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Hotel application postponed by planning board By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Lawrence Township officials have postponed a public hearing on an application that proposes the construction of an extended stay hotel next to Colonial Bowling and Entertainment on Brunswick Pike. The public hearing had been scheduled for the Planning Board’s June 18 meeting. The board was ready to hold the public hearing on Sheft Associates Inc.’s application, but the applicant and the board agreed

to hold off until the panel’s Aug. 6 meeting, Municipal Manager Kevin Nerwinski said. “There was additional work that needed to be completed by the township, and the upcoming June date did not leave us the time to get it done,” Nerwinski said. Sheft Associates has applied to build a 123-room extended stay hotel behind the bowling and entertainment center, which it also owns. The plan includes a separate 1,200-square-foot coffee shop building. The applicant outlined its

initial plans before the Planning Board’s screening committee in April. At that meeting, the planners were told the proposed hotel would be built by Choice Hotels. The hotel would be geared toward clients such as traveling nurses, engineers and construction workers who are in the area working on long-term projects, the applicant’s representatives said. The hotel would have laundry facilities on the first floor, and a fitness center. The hotel, which would sit near the edge of Colo-

nial Lake, would be three stories tall. The applicant’s architect said the hotel would be screened from view and said residents who live across Colonial Lake in the Colonial Lakelands neighborhood would not be able to see the building. The planners were also told the application provides 268 parking spaces, including three oversized spaces that would accommodate large vehicles, such as buses. The township’s zoning ordinance requires 226 spaces,

and none for buses. The proposed hotel has drawn criticism from residents of the Colonial Lakelands neighborhood. At the April meeting, residents questioned the long-term viability of the extended stay hotel and coffee shop. Residents pointed to vacant storefronts on Brunswick Pike, between Whitehead Road and the Brunswick Circle, and to extended stay hotels in West Windsor and Plainsboro on Route 1 that do not appear to be fully occupied.

Cobblestone Creek Country Club reflects changing priorities By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

For years, the sign on the brick wall at the entrance welcomed members and visitors to the Greenacres Country Club on Route 206, across from the Lawrence Township municipal building. While the view into the country club has changed in the last few months - piles of earth pushed around by bulldozers - the walls are still there, and so is the country club now known as Cobblestone Creek Country Club. The name change is part of a broader strategy to adapt to changes in the country club industry, said Howard Deutsch, president of the Cobblestone Creek Country Club and a 20year member of its predecessor, the Greenacres Country Club. In essence, the new name represents a re-branding of the landmark Greenacres Country Club, which was organized 80 years ago, said Deutsch. He also served as the club president for the Greenacres Country Club. “There was a sea change after 2008 or 2009 in the country club industry,” Deutsch said, referring to the years of the Great Recession. Many country clubs failed, he said. Those that survived needed to rethink their business model and adapt to meet the changing lifestyles of their members and prospective members, he said. “Priorities have changed and country clubs have to adapt,” he said. There are more demands on

people’s time, and the traditional concept of the country club, a place where one spent the whole day or an entire weekend, has gone out of style, Deutsch added. “There has to be something to meet every member’s individual needs,” he said. “Cobblestone Creek Country Club is completely casual. People come and enjoy themselves on their own schedule.” Along with meeting members’ changing needs, the club, which is run by its members, made the decision to remodel the clubhouse and its amenities for the first time since the 1990s, Deutsch said. There is a new 18-hole golf course designed by golf course architect Bobby Weed. The course is smaller and more “walkable,” reducing the need for a golf cart and encouraging golfers to walk from hole to hole. Deutsch said while most country clubs charge an assessment or a fee to members to pay for periodic upgrades and remodeling projects, the former Greenacres Country Club never asked for money from its members in addition to the dues. So, to pay for the new golf course and clubhouse remodeling project, the country club sold off part of the original golf course that borders Route 206 to a developer - and that is what accounts for the mounds of dirt. Lennar Homes is the developer, Deutsch said, adding there are plans for a 97-unit “high end” active adult community. The money from the sale of the land has been

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Notre Dame High School competed in the 2018 NJSIAA Track and Field Meet of Champions held at Northern Burlington High School in Columbus on June 9. Miguel Jimenez, pictured above, took part in the mixed 800-meter run wheelchair event. He finished with a time of 1:52.46. Haley Horvath, pictured below, soared through the air as she competed in the girls pole vault finals. She finished with a height of 13-05.25.

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Gusciora wins election in Trenton, will leave Assembly By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

State Assemblyman Reed Gusciora (D-Mercer, Hunterdon) won a run-off election June 12 to become the next mayor of Trenton, an outcome that means Democrats later this summer will have to replace him in the state Legislature. Gusciora has been a lawmaker since 1996, but he said on June 13 that his current plan is to resign his Assembly seat July 1 — the same day he takes the oath of office as Trenton’s mayor. From the time he steps down from his state position, Democrats will have 30 days to fill the vacancy, said Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (DMercer, Hunterdon), the other member of the Assembly from the 15th District. Gusciora’s departure will mark the second time this year

there has been a vacancy in the 15th District. Liz Muoio quit her Assembly seat on Jan. 15 to join the Murphy administration as state treasurer. Reynolds-Jackson emerged from what had been a crowded field of Democrats seeking to replace Muoio. As for who might want to replace Gusciora, Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes, a Democrat, said on June 13 that he thought Mercer County Freeholder Anthony S. Verrelli has the “inside track.” Verrelli, the president of the Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters Local 254, ran to replace Muoio, but lost to Reynolds-Jackson during a vote at a convention of Democratic county committee members from Mercer and Hunterdon counties. “I would think Anthony Verrelli, who came in a close second to Verlina, would have an inside track because he’s made

the contacts with all the committee people already once,” Hughes said in calling Verrelli the “No. 1 contender.” “I think he got a very good response from a lot of people. He only lost to Verlina by a dozen votes or so. I would think he’s probably going to be the one who’s got a head start on everybody. He’s a very good guy and makes a great candidate,” Hughes said. Verrelli, a Hopewell Township resident, could not be reached for comment. He is serving his first term on the Mercer County Board of Freeholders.

As for other possibilities, fellow Mercer County Freeholder Samuel T. Frisby, a Trenton resident, said on June 13 that he is considering going for the seat. He declined to run earlier this year to replace Muoio. “The last time, it really was not the right time for me and I thought it was a better time for Verlina,” Frisby said. “I need to have some conversations with our Democratic leadership to just make sure we are all in lock step with what we’re trying to do.” New Jersey’s 15th Legislative District is made up of the Mercer County municipalities of Ewing,

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Hopewell Borough, Hopewell Township, Lawrence, Pennington, Trenton and West Windsor, and the Hunterdon County municipalities of East Amwell, Lambertville and West Amwell. It is considered a safe Democratic district. Democrats hold a 54-26 edge over Republicans in the Assembly. Gusciora said he is looking forward to serving as Trenton’s mayor, but he said a part of him will miss being in the Legislature. He first was elected in 1995 and has been re-elected ever since. He

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Sunset, Sips and Sounds, 5-8 p.m., Terhune Orchards winery, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville. Wine, light fare, relaxing music and friend-filled evenings every Friday this summer. Grab a glass of one of Terhune’s award-winning wines, sit back, relax, and enjoy live music from local artists each week. Styles range from jazz and blues to folk and rock. Wine and light fare including cheese platters and chips and homemade salsa are available. Rain or shine event, no admission fee. Individual glasses of wine can be purchased. Families are welcome. Please, no outside food. Music Schedule:

Mon., June 18

Yoga, 7:30 p.m., Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Sunita Yadav teaches this series of yoga classes. All levels of experience are welcome. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel or yoga mat. Class is limited to 30 participants. Participants must register online for each individual class date. Go to mcl.org, click on the program tab at the top of the page to access EventKeeper.

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2:30-3:30 p.m., Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Slow down and join Reference Librarian Ann Kerr and reduce stress using meditation. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email Ann Kerr at lawprogs@mcl.org. Posture & Dance Exercises, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Reference Librarian Ann Kerr will share some simple exercises to improve your posture and increase your flexibility. Registration is suggested. Call 609989-6920 or email Ann Kerr at lawprogs@mcl.org.

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wick Pike, Lawrenceville. Bring your own drum or use one of ours. Registration is suggested. Call 609989-6920 or email lawprogs@mcl.org. Instrumental Kabbalat Shabbaton, 7:30 p.m., Adath Israel Congregation, 1958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville. Adath Israel Congregation will have an innovative, yet traditional, Instrumental Kabbalat Shabbaton. The community is invited to join this special service. For more information, go to www. adathisraelnj.org or call 609-896-4977.

Tues. June 19

Read & Pick Program: Cherries, 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Terhune Orchards winery, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville. Read & Pick is a program that combines picking fruit with your young child and listening to a story highlighting the fruit. Parents and young children (ages preschool to 8 years) are welcome to celebrate everything wonderful about cherries. Two books will be read highlighting cherries followed by an educational component. Then everyone will pick his or her own container of cherries. Farm staff will explain how cherries grow and how they should be picked. The cost is $8 per child and includes the container of cherries. Registration is requested. There are two sessions: 9:30 am and 11:00 am. For more information call 609-924-2310 or visit www.terhuneorchards.com.

Sun., June 24

Firefly Festival, 4- 9 p.m., Terhune Orchards winery, 330 Cold Soil Road,

Lawrenceville. Fireflies are an “electrifying” part of summer. To celebrate this exciting free event, enjoy an evening of nature, music, wagon rides, and outdoor fun. Celebrate fireflies by making your own wings and antenna. There will be a $5 charge for the crafts activities. Enjoy live music by Miss Amy and her Big Kids Band while you wait for the fireflies to come out. Circus Place, New Jersey’s premier circus training facility, will showcase their Youth Circus Performance Troupe at Firefly Festival. Watch the students perform aerials, acrobatics and juggling. Visitors can also participate in interactive workshops and learn to juggle, spin a plate, balance feathers, and walk a tight wire. Food will be available at Pam’s Firefly Tent: grilled chicken, hot dogs, corn on the cob, pie, apple cider, donuts, cookies, apples and more! Pony rides, face painting and wagon rides through the farm and orchards will be available all evening. Adults can enjoy Terhune’s own wine to sample or by the glass in the tasting room. For more, go to www.terhuneorchards. com or call 609-924-2310.

Mon., June 25

Off the Page, 7 p.m. Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Try out your acting chops (or indulge your secret passion) playing one of the great characters from dramatic literature or contemporary comedy — without the threat of performing in front of a live audience. Library staff will “cast” and

read a play aloud, around a table, as actors and production teams typically do at the first rehearsal of a play. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email lawprogs@mcl.org.

Tues., June 26

The Princeton PC Users Group, 7 p.m., Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Talk titled “What’s a Router and Why Do I Want One?” by Gabe Goldberg. The electronic box connected between your ISP’s wall connection and your home network is almost certainly a router (providing Ethernet ports and WiFi access), or perhaps it’s a router with added capabilities (e.g., modem converting ISP connectivity to Ethernet). You’re hardly alone if you haven’t given it much thought, since it likely “just works”, year after year. But routers are complex devices: in fact, they’re computers running operating systems and applications! They’re therefore worth informed decisions about selection and configuration, and need occasional software updating or replacement to fix problems, improve performance, and (especially) close security exposures. This presentation will answer the question posed above and help understand and exploit router features. For more information, go to ppcug-nj.apcug.org.

Thurs., June 28

Sorber’s Motivators Toastmasters meetings, 6:45-7:45 p.m., Lawrence Community Center, 295 Eggerts Crossing Road, Lawrenceville. Toastmas-

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Pennington School pupils create fundraiser to fight BCRA cancers By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Olivia Meyerson would have liked to have known her grandmother and to have listened to her stories, but she never had the chance to do so. That’s because Olivia’s grandmother died before she was born. Olivia’s mother, Chelsi Meyerson was just 12 years old when her mother - who would have been Olivia’s grandmother - succumbed to ovarian cancer. To ensure that no one else should have the experience, Olivia and her younger brother, Mason, recently organized a fundraiser to benefit the Basser

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Center at the University of Pennsylvania. “I thought about having a fundraiser,” said Olivia, who lives in Lawrence Township. She is an 8thgrader and her brother is a 6th-grader at The Pennington School. “I brought the idea [of a fundraiser] to my mother. My grandmother died because of the BRCA gene mutation. The Basser Centeris trying to find a vaccine that would help to save so many lives and create options for future generations,” Olivia said. Mason said he wanted to hold the fundraiser to support research “so no other families go through”

having a family member develop a BCRA-linked cancer. With some help and support from their family, Olivia and Mason raised about $10,000 through the fundraiser. The Basser Center conducts research on a gene mutation that causes many types of cancer. Women who have inherited the BRCA gene are much more likely to develop breast or ovarian cancer, and men are at greater risk of developing prostate cancer. Both are more likely to develop pancreatic and melanoma cancers. The Basser Center, which was begun in 2012,

has made two promises, Olivia said. One promise is to develop a vaccine to halt BRCA gene mutation-related cancers, and the other is to create a blood test to discover pancreatic cancer. Research into the BRCA gene is especially meaningful for Chelsi Meyerson Olivia’s and Mason’s mother - because she discovered that she carries the BRCA gene. Her mother, grandmother and great-aunts had either breast or ovarian cancer, she said. About nine years ago, Meyerson said, she was tested for the BRCA gene. When she was found to have the gene, she underwent surgery to ensure

… has adequately prepared me to be mayor. I’m going to be reaching out to the same people, but in a different capacity.” Gusciora will run a capital city where the unemployment rate, once more than 9 percent in 2012, fell to 3.5 percent in April, according to federal labor data. Through May, Trenton has seen an uptick

in crime compared to the same five-month period last year. Robberies, 140, and burglaries, 314, are on the rise, while rape and attempted rape, 17, and major assaults, 170, are down, data at the New Jersey State Police showed. The city had eight murders through May, compared to seven through last May.

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that she would not develop breast or ovarian cancer and leave her own children to be motherless. “I had choices my mother did not have. I had knowledge that my mother did not have. I felt lucky to have the choices that my mother, my grandmother and my great-aunts did not have,” Meyerson said. “While I am incredibly lucky and grateful to have the knowledge and choices that they did not have, I want better knowledge and choices for my children,” Meyerson said. She said she is proud that her children undertook the fundraiser.

Meyerson said she is proud of Olivia for shedding light on the important issue of BRCA genetic mutations, and for taking steps to help other girls who may be worried about their genetic makeup. At the same time, she is sad that Olivia has to worry about it herself. Meyerson said she would encourage others to become aware of their genetic background so they can be empowered. Awareness is key, she said. Although it is a private thing to go through, “we feel compelled to shout it out and try to save more lives,” Meyerson said.

Cobblestone Continued from Page 1A reinvested into the country club. “Our mission is to provide an exceptional level of services and facilities to our members,” he said, adding that families join a country club because it represents a “good allocation of recreation dollars.” At the new Cobblestone Creek Country Club, mem-

bers can visit the club and enjoy themselves for an hour or two, and then go home, he said. They can use it every day or on the weekend to play golf or to dine in the dining room. “Members have said it’s like our summer camp for adults. It’s like being able to take a vacation for part of the day,” Deutsch said. But the Cobblestone

Creek Country Club is more than its physical components, Deutsch said. It offers something new in the “Town Center” concept. A typical country club offers golf, tennis, a swimming pool, a fitness center and a dining room, “but we want to offer more,” he said. The Town Center concept offers layers of programming that is not found

at a typical country club, such as educational and cultural events, he said. There will be cooking classes and photography classes, and authors will be invited to speak. “There are a lot of members with a lot of diverse interests...they will feel a stronger connection to the club,” Deutsch said. 00256889.0217.03x10.18.BeckerNose&Sinus.indd

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Love Jersey fruit? Thank our native pollinators!

For many New Jerseyans, it wouldn’t be summer without blueberries, peaches, tomatoes, and many varieties of melon and squash, all grown in this state we’re in. And we have dozens of unfamiliar, native pollinating insects to thank! The production of most fruits, seeds, and nuts requires insect pollinators, who transfer pollen from the male anthers of a flower to the female stigma residing within another flower of the same species. Without this cross-fertilization, seeds and the delicious fruits that encase them usually won’t grow. About 85 percent of all plants on Earth require pollination by animals, mostly bees. Domestic (European) honeybees are most often associated with crop pollination, but they’re not native. In recent years, the honeybees used by farmers throughout the U.S. have suffered from colony collapse disorder and other problems. Because of the domestic honeybee decline, the role of native pollinators is all the more important. Scientists estimate that wild pollinators provide as much as half of all crop pollination. A recent study headed by Rachael Winfree, an ecologist and professor at Rutgers University, shows that a great diversity of native pollinators is needed to provide this valuable “ecosystem service” of crop pollination. Published in the journal Science, the study says that in order to provide crop pollination on a large scale – that is, an entire agricultural region rather than a small study plot – there must be a large diversity of native bee species. The larger the geographic area, the more native bee species are needed for successful crop pollination. “Our results confirm the importance of biodiversity in keeping the planet habitable for human beings,” said Winfree. The study took place over several years on 48 farms in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Researchers identified more than 100 species of wild bees pollinating the flow-

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ers of crops like blueberries, watermelons and cranberries. In New Jersey, native pollinators include bumblebees, carpenter bees, leafcutter bees, sweat bees and squash bees, as well as wasps. Many of our colorful butterflies are also pollinators, including monarchs, tiger swallowtails, painted ladies, fiery skippers, orange sulfurs, common buckeyes and black swallowtails. Dozens of moths – including underwings, owlet, geometer, sphinx and hummingbird moths – and hundreds of species of beetles are pollinators. Ruby-throated hummingbirds also carry pollen between individuals of many species of native shrubs and wildflowers while gathering nectar, the only New Jersey bird to regularly do so. How can we make sure that there are enough wild pollinators for the Garden State’s crops? Winfree has some advice: “Farmers can plant fallow fields and road edges with flowering plants, preferably plants whose flowering periods are different, because wild pollinators need to be supported throughout the growing season,” she said. Among the plants that will attract and provide nourishment to native pollinators, according to Winfree, are yellow giant-hyssop (Agastache nepetoides), swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata), butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa), spotted Joe Pye weed (Eupatorium maculatum), flat-topped goldenrod (Euthamia graminifolia), great blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica), stiff goldenrod (Oligoneuron rigidum), narrowleaf mountain mint (Pycnanthemum tenuifolium), black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), green-headed coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata), white heath aster (Symphyotrichum pilosum), blue vervain (Verbena hastata), New York ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis), and Culver’s root (Veronicastrum virginicum). It’s critical to avoid the use of chemical pesticides and herbicides. Bee communities, both wild and domestic, have experienced severe declines as pesticide use in-

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creased. Especially harmful are a group of pest control chemicals called neonicotinoids, or neonics for short. Neonic-coated seeds grow into plants whose parts, including the pollen and fruit, are highly toxic to pollinators. In April, member states of the European Union voted in favor of an almost complete ban on the use of neonicotinoid insecticides across the EU. The United States has yet to do so, although the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently assessing the impact of neonics on bees. Unfortunately, neonic-coated seeds are in widespread use on New Jersey farms. As a homeowner, before purchasing seeds and plants from your local nurseries, ask if they are treated with neonics. Many retailers may not know the answer to this question, but it’s a good opportunity to let them know it’s important to consumers. June 18-24 is National Pollinator Week, a great time to learn about the role of wild pollinators in our food system – and to plant native perennial plants, stop using chemical pesticides and herbicides, and demand neonicfree plants! For more information about native plants which will grow well on your property, go to the Native Plant Society of New Jersey website atwww.npsnj.org or the Jersey-Friendly Yards website at www.jerseyyards.org. To learn more about New Jersey’s native bees, see the identification guide put together by Winfree at https:// winfreelab.files.wordp ress.com/2014/08/newjerseynati vebees_foldout.pdf. To learn more about neonicotinoids, go to https://xerces.org/neonicotino ids-and-bees. Michele S. Byers is executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation in Morristown.

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University students tackle fuel emissions A majority of Americans now acknowledge that global warming exists, that mankind is responsible, and that we need to do something about it, before it is too late. But for many, however, the question remains: what can we do? Fortunately, there are answers. A number of governmental organizations, from our local Sustainable Princeton to the Congressional Climate Solutions Caucus, are each organizing and proposing steps. Encouragingly also, Jonathan Lu, class of 2018 from our local university, together with 10 to 20 students, started the Princeton Students’ Climate Initiative in early 2017. These students saw the need to come together to propose environmental policies that would lead to a reduction of fossil fuel emissions — something that was stalled at our federal government. Wisely, among their first steps was to consult with Professor Andrew Zwicker of Princeton’s Plasma Physics lab and the New Jersey General Assembly — a man who bridged the worlds of academia and policy. He recommended that they research a white paper detailing both New Jersey’s environmental situation and steps necessary to counter it — that is, to formulate public policies to reduce fossil fuel emissions. Their research took them, for example, to the Federal Governments’ Energy Information Administration, which compiles statistics on the sources of CO2 emissions. This led them to find, among other things, that 85 percent of New Jersey’s emissions are outside the electric power sector, even though the power sector is the primary target of several initiatives. (Both the town and the university are also fortunate to have as a neighbor the research and journalism source on climate change, Climate Central.) The team continued to research throughout 2017, consulting with Zwicker multiple times. He provided feedback on the more particular details to be solved: legal issues, economic effects, policy interactions. After nine months of work, the group completed a 94-page white paper in January 2018. It also began reaching out to

stakeholders: environmental, labor, business, energy, environmental justice groups, to discuss this further. Thus the daunting, larger picture was broken up into manageable segments. As these requirement pieces of legislation became evident, members saw that sources of funding, from other students and/or the community, would also be necessary, to deal with expenses for transportation and communications. Luckily, the University is well-endowed with such resources. It also became evident that members would need to learn research methods, advocacy techniques, and how to simply talk with community members. New Jersey’s population of just under 9 million (2015) would require considerable outreach, expenses and effort. As necessity is often the mother of invention, Princeton’s Student Climate Initiative learned from the District of Columbia that by putting a price (or fee) on carbon usage, a source of revenue can become available for various purposes — either returning the revenue to tax payers or using it to finance carbon reduction. The group is now planning a Sept. 15 forum that will convene diverse stakeholders from across New Jersey to discuss climate policies. For those central New Jersey residents who want to reach out to the students now, and/ or over the summer, their email address is: PS.climate. initiative@gmail.com. Citizens, and students, around the nation have seen how school shootings can mobilize people, young and old, to change policy. Looking nationally and globally, one can see that climate change is an even more destructive threat than are guns. In response, PSCI is helping formulate policies that can make a difference. And they are tackling the complexities of legislation even as the challenges of their academic requirements keep them more than busy. To them, the effort is that important.

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ters International is 94 years old, and the leading nonprofit dedicated to effective oral communication and leadership. Members meet to deliver and evaluate prepared and impromptu speeches in an effort to become better speakers and leaders. Guests are always welcome. For more information, go to www.toastmasters. org.

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“Rabbi’s Tisch,” Adath Israel, 1958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville. Rabbi Benjamin Adler of Adath Israel Congregation will hold a “Rabbi’s Tisch,” an old Chasidic custom t gather around a Rabbi’s table for celebration, words of Torah and Fellowship. Following services, stay for an extended Oneg Shabbat, jokes, songs and stories shared by everyone at the table. The evening service will begin at 7:30 p.m., and the Rabbi’s Tisch will follow at 8:30 p.m. For more information, go to www. adathisraelnj.org or call 609-896-4977.

Mon., July 2

Jersey Transit Concert. At the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, starting at 7 p.m. Performing without instruments, acapella ensemble Jersey Transit sings a repertoire of songs taken from jazz standards to reggae to R&B to today’s pop. The ensemble has been around for more than 25 years, with some of the original members still in the group. Registration is suggested. Call 609-9896920 or email lawprogs@

Current Events Discussion Club. Join librarian Matthew Latta for a monthly open and informal discussion of events in the news. We will consider social, political and cultural issues from around the nation and around the world. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email lawprogs@mcl. org. At the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, starting at 7 p.m.

Thurs., July 5 & 19

Crochet Corner. Needle crafters who already know the basic crochet stitches are invited to drop in to socialize and work on a project of their choice. Experienced needle crafter Margaret Woo will be available to assist individuals. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email lawprogs@mcl. org. 3–5 p.m. at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System

Thurs., July 5

Foreign and Independent Films at Your Library - The Teacher (Slovakia & Czech Republic, 2016). A middle school teacher greets her new students by asking each to announce what his or her parents do for a living. Soon, it becomes apparent that her pupils’ grades are tied to how helpful their families can be with favors, both big and small. 103 min. Not rated. Slovak with English subtitles. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-

6920 or email lawprogs@ mcl.org. 6:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System.

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Blueberry Bash, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Terhune Orchards winery, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville. Wander through Terhune’s pick-your-pwn blueberry bushes; relax on a wagon ride around the farm. Pony rides, music and lots of tasty blueberry treats – blueberry muffins, blueberry cobbler, and blueberry salsa! Adults can visit the tasting room for a sample of our award winning Harvest Blues wine. Tuckers’ Tales Puppet Theatre will perform both days. Enter your favorite recipe in the juried Blueberry Bash Bake-off on Sunday. Contest rules will be available at the farm store. The prize winners will receive Terhune Orchards Gift Certificate good for any purchase in the Farm Store. Admission costs $8. No admission fee to farm store or winery. Parking is at the farm. For more information call 609-924-2310 or visit www.terhuneorchards.com.

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Read & Pick Program: Blueberries, 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Terhune Orchards winery, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville. Read & Pick is a program that combines picking fruit with your young child and listening to a story highlighting the fruit. Parents and young children (ages preschool to 8 years) are welcome to celebrate everything wonderful about See CALENDAR, Page 7A

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Township schools earn grants from Sustainable Jersey By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

When it comes to sustainability, the Lawrence Township Public Schools takes it very seriously - to the extent that each of the district’s seven schools has earned bronze level certification from Sustainable Jersey for Schools. Bronze level certification requires a school to earn 150 points for activities that range from having a school garden to buying green cleaning products and reducing food waste in the cafeteria. “Since registering with

Sustainable Jersey for Schools and having all seven schools earn bronze certification, our students and staff have sharpened their focus on being respectful of our environment,” said Andrew Zuckerman, the acting superintendent of schools. The goal of Sustainable Jersey for Schools is to help students learn how to live a better life, said Cari Gallagher, the coordinator of the school district’s Green Team. She teaches third grade at the Lawrenceville Elementary School. In the past year or so,

the school district has been awarded several grants from Sustainable Jersey for Schools that enable students to learn more about sustainability and to be able to practice it. The Slackwood Elementary School and the Lawrence Middle School each received a $2,000 grant in April for Green Team achievers, who will coordinate Green Team activities at each of the district’s seven schools. The Eldridge Park School received a $2,000 grant from Sustainable Jersey for Schools to install

bicycle racks to encourage students to ride their bicycles to school, Gallagher said. The grant paid for bicycle helmets and bicycle locks. The school district received a $10,000 grant to install eco-charger bicycles - stationary bicycles that are placed in the school library or media center and allow a student to read a book while “riding” a bicycle and generating electricity. The grant provides money for six “green readand-ride” bicycles, but thus far only three of the

special bicycles have been installed - one each at the Lawrenceville Elementary School, the Lawrence Intermediate School and the Lawrence Middle School. Three more eco-charger bicycles will be on their way soon to the Slackwood Elementary School, the Eldridge Park School and the Ben Franklin Elementary School, Gallagher said. They will arrive in the fall. In addition to bicycle racks and eco-bicycles, Sustainable Jersey for Schools has also awarded $2,000 grants to the school district for “Yoga in the

Classroom” and “Mindful Moments of Movement.” “Yoga in the Classroom” is a way to provide motor breaks for students in the classroom as a means to promote a healthy mindset and wellness. The “Mindful Moments of Movement” encourages students to move about while in the classroom. “We want to instill a sense of wellness in the students, and an understanding and respect for other people and the world around us. It is really helping everybody,” Gallagher said.

Through ALS camp, area nonprofit gives children hope By Samantha Brandbergh Correspondent

When Jodi O’DonnellAmes’ late husband, Kevin O’Donnell, was no longer able to open a sugar packet or stand up on skis at 29 years old, she knew something was wrong. But it wasn’t until shortly after Kevin fell while riding a bike with their daughter Alina, then 2, in the baby seat that they began seeing a doctor. After some consultations and tests, Kevin was ultimately diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurodegenerative disease that affects cells in the brain and spinal cord. “I remember the doctors told us to go home and enjoy our time together — and that it would be short,” O’Donnell-Ames said. Through O’Donnell’s battle with ALS, the progressive disease made everyday, simple tasks much more difficult. “As the cells are dy-

ing, muscles [become atrophied] and the connection is lost; you can’t do a simple thing like pick something up or blink, and eventually breathe, walk, speak, digest. All those things take muscles,” O’DonnellAmes said. “And so what happens is, typically, the person diagnosed with ALS has to leave their job, the person who’s their partner has to leave, or if they’re well-off enough financially, they can hire someone to assist. Every single thing you do each day is affected, everyday activities such as dressing, eating, bathing, all those things need assistance.” O’Donnell-Ames lost her husband to ALS in 2001, and in 2007, she began to reach out to families also affected by the disease. Her current husband, Warren Benton Ames, lost his wife Tina to ALS in 2000, and O’DonnellAmes began sending free copies of Tina’s book “What Did You Learn To-

day?” to children whose parent has ALS. The book details the progression of ALS through the eyes of young children. “We ordered 3,000 copies and I started sending them out and saying, ‘I’m here, I’ve raised three children and if I can be of help, here’s a free book,’” O’Donnell-Ames said. This effort inspired O’Donnell-Ames to form the nonprofit Hope Loves Company, which provides support and nationwide weekend-long camps, free of charge, for children from the 6 to 21 who have a parent suffering from ALS. On May 20, the organization completed the sixth camp in New Jersey, making it the 16th camp nationally. “The camps started because we had a Family Fun Day,” O’Donnell-Ames said. “We got families together in the tri-state area who were facing ALS and then families were like, ‘This would be great if we could do this for a whole

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Otto Marcolini Otto Marcolini, Princeton native passed silently into history on Friday, March 30th, 30, 2018. Otto was the only son of Lucia and Luigi of Princeton and had four sisters: Laura, Anna, Monica. Otto Marcolini was a self-made man, interested in just about everything under the sun; a high school graduate who self-educated after entering the workforce. He worked in the trades and construction for forty five years and belonged to the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 5. He was a lifelong member in the AFL/CIO Bricklayers National Union, and worked on most of the major Public & Private buildings in Mercer County. They included many buildings at Princeton University, buildings at ETS and BMS Trenton State College, and the Princeton School projects. He was a regular around all at the local golf courses and enjoyed challenging people to match wits with his fantastic memory! Otto loved golf, as a former caddie and student of the game toting bags around golf clubs in the Princeton area.

L.A. PARKER. Nobody Knows Mercer County golf like Otto Marcolini An interesting situation occurred while attempts were made to track down the subject for this column. He was a friend at Lawrenceville’s local farms and shops and was loved and will be missed by all. The Saturday morning Maidenhead Bagel Breakfast Club is not the same without him! His philosophies as he lived his life included bear no malice, be nice to his fellow man, do his share of the work, just give kindness, and forgiveness is less of a burden. The greatest advice he offered to those in other generations was to respect their elders advice and do not feel sorry for yourself and your situation, life can be cruel and any feeling of illness will pass, make the best effort you can every day. Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness and Otto chased it till the end! Survived by his great nephew and his wife James and Kristen Steinmetz, Otto raised Jim as his own son and was instrumental in getting him get through college. Otto was also stepfather to his former wife Angela’s son, Alfred. It is the wish of his family that a memorial graveside burial and service be held at St. Paul’s Cemetery (216 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08542), on June 29, his 94th birthday, at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers please send donations to St Paul’s school athletics via mheucke@stpaulsofprinceton.org

weekend.’” By mixing common camping activities — rock climbing, fishing, hiking and canoeing — and support group sessions, the campers are able to meet and connect with other children who are going through the same hardships. “Because ALS is a rare disease, a lot of the children never meet anybody else who is in the same situation — who has a father or mother who slowly can’t walk or talk, who’s communicating with eye gaze. So, we keep bringing the camp to other states,” said Laurie Kolano, executive director of Hope Loves Company and grief counselor for the Princeton nonprofit Good Grief. Hope Loves Company currently holds camps in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Indiana, California and Florida, and have plans to expand to Chicago and Dallas. The Hope Loves Company mission has recently extended to Iceland, where

the team traveled with nine campers to meet with members of the Icelandic ALS Association last year. The journey is featured in a Hope Loves Company documentary, which will premiere at the New Hope Film Festival in the New Hope Arts Center on July 21. Cara Haggerty, a Hope Loves Company team member whose boyfriend’s father died of ALS last January, attended her first camp last month. She chaperoned an 8-year-old girl whose father died of ALS when she was 3. “Not only was it fun to watch her do the activities, but she overcame her fears,” Haggerty said. “She said she wasn’t a fan of nature and then decided to do a nature walk in the rain, and there was a giant swing and she was afraid of it at first, debating back and forth about going on.” Kolano swiped through an iPad with photos from last month’s camp, including one of a boy named

Niall. He left last year’s camp to attend his mother’s funeral, Kolano said, and the other campers formed a line to give him a hug before he left. “This year, after he did archery, he said that it was his favorite activity because he felt that when he released the arrow, he was releasing all of his stress too,” she said. “Every activity to resonates with different children.” Kolano said that the camps allow the children — who often become caregivers for their loved one suffering from ALS — to “be kids again, laugh and have fun,” even if it’s just for a weekend. Beyond the camps, Hope Loves Company sends care packages to children who may not be able to attend. Currently, the team is working on Hugs of Hope pillows — pillows made from the shirt of the child’s loved one who has passed from, or is still bat-

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Incoming Lawrenceville Main Street director wants to promote upcoming local events By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

For Kelly Edelstein, Lawrenceville Main Street is all about building a habit - once visitors come to the Village of Lawrenceville and discover how much fun they are having, they will want to come back. That is Edelstein’s goal in her new role as the executive director of Lawrenceville Main Street. The nonprofit organization, a volunteer-driven group, formed in 1996 and sparked the revitalization of the business district

across the street from The Lawrenceville School. Edelstein is no stranger to Lawrence Township. She has lived in the township for 19 years and owned Acacia, one of several restaurants in the Village of Lawrenceville, for several years before selling it. “What I want to do is to re-imagine Main Street and find ways to reach people and bring families into the village,” Edelstein said. “We are building a habit, eat local, play local. You can find your fun close to home.” To do that is no small

feat, but Edelstein plans to build on the foundation created by Lawrenceville Main Street - from events such as Music in the Park to Scarecrows in the Village - by leveraging her background in social media and marketing. Edelstein already has some ideas for the tweaks she would like to make, working in concert with Lawrenceville Main Street’s Board of Directors. The Music in the Park series of concerts will kick off June 21 with a perfor-

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MERCER COUNTY NOTES Fresh-produce checks for qualifying older adults

Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes announced that older adults in Mercer County again will have the opportunity to receive fresh-produce checks that will enable them to purchase locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farm stands. Representatives from the Mercer County Nutrition Office will offer the checks on Friday, June 15, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Cooperative Extension of Mercer County, 930 Spruce St., Lawrence. Eligible older adults will receive checks to redeem fresh produce at various vendor sites throughout the County. Each person will receive five $5 checks that total $25 and are valid until Nov. 30, 2018. Checks will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. “The Farmers Market Check Program offers older adults an increased opportunity to include a nutritious choice to their eating habits,” Hughes said. “It also helps the older adult who may be struggling financially to get the most for their money.” The Farmers Market program was developed to provide low-income older adults with checks they can use to purchase fresh produce grown by New Jersey farmers. The Mercer County Nutrition Program is the lead agency and coordinator in Mercer County for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, and has been for a number of years. Qualifications are as follows: a single person’s income must not exceed $22,311 per year or $1,860 monthly; a cou-

ple’s income must not exceed $30,044 per year or $2,504 monthly. Documentation is required for certification that includes: • Identity and residency proof • Driver’s license, utility/phone bill or birth certificate • Income proof • Current income tax return, Social Security statement, Food Stamps/SNAP verification or Medicaid card The Mercer County Nutrition Project reminds older adults of these guidelines: • You must be 60 years of age or older and live in Mercer County to receive checks. • You must provide proof of income. • You may not pick up checks for anyone other than yourself, unless you are serving as a proxy. (IMPORTANT: Call the Nutrition Office for these details; see number below.) • Checks are to be signed in front of the farmers. Do not send signed checks to the market with a friend. The farmer has the right to refuse to honor them. • Checks may be used only at certified farm stands &#8212; not grocery stores. Stands will display a yellow poster indicating that they accept these checks. • Only one set of checks per person will be awarded each year. • Couples can each receive their own set of checks. For more information, contact the Mercer County Nutrition Program for the Elderly, Senior Farmers Market Program, at 609-989-6652.

Director Continued from Page 6A mance by the Lawrence Community Band, she said. The concerts are held in Weeden Park, next to the Lawrenceville Post Office. Edelstein said she is exploring a “Movies in the Park” series. If the plan works out, the movies would be shown outdoors in Weeden Park. Restaurant Week has been set for Sept. 17-23. The eight restaurants in the Village of Lawrenceville will join together to offer prix fixe meals, she said. “It’s just to get people to try restaurants they have not been to before,” she said, adding that the restaurants are working on their menu offerings for Restaurant Week. Sculptures created by the Artists of the Motor Exhibit Building at the Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton Township, will

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Continued from Page 6A tling, ALS. When the children graduate out of the camp, O’Donnell-Ames said, they are able to return as volunteers or through the organization’s Young Ambassadors Program. “It’s spreading awareness, being an example at camp, helping us with our events and to come speak at events and share their experience,” O’DonnellAmes said. One ambassador, Mackenzie Anderson, lost her mother Susan Anderson to ALS, and she and her

be on display in Weeden Park in September, Edelstein said. The annual Scarecrows in the Village, which takes place in October, may be expanded into a festival, she said. It could become an afternoon full of events for families. Later in the year, there are plans for a holiday market. There will be craft tables and a holiday gift shop. Artists will sell their one-of-a-kind creations, Edelstein said. “I want to create an expectation there is always something going on at Lawrenceville Main Street,” she said. One of the best things about Lawrenceville Main Street, she said, is that it is made up of small, family owned businesses and that patrons are supporting local families, not national chain stores.

Patronizing the locally owned businesses allows those families to fulfill the American dream - if you work hard, you will have something of your own, Edelstein said. “These businesses are owned by your neighbors. By coming here, we are building a stronger community. I think we are stronger when we lean on one another,” she said. Looking ahead, Edelstein said she is excited about her new job, which combines many of her interests - building a sense of community and community engagement, and supporting small businesses. “There are lot of possibilities and I am excited to see what we can do,” Edelstein said.

brother worked to develop a scholarship. “[They] were instrumental in helping us create an ambassador program and get things started. They wanted to get involved as much as possible,” O’Donnell-Ames said. “The year that Susan passed away, with the donations, we thought it would be a nice tribute to put towards that scholarship in her memory.” The Hope Loves Company mission is unique, as they are the only organization doing this kind of work to help benefit children.

Those at Hope Loves Company agree that the children they impact form a community, allowing them to understand what each of them are going through, all in a safe environment. “That’s the most amazing thing about it,” Kolano said, “the community and the connections these children make. It gives them support going forward, they stay connected even after camp has ended. It normalizes the situation they’re in.”

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blueberries. Two books will be read highlighting flowers followed by an educational component. Then everyone will pick his or her own bunch of flowers. Farm staff will explain how flowers grow and how they should be picked. The cost is $8 per child and includes the container of cherries. Registration is requested. There are two sessions: 9:30 am and 11:00 am. For more information call 609-924-2310 or visit w w w. t e r h u n e o r c h a r d s . com.

Free summer nature programs

The Mercer County Park Commission invites families to the Tulpehaking Nature Center each weekend in June, July and August for free summer programming. Weekends will involve hands-on activities, comprehensive learning and fun outdoors. Summer Weekends at the nature center continue through Sunday, Aug. 26. There will be seven different programs to choose from, including activities such as fishing, gardening, guided nature walks, nature games and more; no registration required. Programs are appropriate for families, and children of all ages. The Tulpehaking Nature Center is located at 157 Westcott Ave. in Hamilton. It is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. The nature center provides programs and exhibits that encourage visitors to explore and discover the many cultural, historic and natural resources of the Abbott Marshlands. It is owned by the County of Mercer and operated by the Mercer County Park Commission. For more information about the nature center, programs and schedule of events, go to www.mercercountyparks.org.

Cultural Festival scheduled for June 16

Mercer County’s 12 municipalities are home to citizens of many ethnicities and countries of origin. In celebration of this, County Executive Brian M. Hughes and the Board of Chosen Freeholders will present the eighth annual Cultural Festival & Food Truck Rally on Saturday, June 16, at Mercer County Park in West Windsor. The festival, to be held from 11 a.m.

to 7 p.m., will celebrate diverse cultures through live music and traditional dance performances, food trucks and biergarten, art demonstrations, heritage crafters, American Indians with handmade tepees, and pony rides and other activities for children. The entertainment schedule is as follows: Cultural Bands 11:30 a.m. – Nagara Group, Sikh 1:30 p.m. – Broken Shillelaghs, Irish 2:45 p.m. – Polkadelphia, Polish 4:30 p.m. – Swing Sabroso, Puerto Rican 6:15 p.m. – Kombo Latino, Latin Dance Performances 12 p.m. – Shishya School, Indian dance 12:15 p.m. – Recordando Mi Tierra, Costa Rican 12:40 p.m. – Trenton Greek Terpsichorians 1:00 p.m. – Shen Yun, Chinese Lion Dancers 2:15 p.m. – Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble 3:30 p.m. – Gypsy Funk Squad, Middle Eastern 4:00 p.m. – Gruppo Folklorico San Jose de Newark, Ecuadorian 5:15 p.m. – Janosik Polish Dance, Polish 5:30 p.m. – Nos Pes de Ouro, Brazilian & Capoeira Admission and parking are free. For more information, email the Mercer County Division of Culture and Heritage at culturalfestival@mercercounty.org or call 609-278-2712.

Calendar Continued from Page 5A blueberries. Two books will be read highlighting blueberries followed by an educational component. Then everyone will pick his or her own container of blueberries. Farm staff will explain how blueberries grow and how they should be picked. The cost is $8 per child and includes the container of cherries. Registration is requested. There are two sessions: 9:30 am and 11:00 am. For more information call 609-924-2310 or visit

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‘Madama Butterfly’ at The Princeton Festival

Jun. 15th – Jun. 24th, 2018

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ON THE COVER: On the Cover: Princeton Festival brings “Madama Butterfly” to the McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton.

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North Brunswick actress hits new ‘Heights’

orth Brunswick resident Milena Makse will assume a lead role in Phoenix Productions’ upcoming revival of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In The Heights.” Makse joins the cast as the admired “good girl” Nina Rosario, Benny’s love interest and the first in her family to go to college, according to information provided by Phoenix Productions. Everyone in the barrio admires her as the “one who made it out;” however, she returns home for the summer to reluctantly tell her parents that she has flunked out. “Nina is a very strong person who fights for what she wants, though she may not seem like it in the audience’s first interaction with her,” Makse said in the statement. “She’s also very stubborn, which I do love about her. It motivates her to keep fighting for what she wants, whether it be her college education or Benny, the man that she loves.” The show, sponsored by D’Agostino and Associates “The Injury Firm,” will take place at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank June 22-24. Performances are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and at 3 p.m. Sunday. “In the Heights” tells a captivating story about what it means to chase your dreams, cling to your roots and celebrate the community from which you grew. “The show started off as a way to show the pride and beauty of Washington Heights [New York], but since then, it has turned into so much more than that,” Makse said in the statement. “This show is about the power of home and community. Washington Heights is a beautiful example of the safety and community having a home can

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Milena Makse of North Brunswick, left, star as Nina and Abuela Claudia, respectively, in Phoenix Productions’ version of “In The Heights,” playing at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank June 22-24.

provide.” Although this is Makse’s first production with Phoenix, she is no stranger to the stage. She has had notable roles such as an ensemble performer in the North Brunswick Young Adult Drama Group’s production of “Urinetown” and as leading lady Veronica Sawyer in the Villagers Theatre production of “Heathers,” which she considers one of her proudest achievement to date, according to the statement. Recently, she rounded out her sophomore year of college at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, working toward a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama. Tickets for the show can be purchased in person at the box office, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank; by phone at 732-842-9000; or online at www.countbasietheatre.org.

Jun. 15th – Jun. 24th, 2018

IN CONCERT

by Kelly Giuliano

Princeton Festival to perform ‘Madama Butterfly’ A

tragic tale of love and loss, “Madama Butterfly” has emotionally awoken and evoked feelings of overwhelming despair for audiences alike over the past century. As one of the world’s best known operas, Madama Butterfly originated as late 19th century folklore, “Madame Butterfly,” written by American author John Luther Long. The Princeton Festival will showcase “Madama Butterfly” on June 16, 24 and July 1 at the McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton. The verismo opera - sung entirely in the Italian dialect - is introduced as a playful tale of endearment, and, as the story proceeds, the storyline advances to finalize toward a somewhat gothic conclusion. Princeton Festival Artistic Director Richard Tang Yuk, one of the masterminds behind the festival’s upcoming rendition of “Madama Butterfly,” said the storyline of the opera is what makes the performance exceptionally spectacular. Or, as Tang Yuk simply stated, entirely believable. Tang Yuk said “Madama Butterfly”’s premise of reality has won audiences over, more so than other popular tales of fiction or mythology. “Madama Butterfly” tells the story of a young Japanese Geisha, Cio-Cio-San, who marries an American naval officer, Lieutenant B.F. Pinkerton, while he is overseas visiting Japan. While Pinkerton has an esoteric desire, only unveiled to one close friend, to dedicate his life toward the search of experience and pleasure, Tang Yuk said, Cio-Cio-San (Butterfly) believes her marriage to Pinkerton is authentic and guaranteed to last a lifetime. Shortly after the two are wed, Tang Yuk continued, Pinkerton returns to the United States. After three years have passed, Butterfly has not yet heard from her American husband, a man of whom she had pre-conceived as her soulmate, and who she had an

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“Madama Butterfly” will be showcased during The Princeton Festival on June 16, 24 and July 1 at the McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton. eternal debt of faithfulness toward. One day, Tang Yuk continued, a naval ship arrives in a Japanese harbor - with Pinkerton and his new, American wife on board. As Butterfly is overcome with excitement upon her husband’s return, she quickly recognizes that Pinkerton is not the man she once thought he was. At her expense, Butterfly commits suicide to avoid public shame and further heartbreak. “She chose to die with honor rather than live in shame,” Tang Yuk said. A through-composed production of music by Giacomo Puccini makes the age-old opera all the more striking, Tang Yuk said. “It is so dramatic and so very profound-

ly sad,” Tang Yuk said. “Puccini was a master of orchestration. The textures and the color of the orchestra are so beautiful.” Yulia Lysenko, who plays Cio-Cio San in the upcoming production of Madama Butterfly, is a Ukrainian artist who brings sensitivity and wonder to an otherwise timeless role, Tang Yuk said. The role requires an extensive amount of stamina, Tang Yuk said, because Butterfly is singing for all but 20 minutes of the performance that lasts two hours and 40 minutes. As the soprano, Lysenko’s vocal capabilities remain unmatched, Tang Yuk said. Beautifully intertwining with Lt. Pinker-

ton’s (played by Matthew White) vocal range as a tenor, the duo adds to a truly “heart-rendering” performance. “Lysenko is extremely musical. There is such a range of color, dynamics, and expression that she brings to the role,” Tang Yuk said. Although “Un bel di” has been internationally recognized as the most beautiful aria in “Madama Butterfly,” Tang Yuk said, a personal favorite aria of the director’s is “Che tu Madre-” a dismal solo centered on the a complex expression of individualized sorrow. While “Madama Butterfly” is indefinitely known for its perennial storyline of passion and broken promises, the internationally recognized performance has been produced and re-mastered from its original version numerous times. As an opera that is so globally prominent, emphasizing originality is a key component of memorability. Tang Yuk said his cast brings a new perspective to a timeless performance. “This is a very collaborative process. As the rehearsals progress, we evolve into a rhythm that is uniquely ours,” Tang Yuk said. As artists, he said, the underlying goal is to replicate and conceptualize the story Giacomo Puccini incorporated within the lyrics of his thougthful compostion. “The music is about touching the soul of the listener,” Tang Yuk said. “It is about emotionally connecting with a complete stranger.” In order to fully connect with the performance, supertitles will be projected above the audience, so audience members who do not necessarily speak or understand Italian can become fully immersed in the storyline. For tickets and a complete list of festival performances, visit www.princetonfestival.org.

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MUSIC CLASSICAL MUSIC Princeton Festival Baroque Chamber Ensemble, The Princeton Abbey, 75 Mapleton Road, Princeton. Program featuring music by Heinrich Biber, FranĂ§ois Xaver Richter, Johann Bernhard Bach, Tarquinio Merula, Andrea Falconieri, June 23, 5 p.m., $30; princetonfestival. org. Rebel, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the Princeton University campus. Concert by baroque ensemble, playing on historic instruments, June 26, 7:30 p.m. Free tickets are available at tickets.princeton.edu one week before the concert. Tickets also will be available at the Richardson Auditorium Box Office at 6:30 p.m. the night of the concert. www.princetonsummerchamberconcerts.org. Princeton Festival Baroque Orchestra, Miller Chapel, Princeton Theological Seminary, 64 Mercer St., Princeton. Program featuring music by George Frederic Handel, Georg Philipp Telemann, Giuseppe Antonio Brescianello, Antonio Vivald and Marin Marais, June 27, 7:30 p.m., $35; princetonfestival.org. Princeton Festival Baroque Chorus & Orchestra, Miller Chapel, Princeton Theological Seminary, 64 Mercer St., Princeton. Program featuring music by Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel, June 30, 7 p.m., $25$35; princetonfestival.org. Zora String Quartet, Richardson

Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the Princeton University campus. Concert featuring music by Franz Joseph Haydn, Atar Arad, and Joannes Brahms, July 2, 7:30 p.m. Free tickets are available at tickets.princeton.edu one week before the concert. Tickets also will be available at the Richardson Auditorium Box Office at 6:30 p.m. the night of the concert. www.princetonsummerchamberconcerts.org. Poulenc Trio, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the Princeton University campus. Trio features James Austin Smith on oboe; Irina Kaplan on piano; and Bryan Young on bassoon, July 8, 3 p.m. Free tickets are available at tickets.princeton.edu one week before the concert. Tickets also will be available at the Richardson Auditorium Box Office at 6:30 p.m. the night of the concert. www.princetonsummerchamberconcerts.org. Fife & Drum Taptoe Concert Series, Old Barracks Museum, Trenton. The Taptoe recreates a summer evening in 18th century Trenton, when the music and the guard would march through a garrison town signaling the time for the taverns to close their taps and for the soldiers to return to their barracks, July 14, 28, 8 p.m. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25 for reserved balcony seating with included light refreshments; $10 lawn seating. Advanced tickets are available at www.barracks.org. Daedalus String Quartet, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the

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Princeton University campus. Program features music by Beethoven, Fred Lerdahl and Joannes Brahms, July 25, 7:30 p.m. Free tickets are available at tickets. princeton.edu one week before the concert. Tickets also will be available at the Richardson Auditorium Box Office at 6:30 p.m. the night of the concert. www. princetonsummerchamberconcerts.org. 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. Geographer, Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell. Solo Acoustic Performance, June 21, 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $22-$88; hopewelltheater. com. Dirk Quinn Band, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton. Dirk Quinn is a guitarist for a high energy funk/jazz band based out of Philadelphia that travels extensively throughout the US and Canada, June 21, 6 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and a blanket, and enjoy the free concert series every Thursday; artscouncilofprinceton.org. Damsel, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. Damsel is Beth Meyers and Monica Mugan. They’re an indie-net-folk duo performing original music, June 23, 8:30 p.m. www.smallworldcoffee.com. Parsonsfield, Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell. Parsonsfield will be promoting their new album, WE, which is “about finding our way in the world one day at a time trying to live out each moment until the sun goes down,” June 23, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $25$100; hopewelltheater.com. Peter and Will Anderson Quartet, presented by the Princeton Festival at the Berlind Theatre at McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton. Quartet led by brothers performing songs from the Great American Songbook, big-

band classics, bebop music and original songs, June 23, 8 p.m., $50-$60; princetonfestival.org. Chinese American Music Ensemble, Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren St., Plainsboro. Listen to songs of love and passion from China and the West, dating from ancient times to the modern era. This adult community chorus, led by internationally-recognized Conductor Shuang Guo, seeks to enhance the understanding of Chinese culture and to promote friendship through music. Recommended for adults and children in grades 4 and up. Please arrive 10 minutes before showtime. Doors will close at 2pm. No tickets required, seating is limited, June 24, 2 p.m. Danielia Cotton, Cadwalader Park, Trenton. Philadelphia-based singersongwriter, June 24, 6-8 p.m. Free; ellarslie.org. The Blawenburg Band, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton. Showcasing the golden age of concert band music featuring American patriotic. The Blawenburg Band is one of the oldest bands in the state, founded in 1890, June 28, 6 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and a blanket, and enjoy the free concert series every Thursday; artscouncilofprinceton.org. Karen Akers, RRazz Room, 6426 Lower York Road New Hope, Pennsylvania. Concert titled “Sing the Shadows Away,” including songs by Dory Previn, Stephen Sondheim, Mercer & Mancini, Dietz and Schwartz, Kander and Ebb, and others. With Alex Rybeck, musical director, July 7, 8 p.m. $45; www.therrazzroom.com; 888-596-1027. A.J. Lambert, RRazz Room, 6426 Lower York Road New Hope, Pennsylvania. A.J. Lambert, granddaughter of Frank Sinatra, presents her concert titled, “Sing the Shadows Away,” including songs by Dory Previn, Stephen Sondheim, Mercer & Mancini, Dietz and Schwartz, Kander and Ebb, and others. With Alex Rybeck, musical director, July 8, 8 p.m. $35; www.therrazzroom.com; 888-596-1027. See THINGS TO DO, Page 10B

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MUSEUMS Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue, Trenton. Ellarslie Open 35. Annual juried exhibit continues a tradition of supporting area artists and bringing the finest in visual art to patrons and visitors. Juried by Heather Campbell Coyle, through July 1. Hours: Wed.-Sat. noon to 4 p.m. Sun. 1-4 p.m. www.ellarslie.org; 609-9893632. Princeton University Art Museum, on the campus of Princeton University, Princeton. “Frank Stella Unbound: Literature and Printmaking,” Between 1984 and 1999, the American artist Frank Stella executed four ambitious print series, each of which was named after a literary work that had a distinctive narrative structure: the Passover song Had Gadya, a compilation of Italian folktales, the epic novel Moby-Dick, and the illustrated encyclopedia Dictionary of Imaginary Places. Through these four bodies of work, Stella evolved printmaking projects of unprecedented scale and complexity that both transformed the artist’s visual language, May 19 through Sept. 23; 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. 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. This

exhibit is open to the public Fridays through Sundays. “It’s Just a Job: Bill Owens and Studs Terkel on Working in 1970s America.” Multimedia exhibit pairs the two iconic documentarians of work life, underscoring how the decade was a dramatic time of transition for the American workforce. It is not simply a look back: many of the themes that Owens and Terkel identified remain strikingly relevant, engaging visitors to consider their own perspectives about working, through July 29. Artists talk with Bill Owens, April during Art After Hours: First Tuesdays. Museum hours: Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free; www.zimmerlimuseum. rutgers.edu; 848-932-7237.

COMEDY

Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Gareth Reynolds and Mike E. Winfield, June 21, 7:30 p.m., June 22-23, $23; JP Sears, June 28, 7:30 p.m., June 29-30, $27; www.stressfactory.com; 732-545-4242. Princeton Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor. RC Smith, June 22-23; Jerrold Benford, July 6-7; Dean Napolitano and Jen Hellman, July 20-21; catcharisingstar. com; 609-987-8018. The RRazz Room, The Clarion Inn & Suites, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, Pennsylvania. Vickie Shaw June 30, 8 p.m. $35; therrazzroom.com; 888-596-1027.

DANCE

Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, Wednesdays, 8-10:30 p.m (Instruction at 7:30 p.m.), $10 (no See THINGS TO DO, Page 11B

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25 MLB’s Angels, in sportscasts 29 Lily’s “Grace and Frankie” co-star 31 Fruit cocktail fruit 33 Requirement for many returns 34 Storybook bear 35 Start of a sad tale 36 Span before a spin 37 Mine car 39 Support for a proposal 42 Court event 43 Matisse at an easel 44 Ordinal suffix 45 Ale vessel 46 Musical based on “Madama Butterfly” 47 “__ the loneliest number” 48 Pads in trees 50 Gooey stuff 53 Breakfast in a box 55 African threat 57 __ golf 59 Pep squad syllables 61 Med. school class 63 Doo-wop syllable 64 “Baseball Tonight” network 66 Abandon, as a plan 67 On __: hot 69 Women’s magazine since 1939 70 Spring bloomers 71 Investor’s concern

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dance on July 4); Fourth Saturday Contra Dance, June 23, special event. Afternoon for experience dancers (admission costs $23); Evening dance (admission costs $17). Admission for both costs $27; www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Friday Night Folk Dancing, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton St., Princeton. One-hour instruction most weeks, followed by request dancing. Fridays, 8-11 p.m. $5; 609-912-1272. M R Square Dance Club, Saint Luke’s (Episcopal) Church, 1620 Prospect St. Ewing. Weekly progressive dances. No prior experience is needed.

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

FILM First Reformed, Princeton Garden Theatre, 160 Nassau St., Princeton. 1-hour 53-minute film. Ethan Hawke gives a powerful performance as a pastor at a small church in upstate New York that is preparing for its 250th anniversary. Introduction by Princeton Theological Seminary Professor of Philosophy and the Arts, Dr. Gordon Graham. Followed by an

in-theater discussion, June 19, 7:30 p.m.; General Admission seating costs $11.50, www.thegardentheatre.com. Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, Princeton Garden Theatre, 160 Nassau St., Princeton. 1-hour 34-minute video documentary based on an intimate look at America’s favorite neighbor: Mister Rogers. This emotional and moving film takes us beyond the zip-up cardigans and the Neighborhood of MakeBelieve, and into the heart of the man who inspired generations of children with compassion and imagination. Following the screening there will be a Q&A See THINGS TO DO, Page 16B

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What’s in a name? “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet An honorary degree conferred by Princeton University upon The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) President R. Barbara Gitenstein at Princeton’s commencement on June 5 was an act acknowledging the Shakespearean wisdom that names are arbitrary labels. The College of New Jersey, founded in 1746, changed its name to Princeton University during the culmination of the institution’s Sesquicentennial Celebration in 1896. How can that be? President R. Barbara Gitenstein, who will be retiring from her TCNJ presidency on June 30, worked at the college in the 21st century not the 18th or 19th century. It’s just a name thing. Newer residents of the Princeton area may be unaware of the Princeton University/The College of New Jersey/Trenton State College namechanging brouhaha in 1996. Three years before Dr. Gitenstein arrived on the job, the board members of what then was known as Trenton State College voted unanimously to change the name of the Ewing-based higher education institution to The College of New Jersey. Princeton University denounced the state college for appropriating the Princeton University’s historic and original name. In July 1996, Princeton sued the newly named The College of New Jersey on

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In the Faculty Room of Nassau Hall, Princeton President Christopher L. Eisgruber (third from left) gathers with honorary degree recipients (from left) Lonnie Bunch III, Carla Diane Hayden, R. Barbara Gitenstein, Rev. Gregory Boyle, S.J. and Robert Geddes. the grounds that TCNJ intentionally had implied that it had a historical link with Princeton University. The dispute was settled when the two sides agreed ”to make clear the entirely separate histories of the two institutions.” Thanks to the leadership of President Gitenstein, the name is now associated with one of the finest public colleges in

the nation – and, as such is a superb reflection of its namesake – the internationally acclaimed private higher education institution Princeton University. I have heard President Eisgruber on another occasion give a heartfelt and eloquent speech articulating society’s crucial need for high-quality, publicly supported institutions of higher education. The histo-

ries of Princeton and TCNJ may be entirely separate, but the two institutions are still linked by mission - an intense commitment to excellence in higher education and the well being of its students hailing from all socio-economic backgrounds. My knowledge of the relationship between these two institutions is experiential, rather than academic. I was working as Princeton University’s community and state affairs director during the name change commotion. My current job at the New Jersey Association of State Colleges and Universities, of which TCNJ is a member, has given me the opportunity to observe up close the veracity of the Princeton University’s honorary degree proclamation, as follows: “R. Barbara Gitenstein has more than 40 years of experience as a professor and administrator in the public and private sectors of higher education. Since 1999, she has served as president of The College of New Jersey, the first woman to have that role in TCNJ’s 160-year history. She came to TCNJ from Drake University, where she was provost and executive vice president. During her tenure at TCNJ, Gitenstein has focused on enhancing academic rigor and faculty-student engagement, raising the four-year graduation rate, investing in campus amenities and facilities, and boosting alumni support. A scholar of Jewish and American literature, Gitenstein is the author of “Apocalyptic Messianism and Contemporary Jewish-American Poetry.” She serves on the Board of Directors for

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Loose Ends Continued from Page 12B the American Council on Education and on the Executive Board of the New Jersey Presidents’ Council, and she previously chaired the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the body that accredits colleges and universities in the mid-Atlantic region, including Princeton. Gitenstein has supported the professional advancement of women throughout her career. Among her honors, she was recognized in 2009 by the Women’s Caucus of New Jersey as a Woman of Achievement. She received her B.A. from Duke University and her Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina. This visionary leader is the first woman to serve as president of The College of New Jersey in the institution’s 160-year history. Determined to provide her students with the highest caliber academic experience, she has led transformative efforts to improve TCNJ’s four-year graduation rate, which now ranks among the highest in the nation for public colleges and universities. On a national level, she has been a steadfast advocate for academic rigor, high standards and expanded educational opportunity. Throughout her career, as a scholar of Jewish and American literature and as an insightful administrator, she has demonstrated the power of education to change lives and change the world. Dr. Gitenstein’s personal journey that transported her to a position where she could have a transformational role on the nation’s higher education stage began with her birth – at home (her mom never made it to the hospital)- in Florala, Alabama. A town of 2,000 residents, Florala had two Jewish families – one of whom was the Gitenstein family. “My mother and father were New Yorkers (Manhattan), who ended up in Alabama, because it offered a possibility of success for my father’s shirt manufacturing business.

My grandfather’s shirt manufacturing business went bankrupt during the Depression. My father at the age of 17 was incredibly courageous and determined to make it – and left New York for a new life….My father Seymour Gitenstein was an extraordinary business man and manager, I never took a business course. He was my business mentor - I learned my management skills from my father who had over 1,000 employees.” Learning from her father’s success was the positive aspect of living in Florala, Alabama. The negative was the fact that “living there for us was not very comfortable, we were different,” she said. “In addition to being Jewish, we were not Southern, we were totally Yankees.” But her dad continued to set an example of perseverance and a socially progressive ethos, because even with his being different he became a leader in the community. “He was the chair of the local board of education during the integration of the schools. There was no violence – he managed the conflict,” said Dr. Gitenstein. But the local schools were not accredited, so her parents sent her to a private, all-girls’ boarding school, HoltonArms, for her high school education. “I was always a serious academic. It was a hard, scary and often lonely experi-

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with Eliot Daley, who joined Fred Rogers as president of the ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ organization during its early years, June 22, 7 p.m.; Ticket costs $25 and includes a small popcorn and fountain beverage, www.thegardentheatre.com.

MISCELLANY Grease Sing-A-Long, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick. Ever wanted to know what it’s like to be a T-bird or a Pink Lady but never quite felt cool enough to pull it off? Well, now is your chance to don those pink jackets, grease up those quiffs, and let your inhibitions go for an evening where you are the stars and remember GREASE is the word, June 21, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $19; www.stnj.org. Juneteenth, celebration, The 1719 William Trent House Museum, 15 Market St., Trenton. The Trent House grounds will be the site of a Juneteenth, celebration, commemorating the announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas, the last outpost of the Confederacy. On the program are a presentation of the history of Juneteenth, spirituals and Gospel music, reading of the Proclamation, and art activities for both children and adults, June 23, noon to 2 p.m. www.williamtrenthouse.org; 609989-3027. See THINGS TO DO, Page 17B

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GALLERIES Mystery and Magic - New Jersey’s Pinelands On view through July 1 Exhibit of 15 photos by Albert D. Horner of Medford Lakes Nassau Club, 6 Mercer St., Princeton 609-924-0580 Exhibit: 110 Years of the PrincetonBlairstown Center On view through July 9 Explores history of Princeton-Blairstown Center, from its founding to present Princeton Public Library Princeton Room 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton www.princetonlibrary.org/events/ Embattled Emblems: Posters and

Flags of the First World War On view through Aug. 19 East Gallery New Jersey State Museum 205 West State St., Trenton 609-292-6464 www.statemuseum.nj.gov Shifting Views: Artists who experienced World War I On view through Aug. 19 East Gallery, Central New Jersey State Museum 205 West State St., Trenton 609-292-6464 www.statemuseum.nj.gov Photography by Larry Parsons through September 15 On view in the Tech Room, located on the second floor of the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton www.artscouncilofprinceton.org/exhibit_gallery/princeton-public-library/

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Frontline Arts exhibit an exhibition of artwork from Frontline Arts, a socially conscious papermaking and printmaking arts organization located in Branchburg Frontline Arts’s specialty is the transformative process of making handmade paper from military uniforms through June 17 Barron Arts Center 582 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays, 2-4 p.m. weekends; closed holidays 732-726-7022 Adrian Nicoara’s Painted Ceramic Tiles original portraits, landscapes, and still life, interpretations of classical art, decorative tiles and plates through June 20 The Plainsboro Library Gallery 9 Van Doren St., Plainsboro Hours: 10-8:30 Monday - Thursday; 10-5 Friday - Sunday 609-275-2897 Animals - wild & winsome an exhibit of children’s art through June 30 Gallery hours: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. weekdays, 4-6 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sundays The Gallery at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 17 Oak Ave., Metuchen www.nailsinthewall.org Does It Match the Couch? A Juried Exploration of Color through Sept. 2 Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., through June 15; Sunday, 12 noon-5 p.m. admission: $8 Monmouth Museum 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft 732-747-2266; www.monmouthmuseum.org Rafal Goraczniak Monmouth Museum New Jersey Emerging Artist Series through July 8 Goraczniak’s Black and White Photography Exhibition, Gallery Talk, June 27, from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. The Nilson Gallery located on the campus of Brookdale Community College 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft opening reception and gallery talk are free and open to the public 732-747-2266; www.monmouthmuseum.org Art + Autism through Aug. 31 opening reception: June 15, 7-9 p.m. Monday - Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pollak Gallery Monmouth University Center for the Arts 400 Cedar Ave., West Long Branch free and open to the public 732-263-6889; www.monmouth.edu Cats vs. Dogs: Illustrations for Children’s Literature through June 24 open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m., and the first Tuesday of each month (except August), 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; closed Mondays and major holidays, as well as the month of August Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers 71 Hamilton Street (at George Street) on the College Avenue Campus of Rutgers University, New Brunswick 848-932-7237; www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu

The Week of Friday, June 15, 2018 Mystery and Magic - New Jersey’s Pinelands exhibit of 15 photos by Albert D. Horner of Medford Lakes through July 1 Nassau Club 6 Mercer St., Princeton 609-924-0580

FILM The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening With Cary Elwes Saturday, June 16, 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Film begins at 7:30 p.m. followed by Q&A with Cary Elwes Paramount Theater 1300 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park tickets: $39.50 + 732-897-6500; www.apboardwalk.com/event

FOR KIDS MMKIDS Magic Show with George the Magician June 15 from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Monmouth Museum 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft Members: $10 child, $12 adult; Non-members: $12 child, $15 adult tickets at the door (if available): $15 all 732-747-2266; www.monmouthmuseum.org The Kids Takeover of Downtown Metuchen Presented by the Metuchen Downtown Alliance a deejay on Main Street, a street magician, activities at participating businesses and an obstacle course on the plaza June 20, from 1-6 p.m. www.downtownmetuchen.org.

FARMERS’ MARKETS Metuchen Farmers Market Saturdays from June to November 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Plaza New & Pearl Streets, Metuchen www.metuchenchamberexchange.com Galleria Red Bank Farmers’ Market Sundays through mid-November 9 a.m.-2 p.m. corner of Bridge Avenue and West Front Street thegalleriaredbank.com Keyport Thursdays, through Oct. 25, 1-7 p.m. Fireman’s Park, West Front Street, Keyport visitkeyport.org Atlantic Highlands Fridays, June through October Veterans’ Park 111 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands atlantichighlands.org

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Mena Suvari is an “American Woman” in Paramount Network’s new ’70s dramedy By Ryan A. Berenz

t’s been nearly 20 years since Mena Suvari’s breakout roles in American Pie and American Beauty, and the actress is getting Americanized again in Paramount Network’s ’70s dramedy American Woman (Thursdays beginning June 7). Suvari plays Kathleen Callahan, a Texas gal who’s living large in Los Angeles on Daddy’s dime but still has time to be a supportive pal to Bonnie (Alicia Silverstone) and Diana (Jennifer Bartels). On Kathleen’s Farrah Fawcett hair: “I wish I had hair like that naturally, but I don’t. It’s just sort of adding these pieces, and then you do a lot of teasing and a lot of hairspray, then backcomb it and brush it together, and then you’ve got this amazing Farrah hair.” On the groovy outfits: “One of them that was my favorite — which Bonnie, Alicia’s character, wears — was this one sort of like a shift dress. Attached to the dress was a photo of Twiggy wearing it. It was the exact same dress that Twiggy wore from that period. I thought that was the coolest thing ever, and what an honor to be carrying this over.” On Kathleen’s quest: “She truly is looking for love. In the beginning, appearances matter to her. All of her sisters are married, and she feels the pressure to get that done and make Daddy happy. That’s part of her journey. That sort of unravels for her and she questions all of it, and then she decides who she wants to be. She finds herself along the way.”

Farmer’s Market Wednesday, June 27, 3 to 8:30 p.m. Parker Press Park 400 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge Free admission www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us

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On yet another “American” project: “I honestly give up at this point. There’s some weird energy around it, and I’m just riding it. I think I should get some kind of plaque for ‘Most Patriotic Actor.’ Even with this experience — and I’ve had this on other projects, too — where they were originally named something else and then they changed it to ‘American,’ and I’m like, ‘WHAT? Oh, my God.’ ”

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Freehold Borough Fridays, July through October 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in front of the Hall of Records on Main Street downtownfreehold.com Bell Works Fresh Farmers’ Market every Wednesday through Sept. 5., 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Bell Works 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel bell.works/events/bell-works-fresh-farmers-market/

On all that smoking: “It’s 1975, and I think to act like that wasn’t the case back then would be a disservice. It’s an accurate portrayal. I feel really lucky that we had a mama bear like Alicia onset who basically researched every single company that would be the healthiest for us to smoke. They’re all herbal cigarettes. Our prop department was fantastic and really supportive, and worked with us in presenting all these different brands that were herbal.”

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JUST GO SPECIAL EVENTS Somerset Patriots vs. York Revolution June 14 at 7:05 p.m. vs. New Britain Bees June 15 and 16 at 7:05 p.m. June 17 at 1:05 p.m. vs. Southern Maryland Blue Crabs June 22 and 23 at 7:05 p.m. June 23 at 1:05 p.m. TD Bank Ballpark 1 Patriots Park, Bridgewater 908-252-0700; www.somersetpatriots.com Trenton Thunder vs. Erie June 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. June 17 at 1 p.m. vs. Binghamton June 19, 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. Arm & Hammer Park One Thunder Road, Trenton 609-394-3300; www.trentonthunder.com Lakewood BlueClaws vs. Hagerstown June 14 at 7:05 p.m. vs. Hickory June 15 and 16 at 7:05 p.m. June 17 at 1:05 p.m FirstEnergy Park 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood 732-901-7000; www.blueclaws.com Immaculate Conception Carnival kids characters nightly, food, entertainment through June 16 Tuesday-Friday, 6-11 p.m., Saturday, 5-11 p.m. fireworks, Saturday, June 16 23 Manalapan raod, Spotswood www.chicspotswood.com/carnival Springtime Tea with “Mrs. Gould” and “Annie Oakley” June 14 at 11:30 a.m. Georgian Court University Mansion 517 Ninth St., Lakewood Township cost: $45 per person, includes the performance and tea luncheon Tickets must be purchased online in advance; no tickets will be sold at the door; georgian.edu/events For groups of 20 or more, call 732-987-2263 Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre presents the History of the Spaniards & Mexicans in New Jersey Sponsored by Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission demos of dances and music of Spain and Mexico, lecture, artefacts table Thursday, June 14, at 7:30 p.m. Crabiel Hall Brunswick Room at Middlesex County College 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison free to the public rsvp: 732-598-3979; alboradadance@optonline.net City of South Amboy Cruise Nights all cars are welcome fun, music, prizes, 50/50’s Friday, June 15, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. all parking on Broadway www.southamboynj.gov Jon Stewart sets Basie Center benefit an onstage interview and audience Q&A Sunday, June 17, at 8 p.m. The Count Basie Center for the Arts 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank tickets: $75-$250, limited to 4 ticket purchases per household. 732-842-9000; TheBasie.org

Juneteenth 2018 Annual Festival June 16, from noon-6 p.m. Riverside Park 430 River Road, Piscataway Guest performers: Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble, Rap Artist Dox Diggla, and a visit from the Black Panther 732-801-4654 or 732-841-9023; info@naacpmeab.org Downtown Cruise Car Show Wednesday, June 20, 6 to 9 p.m. Main Street, Woodbridge free admission www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us Wine & Chocolate Festival Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24 $16 admission Monmouth Park 175 Oceanport Ave, Oceanport 732-222-5100; www.monmouthpark.com

ON STAGE Disney’s The Little Mermaid presented by The Premier Theatre Company in partnership with Pegasus Theater June 15, 16, 22, 23 at 8 p.m., June 17 and 24 at 2 p.m. The Henderson Theater Christian Brothers Academy 850 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft 732-774-STAR(7827); www.premiertheatre.com In the Heights Friday, June 22, at 8 p.m., Saturday, June 23, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, June 24, at 3 p.m. Count Basie Center for the Arts 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank tickets: $22-$35 732-842-9000; www.countbasietheatre.org Songbird through July 1 Joan and Robert Rechnitz Theater Two River Theater 21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank tickets: $40-$70 732-345-1400; www.tworivertheater.org Mercy June 14 – July 15 Thursdays, Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. New Jersey Repertory Company 179 Broadway, Long Branch tickets to opening night show and reception $60; all other tickets $46; premium seats (aisles and front row) additional $5 732-229-3166; njrep.org Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical June 14, 15, 16 at 8 p.m. June 3, 10, 17 at 3 p.m. June 16 at 2 p.m. tickets: premium adult $45; premium senior $41; regular adult $42; Regular Senior $37; Students $29 Axelrod Performing Arts Center 100 Grant Ave., Deal Park 732-531-9106; www.axelrodartscenter.com Disaster! A Musical June 15, 16 at 8 p.m. June 17 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor tickets: $20, $18, $16 609-570-3333; www.kelseyatmccc.org Middlesex County’s Plays-in-the-Park 2018 summer season Fiddler on the Roof Wednesday, June 20 through Saturday, June 30 at 8 p.m. no show Sunday, June 24 Stephen J. Capestro Theater 1 Pine Drive, Edison (inside Roosevelt Park) tickets: $7, Senior Citizens $5, Children 12 and under free 732-548-2884; www.middlesexcountynj.gov

MUSIC Jazz Jam Session, June 14, 7:30-10 p.m. Rich Purcell, Solo Vocalist, June 16, 7-9:30 p.m. La Tavola Cucina Ristorante 700 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River 732-238-2111; www.latavolacucinanj.com Sandy Hook Beach Concerts 2018 The Sensational Soul Cruisers June 20 at 6 p.m. Sandy Hook Beach E rain cancellation decision made by 2 p.m. on day of concert 732-291-7733; www.sandyhookfoundation.com Thursday’s ROCK! Summer Concert Series 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Motor City Revue June 14 Mission Dance June 21 Monmouth County Hall of Records East Main St., Freehold Borough downtownfreehold.com Happy Together Tour 2018 The Turtles, Chuck Negron (formerly of Three Dog Night), Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, The Association, Mark Lindsay (fomer lead singer of Paul Revere and the Raiders) and The Cowsills June 15 at 8 p.m. State Theatre of New Jersey 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick tickets: $35-$95 732-246-SHOW (7469); www.stnj.org The Earth Room Concerts music series featuring singer-songwriter and folk/pop performer Seth Glier accompanied by sax and harmonica player Joe Nerney Saturday, June 16, at 7:30 p.m. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County (UUCMC) 1475 West Front St., Lincroft

tickets in advance: $20, $25 at the door earthroomconcerts.org Sing-a-Long Grease 40th Anniversary June 21 at 8 p.m. tickets: $19 State Theatre of New Jersey 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick 732-246-SHOW (7469); www.stnj.org

COMEDY Free Comedy Night with Sharon Simon, Tony Parlente, Dennis Double, Dave Hojnowski, Anthony Ennis, Shay Farrell comedian Mike Bonner is the host June 15, starts at 8 p.m. reservations recommended Station Bar & Grill Restaurant 2625 Route 130 South, Cranbury 609-655-5550; stationbarandgrill.com Sinbad June 14, 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. June 15 and 16 at 9:45 p.m. tickets: $23-$57 Stress Factory New Brunswick 90 Church St., New Brunswick 732-545-4242; stressfactory.com

Talent & Friends Presents Our Annual Father’s Day Comedy and Concert Matinee June 17 at 4 p.m. tickets: $30 Stress Factory New Brunswick 90 Church St., New Brunswick 732-545-4242; stressfactory.com Please call or check the website for the venue to determine if the event is taking place or has been rescheduled.

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