Princeton Area Events: See What's Coming Up This Weekend

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02 December, 2021

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PRINCETON, NJ — Looking for things to do in the Princeton area? Check out what's new on your Princeton Patch community calendar. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. If you're hosting an event and want 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. Here are a few events happening this weekend throughout Princeton: Featured Event: Share Your Thanksgiving When: Thursday, December 2nd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Share Your Thanksgiving What: In this season of giving, share your Thanksgiving with families impacted by lockdowns--families left to face hunger and eviction on their own without government assistance or food banks. Since May 2020, Unite in Love has provided emergency relief to forty-nine families and doz... Learn More Featured Event: "Christmas for the Homeless" Coming to Morristown, NJ When: Thursday, December 2nd at 5:25 p.m. Where: https://lavalovePUCV.eventbrite.com What: Christmas comes early this year for the Homeless. POWER CHANGES LIVES INC presents LavaLove® "Christmas for the Homeless" Pop-Up Care Village (PUCV). You are invited to attend this special event held at the Morristown United Methodist Church in Morristown and NJ as a soft-launch... Learn More Featured Event: "Christmas for the Homeless" Coming to Morristown, NJ (POWER CHANGES LIVES INC) Featured Event: Operation Holiday - Calling All Donors to "Adopt A Family" When: Thursday, December 2nd at 5:28 p.m. Where: https://operationholiday.net What: Operation Holiday® Calling All Donors to "Adopt A Family" https://operationholiday.net In 2020, generous donors "adopted" over 200 individuals, families, seniors and the homeless throughout New Jersey. Individuals and families, and through agency referrals were able to enjoy the h... Learn More Featured Event: Operation Holiday - Calling All Donors to "Adopt A Family" (POWER CHANGES LIVES INC) Featured Event: Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications When: Thursday, December 2nd at 5:30 p.m. Where: Webinar/Online What: Obtain a Free Training Grant for High-Demand Business Certifications Please click the following link to register: WIOA Training Grants Webinar Please add [email protected] and [email protected] to your contacts list to receive registration information and reminde... Learn More Featured Event: Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications (Sharon Bussey) Featured Event: Solving the Medicare Puzzle/Medicare Myths Exposed When: Thursday, December 2nd at 7:30 p.m. Where: ZOOM_Solving the Medicare Puzzle What: Tonight, December 2nd-7:30 PM Free ZOOM Class Class Hosted by Expert Medicare Plan Adviser Robert Remin (see contact info below to request Zoom Link-Please include Full Name and Email) The A,B,C's and D about Medicare not in the Government Handbook or in previous presentations... Learn More Featured Event: Solving the Medicare Puzzle/Medicare Myths Exposed (robert remin) English Conversation Group When: Thursday, December 2nd at 1:30 p.m. Where: Princeton Public LibraryWhat: Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance. Learn More Homework Help When: Thursday, December 2nd at 3:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Need some help with your homework? Have a problem you just can't solve? Stop by the COLab on the third floor of the library for some help with your school assignments. Princeton University students provide after-school homework help in all academic subjects to students in ele... Learn More Unicorn Ornament Making (Ages 10-16) When: Thursday, December 2nd at 4:30 p.m. Where: 522 Executive Dr What: Unicorns, sparkles, and glitter?! Yes please! Each participant will get to make 3 ornaments. Perfect for gifting or adding to your own tree. Learn More Screening: Play Reading of "Sonnets for an Old Century" When: Thursday, December 2nd at 6:30 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: In the afterlife, 18 total strangers face the unknown and answer the question: If you had one statement to make about your life, if you had one last story to tell the universe, what would you say? This production of José Rivera's "Sonnets for an Old Century" is the second in ... Learn More Featured Event: Bailey Basketball Academy Kicks Off Winter Hoops Program This Week, Dec 1st & 3rd, & Thru December When: Friday, December 3rd at 8:00 p.m. Where: Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart What: BAILEY BASKETBALL ACADEMY KICKS OFF WINTER HOOPS PROGRAM WITH REGISTRATION THIS WEEK AND THROUGHOUT DECEMBERThe Bailey Basketball Academy announced today the winter schedule for upcoming BBA hoops program. Parents and players will have an opportunity for competitive travel pla... Learn More Job Seekers: Can You Influence the Interviewer? When: Friday, December 3rd at 9:45 a.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Alex Freund builds on psychological concepts to share practical, expert tips that you can use in interviews to give you an edge over other candidates. 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 calenda... Learn More English Conversation Group When: Friday, December 3rd at 10:30 a.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Practice speaking English in Friday morning's in-person conversation group, facilitated by a volunteer. Registration opens Nov. 24 and is required. Masks are required inside the library. Learn More LifeTies Virtual Information Session When: Friday, December 3rd at 12:30 p.m. What: LifeTies has a 40 year legacy of working with vulnerable youth and young adults, empowering them to become responsible and self-sufficient as they transition to young adulthood. We have 2 group homes serving youth with behavioral health challenges, supportive housing for homel... Learn More FIRST FRIDAY FILM — "LITTLE WOMEN" - The Princeton Senior Resource Center When: Friday, December 3rd at 1:00 p.m. Where: The Princeton Senior Resource CenterLearn More Operation Holiday® Launches the 2021 Christmas Season When: Friday, December 3rd at 3:00 p.m. Where: http://www.operationholiday.net What: POWER CHANGES LIVES INC® is pleased to announce the launch of Operation Holiday® 2021 helping those in need for the holiday season. Last year, generous donors throughout the community "adopted" over 200 individuals, families, seniors and the homeless throughout New Jersey. In... Learn More Featured Event: A Dusty Old Bag is in Princeton for an array of vintage items When: Saturday, December 4th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Copper Mine Road What: Princeton photos A Dusty Old Bag is in Princeton for an array of vintage items Coppermine Road Princeton NJ 08540 FRIDAY AND SATURDAY DEC 3 AND DEC 4 9 to 3 Numbers 8:30 FRIDAY Morning Rain or Shine Everything Must go! And Priced to Move New E-Wheel 4 Wheel Cart See video be... Learn More Featured Event: A Dusty Old Bag is in Princeton for an array of vintage items (Lin A dusty old bag) Featured Event: [Webinar] Roof Replacement 101: Everything You Need to Know When: Saturday, December 4th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Online What: Like many homeowners, the last time you thought about your roof was when you bought your house. It's a fact that the longer you own your home, the more inevitable a roof replacement becomes; the average roof lifespan is 20 years. During our twenty-minute webinar, you will lear... Learn More Featured Event: [Webinar] Roof Replacement 101: Everything You Need to Know (Wade NLHD) Featured Event: Estate Sale of Yarn/Knitting Store When: Saturday, December 4th at 11:00 a.m. Where: 1996 Route 27, Suite 7, Edison, NJ 0817 What: The family of Donna Christison who owned the knitting store The Knit Kit in Edison at 1996 Route 27, Suite 7, Edison, NJ is having a large Estate Sale of all yarns, knitting needles, knitting books, knitting accessories, crochet hooks and everything in the store due to Donna's... Learn More Featured Event: Members Holiday Show and Boutique Sale When: Saturday, December 4th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Gallery 14 Llc What: A gift of art is a great way to celebrate the holidays that continues to bring beauty and enjoyment throughout the years. Original works of art are a unique, one of a kind gift that continues to bring pleasure to the recipient long after the holiday has ended. The Gallery 14 ... Learn More Featured Event: Members Holiday Show and Boutique Sale (Dutch Bagley) Office & Home Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale When: Saturday, December 4th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 2300 US-1 What: Large Office Furniture Liquidation Company on Route 1 in North Brunswick NJ is opening this weekend. We are near Costco & Panera on Route 1. Saturday December 4th 9am-4:30pm & Sunday December 5th 10am-4pm Text 732-298-3279 for an appt/address/details. Thousands of high... Learn More Basketball, Step, Drumline, and Sorority (FREE TRYOUTS) When: Saturday, December 4th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Newark, NJ (Online Registration) What: SoulPhamm is having FREE tryouts for its programs - Basketball: Boys Ages 10 to 12 Sorority: Girls Ages 10 to 16 (Virtual on Fridays from 7pm to 8pm) Drumline: Boys/Girls Ages 12 to 18 (Virtual on Saturdays from 11am to 1pm) Step Team: Boys/Girls Ages 12 to 18 Remote Dance Tea... Learn More NEW! Adobe Lightroom Advanced When: Saturday, December 4th at 10:00 a.m. Where: online What: Take your photo editing skills to the next level. Learn to make your photo editing more selective and more artful, with essential tools in Adobe Lightroom Classic's Develop Module. We'll concentrate on honing your proficiency using:The Adjustment Brush, to make corrections to ... Learn More Snowman Handprint Ornaments (All Ages) When: Saturday, December 4th at 12:30 p.m. Where: 522 Executive Dr What: Using your child's handprint we will create an adorable ornament featuring their handprint as the snowman bodies. Each participant will make 4 ornaments. These are perfect for gift giving or for hanging on your own tree! Learn More "A Christmas Carol" Read-Aloud When: Saturday, December 4th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Usher in the spirit of the season by participating in the sixth annual public community reading of Dickens's 1843 novella with our partners at McCarter Theatre Center. Experience the beloved Victorian masterpiece — the original ghost story — in its literary form, which Dicken... Learn More Mini Holiday Canvases (Ages 8+) When: Saturday, December 4th at 2:30 p.m. Where: 522 Executive Dr What: These mini canvas paintings with easels are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Each participant will create 4 mini canvases. Great for gifting! Learn More Small Group Campus Tours When: Sunday, December 5th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Chapin School Princeton What: We are opening our Red Doors to visitors on December 5, 2021, and we can't wait to see you! Please come explore our beautiful campus in a small group tour. You will meet our Head of School, Barbara Pasteris, administrators, and faculty. Group tours for PK-K will begin at 10:... Learn More Family Ornament Hour (All Ages) When: Sunday, December 5th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 522 Executive Dr What: Book an hour private studio session with your family. Choose from multiple different ornament projects to create together as a family. Each participant will get to make their own ornament or two. Spend quality time together as a family in a private art studio and make creative... Learn More Poets at the Library: A Tribute to Christopher Bursk When: Sunday, December 5th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Guest readers Hayden Saunier and Gerry LaFemina give voice to Christopher Bursk's final collection, "With Aeneas in a Time of Plague," in this special Poets at the Library event. A recipient of NEA, Guggenheim and Pew Fellowships, Christopher Bursk was the author of 16 books ... Learn More LIBRARY READS - The Princeton Senior Resource Center When: Monday, December 6th at 1:00 p.m. Where: The Princeton Senior Resource CenterLearn More Let's Draw Ocean Creatures! - with Rick Stromoski When: Monday, December 6th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: The award-winning illustrator and nationally syndicated cartoonist, conducts a fun and interactive virtual cartooning workshop. In this dynamic workshop, learn to draw a variety of ocean creatures including sharks, dolphins, sea horses, crabs and whales. For youth in first t... Learn More Operation Holiday® Launches the 2021 Christmas Season When: Monday, December 6th at 3:00 p.m. Where: http://www.operationholiday.net What: POWER CHANGES LIVES INC® is pleased to announce the launch of Operation Holiday® 2021 helping those in need for the holiday season. Last year, generous donors throughout the community "adopted" over 200 individuals, families, seniors and the homeless throughout New Jersey. In... Learn More Winter Mason Jar Snow Scenes (Ages 8-18) When: Monday, December 6th at 4:30 p.m. Where: 522 Executive Dr What: Capture the most wonderful time of the year in a mason jar. Each participant will get to choose their selection of faux foliage and winter scene items to add into their jar. Great for gifting or to add to your holiday display! Learn More Winter Mason Jar Snow Scenes (Ages 18+) When: Monday, December 6th at 6:30 p.m. Where: 522 Executive Dr What: Capture the most wonderful time of the year in a mason jar. Each participant will get to choose their selection of faux foliage and winter scene items to add into their jar. Great for gifting or to add to your holiday display! Learn More SCORE Seminar: Starting a Small Business Part 2 When: Monday, December 6th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Part 2 of this interactive webinar covers decisions that need to be made when validating a business idea and operating a small business. Registration required. In this second session, Amulya Garga, chairman of SCORE Princeton, covers finding funding, marketing your business, ... Learn More Continuing Conversations on Race When: Monday, December 6th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Continuing Conversations on Race meets on the first Monday of the month. All are welcome. Formed in 1985, African American Parent Support Group (AAPSG) is a group who advocates on behalf of the African American students and students of the Black diaspora in the West Windsor-P... Learn More Discussion: Mystery Book Group When: Monday, December 6th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: The group discusses "The Hunting Party" by Lucy Foley. This title is available as an eBook in Overdrive/Libby and as a downloadable audiobook in hoopla. Registration required. Meet link will be sent the morning of the meeting. Learn More STAY-WELL CHAIR EXERCISE - The Princeton Senior Resource Center When: Tuesday, December 7th at 1:00 p.m. Where: The Princeton Senior Resource CenterLearn More TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP: "THE CLOUD" - The Princeton Senior Resource Center When: Tuesday, December 7th at 1:00 p.m. Where: The Princeton Senior Resource CenterLearn More Mercer County Community ID When: Tuesday, December 7th at 4:00 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 Winter Terrarium Ornaments (Ages 8-18) When: Tuesday, December 7th at 5:30 p.m. Where: 522 Executive Dr What: An adorable winter scene terrarium makes the perfect addition to your holiday ornament collection. Each ornament is created with faux winter foliage and snow. Participants will get to make 2 ornaments during this class. Learn More Winter Terrarium Ornaments (Ages 18+) When: Tuesday, December 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 522 Executive Dr What: An adorable winter scene terrarium makes the perfect addition to your holiday ornament collection. Each ornament is created with faux winter foliage and snow. Participants will get to make 2 ornaments during this class. Learn More Volunteer Open House When: Tuesday, December 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Fire Department What: The Princeton Fire Department is seeking candidates to join its Class of 2022 training program. Princeton residents 16 and older are invited to attend an Open House on Tuesday, December 7, at 7:00 p.m., at the Princeton Fire Department located at 363 Witherspoon Street. Learn ... Learn More Author: Steven V. Roberts on "Cokie: A Life Well Lived" When: Tuesday, December 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: The author discusses his recently published tribute to the late Cokie Roberts, trailblazing journalist and his wife of 53 years, with their grandson Jack Hartman, a sophomore at Princeton University. "Cokie: A Life Well Lived" is Steven Roberts' 2021 tribute to his late wife'... Learn More Princeton Fire Department Open House When: Tuesday, December 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 363 Witherspoon St What: The Princeton Fire Department is seeking candidates to join its Class of 2022 training program. Princeton residents 16 and older are invited to attend an Open House on Tuesday, December 7, at 7:00 p.m., at the Princeton Fire Department located at 363 Witherspoon Street. Learn ... Learn More Workshop: The Writers Room When: Tuesday, December 7th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Writers receive constructive feedback at these group Zoom sessions during which participants read passages from a work in progress and members offer suggestions. Registration is required. Participants range from published authors to those looking to improve their skills. Work... Learn More Kids: Little Panda Storytime When: Wednesday, December 8th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Guest readers from YingHua International School share storytime in Mandarin Chinese. For ages 3 and up, depending on Chinese language proficiency level. Presented by the library and YingHua International School. View on our PPL Youtube storytime channel 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.