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What’s happening in Mercer County: Jan. 25

Events Calendar | Wed, 01/25/2012 - 9:38 am | Updated 16 weeks 9 hours ago | Read 795 | Commented 0 | Emailed 0
Tags: art exhibits, disney on ice, Ewing, Hamilton, Hopewell, Lawrence, nature, nook workshops, painting, Princeton, Robbinsville, story time, Theatre

By Community News Staff

Disney On Ice Present Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey at Sun National Bank Center. Journey into the magical worlds of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Peter Pan and Lilo & Stitch. 7 p.m. $20-$65. 81 Hamilton Ave., Trenton. sunnationalbankcenter.com.

Talk: “The Onegin Project” at Princeton Public Library. In the conference room. Princeton University professors discuss their successful efforts to track down and resurrect the 1936 dramatization of Pushkin’s masterpiece “Eugene Onegin.” Also a prelude to the PSO’s future Classical Series concert “Simply Russi. 4:30 p.m. (609) 924-9529. 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. princeton.lib.nj.us.

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression at Princeton Center for Yoga & Health. 8 week class. An innovative and highly researched program designed to help people who suffer chronic or repeated bouts of depression to prevent relapse. Includes: 2 CDs, workbook, all day retreat and private session (for extra cost). 5 p.m. $850. (609) 924-7294. 50 Vreeland Drive, Princeton. princetonyoga.com.

Story Time for Big Kids: Picture Books with Adult Appeal at Princeton Public Library. In the story room. Bring a snack and sit back and enjoy a variety of picture books written for ages 8 and up. 7 p.m. (609) 924-9529. 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. princeton.lib.nj.us.

Sustainable Princeton Leadership Awards at Princeton Public Library. In the fireplace area, second floor. Individuals and organizations are recognized for enhancing the community’s sustainability in areas such as green building, healthy eating, buying local, changing consumer habits and more. 7 p.m. (609) 924-9529. 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. princeton.lib.nj.us.

NOOK Intermediate Workshop at Barnes & Nobel in Hamilton Marketplace. Tutorial for those who need a few more pointers on how to improve your NOOK skills and maximize your NOOK time. Review all the features and techniques and learn some new ones. 7 p.m. (609) 581-2523. 425 Marketplace Blvd., Hamilton.

Faux Plein-Air Watercolors Workshop at Grounds for Sculpture. Begins 1/18. Six-session class (indoors) about painting outdoors in “plein-air style”, using landscape as inspiration. Materials included in registration fee. 10:30 a.m. $215 Members; $235 Non-members. 126 Sculptors Way, Hamilton.

Princeton Country Dancers at Suzanne Patterson Center. Contra dance. Live music. No partner needed. Beginners welcome to come a half hour early. 8 p.m. $5-$8. 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. princetoncountrydancers.org.

Self Ascension Support Group at The Healing Center of Light. Support one another during this planetary transition time. Learn the techniques and processes for spiritual light integration. All of this is accompanied by a very intense guided meditation to assist your Ascension. No spiritual experience necessary; all are welcome. 9 a.m. $25. csac@thepathtoyourascension.com. (609) 273-0856. 559 Drexel Ave., Lawrence. thepathtoyourascension.com.

Lego Creation at Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch. Based on storytime. Ages 2-5, with caregiver. 1 p.m. sunger@mcl.org. (609) 882-3130. 61 Scotch Road, Ewing. mcl.org.

Playdough Creations at Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch. Based on story theme, for children ages 2-5 with adult. 1 p.m. Free. (609) 882-3130. 61 Scotch Road, Ewing. mcl.org.

Cat, Hat, Sat Rhyming Words Activity Time at Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch. For children ages 3-4 with adult. Rhyming games. 10 a.m. Free. (609) 882-3130. 61 Scotch Road, Ewing. mcl.org.

Afternoon Story Time at Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch. For children grades K-5. Snacks, stories and crafts. 4:30 p.m. Free. (609) 882-3130. 61 Scotch Road, Ewing. mcl.org.

Winter Preschool Nature Programs at Buttinger Nature Center. For children ages 3-5. Topics vary weekly. Registration required, parent must stay with child under 4 years No class the weeks of December 19, 26 and February 6. 10 a.m. Per child per session: $10 members/$15 non-members. mpolefka@thewatershed.org. (609) 737-7592. 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington. thewatershed.org.

The Convert at McCarter Theatre. In 1895 in what would become Zimbabwe, a girl is forced to choose between her family’s traditions and the Christian faith and Western values she has embraced. Tues-Thurs: 7:30 p.m., Fri: 8 p.m., Sat: 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sun: 2 p.m. and 7:30 p. 7:30 p.m. $20-60. (609) 258-2787. 91 University Place, Princeton. mccarter.org.

Art Exhibit at Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters. Local artist Frank Zeis will exhibit his wildlife and landscape watercolors throughout the month during regular library hours. kserach@mcl.org. (609) 989-6922. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. mcl.org.

Textures and Trails Art Exhibit at D&R Greenway Land Trust, Johnson Education Center. Explores trails and nature through uncommon media. Features landscape quilts, metals, textiles, jewelry, ceramics and objects from nature. Sponsored by Church & Dwight Co., Inc. lmead@drgreenway.org. (609) 924-4646 x120. One Preservation Place, Princeton.

Michael Dunbar’s Instrumental Transitions at Grounds for Sculpture. A showcase of Michael Dunbar’s metal sculptures, capturing the power and elegance of his monumental work, but on the personal and intimate scale of models and miniatures. 10 a.m. Free with admission. info@groundsforsculpture.org. (609) 586-0616. 126 Sculptors Way, Hamilton. groundsforsculpture.org.

The 12th Annual ISC Exhibition at Grounds for Sculpture. Work by some of the most talented student artists in the US and beyond in an annual juried exhibition sponsored by the International Sculpture Center (ISC). 10 a.m. Free with admission. info@groundsforsculpture.org. (609) 586-0616. 126 Sculptors Way, Hamilton. groundsforsculpture.org.

White Hot Expressions in Iron at Grounds for Sculpture. A group show of work in cast and fabricated iron. 10 a.m. Free with admission. info@groundsforsculpture.org. (609) 586-0616. 126 Sculptors Way, Hamilton. groundsforsculpture.org.

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