Friday, March 22, 2013
Looking for things to do in the East Windsor, Cranbury and Hightstown area? Here's our roundup of weekend events.
Afternoon Movie: Flight at Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library. Denzel Washington stars as an airline pilot who miraculously crash lands his plane after a mid-air catastrophe, saving nearly everyone on board. Rated R Friday at 2 p.m., Free. First-ever Karaoke Night at Teddy's Restaurant. Bring out your inner superstar. Step up to the microphone and show the world how talented you are. Whether it's singing your favorite Bruce Springsteen song or any other artist you like, this is your night to shine. Friday at 6 p.m., Free A talk, "The African American Experience in Cranbury" at Cranbury Public Library. Peter Wise will speak about Agnes Wilson, a prominent African-American woman and her part in the development of Cranbury…
Friday, March 15, 2013
Looking for things to do this weekend? Here's our roundup of local events for Cranbury, East Windsor and Hightstown.
Family Fun Sing Along with Kim Yarson at Hightstown Memorial Branch of the Mercer County Library. Join the fun for Kim's high-energy guitar music. Friday at 10:30 a.m., Free. High School Horticulture Expo at Mercer County Community College, featuring a wide array of creative floral arrangements. About 500 students from 28 New Jersey High Schools will be judged in 30 categories, including a live floral design competition and themed floral arrangements. Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., free A 5K race to benefit Princeton High Schools track and field teams (including students from Cranbury) at Princeton High School. Please register. Sunday at 8:30 a.m., $25. Annual St. Patrick's Day Party at Tavern on the …
Friday, March 8, 2013
Looking for things to do locally this weekend? Here's our roundup of fun and interesting events.
A fundraiser to benefit The V Foundation for Cancer Research, featuring bands, buffet dinner, Saturday Night Live alum Joe Piscopo, New York Giant Mark Herzlich, former New York Giant Leonard Marshall and actor, radio personality and former detective Bo Dietl. Friday at 7 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Princeton Ballroom, $55. Hightstown High School Drama Club presents "Guys and Dolls." Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10, $8 for students and seniors. Cranbury Craft Show. Shop, enjoy lunch at the garden cafe and enter to win a raffle basket with donated crafts. All proceeds benefit the Cranbury Education Foundation. Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by the Twin Rivers Branch of the …
Friday, March 1, 2013
Looking for things to do this weekend? Here's a roundup of fun and interesting local events.
Technology One on One at the Twin Rivers Branch of the Mercer County Library. Need help with an E-Reader or how about getting started with Facebook? Come in for some one on one help with your technology questions. Friday, all day, but appointments are required. Free Tax Preparation for individuals and families making less than $50,000 at the Twin Rivers Branch of the Mercer County Library. Appointments are required, call for appointment and required paperwork. Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fish Fryday at Hightstown Elks Lodge. The dinner, which happens every Friday during Lent offers your choice of fish fillet, fish and shrimp or salmon. Sides include spaghetti with clam or marinara sauce or french fries. Salad, dessert and coffee/tea …
Friday, February 22, 2013
Looking for things to do this weekend? Here's our roundup of local events.
Big Pink Tribute Concert "The Band and Music From Big Pink," Rock & Roll Revue's tribute to the classic group of the late '60s and early 70s will be playing at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Dollhouse and Miniature Show and Sale Dollhouse and Miniature Show and Sale, featuring 26 dealers from New Jersey, New York and Connecticut is being held at the First Presbyterian Church in Hightstown on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lunch and snacks will be available, plus door prizes and a raffle; $5 for adults, $2 for children. Tuskegee Airmen : A Presentation with Frank Marlowe Local resident and historian Frank Marlowe will review the conflicting forces that …
Friday, February 15, 2013
Looking for things to do in the East Windsor, Hightstown and Cranbury area this weekend? Here's our roundup of local events.
Kids Kottage hosts "Friday Night Out" where children can enjoy supervised activities like Freeze Dance, Hide & Seek, Moonbounces, and more. Children will receive a McDonalds dinner, dessert and end the evening with a kid-friendly movie. Friday at 7-11 p.m., $20. Cranbury Public Library presents "History of Cranbury Landmarks." Local history buff William Bunting will present a "tour" of Cranbur 's history via local landmarks, and discuss his collaboration with John Chambers on "Cranbury, A New Jersey Town from the Colonial Era to the Present." Friday at 7 p.m., Free Celebrate Black History Month with a presentation by historian Jeff Macechak who will discuss the Underground Railroad. For adults and teens, Saturday at 1:30 p.m., Free Hans …
Friday, February 8, 2013
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here's our roundup of what's going on.
'Pirates of Penzance Jr.' at Kreps Middle School. Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 3:30 p.m., students and seniors: $5, adults: $8. Mercer County Community College celebrates Black History Month with “Drumming: The Musical Evolution of African Continentals Throughout the World,” Saturday at 1 p.m., at the Student Center on the West Windsor campus, Free. The Pennington Players tell the story of Helen Keller’s triumph over seemingly insurmountable obstacles in the play “The Miracle Worker” at Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey Theatre. Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for seniors, and $12 for students and children. Mid-Winter Book Sale at Twin Rivers Branch of Mercer County …
Friday, February 1, 2013
Looking for things to do this weekend? Here's our roundup of fun and interesting local events.
Join First Presbyterian Church Church for a mission dinner, a fundraising event for the annual mission trip. In the past members of the congregation have travelled to Guatemala to provide dental treatments, food, clothing and necessities to to families in this very needy part of the world. Tickets must be purchased in advance, $50, Friday and Saturday, seating begins at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Let's Hear It for the Girls, a concert at First Baptist Church in Hightstown to benefit the New Life Center Foundation. NLCF rescues women in Thailand from the sex trade, trafficking, and forced labor. Enjoy songs from favorite Broadway shows such as Carousel, My Fair Lady, and Wicked. $12 Friday at 7 p.m. Saturday at 3 p.m. Jam Fest at The …
Friday, January 25, 2013
Lots of kid-friendly events plus an interactive presentation of Grease! at Mercer County Community College.
Baby & Toddler Time with Miss Liz at Hightstown Memorial library branch. Infants and toddlers ages 6–24 months and their caregivers are invited to 30 minutes of singing and rhyming fun. Please register. The event is free and is taking place Friday at 10:30 a.m. Trucks 'N Stuff at Twin Rivers Library Branch. This is a chance for creative play for toddlers ages 2 - 4. The event is taking place onFriday at 10:45 a.m. and is free, but registration is required. An afternoon movie, "Hope Springs" at Hickory Corner library branch. Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones star in this story about a middle age couple who after decades of marriage, go on a retreat for a week of marriage therapy with couples’ specialist Steve Carell in an attempt to re-…
Friday, January 18, 2013
Post-holiday pampering, a performance by Voices of Mount Olivet Baptist Church and a session on meditation are among some of your options.
Community Supper/Soup Kitchen at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5700 in Hightstown. Free, Friday, 4:30 p.m. The Voices of Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Hightstown will perform at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia as pre-game entertainment at a NBA 76ers vs. Toronto game. $25 cost will benefit the MOBC Scholarship Fund to help college bound seniors. Friday, 6 p.m. Free, family-friendly fun at Magic Improv Night. Local magicians are invited on stage for all ages to enjoy. Friday, 6:30 p.m. Free Post-Holiday Pampering at the Twin Rivers Branch library branch. A Mary Kay representative will demonstrate how to give yourself a pedicure. Bring your favorite nail polish and a towel. Register by calling Amelia Rodriguez at (609) 443-1880…
