Compilation of upcoming featured events for adults sponsored by non-profit organizations in the Hopewell Valley area in New Jersey.
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- Extracted 35 of 214 events from 8 sources (see Statistics below)
- Event listings from Tue, Nov 19, 2019 to Mon, Feb 17, 2020
- Updated Tue, Nov 19, 2019 - 04:05 AM
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• Hopewell Public Library [HPL]
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• 13 East Broad St, Hopewell, NJ 08525 [Website] [All Events]
• Pennington Public Library [PPL]
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• 30 North Main St., Pennington, NJ 08534 [Website] [All Events]
• Mercer County Library - Hopewell Branch [MCL-H]
- 9 of 51
• 245 Pennington-Titusville Rd., Pennington, NJ 08534 [Website] [All Events]
• Mercer County Library - Ewing Branch [MCL-E]
- 4 of 29
• 61 Scotch Road, Ewing, NJ 08628 [Website] [All Events]
• Mercer County Library - Lawrence Branch [MCL-L]
- 4 of 36
• 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 [Website] [All Events]
• The Hopewell Museum [THM]
- 2 of 32
• 28 East Broad St, Hopewell, NJ 08525 [Website] [All Events]
• Hopewell Area Town-Wide [Hw-Town]
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• Hopewell Valley, NJ [All Events]
• Holidays in the United States [Holiday]
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Tue, Nov 19 - [MCL-H] The Ten Crucial Days: Washingtons Vision for Victory Unfolds
- Host: Mercer County Library - Hopewell Branch
- Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 - 07:00 PM
- Venue: Hopewell Branch - 245 Pennington-Titusville Rd., Pennington, NJ 08534
- Descr: This talk tells the story of the battles of Trenton and Princeton that took place between December 25, 1776 and January 3, 1777 and why they are so important in the history of the American Revolution. In many ways the talk focuses on the people of New Jersey, especially Hopewell Township, and how their lives were influenced by the events discussed. The talk is based on Mr. Kidders research for his recent book entitled The Ten Crucial Days: Washingtons Vision for Victory Unfolds (The Knox Press). Mr. Registration requested.
Tue, Nov 19 - [THM] Ten Crucial Days: Washington's Vision for Victory Unfolds
- Host: The Hopewell Museum
- Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 - 07:00 PM
- Venue: Hopewell Public Library - 28 East Broad St, Hopewell, NJ 08525
- Descr: Local historian, Larry Kidder, will tell the story of the battles of Trenton and Princeton that took place between December 25, 1776 and January 3, 1777 and why they are so important in the history of the American Revolution. In many ways his talk focuses on the people of New Jersey, especially Hopewell Township, and how their lives were influenced by the events discussed. The talk is based on Mr. Kidders research for his recent book entitled The Ten Crucial Days: Washingtons Vision for Victory Unfolds (The Knox Press).
Thu, Nov 21 - [MCL-H] College Funding Demystified
- Host: Mercer County Library - Hopewell Branch
- Date: Thursday, November 21, 2019 - 07:00 PM
- Venue: Hopewell Branch - 245 Pennington-Titusville Rd., Pennington, NJ 08534
- Descr: ABMM Financial Advisors, Paul Siock and Michael Kochersperger will cover important concepts to consider while going through college preparation and demystify aspects of the college funding. Participants will gain a better understanding of the right way to select a college, how to determine cost of State and Private College, and the best approach to maximize potential to receive "Gift Aid" funds. Registration is requested.
Fri, Nov 22 - [MCL-E] Dementia Conversations
- Host: Mercer County Library - Ewing Branch
- Date: Friday, November 22, 2019 - 11:00 AM
- Venue: Ewing Branch - 61 Scotch Road, Ewing, NJ 08628
- Descr: Presented by Nicolette Vasco, Alzheimers Association. This workshop offers tips on how to have honest and caring conversations with family members, who have Alzheimers or dementia, about topics like going to the doctor, deciding when to stop driving and making legal & financial plans. Registration required. Call 882-3148.
Sat, Nov 23 - [MCL-H] NaNoWriMo: Monkey in a Box
- Host: Mercer County Library - Hopewell Branch
- Date: Saturday, November 23, 2019 - 09:35 AM
- Venue: Hopewell Branch - 245 Pennington-Titusville Rd., Pennington, NJ 08534
- Descr: Join us for a day-long writing marathon. National Novel Writing Month NJ Central West Co-Muncipal Liaison, Bill Patterson, will project his writing -- live -- for all library patrons to see. Join him for an hour or for the whole day. Take the time to work on your own novel while having fun at the same time. No registration necessary.
Sun, Nov 24 - [MCL-E] Medieval Dress-Up: Fashion in Art
- Host: Mercer County Library - Ewing Branch
- Date: Sunday, November 24, 2019 - 02:00 PM
- Venue: Ewing Branch - 61 Scotch Road, Ewing, NJ 08628
- Descr: Join Dr. Michael Norris, former educator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, for a look at styles from hats to heels, and from unmentionables to the gaudiest outer layers, to get a sense of everyday fashion for noblewomen, peasants, and everyone in between. Medieval paintings, sculptures, and tapestries will guide our eye, especially examples from the Met. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Registration required.
Thu, Nov 28 - [Holiday] Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Nov 29 - [Holiday] Black Friday
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Sun, Dec 01 - [HPL] HPL Open House
- Host: Hopewell Public Library
- Date: Sunday, December 01, 2019 - 01:00 PM
- Venue: Hopewell Public Library, 13 E Broad St, Hopewell, NJ 08525, USA
- Descr: Hopewell Public Library Open House, and Hopewell Museum Holiday Tea, Sun., Dec. 1, 2019, 1 - 3 pm,, https://thehopewellmuseum.org">https://thehopewellmuseum.org
Sun, Dec 01 - [THM] Holiday Tea and Open House
- Host: The Hopewell Museum
- Date: Sunday, December 01, 2019 - 01:00 PM
- Venue: The Hopewell Museum - 28 East Broad St, Hopewell, NJ 08525
- Descr: Join us for The Hopewell Museum's annual Holiday Tea and Tour. Come catch up on the Museums future plans, share music and holiday cheer.
Mon, Dec 02 - [MCL-H] Documentaries @ Your Library -- Earth (2007)
- Host: Mercer County Library - Hopewell Branch
- Date: Monday, December 02, 2019 - 01:30 PM
- Venue: Hopewell Branch - 245 Pennington-Titusville Rd., Pennington, NJ 08534
- Descr: Narrated by James Earl Jones, this documentary spotlights how creatures on Earth live over the course of a given year. The filmmakers focus on various different geographical locations, as well as a plethora of animal species (Rated G, 90 minutes). No registration necessary.
Wed, Dec 04 - [MCL-E] Make a Winter Greeting Card
- Host: Mercer County Library - Ewing Branch
- Date: Wednesday, December 04, 2019 - 10:00 AM
- Venue: Ewing Branch - 61 Scotch Road, Ewing, NJ 08628
- Descr: Learn the basics of greeting card making using rubber stamped images, interesting folding and layering techniques to create one-of-a kind cards. This is a hands on class where you'll use various tools to create cards that can be used for whatever occasion youd like. Presented by Alicia Vincelette (Inked Edge Paper Art), who has taught others to transform paper into art for over 20 years. Space limited. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Registration required.
Wed, Dec 04 - [HPL] Hopewell History Project
- Host: Hopewell Public Library
- Date: Wednesday, December 04, 2019 - 07:00 PM
- Venue: Hopewell Train Station, 2 Railroad Pl, Hopewell, NJ 08525, USA
- Descr: HPL "Wednesday Night Out" Lecture Series, The Hopewell Valley History Project, Wed., Dec. 4, 7 pm, Hopewell Train Station, 2 Railroad Place, Hopewell NJ, Local enthusiast Doug Dixon will introduce the Hopewell Valley History Project (https://HopewellHistoryProject.org">HopewellHistoryProject.org), a new volunteer effort to collect and organize the important sources of our local heritage in digital form, to share online for open and convenient access.
Thu, Dec 05 - [MCL-L] CookTalks: Peppermint Bark
- Host: Mercer County Library - Lawrence Branch
- Date: Thursday, December 05, 2019 - 11:00 AM
- Venue: Lawrence Branch - 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
- Descr: Karen Ambrose from Sweet Gourmet will demo Peppermint Bark. Each participant will get a sample to take home. Registration required.
Fri, Dec 06 - [PPL] Holiday Walk Special: Wallaby Tales Traveling Zoo
- Host: Pennington Public Library
- Date: Friday, December 06, 2019 - 06:15 PM
- Venue: Pennington Public Library - 30 North Main St, Pennington, NJ 08534
- Descr: Friday, December 6, 60 min. Showtimes: 6:15 pm, 7:30 pm - Please register only for one Registration Required The ever popular Wallaby Tales Traveling Zoo returns once more for Penningtons Annual Holiday Walk, this time with two session times, for your convenience. Witness wonderful wildlife with an amazing, comical and educational presentation of live animals. Learn about how animals spend time in the winter from burrowing to migrating. Sure to mesmerize everyone in the audience from toddlers through adults. Seating ---
Sat, Dec 07 - [MCL-H] SCORE Princeton: Protecting IP and Patents
- Host: Mercer County Library - Hopewell Branch
- Date: Saturday, December 07, 2019 - 10:00 AM
- Venue: Hopewell Branch - 245 Pennington-Titusville Rd., Pennington, NJ 08534
- Descr: To maintain competitive advantage every business must protect its intellectual property. This workshop will introduce how to protect intellectual property and especially how to patent inventions. Emphasis will be on how startups and small businesses can utilize the available legal tools to protect and leverage their intellectual assets at a reasonable cost. Where possible, examples drawn from personal experience will be used to illustrate the topics. Registration requested.
Sat, Dec 07 - [MCL-L] Holiday Craft: Festive Gift Tags
- Host: Mercer County Library - Lawrence Branch
- Date: Saturday, December 07, 2019 - 10:00 AM
- Venue: Lawrence Branch - 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
- Descr: Add a personal touch to this years Holiday gifts that will be truly appreciated by those receiving them. Registration is suggested.
Sun, Dec 08 - [PPL] The Roebling Legacy
- Host: Pennington Public Library
- Date: Sunday, December 08, 2019 - 03:00 PM
- Venue: Pennington Public Library - 30 North Main St, Pennington, NJ 08534
- Descr: December 8 at 3 pm Presenter: Clifford Zink, author of The Roebling Legacy Spanning 200 years, the story of the Roebling family and their bridge engineering and wire rope business chronicles a legacy of innovation, endurance, and exceptional achievement during a time of industrial revolution and technological advancement in Americas history. Through landmark achievements like the Brooklyn Bridge the universal symbol of New York and the great cables on the George Washington and Golden Gate Bridges, the Roeblings ---
Mon, Dec 09 - [MCL-H] Hip & Knee Arthritis
- Host: Mercer County Library - Hopewell Branch
- Date: Monday, December 09, 2019 - 11:00 AM
- Venue: Hopewell Branch - 245 Pennington-Titusville Rd., Pennington, NJ 08534
- Descr: Arthritis is the nations number one cause of disability. Join Brian Culp, MD, board certified in orthopaedic surgery and fellowship trained in hip and knee replacement surgery, for an informative discussion on the treatment and control of hip and knee arthritis, as well as steps you can take to prevent the onset of arthritis and how to manage arthritis with conservative and surgical options. Dr. Culp is a member of the Medical Staff of Princeton Health. Registration requested.
Wed, Dec 11 - [MCL-H] The Short of It -- Anton Chekhov
- Host: Mercer County Library - Hopewell Branch
- Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 - 02:00 PM
- Venue: Hopewell Branch - 245 Pennington-Titusville Rd., Pennington, NJ 08534
- Descr: The short story -- short in length, but full of content! Join our discussion group, which focuses on the short story. Each month we'll read and discuss three short stories by the same author. This month's author is Anton Chekhov and his short stories,Gusev, "Gooseberries, and The Darling." No registration necessary.
Wed, Dec 11 - [MCL-H] Estate Planning
- Host: Mercer County Library - Hopewell Branch
- Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 - 06:30 PM
- Venue: Hopewell Branch - 245 Pennington-Titusville Rd., Pennington, NJ 08534
- Descr: In recent years, estate planning has evolved substantially from its traditional roots. Todays estate plans must account for a number of factors including societal changes, New Jersey and Federal taxes that affect estates, and the expenses of long-term care. These changes present not only challenges to overcome, but also new opportunities for you and your loved-ones. Please join us for an informational seminar outlining some of the issues and potential ways that an estate plan can evolve to address them. Presented by attorneys from Stark & Stark. Registration requested.
Sun, Dec 15 - [MCL-E] Christmas Traditions
- Host: Mercer County Library - Ewing Branch
- Date: Sunday, December 15, 2019 - 02:00 PM
- Venue: Ewing Branch - 61 Scotch Road, Ewing, NJ 08628
- Descr: 'Tis the Season for a joyous new historical slideshow by author, photographer, and musician Kevin Woyce. In this presentation, Mr. Woyce will use original photographs, vintage images, and live music to explore favorite Christmas Traditions, from the First Christmas to "A Christmas Carol," "White Christmas," and the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. He will also explain how historical figures ranging from Saint Nicholas, Martin Luther, and Queen Victoria to Charles Dickens and Thomas Nast helped shape the way we celebrate the Christmas Season. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Registration required.
Tue, Dec 17 - [MCL-H] Funding Your Childs (or Grandchilds) College Education
- Host: Mercer County Library - Hopewell Branch
- Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2019 - 07:00 PM
- Venue: Hopewell Branch - 245 Pennington-Titusville Rd., Pennington, NJ 08534
- Descr: Time Sensitive: Important actions to take before the end of 2019 to receive maximum benefits!! While the prospect of having enough money to pay for education expenses may seem daunting, integrating education planning into your overall financial strategy makes sense. For both parents and grandparents who want to fund their childrens or grandchildrens education, the key to developing an education funding strategy is to understand the options available. Registration requested.
Thu, Dec 19 - [MCL-L] A Colonial Christmas Winter with Washingtons Army
- Host: Mercer County Library - Lawrence Branch
- Date: Thursday, December 19, 2019 - 07:30 PM
- Venue: Lawrence Branch - 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
- Descr: Local historian and historical re-enactor Mike Jesberger will discuss the militarymovements of the Continental Army led by George Washington in the Pennsylvania / NewJersey area in the winter of 1776 during the American Revolution, and also how Christmas was celebrated in the colonial period versus the many differences of how the holiday is celebrated today. Registration is suggested.
Sat, Dec 21 - [MCL-L] Rhythm N Sound: A Holiday and Pop Music Concert 40s to the 80s
- Host: Mercer County Library - Lawrence Branch
- Date: Saturday, December 21, 2019 - 02:00 PM
- Venue: Lawrence Branch - 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
- Descr: Rhythm N Sound is a New Jersey band and the program will cover a varied genre of Classic Oldies, Rock n' Roll, Classic Rock, Motown, Disco, and Classical songs from the great American song book, including some holiday songs. Registration is suggested.
Tue, Dec 24 - [Holiday] Christmas Eve
Wed, Dec 25 - [Holiday] Christmas Day
Tue, Dec 31 - [Holiday] New Year's Eve
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Wed, Jan 01 - [Holiday] New Year's Day
Wed, Jan 01 - [HPL] NO - Wed. Night Out
- Host: Hopewell Public Library
- Date: Wednesday, January 01, 2020 - 07:00 PM
- Descr: HPL "Wednesday Night Out" Lecture Series, No event - Happy New Year!
Mon, Jan 20 - [Holiday] Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Sun, Jan 26 - [PPL] American Women and Royal Marriages
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- Host: Pennington Public Library
- Date: Sunday, January 26, 2020 - 03:00 PM
- Venue: Pennington Public Library - 30 North Main St, Pennington, NJ 08534
- Descr: Sunday, January 26 at 3:00 pm Royal wedding fever is in the air as Great Britains Prince Harry wed American actress Meghan Markle but did you know that marriages between Americans and European nobles once happened by the hundreds? During the Gilded Age, wealthy American heiresses married impoverished European nobles by the score. The marriages secured social status for new money American families often slighted by the established elites in their own country; while the infusion of American dollars allowed ---
Wed, Feb 05 - [HPL] Wed. Night Out
- Host: Hopewell Public Library
- Date: Wednesday, February 05, 2020 - 07:00 PM
- Descr: HPL "Wednesday Night Out" Lecture Series
Fri, Feb 14 - [Holiday] Valentine's Day
Mon, Feb 17 - [Holiday] Presidents' Day (regional holiday)
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Time Range - 4 Months: 2019-11-19 19:00:00 - 2020-02-17 00:00:00
| Src | in | out | key | xinv | xrpt | xdup | xnot | xkey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPL | 47 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 38 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| PPL | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MCL-H | 51 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 16 |
| MCL-E | 29 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 1 |
| MCL-L | 36 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 13 |
| THM | 32 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hw-Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Holiday | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 214 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 44 | 73 | 1 | 30 |
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