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Sheriff Warns of Telephone Jury Duty Scam

Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler has issued a warning to area residents regarding telephone scammers posing as Mercer County Sheriff’s Officers.

Over the past several days, the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous complaints from the public regarding jury duty-related scam calls. The caller claims the resident had failed to appear for jury duty and that law enforcement was being sent to their house with an arrest warrant. The caller also attempts to garner or verify the actual address of their home. Several call recipients suspected something was wrong and smartly refused to confirm or provide their addresses.

The calls spoof a 609-area code and falsely seem to originate from a real law enforcement agency. The calls are difficult to trace because they are often digitally masked or generated from phone banks out of state. “While the fictitious calls remain under investigation, the community must be vigilant,” noted Kemler. If a resident suspects a particular telephone call may be a scam, do not give out any personal information and simply hang up. Reporting any such call to the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office at 609-

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“It is important to remember that the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office or court officers will never ask for confidential or personally identifying information over the telephone. We adhere to this strict policy, and any deviation from it should be treated as a potential scam,” added Kemler.

Opportunities: Call for 4-H Exhibitors

Mercer County Executive Dan Benson and Mercer County 4H invite residents to showcase their creative talents and skills at this year’s Mercer County 4-H Fair at Howell Farm in Hopewell. There are many “Open Division” categories to public entries for both youth and adults. Entrants do not need to be 4-H members to exhibit. Any project created in the past year can be entered into the fair, including arts and crafts, photography, gardening, clothing, baking, woodworking, and more. Visit https://mercer.njaes.rut-

gers.edu/4h/fair to find full details about exhibiting, as well as a complete schedule of the fair. Projects will be received from the general public for entry in the fair on Thursday, July 25, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Howell Living History Farm. In addition to judging by experts, the fairgoers will vote on their favorite exhibits in each category on Saturday, July 27. Those receiving the most votes will be recognized on Sunday, July 28.

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4-H, a youth development program operated by Rutgers Cooperative Extension, provides researchbased, hands-on learning experiences for youth in Mercer County. For more information about 4-H, or entering projects in the fair, please contact Altaira Bejgrowicz at the Mercer County 4-H Office at 609989-6830 or bejgrowicz@njaes. rutgers.edu. For updates on Mercer County 4-H visit https://mercer. njaes.rutgers.edu/category/ departments/4h/ Howell Farm is located on Valley Road, just off Rt. 29 two miles south of Lambertville, NJ. Persons using GPS directions should use 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township, as the destination address.

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The annual Mercer County 4-H Fair is a community event showcasing the talents of the general public as well as those of 4-H members. The fair runs Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, July 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Children’s activities, hayrides, animal shows, music, farm tours, magic shows, archery, and exhibits take place throughout the fair. Food and drink, including homemade ice cream, are also available. The opening ceremony takes place at 1 p.m. on July 27 in the Show Tent. A country dance with a string band and a caller is scheduled for 6 p.m.

The West Windsor Branch of the Mercer County Library Youth Services Department holds open auditions for teens ages 12 to 18 for four new plays written

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Chamber Seeks ‘Legacy of Leadership’ Nominations

The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its annual Legacy of Leadership Awards, honoring individuals and organizations for specific contributions to the business community. A dinner celebrating the recipients will be held on December 5.

The four award categories are Business Leader of the Year; Community Leader of the Year; Innovator of the Year; and Entrepreneur of the Year. Nominees must be members of the chamber. Nominations are due by Thursday, August 1.

The Business Leader is a role model for others. The Community Leader ensures a thriving and sustainable nonprofit sector. The Innovator is a disruptor who challenges the “status quo.” The Entrepreneur is based on Small Business Administration (SBA) industry guidelines. Selection criteria includes sales and job growth, community

by librarian Michael Kerr for the Halloween Playfest: “The Stay-Behinds”; “Words Will Never Hurt Me”; “Backstage”; and “The Life of the Party.” The auditions take place on Saturdays, July 27 and August 3, from 2 to 4:30 pm, and Wednesdays, July 31 and August 7, from 6 to 8:15 p.m. Auditions consist of readings from the scripts. Scripts are available for inspection at the reference desk or can be sent by e-mail. Online registration at https://mcl.org for auditions is recommended, but walk-ins are also welcome. Auditions take place at the West Windsor Branch, 333 North Post Road, Princeton Junction. Rehearsals begin in early September. Performances take place from October 25 to 27. Organizers also welcome help with makeup, costumes, and set construction. Contact West Windsor Branch Youth Services Staff at 609-799-0462 or westprogs@ mcl.org for more information.

Off Centre Stages and Kelsey Theater host auditions for “Jeckyll & Hyde,” a musical based on the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson of struggle between good and evil featuring a score of pop rock hits from multi-Grammy- and Tony-nominated Frank Wildhorn and double-Oscar- and Grammywinning Leslie Bricusse.

Performances will be held Fridays through Sundays, October 18 through 27. Auditions take place Sunday, July 14, from noon to 5 p.m., and Monday, July 15, from 7 to 10 p.m. Callbacks, by invitation only, are Saturday, July 20, from noon to 5 p.m. The theater is located on Mercer County College’s West Windsor campus at 1200 Old Trenton Road.

Auditioners are asked to prepare 30-60 seconds of any musical theatre song; Songs in the style of the show are recommended and songs from the show are welcome. Tracks are preferred, but an accompanist will be there if needed. No a cappella. A large speaker with both bluetooth and plug in capabilities will be provided if you bring your own device. There will be no dance at the initial audition, but there will be at the callback.

Appointments are required by filling out the form available at kelsey.mccc.edu. Contact info@offcentrestages.org with questions.

Yardley Players and Kelsey Theater host auditions for “Steel Magnolias,” about six Southern Louisiana women who go to Truvy’s Beauty Shop, where anyone who is anyone goes to get their hair done.

Performances are scheduled for Fridays through Sundays, October 4 through 13. Auditions take place Saturday and Sunday, July 20 and 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. Callbacks, if needed, will be on Wednesday, July 24, at 7 p.m. Auditions, held at the theater, consist of

contributions, ability to overcome obstacles and staying power.

For details on nomination requirements, visit www.princetonmercerchamber.org.

Business Meetings

Wednesday July 3

Networking, BNI Falcons, IHOP, 610 Route 33, East Windsor, 877-264-0500. www.bninjpa.org. Hybrid meeting. Speaker: Mark Ragnoli on screen printing and embroidery and Anthony Raccuia, Esq. on family law topics and trends. 7 to 8:30 a.m.

Saturday July 6

Mid-Day Toastmasters Club, , Hickory Corner Library, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor, 908-421-6151. 4139.toastmastersclubs.org. Nonprofit dedicated to effective oral communication and leadership development. Meeting also accessible via Zoom. Visit tinyurl.com/zoomwithmidday. 10 a.m.

Tuesday July 9

Mid-Day Toastmasters Club, 908-4216151. 4139.toastmastersclubs.org. Nonprofit dedicated to effective oral communication and leadership development. Meeting via Zoom. Visit tinyurl.com/zoomwithmidday. 10 a.m.

Wednesday July 10

Networking BNI Falcons, IHOP, 610 Route 33, East Windsor, 877-264-0500. www.bninjpa.org. Hybrid meeting. Speaker: Brian Lavan on mortgage loan programs, pre-approvals, and refinancing. 7 to 8:30 a.m.

cold reading from the script. Appointments are required. Contact director Liz Wurtz at 215-945-4114.

Calls for Vendors

Join Main Street Highland Park on Sunday, September 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for its annual Arts in the Park street festival, juried art show, and arts and crafts sale in downtown Highland Park. The festival draws thousands of art enthusiasts and visitors from around the region to stroll through downtown Highland Park and enjoy artistic offerings, live music and other entertainment, food from local restaurants, children’s activities, promotional booths, and much more. Artists, crafters, performers, and vendors are invited to participate. Participants in the juried art show display and sell their work under tents along Raritan Avenue. The art show features cash awards for the following categories:

Painting; Sculpture; Photography; Fine Crafts; Jewelry; Graphics/Drawing/Printmaking; Mixed Media; Textiles/Quilts/Needlework; and Pottery

Visit www.mainstreethp.org/artsinthepark for more information and to apply.

The Arts Council of Princeton is celebrating the 30th annual Sauce for the Goose outdoor art market on Saturday, November 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Princeton. Shop from local artisans and crafters working in ceramics, textiles, jewelry, apparel, home decor, and more. There is no rain date.

Vendor applications are due by Thursday, July 25, and selected vendor will be notified by Thursday, August 8.

Artists are responsible for staffing their booth for the entirety of the sale. Artists will be assigned 10′ x 10′ spaces and are responsible for their own display, including providing their own table, tent, display stands, racks for cards, jewelry, etc. Artists must provide bags and/or wrapping materials.

It is the artists’ responsibility to have a change fund to handle cash sales AND a mobile device to accept credit cards. Please note that cellphone reception in Princeton can be unreliable at times.

All displays and unsold work must be loaded out on Saturday, November 9, by 6 p.m.

This market is dedicated to artists, makers, and curators of vintage/original items. Food vendors, nonprofits, and merchants will not be accepted.

There is a non-refundable $25 application fee and a $170 booth fee upon acceptance. Visit artscouncilofprinceton.org/artists/ sauce-for-the-goose for more information and to access the vendor application.

1 Newspaper extends its annual invitation to all writers and poets to present original short fiction, short plays, or poetry for our special issue to be published on Wednesday, July 24 This is an opportunity to have your work published in hard-copy form and to be recognized in public for your effort.

To participate in the U.S. 1 Summer Fiction issue, submit your previously unpublished short story, play, or poem. All work must be received no later than Monday, July 8, by email to fiction@princetoninfo.com. Authors retain all rights.

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DAY-BY-DAY EVENTS, JULY 3 TO 10

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While many venues have returned to hosting in-person events, others are still taking place online. Event descriptions specify if an event is being held virtually or in a hybrid format. To include your virtual or in-person event in this section email events@princetoninfo.com.

Wednesday July 3

On Stage

Last of the Red Hot Mamas Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, Pennsylvania, 215-862-2121. www.bcptheater.org. World premiere musical about the rise of vaudeville performer Sophie Tucker from a deli to international fame told with song, tap dancing, and Sophie’s sassy humor. 1:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Film

Film: “Queen of Katwe”, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www. princetonlibrary.org. Based on the true story of Phiona Mutesi, an uneducated Ugandan girl takes up chess and overcomes overwhelming odds to represent the country at international competitions. PG. 2 hours, 4 minutes. 2 p.m.

Hollywood Summer Nights, Princeton Garden Theater, 160 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609279-1999. www.thegardentheatre.com. All About Eve. $13.50. 7 p.m.

Fairs & Festivals

LEAD Fest State Fair, Mercer County Park, Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. www.theleadfest. com. Live shows, petting farm, Robinson’s racing pigs, cow town, pie eating contest, and more. Shorty Long & the Jersey Horns performs at 7 p.m. $5 admission. 5 to 11 p.m.

Wellness

Wild Gentle Yoga: Yoga to Connect with Yourself and Nature, Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Road, New Hope, PA. www.bhwp.org. Gentle yoga that builds body awareness, strength, and flexibility with Priscilla Hayes. Register. Pay what you can, $8 and up. 8 to 9 a.m.

Socials

Independence Day Concert & Fireworks, The College of New Jersey, Green Lane Soccer Fields, Ewing. Rides, kids’ activities, and music from DJ Justin Macellaro. Bring a picnic dinner and your own chairs and blankets. Fireworks at 9 p.m. 6 p.m.

Mendelssohn & More

The Phaeton Piano Trio performs in Richardson Auditorium on Monday, July 8, as part of the Princeton University Summer Chamber Concerts.

Thursday July 4

Independence Day. Bank and postal holiday.

Live Music

The Live Wire Band, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. www. hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Rock/pop. 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

On Stage

The Last Five Years Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University. www.princetonsummertheater. org. Musical telling the story of a failed marriage from two perspectives. $35. 8 p.m.

Film

Hollywood Summer Nights Princeton Garden Theater, 160 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609279-1999. www.thegardentheatre.com. Jaws. $13.50. 7 p.m.

Fairs & Festivals

LEAD Fest State Fair, Mercer County Park, Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. www.theleadfest. com. Live shows, petting farm,

Robinson’s racing pigs, cow town, pie eating contest, and more. Pure Petty performs at 7 p.m. Fireworks follow. $5 admission. 3 to 11 p.m.

Farm Markets

Princeton Farmers Market Princeton Public Library, Hinds Plaza, 55 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529. www. princetonfarmersmarket.com.

More than 30 vendors including local organic produce, pasture raised meat and eggs, farmstead cheeses, fresh baked goods, empanadas, all-natural dog and cat treats, homemade jam, oldworld style pickles, fresh flowers, handcrafted jewelry, knife sharpening, and more. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

History

Reading of the Declaration of Independence, The Allentown Village Initiative, Pete Sensi Park, Main Street, Allentown. www.allentownvinj.org. To celebrate America’s 248th birthday, citizens from Allentown and Upper Freehold Township will publicly read the Declaration of Independence. Free; refreshments served. 9 a.m.

For Families

Fourth of July Jubilee, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton. www.morven. org. This year’s focus is Civic Season, a national program of activities connecting Juneteenth and July 4th to better understand the past and shape the future. This free community event includes family-friendly interactive activities and crafts inspired by history, civics, and service themes. Attendees are invited to enjoy tours of Morven’s gardens; live music

with Vintage Vibe Tribe; Oink & Moo BBQ, The Empanada Guy, and Kona Ice food trucks; face painting with Maya B. the Facepaint Fairy, and a unique opportunity to “sign” the Declaration of Independence. Noon to 3 p.m.

Sports

42nd Annual RevRun, Washington Crossing Historic Park, Routes 532 & 32, Pennsylvania. www.revrunpa.com. Run in the 1 mile fun run at 8 a.m., 5k at 8:15 a.m., or 10k certified road run at 8:45 a.m. Register. $30 to $50 includes t-shirt with pre-registration. 6:30 a.m.

Trenton Thunder Arm & Hammer Park, Route 29, Trenton, 609-394-3300. www.trentonthunder.com. Frederick Keys. $12. 7 p.m.

Friday July 5

Live Music

Sunset Sips & Sounds, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, 609-924-2310. www. terhuneorchards.com. Live music by Catmoondaddy. Light fare, wine, and wine slushies available. 5 to 8 p.m.

The Ragtime Relics, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. www. hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. American roots. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

On Stage

The Sound of Music Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-5703333. www.kelseytheatre.org. Rodgers & Hammerstein classic in which Maria is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval officer, Captain Von Trapp. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generous spirit, clash with the Captain, with his fiancée, and finally with the Nazis who seize power of her Austrian homeland. $26. 8 p.m. Anything Goes, Music Mountain Theater, 1483 State Route 179, Lambertville. www.musicmountaintheatre.org. Musical comedy of boy-meets-girl set aboard a ship with a score by Cole Porter. $32. 8 p.m.

Dancing

Dancing Under the Stars, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www. princetonlibrary.org. Members of Central Jersey Dance demonstrate basic steps and lead others in an evening of dancing to recorded music of all kinds on Hinds Plaza, weather permitting; or Community Room. 7 to 10 p.m. Friday Night Folk Dance Princeton Folk Dance, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton. www.princetonfolkdance.org. Lesson followed by open dancing. No partner necessary. $5. 8 p.m.

Fairs & Festivals

LEAD Fest State Fair, Mercer County Park, Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. www.theleadfest. com. Live shows, petting farm, Robinson’s racing pigs, cow town, pie eating contest, and more. The Sensational Soul Cruisers perform at 7 p.m. $5 admission. 5 to 11 p.m.

Sports

Trenton Thunder, Arm & Hammer Park, Route 29, Trenton, 609-394-3300. www.trentonthunder.com. Frederick Keys. $12. 7 p.m.

Saturday

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Live Music

Frank Pinto and the Gypsy Ramblers and Alix & Gian, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. www. hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Americana and soul/jazz. 1 to 4 and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Last of the Red Hot Mamas, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, Pennsylvania, 215-862-2121. www.bcptheater.org. World premiere musical about the rise of vaudeville performer Sophie Tucker from a deli to international fame told with song, tap dancing, and Sophie’s sassy humor. 7:30 p.m.

Sparrow, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.smallworldcoffee.com. 7 p.m.

Outdoor Concerts

Summer Music Series, Palmer Square Green, Princeton. www. palmersquare.com. The Vintage Vibe Tribe performs popular music from every era with classic swing instrumentation. Free. Noon to 2 p.m.

Art

Campus Collections Outdoor Walking Tour: Residential Colleges Neighborhood Princeton University Art Museum, Ai Weiwei’s Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads, University Place. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Join a guided walking tour of the campus collections with an Art Museum guide and discover a variety of artworks by modern and contemporary sculptors, from Sol LeWitt to Maya Lin. 5 p.m.

On Stage

The Sound of Music, Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-5703333. www.kelseytheatre.org. Rodgers & Hammerstein classic in which Maria is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval officer, Captain Von Trapp. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generous spirit, clash with the Captain, with his fiancée, and finally with the Nazis who seize power of her Austrian homeland. $26. 2 and 8 p.m.

The Last Five Years, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University. www.princetonsummertheater. org. Musical telling the story of a failed marriage from two perspectives. $30 to $35. 2 and 8 p.m. Anything Goes Music Mountain Theater, 1483 State Route 179, Lambertville. www.musicmountaintheatre.org. Musical comedy of boy-meets-girl set aboard a ship with a score by Cole Porter. $32. 3 and 8 p.m.

Literati

Book Signing Discovery Center at Point Breeze, 101 East Park Street, Bordentown, 609-9244646. www.drgreenway.org. Rick Van Noy, a Radford University English professor, hosts a book reading and signing event featuring his latest publication, “Borne by the River,” which follows him and his dog Sully as they float 200 miles down the Delaware River to his childhood home in Titusville. Free; $10 recommended donation. Register to info@drgreenway.org. 2 p.m.

Fairs & Festivals

LEAD Fest State Fair, Mercer County Park, Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. www.theleadfest. com. Live shows, petting farm, Robinson’s racing pigs, cow town, pie eating contest, and more. Southern Steel performs at 7 p.m. $5 admission. 3 to 11 p.m.

Food & Dining

The Great American Cookout Unionville Vineyards, 9 Rocktown Road, Ringoes. www.sourlandmountainfest.com. Live patriotic music, gourmet burgers, and dogs by Ottoburger, live reading of the Declaration of Independence, and sparklers for children. Wine by the glass and wine sales to go. Noon to 6 p.m. Farm Markets

West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market, Vaughn Drive Lot, 877 Alexander Road, Princeton

Junction. www.wwcfm.org. Up to 50 farms and other vendors on site selling fresh produce, meat, sweets, beer, tea, bread, pickles, and more. Live music and other special events weekly. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Farmers Market Montgomery Friends of Open Space, Montgomery Township Municipal Center, 100 Community Drive, Skillman, 609-915-0817. www.montgomeryfriends.org. Jersey Fresh produce and farm products, baked goods, sauces, fibers, honey, flowers, coffee, and music. Rain or shine. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Outdoor Action

Princeton Canal Walkers Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road, Princeton. 3 mile walk on the towpath, weather permitting. Free. Register to dsubber@gmail.com for notices of weather-related cancellations. 10 a.m.

Socials

Independence Day Fireworks East Windsor Township, Etra Lake Park - Disbrow Hill Road, East Windsor, 609-433-4000. www.east-windsor.nj.us. Free. 9 p.m.

Sports

Trenton Thunder, Arm & Hammer Park, Route 29, Trenton, 609-394-3300. www.trentonthunder.com. West Virginia Black Bears. $12. 6 p.m.

Sunday July 7

Live Music

On the Fly Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. www. hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Pop/rock. 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Art

Campus Collections Outdoor Walking Tour, Princeton University Art Museum, Nassau Hall, Princeton University. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Join a guided walking tour of the campus collections with an Art Museum docent and discover a variety of artworks by modern and contemporary sculptors. Rain or shine; stair-free. 5 p.m.

On Stage

Last of the Red Hot Mamas, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, Pennsylvania, 215-862-2121. www.bcptheater.org. World premiere musical about the rise of vaudeville performer Sophie

Library, Labyrinth, Morven Join Forces for Summer Soiree

Ann Hood and Laura Spence-Ash are the featured authors at this year’s Summer Reading Soirée hosted by Princeton Public Library on Wednesday, July 10. The event will be held at Morven Museum & Garden beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The authors discuss their recent novels during the annual gathering of area book lovers featuring refreshments, door prizes, and more. Library staff will also be on hand to interact with attendees and share titles for summer reading.

Ann Hood’s book, “The Stolen Child,” is the story of an elderly man who is haunted by a decision he made as a young soldier in World War I, involving a French artist and her baby. With only months left to live, he enlists a young woman to help him unravel the mystery, forcing them both to reckon with regret, betrayal

Tucker from a deli to international fame told with song, tap dancing, and Sophie’s sassy humor. 1:30 p.m.

Anything Goes, Music Mountain Theater, 1483 State Route 179, Lambertville. www.musicmountaintheatre.org. Musical comedy of boy-meets-girl set aboard a ship with a score by Cole Porter. $32. 3 p.m.

Fairs

& Festivals

LEAD Fest State Fair, Mercer County Park, Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. www.theleadfest. com. Live shows, petting farm,

Authors Laura Spence-Ash, left, and Ann Hood are featured in this year’s summer reading soiree on Wednesday, July 10, at Morven.

and the lives they’ve left behind.

“Beyond That, the Sea” by Laura Spence-Ash during World War 11. As German bombs fall over London in 1940, workingclass parents Millie and Reginald Thompson decide to send their 11-year-old daughter to America to live with another family for the duration of the war. When she returns to post-war London, the memory of her American family stays with her, never fully letting

Robinson’s racing pigs, cow town, pie eating contest, and more. Kindred Spirit performs at 7 p.m. $5 admission. 3 to 11 p.m.

Farm Markets

Hopewell Farmers Market, Fairgrown Farm, 62 East Broad Street, Hopewell. hopewellfarmersmarket.com. Fresh produce and vendors selling grass-fed beef, flowers, and more. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

History

Princeton History Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton Princeton Battle Monument, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. www. princetonhistory.org. Enjoy a walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus as you learn about historic sites in the area, including Nassau Hall, University Chapel and Palmer Square. In celebration of the 4th of July, tour answers the question, “What is an American?,” using stories from Princeton’s past. $15. Register. 2 to 4 p.m.

What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?, Trent House Association, William Trent House, 15 Market Street, in Trenton. An outdoor reading of one of Frederick Douglass’ most famous speeches, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” In addition to listening to the reading, visitors can join in singing “Battle Hymn of the

her go.

The Summer Reading Soirée also offers a chance to stroll the grounds of Morven which served as the New Jersey governor’s mansion for nearly four decades and is a National Historic Landmark.

Registration is requested through the events calendar at princeteonlibrary.org. Space is limited.

Republic,” a Union Army marching song during the Civil War, and “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” written during the post-Reconstruction period after the war. Free. In case of extreme heat or rain, the event will be held inside the Visitor Center. 3 p.m.

Sports

Trenton Thunder, Arm & Hammer Park, Route 29, Trenton, 609-394-3300. www.trentonthunder.com. West Virginia Black Bears. $12. 1 p.m.

Monday July 8

Classical Music

Phaeton Piano Trio Princeton University Summer Chamber Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, 609570-8404. www.princetonsummerchamberconcerts.org. Music by Haydn, Felix Mendelssohn, and Dvorák. Free tickets available one week prior to concert. 7:30 p.m.

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Future Futures is both a sculpture and a material commodity.

The forty bales are made of aluminum scraps that were diverted from landfills by human hands for future use. Aluminum tells multiple stories of circularity: although it is consistently discarded, it is able to maintain value through the process of its separation from a waste stream into a supply chain, its reuse, and its reconstitution into art.

Playing with the language of Minimalism, Future Futures is staged to recall harrowing scenes from recycling centers that were filled with stacks of unsold materials during the 2014-2015 commodities market crash. Aesthetically, Minimalism suggests the art mar-

ket’s austerity and sustainability, thus obscuring the harmful ecological implications and labor practices across modern industries that depend on raw materials. By visualizing the life cycles of aluminum, Dufala’s monument speaks to the environmental and social implications of raw materials before and after their use. For Dufala, the creative director of RAIR (Recycled Artists in Residency), this monument will continue to morph throughout the run of the exhibition and after the bales are sold back to the commodities market.

The funds from the sale will form a micro-endowment that will earn interest on its holdings, supporting future creative projects. Such an approach to sculpture illuminates the social, political, and ecological implications of improvised systems, while prioritizing access and resource redistribution to collaborators and partners. By implementing the tools of the waste economy, this sculptural process highlights ways of seeing within an everchanging waste landscape.

Wax Monuments,’ beeswax wax, wicks, expanded polystyrene foam, epoxy hard coating, and wood

Sandy Williams IV’s The Wax Monuments series is a provocation that invites people to exercise agency and control over public symbols that are typically deemed “permanent” and “untouchable”. Since 2017, Williams has produced wax replicas of famous monuments to historical figures, 3-D scanning them to create molds in a variety of different sizes, from the over-lifesize to the miniature. By reproducing them in wax, a highly malleable and ephemeral material, the artist (re)creates experimental contexts for visitors to participate in the life cycles of historic monuments.

In this version of the series, miniaturized wax replicas of iconic symbols from around the nation— Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, the Statue of Liberty in New York City, Thomas Jefferson in Charlottesville, NC, Stonewall Jackson in

Richmond, VA, Martin Luther King, Jr. in D.C—are staged atop a long pedestal inspired by the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. The steps of the Lincoln Memorial are a potent site of memory for democratic convening and political demonstration, from Marian Anderson’s 1939 concert performance to the 1963 March on Washington and the 1985 AIDS Memorial Quilt. Today, the steps continue to serve as a stage for collective action — where “the people” speak back to the systems of power and oppression, pressuring America’s promises of liberty, equality, and justice to become a reality for all. By re-presenting these monumental symbols together, the artist illuminates the dissonances within the stories that America tells itself, which often cast myth as history

Exploring Monuments and Materials at GFS in ‘Slow Motion’

Monuments, by their nature, are meant to convey a certain permanence: a lasting tribute to a person or event from the recent or distant past. “Slow Motion,” the exhibition currently on view at Hamilton’s Grounds For Sculpture, calls that connotation into question.

“Slow Motion,” guest curated by the Philadelphia-based Monument Lab, considers the life cycles and material possibilities of monuments through works using unconventional materials and processes that expand the boundaries of contemporary sculpture.

“At GFS, we believe that exhibitions can become a catalyst for transformation across the organization, while reflecting our commitment to present the works of contemporary sculptors who reflect the greater world, challenge perceptions, and inspire,” said Gary Garrido Schneider, executive director of Grounds For Sculpture. “Collaborating with a guest curator and project partner such as Monument Lab infuses new perspectives and supports innovative approaches to curating, while presenting new voices and ideas.”

Founded in 2012, Monument Lab is a nonprofit public art and history studio that cultivates and facilitates critical conversations around the past, present, and future of monuments. For “Slow Motion,” the nonprofit selected five artists to participate and respond to the exhibition’s central question, “how do we remake our relationship with monuments?”

The artists were chosen based on several key criteria: use of unconventional materials; ability to embrace playfulness in their creative practice; and the incorporation of accessibility, inclusivity, and equity lenses in their work. The featured artists are Billy Dufala, Ana Teresa Fernández, Colette Fu, Omar Tate, and Sandy Williams IV. Each artist’s work underscores how materials are not just a medium for monumental work; materials carry meanings themselves, functioning as symbols of specific places, memories, scents, and feelings.

and distort truth. In other words, the installation does not seek to make claims about which historical figures and symbols are “good” or “bad”. Rather, the installation sparks questions about how monuments obscure histories, while inviting the people to engage with symbols. Periodic lightings of these wax monuments are scheduled throughout the exhibition.

will be reintroduced into the commodities market.

Ana Teresa Fernández is a multidisciplinary artist originally from Mexico, now based in San Francisco, who will exhibit her work SHHH. This 7-foot-high series of letters is covered in 1,800 suspended golden acrylic mirrors which both react to and reflect back their surrounding environment. SHHH is a monument to the silence of cultures and habitats as sea levels rise and coastlines disappear, a future memorial to what will inevitably be lost.

Colette Fu is an artist and a paper engineer born in New Jersey and based in Philadelphia, best known for the creation of popup books. For this exhibition, Fu will create Noodle Mountain, a large-scale pop-up book that illuminates the long history of noodles, a complex culinary connection to experiences of immigration, labor, and collective identity formations in the Chinese diaspora. In her work, Fu has long considered the material life cycles of archives and experimented with the materialization of stories and memories through nonconventional practices.

Omar Tate, who is well-known for his culinary creations, identifies as an artist who uses food as one of his many mediums. His work is rooted in the values of nourishment and the reclamation of Black food traditions and cultural aesthetics that can be experienced through his Philadelphia-based grocery and catering business, Honeysuckle Projects, which Tate co-owns and operates alongside his wife Cybille St. Aude-Tate. For Slow Motion, Tate will work within the culinary spaces of Grounds For Sculpture to design an experience that speaks to the way that smells, taste, and sight can be poetic entry points to shared memories.

“We’re thrilled to work with and learn from these five artists, whose interdisciplinary practices have long experimented with the materialities and temporalities of public memory. Their boundary-pushing artworks for this exhibition inspire visitors to reorient themselves in how they relate to monuments, to collective memories, and ultimately, to each other,” said Patricia Eunji Kim, Monument Lab curator of “Slow Motion.”

Billy Dufala is an interdisciplinary artist in Philadelphia and cofounder of Recycled Artists in Residence (RAIR). Dufala’s practice offers a playful and critical approach to the twin problems of material waste and exploitative land use. Future Futures, a site-specific sculpture made of recycled aluminum bales, is a temporary monument that functions as both a material commodity and a staged “performance.” Following the closing of the exhibition, the sculpture will be dismantled and these materials

Sandy Williams IV is a multidisciplinary artist who will also create new work for this exhibition connected to their Wax Monuments series. In this ongoing project, recognizable public monuments that are made in traditional and durable materials are recast in wax and positioned on a stage inspired by the steps from the Lincoln Memorial. These monuments, which normally convey a sense of permanence and immutability, will be periodically melted throughout the exhibition. This iteration of Williams’ work offers an approach to public memory that “hold[s] space for disenfranchised public memories and visualiz[es] frameworks of emancipation and shared agency.”

As visitors experience the exhibition, they will be invited to slow down and re-examine how they might remake their relationships with public monuments. Monument Lab will prepare an engagement space within the exhibition to explore key themes addressed in this project, offering opportunities for active participation and reflection. Slow Motion, Grounds For Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton. Open Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Fridays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. $25. Timed entry required. www.groundsforsculpture.org

Accompanying each set of images is the interpretive text prepared for the exhibit. Artist head shots by David Michael Howarth. Sculpture images by Bruce M. White.

‘The

by Sandy Williams IV.

‘Future Futures,’ recycled aluminum bales, zip ties, by Billy Dufala.

With the turn of a crank, delicious noodles explode from Colette Fu’s colossal pop-up book, Noodle Mountain. Auspicious clouds of noodles and over-lifesize chopsticks float over the heads of viewers, while bean bags resembling soy sauce packets invite visitors to sit, rest, and ponder this whimsical monument. Inspired by the album cover of the children’s song On Top of Spaghetti, Noodle Mountain contemplates the deeply personal memories as well as the complex intergenerational histories of place, labor, and diaspora that food can conjure.

For the artist, who grew up in North Brunswick, NJ, childhood memories surface across the monument: a rollercoaster, interwoven with the swirls of noodles, recalls summers at the Jersey Shore; the table gestures to her childhood family kitchen, where her father would make fresh noodles with a pasta machine. Scenes of nostalgia

converge with broader racialized experiences of Asians in America. Since the mid-nineteenth century, Americans opposed Chinese immigration, fearing the “Yellow Peril” that threatened to bring disease and crime to their shores. Such widespread rhetoric led to the destruction of Chinese businesses and homes, lynchings, and racist laws that severely curbed immigration from China to the U.S. Noodle Mountain recalls these histories: plumes of fire and traces of blood can be found in the noodles, while the table’s crank references the “Iron Chink”—an automatic salmon processor whose name was derived from a racist slur—which promised to replace Chinese labor. Despite these exclusionary practices, a legal loophole made exceptions for merchant visas that permitted business owners to move freely in and out of the country, leading to an exponential growth in Chinese restaurants, which are now

integral to American culture.

Noodle Mountain invites visitors to consider the ways that food histories entangle with personal memories, which pass down through time and across the globe through recipes as they are readapted into new contexts.

SHHH is what the artist Ana Teresa Fernández calls a “future nonfiction monument.” Instead of memorializing a historical person or an event from the past, SHHH portends the future while articulating a state of emergency in our present moment, or what scientists have called the sixth mass extinction. Human-impacted climate change has resulted in a global rise in extreme heatwaves, storms, floodings, and droughts. More importantly, this climate impact is uneven, and acutely threatens the

Artist and chef Omar Tate’s Blue draws inspiration from the color blue, a protective motif in Black American culture. With food, horticulture, and literature, Blue is a culinary offering that meditates on Black sustenance, presenting a reiterative monument that illuminates the complexity and humanity of Black American life, while ensuring the continued presence and survival of Black people, spaces, foodways, languages, and love.

The color blue is central to Hoodooism, a spiritual practice whose origins are traced to enslaved African American communities in the South, symbolizing and materializing the barrier between the spirit and earthly realms.

In Hoodooism, the color blue protects from haints, or spirits who have the capacity to enact harm; the specific shade of “haint blue” is painted to cover architectural surfaces, vessels, and fabrics, offering protection to bodies and spaces.

For instance, haint blue bottles are often placed at entryways or on trees in order to capture these spirits. Likewise, in music, poetry, and the visual arts, the Blues is a genre that expresses sorrow, humor, and healing, becoming, what Tate calls, “an endemic protector of Black sanity” that endeavors to “sustain the health of Black folks” in oppressive conditions.

Blue also includes a sixteenmonth residency that consists of

lives and livelihoods of the most socially, politically, and economically vulnerable communities. The artist, who grew up between the US and Mexico, has long confronted the concept of borders and borderlands in her practice. One of the most catastrophic borders, the line between land and sea, is dangerously shifting with unprecedented sea level rise. Rising sea levels not only erode coastlines and imperil biodiversity, but also endanger Indigenous groups and small communities that live on coastlines and

islands with displacement. So grave are these current realities that linguists estimate that over 7,000 languages risk extinction by the year 2100.

SHHH is a projection of the future. The six-foot tall text monument derives inspiration from “shhh”, at once an onomatopoeic word and a universal sound, and plays with the term’s multiple possibilities through its material and performative contours. By materializing the sound of silence at a monumental scale, SHHH grieves

specially programmed artist-led dinners, with an evolving menu that testifies to the various reinterpretations of haint blue that emerge at Grounds For Sculpture and its broader environs. Moreover, Tate, who is co-proprietor of Honeysuckle Provisions in Philadelphia alongside his partner Cybille St. Aude Tate, is collaborating with Grounds For Sculpture’s horticultural team to grow a “hoodoo-inspired garden”—a living sculpture with plants selected by Tate in connection to his theme. Through this multidimensional practice, Blue reflects on the role of sound, taste, sight, and smell in memory-work, forging a monument that honors the multiple roots that constitute Black history and experience.

a future in which the extinction of cultural and biological diversity is marked by eerie quiet—listen, and you might hear the golden acrylic discs clank against each other as they move in concert with their environment. The monument, as text, requests silence; pleading for us to be quiet (for once!) and pay attention to our surroundings instead— look, and the mirrored surface commands us to reflect on our collective and individual actions while listening deeply to others, now, as a matter of urgency.

‘SHHH,’ laser cut plywood, acrylic discs, gold paint, gold sequins, posts, by Ana Teresa Fernandez.

‘Noodle Mountain,’ pigment ink printing on corrugated board, gator board, vinyl, canvas; wood and metal crank table fabricated by Bradley N. Litwin, by Colette Fu.

‘Blue,’ plantings, blue bottles, poem, by Omar Tate.

Off the Presses: Rick Van Noy’s ‘Borne by the River’

Rick Van Noy, an English professor at Radford University in Virginia, hosts a book reading and signing event at the Discovery Center at Point Breeze in Bordentown on Saturday, July 6, at 2 p.m. The free event, which takes place on Saturday, July 6th at 2:00 pm, will be open to all who wish to attend although registration is suggested. To register please email info@drgreenway. org or call 609-924-4646. A signed copy of the book will be available to purchase after the reading event.

With decades of writing experience, Van Noy is a wealth of knowledge on how our views about natural environments change through American literature and stories. Past publications include “A Natural Sense of Wonder” and “Sudden Spring,” which made him a finalist in the 2022 Association for the Study of Literature and the Environment book awards.

Van Noy’s latest publication, “Borne by the River,” was published by Cornell University Press in May. It follows Van Noy and his dog Sully as they float 200 miles down the Delaware River to his childhood home in Titusville. The two experience thought provoking adventures as he unravels the historical, cultural, and environmental importance of the Delaware River. Van Noy stories his own solo adventure along with the many encounters he has with other paddlers, including members of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania.

“Borne by the River is an inspiring story of self-discovery and healing along the Delaware River, where our nation was born,” said Linda Mead, President and CEO of D&R Greenway Land Trust. “Experiences like this along our shared lands and waterways are important to helping us reconnect with the world around us.”

In the first chapter of his new book, Van Noy speaks about the common thread that ties together his three books, “All three projects relate to the sense of place, the specific conditions of topography and climate and culture that make places unique, worthy of attention. And for the way they reach deep inside us.” He tells the story of how a medical emergency impacted his life and how he

July 8

History

Declaration of Independence

Reading Trenton Kiwanis Club 23 South Warren Street, 609-2089991. 248 years after the first reading, Trentonians gather again to read aloud the Declaration of Independence at the same site as the first reading in 1776. A crosssection of civic leaders and citizens young and old led by Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora will each read a portion of the document as well as the names of the signers from each of the original 13 colonies. Noon.

“What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”, Princeton Public Library. www.princetonlibrary.org. Community members read an amended version of Frederick Douglass’ influential speech, given on July 5, 1852, in Rochester, New York, to the Rochester Ladies Anti-Slavery Society. Via Zoom. Register. 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday July 9

On Stage

found healing on the river. Van Noy says, “Places and rivers remain, and even if changed, or altered, are what is immortal.”

Point Breeze sits at the confluence of the Delaware River and Crosswicks Creek and is just south of the Abbott Marshlands. The Discovery Center at Point Breeze, which is managed by D&R Greenway Land Trust, is the historic home of Joseph Bonaparte’s gardener. The estate acted as an American refuge for the former king of Spain and has now partly become a museum to Bonaparte and the thousands of years of history of the area. Exhibits include the Crown Jewels Gallery, an exhibit on the Lenape Nation, archeological displays, and a natural history room. Those who wish to tour the museum before or after the reading event are encouraged to do so.

While admission to the event is free, a suggested $10 donation is greatly appreciated and benefits the events and exhibits showcased at the Discovery Center at Point Breeze.

The following excerpt from the book’s opening chapter, titled “Headwaters,” explores Van Noy’s earliest connections to the Delaware River.

Film

Summer Movies Series, State Theater, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-246-7469. www.statetheatrenj.org. “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” screening. Spanish subtitles. Register. Free. 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Dancing

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

Kids Stuff

Read & Pick: Blueberries, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609-924-2310. www.terhuneorchards.com. Program that combines a hands-on activity and an educational program including stories highlighting that aspect of farm life. Register. $12 per child includes all materials. 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Outdoor Storytime Princeton Public Library, Princeton Shopping Center Courtyard, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton. www. princetonlibrary.org. This interactive storytime features books, songs, rhymes and movement for kids 18 months and older, accompanied by an adult. Bring a blanket. 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Lectures

Explore the History of the Philadelphia Zoo, Mercer County Library. www.mcl.org. In 1859, the Philadelphia Zoological Society established the Philadelphia Zoo, which opened its doors 150 years ago on July 1, 1974 at its current location at Fairmount Park. Philadelphia Zoo staff share the Zoo’s rich history, from when its doors

Rivers carry people and goods but also meaning. And this one means something to me.

My own story starts in the city where I will end. I was born in Trenton and grew up in one of those winged towns, Titusville. It’s just upstream from the site of washington’s historic crossing, which imbued the place with more significance, more meaning.

I worked summers at a marina and canoe outfitter. People would rent canoes and take them upstream, or I would drive them. On a wall near the register were listed the towns and their mileages, and we had maps. From the Delaware River Basin Commission’s recreation maps grew a lifetime love of maps and the geographical imagination. These river maps listed the rapid and their difficulty, the islands and towns, channels and their depths, bridges and boat ramps. But a river is always less static than a map, constantly moving, the bank and islands adding and subtracting, new rocks in rapids, making new waves.

I knew my little home stretch of river well, starting when I was young and learning to swim. There were big submerged rocks that

we kids would stumble into, stand on so water was knee high, dive from. We learned to know all the bumps in our section, from our floating dock to the next upstream neighbors, the Millers. Then the longer section of own, a few rocks to be avoided, lest a propeller blade shear off. My dad had a wall of these torn-up props, used in the service of better knowing and “mapping” the river.

We pick up scars along the way — in the service of learning, we hope.

On recent visits, I see new rocks in the old swimming hole, a few new buoys to mark the rogue rocks in the wider river, dislodged by ice or flood. It changes but doesn’t change. We leave it but it doesn’t leave us.

Rick Van Noy Book Reading & Signing, Discovery Center at Point Breeze, 101 Park Street, Bordentown. Saturday, July 6, 2 p.m. Free; $10 suggested donation benefits Point Breeze events and exhibits. Registration requested to info@drgreenway.org. 609-924-4646 or www.drgreenway.org

Borne by the River, by Rick Van Noy. Cornell University Press, 184 Pages. $18.95.

first opened to how it remains a world-renowned leader in animal care and conservation today. Register for link to program. 7 p.m.

Wednesday July 10

On Stage

Film

Film: “The Motorcycle Diaries”, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.princetonlibrary.org. A biopic

The Trent House Association hosts a reading of Frederick Douglass’ speech ‘What to a Slave Is the Fourth of July?’ on Sunday, July 7.

about the South American journey and memoir of the 23-year-old Ernesto Guevara, who would become internationally known as the revolutionary leader Che Guevara. R. 2 hours, 6 minutes. 2 p.m.

Hollywood Summer Nights, Princeton Garden Theater, 160 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609279-1999. www.thegardentheatre.com. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. $13.50. 7 p.m.

Wellness

Wild Gentle Yoga: Yoga to Connect with Yourself and Nature, Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Road, New Hope, PA. www.bhwp.org. Gentle yoga that builds body awareness, strength, flexibility and a better understanding of how humans connect to and reflect natural systems with Priscilla Hayes. Regis-

ter. Pay what you can, $8 and up. 8 to 9 a.m.

Kids Stuff

Storytime on the Green Palmer Square Green, Princeton. www. palmersquare.com. Bring the family to sing, dance, and explore the world of books with JaZams’ Jeff Trainor. For infants through age 8. 10 to 10:30 a.m.

Socials

Summer Reading Soirée with Ann Hood and Laura SpenceAsh, Princeton Public Library, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton. www. princetonlibrary.org. The authors discuss their recent novels at this gathering of area book lovers featuring refreshments, door prizes and more. Register. 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Point Breeze sits just south of the Abbott Marshlands along the Delaware River.

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Headline

Le Dôme Café in Paris, Els Quatre Gats in Barcelona, and Café de la Rotonde in New York have more than just coffee in common. These cafes were common gathering spaces of the greatest artists and intellectuals of the 20th century.

Creatives like Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway, and Henri Matisse gathered with like-minded artists to discuss matters of political, literary, and artistic significance, looking to each other for ideas that would later inspire their greatest work. Across generations, in different worlds riddled with their own complexity and turmoil, one thing remained constant — people coming together to share ideas.

In an already solitary profession, worsened by the new norm of a digitized lifestyle, today’s artists crave inspiration that can only be found in human engagement. Masha Zhdanova, a 25-year-old artist from Plainsboro, felt a similar dilemma when she found no in-person groups for comic makers in New Jersey. Earlier this year, she started her own.

“I reached out to my two friends, Christina Castro and Suyang Gong, who didn’t know each other at the time. I was like, ‘hey, are you guys free on Monday morning? Do you wanna go to a cafe and draw together?’” Zhdanova said.

Inspired by meeting an artist friend who kickstarted a comic community in his small South Korean town, Zhdanova decided to replicate the idea in New Jersey. The casual cafe meetups between the three artists became a weekly ritual, a designated time to discuss their work, share inspiration and collaborate on projects. During their weekly hangouts, the trio brainstormed ways to expand their small group of artists and connect with more like-minded comic enthusiasts.

What emerged was the Princeton Comic Makers, a group for artists in the Central Jersey area that hosts weekly gatherings to collaborate on projects and network with fellow creatives.

After scouting local artist communities in the tri-state area, Castro visited the Princeton Makes Cooperative — a group of local artists who share a dedicated studio space at Princeton Shopping Center. There she met Ronah Harris, the current artist-in-residence at the Arts Council of Princeton. She was put in touch with the program director, with whom she negotiated a weekly meeting space there starting in January.

“We’re basically a nonprofit,” said Castro. “We wanted to make something for the community because we thought it would be valuable for everyone in this area.”

Expanding its reach, the group aims to provide a platform for artists in the tri-state area to network, collaborate, and promote their work. The co-runners host weekly J.A.M.s (Jersey Art Meetups) at the

by Kristen Hunt

Arts Council of Princeton, with attendees of all ages hailing from near and far to connect and create. In addition to comic artists, the group hosts creators in a variety of media including animators, oil painters, and creative writers. There are no fees to attend meetings or to be considered a member; the only requirements are enthusiasm and art supplies.

“There are people who drive like 30-40 minutes away to attend meetings sometimes, which is really sweet and humbling because that’s when you realize what we’re doing is important to people,” said Castro.

Starting with just five to six weekly attendees, the group has grown to host up to 30 participants consistently each week. The majority of members are college students or recent graduates, with some more seasoned members who serve as mentors. Some pursue art as a full-time job, while others attend the meetings as a creative outlet. Experienced attendees offer professional guidance, resources, and conduct mini-workshops. The group also has a Discord server that provides resources, links to job opportunities, and events that might be of interest to members.

“It’s interesting to talk about the work you’ve been doing with people, and that’s why we keep drawing such a big crowd of regulars,” said Zhdanova. “Because everyone wants to talk about what they’re making.”

Zhdanova’s artistic passion lies in comic creation. Born in Moscow, Russia, Zhdanova moved to Plainsboro in the first grade. She studied sequential art and storyboarding at Savannah College of Art and Design, and cartooning at the Center for Cartoon Studies in Vermont. She’s currently a freelance comics reviewer for publications like Women Write About Comics and contributes her unique skill as a graphic designer for Princeton’s Labyrinth Books. She has been involved in organizing comics-related events in the area, such as Zinefest, where local artists showcased their self-published work.

“I get a lot of ideas from hearing people talk about their process, and it’s very inspiring and motivational in the way that scrolling through social media feeds just isn’t,” said Zhdanova.

Typical meetings begin with a 10-30 minute announcement on new events and opportunities, followed by an hour of open studio. Here, attendees can work on whatever they wish freely, with the opportunity to network with other artists and share their projects. At the end, the co-runners encourage people to share their work, with the option of receiving feedback or critique.

“It’s nice to find people who are genuinely excited to see you grow and encourage you to do better,” said Castro. “We try to facilitate a space that doesn’t have a lot of ego in it, just because it’s already hard

Comic Makers art meetup group co-founders Suyang Gong, left, Christina Castro, and Masha Zhdanova. JAM sessions take place every Wednesday at the Arts Council of Princeton.

being an artist.”

Born in New York City to parents from the Philippines, Castro, 28, was raised in South Brunswick, where she currently resides. The artist went back to New York to attend the Pratt Institute where she studied 2D animation and creative writing. After graduating, she worked as a freelance illustrator and storyboard artist for animation; when the pandemic hit, she became increasingly involved in community engagement.

“I wanted to help make something for the community because we thought it would be valuable for us and for everybody else in this area,” said Castro.

One of the most rewarding aspects since founding the group is witnessing how people regain their artistic drive once they become part of it. The community meetings have become something members eagerly anticipate, and many actively seek collaborators for their animated projects. The gratitude expressed by attendees who have been impacted by the group is what keeps the trio motivated to grow.

“Hearing other people talking about their artistic journeys or their day-to-day lives is one of the biggest draws and charms to me,” Gong said. “It’s so nice to talk to people outside of work and family, to talk about art and things outside our own small little daily life orbits.”

With a talent in fine arts, Gong, 27, from Plainsboro, attended the Mason Gross art school at Rutgers University. She is skilled in fine art using traditional media such as pencil in black and white. After graduating and starting a full-time job at Grounds For Sculpture in

Hamilton Township, Gong says she never realized how difficult it would be to continue making art outside of an academic setting. She credits Castro and Zhdanova as the driving forces behind the Comic Makers Club, and she appreciates the opportunity to take advantage of the local community to continue growing as an artist.

“What I’ve noticed is that, being an established group, companies that want submissions can come looking to us, which is extremely helpful, especially being connected to recognized organizations like the Princeton Arts Council,” Gong said.

At the meetings, members engage in diverse creative mediums, from practicing special FX makeup to developing video games and even videography. Some of their best memories came unexpectedly, like the time they helped a member with their short film, or the time an attendee brought their pet moth.

In addition to making friends and lasting memories, new members can look forward to exciting events in the coming months. These include the Princeton Arts Council Sketchbook Club, where participants fill a blank sketchbook, which is then displayed in a public exhibition. The group also plans to organize more educational workshops and participate in major art events like the MoCCA Arts Fest in New York City to showcase their work.

Having just started in January, the co-runners feel overwhelmed by the tremendous support and praise the group has garnered in such a short time. They never anticipated having such a large number of regular attendees, let alone

witnessing the profound impact their group has had on individuals who were beginning to lose hope in their artistic pursuits.

“At the beginning it was like, ‘oh we’re just hiding in the woodwork, maybe this will be a good thing,’” Castro said. “Slowly seeing it come together, it’s been really nice to learn how passionate local communities can still be even in a social media-driven age.”

“In order to succeed or achieve in such a solitary type of profession or activity, you have to actually need the help of a community,” said Castro. “It’s nice to be able to provide that and sort of share in that.”

Jersey Art Meetups take place on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street.

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Life in the Fast Lane

State Grants Aid Projects in Princeton and Trenton

The administration of Governor Phil Murphy has announced $2 million in grants through the new Mobility and Transportation Innovation Pilot Program (MATIP) to fund two innovative projects serving Mercer County communities.

Mercer County will receive a $1.9 million grant to expand its GoTrenton! service, and the municipality of Princeton will receive a $105,000 grant to install signs that provide real-time travel updates throughout its free “Muni” transit system.

“The New Jersey Department of Transportation is committed to advancing Governor Murphy’s vision of providing a safe, equitable, and reliable transportation system for everyone,” NJDOT Acting Commissioner Fran O’Connor said. “This new program encourages the use of public transit and reduces New Jersey’s carbon footprint.”

MATIP is a $2 million pilot program focused on Mercer County, with the goal of enhancing mobility, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and increasing access to public transportation, particularly for underserved communities. The program encourages the utilization of innovative technologies and the incorporation of proven strategies from similar transportation projects in its effort to serve Mercer County communities.

Funding provided to Mercer County will expand the GOTrenton! Service, which uses electric vehicles to provide affordable transportation options in the community. The expansion will allow GOTrenton! to provide after-hours transportation to schools, afterschool programs, special events, and health services. The expansion will also allow GOTrenton! to maintain lower wait times, provide no cost services, and operate seven days per week.

Funding provided to Princeton will allow the municipality to install 10 digital displays across “Muni,” Princeton’s free municipal bus service, which serves the entire Princeton community. The displays will provide commuters with real-time updates on bus schedule changes and delays.

The grant is administered by the NJDOT Division of Local Aid and Economic Development. For more information about MATIP, email DOT-LocalAID.ResourceCenter@ dot.nj.gov or call 609-649-9395.

PACF Awards Grants for Summer Programs

The Princeton Area Community Foundation (PACF) has awarded $500,000 in grants to more than two dozen nonprofits for summer programs that engage local young people, especially tweens and teens living in underserved communities.

The goals of the grants are to help bridge access to summer programming and increase the participation of youth in structured experiences and support families who may not otherwise have options available.

The summer programs offer a wide range of activities, including academic lessons, arts and crafts, swimming, sports, photography lessons, and field trips. Many also serve meals to the participants and some offer transportation.

The programs are also designed to help prevent academic summer slide and provide social emotional learning lessons and enrichment opportunities.

“We are committed to our communities, and to working with nonprofit partners who work daily to support families and help make a difference for children,” said Nelida Valentin, community foundation vice president of grants and programs. “We know that for many of these working families, summertime presents childcare challenges, which is why we’re funding these outstanding programs. Having caring adults and good programming that reaches kids can make a difference in the lives of young people.”

The Summer Initiative Grants are funded through the Community Foundation’s Com-

munity Impact Fund. The Burke Foundation, J&J Innovative Medicine (formerly Janssen), and generous individuals also contribute to the fund.

Since its founding in 1991, PACF has awarded a total of more than $200 million in grants to nonprofits.

This is the second year in a row that Summer Initiative Grants have been awarded. This year’s grantee partners are:

Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton: $9,500, Summer Arts for Unaccompanied Teens, which offers 10-weeks of free, bilingual summer arts programming and meals to unaccompanied youth who are enrolled at Princeton High School. The program teaches printmaking, digital arts, ceramics and illustration.

Artworks Trenton, Trenton: $10,000 Youth Art League - Summer Arts Camp; the organization will partner with the Boys & Girls Club and Sprout U to offer 3rd through 9th graders opportunities to foster new ways of imagining and creating through a wide range of arts programming, including fashion Illustration, comic illustration, meditation/yoga and photography classes.

Boys & Girls Club of Mercer County, Trenton and Lawrence: $20,000 for its Teen Camp & Teen Drop in Expansion; the grant will help support a 10-week Tween Camp, and a Teen Drop-In program. Both offer meals and transportation. Tweens will participate in swimming, career exploration, team building, educational activities, lessons in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), sports and field trips. An expanded Teen Drop-in program will provide social and enrichment programs three nights a week and on some Saturdays.

Capital Harmony Works, Hamilton $25,000 for the Capital Harmony Works Summer Camp; the grant will help fund a half day orchestra camp, and a full-day chorus camp. Meals are provided to campers every day. One week of orchestra camp will be hosted jointly with the El Sistema NJ Alliance (ESNJA) at Princeton Blairstown Center, where campers will have music lessons, leadership training, and outdoor activities, including swimming, boating, and hiking.

Catholic Youth Organization, Trenton: $10,000, to help its 9-week East State Street Center Trenton Summer Camp, which provides meals to students. Activities include swimming, computer lab lessons, literacy/ reading, arts & crafts, sports, life skills lessons and trips.

Every Child Valued, Lawrence: $18,000, for its Summer Enrichment Programming; it includes a K-6 model designed to mitigate summer academic loss. Students work with teachers and reading coaches in the mornings, participate in arts, sports and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) activities in the afternoons and take field trips or have on-site events each Friday. ECV also runs a summer Tutoring and Mentoring Program and a running club designed by two ECV alumni.

Friends of Foundation Academy, Trenton: $10,000, for Foundation Academies Summer Programming; the academy provides academic support to almost 200 students and runs camps that offer recreational activities. Enrichment activities will include STEM programming, coding classes, DJ workshops, culinary classes and field trips.

Greater Somerset County YMCA, Princeton: $20,000, for the Princeton YMCA Summer Camp, which works to inspire children, provide social-emotion learning, and provides a safe, affordable childcare option for many working families.

Hamilton Area YMCA, Hamilton: $20,000, for its Camp Outreach, a pilot program held in conjunction with the Hamilton Township School District. The summer camp will include meals, STEAM lessons, field trips, certified tutors, swimming lessons, and other activities.

Hamilton Township Public Schools, Hamilton: a total of $10,800 for its Summer Camps; the summer enrichment program will include rising juniors and seniors working as junior camp counselors; a $5,000 grant will help fund camp scholarships and increased cost of supplies for the culinary camp in one program. An additional $5,800

Changing of the Guard at Capital Harmony Works

The board of the Trenton-based nonprofit Capital Harmony Works, which operates the Trenton Children’s Chorus, Music for the Very Young, and Trenton Music Makers, sent the following note to supporter announcing the appointment of an interim executive director.

We have some transition news that we would like to share with you.

As many of you know, Paul Chapin, President and CEO of Capital Harmony Works will be leaving us as of June 21. We are appreciative of his efforts and leadership during these last 11 months. As a lifelong educator, choral conductor and music director we will miss Paul’s mission focused mindset. As Paul moves on to new adventures, we would like to express our gratitude and wish him very well.

As we all know, the show must go on, so with that in mind, we are delighted to introduce Carolyn Biondi, who will be Capital Harmony Works’ Interim Executive Director.

Carolyn joins us with a full complement of nonprofit skills and leadership experience. Building on a career in fundraising and program management, she served as Executive Director of local nonprofit Arm In Arm for 8 years. In 2020 Carolyn formed Well Beyond, LLC, a consultancy providing organizational development and leadership coaching to local and national nonprofits. She is passionate about supporting organizations that help our community to thrive. Carolyn holds a master’s degree in applied positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree in social service administration from the University of Chicago.

We understand that transitions can be difficult and believe that Carolyn’s unique experience and approach will be a strong and positive influence on the organization. Carolyn’s strength-based and inclusive leadership style will provide a stable and positive environment for the staff to continue to fulfill our important mission and for the board to engage in a thoughtful executive search process.

Our success as an organization is not de-

grant will help support its collaborative program with the YMCA for Lalor Elementary School students. The 8-week program will include swimming lessons, school trips, fitness programs, academic instruction, and lessons on social-emotional support, mindfulness, and conflict resolution. Parental involvement will be encouraged.

HomeFront, Ewing: $25,000, for Camp Mercer: Summer Programming for Families in Housing Crisis; the 8-week day camp provides children with educational and enrichment opportunities. Mornings will be devoted to academics and afternoons to fun and adventure. The program provides meals, transportation and counselors trained in trauma-informed practices. HomeFront staff will be available to make connections to housing supports and other programs.

HomeWorks Trenton, Trenton: $15,090, for its Extended HW School Year Pilot program, which will include supplemental tutoring and mental health counseling, as needed, college prep, peer leader training and field trips.

Howard’s Healthy Choices, Trenton: $20,000 for its Summer Learning Academy, which includes academic enrichment programming, such as reading and math tutoring, science projects/hydroponics, and first aid classes. Students also learn about conflict resolution and problem solving and take educational field trips.

James R. Halsey Foundation of the Arts, Hamilton: $12,720 for its Music Video 101 program, for young people between the ages of 13 and 25. During the 10-week program, students will meet once a week, share a meal, and learn how to film and edit a music video. The videos will be presented in a showcase at the end of the program.

Edited by Sara Hastings

Carolyn Biondi has been named interim executive director of Capital Harmony Works.

pendent on any single individual but rather on the collective efforts of our entire team. The strength and dedication of our whole team of Artistic Directors, Program Leaders, and Session Teachers and Staff will ensure that we will continue to move forward with excellence and confidence. The Board of Trustees is fully supportive and aligned with the mission, strategic plan, and supporting operational guidelines, established over the last 7+ years.

Capital Harmony Works has been an extraordinarily vibrant part of the New Jersey arts education community, and an example to youth choirs and orchestras throughout the United States, since the founding of Trenton Children’s Chorus in 1989, the founding of Trenton Community Music School/Trenton Music Makers in 1998, and finally their merger in 2022. We have so much to be proud of, so many reasons to thank you, and so many exciting things to anticipate.

We are very grateful for your partnership. As we navigate this transition, we invite you to share your thoughts and ideas with us to create a bright vision for the future. We hope you will remain open and engaged with the staff and board and continue to support our valuable programs. Please address any inquires to board@ capitalharmony.works or executive@capitalharmony.works.

Mercer County Community College Foundation, West Windsor: $6,200 for its Upward Bound’s Summer Enrichment partnership with Princeton University Materials Academy, a three-week science and engineering program for 20 students. Students will learn about mechanics and chemistry in a project-based learning environment. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Mercer Street Friends, Trenton: $50,000 for its Summer Bridge Program for Trenton Students, a collaboration with MSF’s Community Schools. The full-day, 6-week program provides academic instruction in the morning and enrichment opportunities, including arts, fitness, gardening, cooking, and STEAM lessons in the afternoons. Students will also take field trips and spend a week at the Princeton-Blairstown Center. The program integrates a social emotional learning curriculum into their activities.

Millhill Child & Family Development, Trenton: $16,340 for its Summer STEM Explorers Program for rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders. Students learn about science, technology, coding, robotics, engineering, and mathematics through experiments, field trips to university labs and museums and by meeting professionals in the field. Social emotional skills are incorporated into the lessons.

PEI Kids, Lawrence: $11,290 for engaging youth in their Summer Initiative; it provides a safe and structured environment for young people to develop competencies that can make long-term, positive impacts on their quality-of-life decisions. Students engage in 105 hours of group programming to help them recognize risk factors and develop skills to become successful. Students also volunteer in the community and take field

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