Stand Up For Science Rally Planned for Trenton Stand Up For Science 2025, a nationwide rally advocating for science, takes place Friday, March 7. New Jersey’s rally and march are being held at the State Capitol Plaza in Trenton from noon to 2 p.m., and all New Jersey residents are invited and encouraged to participate. […]
In 2024, Fairgrown Farm — a small vegetable farm with just a truck and some vans — distributed 500,000 pounds of Jersey Fresh produce to those in need. In a state where 1 in 10 residents struggle to put food on the table, this Hopewell farm is trying to make a change. Despite New Jersey’s […]
Call for Vendors Mercer County Executive Dan Benson announced that the 13th Annual Mercer County Cultural Festival & Food Truck Rally will be held on Saturday, June 7, at Mercer County Park in West Windsor. “Whether our families came to New Jersey in 1820 or in 2020, Mercer residents can trace their ancestry to every […]
This edition of the State We’re In column from the New Jersey Conservation Foundation was written by executive director Alison Mitchell. Of the many butterflies, none has captured our collective attention and awe over the years quite like the monarch. Will we finally protect them? Monarch populations in North America have rapidly declined, and in […]
Center for Modern Aging Princeton Celebrates Caregivers The Center for Modern Aging Princeton (CMAP) presents a special Lunch & Learn: Long-Distance Caregivers event on Friday, February 21, from noon to 1 p.m. This free hybrid event, held both in-person at CMAP’s Nancy S. Klath Center for Lifelong Learning location at 101 Poor Farm Road, Building […]
Read Across America Day at Tabby’s Place Young readers are invited to Tabby’s Place on Saturday, March 1, for its second annual Read Across America and a day of fun with furry friends. Bring or borrow a book, enjoy some treats, and have your chance to meet the Cat in the Hat himself. Participants also […]
Call for Poetry The US1 Worksheets poetry anthology — no relation to U.S. 1 Newspaper — is accepting submissions for this year’s publication through Tuesday, February 28. Poems must be e-mailed to Route1poets@gmail.com and follow the guidelines below in order to be considered. 1. In the subject line of your submission, write SUBMISSION–LAST NAME. 2. […]
Call for Volunteers Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Middlesex County is seeking volunteers willing to become trained to advocate for children in foster care. CASA’s most urgent need at this time is for Spanish-speaking bilingual advocates. Several Spanish-speaking children are currently waiting for an advocate, and more may be in need of support in […]
TrashedArt Contest In March and April of 2025, art will be displayed for the 16th Annual TrashedArt Contest at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch. Patrons will have a chance to view photographs of the artwork and vote for the “People’s Choice” awards in-person at each of the nine branches and virtually on the MCLS’ website. Winners […]
Princeton Adult School Registration is open for Princeton Adult School’s (PAS) spring 2025 course offerings. PAS celebrates the New Year with a resolution to enlighten, enliven, and energize all those participating in the Spring 2025 semester. Guided by its motto of “Learning Never Ends,” PAS features a platform of more than 300 classes, in-person and […]