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CHOOSING YOUR FIRST TELESCOPE: At the New Jersey State Museum Planetarium, 205 West State Street, Trenton. 11 a.m. MUSEUM STORE SUNDAY: At the Princeton University Art Museum. Noon–5 p.m. Tuesday, November 27 HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING: At Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street. 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 28 COOLSCULPTING CONSULTATION: Free. With Dr. Simon at Windsor Dermatology, 59 One Mile Extension Road, East Windsor. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Friday, November 30

THE NUTCRACKER: By the American Repertory Ballet. At McCarter Theatre, Princeton. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Also Saturday, November 24 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday November 25 at 1 p.m.

MOVIE SCREENING: The movie First Reformed will be screened at Stuart Hall, Room 6, Princeton Theological Seminary. 2 p.m.

ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING: At Palmer Square, Princeton. 5 p.m.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: Princeton Windrows Annual Holiday Open House. Enjoy a festive gourmet brunch followed by a tour of the community, including available resale properties. 2000 Windrow Drive, Princeton. 11 a.m.

Saturday, November 24 SANTA VISITS: At Kale’s Nursery & Landscape Service. Stop by and take photos of your family with Mr. Kris Kringle himself. Enjoy cookies, hot cocoa, and coffee while browsing our extensive holiday displays. Santa hours: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Garden Center hours: Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Also November 25 and December 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, and 16. A CHRISTMAS STORY-THE MUSICAL: At Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College. 8 p.m. Also December 24 and December 1 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; November 25 and December 2 at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 25 DINOSAURS AT DUSK: At the New Jersey State Museum Planetarium. 205 West State Street, Trenton. 11 a.m. ONE WORLD, ONE SKY: Sesame Street adventures. At the New Jersey State Museum Planetarium, 205 West State Street, Trenton. 11 a.m.

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A ROSE IN WINTER: Songs and Reading of the Holiday Season. By the Princeton Singers at Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton. 6 p.m. SMASH – SCIENCE OF WINTER: Discover the science behind snowflake formations, the physics of ice skating, the how and why of animal hibernation, and solstice celebrations with activities of fun! At the New Jersey State Museum Planetarium, 205 West State Street, Trenton. WINTER WONDERLAND TOURS: Daily holiday-themed tours to experience Henry Mercer’s home decked out for the holidays. Daily tours throughout December. Sunday, December 2 First Night of Hanukkah JINGLE ALL THE WAY 3K: Benefits the athletes of Special Olympics New

Jersey. At the SONJ Sports Complex, 1 Eunice Kennedy Shriver Way, Lawrenceville. 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m. ADVENT WREATH MAKING & BLESSING: At St. Paul’s Church, 216 Nassau Street, Princeton. All morning. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: At the Nassau Inn. Reservations required. OPEN HOUSE AT THE PRINCETON EATING CLUBS: Princeton Prospect Foundation presents Open Houses at the Princeton Eating Clubs (Cap & Gown Club, Charter Club, Cloister Inn, Cottage Club, Terrace Club, Tiger Inn). 1:30–4:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 4 SEWARD JOHNSON ART SALON: Known to many as the artist who created the well-loved Man-on-theStreet sculptures. Visit the studio and dine with the artist. At Rat’s Restaurant, 16 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton Twp. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. “STEAM: This Year in Innovation”: Exhibit at Princeton Day School, 650 Great Road, Princeton. 12:30–1 p.m. Wednesday, December 5 LOWER SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: At Princeton Day School, 650 Great Road, Princeton. 9 a.m. EVENING LECTURE: Luke’s Gospel. At St. Paul’s Church, 216 Nassau Street, Princeton. 7 p.m. Thursday, December 6 24th ADORATION: At St. Paul’s Church, 216 Nassau Street, Princeton. 9 a.m. Also December 7. MENORAH LIGHTING: Palmer Square in front of Mediterra Restaurant. 5:30 p.m. WINTER ADMISSION EVENT: Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart. 7 p.m. Friday, December 7 MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAY: Robin Hood. At McAneny Theater, Princeton Day School, 650 Great Road, Princeton. 7 p.m. ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS: At Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College.

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7 p.m. Also December 8 and 9 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday, December 9 HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: And 30-Year Anniversary Celebration. Sample services, refreshments, raffle, gift certificates 20 percent off. At Valleire European Spa, 173 Carter Road, Princeton. Noon–4 p.m. MSG GARDEN HOLIDAY FESTIVAL: Presented by Advance Auto Parts. At Madison Square Garden, NYC. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday, December 10 Last Night of Hanukkah Tuesday, December 11 HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: At Mercer Museum. 7–9 p.m. UPPER SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT: At Princeton Day School, 650 Great Road, Princeton. 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 12 HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: At La Jolie Salon & Spa, 163 Bayard Lane, Princeton. 11 a.m.–8:30 p.m. CAROLS OF MANY NATIONS: Presented by Princeton Theological Seminary, 64 Mercer Street. 3:30, 6:30, and 8:30 p.m.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE: At St. Paul’s Church, 216 Nassau Street, Princeton. 7 p.m. Friday, December 14 THE NUTCRACKER: A special onehour, fully-narrated version. At Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College. 7 p.m. Also December 15 and 16 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, December 15 PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE HOCKEY FACEOFF: Princeton University vs. Penn State University. At the Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, December 16 CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING: At St. Paul’s Church, 216 Nassau Street, Princeton. 6 p.m. Monday, December 17 MIDDLE SCHOOL STRINGS CONCERT: At Princeton Day School, 650 Great Road, Princeton. 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 18 SIMBANG GABI: At St. Paul’s Church, 216 Nassau Street, Princeton. 7 p.m.

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