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A listing of events that are happening in East Windsor and Hightstown.

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East Windsor reorganizes for the new year Fills vacancies on boards and commissions

Mironov named to 23rd term as mayor

By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

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Three newly re-elected Township Council members were sworn into office for four-year terms, and the mayor and deputy mayor were chosen from among their ranks, at the East Windsor Township Council’s reorganization meeting this week.

Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami-Covello certified the election results, affirming the re-election of Councilwoman Denise Daniels and Councilmen Alan Rosenberg and Perry Shapiro.

Daniels was sworn into office by state Assemblyman Daniel Benson, and Rosenberg was sworn into office by state Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo (both D-14th Legislative District). Shapiro was sworn into office by Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler.

Mayor Janice S. Mironov was elected to her 23rd consecutive term as mayor, and Councilman John Zoller was elected to be deputy mayor. The terms are for one year.

The oath of office was administered to Mayor Mironov by state Senator Linda Greenstein (D-14th Legislative District), and then Mayor Mironov gave the oath of office to Deputy Mayor Zoller.

In nominating Mayor Mironov for another one-year term as mayor, Shapiro said that “so much of our success in East Windsor is due to (Mayor Mironov’s) leadership on behalf of our residents.”

Councilman Peter Yeager nominated Zoller for the post of deputy mayor. Zoller is an excellent choice for the position because he brings attentiveness to his work and he is always ready to help, he said.

Once the newly re-elected Township Council members were sworn into office and the mayor and deputy mayor were chosen, Township Council focused on routine matters - naming David Orron as the township attorney, Jeffrey Rubin as the Municipal Court prosecutor and Robert M. Schwartz as the Municipal Court public defender.

Each of the Township Council members, in turn, offered some re-

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New Jersey State Sen. Linda Greenstein, left, swears in East Windsor Mayor Janice Mironov while township attorney David Orron, right, looks on.

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Mayor Janice Mironov swears in new Deputy Mayor John Zoller while his wife Bonnie looks on. marks and reflections for the new year.

Rosenberg said that “the beauty of life” is that no matter how “crazy” the past year has been, “we survived and we look to the future.” There will be challenges, but “we’ll get through it. We are living here, just like you,” he said.

Yeager commended the township residents who volunteer to serve on the boards and committees, as well as the emergency services first responders - the volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians, and the Police Department.

Daniels said that serving on Township Council has been a great learning experience. She encouraged residents to volunteer and to become involved because “this is your community, and by being involved, you can help to make the changes you would like to see.”

East Windsor Township is in good hands with Mayor Mironov and Deputy Mayor Zoller at the the helm, Shapiro said, because they will encourage new development in town. Township Council will continue to be careful in how it spends taxpayers’ dollars, he said.

Zoller thanked Mayor Mironov and Township Council for showing confidence in him by electing him

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Council Member Denise Daniels, left, takes the oath of office while her son Adam and daughter Marissa look on. The oath was administered

by New Jersey Assemblyman Daniel Benson, right. to the deputy mayor post. The Mayor and Township Council will work to seek the best value for residents and businesses by monitoring expenses and applying for state and county grants, he said.

In her remarks, Mayor Mironov thanked Township Council for having the confidence in her to allow to her continue to serve as mayor and to contribute in that role. At the end of the day, she said, it’s all about public service.

Township Council has demon-

strated fiscal constraint that has resulted in a stable municipal tax rate, Mayor Mironov said. The municipal tax rate has not increased in five years. Township Council will work hard to “keep spending tight,” she said.

“On another front, we are in a major business boom,” Mayor Mironov said. She reeled off a list of companies that have moved to East Windsor recently, as well as companies that are preparing to move to the township.

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The Mayor and Township Council filled a raft of vacancies on assorted township advisory boards and committees from C to Z - from the Clean Communities Advisory Committee to the Zoning Board of Adjustment - at its annual reorganization meeting this week.

Starting with the Clean Communities Advisory Committee, Township Council appointed Peter Blok to a three-year term and Janet Shupel to fill an unexpired term that ends in December. It is responsible for implementing grants received by the township from the New Jersey Clean Communities program, and for planning and putting into place activities for litter clean-up.

Ondina Jeffers, Dilys Henninger and Sydelle Norris were appointed to the Commission on Aging for three-year terms. The commission advises Township Council in developing and implementing programs and services for senior citizens.

Oren Livne and Lawrence Zisman were named to the Economic Development Committee, which advises Township Council and the Planning Board. The term is for three years.

Township Council named Gillian Astarita-Corrente and Pat Greaves each to a five-year term on the Health Advisory Board, which offers advice to the township on public health matters, including health prevention and educational activities.

Barry Clark and Edward Kelley were chosen to serve four-year terms on the Planning Board, which reviews applications for residential and commercial developments. The Planning Board also adopts the town’s Master Plan and reviews proposed zoning changes.

At the Recreation Commission, Reema Patel was appointed to a five-year term and Nancy Lastra was named to fill an unexpired term that ends in 2019.

Christopher Cosenza and Joseph Primiano were named to four-year terms on the Zoning Board of Adjustment, which considers applications for appeals from the zoning ordinance.

Appointment to to other boards and committees are made by Mayor Janice Mironov - starting with the appointments of Edward Kelley and Lenox Ng to the Environmental Commission, which offers advice on open space, water resource management, recycling and air quality and other environmental concerns.

Mayor Mironov also appointed Caryl Schienvar, Ellen Murphy and Jennifer Worringer to one-year terms as auxiliary members of the Commission on Aging.

Likewise, Mayor Mironov named Joseph Maria and Scott Roth as auxiliary members of the Economic Development Committee, and William Eghert, Joseph Miczak and Hemant Shah as auxiliary members of the Environmental Commission - all for one-year terms.

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POLICE BLOTTER

The East Windsor Township Police Department initiated the following police reports through Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

A 47-year-old East Windsor woman was charged with DUI, reckless driving, careless driving having an open alcohol container in a motor vehicle and for having an unregistered vehicle after an incident at 6:39 p.m. Dec.

22 on Route 130.

An officer was dispatched to a report of a driver consuming alcohol in her vehicle located in the parking lot of the Town Center Plaza Shopping Center. The investigation revealed that the driver was suspected of operating the vehicle under the influence.

The driver was given field sobriety tests, arrested and later released pending court action.

A 21-year-old from East Windsor was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and for having improper safety glass and tinted windows after being stopped at 10:10 p.m. Dec. 26 on Route 133.

While on patrol an officer observed a vehicle with tinted front windows on Route 133 west and a motor vehicle stop was conducted.

The investigation revealed that the driver was in possession marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The driver was arrested and later released pending court action.

The Hightstown Police Department initiated the following police reports from Dec. 19, 2017, through Jan. 1, 2018.

A 29-year-old East Windsor man was arrested

Dec. 19 for possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, during the course of a motor vehicle stop on Mercer Street.

He was transported to police headquarters, booked, processed, issued traffic summonses, and released on a summons complaint with a pending court date.

A 30-year-old New Egypt man was arrested Dec. 20 for possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, during the course of a motor vehicle stop on Franklin Street.

He was transported to police headquarters, booked, processed, issued traffic summonses, and released on a summons complaint with a pending court date.

A 25-year-old East Windsor man was arrested Dec. 22 for an active warrant out of West Windsor Municipal Court, during the course of a field inquiry on the 100 Block of Franklin Street. He was transported to police headquarters, booked, processed, and released on his own recognizance with a pending court date.

A 28-year-old man from Perth Amboy was arrested Dec. 22 for possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, during the course of a motor vehicle stop on Stockton Street.

He was transported to police headquarters, booked, processed, issued traffic summonses and released on a summons complaint with a pending court date.

A 31-year-old woman from the 100 Block of

Meadow Drive was arrested Dec. 24 for active warrants out of Lawrence Township, Trenton, and East Windsor municipal courts, during the course of a motor vehicle stop on Meadow Drive. After she was in police custody, she was found in possession of several wax folds containing suspected heroin and drug paraphernalia. She was subsequently transported to police headquarters, booked, processed, charged with possession of CDS and drug paraphernalia, and turned over to the Lawrence Twp. Police Department, in lieu of bail.

An 18-year-old Morgansville man was arrested Dec. 26 for possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, during the course of a motor vehicle stop on Franklin Street.

He was transported to police headquarters, booked, processed, issued traffic summonses and released on a summons complaint with a pending court date.

A 50-year-old East Windsor woman was arrested Dec. 28 for DWI, during the course of a motor vehicle stop on Mercer Street. She was transported to police headquarters, booked, processed, issued traffic summonses with a mandatory court appearance, and released to a friend.

A 26-year-old man from New York was arrested Dec. 28 for a warrant out of Elmwood Park Municipal Court, during the course of a motor vehicle stop on South Main Street. He was transported to police head-

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A 51-year-old Hightstown man was arrested Dec. 29 for possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, during the course of a call for service at a residence on the 100 Block of Stockton Street. He was transported to police headquarters, booked, processed, and released on a summons complaint with a pending court date.

A 29-year-old East Windsor woman was arrested Dec. 29 for an active warrant out of East Windsor Municipal Court, during the course of a motor vehicle stop on North Main Street.

She was transported to police headquarters, booked, processed, and released on her own recognizance.

A 24-year-old woman from Brownsmills was arrested Dec. 29 for an active warrant out of Bordentown City Municipal Court, during the course of a motor vehicle stop on Stockton Street. She was transported to police headquarters, booked, processed, and released on her own recognizance.

A 48-year-old man from Ridgewood, New York, was arrested Dec. 31 for possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, during the course of a motor vehicle stop on Mercer Street.

He was transported to police headquarters, booked, processed, issued traffic summonses and released on a summons complaint with a pending court date.

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WHAT’S GOING ON Fri., Jan. 5

Baby Toy Time, 10:30 a.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. Socialize and play with others ages 6 months - 2 years in our activity room.

Baby & Toddler Time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. For children ages birth-2.5 years and a caregiver. Join us for singing and rhyming fun followed by play time with the library’s toys.

Sat., Jan. 6

Learn Crochet! from 10 a.m. to noon at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. For adults and teens 14 and up. This introductory class led by instructor Anastasia Popova, will have you well on your way to creating warm & cozy items for yourself & others. All materials will be supplied.

Registration required at www.mcl.org.

Sun., Jan. 7

The Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor Israel Affairs Committee presents the film “The Settlers� at 2 p.m. The film traces the history and growth of the Israeli settlements in the West Bank by interweaving archival footage with current interviews of settlers, Palestinians, academics and politicians. Enjoy an intimate look at life inside these settlements and examine the incremental protests, governmental policies, and political calculation that have led to the current situation. RSVP by calling the Synagogue Office at 609443-4454 or send an email to admin@bethel.net. Beth El Synagogue is at 50

Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, NJ, 08520; 609443-4454; www.bethel.net.

Movie: The Glass Castle at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join us for a screening of the popular movie starring Nicole Kidman. Rated PG-13, 127 minutes. A small snack will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library.

Mon., Jan. 8 Baby Time, 10:30 a.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. Stories, music, and play for ages 6 months 2 years.

Sci-Fi Movie Night: “They Live� (1988), 6 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. When two men put on special sunglasses they see subliminal messages and the aliens that have taken over the earth. Rated R; 97 minutes. Preregistration preferred. This program was made possible by funding from the Friends of the Twin Rivers Branch.

Make It! Monday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown. Children ages 2-6 with a caregiver can drop in during the program to make this week’s craft and stay to play with the library’s toys.

Lunch Time Meditation from 12:30 to 1 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown. Join us for some guided mediation during your lunch hour. Help yourself regain the peace lost through busy mornings and smoothly get through

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the rest of the day. Facilitated by library staff member Leena, a 10-year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation.

Adult English Learner Writing Class from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown.

Improve your writing skills for school and work. Taught by an experienced volunteer from Literacy NJ (formerly Literacy Volunteers).

K-6th grade Tutoring from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown. Children in grades K-6 will get homework help. Registration required in person or by phone at 609-448-1474.

Craft Circle from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown.

Adults & teens 14 & up.

Crafters of all skill levels are invited to join the library’s crafting group.

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, quilting, paper or other project and work on it with other crafters. Drop in anytime during this monthly meeting to work on a project, share what you’ve made and chat over light refreshments.

Art of Living Yoga & Meditation will be held at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Discover how to relax and recharge your mind and unlock your full potential through gentle stretches, breathing and guided meditation. Call the Reference Desk to register at (609) 448-0957.

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the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. Stories, songs, and a craft for ages 2 - 5.

Adult Craft: Plastic Bottle Butterflies, 6 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. Use recycled plastic bottles and nail polish to make these pretty plastic butterfly decorations. Ages 15 and up. Preregistration required.

Story Time with Miss Liz from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown.

Children ages 2-6 will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. Siblings welcome.

Beginning Spanish class from 5 to 6 p.m., Citizenship Exam Review from 6 to 7 p.m. and Learning English with Victor from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Register in person or by calling (609) 448-1474 for any of these three classes.

Monthly Drop-in Blood Pressure Checks from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Drop in for a blood pressure check from our local public health nurse. There will also be health information and activities for children.

Hatha Yoga will be held at 10 a.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Yoga increases flexibility, muscle strength and tone, improves respiration, energy and vitality, maintains a balanced metabolism and improves cardio and circulatory health. Led by certified yoga instructor Anuradha Puri. Call the Reference

Desk to register at (609) 448-0957.

Wed., Jan. 10 Excel Basics, 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. Learn how to input data and format spreadsheets for everyday tasks. Mouse and keyboard skills are essential. Preregistration required.

Teen/Tween Craft: Beaded Snowflakes, 5 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. For ages 12 - 17, join us to make a decorative snowflake to hang in your room or decorate your locker.

Story Time with Miss Liz from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown.

Children ages 2-6 will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes & a craft. Siblings welcome.

Midweek Math Tutoring from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., in Hightstown. Drop in math help for first grade-high school students with Peddie School student tutors.

Evening Meditation from 8 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown. Develop clarity to make the right decisions, help control anger & reduce stress & anxiety.

Come join us for guided meditation and feel relaxed and rejuvenated. Facilitated by library staff member Leena, a 10-year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation.

Paper Crafts with Lonie will be held at 2 p.m. and at 3:30 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Cor-

ner Road, East Windsor.

Join us for a paper crafting workshop to create beautiful decorative tiles. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library.

Register for one session only; call the Reference Desk to register at (609) 448-0957.

Thurs., Jan. 11

Story Time, 11 a.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. Stories, songs, and a craft for ages 2 - 5.

Lego Play, 1 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. Build with a variety of Legos with friends, for ages 2 - 5.

Adult Movie: “The Glass Castle� (2017), 6:30 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. A woman reflects on her family’s past as she pursues a life that is different from her upbringing.

Rated PG-13. Running time: 127 minutes. Preregistration preferred. This program was made possible by funding from the Friends of the Twin Rivers Branch.

Friends of the Twin Rivers Library meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor.

Friends’ monthly meeting.

New members always welcome. Come out and support the library.

Book Worms & Wiggle Worms from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown.

For young children and their caregivers. Children will play with the library’s toys while caregivers will discuss “Woolly� by Ben Mezrich.

Brown Bag Book Club

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the library to register at (609) 448-0957.

Sat., Jan. 13

Writers’ Group, 2 to 5 p.m. at the Twin Rivers LiFri. Jan. 12 brary, 276 Abbington Drive, Baby & Toddler Time East Windsor. Please bring from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the five pages of a work in Hightstown Memorial Li- progress to discuss. brary, 114 Franklin St., in Hightstown. For children Mon., Jan. 15 ages birth-2.5 years and a Movie: Selma at 2 p.m. caregiver. Join us for at the Hickory Corner singing and rhyming fun Branch of the Mercer followed by play time with County Library System, the library’s toys.Movie: My 138 Hickory Corner Road, Cousin Rachel at 2 p.m. at East Windsor. Join us for a the Hickory Corner Branch special Martin Luther King of the Mercer County Li- Jr. Day screening of the brary System, 138 Hickory popular movie. Rated PGCorner Road, East Windsor. 13, 128 minutes. A small Join us for a screening of the snack will be provided. popular movie starring Sponsored by the Friends of Rachel Weisz. Rated PG-13, the Hickory Corner Library.

106 minutes. A small snack will be provided. Sponsored Tues., Jan. 16 by the Friends of the HickStory Time, 11 a.m. at ory Corner Library. the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. Stories, songs, and a craft for ages 2 - 5.

Adult Craft: Let It Snowman, 6 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 www.windsorheightsherald.com Abbington Drive, East www.cranburypress.com Windsor. Use paper to make Bernard Kilgore, Group Publisher 1955-1967 a festive 3-D snowman to Mary Louise Kilgore Beilman, Board Chairman 1967-2005 hang on your wall. Ages 15 James B. Kilgore, Publisher, 1980-2016 and up. Preregistration required.

Mike Morsch Donna Kenyon Story Time with Miss Regional Editor Executive Editor Liz from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Hightstown MeJoseph Eisele Michele Nesbihal morial Library, 114 Franklin Publisher General Manager St. in Hightstown. Children mnesbihal@centraljersey.com 2016 - Present ages 2-6 will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft.

Siblings welcome.

145 Witherspoon Street Beginning Spanish class Princeton, N.J. 08542 from 5 to 6 p.m., Citizenship Corporate Offices 198 Route 9 North, Suite 100 Exam Review from 6 to 7 Manalapan, N.J. 07726 p.m. and Learning English with Victor from 7 to 9 p.m. © Packet Media, LLC. 2017.

(609) 924-3244 All Rights Reserved. at the Hightstown Memorial FAX (732) 780-4678 Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Register in person or by calling (609) 4481474 for any of these three classes.

from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Join our new lunch time book discussion group! This month’s title is “The Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman. Bring your lunch. Beverages & a light dessert will be provided.

Conversational English as a Second Language from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join librarian Mary Elizabeth Allen to learn how to improve your English language speaking skills, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and fluency.

Must have some basic knowledge of English. Call

Hatha Yoga will be held at 10 a.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Yoga increases flexibility, muscle strength and tone, improves respiration, energy and vitality, maintains a balanced metabolism and improves cardio and circulatory health. Led by certified yoga instructor Anuradha Puri. Call the Reference Desk to register at (609) 448-0957.

Wed., Jan. 17 Back to Basics: Introduction to Computers and the Internet at 1 p.m. at the Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main, Cranbury. For those that want to learn the basic functions of a computer, how to use a mouse, how to access the Internet, how to search the Internet and more. Enroll online.

Word Basics, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor.

Learn the basics of creating and formatting documents in Word. Mouse and keyboard skills are essential.

Preregistration required.

Adult Movie: “The Beguiled” (2017), 2 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. In this psychological drama, an injured soldier is taken in by the women at a Southern boarding school. Rated R. Running time: 94 minutes.

Preregistration preferred.

This program was made possible by funding from the Friends of the Twin Rivers Branch.

Reading Genius Club, 6 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. Each

month we pick a theme and talk about the books we read. Then we’ll do a related activity. Call the branch for more information.

Story Time with Miss Liz from 10:30-11:15 am at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown. Children ages 2-6 will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft.

Siblings welcome.

Midweek Math Tutoring from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown. Drop in math help for first grade-high school students with Peddie School student tutors.

Evening Meditation from 8 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown. Develop clarity to make the right decisions, help control anger and reduce stress & anxiety.

Come join us for guided meditation and feel relaxed and rejuvenated. Facilitated by library staff member Leena, a 10- year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation.

Read Your Labels! will be held at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. A dietitian from Atrium Health & Senior Living of Princeton will explain how to decipher nutrition labels on canned and frozen food products. Call the library to register at (609) 448-0957.

Embroidery Circle will meet at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor.

Whether you are looking to create your first stitch or expand your skills, learn new

methods and techniques, or share embroidery art and craft ideas, the Embroidery Circle is open to all skill levels - including absolute beginners. Bring embroidery projects you are working on to share with others or work in the good company of fellow embroiders.

No registration is necessary.

Thurs., Jan. 18

The Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor Seniors group presents Dr. Jack Kirschenbaum, ‘Putting More Living in Your Life” at 1 p.m. Come to the meeting and find out how you can take the experience and life that you have and learn how to tweak them to thrive a bit more. RSVP to the Synagogue office. Beth El Synagogue is located at 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, NJ, 08520; 609443-4454; www.bethel.net.

Story Time, 11 a.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. Stories, songs, and a craft for ages 2 - 5.

Conversational English as a Second Language from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor.

Join librarian Mary Elizabeth Allen to learn how to improve your English language speaking skills, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and fluency. Must have some basic knowledge of English. Please call the library to register at (609) 448-0957.

Library Apps Class will be held at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor.

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Learn how to use library apps for downloading ebooks, audiobooks, comics, music and magazines to your tablet, laptop or smartphone.

Call the library to register at (609) 448-0957.

Common Problems of the Hip & Knee will be discussed at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Knee and hip problems can make even simple, everyday tasks seem challenging. Join Brian M. Culp, MD, specializing in orthopedic surgery and a member of the Medical Staff of Princeton HealthCare System, to learn more about the common causes of hip and knee pain and their treatment options; including non-surgical options for osteoarthritis and the advancement in joint replacement. Call the library to register at (609) 448-0957.

Fri., Jan. 19

Painting Antarctica at 7 p.m. at the Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main, Cranbury. Cranbury resident Pierre Bernay will narrate his incredible journey on a sailboat to paint in “plein air” Antarctica, an extraordinary artistic experience he shared with his 23-year-old son. Enroll online.

Open Play for Babies & Toddlers from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown.

For children ages birth-2.5 years and a caregiver. Play with the library’s toys & socialize.

Sat., Jan. 20

“What’s So Great about the Library?” at 10:30 a.m. at the Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main,

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Cranbury. Jan Murphy and Jen Collins will explore the wonders of the library and reading at family storytime. Stories, songs, and a special treat. Enroll online.

Yoga for Beginners from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., in Hightstown. Learn simple and powerful yoga postures to improve stability and balance. No physical agility or prior yoga experience needed. Bring a mat or large towel. Instruction in English by a trained Isha facilitator.

Please register at www.mcl.org.

Sun., Jan. 21 Movie: Dunkirk at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join us for a screening of the popular movie starring Fionn Whitehad. Rated PG-13, 106 minutes. A small snack will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library.

The Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor, Mercer County Genealogy Society, presents Roger Lustig, a coadministrator on the “Tracing the Tribe” Facebook group, at 7:30 p.m. Roger will discuss how social media has changed the genealogy world, some success stories from the group and the challenges of moderating a discussion with more than 16,000 participants. Beth El Synagogue is at 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, N.J., 08520; 6 0 9 - 4 4 3 - 4 4 5 4 ; www.bethel.net.

Mon., Jan. 22 Baby Time, 10:30 a.m. at the Twin Rivers Library,

276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. Stories, music, and play for ages 6 months 2 years.

Internet Security for Adults, 6:30 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. Joshua Stone of Digital Doc Princeton will discuss how to protect all your devices from malware and viruses, plus how to browse safely on the Internet. Preregistration required.

Sing-Along with Kim Yarson from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. For ages birth-5 and a caregiver.

Dance to Kim’s high-energy guitar music as she plays classics and original songs.

Registration suggested at www.mcl.org.

Lunch Time Meditation from 12:30 to 1 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Join us for some guided mediation during your lunch hour. Help yourself regain the peace lost through busy mornings and smoothly get through the rest of the day. Facilitated by library staff member Leena, a 10-year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation.

Adult English Learner Writing Class from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Improve your writing skills for school and work. Taught by an experienced volunteer from Literacy NJ (formerly Literacy Volunteers).

K-6th grade Tutoring from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children in grades K-6 will get homework help. Regis-

tration required in person or by phone at (609) 4481474.

Kids’ Public Speaking from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Tweens ages 812 will learn and practice the fundamentals of public speaking and debate through fun activities lead by a teen volunteer.

Nonfiction Book Group will meet at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. The group will be discussing When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi. No registration is necessary and new members are always welcome.

Mystery Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor.

The group will be discussing Let You Go by Clare MacKintosh. New members are always welcome and no registration is necessary.

Tues., Jan. 23 Story Time, 11 a.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. Stories, songs, and a craft for ages 2 - 5.

Lego Play, 1 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. Build with a variety of Legos with friends, for ages 2 - 5.

Adult Craft: Giant Snowflake, 6 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. Use paper to make a giant 3-D snowflake. Ages 15 and up. Preregistration required.

Four Seasons at Cranbury Four Seasons at Cranbury Clubhouse 1 Labaw Drive Cranbury, N.J. 08512

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Legal Notices NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION FOR THE COMMISSIONERS OF FIRE DISTRICT NO. 3 IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY 08831

Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners of Fire District No. 3 in the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex, shall ask the legal voters of said fire district on Saturday, February 17, 2018, between the hours of 2 PM and 9 PM, or longer if necessary, to approve or disapprove of the proposed 2018 Annual Budget. Said voting shall take place at the assigned locations; Rossmoor Clubhouse, Regency Clubhouse, Greenbrier Clubhouse, and the Fire House on Centre Drive.

The legal voters of said fire district shall also be asked to elect two (2) Commissioners to said Board of Fire Commissioners for a three (3) year term.

The closing date or the filing of Petitions of Nominations to the Secretary of the Board relative to candidacy for said term shall be January 19, 2018. All nominating petitions may be obtained from the Secretary of the Commissioners of Fire District No. 3, in the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex.

BY: Joseph Haff, Secretary The Commissioners of Fire District No. 3, in the Township of Monroe, County of Middlesex.

CP, 1x, 1/5/18 Fee: $20.00 Affidavit: $15.00 CALENDAR YEAR 2018 ANNUAL NOTICE OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE PUBLIC BODIES OF MONROE TOWNSHIP

In accordance with the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, the schedule of Regular Meetings of the Public Bodies of Monroe Township for the Calendar Year 2018 are as follows and will be held in the Monroe Township Municipal Complex, 1 Municipal Plaza unless otherwise stated: A.D.A. COMMITTEE:

Three times per year; First Thursday in March, June & September at 10:00 am in the Court Room.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD:

Four times per year; Second Wednesday in January, April, July and October at 7:00 pm in the Conference Room.

COMMISSION ON AGING:

Second Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Conference Room at the Senior Center, 12 Halsey Reed Road. There are no meetings in January, July, August, & December.

CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION:

Second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room. Due to the Holiday, the October Meeting will be held on October 15th and the November Meeting will be held on November 19th.

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION:

First Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. on the lower level. There will be no July Meeting.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION:

Second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. on the lower level. If a Holiday falls on Monday, the meeting will be held on Wednesday. There will be no October meeting.

HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION:

Second Tuesday of each month, except for December which will be held the Third Tuesday, at 4:30 p.m. in the Court Room. There will be no meetings in July and August.

INSURANCE FUND COMMISSION:

Four times per year; Third Tuesday in February, May, August & November at 1:30 p.m. in the Conference Room.

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

Every Third Monday of the month, except for January, February & December which will be held on the Second Monday, at 6:30 pm in the Conference Room at the Library. There will be no meetings in July or August.

MUNICIPAL COURT:

Every First, Second, and Third Tuesday of the month at 9:30 a.m.; Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m., except the Fourth Thursday of each month when Court will be held at 3:00 p.m.

No Court will be held on Legal Holidays.

N.J. TRAINING SCHOOL BOYS CITZENS REVIEW BOARD:

FOR Two times per year; Wednesday March 7th and Wednesday September 12th at 7:00 pm in the Court Room.

OPEN SPACE AND FARMLAND PRESERVATION COMMISSION:

Third Wednesday of February, May & August except for November, which will be on November 14th at 7:00 pm. All meetings will be held in the Conference Room.

PLANNING BOARD:

Fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Court Room, except the November meeting which will be held on Wednesday, November 28th. No December meeting.

SHADE TREE COMMISSION:

Six times per year; First Tuesday in February, April, June, August, October and December at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.

TOWNSHIP COUNCIL:

First Monday of each month, at 7:00 p.m. in the Court Room. The following are exceptions: the April meeting will be held on the 2nd Monday, April 9th; the June meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 6th; the September meeting will be held Wednesday, September 5th and the November meeting will be held Wednesday, November 7th.

TOWNSHIP COUNCIL AGENDA MEETINGS:

Last Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.in the Court Room. Due to the holidays, the May meeting will be held Wednesday, May 30th and the December meeting will be held Wednesday, December 26th . The June 25th meeting and the December 26th meeting will be a combined Special/Agenda meeting for the purpose of approving liquor licenses, approving the payment of Year-End Claims, Consideration of Resolutions, and any other business that may c come before the Council.

RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD:

Second Monday of each month, except for October, which will be held on Monday, October 15th and except for November, which will be held on Monday, November 19th at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center, 120 Monmouth Road.

There will be no meetings in July & August.

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:

Last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Court Room. There will be no December Meeting.

PATRICIA REID, RMC/CMR Monroe Township Clerk

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Bob Sullivan's exhibit at The Nassau Club will feature his paintings of Stonington Harbor in Maine. Below: his depiction of the Princeton tiger at Palmer Square; the Princeton University Chapel, and a snowy woods scene.

ob Sullivan has worked in magazine publishing, advertising and now makes his living as a sea captain, but through it all, he has remained an artist.

Born and raised in Princeton, Sullivan lives in East Hampton on Long Island, where owns a charter boat company, taking people out for sailing and fishing trips. He returns home to Princeton a few times a year, and now his paintings are visiting his hometown, with an exhibit of his paintings at The Nassau Club, Jan. 7 through March 4.

Sullivan was born in 1952. His family lived on Nassau Street, then moved to the area east of The Hun School in the ’60s. He attended a boarding school in Massachusetts, then went to Ithaca College in New York, where he got a degree in fine art. He also attended Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, where he received a degree in communication design.

While in Pratt, Sullivan got a job with Children’s Television Workshop, which produces “Sesame Street.”

He worked for a magazine, “3-2-1 Contact,” a companion to a science education show of the same name.

“It allowed me to meet a lot of really great illustrators and really good artists and art directors, so it was a really good entrance into the art world,” Sullivan says of the job.

Later, he got into advertising, working for Gannett Outdoor.

“That was a fun job while it lasted, trying to encourage advertising agencies to buy outdoor space, to buy outdoor advertising on billboards by showing them the very creative and cool stuff that was being done at the time,” Sullivan says. “I got to bring my little slide presentations to agencies all over New York, and then to some places around the country, and present them with the latest award-winning creativity in the billboard world.”

After Gannett Outdoor was sold, Sullivan ran a logo design business where he created T-shirts, hats and apparel for fisherman and sailors. “If you had a marina I could work up a logo for you and get it onto a sweatshirt or a waterproof jacket and that sort of thing,” he says. By then he was living in the Hamptons, running that business, until the economic downtown of 2008.

“I saw my business falling off,” Sullivan says. “That's when I got an offer to join a sailing business out here.

It was real funny because the guy that owned the business was retiring and I said, ‘If you're getting out of business, I'd like to buy that sailboat that you guys use.’ And he said, 'I'll sell you the sailboat and you can have half interest in the sailing business.’”

That business included several

Paintings by Bob Sullivan, artist and sea captain, are on view at The Nassau Club

By Anthony Stoeckert

boats, sailing classes, and charters.

“That sounded like a really good business, like something I'd love to do,” Sullivan says.

He continues to paint, and all of his experiences influence his art.

“I'm always making evaluations and analysis whenever I’m doing things,” he says. “While I'm out sailing, I'm always observing — the cloud forms and the distant land, and people will go, ‘How did you see that?’ And I say, ‘It's easy, I just know what I'm supposed to be looking for.’ I'm one of those people who's observant, I'm always looking for stuff.

“It really does blend together for me in terms of why I love the painting that I'm doing. I love painting, but sometimes it's work. It's not always ‘Woo-hoo, we're going painting!’ You have to sit there and really look at what you're doing, and it doesn't always look right when you’re doing it. Sometimes

it’s hot or cold, and you’d rather be doing something else.”

Sullivan’s exhibit includes images of well-known Princeton landmarks — the lion at Palmer Square, The Battle Monument, Trinity Church and the University Chapel. Many of those places hold special memories for him — for example, his sister was married at the University Chapel and he used to skate on Carnegie Lake.

“They don't really come flooding back to me while I'm painting, but some of the memories will kind of creep in when I think about it,” he says. “But I think I'm more focused on trying to do the painting than I am in wandering off into memories of the past.”

His paintings are representational, and many have a dreamlike quality to them. The places are the subjects, but these places are lived in. His portrait of the Battle Monument shows two people standing near the memorial,

and two other people on a bench. His depiction of Lake Carnegie includes a crew team rowing toward an underpass.

“I love going back to Princeton and looking at some of the old places that loom very clearly in my memory, whether it's the Princeton tiger, or the Washington Battle monument, the bridge at Carnegie Lake, you remember them,” Sullivan says. “If you haven't seen them in a long time they still seem just completely the way they were, but then when you actually go and look at them you think, 'Look how different that really is than what I remembered.’”

These images of Princeton are being exhibited for the first time with this show. Also include are scenes from the Hamptons on Long Island, and some Ireland and Maine.

The Hamptons paintings are of places that are less visited than the Princeton locales. They capture water scenes, a wooden footbridge, empty beaches, and a farm stand.

“These ones of Princeton are pretty much landmarks, but the ones that I do out here [in the Hamptons] generally tend to be out in remote areas that people don't necessarily get to and might not recognize unless they’re traipsing around in the woods, or along the beaches,” Sullivan says.

“This area has tons of shoreline, bays and harbors and inlets and the ocean itself, islands. There's tons of different material to choose from for subject matter out here.”

That contrast between well-known and remote spots is something he wanted to explore in the exhibit, partly influenced by his reading of Walter Isaacson’s biography of Leonardo Da Vinci.

“One of the things I took away from that book is how important contrast is in visual arts,” Sullivan says “In other words how important it is to off-set one part of your image by another part and how important contrasting some types of image, like recognized landmarks with unknown areas, would also create contrast in an exhibit. Rather than having everything seem the same and uniform and controlled, it's good to put that energy into anything that's going to be studied visually, that will be observed and appreciated visually.”

An exhibit of Bob Sullivan’s paintings will be on view at The Nassau Club, 6 Mercer St., Princeton, Jan. 7 through March 4. A reception with the artist is open to the public and will be held Jan. 7, 4-6 p.m. The exhibit is open to the public, but arrangements should be made in advance by calling 609-9240580.

Also Inside: A concert of sci-fi music at the State Theatre • Top picks for the new year

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MUSIC

By Anthony Stoeckert

Boldly Go to the State Theatre ... . . . for the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra’s concert of music from science-fiction classics The best science fiction movies are exciting and epic, and so is the music that accompanies them.

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra will showcase music from “Star Wars,” “Star Trek,” “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and other classics with a “Sci-Fi Spectacular” concerts, Jan. 7 at the State Theatre in New Brunswick.

“This concert is a wonderful concept developed by Jack Everly [conductor for the Baltimore and Indianapolis symphony orchestras], a fast-paced delight for science fiction movie buffs, and especially, those who adore the genius of John Williams’ contributions to the genre,” says Bob Bernhardt, the conduct for the NJSO concert.

Williams is perhaps the most legendary film composer of all time. His scores include those for the Stars Wars and Harry Potter films, “Close Encounters,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “E.T.,” “Superman,” and many more.

“The great news with all of John’s music is that we will be using what is known as Signature Edition scores and parts,” Bernhardt says. “This is to say that we are not doing ‘arrangements’ of his music — these are his own authorized versions of his music, and for the most part are taken directly off of the movies. The music is challenging, famous, brilliant, and the NJSO will shine.”

The concert also will feature Marina Sirtis, who played Deanna Troi on “Star Trek The Next Generation,” providing narration during the concert. Soprano Kristen Plumley also will join the orchestra for some of the “Star Trek”

A program of science fiction soundtrack music, to be performed by the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Jan. 7, was created by Jack Everly, seen here, conducting with a light saber. music, as well as music by Bernard Hermann.

“I believe that this is a concert for ‘children of all ages’ — from 8 to 88,” Bernhardt says. “It would even be a wonderful first concert experience for someone who might never have heard the NJSO before, for pre-teens and adults alike. There is an especially terrific tribute to the ‘Star Trek’ franchise, and a guest starring turn for Marina Sirtis . . .

I’m especially thrilled to be working with her!”

One of the advantages of a concert is like this, is that it

can draw people who might not take in a symphony concert, and Bernhardt says that once people hear this music live, they may be inspired to attend more symphony concerts.

“There is no substitute for live performance,” he says.

“To see that this music involves the dedication and commitment of so many people, to watch the coordination and effort that it takes, and to hear the music without the ‘distraction’ of the films themselves is a visceral thrill. On the other hand, as often happens with film scores, when you hear one you especially love, it’ll transport you back to the movie theater where you first heard it!”

It also showcases the music of two great composers — Williams and Bernard Hermann.

“Bernard Hermann has always been admired for the unique instrumentations he employs and for the enormous range of his work, from the Hitchcock films to ‘The Day The Earth Stood Still,’ which is highlighted on this concert,” Bernhardt says. “John Williams is a unique figure in film scoring history . . . who has had a separate life as a composer for the classical concert stage as well, though some of his composition blur that difference.”

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra will perform “Sci-Fi Spectacular: Music From ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Star Trek,’ and Beyond” at the State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, Jan. 7, 3 p.m. Tickets cost $20-$88; www.stnj.org; 732-246-7469.

A Musical Journey Through ‘Those Amazing Decades’ Fans of hit songs that climbed the charts in the late 20th century will have a chance to relive their memories and the good times they shared with friends on Jan. 12 when the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville hosts “Those Amazing Decades.”

“Those Amazing Decades” is the brainchild of Mike Sasso of Manalapan, who has lived in the township for 18 years and has been playing in bands for more than 30 years.

His previous bands included the Jersey Syndicate and Max Headroom, which was a 1980s tribute band.

Sasso, who works full time as a union electrician, said “Those Amazing Decades” will feature 30 years of music, one year at a time starting with 1970 and continuing through 1999. The performers will play a hit song from each year.

There will be three sets, and a total of three hours of music, with the sounds of Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, the Eagles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ABBA, Guns N’ Roses, Nirvana, Brittany Spears and the Backstreet Boys, among many more.

“The challenge was picking out music that people would know,” Sasso says. “If you grew up in the 1970s, I want you to know the music of the 1980s and 1990s. If you grew up in the 1980s, I want you to know the music of the 1970s and 1990s. If you grew up in the 1990s, I want you to know the music of the 1970s and 1980s.”

Sasso, who plays drums, will be joined in the performance by David Artiaga of Union, lead vocals, Justin Turk of Morrisville, Pennsylvania, lead vocals and acoustic guitar, Amanda Tucci of Clifton, lead vocals and acoustic guitar, Nikki Cappiello of Carlstadt, lead vocals, Joey Rapps of Woodbridge, lead guitar, Rich Gurtler of Freehold, keyboards and vocals, and Dan Bourguet of Elizabeth, bass.

“It was hard coming up with a set list,” Sasso says.

“There was so much great music and so many great artists, but this is not just a cover band. An MC will provide a bit of a history lesson during the show.”

A glance at the musicians who are taking part in “Those Amazing Decades” reveals there are a number of vocalists who will shine. That is by design, according to Sassa, given

the many genres of music that will be performed and the vocal styles and range that will be required for songs that span three decades.

Sasso said he came up with the idea for what eventually became “Those Amazing Decades” in 2015, but put it on the back burner while he was still doing the 1980s music with Max Headroom.

Max Headroom eventually ended and Sasso revived the idea of a music review in 2017. He called on some of the connections he made with the Jersey Syndicate to book the show at the Starland Ballroom, which is a popular venue for regional and national acts. The musicians playing in “Those Amazing Decades” are people with whom Sasso has worked or heard about. — Mark Rosman

“Those Amazing Decades” will be performed at the Starland Ballroom, 570 Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville, Jan. 12, 8 p.m. For tickets and information, go to www.thoseamazingdecades.com.

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“West Side Story,� Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. PinnWorth Productions presents classic musical inspired by “Romeo and Juliet.� The Sharks and the Jets are preparing to do battle over their small piece of New York’s Upper West Side, while starcrossed lovers Tony and Maria are on a collision course toward tragedy. Famed score by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics

by Stephen Sondheim, book by Arthur Laurents, Jan. 521. Tickets cost $20; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-5703333. “42nd Street,� Music Mountain Theatre, Route 1483 Route 179, Lambertville. Show biz musical favorite about Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer who comes to New York with stars in her eyes. Broadway director Julian Marsh, gives her a spot in the chorus a show whose star gets injured. Featuring the songs “We’re in the Money� and “Lullaby of Broadway,� Jan. 5-21. Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m., 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. Tickets cost $22; www.musicmountaintheatre.org; 609-397-3337.

Letters and Dreams, Class of 1970 Theatre at Whitman College on the Princeton University campus. New play that explores the friendship between Russian poets Anna Akhmatova and Marina Tsvetaeva, told through a series of poems, letters and dreams. Presented by Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater, written by and featuring senior Fiona Bell and directed by junior Jhor van der Horst, Jan. 11, 13, 8 p.m., Jan. 12, 4:30 p.m., Jan. 14, 1 p.m. Free. Tickets available at tickets.princeton.edu.

Tune Every Heart: The Princeton & Slavery Project in Song, Faculty Room in Nassau Hall on the Princeton University campus. Staged reading of original musical theater works inspired by the history revealed through the Princeton & Slavery Project. The works are by students from the fall Princeton Atelier course “Who Owns a Song: A Theatrical Investigation of Princeton and Slavery� in collaboration with Prospect Theater Company artists/Princeton alumni Cara Reichel and Peter Mills and professional guest artists, Jan. 13, 1 p.m. 5 p.m. Free. Advanced tickets will be available Jan. 8 at tickets.princeton.edu.

cavenj.com; 609-424-3766.

Mammas Marmalade, Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell. Classic bluegrass instrumentation (banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar and bass) and acoustic music, ranging from the blues to Old Time, from gypsy jazz to bluegrass, Jan. 6, 8 p.m. www.hopewelltheater.com; 609466-1964.

Mary Courtney, Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton. Concert by Irish-American singersongwriter, presented by The Princeton Folk Music Society, Jan. 19, 8:15 p.m., $20, $10 students under 22, $5 children; www.princetonfolk.org; 609-799-0944.

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Art Show at PDS “Save This I� by Charles Bryan is among the works included in “Past Looking Forward,� which will be on view at the The Anne Reid ‘72 Art Gallery at Princeton Day School, 650 Great Road, Princeton, Jan. 8 through Feb. 1. The exhibit will feature works by Charles Bryan and Diana Weymar. An artists reception is scheduled for Jan. 12, 12:30-1 p.m. Gallery hours are Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. when school is open. For more information, go to www.pds.org.

MUSIC

OPERA CLASSICAL MUSIC “L’Orfeo,� Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs, Unitarian on the Princeton University Campus. Princeton University Universalist Congregation of Princeton, Route 206 at music students will present two performances of MonterCherry Hill Road, Princeton. Choral Reading of Gilbert & verdi’s opera, Jan. 12-13, 7:30 p.m. Free. Reservations reSullivan, Trial by Jury & Cox and Box. Members of the comquired: music.princeton.edu; 609-258-9220. munity gather together to sing with chorus, orchestra, and soloists as the works require. The meetings are informal CHILDREN’S THEATRE readings in which any musically interested person may join “The Snow Queen’s Frozen Adventure,� Music Mounthe chorus, Jan. 7, choir rehearsal at 3 p.m., reading at 4 tain Theatre, Route 1483 Route 179, Lambertville. When a p.m. Admission for guests costs $10; www.princetonol.com. troll drops the Mirror of Disenchantment, it shatters into pieces, which get blown around the world. A piece ends up JAZZ, CABARET, ROCK, FOLK, ETC. in the eye of a young boy and the Snow Queen comes to take Tommy Conwell, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 him back to her winter palace, where she erases his memoFarnsworth Ave., Bordentown. Acoustic concert, Jan. 6, ries of his family, Jan. 13-27, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. $8; www.mu9:30 p.m. (7:30 p.m. show is sold out.) $15; www.mansicmountaintheatre.org.

Princeton University Art Museum, on the campus of Princeton University, Princeton. “Clarence H. White and His World: The Art and Craft of Photography, 1895-1925,�

The first retrospective devoted to the photographer in over a generation, the exhibit surveys White’s career from his beginnings in 1895 in Ohio to his death in Mexico in 1925, through Jan. 7; “Making History Visible: Of American Myths and National Heroes,� artists whose work is featured include Titus Kaphar, Thomas Hart Benton, Elizabeth Catlett, Glenn Ligon, Sally Mann, William Ranney, Faith Ringgold, William Rush, Kara Walker, Carrie Mae Weems, Charles White, John Wilson, and Hale Woodruff, through Jan. 14; “Hold: A Meditation on Black Aesthetics,� During the 1960s, black artists and intellectuals embraced the idea of a black aesthetic as an ideological alternative to Eurocentric notions of beauty and taste. Since then, black aesthetics has served more broadly as a site of convergence across the African diaspora, weaving a history of placelessness and belonging, support and constraint, holding and being held. The works in this exhibition, ranging from the 1950s to the present, embody various ways the aesthetic realm has enabled re-imaginings of blackness, through Feb. 11; “Rouge: Michael Kenna,� photographs by Kenna of the Rouge plant in Dearborn, Michigan, through Feb. 11. Hours: Tues.-Wed., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Admission is free; artmuseum.princeton.edu; 609-258-3788.

Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park, Trenton. Bruce Katsiff at Ellarslie. “DrawCutShootPrintAssemble.� Exhibit featuring six artists who created works on paper. The artworks on paper include several sophisticated processes: collagraphs and digital prints, shaped paintings on paper, watercolor collages, very fine graphite drawings, etching, and mixed media, through Jan. 14; “Trenton’s Christmas Past,� featuring historical photos of downtown Trenton during the holiday shopping period.

From Trenton Magazine, Curator Karl Flesch has compiled images of advertisements from dozens of Trenton stores with their suggested gift ideas, through Jan. 15. Hours: Wed.Sat. noon to 4 p.m. www.ellarslie.org; 609-989-3632.

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galleries, hallways and porches decorated by local businesses, garden clubs, and non-profit organizations, through Jan. 7; “Newark and the Culture of Art: 1900-1960.” The exhibit explores the unique combination of art and industry that made Newark a magnet for modern artists in the early 20th century. Morven’s exhibition celebrates the culture of creativity that flourished alongside John Cotton Dana, the visionary figure in the organization of the Newark Library and Newark Museum. Through his efforts art, industry and society were brought together to inspire the everyday Newark citizen through accessible and beautiful exhibitions.

Dana’s goal was to educate by presenting examples of superior design to the greatest number of people possible, including Newark’s immigrant and working-class population; making art a vital part of Newark’s culture and society.

Morven’s nearly 50 loans hail from public and private collections from across the country and will reflect Dana’s vision by including painting, textiles, ceramics, and sculptures, through Jan. 28, 2018. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10, $8 seniors/students; morven.org; 609924-8144.

Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St. (at George Street) on the College Avenue Campus of Rutgers, New Brunswick. Cats vs. Dogs: Illustrations for Children’s Literature. Featuring more than 40 drawings and collages by Frank Asch, Mary Chalmers, Tony Chen, Roger Duvoisin, Shari Halpern, Lois Lenski, Ward Schumaker, and Art Seiden. The exhibition emphasizes the strength of visual elements in storytelling, especially for children learning how to read, through June 24, 2018. This exhibit is open to the public Fridays through Sundays. Museum hours: Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free; www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu; 848-932-7237.

GALLERIES

D&R Greenway Land Trust, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton. “Feather & Flight: Juried Exhibit,” celebrating birds, as well as highlighting conservation’s significant role in supporting crucial travel patterns for the 4,000 species that migrate, through Feb. 9. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.drgreenway.org; 609-924-4646.

Artists’ Gallery, 18 Bridge St., Lambertville. “Memories,” featuring works by lla Podolsky, Joseph Zogorski, Gail Bracegirdle and Debbie Pisacreta. The images apture each artist’s memory of a location, scene or life moment, through Dec. 31. “Naturally Inspired,” 4x4 winter group exhibition. Works by Bill Jersey, Maxine Shore, Beatrice Bork and Joe Kazimierczyk showcasing the great outdoors, through Feb. 4. Opening reception, Jan. 7, 1-4 p.m. Hours: Thurs.-Sun. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.lambertvillearts.com.

Plainsboro Library Gallery, 9 Van Doren St., Plainsboro. Artist Ken Wilkie exhibiting his collection of cartoons, including holiday cards he has created over 35 years, through Jan. 3. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Fri.Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 609-275-2897.

Princeton University School of Architecture, Princeton University Campus, “ARE WE HUMAN? The Design of the Species: 2 seconds, 2 days, 2 years, 200 years, 200,000 years.” The installation is designed by Andres Jaque and the Office for Political Innovation, an international practice that explores material politics at the intersection of design, research and activism. The entire School of Architecture will be filled with a dense collage of overlapping works by architects, artists, designers, scientists, filmmakers, research groups and think tanks. The effect is a kaleidoscope of artistic, technical, philosophical, theoretical and ethical reflection on the intimate relation between “design” and “human.” It is the first time the exhibition will be shown in the United States, through Jan. 5. soa.princeton.edu/arewehuman.

Artworks, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton. “The Red Dot 10x10 Fundraising Exhibition.” The exhibit showcases more than 200 Trenton-area artists creating works on 10-by-10inch canvases. Professional and novice artists created works in oil, acrylic, mixed media, photography, pastel, watercolor

and more. Come to the Artworks Red Dot Fundraiser and put your red dot on the art that you love, through Jan. 9; Inaugural Members Show, through Jan. 9; “Human/Landscape,” a collection by four artists who share an interest in the natural world and an impulse toward personal narratives, Jan. 27 through Feb. 24. Opening reception, Jan. 27, 7-9 p.m. “Decomposing Vistas,” solo exhibit of painting and fiber pieces by Philadelphia-based artist Jenna Howell. The exhibit features oil paintings and silk fiber pieces that speak to dichotomy of the vast picturesque landscapes seen on postcards and beauty Howell finds in deteriorating landscapes, Jan. 27 through Feb. 24. Opening reception, Jan. 27, 7-9 p.m. For more information, go to artworkstrenton.org or call 609-394-9436.

Hopewell Valley Bistro and Inn, 5 East Broad St., Hopewell. “The Artists At The Station,” groups show of artists who together at the Hopewell train station to practice their art, through Jan. 15; www.hopewellvalleybistro.com; 609-466-9889.

Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library, 65 Olden Street, Princeton University campus. “Learning to Fight, Fighting to Learn: Education in Times of War,” exhibition at World War I and its effect on education, drawing from the university srchives and the public policy papers of Princeton University Library, through June 2018. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. during the academic year; library.princeton.edu.

Gourgard Gallery at Town Hall, 23-A N. Main St., Cranbury. “Open Call Exhibit” in the theme, “Trees and Plants.” The exhibit features art in any art medium that illustrates any form of plant and or trees, Jan 7-26. Opening reception, Jan. 7, 1-3 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

First and third Sunday of the month, 1-3 p.m. www.cranburyartscouncil.org.

Nassau Club, 6 Mercer St., Princeton. Long Island painter and commercial fishing and sailing captain Bob Sullivan will exhibit never shown before still life and plein air oil paintings. The exhibition will offer for sale framed original canvases painted during the artist’s last two years’ travels in Ireland, the Hamptons and Maine, Jan. 7 through March 4. Reception, Jan. 7, 4-6 p.m.

Anne Reid ‘72 Art Gallery at Princeton Day School, 650 Great Road, Princeton. Featuring the work of artists Charles Bryan and Diana Weymar. The exhibit explores the personal narratives of two accomplished artists working in different mediums. Charles Bryan uses oil on canvas to portray his personal stories and assimilate cultural history.

Diana Weymar’s studio work is based in the traditions of writing, text, textile, handmade objects, and storytelling, Jan. 8 through Feb. 1. Artists reception, Jan. 12, 12:30-1 p.m. www.pds.org.

Millstone River Gallery at Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center, 100 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro. “Art for a Wintry Season,” mixed media exhibit featuring works

by Lauren Curtis, Mary M. Michaels, Debra Pisacreta, and Mickie Rosen, Jan. 20 through April 20. Reception, Jan. 25, 5-7 p.m. For more information, go to princetonphotoclub.org.

SUBMISSIONS New Jersey Equine Artists’ Association “NJEAA Art of the Horse.” Prallsville Mills, Stockton. Seeking submissions of horse art in all mediums. Entry deadline is March 1. Exhibit is May 20-June 17. For more information and/or prospectus, email xochitlb@comcast.net.

DANCE Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, Jan. 10, 8-10:30 p.m. (Instruction at 7:30 p.m.), $10; www.princetoncountrydancers.org.

Dancing and dessert, Plainsboro Recreation Department, 641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro. Monthly dancing and dessert event with Candance Woodward-Clough teaching a variety of ballroom, Latin and swing dances to beginner and intermediate dancers. Homemade desserts, coffee

and tea will be served, Jan. 20, 7-8:30 p.m. Admission costs $12; www.plainsboronj.com or call 609-799-0909, ext.

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Friday Night Folk Dancing, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton St., Princeton. One-hour instruction most weeks, followed by request dancing. Fridays, 8-11 p.m. $5; 609-912-1272.

M R Square Dance Club, Saint Luke’s (Episcopal) Church, 1620 Prospect St. Ewing. Weekly progressive dances. No prior experience is needed. Please be prompt.

Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation; richd1squarerounddancer@msn.com; 609-844-1140.

COMEDY

Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Andy Gross, comic and magician, Jan. 4, 7:30 p.m., Jan. 5-6, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., $20; Open Mic Night, Jan. 10, 8 p.m., $5; Bert Kreischer, Jan. 11, 7:30 p.m., Jan. 12-13, 7:30, 9:45 p.m., $33; www.stressfactory.com; 732-545-4242.

Princeton Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor. Mike Gaffney, Jan. 5-6; Kevin Lee, Jan. 1213; catcharisingstar.com; 609-987-8018.

AUDITIONS

The Lawrence Library PlayFest, 2751 Brunswick Pike Route 1, Lawrenceville. The Lawrence Headquarters Branch Library is hosting PlayFest, its annual one-act play festival, April 28. The Festival directors are seeking actors to fill a variety of roles in the staged readings from the selected works of local playwrights. The audition consists of a cold reading from selected scripts and will be held at the library, Feb. 28, 6-8 p.m., March 3, 1-4 p.m., March 5, 68 p.m. To schedule an audition, interested actors should contact branch manager James Damron at jdamron@mcl.org or call 609-989-6915.

Capital Singers of Trenton is a 100 voice choir founded in 2006. Rehearsals are held twice a month on Sunday evening at Sacred Heart Church, 343 South Broad Street, Trenton. The choir is currently welcoming singers of all voice parts, particularly tenors and basses. For more information, or to schedule a placement hearing, go to www.capitalsingers.org or call 609-434-CST1.

Voices Chorale is an auditioned, semi-professional community chorus with members from central New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. Richard Tang Yuk, Voices Chorale’s Artistic Director, is seeking altos, tenors and basses. Rehearsals are held Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30 pm at Music Together, 225 Pennington-Hopewell Road, Hopewell.

Upcoming performances are scheduled in Princeton, March 4 and April 29. For information and to schedule an audition, please email: richardtangyuk@gmail.com. To learn more about the Chorale, please go to www.voiceschorale.org.

MISCELLANY

“Wintertime in Princeton,” Chez Alice cafe, 5 Palmer Square West, Princeton. Exhibit of snowy paintings by artist Robert Hummel of Princeton Art Impressions, through Jan. 31; www.artistroberthummel.com.

Three Kings Day Celebration, Arts Council of Princeton’s Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton. Family-friendly cultural event celebrating Fiesta del Día de los Reyes Magos, (A Three Kings Day Celebration) with Spanish and Flamenco dancing led by Lisa Botalico, music, and Rosca de Reyes (traditional Three Kings cake), Jan. 6, 3-6 p.m. $10 suggested donation; artscouncilofprinceton.org; 609-924-8777.

Author Beth Brombert, Dorothea’s House, 120 John St., Princeton. Princeton author Beth Brombert speak about Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan Quartet. Ferrante is the pseudonym of an Italian novelist whose best-known works follow the lives of two friends growing up in Naples. Brombert will discuss Ferrante’s widely translated popular books and how the original works, written in Italian, offer subtleties of language not found in the English translation, Jan. 7, 5 p.m.

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A vision for the library’s future Executive Director Brett Bonfield talks about his plans for the Princeton Public Library

Ashley Wright (left) and Lew Maltby will discuss their experiences during the Vietnam War, Jan. 10 at the Princeton Public Library following a screening of Episode Four of Ken Burns’ documentary about the war.

Jan. 6 Arts council marks Three Kings Day The Arts Council of Princeton will host “Fiesta del Día de los Reyes Magos,” (A Three Kings Day Celebration), 3-5 p.m. The family-friendly cultural event will feature Spanish and Flamenco dancing, music, and Rosca de Reyes (traditional Three Kings cake).

The event will be held at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton, NJ. Suggested donation is $10. For more information: artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609-924-8777.

Jan. 7 Author talk at Dorothea’s House Beth Brombert Discusses Italian Author Elena Ferrante at Dorothea’s House Princeton author Beth Brombert will speak about Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan Quartet at Dorothea’s House, beginning at 5 p.m.

Ferrante is the pseudonym of an Italian novelist whose best-known works follow the lives of two friends growing up in Naples. Brombert will discuss Ferrante’s widely translated popular books and how the original works, written in Italian, offer subtleties of language not found in the English translation.

Dorothea’s House is located at 120 John St. in Princeton.

The lecture is free and open to the public. Doors open at 4:45 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring refreshments to share at the reception following the program.

For more information, go to www.dorotheashouse.org.

Jan. 10 “Vietnam War” screening and talk at library Two members of the community will talk about their Vietnam War-era experiences following a screening of an episode of Ken Burns’ documentary series, “The Vietnam War,” beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Ashley Wright, who served in Vietnam as a junior Army artillery officer along the DMZ in 1968-69 will join Lew Maltby, an anti-war activist unwilling to go to Vietnam who enlisted in the Army reserve in 1969. After his service, Wright returned to Asia where he worked as a Hong Kong-based journalist.

Maltby became a civil rights lawyer and is an active member of the Coalition for Peace Action. He has lived in Princeton for nearly 30 years.

The two will talk after a showing of Episode Four of Burns’ series, titled “Resolve.”

Wright and Maltby met at a screening of an earlier episode of Burns’ documentary. They discussed their experiences and noted that even though the war is long since over, the division over it is not.

The library is located at 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. For more information, go to www.princetonlibrary.org or call 609-924-9529.

Spoiler alert: this story is devoid of drama and has no exciting Star Wars battles. It is all good.

The person who is the focus of this story is coming from a good place and in a good field — like his name Bonfield. Brett Bonfield, the executive director of the Princeton Public Library, is celebrating his second anniversary on the job this month. He has survived and thrived in a tough and demanding environment, comprising some of the world’s most accomplished academic, business and civic leaders, who are experts in everything and intensely passionate about the public library. In addition, the library aficionados revered the former library director Leslie Burger, a transformative leader of the library.

At a recent library program (led by a world famous expert, of course), I took the opportunity to pose a rather ordinary and uninspiring question to Bonfield: “How’s it going?“ I anticipated a positive, measured response of “good.” I got an off- the-charts enthusiastic response of “great.”

With years of experience and recognition as a writer and library director in New Jersey, Bonfield — before he even started his new job — was well aware of the fact that the word “extraordinary” could be applied to the Princeton Public Library. Its reputation for excellence was well known not only locally, but also statewide (the busiest municipal public library in New Jersey), and nationally among library professionals.

He never felt intimated, however, by walking into a tough-act-tofollow situation. Instead he was methodical, strategic, and quietly confident that he could make a difference and meet the ever-growing demands of the complex Princeton community. In addition to being characterized by world famous experts, Princeton Library users represent a wide range of diversity — ethnic, socio-economic, and generational.

Community is the essence of a library, Bonfield said. Everyone thinks of books and equipment. In fact, what makes a library great is the people running it, using it, and supporting it, he said. Therefore, his immediate first goal upon receiving the appointment was to immerse

For Brett Bonfield, community is at the heart of the Princeton Public Library.

himself in the community. The library is the community’s living room, a ‘home away from home.’

He, therefore, was determined to learn all about the occupants of that home with whom he was sharing space. He moved to Princeton immediately, first to Humbert Street in an apartment and then to a home on Mt. Lucas Road. He walks back and forth to work (even in the dark and cold) and uses the approximate 30minute (each way) walking commute time to observe his environs and think about how to make the library more responsive to the community.

A first-year goal was “understanding the history and culture of the library and the town,” he said. “I did a lot of meeting and listening, not just greeting. . . . I had no desire to be a disrupter of such a terrific institution, but rather to be a builder upon the smart decisions and actions of the past.”

Among the many things that impressed him about the town was the culture of volunteerism. “In most towns, the conversation icebreaker is where you have traveled lately,” he said. “I know that Princetonians have traveled all over the world, but they do not dwell on their travels.

Instead they talk about their efforts on behalf of others through a variety of not-for-profit organizations.

Here the status symbol is giving back to the community, not a possession or an upcoming trip.”

He told the story how his wife, Beth Filla, met renowned Princeton community activist Claire Jacobus just one week after they moved to town. Jacobus invited Filla to lunch and recruited her for the board of “People & Stories/ Gente y Cuentos” immediately. “Volunteering is part of the ethos of Princeton, part of the expectation of living here,” he said.

While Bonfield was listening and learning, he was also strategizing. “I came up with an evidencebased plan for 2017 for the library,” he said. “I strongly believe in making decisions based on evidence and the need to justify every expenditure. . . . I concluded that investment in the library’s infrastructure was an important investment in the library’s future. Improving technology was a goal in the first year.

“We are really moving on that. I have an IT background, and this was a factor in my being hired here. I am looking into a more sensible use of technology — on site and remote.

We could be doing with books what Amazon does with consumer goods.

Tell us what you want, and the format in which you want it, and then we could notify you that the book is waiting, or send it to you electronically on your phone. Amazon created a user experience that works for the customer. We need to make the virtual technology elements interface with and complement the physical elements. Academic li-

braries do that really well. We should be offering that what the academic libraries do in terms of responsiveness.”

In Princeton’s culture of volunteering and educating, technology is the antithesis of dehumanizing.

Rather, it is a tool for humanizing — to better serve the needs of people.

The $3 million “2Reimagine” project of the second floor of the library was conceived prior to Bonfield’s arrival, but was implemented on his watch. The technology improvements are so impressive because they don’t dominate, they facilitate, he said.

For example, the second floor is designed to provide power and connectivity wherever the user wants to be. Increased wireless access enables connecting to the internet at high speed from any location on the floor. Comfortable seating areas throughout the floor allow people to work and access power to charge their devices — and to read books.

Thanks to some creative reorganization and help from technology, books still have the starring role in the second floor space.

Now that the second floor project is re-imagined and redeveloped, Bonfield is gaining steam in other areas of infrastructure and redevelopment. In the foreseeable future, he would like to replace the library’s chiller, improve the layout of the first floor, launch the Princeton StoryCorps project, and create STEAM space. STEAM space would be a designated area of the library for integrating STEM Science Technology Engineering and Math) subjects with art and design.

Bonfield is very aware that without money, his Bonfield Field of Dreams would go unfulfilled. The recent “Beyond Words” benefit exceeded his dreams by netting $120,000. He also gave a shout-out to the crucial role played by the library’s “dynamic” new director of development Lisa Belshaw Ham. He intends to seek some of the state bond money that New Jersey voters recently approved, but noted that the bond grants have to be matched by library money.

Indeed, all is good in the Princeton Public Library world, but the library director will only be satisfied when the good gets better and ends up as best.

Picks for the new year

By Anthony Stoeckert Features Editor The holidays are over, and that’s not such a terrible thing. As festive and enjoyable as Christmas-themed plays and concerts are, the new year promises exciting things to do.

The early part of 2018 seems especially exciting, making it a shame to spend January and February hibernating. So brace the cold and make a resolution to see a show, hear The Yamato drum ensemble will perform at McCarter Theatre, Jan. 27. a concert or take in an art exhibit.

Princeton University Art Museum is presenting to two exhibits featuring works by great modern artists — including Paul Cézanne, Georges Braque, Juan Gris, Pablo Picasso, Arthur Dove, Georgia O’Keeffe, Marsden Hartley and Milton Avery.

“The Artist Sees Differently: Modern Still Lifes from The Phillips Collection,” on view Jan. 27 through April 29, will present an analysis of modernist still life through 38 paintings from the collection assembled

by Duncan Phillips and his wife, the artist Marjorie Acker Phillips. The paintings, many of them rarely seen masterworks of modern art, explore a period in which artists sought new aesthetic strategies that responded to a rapidly changing world.

When it first opened to the public in 1921, the Phillips Collection became the first museum of modern art in the United States. In 1928 a small selection of its masterpieces was lent

to Princeton.”

Another exhibit featuring Cezanne, “Landscape Behind Cézanne,” will be on view Feb. 24 through May 13.

Cézanne is widely acknowledged to have transformed landscape painting, most radically in his late watercolors. This installation juxtaposes Cézanne’s work with landscapes drawn, printed or painted by earlier artists.

The resulting dialogue between images both reveals the extent to which Cézanne employed standard types of landscape depictions — close-up views, woodland panoramas, rocky landscapes, wide vistas, landscapes with buildings — but also suggests how Cézanne went further, explicitly acknowledging that what is real in art is different and independent from what is experienced in nature.

For more information, go to artmuseum.princeton.edu.

Princeton Symphony Orchestra‘s first main stage concert of the year is scheduled for Jan. 28 and will include pianist Simone Dinnerstein joining the orchestra for Bach’s Piano Concerto in G Minor and Philip Glass’ Piano Concert No. 3, a co-commission by the Princeton Symphony Orchestra.

Dinnerstein is known for her acclaimed recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations and her “Mozart in Havana” album. The program also will include Mason Bates Auditorium and Ravel’s Le tombeau de Couperin.

The concert will take place at Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the Princeton University campus. For tickets and information, go to princetonsymphony.com.

McCarter Theatre will present Yamato, a Japanese taiko drum ensemble, Jan. 27. Yamato is touring in celebration of its 25th anniversary. The group’s 12 drummers

travel the world with several dozen of Japan’s traditional Wadaiko drums, from the small Shime-Daiko to the giant O-Daiko, made from a huge tree more 400 years old and weighing more than 500 killograms.

The beat of taiko is the sound of Japan itself and the Japanese people, resounding at Shinto rituals and festivals in every part of the nation. Its performers are infused with the idea that the drumbeat, like the heartbeat, is the very pulse of life. For tickets and information, go to www.mccarter.org.

If you’re looking to add some magic to your life, then head to the State Theatre in New Brunswick for “The Illusionists,” showcasing tricks and stunts from Jonathan Goodwin, An Ha Lim, Colin Cloud, and Kevin James. The magicians in the show promise audiences that they’ll see the impossible. Tickets cost $35-$98 and are available at www.stnj.org.

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One-dish wonders for the new year

Every January, I become obsessed with one-dish meals served in a bowl. To me, there’s something especially comforting about this in winter, but such meals are increasingly popular year round. Then there is the comfort of the bowl shape itself; when I worked in clay (as a hobby), I was all about making bowls, some of which I still use today.

Today we have numerous cookbooks devoted to one-dish bowl meals, and even restaurants that specialize in them, like noodle/ramen houses and the recently opened Chopt Creative Salad chain that opened in the Princeton Shopping Center. Their main dish salads are assembled from an extensive mix-and-match menu of options that runs the gamut from leafy greens to vegetables, cheese, grains or legumes, proteins, and the all-important crunchy toppings. Well thought-out dressings complete the meal.

This way of eating also works well for home cooks with busy work weeks. Invest some time on the weekend cooking grains and legumes (or noodles), prepping greens, roasting root vegetables, preparing dressings, etc. Additional proteins, if needed, can be as simple as baked or poached chicken or fish, or baked seasoned tofu.

Then during the week, you can assemble dinners or work lunches from these items, reheating where necessary. Noodles can be refreshed in hot stock with your choice of vegetables and protein.

The two recipes below, with their numerous “working parts,” can be regarded as starting points, with plenty of wiggle room for personal preferences, shortcuts, and availability of ingredients. For those on special diets, I’ll also mention a nice website I came across, Daniela Modesto’s CalmEats.com, aimed at “gluten free dairy free and mostly paleo living.” Check there for a pretty winter salad with roasted root vegetables and apple, a bright pomegranate dressing and crunchy walnuts and pomegranate arils, all on a bed of spinach. What a refreshing start to the new year!

Red Bean and Green Grain Taco Bowl Adapted from SmittenKitchen.com.

Serves 2 to 3.

Grains: 2 fresh poblano chile peppers,

seeded and roughly chopped 1 cup cilantro leaves (from 1 bunch) 3/4 medium white onion, roughly chopped (Save last 1/4 to finely mince as a topping) 2 cloves garlic, chopped 3 cups water or broth (amount needed for wheat berries, adjust if needed) 1 cup uncooked wheat berries (or adapt to grain of choice) Salt to taste Beans: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced Salads and taco bowls make for easy and One-half to 1 finely chopped chipotle tasty meals. chile from a can, or a rehydrated and finely preferred. Top with desired fixings. chopped dried chipotle, or in a pinch, chipotle powder to taste Crunchy Veg Bowl 1 teaspoon ground cumin with Warm Peanut Sauce One-half teaspoon dried oregano Adapted from bonappetit.com. 4 serv1½ tablespoons tomato paste ings.

One-half cup water or broth Sauce: 2 red or green Thai chiles, 1¾ cups cooked small red beans (from chopped a 15-ounce can, or cooked from about ¼ 1 garlic clove, grated pound dried) 1 cup creamy peanut butter Kosher or coarse salt to taste Three-quarters cup unsweetened coconut milk Fixings: Minced white or picked red 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar onion, lime wedges, hot sauce, pickled 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice jalapenos, sour cream or Mexican crema, 2 tablespoons soy sauce sliced avocado, pico de gallo, crumbled or 2 teaspoons fish sauce shredded cheese. (Tempt kids with crumKosher salt bled tortilla chips.)

Salad: 4 large eggs, room temperature Make green grains: In a blender or food One-quarter head of Napa cabbage, processor, combine poblanos, cilantro, thinly sliced onion and garlic with a splash of cooking 3 scallions, thinly sliced broth or water and purée until smooth.

1 golden beet, scrubbed, cut into matchIn a medium saucepan, combine wheat sticks berries, remaining cooking water or broth, 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced on a diagonal three-quarters of the green purée and salt to 1 Persian cucumber, halved lengthwise, taste over high heat and bring to a boil. Re- thinly sliced crosswise duce to a very low simmer and cover, cook1 large handful of bean sprouts ing for 1 hour, or until grains are 1 cup coarsely chopped cilantro chewy-tender. Add remaining green purée One-third cup torn mint leaves and cook for 5 minutes more.

Kosher salt Meanwhile, make red beans: In a â…“ cup unsalted, toasted peanuts, smaller saucepan, heat olive oil over crushed medium. Add garlic and cook for 30 sec4 cups warm cooked brown rice onds, just until sizzling. Add chipotle, For sauce, pulse chiles, garlic, peanut cumin, oregano and tomato paste and cook butter, coconut milk, brown sugar, lime together for 1 minute. Add water or broth, juice, soy sauce, and fish sauce in a blender beans and salt to taste and bring to a gentle until smooth. Transfer to a small saucepan simmer. Cook for 10 minutes on low. and add one-quarter cup water (if too thick, Assemble and eat: For each bowl, try add a splash of water as needed). Heat over about 2/3 grains and 1/3 beans, or 50-50 if medium-low, whisking often, until smooth

and hot, about 5 minutes; season with salt.

Keep warm over low heat, whisking occasionally. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill. Reheat in a small saucepan over medium-low, whisking often, until warm.)

For salad, cook eggs in a large saucepan of boiling water 7 minutes (whites will be set and yolks still slightly soft). Drain; transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water and chill until cold. Drain and peel; set aside.

Toss cabbage, scallions, beet, celery, cucumber, sprouts, cilantro, and mint in a large bowl to combine; season with salt. Top with peanuts.

Serve salad with brown rice and eggs, drizzled with warm peanut sauce, with more sauce on the side.

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HEALTH MATTERS

Dr. Lisa Dobruskin

Healthy eating tips for the new year

With the start of each new year, millions of Americans resolve to eat healthier, lose weight and hit the gym.

If you have decided to make 2018 the year to get healthy, these tips for eating right and managing your weight can help give you a solid start and keep you on track throughout the year.

• Eat on a schedule. Eating small, frequent meals every three hours can help stave off hunger, keep your metabolism steady and control your blood sugar. Waiting longer than three hours can cause you to eat too fast and too much. However, keep in mind that this is not a pass to graze mindlessly all day. Instead, it is a conscious effort to pay attention to when and what you eat.

• Track your food. Research has shown that keeping a food diary can help with weight loss and weight management. Today, there are numerous fitness apps that make tracking food and calories easier than ever.

Tracking brings awareness to what and how much you eat each day and enables you to identify patterns and areas where you can make modifications. Additionally, tracking helps you stick to your daily calorie intake to achieve your goals. Most of the apps also allow you to track how many calories you burn through exercise, and credit them to your allotted calories for the day.

Turning that function off can help you stick to a healthy eating plan, regardless of your physical activity, and enable you to lose weight faster.

• Choose foods high in protein and fiber. High-fiber foods like whole grains, legumes, nuts and most vegetables will help you fill fuller longer so you eat less.

On the other hand, foods high in carbohydrates, like pasta and sweets, are processed quickly in your body, leaving you hungry for more and triggering a cycle of cravings.

• Control your portion sizes. Even when eating

high-protein, high-fiber foods, it’s still important to watch your portion sizes.

Eating on smaller plates is a useful technique for portion control.

In addition, try to avoid going back for seconds. If you do, fill up on vegetables first. Also avoid familystyle meals, which make it easy to lose track of how much you eat. Instead, plate your food in the kitchen prior to sitting down. When dining out, ask your server to cut your portion in half before bringing it out to the table.

• Plan ahead when dining out. Before going to a restaurant, find out as much as you can about the menu ahead of time. If possible, decide in advance what you’re going to order. This helps guard against temptation and other distractions that occur when dining out.

When you have the choice, order a double side of vegetables or double order of greens instead of a potato or fries. Pay close attention to ingredients. While a salad

may seem like a healthy option, add-ons like cheese, bacon or candied nuts can add significant calories. A turkey burger or roast chicken may actually be the better choice.

• Drink water. The brain often has trouble distinguishing between hunger and thirst. If you feel hungry soon after eating, drink a glass of water. In many cases, that’s all you need.

• Stop eating when you feel full. You are born with a natural signal that tells you when you’re full. However, from a very young age, you’re taught to ignore that signal — to eat until your plate is clean, so to speak. To help manage your weight, it’s important to pay attention to your body’s cues. When eating, put your fork down between bites, take a pause and ask yourself if you’re still hungry.

Using smaller utensils like a shrimp fork or a toddler spoon can help you slow down and recognize when you’re full.

• Exercise. Physical ac-

tivity and healthy eating go hand-in-hand when it comes to managing your weight. Exercise in and of itself burns calories. Moreover, muscle is more metabolically active than fat, meaning the more muscle you have the more calories you burn even when you’re at rest.

• Get support. Whether you’re trying to lose weight or want to maintain a healthy weight, it is not always easy to do it on your own. Talk to your doctor about your goals and seek the advice of nutritionist or dietitian.

The Center for Bariatric Surgery & Metabolic Medicine at University Medical Center of Princeton offers a Weight Management Program that incorporates diet, physical activity, behavioral modification and medication if necessary to help people achieve their goals and improve their health.

The center also offers the latest in weight-loss surgery procedures for patients who meet certain criteria.

Managing your weight is mostly about moderation and balance. There are no “bad” foods. If you want to have a cookie in the afternoon, have a cookie, but then skip that glass of wine after work.

Being mindful and making healthy choices will help you control your weight and maybe even keep your resolutions this year.

To learn more about the Center for Bariatric Surgery & Metabolic Medicine at UMCP or to find a physician affiliated with Princeton HealthCare System, go to www.princetonhcs.org or call 888-742-7496.

Lisa Dobruskin, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a board certified surgeon, specializing in bariatric surgery, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is the Medical Director of the Center for Bariatric Surgery & Metabolic Medicine at University Medical Center of Princeton.

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real estate news Rothberg Named to New National Advisory Board for Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT Peter C. Rothberg, an Associate Broker with the RothbergDubrow team in Philadelphia, has been named to the new advisory board for 20182019 for Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT (“CBC NRT”).

This advisory board comprises a select group of CBC NRT top-producing agents nationwide and was created to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas between Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT associates and national co-directors, Karl “Dee” Maret, CCIM and Tom Hershey.

Rothberg will be the 2018-19 Advisory Board member for the Northeast region, representing Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Additional members and their represented regions include: Steven Caravelli – Far West (California and Hawaii); Jon Treter – West (Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Utah); Valsa George – Midwest (Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin); Ron Struthers CCIM – Southeast (Georgia, Florida, Carolinas); and, Ernie Shineman – Mid-Atlantic (Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia).

The group is selected and tasked every two years to help guide NRT commercial’s leadership and support team to ensure that CBC NRT always endeavors to put agents’ needs first and do whatever is necessary to deliver best, and timely, experiences. In doing this, commercial-oriented associates win more opportunities and close more business.

The selections are based by blending overall historical sales production, years of commercial experience, knowledge of the industry and competition. CBC NRT

desires, when possible, to have one member from each NRT region of the country.

The board will get together via Skype teleconference multiple times annually and at each year’s CBC Global Conference.

“We are fortunate to have assembled a great group of top producers. The fact that these CBC NRT agents will dedicate their time to serve as representatives of their respective regions means a lot to Tom and me,” said Dee Maret. “We fully anticipate that this board will help us reach new heights as we continue to grow our national platform.”

Rothberg, an Associate Broker with CBC NRT, has been involved in commercial, investment and multi-family real estate activities for more than 20 years, specializing. As part of the RothbergDubrow commercial real estate team, he provides comprehensive sales and leasing services to clients in southeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. RothbergDubrow focuses on all aspects of medical real estate for institutions and private developers, as well as the tech sector, charter and alternative schools.

In June 2017, Rothberg was awarded the prestigious Coldwell Banker Commercial Circle of Distinction Silver Level award, which is presented annually and recognizes agents for their outstanding individual production and achievement across various sales categories. For more information on commercial services, current property listings and contact information, visit www.rothbergdubrow.com.

About Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT: Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT operates in 21 states and provides commercial real estate solutions serving the needs of owners and occupiers in the leasing and acquisition of all property types. With a collaborative network of independently owned and operated affiliates, the Coldwell Banker Commercial organization comprises almost 200 companies and more than 3,000 professionals throughout the U.S. and internationally.

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