Events, Announcements and Opportunities
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| Monday, October 3, 2022 7:00 PM “Continuing Conversations on Race” Hosted by Princeton Public Library Online event via Zoom; register below From the Princeton Public Library, part of their monthly “Continuing Conversations on Race” series: Social worker Jessica Kim presents “Understanding Racialized Trauma,” a conversation about how Asian Americans and other racial groups experience racism covertly and explicitly. Register hereto obtain the Zoom link. |
| Saturdays: October 8, 22; November 5; 2022 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Volunteer with Friends of Princeton Open Space Registration and waiver required; see below. Friends of Princeton Open Space has begun a new “Riparian Restoration Project,” to restore and preserve the Mountain Lake shore area. Work will involve removing invasive plants, planting native plants and installing protective structures. Two separate sessions are available each Saturday;registerfor each session individually. A waiver is required. Other opportunities exist, such as trail building and general ecological restoration; apply for volunteering here. |
| Sunday, October 9, 2022 1:00 – 3:00 PM Send Hunger Packing Princeton’s Fall Fest Located at Hinds Plaza (behind Princeton Public Library) Free event Send Hunger Packing Princeton hosts a food packing event and quilt-making open to everyone. From Send Hunger Packing: “It will be a chance to connect with our community, learn more about how the SHUPPrinceton programs work, and to help those living with food insecurity in Princeton.” For more information, visit this link. To learn more about Send Hunger Packing Princeton, visit their website. |
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| National Hispanic Heritage Month observed National Hispanic Heritage Month occurs every year from September 15 to October 15. From the NHHM website, the month “[celebrates] the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.” The Princeton Public Library is hosting various events for the month; find them and more information here. |
| Cornerstone Community Kitchen reopens; volunteers needed After two years of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Cornerstone Community Kitchen in Princeton has reopened. As before, volunteer opportunities are available to serve food, clean up, and operate the stores. All who attend are required to wear masks. Sign up for volunteering and find informationhere. |
| Princeton Public Library operating hours changed The Princeton Public Library has implemented new operating hours for the library building: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fri.-Sat. Noon to 6 p.m., Sun. |
| Historical Society of Princeton and Princeton Public Schools create digital history tour The Historical Society of Princeton (HSP), in partnership with Princeton Public Schools (PPS), has launched a new digital tour tracing the history of public education in Princeton. Using photographs and historical documents, Princeton’s Public Schools: A History tells the story of twenty-one public schools (dating from the 1830s to the present) and documents how public schools remain integral community institutions. The tour is available on the Historical Society’s website and through HSP’s mobile app. Click here for more information. |
| Princeton Kindness Food Project distributing food trays The Princeton Kindness Food Project distributes free meal trays every Tuesday from 4:00 to 5:30 PM, while supplies last. Food is prepared by the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen and distributed at the Princeton Family YMCA, located at 59 Paul Robeson Street, Princeton, 08540. Volunteers or donors may contact ashaguru@hotmail.com. Also visit the project website. |
| Mercer County Nutrition Program for Older Adults to resume in-person lunches The Mercer County Nutrition Program for Older Adults provides daily lunches Monday through Friday. After two years without in-person dining due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program is now reopening for congregate dining. Meals are available to the following: – Mercer County residents age 60 or older and their spouses (regardless of age) – Disabled Mercer County residents whose primary caregiver participates in the program – Volunteers for the program See all locations here. Reservations are required for meals; call 609-989-6650 to reserve. More information is available by calling the same number. |
| Mercer County Community ID available at Princeton Public Library The Princeton Public Library and Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund offer ID cards for Mercer County residents. Available at the Princeton Public Library every Tuesday. Payment and appointment are required; please see below. From this webpage: Cards are issued by appointment only. Please make appointments directly with the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund: The best way to make an appointment is to fill out the registration form. This privately issued card, sponsored by the One Community Coalition, may be used at social service agencies, schools, clinics, parks, post offices, and to access basic municipal or health services. Cards may also be used as a form of identification by check cashing companies, banks, retail stores or other establishments. The Latin American Legal Defense & Education Fund, a nonprofit advocacy group, issues the card. There is a $15 cost ($10 for youth under 21 and seniors over 65) per card to cover expenses. Documentation required: Proof of identity with a photo: Any state/county/country ID or driver’s license; passport or consulate authentication; green card or work permit; welfare card with original birth certificate AND proof of address in your name; lease, utility bill, financial account statement, money transfer order, hospital bill, etc. For additional info, seelaldef.org. Presented in partnership with the Latin American Legal Defense & Education Fund. |
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Arm in Arm (formerly the Crisis Ministry) Mercer Street Friends is a human services organization dedicated to nourishing minds and bodies, empowering families and communities in Mercer County by providing comprehensive programs to address poverty and the physical and emotional trauma it creates for children, families and the community. Their work is focused on three critical areas: food, families, and education. Volunteer opportunities are available at Mercer Street Friends Food Bank located at 824 Silvia Street, Ewing NJ 08628 Call: 609-406-0503 or email: foodbankinfo@mercerstreetfriends.org |