Princeton Events Calendar: See What's Happening This Weekend

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16 December, 2021

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PRINCETON, NJ — Happy weekend, Princeton! Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events and happenings taking place this week throughout Princeton. Check out what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Want to see your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events in and around Princeton: Featured Event: Be a Family's Santa When: Thursday, December 16th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Online What: We're travelers through life, pilgrims in this world. Though we reside here, our true citizenship is in God's Kingdom. As such, we're to live by Kingdom principles, and one such is to love our neighbors as ourselves. As our Lord Jesus said, it is more blessed to give than to r... Learn MoreFeatured Event: Be a Family's Santa (Shirley Cheng) Featured Event: Operation Holiday® Calling All Donors to "Adopt A Family" When: Thursday, December 16th at 5:28 p.m. Where: https://operationholiday.net What: 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 holiday season without the stress and embarrassment of not being able to celebrate with ... 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 16th 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 16th at 7:30 p.m. Where: ZOOM-Solving the Medicare Puzzle What: Tonight, December 16th 7:30 PM-Free ZOOM Class-Last Class for 2021 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 p... Learn More Featured Event: Solving the Medicare Puzzle/Medicare Myths Exposed (robert remin) English Conversation Group When: Thursday, December 16th 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 Homework Help When: Thursday, December 16th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public LibraryWhat: 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 Girl Code, Beginner Level When: Thursday, December 16th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Self-identifying girls are invited to drop in for an hour of coding class exploring 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 ... Learn More Unicorn Ornament Making (Ages 10-16) When: Thursday, December 16th 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 Girl Code, Intermediate Level When: Thursday, December 16th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Self-identifying girls are invited to drop in for an hour of coding class exploring 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 exception... Learn More Discussion: Historical Fiction Book Group When: Thursday, December 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Maria John, assistant professor of history and director of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Program at UMass Boston, leads a discussion of "The Exiles" by Christina Baker Kline. The Historical Fiction Book Group features scholar-led book discussions about the fictio... Learn More Recreation Commission Virtual Meeting When: Thursday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Recreation Commission Learn More Featured Event: Big Apple Circus is NOW OPEN in New York City! When: Friday, December 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, 60 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023 What: Big Apple Circus is back in New York City and putting a modern twist on a beloved classic. Tickets are now available for the all-new production, featuring daredevil Guinness World Records holder Nik Wallenda and his fearless family of high-wire walkers, along with clown prince... Learn More Featured Event: Big Apple Circus is NOW OPEN in New York City! (Big Apple Circus) Job Seekers: Career Coach Panel Q&A When: Friday, December 17th at 9:45 a.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: A panel of career coaches offers a job search toolkit and Q&A session. 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 details. Presented in partnership with PSG of Mercer County. Learn More English Conversation Group When: Friday, December 17th 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 Dec. 8 and is required. Masks are required inside the library. Learn More Operation Holiday® Launches the 2021 Christmas Season When: Friday, December 17th 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 Transition to Retirement Group (Hybrid Support Group) When: Friday, December 17th at 3:00 p.m. Where: The Princeton Senior Resource Center Learn More Featured Event: 10% to 50% off all Gifts! Holiday Shopping at Sunnyside! When: Saturday, December 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Sunnyside Gifts What: 0% off gifts in the Nook! 50% off all jewelry! 10% off entire shop! In store only, starts Tues, Dec 7 while supplies last. Shop happy with us today just in time for the holidays! Sunnyside Gifts is a true "Mom & Pop" indie gift shop filled with awesome gifts, good vibe... Learn More Featured Event: 10% to 50% off all Gifts! Holiday Shopping at Sunnyside! (Sunnyside Gifts) Featured Event: FREE Comedy Show in Belle Mead - Ages 18+ When: Saturday, December 18th at 7:30 p.m. Where: CafeMerica What: Come on out and enjoy a FREE comedy show at CafeMerica on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 7:30 pm. CafeMerica is located in the Belle Mead section of Montgomery on Belle Mead - Griggstown Road. Please support a locally owned small business by purchasing at least one item from t... Learn More Featured Event: FREE Comedy Show in Belle Mead - Ages 18+ (Steve Schwarz) Winter Break - Princeton Charter School When: Saturday, December 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Princeton Charter SchoolLearn More FREE TRYOUTS Cheerleading, Drumline, and Hip-Hop Majorette When: Saturday, December 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Newark, NJ Location (Daily Online Registration Continues) What: SoulPhamm is recruiting for the following Sports and Arts programs -  Basketball: Boys Ages 10 to 16 Cheerleading: Girls Ages 12 to 16 Drumline: Boys/Girls Ages 12 to 18 (Virtual until March) Hip-Hop Majorette Dance: Girls Ages 12 to 18 Step Team: Boys/Girls Ages 12 to 18 (Hyb... Learn More Adriana Groza: A Fluid Art Experience When: Saturday, December 18th at 10:30 a.m. Where: 522 Executive Dr What: Join career artist Adriana Groza for an ALL INCLUSIVE, hands on fluid acrylics art experience! In a beautiful setting, with all the tools and materials you need, prepared ahead of time by Adriana! Gourmet refreshments included! Click link below to register! Learn More Wreaths Across America When: Saturday, December 18th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Princeton Battlefield State Park What: On Saturday, December 18, the Princeton Battlefield Society will join several other local heritage and community groups in participating in the annual Wreaths Across America" event,  wreath­laying ceremonies at more than 3,000 locations across the United States, at sea and abr... Learn More Family Ornament Hour When: Sunday, December 19th at 9:00 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 Author: Matthew Aucoin in conversation with Peter Sellars When: Sunday, December 19th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Princeton Public Library What: Acclaimed composer Aucoin and world renowned director Sellars discuss Aucoin's book "The Impossible Art" and his groundbreaking work "Eurydice" and share thoughts on the past and future of opera. From its beginning, opera has been an impossible art and composer Matthew Aucoin... Learn More Singers Welcome: Choral Reading of Handel's Messiah When: Sunday, December 19th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton What: Conductor: Alicia Brozovich Choral singers welcome. No auditions. Vocal scores provided. $10 admission for singers (or annual membership). Free for students and non-singing guests. Members of the community gathered together for the common and joyful enterprise of making musi... Learn More Audition Videos Due! - Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra When: Monday, December 20th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Greater Princeton Youth OrchestraLearn More Women's College Club of Princeton monthly meeting When: Monday, December 20th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Stockton Education Center What: Classical pianist Julie Markavitch-Caudle will play holiday music and lead in a sing-along Learn More Operation Holiday® Launches the 2021 Christmas Season When: Monday, December 20th 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: Christmas Card Making (All Ages) When: Monday, December 20th at 4:00 p.m. Where: 522 Executive Dr What: Drop in anytime between 4-6pm to make some holiday cards! Example cards and ideas will be given but feel free to use your imagine and create your own. All supplies will be provided just bring your holiday cheer :) A family friendly craft event. Learn More Featured Event: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms When: Tuesday, December 21st at 9:00 p.m. What: On Dec. 21, we celebrate the winter solstice, ushering in the coldest season on the longest night of the year. As we prepare to welcome winter, it's an ideal time to add bold, cheery flowers to your home or office. Not only do flowers provide a pop of color, they are a well-kn... Learn More Featured Event: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms (FTD Flowers) Winter Solstice Painting (Ages 6-18) When: Tuesday, December 21st at 5:30 p.m. Where: 522 Executive Dr What: Celebrate the Winter Solstice by creating a painting to embrace the changing of the seasons! 11"x14" canvas. Learn More PLANES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES—Autostadt, Wolfsburg, Germany When: Wednesday, December 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Where: The Princeton Senior Resource CenterLearn More Check out 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. 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