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Painting his way to Eagle Scout rank Darren D'Souza proposes freshening up Etra Lake Park's restrooms By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

A fresh coat of paint works wonders, and that’s what Eagle Scout hopeful Darren D’Souza hopes to accomplish as he tackles the men’s and women’s restrooms at Etra Lake Park. Darren, who is entering his senior year at Hightstown High School, gained Township Council’s approval to paint the restrooms. He proposed the painting project for his Eagle Scout project.

To achieve the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America, a Boy Scout must earn merit badges and also “plan, develop and give leadership to others in a service project that benefits a religious institution, a school or the community,” according to the Boy Scouts of America’s website. The Eagle Scout project must be completed before the Boy Scout is 18 years old. About 4 percent of Boy Scouts earn the rank of Eagle Scout, according to the website.

Darren told Mayor Janice Mironov and Township Council that goal of the project is to freshen up the restrooms for visitors. He said he hopes to complete the project by September. He will organize a group of five to 10 Boy Scouts, who will scrape the walls and fill in any holes they may find. The Scouts will paint the bottom half of the walls brown, and the upper half of the walls will be painted white. The ceilings will be

painted white. The most challenging aspect of the project is coordinating the work with the Boy Scouts‘ schedules, Darren said. “I like the idea of painting something,” Darren said. “I used to go to Etra Lake Park to see the Fourth of July fireworks. I thought (painting the restrooms) was a good idea.“ Mayor Mironov and the Township Council were supportive of Darren’s Eagle Scout project. “It is so wonderful. This is so

basic. Everyone will benefit from it. The Scouts come in with wonderful ideas,” council member Alan Rosenberg said. Mayor Mironov also praised Darren for his Eagle Scout project. Etra Lake Park is used by many people, she said. “It’s great that you are choosing to do a project in the township,” she said. “Hopefully, it will be of value to you, but it is also a terrific community service to the residents.”

Latino Festival returning to Rocky Book Park

The Fifth Annual Latino Festival of Hightstown-East Windsor will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at Rocky Brook Park, located at 170 Bank St. in Hightstown. Established in 2013 by a committee of local residents under the auspices of RISE Community Service, the purpose of the festival is to showcase the artistic and cultural traditions of Latinos in the United States and to promote intercultural awareness and understanding. “The festival provides an opportunity to learn about the rich artistic and cultural traditions of Latinos within our region. Audiences will be able to enjoy the wonderful performances in the beautiful outdoor setting of the park,” said Carlos Fernandez, a member of the organizing committee. With Rocky Brook Park’s flowing creek and â⇔‹wooded preserve as its backdrop, the â⇔‹program will showcase music and dance traditions of diverse Latino communities residing in the region, and will feature educational exhibitions, arts and crafts activities, and food sales. Artists to be featured this year represent traditions from Domini-

can Republic, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, and Peru, and include Grupo I4 (Dominican bachata and Spanish rock), Segunda Quimbamba (Puerto Rican bomba and plena), Radio Jarocho (Mexican son jarocho), Herencias (Andean music), Recordando a Mi Tierra (Costa Rican folk dance), Ecuadorian singer Juan Estudillo, Angel and Rosangel (Peruvian marinera) and the Skyline Salsa Band. In the event of rain, the program will move to Hightstown High School, 25 Leshin Lane in Hightstown. The event is free and open to the public, ADA accessible and free parking is available. The festival is organized by the Hightstown-East Windsor Latino Festival Committee, with support from Rise, A Community Service Partnership and local business and community organizations. The program is also made possible in part by the Mercer County Cultural and Heritage Commission through funding from the Mercer County Board of Chosen FreeCourtesy photo holders, and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a partner agency of the Na- The artistic and cultural traditions of Latinos throughout the region will be on display during the Fifth Annual Latino Festival at Rocky Brook Park in Hightstown. tional Endowment for the Arts.

Hightstown graduate wins essay scholarship Siddi Shah won $1,000 in New Jersey State League of Municipalities-sponsored contest By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

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Siddi Shah, who graduated from Hightstown High School in June, has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship in an essay contest sponsored by the New Jersey State League of Municipalities. Mayor Janice Mironov presented a certificate to Siddi at the Township Council’s July 25 meet-

ing, honoring the soon-to-be Rutgers University freshman for her winning essay in the statewide Louis Bay II Future Municipal Leaders contest. Siddi’s essay was one of many submitted for review by the Scholarship Committee of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities. The committee chose 15 finalists and winnowed the list down to three winners, who will each receive a $1,000 scholarship. The contest is named for Louis Bay II, who was the mayor of Hawthorne for 40 years. He also served on Hawthorne’s school board and on the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders. He was also active in the New Jersey State League of Municipalities, serving as president and executive officer. The goal of the contest is to raise awareness of municipal government in general, and to advance the virtues of elected and volunteer members of the com-

munity. Those goals are reflected ing this statewide recognition, and and importance of being involved in the theme of the 2017 essay her thoughtful observations about in the community,” Mironov said. contest — “What My Municipal our local government,” Mironov “We are excited that this $1,000 said. scholarship will assist in supportGovernment Does Best.” “Siddi Shah is a bright young ing her educational goals.” In her essay, Siddi wrote that “Mayor Mironov and her town- student who understands the value ship council members have remodeled and upgraded the township every year and have created not just a beautiful town, but a close-knit family through her role as a leader.” “(Mayor Mironov) has realized that to make a true community, the residents have to interact with the governing body and constantly work to appeal to the needs of the public,” Siddi wrote. At the Township Council meeting, Mironov said the essay contest — which is open to high school juniors and seniors — provides a “unique opportunity” for high school students to demonCourtesy photo strate an interest in their local elected officials and municipal op- Siddi Shah stands with Hightstown Mayor Janice Mironov after she erations. was presented a certificate for winning the Louis Bay II Future Munic“We are very proud of Siddi ipal Leaders contest at the July 25 township council meeting. for her excellent efforts in achiev-

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POLICE BLOTTER The East Windsor Township Police Department initiated the following police reports through Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017. A 37-year-old Forked River man was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance (heroin) and possession of drug paraphernalia after an incident at 12:11 p.m. July 28 on Route 571. An officer was dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle that was occupied in the parking lot of Shiseido America. The investigation revealed that the driver of the vehicle was in possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia. The driver was arrested and later released pending court action. A 68-year-old East Windsor man was charged with shoplifting after an incident at 12:54 p.m. July 29 at the Shop Rite Store on Route 130 North. An officer was dispatched to a report of a shoplifting in progress at

the Shop Rite Store. The investigation revealed that the suspect was observed attempting to leave the store without paying for merchandise. The defendant was arrested and later released pending court action. A 25-year-old Trenton man was charged with possession of synthetic marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia; and a 22-year-old East Windsor man was charged with obstructing justice, hindering apprehension and possession of drug paraphernalia after an incident at 12:31 a.m. July 30 in the Mercer County Library parking lot at Twin Rivers Mall. While on patrol an officer observed a suspicious occupied vehicle in the parking lot of the Mercer County Library (Twin Rivers Mall). The investigation revealed that a passenger was in possession of synthetic marijuana and drug paraphernalia. A second passenger provided false information as to his identity when questioned

by the officer and had drug paraphernalia in his possession. Both passengers were arrested and later released pending court action. A 27-year-old East Windsor man was charged with obstructing justice and hindering apprehension after an incident at 2:56 p.m. July 30 at Canterbury Court. An officer was dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Canterbury Court. The investigation revealed that the owner of the vehicle provided false information as to his identity when questioned by the officer to avoid apprehension on unrelated arrest warrants. The owner was arrested and later released pending court action. A 20-year-old East Windsor man was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, having an inoperable brake light and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle; and a 20year old East Windsor

woman was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of alcohol underage and having an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle after being stopped at 10:06 p.m. July 30 on Route 133. While on patrol an officer observed a vehicle being operated with an inoperable brake light and a motor vehicle stop was conducted. The investigation revealed that the driver was in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The passenger was also found to be in possession marijuana, drug paraphernalia and alcohol under the legal age. The driver and passenger were arrested and later released pending court action. A 22-year-old Toms River man was charged with possession of marijuana after being stopped at 2:38 a.m. July 31 at Route 130 and Dutch Neck Road. While on patrol an officer observed a vehicle

being operated with an inoperable headlight and a motor vehicle stop was conducted. The investigation revealed that the passenger was in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The passenger was arrested and later released pending court action. A 21-year-old woman from West Wareham, Massachusetts, a passenger in a vehicle, was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia after an incident at 11:04 p.m. July 31 on Route 130 North. While on patrol an officer observed a vehicle being operated with an obstructed rear license plate and a motor vehicle stop was conducted. The investigation revealed that the passenger was in possession marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The passenger was arrested and later released pending court action.

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Jewish Family & Children’s Service accepting program participants Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County is currently accepting 11th and 12th grade teens (as of the 2017-2018 school year) to participate in Gesher LeKesher, a Jewish peer leadership program. As Gesher “Madrichim” (Peer Leaders), teens lead a group of 7th - 9th grade “Talmidim” (Learners) in outreaches addressing trending topics from a Jewish perspective including friendships, the impact of social media, peer pressure, healthy dating relationships and addressing anti-Semi-

tism on campus. This is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills which can be used in college and beyond while meeting and working with other Jewish 11th and 12th graders in the Greater Princeton Mercer Bucks area. Last year’s Peer Leaders represented 10 area high schools. Gesher LeKesher meets six hours each month - two Monday night trainings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and an additional outreach time either Monday/Wednesday night or Sunday morning. For more information, please visit www.jfcsonline.org/gesher-lekesher/ or contact Celeste Albert at 609-987-8100 x210 or celestea@jfcsonline.org.

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Get out and enjoy New Jersey’s forests!

Sensationalism is all too common in today’s media, and nature’s extremes are always popular. The more shocking the headline, the more clicks and shares a story gets. Take the story, “11 things lurking in New Jersey’s forests that can kill you,” recently posted online. Yikes! If you want to scare people out of the woods and onto their couches, that’s how to do it! The good news is you don’t have to lock yourself inside, because New Jersey’s forests are safe and beautiful places to visit, with few aggressive predators. Of course, caution in the forest is as important as caution on city streets! That means staying alert to your surroundings, being prepared and heeding warning signs. What might you experience on a walk in a New Jersey forest on a summer day? Head for a beautiful place like Hacklebarney

State Park in Morris County and be prepared to treat your senses. The forest is green and cool, a welcome respite from the blazing sun, and gorgeous, well-marked trails meander through the tall, mature forest. Many of the trails run along streams. Sit on a boulder and dip your toes in the water. Listen to songbirds singing, and look for flashes of color as birds fly through the trees. Take the time to hear the wind gently rustling tree leaves. Stop to admire the forest ferns, and along sunny trail edges you may spot butterflies landing on wildflowers. You’ll probably see families hanging out at a picnic. So what’s to worry about? Well, there may be some poison ivy and inedible plants and mushrooms … but if you’re old enough to read this, you’re old enough to know not to eat or touch unfamiliar plants! There may be snakes, but they’re hard to find and most likely harmless. New Jersey has

two species of venomous snakes, both of which are very rare and prefer to avoid humans. Bobcats and coyotes live in New Jersey forests, but they’re very shy and you’d be lucky to see either of them. Black bears live in the forest, too, and although they’re wary of humans, sightings are increasing. If you see a bear, according to the state Division of Fish & Wildlife, make it aware of your presence by speaking in an assertive voice, singing or clapping your hands. Make yourself look bigger by raising your hands above your head. It will probably leave. If you encounter a black bear at closer range, stay calm and don’t run; instead, slowly back away. Black bear attacks are extremely rare, but if one does get aggressive, stand your ground and fight back! So don’t let a scary headline keep you out of the woods. This state we’re in has lovely forests, great trails and little to fear. Time

spent in the forests can be peaceful, relaxing and rejuvenating. In fact, studies show that spending time in forests boosts the immune system, lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, improves mood, increases ability to focus, accelerates recovery from surgery or illness and increases energy levels. The Japanese concept of “forest bathing,” or immersing your senses in the forest, is catching on here! A few tips for enjoying the woods: • Plan ahead by looking at trail maps and reading about the area’s plants and animals. Be sure to bring a physical map along with you when you hike! • If you’re planning to venture deep into the forest, hike with a buddy or two. If you’re hiking alone, stick to a well-traveled forest path. • Bring along your fully charged cell phone. Few places are out of cell phone range in New Jersey! • Carry a field guide for plant and wildlife identifi-

Fire Co. accepts gift East Windsor Vol. Fire Co. 2 Chief Mario Batista accepts enlarged photo from Mike Cocciolillo, owner of Triangle Copy Center on Dutch Neck Road, East Windsor. The dramatic picture, titled “Mirror Image,” was taken at a recent fire on Imlaystown Road. As a courtesy, Cocciolillo enlarged the photo for the fire department to display at its headquarters on Twin Rivers Drive.

cation or, even better, download an app onto your phone. • Use common sense, stay on marked trails and keep a respectful distance from wildlife. • To protect yourself from ticks, stay out of tall grasses and shrubs, wear long pants and pull your socks over your pants legs and/or spray your shoes and pants with tick repellent. • Pack survival essentials in case of an emergency or sudden change in weather: a rain/wind jacket, first aid kit, compass, flashlight or headlamp, matches, pocket knife, whistle, and extra food and water. To find great forest hiking trails, visit the NY/NJ Trail Conference website at

www.nynjtc.org, the New Jersey Trails Association website at www.njtrails.org, or check New Jersey Conservation’s interactive trailhead map at www.njconservation.org/ recreation.htm. For information about state parks and forests, go to www.state.nj.us/dep/ parksandforests/parks/ parkindex.html. And to learn about preserving New Jersey’s land and natural resources, visit the New Jersey Conservation Foundation website at www.njconservation.orgor contact me at info@njconservation.org. Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation in Morristown.

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WHAT’S GOING ON Fri., Aug. 11

Movie: The Zookeeper’s Wife 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 Jessica Chastain. Rated PG-13; 124 minutes. A small snack will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library. The East Windsor congregation of Beth El Synagogue will have a relaxed, musical, family friendly Friday night service at 5:30 p.m. The service will be held at Thompson Park, Perrineville Road and Schoolhouse Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831, between Grove 1 and 4, by the Gazebo on the Lake. The evening provides a wonderful opportunity to meet our

welcoming clergy and friendly congregation. Bring your own chairs and/or blankets as limited seating will be available. In case of inclement weather, services will be held at Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, NJ. Visit www.bethel.net or call (609) 443-4454 after 1 p.m. for updates. Call (609) 443-4454 or e-mail admin@bethel.net to RSVP.

Mon. Aug. 14 Coupon Swap all day at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. 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 and 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 your lunch hour. Help yourself regain the peace lost through busy mornings and smoothly get through the rest of the day. Presented by library staff member Leena, a 10 year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation. Adult English Learner Writing Class from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Improve

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

Tues., Aug. 15 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. Kids’ Public Speaking from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Tweens ages 812 will learn & practice the fundamentals of public speaking & debate through fun activities. No registration necessary. Beginning Spanish class from 5 to 6 p.m., Citizenship Exam Re-

ing 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. Thurs., Aug. 24 Conversational English as a Second Language from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join librarian Mary Elizabeth Allen to learn how to improve your English language speaking skills, pronunciation, vocabulary,

grammar and fluency. Must have some basic knowledge of English. Call the library to register at (609) 4481330. 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. Call the library to register at (609) 4481330. Fri., Aug. 25 Movie: The Sense of an Ending at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of

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WHAT’S GOING ON Continued from Page 3 view 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 609-4481474 for any of these three classes. 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.

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Conversational English as a Second Language from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join librarian Mary Elizabeth Allen to learn how to improve your English language speaking skills, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and fluency. Must have some basic knowledge of English. Call 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. Call the library to register at (609) 448-1330.

Fri., Aug. 18

Movie: Florence Foster Jenkins 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 Meryl Streep. Rated PG-13; 110 minutes. A small snack will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library. Sing-Along with Kim Yarson-New Date- from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. For ages birth5 and a caregiver. Dance to Kim’s high-energy guitar music as she plays classics and original songs. Registration suggested at www.mcl.org

Sat., Aug. 19 Elks Lodge 1955 24th Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Elks 110 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor NJ. The goal will be 43 donors for this blood drive. The will be double unit machines at this drive. All presenting donors will receive a coupon for a Dunkin’ Donuts medium iced coffee and a donut. You can signup on at http://www. redcrossblood.org/enter sponsor code: Elks1955. The Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, 164 North Main Street, Hightstown, and the Hightstown Cultural Arts Commission will present an original production of “The Story of the John Bull,” the first passenger train in the United States that ran through Hightstown. Audition Information is as follows: Gregory Ciano, producer and director of The Story of the John Bull, needs actors, musicians ages age 14-99. Artists are also needed to paint sets. Audition day is today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to Ely House,

164 North Main Street, Hightstown. All children are welcome to come down on audition day with your drawings and show us what you can do. For more information contact Gregory Ciano at gregory.ciano@gmail.com. Yoga for Beginners from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Learn simple and powerful yoga postures to improve stability and balance. No physical agility or prior yoga experience needed. Bring a mat or large towel. Instructor, Aruna, is a trained Isha facilitator. Register at www.mcl.org.

Mon., Aug. 21 Mystery Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. The group will be discussing In Cold Blood by Truman Capote. New members are always welcome. 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 and 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 your lunch hour. Help yourself regain the peace lost through busy mornings and smoothly get through the rest of the day. Presented by library staff member Leena, a 10 year practitioner

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Until we meet again you will forever be in my memories, even though you are gone, your presence still lives inside of me. I could never forget you. I know you are looking down on me. And watch over me always. When I close my eyes I see your face, And the smile that I miss so much. The Memories of you make me cry and at the same time put a smile on my face.

of Rajyoga meditation.Adult English Learner Writing Class from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Improve your writing skills for school and work. Taught by an experienced volunteer from Literacy NJ (formerly Literacy Volunteers).Tues., Aug. 22 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. Kids’ Public Speaking from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Tweens ages 8-12 will learn and practice the fundamentals of public speaking & debate through fun activities. No registration necessary. 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., Aug. 23 Embroidery Circle will meet at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Whether you are looking to create your first stitch or expand your skills, learn new methods and techniques, or share embroidery art and craft ideas, the Embroidery Circle is open to all skill levels - including absolute beginners. Bring embroidery projects you are working on to share with others or work in the good company of fellow embroiders. No registration is necessary. 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.

Thurs., Aug. 24 Conversational English as a Second Language from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory

Corner Road, East Windsor. Join librarian Mary Elizabeth Allen to learn how to improve your English language speaking skills, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and fluency. Must have some basic knowledge of English. Call the library to register at (609) 4481330. 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. Call the library to register at (609) 4481330.

lost through busy mornings and smoothly get through the rest of the day. Presented by library staff member Leena, a 10-year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation. Adult English Learner Writing Class from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Improve your writing skills for school and work. Taught by an experienced volunteer from Literacy NJ (formerly Literacy Volunteers). Tween-Parent Book Club from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children in Grades 3-5 and their parents are invited to enjoy snacks and discuss this month’s book, “The Nameless City” by Faith Erin Hicks.

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Movie: The Sense of an Ending at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Screening of the movie starring Matt Damon. Rated PG-13, 108 minutes. A small snack will be provided. Baby and Toddler Time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. For children ages birth-2.5 years and a caregiver. Join us for singing and rhyming fun followed by play time with the library’s toys.

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. Kids’ Public Speaking from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Tweens ages 8-12 will learn and practice the fundamentals of public speaking & debate through fun activities. 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.

Mon., Aug. 28 Nonfiction Book Group will meet at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Please call the library at (609) 448-1330 for the book title. No registration is necessary. 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 and painting techniques. 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 your lunch hour. Help yourself regain the peace

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Hickory Corner Book Discussion will meet 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 Princess by Jean Sassoon. New members are always welcome.

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A Concert With Some Heart Ann Wilson’s Atlantic City show will highlight the classic rock music she loves By Mike Morsch nn Wilson was in the music room of her Seattle home and was looking for some inspiration for a song. As she looked out the window, Wilson spotted her sheepdog running around under the trees in an orchard adjacent to her property. It was the spring of 1978 and Wilson’s band Heart, which included her sister and songwriting partner Nancy Wilson, had already experienced success. The band’s debut album, “Dreamboat Annie,” made it to No. 7 on the U.S. Billboard 200 albums chart in 1976. That was followed in 1977 by the “Little Queen” album, which made it to No. 9 on the albums chart and featured the hit single “Barracuda,” which reached No. 11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. But now it was time to start writing songs for the next album and the pressure was on from the record company. Looking out the window that day, Ann Wilson noticed her dog chasing a butterfly, to no avail. “Here was my dog trying to chase this butterfly and she couldn’t catch it. But she had this incredible stamina. She really believed she could catch that butterfly,” Wilson said. “She kept it up and kept it up and kept it up and pretty soon I thought, ‘That’s an amazing metaphor for me trying to find an idea for a song. Or for somebody who is chasing love or somebody who has a dream or a goal.’” It worked. The song that Wilson wrote that day was “Dog & Butterfly,” which would be the title track of Heart’s fourth studio album, released in October 1978. The album would spend 36 weeks on the charts and peak at No. 17 on the U.S. Billboard 200 albums chart. It would featured two Top 40 U.S. singles, “Dog & Butterfly,” which got to No. 34; and “Straight On,” which peaked at No. 15. The album itself was a “theme” album, which was popular in that era. Side one was the “Dog” side and featured more hard rock tunes. Side two was the “Butterfly” side and featured mostly ballads. “To be fair, as a songwriter, when you’re really into writing songs, you think every one is special,” Wilson said. “You think, ‘Wow! This is the best thing I’ve every written!’ But I do like that song (“Dog & Butterfly”). It has stood the test of time. I think it’s still good rock poetry and it’s uplifting. People really like that song.”

Ann Wilson’s concert at the Tropicana will focus on her personal favorite songs, along with some Heart classics.

its four-decade history, being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. But these days, Ann Wilson is going solo. She’ll spend much of 2017 touring the country and presenting “an Ann Wilson show,” which will make a stop for one performance at the Tropicana Showroom in Atlantic City, Aug. 19. “I know that people who come to see my show want to hear Heart songs and there are a few Heart songs in it,” Wilson said. “But when they come see my show, they are going to see me doing what I do best and that’s singing great songs. I’ve paid really special attention to honoring the Heart legacy, but also to making a show that’s really great for people to see. One that says something, means something, is fun and looks great.” In choosing what songs to include in her show, Wilson starts with a big wish list and then picks the ones that really work for her and have meaning in the present. Wilson’s setlist on this tour has included songs done by Elvis Presley, the Who, Buffalo Springfield, the Animals, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and Jimi Hendrix. “There is a huge love of classic rock out there and there are some great songs that have great messages,” Wilson said. “I wanted to include a collection of them together that would be exciting for people to hear my

and it becomes my show.” Making it her own solo show has contributed to some self-awareness for Wilson on this tour. “The biggest thing I’ve learned about myself is that when I love what I’m doing, I shine like the sun,” she said. “I can focus in on it and I can really bring people with me into that. If you work and you don’t have all the money in the world and you decide to put money aside to come see a show, you want the people who you’ve paid to see to be really into it and at their best. It’s good when you get to hear the big hits that you love. And if you get to hear the artist really, really nailing them, that’s what is worth the money.” As it has been from the beginning, the love vibe that the audience returns to Wilson keeps her onstage and excited about performing. “I call that a ‘connection’ and that is completely one of the best things in life,” she said. “It’s up there with making love to somebody. It just goes right into your heart and fills your soul up. You can see their eyes shining and your eyes shining. You just look at each other with all this understanding. It’s a real high. Those are the moments that make it all worthwhile.”

Ann Wilson will play Tropicana Showroom in Atlantic City, Aug. 19, 8 p.m. For tickets and information, go to tropicana.net.

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IN CONCERT By Anthony Stoeckert

Getting to Know Him

Doreen Taylor will share the story and songs of Oscar Hammerstein at Bristol Riverside Theatre

hen Doreen Taylor performs her concert of Oscar Hammerstein songs at Bristol Riverside Theater, she plans not only on entertaining the audience but educating it as well. She describes her show, “An Enchanted Evening: A Night With Oscar Hammerstein II,” as a “docu-musical” filled with songs that share the story of Hammerstein’s life, and his influence on musical theater. “Really, it’s a documentary with music that I’m performing and [baritone] Keith Spencer will be a guest star,” Taylor says. “We’re really talking about his life — the positivity, all the good things, all the shows he created; in my opinion his most important music. And telling little stories behind all of it to give a greater insight into his life and why he did what he did.” The Aug. 24 concert at Bristol Riverside Theatre in Bristol, Pennsylvania, is a benefit for the Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center, which aims to preserve Highland Farm, where Hammerstein lived. It was there that he wrote the lyrics and books for some of the most legendary American musicals, most of which Hammerstein wrote with Richard Rodgers. Those shows include “Oklahoma!,” “Carousel,” “South Pacific,” “The King and I,” and “The Sound of Music.” Hammerstein won eight Tonys and two Oscars. The center’s stated goal is to honor Hammerstein’s legacy by restoring the farm’s house, opening it up for tours, and turning the farm’s barn into a museum. In creating the show, Taylor worked with Will Hammerstein, Oscar’s grandson, in obtaining stories, images and video content, all of which are featured in the show. Taylor is a classically trained singer with an undergrad degree in voice performance from the Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford in Connecticut, and a graduate degree in opera from Temple. She discovered Hammerstein’s music by performing in shows like “The Sound of Music” early in her career. More recently, she’s turned to recording pop music. Last

Doreen Taylor will honor Oscar Hammerstein, and raise money to preserve Hammerstein’s farm, during a concert at Bristol Riverside Theatre. year, she released the album, “Happily Ever After,” which includes “Toy,” a single that reached 31 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart. Taylor says that writing and recording her own songs has led to a deeper understanding of Hammerstein’s work. And for that reason, she wanted to honor him with this show. “He really was ahead of his time, and he paved the way for so many topics and things people weren’t talking about at the time,” Taylor says. “He was really liberal and he pushed the envelope in many different ways. It’s intriguing and I’m so glad I’m going to be able to teach a theater full of people something about him. I really wanted to make a show where even someone who knows a lot about him will walk away learning something and on the same side, somebody who doesn’t know anything will come away enlightened. So we’re going to try to do that and also do some great music, with great performances of his

best stuff.” Rodgers and Hammerstein specifically wanted to cover social issues in their shows, while also delving deeper into story and characters than musicals at the time typically did. “Show Boat,” the 1927 show Hammerstein wrote with Jerome Kern, was very much about race, unheard of for a musical in that day and age. Hammerstein first teamed up with Rodgers on “Oklahoma!” which debuted in 1943. One of their most revered musicals is “South Pacific,” which was based on “Tales of the South Pacific,” a collection of stories by James A. Michener. The show is about a nurse stationed in the South Pacific during World War II. It opened in 1947 and was very much about racism in that the character Nellie meets a man and struggles to accept his two mixedrace children. “The song ‘You’ve Got to Be Carefully Taught’ is all about racism,” Taylor says. “They wanted to cut that song and Oscar

said, ‘If you cut that, then there’s no point to the show.’ Because it’s all about how you’re taught this behavior, you’re not born with it. They won the Pulitzer for that.” The concert will showcase 28 songs, including such legendary numbers as “Some Enchanted Evening,” “People Will Say We’re In Love,” “Getting to Know You,” “My Favorite Things,“ and “Climb Ev’ry Mountain.” She’ll also be singing some lesser-known gems, such as “The Gentleman Is a Dope,” from the 1947 show “Allegro,” which ran just nine months on Broadway. “‘Allegro’ was kind of flop, I hate to say it but it was,” Taylor says. “It was way ahead of its time, it had a chorus in it, a speaking chorus, and people at that point didn‘t know what to do with that. It had no props and no sets. Even the topic was following a guy’s life around, and it’s not what you would think of when thinking of Rodgers and Hammerstein.” Taylor will be accompanied by the Hammerstein Orchestra, consisting of a wind ensemble and a pianist. She compares the band setup to a jazz configuration. The arrangements are by Lou Lanza, a musical director and composer. “We’ve created something much more intimate and really very special,” Taylor says. Among the reasons Taylor is working on this tribute is that she wants to honor her roots by returning to the songs that helped shape her as an artist. “It’s a much deeper place from where I can examine these songs and really perform them on a deeper level for me,” she says. “It’s nice because I miss singing this stuff and I miss singing in this style.”

Doreen Taylor will perform “An Enchanted Evening: A Night with Oscar Hammerstein II” at Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol, Pennsylvania, Aug. 24, 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $35. For more information, go to www.brtstage.org or call 215785-0100.

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STAGE REVIEW By Charles Daye

Opera Campers to Sing ‘Brundibár’ Eli Villanueva of LA Opera is directing young singers at the Count Basie Theater

he dog days of summer will mark the beginning of the first-ever Count Basie Theatre Performing Arts Academy’s Children’s Opera Camp. The twoweek opera camp will be guided by Eli Villanueva, the resident stage director of LA Opera and its acclaimed education and community engagement department. Villanueva started his artistic career 45 years ago performing as a choirboy before he began studying to become a music teacher. Villanueva’s career with LA Opera began in 1989, as a member in the chorus. In 1992 he began working in the group’s education department and got his first opportunity to direct in 2000. During the two-week opera camp, singers will learn and rehearse “Brundibár” a children’s opera by Jewish-Czech composer Hans Krása. “Brundibár” was first performed by children in Czechoslovakia’s Theresienstadt concentration camp. The camp will culminate with two public performances of “Brundibar,” one at the Count Basie Theatre, Aug. 19 and a second at the Grunin Center for the Arts in Toms River, Aug. 20. The program also will include, “Friedl,” a companion piece to “Brundibár,” written by Villanueva. Villanueva has directed both works a number of times. He says that each time he directs the operas, he wants to “closely connect” what is happening on stage to the history of “Brundibár” when it was performed in Theresienstadt, a World War II ghetto/concentration camp in the Czech Republic. “Brundibár has this history, [the opera was] originally composed for a competition that was to be performed at an orphanage,” Villanueva says. The opera had to be smuggled into the Theresienstadt concentration camp/ghetto. “This piece was used by the camp participants as a form of protest because Brundibár is a character they equate with Hitler, and Brundibár needed to be defeated, he needed to be put down a peg, he needed to be overcome so that two children, a boy and a girl, can actually make a little bit of money so they can buy some milk for the ailing mother.” So with the help of a bird, dog and cat, the boy and girl recruited the neighborhood children to help defeat Brundibár. “Giving a strong message, that with the help of this community, their bully can be defeated,” Villanueva says. “It was something that gave the people hope.” “Brundibár” was considered a “hot ticket” in Theresienstadt and there was always a full house to watch the children perform. “[‘Brundibár’] has a lot of history, and really connected to something with one group of people who went through

Eli Villanueva works with students at the Count Basie Theatre Performing Arts Academy’s Children’s Opera Camp. some very hard times, it really connects with them as far as hope to make it to the other side, to make it to a place where they continue to live and thrive,” Villanueva says. As part of the opera camp experience, the students will visit the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York, and they will also meet a Holocaust survivor, Ela Weissberger, whose childhood performance of “Brundibár” at Theresienstadt was exploited by the Nazis and used as propaganda to present the camp as a positive environment. Weissberger performed the role of the cat in all Theresienstadt performances of “Brundibár.” Villanueva says Weissberger has seen his version of “Brundibár” and his companion piece “Friedl.” “If she is well, she will be coming to speak with the kids,” Villanueva says. “She is a very dynamic person with just so many stories.” Villanueva says it would be quite a memorable experience to have her talk to the children. Weissberger follows Brundibár where ever it is performed, all over the world. “As [the kids] go through these pieces, both ‘Friedl’ and ‘Brundibár,’ they really start to connect with the world and its history and how we treat others and what would be a better way of treating people and a sense of community,” Villanueva says. “It is a very strong piece and I am really grateful I could be connected to it in this small way.” Villanueva says his companion piece’s roots date back to when LA Opera started its own opera camp in 2003 as a way to introduce opera to children in the community. “We were not necessarily seeking out singers who wanted to be performers,” Villanueva says.

After a few short years, Villanueva says the camp’s reputation grew. “All of a sudden we started to have a lot of teenagers who wanted to take part but ‘Brundibár’ [has] only so many feature roles and they are primarily for kids,” Villanueva says. “So we had some singers who really wanted to perform so we needed to give them a challenge.” LA Opera then commissioned Villanueva and his writing partner to write a pre-show for “Brundibár,” one that would give older children and teenagers the chance to perform. The pre-show they wrote was about artist and art therapist Friedl Dicker-Brandeis. “[Dicker-Brandeis] was sent into Theresienstadt as well, but in Theresienstadt, she was leading art classes, these art classes were not supposed to be allowed so she was doing these in secret,” Villanueva says. Dicker-Brandeis gave people in Theresienstadt opportunities to create visual art like paintings and drawings by using anything they could find within the camp grounds. She also gave them opportunities to write poetry. “When she knew that she was going to be sent to Auschwitz, she collected these works of art and she put them in suitcases and hid them,” Villanueva says. Her suitcases were discovered about a decade after World War II, and contained thousands of pieces of art that are now displayed in the Prague Museum. “Friedl” is about one of Dicker-Brandeis’ art classes. “It was an hour for them that they can forget about the situation that they were in, they could actually find ways of hoping for a better life,” Villanueva says. One of the characters in “Friedl” was written as the catalyst for the story of “Brundibár.” “With the two together, ‘Brundibár’ is this character’s imagination from Friedl’s art class,” Villanueva says. “It offers “Brundibár” a certain grounding of history and it is actually for the adults in the audience, that it is not just a children’s show but it really does state a much clearer message for everybody,” Villanueva says. The Count Basie Theatre also announced that it received a grant worth $18,000 from the Ocean First Foundaiton which made the two-week opera camp at Count Basie possible.

“Brundibár” will be performed at The Count Basie Theater, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank Aug. 19, 8 p.m. A second performance will take place at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center at Ocean County College, 1 College Drive, Toms River, Aug. 20, 2 p.m. Tickets cost $20; www.countbasietheatre.org; 732-842-9000.

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assage Theatre Company has announced that Artistic Director June Ballinger is leaving the theater at the end of this year, after 22 years of leading the Trenton-based theater. Ballinger came to Passage in 1995 to build the State Street Project, the education program through which Passage Trenton students. She became artistic director the following year. Under Ballinger’s leadership, Passage refocused its mission from solely new plays to producing socially relevant works. Ballinger said her proudest accomplishments include the brand she established for Passage and the diversity of Passage’s audience in response to her play selection. “As the years have gone by, Passage has increased the number of its patrons who cross cultural lines to sit amongst people different from themselves to engage in a story common to both through its universal humanity,” Ballinger said. “Although audiences still tend to have a

cultural majority of those ‘whose story it is,’ our audiences are increasingly culturally mixed. That is what I was striving for . . . that is at the root of my vision. One of the aspects I enjoyed the most was my relationships with the artists; the cultivation of early career writers, actors and directors. I expect that to continue in my future work.” Ballinger has planned Passage’s 2017-18 season, which will open with co-production between Passage and Luna Stage in West Orange. “Paradise” by Laura Maria Censabella runs Oct. 5-22, 2017. The season will continue with Richard Hoehler’s “I of the Storm,” this year’s Solo Flights presentation, March 9-18. In the spring, Passage will present “Caged,” by the New Jersey Prison Cooperative, a new play about the human costs of a for-profit justice system. In a statement, Passage announced that it is undergoing a search for a new artistic director.

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2017 Capital City Farmers Market, Mill Hill Park, located at 165 East Front St. Hand-crafted teas, produce, sweet treats, cold pressed juices, prepared foods and more, through Oct. 26. Thursdays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 31 & Main Farmers Market, Campus Town, located adjacent to The College of New Jersey in Ewing (GPS address: 1928 Pennington Road/Route 31). Featuring vendors selling fruits, vegetables, cheese, meat, honey, fresh pasta, baked goods and more. Markets also feature cooking demonstrations, health screenings, live music and special events, through Oct. 29. Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.31mainfarmersmarket.com; 443-248-6738. Princeton Farmers Market, Hinds Plaza, 55 Witherspoon St. (next to the Princeton Public Library). Seasonal and organic produce from local farmers, flowers, crafts and a variety of edibles, through Nov. 16. Live music 12:302:30 p.m. Thursdays 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. princetonfarmersmarket.com. West Windsor Community Farmers Market, Vaughn Drive Parking Lot of the southbound side of the Princeton Junction. (Use 2 Vaughn Drive for GPS.) Host to 16 regional farms, 11 artisan food and natural product vendors. For for sale include locally grown fruit and vegetables, mushrooms, pastured meats and poultry, fresh coastal seafood, cheese, milk, farm fresh eggs and more. There also is an on-site knife- and blade-sharpening service. Also includes live music, cooking demonstrations and community organizations, Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Thanksgiving. manager@westwindsorfarmersmarket.org.

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“Guys and Dolls,” Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. Musical classic about gamblers in New York City, based on stories by Damon Runyon, through Aug. 12; buckscountyplayhouse.org; 215862-2121. “The Wizard of Oz,” Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre, Washington Crossing State Park, 455 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville. Musical Based on the popular children’s book by L. Frank Baum and made famous by the MGM film, through Aug. 20. Performances: Fri.-Sun. 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $15, $12 seniors (65 and older) $10 children (12 and under); www.downtownpac.com; 267-885-9857. “Appropriate,” Presented by Princeton Summer Theater at Hamilton Murray Theater on the campus of Princeton University. Members of the fragmented Lafayette family reconnect to settle their fathers affairs, but soon discover that they must first tackle their unresolved issues with each other, through Aug. 20. Performances: Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m., 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets cost $29.50, $24.50 matinees and for students; www.princetonsummertheater.org; 732-997-0205.

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“The Glass and the Pitcher” by Lynn Cheng Varga is among the paintings included in “Celebration III” an exhibit of works by members of the Creative Collective Group on view at the Gourgaud Gallery, 23A N. Main St., Cranbury, through Aug. 25. The Creative Collective is dedicated to fostering a creative and nurturing community for artists, artisans and art lovers in central New Jersey and beyond. There will be an artist demo by Lucretia E. McGuff-Silverman, Aug. 13, 1-3 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 13, 20, 1-3 p.m. For more information, go to www.cranburyartscouncil.org. “Other Desert Cities,” Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. Drama about Brooke Wyeth returns to her parents’ Palm Springs home toting an explosive, about-to-be-published tell-all memoir, Aug. 18 through Sept. 2; buckscountyplayhouse.org; 215-8622121. The Kelsey Awards, Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Awards show honoring the best work by the various community groups that perform at Kelsey Theatre. The show will feature productions from last year, including “Miss Saigon,” “In The Heights,” “Anything Goes” and more. The show also wll preview numbers from the upcoming season, including “Memphis” and “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” Aug. 19, 7 p.m. Tickets cost $17; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333.

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CHILDREN’S THEATER Seussical Jr., Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. The Bucks County Playhouse Youth Company will present a one-hour, family-friendly adaptation of the Broadway musical “Seussical Jr.” tailored especially for young audiences. Featuring a cast of performers ages 13 to 19, through Aug. 12. Performances: Thus.-Sat. 11 a.m., Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m., Aug. 6, 7:30 p.m., Aug. 10, 11 a.m. Tickets cost $15, $10 children ages 4-12; buckscountyplayhouse.org; 215-862-2121. “Snow White,” Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre, Washington Crossing State Park, 455 Washington CrossingPennington Road, Titusville. Original musical written and directed by Louis Palena, telling the story of Snow White, her sister Rose Red, a mysterious gypsy woman, seven cute but protective dwarfs, a Wicked Queen and of course a Prince, through Aug. 13. Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m., Sun. 4 p.m., $5; www.downtownpac.com; 267-885-9857.

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“What the Butler Saw,” Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s F.M. Kirby Shakes Theatre, Drew University campus, 36 Madison Ave. Joe Orton’s 1969 farce that unveils the fragile state of truth in the hands of those in power, and the power of truth despite our easy ability to twist it, Sept. 6 through Oct. 1. $29-$69; www.shakespearenj.org; 973408-5600. “Disaster!,” Performed by Somerset Valley Players, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough. Musical spoof of ‘70s-era disaster movies set in 1979 at the opening of a floating casino and disco in New York, Sept. 8-24. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets cost $15, $13 seniors/students; www.svptheatre.org; 908-369-7469.

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JAZZ, CABARET, 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. Big Mean Sound Machine, Mill Hill Park, 165 E. Front St., Trenton. Psych/funk/jazz/world group weaveing together a variety of musical traditions in eclectic dance music, Aug. 17, 5 p.m. Free concert. Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs. Free parking will be offered in the Liberty Commons Parking Garage located on E. Front Street. For more information, go to www.levittamp.org/trenton. Neil Sedaka, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Sedaka will perform hits including “The Diary,” “Calendar Girl,” “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do,” and more, Aug. 11, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $35-$95; www.statetheatrenj.org; 732-246-7469. Donna McKechnie, “Same Place: Another Time,” The Rrazz Room, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, Pennsylvania. One-woman show by McKechnie, Tony-winner for her role in “A Chorus Line,” Aug. 12, 8 p.m., $45; www.therrazzroom.com; 888596-1027. The Urban Guerilla Orchestra, Mercer County Park, West Windsor. The band will perform jazz, Motown and soul classics and Philadelphia Funk, Aug. 12, 6 p.m. Free; 1-800-298-4200. The Blawenberg Band, Hopewell Borough Train Station, Railroad Place, Hopewell, Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m. www.blawenburgband.org. West Philadelphia Orchestra, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton. Lineup of professional Philadelphia musicians whose influences range from Sun Ra to Bulgarian brass bands, Aug. 17, 6-8 p.m. (Bring a lawn chair.); artscouncilofprinceton.org; 609-924-8777. Big Mean Sound Machine, Mill Hill Park, 165 E. Front St., Trenton. Psych/funk/jazz/world group weaveing together a variety of musical traditions in eclectic dance music, Aug. 17, 5 p.m. Free concert. Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs. Free parking will be offered in the Liberty Commons Parking Garage located on E. Front Street. For more information, go to www.levittamp.org/trenton. Leonardo Martinez, The Rrazz Room, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, Pennsylvania. Martinez will sing songs from his first EP, “Here I Am,” an will share his personal journey, Aug. 17, 8 p.m., $35; www.therrazzroom.com; 888-596-1027. Best of the Eagles, Mercer County Park, West Windsor. Tribute to the classic rock band whose hits include “Hotel California,” “Take It to the Limit” and “One of These Nights,” Aug. 19, 6 p.m. There is parking charge of $5 per car; 1-800-298-4200. Charles Busch - Naked and Unafraid, The Rrazz Room,

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6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, Pennsylvania. Tony nominee Charles Busch returns to the Rrazz Room with a new show that gets to the essence of this legendary entertainer. He will be appearing with director/arranger Tom Judson in an evening of music and storytelling, both hilarious and poignant. His ongbook ranges from Michel Legrand and Paul Williams to Stephen Sondheim and Kurt Weill, Aug. 19, 8 p.m. $35; www.therrazzroom.com; 888-5961027. Grace Little & GLB, Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue, Trenton. As part of the celebration of 115 years of Cadwalader Park, the Trenton Museum Society and the City of Trenton present Amazin Grace and the Grace Little Band in a concert featuring jazz, pop, rock, R&B, funk, reggae, and more, Aug. 27, 4-6 p.m. Free; www.ellarslie.org.

AUDTIONS

The Bimah Players, Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave., Monroe. The Bimah Players will hold auditions for adult actors and singers of all types and ages for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Deli Delights,â&#x20AC;? a smorgasbord of comedy, drama and songs about Jewish life. Auditions will be held Aug. 16-30 by appointment only. Performances are Nov. 19 to Dec. 3. To schedule an audition, email dirbimahplayers@aol.com or call 609-395-2969. LaShir, Princeton Jewish Center, 435 Nassau St., Princeton. The Jewish Community Choir of Princeton, is seeking experienced choral singers (of all voice parts) to join its ranks. Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings from 7:30

to 9:15. as a cultural representative of the Jewish community, LaShir is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and transmitting Jewish cultural heritage. For more information, go to www.lashir.org, email director@lashir.org or call 347782-2746. Sharim vâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sharot. Dr. Elayne Robinson Grossman, music director of Sharim vâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sharot, will hold auditions for all voice parts, SATB, during August and September. The choir performs throughout central New Jersey and the Delaware Valley with its repertoire of Jewish music of many eras, styles and languages. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings from September through June in Ewing, except for major holidays. The choir will perform at Verizon Hall in the Kimmel Center on March 21 for the Leonard Bernstein Bicentennial Celebration during Organ Week. Other concerts will be in synagogues, concert halls, museums and community centers. For more information, contact Dr. Elayne Grossman atsharimvsharot @ gmail.com or go to www.sharimvsharot.org. The Roxey Ballet Company will host auditions for its annual production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Nutcracker,â&#x20AC;? Sept. 9 for dancers 4 to 8: Ages 4 to 6 noon to 12:30 p.m. Ages 7 to 10: 12:301 p.m. Ages 11-13, 1-1:30 p.m. Ages 14-18, 1:30-2 p.m. Interested candidates should arrive 15 minutes prior to audition time. Auditins will be at Roxey Ballet Canal Studios, 243 N. Union St. Lambertville. Performances are Nov. 25 through Dec. 3. For more information and registration, go to www.roxey-

ballet.org. Capital Singers of Trenton, Sacred Heart Church, 343 South Broad St., Trenton. Capital Singers of Trenton is a 100-voice choir founded in 2006. Composed of singers of all ages, repertoire includes a mix of musical genres and styles, both sacred and secular. Rehearsals are held twice a month on Sunday evening. The choir is welcoming singers of all voice parts, but particularly tenors and basses. For more information, email capitalsingers@gmail.com or go to www.capitalsingers.org.

MUSEUMS

Princeton University Art Museum, on the campus of Princeton University, Princeton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great British Drawings from the Ashmolean Museum,â&#x20AC;? featuring more than 100 works from the 17th to the 20th centuries, through Sept. 17. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Transient Effects: The Solar Eclipses and Celestial Landscapes of Howard Russell Butler.â&#x20AC;? Exhibit brings together experts from the sciences and art history to present the history of Howard Russell Butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paintings and the story of the artist who created them. Butler (1856-1934) was a graduate of Princeton Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first school of science, through Oct. 15; Hours: Tues.-Wed., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Admission is free; artmuseum.princeton.edu; 609-258-3788. Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park, Trenton. Ellarslie Open 34. Cadwalader

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THINGS TO DO

Park: An Olmsted Vision: Exhibit highlighting Cadwalader Park and its world-famous designer, Frederick Law Olmsted, who designed Cadwalader Park and Central Park in New York City. Exhibitions on both floors of the museum will run, through Sept. 17 with various complementary events, lectures and tours. Hours: Wed.-Sat. noon to 4 p.m. www.ellarslie.org; 609-989-3632. Historical Society of Princeton at Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road. Frank Lloyd Wright at 150: The Architect in Princeton. The exhibition features architectural drawings by Wright from the Historical Society’s collection, telling the story of Wright’s sole Princeton clients and the Frank Lloyd Wright house that could have been, through Dec. 31. Hours: Wed.-Sun. noon to 4 p.m. $4; princetonhistory.org. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton. “Newark and the Culture of Art: 1900-1960.” The exhibit explores the unique combination of art and industry that made Newark a magnet for modern artists in the early 20th century. Morven’s exhibition celebrates the culture of creativity that flourished alongside John Cotton Dana, the visionary figure in the organization of the Newark Library and Newark Museum. Through his efforts art, industry and society were brought together to inspire the everyday Newark citizen through accessible and beautiful exhibitions. Dana’s goal was to educate by presenting examples of superior design to the greatest number of people possible, including Newark’s immigrant and working-class population; making art a vital part of Newark’s culture and society. Morven’s nearly 50 loans hail from public and private collections from across the country and will reflect Dana’s vision by including painting, textiles, ceramics, and sculptures, through Jan. 28, 2018. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10, $8 seniors/students; morven.org; 609924-8144. Michener Art Museum, 138 South Pine St., Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Myths & Nature: Early Prints by Sam Maitin, through Aug. 27; Highlights from the New Hope-Solebury School District Art Collection, through Oct. 8; George Sotter: Light and Shadow, through Dec. 31; Dedicated, Displayed, Discovered: Celebrating the Region’s School Art Collections, through Jan. 7; www.michenerartmuseum.org; 215-340-9800. Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St. (at George Street) on the College Avenue Campus of Rutgers, New Brunswick. Cats vs. Dogs: Illustrations for Children’s Literature. Featuring more than 40 drawings and collages by Frank Asch, Mary Chalmers, Tony Chen, Roger Duvoisin, Shari Halpern, Lois Lenski, Ward Schumaker, and Art Seiden. The exhibition emphasizes the strength of visual elements in storytelling, especially for children learning how to read, through June 24, 2018. This exhibit is open to the public Fridays through Sundays. Museum hours: Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. noon to 5 p.m. NOTE: The museum is closed during the month of August. Admission is free; www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu; 848-9327237.

GALLERIES

“Our World through Artists’ Eyes,” D&R Greenway Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton. Garden State Watercolor Society’s 48th annual exhibition, through Aug. 21. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.drgreenway.org; 609-924-4646. Plainsboro Library Gallery, 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro. Collection of abstract pencil works inspired by science by Plainsboro artist Sarah Morejohn, through Aug. 23. Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 609-275-2897. Gourgard Gallery at Town Hall, 23-A N. Main St., Cranbury. “Celebration III” by Creative Collective Group. The Creative Collective is dedicated to fostering a creative and nurturing community for artists, artisans and art lovers in central New Jersey and beyond, through Aug. 25. Artist demo by Lucretia E. McGuff-Silverman, Aug. 13, 1-3 p.m.

August Is When He’ll Steal the Show Neil Sedaka will perform at the State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, Aug. 11 beginning at 8 p.m. Sedaka will share such hits as “The Diary,” “Calendar Girl,” “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do,” and more. Tickets cost $35-$95; www.stnj.org; 732-246-7469.

Open studio, Aug. 20, 1-3 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also open July 9, 16, 1-3 p.m. www.cranburyartscouncil.org. River Queen Artisans Gallery, 8 Church St., Lambertville. “Summer Blessing,” featuring new work from more than 30 local artists, through Sept. 9. riverqueenartisans.com; 609-397-2977.

Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Rich Vos, Aug. 11-12, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., $20;Open Mic Night, Aug. 16; The Half House Live with Anthony DeVito, Casey James Salengo and more, Aug. 17, 7:30 p.m., $20; Colin Jost of Saturday Night Live, Aug. 18-19, $32; Todd Barry with guest opener Doogie Horner, Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m., $23; www.stressfactory.com; 732-545-4242. Raymond the Amish Comic, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown. Aug. 11, 8 p.m., $10; mancavenj.com; 609-424-3766. Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson CenChris James and Richie Redding, Newtown Theater, ter, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. Saturday English Coun- 120 N. State St., Newtown, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12, 8 p.m. try Dance, Aug. 12, 8-11 p.m. (instruction at 7:30 p.m.), $20; www.thenewtowntheatre.com. $11;Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, Aug. 16, 8-10:30 p.m. (Instruction at 7:30 p.m.), $10; www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Dancing and Dessert, Plainsboro Municipal Complex, 641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro. Dance lesson by “The War Show,” Princeton Public Library, 65 WithCandace Woodward-Clough with desserts, coffee and tea, erspoon St., Princeton. Screening of film in which Radio host Aug. 12, 7-8:30 p.m. 609-799-0909, ext. 1719. Friday Night Folk Dancing, at Suzanne Patterson Cen- Obaidah Zytoon captures the fate of Syria through the intiter, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. One-hour instruction mate lens of a small circle of friends and journalists. Part of most weeks, followed by request dancing. Fridays, 8-11 p.m. the Syrian Perspectives Series, Aug. 14, 7 p.m. Free; www.princetonlibrary.org; 609-924-9529. $5; 609-912-1272. Minute-to-Win-It: LEGO Edition, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. Children 5-12 years old are invited to compete in a variety of fun, silly and chalPrinceton Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, lenging feats. Each challenge will have a LEGO component West Windsor. Bobby Collins, Aug. 11; Giulo Gallarotti, and a time limit of 60 seconds, Aug. 15, 2 p.m. Free; Aug. 12; Carol Montgomery, Aug. 26; catcharisingstar.com; www.princetonlibrary.org; 609-924-9529. 609-987-8018.

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Peddler’s Village will be all about peaches, Aug. 12-13.

Aug. 12-13 Peachy fun at Peddler’s Village Peddler’s Village will host its Peach Festival and Sidewalk Sale. The day will offer kids games and bounces, live entertainment, and of course, lots of peach-flavored goods for sale. Goods for sale will include locally grown peaches, baked goods, pies, peach butters, and artisanal jams. After satisfying their peach cravings, visitors can explore the bargains at the sidewalk sale. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Peddler’s Village is located at routes 202 and 263 in Lahaska, Pennsylvania. For GPS, use 2400 Street Road, New Hope, Pennsylvania. For more information, go to www.peddlersvillage.com or call 215-794-4000.

Aug. 12 Butterfly Festival at Watershed The Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed will host its 17th annual Butterfly Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the watershed’s reserve in Hopewell. This year’s festival includes an obstacle course and dunk tank, hay rides, nature walks, and a butterfly and bug parade. Visitors can tour exhibits, visit the watershed’s insect zoo, and the Kate Gorrie Butterfly House. Other activities include a book reading, and visits with critters including alpacas, kittens, a skunk, hissing cockroaches, and turtles. Riverhorse Brewing Co., and Jersey Cider Works will be selling refreshments at the beer garden. Food will be available for purchase. A misting tent will offer a place to cool down. There also will be exhibits of art, crafts, sculpture, and photography. Live music will be played by the Ballycastle Band, the Dadz, Giana Lynn, and Frances Catherine. The Watershed is located at 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington. For tickets and information, go to www.thewatershed.org or call 609-737-3735.

Aug. 13 New Hope Automobile Show The New Hope Automobile Show will take place at New Hope-Solebury High School for one day only, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Categories of cars on view include vintage antiques, cars from the ‘20s and ‘30s; ‘40s and 50s; as well as separate categories for the ‘60s; ‘70s; and ‘80s. Visitors also can vote for their favorites. On site parking can be accessed from the Route 202 spur road at Hardy Bush Way. Admission costs $10, $5 seniors. Free for children under 12 who are accompanied by an adult. Free for active duty military and dependents are free.

Aug. 14 Syria film screening at Princeton Library The Princeton Public Library will screen the movie, “The War Show,” beginning at 7 p.m. Radio host Obaidah Zytoon captures the fate of Syria through the intimate lens of a small circle of friends and journalists. Beginning with peaceful Arab Spring protests in 2011, the film provides a four-year, ground-level look at how the country spiraled into bloody civil war. The library is located at 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. For more information, go to www.princetonlibrary.org or call 609-924-9529.

Sweet tastes of summer Try these special recipes with this year’s tomatoes and corn It’s that time of year again when New Jersey farm stands burst with corn and tomatoes. Kerr’s Kornstand, just outside Pennington is famous for its “korn,” often featured on local restaurant menus. Others swear by Sansone’s, in Hopewell, or the organic Z Food Farm in Lawrenceville. Route 206 is home to Cherry Grove Farm and Peterson’s, with Terhune Orchards nearby, while Griggstown Farm is a scenic drive up Canal Road north of Rocky Hill. There are listings of roadside stands by county at jerseyfresh.nj.gov, so you can get your goodies wherever you are, especially on weekdays when farmers markets aren’t open. There’s nothing like a fresh ear of corn, boiled, steamed, or grilled, or a juicy tomato with a sprinkling of salt (and maybe a dash of good olive oil). But once you’ve had your fill of the season’s first, and are casting about for other ways to use them, the recipes below should help. I treated myself to the full series of Short Stack Editions (shortstackeditions.com) last winter, after coveting the beautifully designed single-topic recipe booklets for years. Now I subscribe to get new ones in the mail, each written by a different chef. So far there are 28, ranging from Eggs to Cucumbers, and you may spy the occasional edition in gift shops, too. Roasted chiles Rellenos Adapted from Short Stack Editions Vol 10: Corn by Jessica Battilana. You didn’t used to be able to buy a poblano chile in central New Jersey, but now they’re fairly common. While I will always love battered, fried, rellenos, this variation sounds wonderful. I do think that once your peppers are roasted, you could simply lay a damp paper towel over them to steam, saving the trouble of the bowl and plastic wrap. — F.B. 4 large poblano peppers 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour Â½ cup heavy cream 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated 1 Â½ cups raw corn kernels (from about 2 ears) Â½ cup cilantro leaves Roast peppers on a foil-lined tray in a 400 degree oven, for about 20 minutes, turning to be sure that all sides are browned and blistered. Remove and transfer peppers to bowl, cover with plastic wrap to

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5 ears corn, shucked 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, chopped ¾ cup crumbled cotija cheese 2 scallions, thinly sliced ¼ cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons crema or sour cream 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 teaspoons Cholula or Tabasco hot sauce ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Boil corn for 5 minutes, cool, and cut kernels from cobs. In a large bowl, combine corn, tomatoes, cilantro, cotija, and scallions. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, crema, lime juice, hot sauce, and salt and pepper. Pour dressing over corn mixture and mix well. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

For a lot of people, summer wouldn’t be summer without a barbecue featuring grilled sweet corn. steam. Carefully peel when cool enough. Carefully cut a lengthwise slit in one side of each pepper, then remove seeds and discard those. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking constantly until light golden brown. Whisk in cream, then add cheese and continue whisking until mixture is smooth. Stir in corn. Let cool for 5 minutes, then spoon into the peppers, dividing evenly. Transfer stuffed peppers to a baking dish large enough to fit them in side-by-side. (You could make this a day ahead, covering with plastic wrap in the fridge overnight.) Bake peppers about 10 minutes (longer if refrigerated), then transfer to a platter and top with cilantro. Serve hot. Tomato and green olive tartare Adapted from Short Stack Editions Vol 2: Tomatoes by Soa Davies. 2 pounds ripe red tomatoes, cored, seeded, and finely diced ¾ cup green olives, like Picholine, pitted and finely chopped

2 tablespoons chopped capers 1 small shallot, finely minced ½ cup chopped parsley 6 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce (optional) Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Grilled bread or crackers for serving In a bowl, combine all ingredients except bread, seasoning to taste with salt and pepper. Mound in center of platter surrounded by bread and crackers, or make individual plates with an ice cream scoop of tartare on each. Esquites Adapted from Short Stack Editions Vol 10: Corn by Jessica Battilana. Esquites is an off-the-cob version of Mexican street corn. This version includes tomatoes, too. Fine to use leftover cooked corn (including grilled), of course. Cotija cheese is somewhat salty and crumbly; I tend to substitute drained feta cheese, but many

Tomato tarte tatin Adapted from Short Stack Editions Vol 2: Tomatoes — by Soa Davies. 10 Roma tomatoes 6 tablespoons unsalted butter Â¼ cup sugar 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 sheet puff pastry dough, cut into an 8-inch disk Preheat oven to 400 degrees and boil a pot of water on top of stove. Cut a shallow X on the bottom of each tomato and blanch in the boiling water for about 20 seconds, then transfer to ice water bath to cool, then peel. Slice each in half, lengthwise. In a heavy 8-inch skillet, preferably cast iron, heat butter over medium-high heat until it starts to brown. Sprinkle sugar evenly over butter and cook until it turns golden brown, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add vinegar. (Be careful of splatters.) Place tomato halves, cut side up, in a circular pattern in the caramel and continue cooking until tomatoes have softened, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat and lay the pastry over the tomatoes. Bake until pastry is deep golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes. Let rest for at least 5 minutes in pan before carefully flipping it out onto a serving plate. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or tomato sorbet.

Faith Bahadurian blogs at njspice.net (also Twitter @njspice).

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LOOSE ENDS

Pam Hersh

Peace, and ingredients, in the garden Tom Hickey brings a passion for the best as the chef for the Scheide household Tom Hickey always takes time to smell the roses — and nurture the roses and occasionally prepare the roses for a culinary treat. I met Hickey, several weeks ago, when I became Alice, falling through the looking glass into Wonderland — the backyard of the Scheide residence where the roses appeared too perfect to be real. Longtime Princeton resident, philanthropist and community activist Judy Scheide hosted a small garden party at her Library Place home for friends who were connected through Judy’s various interests and passions. My conversation with the guests was minimal because I was mesmerized by the ambiance. The colors, shapes, sizes and smells of the plantings were arranged perfectly in a garden symphony, quite appropriate for the home of the late William Scheide, internationally renowned philanthropist, human rights advocate, and scholarly musicologist, who died in November 2014 two months shy of his 101st birthday. The conductor of this garden symphony was the garrulous gentleman Tom Hickey, who was standing next to me and enjoying my enjoyment of his creations. Adding to my wonderment about the sights and smells of the roses was Hickey’s revelation that he could prepare the roses to enhance a gourmet meal — something he loves doing as much as he enjoys overseeing the rose garden. Since I am a disaster at both cooking and gardening, Tom Hickey in my world is a super hero creating a joyful garden environment, while saving me from processed salty and sugary snacks, such as my two favorite food groups Cheetos and M&Ms. For the past 12 years, he has been in working for the Scheide household as a private chef and gardener, a trained professional chef (Culinary Institute of America) and a self-taught organic gardener. “I am so lucky that the Scheides gave me the opportunity to have both of my passions converge and be on display . . . I think cooking and gardening need some soul to be of true value to us. They both are part of life’s circle,” said the 61-year-old father of two grown daughters. Judy Scheide explained that when she first met Tom, she and her husband were in the market for a chef extraordinaire. They needed someone who could prepare delicious meals

Tom Hickey tends to the garden of the Scheide home. that complied with strict dietary restrictions, comprised the finest and freshest ingredients, and were presented in an artistic and meticulous manner for formal and informal gatherings. The competition for the position was intense. Out of approximately 50 applicants, Hickey was one of a half dozen who made

the final cut and ultimately emerged as winner. He grew into the role of gardener, when the previous Scheide gardener retired. “I truly felt honored that Dr. Scheide, who loved to eat really loved my audition meal,“ Hickey said of the mahi mahi and seared scallops over a gingered cream corn, he prepared with fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs.

The word “fresh” is key to Hickey’s culinary vocabulary, reflecting the fact that he spends a lot of time growing his own vegetables and herbs in the Scheide garden and stalking the various farmers markets in the region. Judy Scheide, who did not share all of her husband’s food passions — for example, she does not like scallops — shared with her husband a love of excellence and an understanding of the soulful beauty and connection between cooking and gardening. Hickey said he thinks his appreciation for the art of gardening began when he was 5 years old and his grandmother showed him a bearded iris. “Something clicked and I was hooked,” he said. When he was 27, he moved into a duplex in Collingswood, where there was a garden that had been neglected. He felt a connection, and wanted to restore it. So he attended a meeting set up by Organic Gardening Magazine that took him down the path of organic gardening, a most fruitful journey. His wife of more than three decades has traveled down that garden path with him. “She may not have the same zeal for gardening as I do, but she understands the peace and joy I derive from not only tending and caring for gardens but also creating gardens,” Hickey said. “I read constantly about organic gardening and am thrilled by the merging of the practical, delicious edibles from the garden, with the aesthetics of the garden.” Before coming to the Scheides, Hickey worked as a chef/manager for a country club in Medford Lakes and a chef at a Zagat-rated Philadelphia restaurant. Those jobs were challenging and educational, but not quite as rewarding as the combining his two loves as the chef/gardener for the Scheides. For Hickey, the cooking is creative and intense and demanding and produces a real high when he sees others enjoy his creations. Gardening is healing, calming, soulful and, as it turned out, practical and important in the pursuit of his career as a chef. “Tom is an artist, appealing to more than the visual, but also to the sense of taste and smell,” Judy Scheide said. “If you add a bit of Bach, one of Bill Scheide’s favorite musical ingredients, you have a remarkably glorious picture.”

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Come gather ’round, Dylan fans Rock historian Vincent Bruno will talk about Bob Dylan’s music and influence at the Lawrence Library

Vincent Bruno will share his insights into Bob Dylan at the Lawrence Library.

writer of the rock ‘n’ roll era, Bruno says his popularity didn’t match other acts in the 1960s. “When I’m listening to the Beatles and the Stones and everybody else on the radio, you would hear Bob but you would not hear Bob a lot on the radio,” Bruno said. “He never had a No. 1 hit in the ‘60s, ever. The first big hit people remember is ‘Like a Rolling Stone’ — that became massive, but prior to that, very rarely did you hear Bob. So I kind of heard Bob through the Beatles and through the Stones talking about him, and through my friends, then I’d buy the album.” In 1966, Dylan famously went electric, which left some fans feeling betrayed. During a legendary concert, released in 1998 as “The Royal Albert Hall” concert (even though it didn’t take place at Royal Albert Hall), an audience member can be heard calling Dylan ‘Judas.’ Dylan replies, “I don’t believe you, you’re a liar.” But going electric led to three of Dylan’s most revered albums — “Bringing it All Back Home Again,” “Highway 61 Revisited” and “Blonde on Blonde,” all released within 14 months of each other (and “Blonde and Blonde” was a double album). Bruno was a fan of the electric Dylan from the start. “Once he went electric, then it really opened up the doors because his voice then fit that electric backing, it works really, really well. I actually embraced that, I thought it was amazing,” Bruno says. Bruno also does talks on the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and other rock music of the 1960s. The talk in Lawrence will mark his first in the area, but he hopes he gets to come back with some of his other talks. Starting with Dylan is a good choice for a library, especially since he won the Noble Prize for literature. “In my mind, he is the Shakespeare of rock ‘n’ roll, I don’t know how else to explain the guy,” Bruno says. “Just read him, you don’t have to listen to the music, just read him and it’s sheer poetry, it’s amazing.”

where he writes everything,” Bruno says. “And then we’re listening and we’re thinking, the voice is not that great, but my god, these words are tremendous. And then that was it.” Despite Dylan’s status as, perhaps, the most influential song-

Vincent Bruno will host “The Sixties: Bob Dylan Revisited” at the Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, Aug. 10, 7 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, go to www.mcl.org or call 609-989-6920.

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A lot of words have been used to describe Bob Dylan: Folkie, rock star, voice of a generation, Noble Prize winner and, perhaps most fitting of all, enigma. For all the songs he’s written, and for all his immense fame, Dylan has mostly kept his personal life to himself. We know the biographical basics: growing up in Hibbing, Minnesota, idolizing Woody Guthrie and playing New York folk clubs, and becoming a rock star. His music has offered clues about his life and his faith, but all the books, and even the interviews he’s given, haven’t offered a lot of insight into Bob Dylan the person. “He’s a tough guy,” says rock historian Vincent Bruno. “There’s a million books written on him, but Bob really never talks, he doesn’t talk about personal stuff. So it’s hard to get a really good photograph of the guy, and it’s hard to get it through his lyrics because he’s all over the place. So to really appreciate Bob, you just have to listen to his music, where there’s just so much going on.” Fans of Dylan and rock music history can learn about the legend when Bruno gives a talk “The Sixties: Bob Dylan Revisited,” Aug. 10 at the Lawrence Library. “What I’m going to do is walk through the 1960s with Bob, from when he kicks off in Minnesota and makes his way to the village,” Bruno says. “Really the focus is the ‘60s, I talk a little bit the stuff afterwards but I really focus on the 1960s.” Bruno’s fascination with rock began, of course, when he saw the Beatles on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” He first started listening to Dylan when he was a freshman in high school. “The first time I hear his voice, I’m thinking, ‘Oh my God, this guy can’t sing, it sounded horrible,’” Bruno says. “I’m going back to the first and second albums. I remember my buddy, we buy the first album, and with that album, he’s 20 years old and he’s doing traditional folk songs, and the voice is that raspy voice, and we’re saying, ‘Oh my god, this guy is horrible.’ “And then the second album comes out, which is ‘Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan,’ and he wrote everything, the first album

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Movie and times for the week of Aug. 11-17. Schedules are subject to change.

HILLSBOROUGH CINEMAS (908-874-8181): The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature (PG) Fri.-Thurs. 12:15, 2:35, 4:55, 7:15, 9:35. The Glass Castle (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 1:35, 4:30, 7:25, 10:20. Logan Lucky (PG13) Thurs. 7:10, 9:50. Annabelle: Creation (luxury recliners, reserved

seating) (R) Fri.-Sat. 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10. Detroit (R) Fri.Thurs. 7:10, 10:20. The Emoji Movie (PG) Fri.-Thurs. 12:05, 2:30, 4:55, 7:20, 9:45. The Dark Tower (luxury recliners, reserved seating) (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 12:20, 2:40, 5, 7:20, 9:40. Atomic Blonde (luxury recliners, reserved seating) (R) Fri.-Thurs. 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:45. Dunkirk (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 12:15, 2:35, 4:55, 7:15, 9:35. SpiderMan: Homecoming (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 1:30, 4:30, 7:30,

Zoe Kazan and Kumail Nanjiani in the acclaimed romantic comedy, “The Big Sick.”

10:30. Despicable Me 3 (PG) Fri.-Thurs. 12:15, 2:35, 4:55. Kidnap (R) Fri.-Thurs. 12:45, 3:05, 5:25, 7:45, 10:05.

MONTGOMERY CINEMAS (609-924-7444): An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power (PG) Fri.-Thurs. 2:40, 5:05, 7:30, 9:55. Menashe (PG) Fri.-Thurs. 3, 5:10, 7:20, 9:30. Landline (R) Fri.-Thurs. 2:35, 5, 7:25, 9:50. Dunkirk (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 9:50. The Big Sick (R) Fri.-Thurs. 1:55, 4:35, 7:15, 9:55. Maudie (PG13) Fri.Thurs. 2, 4:35, 7:10, 9:45.

PRINCETON GARDEN THEATRE (609-279-1999): The Big Sick (R) Fri. 4, 7, 9:35; Sat. 1, 4, 7, 9:35; Sun. 4, 7; Mon.-Tues. 2, 4:45; Wed.-Thurs. 2:30, 5:15, 8. Maudie (PG13) Fri. 3:45, 6:45, 9:30; Sat. 1, 3:45, 6:45, 9:30; Sun. 1, 3:45, 6:45; Mon.-Tues. 2:30, 5:15, 8; Wed.-Thurs. 2, 4:45. Art on Screen: Michelangelo (NR) Sun. 12:30 p.m. National Theatre Live: Salome (NR) Mon. 7:30 p.m. Hollywood Summer Nights: Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) (NR) Wed. 7:30 p.m. Animal House (1978) (R) Thurs. 7:30 p.m.

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HEALTH MATTERS

Dr. Navtika R. Desai

Stop diabetes before it begins Years before most people are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, they experience a condition known as pre-diabetes. However, because it usually does not cause any symptoms, many people are unaware of their condition. Yet once pre-diabetes is detected, lifestyle changes can often help reverse it or keep it under control to prevent the progression to diabetes. The best way to detect pre-diabetes is during blood tests as part of a routine annual physical. One in three Americans The body needs a hormone called insulin to turn blood sugar into energy. Diabetes occurs when the body does not produce insulin (type 1) or does not use insulin properly, making it harder to manage the amount of sugar passing through the blood. When sugar builds up in the blood instead of going into cells it can starve your cells of energy and over

time damage your eyes, kidneys, nerves or heart. In other words, high glucose is toxic to your cells and the cellular function of your entire body. Pre-diabetes is diagnosed when blood sugar levels are above normal, but not high enough to be considered diabetes. The prevalence of prediabetes is increasing in step with the rise in obesity, poor diet and more sedentary lifestyles across the United States. Eighty-six million Americans — or more than one in three — age 20 or older have pre-diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. If left untreated, current trends indicate that an estimated 15 to 30 percent of people with prediabetes will develop type 2 diabetes within five years, according to the American Diabetes Association. A routine blood test There are not usually symptoms when you have

pre-diabetes. In fact, as the American Diabetes Association notes, nearly 90 percent of people with prediabetes are unaware they have it. Risk factors for pre-diabetes include: • Being overweight or obese • Having a family history of diabetes • Sedentary lifestyle • High blood pressure • Being over age 40 • Having had gestational diabetes Doctors recommend screening for pre-diabetes at least every year if you have more than two risk factors. Otherwise, testing is recommended every three years. Too often, doctors see patients who have been prediabetic for years, but undiagnosed because they fail to regularly see their doctor. Screening for pre-diabetes is accomplished through a blood test to measure your fasting blood sugar levels as well as your average blood glucose level

Dr. Navtika R. Desai during the previous two or three months or A1C. Results indicating prediabetes are: • A fasting blood glucose level of 100 to 125 • An A1C of 5.7 to 6.4 If you have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, you should be checked for type 2 diabetes annually. Preventing the progression If you have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, there are several steps you can take to treat the condi-

tion and stop diabetes before it begins. These steps include: • Getting at least 150 minutes of exercise a week. This can be as simple as going for a brisk walk or taking a ride on your bike. Even 10-minute segments are a step in the right direction. • Keeping your body mass index (BMI) — a measure of body fat based on weight and height — under 25. • Losing 5 to 7 percent of your body weight if you are overweight. For a person who weighs 200 pounds, that’s just 10 to 15 pounds. • Eating a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet. For best results, a diet should be customized by your physician based on your individual needs. Multiple factors play a role, but studies show if you make these lifestyle changes you have a good chance of maintaining normal blood sugar levels. In certain cases, your

doctor may also prescribe a medication that can help prevent pre-diabetes from progressing. Additionally, diabetic educators and nutritionists can help patients manage pre-diabetes before it progresses.

Detection is key Detecting pre-diabetes is key to preventing its progression and the health complications associated with type 2 diabetes. Be sure to talk with your doctor about your risk for diabetes and get screened so you can take steps now to prevent the disease later. To find a physician with Princeton HealthCare System, go to www.princetonhcs.org or call 888-742-7496.

Navtika R. Desai, D.O., is board certified in internal medicine and endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism. She is the chief of endocrinology at University Medical Center of Princeton.

Breast Cancer Resource Center opens at D&R Greenway

The YWCA Princeton Breast Cancer Resource Center has set up a new home on D&R Greenway’s Conservation Campus in Princeton, thanks to the Contemporary Garden Club of Princeton. Flowers welcome visitors to the Breast Cancer Resource Center, in its vintage home at Greenway Meadows. “The campus vision celebrates conservation in a holistic way, bringing together place and spirit in a cohesive whole,” says D&R Greenway President & CEO Linda Mead. “Conser-

vation is not just about land, it is about creating places to conserve our physical health and spiritual well-being.” The Contemporary Garden Club approached the landscaping as an annual community project. Using native plants and flowers in ground, supplemented with annuals and herbs in raised garden beds, volunteers created tranquil gardens around the BCRC entrance and surroundings. Club volunteers planned the gardens with the help of D&R Greenway Native Plant Manager Emily Black-

man and members of the BCRC. Some of the native plants used were Big Blue Stem, Christmas ferns, Summer Hill Blue Leaf rhododendron, butterfly milkweed, bee balm and wild pink. The raised garden beds were designed to allow women recovering from surgery to participate without having to get down on the ground. The center is open Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m., and welcomes new members and visitors.

Cass Macdonald, Ruta Smithson and (far right) Ashley Formento, of the Contemporary Garden Club of Princeton, with (third from right) Linda Mead, D&R Greenway Land Trust, and Paula Flory and Judy Hutton, YWCA Breast Cancer Resource Center.

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Homeowners looking to renovate often see room for improvement in their kitchens and bathrooms. The National Association of Home Builder’s Remodeling Market Index Survey, which measures conditions in the remodeling market, indicates that, in 2015, the two most common remodeling jobs were bathroom remodels (81 percent) and kitchen remodels (79 percent). According to HGTV and Statistics Brain, a new kitchen remodel for a kitchen measuring 12 by 12 feet may cost homeowners anywhere from $17,000 to $37,000. Before investing so much into their remodeling projects, homeowners should think carefully about the features that will improve their time spent at home. When planning a kitchen renovation, homeowners may want to consider the following upgrades to make the room more enjoyable while improving its functionality.

Oversized sink Although high-efficiency dishwashers are popular, deep sinks to soak soup pots or woks are still useful. Deep sinks may be preferable to double sinks, especially for homeowners who use lots of kitchen tools

when preparing meals. Soft-closing hinges When replacing cabinets (or just the hardware), consider installing soft-closing hinges and slides on doors and drawers. These devices eliminate slamming and caught fingers, reducing noise and injuries in the kitchen.

Foot-pedal water operation When outfitting a sink, think about foot controls, which are popular in doctors’ offices and hospitals. Turning on the water with the tap of a foot can reduce the transfer of pathogens to faucets from hands during food preparation. These pedals also free When remodeling a kitchen, consider options that can make cooking and eating even more up hands for other tasks. pleasurable. Bottom’s up People likely spend more time raiding the refrigerator than the freezer on any given day. Rather than having to bend down to seek out that favorite flavor of Greek yogurt, choose a model with the fridge on top and freezer on the bottom, especially if anyone in the household has mobility issues. When shopping for refrigerators, French-

door style units may offer even more access, making it easy for homeowners to slide fruit trays, sheet cakes and other large items into the fridge. Extra lighting A kitchen should be a balance of form and function. A combination of overhead lighting, decorative lighting and task light-

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Homeowners are discovering that architectural accents can go a long way toward improving both the look and value of their homes. When renovating a space, the term “millwork” may be mentioned by designers and contractors. While it might be a mystery to some, millwork can bring a special look to rooms. Millwork refers to items traditionally made from raw lumber in a sawmill. Examples of millwork include crown molding, base trims, door frames, window casings, chair rails, and paneling. Cabinets may also classify as millwork. Used for both decoration and to increase the functionality of buildings, millwork comes in various types. Generally, millwork is fabricated in two ways. Stock millwork tends to be mass-

produced commercial items. These low-cost items are interchangeable and may be widely available at retailers, including home improvement centers. Custom millwork is a product that is custom designed and produced for individuals and special building projects. Sometimes referred to as “architectural millwork,” these pieces may be more ornate and made-to-order. Homeowners who want to match a focal point of a home or an existing style often turn to custom millwork. Between the 15th and 18th centuries, ornate millwork was largely reserved for royalty or the very wealthy. Skilled carpenters would hand carve each piece, taking weeks to finish most projects. Eventually, millwork became more

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commonplace. Distinguishing one property from another today could mean turning back to the more distinctive designs of the past. Homeowners looking for ways to enhance their properties can embrace millwork to achieve a luxury feel without a sizable investment. The first step is to choose millwork that will coordinate with the era and style of a home’s existing decor. Ornate millwork in an overly modern house may seem out of place. The millwork should match the architectural theme of the home. Although some do-it-yourselfers can successfully install prefabricated millwork, for custom designs and a truly seamless look, it is important to have millwork professionally in-

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. Where did you grow up? A. I grew up in Rockaway NJ in a lake community called White Meadow Lake which is in Morris County. After high school, I attended Ramapo College of New Jersey in Bergen County to obtain my Bachelor Degree in Business. I purchased by first condo in Middlesex County and now I live and raise my family in Hillsborough in Somerset County. I love Hillsborough and it’s central location to everything. I’m a life-long Jersey Girl at heart and understand the demographics and housing market in different communities.

years, I was a volunteer for the Fresh Air Fund where I was the chairperson for all of Somerset and Hunterdon County. I was responsible for recruiting families to host inner-city children for summer vacations. We were also a host family and enjoyed having kids at our house all summer.

. What are the top 3 things that separate you from your competition? A. First, I take a very honest and comprehensive look at my client’s situation, family, financial goals, and the marketplace. Next, I build a relationship with my client and embrace their goals as my own. Finally, I accept a high level of responsibility for my clients’ . What do you see in the future for Real Estate sales satisfaction and achievement of these goals. and prices? A. In my 25 years of selling real estate, I have seen . How long have you worked in real estate? markets swing in varying degrees. I have sold in buyers’ A. I started in the mortgage business after college markets and sold in sellers’ markets. Although it is very hard and decided to transition to real estate in 1992. I to predict the future, the real estate market has been very worked as a sales associate with the Top Producing Agent at strong the last couple of years. Interest rates are at an all- Prudential NJ Properties. We were the #1 Award Winning time low so many first-time homebuyers are trying to get into Sales Team in the entire company. I switched to Keller the market. I also see an increase in the number of investors Williams Realty in 2013 and have been a Top Producing Agent as well as the Director of Agent Services. I was looking to enter the market. also involved in the New Agent Mentoring and Training . What do you enjoy doing when you are not Program. working? A. In addition to being with my family, I like to stay . What is your specialty? active by working out, biking and walking. I also recently A. I love working with first time homebuyers. completed my first Rugged Maniac race. For the past 10 There is nothing more rewarding than helping someone purchase their first home. I also work with investors. I have invested in many properties 2230 Route 206, myself, I’m currently a landlord and I have successfully Belle Mead, NJ 08502 flipped homes. This gives me the experience and 908-359-0893 insight into these markets. In addition, I also sell in a lot in adult communities since many of my clients are downsizing.

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4 pedersen Court Open HOUse sUndaY 8/13 1-4pm Located in desirable Woodfield Estates this home is located on a cul de sac. This Colonial has 4th bedroom addition, plus 2nd floor office nook. Walk to park, tennis courts and library! A finished basement, deck with nice size backyard and 2 car garage provides lots of space.

Entirely updated & in move-in condition. One of the largest models in desirable Society Hill. Renov kit w/quartz counter tops, SS appl’s, glass back splash & brkfst bar. New gleaming engineered wood flooring & carpeting, updated powder rm, newer windows & sliding glass door, private paver patio backing to woods. Upstairs, find a spacious MBR w/ mult closets & private BA.Two other large BRs & a full BA await restful nights. Convenient 2nd flr laundry & abundant storage space. Short walk to community clubhouse, pool, tennis, downtown Lawrenceville & local parks. Close to major highways, bus stops & NYC/PHL train. Listed by Donna M. Murray Sales Associate, REALTOR

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Listed by Donna M. Murray Sales Associate, Realtor®

Cell: 908-803-2902

2230 Route 206 Belle Mead, NJ 08502

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Custom 5,000+ sq ft home on quiet cul-de-sac. 5 BRs & 5.5 BAs. Soaring foyer w/circular staircase, wide-planked hdwd flrs, dec moldings, upstairs laundry, 4 HVAC zones, oversized 3C gar. Banquet-sized FDR w/French doors. Butler’s area w/wet bar. LR w/2-story wood-burning fplc. Gourmet kit w/granite counters, ctr island, 5-burner gas cook top, double oven, fridge & sep built-in freezer. Cozy FR w/gas fplc. MBR suite w/sitting rm, WICs & lavish BA. 3 more BRs, each w/full BA. Stone patio, IG gunite pool, sep spa, 2 cabanas, built-in gas grill, fire pit & more.

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Lower Makefield Twp., Fully renovated 196 year old farmhouse has been upgraded to the max! Original beams & stone walls blend seamlessly with brand new Kitchen, roof, windows, HVAC, Baths & more. Massive Basement with space for multiple rooms. 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 5,200 sqft with economical gas heat surrounded by million dollar homes! Wonderful suburban location just minutes from I-95, Route 1 & trains to NJ & NY.

This spacious stone-fronted Colonial has a welcoming front porch, gleaming HWF in the formal Dining Rm & open Kitchen, Sun Rm w/vaulted ceiling & skylights, FP in Family Rm, luxurious Main Bedroom Suite w/vaulted ceiling, double door entry & huge neutral bath with dual sinks, large shower & chandelier over the oversized tub! The walk-out finished bsmnt has abundant recessed lighting & built-in bar area! Add a park-like yard w/a sparkling pool & low Bucks County taxes to make this house a true 10!

This move-in ready Claridge model in Shadow Oaks is ready to impress. 5 BR, 3.5 bath. The kitchen has granite island w/stool seating, granite counters, SS GE applncs. Fam Rm w/granite breakfast bar. The DR & LR w/hrdwd flring. The MBR is the perfect getaway w/a WIC. Paver patio overlooks flower gardens & koi ponds with waterfall. Also has Cent Vac sys, newer HVAC & roof.

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EAST WINDSOR $219,900 A fantastic Dunmoor model w/ master BR on main level + 2 BRs on upper level, three skylights and hardwood ﬂooring upstairs, plus a spacious back yard. (Web ID 7002432)

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EWING TWP. $185,500 Elegance that meets all the comforts in this beautifully restored 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA singlefamily home. Features new carpet & fresh paint. A must see. (Web ID 6997689)

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FRANKLIN TWP. $420,000 Gorgeous, light-ﬁlled 3BR, 2BA contemporary home in the bucolic outskirts of Princeton. On close to 1.5 acres of land, this home oﬀers beautiful views. (Web ID 6944300) 609-921-1900

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FRANKLIN TWP. $499,900 Stunning Exeter on premium lot. This 3 bedroom, 2-1/2 bathroom home oﬀers many upgrades and is in movein condition. (Web ID 3393760) 908-874-8100 HIGHTSTOWN $270,000 This lovely 4 BR, 2 BA home is in historic Hightstown & a few short blocks from downtown w/ its quaint shops & restaurants. Features a lg kitchen & nice deck. (Web ID 6989360)

HIGHTSTOWN $230,000 This two multi-unit property is in the historic town of Hightstown. This property, which is located in a commercial zone, is fully rented & shows very well. (Web ID 7025319)

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HAMILTON TWP. $164,900 You will instantly fall in love w/ this recently renovated 2 BR, 1 BA home w/ beautiful new HW ﬂoors. Features an upgraded kitchen, newer roof & windows. (Web ID 7023803) 609-448-1400

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HILLSBOROUGH $925,000 Estate Style home w/ full brick front. Features 5 BRs, 4 BAs, over 4,000 SF., ﬁn. bsmt w/ media room for viewing movies, lg deck & park-like back yard. (Web ID 3403954) 908-874-8100

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LAWRENCEVILLE $649,000 Turn-of-the century, solidly built house, on 9+ acres, bordering the Carson Woods Preserve. Features 5 BRs, 3 BAs, tranquil, park-like setting. (Web ID 6972517) 609-921-1900

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LAWRENCEVILLE $715,000 This 4 BR & 2.5 BA Tudor has an open ﬂoor plan, upgraded EIK, master w/ WIC, lg master BA, ﬁn. bsmnt, back yard w/ 2 level deck & 2-car garage. (Web ID 6986689) 609-799-3500

MANVILLE $260,000 129 North 7th Ave. 3 BR Cape Cod in Northside w/ open porch in the front & FR w/ sliders to back yard, plus EIK, FDR can be used as a 4th BR. Dir: 129 North 7th Ave. (Web ID 3387733) 908-874-8100

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MANVILLE $359,900 511 East Frech Ave. 5 BR, 2.5 BA Col. in Weston section on lg lot. Features HW ﬂrs, spacious closets, central vacuum & newer windows. Dir: 511 East Frech Ave. (Web ID 3380890) 908-874-8100

MONTGOMERY TWP. $649,900 New Construction, 2,825 sqft, 4BR, 3BA home w/oﬃce & 2-car garage, plus Montgomery`s Blue Ribbon School District! 609-921-1900

MONTGOMERY TWP. $699,900 Wish no more for all your wishes to come true in this 4 BR, 2.5 BA home on 2.6 acres located on a cul-de-sac in Montgomery Twp. (Web ID 3383594) 908-874-8100

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MONTGOMERY TWP. $824,900 12 Red Maple Lane. Don`t just dream about owning the perfect home, this cstm Col. has 4 BRs, 3.5 BAs, 3-car gar. & ﬁn. bsmnt. A must see! Dir: 12 Red Maple Ln. (Web ID 3407948) 908-874-8100

PENNINGTON $794,500 In the heart of the “Best NJ Town to Live”, directly across from Sked Street Park, this stately 4,000 sq ft Pennington Boro home has 6 BRs and 3 1/2 BAs. (Web ID 7024052) 609-448-1400

PRINCETON $895,900 A 5 BR & 2.5 BA home on corner lot, master w/ 2 WICs, marble BA w/ high-end ﬁnishes, updated EIK, full bsmnt, screened porch, FP. Near major routes. (Web ID 6806776) 609-799-3500

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PRINCETON JCT. $650,000 This 4 BR & 2.5 BA Col., master en-suite w/ double closets, kit. w/ granite, island, SS applcs., main ﬂr lndry, ﬁn. bsmnt & fenced yard. WWP Schools. (Web ID 7011825) 609-799-3500

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SKILLMAN $925,000 New 3,800 Sf custom-built home w/4 BRs & 3.5 BAs, 1,800 sq. ft lower level. Estate style home on 10-acre, wooded lot is being built to a high level of ﬁnish. (Web ID 3316817) 609-921-1900

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SOUTH ORANGE $499,000 A 3 BR & 2 full BA Colonial w/ HW ﬂrs, WB FP, heated sun room, bonus room on 2nd ﬂr, full bsmnt, detached 2-car gar. & lg back yard w/ deck. (Web ID 3394579) 609-799-3500

TITUSVILLE $675,000 Historical farmhouse on 4.5-acre lot, beautifully maintained & surrounded by gardens, pool & mature trees, features guesthouse w/ BR, full BA, loft & gas FP. (Web ID 6975733) 609-921-1900

Michael Mayo SOUTH BRUNSWICK $429,000 3 Barkley Ct. On a cul-de-sac in great neighborhood this 3 BR, 2.5 updtd BA home has 1st-flr den/office, paver walkway & part. fin bsmnt. Dir: Harper Rd to Barkley. (Web ID 1800555) 609-921-1900

Yoomi Moon WEST WINDSOR $509,000 This 4 BR & 3 full BA Cape has an updated kit. w/ granite & SS applcs., FP, HW ﬂs & 2-car garage. WWP schools. (Web ID 6954009)

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BRIDGETON TWP. $349,000 215-862-9441 MLS #6994386

BRIDGETON TWP. $329,000 215-862-9441 MLS #7167106

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EWING TWP. $239,000 609-737-1500 MLS #7030196

FLORENCE $265,000 609-298-3000 MLS #6917925

FRANKLIN $389,900 609-586-2162 MLS #7031279

hAMILTON $305,000 609-586-1400 MLS #7027021

hOPEWELL TWP. $599,900 609-737-1500 MLS #7015907

hOPEWELL TWP. $559,000 609-737-1500 MLS #7023200

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NEW LISTING 31 VAN KIRK ROAD LAWRENCEVILLE $475,000 609-921-2700 MLS #7016736

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SPRINGFIELD TWP. $434,900 609-298-3000 MLS #6993153

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MONTGOMERy TWP. $624,500 609-737-1500 MLS #7028819

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