Business & Career
Hightstown vendor openings. Vendors and food-truck operators can inquire about participating in the Wedgwood 120 Holiday Vendor and Senior Resource Fair Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 3 p.m. at 201 E. Ward St., Hightstown. The organizers are still accepting participants.
The fair combines holiday shopping, food trucks and senior-care resources, with tours of the residence available. Contact Beth Sholom at beth@the120residences.com to discuss a vendor or food-truck space. The updated announcement moves the start to 3 p.m.; use that time when planning participation. the120residences.com
Cybersecurity for employers. Employers can register for Cybersecurity for Employers: Protecting Your Business, Employees, and Customer Data Thursday, Nov. 12, from 9 to 10 a.m. The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce offers the free virtual program through its NJM Small Business Series.
The session focuses on protecting business operations and information belonging to employees and customers. Use the registration link in the chamber’s event calendar to sign up for the webinar. Chamber questions may be directed to 609-989-7888. njchamber.com
Practice speaking and leadership. Successfully Speak Up Toastmasters welcomes visitors to its HalloGiving meeting Friday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Studio 3 at Princeton Fitness and Wellness Center, 1225 State Road, Princeton.
The meeting combines the club’s communication and leadership goals with a seasonal gathering and food. People interested in becoming more confident speakers, developing leadership skills or meeting other participants are welcome; previous experience is not needed. Contact club public relations vice president Pamela Johnson at TMPamelaJohnson@gmail.com with participation questions. toastmasters.org
Workforce development roundtable. Employers can register for the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce’s Workforce Development Business Roundtable Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the National Conference Center at the Holiday Inn, 399 Monmouth St., East Windsor.
The program addresses skills gaps, work-based learning, preparation for an economy shaped by artificial intelligence, and partnerships among businesses, educators and government. Admission is $80 for members and nonmembers; credit-card transactions carry a 3% surcharge. Sign in or create an account through the chamber’s event page to register. Call 609-989-7888 with questions. njchamber.com
Corporate growth nominations. New Jersey companies with annual revenue of at least $5 million can be nominated for ACG New Jersey’s 2027 Corporate Growth Awards through Friday, Dec. 18. Companies may nominate themselves or be nominated by others.
The awards recognize innovation, business performance and growth. Eligible companies must have the New Jersey presence described in the criteria and must not have previously received ACG New Jersey’s Corporate Growth or Corporate Achievement Award. Review the requirements and submit the online nomination through the Call for Nominations page. The selected CEOs must participate in interviews, publicity and the Tuesday, June 1, 2027, awards event. acg.org/newjersey
Arts & Creativity
Comic makers and peer feedback. Artists and writers interested in sequential art and new media can join Jersey Art Meetups Wednesdays, Nov. 11, 18 and 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon St.
Princeton Comic Makers organizes the weekly open workshop, where participants can draw, write and develop their own projects. Peer review and feedback are available from other members for those who want them. Consult Princeton Comic Makers’ announcements or contact the Arts Council at 609-924-8777 for participation information. artscouncilofprinceton.org
Online pastel drawing. Artist Barbara DiLorenzo leads free Drawing from the Collections classes Thursdays, Nov. 12 and 19, from 8 to 9 p.m. on Zoom. The Arts Council of Princeton and Princeton University Art Museum present the sessions.
The Thursday, Nov. 12, class explores light and dark values through Martin Johnson Heade’s Newburyport Marsh. The Thursday, Nov. 19, class uses Takeda Hideo’s Moving Bonsai as inspiration for drawing trees in pastel. Register separately for each session and review the suggested materials list linked from the organizers’ class page. Live captions are available in English and Spanish. artscouncilofprinceton.org
Poetry workshop in South Brunswick. Aspiring and developing poets can bring their writing to a workshop Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. at South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction.
Participants read and review one another’s poems in a group setting. The program gives writers an opportunity to hear responses to their work and take part in the review of other participants’ poetry. Registration is required through the library’s event calendar. Call the library’s new main number, 732-204-4700, for assistance. sbpl.info
Read and discuss poetry. Readers can share classic and contemporary poetry at the Poetry Reading Group Saturday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. at the West Windsor Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 333 N. Post Road, Princeton Junction.
Participants read poems and discuss them together. The meeting is free and offers a group setting for people interested in poetry as readers as well as writers. Visit the group’s website for participation information and future announcements. poetryreadinggroup.wordpress.com
Share a story or poem. Story & Verse welcomes performers Thursday, Nov. 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater, 102 Witherspoon St. The November open mic has an open theme.
Prepare a story, poem or spoken-word piece lasting no more than five minutes, and arrive by 6:45 p.m. to put your name in the hat. Previous experience and advance registration are not required. Emerging and established performers are welcome. Audience members may also respond to a short writing prompt, with responses read at the microphone as time allows. artscouncilofprinceton.org
Sketch and share a potluck. The Arts Council of Princeton launches its Sketchbook Club with Sketchgiving Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 102 Witherspoon St.
The free pre-Thanksgiving sketch-in combines drawing with a potluck. Bring a snack or sweet to share and spend the evening sketching with other participants. People interested in the club can join during the gathering. Consult the event page for club information or call the Arts Council at 609-924-8777 with questions about taking part. artscouncilofprinceton.org
Trenton artist fellowship applications. Visual artists living and working in Trenton can apply for the 2027-28 Trenton Arts Fellowship by Monday, Nov. 30. Mercer County Community College and Princeton University’s Lewis Center for the Arts will select one artist for a 10-month fellowship.
The award provides shared studio space at MCCC’s James Kerney Campus and a $10,000 stipend and research fund, up to half of which may support living expenses. Applicants may not be enrolled in an institutional program of study during the fellowship. Submit a resume, a 500-word project proposal, work samples and a 150-word statement connecting the samples to the proposal through the online form. Direct questions to trentonartsfellowship@mccc.edu. mccc.edu/trentonartsfellowship
Community Connections
Volunteer at the preserve. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve is inviting prospective volunteers to contact its volunteer and visitor services coordinator about helping at the preserve, 1635 River Road, New Hope.
The preserve’s November newsletter describes volunteer work in visitor services and the Native Plant Nursery, including helping visitors choose plants and assisting with propagation. Contact Brianne Scott at volunteer@bhwp.org to discuss current roles, scheduling and how to get started. The invitation accompanies a profile of Yardley resident Catherine Beath, who has volunteered in visitor services and nursery work. Call 215-862-2924 for general preserve information. bhwp.org
Walk for safer Trenton streets. Residents can join the Trenton Vision Zero Walk Sunday, Nov. 15, gathering at 10 a.m. at the Trenton Battle Monument at Five Points. The 1.9-mile remembrance walk begins at 10:05 and returns for a moment of silence at 11.
Tri-State Transportation Campaign and Trenton Walks! organize the route along Perry and Broad streets, with stops at intersections identified in the city’s Vision Zero plan. Participants can learn about proposed safety improvements and sign the Vision Zero New Jersey pledge. Register through the walk’s online form, or contact Ashlei Tracy at ashlei@tstc.org or 484-656-8795. tstc.org
Airport holiday collection. Princeton Airport begins collecting new, unwrapped gifts and canned or boxed food Friday, Nov. 27, at 8 a.m. Donations continue through Thursday, Dec. 17, in the airport lobby, 41 Airpark Road, Princeton.
Gifts support the Mercer County Board of Social Services, while food goes to the Montgomery Township Food Pantry. Donations may be placed in the lobby’s collection chimneys from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the drive. The December deadline allows county workers to arrange matches between gifts and recipients. princetonairport.com
Middle school card-making volunteers. Students in grades six through eight can volunteer to make Happy New Year cards Sunday, Dec. 20, at 2:30 p.m. at Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza.
Volunteers help create and prepare crafts for library patrons to enjoy. Registration is not required for this session. The program offers a specific service activity for middle school students interested in helping at the library. Contact the Youth Services Desk at 732-521-5000 with questions about participating. monroetwplibrary.org
Youth & Family
Solve challenges with NASA data. Participants of all ages can join the Princeton NASA Space Apps Challenge Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with activities starting at 10:15, and Sunday, Nov. 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Princeton Public Library’s Technology Center, 65 Witherspoon St.
Teams use open NASA data to address 14 challenges under the theme The Next Frontier. Bring a team or find one at the event. Mentors are available, and programming experience is not required. Participation is free. Register through the Princeton local-event page on the Space Apps website. Contact local lead Venu Sri Sabbavarapu at 571-379-2829 with questions. spaceappschallenge.org
Build a miniature city. Visitors of all ages can help build Earth City Saturday, Nov. 14, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. in the Kathleen Compton Sherrerd Creativity Lab at Princeton University Art Museum on the university campus.
Participants use air-dry clay and wood to add to a collaborative miniature metropolis on a tabletop. The activity draws inspiration from Earth Shed, an exhibition at Princeton University’s School of Architecture. Stop by the lab during the workshop to contribute to the shared project. The museum and architecture school cosponsor the program. artmuseum.princeton.edu
Make jewelry and explore Lenape history. Artist Amaris Brown leads Bead by Bead: Lenape History & Jewelry Workshop Saturday, Nov. 14, from 2:45 to 4 p.m. in the Trent House Museum Visitor Center, 15 Market St., Trenton.
The free workshop welcomes adults and children of all experience levels. Participants learn about Lenape personal adornment and natural materials, then make a beaded bracelet or necklace to take home. The program marks Native American Heritage Month. Free parking is available behind the museum property off William Trent Place. Contact Sam Stephens at Sstephens1622@gmail.com or 609-334-6904 with participation questions. williamtrenthouse.org
Junior Thanksgiving tennis. Nassau Tennis Club offers Turkey Matchplay for players in its Advancer, Tournament Training and High School Hitting groups Friday, Nov. 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 29, from noon to 2 p.m. The club is at 1800 Route 206, Skillman.
The fee is $30 per player. Additional high-performance sessions are organized by training group, so families should consult the club’s Thanksgiving schedule for placement and times. Register through Camp Registration in the online booking system, or call 908-359-8730 to discuss the appropriate session. nassautennis.ai
Musical play for young children. Infants, toddlers and preschoolers can sing, dance and play in Music With Pat McKinley at Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. December sessions meet Tuesdays, Dec. 1, 8 and 15, and Sunday, Dec. 13, at 11:45 a.m.
Space is limited, and admission is first come, first served. Obtain a ticket at the Youth Services Desk beginning 30 minutes before the program, at 11:15 a.m. Call 732-521-5000 with program questions. monroetwplibrary.org
Light-up cards and 3D designs. Children ages 9 to 17 can make a light-up winter card Sunday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. at Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. Participants use conductive metallic tape to build simple circuits on paper.
A separate Tinkercad workshop Thursday, Dec. 10, at 5 p.m. teaches the same age group to design a winter decoration. Participants receive a 3D-printed version of their design the following week. Both programs admit participants on a first-come, first-served basis, with tickets available at the Youth Services Desk 30 minutes before each start. Call 732-521-5000 with questions. monroetwplibrary.org
Beginner ukulele for children. Children ages 6 to 9 can try an introductory ukulele class Sunday, Dec. 20, at 1 p.m. at Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza.
The class is intended to help beginners get started playing the instrument. Space is limited, and advance registration is required online or at the Youth Services Desk. Contact the library at 732-521-5000 for class arrangements and registration assistance. monroetwplibrary.org
Family kitchen workshop. Children in grades three through five, accompanied by an adult, can make cookies and cocoa together Tuesday, Dec. 29, at 6 p.m. at Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza.
Family Cookies & Cocoa takes place in the library kitchen and invites children and adults to prepare the treats together. Online registration is required. Use the library’s event calendar to sign up, or contact the Youth Services Desk at 732-521-5000 for help with registration and participation questions. monroetwplibrary.org
Learning & Lifestyle
Practice conversational French. Alliance Française de Princeton offers several November conversation groups. An online group meets Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 11 a.m. to noon; RSVP to Gayle Frederick at grf1029@gmail.com for the Zoom link. John Penrod’s evening Zoom group meets Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; email tresbavard@yahoo.com for access.
An in-person group led by Gail Bruno meets Monday, Nov. 23, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. upstairs in McCaffrey’s Supermarket Cafe at Princeton Shopping Center. Contact gailbruno7@gmail.com for participation information. The groups offer opportunities to use French in conversation with other participants. allianceprinceton.com
Winter parks registration. Monmouth County Park System opens registration for December, January and February programs Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 8 a.m. The winter Parks & Programs Guide becomes available online and at most county parks Friday, Nov. 13.
Offerings include arts and crafts, nature programs, recreation and sports. Review the guide for individual locations, ages, schedules and fees. Register online, call 732-842-4000, ext. 1, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or visit Park System Headquarters at Thompson Park, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, during those hours. Call 732-842-4000, ext. 4312, to request a guide. monmouthcountyparks.com
Thanksgiving tennis and pickleball. Nassau Tennis Club, 1800 Route 206, Skillman, offers adult tennis sessions over Thanksgiving weekend. Burn the Bird Drill & Kill meets Friday, Nov. 27, from 9 to 11 a.m., and Sunday, Nov. 29, from 10 to 11 a.m., at $56 per player. A serves-and-returns session meets Saturday, Nov. 28, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., at $46 per player.
Men’s and women’s doubles championships begin Saturday, Nov. 28, at 10 a.m., at $25 per player. Register with a partner or ask to be paired; Flight A is 7.0 and above, and Flight B is 6.0 and below. Pickleball open play is Sunday, Nov. 29, from 9 to 11 a.m., at $10 per player. Use the camp, league or other-registration category for the desired activity, or call 908-359-8730. nassautennis.ai
Share holiday foods. Participants can bring purchased or homemade sweets to an international holiday potluck Tuesday, Dec. 8, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor.
The gathering celebrates seasonal observances including Hanukkah, St. Nicholas Day, Bodhi Day, Santa Lucia Day, the winter solstice, Christmas, Boxing Day, Kwanzaa and New Year’s traditions. Suggested contributions include candies, cookies, nuts, pastries and cakes. The Friends of the Hickory Corner Library sponsor the program. Register through the Mercer County Library System calendar or call 609-448-0957. mcl.org.
Manage AI privacy settings. Librarian Lauren Costantini leads Opt Out of AI Tuesday, Dec. 15, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor.
The interactive session examines personal-data collection settings in Apple Intelligence, Galaxy AI and Google Lens, along with AI controls in Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome. Participants also learn about identifying deepfakes. Register through the Mercer County Library System calendar, or call 609-448-0957 for assistance. mcl.org
Register for spring college classes. Rowan College at Burlington County has opened registration for spring 2027. The 15-week term begins Tuesday, Jan. 19; the first seven-week term begins Monday, Jan. 25; the 10-week term begins Monday, Feb. 15; and the second seven-week term begins Wednesday, March 3.
Students can review their academic plan and register through Self-Service. Advisers offer appointments and walk-in hours, with help choosing courses, completing financial-aid applications and considering payment plans. New students can use the college’s application link. Consult the spring semester page for course searches and student-services information. The Mount Laurel campus is at 900 College Circle; call 856-222-9311. rcbc.edu
Support & Resources
Individual Medicare appointments. People new to Medicare or considering a change can make a 30-minute appointment with a licensed New Jersey Medicare adviser at South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction.
The library’s November announcement lists Tuesday appointments from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursday appointments from 6 to 8 p.m. through Thursday, Dec. 3. An appointment is required. Use the library calendar to choose an available date and time, or call 732-204-4700 for assistance. Check the calendar for holiday-week availability before making plans. sbpl.info
Mental health support in Spanish. NAMI New Jersey en Español offers online peer support for Spanish-speaking adults living with mental health conditions Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Register through the program to receive the Zoom link.
A separate in-person family support group meets Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at PRAB’s Harmony Family Success Center, 127 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. The family group is for relatives living with a loved one’s mental health condition. Use NAMI New Jersey’s Spanish-program registration links for the desired group and contact information. naminj.org
LGBTQ+ recovery support. LGBTQ+ adults ages 18 and older who have a mental health condition can join NAMI New Jersey’s online Connection Recovery Support Group Sunday, Nov. 29, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
The peer-led group offers a setting to share experiences and receive support from others in the LGBTQ+ community. Register by 11 a.m. on the meeting day to receive the Zoom link by noon. Contact jyudof@naminj.org for the registration link or participation information. naminj.org
Bilingual caregiver support. Caregivers can share experiences and learn ways to manage stress Wednesday, Dec. 9, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor.
Kat Verdi facilitates the support group and shares resources in English and Spanish. The meeting provides a setting for discussing concerns connected with caregiving and learning about available support. Snacks are provided. Registration is required through the Mercer County Library System calendar. Call 609-448-0957 for assistance signing up. mcl.org
