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More charges for man accused of sex assault Second victim steps forward By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

A 36-year-old East Windsor Township man who allegedly molested a young boy is facing additional charges after a second victim stepped forward with similar claims, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo Onofri

and East Windsor Township Police Chief James A. Geary. Menachem A. Chinn, 40, of East Windsor Township and who teaches at the Shalom Torah Academy in Monmouth County, was charged last month with one count each of endangering the welfare of a child and sexual assault in an incident involving a 12-year-old boy. The alleged assault occurred at Chinn’s home in 2012. A second victim, who is now an adult, has stepped forward and

alleged that Chinn had inappropriate sexual contact with him on several occasions at Chinn’s home between July 2010 and May 2011, said Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office spokeswoman Casey DeBlasio. As a result, Chinn has been charged with an additional count of endangering the welfare of a child and an additional count of sexual assault, DeBlasio said. Chinn had been the second victim’s teacher and youth group religious mentor.

The second victim reached out to police after learning that Chinn had been arrested in connection with the incident involving the 12year-old boy. Chinn is being held at the Mercer County Correction Center. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on the case should contact Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Alicia Bergondo at 609989-6568 or East Windsor police Detective Thomas Meyer at 609448-5678.

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Girl Scout’s project gets green light By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

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Chloe Colleton loves visiting Etra Park. But the park - and especially the Environmental Center - has become untidy, and Chloe would like to clean it up. With Mayor Janice Mironov and Township Council’s blessing, Chloe plans to clean up the area around the Environmental Center to earn the Girl Scouts of America’s Silver Award. Chloe, who belongs to Girl Scout Troop 70106 and has reached Cadette status, presented her plans to Mayor Mironov and Township Council Tuesday night. “I like to be outside, and I visit Etra Park a lot. It’s dirty and I want to do something to make it clean,” Chloe said. When Mayor Mironov asked Chloe about her plans, the 14-yearold Girl Scout replied that she would like to plant flowers at the Environmental Center. She wants to plant perennials so they will bloom every year. To raise money for the project, Chloe said she plans to have a car wash. She said she does not need to spend much money, and that some of the younger girls in the Girl Scout troop will help in the clean-up effort. “That’s great,” Mayor Mironov said. Chloe told Township Council that she wants to start the project as soon as possible. The goal is to complete it by July 21. It must be finished by Sept. 30 - the beginning of 9th grade - in order to obtain the Silver Award. Chloe is in 8th grade. A Girl Scout starts the march toward achieving a Gold Award the equivalent of the Boy Scouts’ See PROJECT, Page 9

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Hightstown Mayor Larry Quattrone, right, joined Environmental Commission members Josh Jackson and Yan Troizier, as well as Grace N. Rogers School second graders, their families and teacher celebrate Arbor Day by planting a tree in Association Park.

Throwing more shade Hightstown marks Arbor Day with tree planting By Mike Morsch Regional Editor

As a Tree City USA recipient, Hightstown celebrates Arbor Day each year by planting a tree and providing a little more shade for the community. The event highlights the importance of trees in the borough. Not only do they provide more shade for outdoor activities, but

among the many things trees do are: provide a habitat for a multitude of animal species; sequester carbon from CO2 emissions; make oxygen; and create sugars and plant food for their own use. At this year’s celebration, Hightstown Mayor Larry Quattrone spoke about the benefits of trees and Shade Tree Official David Zaiser spoke about how to

properly plant a tree. This year, members of the Grace N. Rogers Elementary School second grade class, their families and their teacher attended the ceremony. Mayor Quattrone had earlier spoken to the students about the importance of planting trees in the borough. For past ceremonies, a tree has been donated for planting. But this

year, the borough purchased the tree to plant, which was a Sycamore tree that was planted in Association Park. The borough’s Environmental Commission budget provides for the planting of some trees each year, but relies heavily on donations to provide enough funds to plant trees over the course of each year, according to Zaiser.

Stream cleanup keeps Hightstown volunteers busy By Mike Morsch Executive Editor

Volunteers in Hightstown were all ready to do some cleaning up of the areas near Peddie Lake and Rocky Brook, part of the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed that feeds into the Raritan River. But when they started to look around for trash to pick up, they found a surprise. “Some volunteers were disappointed that there wasn’t more trash — particularly larger articles — thinking that was the kind of trash that impacts water quality,” said David Zaiser, Shade Tree Official for the borough. But according to Zaiser, it’s not

the larger items of trash that adversely affect waterways, it’s actually the smaller ones. “Typically, the smaller pieces — especially cigarette butts — are the ones that make their way more easily past the mechanical systems used in newer storm drains,” Zaiser said. “These smaller pieces of trash, which are the most difficult and tedious to pick up, are among the most insidious once they gain access to our waterways.” Among the wildlife — particularly frogs and turtles — visible along the edges of Peddie Lake and Rocky Brook, more than two dozen volunteers took to that tedious task of picking up the

smaller items of trash at the April 29 cleanup, part of the 11th annual Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association’s annual stream cleanup event throughout the area. “The water quality and overall health of our borough’s major waterways are particularly sensitive to trash left on the ground in areas immediately adjacent to waterways,” said Zaiser. “Rain events can wash trash into storm sewers and lead directly into the lake or streams, with immediate impact to the water quality. “It’s critical that all communities address the trash problem before it gains access to waterways. Local cleanups are among the best ways to make a significant, posi-

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tive impact,” he said. The Hightstown cleanup volunteers ended up filling 29 bags of trash that weighed a combined 786 pounds. In 2016, more than 600 volunteers from 11 different area towns helped keep waterways safe by gathering and disposing of 5,565 pounds of trash, according to the Watershed Association. To date, stream cleanups have been effective in clearing 39 tons of trash and unwanted waste from local streams and rivers. “Cleaning up litter through volunteer efforts is important for many reasons. Besides the engagement of the general public in See CLEANUP, Page 9

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East Windsor plans bicycle safety program

East Windsor will offer a bicycle safety program, to be launched in two phases over two months, called “Use Your Head,” a proactive safety initiative focused on proper use of bicycle helmets. “Use Your Head” is a bicycle helmet giveaway program, with sessions on Wednesday, May 10, Wednesday, May 24 and Wednesday, June 7, all from

4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the East Windsor municipal building. East Windsor residents ages 5 through 16 can receive a bicycle helmet at no cost. After viewing a brief five-minute video on the importance of bicycle helmets and bicycle safety, participants will be measured and given a properly fitted bicycle helmet, along with safety literature.

“This program is intended to enhance safety by increasing awareness of the laws requiring helmet wear, promoting helmet usage and instructing on correct helmet usage and fit,“ said East Windsor Mayor Janice Mironov, who along with council members proclaimed May as “Bicycle Safety Month” in the township. “It is not only the law for

young bicyclers, but it is good common sense for all people riding bikes to protect themselves by wearing a helmet. The statistics are profound as to the results of wearing bicycle helmets on reductions in injuries and fatalities,” said the mayor. The township will follow up with the implementation of a further component of the initiative. Phase II will begin on June

7 and run through July 31, during which Mayor Mironov, council members and township police officers will distribute mock summonses to young people. The summonses will positively recognize children wearing helmets and ask them to sign a pledge “to use a safety helmet when using a bicycle, skateboard or rollerblades.” That will en-

able the children to be entered in a drawing for prizes, to take place at the township’s “National Night Out” on Tuesday, Aug. 1. “I believe it is a worthy goal of our township to launch a public program to focus on and improve the safe use of bicycles within the Township by undertaking this proactive education and outreach campaign,” said Mayor Mironov.

An officer was dispatched to the Shop Rite Store on a report of a shoplifting in progress. Upon arrival the investigation revealed that the defendant had concealed items and left the store without paying for them. The defendant was arrested and later released pending court action.

of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The driver was arrested and later released pending court action.

April 23 on 10 active warrants from 10 different municipal courts, during a pedestrian stop on Monmouth Street. Prior to the pedestrian stop, the officer recognized the man and confirmed that he had active warrants for his arrest. During the pedestrian stop, the man provided the officer with false information and he was subsequently taken in custody for his active warrants and for hindering his own apprehension. He was transported to police headquarters, booked, processed, and later turned over to the custody of the Woodbridge Police Department.

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The East Windsor Township Police Department initiated the following police reports through Wednesday, April 26, 2017.

defendants provided false information as to his identity during the investigation. Both defendants were arrested and later released pending court action.

gation revealed that the driver was suspected of being intoxicated, given field sobriety tests, arrested and later released pending court action.

A 49-year-old East Windsor man was charged with shoplifting and a different 49-year old East Windsor man was charged with obstructing justice, hindering apprehension and shoplifting after an incident at 3 p.m. April 21 at the Shop Rite on Route 130. An officer was dispatched to the Shop Rite Store on a report of a shoplifting in progress. Upon arrival the investigation revealed that the defendants had concealed items and left the store without paying for them. It was also discovered that one of the

A 71-year-old Philadelphia man was charged with DUI, reckless driving, careless driving, obstructing justice, failure to maintain lane, having an obstructed view, failure to exhibit registration, consuming alcohol in a motor vehicle and having an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle after being stopped at 9:43 p.m. April 21 on Route 130 North. An officer was dispatched to a report of an erratic driver and located the vehicle stopped in the right lane of travel on Route 130 and a motor vehicle stop was conducted. The investi-

A 59-year-old East Windsor man was charged with DUI, refusal to submit to a breath test, reckless driving, careless driving, failure to exhibit license, failure to exhibit registration and failure to exhibit insurance card after being stopped at 12:44 a.m. April 22 on Route 130 North. An officer was dispatched to a report from the Cranbury Township Police Department of a suspicious motor vehicle on Route 130 North in the area of Route 133. The investigation revealed that the driver was suspected of being intoxicated, given field sobriety tests, arrested and later released pending court action. A 42-year-old Hightstown woman was charged with shoplifting after an incident at 2:55 p.m. April 23 at the Shop Rite on Route 130.

A 28-year-old East Windsor man was charged with possession of marijuana under 50 grams, possession of drug paraphernalia, CDS in a motor vehicle, headlights required, failure to exhibit insurance card and failure to notify motor vehicle department of change of address after being stopped at 9:05 p.m. April 23 at Probasco Road and Avon Drive. While on patrol an officer observed a vehicle being operated without headlights illuminated as required and a motor vehicle stop was conducted. The investigation revealed that the driver had outstanding arrest warrants and was in possession

The Hightstown Police Department initiated the following police reports From April 20 through April 30, 2017. An 18-year-old East Windsor man was arrested April 20 for possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, during the course of a field inquiry, in the Main Street Lot. He was transported to police headquarters, booked, processed, and released on a summons complain with a pending court date. A 61-year-old Yardville man turned himself April 22 in on an active warrant out of Hightstown Municipal Court. He posted bail and was subsequently released with a new court date. A 23-year-old man from the Townhouse Garden Apartments was arrested

A 28-year-old East Windsor woman was arrested April 30 by the Robbinsville Police Department for an active warrant out of Hightstown Municipal Court. She was turned over to the custody of the Hightstown Police Department and subsequently transported to Mercer County Adult Correctional Facility, in lieu of bail.

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Bare family tree blossoms into journey of discovery By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Sandra Lanman had a tree, but there was a problem. The tree was bare. The family tree, that is. But now, after two decades of cultivation, the tree is thriving. Lanman, who lives in East Brunswick Township, outlined the story behind her family tree - and how she filled the branches - to more than a dozen attendees at the Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor’s Genealogy Club. Lanman’s search for her ancestors began with her mother, Marion Buchwalter Hahn. Lanman‘s mother was born in Germany in 1928, but was adopted by the Buchwalter family in 1932. Like many others, the Buchwalter family fled Germany in 1939 and settled in the Washington Heights section of New York City. Lanman’s mother married Ludwig Hahn, who was also a German Jewish

refugee, in 1948. But it was not until 1950, when Lanman’s mother sought to become a naturalized United States citizen, that she learned that she had been adopted. “She didn’t know she was adopted. She found out later that she had been adopted. She wanted to know her origins,” Lanman said. But her mother was torn between wanting to know and not wanting to know because, like many adopted children, she feared that her biological mother would reject her again. Toward the end of her mother’s life, Lanman said, she tried to talk to her mother about the family, but her mother did not want to talk. Lanman’s mother died in 1991, but the urge to learn more about them lived on in Lanman. “My mother planted the seed in me to want to know who I am and where I came from. (But) I didn’t have the same emotional weight of rejection,” Lanman said.

Her mother was born out of wedlock and given up for adoption. With some of her mother’s documents in hand, Lanman set about searching for her mother’s family and her father’s family, as well. Her father, Ludwig Hahn, was 15 years old when he was sent from Germany to live in England. His family stayed behind and died in the Holocaust. Hahn later settled in the United States. Wanting to know more about one’s family is not unusual, but finding out information on family members that exceeds a generation or two is challenging. It is even more challenging when adoptions are involved, as Lanman found out. Lanman told the attendees that she used the usual information sources - the Family History Center of the Church of the Latter Day Saints and U.S. government databases, such as the Social Security Death Index.

Lanman also used www.Jewishgen.org, the U.S. Holocaust Museum and the Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey. Google was yet another resource, Lanman said. Reaching out on the Internet led her to people she did not know, but who were interested in helping her search for her family. There are many reasons - besides curiosity - to search for information about one’s ancestors. “The way I look at family history, it gives you a sense of connection. We are waves on the oceans of history, and our lives flow with the current. It is history on a personal level,” Lanman said. Lanman pointed to her biological grandmother, who married Guenter Hamburger - not the man who was Marion Buchwalter Hahn’s biological father - in 1938. They fled Germany and spent World War II in The Philippines, under Japanese rule.

Sandra Lanman Lanman’s biological grandmother was injured and her husband was killed in the battle to retake The Philippines in May 1945. She moved to the United States in 1946, remarried and died in 1995. But for some people who are interested in pursuing their family history, there are more pressing reasons to know more about it, Lanman said. “I learned too late how

important it is to know the family health history,” Lanman said. Her daughter died of breast cancer, and it was later discovered that she had a genetic predisposition for breast cancer. While Lanman has uncovered much of her family’s history, her work is not finished. There are leaves on many branches of the family tree, but there are still a few more that need to be filled out.

Two institutions join to deal with racial injustice By Steve Guggenheim Correspondent

Members of Beth El Synagogue in East Windsor and Hightstown’s Mount Olivet Church held a joint meeting Sunday in a program called, Kick Off to a Bond of Friendship, a Faith Community Partnership. The coming together of the two institutions came out of a realization of the need to work together to deal with problems of racial injustice. Beth El Rabbi Jay Kornsgold says it started from one of his Rosh Hashanah sermons marking the Jewish new year. In the address he pointed out the problems in the U.S. and talked about various incidents that have taken place in the country. He concluded by saying it would be good if the two communities got to know each other better. Kornsgold spoke to Mount Olivet minister Rev. Bernard Fowler about the

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idea. From that discussion a committee was formed resulting in the gathering at Beth El of the two congregations. Rabbi Kornsgold says his hope is to have other religious institutions join in. He says the more people that can be included, and the more institutions that join in, the better people get to know each other. That will help residents do their part in the community to understand the problems of racial injustice experienced here in

the local area and that is happening throughout the nation. Rev. Fowler says this is a great opportunity for the community, adding that unfortunately these types of committees are needed now. Rev. Fowler, the current president of the Windsor Hightstown Area Ministerium, says unfortunately he means the value of all people is being challenged. He says people of faith must ensure that everyone’s voice is heard, that their interests

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we grew up. The World War II generation came of age working together for the war effort, but that baby boomers came of age in the 60s when we were fighting each other. Those in attendance then gathered in small groups to discuss the issues, one being that people don’t just disagree now, but differences are presented with an apocalyptic feeling of disaster. Nowadays we feel people who have different thoughts

are a threat. Rev. Fowler says his hope is to develop peace, quality and a commitment that is sustainable to our community, to work and resolve problems that most people in the community never hear about. Rabbi Kornsgold’s hope is to bring the community together so we can know each other and break down barriers. He says the aim is to make our community a better place.

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New Jersey’s ‘marl’ pits yield dinosaur details By Michele S. Byers

Ever wonder how New Jersey towns like Marlton and Marlboro got their names? Look no further than “marl,” a soil also known as greensand. Marl deposits date to the time when the southeastern half of this state we’re in was the sea floor, and greensand was deposited in coastal bays and freshwater river mouths. The marl contains fossils of ancient shelled invertebrates and freshwater and marine forms of every vertebrate group - fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and even primitive mammals! Colonial-era farmers discovered that marl - which contains clay and calcium carbonate - made great fertilizer. Many marl pits were dug in the narrow geographic band now known as the Inner Coastal Plain. Greensand was sold to farmers all over New Jersey and beyond. Marl pits contained more than fertilizer. In about 1838, a farmer in Haddonfield, Camden County, spotted gigantic bones in a sand pit on his property. Two decades later, fossil hobbyist William Parker Foulke heard about the bones while vacationing nearby. Foulke called in his friend, paleontologist Joseph Leidy, and hired a crew of diggers. They excavated the bones of an animal larger than an elephant, with structural features of both a lizard and a bird. The fossilized bones were the world’s first nearly complete dinosaur skeleton. The dinosaur died along the shallow coastline during the Cretaceous period 65 to 145 million years ago and sank to the bottom, where its skeleton fossilized in the greensand. The creature was named Hadrosaurus foulkii after Foulk and Haddonfield, and was the first mounted dinosaur ever to be displayed to the public when it was put on exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia in 1868. Nearly 160 years after the dinosaur discovery made Haddonfield the birthplace of American paleontology, the Garden State is still rich in fossils. “New Jersey is a great place to be if you’re a paleontologist,” says David Parris, paleontologist and head curator of natural history at the New Jersey State Museum in Trenton. The state’s most productive fossil region is the Inner Coastal Plain, which runs from Raritan Bay to the upper reaches of the Delaware Bay in Salem County. During the Cretaceous period - when New Jersey was located much closer to the equator, the Earth was warmer and sea levels higher - the Atlantic coastline was located there. Thanks to their ancient history, the sediments of the Inner Coastal Plain contain fossils of both sea creatures like mosasaurs and giant crocodiles, and land creatures that lived in swamps on the edge of the continent, like the hadrosaurus. If you want to learn more about New Jersey’s Inner Coastal Plain and the fossils discovered there, take time to visit the New Jersey State Museum. Among the exhibits are a full-size hadrosaurus, made from casts of the original bones excavated in Haddonfield in 1858, and a giant crocodile from Burlington County just found in the last couple of years!

MERCER COUNTY NOTES County debuts new website The Mercer County government has rolled out a new website at www.mercercounty.org. “The new website has been completely redesigned and is arranged to be more intuitive to users who get their county information via the website,” said Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes. The website is also designed to display on mobile phones and tablets, so users can get information on the go. Through a competitive bid, the county hired Vision Internet to develop the site, and personnel from each county department and division contributed to their respective pages. The last time the county’s website was upgraded was in 2006. In conjunction with the new website, the county reminds residents to utilize the emergency email alert system. To sign up for this free service, click on the ALERT MERCER tab on the homepage of the www.mercercounty.org website to be directed to the “Swift 911” Emergency Notification System registration form. If you were already receiving emergency-alert emails or texts from Mercer County, there is no need to re-register. Website visitors still have option to sign up for their favorite updates, e-newsletters, recycling schedules and more. Questions or comments about the new county website can be emailed to the Public Information Office at contactus1@mercercounty.org.

Master Gardeners to hold Plant Expo, Garden Market

The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County will hold it annual Spring Plant Expo and Garden Market on Saturday, May 6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mercer Educational Gardens, 431A Federal City Road, Hopewell Township, adjacent to the Mercer County Equestrian Center, rain or shine. The sale will feature Rutgers Master Gardener homegrown perennials and a garden market of plant material sold by selected top-notch nurseries from New Jersey and Pennsylvania. (Visit www.mgofmc.org for a complete listing of vendors and other sale details.) This is a unique opportunity to talk with vendors and purchase a wide assortment of native plants, woody ornamentals and perennials. Rutgers Master Gardener grown select tomatoes will be in abundance, including the popular Rutgers tomato varieties, Rutgers, Ramapo, Moreton, Rutgers 250, KC-146 and Rutgers 39, along with many heirloom varieties. Also a part of the Plant Expo is a second-hand sale of gardenrelated items. Mercer County Horticulturist Barbara J. Bromley will be answering gardening questions and Rutgers Master Gardeners will be on hand to help choose the right plant for the right place. Plan to come early for best selection and stay to enjoy every aspect the event. Master Gardeners of Mercer County is a volunteer educational Michele S. Byers is executive director of outreach program of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, 930 Spruce the New Jersey Conservation Foundation in St., Lawrence. Master Gardeners participate in many volunteer proMorristown. grams throughout the county, as well as answer home horticulture questions through their Rutgers Master Gardener Helpline, (609) 989-6853, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. November through February and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March through October. For more information on the Master Gardener program, the Mercer Edwww.windsorheightsherald.com ucation Gardens, or other Extension educational programs, contact www.cranburypress.com Rutgers Cooperative Extension at (609) 989-6830 or visit the MasBernard Kilgore, Group Publisher 1955-1967 ter Gardeners of Mercer at www.mgofmc.org. Mary Louise Kilgore Beilman, Board Chairman 1967-2005

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Teen arts festival on the horizon Hundreds of teenage artists and performers will experience the 2017 Mercer County Teen Arts Festival on Friday, May 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The festival provides high school and middle school students from the County’s public, private and parochial schools an opportunity for a day of full arts immersion at the West Windsor campus of Mercer County Community College. The day is filled with master classes, workshops and hands-on art-making activities. Through these sessions, teens have the opportunity to make new friends and network with their peers, learn new artistic skills, enhance skills they already have and become better prepared for their future. Sessions are offered across artistic disciplines. Among the many offerings are: plein air painting, ceramics and portfolio review for those engaged in visual arts; performing arts students can explore music improv, modern dance or rock vocals; and students with literary ideas can work on creative

storytelling and publishing workshops. Critique sessions are also a key aspect of the day. Experts and teachers in each arts field offer students constructive feedback on their work and performances to help advance students’ understanding of their work, provide suggestions for future exploration in their field, and even offer guidance for their future academic and career endeavors. These critiques go beyond a simple statement of an artwork being “great,” and truly offer opportunity for the students to see their work in a new light. All art and performances presented for critique are further evaluated by the adjudicators, and a select group of students are offered a special opportunity to present their work at the State Teen Arts Festival, which takes place May 31 through June 2 at Ocean County Community College in Toms River. The Mercer County Teen Arts Festival is presented by the Mercer County Division of Culture and Heritage. The Division is excited to introduce a new Teen Arts Festival Coordinator, Marisa N. Benson, for the 2017 event. Benson is a Ewing-based arts consultant with experience in community arts and festival programming. She has worked on large multi-arts festivals and events in Trenton, Camden and Orange, with a specific expertise in arts programming for youth, family and community audiences. Questions about the Mercer County Teen Arts Festival or other Division of Culture and Heritage programs may be directed to teenarts@mercercounty.org or 609-278-2712.

Park Commission plans ‘Twilight Beaver Walk’

Experience the Abbott Marshlands the way our nocturnal wildlife neighbors do during the Tulpehaking Nature Center’s “Twilight Beaver Walk” on Friday, May 12. A Mercer County Park Commission Naturalist will guide you through the trails to use all your senses to detect beavers and other night critters. A favorite spot for beavers, the Abbott Marshlands is the perfect place to see evidence of these aquatic architects. Beavers are responsible for creating and expanding wetlands that attract a plethora of life to the new habitat. The dams they build create deeper and more stable sources of water for ducks, frogs, fish and more. Come explore the Abbott Marshlands on this guided night hike. Participants will look for tail slaps, chewed branches and tree trunks, beaver lodges and dams as well as the beavers themselves, while also being on the lookout for other creatures that go bump in the night. Meet at the Tulpehaking Nature Center at 7:30 p.m. Bring a flashlight, water and sturdy shoes. This program is $5 per person or $20 per family; pre-registration is required. Please call (609) 8883218 or email natureprograms@mercercounty.org. The nature center is located at 157 Westcott Ave. in Hamilton. It is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.

Volunteers needed for ‘Strike Out Hunger’ event

United Way of Greater Mercer County (UWGMC) is seeking 1,000 participants to help end childhood hunger in Mercer County. The third annual Strike Out Hunger event will take place on Tuesday, June 27th from 9 a.m. to noon at the Sun National Bank Center in Trenton. Participants are needed to create and pack healthy oatmeal breakfasts to highlight the 12,300+ food insecure children in Mercer County. The definition of food insecure is lacking reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. Individuals and corporate teams will pack oatmeal servings which will be distributed to our partner, Mercer Street Friends Food Bank. The food bank will then stock pantries across the County who provide meals and groceries to families in need. United Way of Greater Mercer County is seeking 800-1,000 participants to help end hunger in our county and reach this year’s goal of packing 200,000 servings of oatmeal. Registration for an individual is $25, and we are asking participants to look at this much like a 5k race, where you raise funds for participating. Registration begins at 9am with meal packing starting at 10am. Please register in advance at https://www.uwgmc.org/strike-outhunger-June-27-2017. Corporate teams may also register at this link. Prizes will be awarded to top fundraisers and to teams throughout the event.

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WHAT’S GOING ON Fri., May 5 Movie: Fences 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 Denzel Washington. Rated PG-13, 138 minutes. A small snack will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library. Sensory Play for Babies & Toddlers from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Infants & Toddlers ages 3 month-2 years will engage their senses of touch, sight and sound with a variety of objects & toys.

Sat., May 6

The 27th Red Cross blood drive, since August 2004, with K of C 6284 will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First Aid Squad in Hightstown, at 168 Bank Street. The goal for this drive is 40 donations. You can signup to donate online at www.redcrossblood.org just enter sponsor code kofc6284 and then select your donation time slot. O negative blood supply is critically low at this time and O negative blood donations are needed. Council K of C 6284 has held 26 Red Cross blood drives since August 2004 and has collected a total of 1,158 donations of blood that have saved 3,474 lives.

Sun., May 7

Movie: Deepwater Horizon 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

Mark Wahlberg. Rated PG13, 107 minutes. A small snack will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library. “Could You Be at Risk for Hereditary Cancer,” a free program focusing on inherited genetic mutations that raise the risk of certain cancers in me and women, will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. The program is presented by the synagogue’s Caring Community Committee and is open to the public. For more information. email BRCAevent@gmail.com.

Mon., May 8 Hand Embroidery Pattern Design Basics at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Learn how to follow hand embroidery kit template instructions, then explore ideas for creating your own unique embroidery designs. A variety of methods for transferring your design onto fabric will be discussed. Must have some prior embroidery experience to take this class. All materials provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library. Please call the library to register at (609) 448-1330. Coupon Swap at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. All day. Drop in anytime during the day to bring coupons to share and take what you need. Coupons will also be available all month under our magazine collection. Preschool Art Class with Mrs. Mehta from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in

Hightstown. Children ages 2-6 will learn drawing & painting techniques from local art instructor Mrs. Mehta. Messy play clothes, please. 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 lunch hour. This short mediation will help us regain the peace that we lose through our busy mornings and it will also help us get through the rest of our day smoothly.

Tues., May 9 Understanding COPD and Asthma at 10 a.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Lessley Chiriboga, MD will talk about symptoms, treatment and prevention. Please call the library to register at (609) 448-1330. Create a Modern and Winning Resume at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Librarian Jennifer Worringer will discuss tools to create a freshlooking résumé. Job seekers of all levels are welcome. Please call the library to register at (609) 448-1330. 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

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Wed., May 10 iCARE of East Windsor Hightstown, the initiative for Counseling, Addiction, Renewal and Education, will hold a community meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Hightstown High School Cafeteria. Registration begins at 7 p.m. The goal of this initiative is to provide young people and families in Hightstown and East Windsor with affordable, accessible mental health and substance abuse support. Information from this meeting will be used to form a plan of action for our community. The meeting is sponsored by iCARE of East Windsor Hightstown and The Family Guidance Center of Mercer County. At this community forum, opinions, suggestions and ideas from residents of East Windsor and Hightstown will be heard and recorded in a structured format moderated by respected Mercer County group facilitator and community organizer, Calvin Thomas. For more information about the meeting or about iCARE, please visit our Face book page iCARE East Windsor Hightstown, on Twitter @iCAREEWH or email kpete1@verizon.net

Thurs., May 11 Conversational English as a Second Language from 10:30 a.m. 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) 448-1330. Everyday English at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Learn how to improve your English language speaking skills, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and fluency. Taught by ESL instructor Stephanie Owens. Must have some basic knowledge of English. Please call the library to register at (609) 4481330.

Fri., May 12 On a Roll: Sushi Making with Sofia Milner at 7 p.m. at Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main, Cranbury. Come learn the basics of sushi making with local resident and culinary instructor Sofia Milner, and try some samples. Part of the library’s Booking the Cooks series. Registration required. Baby & Toddler Time from 10:30 to 11 p.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 & rhyming fun followed by play time with the library’s toys.

Sat., May 13 Second Saturday Story Time at 11 a.m. at Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main, Cranbury. Join us for a family story time featuring songs, stories, and a craft! With caregiver. Ages 2-5.

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Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. The group will be discussing Live by Night by Dennis Lehane. New members always welcome. 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 highenergy guitar music as she plays classics and original songs. 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 lunch hour. This short mediation will help us regain the peace that we lose through our busy mornings and it will also help us get through the rest of our day smoothly. Get In Sync with Your Movements from 10 a.m. to noon at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Stay healthy and safe! Learn to move in ways to avoid injuries in your everyday life. Join us for this informative presentation, including exercises by Gauri, from Synergex Physcial Therapy. Please register at www.mcl.org. The Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor Women’s League Presents “Keep This Toss That” at 7 p.m. Join organizing humorist Jamie Novak for a laughout-loud funny look at the challenges to getting organized. Be prepared to smile as one or more of these excuses hit home. Aside from a laugh or two, you will walk away with tips on how to save time by getting orSee CALENDAR, Page 7

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Calendar Continued from Page 6 ganized. If you are wondering what to keep, what to toss, what to share or sell and where and how to let it go, this workshop is not to be missed. Jamie Novak is the author of multiple bestsellers including Keep This Toss That. You may have seen her on HGTV, QVC or Better TV. Beth El Synagogue is located at 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, NJ, 08520; 609443-4454; www.bethel.net.

Tues., May 16 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.

Wed., May 17

Benefits of Believing in Reincarnation at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Arvind D. Shah of the Ratna Global Foundation will talk about the many benefits of a belief in reincarnation including improving creativity, maintaining calm,

solving phobias such as a fear of heights and promoting a joyful death. Please call the library to register at (609) 448-1330. 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. 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 1-8 grade students with Peddie School student tutors.

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of English. Please call the library to register at (609) 448-1330.

Fri., May 19 Drum Circle at 10:30 a.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join musician and teacher Reed Thomas to create simple rhythms using hand held drums and various percussion instruments. No experience required. Movie: Allied 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 Brad Pitt. Rated R, 124 minutes. A small snack will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library. Open Play for Babies & Toddlers from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Caregivers can drop in with little ones ages birth-2.5 years to play with the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toys in the community room and socialize.

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) 448-1330. Everyday English at 7 Sat., May 20 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Yoga for Beginners Branch of the Mercer from 10:30 a.m. to noon at County Library System, 138 the Hightstown Memorial Hickory Corner Road, East Library, 114 Franklin St. in Windsor. Learn how to im- Hightstown. Learn simple prove your English lan- and powerful yoga postures guage speaking skills, to improve stability and balpronunciation, vocabulary, ance. No physical agility or grammar and fluency. prior yoga experience Taught by ESL instructor needed. Bring a mat or large Stephanie Owens. Must towel. Instructor, Aruna, is a have some basic knowledge See CALENDAR, Page 8

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Calendar ilyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story. Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to inspire young people to explore their origins through genetic genealogy and family history research. Please join us for Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inspiring story of search and discovery. Beth El Synagogue is located at 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, NJ, 08520. www.bethel.net. Contact the Synagogue Office with any questions, (609) 443-4454.

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Movie: Arrival 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 Amy Adams. Rated PG-13, 116 minutes. A small snack will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library. The Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor Genealogy Club will be sponsoring a discussion titled, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Intersection of Genetics and Genealogy,â&#x20AC;? at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker, Anthony May, a scientist by day and a genealogy addict by night, will lead the discussion. Anthony is a native of New Jersey and has been engaged in genealogy research since the age of 16. Inspired by his great-grandmother, a descendant of slaves from rural Mississippi, Anthony set out to explore his fam-

through the rest of our day smoothly. Tween-Parent Book from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children in Grades 35 and their parents are invited to enjoy snacks and discuss this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Thirteen-Story Treehouseâ&#x20AC;? by Andy Griffiths is his monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s title.

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Mon., May 22 Preschool Art Class with Mrs. Mehta from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children ages 2-6 will learn drawing & painting techniques from local art instructor Mrs. Mehta. Messy play clothes, please. 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 lunch hour. This short mediation will help us regain the peace that we lose through our busy mornings and it will also help us get

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New to Medicare at 3 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Looking for answers to common questions about Medicare, including coverage, enrollment, eligibility, and claims? The State Health Insurance Assistance Program, or SHIP, is a free and impartial health benefits counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their families or caregivers funded through state and federal monies. This talk will break down Medicare into its different parts so you can understand and decide what coverage you need, when and how to get it, as well as offering an opportunity to arrange individual follow up if you still have questions. Please call the library to register at (609) 448-1330. 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.

Wed., May 24 Embroidery Circle at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. 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. 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. NOTICE

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Thurs., May 25 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) 448-1330. Everyday English at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Learn how to improve your English language speaking skills, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and fluency. Taught by ESL instructor Stephanie Owens. Must have some basic knowledge of English. Please call the library to register at (609) 448-1330.

Fri., May 26 Baby & Toddler Time from 10:30 to 11 p.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 & rhyming fun followed by play time with the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toys.

Tues., May 30 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. Free Immigration Legal Clinic from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Register in person or by phone at (609) 448-1474 for a free 15 minute consultation with an immigration lawyer.

Wed., May 31 Hickory Corner Book Discussion at 7:30 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. The group will be discussing Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson. New members are always welcome.

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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. 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 1-8 grade students with Peddie School student tutors

Fri., June 2 â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Vinyl Dialogues,â&#x20AC;? a discussion of memorable albums from the 1970s, 6:30 p.m., at the Cranbury Public Library. Cranbury Press Editor Mike Morsch, author of The Vinyl Dialogues book series, will discuss the stories behind the making of memorable albums of the 1970s as told through interviews with the artists who made the music. Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main, Cranbury.

Thurs., June 8 Photo Editing with your Tablet at 1 p.m., Cranbury Public Library. Learn how to edit and enhance your photos using available apps on your tablet. Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main, Cranbury.

Fri., June 9 Join the East Windsor congregation of Beth El Synagogue for a relaxed, musical, family friendly Friday night service, Shabbat on the Lake, at 5:45 p.m. The service will be held at the picturesque gazebo on Lake Drive in Robbinsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Town Center. The evening provides an opportunity to meet the clergy and friendly congregation. Please bring your own chair(s) and/or blanket(s) as limited seating will be available. In case of inclement weather, services will be held at The Robbinsville Senior Center, 1117 Route 130, Robbinsville, NJ. Call (609) 443-4454 or e-mail membership@bethel.net to RSVP. RSVPs are requested but not required.

Wed., June 14 Bald Eagles in Cranbury, 6:30 p.m., Crnabury Public Library. Local resident Bob Kane explains how he uses a unique recycling process to entice bald eagles onto his property for photographs. A selection of his photos will be featured. Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main, Cranbury.

Thurs., June 15 The Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group invites you to join them for the last meeting of the season, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Food and a Flick,â&#x20AC;? at 1 p.m. Have a dairy lunch and enjoy a movie. All for free. Please RSVP by June 9. Beth El Synagogue is located at 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, NJ, 08520; 609-443-4454; www.bethel.net.

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Spinning Yarns Craft Circle: This club meets the first and third Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Cranbury Public Library at 23 N. Main St. in Cranbury. Visit the Gambino Room for an hour of knitting, crocheting, crafts and conversation. All levels welcome. The Monroe Township Police PBA #255 & SOA #203 is having its second annual toy drive between now and Dec. 9. Residents are asked to drop off an unwrapped toy or make a monetary donation for children of all ages at the police department, 3 Municipal Plaza. For more information, contact Lt. Lisa Robinson at 732-521-0222, ext. 149 or email lrobinson@monroetwppolice.org; or Officer Wesley Panckeri at 732-521-0222, ext. 210 or email wpanckeri@monroetwppolice.org. Read It and Eat It! Cook Book Club: This club takes place the third Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. in the Cranbury Public Library at 23 N. Main St. in Cranbury. Call the library to reserve a copy of this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book or visit www.goodreads.com/topic/ group_folder/264622. Toddler Stay and Play: This event is held Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in the at 23 N. Main St. in Cranbury. Early literacy story time helps prepare children with future reading skills. After singing, reading, and talking, children ages 12-24 months with a caregiver stay and play. Movie Club: This club meets on the third Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. in the Cranbury Public Library at 23 N. Main St. in Cranbury Join the lively discussions about movies. Central Jersey Chapter 148 of Korean War Veterans Association: Any veterans who served during the war from June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953 or who have served in Korea from July 27, 1953 to the current date can join the group that meets at 10 a.m. the second Wednesday of every month (except January, February, March and April) at the Monroe Township Municipal Building. Requirements for membership include paying dues of $25 to the Korean War Veterans Association and a $10 chapter fee per year. The chapter is involved in various functions throughout the year including parades with color guard, flag raisings, Korean War memorial ceremonies, funerals and more. For more information, contact Charles Koppelman at 609655-3111 or email him at KWVANJ@yahoo.com. Community dinner: Rise and the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen offer free hot meals at the First Presbyterian Church, 320 N. Main St., Hightstown, on Mondays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and the First United Methodist Church, 187 Stockton St., Hightstown, on Thursdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Brainerd Lake, North Main Street, Village Park, Cranbury Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey may have aquatic pesticides applied on or between 16 May 2017 and 15 June 2017 for aquatic weed/algae control with Reward (diquat dibromide) and/or Aquathol K (endothall), and/or Clipper (ďŹ&#x201A;umioxazin), and/or Aquapro (glyphosate) and/or Captain (copper) and/ or copper sulfate by boat equipment by Princeton Hydro, LLC (NJDEP #97186A), 1108 Old York Road, Ringoes NJ 08551. There may be an irrigation/watering restriction for up to 3-5 days. Upon request, the pesticide applicator or applicator business shall provide a resident with notiďŹ cation at least 12 hours prior to the application, except for Quarantine and Disease Vector Control only, when conditions necessitate pesticide applications sooner than that time. Emergency Information, contact NJ Poison Information and Education System 800-2221222, National Pesticide Information Center 800-858-7378 for routine health inquiries, information about signs/symptoms of pesticide exposure, Pesticide Control Program 609-984-6666 â&#x20AC;&#x153;This number is for pesticide regulation information, pesticide complaints and health referralsâ&#x20AC;?. Other information contact Tyler Overton, Princeton Hydro, LLC, Aquatic Operations Manager 908-237-5660.

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Volunteers from The College of New Jersey helped with the Hightstown stream cleanup.

Cleanup Continued from Page 1 our work to protect water quality, removing trash from our natural environment prevents potential harm to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife,” said Brittany Musolino, river-friendly co-

ordinator at the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association. Litter is also a big contributor to polluted stormwater runoff and can end up clogging storm drains, according to Musolino. “People don’t realize

when they throw trash in a particular area, it’s not going to stay there. It will end up in our waterways and even the ocean, where litter is a big problem.” “We’re excited by the energy and enthusiasm of volunteers to improve the

health of our local waterways during stream cleanups,” said Jim Waltman, executive director of the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association. “Clean water is essential for people, wildlife, fish and aquatic life to flourish.”

Howell Farm visitors can have ‘Shear Fun’ on May 6 Howell Living History Farm will hold its annual “Shear Fun” event on Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The program features sheep shearing, sheep herding, and related arts, crafts and demonstrations. Eugene Sheninger of Rockaway Township will highlight the program with sheep herding demonstrations at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Sheninger will use veteran collies, along with younger collies in training. Here they will work the

flock with methods that farmers have used for centuries. Sheep-shearing demonstrations will take place at 11 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Shearers will use hand shears and children can crank a set of circa 1900 “automatic shears,” the precursor to electric shears. Throughout the day, visitors can meet twin lambs and try their hand at spinning wool. Different wool products and natural fleeces will be on display and for sale for visitors to

see how all resources are utilized on the farm. The Hunterdon County Rug Artisans Guild will provide a rug-hooking demonstration and display as well. A children’s craft program, “Corn Cob Sheep,” will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $3; groups (eight or more) must preregister. In the event of rain, all shearing and wool processing will be held inside barns and the farm’s Visitor Center. Herding demonstrations will be

held outside, weather permitting, with times adjusted accordingly. Howell Farm is owned by the County of Mercer and operated by the Mercer County Park Commission. It is located on Valley Road, just off Route 29, in Hopewell Township. The GPS address is 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township, NJ 08530. For additional information about the farm, call (609) 737-3299 or visit w w w. m e r c e r c o u n t y parks.org or www.howellfarm.org.

The EW PAL Girls U12 Arsenal put forth quite a showing in its two home games at East Windsor PAL last weekend. First, the Arsenal hosted the German American Kickers (GAK) Banshees Friday evening in a rematch from last week. The large crowd that came out to see the Arsenal were not disappointed. The high-powered offensive play combined with a tough defensive style was evident in a 6-0 victory. Angelina Benitez continued frustrating defenses with her speed and ball skills and scored four goals. Rachael Charsky added to the Arsenal attack controlling the midfield and scoring a goal and notching an assist as well. Allie Szelag added a goal with a shot from the left wing. Anna Zappola and Elise Price each had an assist. After a day of rest, the Arsenal was to face the

Monroe Falcons, the team’s potentially toughest opponent. It took a full team effort and when the final whistle blew, the Arsenal walked away 3-0 winners, notching their fifth consecutive win and their third shutout of the season. The defensive play of Charlotte Garcia, Megan Kazhem, and Tanya Aughenbaugh stopped every Monroe scoring opportunity. The game was tough and physical and the Arsenal was able to break through as Nishan Pannu scored her first career Arsenal goal on an assist by Marcella Hirschman. The Arsenal scored quickly in the second half on an Allie Szelag rebound off a shot by Rachael Charsky. The finishing touch was a goal on a blistering direct free kick from Charsky from 25 yards out after Lola Huang drew the foul. Radha Ghate dazzled in goal with several key saves. At the halfway point of the season, the Arsenal stand atop MOSA National 1 Division at 5-0.

Project Continued from Page 1 Eagle rank - by earning a Bronze Award. The next step is the Silver Award, which Chloe is striving to earn, and then onto the Gold Award. Councilman Alan Rosenberg praised Chloe, noting that the project is “very impressive.” “That’s a great project. Thank you for choosing it for the town,” said Councilman John Zoller. “We appreciate our com-

ing in (to explain the project). The other thing we would like to do is a formal endorsement of it,” Mayor Mironov said. Township Council quickly passed a resolution that endorsed Chloe’s project. Mayor Mironov also praised Chloe for reaching out and picking a project in East Windsor Township to earn her Silver Award. “The whole area will look better. It reflects really well on you,” Mayor Mironov said.

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The TV legend is coming to the Bucks County Playhouse By Keith Loria for a mysteriously funny show ith two Emmys to her name and roles on two of Time magazine’s Top 100 TV shows of all time (“All in the Family” and “Gilmore Girls”) Sally Struthers is an actress people of all generations seem to know. “People used to say to me after ‘All in the Family’ was finished, ‘You got the brass ring and that doesn’t happen in many people’s careers, and you’re very young but probably the rest of your career will be downhill,’” Struthers says. “But then ‘Gilmore Girls’ came along and I feel like I got the brass ring again because that writing was superb.” In addition to her notable roles as Gloria and Babette in the aforementioned shows, Struthers has achieved a long list of acting credits in TV and theater throughout her more than 47-year career, including everything from “General Hospital” to Marc Maron’s show on IFC, to doing voice over work for “The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show.” This month, the veteran actress stars as Mrs. Peacock in the world premiere of “Clue: On Stage” playing at the Bucks County Playhouse through May 20. Based on the classic board game and the 1985 movie, “Clue” is a comedy whodunit that aims to keep audiences guessing, and laughing. The story revolves around the death of Mr. Boddy, who on a dark and stormy night, is murdered by one of six colorful characters who are attending a dinner party at his home. “All of the board players are covered in the show,” Struthers says. “Early in the show, Mr. Boddy gives each of us a gift and inside is a weapon, and they’re the standard ones from the game. There are nine rooms on the stage and it’s just controlled mayhem.” “Clue: On Stage” is based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn with additional material by Eric Price and Hunter Foster. Foster, who often directs at the Playhouse, has a long history with Struthers. “About 23 years ago I was cast in the national tour of the Broadway musical, ‘Grease,’ and was working with a whole bunch of young people — all of them in their younger 20s,” Struthers says. “I was out with them for three years and that experience bonded all of us in a way that I had never bonded with a large group before. All of those kids called me ‘Mom’ — I was Mother Struthers to all of them. Hunter Foster and Jenn Cody married not long after the production and I’ve stayed in touch with them all these years.” Foster contacted Struthers last year to tell her he was doing a workshop of “Clue” and that he wanted her to be a part of it.

“I had played the board game my whole childhood with my sister Sue and my cousins John and Betsy, so I know the game really well,” she says. “He asked if I had seen the movie, but I hadn’t, so he sent me a script. To tell you the truth, I didn’t like it. It wasn’t funny and it didn’t grab me.” Foster assured Struthers the script was going through a rewrite and would be funny, and she trusted him and accepted the part. “On April 2, I showed up in New York and we had three weeks of rehearsal and when we all read it around the table the first day, it had changed dramatically for the better,” she says. “It was hilarious and it got more so as we rehearsed it. Now, I’m very excited I am in it because I think it’s going places.” The show also stars Erin Dilly as Mrs. White, Kevin Carolan as Colonel Mustard, Brian J. Carter as Mr. Green, Clifton Duncan as Professor Plum, Lindsay Nicole Chambers as Miss Scarlet, Carson Elrod as Wadsworth and Claire Simba as Yvette. The cast also includes Cassandra Dupler and William Youmans playing multiple roles. “There’s not a rotten apple in this barrel and I can’t say that for all the productions I’ve done in my life,” Struthers says. “This group is all sweethearts and we’re very supportive of one another.” The set was designed by multiple Tony-nominated set designer Anna Louizos, and it’s the biggest, heaviest and most expensive set that’s ever been put on the Bucks County stage. “It’s formidable. It’s its own character,” Struthers says. “And we go into all nine rooms through a series of screens that slide in and slide out. For the most part, we move around the stage in a clump, taking the same amount of steps at the same time, turning our heads at the same time, gasping at the same time, it’s just fascinating.” Struthers says she’s having a blast with the show and is so happy to be a part of it. She believes that “Clue” will be a big hit and will connect with people of all ages. “Most all of us of a certain age have played the game Clue, or saw the movie, so I think there’s an interest built into that,” she says. “The show’s a lot of fun and I’m sure audiences are going to have a good time watching their favorite Clue characters come to life.”

“Clue” continues at Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania, through May 20. Tickets cost $40-$75; buckscountyplayhouse. org; 215-862-2121.

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Life, Love and Middle Age George Street Playhouse closes out its longtime home with ‘Curvy Widow’

or its final show in its longtime home on Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick, George Street Playhouse is promising the kind of show its audience just loves. “Curvy Widow” is a musical by Bobby Goldman, inspired by her experiences after her husband, the writer James Goldman, died. Bobby found herself in a spot she never expected to be in, and that experience allowed her to tell the kid of story that isn’t often told. She first adapted her experience into a one-woman show, “Curvy Widow,” (Cybill Shepherd starred in a San

Nancy Opel stars in “Curvy Widow” at George Street Playhouse. Francisco production in 2008) about her experiences re-entering the dating scene. She then turned it into a musical, which premiered in North Carolina last year. The same creative team behind that North Carolina production is bringing “Curvy Widow” to George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick, through May 21. “This is a show about a woman who finds herself suddenly widowed and she’s trying to figure out what she’s going to do with the rest of her life,” says Nancy Opel, who is playing Goldman in the show. “When you have an audience base of a lot of subscribers, which George Street has, luckily, there are a lot of people who are experiencing very similar things in their own lives, or certainly know a lot of people who are experiencing those things in your life.” Opel has appeared at George Street a few times before, most recently in the hit “Toxic Avenger” in 2008. She says that after the North Carolina run, she thought the show’s next stop should be at George Street. “It went so well, we said, ‘We need to find another home and keep working on this,’” Opel says. “And it just so happens, amazingly, we were able to get in at the end of the season here at George Street. George Street is kind of a favorite place of mine.” Artistic Director David Saint says George Street’s audience is one that appreciates a comedy, particular those that touch people emotionally in addition to making them life. “My audience, I know they want a heart in the piece,” Saint says. “Whether it’s a drama, a comedy or musical,

there has to be some heart, someone they can get behind and someone with whom they can identify or emphasize. That’s sort of been the mantra for me in searching out new works.” Opel’s Broadway credits include “Urinetown” (for which she received a Tony nomination), “Sunday in the Park with George,” “Memphis,” and “Honeymoon in Vegas.” Also in the cast as Alan Muraoka (who plays Alan on “Sesame Street), Elizabeth Ward Land, Ken Land, Aisha de Haas, and Andrea Bianchi. Opel says she appreciates a chance to play the kind of character who is often ignored, someone who is middle aged and trying to figure out what to do after her life is rocked. “It’s all about saying ‘Gosh, I’m alone — do I feel lonely, and if I do, what do I do about that, and how do I pick up the pieces and move on?’” Opel says. “There are some touching moments in the show, and there’s an awful of comedy and there’s a lot of talking about sex. And let’s face it, there aren‘t a lot of people talking about middleaged sex — in a musical.” “Curvy Widow” also marks George Street’s last production in its current theater space. A new theater center with two spaces, one with 450 seats for musical and larger shows, and one with 275 seats for more intimate plays. The project, which is reported to cost $167 million, will be in the location that is currently home to George Street and Crossroads Theatre. It also will include rehearsal studios, academic space, residential space and residential apartments. Saint says keeping things intimate was a major goal in designing the new theater space. “I think that’s what makes things so special at George Street, you feel like you’re right a part of the play,” he says. “Originally, as is the case with most architects, they said, ‘Oh we’ll build you a beautiful, new 1,000-seat theater.’ And I said, ‘No, no, you do that and we’re dead.’” The new space is expected to be ready for the 2019-20 season. For the next two seasons, George Street’s plays will be presented at Rutgers. And as exciting as the future is, saying goodbye to George Street’s current home will be difficult. Saint is in his 20th season there and has worked with such legends as Uta Hagen, Arthur Laurents and A.R. Gurney in that time. “It’s going to be very bittersweet leaving, because I’ve had so many great memories with so many great artists over the years,” Saint said.

“Curvy Widow” is at George Street Playhouse, 9 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, through May 21; georgestplayhouse.org or call 732-246-7717.

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Keeping the Faith Timothy B. Schmit of the Eagles and Poco will make a stop at Havana in New Hope

fter the demise of Buffalo Springfield in the late 1960s, members Richie Furay and Jim Messina, along with the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s road manager Rusty Young, decided to start a new group, a Southern California country rock band they called Poco. But they needed a bass player. At the time, Timothy B. Schmit was in a Sacramentobased band called the New Breed, which had changed its name to Glad and was recording the album â&#x20AC;&#x153;Feelinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Gladâ&#x20AC;? in 1968. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had a friend, this girl, who knew some of the guys from Buffalo Springfield. She put it in their ear that I was around, and I auditioned for them,â&#x20AC;? Schmit says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They seemed to really like me and they asked me to come back in two days. It turned out they had somebody else come in the following day.â&#x20AC;? That somebody else was Randy Meisner, and he got the job playing bass for Poco. Schmit believes he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get the job for a couple of reasons, primarily because Young, Poco drummer George Grantham and Meisner were all from Denver, and they already knew each other. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The other thing was, there was a Selective Service issue on my part. So it was questionable as to whether I would be available,â&#x20AC;? Schmit says. After Pocoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first album, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pickinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Up the Piecesâ&#x20AC;? which was released in 1969, Meisner quit the group and the band immediately called Schmit to be its new bassist. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was exactly what I wanted to do at the time and it was doubly sweet because I had been originally turned down for the gig,â&#x20AC;? Schmit says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought that it was my one and only chance to really do music at that level and that I blew it.â&#x20AC;? It would not be the last time that Schmit would replace Meisner in a band. In 1977, it happened again, when Schmit replaced Meisner as the bassist for the Eagles, just after the band had completed its tour in support of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hotel Californiaâ&#x20AC;? album. All of that Poco and Eagles history will be on display May 11 at Havana in New Hope, Pennsylvania, when Schmit performs a concert in support of his sixth solo album, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Leap of Faith.â&#x20AC;? The tour, which began in mid-April and includes 17 dates, is winding down. The New Hope show is among the final three solo dates for Schmit before he takes a week off, then goes straight into rehearsals with the reunited Eagles,

Timothy B. Schmit is touring in support of his new album, and is making a stop at Havana in New Hope. Next up is rehearsals for two major concerts with the Eagles, for whom heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been the bass player since 1977. who will be part of the Classic shows July 15-16 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and July 29-30 at Citi Field in Flushing, New York. In addition to the Eagles, the shows will also feature Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers, Journey and Earth, Wind & Fire. And no, Schmit isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t saying at this point who, if anyone, is replacing the late Glenn Frey for the Classic shows. Schmit is still concentrating on finishing up the solo tour and exposing fans to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Leap of Faithâ&#x20AC;? album. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My show is mostly my last two albums, and I sprinkle it with my history,â&#x20AC;? Schmit says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m fortifying this show with a little more Poco this time because I think there are a lot of people in the area who are Poco fans.â&#x20AC;? Schmit said he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any illusions about making a hit record these days.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I write what I write, I record the songs and I enjoy it,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my creative outlet these days.â&#x20AC;? Like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Leap of Faith,â&#x20AC;? Schmit believes all his solo albums have been leaps of faith. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You put stuff out there and you hope that people like it,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know I like the album and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really what matters more than anything at this point in my career. I want to keep going. I feel like Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m getting better and better at it and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m enjoying touring as a solo artist. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t start that until later in my career, within the past 10 years.â&#x20AC;? For an artist who has played the biggest venues in the world, Schmit welcomes the opportunity to be up close and personal in more intimate venues, like Havana. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my show and I play in these smaller places, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very different. Sometimes people are sitting right at my feet,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very close. It can be a little more intimidating. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s almost easier in some ways to play for thousands and thousands of people than it is to play a smaller place. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s living room and I enjoy that. But I enjoy the big venues, too. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been lucky to have had all of it.â&#x20AC;? As for the Classic concerts, Schmit says that he and the remaining Eagles â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Don Henley and Joe Walsh â&#x20AC;&#x201D; have already decided that Frey is irreplaceable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve already gotten together to sort of hash things out and get a general outline of how this is going to go,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have some people come and play with us and then weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll sort of outline it in a meeting. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking forward to seeing how this all goes.â&#x20AC;? Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s touring in support of a solo album or reuniting with the Eagles for a couple of what are â&#x20AC;&#x201D; at this point â&#x20AC;&#x201D; big one-off shows, Schmit is still having fun. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people ask me if I have any advice for their sons and daughters who are trying to do this, because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of a crapshoot on how well youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do popularity-wise. For various reasons, there are a lot of people who have a ton of talent who is just doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work out for. So I just tell them to make sure that wherever it takes you, let it take you. Keep the fun in it. Remember why you started.â&#x20AC;?

Timothy B. Schmit will perform at Havana, 105 S. Main, St., New Hope, Pennsylvania, May 11, 8:30 p.m. For tickets and information, go to www.havananewhope.com or call 215-862-5501.

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May 5, 2017

STAGE REVIEW

By Anthony Stoeckert

‘The Explorers Club’ ActorsNET of Bucks County is getting lots of laughs with a very English comedy

hings have gotten ridiculous at the Heritage Center Theatre. That’s because ActorsNET of Bucks County is staging “The Explorers Club,” a wonderfully silly and hysterical play. It’s the kind of show where five educated men pray for a guinea pig who was eaten by a snake in front of the Queen, who was slapped by a blue jungle man. Perhaps some context is needed. Nell Benjamin’s play is set in London, 1879. The esteemed Explorers Club is holding its annual meeting, which begins with a song and a toast to science (the first of many). The meeting is being led by Lucius Fretway (D.J. Holcombe), who is the acting president. He proudly announces that two members of the club have an audience with the queen — Professor Cope (John Bergeron) who has discovered a new (poisonous) cobra, who he has named Rosie and wears around his neck. Meanwhile, Professor Walling (Ed Patton) has an audience with Her Majesty for his work with guinea pigs. He put food outside their cages to see if they could learn to work the latches. They did, and then they all left, except for Jane, who hasn’t figured out the latch and has become his favorite pet. “They said a man who studies snakes and a man who studies prey could never be friends, but we’ve proved them wrong!” Walling says of his friendship with Cope. Also present is Professor Sloane (Rupert Hinton), who studies biblical science and has determined the Irish are Jewish and should move to Palestine, which will cause some trouble later on. Missing is the president Harry Percy (Aaron Wexler), who’s off on his pole expedition, in search of the East and West pole. As Percy notes, “What a world we’re living in when the Irish are Jewish and all four poles are being mapped — to science!” The business Lucius really wants to get to is his nomination of Phyllida Spotte-Hume (Kyla Donnelly) to join the club. Her credentials are impeccable, as she’s discovered a lost civilization, and has brought back one its members, she calls him Luigi (played by Matthew Whiteside). He’s the blue guy, who wears red genie-like pants, no shirt and an orange tuft of hair. The reaction to Phyllida joining meets some resistance, especially from Sloane, who runs in fear from the very idea of even touching a woman. She is allowed in but Percy draws the line at her joining the men for brandy and cigars. He says she must wait in the lounge with the other ladies. When Phyllida notes there are not other ladies, Sloane quips, “I told you she’d be difficult.” Percy and Lucius both have their eyes on Phyllida, but it’s more of a conquest for Percy, where as Lucius is truly smitten — he’s even named a flower after her, never mind

Aaron Wexler and Kyla Donnelly in ActorsNET’s production of “The Explorers Club.” that the flower can lead to comas, it’s still sweet. Director Joe Doyle has assembled a marvelous cast, from top to bottom. Holcombe combines intelligence, decorum and sweetness as Lucius. Donnelly plays Phyllida as an intelligent and strong woman, one minute she tossing off a funny line, the next Phyllida is baffled as to what’s happening around her. Donnelly also has a great moment playing a countess who shares information about Phyllida. Bergeron and Patton have great comedic chemistry, Cope and Walling’s friendship is tested to hysterical results, thanks to these two actors. Wexler has a lot of fun as Percy, who is revered for his spirt and knowledge, after all if there are north and south poles, it only stands to reason there also are poles at the east and west. He has some of the night’s best lines, such as when Percy talks of naming a mountain for a sherpa girl, but it got him nowhere, “She said it already has a name.” Wexler delivers these lines expertly without pushing them or making them jokey. Hinton plays Sloane as wonderfully stuffy, but also with heart. George Agalias brings a sense of royal entitlement as Bernard Humphires, the Queen’s secretary, and Dan Hickey gets laughs as a monk with New York attitude. And then there’s Whiteside, who is fantastic as Luigi. He could have gone over the top, but he’s so subtle, and al-

ways doing something interesting while never diverting from the story. Some of his movements reminded me of Harpo Marx, and a bit where Luigi is posing as the club’s bartender (you’ll understand where he sees it) and slides drinks to Lucius is done perfectly, thanks to Whiteside and, especially Holcombe. The set by George Hartpence is one of the best I’ve seen at The Heritage Center. It’s adorned in rich wood. A stairwell with entrances on both ends of the stages leads to two doors. A bar area is decorate with artifacts, a small statue, a skull and glasses. Faux windows provide views of painted scenes. As crazy as the story is, this isn’t a door-slamming farce, it’s all done in a more proper, English sort of way. Doyle and his actors are presenting a wonderful night of muchwelcomed silliness. Opening night was a perfect evening of comedy — except for that glass that fell during the curtain call.

“The Explorers Club” continues at The Heritage Center Theatre, 635 N. Delmorr Ave., Morrisville, Pennsylvania, through May 14. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. For tickets and information, go to www.actorsnetbucks.org or call 215-295-3694.

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ON STAGE By Anthony Stoeckert

Starting a Dialogue Playwright David Lee White wants to remove the taboo surrounding mental illness While addressing mental illness in “Fixed,” White also is writing a drama, and wants to do more than inform people about facts involving mental illness. “One thing I didn’t want it to be is a brochure on mental illness or bipolar disorder,” White says. “I didn’t want to to be a docudrama about ‘How you too can get treatment.’ So I hope that strikes a cord.” In writing these plays, he says he’s also considering not only of what the plays address but if they’re doing it the right way. “I’m very conscious of, ‘We’re talking about it but are we talking about the right way and are we telling the right kind of story?’” he says. He points to the Netflix show, “13 Reasons Why,” which has been the subject of controversy because of its approach to teen suicide and mental illness. “I got mad at it without ever seeing it because I had a knee-jerk response, ‘They’re David Lee White’s “Fixed” is on stage at Passage Theatre. not telling the right story,’” White says. “Any kind of mental illness or treatment is so personalized, I think the talking about it, while good, has made people conscious of, ‘Are we telling the right story?’ Sometimes there’s a thin line between exploitation and honesty. I don’t know, I think it’s possible people could watch my play and think, ‘This is [ticking] me off because it’s not like that.’ I’m not sure what to do with that.” White’s plays are often funny, and while “Fixed” has less humor than some of his other plays, White did include some funny moments, which he said was a delicate balance. “I think those three friends are funny, and they’re not particularly politically correct, especially in 2000 when they’re 17 years old,” he says. “People have come back to me and said, ‘This particular joke, I think people are going to stop listening.’ And I’ve gone, ‘Oh come on.’ But then in the end, I’ve listened to their arguments and said, ‘OK for the greater good.’ People understanding the story is more important than that one joke, but it’s a difficult dance.”

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When David Lee White writes plays about characters with mental illness, he’s looking do many things — entertain an audience, get them thinking, get them laughing, and create a story and characters audiences will relate to.” One of the things I’m really interested in is this idea of making it not such a taboo,” says White, whose play “Fixed” is being presented by Trenton’s Passage Theatre in Trenton through May 21. The play is about three friends from high school who reunite because one of them, Ronnie (played by Maria Konstantinidis), is suffering from schizoaffective disorder symptoms of which can include hallucinations, delusions, and mood disorders. One of the ideas of the play is that Ronnie’s friends, Valerie (Alicia Isabel Rivas) and Daryl (Phillip Gregory Burke), didn’t know Ronnie dealt with mental illness back when they were friends, and White says the taboo factor is likely a reason why.” And I think that was one of the reasons why I didn’t notice the signs,” says White, who wrote about his struggle with depression in his one-man play, “Panther Hollow.” “I didn’t recognize it, no one really talked about that stuff.” The play’s writing came about in part because of “Panther Hollow,” in which White addressed some of his experiences in high school.” It dredged up a lot of high school stuff,” White says. “But then I got really interested in (the idea that) people who show symptoms of mental illness start showing it kind of young, but no one really gets it. No one really sees it and yet it can have this kind of profound impact if you’re around it.” The character of Ronnie, he says, is somewhat based on someone from his college days. “I just didn’t see it at the time,” he says of that college friend dealing with mental illness. “I didn’t notice everything that was happening.” He adds that as he wrote about friendship, he found himself thinking about friends from high school, and how we think those friendships could never end, yet some of them inevitably do.

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MOVIE TIMES

Movie and times for the week of May 5-11. Schedules Thurs. 2:50, 4:55, 7. The Fate of the Furious (luxury reare subject to change. cliners, reserved seating) (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 12:50, 3:55, 7, 10:05; Sun. 12:50, 3:55, 7; Mon.-Thurs. 1, 4, 7. The Boss Baby (luxury recliners, reserved seating) (PG) Fri.-Sat. 12, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40; Sun. 12, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15; Mon.HILLSBOROUGH CINEMAS (908-874-8181): Thurs. 2:25, 4:50, 7:15. Beauty and the Beast (PG) Fri.Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (sensory friendly) (PG13) Sat. 1:15, 4:10, 7:05, 10; Sun.-Thurs. 1:15, 4:10, 7:05. Sat. 10 a.m. The Circle (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 1:55, 4:30, 7:05, 9:40; Sun.-Thurs. 1:55, 4:30, 7:05. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (luxury recliners, reserved seating) (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 12, 2, 3:05, 5:05, 6:10, 8:10, 9:15; Sun. 12, 2, 3:05, 5:05, 6:10, 8:10; Mon.-Thurs. 2, 3:05, 5:05, 6:10, 8:10. Montgomery Cinemas (609-924-7444): Norman: The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (3D) (PG13) Fri.-Sat. Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fix (R) 12:30, 3:35, 6:40, 9:45; Sun. 12:30, 335, 6:40; Mon.-Thurs. Fri.-Sat. 1:40, 4:25, 7:10, 9:55; Sun.-Thurs. 1:40, 4:25, 7:10. 3:35, 6:40. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (PG13) Fri.- A Quiet Passion (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:45; Sun.Sat. 1, 1:30, 4:05, 4:35, 7:10, 7:40, 10:15; Sun.-Thurs. 1, Thurs. 1:30, 4:15, 7. Their Finest (R) Fri.-Sat. 1:45, 4:25, 1:30, 4:05, 4:35, 7:10, 7:40. Born in China (G) Fri.-Sat. 7:05, 9:45; Sun.-Thurs. 1:45, 4:25, 7:05. The Lost City of 12:45, 2:50, 4:55, 7, 9:50; Sun. 12:45, 2:50, 4:55, 7; Mon.Z (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 1:35, 7. Going in Style (PG13) Fri.-

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Sat. 4:40, 10:05; Sun. 4:40. Gifted (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 4:45, 10; Sun.-Thurs. 4:45. The Zookeeper’s Wife (PG13) Fri.Thurs. 1:55, 7:10.

PRINCETON

PRINCETON GARDEN THEATRE (609-279-1999): A Quiet Passion (PG13) Fri. 4, 6:45, 9:25; Sat. 1, 4, 6:45, 9:25; Sun. 1, 4, 6:45; Mon. 5:15, 8; Tues. 4, 8; Wed.-Thurs. 2:15, 5:15. Their Finest (R) Fri. 4, 7, 9:25; Sat. 1, 4, 7, 9:25; Sun. 4:15, 7; Mon.-Tues. 5; Wed. 5, 8; Thurs. 4, 8. Royal Opera House: Madama Butterfly (NR) Sun. 12:30 p.m. Exhibition on Screen: The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch (NR) Mon. 7:30 p.m.Exhibition on Screen: The Artist’s Garden (NR) Wed. 2 p.m. WWI Centenary: All Quiet on the Western Front (NR) Wed. 7:30 p.m. National Theatre Live: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (NR) Thurs. 7 p.m.

THINGS TO DO

STAGE

“Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” Performed by Somerset Valley Players, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough. Bubbly girlabout-town Holly Golightly couples with an up-and-coming writer to take a whirlwind tour through the exotic enchantments of urban life, through May 14. Performances: Fri.Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets cost $20, $18 seniors/students; www.svptheatre.org; 908-369-7469. “The Explorers Club,” Performed by ActorsNET of Bucks County at The Heritage Center, 635 N. Delmorr Ave., Morrisville, Pennsylvania. Nell Benjamin’s comedy in which a female explorer attempts to join an all-male bastion for explorers, and brings in tow a primitive blue-painted man from a previously lost tribe, through May 14. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. www.actorsnetbucks.org; 215-295-3694. “Clue,” Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. Musical based on the movie (based on the classic board game) in which six unique guests, plus a butler and a maid, assemble for a dinner party at the home of Mr. Boddy, who turns up dead, through May 20; buckscountyplayhouse.org; 215-862-2121. “Curvy Widow,” George Street Playhouse, 9 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Musical comedy that follows the daily exploits of a feisty 50-something widow. Her adventures inspire laughter and reveal unexpected truths about life, love, survival and sex, through May 21; www.georgestreetplayhouse.org; 732-246-7717. “Intimate Apparel,” McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Historical romance by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage about woman’s discovery of her own empowerment and the true meaning of intimacy, May 5 through June 4; mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. “Rent,” State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. 20th anniversary tour of smash Broadway musical about artists in New York’s East Village, May 5, 8 p.m.,

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May 6, 2 p.m., 8 p.m. www.statetheatrenj.org; 732-2467469. “Annie,” State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Musical favorite about Annie and, Daddy Warbucks, May 7, 2 p.m., 8 p.m. www.statetheatrenj.org; 732246-7469. “Boy from Oz,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Pierott Productions’ staging of musical based on the life of famed singer-songwriter Peter Allen, May 12-21; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333. CHILDREN’S THEATER “Biscuit,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Based on the books by Alyssa Satin Copucilli about a girl who learns there’s a lot to owning a puppy, May 20, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-5703333.

DANCE Mercer Dance Ensemble, Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. The ensemble will perform “Roots to Wings: MDE in Concert.” The show includes 15 dances ranging from modern styles to contemporary ballet, tap, ballroom dancing, theater art and improvisation, May 6, 8 p.m., May 7, 2 p.m. www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333. “Cinderella,” The College of New Jersey’s Kendall Main Stage Theater, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing. Classical, family-friendly production that is accessible to all audiences. Enjoy the story of the stepsisters’ comic antics, a handsome prince, and a servant girl who finds true love, May 6, 4 p.m., May 7, 2 p.m. There will be a special relaxed performances for families with ASD and special needs, sensitivity issues, or young children, May 6, 1 p.m. www.roxeyballet.org/cinderella. Andrew Ruggieri stars as Peter Allen and Christina Kosyla is Liza Minnelli in Pierott Productions’ presentation of “The Boy from Oz” at Kelsey Theatre on the campus of West Windsor Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, May 12-21. The show tells the story of the performer-songwriter Allen, and includes such songs as “Arthur’s Theme (The Best That You Can Do)” “I Honestly Love You” and “I Go to Rio.” Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $20, $18 seniors, $16 students. For tickets and information, go to www.kelseytheatre.net or call 609-570-3333.

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CLASSICAL MUSIC Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the Princeton University campus. The orchestra will perform a concert titled “Metamorphosis” featuring the U.S. premiere of Zhou Tilan’s “Broken Ink,” as well as music by Claude Debussy, Paul Hindemith and Carl Maria von Weber, May 7, 4 p.m. Tickets cost $33-$82; princetonsymphony.org; 609-4970020. Murray Perahia, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall, Princeton University campus, Princeton. Piano concert featuring works by Bach, Schubert, Mozart and Beethoven, May 11, 8 p.m. $25-$50; princetonuniversityconcerts.org; 609-258-9220.

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THINGS TO DO The Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts, 1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe. Under the direction of Chui-Tze Lin, the orchestra will perform Beethoven’s “Leonore Overture No.3” and SiCong Ma’s “The Mongolian Dance,” May 13, 7 p.m. $3; monroetownshipculturalarts.com; 877-772-5425. JAZZ, ROCK, FOLK, ETC. Le Cabaret Francais, The Mansion Inn, 9 So. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. Cabaret hosted by Barry Peterson, with lyric books, sing-along and special performing guests, first Wednesday of each month, 7:45-10 p.m. $10 drink minimum; 215-740-7153. Jazz at Lincoln Center, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Fifteen-member group of jazz soloists and ensemble players, which has been Jazz at Lincoln Center’s resident orchestra since 1988. Under the leadership of music director Wynton Marsalis, the JLCO performs a vast repertoire: from rare historic compositions and original JLCO-commissioned works, to arrangements by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Goodman, Charles Mingus, and many more, May 6, 8 p.m. Performance-only tickets cost $75-$100. Gala tickets (including preferred performance seating and access to the after-party) cost $250. For more information, go to www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. Gordon Lightfoot, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Concert by the singer-songwriter whose songs include “If You Could Read My Mind,” “Carefree Highway,” “Sundown,” “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” May 10, 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25-$65; www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. Audra McDonald, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. The six-time Tony winner will perform a concert of Broadway songs and music from the Great American Songbook, May 13, 6 p.m. $35-$75. Tickets for the State Theatre’s including a live dance band, food, auction and the concert cost $700; www.statetheatrenj.org; 732-2467469. Dark Star Orchestra, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Grateful Dead cover band that recreates historic concert set lists, May 15, 7:30 p.m. $38-$40; www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787.

MUSEUMS

Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park, Trenton. Ellarslie Open 34. Juried exhibit supporting area artists, May 6 through June 25. VIP Night including preview of art sale, meet-and-greet with artists and announcement of prizes, May 5, 6-8 p.m. $15, $10 at door. Ellarslie Open Night 2, open to the public, May 6, 68 p.m. Gallery talk with winning artists, June 4, 2 p.m. Hours: Wednesday through Sunday noon to 4 p.m., Sun. 14 p.m. ellarslie.org; 609-989-3632. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton. “Bruce Springsteen: A Photography Journey.” Curated by the Grammy Museum at L.A. Live. Exhibit features more than 40 photographs of the rock legend, and video interviews with the show’s five photographers: Danny Clinch, Ed Gallucci, Eric Meola, Pamela Springsteen, and Frank Stefanko. Together they revisit Springsteen’s career as a frontman and songwriter, capturing his charisma and off stage vulnerability, and documenting a great American musical legend, through May 21, 2017. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10, $8 seniors/students; morven.org; 609924-8144. Princeton University Art Museum, on the campus of Princeton University, Princeton. “The Berlin Painter and His World: Athenian Vase-Painting in the Early Fifth Century B.C.,” The exhibition will present 84 vessels and statuettes from the period, including 54 of the finest vases attributed to the Berlin Painter, providing a window into the world of Athenian society 2,500 years ago, through June 11. “Revealing Pictures.” Exhibit presenting works by 11 leading international artists: Nikolay Bakharev, Edmund

Art by Teachers “The Path” by Linda Gilbert is on view in an exhibit by the New York City United Federation of Teachers Painting Class from the New Jersey outreach chapter at The Gourgaud Gallery, 23-A North Main St., Cranbury, May 7-24. Gilbert is an instructor in the class. Hours are Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 7 and May 21, 1-3 p.m. A reception will be held, May 7, 1-3 p.m. For more information, go to www.cranburytownship.org. Clark, Daniel and Geo Fuchs, Tim Hetherington, Pieter Hugo, Liu Zheng, Zanele Muholi, Robert Polidori, Alec Soth and Miwa Yanagi. The photographs from the Christopher E. Olofson Collection at the Princeton University Art Museum, through July 2; 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.

GALLERIES

Plainsboro Library Gallery, 9 Van Doren St., Plainsboro. Taiko Lyding exhibits her latest collection of traditional Japanese paintings, April 29 through May 24. Reception, May 7, 2- 4 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 609-275-2897. “Mercer Family and Friends 2017,” Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike (Route 1), Lawrenceville. Art exhibit featuring the work of lara Sue Beym, John A. Brecko, Jr., Giancarla Macaluso, Bill Plank, Helene Plank, Margaret Simpson and Margaret Woo, May 2-31. Reception, May 6, 2-4 p.m. www.mcl.org; 609-989-6920. Gourgard Gallery at Town Hall, 23-A N. Main St., Cranbury. Exhibit of the New York City United Federation of Teachers Painting Class from the New Jersey outreach chapter, May 7-24. Reception, May 7, 1-3 p.m. Hours: Mon.Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 23, 1-3 p.m. Admission is www.cranburyartscouncil.org.

DANCE

Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. Weekly Wednesday Country Dance, May 10, 8 p.m. (Instruction starts at 7:30 p.m.), $9; Saturday Night Country Dance, May 13, 8-11 p.m. (instruction starts at 7:30 p.m.), $10; www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Dancing and Dessert, Plainsboro Department of Recreation and Community Services, 641 Plainsboro Road. Ballroom dancing. Coffee and dessert, then take a dance lesson, June 10, 7-8:30 p.m., $12, $10 Plainsboro residents; 609799-0909, ext. 1719. Friday Night Folk Dancing, at Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. One-hour instruction most weeks, followed by request dancing. Fridays, 8-11 p.m. $5; 609-912-1272.

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Princeton Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor. Rory Albanese, May 5-6; James Goff, May 12-13; catcharisingstar.com; 609-987-8018. Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Dan Soder, May 5-6, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., $20; Christopher Titus, May 12-13, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., $28; stressfactory.com; 732-545-4242. “Gallery 33 at Comisky’s Greenhouses,” 315 Franklin Demetri Martin, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., St. (Route 33), Hightstown. Exhibit of landscape oil paint- New Brunswick. “Daily Show” regular performing ings by artist Paul Mordetsky. Opening reception featuring standup, May 12, 8 p.m., $25-$55; www.statetheatrenj.org. Mordetsky as well as other artists, along with live music and light refreshments, through May 18, 6-8 p.m. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/comiskys or call 609448-1705. Poets at the Library, Princeton Public Library, 65 With“The Black South in the Sixties,” Bernstein Gallery at erspoon St., Princeton. Poets read from their works followed the Woordrow Wilson School in front of Robertson Hall on by an open-mic session, May 8, 7 p.m. www.princetonlithe Princeton University Campus. Exhibit of photography brary.org; 609-924-9529 by Julius Lester, who photographed major portions of the Friends of the Lawrence Library Open House, black South and the civil rights movement from 1964 to Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike (Route 1), 1968, when he was a leader of the Student Nonviolent Co- Lawrenceville. Historian and musician Matthew Backes will ordinating Committee, through May 18. Hours: Mon.-Fri. discuss the origins, styles, and interrelated histories of a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. range of fiddle traditions while providing demonstration of “Eternal Beauty, Perpetual Green: Perpetual Green: technique and repertoire. The Friends of the Lawrence LiPreserves through the Seasons,” Johnson Education Cen- brary will also award two scholarships to outstanding local ter, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton. Works by seven artists students, May 11, 2-4 p.m. For more information, go to celebrating preservation, through June 16. Reception, www.mcl.org or call 609-989-6920. April 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Joyce Carol Oates, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau St., www.drgreenway.org; 609-924-4646. Princeton. The author will discuss her newest novel, “A Sculpture Exhibit by Patrick Strzelec, Graves Terrace Book of American Martyrs.” Oates tells the story of two very at Paul Robeson Center of the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St., different and yet intimately linked American families. Luther Princeton. Outdoor exhibit of works by Patrick Strzelec, who Dunphy is an ardent Evangelical who envisions himself as makes abstract sculpture using a full range of materials. acting out God’s will when he assassinates an abortion This Graves Terrace exhibition will provide the public with provider in his small Ohio town while Augustus Voorhees, an introduction to Strzelec’s work preceding the installation the idealistic but self-regarding doctor who is killed, leaves of his work on Witherspoon Street at the site of the new behind a wife and children scarred and embittered by grief, Avalon Princeton residencies, through June, 2017. For May 17, 6:30 p.m. www.labyrinthbooks.com; 609-497more information, go to artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 1600. 609-924-8777. “The Natural Muse,” West Windsor Arts Council, 952 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction. Exhibit featuring 32 works by area artists, juried by Joy Kreves, through May 6. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.westwindsorarts.org.

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PACKET PICKS May 6 ‘Shear Fun’ at Howell Farm Howell Living History Farm will hold its annual “Shear Fun” event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The program features sheep shearing, sheep herding, and related arts, crafts and demonstrations. Sheep-shearing demonstrations will be at 11 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Shearers will use hand shears and children can crank a set of circa 1900 “automatic shears,” the precursor to electric shears. A children’s craft program, “Corn Cob Sheep,” will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $3. In the event of rain, all shearing and wool processing will be held inside barns and the farm’s Visitor Center. Howell Farm is located on Valley Road, off Route 29 in Hopewell Township. The GPS address is 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township. For more information, go to www.howellfarm.org or call 609-737-3299.

Soul food at Easy Speak Easy Speak deli in Princeton will host a “Pop Up Soul Food Night” with Chef Sally Kornegay, beginning at 4 p.m. The menu will include southern fried chicken, mac and cheese, collard greens, green beans, cole slaw, corn bread and sweet potato pie. Easy Speak deli is located at 44 Leigh Ave., Princeton. For more information, go to www.easyspeakdeli.com or call 609-423-2462.

May 7 Beethoven movie at library The Princeton Public Library will present a screening of “Beethoven Lives Upstairs,” beginning at 2 p.m. Featuring more than 25 excerpts of Beethoven’s bestloved works, this family movie tells the story of a young boy who develops a friendship with a boarder in his parents’ house, Ludwig von Beethoven. The film is being presented in partnership with The Princeton Festival Guild in advance of its June production of Beethoven’s opera Fidelio. The library is located at 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. For more information, go to www.princetonlibrary.org or call 609-924-9529.

May 10 Princeton photo club meeting Architect John Clarke FAIA will give a talk titled “Images From the Street” at the Princeton Photography Club’s next meeting, 7:309:30 p.m. at the D&R Greenway Land Trust’s Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Way in Princeton. Clarke will discuss the influence that three significant street photographers, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Fan Ho, and Peter Turnley, have had on his photography. He will also present the concept of ‘making photos to DIE for’ as put forth by Graig Semetko and describe how this idea relates to the evolution of his street photography work over the past 5 years. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, go to www.princetonphotoclub.org.

Photos by Wiebke Martens

A tiger sculpture by Bruce Moore at Adams Mall. Below, Henry Hall in full bloom creates a perfect scene for spring.

Let’s take a walk around Princeton A new book shares insight into town and gown, through words and pictures By Anthony Stoeckert Features Editor Wiebke Martens and Jennifer Jang want to take you for a walk around Princeton. They want to show you the architecture, natural beauty and history of Princeton. And they’re doing that with their book “Discovering Princeton: A Photographic Guide with Five Walking Tours” (Schiffer, 2017). The book is described as a “photographic guide” with five illustrated walking tours. The tours’ themes are: “Historic University,” “Downtown Princeton,” “West Around Mercer Hill,” The University in the TwentyFirst Century,” and “From Seminary to Institute.” The book also offers information about attractions in Princeton and surrounding areas, covering such topics as history, nature and gardens, the arts, hiking, biking and more, local food, and the sciences. Martens took the photos and Jang wrote the text. Both have lived in Princeton for about 10 years, and with Martens’ talents with a camera and Jang’s background as a historian and educator who led walking tours for the Historical Society of Princeton, they thought they could create a new kind of book about Princeton. “We thought, well, maybe we can do this together and delve more deeply into Princeton’s history, because there has to be a lot we don’t know and it would be fun to look at it with new eyes, hence the name ‘Discovering Princeton,’” Jang said. “Whether you’re a longtime resident or an alumnus or maybe a visitor… we thought, ‘maybe we can show it in a little bit of a new light.’” The authors — who will discuss their photographic guide at Labyrinth Books in Princeton, May 6 — said it became pretty obvious early on that history was going to be one of the themes for a walk. Doing justice to 300 years was a challenge, and they also wanted to do justice to more modern times. “Because I think, as is the case in almost any history you’re tackling, sometimes there isn’t that much written about the last 10 or 15 years,” Jang said. “We’re not saying this is comprehensive but we try to really tell the story pretty much up to now. I think we were deeply curious throughout the process, and still are, as to how Princeton became what it is today.” The walk themed around Princeton University in the 21st century came about because it explores a lesserknown aspect of Princeton, where the older a building is, the more it resembles what people think of as the university’s architecture. “We thought that was very important, sometimes those buildings get short shrift,” Jang said. “Not always, there’s a great modern architecture book, but some people say, ‘That‘s not the real Princeton.’ We thought, ‘These are beautiful, interesting buildings.’” Also important to the authors was the idea that people would learn about Princeton as they take these walks. “We tried to devise walks that have an arc and tell a story,” Martens said. “So the first walk [on the history of]

the campus is from the founding of the university to the 1940s more or less where the gothic phase ended with Firestone.” Martens says the 21st-century chapter covers the campus’ modern architecture but also developments at the university in terms of science, sports and campus life. “There is sort of a backstory behind each of the walks,” she said. The book is designed to be taken along on walks, and also read at home, where readers can learn about the town, look at the photography and make plans for future walks. In addition to showing the places of Princeton, the photos sometime

show people, or signs of people. For example, a wintertime image of Cannon Green on the university campus is decorated by a group of snow people with their arms stretched as if they are performing on stage. The University Chapel is pictured as a group of people enter it, a man is buying a ticket outside the Princeton Garden Theatre, and fireworks light up the university’s football field. “We wanted it to be alive. I think photos have more of an impact if, at least sometimes. you see somebody in the photograph,” Martens said. The authors also learned a lot about Princeton as they worked on the book.

“We had to do a lot of research,” Jang said. “Even having worked at the Historical Society, there’s so much to know. Everything we wanted to mention, we had to do our best and our due diligence.”

Wiebke Martens and Jennifer Jang will discuss and sign copies of “Discovering Princeton: A Photograph Guide with Five Walking Tours” at Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau St., Princeton, May 6, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. They also will hold a talk, followed by a walk on the Princeton University campus. For more information, go to www.labyrinthbooks.com or call 609497-1600.

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WHAT’S IN STORE

Rich Fisher

Dedicated to Dance Pennington Studio teaches in an informative, patient and understanding way

If a resume alone made for a good instructor, The Pennington Studio would be standing tall amongst area dance and performing arts studios if only for that. But owner/instructor Dawn Cargiulo Berman knows it takes more than a good background to be a good teacher. Therefore, The Pennington Studio not only provides successful artists in their field who know how to communicate their skills to their students, whether they’re learning dance, vocals, visual art, or fitness. Their presence, along with Berman amassing a lifetime of knowledge that allows her to develop curriculum necessary for each level, has made TPS a burgeoning success since opening last year. Berman started teaching at the ripe old age of 11 at her mother’s studio in Freehold. She quickly pointed out she is a better teacher in her 40s than her 20s just through life experiences. She has danced around the world and, through her vast network, brought in some of the best at their profession to instruct. “You can get great training here and I’ll only bring people in that I really believe in, who have a lot of experience and experience with teaching children,” Berman said. “One can be a very successful performer but it’s important to have the experience in teaching as well. Working with children is a whole other education. . . . “I was in no way the teacher (in the mid 1990s) that I am now. A lot of the teachers are older, you become a different kind of teacher after having children. You think you know, until you have children. It’s a lot easier to be a bit more compassionate or notice things you didn’t notice before.” The Pennington Studio teaches adults as well but the concept is similar, one still must communicate in an informative, but patient, understanding manner. Having those instructors is one of the perks provided by TPS — which teaches students starting at age 2 — while another is making sure pupils gain an understanding of their capabilities by exploring their creative energy and ability through modern dance. “What sets us apart is we are also providing some great jazz and modern dance training along with ballet,” Berman noted. “Modern dance training allows the student to have an opportunity to create their own movement, have a voice inside of their dance technique. So while the technique we’re sharing with the children is very important, it’s paramount that we always stay focused on them as artists and as children and are able to develop their voice. “Students can be recreational dancers and take one class a week that’s jazz, one that’s ballet. And that is perfectly fine too. We’re here to teach them steps, technique and musicality but, in addition, thread something into a class that pulls out a bit of what‘s happening with them, or some kind of creative component. So that’s a bit different.” To appreciate the qualities The Pennington Studio has to offer, one should also appreciate the extraordinary history of its owner. Growing up in Freehold Borough, as a preschooler Berman began taking lessons from her mom, Gail Cargiulo, who gave them for free at the local YMCA. Gail also built the gymnastics program there and Dawn took every class she taught. When Dawn was in high school, Gail opened Gallery of Dance in Freehold, which is still in operation. By that point, Dawn was all over the place with her interests. “I was very active, so I did everything,” she said, “I loved gymnastics, dance, soccer and riding my bike. I loved running track in high school and I loved music. I drove my mother crazy because I wanted to do everything, but I loved dancing.” So much so, that in her final two years, she took her academic courses at Freehold, but spent half a day at nearby Howell High School to study jazz, ballet and modern dance. “That was the first time I was exposed to modern dance,” she said. “I also did theater and acting classes. Modern was a bit of a fusion of my athleticism and creativity, and a place where I could take all these things and put them into one space.” Suddenly, it all clicked. Berman realized that dance was another way to express herself and further discover her talents and capabilities “I hadn’t considered studying dance in college before having that experience,” she said. “I was thinking of going to college for visual arts. But it was very challenging physically and it was my first experience with a particular teacher that wasn’t in an acting class, where physically I got to create things. You do exercises and structured improvisations that draw from who you are and build something with your body and music. It was a bit of a culmination of all my worlds.” Next stop was the University of Arts in Philadelphia where, during her sophomore year, Berman was floored by a performance by the Transitions Dance Company from the Laban Centre in London. “I thought they were incredible,” Dawn said. So much so, that she applied to, and was accepted by Laban Dance Centre — the largest school for contemporary dance in the world, and one of Europe’s leading and largest, institutions for contemporary dance artist training. Berman planned on just one year abroad, and was the lone American in the program. But that year was so rewarding that she opted to get her degree from Laban with a B.A. in dance and theater. Upon graduating in 1995, she successfully auditioned for the same Transitions Company that originally lured her to Laban. “It’s a post-graduate course, but very competitive and an incredible experience,” Berman

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Young dancers show off the moves they’ve learned at Pennington Studio. said. “That was one year of literally just 365 days of dance, with a handful of days off.” A group of 12 worked with four different choreographers as they traveled and performed like a professional company throughout Europe. Japan and Taiwan. They would dance, teach, and learn percussion instruments to assist each other. Only eight lasted the entire year. “It was so intense and physically very difficult,” Dawn said. “Some people’s bodies couldn’t keep up with it. But it broadened my horizons. I had already been traveling a lot from living in London, but this was traveling and performing and teaching. We had to push ourselves.” After that year, Berman returned home to live with her parents and was burned out. For a brief time, dance was on the back burner. “It was an intense year,” she said. “You come home and you’re like, ‘I don’t know if I ever want to do that again.’” Berman worked in her mom’s studio for a year and the urge slowly came back. “I wanted to get traveling again, I missed that, and I missed teaching,” she said. “And I loved performing.” She went to some auditions and one paid off big as she joined the MOMIX Dance Company, performing throughout America and Europe, while also teaching master classes at the university level. That lasted for eight years, while Berman also performed with New York City-based Neo Labos, Shoestring and Isadora Dance Legacy. She collaborated with Vienna-based Blue Moon Productions performing in Vienna, Belgium and New York. Over time, Berman developed a desire to “take ownership of a program.” She created and directed the dance program at Mainland High School in South Jersey but after two years it was not working logistically. She took on the same role at Middlesex Vocational School but that was not the right fit either. At that point her first child came along, followed by three more (now ages 7 to 14). She and her husband landed in Pennington, where Berman lent her talents to the Lawrenceville School, Rider University and Princeton Ballet School, among others. She also still performed with several companies in Philadelphia. But Berman still had that itch to create her own source of performing artists. “For the past two years I had this desire to have ownership over something and build something,” she said. It was fulfilled a year ago, when Pennington Dance closed down after 30 years. Dawn’s friends immediately contacted her about opening her own studio. “That’s always nice to be wanted,” she said with a laugh. “It’s a lot of work and not great hours for having kids but it was always sort of ruminating in my head. I would look at spaces and think of what I wanted to do, so it was always there. However, the reality of what it would take was something I was very aware of.” Berman had little time to analyze the situation if she wanted to maintain many of the students who went to Pennington Dance. She decided to give it a go and a soft opening last June was followed by the official opening in September. She has been extremely pleased with the first year, which drew more than 100 students. If the studio maintains the same growth rate through the next year, Berman will need to find a larger space. Not every student is looking for a dancing career, but for those serious about embracing their training, The Pennington Studio offers a CORE program for dancers 9 and older. Dancers are required to take two 90-minute ballet classes each week and encouraged to take an additional jazz and modern class. “This expands their technical capacity,” Berman said. “Ballet is going to help dictate what kind of a dancer you are. Even if you are modern or jazz dancer, you’re going to be a better dancer if you’re studying ballet technique. But to study just ballet is limiting.”

And in today’s professional dance world, diverse talents are necessary as choreographers put their own modern interpretation on routines. “At one time, 30 or 40 years ago, to study just ballet and get into a ballet company would have been more typical,” said Berman, who mainly teaches modern dance. “But it’s much more competitive to get into a ballet company now. Ballet choreography has become more contemporary to sell seats. “They still do classical pieces but they’ll use more contemporary choreographers. They are different styles; so you are very limited if you’re just studying ballet. But for us, if we tell you to just study jazz and not have great ballet training, it’s also a disservice to your training.” TPS ballet coordinator Mary Pat Robertson, the director of Princeton Ballet School for 30 years, is the CORE teacher. Robertson has been cited by the U.S. Congress, among others, for her work in the field; and is one of an all-star faculty

that was quickly assembled by Berman. Also on staff are dance instructors Brandon Joshua Jones, Taylor Miller, John Barrella and Gabriella Profitt; vocal teacher Elizabeth Sutton; and Jen DeFilippi, creator and instructor for the Wake & Shake fitness class. Space prohibits listing the impressive accomplishments of each instructor, but their complete bios are on the website. “Their experience and professionalism completely carries the studio,” Berman said. “The ability to be able to rely on people’s talents and professional work ethic is invaluable.” There are several other special classes at The Pennington Studio. Once a week, a group from the Eden School of Autism takes lessons, and the students also supply some of their artwork that adorns the studio walls. The nearby Pennington School has students walk over three times a week for classes in jazz, ballet and modern.

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Keys to diagnosing colon cancer

Once a disease that primarily affected people over age 50, colorectal cancer is on the rise among young and middle-aged adults in the United States. A recently released study by the American Cancer Society found that compared to people born around 1950, when colorectal cancer risk was lowest, those born in 1990 have double the risk of colon cancer and quadruple the risk of rectal cancer. While it remains unclear what is causing the trend, researchers theorize that the rise in colorectal cancer rates among younger adults could be linked to the rise in obesity rates. What is certain, however, is that no matter how old you are, paying attention to your colon health and taking symptoms seriously is key to diagnosing cancer in its earliest stages when it is most treatable. Home to trillions of bacteria Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third-most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates that more than

95,500 new cases of colon cancer and more than 39,900 new cases of rectal cancer will be diagnosed in 2017. Further, colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women in the United States and the second-leading cause in men. Though it’s not exactly certain what causes colon cancer, researchers have identified certain risk factors that may increase your chances of developing the disease including: • Being overweight or obese • Lack of physical activity • A diet high in red meat and processed meats • Smoking • Heavy alcohol use In addition, your colon is home to trillions of bacteria that make up your gut microbiome. Changes or imbalances in the microbiome may affect your gastrointestinal function and increase your risk for colon and other cancers. What’s more, your colon health can have a direct affect on your overall health, as the colon is home to trillions of bacteria that not

only affect your gastrointestinal function, but may also play a role in immunological, metabolic, and neurological diseases. Pay attention to changes Almost everyone will experience a case of diarrhea or constipation every now and then. This type of occasional gastrointestinal upset is normal and may be related to something you ate, stress or medication. However, if you notice any of the following symptoms, especially if they get worse over time, see your doctor: • Changes in your bowel habits • Persistent diarrhea • Chronic constipation

have an advantage being at TPS. Due to the plethora of influential theater arts people she has befriended over the years, Dawn can help set up opportunities for deserving pupils. “Having connections is definitely an advantage,” she said. “Dancing is such a competitive art form that you couldn’t guarantee anybody anything. But could you get

them in the door, get them an audition, say to someone ‘Hey look at this person, I had a great experience with them.’” Yeah we can do that. And that’s a lot.” Her main reason for opening The Pennington Studio is to provide area residents a chance to become involved with the arts, no matter what level they are at.

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• Abdominal pain • Increased gas production • Changes in the caliber of your stool • Blood in your stool Your bowel movements can tell you a lot about your colon health so pay attention when you go to the bathroom and remember to look before you flush. More of the good, less of the bad One of the best ways to maintain your colon health is to lead a healthy lifestyle with more of the good things and less of the bad. Exercise. Increasing your level of activity lowers your risk of colorectal cancer and pre-cancerous polyps. Eat a healthy diet. A diet high in vegetables, fruits and whole grains and low in red and processed meats have been linked with lower colorectal cancer risk. Limit processed and sugary foods. Studies have also shown that fiber in the diet may reduce colorectal cancer risk. Additionally, food-based probiotics found in items like yogurt and fermented foods can help keep your microbiome healthy.

Limit alcohol use. Alcohol use has been linked with a higher risk of colorectal cancers, especially among men. Don’t smoke. Smoking is linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancer, as well as many other cancers and health problems. Quitting smoking may help lower your risk of colorectal cancer and other types of cancer. Early detection is key Colon cancer is most treatable when it is detected before it has spread beyond the bowel. Screening should begin at age 50, or earlier for people with a family history of colon cancer. There are a variety of screening options for colorectal cancer, but colonoscopy is the most effective at detecting small polyps and enabling doctors to remove them before they become cancer. University Medical Center of Princeton, through a partnership with local gastroenterologists, offers a “Direct Access Colonoscopy” program to help speed the process of scheduling a routine screening colonoscopy for certain patients ages 50 and over.

Individuals can call UMCP’s Surgical Scheduling Office directly to make an appointment for a colonoscopy and if they meet certain screening criteria, will be scheduled for the procedure within days. Learn more Princeton HealthCare System, through its Community Education & Outreach Program, will host a discussion titled Ease Your Anxieties About Colonoscopies from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on May 12 at the Princeton Fitness & Wellness Center, Princeton North Shopping Center, 1225 State Road, Princeton. To register for the free session or for more information, go to www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 888-897-8979. To find a gastroenterologist with Princeton HealthCare System, go to www.princetonhcs.org or call 888-742-7496 or visit www.princetonhcs.org.

Because for Berman, the arts matter. “I believe the arts play an integral and positive role in the health and success of children, communities and culture,” Berman said. “The arts, self expression and creative work help us define our uniqueness and develop our personal voice. It’s a kind of learning and exploration that brings

connection and energy to all the other learning and facets of our life.” “The arts bring people together with their ability to draw connections within darkness and light, and throughout all human culture. Teaching technique is a passion of mine, yet the most profound experiences are those moments when my students find their voice.

For me, this is the ultimate goal.”

Anish Sheth, M.D., is board certified in gastroenterology. He is Chief of Gastroenterology and Director of the Esophageal Program at University Medical Center of Princeton.

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“We just started to create a dance program for Pennington that’s completely equal to the program I was involved with for eight years at Lawrenceville,” Dawn said. “That’s brand new, we’ll just keep expanding that program moving forward.” For talented dancers who want to move forward, they

The Pennington Studio is at 114 Straube Center Blvd; Suite K-2, Pennington. For more information, go to www.thepenningtonstudio.com, email info@thepenningtonstudio.co m or call 609-737-1264.

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Home is where the art is Works from HomeFront’s ArtSpace program will be on view in Princeton for three weeks By Ilene Dube Special Writer

Is creating artwork a privilege only those with means can afford? Not at HomeFront, where the creative process is used as a tool to heal, and to break down barriers to celebrate the human spirit, says ArtSpace Founding Director Ruthann Traylor. Traylor and her dedicated team are busy preparing for ArtJam, the pop-up gallery that will open Friday, May 19, at 19 Hulfish St., Princeton, and run for three weeks. This is the seventh year for the annual event that brings together professional artists, such as Judith K. Brodsky and Nell Painter, along with HomeFront client-artists. All the artwork is for sale, and money raised helps to pay for the ArtSpace program, including art supplies — which are, indeed, a luxury. “Simply being able to buy supplies is a challenge both for clients and for the program,“ says Traylor. “ArtSpace encourages creativity and self-expression in a safe and nurturing environment. Many HomeFront clients have found a sense of purpose, renewal and confidence through our ArtSpace programs, which allows them to discover their talents. This exhibit is where their creativity is on display and they take pride in what they have accomplished.” There are many reasons people become homeless, from having employment outsourced, a home burn down or raising a child with a disability as a single parent, to suffering traumatic brain injury in an automobile accident or having to care for elderly parents when resources are tight. Anxious and uncertain about her future, one client, after becoming reacquainted with her love for painting in ArtSpace, said, “Now my confidence is back. I don’t feel like I have limits anymore.” The stories of people who have found their life’s direction through HomeFront could fill a book — and they have. “New Ways of Seeing My World” is a book commemorating HomeFront’s 25th anniversary and offers photos of seven ArtSpace artists, their stories in their own words and their art. Interspersed are quotes and images of works by other ArtSpace clients. The book will be available for sale at ArtJam. HomeFront’s Family Campus opened in September 2015 in a decommissioned Naval training station at the Trenton Mercer Airport. Previously housed on the campus of the nearby Katzenbach School, the 42,000-square-foot campus accommodates 38 families, offering on-site access to childcare, job training, computer skills and other services designed to break the cycle of homelessness. The building, at one time described as an ugly hulking block with only five windows, has undergone a $6 million makeover to become an inviting haven for families. The light-filled lobby includes a stacked-stone fountain and a quilted donor recognition wall that is itself a work of art. Directed by artist Kate Graves and executed by ArtSpace and SewingSpace participants and volunteers, each bronze donor plaque is placed in its own fabric square, carefully selected to express something about each donor. It reads like the hall of fame of the greater Princeton area’s generous humanitarians. A visitor is struck by how clean and organized the center is, without seeming institutional. According to the website, the Family Preservation Center is “first-class without being luxurious, a place where parents and children stand taller.” In addition to the 38 furnished dorm rooms, there are comfortable lounges and sitting areas where residents and visitors can watch TV, check for e-mail messages or read a book. Residents of the Family Preservation Center are avid readers — there is a library filled with inviting books that is open until 1 a.m., staffed with volunteer librarians. With plush seating, it is a relaxing environment in which to read alongside stuffed animals. “I’d rather be READING,” says a sign on the wall. When clients first come to HomeFront, they are tested for reading and math levels, according to Lynne Wise, who runs the Higher Expectations program. HomeFront has 34 retired educators who work one-on-one with clients to get their high school diplomas. HomeFront is a state-certified testing center, and of those who successfully complete their diplomas, 78 percent go on to college or job training, according to Wise. In addition to shelves filled with textbooks, the Higher Expectations program has its Wall of Success, where each graduate is pictured in cap and gown. Page through any high school yearbook and you will not find a happier crew than pictured on the Wall of Success. Besides textbook learning, youngsters at HomeFront are treated to performances, such as a recent one by the Westminster Players. Each child sat rapt throughout the show. Connie Mercer founded HomeFront 25 years ago when

The painting “Birch Trees” by a member of HomeFront’s ArtSpace program will be on view at a pop-up gallery on Hulfish Street. she saw families warehoused in motel rooms along U.S. 1 with no privacy, no place to cook meals, no place to refrigerate infant formula, no place for children to play or do homework. “These families were living across the hall from drug dealers and prostitutes,” she says. “I knew I had to do something.” Offering much more than temporary housing, HomeFront has become a one-stop social-service campus that emphasizes practical training while restoring the spirit. A typical family may stay 45 days to two months, when government funding runs out and private funding kicks in, but the goal is to get the families permanent housing and provide support services as needed. A “free store” of donated furnishings helps to make the housing home, and in the SewingSpace program, clients can make pillows and curtains. There is a cafeteria where clients are served three meals a day, and Bubbie’s Kitchen, named for Mercer’s mother, the late Bernice Roud, who volunteered daily at HomeFront for 20 years until turning 91. “We think of our grandmothers’ kitchens, so it’s nice to have a kitchen named for a grandmother,” says Mercer. Bubbie’s Kitchen is an elegant space where families learn to cook nutritious meals. An anonymous donor made the kitchen possible, and designed it as well, with stone counters, stainless steel ranges, sleek modern cabinets and All Clad pots and pans. The backsplash is tile, designed to resemble wood, and above it are colorful photographs of

artichokes and eggplants. “The best ingredient is confidence, the best nutrient is love,” says a sign on the wall. Stainless steel shelves are fully stocked with canisters of flour and sugar and canned goods. There are Cuisinart processors and blenders and stainless steel sinks. Each drawer of utensils is fully stocked with the best equipment — no messy kitchen junk drawers here! According to Mercer, the donor held a house party, inviting friends who brought the best kitchenware available. A childcare center is clean and cheerful, with tiny tables and play kitchens, helping provide a safe environment while parents get trained and get back to work. And, thanks to ArtSpace, brightly colored artwork lights up the hallways. “We had a vision of what would work to help families move from homelessness to self-sufficiency, and now only after a year of having it up and running, putting all the resources in one spot, including partner agencies on site, we have turned swords into ploughshares, creating a fertile environment to help people become whole,” Mercer said. ArtJam includes paintings, photography, glass, sculpture, jewelry and products created at SewingSpace, a branch of HomeFront’s ArtSpace program teaching HomeFront clients how to sew and develop entrepreneurial skills. Opening reception: Friday, May 19, 6-9 p.m. In addition, the Wondrous on Witherspoon Pop-Up Art Gallery, 14 Â½ Witherspoon St., Princeton, also benefitting HomeFront’s ArtSpace, will be part of the May 19 “Art Walk” reception.

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SHOP TALK

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The inside scoop on deals and news happening at area stores

Shop Talk is a weekly notebook that gets out the word about sales, promotions, and new businesses that are opening in the area. This week’s items are as follows: There will be a ribbon cutting and open house to celebrate the newly constructed Family Support Center at Daytop New Jersey at Crawford House, May 23 at 2 p.m. Light refreshments will be served and New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno will serve as guest speaker. The welcome and dedication with comments from Lt. Governor Guadagno will run from 2 to 2:30, followed by an open house from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The event is open to the public. To RSVP email Francesca Viola at fviola@daytopnj.org. The new family support center at Crawford House helps mothers rebuild broken relationships and re-establish trust with their children and other family members in a space designed to foster the motherchild bond and family connection. The project was made possible by funding from the RWJ 1962 Charitable Trust, NJ Department of Community Affairs and MontgomeryRocky Hill and Hillsborough Rotary and a gift in memory of Shirley Martin. Crawford House is located at 362 Sunset Road in Skillman. For more information, go to daytopnj.org or call 888432-9867. *** Labyrinth Books‘ annual storewide sale will be held May 5-7. Customers can save 10- to 20-percent on new books, 20to 30-percent on used and sale books, and up to 50-percent on selected gift and stationery items. The bargain basement will feature additional discounts up to 50 percent off many of the already-discounted new and used books. There will also be bargain

books for $1-$10. Spend $75 and receive a Labyrinth tote bag. On Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., authors Wiebke Martens and Jennifer Jang will sign copies of their new book — “Discovering Princeton: a Photographic Guide with Five Walking Tours.” There will also be a free bagel brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Labyrinth Books is located at 122 Nassau St., Princeton. For more information, go to labyrinthbooks.com or call 609-497-1600. *** Phil McAuliffe and the Trenton Makes Band will celebrate the release of McAuliffe’s first album, “The Great Road,” with a concert at The Record Collector, 358 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $15 at the door, $12 in advance. For tickets and information, go to www.therecord-collector.com or call 609-324-0880. *** Treat Mom to an unforgettable meal at Salt Creek Grille Princeton, May 14. The special Mother’s Day menu will feature delicious favorites like the Ahi Tuna Stack, 14-ounce Dry-Aged Delmonico and Cheesecake Brownie Swirl. To make a reservation, call 609419-4200. *** Creative Marketing Alliance (CMA), a full service, award-winning, strategic marketing and integrated communications firm in Princeton Junction, welcomed Brian Reynolds as the new director of business development. “Brian has incredible knowledge of marketing and sales, plus his way of intuitively connecting with people, listening to their needs and presenting innovative, long-term strategic solutions made him a clear fit for the team,” said Jeffrey Barnhart, president and

CEO of CMA. “We have tasked him with the goal of updating our business development efforts and our business process and taking us to the next level of growth. I think we have a tremendous business development team that is poised to take CMA to new heights.” Reynolds will use his more than 20 years of front-line sales and strategic marketing experience to work with clients to help them meet their growth goals with marketing services. His experience with his own businesses and in key leadership roles in large corporations gives him the client-side service that is a hallmark of CMA. “He was a clear fit for our core values,” said CMA COO Christian Amato. “Brian has already embraced them and is sharing his knowledge with the new business team to enhance their existing skill sets, which is what we look for in a leader. His innovative sales strategies will be a perfect match for what our clients are looking for and help catapult CMA to the next level.” For more information, go to cmamarketingsolutions.com. *** Blue Mercury at 72 Palmer Square West in Princeton is offering Spring Makeup Parties on the following dates: May 12-13: Laura Mercier makeover party May 19: LaMer facial event May 20: Chantecaille facial and makeup event May 27: YSL Makeover party. For more information, go to www.bluemercury.com or call 609-497-9100. *** Twine. gift shop at 8 Somerset St. in Hopewell will be staging drive-in movie nights (without the car) in the backyard, running from various nights through the spring and summer. Next up to be shown is “Raiders Of The Lost Ark” on Friday, May 19.

A cost of $10 per person includes a movie, unlimited popcorn and lemonade. Come as a family and kids are $5 each. Bring a chair or blanket, and also bring wine if you so choose. Upcoming movies feature “Raiders of the Lost Ark” on May 19 and “Back To The Future“ on June 23. For more information, go to www.twinehopewell.com. *** Pure Barre on 31-D Hulfish Street in Princeton is offering a new member special of four weeks of unlimited classes for $99. For more information, go to purebarre.com/nj-princeton or call 609-921-2745. *** The Farmhouse Store at 43 Hulfish St. in Princeton is holding a Bella Notte Sale, May 6-20. Bella Notte Linens manufactures vintage-inspired, high-quality, eco-friendly luxury bedding. Receive 20 percent off custom orders of their merchandise for two weeks in May. For more information, call 609-688-0777. *** Treat mom to a massage gift certificate this Mother’s Day at Cranbury Therapeutic Massage. A free bar of dark chocolate is offered with every purchase. Instant gift certificates are available at www.cranburymassage.com or by calling 609-655-1801. *** Princeton HealthCare System will celebrate Cancer Survivor Day, June 8 by hosting Amy Robach at the Hyatt Regency Princeton on 102 Carnegie Center Drive. Robach is news anchor for ABC’s “Good Morning America” and a New York Times bestseller; and breast cancer survivor. She will share her very public cancer journey and describe how it has given her a different per-

spective on life. Everyone is welcome for coffee, tea and desserts prior to the start of the program. The event is free but registration is required. Register at www.princetonhcs.org or by calling 1-888-897-8979. *** Celebrate Spring in Bordentown on historic Farnsworth Avenue, May 13. Events include the Franklin Carr Memorial Iris competition and Hats in Bloom exhibit and competition at Old City Hall, 13 Crosswicks St., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information and applications, contact Vicki Gaudier at 609-203-0541. *** Fun & Fit Summer Camp at HRC Fitness is now offering registration for summer. A Readers Choice Winner 2016 as One of the Best in Somerset County, the camp offers: Sports, fitness, swimming, and nutrition Fitness classes including Yyga, Zumba, karate, and tumbling Activities like creative arts, games, music, art, and more Weekly bus trips and enrichment opportunities Community projects and visits from local safety organizations Opportunities to make new friends Learning experiences, relaxation, and more. Camp runs June 19 to Aug. 25 and offers full day (8 to 4 p.m.) half days (a.m. and p.m.) and partial weeks, as well as extended care. For more details and registration information, go to www.hrcfitness.com/summercamp. *** Scrap U & Artistry Too of 2 Clerico Lane, Suite 201 in Hillsborough is hosting a num-

ber of events over the coming months, including: Kids Craft Club during school holidays. The club will encourage children’s creativity as they hang out with other kids, listen to music, and create projects. It is open to boys and girls in grades K-8, and runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Full or half days are available. Beforeand after-care are available. The club runs the week of April 10-14 and April 27.

Summer camps include: July 5-7, Water World Theme: Create a variety of projects related to water — water bombs, watercolor fun, clay water swirl bowl and sensory water jars. July 10-14, Summer Breeze: Celebrate being outside and enjoying summer. Create projects related to the outdoors, such as wind chimes, rock people, grass heads, bird feeders and patio paint. July 31-Aug. 4: Kids Just Wanna Have Fun: Kids try new things and create masterpieces. Create a variety of projects, such as washer pendants/key chains, tie dye totes, clay creations, all about that paint and duct tape art. Aug. 14-18 I SEA You: Explore the beach and create projects related to the ocean such as sand art terrariums, beach frames, glow in the dark sand and tide pool canvas. Aug. 28-Sep. 1 Vacation Vibes: Retrace summer steps, record all the fun things that were done and try something you haven’t done but wanted to do. Summer fun memory book, travel collage, fun with friends and memory cube. To register, go to www.scrapunj.com or call 732239-5003.

Morven in May returns

Pottery by Cliff Lee will be among the craft items for sale during Morven in May this weekend.

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As a neurosurgeon, Cliff Lee performed delicate brain surgery. Today, the former doctor now applies his surgical skills to creating magnificent porcelain vessels, which “American Craft Magazine,” says “are prized for their elegant forms, exquisite carving, whisper-thin walls, and luminous glazes. Evoking classical Chinese pottery and the natural world, they are unlike anyone else’s.” The master porcelain potter’s work is highly prized, and can be found in the permanent collection of the White House, the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a rare distinction for a living artist. Lee will be making his Morven in May debut, May 67 at Morven Museum & Garden in Princeton. The juried exhibition and sale of contemporary, American-made fine craft will feature works by 37 professional fine craft artists from across the country. Jill M. Barry, executive director of Morven Museum & Garden, encourages attendees to visit with each artist in the show. “They each have stories to share about their inspiration and technique that will make each purchase that much more of a treasured part of your collection,” Barry says. “It is a privilege for Morven to present this extraordinary group of artists who are among the top echelon of their chosen craft.”

The festivities begin with a Preview Party on Friday evening, May 5 and then opens to the public for two days of art and garden treasure hunting, on Saturday and Sunday, May 6 and 7. Along with an array of beautifully crafted art objects, Morven will offer for sale a distinct collection of perennials and heirloom annuals. All proceeds from Morven in May help fund the museum’s exhibitions, historic gardens, and educational programs. This year’s Morven in May also welcomes for the first time world-class furniture maker David S. Talley who began his professional career as a dentist; Dave and Patti Hegland, who left behind the corporate world to pursue their artistic passion of studio glass; and Mary Raivel, who practiced environmental law as a federal and state government attorney, and is now a full-time metalsmith and jeweler. “Although I didn’t realize it at the time, the origins of the work come from my experience as a young dental student, infatuated with the shape and curves of teeth, and then later, as a boatbuilder and worldcruising sailor, with a deep appreciation for the appealing shape of boats. In the later stage of my boating days, while living aboard ship I spontaneously began making sculptural furniture,” Talley says. The Heglands’ creative life began as dedicated collectors

of fine craft. “In the back of our minds, we knew that someday we, too, would like to create fine craft at the quality level we were collecting,” Patti Hegland says. “So, when the time came to leave behind our successful corporate careers in business and engineering, we called on our analytical decision-making skills to answer the question of what type of fine craft we would create.” Other newcomers are Danielle Blade, glass artist; Rob Caperell, contemporary ironwork; Jupi Das, who creates paper cut art; Lucy Dierks, ceramic artist; Linda Doucette, hand felted art; and Beth Farber, jewelry designer. “Morven in May: A Celebration of Art, Craft and Garden,” begins Friday May 5 with a Preview Garden Party, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.; tickets, which must be purchased in advance, are available on Morven’s website or by calling 609-924-8144 ext.113. Tickets start at $175. The show then opens to the general public on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets for the Saturday and Sunday Art Tent are available at the door and are $10 per person, $8 for Friends of Morven. The artists’ work will be displayed in a tent on the Great Lawn at Morven Museum & Garden, located at 55 Stockton St., Princeton. For tickets and information, go to www.morven.org or call 609-924-8144.

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Chesterfield

$448,000

609-298-3000

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151 Recklesstown Way. Chesterfield Brick Charmer with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths offers a great location and many upgrades. (ID#6961623)

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Franklin Twp.

$249,990

13 Canterbury Cir. 3 BR, 2 ½ BA townhouse, private patio on a cul de sac. New cab, granite, floors & windows. (ID#3384165) 609-586-1400

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Hamilton

$189,900

10 Fernwood Ct. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath single w/1 car garage has been updated throughout. (ID#6969586) 609-298-3000

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Plainsboro

$779,000

3 Merrick PL.. Light filled with striking architectural detailing & a wonderfully convenient location – truly make this home a unique example of beautiful practicality. 4BR 4BT. (ID#6969044) 609-737-1500

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Mansfield

Hopewell Twp.

$245,000

3811 Graham Ct. Fantastic 2 BR end unit with lots of natural light. Great floor plan for entertaining. (ID#3381454) 908-782-0100

Raritan Twp.

$479,900

4 Colts La. Premium location - “Preakness” model in Carriage Gate w/ with a private back yard. (ID#3381735) 908-782-0100

Ewing Twp.

$309,900

1134 River Rd. 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 bath Ranch Style home located in the “Mountain View” area. A “true gem” for all the generations to relax and enjoy the good life.(ID#6969044) 609-737-1500

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Hopewell Twp.

$315,000

204 Reservoir Rd. Serene wooded location for this older home w/ 3BR, 2BT and open family room on the 2nd level. 2 car detached garage. Nature’s Paradise. (ID#6970574) 609-737-1500

Lawrenceville

$525,000

3 Tall Timbers Dr. This 4,000sq ft home sits on over 1.5 acre on a secluded street, 6 BR, 4.5 BA, Close to ETS, BMS, I-95, Rt 1. 62 acre Village Park. (ID#6965445) 609-921-2700

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$948,800

16 Harvest Dr. Exceptional 5BR, 3.5BA, stunning sunlit col Augusta, in picturesque The Crossing at Grovers Mill West. 1st fl in-law suite, patio,etc. (ID#6966708) 609-921-2700

Bridgewater Twp.

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241 Richland Ave. This custom-built 3 BR, 1 ½ BA home was remodeled down to the studs back in 2007/2008. Fireplace, 200 amp service, attached garage, patio, central air. (ID#6963875) 609-586-1400

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Roebling

$134,900

Trenton

$133,500

136 7th Ave. Completely Renovated, 3 bed brick row home in Historic Roebling Village. Feat: new kitchen & appliances, new floors, carpet and professionally painted (ID#6965171) 609-298-3000

538 2nd St. Multi family with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 car garage, full basement and enclosed sun porch! An Investors Dream! (ID#6964538) 609-298-3000

W NE ICE PR

Hopewell Twp.

$749,000

Rocky Hill

$399,900

Delaware Twp.

135 Seabrook Rd. A superbly maintained home w/ custom upgrades - gorgeous lot with incredible view (ID#6963297) 609-397-0777

$489,500

97 Sandbrook Headquarters Rd. A gorgeous, lovingly refurbished home on 4 wooded acres in rural Delaware Township. Features a beautiful new kitchen with lots of cabinet space. (ID#6965762) 609-397-0777

Delaware Twp.

$475,000

Hopewell Boro

30 2nd St. 4BR 2 ½ BT. There is room for every one and every thing in this sought after location! This is a house you will love to call home. (ID#6959829) 609-737-1500

$680,000

Lambertville City

$689,900

Lambertville City

$599,995

Lambertville City

$549,500

Lawrence

$249,360

Lawrenceville

$494,000

2 Silo Rd. Walk to Pennington Boro from this 4BR 2 1/2 bath cape with soaring ceilings and flexible floorplan sits on almost 2 acres. Designed by the world-famous architect Robert A.M. Stern. (ID# 6897041) 609-737-1500

11 Clinton St. An exclusive opportunity to own one of three luxury townhomes in the heart of Lambertville with the D&R canal in your backyard. Three levels of luxurious living space! (ID# 6837229 ) 609-397-0777

53 Cresent Ave. Commercial building - Village Residential Zoning. Truss construction with open floor plan. (ID#6768074) 609-921-2700

268 Holcombe Way. This beautiful end unit Patterson model townhome is situated on a professionally landscaped premium. (ID#6937522 609-397-0777

102 McDowell Dr. Welcome to Lambert’s Hill! This stunning three-bedroom townhome is meticulously maintained and situated on a premium wooded lot. (ID#6939845) 609-397-0777

83 Point Ct. 3 BR, 3 BA, 2 car garage, 55+ community. Kitchen boasts a passive solar sun lighting panel, fresh carpets & paint, security system. (ID#6944675) 609-586-1400

23 Hamilton Ct. In the desirable Lawrenceville Green neighborhood 4 BR, 2.5 Bath Alexander Model at the end of a cul-de-sac. Newer HAVC & windows. (ID#6957674) 609-921-2700

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