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Finding memories and forging community at HSP

By Rebekah Schroeder

SarahTaggart is looking for memory keepers, and in a town full of historic and cultural significance, the new executive director of The Historical Soci ety of Princeton (HSP) plans to keep on searching. A native of Burlington County, Taggart’s passion and pride is in discover ing those human connections to the past, then bringing them together with the lived experiences of the present.

Taggart succeeds Isabel Kasdin, who, after six years as executive director and 15 total years volunteering and working for the organization, has moved on to be the executive director of the New Jersey Cul tural Trust, a branch of the Department of State that provides grants, funding, etc., “to help ensure a stable and healthy non profit cultural industry,” according to their website.

HSP comprises a historic farm, mu seum, and administrative headquarters at Updike Farmstead — a site within the des ignated Princeton Battlefield/Stony Brook Settlement Historic District — now used as the hub for exhibitions and public pro grams. By preserving and sharing Princ eton history, HSP’s stewardship efforts chronicle the centuries through resources such as archives, artifacts, and artwork.

Taggart identifies the property as part of HSP’s plans to make the organization “more of a destination and entry point” for those arriving to the area, hoping that “if you’re coming into Princeton to spend a day walking around and getting some of the history, you stop here first.”

In Princeton, Taggart says, “people have such strong connections to the town,” with these pillars of the community func tioning as the “memory keepers.”

“You can really bring that to life and talk about something that maybe happened a hundred, two hundred years ago, but there’s a relevant connection today,” she adds, noting that while she had that same ability in her previous job, “I love that within this community, especially.”

For 12 years, Taggart worked with the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation, taking on “growing” respon sibilities from curator to executive direc tor. From its location in Holmdel, NJV VMF has a memorial and a companion museum “dedicated to telling the complex stories of the Vietnam Era,” Taggart ex plains.

Whether it is the history of a town or a time period, Taggart says that people can still relate to these stories, and her own social history approach is geared towards finding — and then recording — the com munity voices behind them.

“Let’s be inclusive and let’s be a bit pro

gressive, and give the community a chance to play a role in the interpretation,” Tag gart explains, adding over email that “these are their stories, and this history made this community what it is today.”

The Burlington County native says that because she grew up hiking and learning throughout the many historic sites of the tri-state area, the feeling of always want ing to know more about the past “stuck” around, which she credits her parents for. It was not lost on Taggart that the two of them always embodied the freedom of choosing their own career paths, too.

Her father, Peter, is an upholsterer, and her mother, Nina, was a children’s book il lustrator who worked for Highlights and as a freelancer, occupations they enjoyed, as Taggart explains. Her grandparents also ran “a successful, second-generation fam ily business,” she notes.

Even before Taggart was an official so cial historian, she interned at Philadel phia’s Penn Museum in high school, then received her bachelor of science in archae ology from Mercyhurst University.

“So, now I torture my six-year-old daughter and my husband,” Taggart says with a laugh, noting that they all adore history in the same way, albeit in different subjects — Ryan, a college public safety officer, enjoys the complexities of the maritime industry, while her daughter, Delaney, is “convinced” she was a Revolu tionary War soldier in a past life.

This sense of nostalgia also compelled Taggart and her husband to buy the house she grew up in, but their daughter’s inter est in the Revolutionary War is rooted in the very soil of Updike Farmstead. Prior to HSP’s involvement and ownership, their website says that the site was “along the route followed by Continental troops on their way to engage British soldiers” at the Princeton Battlefield.

“When I was in grad school, I focused on the role of women in the Civil War,” Taggart says of her own research. “I think that’s a fascinating topic, but I spent my last 12 years focused on Vietnam, and that was a subject I did not know when I started there. I was able to craft a narrative [at NJVVMF] that’s continuing to this day about a more inclusive story and really bring a social history approach to it.”

She says she gravitates toward commu nity-based organizations such as histori cal societies not only because of the access and proximity to the local community, but the treasure trove of stories where, “like an onion, there’s just layers, and it’s very rich. You can always find a new way to talk about something.” Prior to her job at the NJVVMF, she worked at the Salem and Camden County historical societies.

gart says that she “can really think about strategy and think about growth.” Part of that foundation can be attributed to the “dynamic” HSP team, staff, and former executive director Kasdin.

She jokes that while she had yet to meet Kasdin as of our interview, she is confi dent that they must have crossed paths over the years, as the two frequented simi lar circles.

Taggart says that her mother, who now works as a graphic designer, was a key fac tor in her decision to pursue art school, “because she really stressed [that] if you’re going to go into a museum field, having an arts and design background is super help ful.” She earned a master’s degree in mu seum communication from the University of the Arts and says “I have found that it pays dividends every day, and it gives me perspective.”

That constant sense of encouragement did not cease when she met her husband, Ryan, while at Rutgers University for her second master’s degree — this one in American history with a public history concentration.

“I’m really lucky. I’ve been surrounded by people who have done things they’ve loved for a living, taken risks, and I have so much support. I definitely credit that group for how I got where I am,” Taggart says. She admits that she “had a very more linear career path than a lot of people, be cause I always knew what I wanted to do [from a young age].”

“I’m really fortunate that I was trained academically as the social history move ment was really in full swing. I love find ing avenues to tell stories about the past through ordinary people. I always look at history from the ground up; in Princ eton, you know the Battle of Princeton, you know about Hugh Mercer. You know about these big moments, but there are all these other regular folks that really made those things happen, and they experi enced it,” she says. “I’m always drawn to places, museums, history, stories that get at that bigger picture.”

“For me, history is never about dates, it’s about ‘how did this impact a town? What did this big moment mean to the shop owner on the corner or the school down town?’ I’m really big on that,” she says.

Taggart appreciates how “mission-driv en” HSP is, because she says that often, due to lack of monetary support or other resources, nonprofits and museums can struggle “with focusing on their vision.” But with HSP, she notes that the work is “more about sharing” successes with an already-invested community.

From her new leadership position, Tag

“Izzy was wonderful. She really took her time and thought through the tran sition [and] worked with the board. She left such great resources and directions for all of us. It made this transition really easy, and I think it helped the board and the staff when they were doing the search as well, because they weren’t panicking,” Taggart explains. “Izzy had set them up for success, and I walked into an organization that was functioning at a really high level.”

Taggart was unexpectedly recruited after a simple online interaction and in terview, falling for the people and the at mosphere cultivated, in part, by Kasdin’s decade-and-a-half of service that started when she was a high school student.

“I started to learn about the organiza tion, and about the community, and about their position in this really key moment to sort of reinvent themselves a bit and stay relevant,” she says.

She also brought ample relevant experi ence. Following her mentor at NJVVMF’s retirement, Taggart stepped into the lead ership role, explaining that “it was a learn ing curve; I went from being more of an academic researcher to learning adminis trative skills.” Additionally, she completed a Cornell University certificate in non profit leadership.

NJVVMF is a private nonprofit, but it

Sarah Taggart has replaced Isabel Kasdin as executive director of the Historical Society of Princeton.

‘For me, history is never about dates, it’s about ‘how did this impact a town? What did this big moment mean to the shop owner on the corner or the school downtown?’’ Taggart says.

also operates in conjunction with the state legislature, meaning that Taggart’s work gave her a deep under standing of lobbying, as well as “how to advocate for public history.”

This effectively shaped how she managed, and the “safety net” of the strong community at NJVVMF en abled her progress.

Taggart says she is “grateful for having such a long tenure there to be comfortable enough, and supported enough, to have been able to grow into an administrative role where at this point in my ca reer, I feel very confident in lead ing an organization, and I really think I have a good perspective on how to manage a team and re ally keep it a team,” she says, add ing that she does not see herself as above anyone — everyone is “on the same field, working to gether with different skill sets.”

Now, as she sets out getting to know Princeton more, she and staff are “ready to pivot for rel evancy in a different way, build ing on all the things we’re doing,” in terms of projects that “reflect more modern” events and collec tions.

“The programs have already taken that path, and now the organization is following that path on a stronger level,” she says, noting the importance of highlighting contemporary history.

“We’re ready to come into the community in a fresher way, really dive deeper into the partnerships,” Taggart

says, with most of their programming to remain hybrid. Because of HSP’s walking tours and pre-COVID events, she adds that “there’s such a strong sense of place in Princeton, and so they’ll always play a huge role in what we’re doing.”

“I see those expanding, and I see really bringing Princeton history, Updike Farmstead, and our work to the forefront more as a destination, complemented and strengthened by the virtual pieces,” Taggart says.

Taggart is honored to be the new executive director, and while HSP is already cen tered around the people within the town, she hopes to “strength en” that identity by gaining more recognition for their program ming.

She says that she and staff “want the historical society to be a welcoming point to Princeton history,” as well as for “everybody to feel like they’re playing a role in the stories that we’re sharing, and they’re seeing themselves in that history.”

“I can tell you that this is prob ably the best match in my career I’ve had so far. We’re just a really good fit personally and professionally,” Taggart adds, sharing her gratitude and her plan to “earn the trust of the community” like Kasdin once did — in a way, fit tingly, that is reminiscent of the very memory keepers she wants to find.

Historical Society Princeton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, Princeton. www.princetonhistory.org.

and personal with walk-around viewing on Wednesday and Thursday. Then on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the Carve

held drive-thru style — where visitors view the outrageously carved pumpkin from the comfort of their

Taggart wants HSP ‘to be a welcoming point to Princeton history’ and for ‘everybody to feel like they’re playing a role in the stories we’re sharing, and they’re seeing themselves in that history.’

Starting a community conversation at TJC with ‘Black + Jewish’

By Rebekah Schroeder

Ajar of soil sits in the Jewish Cen ter of Princeton’s “Black + Jewish” exhibit besides a panel on lynch laws, where by exploring race, religion and interactions between groups, the complexities of an under-discussed his torical relationship are unearthed.

Ten of these panels are on loan from the Museum of History and Holocaust Educa tion at Kennesaw State University (MHHE ) in Georgia and have traveled from cura tor Adina Langer’s public history class to the state of New Jersey; intending them as a “backbone for conversation” within the local community, Langer, her students, and TJC members have been working to articulate the reality of what people of these identities have endured — just as much as what they achieve from working together.

For Langer, who grew up in Princeton Junction, this step towards discussion starts with education. The combination of images and text, designed in the KSU pro gram, highlights topics such as the emer gence of the civil rights era, European im migration through the “Golden Door” of Ellis Island and the Great Migration, and the presence of Jewish refugee professors at historically black colleges and universi ties (HBCUs) due to World War II.

The exhibit, subtitled “Connection, Courage, Community,” remains on view at the Jewish Center through until Octo ber 31. To expand the project’s scope from Atlanta to a context much closer to home, TJC congregants Linda Oppenheim, Mi chele Alperin, Miki Mendelsohn, and Wilma Solomon produced supplemental information sheets that emphasize local connections found throughout the re search process.

Emily Kafas, TJC’s communications and social media manager, is currently producing the additional materials, which will soon accompany the originals. But as a way of initiating dialogue outside of the exhibit, the Center has enlisted three speakers who share their perspectives through a series of virtual lectures.

Marc Dollinger, a professor and chair of the Department of Jewish Studies at San Francisco State University spoke on Sep tember 19. On Sunday, October 2, Langer will discuss the goals, intentions, and overall creation of the exhibit via Zoom at 4 p.m. In an interview with U.S. 1, she takes a few steps back to her time attend ing school at the Jewish Center, where her parents — physicians Corey and Mindy — have been active members since the late 1980s.

TJC is “really the community where I grew up, and where I had my Jewish edu

cation,” Langer says, referencing her bat mitzvah. “I wasn’t a Holocaust scholar in terms of what I had studied expressly in college or in graduate school, so my basic content knowledge, a lot of that really does trace back originally to the Jewish Center, and to my religious school upbringing.”

Drawn to the “free choice learning experience” of the institutions she now works within, as well as the accessibility of the Princeton area, Langer cultivated an interest in museums in early childhood. Her father began taking her on day trips to historic sites and institutions while her pediatrician mother, Mindy, would be on call at home.

Whether it was through visits to Ted dy Roosevelt’s home at Sagamore Hill or somewhere nearby, Langer says she real ized that while “being a doctor was a really important job,” it was “also, a very stress ful one,” and decided to follow her parents’ interests in another way.

“Lifelong learning is a huge part of my family’s values,” Langer adds, positively associating conversations with her father, which became more intellectual in nature as she grew older, with the “curiosity” that compels her family.

“I think that I was attracted to studying history because I am an incurable poly math,” Langer says, referencing the term

to be a certified archivist at the Pratt In stitute, preserving that same special desire for discovery.

After graduating from West Windsor - Plainsboro High School South, Langer received her B.A. in history and creative writing from Oberlin College in Ohio. She then rose from curatorial assistant to memorial exhibition manager for the Na tional September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City. She completed graduate school at the same time, earning her ar chives and public history master’s degree with a public history concentration from New York University.

Langer currently lives in Decatur, Geor gia, having moved there in 2014 with her husband, Matthew DeAngelis, an associ ate professor of accounting at Georgia State University. After networking, she began teaching at the same institution’s heritage preservation program, where she met and befriended MHHE’s former cura tor, Julia Brock.

As Brock transitioned from that role into another, she advocated for Langer to apply for the open position. When Langer took on the task in 2015, her expertise was more in oral and public history than the actual subject matter of the Holocaust. She instead utilized her skills in “interpreting traumatic history for a diverse audience” from the 9/11 memorial.

“Black + Jewish” was made possible via a grant from the Breman Foundation of Atlanta, named after humanitarian Wil liam Breman. The Foundation’s funding, according to Langer, goes toward develop ing exhibits coordinating with their mis sion, and MHHE’s first venture was titled “Enduring Tension: (En)Countering An tisemitism in Every Age” in 2018.

to “no knowledge at all that there was a re lationship between” the groups.

But in other circles, such as Langer’s own upbringing in Princeton Junction, which she refers to at the time as being a “progressive Jewish community, but still mostly white and Ashkenazi,” people have often found pride in the primary his tory of what they did know. Stories of how “a lot of Jews from the north went and helped organize during the Civil Rights Movement, maybe went and participated in the Freedom Rides on the Greyhound buses or helped with organizing for voting rights in Mississippi,” were common, she explains.

for someone with aptitude in a range of disciplines. “I really enjoy learning about how we got to be where we are in multiple aspects of culture and geography and sci ence. They’re all the ways in which people engage with the world. When you study history, it doesn’t limit you to a single disciplinary perspective; it allows you to weave together all of the relevant threads in order to understand continuity and change over time,” she explains.

All of the Langer family have written poetry for U.S. 1, Princeton Echo’s sister paper, in the past, with Corey, a professor of Medicine at the Hospital of the Uni versity of Pennsylvania and the director of thoracic oncology, also having been president of the Delaware Valley Poets — a Mercer County group that merged with another local collective to form the Dela ware Valley Poets/US 1 Poets Cooperative in 2021.

Adina’s brother, Micah, has explored a number of subjects, but is now studying

When Breman added the themes of “combating antisemitism, addressing race relations, and working for social jus tice” for its 2021 grant cycle, Langer says MHHE applied for the grant, noting the emergence of “this very public conversa tion about race, and how we think about community in the United States” during the pandemic and Black Lives Matters protests.

The purpose, Langer adds, was “to cre ate this exhibition that would illuminate this complex and wide-reaching history, and also really acknowledge that to say that there’s a Black community and a Jew ish community, that is a false dichotomy. That there are Black Jews, that there are Jews of color, that we have to be thinking intersectionally when we are looking at this history, so we put that forward right from the beginning.”

Langer adds that many people — in cluding her public history students, “a majority” of whom were not Black and/or Jewish — came into the course with little

The very concept of this alliance was worn like a badge of honor, Langer con tinues, that “because of a shared history of experiencing ostracization or discrimi nation, Jewish people who came from Europe seeking a better life in the United States could have some empathy for our understanding of the experience that Black communities in the United States have or had, and that this was a reason for working together in solidarity.”

Through this project, Langer was able to gain a deeper understanding beyond those claims, also consulting with volun teers of those identities in a community advisory group.

“If we’re telling a complex story, how do we make our best effort to weave to gether different voices?” she asks. “The whole title, we were very purposeful in looking at Black and Jewish. This is not an exhibit about Black history with some Jewish content, or an exhibit about Jewish history with some content related to Black history; we were really trying to make it be an exhibit about Black history and Jewish history, and where they came together.”

Langer wanted to show progress, but also convey the findings as an “acknowl

Adina Langer has brought her ‘Black + Jewish’ exhibit to the Jewish Center of Princeton.

‘We were really trying to make it be an exhibit about Black history and Jewish history, and where they came together,’ Langer says.

edgement of inequities and places where there were misunderstandings, or differ ent priorities in different places at differ ent times, and what might cause that,” she explains.

This is a core feature of the panel by KSU student Ben Schmidt, “Coming To gether Again: The Black-Jewish Coalition and Contemporary Challenges” about the rise of “factionalism” in the wake of Mar tin Luther King Jr.’s assassination in 1968.

Despite earlier friction, the Atlanta Black/Jewish Coalition, a division under the American Jewish Committee, was an example of how the two communities “purposely chose” to reunify in recogni tion of their shared priorities to advocate for the renewal of the Voting Rights Act in 1982.

Likewise, in 2021, AJC established the Senate Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations to strengthen future joint efforts, with Senator Cory Booker representing New Jersey’s commitment to bipartisan col laboration going forward.

“Black + Jewish” launched in May, 2021, as one of MHHE’s almost 20 active travel ing exhibits. It was on display at the Bre man for several months before its jour neys around the southeast — and now its first stop in the north — have given it another life.

According to Linda Oppenheim, this happened to be perfect timing for the Princeton Jewish Center, whose social action committee’s previous racial justice initiatives have included “Examining Rac ism” workshops in conjunction with NotIn-Our-Town Princeton.

After the murder of George Floyd in the summer of 2020, they held another program, and the response resulted in the formation of a group who began reading, watching, and absorbing all forms of in formation on how they could best combat racism.

When Senior Rabbi Andrea Merow joined the TJC, she gave this team a plat form to speak to the congregation about their work, and Mindy Langer mentioned her daughter’s exhibit. Throughout the summer, TJC members met weekly, un covering even more parallels to include in the localization of “Black + Jewish.”

One of the KSU panels speaks to MLK’s relationship with rabbis such as Rabbi Ja cob Rothschild of The Temple, an activist leader who denounced segregation and led sermons on racial justice. According to The Temple’s website, this prompted white supremacists to bomb the synagogue in 1958, destroying part of the building but resulting in no casualties.

Oppenheim immediately noticed a sim ilarity to the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in 1963, where members of the Ku Klux Klan killed four young Black girls and injured one of the deceased’s sisters — Sarah Collins Rudolph, a woman whom a February, 2022, Governing.com article

calls the “forgotten victim” of the attack that took the lives of her friends and sib ling.

To this day, she is often left out of cov erage, Oppenheim explains, never having received compensation from the state of Alabama.

Oppenheim also created a timeline of events from Black and Jewish history shown side-by-side, with fluctuating pop ulation numbers used to further illustrate the groups’ existences under systems of oppression.

Other planning committee members Linda Milstein, Debbi Dunn Solomon, and Ellen Pristach were instrumental in the process of enhancing the exhibit. By incorporating the experiences of fellow congregants with personal ties to places like Marietta, Georgia — where in 1915, Jewish factory worker Leo Frank was false ly convicted of the murder of a 13-yearold girl, then kidnapped from prison and lynched when his sentence was commuted due to lack of evidence — they were able to show the significance of public history.

The story behind the soil is that the Equal Justice Initiative, an Alabama non profit founded by lawyer Bryan Stevenson, spent years researching and documenting acts of violence against Black Americans. By establishing the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, a structure was erected to remember the thousands of “racial ter ror lynchings in states outside the Deep South,” according to the EJI website.

“One of the things I can say about growing up in the north, and then living in the South, is that there, for a very long time, was a sense that the worst examples of racial violence happened elsewhere. If you were thinking about something like lynching, you would think about Georgia, but you wouldn’t think about New Jersey,” Langer says, with Stevenson’s work able “to broaden that understanding, and help

people understand that this history is not just a regional history; it’s a national his tory, and [it] unfolded differently in differ ent places.”

In 1886, Samuel “Mingo Jack” John son was falsely accused of rape by a white woman in Eatontown, New Jersey, where he was beaten and hanged by a mob in what “was described as the first lynching in New Jersey since the Revolution,” the Monmouth Timeline says.

Oppenheim shares that the New Jersey Social Justice Remembrance Coalition, composed of groups from all around New Jersey, including members of Not-in-OurTown Princeton, was part of a ceremony to honor Johnson’s legacy. Along with sending the jar of soil from the lynching site to Montgomery for the Memorial for Peace and Justice, the group filled several jars with additional soil to be displayed around the state. Now, one of those can be found in the “Black + Jewish” exhibit.

This is in understanding that while Frank’s lynching “was an outrage,” as Op penheim says, Black individuals were dis proportionately lynched — even in the north.

The last speaker in the lecture series is John Withers II, a former U.S. Ambas sador to Albania who attended high school in South Korea with TJC congre gant Wilma Solomon.

His father, John L. Withers, Sr., was “a newly commissioned Army lieutenant commanding an all-Black supply convoy in postwar Germany” when two young survivors of the Dachau Concentration Camp approached the soldiers looking for help, a 2007 boston.com article explains.

Risking their own status, Oppenheim says, the men protected and traveled with the teenagers, ignoring the rule against housing refugees. The bond that formed

as a result is the subject of John Withers II’s 2020 book, “Balm in Gilead: A Story from the War,” that relates his father’s ex periences.

Solomon reached out to Withers II after years, and the latter agreed to present on Wednesday, November 9, which is also the anniversary of Kristallnacht or “The Night of Broken Glass,” the infamous 1938 event in Germany marked by shattered glass from the destruction of Jewish-owned business, synagogues, and homes filling the streets.

After finishing its stay in Princeton, “Black + Jewish” will travel to Adath Israel Congregation in Lawrenceville from No vember 1 to 29, then Congregation Beth El in East Windsor through December 18.

Langer is optimistic that no matter the location, “Black + Jewish” will be able to “inspire people to look at their own local history,” turning inwards — and to voices that may have gone unheard or over looked — for a greater awareness of where improvements can be made.

“It’s really meaningful to be able to give something back to that community that did so much to create the foundation of my own understanding of justice, and those moral obligations in what we strive for, and what role your work can play in trying to help educate and make the world a better place,” she says.

Black + Jewish: Connection, Courage, Community, Jewish Center of Princ eton, 435 Nassau Street, Princeton. On display until October 31. Hours for the exhibit are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Sat urdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To register for the October 2 or November 9 Zoom talks, or to schedule a tour, email Linda Oppenheim at linda.oppenheim@ gmail.com. www.thejewishcenter.org

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The Wolves, McCarter Theater, 91 Universi ty Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Sar ah de Lappe’s drama about nine young women on a competitive high school soccer team navi gating high pressure games and a growing un derstanding of their complicated world. Recom mended for ages 12 and up. $45 to $60. Through October 16 7:30 p.m.

Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive. www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Lesson fol lowed by dance. $10. Masks required. Weekly on Wednesdays. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

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Call for Land Stewards, Friends of Princeton Open Space, Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve, Mountain Avenue. www.fopos. org. Register for a volunteer session to assist with a variety of conservation projects. Email info@fopos.org for information. 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.

Princeton Farmers Market, Dinky Station Parking Lot, Alexander Street. www.princeton

farmersmarket.com. Vendors sell fresh produce, meats, baked goods, and artisanal products. Weekly on Thursdays. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Photo History’s Futures: Erina Duganne, Princeton University Art Museum, Friend Center 101, William Street, Princeton University. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Texas State art his tory professor Erina Duganne speaks about her new publication, “Global Photography: A Critical History.” Reception to follow. 5:30 p.m.

Open House with Exhibiting Artists, Princ eton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Reception with art ists whose work is on view this fall, including Saúl A. López and his son, Sual López, whose “Salvadoran Art: A Father and Son Exhibit,” is on display in the Reading Room and Susan Hoenig, whose “Uprooted Trees, Magicicadas and Cli mate Change,” is on view in the Technology Cen ter. Both on view through November 27. 6 p.m.

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First Friday Film, Princeton Senior Re source Center, 101 Poor Farm Road. www. princetonsenior.org. Screening of the documen tary “The Lost Leonardo,” about the mystery sur

rounding the Salvator Mundi. Register. Free. In person or via Zoom. 1 p.m.

Artist Conversation: Marianne Nicolson, Princeton University Art Museum, Betts Auditorium, School of Architecture, Princeton University. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Marianne Nicolson, an artist and activist of the Musga makw Dzawada’enuxw First Nations, discusses her artistic practice. In person or via Zoom. 2 p.m.

Chopin & Mussorgsky, Princeton Univer sity Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, Princ eton University. music.princeton.edu. Program features senior pianist Kyrie McIntosh, winner of last year’s Concerto Competition, in Chopin’s first piano concerto. $15. Also October 8. 7:30 p.m.

Party Time in Conjunction with Celebra tion, Theatre Intime, Princeton University. www.theatreintime.org. Two short works by the renowned playwright Harold Pinter. $12. Also October 8 and 9. 8 p.m.

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Princeton Children’s Book Festival, Princ eton Public Library, Hinds Plaza, Witherspoon

Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Authors and illustrators of children’s books gather in the pla za to share their work and meet young readers. Portion of proceeds benefit the library. Rain or shine. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Laurie Berkner Solo! A “Greatest Hits” Sensory-Friendly Performance, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Performance by the chil dren’s singer-songwriter. $15. 11 a.m.

Fall Music Series, Palmer Square Green www.palmersquare.com. Living Proof performs party and dance covers including top 40, classic rock, R&B, the fab 50s, alternative rock & coun try. Noon to 2 p.m.

Campus Collections Outdoor Walking Tour, Princeton University Art Museum, Nas sau Hall, Princeton University. artmuseum.princ eton.edu. Join a guided walking tour of the cam pus collections with an Art Museum docent and discover a variety of artworks by modern and contemporary sculptors. Rain or shine; stair-free. Continues most Saturdays and Sundays. 2 p.m.

Laurie Berkner Band, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.

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October’s chilling start is a welcome relief this year, and with it comes the perfect time to fall under the spell of these thrilling Halloween marches, movies, and main events.

Parades

Halloween Pet Parade & Costume Contest, Robbinsville Town Center Gazebo, Lake Drive. Saturday, October 29.

Saturday’s start to Halloween weekend is for Robbinsville residents to walk beside their wagging neighborhood pets in a Halloween parade and costume contest held at the Town Center Gazebo on Lake Drive. This outside, free event is organized by Robbinsville Recreation & Parks, with a $10 fee per furry participant.

Online registration is preferred and closes at noon on October 28, with walk-in registration available the day of the event from 9:30 a.m. robbinsville-twp.org/departments/ recreation_division.

Hometown Halloween Parade, Arts Council of Princeton, Palmer Square Green, Princeton. Friday, October 28.

The local community of costumed Princetonians can gather on the Palmer Square Green at 5:15 p.m. for the Arts Council of Princeton’s free “Hometown Halloween Parade,” where the Princeton University Band will be playing live.

The parade kicks off at 5:45 p.m. and ends at the Princeton Family YMCA. artscouncilofprinceton.org.

Screenings

Princeton Garden Theatre, 160 Nassau Street, Princeton. October 3 through 31.

The Princeton Garden Theatre has a bewitching lineup that, as programming coordinator Shannon Quinty describes, is sure to satisfy appetites for both “the slightly spooky (like ‘Labyrinth’ & ‘Beetlejuice’) to full-on terrifying (‘Halloween’ & ‘Ganja & Hess’).”

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ebrate ‘Spooky Season’ than by watching scary movies in a theater with an enthusiastic audience. Hearing the gasps and jumps from the crowd is what makes these scary movies great. It is an experience that cannot be properly replicated at home,” Quinty says via email.

Movies are listed in date order are “Ganja & Hess” (1973), October 3; “Labyrinth” (1986), October 6; “The Birds” (1963), October 12; “Delicatessen” (1991) — part of their ‘Food on Film’ series with cheese plates sold by Lawrenceville’s Cherry Grove Farm — October 19; “The Lost Boys” (1987 - 35th Anniversary Screening), October 20; “Beetlejuice” (1988), October 26; “The Thing” (1982 - 40th Anniversary Screening), October 27; and “Halloween” (1978 - a Halloween Night Screening).

All show times are at 7 p.m. except for Halloween, which starts fittingly on October 31 at 7:30 p.m. princetongardentheatre.org

Halloween Fright Fest and Family Fright Fest, Hopewell Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell. Wednesday through Sunday, October 26 through 30.

Silver screen scares come in two editions at the Hopewell Theater, starting

with the Halloween Fright Fest’s showing of “Dracula” (1931), October 26; two chances to see Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” (1960), October 27 and 30 and a “twinning” pair of times to see Stanley Kubrick’s” The Shining” (1980), October 27 and 29.

For the Family Fright Fest, though, catch weekend matinee times closer to the date of the holiday, with “The Goonies” (1985) at 2 p.m. and “Beetlejuice” (1988) at 4:30 p.m. on October 29; and the original “Ghostbusters” (1984) on October 30 at 6 p.m.

Anyone who comes in costume receives a free small popcorn or bottled water from concessions, and for the Family Fright Fest, children 12 and under get free admission — as long as a ticket is reserved and at least one adult (18+) accompanies the child. www. hopewelltheater.com

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‘Wine and Paint’ and ‘Rocky Horror Movie’ Nights, White Hill Mansion, 217 West Burlington Street, Fieldsboro. Saturday, October 8, and Friday, October 14.

The Friends of White Hill Mansion coordinate tours and events in the historically “haunted” setting of White Hill Mansion, but even ghosts need to do the time warp. The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), a horror-musical referred to as “the original cult classic,” will be screened for free starting just after sunset on October 8.

Attendees must arrive by 7 p.m. and bring chairs and/or blankets, with refreshments and props available for sale.

Then, on October 14, White Hill Mansion is hosting a “Wine & Paint Night” with supplies and instructions from partner Village Arts. Attendees will be painting a 16” x 20” rendition of a “Vintage Jack O’ Lantern.” Snacks and refreshments included, wine BYOB. whitehill-

Robbinsville’s pets hit the promenade in a costume contest at the Town Center Gazebo, organized by the township’s Division of Recreation & Parks, on Saturday, October 29.

Trunk or Treats

Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat, Dragonfly Farms, 966 Kuser Road, Hamilton. Festival October 1 through 30; Trunk or Treat Saturday, October 29.

Dragonfly Farms may regard itself as “Hamilton’s best kept secret,” but the garden center and home decor shop on Kuser Road’s family attractions might have just let the black cat out of the bag.

Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all of October, the family-run business invites guests to jump around in a moon bounce, see animals in their petting zoo, and explore a hay maze. The farm’s pumpkins are available for purchase and can either be painted or bowled with. Food trucks will also be present throughout the month.

Weekend tickets are $10 for one adult and child each, with $4 per additional adult and child. Weekday tickets are $8 for one adult and child each, with $2 per each additional adult and child. Children 2 and under are free.

On Saturday, October 29, there will also be a trunk or treat from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. dragonflyfarms-nj.com.

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All Around Town Scarecrow Scavenger

Hunt/Contest and Trunk or Treat, Ewing Senior & Community Center, 999 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing. October 1 to 27 and Saturday, October 29.

Under watchful eyes and stuffed straw, scarecrows throughout town are waiting to be noticed by the scavengers of Ewing

— who, if they successfully find all of the decoys on display, have a chance to win $200. Track the clues to new designs from participating residents, as well as vote for the “People’s Choice” award for the scarecrow with the most star power.

The contest ends on Thursday, Octo-

ber 27, at 4:30 p.m. The winners will be declared two days later during the township’s “Trunk Or Treat” event, which serves as a “safe alternative” to the tradition for children from the ages of toddler to eighth grade.

Candy must be pre-packaged, and the event requires pre-registration for participating vehicles ahead of the 3 p.m. event. Cars will be set up in the parking lot of the Ewing Senior & Community Center. ewingnj.org/ community-programs

Other Spooky Fun

Field of Terror, Kyle Family Farm, 831 Windsor-Perrineville Road, East Windsor. Fridays & Saturdays: 6:45 to 10:45 p.m. Thursdays, Sundays and Halloween Monday: 6:45 to 9:45 p.m.

For those looking to take their feelings of fright to the ultimate level, East Windsor’s Field of Terror has spent 20 scary years transforming from the daytime setting of Kyle Family Farm into what their website calls the state’s “premier haunted attraction farm.”

There are five attractions to pick from, with the newest addition to the repertoire, the Kornfield of Karnage, joining

The Arts Council of Princeton’s annual Hometown Halloween Parade is a spirited tradition that starts on the Palmer Square Green on the evening of Friday, October 28 .

ens Lane, Lambertville.

Enjoy the results of happy husking with the Howell Living History Farm’s famous corn maze, known as “the lon gest-running” in the state, as it takes a trip to the amusement park in a new design on Fridays, Saturdays and Sun days in October.

At a short distance from the main farm at 17 Valley Road in Lambert ville, this year’s inspiration came from a “circa-1930s traveling carousel that was recently donated to Howell Farm,” according to their press release, which has “pathways cut in the shape of an oldfashioned” merry-go-round.

Whirl around the four-acre field of puzzles and trivia, then stop by the pumpkin patch or hayride for more. The cost of admission comes in three rates: $12 for ages 13 and older, $10 for ages 5 to 12, and free for ages 4 and under. howellfarm.org.

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Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence.

Terhune Orchards’ Fall Family Fun Weekends pick up from September and run through October from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. With farm festivities and fresh produce abound, Terhune continues another tra dition, the “Personality Pumpkin Con

test,” which will feature its winners on display through October 30.

No carving is permitted in this chal lenge where participants “decorate, paint [and create] gourds that are equally as gorgeous on the inside. Sub missions are due by October 27, and winners will be announced on October

28 for their presentation during the final weekend of the season. Pumpkins with the “winning personalities” will receive a $75 Terhune gift card.

General admission tickets (ages 3+) are $15, with other packages including pumpkin picking, wine and food avail able online at terhuneorchards.com.

Prices are lower during the last weekend of October, with general admission tick ets sold for $12 per person. www.terhu neorchards.com

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The Princeton Tour Company fea tures their ‘Princeton Ghost Tour/ Hunt & Cemetery Visits’ once again on Fridays and Saturdays from Oct. 14 to 29. Tours are approximately two hours and start at 7 or 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 each and rated PG-13. Guests are sup plied with equipment in the hopes, once trained by tour guides, to grab a moment with a ghostly figure. princetontour company.com

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Halloween 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk, HomeFront, Carnegie Center, West Wind sor. Sunday, October 30.

HomeFront’s Halloween 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk on Sunday, October 30, remains a hybrid way to “change the lives of local homeless children” with the Mercer County nonprofit organization. Participants are able to run on the inperson themed course at the Carnegie Center or attend virtually.

The “Preschooler Pumpkin Dash” starts at 9 a.m., and the main race starts at 10 a.m. There will also be live music and a costume contest. homefrontnj. org

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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton

Let’s Be Healthy Together*

AtRobert Wood Johnson Univer sity Hospital Hamilton, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, we do more than treat injuries and ill nesses, we provide our community with resources and services that help people live longer and healthier. Our preventive care and wellness pro grams focus on educating patients on ways they can improve their health and avoid serious medical complica tions. We take a holistic approach to healing, and strive to help patients feel better physically, mentally, and emo tionally.

Your Annual Wellness Visit

Meeting with your primary care physician once a year is an important step that keeps you aware of your body’s current condition and what you can do in the future to avoid health risks. Since this is a general health visit, this is your chance to discuss any medical questions or concerns you have with your doctor.

Let them know about any changes you’ve experienced in the past year, and make sure the check your blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index (BMI) and other “numbers” that are important for your overall health and wellness.

You should also discuss any health screenings you may need going forward. Depending on your age and your family’s medical history, you could have an increased risk for certain types of diseases and cancer. While you can’t always reduce risk factors, you can plan out a screening schedule so that your doctor can diagnose these conditions in the early stages and start treatment before it becomes a major complication.

Our Health & Wellness Services

We are committed to making our local community a happier, healthier place for all. Our health and wellness services promote healthy lifestyles and provide you and your family with easy access to medical resources.

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Aura Dermatology Tips for Preventing Skin Cancer

by Darshan Vaidya, MD, FAAD

Skin cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in the United States with over 5 million new cases every year. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, about 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. The majority of skin cancers are associated with ultraviolet radiation exposure (sunlight or tanning bed use), especially in those with blistering sunburns and early childhood/adolescent sun exposure. Ultraviolet radiation leads to DNA damage and mutations in skin cells, which causes them to multiply rapidly and form cancers. Most skin cancers are preventable with the daily use of sunscreen (preferably zinc oxide-based physical sunscreens) and sun protection/avoidance measures beginning in childhood.

The main types of skin cancer are 1) Basal cell carcinoma, 2) Squamous cell carcinoma, 3) Melanoma, and 4) Merkel cell carcinoma. These often occur in sun exposed areas like the

scalp, face, neck, upper chest, back, arms, and hands. The back of the legs is a common site for melanoma in women who have a history of sunbathing. Skin cancers can have many different faces — they can look like pink or brown bumps, scaly patches, or nodules that are changing in size/shape/color, bleeding or nonhealing.

With regular visits to your boardcertified dermatologist, it is possible to diagnose skin cancer very early on. In-office treatments can be performed with very high cure rates. Many times, your dermatologist will provide treatment for precancerous lesions before they become malignant. Please make your appointment today for a full skin evaluation, especially if you are unsure of the last one you had!

What are some things you can do to help prevent skin cancer?

• Always use a broad spectrum sunscreen that covers UVA/UVB with an SPF of 30 or higher (zinc oxide based sunscreen is preferred). Reapply sunscreen every 1.5-2 hours when outdoors and always after water exposure (even if the sunscreen says “water resistant”). Did you know that most people don’t apply enough

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Halloween Scares and Oral Care all in one month!

By Senta C Johnson

Halloween is just around the corner; a scary time for kids, and a scarier time for their dentists. Your friends at Hamilton Dental Associates suggest, It’s OK to eat that candy on Halloween but it’s important to have a plan. Here’s what families can do to keep their teeth healthy during the spooky season. October is also National Dental Hygiene Awareness Month so here is a plan to help oral care during the scare season!

Sticky Situations. Chocolate is one of the most common candies during Halloween. Fortunately, chocolate washes off your teeth easily, and darker chocolates have less sugar. For the stickier treats, however, stay picky. Candy like taffy, gummy bears, and hard candies stay in your mouth much longer than chocolate, which gives cavitycausing, tooth-decaying bacteria more time to work. It’s tempting to

keep that candy around, but your dentists will thank you for limiting your stash.

Free Trade. Always inspect the loot after trick-or-treating for anything unsafe (allergens, tampered wrappers, choking hazards, etc.). We also recommend proposing trades for downsizing the children’s sugary stashes. For sticky candies, especially, try trading them for new toys, movie tickets, or your pieces of chocolate. Family fun and health are

not mutually exclusive here.

Blowing Bubbles. Chewing gum might be your best friend this Halloween. Find your favorite sugarfree gum and keep it handy. Gum stimulates saliva production, naturally rinsing the mouth and preventing plaque. Chew after each meal or snack for optimized oral health.

Favoring Fluoride. Fluoride is a natural mineral that prevents cavities and tooth decay, especially in early development. It can be found in

toothpastes and most bottled water. For additional supplements, talk to us at Hamilton Dental Associates about fluoride mouthwash, tablets, or gels. Increasing your children’s fluoride intake can help combat any sweet tooth this season.

Practice Makes Perfect. With all of the pumpkin flavoring and sweet treats, it’s hard to think about oral hygiene.

For the best long-term outcomes, though, it is necessary to establish a strict, consistent routine. This means brushing and mouthwash at least twice a day, cleaning in-between teeth, limiting sugary beverages and snacks, and drinking plenty of water. Have the kids pick out their favorite toothbrush and 3-minute tune for a family-fun, tooth-brushing time.

If you are looking for a partner to help with your child’s oral care or looking for a long term plan, contact Hamilton Dental Associates to set up an appointment today!

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Radiology Affiliates Imaging

Here for You for More Than Half a Century

Radiology Affiliates Imaging has been here for you for over 50 years, and we will continue to be here for you when you need us most. Today more than ever before, we know health should never be taken for granted. Screening exams are an important part of keeping you and your family members healthy. Early detection has always been and remains key to diagnosis, treatment, and survival. Delayed diagnosis leads to the identification of disease at later stages. With more advanced diseases, the prognosis usually is not as good, and the care needed is more expensive and disruptive to patients’ lives. Radiologists, who identify and diagnose diseases, are helping to remind patients about how important it is to schedule wellvisits, screenings, and follow-up appointments.

RAI offers several screening studies to referring physicians and their patients. These include

Coronary Calcium Score, CT Lung Cancer Screening, 3D Mammography, and Bone Density (DEXA). Preventative screening can provide physicians with valuable information before symptoms are present, which can then allow them the ability to successfully identify or control health issues. Annual screening studies can also turn worry into peace of mind for many patients, especially those who are high risk or have a family history of disease.

RAI offers expertise in all areas of imaging for all members of your family. Our board-certified subspecialty radiologists offer expertise in women’s imaging, interventional radiology, musculoskeletal and diagnostic radiology. Whether you need an MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Mammogram, or X-Ray we offer the latest in imaging technology and interpretation. In the last 50 years, RAI has earned our place amongst the largest and most respected radiology groups in our area.

Continuing with our long-standing traditions, RAI will strive to provide the most up-to-date imaging technology and highest level of quality and service to our patients. One area where we closely monitor

innovations is Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is still in the early stages of development. As technology matures, it will continue to enhance the radiologist’s reading capabilities, help them obtain better patient histories, and automate our processes. We will continue to help all of the medical professionals with whom we work improve the quality and value of the care that we provide the community. Our demonstrated commitment to elevating the level of care available close to patients’ homes remains as strong as ever.

RAI continues to follow expert guidelines regarding COVID-19, including the American College of Radiology (ACR) and CDC recommendations, regarding infection control procedures.

Radiology Affiliates Imaging, 2501 Kuser Road, Hamilton. 3120 Princeton Pike, Floor 1A, Lawrenceville. 609585-8800. www.4rai.com. See ad, page 14.

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Dr. Ronak Patel at Regenerative Spine and Pain Institute wants you to know there are two new revolutionary answers to pain relief.

Both platelet-rich therapy — otherwise known as PRP — and stem cell therapy give patients new hope by using the body’s powerful healing power to accelerate the battle against pain. Dr. Patel has seen incredible success implementing these cuttingedge treatments on hundreds of patients suffering from pain-related issues.

So if you are suffering from any of the ailments below, there’s a lifeline.

• Osteoarthritis

• Rotator cuff tear

• Back pain

• Meniscus tears

• Tennis elbow

• Disc herniations

• Tendonitis

• Neck pain

Here’s the best news: Neither PRP or stem cell therapy involves drug use with side effects or any surgical procedures.

Both PRP and stem cell treatments use the body’s own healing resources to repair diseased or damaged tissue — and the results are quite remarkable.

PRP therapy involves injecting concentrated platelets and growth factors into damaged tissue to stimulate the faster growth of new

healthy cells. Platelets are cells that prevent and stop bleeding. If a blood vessel is damaged, the body sends signals to our platelets to get on the job and start the healing. Some call platelets the body’s natural bandage.

So how does PRP therapy work? It’s basically drawing a one small vial of blood from the patient and then using a centrifuge to turn it into a potent and concentrated form of platelets. It is then injected back into the patient. Think of it as a boost of your own blood — only superpowered.

Recovery time for PRP therapy is far shorter than for surgery.

Patients usually experience soreness for a week or so, but the gradual improvement soon begins. Unlike a steroid shot, which gives you immediate relief and quickly wears off, a PRP patient will see pain symptoms improve over a period of months, and up to 80 percent of patients will see relief for up to two years.

Stem cell therapy can be an even more powerful way to harness the body’s healing power. Stem cells are the building blocks for every cell in our body. These powerful cells can be harvested to produce powerful new cells to fight inflammation and disease.

For those suffering from osteoarthritis, stem cell therapy has proven very effective. That’s because the stem cells may help develop new cartilage cells and suppress inflammation. Stem cells can be harvested through a sample of body fat or bone marrow or be harvested from donated umbilical cord tissue.

And yes, you can even augment PRP therapy with stem cell therapy for an even bigger boost!

Stop wondering if you’ll have to live with your pain forever. Contact Regenerative Spine and Pain Institute today at 609-269-4451 or go to www.njpaindoc.com to book an appointment and learn more. See ad, page 3

Caruso Physical Therapy and Nutrition

Does your Bladder Control Your Life? WE CAN HELP!

Caruso Physical Therapy and Nutrition is happy to introduce Pelvic Health Physical Therapy!

Do you have pelvic pain? Do you have difficulty being intimate with your partner because of the pain? Do you experience leakage when you laugh, sneeze or jump? Do you find it difficult to exercise because of these reasons? Have you been told that many of these symptoms are “normal after childbirth” or “this happens as you age”? These issues can be quite difficult to discuss and are often embarrassing. I know they were for me.

However, once I discovered that I was not alone, I sought out solutions.

I’m here to tell you that pelvic pain and leakage are NOT normal and can be successfully treated! Pelvic Health Physical Therapy is a small subset of traditional PT in that it focuses on pelvic wellness using exercises and manual techniques to reduce pain and leakage.

Did you know that small changes to your nutrition can help with bladder control? Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a type of bladder pain condition that commonly occurs along with endometriosis or other forms of pelvic pain. In general, following an antiinflammatory diet will be helpful for IC.

Small changes can yield big

results. Do you feel the urge to have to go to the bathroom more often than others, yet when you go you feel like you aren’t fully emptying? Does this have you up multiple times a night? Do you struggle with the urge to go when it is less than convenient, such as in the middle seat on an airplane?

On a rollercoaster? When you are in the middle of an activity in which a bathroom is not easily accessible?

Let our nutrition expert share that you don’t have to suffer in silence! You don’t have to just accept that your body is “just like that”. Your bladder does not have to control your life.

Saving money for the holidays?

Nutritional Counseling is covered by most insurance companies, which takes the financial burden right off your shoulders! With flexible hours,

you are able to make a time that is convenient for you. Virtual and in-person appointments are available. You can find a sense of relief from pelvic pain and leakage through nutrition and pelvic therapy. We are here to help! Come meet us!

Yours in pelvic health, Danielle L Liegl, PT, MPT

Michele WroblewskiPflug, RDN, AFAA Group Ex. Caruso Physical Therapy and Nutrition, LLC, 1278 Yardville Allentown Road #3, Allentown. 609-738-3143. www.carusoptrd.com.

AllCure Spine and Sports Medicine

Personalized Solutions to Your Pain Concerns

At AllCure, we understand that the summer can come with a lot of fun and activity. Often, we experience that patients will put off their pain concerns until the summer is over and plan to address them in the fall.

At AllCure, we will do assessments to see where each person can benefit from our level of care. We offer chiropractic, physical therapy, and acupuncture services to provide high-level of conservative care to the community.

Our office also provides stateof-the-art modalities to assist each provider in getting patients back to a higher quality of life. We also have X-ray on site to help diagnose the patients pain and discomfort. We offer 10 minute free consultations for anyone interested to make sure they feel comfortable and to ensure that we can help.

We take pride in what we do and we make sure that each patient gets a high level of attention and care on

each one of their visits. We make our plans specifically to fit each individual person‘s needs and do not offer blanket treatments for similar patient complaints.

We have offices conveniently located in Monroe, Hamilton, and Somerset, NJ. Please visit our

website or give us a call today to come in for a free consult, and get back to the quality of life you deserve. AllCure Spine & Sports Medicine, 140 Cabot Drive, Suite A, Hamilton. 609-528-4417. 350 Forsgate Drive, Monroe Township. 732-521-9222. 1101 Randolph Road,

Brothers Anthony Alfieri, DC, left, and Victor Alfieri, DPT.

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org. Performance by the children’s singer-song writer joined by her longtime collaborators Susie Lampert, Bob Golden, and Brady Rymer. $30 to $40. 3 p.m.

English Country Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monu ment Drive. www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Lesson followed by dance. $11. Masks required. 7:30 to 11 p.m.

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Music Fest Sundays, Palmer Square Green www.palmersquare.com. Performance by Sw ingadelic and sand art and autumn leaf print making with the Arts Council of Princeton. 1 to 4 p.m.

Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princ eton, 1 Monument Drive, 609-921-6748. www. princetonhistory.org. Enjoy a 90+ minute walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus as you learn about historic sites in the area, including Nassau Hall, the University Cha pel and Palmer Square. Hear some of the classic history and lesser-known stories of Princeton’s diverse past. Register. $10. Weekly on Sundays. 2 p.m.

Rhiannon Giddens, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter. org. Co-founder of the Grammy Award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops and has been nomi nated for six additional Grammys for her work as a soloist and collaborator. She appears with multi-instrumentalist Francesco Turrisi. $50 to $70. 3 p.m.

Art of Wine: Spain Vs. France, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www. artscouncilofprinceton.edu. New series intro duces the endless creativity and innovation in the community. Taste four wines from two sto ried old-world wine-producing countries, guided by Terra Momo’s Carlo Momo and wine expert Lionel de Ravel. Register. $125 includes a bottle of fine wine. 5 to 6:30 p.m.

FYI Seminar, Princeton Senior Resource Center. www.princetonsenior.org. “Downsize, Declutter, and Move with Less Stress” presented by John Walsh, owner of Walsh Senior Solutions, via Zoom. Register. Free. 3 p.m.

James Baldwin Lecture Series, Depart ment of African American Studies, East Pyne 010, Princeton University. aas.princeton.edu. Princeton University computer science professor Arvind Narayanan speaks on “The Limits of the Quantitative Approach to Discrimination.” Reg ister. 5 p.m.

Yiyun Li & Idra Novey: ‘The Book of Goose: A Novel’, Labyrinth Books & Princeton Pub lic Library, 122 Nassau Street. www.labyrinth books.com. Celebrated author Yiyun Li discusses her new novel with her fellow writer and col league at Princeton, Idra Novey. Hybrid event. Register to join online. 6 p.m.

Isostasy: Chamber Music from Ukraine, Ukrainian Contemporary Music Festival, Ta plin Auditorium, Fine Hall, Princeton University. music.princeton.edu. 20th century chamber mu sic across four generations of composers from Ukraine. Free; donations welcome. 6 p.m.

Falling for Stradivari, Princeton University Concerts, Princeton Garden Theater, 160 Nas sau Street. concerts.princeton.edu. Screening of the new documentary following violinist Janine Jansen’s journey. $14. 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday Night Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Dance, Christ Congregation, 50 Walnut Lane. www.princetonfolkdance.org. No partner neces sary. $5. Every Tuesday. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

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College Admissions for Homeschooled Ap plicants, Princeton Learning Cooperative, 16 All Saints Road, 609-851-2522. www.princeton learningcooperative.org. Panel includes Robin Lancaster, an admissions officer from St. John’s

College; Barbara Rapaport, a homeschooling advisor; and Alison Snieckus, a leader in the SelfDirected Education movement. Via Zoom. Reg ister. 7 to 8 p.m.

David Sedaris, McCarter Theater, 91 Uni versity Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Presentation by one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. $60 to $70. 7:30 p.m.

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The Race to Address Flooding in Prince ton, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Learn how the Municipality of Princeton, Princeton University and the Watershed Institute are using history, hi-tech and innovative green infrastructure de signs to protect our town from flooding. 10 a.m. to noon.

Annual Rummage Sale, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street. www.trinityprinceton.org. Wom en’s, men’s, and children’s apparel, accessories, and shoes; art, books, and antiques; house wares, linens, and decor. $10 entry. 1 to 5 p.m.

Sisters with Transistors, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street. www.morven. org. Screening of the 2020 documentary cele brating women who pioneered electronic music followed by a virtual discussion with Laurie Spie gel, a composer and computer programmer who worked at Bell Labs in the 1970s. Register. $20; $10 virtual. 6:30 p.m.

Janine Jansen and Denis Kozhukhin, Princ eton University Concerts, Richardson Audito rium, Princeton University. concerts.princeton. edu. Superstar Dutch violinist Jansen and Queen Elisabeth Competition laureate pianist Kozhukh in perform violin sonatas from Schubert, Brahms, and Beethoven. $30 to $50. 7:30 p.m.

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Annual Rummage Sale, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street. www.trinityprinceton.org. Free entry. 1 to 5 p.m.

Art of James Wilson Edwards and a Circle of Black Artists, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilof princeton.edu. Panel discussion on “Art Collect ing As an Act of Love” featuring collectors Lewis Tanner Moore, Mary Guess Flamer, Brenda and Lawrence Thompson, Joye and Scott Shepperd, Malcolm Peyton, Barbara Winchester, and James Petrucci from 4 to 5 p.m. followed by an opening reception for the exhibit featuring works by five late-20th century masters who lived within 25 miles of each other between Princeton and New Hope. 4 to 7 p.m.

An American Martyr in Persia: The Epic Life and Tragic Death of Howard Baskervillle, Labyrinth Books & Princeton Public Library, 122 Nassau Street. www.labyrinthbooks.com. Best-selling author Reza Aslan discusses his new book, a biography that proves that one person’s actions can have revolutionary consequences that reverberate the world over. Hybrid event. Register to join online. 6 p.m.

Princeton Football, Powers Field at Princ eton Stadium, Princeton University. www.go princetontigers.com. Brown. $12 to $15. 7 p.m.

Indigenous Liberation, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mc carter.org. A Native American and Canadian in tertribal production featuring songs, stories, and dances from all over Turtle Island, led by cham pion pow wow dancers. $35 to $50. 8 p.m.

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Pop-Up Children’s Used Book Sale, Bryn Mawr-Wellesley Book Sale, Princeton Shop ping Center, 301 North Harrison Street. Entrance is free and prices start at 50 cents. Bring your own bags or boxes. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Annual Rummage Sale, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street. www.trinityprinceton.org. Free entry; remaining items half price. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Fall Music Series

, Palmer Square Green. www.palmersquare.com. Rock and alternative cover band Electric Stingray performs. Noon to 2 p.m.

Ceramics Scavenger Hunt, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, 609924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. The Arts Council will hide handmade ceramic pieces around town. If you find one, it’s yours to keep. To play, follow the Arts Council on Instagram and check its stories that day for clues. 1 to 4 p.m.

Cool Women Volume 7 Publication Party, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Reading fea tures the 11 poets from the poetry critique and performance group known as Cool Women in celebration of the publication of their seventh volume of poetry. 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Beyond Words, Princeton Public Library, Brick Farm Tavern, 130 Hopewell Rocky Hill Road, Hopewell. www.princetonlibrary.org/be yondwords. Featured speaker is author David Wondrich, one of the world’s foremost authori ties and most significant chronicler on the histo ry of the cocktail. Alcoholic or non-alcoholic tast ing flights accompany an outdoor three-course dinner. Proceeds benefit the library. Register. $275 and up. 5 p.m.

Britten & Elgar, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton Uni

versity, 609-497-0020. www.princetonsympho ny.org. Program includes Jessie Montgomery’s “Starburst,” and Elina Vähälä makes her PSO debut performing Benjamin Britten’s Violin Con certo. Elgar’s “Enigma Variations” completes the program. $30 to $112. Also October 16. 8 p.m.

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Music Fest Sundays, Palmer Square Green www.palmersquare.com. Performance by Black Brant, pumpkin DNA extracting experiment with the Arts Council of Princeton, and live fash ion show with Palmer Square retailers. 1 to 4 p.m.

Princeton Battlefield Tour, Princeton Battlefield Society, 500 Mercer Road. www. pbs1777.org. Learn more about the Battle of Princeton, a battle that ended the “ten crucial days” of 1776-1777. Walk in the footprints of Washington’s troops and listen to exciting nar ratives of soldier and civilian experiences. Led by an historical interpreter. $5 donation. 1 to 2:30 p.m.

National Geographic Live: Spinosaurus: Lost Giant of the Cretaceous with Nizar Ibrahim, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. German/Mo roccan paleontologist, anatomist, and National Geographic Explorer Nizar Ibrahim scours the vast deserts of North Africa for clues to life in the Cretaceous period. For ages 5 and up. $30 to $40. 3 p.m.

Choral Reading of Mozart Requiem, Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, Route 206 at Cherry Hill Road. www.musicalamateurs. org. Choral singers welcome. No auditions. Vo cal scores provided. $10 admission for singers (or annual membership). Free for students and nonsinging guests. 4 p.m.

Time Travel, Princeton Singers, Art on Hulfish, 11 Hulfish Street. www.princetonsing ers.org. Concert in conjunction with Princeton University Art Museum’s Art of Hulfish exhibit “Time’s Relentless Melt.” The program features “timeless” works of Perotin, Paul Hindemith, David Lang, Caroline Shaw, and Steven Sametz. Register. Pay what you wish. 7 p.m.

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ScandiDance-NJ, Princeton Country Dancers, Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane. www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Les son followed by dance to live music. No partner needed. $10. Masks required. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

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FYI Seminar, Princeton Senior Resource Center, 101 Poor Farm Road. www.princeton senior.org. “Current Issues in LGBTQ Aging” pre sented by David Griffith, director of programs & outreach for the LGBT Elder Initiative at the Wil liam Way Community Center in Philadelphia. Inperson or via Zoom. Register. Free. 3 p.m.

Author: Laurie Lico Albanese, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. The author discusses and signs copies of “Hester: A Novel,” a reimagining of the woman who in spired the character of Hester Prynne. 7 p.m.

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The Mysterious World of the Garden Grot to, Morven Museum & Garden. www.morven. org. Dr. Gerald and Margaret Hull’s virtual pre sentation takes attendees on a trip across the world exploring the origins of the garden grotto, ultimately providing visual and historical con text for Annis Stockton’s lost grotto at Morven. Virtual only. Register. $5. Noon.

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Xian Zhang Conducts Brahms, New Jersey Symphony, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University. www.njsymphony.org. Xian Xhang conducts a program headlined by Brahms’ Sym phony No. 4. $25 to $92. 8 p.m.

Beppe Gambetta, Princeton Folk Music Society, Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane. www.princetonfolk.org. Acoustic guitarist performs. $25. 8 p.m.

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OAKtober Celebration, Marquand Park Children’s Arboretum, 87 Lovers Lane. www. marquandpark.org. Celebrate the oak with free

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MERCER

MERCER COUNTY 2017-2018

ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

PROGRAM EXTENDED UNTIL MAY 31

PROGRAM EXTENDED UNTIL MAY 31

The County of Mercer will be accepting applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the 2022-23 beginning on October 3, 2022. Mercer County will continue accepting applications for the Universal Service Fund (USF) Program throughout the year. Residents who pay their own heating costs, and meet the following income guidelines, may be eligible to receive financial assistance with their winter heating bill. Residents with medical conditions may also be eligible to receive cooling assistance:

The County of Mercer will be accepting applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) until May 31, 2018. Mercer County will continue accepting applications for the Universal Service Fund (USF) Program throughout the year. Residents who pay their own heating costs, and meet the following income guidelines, may be eligible to receive financial assistance with their winter heating bill. Residents with medical conditions may also be eligible to receive cooling assistance.

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The County of Mercer will be accepting applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) until May 31, 2018. Mercer County will continue accepting applications for the Universal Service Fund (USF) Program throughout the year. Residents who pay their own heating costs, and meet the following income guidelines, may be eligible to receive financial assistance with their winter heating bill. Residents with medical conditions may also

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The County will continue to receive applications up until the deadline of June 30, 2023 by regular mail, fax, email and in person. Applications, forms, and information can be accessed at this site: http:/ www.mercercounty.org/departments/housing-community-development/housing-and-communitydevelopment-programs.

M-F 8:30am – 4:30pm (Wednesday open until 6:30pm)

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Board of Chosen Freeholders

Brian M. Hughes, County Executive

Mercer County LIHEAP/USF Programs 640 S. Broad St, Room 106 P.O. Box 8068 Trenton, NJ 08650-0068 email address: housing@mercercounty.org Fax: 609-278-2758

Brian M. Hughes,

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Edward Pattik Housing DirectorBrian M. Hughes, County Executive

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TRENTON SENIORS GET IN STEP

with Capital Health’s Vascular Rehabilitation Program

Trenton residents Clara Boatwright and Alice Wells have a lot in common—including being schoolmates in their younger days— and after reuniting as patients in the Vascular Rehabilitation Program at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell, they’re happy to be together again on the path to better health.

The Vascular Rehabilitation Program is for people experiencing mild or severe pain in the legs due to lower-extremity peripheral artery disease or similar symptoms that are still present following vascular procedures.

“I thought I was having muscle troubles,” said Alice. “My primary care doctor sent me to Dr. Lotto, who confirmed I had poor circulation.” Dr. Christine Lotto, a board certified, fellowship trained general and vascular surgeon at Capital Health Surgical Group, referred Alice to the program.

“I was having pain in my calves when walking,” said Clara. “I told my heart doctor (Dr. Kristopher Young, Capital Health – Heart Care Specialists) what was going on, and tests showed that the circulation was bad in my legs. My specialist (also Dr. Lotto) recommended vascular rehab at Capital Health.”

Capital Health’s team of physicians, nurses, exercise physiologists and registered dietitians work closely with referring physicians to help program participants achieve their rehab goals through personalized exercise, nutrition counseling, risk factor management guidance, and psychological support all aimed at helping participants meet their health goals.

“The program helped me a lot. When I first started, I had a lot of stiffness because I wasn’t very active,” said Clara. “We watched videos that helped us understand the things we were experiencing, and the exercise helped me get all the kinks out. The nutritionist also gave me a lot of insight on how to eat better.”

“They really keep you informed so you’re not in the dark after the program is done,” said Alice. “I got a lot of good handouts about

exercising, healthy eating, and stopping smoking. I enjoyed my time there, but more importantly, it still helps me!”

If you’re experiencing mild or severe cramping pain in the legs with walking as the result of lower-extremity peripheral artery disease or lower-extremity revascularization procedures, call Capital Health’s Vascular Rehabilitation Program at 609.537.6420 to schedule an appointment, or visit capitalheartandvascular.org for more information.

From left, Clara Boatwright and Alice Wells on the path to better health with Capital Health’s Vascular Rehabilitation Program.

Capital Health Employee Education Program Awards

Four Full Tuition Scholarships to Rider University

Capital Health has announced four winners of full-tuition scholarships to Rider University as part of an employee education benefits partnership with the university. The scholarship winners are immediate family members of Capital Health employees and include Rachel Burnett (education), Andrew Coates (communication studies), Gloria Owusu (accounting), and Johannah Stevenson (STEM). In order to be eligible for the scholarships, candidates or their immediate family members must be full-time, non-union employees of Capital Health for at least one year and meet additional eligibility requirements. Capital Health’s partnership with Rider launched in 2020 when Capital Health Medical Group began overseeing the university’s Student Health Center and providing primary care health services to students and employees.

“On behalf of Capital Health, I’m pleased to congratulate the inaugural winners of our full-tuition scholarships to Rider University” said Al Maghazehe, president and CEO of Capital Health. “As our relationship with Rider grows, we’ll offer similar scholarship opportunities annually as part of a broader education benefits program for our employees and their families. Two of the four scholarships awarded this year went to students whose annual family incomes were under $100,000, and we look forward to helping more members of our Capital Health family reach their education goals in the years to come.”

RACHEL BURNETT of Morrisville, Pennsylvania is a graduate of Pennsbury High School. Daughter of Elizabeth De La Portilla-Stout, assistant nurse manager in Hemodialysis at Capital Health Regional Medical Center, Rachel is an education major in Rider’s College of Education and Human Services, which is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

ANDREW COATES of Levittown, Pennsylvania is the son of Kim Coates, a registered nurse and practice lead at Capital Health Occupational Health Center. Andrew is a graduate of Calvary Christian Academy of Philadelphia and his major is communication studies, with a minor in broadcast journalism. He intends to pursue a career in media.

GLORIA OWUSU of Hamilton, New Jersey is the daughter of Samuel Acheaw, Care Management nurse at Capital Health Medical

Center – Hopewell. Gloria is a graduate of Hamilton High School West and is an accounting major in Rider’s Department of Accounting, which is one of only 2% of programs worldwide with accreditation from the AACSB International.

JOHANNA STEVENSON of Lumberton, New Jersey is a graduate of Rancocas Valley Regional High School. Daughter of Robert Stevenson, tech specialist at the Sleep Center at Capital Health – Hamilton, Johanna plans to study science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in order to pursue a career as a secondary STEM teacher (grades 9 12) in a “high need” school district.

Undergraduate students (including those transferring to Rider University or enrolling in a continuing studies program) are eligible to receive these scholarships, which are awarded for four consecutive years or until completion of the academic program. Scholarship recipients must be full-time students, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, and be students in good standing with Rider University at all times during the course of their enrollment. Full-tuition scholarships do not include room, board, or other related costs, such as textbooks.

Capital Health’s employee education benefits program also features a 50% tuition discount agreement with Rider University for nonunion employees and their immediate family members (cannot be combined with full-tuition scholarships). Other Rider education benefits for Capital Health employees include an application fee waiver; free, unofficial evaluation of transfer credits prior to applying; and a Rider academic advisor to help plan their schedule. Graduate student applicants can request a free evaluation of transfer credits as well as course and GMAT/GRE waivers and exclusive certificate programs for Capital Health employees are currently in development.

Winners left to right: Rachel Burnett, Andrew Coates, Gloria Owusu, and Johannah Stevenson

THREE EXPERIENCED PULMONOLOGISTS

Join Capital Health Medical Group

Drs. Akbar Obaray, Syed Asghar and Nasir Malik have joined Capital Health – Pulmonology Specialists, part of Capital Health Medical Group. These three experienced, board certified pulmonologists join colleagues Drs. Irene Hao, Diana Kolman, Naresh Nagella and Dolly Patel in providing care for patients in Mercer and Bucks counties with conditions that affect the lungs and respiratory system.

“Capital Health – Pulmonology Specialists launched four years ago to meet the needs of people in our community who are living with a variety of lung and respiratory conditions,” said Dr. Joshua Eisenberg, chief medical officer of the Capital Health Medical Group. “The addition of these qualified and experienced pulmonologists to our

already talented group of providers expands patient access to the best possible pulmonary care in the Mercer/Bucks region.”

DR. AKBAR OBARAY is a board certified pulmonologist with extensive experience in all aspects of pulmonary medicine, including respiratory intensive care, fiber optic bronchoscopy, transbronchial biopsies and pulmonary functional testing as well as the management of asthma, COPD, lung cancer and interstitial lung disease. Prior to joining Capital Health, Dr. Obaray was in private practice in Hamilton, New Jersey for more than 30 years.

DR. SYED ASGHAR is board certified in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. He sees patients with all types of pulmonary disease and has extensive experience in performing bronchoscopies. Before joining Capital Health, Dr. Asghar spent many years in private practice and as a hospitalist, attending physician, and in leadership roles at Capital Health Regional Medical Center and other hospitals in Mercer and Bucks counties.

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Are you having a difficult time with lingering breathing issues and other long-term effects of a COVID-19 infection? Join DR. DIANA KOLMAN, a board certified and fellowship trained interventional pulmonologist, to discuss lung issues related to the coronavirus and treatment options available for those suffering from long COVID-19. DR. KRISTINA MCGUIRE, a licensed clinical psychologist, will discuss the psychological symptoms associated with long COVID-19, coping strategies and behavioral health treatments.

This event will be taking place virtually using Zoom. Register online at capitalhealth.org/events and be sure to include your email address. Zoom meeting details will be provided via email 2 3 days before the program date. Registration ends 24 hours before the program date.

DR. NASIR MALIK is board certified in pulmonary diseases and internal medicine. His areas of interest include asthma, COPD, lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, sarcoidosis and pulmonary hypertension. Before joining Capital Health, Dr. Malik served as a pulmonologist/critical care attending physician with Wellspan Healthcare in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Capital Health – Pulmonology Specialists specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the lungs and respiratory system. They have office locations in Hopewell Township (Two Capital Way, Suite 487, Pennington, NJ 08534), Newtown (3 Penns Trail, 2nd floor, Newtown, PA 18940) and Hamilton (1445 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Suite 111, Hamilton, NJ 08619).

Appointments are now available by calling 609.815.7390 or visit capitalhealth.org/pulmonology for more information.

Capital Health Welcomes New Director of Comprehensive Headache Center

Capital Health recently welcomed DR. DWAYNE BROWN, a board certified and fellowship trained neurologist, to its Capital Institute for Neurosciences as director of its Comprehensive Headache Center. In his new role, Dr. Brown leads the Center’s multidisciplinary approach to patients and offers a variety of services to treat migraine headache, tension headache, cluster headache, trigeminal autonomic cephalgia, CSF leak headache, high-pressure headache, facial pain and various secondary headache conditions. In addition, Dr. Brown offers procedures such as Botox for migraine, trigger point injections and nerve blocks.

“Over the past few years, Capital Health has steadily added new specialists to its broader neurosciences program,” said Dr. Joshua Eisenberg, chief medical officer of Capital Health Medical Group. “We welcome Dr. Brown’s significant expertise to our Capital Institute for Neurosciences and making specialized care for those who are suffering from headache conditions available here in a very convenient environment.”

Board certified in neurology, Dr. Brown completed his headache and facial pain fellowship training at Yale University School of Medicine

in New Haven, Connecticut. He earned his medical degree from Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia and completed his residency training at Stony Brook University Hospital in Stony Brook, New York, where he served as chief neurology resident. He also earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree in pharmacology from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C.

“I am extremely pleased to join Capital Health and Capital Institute for Neurosciences,” said Dr. Brown. “Capital Health has a reputation for providing a very high level of neuroscience care, and I look forward to being a part of its continued growth.”

Dr. Brown’s research has been published in national and international publications, including Neurology, Neurotoxicity Research, The Journal of Molecular Neuroscience, Neuroscience Letters and Neurochemistry International. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, Society for Neuroscience, American Association of Neurology and the American Headache Society.

Dr. Brown is now seeing patients in the Capital Institute for Neurosciences office in the medical office building attached to Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell (Suite 456). To schedule an appointment with Dr. Brown, call 609.537.7300 or visit capitalneuro.org for more information.

UPDATE AND THE MIND EATING PLAN

Thursday, October 13, 2022 | 6 p.m.

Join DR. DANIELLE CARCIA, a board certified family medicine physician with fellowship training in geriatrics, to discuss the latest research, treatments, and prevention strategies for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Registered Dietitian MINDY KOMOSINSKY will discuss the MIND eating plan, which promotes the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of certain foods that may help lower the risk of dementia and slow the loss of brain function that can occur with aging.

This event will be taking place virtually using Zoom. Register online at capitalhealth.org/events and be sure to include your email address. Zoom meeting details will be provided via email 2 3 days before the program date. Registration ends 24 hours before the program date.

oak saplings, cookies and cider, and an oak scav enger hunt. Rain date October 23. 10 a.m. to noon.

Fall Music Series, Palmer Square Green www.palmersquare.com. Erik Daab trio per forms acoustic covers, classic rock, country and jazzy favorites. Noon to 2 p.m.

Meet the Music: Can Music Tell a Story?, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University. concerts. princeton.edu. Program for children ages 6 to 12 and their families presented by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center with host Bruce Adolphe. $10 adults; $5 kids. 1 p.m.

Stoneware Bas Relief Workshop, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.

ACP teaching artist Fran Smith leadd students to create their own Bas Relief in the style used by featured artist Selma Burke. Burke was an American sculptor and member of the Harlem Rennaissance movement, best known for her Bas Relief of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Register. $25. 1:30 to 5 p.m.

Art of Wine Karima Muyaes, Arts Council of Princeton, Private Home. www.artscoun cilofprinceton.edu. New series introduces the endless creativity and innovation in the com munity. The evening features a talk by Mexi can artist Karima Muyaes and dinner hosted at Michelle and George Lambros’ Princeton home. View Muyaes’ work in the Solley Lobby Gallery through November 7. Register. $125. 6 to 9 p.m.

Vijay Iyer Trio, Edward T. Cone Concert Series, Wolfensohn Hall, Institute for Advanced Study. www.ias.edu/air. Jazz piano trio featuring Vijay Iyer, Linda May Han Oh, and Tyshawn So rey. Free ticket required. Livestream also avail able. 8 p.m.

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Book Brunch, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org.

Author Akash Kapur discusses “Better to Have Gone,” a true story that explores the human de sire for utopia as it plays out in the lives of Au roville’s founders and their early followers. Book signing to follow. 10:45 a.m. to noon.

Music Fest Sundays, Palmer Square Green www.palmersquare.com. Performance by the Sensational Soul Cruisers and frisbee spin art and trick-or-treat bag making with the Arts Council of Princeton. 1 to 4 p.m.

Davóne Tines, McCarter Theater, 91 Uni versity Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Black, gay, classically trained performer’s diverse repertoire explores the social issues of today. $35 to $50. 3 p.m.

Performing Shakespeare, English-Speak ing Union Princeton Branch, Princeton Senior Resource Center, 101 Poor Farm Road. Actor Tom Kopeche, best known for his roles as Assistant Secretary of State Bob Slatterly on “The West

Wing” and the “Star Trek” spin-off television shows, discusses the pleasures and pitfalls of performing Shakespeare. Free. In person or via Zoom. 3 p.m.

Ein Deutsches Requiem, Princeton Pro Musica, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton Uni versity. www.princetonpromusica.org. Perfor mance of Johannes Brahms’ large-scale work for chorus, orchestra, a soprano, and a baritone. 4 p.m.

Barbara DiLorenzo: One Thursday Afternoon, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. www.labyrinthbooks.com. Children’s book author discusses her new book, which shows a way to talk with children about some of the moments that make us feel most vulnerable in today’s world. Event for children and their par ents. 6 p.m.

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FYI Seminar, Princeton Senior Resource Center, 101 Poor Farm Road. www.princeton senior.org. “The Importance of Hydration” pre sented by registered dietitian Beth Young. Reg ister. Free. 3 p.m.

Peter Singer & Ellen Finkelpearl: The Gold en Ass, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. www.labyrinthbooks.com. Peter Singer and El len Finkelpearl breathe new life into Apuleius’ hilarious, bawdy tale and one of the earliest nov els. Hybrid event. Register to join online. 6 p.m.

Princeton University Poets, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. www.labyrinthbooks. com. Evening of readings from poets in Princ eton University’s Press’ Princeton Series of Con temporary Poets. Hybrid event. Register to join online. 6 p.m.

Princeton Sound Kitchen, Princeton Uni versity Music Department, Taplin Auditorium, Fine Hall, Princeton University. music.princeton. edu. Vocalist Iarla Ó Lionáird, dàn tranh (zither) player Vân-Ánh Võ, and Ensemble-in-Residence So Percussion perform new works by graduate student composers. Free. 8 p.m.

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Live Music Meditation, Princeton Uni versity Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, 609-258-2800. www. princetonuniversityconcerts.org. Jess Gillam on saxophone with meditation instruction by Mat thew Weiner. Free. 12:30 p.m.

Photo History’s Futures: Monica Bravo, Princeton University Art Museum, Friend Center 101, William Street, Princeton University. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Monica Bravo, art historian at the University of Southern Califor nia, speaks about her new publication, “Greater American Camera: Making Modernism in Mex ico.” 5 p.m.

Performances Up Close, Princeton Univer sity Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, Prince ton University. concerts.princeton.edu. Classical saxophonist Jess Gillam with Thomas Weaver on

piano. Works by Poulenc, Telemann, Piazzolla, and others. Audience sits on the stage. $40. 6 and 9 p.m.

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Pups & Cups, Princeton Senior Resource Center, 101 Poor Farm Road. www.princetonse nior.org. Socializing and pet therapy with a certi fied therapy dog. Free; hot beverages available for $1. Register. 3 to 4 p.m.

Artist Conversation: Alison Rossiter, Princeton University Art Museum, Art on Hulfish. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Rossiter discusses her process, in which she develops ex pired photographic paper to create photographs that reveal the previously invisible markings of time. In person or via Zoom. 5:30 p.m.

Viral Justice: How We Grow the World We Want, Labyrinth Books & Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.labyrinth books.com. Ruha Benjamin discusses her new book inspired by the twin plagues of COVID 19 and anti-Black police violence with Nicole Fleet wood. 7 p.m.

Drawing from the Collections: Inspired by Sculpture: Focusing on Linework, Princeton University Art Museum & Arts Council of Princeton. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Taught by artist-instructor Barbara DiLorenzo over Zoom and inspired by an antelope-shaped head dress created by a Kurumba artist in the early 20th century. Register. Free.

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Hometown Halloween Parade, Arts Coun cil of Princeton, Palmer Square Green. www. artscouncilofprinceton.org. Put on your best costumes, enjoy tunes from the Princeton Uni versity Band, then parade from the green to the YMCA, where festivities continue. 5:15 p.m.

Oumou Sangaré, McCarter Theater, 91 Uni versity Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org.

Performance by the star Malian singer whose 2009 album “Seya” was nominated for a Gram my in the Best World Music Album category. $35 to $65. 8 p.m.

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Princeton Football, Powers Field at Princeton Stadium, Princeton University. Cornell. Homecoming. $12 to $15. 1 p.m.

Masquerade Ball, D&R Greenway, Hillside Farm, Hopewell. www.drgreenway.org. Taste of the World including specialties from OttoBurger, Mexico, Greece and Egypt, cheese tasting, a German Beer Garden, and Italian wines. Guided flashlight tour of the fields and gazing up at the night sky and constellations through a telescope. Register. $250. 6:30 to 10 p.m.

Museum for All Ball, Princeton University Art Museum, Frick Chemistry Atrium, Princeton University. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Cocktails, strolling supper, and dancing. Register. $75 and

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