会。此项活动由英华国际学校和普林斯顿公立图书馆合办，为小朋友带来生动有趣的中文故事时间。适合三岁或三岁以上的孩子。欢迎不同语言程度的小朋友参加。 View on ... Learn More Kids: Outdoor Storytime at Princeton Shopping Center When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Princeton Shopping Center What: This interactive event features books, songs, rhymes and movement for kids 18 months and older, accompanied by an adult family member or guardian. Please bring a blanket. Registration not required. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the storytime. Bring your ... Learn More English Conversation Group When: Wednesday, August 11th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance. Learn More Free Open Studio: Twilight Plein Air Painting When: Wednesday, August 11th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Morven Museum & Garden What: Event listing from Morven Museum & Garden: Wednesday, August 11 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PMFree Open Studio: Twilight Plein Air Painting at New Jersey's most historic home Free Open Studio: Twilight Plein Air Painting Wednesdays, August 4 through 25, 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Fr... Learn More Forum: Meet the New PPS Superintendent When: Wednesday, August 11th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: In this moderated discussion, Dr. Carol Kelley shares how she will approach her new role and what she hopes to achieve as superintendent of Princeton Public Schools. This informal discussion moderated by Antoine Newlin and Ashley Hightower of the Witherspoon Jackson Historica... Learn More Featured Event: Medicare Education Webinar When: Thursday, August 12th 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 answere... Learn More Featured Event: Medicare Education Webinar (Kerri Buckley) Kids: Storytime Shorts When: Thursday, August 12th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Kids and parents can join us in the Virtual Storyroom as we share stories, songs and fun. This is a virtual event and does not require registration. Each Thursday, we will be adding new Storytime Shorts to the library's YouTube channel for families to enjoy from home whenever... Learn More Discussion: Book Bits When: Thursday, August 12th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Princeton Shopping Center What: Share favorite passages from books, poems or short stories by reading them aloud. Bring your own or choose from selected works on site. Bring a chair, wear a mask and join us on the green at the Princeton Shopping Center. *Note: We will have a limited number of chairs on hand. Learn More English Conversation Group When: Thursday, August 12th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance. Learn More Rochambeau at Morven: A VIRTUAL evening with Historian Bob Selig When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:00 p.m. What: Join us for an evening with renowned historian and author Robert A. Selig, PhD, as he presents a special talk just for Morven. This virtual program will include highlights and history surrounding the encampment of Rochambeau's army of 5,000 men on the grounds of Morven betwee... Learn More Movie: "Raya and the Last Dragon" When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Princeton Shopping Center What: This Summer Reading wrap-up event begins with an evening of fun family activities, cool giveaways and more and ends with a screening of Disney's "Raya and the Last Dragon." Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Raya and the Last Dragon" travels to the fantasy world of Kumandra, whe... Learn More Black Voices Book Group When: Thursday, August 12th at 7:15 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: During August and September, the group will discuss "Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom" by David Blight. All are welcome. This group meets via 'Google Meet' which works best using the Chrome internet browser. Learn More Job Seekers: Cover and Thank You Letters When: Friday, August 13th at 9:45 a.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: PSG Executive Committee member Gary Lande discusses underutilized job search tools: cover and thank you letters. Lande discusses examples of his own letters that led to interviews and job offers. This presentation can be accessed remotely at 9:45 a.m. and will begin at 10 a.m... Learn More FYI SEMINAR — "MEDICAL [censored]" (IN PERSON) When: Friday, August 13th at 11:45 a.m. Where: The Princeton Senior Resource Center What: Event listing from The Princeton Senior Resource Center: Friday, August 13 from 11:45 AM to 12:45 PMSenior citizens are the fastest growing group of [censored] consumers in America! Learn about the "New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical [censored] Act" (Who qualifies? How do I ... Learn More Concert: We May Be Right (Billy Joel Tribute Band) When: Friday, August 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Shopping Center What: This five-piece Billy Joel tribute band, featuring Karl Dietel on keyboards, presents authentic performances of the songwriter's expansive catalog, from greatest hits to lesser-known works. Reschedule from July 9, We May be Right appears in the courtyard of Princeton Shopping... Learn More Featured Event: [Webinar] Roof Replacement 101: Everything You Need to Know When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Online What: During this free webinar roofing expert, Chadd Castrilli will share the most important things to consider before starting a new roofing project. We will cover the following topics: Roofing Basics: Types, Life Expectancy, Maintenance, and Common Issues Repair or Replace: Inspec... Learn More Featured Event: [Webinar] Roof Replacement 101: Everything You Need to Know (Wade NLHD) 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. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.