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What’s going on in Mercer County: Feb. 1

Events Calendar | Wed, 02/01/2012 - 9:42 am | Updated 15 weeks 9 hours ago | Read 608 | Commented 0 | Emailed 0
Tags: art exhibit, career coaching, Ewing, flamenco dancing, Hamilton, Hopewell, knitting circle, Lawrence, Princeton, Robbinsville, story time, Theatre

By Community News Staff

Flamenco Dancing at Malaga Restaurant. Featuring Julia Lopez and Carlos Rubio. Reservations required. $12. (609) 396-8878. 511 Lalor St., Trenton. malagarestaurant.com.

Darla Rich Quartet at Fedora Cafe. Vocal and instrumental jazz. BYOB. 7 p.m. darlarich@gmail.com. (609) 895-0844. 2633 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence. darlarich.com.

What’s in YOUR Personal Care? at Gotomeeting.com Know which ingredients are beneficial for you and which ones are not. 7 p.m. Free with Promo Code: VO2012. sheri@volunteerorganic.com. (609) 510-9156. Virtual event. Gotomeeting.com/register/950901614.

Pre-School Storytime at Mercer County Library, Robbinsville Branch. For children ages 4-5. Registration required. 2 p.m. (609) 259-2150. 42 Allentown-Robbinsville Road, Robbinsville. mcl.org.

Holocaust/Genocide Resource Center Open House at Mercer County Community College. In the 2nd floor of the Library Building. Guests will meet staff members and learn about the center’s resources. 4 p.m. Free. goldwass@mccc.edu. (609) 570-3355. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. mccc.edu/holocaust.

Knitting Circle at Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters. For knitters who already know the basics. Socialize with other knitters and work on a project of your choice. Other needle crafters are welcome to join the circle, too. Registration suggested. Open to the public. 7 p.m. Free. lawprogs@mcl.org. (609) 989-6920. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. mcl.org.

Networking Group at St. Gregory the Great Parish. SGGNG meeting in O’Connor Hall. 7 p.m. Free. sggngroup@gmail.com. 4620 Nottingham Way, Hamilton. stgregorythegreatchurch.org/misc/sgtg_networking_group.html.

Wednesday Night Out at The Railroad Station. Jeff Hoagland will be giving a talk: Wandering Afield - An Exploration of American Nature Writing. 7 p.m. Free. Railroad Place, Hopewell. redlibrary.org.

Gluten-Free Living at Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch. Learn about starting a gluten-free life from those with experience. 7 p.m. Free. gfyarnnerd@gmail.com. (609) 403-2383. 61 Scotch Road, Ewing. mfs.insi2.org/activities/gluten-free.php.

Moms Club of Hamilton Weekly Playgroup. Meet new friends and socialize your little ones in a clean, safe environment. Email for location. 10 a.m. HamiltonMomsClub@hotmail.com. , Hamilton.

Contra Dancing at Suzanne Patterson Center. Live music always, national and local talent. 8 p.m. $5-$8. 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. princetoncountrydancers.org.

Career Coaching Series at Princeton Public Library. Includes modules on objectives and career plan, resume, networking, communications and compensation negotiation. 8:30 a.m. $25 for all 5 sessions. (609) 924-9529 x220. 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. princetonlibrary.org.

Self Ascension Support Group at The Healing Center of Light. In this group, we support each other 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.

AARP Tax Help at Mercer County Library, Robbinsville Branch. Volunteers from the AARP will offer tax help. Please bring last year’s completed forms. Appointment required. 9:30 a.m. (609) 259-2150. 42 Allentown-Robbinsville Road, Robbinsville. mcl.org.

Cat, Hat, Sat Rhyming Words Activity Time at Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch. Ages 3-4 with adult. Play rhyming games. Registration required. 10 a.m. (609) 882-3130. 61 Scotch Road, Ewing. mcl.org.

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. webserver.mcl.org/branches/ewingbr.html.

Play Dough Creations at Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch. Ages 2-5 with adult. Based on story time theme. Registration required. 1 p.m. (609) 882-3130. 61 Scotch Road, Ewing. mcl.org.

AARP Free Tax Assistance at Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch. Appointment required. 2 p.m. (609) 882-3130. 61 Scotch Road, Ewing. mcl.org.

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

Free Poker at Firkin Tavern. $2.75 Bud Light Bottles and $4 Shock Top Drafts for poker players. info@firkintavern.com. (609) 771-0100. 1400 Parkway Ave., Ewing. firkintavern.com.

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. No class the weeks of December 19, 26 and February 6. 1 p.m. Per child per session: $10 members/$15 non-members. mpoleka@thewatershed.org. (609) 737-7592. 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington. thewatershed.org.

Toddler Storytime at Mercer County Library, Robbinsville Branch. For children ages 2-3, accompanied by an adult. Registration required. 11 a.m. (609) 259-2150. 42 Allentown-Robbinsville Road, Robbinsville. mcl.org.

Story Time at Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch. Ages 2-5. Siblings welcome. Introduce children to the best age appropriate stories in children’s literature. Action rhymes, songs, and felt board activities. An age appropriate craft follows story time. 11 a.m. (609) 737-2610. 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Hopewell. mcl.org.

Instrumental Transitions Grounds for Sculpture. Showcase of Michael Dunbar’s metal sculptures. 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. 10 a.m. Free with admission. info@groundsforsculpture.org. (609) 586-0616. 126 Sculptors Way, Hamilton. groundsforsculpture.org.

White Hot Expressions in Iron - A Group Exhibition 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.

“Surface Tension” at Mercer County Community College. Works by Ayami Aoyama and Florence Moonan. 9 a.m. Free. fagant@mccc.edu. (609) 570-3589. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. mccc.edu/gallery.

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. lmead@drgreenway.org. (609) 924-4646 x120. One Preservation Place, Princeton.

The Convert at McCarter Theatre. In Berlind Theatre. Tues-Thurs: 7:30 p.m., Fri: 8 p.m., Sat: 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. $20-60. (609) 258-2787. 91 University Place, Princeton. mccarter.org.

“Captures and Releases” Exhibit at The Bank of Princeton. Lambertville photographer John Treichler’s recent work displayed. Free. mrosatto@thebankofprinceton.com. (609) 397-0333. 10 Bridge St., Lambertville. jtreichler-image.com/html/exposures.htm.

Paintings by Lynette Lombard at Rider University Art Gallery. A group of recent landscape paintings and drawings. Free. (609) 895-5588. 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence. rider.edu/artsgallery.

Einstein At Home at Bainbridge House. See the personal side of the world famous scientist. Noon. $4. eve@princetonhistory.org. (609) 921-6748. 158 Nassau St., Princeton. princetonhistory.org.

The Art of First Lady Ellen Axson Wilson: American Impressionist at Updike Farmstead. Impressionist landscapes painted during the years 1902-1913. Noon. $4. eve@princetonhistory.org. (609) 921-6748. 354 Quaker Road, Princeton. princetonhistory.org.

Voices of the Marsh at Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters. In the East Gallery. Photography show. During regular library hours. Open to the public. Free. lawprogs@mcl.org. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. mcl.org.

Art Exhibit at Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch. Black history items from the collection of Elnora Williams. Library closed 2/20 for President’s Day. (609) 882-3130. 61 Scotch Road, Ewing. mcl.org.

Ewing Public Schools Artwork at Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch. Mixed medium pieces from the Ewing Public Schools on display. Library closed 2/20 for President’s Day. (609) 882-3130. 61 Scotch Road, Ewing. mcl.org.

Research Biography Contest at Mercer County Library, Ewing Branch. Grades 4-6. 100 word essay on Mr. Robert Smalls. One winner will receive $25 Barnes and Noble gift certificate. Youth Services librarians will be available to help with research. Registration required. (609) 882-3130. 61 Scotch Road, Ewing. mcl.org.

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