July 23, 2010

WEST WINDSOR
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Letters: WW Arts Council Clarifies Budget Facts
What Happens To Money Earmarked For PIACS?
From Bugle Boy To Jazz Trumpeter
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PIACS Shut Down Until
At Least September, 2011
much they can do. They’re just going to try to oppose us at every
own but now out. That’s turn.”
what officials at the PrinceFor the second time in as many
ton International Academy weeks, on July 19 a hearing on PICharter School vow after a conflu- ACS’ application for a variance to
ence of events shut down their ef- occupy St. Joseph’s Seminary was
forts to open this September.
cancelled at the last minute by the
The last and final blow this year Plainsboro Zoning Board.
was PIACS’ failure to obtain an exThis time it was by request of
tension from the state to buy time the charter school itself, as a result
to get zoning
of the state Deapproval from
partment of EdPlainsboro
ucation’s denial
‘They know that we’re
Township to
of a request for
coming, and they know
move into St.
an extension to a
Joseph’s Semithere’s not much they
July 15 deadline
nary.
to obtain a cercan
do.
They’re
just
goBut a Septificate of occuing to try to oppose us
tember, 2011,
pancy (CO) for
opening may
at every turn,’ says
the Mapleton
not be easy,
Road seminary.
PIACS co-founder
and PIACS’
PIACS missed
Parker
Block.
foes — includthe
original
ing the West
deadline due to
Windsorthe postponement of the originally
Plainsboro School District — scheduled Zoning Board hearing
seem just as determined to see that due to a technicality on July 7.
the charter school never serves any
The CO was the last step in the
students.
final approval for the charter
“The disappointment of not get- school to open in September. Howting the extension and the disap- ever, the DOE did give the charter
pointment of all the basic tricks school an entire year to find a facilthat the school district officials ity and obtain a CO — without
have been pulling is behind us,” having to repeat the process of resaid Parker Block, PIACS applying for its charter at the state
spokesman and co-founder. “We level. PIACS officials hope to
know that there are going to be open in September, 2011.
more obstacles they throw in our
way. They know that we’re comContinued on page 12
ing, and they know there’s not
D
Little League and
Babe Ruth Success
I
t’s been a great summer for baseball in West Windsor, as two of
its Little League teams — 12-yearold and 10-year-old All Stars — as
well as the WW-P Babe Ruth 13year-olds, have claimed their respective district titles this season.
For the West Windsor 12s, the
third time’s a charm. After having
made it to the title game as both 10s
and 11s, but coming up just short,
this year, the team took home the
championship against Nottingham
on July 15. Even better, they are
still alive in the Section 3 Tournament, despite a small hiccup.
The team first defeated Robbinsville in the winners bracket fi-
Little League All-Stars: From left to right, Kevin Murphy, of the West Windsor 12s; Rachel Goldner, of West
Windsor’s softball 12s; and Danny Woodhull, of the
Cranbury-Plainsboro 12s.
nal on July 10 and subsequently defeated Nottingham in the title game
on July 15. Against Robbinsville,
C.J. Markisz, Michael Radey, and
Patrick Tso were key for leading a
two-run rally in the sixth inning.
The team advanced to the New
Jersey Section 3 Tournament, but
struggled against Sayre Woods,
falling 7-1, on July 18 to be sent to
the loser’s bracket. Once there,
however, the team defeated Manasquan-Brielle, 7-1, to stay alive in
the tournament..
In their rematch against Sayre
Woods on July 21, the team
avenged the loss, winning 8-1, and
sending it to face Colts Neck in the
tournament semi-final on Thursday, July 22. George Revock led
the team by keeping runners off
base until the third inning, when
Patrick Tso came in for the relief.
Drew Panson had a pair of doubles
in the game.
The West Windsor 10-year-old
baseball team has also claimed its
respective District 12 title.
Continued on page 17
by Cara Latham
DAY-BY-DAY IN PLAINSBORO & WEST WINDSOR
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Friday
July 23
Battle of the Bands
Jersey Shows, Starland Ballroom,
570 Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville.
Madcats & Beehives, a band
based in West Windsor and
Plainsboro, performs in the semifinals. $12. 5:30 p.m.
Drama
Cliffhanger,
Off-Broadstreet
Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766.
www.off-broadstreet.com. Suspenseful drama. $27.50 to $29.50.
7 p.m.
Plaza Suite, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College,
1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-5703333.
www.kelseytheatre.net.
Neil Simon’s comedy presented
by the Yardley Players. $14. 8
p.m.
Misalliance, Princeton Summer
Theater, Hamilton Murray The-
ater,
609-258-7062.
www.princetonsummertheater.org.
George Bernard Shaw classic.
$16. 8 p.m.
Film
Artist Visions Film Festival, Lambertville Public Library, Lambertville, 609-397-0275. Rock poster
art show in library’s lobby. Photo
tour presented by Anthony Flamio
to explore and photograph the
town at dawn, 6:30 to 9 a.m., $30.
“Photographic Monograph” exhibition at Panoply Books. Student
Film Festival at the library, 3 p.m.
Short films by area filmmakers,
8:30 p.m. “The Bugs of Blackwood” by Andrew Piccirillo at Lambertville Station parking lot, 7:15
p.m. Screening of “The Iron Giant”
in the parking lot at 8:45 p.m., $15.
3 p.m.
Art
Art Exhibit, Thomas Sweet Ice
Cream, 1330 Route 206, Skillman, 609-430-2828. “Beautiful
New Jersey” by Darlene and John
Prestbo. He is a writer/editor with
works in pastels and oils. She is a
clinical social worker and photographer. On view to July 31. 1 p.m.
Dancing
Outdoor Dancing, Central Jersey
Dance Society, Hinds Plaza,
Witherspoon Street, Princeton,
609-945-1883.
www.centraljerseydance.org. California mix
dance. No partner needed. Surface is smooth stone. Free. 7 to 10
p.m.
Karaoke Dance, American Legion Post 401, 148 Major Road,
Monmouth Junction, 732-3299861. Cake to celebrate birthdays.
Free. 8:30 p.m.
Classical Music
Westminster Chamber Choir and
Choral Festival Chorus, Westminster Choir College, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, 609-258-9220. www.rider.edu/arts. Mozart Requiem and
Lang’s Little Match Girl Passion
with the Westminster Festival Orchestra. Soloists include Rochelle
Ellis, soprano; Scott McCoy,
tenor; and Mark Moliterno, bass.
Joe Miller conducts. $15. 7:30
p.m.
Faust, Opera New Jersey, McCarter Theater, 609-258-2787.
www.opera-nj.org. Gounod’s story directed by Trevore Ross. In
French with supertitles. New Jersey Symphony Chamber Orchestra conducted by Mark Flint. $35 to
$110. 8 p.m.
Continued on page 22
New Music: Dan Sufalko of Plainsboro performs
original songs from his new CD, ‘Goodbye Blue Sky,’
at Triumph, July 29; Grovers Mill Coffee House, July
31; and BT Bistro, August 6. For other appearances
visit www.dansufalko.com.
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JULY 23, 2010
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WW Arts Council
Clarifies Budget Facts
These Wonderful Homes are Located in West Windsor in the Village Grande Active
Adult Community. The Exceptional Clubhouse Includes Indoor and Outdoor Pools,
Tennis, Recreation Rooms, Exercise Rooms, and Social Rooms. The Community is
Close to Major Roads, Shopping & Commuter Train.
F
or the record, I would like to
clarify some facts about the
West Windsor Arts Council that
had been erroneously stated by a
previous letter writer (The News,
July 9).
West Windsor: 3BR, 3BA +
Loft. Vltd LR & DR. Eat-in
Kitchen w/island with breakfast bar, sunny breakfast
area w/slider to deck. FR
adjacent to Kitchen. 1st Flr
MBR w/2 walk-in closets,
MBA w/soaking tub & shower. Additional 1st Flr BR + full
hall bath. Loft area w/neutral
decor, 3rd Bedroom w/full
BA. Corner location adjacent
to common space. $319,000
4. WWAC is largely staffed by
dedicated volunteers and board
members who passionately believe
in the importance of a community
arts center in West Windsor.
West Windsor: 2BR, 2BA,
Large Eat-in Kitchen w/light
and bright breakfast area
featuring windows w/transoms. Living Room/Dining
Room w/crown molding &
French door w/storm door
leading to yard. MBR w/neutral decor and large walk-in
closet. MBA w/ two sinks.
2nd Bedroom with neutral
decor.
Hall
BA
with
tub/shower. Extra length one
car garage with opener.
$255,000
5. The township owns the
Princeton Junction Firehouse. It is
an important historic building, and
the township made a decision to
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SO ARE MY LISTINGS!!
I GET MY SELLERS AN AVERAGE
OF 99.08% LIST PRICE TO SALE PRICE!!
MARKET STATISTICS FOR WEST WINDSOR.
LOOK AT AVERAGE SOLD. WENT UP!!
June
May
Totals
Date
June
May
Totals
Listed Volume
Listed
Avg.
Pended Units
Sold
Sold Volume
SOLD
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Avg.
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SOLD
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Avg.
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45 25,860,599 $574,679 23 70 38,197,388 $545,676
47 28,373,397 $603,689 32 23 10,096,400 $438,973
92 54,233,996 $589,499 55 93 48,293,788 $519,288
MARKET STATISTICS FOR PLAINSBORO.
LOOK AT AVERAGE SOLD. WENT UP!!
Units
Listed
Listed Volume
29 13,082,774
33 14,691,000
62 27,773,774
Listed
Avg.
Pended Units
Sold
$451,130
$445,181
$447,964
Sold Volume
20 37 16,845,151
12 24 8,934,543
32 61 25,779,694
All statistics taken from Trend MLS.
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9. WWAC has raised 75 percent
of its capital campaign, a modest
goal of $300,000. Of that, $51,000
has gone into the firehouse for upgrades specific to an arts center.
10. Once the lease is signed, we
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6. As per a lease agreement being negotiated, WWAC will pay
rent to the township for use of the
building.
7. West Windsor will benefit
from the building in many ways.
1. WWAC is a 501(c)3 organi- Its programs will serve all ages and
zation and raises its money through abilities. It will bring jobs to the
township and it
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ulate business in
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3. WWAC will
enriching atmosraise the money
to pay any and all of its staff mem- phere at the arts center.
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spend the money to bring it up to
code. In fact, the Arts Council only
came into being as a result of a
Mayor’s Task Force to find a good
use for the building.
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will begin outfitting the building
and look forward to our grandopening celebrations beginning
with a community block party September 25. There will be a wine and
cheese reception for our first exhibit, Community Collage: West
Windsor Then & Now, October 2,
and our Five-Alarm Firehouse
Fling will be held October 16.
Please visit www.westwindsorarts.org for more information.
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Substance Only:
Truths About PIACS
T
he Plainsboro Zoning Board
meeting on July 7 was a prime
example of the type of political manipulation that WW-P School
Board president Hemant Marathe,
WW-P superintendent Vicky
Kniewel, Princeton Regional
School Board president Rebecca
Cox, and Princeton Regional
Schools superintendent Judy Wilson have been pulling for the past
six months. The parents of the 170
students who have registered for
the Princeton International Academy Charter School (out of a total of
nearly 300 applicants) were hoping
that the zoning board would not
succumb to the pressure of school
district officials who are willing to
threaten the waste of taxpayer dollars on frivolous lawsuits.
The nature of the school districts’ objection was, in the words
of one zoning board member, a blatant case of “form over substance”
in an effort by politicians to derail
the legal process. Sadly, the zoning
board was indeed intimidated by
the prospect of the lawsuit, and the
meeting was forced to be postponed. We now know, however,
that the school district politicians
have nothing substantive with
which to challenge the school’s use
variance request. They will simply
spend taxpayer money on baseless
legal challenges to endlessly delay
the process in the hope the clock
simply runs out.
“Zoning questions are frequently decided on grounds other than
the strength of the master plan. Politics drives most of these decisions,” according to Gordon
McInnes, former assistant commissioner of the Department of Education. And the most powerful political forces in our community,
those that control the largest budgets, are the politicians who oversee our school districts.
Professional politicians know
that if you repeat a falsehood often
enough, the masses will accept it as
the truth. The politicos running the
We now know that the
school district politicians have nothing substantive with which to
challenge the school’s
use variance request.
WW-P and Princeton Regional
school districts are applying this
rule to incite enough public outrage
to stop PIACS from opening. But
since, as Mohandas Gandhi observed, “an error does not become
truth by reason of multiplied propagation, nor does truth become error because nobody sees it,” it is
necessary to address each of these
errors:
Error No. 1: “PIACS Founders
have misused state charter school
law by obtaining approval for their
application in the waning days of
the Corzine administration.”
Truth: The New Jersey DOE
oversees the administration of
charter school law and the process
by which charter school applications are submitted and approved.
The PIACS application was submitted in October after several
months of preparation. And the decision from the DOE was always
scheduled for mid-January, 2010.
PIACS founders have followed the
process faithfully and fulfilled
every requirement in the process to
date.
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Error No. 2: “PIACS Founders
has tried to take advantage of the
zoning laws.”
Truth: The property that PIACS
intends to use as the school facility
was used to house a school for
decades. Despite being subsequently zoned for commercial use,
St. Vincent’s Hall has been used almost exclusively as a school facility and, as such, has never generated
tax revenue for Plainsboro. So
there is no negative financial impact on the township by using this
facility for a school.
Error No. 3: “PIACS is a boutique private school masquerading
as a charter school.”
Truth: The school to which the
critics refer is the Ying Hua International School (YHIS). In fact,
only 11 students of the 170 registered with PIACS are currently attending (YHIS). Moreover, YHIS
will continue to coexist with PIACS just like the other 30 schools
in the region that have students registered with PIACS.
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JULY 23, 2010
West Windsor has already
spent $1 MILLION on
redevelopment…
Another Setback For Redevelopment
A state Superior Court judge has reaf- intent to
file the appeal right away, nicipality and that prope
rty owners have opment” by using just the word “und
firmed her earlier decision ordering without going
erthrough trial and then ap- 45 days from the publicatio
West Windsor to provide documenta- pealing,
n of the de- utilization” and nothing else, she said.
is “unusual.”
termination that their property is within
tion from the Planning Board redevelThis description mirrors the characteriopment review process in preparation The township has argued that Inter- the designated area in need of redevel- zation struck down
in other case law, she
for a trial on the “sufficiency” of the Cap’s involvement in the redevelop- opment to initiate an appeal from such wrote, and as Inter
Cap
argues, “appears
ment
plann
ing
process should bar it determination,” the notice stated.
designation.
to support the conclusion that the redefrom filing. In her original ruling, how- The notice stated that
all property own- velopment study is insufficient.
The ruling, in which Superior Court
Given
ever, Feinberg wrote that “the court ers have a right to
participate in the the condemnation implications of
Judge Linda Feinberg denied the towna promay enlarge the 45-day time period hearing, but that in order
to do so, those gressing redevelopment project,
ship’s motion for reconsideration, was
the
where the interest of justice manifestly property owners must
be “expressly court cannot ignore these insufficien
handed down on June 18. In the worst
cies
requi
res
such
an extension.”
conditioned on your providing the court and their const
case scenario, the township’s plans for
itutional ramifications.”
Feinb
and
erg
all parties with written notice of
exten
ded
the
timel
ine based
the 350-acre Princeton Junction train
InterCap has already prepared a report
station redevelopment area would be in- on constitutional questions surrounding your intent to participate in the hearing in which it claim
s to demonstrate how
the validity of the “in need” designa- within 30 days of the date of this origivalidated.
80
to
85
perce
nt
of
the properties do not
“The court shall conduct a trial on the tion. In her earlier ruling in January, she nal notice.”
fit
the
desig
natio
n.
Goldin likened the
validity of a blight declaration for all of wrote “the court’s initial reaction ... is Failing to submit timely written notice situation to that of the Toll Broth
ers
the properties in the redevelopment that the Redevelopment Study on which of their intent to participate will waive case that led to the development of
the
the in need designation was based is property owners’ rights to do so, she
area,” ordered Feinberg.
Estates at Princeton Junction. “It’s
ripe with constitutional infirmities.”
also wrote. Those who do respond will amazing that
The ruling was part of a lawsuit filed by
there is no memory or
InterCap Holdings challenging the re- Along with her most recent decision, be “provided an opportunity to partici- ability to learn from past actions.”
development zoning. A trial date has not Feinberg issued a notice of hearing of pate personally or through counsel and “There are a lot of similarities,” he said.
yet, but InterCap has been given 60 the “in need of redevelopment” desig- to examine witnesses testifying at the “A developer comes in with a plan
that
days to submit its expert reports and nation and mandated it be sent to the hearing.”
makes sense. The town, for whatever
submissions for the court. Following property owners in the area, which both Muller said that township has main- reason, is not amenable to that, there
is
that, West Windsor will receive 60 days township and InterCap officials said has tained it does not intend to take any litigation, and they could very well
end
property through condemnation. But up with the
to submit their reports and information. already been done.
result that would not be what
And following that, there is a 30-day That order also stemmed from the ear- Feinberg’s decision was based on a it could be if there was a settlement
.”
period for depositions of experts and lier ruling, issued in January. Feinberg court ruling in 2008 that stated a mu- Goldin said Inter
Cap
has
alrea
dy
subnicip
ality must give notice of the possifact witnesses. West Windsor Planning had sided with InterCap in its arguments
mitted three settlement offers, none of
Attorney Gerald Muller estimated a trial that the township violated the notice for bility of condemnation as a result of a which received
a response from the
in the matter would not begin until late the redevelopment designation in that it redevelopment designation. “We never township, he said.
There is “no demonargue
d the case was wrong,” said
fall or early winter.
did not describe the condemnation imstrated interest on the township’s part to
Mull
er.
“We’re not going to actually
Muller said the township plans to appeal plications of a blight designation.
settle with InterCap,” he added.
cond
emn
these properties.”
the judge’s order with the Appellate Di- The township’s claims that it has no
InterC
ap attorneys have already said that
vision. The township has maintained plans to condemn the properties in the Muller also said the township believed its efforts will
not stop at invalidating
that InterCap missed its chance to file an redevelopment area “merely highlights that even if condemnation were ever to the redevelopm
ent plan. Nullifying the
objection to the township’s redevelop- the cloud that hangs over the property occur, there would be a designated con- redevelopment plan
would pave the way
ment designation based on a state law and the others in the redevelopment demnation hearing, at which point prop- for InterCap to seek
to have its previous
erty owners would have been given
that says objections must be submitted area,” she wrote in her original rulin
zoning also voided. If the redevelopg. notice and the opportunit
y to participate. ment plan or proce
to the Superior Court within 45 days of “These properties have been desig
nated
ss is invalidated, atHow
ever,
the designation adoption.
“the
bottom line is that they torney Richard J. Hoff
in need of redevelopment and are subJr., of the
The township’s motion to the Appellate ject to condemnation by the township at did not follow proper procedure,” said Bisgaier Hoff law firm of Gibbsboro
,
Division will question whether InterCap any given time, despite counsel’s insis- Goldin. “Even though this mayor and has said the developer will re-file a
precouncil can say they have no intention” vious laws
“had a right to go ahead and challenge tence to the contrary.”
uit that
to
condemn, “any future mayor or coun- commercial zonin challenged the old
the designation of the area in need of re- The notice that was sent to
g of the property.
the property cil can choose to exerc
ise that right. For “In the pend
development based on the fact that they owners near the redev
ing litigation, InterCap, in
elopment area a property owner,
the concern is not part, seeks
didn’t file a motion for three-and-a-half states that the court has
the invalidation of the current
ruled that the what a current mayor or
council says in redevelopment
years and participated in the process,” township’s series
plan zoning for its propof public notices, this municipality,
but what someone erty,” said
said Muller.
which ran in October, 2005, were “un- may
Hoff
in a comment to this
say in the future.”
InterCap Holdings CEO Steve Goldin constitutional.”
paper in a previous article. “Further, if
In her January ruling, Feinberg ac- the redevelopm
said he believes “West Windsor is so “The aforement
ent process is invalidated
ioned public notice failed knowledged some
of InterCap’s claims and the property reverts to
strongly fighting this whole thing be- to apprise relev
its prior
ant property owners as reasons for allowing
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Error No. 4: “PIACS is just a language
program. Mandarin is already taught in the
public schools.”
Truth: PIACS offers a program through
which students become proficient in two
strategic languages. The other public
schools teach in a way that helps students get
a 5 on an AP but does not achieve fluency (at
least not by international standards). Many
national leaders, including Representative
Rush Holt, support the objectives of the National Strategic Language Initiative (NSLI)
and are pushing for more immersion programs because they understand that the traditional methods used in our public schools
leave our students “linquistically malnourished.” But local school officials resist innovation because change is uncomfortable.
Error No. 5: “PIACS is a school created
by Chinese for Chinese and does not reflect
the diversity of our community.”
Truth: The mission and curriculum of PIACS are international. The majority of the
founders of PIACS are NOT Chinese. Nor
are the students who have been registered.
More than 50 percent of the registered students come from families where Mandarin is
not spoken at home. The parents of students
registered at PIACS come from England,
Japan, Nigeria, India, Germany, Korea,
Mexico, Russia, and France.
Error No. 6: “Taxpayers have not had a
choice in deciding whether to fund PIACS.”
Truth: State law is explicit on this matter.
A charter school only receives funding
based on the number of students enrolled.
The taxpayers who determine whether a
charter school merits funding are the parents
of the students. This is the spirit and letter of
the state law. One may disagree with the law,
but it is wrong to imply PIACS has abused it.
Error No. 7: “The funding of the charter
school is forcing the school district to cut
jobs and programs.”
Truth: The PIACS budget is 0.6 percent
of the combined school districts’ budget.
This is not the order of magnitude that would
require any programs to be cut. The actual
reasons for the program cuts are budget cuts
that are being made at the state and local level. These cuts have nothing to do with PIACS.
Moreover, the Princeton Charter School
has proven for over a decade that a charter
school can achieve better results at lower
cost in large part because it does not bear the
burden of a bloated district administration.
One should not lose sight of the fact that in
both WW-P and Princeton, the superintendents, after years of double-digit salary increases, were congratulated for accepting a
one-year freeze while they laid off people in
the district who actually provided a real service.
Error No. 8: “Parents residing in the WWP school district are only interested in PIACS because it has a full-day kindergarten.”
Truth: With 159 registered students and
the remaining 11 to be registered this week,
the first grade, second grade, and kindergarten will be full. Students from West
Windsor-Plainsboro represent the majority
in all three grades. So, unless Mr. Marathe
plans turn the first and second grades in
WW-P schools into to half-day programs, it
is clear that the full-day kindergarten may be
one valuable point of differentiation that
makes PIACS attractive, but it is certainly
not the only one.
Moreover, the South Brunswick school
district manages to provide a full-day
kindergarten despite a budget that is 20 percent lower than WW-P’s on a per-student
basis. The fact is that WW-P underfunds the
kindergarten to subsidize other programs.
This is a choice that school district officials
in WW-P have made that negatively impacts
the lives of certain taxpaying parents.
Error No. 9: “Charter schools are only for
poor performing districts.”
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his summer I’ve been focusing on my golf game,
as this fall season will be
my most competitive as a senior
on my school’s varsity golf team.
Lately, it seems that the sheer heat
has driven even the most dedicated
golfers home to the air conditioning. But here I was on the range yet
again in 100-degree weather and
with. My coach was working me
really hard; he kept putting ball after ball on the tee for me to smack it
with my driver, when all I wanted
was a break and a cool drink.
When I hit at the driving range, I
always keep tabs on the golfers
around me. I noticed a little boy hitting, someone just about my brother Will’s age or slightly younger,
and I was impressed that he could
handle the heat and practice with
such attention and patience. It was
only as I was leaving the driving
range that I noticed he had a walking stick nearby, and his coach was
working with him in an unusual
way. It was then that I realized that
this little boy was blind. I had been
feeling sorry for myself practicing
over and over again in the sweltering heat, and then, here was this
boy taking on such a huge challenge out of sheer love for the sport.
I am humbled by people like this
little golfer, swinging his club in
the brutal heat, not even being able
to see his target clearly, just trusting his swing and believing that his
ball will get to where he needs it to
go. He is courageous and passionate. Passion is important in life, especially in sports, where the attitude of “that which does not kill
you makes you stronger” is so
heartily embraced.
I applaud people like my friend
Traci Fischer, whom I’ve known
since I was five years old because
her mother was my Girl Scout
leader. Traci is competing in the
Special Olympics right now in Nebraska, and her parents are there
cheering for her, just as she cheers
for the athletes at West Windsor
Plainsboro High School North, and
just as she did for the Wildcats
football teams when we both
cheered for our respective younger
brothers. Traci has competed in
many Special Olympics events,
putting her heart fully into the spirit of the games, placing and bringing home medals. She is a person I
treasure; she is so sweet and kindhearted, and always willing to take
on new challenges with enthusiasm. Her passion for life keeps her
going and her courage inspires me.
Another person who inspires me
with his passion is my dad.
Whether he is working, spending
time with our family, or competing
in a cycling event, he pours himself
fully into the moment. Maybe it is
his midwestern roots that help keep
his values and priorities straight,
but he is never half-hearted about
anything. He’s been a cyclist for as
long as I can remember. He’s told
us stories of bicycling across the
country during college, riding
dozens of miles a day and competing regularly in 100 mile bike
races.
Next month he will be participating in yet another 100 mile ride,
this time, as part of a local cycling
team, Team La Forza, in the Livestrong Challenge in Pennsylvania.
Last year the team raised $16,000
for cancer research and support.
This year, the team’s goal is to raise
$20,000. My dad has always been
there to cheer me on no matter what
I was doing — playing soccer and
softball in elementary school,
cheerleading for the Wildcats, or
playing golf — so when he rides for
charity next month, you can bet I’ll
be there at the finish line to cheer
him on.
JULY 23, 2010
Suburban Teen
by Molly Kwon Brossman
For my family, this time of year
is all about baseball. My dad is a
board member of the Cranbury
Plainsboro Little League, and my
brother, an 11-year-old All Star,
plays baseball all summer long. I
In a world that makes
qualities like courage
seem like exceptions to
the rule, I feel inspired
to be surrounded by so
much bravery.
go to every one of his games, and I
have to admit that I’ve really grown
to love the sport myself.
I was heartbroken when one of
Will’s teammates, Eric Weiss, was
hit by a wild pitch during a recent
scrimmage, fracturing bones in his
eye socket and cheek. You’d think
he would be down for the count,
done for the season. Not at all. He
showed up for the very next game.
He couldn’t play, but he sat in the
dugout with his teammates to
show his support. That’s what
you call character. Then, amazingly, the week after that, he
came back out to play on the team.
That’s what you call courage. He
had a special helmet to protect his
face, but he was still able to play.
What’s even more impressive is
that Eric has been playing some of
the best baseball he’s ever played.
In a tournament game last weekend, he caught a hard fly ball in the
field and he also almost knocked
one out of the park, but settled for a
triple. He may have been hurt badly just a few weeks ago, but his
heart is as strong as ever, passionate enough to climb back on that
horse and play the game he loves.
In a world that makes qualities
like sportsmanship and courage
seem like exceptions to the rule, I
feel blessed and inspired to be surrounded by so much bravery and
tenacity. With this inspiration, I am
out on the course every day, and
when my golf coach places a ball in
front of me, instead of becoming
frustrated in the hot sun, I bring my
arms back, swing, and watch the
tiny white ball sail far into the distance with hope and newfound motivation.
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Truth: This is neither the intent
nor the letter of the New Jersey
State Charter School Program Act.
The act explicitly states that charter
schools are intended to raise the
quality of public education in all
school districts by adding innovation, choice, and accountability.
PIACS will clearly do this. But it
will not be the first charter school
in our region to do so. Princeton
Charter School has, for years, produced quantifiable results that outperform the other public schools in
the Princeton School District.
The repetition of these errors
and the provocative statements
made in public forums by school
district officials are dangerous and
irresponsible. Some parents and
school district employees are taking the attacks by Marathe, Wilson,
Kniewel, Cox, and others as their
cue to menace parents who are considering PIACS for their children.
Several parents who were otherwise interested in registering their
children in PIACS decided to withdraw simply out of fear that if the
school does not open in September,
their children would be at risk of
being mistreated at their public
school. The tactics being employed
by the school district officials in
WW-P and Princeton are, either by
design or accident, inciting dangerous mob-like behavior within the
community.
School district officials compliment the promulgation of misinformation with statements of hubris.
Mr. Marathe in particular is fond of
arguing that innovative programs
such as PIACS are a “luxury, not a
necessity” because “we do an excellent job of educating our children.”
Meanwhile, top school districts
around the country, from Amherst
to Portland, are implementing dual
language immersion programs and
inquiry-based curriculum programs in their public school systems, either in a charter or schoolin-school format, to continue to
raise standards.
But school officials in our districts are perfectly comfortable
with the status quo. Parents and
founders of PIACS are not. We
have felt the power that school district officials will use to protect
their deep-seeded interests. The
parents and founders of PIACS are,
however, determined to improve
the standards of education in our
districts. PIACS will open. The only question is when.
Parker Block
PIACS Co-Founder
WW-P Board to
PIACS: Plan Better
The following is a letter from the
Plainsboro members of the WW-P
Board of Education to the Plainsboro Zoning Board:
s Plainsboro’s elected members of the West WindsorPlainsboro Board of Education, we
write to you to let you know our opposition to the zoning change request from Princeton International
Academy Charter School (PIACS). We request that you review
our concerns and their impact on
the infrastructure of Plainsboro
Township and on the regional public school district. We respectfully
suggest that the emergency caused
by “failure to plan” by PIACS not
be used to avoid a full study of the
ramifications of the request.
We base our opposition to the
request on the following four factors: student enrollment, permanent facility request, traffic, and
student transportation and safety.
A
Student Enrollment: PIACS’s
application for the zoning change
request uses a different number of
students coming from three townships than the numbers provided to
the three school districts. For example, the traffic study presented
to the zoning board expects 102
students from WW-P, 33 from
Princeton, and 17 from South
Brunswick. The WW-P District
was told to budget for 75 students,
and as of June 10, the New Jersey
Office of School Funding reported
that there are only 40 students with
signed registrations –– both numbers much different from the figures used in their traffic study.
Permanent Facility: From its
application it is clear that the
school is going to be permanently
housed in the proposed campus.
The proposal that the charter
school is looking for limited permission seems misguided consid-
It is imperative that the
zoning board require a
full zoning plan, not just
for 2010-11 but for a full
build-out of the school.
ering the difficulty the school has
had in finding and securing a
school facility. It is therefore imperative that the zoning board require a full zoning plan, not just for
2010-11 but for a full build-out of
the school. The importance of insisting on a full zoning plan becomes even clearer once you consider our objection to the traffic
study.
As a pertinent example, in 1997
the WW-P district was required to
present a full zoning proposal even
though we opened High School
North on Grovers Mill Road with
students in grade nine only. Before
WW-P received any permission
from Plainsboro Township, we had
to prepare and present future plans
for the school and facility. What
would happen, at a future time, if
the school cannot accommodate
the number of parent and student
vehicles, staff vehicles, and buses
requested in this limited presentation? If you set a precedent by
granting this request to PIACS then
similar requests will have to be entertained from any other entity.
Traffic Study, Safety and Student Transportation: Most importantly, the traffic study as presented shows a complete lack of
understanding about how school
transportation works. The study
claims that all students from
Princeton, WW-P, and South
Brunswick (total 139) will be
dropped off by four buses while 31
students from outside the area will
be transported by personal cars.
One only has to stand outside any
Plainsboro school –– Wicoff,
Town Center, Millstone River,
Community Middle School, or
High School North –– to realize
that not every student assigned a
school bus travels to school on a
bus. A substantial number of students are dropped off by parents for
a variety of reasons.
In the case of PIACS, we fully
expect the drop off rate by parents
to be even higher given the need for
buses to make pickups in several
developments before heading off
to its proposed location at the extreme northwest corner of the district.
It is wishful thinking that in the
morning all 102 students from all
four corners of Plainsboro and
West Windsor can be picked up by
only two school buses and dropped
off at the PIACS campus in any
reasonable amount of time. Since
the students are coming from all
over two townships such a ride for
each bus is expected to take anywhere between 1.5 to 2 hours at that
time of the day. Given the long ride
on the bus, one can fully expect that
most, if not all, parents will be
dropping off their children at PIACS in the morning. Thus in addition to 31 students being dropped
off by parents outside the district, it
is reasonable to assume more than
100 students from the two townships will be dropped off in the
morning and picked up in the afternoon at PIACS campus.
The traffic study as presented
does not address the impact of having more than 125 cars arriving and
departing in a 15-minute window
during rush hours in the morning
and afternoon. What would the impact be of such a concentrated traffic condition on the safety of the
children, the parents, businesses,
and residents in the area? When
you consider this extreme traffic
impact with 170 students it is clear
why you should insist on plans for
complete build-out from PIACS
before any such permission is
granted.
We want to respectfully point
out that in spite of a thorough study
and thoughtful planning, the traffic
issues at High School North and
Community Middle School are still
being worked out. The traffic study
as presented by PIACS is less than
thorough with limited understanding of how school transportation
works in these townships. We urge
the zoning board to require a realistic study and proper planning before the school is allowed to open.
We cannot expedite the safety of
our children and our community.
Ellen Walsh
4 Petty Road
Anthony Fleres
12 Mifflin Court
Alapakkam Manikandan
62 Ashford Drive
Todd Hochman
1 Daisy Court
The Online Debate
T
he WW-P News’ July 9 story,
“Technicality Delays PIACS
Charter School Hearing,” has generated more than 70 comments online
at
www.wwpinfo.com.
Among the threads from both proponents and opponents of the new
charter school was the following
exchanges focusing on whether or
not the proposed new school would
be a public re-creation of the private YingHua Language School,
which currently operates on the
campus of Rider University in
Lawrenceville and which — some
surmise — might cease operations
if the public charter school were in
operation.
Robert Smyth, an Edison resident who said his family was active
the YingHua school posted the following: “We were also among
many stakeholders at YingHua
who were left out of the loop last
year when PIACS was planned and
the fate of YingHua decided. We
heard some rumors about what was
going on... but not much. Soon after filing the charter school application last October, Dr. Bonnie
Liao [principal of YingHua and also a founder of PIACS] presented
the wider YingHua community
with a fait accompli, and then accepted questions. And I must say
that I felt Dr. Liao treated adversely affected families and teachers
with breathtaking insensitivity. So,
yes, I admit I view Dr. Liao’s ventures with an unfavorable bias.”
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“The PIACS founders are effectively using the interest of a relatively large number of families in a
publicly funded Mandarin immersion/IB education to rescue the
mission of a private school that’s
floundering because recruitment
efforts have yielded too few tuition-paying families. This strategy
was explicitly discussed at
YingHua. Many of us worked hard
for YingHua’s recruitment initiatives. The dominant view was that
there really is a substantial amount
of local interest in YingHua’s mis-
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Plainsboro - Crossing at Grover’s Mill...prime loc, quiet neighborhood. A real pleasure to show. Well appointed, tastefully
decorated, like a model home. Hardwood flr throughout, gourmet kit, custom window treatments, cathedral ceiling family
room, fully fin. bsmt w/custom bar, M. bed. rm. w/seating area,
prof. landscaping w/paver patio. $939,000
South Brunswick - Located by woods ! Fully Finished basement with a private room . Neutral freshly painted, Ready
move in condition, new carpets in BRs, New tiles & Granite in
Kitchen, New Granite & Floor in Bath rooms. New toilets &
New Faucets. Newer SS GE appliances with Ext Warranty,
Newer Blinds. Must SEE!! $334,900
East Brunswick - Fee simple ownership only $40+monthly
maintenance fee, priv.back yard, for playground, veg/flower
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The parents of these
children have chosen
PIACS because they
want a dual-language
immersion school.
sion, but that, unfortunately for us,
many of the interested families didn’t prioritize the same way we did,
and others just couldn’t afford it.
“I’m not against publicly funded
language immersion programs. I
think many people could be
swayed through the analysis of evidence and respectful discussion.
But I am against the fast track
process that was used to obtain PIACS’ charter.”
Later Smyth posted that “the PIACS mission is indeed an extension and continuation of the core of
the YingHua mission. It was always my understanding that key
people at YingHua hoped that economically advantaged families
would be sufficiently generous in
their support of the school to enable
less economically fortune families
to participate. And to some extent,
this really happened. YingHua was
conscientious with accommodations. We all would have liked to
see the teachers paid better, and ...
well ... in the end, there just wasn’t
enough money.”
Parker Block, a spokesman and
co-founder of PIACS, argued otherwise: “Only 11 of the 170 students registered are currently enrolled at the YingHua International
School (YHIS). Over 90 percent of
the families that comprise PIACS
have nothing to do with YHIS.
“The majority of children registered with PIACS are currently enrolled in the public school system.
The parents of these children have
chosen PIACS because they want a
dual-language immersion and an
inquiry-based framework within
the public system just as there are
in many top public school districts
around the country.
“In a tough economy, it is a luxury to be able to pay property taxes
and send children to a private
school, particularly if you have
more than one child. While PIACS
is not a re-incarnation of a private
school (there are many differences
in the curriculum) parents believe
these types of programs should not
be reserved for the economic elites.
PIACS offers an education that
should be available to all children.”
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JULY 23, 2010
People In The News
Kathryn Baxter, Realtor Associate
www.kathybaxter.com
Boys State Attendee
In College
Duke University: Varun Anand Gumaste of West Windsor is on the dean’s list.
Muhlenberg College: Elyssa Konowitz,
a June graduate of High School North, has
been selected as a President’s Scholar.
Penn State: Brandon Oberweis of West
Windsor received his M.D. degree. A graduate of High School North, Class of 2002, he
received his bachelor’s degree from Penn
State. He will continue his training in a pediatrics residency at Duke University Medical
Center in Durham, North Carolina.
West Windsor, NJ - 3 Compton Lane - Charming...
one of a kind, recently expanded and renovated 1890
farmhouse. 4 bdrms, 3 full baths. Over an acre of private
property- newer kitchen w/ gorgeous granite- newer
baths- renovated barn is a terrific 2 story, 1-bdrm apt for
au pair or guests. West Windsor-Plainsboro schools.
Owner is a custom builder- this is his masterpiece.
$750,000
St. Francis Medical Center’s School of
Radiologic Technology: Graduates include
Toby Weissman of West Windsor.
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West Windsor, NJ - 3 Haverford Rd - Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Colonial in Heatherfield on over an acre
of property backing to woods. Newer maple kitchen w/
granite. Hardwood floors. Recently converted to public
sewer. Private office. Finished basement. Great location.
West Windsor-Plainsboro schools. $685,000
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Princeton Junction, NJ - 404 Clarksville Rd - Most
adorable cottage around...3 bedroom Craftsmen-style
bungalow. 2092 square ft, designer kitchen w/
mahogany cabinetry w/ slate and teak counters, round
solarium w/ copper roof overlooks the Canoe brook.
$450,000
Lawrenceville, NJ- 309 Fountayne Lane- Beautiful 3
bedroom, 2.5 bath, 1-car garage townhouse in Liberty
Green. Gorgeous kitchen...white cabinets, ceramic tile
backsplash and floor, Corian counters. 2-story family
room. Spacious formal living and dining rooms. Newer
carpet, second floor laundry, patio. Great layout for
entertaining. $360,000
Kathryn Baxter
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V
ishnu Gogineni, above, a rising senior
at High School South, attended the 65th
session of Jersey Boys State at Rider University in June. Boys State is a mythical 51st
state organized and administered for citizenship training purposes under the auspices of
the American Legion.
In WW-P Schools
Joann Crain’s sixth grade students at
Community Middle School participated in
“Math Night” at McCaffrey’s Supermarket
in West Windsor. During the two-hour event
students used mathematics skills learned in
school for real-life situations.
Other Schools
Phillips Exeter Academy: Honor students
include West Windsor residents, Jackie
Kay, grade 12, and Brandon G. Kaplowitz,
grade 9.
Stanford University: Erin Conlon graduated with honors with a bachelor’s in biology. A graduate of High School South, Class
of 2006, she begins her doctorate studies in
biology at Columbia University in the fall.
Wedding
N
icole Marie Soi and Sunil (Sonny)
Paul Soi were married on May 16 at St.
David the King Roman Catholic Church in
Princeton Junction. Father Timothy
Capewell officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Valerie and
Steven House of East Brunswick. She graduated from the College of New Jersey, Class
of 2005, with a bachelor’s degree in business
and works as operations analyst for a finance
company. Her sister, Kim House, was the
maid of honor; and the bridal attendants included Noelle Soi, Jillian Erdberg, Melanie
Kuehl, Amy Beier, and Sarah Beier. The
flower girl was Kylee House, niece of the
bride.
The groom is the son of Yash and Dorothy
Soi of West Windsor. A graduate of West
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East Windsor Twp
$125,900
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$214,900
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East Windsor Twp
$219,900
616 Greenwich Court. Settle with
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$1,050,000
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$199,999
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$299,900
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$289,900
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$688,000
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A WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO NEWS ADVERTISING FEATURE
Realty Insights by Donna Reilly
A
ccording to a Fannie
Mae National Housing
Survey conducted between December 2009 and
January 2010, Americans are
still optimistic about the benefits of home ownership. Despite
a decrease in home values in
many areas, a full 70 percent of
survey participants still consider a home to be a strong investment, especially when compared to buying stocks, which
only 17 percent of survey participants believe is a safe investment.
Whether you're in the market
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home, or both, you'll want the
services of a professional real
estate sales representative on
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pop the cork on the champagne, be aware there are still
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and do it well. The buyer will
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to keep up with your regular
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cause to consider backing out
of the sale.
Aside from the physical condition of the home, make sure
your financial footing is steady.
For example, a title search will
turn up if there's a tax lien on
your home. Be aware that any
liens need to be paid off before
the sale can go through.
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Windsor-Plainsboro High
School, Class of 1998, he
was a member of the varsity
baseball and ice hockey
teams and the starting shortstop for the WW-P American Legion baseball team. A
graduate from Rutgers University with a degree in environmental business, he is
the president and owner of
CrossPoint Business Group,
a business brokerage firm in
Lawrenceville.
Raja Soi, brother of the
bridegroom and a graduate
of WW-P High School,
Class of 1995, served as best
man. The groomsmen included
Steven House, brother of the bride;
Manish Pakrashi, Rob Boese, and
Jeff Schectel, all graduates of WWP High School, Class of 1998;
Craig Welch; Craig Serra; Jimmy
Mellett; John Quinn; and Patrick
Quinn.
After their honeymoon in St.
Lucia, the couple resides in
Lawrenceville.
Births
The University Medical Center
at Princeton has announced the following birth:
A son was born to Plainsboro
residents Navaratnam Meruga
and Satish Mekala, July 4.
Deaths
Catherine Landefeld, 83, of
Houston, Texas, died July 4. Born
in Trenton, she was raised in
Plainsboro, where her father had a
John Deere tractor business. She
worked for the state of New Jersey
for 22 years most of which was
spent at Trenton State College
(now College of New Jersey). She
moved to Houston in 1979. Survivors include a son, Charles; six
grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty and Diane;
and brother, Bob.
Marie Rose Danchisko, 59, of
Lodi, died July 7. Survivors include a brother, George Danchisko
of Plainsboro.
Ida Whitman, 94, of New
Brunswick died July 9. Survivors
include a daughter, Barbara Whit-
Donations may be made to the
American Cancer Society, 3076
Princeton Pike, Lawrenceville
08648; Visiting Nurse Association
of Central NJ, Hospice Program,
1100 Wayside Road, Tinton Falls
07712; or Hidden Springs Horse
Rescue, 4883 Bevan Lane, Marianna, FL 32448.
Married: Sunil (Sonny)
Paul Soi and Nicole
Marie Soi and were
wed on May 16.
man of Plainsboro. Donations may
be made to Hadassah of the Anshe
Emeth Memorial Temple. 222 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
08901-3093.
Ralph Corwin Nill, 71, of Elizabeth, Pennsylvania died July 11.
Survivors include a sister, Virginia
Nill Swartz of West Windsor. Donations may be made to the McKeesport Little Theater, 1614
Coursin Street, Mckeesport, PA
15132-4615
Michael J. Lynch, 83, of Fort
Myers, Florida died July 13, in
Cream Ridge. A West Windsor resident from 1975 to 1996, he owned
a horse farm in Plainsboro. Born in
New York City, his first job was as
an usher in Radio City Music Hall.
During World War II he served in
the Navy in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. He worked for McCormack Aggregates for 52 years.
Survivors include his six children and their spouses, Michael J.
and Stephanie Lynch III, Denise
and Mike Hammerstone, Brian E.
and Linda Lynch, Donald J. and
Cathy Lynch, Kate and Julius Simon, Timothy C. and Cindy
Lynch; 14 grandchildren; seven
great grandchildren; his sisters,
Mary, Ann, Peggy, and Joan; his
companion of recent years, Fran
Hamburger; and his best friend
Bob Kelly.
Robert C. Gilroy Sr., 88, of
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, died July
15. Survivors include a daughter
and son-in-law, Marilyn Gilroy
and Arthur Schwartz of West
Windsor. Donations may be made
to Asera Care Hospice, 1500 Ardmore Boulevard, Suite 501, Pittsburgh 15221
Arthur E. Steinhauser, 79, of
Del Ray Beach, Florida died July
19. Survivors include a son, Steven
J. Steinhauser of Princeton Junction. Donations may be made to
Hospice of Palm Beach County,
5300 East Avenue, West Palm
County, FL 33407.
Doris E. Hostetler, 96, of
Plainsboro, died July 20, at Francis
E. Parker Memorial Home, Piscataway. Born in Leicester, UK, she
came to the U.S. at the age of five,
and lived in the Plainsboro area for
most of her life. She was co-founder
and corporate secretary of H.M.H.
Motor Service, Cranbury for 34
years before she retired in 1982.
Survivors include daughters and
sons-in-law, Barbara Ivaniski
Dickinson, Gail and George Wilson, and Janie Hostetler and Frank
Burkhart; grandchildren and their
spouses, Christopher and Bonnie
Ivaniski, Gail and Robert Reillo,
George and Ellen Wilson III, H.
Merle and Jennifer Wilson, Patrick
Carlton, and William and Lisa
Carlton; 13 great-grandchildren; a
brother and sister-in-law, Robert
and Elizabeth Wright, two sisters
and a brother-in-law, Elsie Morgan
and Gladys and Charles Kimmel;
and her sister-in-law, Helen
Wright. A memorial service will be
held Friday, July 23, 11 a.m. at the
Chapel at Francis E. Parker Memorial Home, 1421 River Road, Piscataway.
Donations may be made to the
Martin and Edith Stein Hospice, 49
Veronica Avenue, Somerset, NJ
08873.
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PIACS
Continued from page 1
Leading up to the July 19 hearing, charter school officials had
planned to go ahead with the zoning board hearing despite the denial of extension request.
However, Block, said PIACS
requested the adjournment on the
day of the hearing. “Our attorneys
were contacted yesterday by township officials who were concerned
that the opposition would create
somewhat of a spectacle and showdown,” claims Block. “The politicians in Plainsboro were concerned about that, and they asked
that in light of the fact that the DOE
has given us a year extension, if we
can use that time for the purpose of
discussing zoning issues because
things are rather heated. Perhaps
this would give everybody time to
cool down a little bit, and we can go
forward in a way that’s more productive.”
But according to Plainsboro
Township Administrator Robert
Sheehan, however, politics did not
play a part in the adjournment.
“That’s a little bewildering to
me to be honest,” Sheehan said, referring to Block’s comment. “Our
zoning board was ready, willing,
and able to hear that application
last night, as it has been handling
the application appropriately since
they applied back in May.”
Further,
Sheehan
added,
“they’ve asked to extend it to September 1. Given the state’s ruling
on their charter extension, we don’t
know what their intentions are. We
hope to find that out.”
Block said that the lease agreement that PIACS had with St.
Joseph’s Seminary was contingent
upon the school receiving the official charter from the DOE, which it
did not obtain because it missed the
deadline. “The way the lease was
written, if we didn’t receive the
charter, the lease was null and
void.”
WW-P school board President
Hemant Marathe said he did not
know why the application was
pulled, but said he was told that the
only party that can pull an applica-
tion is the applicant itself — in this
case the charter school.
Referring to comments posted
in an online version of a story about
PIACS on this newspaper’s website, Marathe said he was “really
disappointed with Mr. Block’s approach because he seems to be
slashing at everyone who opposes
his point of view. We have steadfastly believed that the charter
school is not in the best interest of
the West Windsor and Plainsboro
taxpayers.”
Marathe said the proposed charter school is “not educationally and
not economically sound.” He said
he hopes a “much more productive
dialogue will be held going forward” and that the delay will give
the state a chance to re-evaluate its
decision on the charter school.
But Block said the fact that the
charter school now has a year to
obtain a certificate of occupancy
will give it more time. “This past
year, we only had time to seriously
look at two options, and St.
Marathe says school
officials hope the state
will take another look
at its decision to grant
the charter school a full
year to get the necessary
approvals in time for
September, 2011.
Joseph’s Seminary was the better
of the two. Now we’re going to be
looking at other things.”
One consideration is that the
seminary is looking at bringing in a
consortium of schools to the facility, Block said, adding that PIACS
would be trying to determine
where it would fit into those plans.
“We are a large school and potentially next year, even larger. We
need to look at the best facility options, considering we’re starting
with at least 170 students,” and that
the school plans to gradually increase enrollment.
The 170 students who would
have attended PIACS this year will
return to the public school system
or enroll in private school, Block
said. “They’re all trying to figure
out ways they can somehow supplement the education they will be
receiving, knowing that the
schools aren’t able to provide
everything that PIACS would,” he
said.
While Block said some parents
are worried at backlash within the
public school community upon
their students’ return for this year,
“we have faith that things will cool
down and that the teachers will be
responsible, despite the fact that
the administrators have been inciting the worst in people of late.”
Block said PIACS is also planning to organize information sessions beginning in the fall to share
information with the members of
the community, not just perspective students, to encourage good
communication.
District officials are not giving
up the fight, though, Marathe said.
He said school officials plan to appeal the state’s decision to grant the
charter school a full year to get the
necessary approvals in time for a
September, 2011, opening.
“The governor has been pushing
for consolidation,” Marathe said.
“The governor has been asking
people to share services, and I
don’t understand how starting a
small charter school that caters to a
small group of kids caters to that
philosophy of getting the best bang
for the buck for the taxpayers.”
What was referred to as a “de
minimis” oversight in the PIACS’s
public notice for its pending hearing before the Plainsboro Zoning
Board on July 7 was the ultimate
roadblock for the school’s opening
in the fall. The board determined it
should not hear the application after counsel for the WW-P District
pointed out that the notice sent by
the charter school of the meeting
did not list the township’s hours of
operation, as required by state law.
A variance was needed for the
charter school to use the existing
classroom facilities at the seminary
because the property is currently
zoned for office-business.
PIACS will consist of students
from the Princeton, South
Brunswick, and West Windsor-
Plainsboro school districts if it obtains final approval. The school
will be the first to offer an International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum framework as well as dual language Mandarin-English immersion.
PIACS Funds
Into Surplus
N
ow that the Princeton International Academy Charter
School (PIACS) will not be opening this year, what will the WW-P
school district do with the money it
would have had to send for its portion of the students?
The answer is not so simple, as
school officials say they took a
chance and never budgeted the full
amount in this year’s budget in the
first place. The $400,000 they did
budget, however, will most likely
fall to reserves.
But their focus how now shifted
to fears that approval of the charter
school for the following year will
create a worse financial debacle for
the district that this year.
According to Larry Shanok, the
WW-P assistant superintendent for
finance, state statute requires districts to pay charter schools 90 percent of per pupil costs for the students that they will educate. “They
won’t be educating any students,
so they’re not entitled to any of the
dollars,” Shanok said of the upcoming year.
According to school board president Hemant Marathe, the district
never budgeted the full amount for
the school. “We did not have the
full amount earmarked for the
charter school,” he said, adding
that the board cut the $850,000
originally budgeted in half as a result Governor Chris Christie’s
massive cut in state funding.
So the district had only budgeted around $400,000 specifically
for the charter school in this year’s
budget, he said. “If the charter
school had happened, we would
have had to come up with the
$400,000 somewhere else in the
budget.”
Still, Marathe said, “the bottom
line is the taxpayers did save
$850,000 for the coming year any
way you look at it. We are not going to spend anywhere close to
$850,000 to educate this 75 or so
kids that would have been sent to
the charter school.”
Shanok confirmed the data, saying that in March, the Department
of Education told the district to prepare to send $862,000, but that the
estimated number has changed a
few times over the past year.
“However, we did a zero budget-to-budget increase, and the only way you get $862,000, even
though we were squeezing, was to
take more programs,” Shanok explained. So, “we budgeted
$400,000. If the charter school had
opened, we would have had to take
some steps to reduce programs. As
it is, we won’t have to reduce further.”
So what about the $400,000 it
did budget? “There are two major
possibilities,” said Shanok. “One
would be that some of the things
that were cut back won’t be cut
back as firmly, but more likely,
we’ll let that $400,000 sit, and
we’ll turn it into excess surplus and
apply it through the usual process
for tax relief.”
Marathe said that at the end of
each year, there is usually money
that is left over in the budget that is
returned to the taxpayers through
the following year’s budget
process. “Our budget next year is
very challenging as it is,” Marathe
said. “In the years since I joined the
board in 2001, we have returned
money to the taxpayers. We hope
to do that next year as well.”
Combined with the pressures of
a looming 2 percent cap on property tax increases statewide, the possibility of the charter school’s future opening could spell even more
difficult financial times for the
WW-P district.
Shanok said that if the governor
enacts a 2 percent cap on the general tax levy, the WW-P school district would only be allowed to increase the tax levy — the overall
amount of money it raises through
taxes — by $2.7 million. That increase will not cover the increases
it already sees will occur. For example, Shanok indicated that energy costs were estimated to increase
in time for next year’s budget already. And, the teachers’ contract
calls for a $3 million pay increase.
“The governor hasn’t given us a
tool yet for dealing with teacher
contracts,” he said, referring to the
language the governor used in his
speeches this winter on his plans
for cutting costs. Shanok said there
are also expected increase in the
district will see in its contributions
to the state employee health benefits plan.
On top of those factors, Shanok
said the charter school has recently
claimed that it would have had 105
students from WW-P that would be
attending PIACS. “As I understand
the state’s rules, and if it turned out
they were right, it wouldn’t have
been $860,000,” he said. “We
would have had to send them $1.2
million. Where would that have
come from?”
“If that happens, things will
have to be taken from the bulk of
students in the district to support
those students who would have
otherwise received an excellent education here,” Shanok added.
North’s Solar Panel
Now Connected
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ower was shut off at High
School North on July 9 to allow
for the next step of the WW-P district’s solar project.
Because PSE&G shut down the
electrical feed to the school, the entire district did not have connectivity, including E-mail, Internet,
telephones, and fax machines. According to an E-mail alert sent from
the district, the power outage
closed North for the day, but power
was restored for the weekend.
Solar panels were installed this
year at both of the district’s high
schools, but questions regarding
the power shut down to connect to
a meter as part of the installation at
North delayed the process last
month.
The separate meter that needed
to be connected at North will be
used to calculate how much electricity is sent back to PSE&G from
the solar panels. School officials
are also awaiting certification from
the Board of Public Utilities so
they can begin generating electricity at both schools.
The school’s solar panels generate energy to offset their own electricity use, but on hot days where
electricity is in high demand and
air conditioners in the area continue to run, extra electricity can be
sent back to PSE&G for distribution, school officials said.
For every 1,000 kilowatt hours
generated, the school earns one solar renewable energy certificate,
which the district can sell. The meter will monitor how much electricity the schools send back to
PSE&G. It has not been installed
yet.”
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WW Oks Arts Council Lease
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by Cara Latham
py, I’m happy,” said Morgan. “But
they were really abused in the
process by a government that has
changed the rules midstream. You
don’t treat partners as tenants when
you start out as partners.”
Prior to the consensus reached
on July 19, Arts Council members
were worried that a proposed
monthly rent of $500 would stymie
progress and delay the grand opening of the new facility, which is
scheduled for late September.
The issue began at the Township
Council’s July 12 meeting, when
the Township Council met in
closed session and returned to vote
on its terms for the lease agreement
and giving Business Administrator
Robert Hary the authority to negotiate a lease agreement. The proposal carried a term of 10 years at a
rate of $500 per month for the first
two years, beginning January 1,
2011, after which the lease would
have been negotiated based upon
the actual costs of operating the
building.
Prior to that vote, Arts Council
Executive Director Eduardo Garcia made a presentation to the
council in which he provided background of the agreement the township approved in 2006 (including
its revision in 2008) and an interpretation of its terms. According to
Garcia, “none of us from the Arts
Council anticipated a request to begin immediately to pay a monthly
fee to the Township rather than
wait for the 2.5-year transition period before we began our fair share
discussions outlined in the MOU.”
That memorandum of understanding called for the arts council
to put up $300,000 of its own money toward renovation and outfitting the facility; that the township
espite West Windsor Arts
Council members’ original
feelings that they were being left out and misunderstood
when it came to negotiating a lease
agreement for the former Princeton
Junction firehouse, the arts group
and Township Council reached a
compromise agreement.
The terms of the lease agreement, approved late in the evening
on July 19, came after an executive
session and subsequent public discussion on the terms before a 4-0
consensus was reached, with
Township Council President Diane
Ciccone abstaining because she is a
member of the arts council.
Under the agreement, the Arts
Council will pay $250 a month in
rent for the first two years under the
10-year agreement. While the
council voted on the terms of the
agreement on July 19, the formal
agreement itself will be on the
agenda for Monday, August 2.
“Like any compromise, both
sides are not thrilled,” said Eduardo Garcia, the executive director of
the arts council. “There were concerns about our being seen as partners, and I think that the final
agreement reflected that much better than the earlier ones.”
“The end result is the new agreement,” he added. “It represents
what I think is a good compromise.”
Members of the Township
Council wanted to be careful in
adding any burden to the budgeting
process during the rough economy.
But Councilman Charles Morgan
has pointed to the process as a reason a new township-wide policy is
needed. “If the arts council is hap-
would put up the costs to make the
building code-compliant; that the
township “would provide full inkind support during a transition
phase of operations;” and that the
arts council would manage the facility for the township and the community, said Garcia.
He also pointed out that unlike
the arts facilities run in other towns
like Middletown, Woodbridge,
and Rahway, the towns entered into partnerships with arts organizations and use tax funds to pay staff
to manage the facilities. That isn’t
the case in West Windsor, where
other facilities like the senior cen-
‘There were concerns
about our being seen as
partners, and I think
that the final agreement
reflected that much better,’ said Garcia.
ter and recreation departments, are
fully run by the township on its
own, he said.
“As a partner, the board of the
arts council willingly accepts managing the facility for the community,” Garcia added. “The Arts Council is prepared, with great trepidation I might add, to assume the responsibility of finding operational
funds that will move the arts council from operating costs of about
$60,000 a year up to 2009 to
$311,000 in 2012 because we believe in our community and in the
programs and services we can provide.” In return, he asked for township officials to affirm their commitment.
Members of the Arts Council also voiced their opposition on July
19, saying they felt the terms of a
memorandum of understanding
that was created years ago were being interpreted differently. They
accused township officials of
viewing the Arts Council as simply
a tenant and not a partner.
Arts Council members said they
had expected a transitional phase
and support from the township for
the first 30 months of operation —
based on the township’s recognition that it wanted to develop this
arts center for “the enjoyment of
the public.”
The original $500 monthly rent
would have undermined the art
council’s ability to fund programming at the new facility, they said.
According to Arts Council officials, the organization has already
contributed $300,000 to the renovation of the building itself — a
building it does not own — as well
as years of work from its volunteers, and would have been using
the money it has raised to establish
its programming.
Arts Council treasurer Ruth
Potts spoke during the public comment and said the council’s operating budget is only $60,000 and being forced to pay 10 percent of the
organization’s operating budget
within the first year for rent ($500
for 12 months) would hurt their efforts. “We always knew we would
pay our fair share of the operations,” she said, but added that they
expected to ease into a payment
schedule.
Heidi Kleinman, a former member of the Township Council who
is on the executive board for the
arts council, also spoke at the meeting, mentioned the “volunteer
army of hundreds” who have contributed many hours in getting the
facility up and running. Arts council members were worried the
township saw the new building as a
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revenue source in a tough time, she
said, and they were also opposed to
an idea of renting the facility out to
third parties.
“Where in any rental agreement
does the landlord require you to put
$300,000 of capital into a building? It was not getting out in the
discussion because we weren’t part
of the discussion,” she said.
Additionally, Arts Council
members said they would be providing staffing, programming, and
managing of the new arts facility
for the township — at no cost to the
township. They said they felt many
people saw the issue as one in
which the township was providing
a gift to the Arts Council.
“We are the gift to the town,”
Kleinman said. “They are fixing
that building that they inherited,
and we’re putting in money.”
However, the Township Council returned from its closed session
and had come up with the compromise that combined terms suggested in a letter by Garcia and the
township’s original terms. Under
the new terms, according to Hary,
the 10-year agreement would begin January 1. For the first two
years, the Arts Council will pay
$250. In the third year and successive years, the rent will be $500 and
increase by 10 percent each year.
So, in the fourth year, the arts council will pay $550 a month and so
on.
“We debated the counter proposal versus the township’s revised proposal, and we were able to
make modifications,” Hary said.
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rental rate for the initial two years
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record and history.”
Garcia said he understands that
it is still a tough economy. “I’m delighted that they gave us a bit of a
break in getting started,” he said.
“We need some time to learn. We
have no idea what kind of response
we’re going to get from the community, so I appreciate that they
are being considerate through the
first two years. We never felt in any
way that we would not make a contribution to costs.”
After the meeting, Kleinman
said arts council members were
pleased they were heard. “We didn’t feel that we were being heard
and understood, and now, we feel
we were heard and we were understood, and we’re back to having a
partnership,” she said.
The building itself has been a
staple of the community since it
was built in 1931. It served as a hub
for community events, like roast
beef dinners, carnivals, a reception
area for weddings, and the venue
for teen discos in the 1970s, which
is why the arts council wants to
preserve as much of the building’s
history as possible, including the
Princeton Junction Firehouse signage on the outside of the building.
University Medical Center
of Princeton at Plainsboro
BY BARRY RABNER
PRESIDENT AND CEO
OF PRINCETON
HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Why is University Medical Center at
Princeton relocating?
Our region has changed since the hospital’s
founding in 1919, and so has the practice of
medicine. By building a new hospital, medical
office building and skilled nursing facility,
Princeton HealthCare System (PHCS) can ensure
that we are able to continue providing the kind of
outstanding care we have delivered for generations,
while meeting the changing healthcare needs of
our region over time.
When will the new hospital and the new
Merwick be completed?
We expect the new hospital to open in early
2012. The new skilled nursing facility will open
in fall 2011.
Where is it located?
The hospital is located on Route 1, between
Scudders Mill Road and the Millstone River, in
Plainsboro, 2.5 miles from the center of Princeton
and 1.6 miles from Plainsboro Village. That
location is closer to 70 percent of our current
patients.
How big is the hospital?
630,000 square feet of interior space with 237
single patient rooms and the ability to expand to
approximately 360 single patient rooms. Plans
for the campus include a medical office building,
a health education center, a fitness and wellness
center, an acute rehabilitation center, a pediatric
pavilion, an assisted living facility and more.
What makes this hospital different?
It will be a 21st century hospital in every respect.
The patient rooms, for example, will not only be
state-of-the-art in terms of technology but will
also be designed to reduce the likelihood of falls
and infection, aid sleep, and increase privacy and
the quality of communication with the care-giver.
Nursing stations will be decentralized, keeping
caregivers just steps away from their patients at
all times. Spacious and flexible operating rooms
will accommodate today’s most sophisticated
technologies such as robotic surgical systems. An
enlarged Emergency Department will include
specialty areas to better serve children, the geriatric
community and people with behavioral health
needs. In short – we are committed to building one
of the finest regional medical centers in the United
States – and one of the greenest.
You mean it will be designed with the
environment in mind?
Yes. A sunlight-regulating exterior veil will
reduce energy needs while permitting abundant
natural light. An on-site, natural gas-fired
cogeneration plant will produce electricity at
double the efficiency of traditional generators.
We’ll even be producing electricity in our parking
lot, from arrays of photovoltaic panels. Perhaps
best of all, we’re returning the Millstone River to
the community as we create a 32-acre riverfront
public park on what for decades had been
privately-held industrial site.
Will my doctors be there?
The health care campus will include a Medical
Office Building (MOB) connected seamlessly
to the main hospital, giving patients easy access
to their physicians’ offices while enhancing the
continuity of care.
What will happen to the current campus?
The Witherspoon Street site is being sold and will
be redeveloped. Current plans call for a mixed-use
residential complex with an open plaza. From that
site, University Medical Center of Princeton has
provided generations of patients throughout the
region with high quality healthcare. The tradition
will continue at our new health care campus.
This is the first in an occasional series about
the relocation of University Medical Center
of Princeton to nearby Plainsboro. Future
columns will address issues such as access
and technology. For additional information, see:
www.princetonhcs.org/designforhealing.
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Under an agreement between
the township and the fire company,
the township built a new fire house
for the company, which in turn, donated the old building to the township under the condition that it
keep the fire house appearance
with the design.
Work began in December to
transform the 75-year-old former
firehouse. The first phase of the
‘They are being asked
to do all three things —
pay rent, pay operating
costs that would normally be assumed by a
landlord, and pay capital expenses.’
project includes a 125-seat performance space, an education space
for classes, and a community meeting room-lobby-cafe, with Wi-Fi
access.
According to Hary, the entire
amount the township has contributed is $800,000, which includes architects’ fees, the roof
that was previously redone, and
environmental inventory, and
costs associated with obtaining
clearance from the state. “That was
the total budget for the past five
years,” Hary said. Hary said that
the township only spent money to
bring the building up to code. The
arts council has contributed toward
enhancements, such as special
lighting and other work that makes
the building more conducive to
running an arts center.
The renovation project is about
95 percent complete, said Hary.
“There are just some finishes that
have to be done with regard to
doors and molding and some cabinets,” said Hary. “For the most
part, the infrastructure, the ceilings, and the walls are done.”
Morgan, however, took issue
with what he called “shuttle diplomacy” that sent Hary between the
Township Council and Arts Council, without allowing for true faceto-face negotiations and discussions. “It is true that under the
Faulkner Act that the administration has a responsibility and authority to negotiate contracts, but it
is also true that no contract can be
executed without the Township
Council’s approval.”
“They are being asked to do all
three things — pay rent, pay operating costs that would normally be
assumed by a landlord, and capital
expenses that would normally be
assumed by a landlord,” Morgan
added. “I don’t disagree that they
should pay for some of the expense, but not to be done on a discriminatory, ad-hoc basis.”
He said that the township needs
a non-discriminatory townshipwide policy that applies to all community facilities — the Schenck
farmstead, ball fields, senior center, and others. “All of these facilities are used by members of the
community, but they’re all treated
differently, and the Arts Council’s
been singled out.”
Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh said after the meeting that he was disappointed by some of the earlier comments that suggested the township
was not supportive of creating an
arts facility for the public good. “I
was always 100 percent behind it,”
said Hsueh.
He said his hands were tied in
negotiating the agreement because
it had to be approved by council. “I
also understand some of the council’s concerns about the budget situation,” he said, referring to the
governor’s move to place a 2 percent cap on the tax levy increase.
He pointed to his platforms
when he ran for mayor nine years
ago, which included creating an
Arts Council and facility for the
township. Hsueh said he and Planning Board Chairman Marvin
Gardner had secured annual contributions to the arts council from
DDR, the firm that owns and manages the Nassau Park shopping
center. When DDR wanted to expand its shopping center, one of the
conditions was for them to fund the
art council’s executive director’s
salary at $30,000 each year, plus
inflation. Garcia, the executive director, still earns $31,500 today.
Hsueh also said his nonprofit organization, the West Windsor Community Foundation, has donated
$46,000 to the arts council in one
year.
Hsueh also said he encouraged
Princeton University to make a
contribution of $20,000 to the Arts
Council in lieu of taxes. “I have my
own personal passion about art,
and I feel it’s important to have the
arts center to be part of the community,” he said. “That’s why I have
always been 100 percent behind
this center. I expect the Arts Council to be there, hopefully, forever.”
Walden Woods:
No ‘Win-Win’?
A
hailed “win-win” solution for
the township and a small development of homeowners embattled for the past two years over affordable housing restrictions on
their homes was challenged by the
homeowners before it could be
passed.
As a result, the West Windsor
Township Council postponed
passing a resolution on July 19 that
would permit the removal of affordable housing deed restrictions
for homeowners in the Walden
Woods development off Bear
Brook Road who opted in to the
idea.
Council came to a consensus a
week before the meeting — on July 12 — for an resolution that
would have allowed individual
homeowners to decide their fate —
whether they want to switch to
market-rate values for the their
properties or maintain the 30-year
affordable housing restrictions.
But Voytek Trela, the face of
Walden Woods for the past two
years, called the proposal a “betrayal and an outrage.”
“It contains multiple lies, misleading information, and an unconstitutional attempt to take private
property for public use without
compensating the owners,” said
Trela. “They all boil down to a single theme: that the length of the restrictions on our homes is ambiguous, and therefore, the township
will give each family a choice of
having 10 or 30-year restrictions.”
Those who want 30 years must
execute a new property deed, Trela
said about the language in the resolution. “I’m not a lawyer, but it
seems to me that if new documents
must be executed in order to extend
our restrictions past 10 years, this
means that our restrictions are for
10 years.”
Trela proposed a resolution he
and his wife, Caryn, drafted. “As
for extending the restrictions on
our homes, which a few of my
neighbors may in fact want, we ask
that you pass a separate resolution
toward that end, which will include
language regarding fair compensation for losses to property values,”
Trela said. “Acknowledging our
original restrictions and creating
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new ones are two separate matters
which will require two separate
resolutions.”
As a result, discussion of the
matter was moved to the council’s
meeting on Monday, August 2.
The township’s resolution
would allow the administration to
work with the 16 homeowners by
sending them letters and asking
them to decide how they want to
proceed, explained Business Administrator Robert Hary, who said
the township would proceed with
each homeowner individually.
Those homeowners who opt to
have their homes be assessed at
market rate will have to pay taxes
associated with that market rate.
Those who wish to continue being
considered affordable would continue for the full 30 years, which is
20 more years, explained Hary.
That will be binding.
The resolutions come after a
nearly two-year process of battling
to have affordable housing restrictions removed from their property
deeds, the Walden Woods residents received a letter from the
state Council on Affordable Housing stating it would give West
Windsor Township the full number
of credits for the homes, but grant
the residents 10-year — as opposed
to 30-year — affordable housing
restrictions, making them eligible
now to receive market value for
their homes.
“In West Windsor’s third round
housing element and fair share
plan, the Walden Woods development is included as part of the prior
round obligation,” states the letter
from Sean Thompson, the acting
executive director of COAH.
“COAH does not require the deed
controls of units fulfilling the prior
round obligation extend through
the entire third round. As a result,
West Windsor may receive prior
round credit for the units in the
Walden Woods development.”
Walden Woods, on Bear Brook
Road, was created in the 1990s
through the Operation Bootstrap
Program, which was part of the
United States Department of Agriculture Mutual Self-Help Housing
Program. The program accepted
“sweat equity” in lieu of a down
payment, eliminating the primary
impediment to home ownership for
low-income families, up-front
‘To insinuate the township has any say in determining the length of
the restrictions is incorrect.’
cash. Once the homes were built
and occupied, they would fall subject to a 10-year affordable housing
restriction.
More than 10 years later,
though, according to homeowners’
deeds, the affordable housing restrictions should be lifted, along
with all of the other restrictions that
came with the program. The township and the state Council on Affordable Housing, however, had
debated whether the properties
were subjected to the 30-year affordable restrictions until 2028.
Upon receiving the letter, resident
Trela, who with his wife, have been
serving as the de-facto representatives of their development, asked
the township to pass a resolution
memorializing the action.
The letter proposed by the town-
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ship to be sent to residents would
include an estimated amount that
they would expect to have to pay in
increased property taxes as a result
of the conversion to market rate
units. Officials came up with the
idea for the resolution, saying they
did not want to unfairly subject
homeowners to market rates unless
they wanted them.
However, Trela provided a
breakdown of the township’s ordinance, saying that the Planning
Board approval for Walden Woods
never explicitly requires the imposition of 30-year restrictions; it only required compliance with township ordinances, which are subservient to federal laws, Trela
wrote.
Subsequently, Trela wrote, “the
original issue was whether the restrictions are for 10 years or not —
never ‘whether the restrictions
should be treated as 30 years or 10
years,’” as stated in the township’s
resolution.
Because the township will receive full credit for the Walden
Woods home in the fair share plan
regardless of the restrictions, Trela
argued, “to insinuate the township
has any say in determining the
length of the restrictions is incorrect.”
In his own proposal, Trela includes language that references
COAH’s recent letter “confirming
the 10-year controls on the Walden
Woods development, and simultaneously confirming that West
Windsor Township is eligible to receive prior round credit for the
Walden Woods units in its third
round Housing Element and Share
Plan.”
Members of Township Council
decided to postpone passing the
resolution on July 19 so they could
have more time to review Trela’s
concerns and the documents he
provided to them. A discussion on
the matter is expected on Monday,
August 2.
Other business. In other business during the July 19 meeting,
the Township Council awarded a
proclamation to community activist Beth Feehan, who was cofounder of the West Windsor
Farmer’s Market, for her service.
Feehan is re-locating to Texas. The
council also awarded a proclamation to Don Shipley for his volunteer work on the Senior Center Advisory Council.
The Township Council also approved a contract with Dell Computer Corporation to replace computer workstations and laptop systems at a cost not to exceed
$50,000.
Blackrock To WW
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he long-standing vacant University Square that has been
referenced by some as an example
of why a transit village would not
work at the Princeton Junction
train station is now fully leased by
big-name companies.
Blackrock has put an end to
three years of rumors — the financial giant will move from 800
Scudders Mill Road in Plainsboro
to the new location at Route 1 and
Alexander Road in West Windsor.
Earlier this month, a spokeswoman from the company confirmed that Blackrock would lease
141,000 square feet at University
Square, at Route 1 and Alexander
Road, for approximately 800 employees.
Speculation over whether the
company would leave its 350,000square-foot space on Scudders Mill
Road began several years ago. The
company was courted by landlords
in Trenton and New Brunswick, as
well as West Windsor.
But every time it seemed as if
Blackrock was about to sign a
lease, more delays — and more
speculation — were the only results. Jerry Fennelly, president of
NAI Fennelly in Hamilton, said the
company did not need to make an
immediate decision because its
lease at Scudders Mill does not expire in October, 2011. “They’ve
had the benefit of not having to
commit,” he said.
It also has had the luxury of not
worrying about the money. One of
the largest financial firms in the
world, once part of Merrill Lynch,
Blackrock has several thousand
employees worldwide and manages more than $3 trillion in assets.
Blackrock is now the third tenant to sign on at University Square,
which just recently became operational with the move-in of Maryland-based Axis Reinsurance. Axis
has yet to speak publicly about its
move to West Windsor, but it announced in January that it would
lease 26,000 square feet in the
313,000-square-foot building.
Axis, the second company to announce a lease signing at University Square, was the first to move in.
Otsuka Pharmaceuticals, a Japanbased company, was the first to
sign on here last summer. Otsuka
has remained mum on its move
from 100 Overlook Drive, but it
has signed a 67,531-square-foot
lease — more than tripling its size
on Overlook — for a potential
move of its headquarters from near
Baltimore.
West Windsor Mayor Shing-Fu
Hsueh and Business Administrator
Continued on page 20
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WW All-Stars: Above, from the left, are Gillian
Adair, Lindsey Hinczynski, Nicole Dunne, Shannon
Radey, Alyssa Schiera, and Emily Vena, of the WWLL
Softball 12s. To the right are the WWLL 12-Year-Old
All Stars. Clockwise from top left are Justin O'Leary,
Michael Radey, Patrick Tso, George Revock, Brian
Tso, and CJ Markisz. Photos by Brian McCarthy
Little League
Continued from page 1
The team defeated Robbinsville
on July 9, after coming back from a
6-5 deficit in the bottom of the sixth
inning. Ryan Strype hit a sacrifice
fly to bring a runner home to tie the
game. Blake Brown, who was on
base, ran to home plate when a
throw was made to second base on
an appeal play. Earlier in the game,
Jared Panson hit a double, and Brian Murphy had a double that
knocked two runners in. Brown also had a single that drove in a run.
The team advanced to the Section 3 Tournament, where it traveled to Sayreville to beat Sayre
Woods, 8-1, on July 12. Following
that game, the team fell to Marlboro, but made a comeback in the
loser’s bracket by beating Sayre
Woods again and then avenging its
loss with a win over Marlboro, 125, on July 17.
Unfortunately, the team’s success was halted in the following
game on July 18, missing its shot at
the Section 3 Little League title
when it fell to Toms River, 11-3.
Meanwhile, hope was over for
the Cranbury-Plainsboro 12-yearolds in the loser’s bracket in its narrow loss, 3-2, to Nottingham on July 10, despite the batting efforts of
Zach Crossey, Luke Apuzzi,
Michael Hart, and Daniel JohnsonCole, who each had hits in the
game. Johnson-Cole had a two-run
single in the bottom of the fourth
that brought his team within a run.
Babe Ruth. The West WindsorPlainsboro Babe Ruth 13-year-old
All Stars have also been victorious
this summer, claiming the District
1 Tournament title with their win
over Hamilton on July 18, capping
off an undefeated run.
The team has won four straight
games, including the title game,
and heads into hosting the tournament with its first District 1 title
since 2004. The 13s were scheduled to face Brick American at 8
p.m. on Thursday, July 22, after the
News’ deadline, in the Southern
New Jersey tournament at Ciufanni
Field at Community Park.
The team is led by the pitching
efforts of Sean O’Brien, Christian
Waters, and Tucker Titsch, as well
as the power at the plate from
Austin Linder, Adam Gostomski,
and Sid Kumar, as well as Danny
Borup, Vishnu Kaimal, Zach Bacall, Garrett Erickson, John Lappetito, and Rob Armus.
Meanwhile, the West WindsorPlainsboro 15s will begin on Friday, July 23 at 5:45 p.m. at DeMeo
with Pennsville.
WW-P Legion
WW-P (11-13): A win against
Trenton, 9-7, on July 12. Otis: 3-1-01; Rubenstein: 5-1-0-0; Aurora: 4-11-1; Phelan: 3-1-0-0; DeMouth: 4-12-0; Hase: 5-2-3-0; Block: 4-2-2-4; E.
Smith: 4-0-2-0; Donohue: 2-0-1-1.
2B: Block. SF: Donohue. SB: Hase:
2. Wisotsky had 7 strikeouts.
A loss to Broad St. Park, 4-0, on
July 11. Rubenstein: 3-0-1-0; DeMouth: 3-0-1-0. 2B: DeMouth.
A win against Hopewell, 13-5, on
July 11. Chet Otis had four hits and
three RBIs. Eric Wisotsky had two
doubles. Ryan Phelan hit a triple.
Babe Ruth
WW-P 14s: A win, 8-7, over
Hopewell on July 12. Neelash Satpute had a two-RBI single. Danny
Klein hit the game-winning single.
Klein had two hits in the game.
A loss to Hightstown-East Windsor, 13-3, on July 11.
WW-P 13s: A win against Hamilton, 13-3, on July 18 for the District 1
championship.
A win against Western Monmouth, 9-5, on July 15. Christian Waters hit a double. Tucker Titsch had
an RBI single. 2B: Waters, Vishnu
Kaimal. RBI: Austin Lindner, Waters,
Titsch: 3; Sid Kumar.
A win against Hamilton, 8-4, on
July 11. Christian Waters struck out 7
batters. Sean O’Brien had three hits
and drove in a run, and Adam Gostomski hit a double and drove in a
run. RBIs: Tucker, Titsch, O’Brien: 2;
Gostomski; Kumar, Bacall.
C-P 12s All-Stars: From left are Anthony Rodriguez,
Daniel Johnson Cole, Hayden Reyes, Ken Shanaberger, Luke Apuzzi, Matt Cabo, and Matt Hart.
A win against Trenton, 11-1, on
July 10. Sean O’Brien pitched a shutout through the first four innings.
Little League
West Windsor Little League
12s. A win against Sayre Woods
South, 8-1, on July 21. Murphy: 4-22-0; Panson: 4-2-2-1; Revock: 4-2-32; P. Tso: 4-0-1-0; Radey: 2-1-1-1;
Markisz: 3-1-2-1. 2B: Panson: 2.
RBI: REvock: 2; Panson; Radey;
Markisz.
A win against Manasquan-Brielle,
7-1, on July 20.
A loss to Sayre Woods South, 7-1,
on July 19. 2B: Mike Radey. RBI:
Radey. Panson: 2-1-1-0; Revock: 30-1-0; P. Tso: 3-0-1-0; Radey: 3-0-11; Markisz: 3-0-2-0; Marsh: 1-0-1-0.
A win over Nottingham, 5-4, on
July 15. Drew Panson had a two-run
home run.
A win against Robbinsville, 8-0,
on July 10.
Cranbury/Plainsboro Little
League 12s A loss to Nottingham, 32, on July 10. Crossey: 3-1-1-0;
Apuzzi: 3-1-1-0; Hart: 3-0-1-0; Johnson-Cole: 1-0-1-1. 2B: Hart.
West Windsor Little League
11s. A win against Robbinsville, 9-8,
on July 17. Matt Phelan had two hits
and drove in two runs. Freddie
Maresca had a bases-loaded double.
A loss to Ewing, 16-5, on July 15.
A win against Hamilton, 5-4, on
July 10. Josh Miller struck out seven
batters. Miller and Chris St. Amour
each drove in two runs. Fred
Maresca had an RBI.
Cranbury-Plainsboro Little
League 11s. A win against East
Windsor, 14-4, on July 10. Jeremy
Lockwood drive in six runs, including
two home runs.
West Windsor Little League
10s. A loss to Toms River, 11-3, on
July 18.
A win against Marlboro, 12-5, on
July 17.
A win over Sayre Woods, 8-1, on
July 12 in the first round of the Section 3 10-year-old tournament. Ben
Goldstein and Dylan Welch combined for a three-hitter. David Philbin
had three infield singles, an RBI and
two runs. Jack McNeilly had a double
and scored a run, and Brennan Froio
had two singles and an RBI.
A win, 7-6, over Robbinsville, on
July 9. Brian Murphy had a double.
Blake Brown had a single.
Sports Briefs
Plainsboro resident Anthony Lee
placed second at the Eden Family 5K
Run, with a time of 16:28.15, on July
18. Ryan Sleeper, of North, finished
third with a time of 16:42.25.
West Windsor resident Jon Squeri
placed first, with a time of 16:43.77,
in the Miles4Mary 5K Run on July 17
at High School South. The race benefited a scholarship fund for 1990
graduate Mary McGuire. West Windsor resident Joe Rosa finished second, with a time of 16:50.45. West
Windsor resident Sam Macaluso finished third, with a time of 16:50.78.
West Windsor resident Caroline Kellner was the top female finisher, with
a time of 22:15.17.
Steven Fernandez won the Men’s
Open Singles competition at the Marco Mazzoncini Memorial Tennis
Tournament, 6-4, 6-1. Hanako
Kuisakawa and Susan Parratt won
the Women’s 4.0 Doubles. Ajay
Kaisth won in the Mixed Open Doubles. All Are West Windsor residents.
Kyle Currier, of the CranburyPlainsboro Little League; Nicholas
Kerins from the West Windsor Little
League; Sarah Duane from the Cranbury-Plainsboro Little League; and
Emily Vena from the West Windsor
Little League received the Jim Davis
Sportsmanship awards for District
12.
Plainsboro resident Tyler Shen
won, 6-2, 6-4, in the Boys 12s Division of the Nassau Racquet Club July Classic in the final.
West Windsor resident Evan
Samet won 6-3, 6-4, in the Boys 18s
Division final at the Princeton Junior
Open.
Jack Dennehy had three touchdown catches and 209 yards in the
East’s win over the West, 27-20, in
the Sunshine Classic. Dennehy, who
was a key player for High School
South’s football team this year, was
part of the longest play in Sunshine
Game history on a completion for a
touchdown. He will play football at
James Madison University.
Traci Fischer, 17, of Plainsboro,
and Margo Lee, 22, of West Windsor,
will compete at the 2010 Special
Olympics National Games in Lincoln,
NE from July 18 through 23. Fischer
competed in track & field, and Lee
competed in aquatics.
West Windsor resident Roman
Horoszewski was second in the 200
IM, with a time of 2:39.10 at the Summer Sizzle at the Sonny Werblin
Recreation Center at Rutgers University from June 25 to 27.
Horoszewski swims for the Peddie
Aquatics Association. He also finished second in the 100 Back
(1:14.56), and third in the 100 Free
(1:03.86); in the 200 Free (2:17.40);
and 400 Free, (4:50.67).
South graduate Eric Valero finished with 10 goals this year on the
Rennselear Polytechnic Institute
men’s lacrosse team.
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High School South Awards
Michael Huey, center, presented Christopher Matthews and
Elyse Sartor with the West Windsor Lions Scholarship.
Jennifer Sharma, far right, was presented with the Carol Sherbet Memorial Scholarship by Maddy Sherbet,
left, Mindy Sherbet, Caryn Sherbet, Simon Sherbet, and Eric Sherbet.
William Bronson, left, presented Ronak Gandhi
with the Comcast Scholarship.
Paul Merrill presented Sabrina Arias with the
Merrill Memorial Scholarship.
Percis Bansal, third from left, presented the Bansal Family Scholarship to Aanchal Khurana, left,
Aakash Bhatia, Ronak Gandhi, Priya Saksena, and Rhea Kumar.
Susan Perl, center, presented Victoria Karas, left, and
Sabrina Arias with the Perl Family Scholarship.
The Rotary Club of the Princeton Corridor Scholarship was presented by Donna
DiDomenico, center, to Christopher Matthews and Sarita Patankar.
Jacqui Stein, center, presented Allison Pungello and Alex Campbell
with the West Windsor Little League Award.
Cathy Tantum, center, awarded Julissa Guadagni, left, and
Natalie Tucker with the Varsity Cheerleading Scholarship.
Carlos Yepez awarded the PNC Bank
Scholarship to Emma Rosen.
Margaret Pei presented Marina Santana
with the Friends of the West Windsor Library:
Jan Trenholm Memorial Scholarship.
Erica Simi was awarded
the Stephen Jeffrey
Weiner Lady Hawks
Memorial Scholarship.
Tom Roder received
the Donald Mannain
Memorial Scholarship
Danielle Erickson was awarded the
David Suarez Friends & Family
Scholarship by Steve Welch
The WW-P Education Association Scholarship was awarded to Rachel
Goldberg, left, and Amanda Colonna by Michelle Walsh, center.
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High School
North Awards
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More award winners will be featured
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Principal Michael Zapicchi, second from left, with High Honors Award winners Lucy Xu, left, Siyu Guo, Anjali Baliga, Nikhil
Sheth, Anant Gharpure, Daniel Huang, Daesun Yim, Liliana Ma, Jacquelyn Kercheval, and Anthony Arias.
Jason Chin was presented the WW-P Bicycle and
Pedestrian Alliance Award by Stacey Karp.
Alison Puzio, left, Aleesha Shaik, Anant Gharpure, Lindsey Olsson, Emily Stern, and
Vincent Mendola were awarded the PTSA Scholarship.
David Hu, center, awarded the
Huaxia Chinese Scholarship to Siyu Guo, left, and Sean Yan.
Millie Beauford presented the Coldwell Banker
Realtors Award to Aashika Shah.
John Enz presented Thomas Cochrane
with the Arion Award.
Patrick Clewell received
the Dolly Hsieh Memorial
Scholarship.
The Diana Rochford
Memorial Scholarship
was awarded to
Denise Pyfrom.
The Friends of WW Library: Jan Trenholm
Scholarship was awarded by
Dana Krug, left, to Srividiya Suresh.
Percis Bansal, second from right, presented the Bansal Family Service Scholarship
to Lekha Racharla, Ranajoy Bose, and Cameron Erdogan.
Jacquelyn Kercheval and Chet Otis received the
Coaches Association Summercam Award.
Lexy Forsell, left, received the Stephen Jeffrey
Weiner Lady Hawks Award from Melissa Demuth.
Kevin Campbell was presented the Jack Rutledge Memorial
Scholarship by Kelly Reymann, left, and Stacey Belton.
Barbara Edmonds, center, presented the African American Parent Group
Scholarship to Allison Baidoo, left, and Denise Pyfrom.
Caroline Bourassa, first from left, and Brandon Frank, third from left, received the WWP North
PTSA Barbara Masonis Scholarship from Andy Sjamsu and Chhaya Somani.
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said Hary of the Blackrock announcement.
Once Blackrock signs the deal
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township. “They’re going to be
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n the same night that the West
Windsor Township Council
heard a presentation from the Environmental Commission about the
township’s pending application to
the Sustainable New Jersey for certification, the council adopted two
resolutions toward advancing its
sustainability goals.
The first was a an anti-idling
resolution, and the second promoted the DOT’s “complete streets”
initiative. Both were passed at the
council’s July 19 meeting.
The first resolution states the
council’s support of “the adopting
of a strong anti-idling policy by
government agencies, schools,
businesses, and other organizations.” The resolution calls on municipal police officers to “make enforcing existing violations and
penalties under New Jersey’s existing no-idling law a priority.”
It also encourages schools, businesses, governments, and other entities to encourage their employees, staff, and constituents to turn
off their gasoline or diesel-powered engines “immediately at
schools and off-site school-related
events to minimize exposure of
children to vehicle emissions.”
Current state law prohibits the
idling of vehicles for more than
three minutes, and studies have
shown that an anti-idling policy
will save fuel, prolong engine life,
and improve air quality.
The council also adopted a resolution committing the township to
creating a pedestrian and bikeway
system as defined by the state Department of Transportation’s
“complete streets initiative.
The DOT defines a complete
street as one that provides “safe access for all users by designing and
operating a comprehensive, integrated, connected multi-modal
network of transportation options.” Under the resolution, the
township “wishes to reinforce its
commitment to creating a comprehensive, integrated, connected
street network that safely accommodates all road users of all abilities and disabilities and for all
trips.”
The resolution requires all public street projects, both new construction and reconstruction (excluding maintenance) to be designed and constructed as “complete streets” whenever feasible.
Prior to council’s passing of the
resolutions, Michael Hornsby,
chairman of the township’s Environmental Commission, made a
presentation about the township’s
plans for submitting an application
for bronze certification under the
Sustainable Jersey program. The
program provides access to grants
and helps municipalities find funding opportunities to continue becoming more sustainable. The
deadline to apply this year is September 15.
According to West Windsor officials’ calculations, West Windsor has already amassed 150 points
toward that certification through
some of its initiatives likes creating
‘The work is essentially
never finished,’ said
Michael Hornsby, who
called it a ‘continual
path of improvement.’
a natural resource inventory,
adopting a sustainable plan, and
adopting policies for energy efficiency and green design.
There are two levels of certification — bronze and silver — and
West Windsor will have enough
points to obtain bronze certification, including the points that passage of the two ordinances on July
19 will add.
Prior to July 19, the township already passed two resolutions —
one that authorizes the township’s
commitment to pledge continuation and expansion of its sustainable land use planning practices,
and one that authorizes the township’s commitment to promote
green building practices.
One more — an ordinance that
would encourage the use of wind
power technology in West Windsor — is coming, Hornsby said.
“Once we achieve certification,
we’ll put our heads together to
achieve silver certification,”
Hornsby said. That requires the
township to earn 350 points.
Even after it receives silver certification, the township’s efforts
will continue, he said. “The work is
essentially never finished,” Hornsby said, likening the process to a
“continual path of improvement.”
In October, 2009, West Windsor became one of the towns in the
state with a sustainability element
as part of its Master Plan aimed at
incorporating more environmentally-friendly initiatives into future
township development. The sustainability element, offers goals,
objectives, strategies, and targets
to direct township operations toward more sustainable practices.
Other
EnvironmentallyFriendly Action. Also during the
July 19 meeting, the council adopted a resolution requesting that
Mercer County create a bicycle
route from the Delaware and Raritan Canal to the Princeton Junction
Train Station at West Windsor,
along Washington Road.
The resolution states that the
county is currently repaving Washington Road and that the West
Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian
Alliance has requested both the
county and township that bike
lanes be added to the section of
Washington Road.
Redevelopment
Budget Reviewed
W
est Windsor still has more
than 50 percent of its budget
intact for redevelopment purposes,
members of the township’s administration are saying.
According to Business Administrator Robert Hary, who updated
the council about the status of the
redevelopment budget at its meeting on July 12, the township still
has $111,000 of the $200,000 it approved in bonds in late 2007 to be
used toward redevelopment.
The $200,000, approved in a
bond ordinance in December,
2007, was to be used to fund continuing work on the 350-acre
Princeton Junction train station redevelopment project. When it was
approved, officials said the bond
ordinance would cover the costs
for contracts for consultants Gary
Davies and John Madden, and the
costs for a hiring redevelopment
attorney (the township later hired
attorney Ed McManimon), a real
estate and financial consultant, Integra, and for funding work by
Gerald Muller, the Planning Board
attorney.
Officials said then that the
$200,000 in bonds was needed to
supplement the original $403,725
earmarked in 2006 for creation of
the redevelopment plan.
Hary said that he sent copies of a
spreadsheet that breaks down the
costs associated with the $200,000
budget to council members and
verbally presented the report on July 12. “We haven’t even used 50
percent of the money yet,” he said.
The council had requested an update on the funding.
Other business. Discussions of
a reimbursement policy and a draft
ordinance to slowly phase out the
need for a Cable TV Advisory
Board were postponed during the
July 12 meeting.
Council reviewed draft ordinances of the reimbursement policy last month and seemed to agree
that they wanted to eliminate the
current flat, monthly mileage and
meal allowance of $250 given to
certain township employees. Ultimately, the council assigned
Township Attorney Michael Herbert to draft a policy.
Business Administrator Robert
Hary said that during the July 12
meeting, officials reported they
had not had time to complete their
review and asked to defer the issue
until the agenda session in August.
The council has also been examining the dissolution of the Cable
TV Advisory Board in favor of a
smaller staff committee that would
handle any policy decisions, based
on the depleting need of having the
board. The smaller committee will
most likely consist of the business
administrator, the mayor, and the
council president, who will deal
with policy decisions.
“Mr. Herbert did provide a draft
of amendments to the code, but he
is still getting information from
various council members before he
comes in with a draft,” said Hary.
Garage Approved
for Twin W Squad
T
he West Windsor Planning
Board has approved a proposal
by the Twin “W” First Aid Squad
to construct a free-standing garage
for storage on its 2.5-acre property.
The volunteer squad will be using its own funding to construct the
1,230-square foot structure in the
back of the existing facility on
Everett Drive. The garage will be
used to store equipment.
The Planning Board approved
the application for preliminary and
final major site plan approval on
July 21. The application did not require any variances and fell within
the zoning regulations for the property. The 2.5-acre site will provide
ample room for the structure, but
the squad will lose 13 of its current
52 parking spaces, which should be
adequate. The site plan application
was required, even though the
squad’s proposal meets all requirements.
F
or the past decade, Carol Torres has moved up the ranks in
municipal government. Now
she is Plainsboro’s newest municipal clerk.
The Plainsboro Township Committee voted unanimously on July
14 to appoint Torres to a three-year
term as clerk. For the past two
years, she had been serving as acting clerk, after former Clerk Pat
Hullfish retired. Prior to that, Torres was deputy clerk.
Torres was born in Puerto Rico
and moved with her family to New
Jersey more than 33 years ago. Her
mother is a homemaker, and her father is in the welding business. Torres currently lives with her husband, a firefighter in Trenton, and
their two daughters in Burlington
County.
She began working in the health
department in Trenton more than a
decade ago, moving her way up to
working under the director of the
department. She began in the Trenton clerk’s office in 2002, where
she worked for the following three
years before being hired in 2005 as
deputy clerk in Plainsboro, working under Hullfish.
“Starting off in a much larger
city, it’s different in terms of the
public and the different type of
government system,” she said. Upon coming to Plainsboro, “it was a
bit of a shell shock because it’s not
a large city. What I like about being
in Plainsboro is that you have more
of a one-on-one; you get involved
more than you do in a larger city.”
Torres worked under Hullfish,
who picked up where her former
boss in Trenton left off in training
her. “They really opened my eyes
about how to interact with the public and how to understand politics
and to work with the government,”
she said.
When Hullfish retired, Torres
was appointed as acting clerk until
she finished her certification. She
just fulfilled the last requirement passing the state exam. But Torres
will be involved in ongoing education through seminars associated
with her work as the registrar,
which requires her to learn about
changes in the law. Torres said she
would bring those changes to the
town and make sure procedures are
updated and followed properly.
Another one of her goals is to “find
ways to serve people in a more efficient manner.”
“I appreciate and took to heart
all the support I received through
getting hired as deputy, being encouraged to continue, and being
given the opportunity to take the
state exam and get the certification,” said Torres. “The support
has been overwhelming.”
“If I were to be asked whether or
not I would prefer the city or suburban atmosphere, I would definitely
say Plainsboro Township,” she
said about working in the two municipalities. “It makes my 45minute commute worth it.”
Plainsboro Adopts
Taxi Ordinance
A
n ordinance that tightens restrictions on taxi drivers picking up passengers within Plainsboro has been adopted.
The Plainsboro Township Committee voted unanimously to pass
the ordinance at its meeting on July
14, after its first revision since
2001. The ordinance ensures the
cars are in safe condition by governing both the inspection of taxis
and the documentation that must be
provided by a driver.
Under the provisions of the new
ordinance, taxi companies who
pick up passengers in Plainsboro
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Plainsboro News: Torres Named Clerk
would have to register with the
township. Registration will enter
the cab’s information into the police computer system with the taxi
license’s expiration date.
A taxi cannot be more than 84
months old and must be in safe condition, under the ordinance. Each
driver must be at least 18 years old
and hold a valid New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or New York driver’s license. The ordinance also requires
an investigation into a driver’s
background and driving record.
The ordinance also prohibits smoking by the drivers and passengers.
The township has also changed
the identification system. Under
former procedure, police issued
stickers for the rear bumper, requiring new stickers each year. Under
the new ordinance, the expiration
date of the license is entered into
the police computer system. When
an officer runs the license plate of
the cab, the expiration date for the
license is shown.
The ordinance also requires taxi
drivers to keep their taxi licenses
inside the car so they can provide it
to officers during a stop. The license is only required to pick up
fares in town. A cab driver who
picks up a passenger elsewhere and
drives into Plainsboro to drop the
person off is not required to register
with the township.
The township is expecting a
large increase in the number of
cabs operating in Plainsboro because of the new hospital. A person
who is brought to the hospital in
Plainsboro but lives far away, for
example, many need to call a cab
when released from the hospital.
Bond Ordinance
T
he Plainsboro Township Committee has adopted a $6.5 million bond ordinance that would include funding for the renovation
project at the township’s former library.
About $3.5 million in the bond
ordinance, adopted on July 14, is
earmarked for the reconstruction
and renovation project, while another $2.79 million will go toward
road improvements and a pathway
connection to existing bikeways.
Another $110,000 is earmarked for
the purchase of a new truck with a
plow and spreader for Public
Works.
The bond ordinance was introduced about two months after officials discussed the merits of funding the conversion of the former library facility into a community
center. Officials have already given the go-ahead to township professionals to enter the next phase in
the design. The renovation of the
19,200-square-foot existing structure will provide the space for the
township’s recreational and cultural programs.
The project calls for a revamping of the outside landscape and
renovation of the former library facility that will create meeting
rooms, a cooking area, computer
training rooms, a drop-in center
that can be accessed after hours,
bulk storage areas, a painting and
crafts room, and a large space in the
center of the library that can seat up
to 220 people.
Officials also pointed out that
the cost estimates for the total project from the township’s architect
— up to $4.7 million — were conservative. Global healthcare firm
Novo Nordisk has already donated
$75,000 toward the project. And
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officials said they were looking to
the county for funding.
Name Change. In other business during the July 14 meeting,
the Township Committee introduced an ordinance that would
change the name of Connector
Road to Campus Road.
Connector Road runs between
Plainsboro and Scudders Mill
Road and turns into Campus Road
on the northern side of the Scudders Mill Road intersection.
A public hearing on the ordinance is scheduled for Wednesday,
August 11.
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DAY-BY-DAY IN WW-P
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Build speaking, leadership, and
communication skills. Guests are
welcome. 7:30 p.m.
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Outdoor Concerts
Courtyard Concerts, Grounds
For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds
Road, Hamilton, 609-689-1089.
www.groundsforsculpture.org.
Animus presents Eastern Mediterranean world fusion and dance
blended music. Rain or shine. $10.
7:30 p.m.
Feelin’ Groovy: A 1960s Revue,
Washington Crossing Open Air
Theater, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville,
267-885-9857. www.dpacatoat.com. Celebrate the music of the
’60s including beach themes, Motown, the British Invasion, California, and more. $10; $7 for children.
Blankets, seat cushions, and insect repellent recommended. Picnics welcome before show. Food
available. Parking $5. 7:30 p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Ben Hague, Catch a Rising Star,
Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie
Center, West Windsor, 609-9878018. www.catcharisingstar.com.
Hague hosts the “Rhode Show,” a
daily television show in New England. Register. $19.50. 8 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Family Night Out, Can Do Fitness
Club, 121 Main Street, Forrestal
Village, Plainsboro, 609-5140500.
www.candofitness.com.
Register. Free. 6 to 9 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Solarbots, Baking Counts!, Invention Challenge III: Freefall,
and Friday Night Live: Math
Treasure Hunt. Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street,
609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. Check website for details.
Lectures
Meeting,
Toastmasters
Club,
Live Music
Dan Sulaklo, BT Bistro, 3499
Route 1 South, West Windsor,
609-919-9403. www.btbistro.com.
Acoustic happy hour. 5 p.m.
Dick Gratton, Chambers Walk
Cafe, 2667 Main Street, Lawrenceville, 609-896-5995. Solo
jazz guitar. 6 to 9 p.m.
Liana Brooke Guberman, Rocky
Hill Inn, 137 Washington Street,
Rocky Hill, 609-683-8930. www.rockyhilltavern.com. Opera arias .
Reservations suggested. 6 to 8
p.m.
Animus, Grounds For Sculpture,
18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton,
609-586-0616. www.groundsforsculpture.org. Rain or shine. Register. $10. 7:30 p.m.
Dinner, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, 609924-8777.
www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Live concert and
video shoot with the Princetonbased progressive garage rock
group. $8. 8 p.m.
Arnie Baird, It’s a Grind Coffee
House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road,
Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. www.itsagrind.com. Acoustic blend. 8
to 10 p.m.
Dr. Doz Band, BT Bistro, 3499
Route 1 South, West Windsor,
609-919-9403. www.btbistro.com.
Rock. 9 p.m.
The Mojo Gypsies, Hopewell Valley Bistro & Inn, 15 East Broad
Street, Hopewell, 609-466-9889.
www.hopewellvalleybistro.com.
Blues and rock. 9 p.m.
Singles
Divorce Recovery Program,
Princeton Church of Christ, 33
River Road, Princeton, 609-5813889.
www.princetonchurchofchrist.com. Support group. Free.
7:30 p.m.
Douglas B. Weekes DVM
Saturday
July 24
Dance
Songs of Nilad and Passion and
Fire, Silk City Summer Arts Festival, Eastside Park, Paterson,
212-415-5500. www.silkcityartsfestival.com. “Songs of Nilad” and
“Passion and Fire” were choreographed by Marie Alonzo of West
Windsor will be performed by Henri Velandia and Mira Estaphanous,
also of West Windsor; Nancy Musco of Plainsboro; Kelsey Burns,
Cathy Gonzales, Abdiel Cedric Jacobsen, Rogerson St. Jean,
Danielle Mondi, Kevin Toft, and
Danielle Mondi. Picnics and blankets are welcome. Free admission. Raindate is Sunday, July 25.
Noon to 1 p.m.
Drama
Misalliance, Princeton Summer
Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater,
609-258-7062.
www.princetonsummertheater.org.
George Bernard Shaw classic.
$16. 2 and 8 p.m.
Cliffhanger,
Off-Broadstreet
Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766.
www.off-broadstreet.com. Suspenseful drama. $27.50 to $29.50.
7 p.m.
Plaza Suite, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College,
1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-5703333.
www.kelseytheatre.net.
Neil Simon’s comedy presented
by the Yardley Players. $14. 8
p.m.
Film
Artist Visions Film Festival, Lambertville Public Library, Lambertville, 609-397-0275. www.nickelodeonnights.org. Wine tasting and architecture tour, 1 p.m.,
$10. Screening of “Gemini Rising”
and meet Gina Andreoli and Chris
Marston at 2 p.m., $15. Screening
Kerry Danielsen VMD
EDINBURG ANIMAL HOSPITAL
www.edinburgvet.com
An Interesting Case Study
at Edinburg Animal Hospital
Monkey, a 7 week old Domestic Shorthair
kitten, was found abandoned by his mother
at 4 weeks of age. Luckily he was eating on
his own, and aside from an upper respiratory
infection that was treated with antibiotics,
he was doing quite well. Not all abandoned
kittens are that lucky. Orphaned kittens are
especially vulnerable to disease and should
be taken to a veterinarian at the first sign
of abnormal behavior, decreased appetite or
failure to thrive. The most important factors in
caring for an abandoned kitten are to provide
warmth, regular feedings with KMR or a similar kitten milk replacer, stimulate urination and
defecation and to hold and pet the kitten as
often as possible to encourage affection and
help him to thrive. Contact your veterinarian
for more detailed instructions on caring for
orphaned kittens.
609-443-1212
609-275-1212
BUSINESS HOURS:
Mon-Fri 7AM-8PM
Saturday 7:30AM-NOON
Dr. Hours by Appointment
Get Funky: Big Funk gives a free concert, Saturday,
July 31, 2 to 4 p.m., on the green at Palmer Square.
of “Bela Fleck: Throw Down Your
Heart” at 3 p.m., $15. Upper
Princeton Swing Collective in outside concert at 5 p.m. The High
Hearts in concert at 6:30 p.m.
Screening of “When You’re
Strange” at 7:30 p.m., $15. Short
films by area filmmakers at 8:30
p.m. 1 p.m.
Outdoor Movie Series, Plainsboro Recreation, Morris Davison
Park, Plainsboro, 609-799-0909
ext. 552. www.plainsboronj.com.
Screening of “Madagascar.” Bring
blankets and lawn chairs. Free. 7
p.m.
Art
Artists Network, Lawrenceville
Main Street, 2683 Main Street,
Lawrenceville,
609-647-1815.
www.Lawrencevillemainstreet.com. Gallery features works by
area artists. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Art Exhibit, Morpeth Contemporary, Open Space Gallery, 36
Bridge Street, Frenchtown, 609333-9393. www.morpethcontemporary.com. Works by Illia Barger,
Michael Madigan, James Jansma,
and Pamela Farrell. On view to
August 29. All four artists will be
present at First Friday on August
6, 6 to 8 p.m. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dancing
Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton,
609-924-6763. www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Instruction
and dance. $12. 7:30 to 11 p.m.
Literati
Author Event, Borders Books,
601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040.
www.bordersgroupinc.com.
Deanna Pinns-Lawson and Stella
I. Williams, authors of “Independent Women.” Booksigning. 1
p.m.
Classical Music
Voice
Recital,
Westminster
Choir College, Bristol Chapel,
Princeton, 609-921-2663. www.rider.edu. Participants from the
CoOPERAtive program perform.
Free. 2 p.m.
Don Giovanni, Opera New Jersey, McCarter Theater, 609-2582787. www.opera-nj.org. 8 p.m.
Outdoor Concerts
Summer Music Series, Palmer
Square, On the Green, 609-9212333. www.palmersquare.com.
Alice Project performs. Free. 2 to
4 p.m.
Summer Concert Series, Mercer
County, Marina, Mercer County
Park, West Windsor, 609-4487241.
www.mercercounty.org.
Stuck in the Decade, a Jersey
Shore 1980s cover band. Food
and beer available. Bring a lawn
chair. Free. 6 p.m.
Billy Walton Band, West Windsor
Arts Council, Nassau Park Pavilion, West Windsor, 609-919-1982.
www.westwindsorarts.org. Rock
and roll with Billy Walton, a guitarist and vocalist; William Paris of
West Windsor on bass, and Marcus Croan on drums. Free concert
in “...and the beat goes on” summer music series. Bring chairs or
blankets. Reception at BoConcept, the Danish furniture store in
Nassau Park, follows the concert.
Free. 6 p.m. See story, page 25.
6th Street Quaternion, Blue Point
Grill, 258 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-1211. www.bluepointgrill.com. 7 p.m.
Feelin’ Groovy: A 1960s Revue,
Washington Crossing Open Air
Theater, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville,
267-885-9857. www.dpacatoat.com. Celebrate the music of the
’60s including beach themes, Motown, the British Invsaion, California, and more. $10; $7 for children.
Blankets, seat cushions, and insect repellent recommended. Picnics welcome before show. Food
available. Parking $5. 7:30 p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Ben Hague, Catch a Rising Star,
Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie
Center, West Windsor, 609-9878018. www.catcharisingstar.com.
Register. $22. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.
Nicole Rogers and Helene Angley, Grover’s Mill Coffee
House, 335 Princeton Hightstown
Road, West Windsor, 609-7168771.
www.groversmillcoffee.com. Music and comedy. 8 p.m.
Food & Dining
Product
Cooking
Demonstration, Miele Design
Center, 9 Independence Way,
Princeton, 800-843-7231. www.mieleusa.com. Register. Free.
Noon.
Food Tastings, Nassau Seafood
& Produce, 256 Nassau Street,
Princeton, 609-921-0620. www.nassaustreetseafood.com. Free.
Noon to 2 p.m.
Farmers’ Market
West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market, Vaughn Drive Parking Lot, Princeton Junction Train
Station, 609-577-5113. www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.org.
Produce, bakery items, pizza, coffee, and other foods and flowers.
West Windsor Arts Council, West
Windsor Bike and Pedestrian Alliance, and Yes, We Can, a volunteer group that collects food for the
Crisis Ministry of Princeton and
Trenton. West Windsor Arts Council’s community art show with artist
Ken Liao. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. See story, page 25.
Gardens
Planting a Wetland Meadow,
Master Gardeners of Mercer
County, 431A Federal City Road,
Pennington,
609-989-6830.
www.mgofmc.org. Program focusing on several varieties of native wetland and rain garden
plants presented by Nancy Putnam. Register. $3. 10 to 11 a.m.
Health & Wellness
Insight Meditation Open House,
Princeton Center for Yoga &
Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite
506, Skillman, 609-924-7294.
www.princetonyoga.com.
Overview of insight meditation by
Beth Evard, founder of Princeton
Insight Meditation. Two short
meditation practice sittings. Free.
1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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Take Five: From Bugle Boy to Jazz Trumpeter
F
ive years ago, when the News
first visited with John Henry
Goldman, the West Windsor
jazz trumpeter was introducing his
music to diners at the old Sunny
Garden restaurant on Farber Road
off Route 1. It was a tentative beginning: Goldman alone on trumpet with a sound system that provided the accompaniment.
These days Goldman presents
the real deal. He plays with an assortment of seasoned jazz musicians at a variety of venues, including most recently Labyrinth Books
at 122 Nassau Street in Princeton
and Tre Piani restaurant in Forrestal Village. This Saturday, July
24, from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Goldman
appears at Tre Piani with two “historic jazz elders,” Lisle Atkinson
and Richard Wyands, musicians
who were part of the professional
jazz scene 40 years ago when
Goldman, then 17, determined that
he, too, could be a professional
trumpet player.
“I’ve come from the age of 17,
not imagining that I could ever play
like these guys, to actually performing with them,” says Goldman. “It’s the full circle of a
dream.”
The dream actually began when
Goldman was 6, and was at Camp
Takajo in Maine, the summer camp
that his father ran for many years.
Young John Henry (named after
both his grandfathers) asked to
play the camp bugler’s horn and
was hooked. During high school on
Long Island his musical career was
sidetracked by basketball — he
was named captain of his team in
his junior year, a rare feat.
But then began an even more
complex set of detours. Goldman
quit basketball in his senior year
and began serious training on the
trumpet, studying with jazz band
veteran Jimmy Maxwell. By the
time he graduated from high school
he knew he didn’t want to attend
college (even though he was qualified academically), and he was
confident he could play trumpet
well enough to do so professionally. But, overwhelmed by a need to
History
Roe Ferrara and Steve, It’s a
Grind Coffee House, 7 Schalks
Crossing Road, Plainsboro, 609275-2919.
www.itsagrind.com.
Old standards. 8 to 10 p.m.
The Armory System, Washington Crossing State Park, 355
Washington Crossing-Pennington
Road, Titusville, 609-737-2515.
Stanley Saperstein as Isaac
Coren, director of the Carlisle Laboratory during the Revolutionary
War at 1 p.m. Visitor Center museum features Colonial and Revolutionary War artifacts. $5 per car. 1
to 4 p.m.
For Families
Cardboard Canoe Race, Plainsboro Public Library, Waters
Edge Park, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. All ages are
encouraged to enter. 10 a.m. to
noon.
Evening Hayrides, Howell Living
History Farm, Valley Road, off
Route 29, Titusville, 609-7373299. www.howellfarm.org. Selfguided tours, picnic in the pine
grove, marshmallow roast, and
20-minute rides. Free. 5 to 8 p.m.
Lectures
What Does Your Handwriting
Say About You?, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1,
Lawrence Township, 609-9896922. www.mcl.org. Certified
handwriting analyst Cynthia Mernone will help you to understand
yourself and others through handwriting. Register. 10 a.m.
Pakistan Lecture, Princeton Senior Resource Center, Suzanne
Patterson Center, 45 Stockton
Street, 609-924-7108. “Pakistan
Today” presented by Akhtar Shah,
a retired Pakistani military officer.
Register. Free. 1 p.m.
Live Music
Larry Tritel and Guy DeRosa, Halo Pub, 5 Hulfish Street, Princeton, 609-921-1710. Folk and jazz.
7 to 10 p.m.
John Henry Goldman, Tre Piani,
120 Rockingham Row, Forrestal
Village, Plainsboro, 609-4521515. www.straightjazz.com. Jazz
with Lisle Atkinson on bass,
Richard Wyands on piano, and
Goldman on trumpet. 7:30 to 11
p.m. See story, page 23.
John Henry Goldman
has taken a circuitous,
but fascinating, path to
become a professional
jazz musician.
be perfect and the amazing talent of
professionals such as Atkinson and
Wyands, Goldman found himself
consumed by stage fright.
The teenaged Goldman struck
out on his own, doing landscaping
and other manual labor and ending
up in Warwick, New York. There
he discovered the writing of the
Russian mystic, George Gurdjieff,
whose teachings emphasized,
among many other things, the value of physical labor, crafts, music,
and group activity. Hoping to put
some of that enlightenment into
practice, Goldman returned to join
his father in running the summer
camp (a year-round job) and
Cafe Improv, Arts Council of
Princeton, 102 Witherspoon
Street, 609-924-8777. www.cafeimprov.com. Music, poetry, comedy. Register to perform. $2. 9 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Family Nature Programs, Plainsboro Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner
Road, Plainsboro, 609-897-9400.
www.njaudubon.org. “The Joy of
Summer Stories.” Understand the
natural world through the eyes of
the Native Americans. Register.
$5. 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Socials
African Bead Party, Princeton
Center for Yoga & Health, 50
Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com.
African
food,
African Drumming, and a talk on
yoga teacher Kristen Boccumini’s
work in Uganda. Roll beads to create jewelry. Free. 7 to 9 p.m.
Sports
New Jersey State Triathlon, CGI
Racing, Mercer Park, Old Trenton
Road, West Windsor, 856-4680925. www.cgiracing.com. Olympic and sprint distances for swim,
bike, and run race. Outdoor activities. Bring kayak or boat, fish.
Meeting for athletes at 7:15 a.m.
Post-race buffet, massages, raffles, live music, and beer garden.
Also July 25. 7:30 a.m.
Sunday
July 25
Drama
Cliffhanger,
Off-Broadstreet
Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766.
www.off-broadstreet.com. Suspenseful drama. $27.50 to $29.50.
1:30 p.m.
moved with his parents when they
relocated the off-season camp operation to central New Jersey.
By then he was married. He and
his wife, Martha, a nurse manager
at Capital Health, have two sons,
now 30 and 28 and both out on their
own. Goldman moved to West
Windsor, and his interest in basketball was re-ignited when he was
asked to run a community sports
program called the Basketball
Club. Unlike most kids’ sports programs, the Basketball Club emphasized cooperation over competition: No scores were kept, no
standings maintained, and no parents were allowed to coach their
children. “Basketball is a game of
sharing,” Goldman writes on his
website, straightjazz.com. To that
end players in the Basketball Club
were allowed to pass but not dribble. The only exception was if one
dribble would allow a player to attempt a shot. Goldman says that
several participants in the club
went on to become standouts at
WW-P High School.
Playing basketball into his 30s
and 40s had one downside: Goldman felt he was physically beat. He
signed up for a Pilates exercise program, and the trainer, Anthony
Rabara, realized that Goldman’s
camp instruction and coaching
background would enable him to
be a trainer, as well. Goldman
joined Rabara at his studio and now
continues to teach Pilates at Princeton University.
Meanwhile (crediting his wife
with “giving me the freedom to
Plaza Suite, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County College, 1200 Old
Trenton Road, 609-570-3333.
www.kelseytheatre.net. Neil Simon’s comedy presented by the
Yardley Players. $14. 2 p.m.
Misalliance, Princeton Summer
Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater,
609-258-7062.
www.princetonsummertheater.org.
George Bernard Shaw classic.
$16. 2 p.m.
play music” in public), Goldman
started to put together his music
act. More recently Goldman has
stepped up his performance schedule, appearing at various clubs and
farmers’ markets, and building up
a network of musicians who can also play with him at private parties
and corporate functions — “events
that will support me as a musician.”
At his house backing up to Little
Bear Brook on Alexander Road,
Goldman maintains a rigorous
practice schedule. “Being a professional trumpet player is like being a
professional athlete,” he says. “It’s
a form of physical conditioning.
One day of missed practice makes
a difference.” His goal is not to be a
star, but to promote the music he
clearly loves and to encourage other musicians.
To use a basketball metaphor,
Goldman passes the ball as much
as he shoots. Next Wednesday, July 28, his ensemble at Labyrinth
Film
International
Film
Festival,
South Brunswick Library, 110
Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction,
732-329-4000.
www.sbpl.info. Screening of “The Maid.”
Free. 2 p.m.
Art
Artists Network, Lawrenceville
Main Street, 2683 Main Street,
Lawrenceville,
609-647-1815.
www.Lawrencevillemainstreet.-
Have a Request? A
former camp instructor, jazz trumpeter
John Henry Goldman
is eager to share his
music with all ages.
Books will include a high school
keyboard player. Two Wednesdays ago he invited two players
from Princeton High to join him.
“My sister told me something
recently that surprised me,” Goldman says. “She said that even
greater than my passion for music
is my passion to share the music.”
John Henry Goldman, jazz
trumpeter, and ensembles. At Tre
Piani, Forrestal Village, Saturdays,
July 24 and 31, 7:30 to 11 p.m. At
Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau
Street, Wednesday, July 28, 5 to
7:45 p.m. www.straightjazz.com
com. Gallery features works by
area artists. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Classical Music
Summer Carillon Concert Series,
Princeton University, 88 College
Road West, Princeton, 609-2583654. www.princeton.edu. Claire
Halpert on the fifth largest carillon
in the country. Free. 1 p.m.
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Don Pasquale, Opera New Jersey, Berlind at McCarter Theater,
609-258-2787. www.opera-nj.org.
2 p.m.
Outdoor Concerts
Feelin’ Groovy: A 1960s Revue,
Washington Crossing Open Air
Theater, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville,
267-885-9857. www.dpacatoat.com. Celebrate the music of the
’60s. $10; $7 for children. 7:30
p.m.
Food & Dining
Cooking
Technique
Class,
Williams Sonoma, MarketFair,
West Windsor, 609-419-1300.
“Saving Summer.” Register. Free.
11 a.m.
History
Walking Tour, Historical Society
of Princeton, Bainbridge House,
158 Nassau Street, Princeton,
609-921-6748. www.princetonhistory.org. Walking tour of Princeton
and Princeton University. $7; $4
for ages 6 to 12. 2 to 4 p.m.
Airport Rides, Princeton Airport,
Route 206, 609-921-3100. www.princetonairport.com. 20 cents a
pound, minimum of $10 and maximum of $25. Pilots are flight instructors or commercial pilots. 3 to
6 p.m.
Live Music
Larry Tritel and Guy DeRosa,
Thomas Sweet Ice Cream, 1330
Route 206, Skillman, 609-4302828. www.larrytritel.com. Guitar,
harmonica, and vocals. 1 to 3 p.m.
Trivia Night, BT Bistro, 3499
Route 1 South, West Windsor,
609-919-9403. www.btbistro.com.
David and Nick present. 7:30 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Friends of Hopewell Valley Open
Space, Washington Crossing
State Park, Titusville. www.fohvos.org. Help rid natural areas
of invasive plants. Tools provided.
Register by E-mail to [email protected] 1 p.m.
Family Nature Walk, Washington
Crossing State Park, Visitor Center, Titusville, 609-737-0609. Informal naturalist guided walk. $5
per car. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Singles
Princeton Singles, Off Broadstreet Theater, Hopewell, 908874-6539. “Cliffhanger,” a suspenseful comedy. Register. $25.
1:30 p.m.
Chess
Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van
Doren Street, 609-275-2897.
www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. For
advanced adult players. 1 to 5
p.m.
Sports
New Jersey State Triathlon, CGI
Racing, Mercer Park, Old Trenton
Road, West Windsor, 856-4680925. www.cgiracing.com. Olympic and sprint distances for swim,
bike, and run race. Outdoor family
activities. Bring your own kayak or
boat, fish. Pre-race meeting for
registered athletes at 7:15 a.m.
Post race buffet, massages, raffles, live music, and beer garden.
7:30 a.m.
Monday
July 26
Drama
Chained to Freedom, Unitarian
Church, 50 Cherry Hill Road,
Princeton, 609-926-0386. A oneact play by Adam Bounville and
Russell
Taylor
documenting
Bounville’s journey into civil rights
activism for “queer equality.” $10
donation. 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
For the Birds, Plainsboro Public
Library, 9 Van Doren Street, 609275-2897. www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. Dr. Frances Reichl, scientist/professor/author for a weeklong seminar. For kids 8-12. Register. Free. 10:15 a.m.
Other library events include Textile Design, Basket Weaving:
Golden Rectangle Basket, The
Great Pringle Packing Reveal
Show, Arts Festival A-Team,
and Family Math Night: Math
Songs. See website for details.
Singles
Plainsboro
Literary
Group,
Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van
Doren Street, 609-275-2897.
www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. Nibbles, conversation, and readings.
6:30 p.m.
Coffee
and
Conversation,
Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 335
Princeton Hightstown Road, West
Windsor, 609-716-8771. www.groversmillcoffee.com. Register
at www.meetup.com/PrincetonArea-Singles-Network. 6:30 to 8
p.m.
Pop Music
For Seniors
Literati
Rehearsal, Jersey Harmony
Chorus, 20 Schalks Crossing
Road, Plainsboro, 732-236-6803.
www.harmonize.com/jerseyharmony. Workshop series includes vocal lessons in four-part
harmony for women who love to
sing. New members are welcome.
Free. 7:15 to 9:30 p.m.
Gardening Talk, West Windsor
Senior Center, 271 Clarksville
Road, West Windsor, 609-7999068. “Butterflies and Butterly
Gardens” presented by Trish Verbeyst, master gardener. Register.
10:30 a.m.
Also, a screening of “The Secret
Life of Bees,” 1 p.m.
Blawenburg Band, Hopewell
Train Station, Railroad Place,
Hopewell, 609-924-2790. www.blawenburg.band.org.
Concert
featuring band music. Free. 7:30
p.m.
Sports
Health & Wellness
Trenton Thunder Baseball, Waterfront Park, Route 29, Trenton,
609-394-8326.
www.trentonthunder.com. New Britain Rock
Cats. $9 to $12. 7:05 p.m.
Ask the Fitness Guy, Optimal Exercise, 27 Maplewood Avenue,
Cranbury, 609-462-7722. Bring
your questions on getting in shape
or your specific program. Register.
6 p.m.
Tuesday
July 27
Yoga
Practice,
Lawrence
Library, Darrah Lane and Route
1, Lawrence Township, 609-9896922. www.mcl.org. Register. 7
p.m.
Municipal Meetings
Meeting, WW-P Board of Education, Community Middle School,
609-716-5000. 7:30 p.m.
Comedians at Catch: Ben Hague, left, performs
Friday and Saturday, July 23 and 24; Davin
Rosenblatt, center, appears on July 30 and 31; and
Chipps Cooney takes the stage August 6 and 7,
all at Catch a Rising Star at the Hyatt Regency.
Film
Movie Series for Seniors, Princeton Senior Resource Center,
Spruce Circle, Princeton, 609924-7108. Screening of “Green
Fingers.” Refreshments. Limited
parking. Register. Free. 1 p.m.
Fish ‘n’ Flicks, Princeton Public
Library, 65 Witherspoon Street,
609-924-8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Screening of “The End
of the Line,” free. Optional discussion with Michael Dimin of Sea 2
Table and four-course fish dinner
at Mediterra, $60. 6 p.m.
Art
Full Moon Tour and Dinner at
Rat’s Restaurant, Grounds For
Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road,
Hamilton, 609-586-0616. www.groundsforsculpture.org. Dinner
for two followed by moon-lit tour.
Register. $55 per person. 7 p.m.
Dancing
Summer Night Swing, Forrestal
Village, College Road West and
Route 1 South, Plainsboro, 609799-7400. www.princetonforrestalvillage.com. Swing music presented by Jazz Lobsters. Dance
lessons by Greg Avakian and Laurie Zimmerman from 7 to 8 p.m.;
open dance at 8 p.m. Behind Salt
Creek Grille. Free. 7 to 10 p.m.
Tuesday Night Folk Dance
Group, Princeton, 609-655-0758.
www.princetonfolkdance.org. Instruction and dancing. No partner
needed. Call for location. $3. 7 to 9
p.m.
Classical Music
Choral Reading, Westminster
Choir College, Bristol Chapel,
609-921-2663.
www.rider.edu.
Haydn’s “Lord Nelson Mass” led
by conductor Elizabeth Schauer.
Free. 7:30 p.m.
Leipzig String Quartet, Princeton
University Summer Concerts,
Richardson Auditorium, 609-5708404. www.pusummerchamberconcerts.org. Haydn’s “Sunrise”
quartet and Beethoven’s “Harp.”
Free tickets available at the box office at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at
7:30 p.m. 8 p.m.
Outdoor Concerts
Concerts on the Landing, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton,
609-984-8400.
www.thewarmemorial.com. Dick Gratton and
Bob Smith present jazz guitar improvisation of popular and original
standard jazz and blues arrangements. Free. Noon to 2 p.m.
Business Meetings
Plainsboro Business Partnership, Wyndham Conference Center,
609-240-6022.
www.myplainsboro.com. “Nine big mistakes for saving for retirement,”
presented by Fred Gomez of
Wells Fargo Financial. Networking
Event. Free. 8 a.m.
Food & Dining
Princeton Eats: Cooking with Local Ingredients, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon
Street, 609-924-9529. www.princetonlibrary.org. Chef Christopher Albrecht of Eno Terra presents. Register. Free. 10 a.m.
Salt Creek Grille, One Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village,
Plainsboro, 609-419-4200. www.saltcreekgrille.com. Allegrini Winery presents varietals. Register.
Free. 5 p.m.
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Ask the Gardener, Mercer County Connection, 957 Route 33,
Hamilton, 609-890-9800. www.mercercounty.org. “Weed Control
Workshop” by Barbara Bromley,
Mercer County horticulturist. Register. Free. 10:30 a.m. to noon.
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Health & Wellness
Group Studio Workout, Optimal
Exercise, 27 Maplewood Avenue,
Cranbury, 609-462-7722. Supervised cardio, core, strength, and
stretching. Register. $20. 6 a.m.
Body Combat Launch, Can Do
Fitness Club, 121 Main Street,
Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609514-0500.
www.candofitness.com. Register. Free. 9:30 to 10:30
a.m.
Spinning, Can Do Fitness Club,
121 Main Street, Forrestal Village,
Plainsboro, 609-514-0500. www.candofitness.com. Register at reception desk. Bring a towel and
water. Free. 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
Beginners Yoga Class, Onsen
For All, 4451 Route 27, Princeton,
609-924-4800. www.onsenforall.com. Basic instruction for those
who are new to yoga. Register.
$15. 6 to 7 p.m.
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The Imagination as Muse — for Art and Music
T
he works of Kuen Liao of
West Windsor will be the focus at West Windsor Arts
Council’s outdoor gallery at the
West Windsor Farmers’ Market on
Saturday, July 24, from 9 a.m. to 1
p.m.
Born and raised in Taiwan, Liao
graduated with a degree in civil engineering from Taiwan University.
He worked for the New York City
Construction Authorities as a licensed structural engineer.
Though he showed an aptitude
for art as a young man, he did not
rediscover his passion for the arts
until after taking a watercolor class
at the West Windsor Senior Center
— and decided to follow his childhood dreams of being an artist. In
2005 Liao received first place in
the WW Senior Citizen Watercolor
Exhibition. In 2007 he won the
Mercer County Cultural & Heritage
Commission
Purchase
Award. Liao has donated artwork
to the Arts Council of Princeton
and, most recently, his watercolors
have been accepted into the Mercer
County Exhibitions of 2009 and
2010. His recent submission “Eskimo Dog” received the first prize
from the West Windsor Arts Council.
Liao, who usually uses
what he sees as inspiration, also creates images
from his imagination. One
watercolor he has painted
is a serene river scene that
opens into a lake; a small
boat sits on the lake with
people fishing. When
asked how he created it,
Liao simply states, “At
first there were no people
fishing, but the image
seemed lonely. So I added
them in.”
Later on Saturday, the
music begins at Nassau
Park Pavilion with the arts
council’s “And the Beat
Goes On” music series.
The Billy Walton Band
features funky blues, rock
and roll, and jam band music. Since
the age of 15 Walton has been the
guitarist and vocalist for Boccigalupe & the Bad Boys, has played
countless gigs in the U.S. and Europe, and has sat in with Bruce
Springsteen, Gary US Bonds, and
Stevie Ray Vaughn’s backing
band, Double Trouble.
Ruth Potts, the former WWAC
president and a member of the Music Series Planning Committee, be-
History
Lectures
Airport Tour, Princeton Airport,
Route 206, 609-921-3100. www.princetonairport.com. Guided tour
focuses on the daily operations of
the airfield as well as the past, present, and future of the 99-year-old
airport. Free. 10:30 a.m.
Annual Meeting, New Jersey
State Council on the Arts, New
Jersey State Museum, Trenton,
800-thearts. www.njartscouncil.org. Register. 10 a.m. to noon.
Historical Society of Princeton,
Bainbridge House, 158 Nassau
Street, Princeton, 609-921-6748.
www.princetonhistory.org. Opening reception for “Recession Hits
Home: Unemployment in Central
New Jersey.” Tours for children
available. Bring one business attire item for Dress for Success and
Career Gear. On view to August
22. 4 to 6 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Read & Pick on the Farm, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil
Road, 609-924-2310. www.terhuneorchards.com. Story time,
craft, fruit or vegetable picking.
Register. $7. 9:30 and 11 a.m.
For the Birds, Plainsboro Public
Library, 9 Van Doren Street, 609275-2897. www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. Dr. Frances Reichl, scientist/professor/author for a weeklong seminar. For kids 8-12. Register. Free. 10:15 a.m.
Library events for the day also include Microscope World, Basket
Weaving: Golden Rectangle
Basket, Starlab, Monster Pinata: Part II, and Newspaper Chair
Competition. Check website for
details.
For Families
Yoga and Creative Movement,
The Infinite U, Center for Relaxation and Healing, Plainsboro,
732-407-2847. www.theinfiniteu.com. For families touched by
autism. Register. $42 per family.
5:15 to 6 p.m.
Gardening Seminar, Mercer
County Connection, 957 Route
33, Hamilton, 609-890-9800.
www.mercercounty.org. “Weed
Control” by Barbara Bromley.
Register. Free. 10:30 a.m. to
noon.
JobSeekers, Parish Hall entrance,
Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street,
609-924-2277.
www.trinityprinceton.org. Networking and
support. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Live Music
Open Mic Night, Grover’s Mill
Coffee House, 335 Princeton
Hightstown Road, West Windsor,
609-716-8771. www.groversmillcoffee.com. 7 p.m.
Chris Harford & the Band of
Changes, BT Bistro, 3499 Route
1 South, West Windsor, 609-9199403. www.btbistro.com. 9 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Summer Nature Programs, Mercer County Park Commission,
Baldpate Mountain, 609-9896540.
www.mercercounty.org.
Casual hike to spot birds. Bring
binoculars. Free. 1 to 3 p.m.
Family Night, Lawrence Nature
Center, 481 Drexel Avenue, Lawrenceville, 609-844-7067. www.lawrencenaturecenter.net. “The
Wonder of Wood” by Dave and
Nick Bosted. Free. 7 p.m.
Book Sale
Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van
Doren Street, 609-275-2897.
www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. $3 for
a bag. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wills & Estate Planning
Mary Ann Pidgeon
Pidgeon & Pidgeon, PC
Attorney, LLM in Taxation
600 Alexander Road
Princeton
609-520-1010
www.pidgeonlaw.com
came very interested in showcasing his band after meeting William
Paris, the group’s bassist and a
West Windsor resident, at the West
Windsor Arts Council’s outdoor
gallery at the West Windsor Farmers Market during the summer of
2009. “Their music fit our series
theme of rhythm and beat,” she
says. “Plus, having a chance to
highlight a West Windsor musician
and his band mates is just tremendous!”
Art & Music in the Open Air: Artist Kuen Liao of
West Windsor, left, didn’t realize his childhood dream
of becoming an artist until taking a watercolor class
at the West Windsor Senior Center. The Billy Walton
Band, above, features funky blues, rock and roll, and
jam band music.
Outdoor Art Gallery, West
Windsor Community Farmers’
Market, Vaughn Drive Parking
Lot, Princeton Junction Train Station. Saturday, July 24, 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. 609-577-5113. www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.org.
West Windsor Arts Council,
Nassau Park Pavilion. Saturday,
July 24, 6 p.m. Bring chairs or blankets. Inside Panera if raining. Reception at BoConcept, the Danish
furniture store in Nassau Park, follows the concert. Free. 609-9191982. www.westwindsorarts.org.
Singles
Sports for Causes
Film
Princeton
Singles,
Charley
Brown, Main Street, Kingston,
609-392-1786. Lunch. For ages
55-plus. Register. Noon.
5K Run, Princeton Athletic Club,
Rosedale Park, 424 Federal City
Road, Hopewell. Run on the trails
with the nonprofit community running club. Register. $12 to $15.
6:30 p.m.
Justice: What Is the Right Thing
to Do?, South Brunswick Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, 732-329-4000.
www.sbpl.info. Film, discussion,
and refreshments to discuss ethical issues with a Harvard professor. Topics: “A Lesson in Lying”
and “A Deal is a Deal.” Free. 1:30
to 3 p.m.
Scrabble Night
Borders Books, 601 Nassau Park,
West Windsor, 609-514-0040.
www.bordersgroupinc.com. In the
cafe. All levels welcome. 7 p.m.
Sports
Trenton Thunder Baseball, Waterfront Park, Route 29, Trenton,
609-394-8326.
www.trentonthunder.com. New Britain Rock
Cats. $9 to $12. 12:05 p.m.
Wednesday
July 28
Also, International Film Festival.
Screening of “The Maid,” 7 p.m.
Municipal Meetings
Public
Meeting,
Plainsboro
Township Committee, Municipal
Building, 609-799-0909. www.plainsboronj.com. 7:30 p.m.
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Dancing
Contra
Dance,
Princeton
Country
Dancers, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 609-924-6763. www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Instruction
followed by dance. $8. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Classical Music
Faculty Recital, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, Princeton, 609-9212663. www.rider.edu. World premiere of
“Ruminations: Six Poems of William Bronk”
presented by baritone Elem Eley, clarinetist
Bruce Williamson, and pianist/composer
Martin Hennessey. Free. 7:30 p.m.
'The Kennedys Portrait of a Family,’ opens Saturday, August 7,
at Morven, in Princeton. This exhibit from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History provides a behind the
scenes look at the first family as seen through the lens of acclaimed fashion photographer Richard Avedon.
History
Live Music
Guided Tour, Drumthwacket Foundation,
354 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-6830057. www.drumthwacket.org. New Jersey
governor’s official residence. Register. $5
donation. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
John Henry Goldman, Labyrinth
Books, 122 Nassau Street, 609-4971600. www.labyrinthbooks.com. Jazz.
Refreshments. Free. 5 to 8 p.m. See
story, page 23.
Tour and Tea, Morven Museum, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-924-8144. www.morven.org. Tour the restored mansion, galleries, and gardens before or after tea. Register. $15. 1 p.m.
Trenton House Society with DJ Tony
Handle, BT Bistro, 3499 Route 1
South, West Windsor, 609-919-9403.
www.btbistro.com. 9 p.m.
Pop Music
Kids Stuff
Midweek Music Series, Princeton Public
Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-9248822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Rave On!
presents music of Buddy Holly and early
rock. Dancing encouraged. Free. 7 p.m.
For the Birds, Plainsboro Public Library, 9
Van Doren Street, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. Dr. Frances Reichl,
scientist/professor/author for a week-long
seminar. For kids 8-12. Register. Free.
10:15 a.m.
Food & Dining
French and American Wines, One 53, 153
Washington Street, Rocky Hill, 609-9210153. Wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres.
Register. $65. 6:30 p.m.
Other library events include Improvmania
Too, Basket Weaving: Golden Rectangle
Basket, Math Club: Connect the Dots, Improvmania, and Birthday Bash. See website for details.
Health & Wellness
For Teens
Discover Peace Within, Chicklet Bookstore, Princeton Shopping Center, 301
North Harrison Street. Yoga in the Himalayan tradition with Acharya Girish Jha.
Register at [email protected]. First
class is free. 8:15 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Studio Scrawl, West Windsor Library, 333
North Post Road, 609-799-0462. www.mcl.org. “Songwriting” for ages 12 to 18 presented by Kathy Moser, a songwriter, performer,
teacher, and social artist. Her work encourages young people to find a place to make a
positive contribution to their communities.
Register. Free. 6:30 to 5 p.m.
Tarot, Planet Apothecary, Forrestal Village,
Plainsboro, 732-406-6865. www.planetapothecary.com. A ready of Tarot cards by
Jeanette Wolfe. $15. 4 to 5 p.m.
Caregiver Support Group, Alzheimer’s
Association, Buckingham Place, 155 Raymond Road, Princeton, 800-883-1180.
www.alz.org. Light dinner. 5:30 p.m.
Multi-Level Yoga Class, Onsen For All,
4451 Route 27, Princeton, 609-924-4800.
www.onsenforall.com. Explore basic principles of alignment. Register. $15. 7 to 8 p.m.
Lectures
Medieval Reliquaries, Institute for Advanced Study and Princeton University,
West Hall, Einstein Drive, Princeton, 609734-8175. www.ias.edu. “Christianity in
Miniature: A Look Inside Medieval Reliquaries” presented by Julia Smith, professor of
Medieval history at the University of Glasgow and past member in historical studies at
the Institute. Free. 4:30 p.m.
Open Mic, Alchemist & Barrister, 28
Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609924-5555. www.theaandb.com. 10
p.m.
Outdoor Action
Summer Nature Programs, Mercer County Park Commission, Baldpate Mountain,
609-989-6540.
www.mercercounty.org.
Mountain hike and yoga. Bring yoga mat
and water bottle. Register by E-mail to
[email protected]. $12. 9:45 to
11:30 a.m.
Knitting Night
Borders Books, 601 Nassau Park, 609-5140040. www.bordersgroupinc.com. Meet in
the cafe. 7 p.m.
Sports
Trenton Thunder Baseball, Waterfront
Park, Route 29, Trenton, 609-394-8326.
www.trentonthunder.com. New Britain Rock
Cats. $9 to $12. 12:05 p.m.
Thursday
July 29
Drama
Peter Pan, Arts Council of Princeton, 102
Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Odd Act adapted J.M. Barrie’s classic play into a haunting
mystery with ghosts, mermaid, aborigines,
and pirates. Directed by Rob C. Thompson.
$15. 8 p.m.
75’ bucket truck
stump grinding
snow plowing
FIREWOOD
CABLING/
BRACING
quality work • fully insured
call john stanley
609-918-1668
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please support local small businesses
Food and Wine Pairing, The Grape Escape, 12 Stults Road, Dayton, 609-4099463. www.thegrapeescape.net. Spargos
Grille. Free. 6 to 8 p.m.
Wine Tasting Event, Witherspoon Grill, 57
Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-9246011. www.witherspoongrill.com. “Around
the World in 30 Wines” includes wines from
South Africa, Italy, Chile, France, Spain, and
California; food tasting stations, and passed
hors d’oeuvres. Register. $75. 6:30 to 9:30
p.m.
Farmers’ Market
Princeton Farmers Market, Hinds Plaza,
Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-6558095. www.princetonfarmersmarket.com.
Produce, cheese, breads, baked goods,
flowers, chef cooking demonstrations,
books for sale, family activities, and workshops. Rain or shine. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Group Studio Workout, Optimal Exercise,
27 Maplewood Avenue, Cranbury, 609-4627722. Supervised cardio, core, strength,
and stretching. Register. $20. 6 a.m.
Film
Spinning, Can Do Fitness Club, 121 Main
Street, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609514-0500. www.candofitness.com. Register at reception desk. Bring a towel and water. Free. 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
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Happy Hour, Tre Bar, Tre Piani Restaurant,
Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-4521515. www.trepiani.com. Free hors d’oeuvres. Drink specials. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m
Blood Drive, American Red Cross, 2031
Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 800-7332767. www.redcrossblood.org. Register. 10
a.m. to 4 p.m.
Late Thursdays, Princeton University Art
Museum, Princeton campus, 609-2583788.
http://artmuseum.princeton.edu.
Screening of “Jaws,” 1975, Steven Spielberg. Outdoors. Bring your own seating. In
McCormick 101 if it rains. Popcorn and soda
will be served. Free. 8 p.m.
Pruning
shaping
tree removal
lots cleared
top quality
colorized MULCH
Food & Dining
Misalliance, Princeton Summer Theater,
Hamilton Murray Theater, 609-258-7062.
www.princetonsummertheater.org. George
Bernard Shaw classic. $16. 8 p.m.
Newark Black Film Festival, New Jersey
State Museum, Auditorium, 225 West State
Street, Trenton, 609-292-5420. www.newjerseystatemuseum.org. Screening of “The
Price of Sugar” followed by a discussion.
Free. 6 p.m.
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and Janine DiVita of Signature Broadway
Pops present WWII-era songs. 3 to 4 p.m.
Summer Night Swing, Forrestal Village,
College Road West and Route 1 South,
Plainsboro, 609-799-7400. www.princetonforrestalvillage.com. Salsa presented by
Ray Rodriguez y Swing Sambroso. Dance
lesson with Henri Velandia from 7 to 8 p.m.;
open dance at 8 p.m. Behind Salt Creek
Grille. Free. 7 to 10 p.m.
Argentine Tango, Black Cat Tango, Viva
Ballroom, 1891 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, 609-273-1378. www.theblackcattango.com. Beginner and intermediate
classes followed by guided practice. No
partner necessary. $12. 8 p.m.
Outdoor Concerts
Summer Courtyard Concert Series, Arts
Council of Princeton, Princeton Shopping
Center, 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Alfred James Band performs.
Free. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Pop Music
WWII Songbook Concert, Springpoint
Foundation, Grounds For Sculpture, J. Seward Johnson Center for the Arts, Hamilton,
609-720-7304. Celebrating J. Seward Johnson’s “Unconditional Surrender” sculpture
of the iconic 1940s Times Square kiss between a sailor and nurse, Glenn Seven Allen
Prenatal Yoga, Princeton Center for Yoga
& Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506,
Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. Class is designed to help mothers-to-be prepare body, mind, and spirit for
birth and motherhood. $25. 6 to 7:15 p.m.
Midsummer Night’s Yoga Celebration,
Body Mind Gifts, Palmer Square, Princeton, 609-497-7545. www.bodymindgifts.com. Outdoor vinyasa under the setting sun
and rising moon. Bring a yoga mat, small
towels, strap, and brick. Led by Vanessa Kudrat, an alignment-based yoga and meditation teacher with Lululemon. Free. 6:30 p.m.
Sound Health Event, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road,
Suite 635, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432.
www.relaxationandhealing.com.
Experience the sound of the Earth gong with Marco Dolce. Register. $25. 7 to 8:45 p.m.
Kids Stuff
For the Birds, Plainsboro Public Library, 9
Van Doren Street, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. Dr. Frances Reichl,
scientist/professor/author for a week-long
seminar. For kids 8-12. Register. Free.
10:15 a.m.
Other library events include Nature Creations, Mandala/Rangoli Workshop, Basket Weaving: Golden Rectangle Basket,
and a trip to see Trenton Thunder Game.
Kids’ Book Club, Borders Books, 601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040. www.bordersgroupinc.com. For ages 8 to 12. 2 p.m.
For Families
Insect Safari, Plainsboro Recreation Park
Ranger Division, Waters Edge Park, 609799-0909. www.plainsboronj.com. Use nets
and bug boxes. Register. Free. 6:30 p.m.
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For Teens
Thursday Teen Movies, West
Windsor Library, 333 North Post
Road, 609-799-0462. www.mcl.org. Screening of “Cirque du
Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant.”
For ages 13 and up. Snacks provided. Free. 6:30 p.m.
Lectures
Elder Law, Hickory Corner Library, 138 Hickory Corner Road,
East Windsor, 609-448-1330.
www.mcl.org. Presentation by attorney Leonard Furman. Register.
Free. 7 p.m.
Live Music
Edward Boutross, Santino’s Ristorante, 240 Route 130 South,
Robbinsville,
609-443-5600.
www.santinosristorante.com.
Jazz vocal standards. BYOB. 6:30
to 8 p.m.
West Windsor Summer Music
Fest, Grover’s Mill Coffee
House, 335 Princeton Hightstown
Road, West Windsor, 609-7168771.
www.groversmillcoffee.com. Sounds from West Windsor
artists including Shade Plant Bandits, Tap Water, Chris Jankowski,
and Gerald Edward. 7 p.m.
Open Mic Night, It’s a Grind Coffee House, 7 Schalks Crossing
Road, Plainsboro, 609-275-2919.
www.itsagrind.com. 7 to 8:30
p.m.
Singer Songwriter Showcase,
Triumph Brewing Company,
138 Nassau Street, Princeton,
609-924-7855.
www.triumphbrew.com. Hosted by Frank
Thewes of West Windsor. 9 p.m.
Dan Sufalko, Triumph Brewing
Company, 138 Nassau Street,
Princeton, 609-924-7855. www.triumphbrew.com. Plainsboro resident in concert. 9:30 p.m.
Schools
Board of Trustees Meeting,
Princeton International Academy Charter School, Marsee Center, 575 Ewing Street, Princeton,
www.piacs.org. Regular meeting.
6:15 p.m.
Singles
Happy Hour, Princeton Area Singles Network, BT Bistro, 3499
Route 1 South, West Windsor.
www.meetup.com/PrincetonArea-Singles-Network. Cocktails,
appetizers, and dinner available.
Register online. 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Divorced and Separated Support
Group, Hopewell Presbyterian
Church, Hopewell, 609-4660758.
www.hopewellpres.org.
Register. 7:30 p.m.
Sports
Trenton Thunder Baseball, Waterfront Park, Route 29, Trenton,
609-394-8326.
www.trentonthunder.com. New Hampshire
Fisher Cats. $9 to $12. Jewish heritage night with Israeli music from
the Tzofim Friendship Caravan
before the game. Fireworks follow
game. 7:05 p.m.
Friday
July 30
Drama
Cliffhanger,
Off-Broadstreet
Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766.
www.off-broadstreet.com. Suspenseful drama. $27.50 to $29.50.
7 p.m.
Pippin, Washington Crossing
Open Air Theater, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road,
Titusville, 267-885-9857. www.dpacatoat.com. Musical. $10; $7
for children. Blankets, seat cushions, and insect repellent are recommended. Picnics welcome before show. Food available. Parking fee of $5. 7:30 p.m.
Peter Pan, Arts Council of
Princeton, 102 Witherspoon
Street, 609-924-8777. www.arts-
councilofprinceton.org. Odd Act
adapted J.M. Barrie’s classic play
into a haunting tale of mystery with
ghosts, mermaid, aborigines, and
pirates. Directed by Rob C.
Thompson, founding artistic director of the group. $15. 8 p.m.
Misalliance, Princeton Summer
Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater,
609-258-7062.
www.princetonsummertheater.org.
George Bernard Shaw classic.
$16. 8 p.m.
Art
Artists Network, Lawrenceville
Main Street, 2683 Main Street,
Lawrenceville,
609-647-1815.
www.Lawrencevillemainstreet.com. Gallery features works by
area artists. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Dancing
Outdoor Dancing, Central Jersey
Dance Society, Hinds Plaza,
Witherspoon Street, Princeton,
609-945-1883.
www.centraljerseydance.org. Tangazo dance.
No partner needed. Surface is
smooth stone. Free. 7 to 10 p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Davin Rosenblatt, Catch a Rising
Star, Hyatt Regency, 102
Carnegie Center, West Windsor,
609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Register. $17.50. 8 p.m.
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Sports
Trenton Thunder Baseball, Waterfront Park, Route 29, Trenton,
609-394-8326.
www.trentonthunder.com. New Hampshire
Fisher Cats. $9 to $12. 7:05 p.m.
Saturday
July 31
Drama
Peter Pan, Arts Council of
Princeton, 102 Witherspoon
Street, 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Odd Act
adapted J.M. Barrie’s classic play
into a haunting tale of mystery with
ghosts, mermaid, aborigines, and
pirates. Directed by Rob C.
Thompson, founding artistic director of the group. $15. 2 and 8 p.m.
Misalliance, Princeton Summer
Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater,
609-258-7062.
www.princetonsummertheater.org.
George Bernard Shaw classic.
$16. 2 and 8 p.m.
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Food & Dining
Wine Tasting, Rat’s Restaurant,
126 Sculptor’s Way, Hamilton,
609-586-0616. www.groundsforsculpture.org. Guest speaker and
wine tasting in Toad Hall, free.
Wines by the glass available. 4 to
6 p.m.
KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING
FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 1967
Gourmet Cooking Class, Miele
Design Center, 9 Independence
Way, Princeton, 800-843-7215.
www.mieleusa.com. Latin Cucina.
Register. $50. 6:30 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Meditation Circle, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1,
Lawrence Township, 609-9896920. www.mcl.org. Register.
2:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
For the Birds, Plainsboro Public
Library, 9 Van Doren Street, 609275-2897. www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. Dr. Frances Reichl, scientist/professor/author for a weeklong seminar. For kids 8-12. Register. Free. 10:15 a.m.
Other library events include Solarbots, Basket Weaving: Golden
Rectangle
Basket,
Baking
Counts!, Scenes from the
Adding Machine, and Friday
Night Live: Pi for All. See website for details.
Family Theater
Cinderella, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College,
1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-5703333.
www.kelseytheatre.net.
Full-length version of the classic
story presented by Stars in the
Park. Cast includes Marissa Marciano of Plainsboro and Jason
Wilkes of West Windsor. $16. Reception with the cast and crew follows. 7 p.m.
Live Music
Dick Gratton, Chambers Walk
Cafe, 2667 Main Street, Lawrenceville, 609-896-5995. Solo
jazz guitar. 6 to 9 p.m.
Bob Mecklenburger, Grover’s
Mill Coffee House, 335 Princeton
Hightstown Road, West Windsor,
609-716-8771. www.groversmillcoffee.com. Easy listening. 8 p.m.
Gerald Edwards, It’s a Grind Coffee House, 7 Schalks Crossing
Road, Plainsboro, 609-275-2919.
www.itsagrind.com. Originals. 8
to 10 p.m.
Socials
Luncheon, Rotary Club of the
Princeton Corridor, Hyatt Regency, Carnegie Center, 609-7990525.
www.princetoncorridorrotary.org. Register. Guests, $20.
12:15 p.m.
Showroom Hours:
Mon - Fri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sat 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Evenings & Weekends
By Appointment
609-581-2626
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Hamilton, NJ 08619
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Big Funk performs. Free. 2 to 4
p.m.
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Cliffhanger,
Off-Broadstreet
Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766.
www.off-broadstreet.com. Suspenseful drama. $27.50 to $29.50.
7 p.m.
Pippin, Washington Crossing
Open Air Theater, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road,
Titusville, 267-885-9857. www.dpacatoat.com. Musical. $10; $7
for children. Blankets, seat cushions, and insect repellent are recommended. Picnics welcome before show. Food available. Parking fee of $5. 7:30 p.m.
Art
Artists Network, Lawrenceville
Main Street, 2683 Main Street,
Lawrenceville,
609-647-1815.
www.Lawrencevillemainstreet.com. Gallery features works by
area artists. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Dancing
Argentine Tango, Central Jersey
Dance Society, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street,
Princeton, 609-945-1883. www.centraljerseydance.org. All levels.
Intermediate lesson followed by
social dance. No partner needed.
Refreshments. $12. 8 p.m.
Literati
Author Event, Borders Books,
601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040.
www.bordersgroupinc.com. Viola
Roberts, author of “Memoirs of a
Girls from Suffolk.” Booksigning. 1
p.m.
Classical Music
Faust, Opera New Jersey, McCarter Theater, 609-258-2787.
www.opera-nj.org. Gounod’s story about a man willing to trade his
soul for a second chance at youth
directed by Trevore Ross. In
French with supertitles. New Jersey Symphony Chamber Orchestra conducted by Mark Flint. $35 to
$110. 8 p.m.
Outdoor Concerts
Summer Music Series, Palmer
Square, On the Green, 609-921-
6th Street Quaternion, Blue Point
Grill, 258 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-1211. www.bluepointgrill.com. 7 p.m.
World Music
Kirtan Camp, Princeton Center
for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland
Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. Kirtan musicians Suzin
Green and Daniel Johnson present basic harmonium, drumming,
and finger cymbal patterns with
Kirtan, Sanskrit pronunciation,
and the power of sound healing.
For yoga teachers, musicians, or
people who love kirtan. Dinner
break at 6 p.m. followed by
evening kirtan. Register. $65 for
full program. Evening only, $20. 2
p.m.
Good Causes
Wine Art Music Poetry Project,
Cook Appeal, Amalthea Cellars,
209 Vineyard Road, Atco, 856767-8890. www.cookappeal.com.
Benefit for Cardiomyopathy Foundation and congenital heart disease research. Wine, food, and
art. Balloon art, magic, and face
painting. Bring lawn chair and
blankets. Donations invited. Raindate is Sunday, August 1. 11 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Davin Rosenblatt, Catch a Rising
Star, Hyatt Regency, 102
Carnegie Center, West Windsor,
609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Register. $20. 7:30 and
9:30 p.m.
Food & Dining
Food Tastings, Nassau Seafood
& Produce, 256 Nassau Street,
Princeton, 609-921-0620. www.nassaustreetseafood.com. Free.
Noon to 2 p.m.
Farmers’ Market
West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market, Vaughn Drive Parking Lot, Princeton Junction Train
Station, 609-577-5113. www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.org.
Produce, bakery items, pizza, coffee, and other foods and flowers.
West Windsor Arts Council, West
Windsor Bike and Pedestrian Alliance, and Yes, We Can, a volunteer group that collects food for the
Crisis Ministry of Princeton and
Trenton. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Relaxation Workshop, Shreyas
Yoga, Chicklet Books, Princeton
Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, 732-642-8895. www.shreyasyoga.com. “Face Lift Without Surgery” presented by
Acharya Girish Jha. Bring a blanket. Register at [email protected]. $35. 3 to 5 p.m.
Yin Yoga, Princeton Center for
Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-9247294. www.princetonyoga.com.
Suitable for students of all levels of
experience. $17. 8:30 to 10 a.m.
Summer Workout Series, Can Do
Fitness Club, 121 Main Street,
Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609514-0500.
www.candofitness.com. Body attack. Register at reception desk. Bring a towel and
water. Inside if it rains. Free. 9
a.m.
Kids Stuff
International Banquet: Monster
Bash, Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, 609275-2897. www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. Bring a dish to share and enjoy. Celebrate the end of Monster
Math Summer. Door prizes and
homemade pinata. 6:30 p.m.
For Families
Mercer County 4-H Fair, Howell
Living History Farm, Valley
Road, off Route 29, Titusville, 609737-3299. www.howellfarm.org.
Goat show, English and country
dance, Jugtown Mountain String
Band, horse-drawn hayrides,
horse grooming demonstration,
archery lessons, dairy goat milking contest, frozen shirt contest,
displays, demonstrations, and activities. Also Sunday, August 1. 10
a.m. to 8 p.m.
Family Theater
Cinderella, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College,
1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-5703333.
www.kelseytheatre.net.
Full-length version of the classic
story presented by Stars in the
Park. $16. 7 p.m.
Clear Skin!
Student Special!
Live Music
Craig Lieboff Duo, Halo Pub, 5
Hulfish Street, Princeton, 609921-1710. Folk rock. 7 to 10 p.m.
John Henry Goldman, Tre Piani,
120 Rockingham Row, Forrestal
Village, Plainsboro, 609-4521515. www.straightjazz.com. Jazz
with Tara Buzash on piano, Paul
Hofreiter on bass, Heather Teffenhart on violin, and Goldman on
trumpet. 7:30 to 11 p.m. See story, page 23.
Dan Sufalko, Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 335 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609716-8771.
www.groversmillcoffee.com. Plainsboro resident
performs. 8 p.m.
Stu Laermer, It’s a Grind Coffee
House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road,
Plainsboro,
609-275-2919.
Acoustic rock. 8 to 10 p.m.
Lenny Fattori, BT Bistro, 3499
Route 1 South, West Windsor,
609-919-9403. www.btbistro.com.
9 p.m.
Outdoor Action
X-Stream Family Day, Stony
Brook Millstone Watershed, 31
Titus Mill Road, Pennington, 609737-7592. www.thewatershed.org. For adults and families with
children six and older. Join Jeff
Hoagland for a hike and fishing
activities. Campfire and stories.
Bring lunch, a water bottle, and old
sneakers for wading. All children
must be accompanied by an adult.
Register. $20. 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Family Nature Programs, Plainsboro Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner
Road, Plainsboro, 609-897-9400.
www.njaudubon.org. “Do Butterflies Bite?” Register. $5. 3:30 to 5
p.m.
Politics
Benefit Evening, Cook and Sutter for Township Committee,
Caddy Shack, 70 Hunters Glen
Drive, Plainsboro, 609-799-9626.
www.cookandsutter2010.com.
The Billy Hill Band presents music
from the 1960s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s,
rhythm and blues, and Motown.
Hors-d’oeuvres, door prizes, and
dancing. $20. 5:30 p.m.
Book Sale
Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van
Doren Street, 609-275-2897.
Hardbacks, $1; paperbacks, 50
cents; miscellaneous media and
art. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
3 Treatments for
$235
Up in the Air: Henri
Velandia of West Windsor performs on Saturday, July 24, at Silk
City Summer Arts Festival, Eastside Park,
Paterson.
Singles
(plus tax)
Wine and Dinner, Dinnermates,
Princeton Area, 732-759-2174.
www.dinnermates.com. Ages 30s
to early 50s. Call for reservation
and location. $20 plus dinner and
drinks. 7:30 p.m.
(40% Savings)
Offer good through 8/31/10.
(Valid for one time only.)
Socials
A Complete Approach
to Skin Care
Let our medically trained staff help to not only treat current skin
International Banquet, Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren
Street, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. Bring a
dish. 6:30 p.m.
Sports
Trenton Thunder Baseball, Waterfront Park, Route 29, Trenton,
609-394-8326.
www.trentonthunder.com. New Hampshire
Fisher Cats. $9 to $12. 7:05 p.m.
Sunday
August 1
Drama
Cliffhanger,
Off-Broadstreet
Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766.
www.off-broadstreet.com. Suspenseful drama. $27.50 to $29.50.
1:30 p.m.
Misalliance, Princeton Summer
Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater,
609-258-7062.
www.princetonsummertheater.org.
George Bernard Shaw classic.
$16. 2 p.m.
Pippin, Washington Crossing
Open Air Theater, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road,
Titusville, 267-885-9857. www.dpacatoat.com. Musical. $10; $7
for children. Blankets, seat cushions, and insect repellent are recommended. Picnics welcome before show. Food available. Parking fee of $5. 7:30 p.m.
Film
International
Film
Festival,
South Brunswick Library, 110
Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction,
732-329-4000.
www.sbpl.info. Screening of “Shall We
Kiss.” Free. 2 p.m.
Art
Artists Network, Lawrenceville
Main Street, 2683 Main Street,
Lawrenceville,
609-647-1815.
www.Lawrencevillemainstreet.com. Gallery features works by
area artists. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Art Exhibit, Gourgaud Gallery, 23
North Main Street, Cranbury, 609395-0900.
www.gourgaudhist.htm. Opening reception for “Winter Series Workshops,” an exhibit
featuring works of students who
studied with Tamara Woronczuk,
Joe Gyurcsak, Barbara Cox, and
Russ Johnson. On view to August
29. 1 to 3 p.m.
Art Exhibit, Artists’ Gallery, 18
Bridge Street, Lambertville, 609397-4588. www.lambertvillearts.com. Closing reception for “Interactions” featuring the works of Alla
Podolsky, a native of Kiev,
Ukraine, and Carol Sanzalone, a
Lambertville resident. 2 to 5 p.m.
conditions, but educate you on how to prevent future breakouts.
The Aesthetics Center at
Princeton Dermatology Associates
Monroe Center Forsgate
5 Center Drive • Suite A
Monroe Township, NJ
609-655-4544
2 Tree Farm Rd.
Suite A-110
Pennington, NJ
609-737-4491
FREE
Trial
Session
• Private & group instruction
• Ages 4 through adult
• Program includes local,
state & national auditions
2010 student body includes:
Principal violin/viola chairs in GPYO, YOCJ, All State Orchestra
Paul Manulik, Director • [email protected]
609-751-7664
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Good Cause Marketing That’s Better Than Facebook
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wo area students are organizing donation collections for
nonprofit organizations in the area.
Jenna Modi, a member of Girl
Scout Troop 71525 for 12 years, is
working on her Gold Award, the
highest achievement in Girl Scouting. A rising senior at High School
South, she is collecting slightly
used sports equipment for donation
to Trenton’s Little League and
Recreational organization. She
plans to donate the equipment as
well as work with the girls’ softball
teams in Trenton to encourage
sports in young girls’ lives and to
introduce them to the opportunities
sports offer.
She has already collected from
Lightening Lacrosse and West
Windsor Little League. Modi has a
collection station at the West
Windsor Municipal building for
additional donations from area residents.
Senior Care Management®
Specializing in Elder Care Services
CARE MANAGEMENT
• Assessments/Recommendations • On Going
Aneesha Raghunathan, a rising senior at High School North,
created Hope Line, a nonprofit organization to empower women.
She came up with the idea during a
summer vacation in India where
she witnessed sweatshop conditions.
Born in Connecticut, Raghunathan has lived in Plainsboro
since first grade. Her father is a
computer consultant and her mother is a housewife. She volunteers
with the tutoring club at North, is in
the National Honors Society, and
serves on Plainsboro’s Human Relations Council. She is coaching
tennis at North this summer.
“We are learning how to work in
nonprofit organizations, fundraise,
sell, and advertise,” she says. “It’s
the most important thing I’ve
done.” Future plans include a trip
to New York City to meet female
CEOs and joining One Laptop per
Child, an organization that distributes laptops that teach people to
read and speak English.
Hope Line often partners with
Girls Helping Girls, started by a
college student. They co-fund projects involving microlending to
benefit poor women beginning
their own ventures. They distribute
sewing machines and supply uniforms and textbooks for young
girls in rural, impoverished
Classical Music
Family Theater
Summer Carillon Concert Series,
Princeton University, 88 College
Road West, Princeton, 609-2583654. www.princeton.edu. Malgosia Fiebig on the fifth largest carillon in the country. Free. 1 p.m.
Cinderella, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College,
1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-5703333.
www.kelseytheatre.net.
Full-length version of the classic
story presented by Stars in the
Park. $16. 2 p.m.
Don Giovanni, Opera New Jersey, McCarter Theater, 609-2582787. www.opera-nj.org. 2 p.m.
Book Sale
Don Pasquale, Opera New Jersey, Berlind at McCarter Theater,
609-258-2787. www.opera-nj.org.
7 p.m.
Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van
Doren Street, 609-275-2897.
www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. $3 for
a bag. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pop Music
Chess
The Robert Cray Band and the
Fabulous Thunderbirds, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, Memorial Drive, Trenton, 609955-5566. www.thewarmemorial.com. Blues from the five-time
Grammy Award winner. $35 to
$55. 7 p.m.
Fairs
Mercer County 4-H Fair, Howell
Living History Farm, Valley
Road, off Route 29, Titusville, 609737-3299. www.howellfarm.org.
Sheep show, English and country
dance, Jugtown Mountain String
Band, horse-drawn hayrides,
archery lessons, pie eating contest, small animal show, antique
machinery tour, displays, demonstrations, and activities. 10 a.m. to
4 p.m.
History
Walking Tour, Historical Society
of Princeton, Bainbridge House,
158 Nassau Street, Princeton,
609-921-6748. www.princetonhistory.org. Two-hour walking tour
of downtown Princeton and
Princeton University includes stories about the early history of
Princeton, the founding of the University, and the American Revolution. $7; $4 for ages 6 to 12. 2 to 4
p.m.
Airport Rides, Princeton Airport,
Route 206, 609-921-3100. www.princetonairport.com. Get a bird’s
eye view of the Princeton area.
Weigh in pay 20 cents a pound,
minimum of $10 and maximum of
$25. Pilots are flight instructors or
commercial pilots. 3 to 6 p.m.
monitoring for families living at a distance
There’s Nothing Like Good Old-Fashioned Face Time:
Jenna Modi, left, and Aneesha Raghunathan.
Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van
Doren Street, 609-275-2897.
www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. For
advanced adult players. 1 to 5
p.m.
Sports
Trenton Thunder Baseball, Waterfront Park, Route 29, Trenton,
609-394-8326.
www.trentonthunder.com. New Hampshire
Fisher Cats. $9 to $12. 5:05 p.m.
Monday
August 2
Municipal Meetings
• Certified Home Health Aides • Nursing Supervision
Mercer County, NJ (609) 882-0322
Bucks County, PA (215) 321-1401
www.seniorcaremgt.com
FREE
Consultation!
NJIT Graduate
Masters
in Computers
show, also at Meadow Lakes, in
October. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Memoir
Writing
Workshop,
Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane
and Route 1, Lawrence Township,
609-989-6922. www.mcl.org. Abbie Katz from Greater Trenton Behavioral Healthcare presents a
course for seniors. Register. 2:30
to 4:30 p.m.
Pop Music
Rehearsal, Jersey Harmony
Chorus, 20 Schalks Crossing
Road, Plainsboro, 732-236-6803.
Workshop series includes vocal
lessons in four-part harmony for
women. New members welcome.
Free. 7:15 to 9:30 p.m.
Blawenburg Band, Hopewell
Train Station, Railroad Place,
Hopewell, 609-924-2790. www.blawenburg.band.org.
Concert
featuring band music. Free. 7:30
p.m.
Computer Tune-up for
Home Office & Business
$69.95 * special
Data Recovery, Wireless
Internet, Virus Scan &
Web Design
609-502-0137
Literati
PRINCETON GROOMING
Dogs and Cats
•
•
•
•
Experienced, professional master groomer
Full-service grooming in your home or ours
Stress-free for your dog or cat
Specializing in older or sick animals that
require special, tender care
• Specials for two animals
We offer pick-up and drop-off locally with no
extra charge, if you prefer the service outside
your home.
By appointment only –– 609-658-6164
[email protected]
Princeton Junction
Health & Wellness
Monthly Meeting, Compassionate Friends, Capital Health System, 1445 Whitehorse-Mercerville
Road, Hamilton, 609-516-8047.
www.tcfmercer.org. Support to assist families toward the positive
resolution of grief following the
death of a child. 7:30 p.m.
Yoga
Practice,
Lawrence
Library, Darrah Lane and Route
1, Lawrence Township, 609-9896922. www.mcl.org. Register.
7:30 p.m.
Film
Lectures
Summer Film Series, Princeton
Public Library, 65 Witherspoon
Street, 609-924-8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Screening of
“Pirate Radio.” Free. 7 p.m.
Open House, New Jersey Association of Women Business
Owners, 186 Princeton-Hightstown Road, Building 4B, West
Windsor, 732-598-5363. www.njawbomercer.org. For new,
prospective, and current members. Register. Free. 6 to 8 p.m.
Senior Art Show, Mercer County
Office on Aging, Meadow Lakes,
300 Meadow Lakes, East Windsor, 609-989-6661. www.mercercounty.org. First day for exhibit of
original works by Mercer County
residents, age 60 or older. Some
of the works will be included in the
New Jersey Senior Citizen art
• Transportation • Companionship
schools. She has involved many
teens in the area in fundraising,
grant writing, and advocacy. She
also organized fashion shows at
North this past spring.
To raise funds the group is selling shirts made by women in India.
A family member owns a factory
and hired the women chosen by
Raghunathan. “They are paid and
then extra money is put into a fund
to be divided among them for good
causes.” The group has sold close
to 50 shirts so far. While the project
manager is seeking school, community, and cultural places to sell
the shirts, they are available for
$9.99 on the website, www.hopelinefashions.org.
Public Meeting, West Windsor
Township Council, Municipal
Building, 609-799-2400. www.westwindsornj.org. 7 p.m.
Art
HOME CARE
• Personal Care Assistance • Meal Preparations
Socrates Cafe, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609799-0462. Ask questions, listen,
discuss, raise challenges. Register. 7 p.m.
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Summer Special
$99/Month
Includes Uniform
New Students Only
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In Town
Jersey Harmony Chorus offers women who love to sing a series of free vocal lessons on Monday evenings beginning July 26 at
20 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, at 7:15 p.m. Call Carole at
732-236-6803 or E-mail [email protected] for information.
Borders Books in West Windsor will select two winners for a
$25 gift card and advancement to
the state competition in the annual
national book festival competition
to design an official bookmark for
the event. Deadline is Saturday, July 31. Entry form is at www.borders.com.
Auditions at
Kelsey Theater
Pierrot Productions has auditions for “Chess” on Wednesday,
July 28, and Thursday, July 29.
Schedule an appointment by Email to [email protected]. Applicants are asked to
present a song from any stage musical and a one to three-minute
monologue and to be prepared for
basic movement.
Yardley Players has auditions
for “Annie Get Your Gun,” a musical based on Annie Oakley and
Buffalo Bill, on Saturday and Sunday, August 28 and 29, noon to 4
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Singles
Coffee
and
Conversation,
Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 335
Princeton Hightstown Road, West
Windsor, 609-716-8771. Register
at www.meetup.com/PrincetonArea-Singles-Network. 6:30 to 8
p.m.
For Seniors
Movie, West Windsor Senior
Center, 271 Clarksville Road,
West Windsor, 609-799-9068.
Screening of “Sunset Boulevard.”
1 p.m.
Tuesday
August 3
National Night Out
West Windsor Township Police
Department, West Windsor Community
Park,
609-799-1222.
www.westwindsorpolice.com. Annual program to promote neighborhood spirit and police-community partnership. Representatives
present information about area
883-2000 for information.
Opportunities
p.m. Be prepared to sing, dance,
and read from the script. Visit
www.yardleyplayers.com for audition forms and information. Call
Marge Swider at 215-968-1904 to
schedule an appointment.
Twenty Minutes to Curtain
Company has auditions for
“Hansel and Gretel” on Saturday,
July 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All characters must sing. Prepare one up
tempo song and one ballad. Bring a
photo and resume stapled together,
sheet music, and appropriate dance
wear. All adult roles will be paid
(not teens and children). Must be
six and up. Contact Michael J. Pastorok at 215-788-1336 for an appointment.
Playful Theater Productions
has auditions for “The 25th Annual
Putnam County Spelling Bee on
Wednesday, August 18, 7 to 10
p.m.; and Saturday, August 21, 11
a.m. to 4 p.m. Must be 18 or older.
Bring a theatrical resume and a
headshot. Prepare a song from musical theater and bring sheet music.
Male actors auditioning for the role
of vice principal Douglas Panch
should prepare a one to threeminute comic monologue. Call
267-987-4113
or
E-mail
[email protected] to schedule
emergency, fire companies, community policing, tactical unit, K-9
unit, and CERT. Also, representatives from Twin W Squad and
Womanspace. Child seat and fingerprint information. No rain date.
Free. 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Plainsboro Police Department,
Morris Davison Park, Plainsboro
Road, 609-799-2333. Rides,
games, classic cars, personal
safety information, and demonstrations. 6 to 8 p.m.
Film
Movie Series for Seniors, Princeton Senior Resource Center,
Spruce Circle, Princeton, 609924-7108. Screening of “It’s Complicated.” Refreshments. Limited
parking. Register. Free. 1 p.m.
Dancing
an appointment.
Other Auditions
Sharim V’Sharot, a 24-voice
Jewish choir, is seeking new members in all voice types. Auditions
will be held from Tuesday, August
10 through September. To schedule an appointment call 609-3719036, E-mail [email protected], or visit www.sharimvsharot.org.
Playhouse 22 seeks to fill positions for the next season. Positions
include stage manager, set designer, lighting designer, sound designer, set construction, lighting operator, sound operator, costumer,
properties management, and stage
crew. Submit a theatrical resume
with contact information by E-mail
to [email protected].
Call for Art
Artworks seeks entries for
“Made in Metal,” a juried showcase featuring art made in metal.
Cash awards. Deadline is Sunday,
August 1. Visit www.artworkstrenton.org or call 609-394-9436
for information.
Bucks County Gallery of Fine
Italian Classes
Dorothea’s House offers Italian classes for adults and children;
beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels; weekdays and Saturdays, 120 John Street, Princeton.
Visit www.dorotheashouse.org or
call Gilda McCauley at 908-3591564.
Donate Please
PEAC Health & Fitness is collecting athletic shoes for needy
children in the community through
HomeFront. Please bring new
sneakers to 1440 Lower Ferry
Road, Ewing. Visit www.peachealthfitness.com or call 609-
Outdoor Concerts
For Families
Concerts on the Landing, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton,
609-984-8400. www.thewarmemorial.com. Pork Roll Trio performs.
Food available. Free. Noon to 2
p.m.
Yoga and Creative Movement,
The Infinite U, Center for Relaxation and Healing, Plainsboro,
732-407-2847. www.theinfiniteu.com. For families touched by
autism. Register. $42 per family.
5:15 to 6 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Lectures
Group Studio Workout, Optimal
Exercise, 27 Maplewood Avenue,
Cranbury, 609-462-7722. Supervised cardio, core, strength, and
stretching. Register. $20. 6 a.m.
Meeting, CUH2A Toastmasters
Club, HDR CUH2A, 1000 Lenox
Drive, Lawrenceville, 609-2529667. www.chu2a.freetoasthost.org. Practice public speaking and
leadership skills in an encouraging
atmosphere. Prospective members welcome. Noon.
Yoga Workshop, Shreyas Yoga,
Chicklet Books, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison
Street, 732-642-8895. www.shreyasyoga.com. Register at [email protected]. First class
is free. 8:15 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Tuesday Night Folk Dance
Group, Princeton, 609-655-0758.
www.princetonfolkdance.org. Instruction and dancing. No partner
needed. Call for location. $3. 7 to 9
p.m.
Beginners Yoga Class, Onsen
For All, 4451 Route 27, Princeton,
609-924-4800. www.onsenforall.com. Basic instruction for those
who are new to yoga. Register.
$15. 6 to 7 p.m.
Jazz & Blues
History
Piano Pedagogy Seminar, New
School for Music Study, Westminster Choir College, Princeton,
609-921-2900. www.nsmspiano.org. Jazz concert presented by
Tony Caramia, Eastman School of
Music. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Art is accepting entries from
sculptors living or working within
a 150-mile radius of New Hope,
Pennsylvania, for its second annual
Sculpture Showcase juried shows.
All mediums are accepted for both
indoor and outdoor works. Cash
prizes. Entries may be submitted
online at http://doylestownalive.com/bckscountygallery/. Deadline
is Friday, September 10. Call
Howard Cooperman at 215-8625272 for information.
Airport Tour, Princeton Airport,
Route 206, 609-921-3100. www.princetonairport.com. Guided tour
focuses on the daily operations of
the airfield as well as the past, present, and future of the 99-year-old
airport. Free. 10:30 a.m.
Princeton Public Library, 65
Witherspoon Street, 609-9248822. www.princetonlibrary.org.
Tech Talk, free. 7 p.m.
College
Planning
Seminar,
South Brunswick Library, 110
Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction,
732-329-4000.
www.sbpl.info. Presented by Doug
Schorpp, investment advisor from
Schorpp Capital Management.
Registration requested. 7 p.m.
JobSeekers, Parish Hall entrance,
Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street,
609-924-2277.
www.trinityprinceton.org. Networking and
support for changing careers.
Free. 7:30 p.m.
Live Music
Open Mic Night, Grover’s Mill
Coffee House, 335 Princeton
Hightstown Road, West Windsor,
609-716-8771. www.groversmillcoffee.com. 7 p.m.
Dan
Sufalko,
Wildflowers
Restaurant, 2572 Pennington
Trenton Area Soup Kitchen
seeks donations of backpacks,
pens,
pencils,
highlighters,
crayons, spiral notebooks, pocket
folders, children’s scissors, rulers,
protractors, calculators, and other
school supplies. Deliver all items
to TASK between Monday, July
26, and Thursday, August 12. Call
Mary Ann Dobson at 609-6955456, ext. 114 for information.
Volunteer Please
New Jersey Blood Services
seeks volunteers to work blood drives. Contact R. Jan Zepka at 732616-8741 or E-mail [email protected] for information.
Share Northeast seeks volunteer host families, with or without
children, to host two teen ambassadors from abroad for the upcoming academic school year. The students, a girl from France and a boy
from Slovakia, are participating in
the high school exchange program
to learn firsthand about America.
Both have health insurance and
spending money and will attend the
high school in your area. Host families are asked to provide a bed,
meals, a warm family environment, and a willingness to share the
American way of life. Visit www.sharenortheast.org or call 866-9003738.
Road, Pennington, 609-737-2392.
www.wildflowersinnrestaurant.com. Folk rock music by Plainsboro resident. 9 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Family Night, Lawrence Nature
Center, 481 Drexel Avenue, Lawrenceville, 609-844-7067. www.lawrencenaturecenter.net.
“Art
Night” presented by artists Susan
Kiley Colavita, Anthony Colavita,
and Anne Demarais. Rain or
shine. Free. 7 p.m.
Wednesday
August 4
Municipal Meetings
Public Meeting, West Windsor
Planning Board, Municipal Building,
609-799-2400.
www.westwindsornj.org. 7 p.m.
Film
Justice: What Is the Right Thing
to Do?, South Brunswick Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, 732-329-4000.
www.sbpl.info. Film, discussion,
and refreshments to discuss ethical issues with a Harvard professor. Topics: “What’s a Fair Start?”
and “What Do We Deserve?”
Free. 1:30 to 3 p.m.
International
Film
Festival,
South Brunswick Library, 110
Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction,
732-329-4000.
www.sbpl.info. Screening of “Shall We
Kiss.” Free. 7 p.m.
Summer Sunday Service at 9.30 a.m., July 4-September 5
Tuesdays at 10.30 a m., Meditation Group
Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m., Healing Service
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Dancing
Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton,
609-924-6763. www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Instruction
followed by dance. $8. 7:30 to
10:30 p.m.
Classical Music
Piano Pedagogy Seminar, New
School for Music Study, Westminster Choir College, Princeton,
609-921-2900. www.nsmspiano.org. Four-hand music concert presented by Ena Barton and Phyllis
Lehrer on piano. Free. 8 p.m.
Pop Music
Midweek Music Series, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822.
www.princetonlibrary.org.
Trio
Velez presents Brazilian and Latin
sounds. Free. 7 p.m.
Good Causes
Volunteer Orientation Meeting,
HomeFront, 1880 Princeton Avenue, Lawrenceville, 609-9899417. www.homefrontnj.org. Information about volunteer opportunities. Register. 6 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Benefits of Whole Foods, Center
for Relaxation and Healing, 666
Plainsboro Road, Suite 635,
Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. www.relaxationandhealing.com. Workshop on nutritious eating. Register. 7 to 8:30 p.m.
History
Stroller Strides, Historical Society of Princeton, Bainbridge
House, 158 Nassau Street,
Princeton, 609-921-6748. Walking tour for moms, dads, grandparents, caregivers, and their tiny
tots. Register by E-mail to
[email protected].
$7. 10 to 11 a.m.
Tour and Tea, Morven Museum,
55 Stockton Street, Princeton,
609-924-8144. www.morven.org.
Tour the restored mansion, galleries, and gardens before or after
tea. Register. $15. 1 p.m.
Lectures
UFO Ghosts and Earth Mysteries, UFO and Paranormal Study
Group, Hamilton Township Library, Municipal Drive, 609-6318955. www.drufo.org. Discussion
facilitated by Pat Marcattilio. Free.
7:30 to 10 p.m.
Live Music
Jack Henry Trio, Spigola Ristorante, 3817 Crosswicks-Hamilton Square Road, Hamilton, 609585-5255. www.spigola.net. Jack
Henry on drums; Lauren Hooker
on piano and vocals, Beldon Bullock on bass. Reservations recommended. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Darla Rich Quartet, Fedora Cafe,
2633 Main Street, Lawrenceville,
609-895-0844. Jazz vocals. BYOB. 7 to 9 p.m.
Open Mic, Alchemist & Barrister,
28 Witherspoon Street, Princeton,
609-924-5555. 10 p.m.
Socials
Meeting, Outer Circle Ski Club,
212-620-7479. www.outercircleskiclub.org. Call for location. 8
p.m.
Thursday
August 5
Happy Hour, Tre Bar, Tre Piani
Restaurant, Forrestal Village,
Plainsboro, 609-452-1515. www.trepiani.com. Free hors d’oeuvres.
Drink specials. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m
Farmers’ Market
Fifth of July, Princeton Summer
Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater,
609-258-7062.
www.princetonsummertheater.org.
Drama by Lanford Wilson on family and friends of a Vietnam veteran
evolves into battles for property,
custody, and survival. $16. 8 p.m.
Princeton Farmers Market, Hinds
Plaza,
Witherspoon
Street,
Princeton, 609-655-8095. www.princetonfarmersmarket.com.
Produce, cheese, breads, baked
goods, flowers, chef cooking
demonstrations, books for sale,
family activities, and workshops.
Rain or shine. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Newark Black Film Festival, New
Jersey State Museum, Auditorium, 225 West State Street, Trenton, 609-292-5420. www.newjerseystatemuseum.org. Screenings of Paul Robeson awards for
long and short documentaries,
long and short naratives, and honorable mentions. 6 p.m.
Late Thursdays, Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton
campus, 609-258-3788. http://artmuseum.princeton.edu.
Screening of “Shampoo,” 1975,
Hal Ashby. Outdoors. Bring your
own seating. In McCormick 101 if it
rains. Popcorn and soda will be
served. Free. 8 p.m.
Dancing
Argentine Tango, Black Cat Tango,
Viva
Ballroom,
1891
Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville,
609-273-1378. www.theblackcattango.com. Beginner and intermediate classes followed by guided
practice. No partner necessary.
$12. 8 p.m.
Literati
Author Event, Borders Books,
601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040.
www.bordersgroupinc.com.
Danielle Dolce, author of “Where
is Love?” presents storytime and
signing. 11 a.m.
Classical Music
Summer Sings, Voices Chorale,
Music Together, 225 Pennington
Hopewell Road, Hopewell, 609637-9383. www.voiceschorale.org. Choral music lovers are invited to join for informal reading of
Beethoven’s Mass in C. Featured
soloists include Rochelle Ellis, soprano; Lisa Reifschneider, mezzo;
William Mosher, tenor; and
Richard Bozic, bass; with Christopher Frisco on piano. Ellis, a former West Windsor resident, has
performed in New York City and
around the world. Ice cream social
follows. $5. 7:30 p.m.
Outdoor Concerts
Summer Courtyard Concert Series, Arts Council of Princeton,
Princeton Shopping Center, 609924-8777.
www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Thursday Night
Jazz performs. Free. 6:30 to 8:30
p.m.
Faith
High Holiday Programs, String of
Pearls, Unitarian Universalist
Congregation, 50 Cherry Hill
Road, Princeton, 609-221-6036.
www.stringofpearlsweb.org.
Screening of “East of Eden” followed by discussion of imperfection in the Jewish tradition with
Rabbi Donna Kirshbaum. Free. 7
p.m.
Health & Wellness
Caregiver
Support
Group,
Alzheimer’s Association, 196
Princeton Hightstown Road, West
Windsor, 800-883-1180. www.alz.org. 1 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Kids’ Book Club, Borders Books,
601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040.
www.bordersgroupinc.com. For
ages 8 to 12. 2 p.m.
For Families
Fairy and Gnome Homes, Plainsboro Recreation Park Ranger
Division, Plainsboro Park, 609799-0909.
www.plainsboronj.com. Build homes with natural materials. Register. Free. 6:30 p.m.
For Teens
Thursday Teen Movies, West
Windsor Library, 333 North Post
Road, 609-799-0462. www.mcl.org. Screening of “Sherlock
Holmes.” For ages 13 and up.
Snacks provided. Free. 6:30 p.m.
Live Music
Singer Songwriter Showcase,
Triumph Brewing Company,
138 Nassau Street, Princeton,
609-924-7855.
www.triumphbrew.com. Hosted by Frank
Thewes of West Windsor. 9 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Pontoon Boat Nature Tours, Mercer County Park Commission,
Mercer Lake, Marina, West Windsor, 609-989-6540. For all ages.
Bring binoculars. Weather-permitting. $6. 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Singles
Happy Hour, Princeton Area Singles Network, BT Bistro, 3499
Route 1 South, West Windsor.
www.meetup.com/PrincetonArea-Singles-Network. Register
online. 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Divorced and Separated Support
Group, Hopewell Presbyterian
Church, Hopewell, 609-4660758.
www.hopewellpres.org.
Register. 7:30 p.m.
For Seniors
Workshop for Better Health,
Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609689-1089. www.groundsforsculpture.org. Walk followed by “Reducing Risks of Falls” presented
by Stoneking Wellness Center. Includes refreshments and park admission. Register. $10 9:30 a.m.
The Children’s chorus of ‘Cinderella,’ playing at
Kelsey Theater through Saturday, August 8. Pictured
are, clockwise from left, Anna Kralik, Jana Graham,
Megan Sherow, John Jones, Marissa Marciano of
Plainsboro, and Jason Wilkes of West Windsor.
Friday
August 6
Drama
Cliffhanger,
Off-Broadstreet
Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766.
www.off-broadstreet.com. Suspenseful drama. $27.50 to $29.50.
7 p.m.
The World Goes Round, Washington Crossing Open Air Theater, 355 Washington CrossingPennington Road, Titusville, 267885-9857. www.dpacatoat.com.
The songs of Kander and Ebb.
$10; $7 for children. Blankets, seat
cushions, and insect repellent are
recommended. Picnics welcome
before show. Food available.
Parking fee of $5. 7:30 p.m.
Fifth of July, Princeton Summer
Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater,
609-258-7062.
www.princetonsummertheater.org.
Drama by Lanford Wilson on family and friends of a Vietnam veteran
evolves into battles for property,
custody, and survival. $16. 8 p.m.
Film
Honey Harvest, Howell Living
History Farm, Valley Road, off
Route 29, Titusville, 609-7373299. www.howellfarm.org. Premiere of “The Farmer and the
Horse,” a documentary by filmmaker and environmental journalist Jared Flesher. The story will be
projected in a picturesque farm
field under the stars. The story is of
three young, sustainability-minded farmers in New Jersey who
share an idea of farming with draft
609-799-8554
Art
Artists Network, Lawrenceville
Main Street, 2683 Main Street,
Lawrenceville,
609-647-1815.
www.Lawrencevillemainstreet.com. Gallery features works by
area artists. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Art Exhibit, Morpeth Contemporary, Open Space Gallery, 36
Bridge Street, Frenchtown, 609333-9393. www.morpethcontemporary.com. Works by Illia Barger,
Michael Madigan, James Jansma,
and Pamela Farrell. On view to
August 29. All four artists will be
present at First Friday. 6 to 8 p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Chips Cooney, Catch a Rising
Star, Hyatt Regency, 102
Carnegie Center, West Windsor,
609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Register. $17.50. 8 p.m.
Food & Dining
Gourmet Cooking Class, Miele
Design Center, 9 Independence
Way, Princeton, 800-843-7215.
www.mieleusa.com. Fast and
Healthy Beef Dinners. Register.
$50. 11 a.m.
Drum Circle
Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite
635, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432.
www.relaxationandhealing.com.
No experience required. Register.
$15. 7 to 8:45 p.m.
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• Kitchens & Baths
• Entertainment Centers & Media Rooms
• Home Offices & Libraries
• Dining Tables & Sideboards
• Fireplace Mantels
• Built-Ins
• Custom Molding & Trim Work
BARBER SHOP
Hrs: Tues - Fri: 10am - 5:45pm
Sat: 8:30am - 2:30pm
horses instead of tractors. Farm
tours, live music, and discussions
with Flesher followed by screening. Bring lawn chair and blanket.
$3 donation. 7 p.m.
Koran's Custom Cabinetry
JUNCTION
33 Hightstown Rd., Princeton Jct.
ELLSWORTH’S CENTER (Near Train Station)
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Film
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609-558-9217
Custom designed, built and installed
using high-quality hardwoods
www.koranscustomcabinetry.com
John Koran, Craftsman
Over 30 years in business
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History
Exhibition Tour, Historical Society of Princeton, Bainbridge
House, 158 Nassau Street,
Princeton, 609-921-6748. www.princetonhistory.org. “Recession
Hits Home: Unemployment in
Central New Jersey” summer exhibiton. Free. 2 p.m.
Hiroshima and Nagasaki Remembrance,
Coalition
for
Peace Action, Institute for Advanced Study, Olden Lane,
Princeton, 609-924-5022. www.peacecoalition.org. Ceremony to
mark the anniversary of the atomic
bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6, 1945. Speakers include Katsuyuki Nigahisa,
who was living in Hiroshima;
Shigamitsu Tanaka, who was living in Nagasaki. Solidarity Singers
present music of peace. Origami
instruction, floating of candles on
the pond. Bring your own picnic.
Program begins at 7 p.m. 6 p.m.
Family Theater
Cinderella, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College,
1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-5703333.
www.kelseytheatre.net.
Full-length version of the classic
story presented by Stars in the
Park. $16. 7 p.m.
Live Music
Dan Sufalko, BT Bistro, 3499
Route 1 South, West Windsor,
609-919-9403. www.btbistro.com.
Concert with release of his fivesong debut EP “Anything I Want to
Be” unveiling his blend of rock,
blues, and country. Sufalko is a
Plainsboro resident. 5 p.m.
Dick Gratton, Chambers Walk
Cafe, 2667 Main Street, Lawrenceville, 609-896-5995. Solo
jazz guitar. 6 to 9 p.m.
Open Mic, Borders Books, 601
Nassau Park, 609-514-0040.
www.bordersgroupinc.com.
All
musicians welcome. 8 p.m.
Singles
Divorce Recovery Program,
Princeton Church of Christ, 33
River Road, Princeton, 609-5813889. Support group. Free. 7:30
p.m.
Socials
Luncheon, Rotary Club of the
Princeton Corridor, Hyatt Regency, Carnegie Center, 609-7990525.
www.princetoncorridorrotary.org. Register. Guests, $20.
12:15 p.m.
For Seniors
Summer Barbecue, West Windsor
Senior
Center,
271
Clarksville Road, West Windsor,
609-799-9068. Register. $7.
12:30 p.m.
Sports
Trenton Thunder Baseball, Waterfront Park, Route 29, Trenton,
609-394-8326.
Binghamtom
Mets. $9 to $12. 7:05 p.m.
Saturday
August 7
Drama
Fifth of July, Princeton Summer
Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater,
609-258-7062.
www.princetonsummertheater.org.
Drama by Lanford Wilson focusing
on family and friends of a Vietnam
veteran evolves into battles for
property, custody, and survival.
$16. 2 and 8 p.m.
Cliffhanger,
Off-Broadstreet
Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766.
www.off-broadstreet.com. Suspenseful drama. $27.50 to $29.50.
7 p.m.
The World Goes Round, Washington Crossing Open Air Theater, 355 Washington CrossingPennington Road, Titusville, 267885-9857. www.dpacatoat.com.
The songs of Kander and Ebb.
$10; $7 for children. Blankets, seat
cushions, and insect repellent are
recommended. Picnics welcome
before show. Food available.
Parking fee of $5. 7:30 p.m.
Art
Artists Network, Lawrenceville
Main Street, 2683 Main Street,
Lawrenceville,
609-647-1815.
www.Lawrencevillemainstreet.com. Gallery features works by
area artists. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Dancing
No Name Dance California Mix,
Central Jersey Dance Society,
Universalist Congregation, 50
Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 609945-1883.
www.centraljerseydance.org. Cha cha workshop,
$10. East coast swing lesson followed by open dancing, $12. No
partner needed. 6 p.m.
Literati
Author Event, Borders Books,
601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040.
www.bordersgroupinc.com.
Booksignings for three authors.
Sylvia Brown-Roberts, author of
“Behind Church Doors,” 11 a.m.
Bill D’Arienzo, author of “By
George!: Lessons in Leadership
from George Washington, CEO,”
at 1 p.m. Patricia A. Myatt, author
of “Keepin’ Up With the Jones: Secrets the Banks Don’t Want You to
Know,” at 3 p.m. 11 a.m.
Outdoor Concerts
Summer Music Series, Palmer
Square, On the Green, 609-9212333. www.palmersquare.com.
Free. 2 to 4 p.m.
S3 and the Truth, West Windsor
Arts Council, Nassau Park Pavilion, West Windsor, 609-919-1982.
www.westwindsorarts.org. Free
concert in “..and the beat goes on”
summer music series. Bring chairs
or blankets. Inside Panera if raining. 6 p.m.
6th Street Quaternion, Blue Point
Grill, 258 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-1211. www.bluepointgrill.com. 7 p.m.
Good Causes
Art Reception, Trenton Downtown, 354 South Broad Street,
Trenton, 609-393-8998. Reception for “Freud: Theory oft he Unconscious,” an exhibit featuring
the works of Tamara Ramos,
Hilbert Espina, Leon Rainbow,
Han Koon Ooi, Kasso, and
Matthew Giobbi. Donations invited
to assist TDA in efforts to bring
special events to Trenton. 6 to 9
p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Chips Cooney, Catch a Rising
Star, Hyatt Regency, 102
Carnegie Center, West Windsor,
609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Register. $20. 7:30 and
9:30 p.m.
Fairs
Burger Mania Cook Off, AC Marketing, Mercer County Park, near
the ice skating rink, West Windsor,
609-516-9306. www.wgotw.com.
Mercer County restaurants and
caterers compete for the title of
Mercer County’s Ultimate Burger
Award. Music by 2U, with U2 music; and the Dawgs. Games, a hay
bale maze, and paintball for kids.
Hibernian beer garden and holiday craft vendors. Bring non-perishable items for the holiday food
drive to benefit the Mount Carmel
Guild. Judges include Douglas
Fee, Frank Benowitz, and Pat
Tanner. Competitors include
Dublin Square Irish Pub, McCaffrey’s, Killarney’s Publick House,
and Funnibonz. Free. Refreshments available. 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Food & Dining
Canning and Freezing Class,
Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil
Road, 609-924-2310. www.terhuneorchards.com.
Food
preservation know-how in this
once-a-summer class. Rain or
shine. Register. Free. 10 a.m.
Product
Cooking
Demonstration, Miele Design
Center, 9 Independence Way,
Princeton, 800-843-7231. www.mieleusa.com. Register. Free.
Noon.
Food Tastings, Nassau Seafood
& Produce, 256 Nassau Street,
Princeton, 609-921-0620. www.nassaustreetseafood.com. Free.
Noon to 2 p.m.
Bottle Your Own Olive Oil and
Balsamic Vinegar, The Grape
Escape, 12 Stults Road, Dayton,
609-409-9463.
www.thegrapeescape.net. Register. $85: $160
per couple. 12:30 p.m.
Farmers’ Market
West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market, Vaughn Drive Parking Lot, Princeton Junction Train
Station, 609-577-5113. www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.org.
Produce, bakery items, pizza, coffee, and other foods and flowers.
West Windsor Arts Council, West
Windsor Bike and Pedestrian Alliance, and Yes, We Can, a volunteer group that collects food for the
Crisis Ministry of Princeton and
Trenton. Ukrainian egg painting
with the West Windsor Arts Council. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Classically Choral:
Rochelle Ellis, a
former West Windsor
resident, solos in ‘Carmina Burana’ with the
New Jersey Symphony
Orchestra at Richardson Auditorium on Friday, July 23, and with
Voices Chorale, in an
open sing of Beethoven’s Mass in C, Thursday, August 5, at Music
Together in Hopewell.
Gardens
Create a Butterfly Habitat, Master Gardeners of Mercer
County, 431A Federal City Road,
Pennington,
609-989-6830.
www.mgofmc.org. Teresa Knipper and Barbara Anuzis share tips
on attracting butterflies to your
yard. Register. $3. 10 to 11 a.m.
Health & Wellness
Outdoor Yoga, Lululemon Athletica, Palmer Square, Princeton,
609-921-2035. www.lululemon.com/princeton. Vinyasa class presented by Susan Sprecher and
Romy Toussaint. Free. 6:30 p.m.
History
Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition, Morven Museum, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-9248144. www.morven.org. “The
Kennedys: Portrait of a Family”
features 27 framed black and
white photographs taken by
Richard Avedon. Taken January
3, 1961 in Palm Beach, Florida,
the photographs include candid
and posed portraits of President
Elect John F. Kennedy; his wife,
and their children. On view to October 29. Wednesday to Friday, 11
a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. $5. Noon to 4
p.m.
For Families
PBA #319 Childrens Fishing Derby, Plainsboro Pond. $5 registration fee includes fishing pole, tshirt and prizes. Register at
Plainsboro Police HQ or contact
Tim McMahon 609-799-2333. 10
a.m. to 12 p.m.
Honey Harvest, Howell Living
History Farm, Valley Road, off
Route 29, Titusville, 609-7373299. www.howellfarm.org. Meet
the queens, drones, and workers;
help uncap and extract honey; see
the insides of working hives. Visitors should avoid wearing perfume, cologne, or hairspray. 10
a.m. to 4 p.m.
For Teens
The School of Rock, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road,
609-799-0462.
www.mcl.org.
Concert. Inside if it rains. Free.
6:30 p.m.
Family Theater
Cinderella, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College,
1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-5703333.
www.kelseytheatre.net.
Full-length version of the classic
story presented by Stars in the
Park. $16. 7 p.m.
Live Music
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Summer Social, Grounds For
Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road,
Hamilton, 609-586-0616. www.groundsforsculpture.org. Music of
the 1950s. Workshops for dancing
and creating art with reclaimed
vinyl 45s and LPs. Malts, root beer
floats, and sundaes. Free with
park admission. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Snake Eyes, Halo Pub, 5 Hulfish
Street, Princeton, 609-921-1710.
Rock and blues. 7 to 10 p.m.
California Dreamin’ Summer Music Tribute, Grover’s Mill Coffee
House, 335 Princeton Hightstown
Road, West Windsor, 609-7168771. Sounds of summer presented by area performers. 8 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Family Nature Programs, Plainsboro Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner
Road, Plainsboro, 609-897-9400.
www.njaudubon.org. “Specimen
of the Day,” a hands-on experience to uncover the secrets of
plaster casts, fur, feathers, skins,
and skulls. Register. $5. 3:30 to 5
p.m.
Singles
Strategies for Online Dating,
Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite
635, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432.
www.relaxationandhealing.com.
Learn to navigate the world of online dating. Register. $22. 1 to 3
p.m
Wine and Dinner, Dinnermates,
Princeton Area, 732-759-2174.
www.dinnermates.com. Ages 30s
to early 50s. Call for reservation
and location. $20 plus dinner and
drinks. 7:30 p.m.
Sports
Princeton
Bicycling
Event,
Princeton Free Wheelers, Mercer County College, 1200 Old
Trenton Road, West Windsor,
609-882-4739. www.princetonfreewheelers.com. The club’s
30th annual touring extravaganza
gives bikers a choice of seven
tours through central New Jersey
ranging from 16 to 100 miles, from
easy, flat terrain to rugged hill
climbs. Anyone who rides a bicycle safely and wears an approved
helmet is invited. All rides begin
and end at Mercer County College. Services include free parking, rest rooms, emergency help,
water, and snack stops. Close to
1,200 cycles are expected to attend. Register. $30 includes a
post-ride lunch. 7 a.m.
Trenton Thunder Baseball, Waterfront Park, Route 29, Trenton,
609-394-8326.
www.trentonthunder.com. Binghamtom Mets.
$9 to $12. 7:05 p.m.
Sunday
August 8
Drama
Cliffhanger,
Off-Broadstreet
Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766.
www.off-broadstreet.com. Suspenseful drama. $27.50 to $29.50.
1:30 p.m.
Fifth of July, Princeton Summer
Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater,
609-258-7062.
www.princetonsummertheater.org.
Drama by Lanford Wilson focusing
on family and friends of a Vietnam
veteran evolves into battles for
property, custody, and survival.
$16. 2 p.m.
The World Goes Round, Washington Crossing Open Air Theater, 355 Washington CrossingPennington Road, Titusville, 267885-9857. www.dpacatoat.com.
The songs of Kander and Ebb.
$10; $7 for children. Blankets, seat
cushions, and insect repellent are
recommended. Picnic welcome
before show. Food available.
Parking fee of $5. 7:30 p.m.
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THE NEWS
Film
International
Film
Festival,
South Brunswick Library, 110
Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction,
732-329-4000.
www.sbpl.info. Screening of “Broken
Embraces.” Free. 2 p.m.
“We Only Sell What We Grow”
“We Only Sell What We Grow”
Art
Artists Network, Lawrenceville
Main Street, 2683 Main Street,
Lawrenceville,
609-647-1815.
www.Lawrencevillemainstreet.com. Gallery features works by
area artists. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Art Exhibit, Artists’ Gallery, 18
Bridge Street, Lambertville, 609397-4588. www.lambertvillearts.com. Opening reception for “Visions of Summer,” featuring works
of all 18 partnering artists. On view
to September 5. 2 to 5 p.m.
Classical Music
Summer Carillon Concert Series,
Princeton University, 88 College
Road West, Princeton, 609-2583654. www.princeton.edu. Kim
Schafer of Princeton on the fifth
largest carillon in the country.
Free. 1 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Summer Workout Series, Can Do
Fitness Club, 121 Main Street,
Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609514-0500. “Intensati.” Register at
reception desk. Bring a towel and
water. Inside if it rains. Free. 11
a.m.
History
Walking Tour, Historical Society
of Princeton, Bainbridge House,
158 Nassau Street, Princeton,
609-921-6748. Walking tour of
downtown Princeton and Princeton University. $7; $4 for ages 6 to
12. 2 to 4 p.m.
Airport Rides, Princeton Airport,
Route 206, 609-921-3100. www.princetonairport.com. Weigh in
pay 20 cents a pound, minimum of
$10 and maximum of $25. Pilots
are flight instructors or commercial
pilots. 3 to 6 p.m.
Chess
Hyatt Place, 3565 Route 1, West
Windsor.
www.njchess.com.
Open to kindergarten to eighth
graders of all levels. All players receive a medal or trophy. Register.
$30 to $40. 12:10 to 4:55 p.m.
Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van
Doren Street, 609-275-2897. For
advanced adults. 1 to 5 p.m.
Family Theater
Cinderella, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College,
1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-5703333.
www.kelseytheatre.net.
Full-length version of the classic
story presented by Stars in the
Park. $16. 2 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Friends of Hopewell Valley Open
Space, Washington Crossing
State Park, Titusville. www.fohvos.org. Help rid natural areas
of invasive plants. All tools provided. Register by E-mail to [email protected] 1 p.m.
Sports
Trenton Thunder Baseball, Waterfront Park, Route 29, Trenton,
609-394-8326.
Binghamtom
Mets. $9 to $12. 5:05 p.m.
Monday
August 9
Municipal Meetings
Public Meeting, West Windsor
Township Council, Municipal
Building, 609-799-2400. www.westwindsornj.org. 7 p.m.
Film
Summer Film Series, Princeton
Public Library, 65 Witherspoon
Street, 609-924-8822. Screening
of “Jaws.” Free. 7 p.m.
Pick Your Own & Farmstand
Shaw Thing: George Bernard Shaw’s ‘Misalliance’
is at Princeton Summer Theater on the Princeton
University campus through Sunday, August 1.
Literati
Sports for Causes
New Jersey Writers’ Society
Meeting, West Windsor Library,
333 North Post Road, 609-7990462. 6:30 p.m.
Golf Outing, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Foundation, Ridge at Back Brook, Ringoes, 732-937-8750. www.rwjuh.edu. Benefit for the children’s hospital. Register. $500 includes
greens fee, golf cart, barbecue
lunch, snacks, cocktail reception,
buffet dinner, awards, and program. 10:30 a.m.
Noodle Talk, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street,
609-924-5584. http://tinyurl.com/pnoodle. Lightly structured discussion based on personal questions
that embrace the human condition
instead of flinching from it. Led by
Noodle Talk’s creator Alan Goldsmith. Free. 7 to 8:45 p.m.
Poetry Reading, Delaware Valley
Poets, Borders Books, Nassau
Park, West Windsor, 609-2036800. www.delawarevalleypoets.com. Readings by John Baldwin
and Louis Slee. Open mic follows.
Free. 7:30 p.m.
Pop Music
Rehearsal, Jersey Harmony
Chorus, 20 Schalks Crossing
Road, Plainsboro, 732-236-6803.
www.harmonize.com/jerseyharmony. Workshop series includes vocal lessons in four-part
harmony for women who love to
sing. New members are welcome.
Free. 7:15 to 9:30 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Yoga
Practice,
Lawrence
Library, Darrah Lane and Route
1, Lawrence Township, 609-9896922. www.mcl.org. Register.
7:30 p.m.
Singles
Coffee
and
Conversation,
Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 335
Princeton Hightstown Road, West
Windsor, 609-716-8771. www.groversmillcoffee.com.
Coffee,
tea, soup, sandwich, or dessert.
Register at www.meetup.com/Princeton-Area-Singles-Network.
6:30 to 8 p.m.
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and directions visit
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Tuesday
August 10
Mandarin ~ Cantonese ~ Szechuan
Film
WE NOW DELIVER!
Movie Series for Seniors, Princeton Senior Resource Center,
Spruce Circle, Princeton, 609924-7108. Screening of “The
Young Victoria.” Refreshments.
Limited parking. Register. Free. 1
p.m.
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McCaffrey’s Shopping Center
295 Princeton-Hightstown Rd. • West Windsor, NJ 08550
609-716-8323 • 609-716-8324 • Fax: 609-716-8325
Dancing
Tuesday Night Folk Dance
Group, Princeton, 609-655-0758.
Instruction and dancing. No partner needed. Call for location. $3. 7
to 9 p.m.
Literati
Writers Anonymous, Barnes &
Noble, 869 Route 1 South, North
Brunswick, 732-545-7860. Monthly workshop for all levels. E-mail
[email protected] for information. 7 p.m.
Like eating at “Nonna’s” house!
New Chef from New York’s R
Mulberry Street in “Little Italy”
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Outdoor Concerts
Concerts on the Landing, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton,
609-984-8400. Keith Franklin Trio
performs. Food available. Free.
Noon to 2 p.m.
For Seniors
Food & Dining
Gardening Talk, West Windsor
Senior Center, 271 Clarksville
Road, West Windsor, 609-7999068. “Veggie Tasting” presented
by Trish Verbeyst, master gardener. Register. 10:30 a.m.
Princeton Eats: Cooking with Local Ingredients, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon
Street, 609-924-9529. www.princetonlibrary.org. Chef Denis
Granarola of Witherspoon Bread
Company shares tips for creating
meals using fresh, local ingredients. Register. Free. 10 a.m.
Movie, West Windsor Senior
Center, 271 Clarksville Road,
West Windsor, 609-799-9068.
Screening of “Splendor in the
Grass.” 1 p.m.
“Sweet Corn,”
Vegetables
& Fruit
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Unwind at the End of the Week
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JULY 23, 2010
Plainsboro
Larceny. Someone stole 800
pounds of copper wire belonging to
Star-Lo Electric Inc. from the work
site at the new hospital on Route 1
sometime between July 8 and 9,
said Officer Richard Wolak. The
copper wire was worth approximately $2,400.
Harassment. A resident of
Ravens Crest Drive was the victim
of harassment and terroristic
threats. Corporal Eamon Blanchard said a resident of Hunters
Glen Drive harassed and threatened the Ravens Crest Drive resident over the telephone and in person between July 8 and 10.
Through the investigation, police
determined that both parties were
handicapped.
Simple Assault. A resident of
Quail Ridge Drive was the victim
of simple assault outside of Building 24 on July 12. Officer Joseph
Bolognese said the 43-year-old
resident was standing outside of his
home, smoking a cigaret and talking with a neighbor when an unknown male, described as in his
teens, approached the victim and
pushed him to the ground. The suspect did not say anything and ran
from the scene. The victim sustained cuts on his knee and elbow,
but denied medical attention.
Jordan R. Pinnock, 18, of
Ravens Crest Drive was charged
July 8 with simple assault. Officer
Kenneth Beatty said he was called
From The Police Blotter
to the apartment complex for a report of assault. Beatty said he
found that a juvenile victim living
in the area was put into a choke
hold by Pinnock while they were
joking around in the parking lot.
But the incident caused the victim
to fall and hit his head on the
ground when Pinnock let go of
him. Beatty said he found him later
in Morris Davison Park and
charged him with simple assault.
Identity Theft. A resident of
Tamarron Drive was the victim of
identity theft between June 1 and
28, the resident reported this
month. Officer Richard Wolak said
someone purchased several items
online with her debit card and
mailed the items to her address.
The items were worth a total $250.
all broken into, but the victims each
reported that nothing was taken
from inside the cars. The cars were
parked in the residents’ driveways
and were left unlocked the night
before.
A resident of Hunters Glen Drive was the victim of theft on July 7
at 8:30 p.m. Corporal Russell
Finkelstein said someone stole a
juvenile’s bicycle while he was
playing on the playground at Morris Davison Park. The victim’s father reported the theft of the bicycle, which was worth $100 and less
than two weeks old.
Burglary/Theft. A resident of
Building 29 on Quail Ridge Drive
was the victim of auto theft between July 5 and 6. Officer Brett
Olma said someone stole the victim’s black 1995 Acura Integra
from the parking area. The car was
worth $3,000.
DWI Arrests. Timothy F.
Metz, 24, of Princeton, was
charged July 19 with driving while
intoxicated. Officer Martin McElrath said he stopped him on Dey
Road for failing to stop at a stop
sign and failing to stop at a red signal prior to turning right and found
he was intoxicated. He was also
charged with reckless driving, failure to stop at a stop sign, failure to
stop at a red signal prior to turning
right, and failure to maintain a lane.
Three residents living on
Franklin and Madison Drives were
the victims of burglary between July 4 and 5, said Officer Richard
Wolak. Wolak said a 2003 Honda
Accord, a 2006 Mercedes SLK,
and a 2000 Honda Odyssey were
Roneld L. Logory, 49, of Dogwood Drive, was charged July 17
with driving while intoxicated. Officer Joseph Bolognese said he
stopped him on Dogwood Drive
for having an expired registration
and found him to be intoxicated.
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Gardens
All About Fall Home Lawn Care, Master
Gardeners of Mercer County, 930 Spruce
Street, Trenton, 609-989-6830. www.mgofmc.org. Register. $3. 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Beginners Yoga Class, Onsen For All,
4451 Route 27, Princeton, 609-924-4800.
www.onsenforall.com. Basic instruction for
those who are new to yoga. Props used, discussion of the basic principles of alignment.
Register. $15. 6 to 7 p.m.
History
Airport Tour, Princeton Airport, Route
206, 609-921-3100. www.princetonairport.com. Guided tour focuses on the daily operations of the airfield as well as the past, present, and future of the 99-year old airport.
Free. 10:30 a.m.
Kids Stuff
Read & Pick on the Farm, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, 609-924-2310.
www.terhuneorchards.com. Story time,
craft activity, and fruit or vegetable picking.
Register. $7. 9:30 and 11 a.m.
For Families
Yoga and Creative Movement, The Infinite
U, Center for Relaxation and Healing,
Plainsboro,
732-407-2847.
www.theinfiniteu.com. For families touched by
autism. Register. $42 per family. 5:15 to 6
p.m.
Lectures
Birth of the Movies, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462.
“Before there was Hollywood, there was
New Jersey” presented by Gate Gallison,
author of “The Edge of Ruin,” a tale of
movie-making in Fort Lee that she wrote under the name of Irene Fleming. 7 p.m.
JobSeekers, Parish Hall entrance, Trinity
Church, 33 Mercer Street, 609-924-2277.
www.trinityprinceton.org. Networking and
support for changing careers. Free. 7:30
p.m.
Princeton Macintosh Users Group, Stuart
Hall, Princeton Theological Seminary,
Alexander Street, 609-258-5730. www.pmug-nj.org. “Cool Stuff Found for Mac and
iPhone” presented by Dave Hamilton, president of the Mac Observer. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Live Music
Open Mic Night, Grover’s Mill Coffee
House, 335 Princeton Hightstown Road,
West Windsor, 609-716-8771. www.groversmillcoffee.com. 7 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Family Night, Lawrence Nature Center,
481 Drexel Avenue, Lawrenceville, 609844-7067. www.lawrencenaturecenter.net.
“Storytelling Campfire” presented by Mike
Erdie and Rick Dutko. Rain or shine. Free. 7
p.m.
Socials
Men’s Circle, West Windsor, 609-933-4280.
Share, listen, and support other men and
yourself. Talk about relationship, no relationship, separation, divorce, sex, no sex,
money, job, no job, aging parents, raising
children, teens, addictions, illness, and fear
of aging. All men are expected to commit to
confidentiality. Call for location. Free. 7 to 9
p.m.
Sports for Causes
Golf Classic, Joshua Harr Shane Foundation, Mercer Oaks, 725 Village Road West,
West Windsor, 609-936-9603. www.joshuaharrshane.org. Golf, lunch, dinner, awards,
and auction. Harr was a volunteer at Princeton Medical Center, and a member of FIJI
fraternity at Rutgers. Register. $170. 11
a.m.
Wednesday
August 11
Municipal Meetings
Public Meeting, West Windsor Planning
Board, Municipal Building, 609-799-2400.
www.westwindsornj.org. 7 p.m.
Public Meeting, Plainsboro Township
Committee, Municipal Building, 609-7990909. www.plainsboronj.com. 7:30 p.m.
Film
He was also charged with reckless
driving, driving on a suspended license, consuming alcohol in a motor vehicle, possession of an open
container of alcohol in a motor vehicle, and driving an uninsured and
unregistered vehicle.
Edward A. Moshey, 26, of
Princeton, was charged July 17
with driving while intoxicated after he was involved in an accident
on Route 1 South. Officer Timothy
McMahon said he had been driving
south on Route 1 when he lost control of his car and hit another car
heading in the same direction. He
was also charged with reckless driving, careless driving, being an
uninsured motorist, and failing to
exhibit a valid registration card.
Alexandra J. Tropp, 31, of
Rocky Hill, was charged July 17
with driving while intoxicated. Officer Joseph Bolognese said he saw
her driving erratically on Dey
Road, stopped her, and found her to
be intoxicated. She was also
charged with reckless driving,
careless driving, failure to maintain a lane, consumption of alcohol
in a motor vehicle, and having an
open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle.
Ajith K. Kozhikote, 35, of
Hunters Glen Drive, was charged
July 12 with driving while intoxi-
sbpl.info. Screening of “Broken Embraces.”
Free. 7 p.m.
Dancing
Contra Dance, Princeton Country
Dancers, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 609-924-6763. www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Instruction
followed by dance. $8. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Pop Music
Midweek Music Series, Princeton Public
Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-9248822.
www.princetonlibrary.org.
John
Padovano performs his solo repertory.
Free. 7 p.m.
Food & Dining
Wherever the Olive Grows, Mediterra, 29
Hulfish Street, Princeton, 609-252-9680.
www.terramomo.com. “A Celebration of
California” focuses on the traditional cuisine
and wine of the area. Register. $45. 6 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Multi-Level Yoga Class, Onsen For All,
4451 Route 27, Princeton, 609-924-4800.
www.onsenforall.com. Explore the basic
principles of alignment. Register. $15. 7 to 8
p.m.
History
cated. Officer Joseph Bolognese
said he was called to Hunters Glen
Drive on the report of a disturbance
and subsequently found that
Kozhikote drove to his home while
under the influence of alcohol. He
was also charged with reckless driving, possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle,
and consuming alcohol in a motor
vehicle.
West Windsor
Criminal Mischief. Someone
accessed the roof at Gamers Realm
on Old Trenton Road between July
2 and 6 and damaged the condensing unit of the air conditioner, said
Officer William Jones. The cost to
repair the unit was unknown.
Theft. Someone broke into a
storage trailer and stole approximately $1,300 worth of copper
pipe from the construction site of
the Village Center at Route 571
and Southfield Road between July
2 and 6, said Officer Peter Hanna.
The copper pipe belonged to Competitive Plumbing and Heating
Company.
Credit Card Fraud. A
Lawrenceville resident was the
victim of theft, credit card theft,
and fraudulent use of a credit card
on July 6. Officer Walter Silcox
said someone stole the victim’s
purse while she was sitting in Panera Bread and subsequently used
the credit cards that were inside the
purse at Best Buy. The total value
stolen was approximately $216.
ductions of and readings by authors published in the annual fiction issue, Wednesday, July 28. Several of the writers are West
Windsor and Plainsboro residents. Open to
the community. 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m..
Drama
Fifth of July, Princeton Summer Theater,
Hamilton Murray Theater, 609-258-7062.
www.princetonsummertheater.org. Drama
by Lanford Wilson focusing on family and
friends of a Vietnam veteran evolves into
battles for property, custody, and survival.
$16. 8 p.m.
Film
Foreign Films, Lawrence Library, Darrah
Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township,
609-989-6920. www.mcl.org. Screening of
“Mother of Mine,” 2005. 6:30 p.m.
Art
Spring Exhibition, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609586-0616. www.groundsforsculpture.org.
Gallery walk featuring pop-art sculpture of
Keith Haring presented by Julia Gruen, executive director of the Keith Haring Foundation. Free with admission. 4 p.m.
Dancing
Tour and Tea, Morven Museum, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-924-8144. www.morven.org. Tour the restored mansion,
galleries, and gardens before or after tea.
Register. $15. 1 p.m.
Argentine Tango, Black Cat Tango, Viva
Ballroom, 1891 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, 609-273-1378. www.theblackcattango.com. Beginner and intermediate
classes followed by guided practice. No
partner necessary. $12. 8 p.m.
Live Music
Outdoor Concerts
Open Mic, Alchemist & Barrister, 28 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-5555.
www.theaandb.com. 10 p.m.
For Seniors
Kosher Cafe East, Jewish Family and
Children’s Service, Beth El Synagogue, 50
Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, 609987-8100. www.jfcsonline.org. Kosher meal
and speaker for ages 60 and up. Register.
$5. 12:30 p.m.
Justice: What Is the Right Thing to Do?,
South Brunswick Library, 110 Kingston
Lane, Monmouth Junction, 732-329-4000.
www.sbpl.info. Film, discussion, and refreshments to discuss ethical issues with a
Harvard professor. Topics: “Arguing Affirmative Action” and “What’s the Purpose?”
Free. 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Thursday
August 12
International
Film
Festival,
South
Brunswick Library, 110 Kingston Lane,
Monmouth Junction, 732-329-4000. www.-
Summer Fiction Party, U.S. 1, Labyrinth
Books, 122 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609452-7000. www.princetoninfo.com. Intro-
Literati
Summer Courtyard Concert Series, Arts
Council of Princeton, Princeton Shopping
Center, 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Sarah Donner and friends
perform. Free. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Late Thursdays, Princeton University Art
Museum, Princeton campus, 609-2583788. http://artmuseum.princeton.edu. An
evening of bluegrass, games, prizes, and
refreshments. Free. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Faith
High Holiday Programs, String of Pearls,
Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 50
Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 609-221-6036.
www.stringofpearlsweb.org.
Discussion.
Free. 7 p.m.
Food & Dining
Happy Hour, Tre Bar, Tre Piani Restaurant,
Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-4521515. www.trepiani.com. Free hors d’oeuvres. Drink specials. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m
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HOW TO ORDER
CLEANING SERVICES
BUSINESS SERVICES
HEALTH
ENTERTAINMENT
Mail, E-Mail, or Fax: That’s all it takes
to order a classified in the West Windsor-Plainsboro News. Mail your ad to the
News at P.O. Box 580, West Windsor
08550. Fax it to 609-243-9020, or use
our e-mail address: [email protected]. We will confirm your insertion and
the price, which is sure to be reasonable: Our classifieds are just 50 cents a
word, with a $7.00 minimum. Repeats in
succeeding issues are just 40 cents per
word, and if your ad runs for 12 consecutive issues, it’s only 30 cents per word.
(There is a $3 service charge if we send
out a bill.) Questions? Call us at 609243-9119.
cleaning services using premium
“Green” cleaning products that are safe
for all. To go “Green” visit www.mvpgreenandclean.com or call 732-6855233.
ing and/or administrative needs. Many
services available. Reasonable rates.
Work done at your office or mine. Call
Debra @ 609-448-6005 or visit www.vyours.com.
60-minute Jazzercise class. For Special
Deals and Class info: www.jazzplainsboro-windsors.com, 609-890-3252.
One Man Band: Keyboardist for your
party. Perfect entertainment. Great variety. Call Ed at 609-424-0660.
INSTRUCTION
MERCHANDISE MART
Window Washing: Lolio Window
Washing. Also gutter cleaning and power washing. 609-271-8860.
COMPUTER SERVICES
ESL, conversation for adults 609751-6615. [email protected]. http://www.saraspeaksenglish.com
Computer P4 with XP: In good condition $120. Cell phone (609)213-8271.
OFFICE RENTALS
12 Roszel Rd, Princeton, NJ: Executive suites A-204. Vacant suite with access to internal common area available.
Internet Access. Call 609-720-0300 or
e-mail: [email protected].
Plainsboro - 700 SF to 3,000 SF Office Suites: in single story building in
well maintained office park off Plainsboro Road. Immediately available. Individual entrance and signage, separate
AC/Heat and electricity. Call 609-7992466 or E-mail [email protected]
HOUSING FOR RENT
Adult Community Rental, Mansfield Township, 4 Seasons: Single
family, two bedrooms, two baths,
garage, two pools, total gym. Available
October 1. $1,900 plus utilities. 609324-1534. Open house August 1, 12-4
p.m.
CONTRACTING
HOME MAINTENANCE
Bill’s Custom Services: Residential
repairs and carpentry. Practical approach, reasonable rates, local references — 32 years in business. 609-5321374.
Handyman: A small job or big job will
be accepted for any project around the
house that needs a handyman service
with free estimates. Please call my cell
phone 609-213-8271.
Reliable Lawn and Tree Service:
Lis# 2750131. Mowing. Fertilizing.
Mulching. Spring and Fall Clean Ups.
609-209-5764.
robthehandyman- licensed, insured,
all work guaranteed. Free Estimates.
We do it all - electric, plumbing, paint,
wallpaper, powerwashing, tile, see website for more: robthehandyman.vpweb.com
[email protected],
609-269-5919.
Yard Work: Mowing, cleanup, trimming, weeding, or mulching. Reasonable rates - Call today 609-722-1137.
DECKS REFINISHED
Handyman/Yardwork: Painting/Carpentry/Masonry/Hauling/All Yard Work
from top to bottom. Done by pros. Call
609-737-9259 or 609-273-5135.
Cleaning/Stripping and Staining of
All Exterior Woods: Craftsmanship
quality work. Fully insured and licensed
with references. Windsor WoodCare.
609-799-6093.
www.windsorwoodcare.com.
CLEANING SERVICES
BUSINESS SERVICES
Environmentally Safe Cleaning
Services: MVP Green & Clean provides
high quality residential and commercial
Bookkeeper/Administrative Specialist: Versatile & experienced professional will gladly handle your bookkeep-
Open House, The Grape Escape, 12 Stults
Road, Dayton, 609-409-9463. www.thegrapeescape.net. Appetizers from Spargos
Grille and wine tasting. Live music. Free. 6
to 8 p.m.
Food and Wine Pairing, The Grape Escape, 12 Stults Road, Dayton, 609-4099463. www.thegrapeescape.net. Blue Bottle Cafe. Free. 6 to 8 p.m.
Farmers’ Market
Princeton Farmers Market, Hinds Plaza,
Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-6558095. www.princetonfarmersmarket.com.
Produce, cheese, breads, baked goods,
flowers, chef cooking demonstrations,
books for sale, family activities, and workshops. Rain or shine. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Computer repair, upgrade, data recovery, or maintenance. Free estimate. Call (cell) 609-213-8271.
TAX SERVICES
Tax Preparation and Accounting
Services: For individuals and small
businesses. Notary, computerized tax
preparation, paralegal services. Your
place or mine. Fast response, free consultation, reasonable costs. Gerald
Hecker, 609-448-4284.
PERSONAL SERVICES
Clutter Control: Professional organizer will help you create order in your
home/home
office.
Cyndi.
[email protected] or 609-933-1550.
Custom Sewing for the Home. Curtains, cushions, slipcovers and more.
For info call Heidi at 609-462-6734.
ADULT CARE
Companion - Retired RN. Will make
light meals, assist you with shower,
dressing, light housework, shopping,
etc. Competitive rates. Call 609-2355579.
HEALTH
Introductory Massage Special $60: at the Ariel Center for Wellbeing.
Integrative, Swedish, Spiritual Mind
Treatment. Four hands available with
Krista and Meryl. By appointment only.
609-454-0102.
JAZZERCISE. is pure fun. Group fitness class combining cardio, strength &
stretch. All ages, levels and sizes are
welcome. You’ll burn 500 calories in a
Outdoor Action
Summer Nature Programs, Mercer County Park Commission, Baldpate Mountain,
609-989-6540. Meteor watch with Dave
Bosted. Bring a flashlight, blanket, and lawn
chair. Free. Rain or overcast conditions cancel event. 10:30 p.m.
Schools
Board of Trustees Meeting, Princeton International Academy Charter School,
Marsee Center, 575 Ewing Street, Princeton, Regular meeting. 6:15 p.m.
Singles
Happy Hour, Princeton Area Singles Network, BT Bistro, 3499 Route 1 South, West
Windsor. Cocktails, appetizers, and dinner
available. Register online. 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Group Studio Workout, Optimal Exercise,
27 Maplewood Avenue, Cranbury, 609-4627722. Supervised cardio, core, strength,
and stretching. Register. $20. 6 a.m.
Divorced and Separated Support Group,
Hopewell
Presbyterian
Church,
Hopewell, 609-466-0758. www.hopewellpres.org. Register. 7:30 p.m.
Summer Workout Series, Can Do Fitness
Club, 121 Main Street, Forrestal Village,
Plainsboro, 609-514-0500. www.candofitness.com. “Boot Camp.” Register at reception desk. Bring a towel and water. Inside if it rains. Free. 9:30 a.m.
Friday
August 13
Kids Stuff
Kids’ Book Club, Borders Books, 601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040. www.bordersgroupinc.com. For ages 8 to 12. 2 p.m.
For Teens
Thursday Teen Movies, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462.
www.mcl.org. Screening of “The Blind
Side.” For ages 13 and up. Snacks provided. Free. 6:30 p.m.
Live Music
Singer Songwriter Showcase, Triumph
Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street,
Princeton, 609-924-7855. www.triumphbrew.com. Hosted by Frank Thewes of
West Windsor. 9 p.m.
Drama
Cliffhanger, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5
South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. Suspenseful drama. $27.50 to $29.50. 7 p.m.
Fifth of July, Princeton Summer Theater,
Hamilton Murray Theater, 609-258-7062.
Drama by Lanford Wilson focusing on family and friends of a Vietnam veteran evolves
into battles for property, custody, and survival. $16. 8 p.m.
Art
Artists Network, Lawrenceville Main
Street, 2683 Main Street, Lawrenceville,
609-647-1815. www.Lawrencevillemainstreet.com. Gallery features works by area
artists. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Exceptional Piano Lessons. BM &
MM, The Juilliard School. Tel: 732-8515115 Website: http://juliaspianostudio.tk
Lessons in Your Home: Music
lessons in your home. Piano, clarinet,
saxophone, flute and guitar. Call Jim
609-737-9259 or 609-273-5135.
Math & Chemistry Tutoring: FullTime, Experienced High School
Teacher (20 years). Algebra through
Pre-Calc; Regular, Honors, and AP
Chem. Call Matt 609-919-1280.
Piano Lessons in your home, Vocal
Coaching and Audition Prep. Certified
music teacher. Ages 6 thru adult. Never
too late to start! Learning easy and fun!
Call Joe: 732-383-5630 or 732-6871033.
Private knitting or sewing lessons
with experienced teacher. Call 609-7516615.
SAT and ACT Tutoring — Reading,
Writing, Math: Boost your scores with
outstanding private instruction by experienced college English professor and
high school math teacher. Let us help
you succeed! Reasonable fee. Many excellent WW-P references. 609-6586914.
Too busy for an SAT course? Private instruction to fit your child’s schedule. SAT, ACT, SSAT, or Writing.
Princeton graduate with MA. Many
WWP success stories. Call Kathy Doyle,
609-532-1133, doyletutoring.com
CLASSIFIED BY EMAIL
GARAGE SALES
Garage Sale 7/24 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(rain date 7/25). 21 Suffolk Lane, Princeton Junction. Toys, books, household
items, etc.
Moving Sale Plainsboro 2 Queen 1
King Bed. 6 chairs/Dinning tbl. Office
desk/chairs, sectional couch and more.
Toyota Cmry 2005. Sale ends 26th July.
609-716-7144
email
[email protected].
Saturday, July 24th Multi family
garage sale. 8am to 1pm. No early birds!
Items include, occasional furniture,
books (kids & adult), games (8 - adult),
collectibles, holiday, clothing, linens,
picture frames, china, fabric, stuffed animals (mint condition) and more. Great
stuff! 18 Prospect Street, Cranbury.
WANTED TO BUY
Antique Military Items: And war
relics wanted from all wars and countries. Top prices paid. “Armies of the
Past LTD”. 2038 Greenwood Ave.,
Hamilton Twp., 609-890-0142. Our retail outlet is open Saturdays 10 to 4:00,
or by appointment.
HELP WANTED
Editor: Work from home and proof
federal court transcripts. Will supervise
a small team. Work 25 hours per week
during business hours. Income to $35
per hour, plus bonuses. Must have transcription experience, 4-year college degree, and type 70 words per minute.
Send resume to [email protected].
[email protected]
Senior Art Show, Mercer County Office on
Aging, Meadow Lakes, 300 Meadow
Lakes, East Windsor, 609-989-6661. www.mercercounty.org. Closing reception for exhibit of original works by Mercer County residents, age 60 or older. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Dancing
Outdoor Dancing, Central Jersey Dance
Society, Hinds Plaza, Witherspoon Street,
Princeton, 609-945-1883. California mix
dance. No partner needed. Surface is
smooth stone. Free. 7 to 10 p.m.
Outdoor Concerts
Courtyard Concerts, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609689-1089. Larry White and the Majestic
Roots Band with rock and reggae. Rain or
shine. $10. 7:30 p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Wali Collins, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor, 609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Register. $17.50. 8 p.m.
Food & Dining
Wine Tasting, Rat’s Restaurant, 126
Sculptor’s Way, Hamilton, 609-586-0616.
www.groundsforsculpture.org.
Guest
speaker and wine tasting in Toad Hall, free.
Wines by the glass available. 4 to 6 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Meditation Circle, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township,
609-989-6920. www.mcl.org. Light stretching begins the session. Register. 2:30 p.m.
Lectures
Meeting, Toastmasters Club, Mary Jacobs
Library, 64 Washington Street, Rocky Hill,
609-306-0515. Build speaking, leadership,
and communication skills. Guests are welcome. 7:30 p.m.
Live Music
Dan Sulaklo, BT Bistro, 3499 Route 1
South, West Windsor, 609-919-9403.
www.btbistro.com. Acoustic happy hour. 5
p.m.
Dick Gratton, Chambers Walk Cafe, 2667
Main Street, Lawrenceville, 609-896-5995.
Solo jazz guitar. 6 to 9 p.m.
Larry White and the Majestic Roots Band,
Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds
Road, Hamilton, 609-586-0616. www.groundsforsculpture.org. Rain or shine.
Register. $10. 7:30 p.m.
DJ Spoltore, Grover’s Mill Coffee House,
335 Princeton Hightstown Road, West
Windsor, 609-716-8771. www.groversmillcoffee.com. 8 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Summer Barn Dance, Howell Living History Farm, Valley Road, off Route 29, Titusville, 609-737-3299. www.howellfarm.org. Jugtown Mountain String Band teams
up with Sue Dupre. Beginners welcome.
Free. 7:30 p.m.
Singles
Divorce Recovery Program, Princeton
Church of Christ, 33 River Road, Princeton,
609-581-3889.
www.princetonchurchofchrist.com. Support group for men
and women. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Socials
Luncheon, Rotary Club of the Princeton
Corridor, Hyatt Regency, Carnegie Center,
609-799-0525.
www.princetoncorridorrotary.org. Register. Guests, $20. 12:15
p.m.
For Seniors
Music Appreciation Program, West Windsor Senior Center, 271 Clarksville Road,
West Windsor, 609-799-9068. “Doris Day”
presented by Ted Otten and Michael Kownacky. 2 p.m.
Sports
Trenton Thunder Baseball, Waterfront
Park, Route 29, Trenton, 609-394-8326.
www.trentonthunder.com. Harrisburg Senators. $9 to $12. 7:05 p.m.
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JULY 23, 2010
Springpoint C
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Signature
Broadway Pops
brings you
rich
ment
Partner
ship
a WWII
Songbook
Concert
at the
Grounds for Sculpture
Seward Johnson, Unconditional Surrender ©2004, all rights reserved by The Sculpture Foundation, Inc.
Thursday, July 29th at 3:00pm
In celebration of J. Seward Johnson’s
“Unconditional Surrender” sculpture, the
Springpoint Foundation, in conjunction with
the Laurenti Family Charitable Trust and
Bloomberg LLP, present an evening of songs
written and performed during the historical
WWII era by Broadway’s Glenn Seven Allen and
Janine DiVita of Signature Broadway Pops, to
an audience at Grounds For Sculpture.
Join us
for this
free concert!
For more information
please contact the
Springpoint Foundation
Sponsored by:
at 609.720.7304.
*The Springpoint Community Enrichment Partnership provides lifelong access to art and cultural programs.