Trenton Public Schools Closed Tuesday, February 24 - and other updates for the week
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Trenton Public Schools Closed TUESDAY, February 24 and other updates for the week
CLOSED - Trenton Public Schools are CLOSED Tuesday, February 24. [Tuesday, February 24] Due to the size of the storm, Trenton Public Schools are closed on Tuesday, February 24. TPS Web Site
This Alabaster Grave: The Cost of the Fight Against ISIS and the Global War on Terror - MCCC Distinguished Lecture Series. [Tuesday, February 24, 12-1pm] Communications Building, CM 109, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Our Distinguished Lecture Series kicks off as documentary photographer Cengiz Yar and journalist Sangar Khaleel join us for a discussion about the Iraqi city of Mosul, within the context of its history and battered architecture. See the Flier
Celebrate Black History Month with the East Trenton's Community Talent Show! [Tuesday, February 24, 6-8pm] East Trenton Collaborative, 601 North Clinton Avenue, Trenton. Join the ETC for a community talent show, in honor of Black History Month! Eat food, cheer on performers, & earn gifts for participation. Free and open to all. sign up to share your talent! See the Flier Register to Attend (from The HUT Community)
Celebrating Black Icons with Animation (a Black Girls Code virtual event for ages 10-13). [Tuesday, February 24, 6-8pm] Through animation and interactivity, you’ll combine storytelling, art, and coding to celebrate their impact and legacy. In this creative 2-hour session, you’ll use Scratch to bring the stories of powerful Black historical figures to life, with a special focus on Black women who have made a lasting impact. Details and Registration
Rowing Open House - Are you interested in rowing? Come Join Us! [Tuesday, February 24, 6:45-7:45pm] Caspersen Rowing Center, 1 South Post Road, West Windsor. Anyone in 9th -12th grade and want to try rowing? Boys & Girls are welcomed. See the Flier More Information
New Jersey Green Workforce Training Grant Challenge - Phase 2 Webinar. (NJEDA). [Wednesday, February 25, 10:30-11:30am] The webinar will provide details on the grant challenge, application process, award selections, and more. It is an opportunity for attendees to learn about the overall process. We will also have time for Q&A. See the Flier Details and Registration
Mercer County Park Commission Public Meeting Notice. [Wednesday, February 25, 5:30pm] Hunt Barn, 197 Blackwell Road, Pennington. Meeting Schedule
A Day in Her Shoes (Dress for Success Central New Jersey). [Wednesday, February 25, 5:30-8pm] The Lobby Club, 17 East State Street, Trenton. Fireside Chat: Connecting Community, Creating Opportunity. The 5th Annual A Day in Her Shoes fundraiser promises an evening of fun and inspiration as we hear from women who will share their stories on achieving success See the Flier Get Tickets
For Such a Time as This: Reparations in New Jersey with Jean-Pierre Brutus and Assatta Mann (a Gathering Ground virtual Briefing). [ Thursday, February 26, 2:30-4pm] Join us for a briefing with the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice (NJISJ) on the growing movement for reparations in New Jersey. This session will provide an overview of the New Jersey Reparations Council and its groundbreaking report. See the Flier Details and RSVP
Women Mean Business - Evening Networking (Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber). [Thursday, February 26, 5:30-7:30pm] Hill Wallach, 21 Roszell Road, Princeton. Attendees will enjoy hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine, and mocktails as they mix and mingle at the offices of Hill Wallack. Come after work to make new connections, chat with acquaintances, and make friends in the business community. Details and Registration
We Are The Leaders We've Been Looking For - Community Leadership Evening with Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr. and Foundation Academy Charter School. [Thursday, February 26, 6-8pm] Trenton Country Club, 201 Sullivan Way, West Trenton. See the Flier Details and Tickets
6th Statewide Meeting for the Black Agenda. [Thursday, February 26, 6:30pm] St. Paul Baptist Church, 119 Elm Street, Montclair, NJ 07042. See the Flier. Details and RSVP. See the Flier Details and RSVP
Lead Policy Workshop with the U.S. EPA and Trenton Water Works (put on by the East Trenton Collaborative, New Jersey Future, and Isles). [Friday, February 27, 5-7pm] East Trenton Collaborative, 601 North Clinton Avenue, Trenton. See the Flier Register to Attend
4th Annual Afro Arts Fest! (presented by the Black Student Alliance). [Friday, February 27, 5-8pm] Ewing High School Cafeteria, 900 Parkway Ave, Ewing. Join us to celebrate black culture with food, business vendors, performances, music and more. See the Flier Sign-up as a Vendor (from The HUT Community
Austin Edwards for Mayor - In-Person Campaign Launch. [Friday, February 27, 5:30pm] Trent-Towne, 16 West Ingham Avenue, Trenton. Join us for the highly anticipated launch of Austin Edwards as the 50th Mayor of Trenton Campaign! See the Flier
The Republican Renewal Summit (Hosted by the Mercer County Republican Committee). [Saturday, February 28, 8:30-5:30pm] Rider University, Lawrenceville. Connect with others and learn how you can be a part of mapping a better future for New Jersey - one county, one community, one victory at a time. Details and Registration
Howell Living History Farm - Maple Sugaring. [Saturday, February 28, 10-4pm] Howell Living History Farm, 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township. The time of freezing nights and thawing days has come...and the smell of maple syrup is in the air! Help farmers collect sap in the woods, make syrup in the sap house, and taste whole wheat pancakes. Lunch will also be available for purchase. Visitors can also learn how to bring the operation into their own backyards, with tree tapping demonstrations. Dress for the job: the work has sweet rewards, but it can be muddy, icy, and windy in the sugar bush. Details. Details
North Trenton Youth Baseball - City-wide in-person Registration. [Saturday, February 28, 10-12pm] In-person registration at 685 MLK Boulevard, Trenton. See the Flier
International Science Day - Celebrating Black Innovation. [Saturday, February 28, 11-2pm] 471 Parkway Avenue, Trenton. Celebrate Black Innovation on National Science Day with hands-on activities, experiments, and learning experiences designed to spark curiosity and inspire young innovators. See the Flier Register to Attend
The Soul of New Jersey - A Black History Month Celebration (Trenton Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.). [Saturday, February 28, 1:30pm] Trenton Central High School (Auditorium), 400 Chambers Street, Trenton. See the Flier Get Tickets
Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour. [Saturday, February 28, 2pm] CURE Insurance Arena, Hamilton Avenue, Trenton. See the Flier Get Tickets Arena Web Site
Darkside After Dark Night Market (presented by Darkside New Jersey Art and Oddities Expo). [ [Saturday, February 28, 3-10pm] New Jersey Convention Center, Edison. See the Flier
Dr. Tashanna Ellis - Candidate Meet and Greet Karaoke. [Saturday, February 28, 4-7pm] Tracey's Kitchen, 241 East State Street, Trenton. I am really looking forward to a night of great music, good food, and genuine community connection. I hope to see you all there. It’s going to be a great time. See the Flier (from The HUT Community)
Fabric, Stories, & Memory - Demonstrations, Workshops, Presentations, and an Exhibition. [Starting March 1, events continue during March] The Trent House in collaboration with the Trenton Puerto Rican Community & Friends organization and others - a program of free demonstrations, workshops, presentations, and an exhibition. Schedule of Events News Release
No Wrong Way: Kids Edition / Edición Infantil. Appropriate for Ages / Apropiado para Edades 8-16. [Sunday, March 1 / Domingo, 1 de marzo] Casa Cultura, 750 Cass Street, Trenton. See the Flier.
Open Gym for Youth (West Ward and Sam Naples) [ Sunday, March 1, 1-3pm] West Ward Recreation Center, 351 Prospect Street. Sam Naples Community Center, 611 Chestnut Avenue. See the Flier.
The Stories Fabrics Tell: An Illustrated History (a Talk with Leslie Bramlett). [Sunday, March 1, 2pm] Trent House Museum, 15 Market Street, Trenton. Presented by the Trent House in collaboration with the Trenton Puerto Rican Community & Friends organization and others. Schedule of Events News Release
Open Gym for Adults (West Ward and Sam Naples) [ Sunday, March 1, 3-6pm] West Ward Recreation Center, 351 Prospect Street. Sam Naples Community Center, 611 Chestnut Avenue. See the Flier.
The Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey Chamber Orchestra Concert with Guest conductor Kenneth T. Bean and Live painting by Kathleen Hurley Liao. [Sunday, March 1, 4pm] War Memorial Ballroom, 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton. The March 1 concert pairs Classical elegance, contemporary invention, and 20th-century vibrancy, tracing a narrative from Mozart’s poised clarity through Britten’s youthful boldness and Caroline Shaw’s inventive textures to the radiant ensemble writing of Bohuslav Martinu. Details and Tickets
NJTL Summer Tennis Camps. [Register now, camps runs from June 29 to August 6] Locations: Cadwalader Park, 1000 West State Street and Villa Park, 965 Lyndale Avenue, Trenton. The summer program emphasizes character development and tennis instruction. In addition to the Tennis & Ace programs, many additional opportunities are offered throughout the summer – field trips, Junior Team Tennis, US Open Arthur Ashe Kids Day trip, Trenton Thunder Baseball games, etc.. Details and Registration
Notre Dame Summer Camps and Courses (2nd- to 9th-graders). [Apply Now] Notre Dame High School is getting an overhaul this summer, and our summer camps want you to be part of the excitement with our new and improved offerings! Join us for a summer camp season filled with new options and enhanced flexibility. Details and Registration
Let's Film Program - Learn the art of filmmaking for FREE! (Students ages 14-20). [Classes are Tuesdays, 3-6pm] Location: Mercer County Community College, 102 North Broad Street, Trenton. James R. Halsey Foundation of the Arts. Inspiring, Encouraging and Creating the Future Through Filmmaking and the Arts. See the Flier. Register for the Course See the Flier Program Background Course Registration
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County Summer Camps - 212 Centre Street, Trenton and 1040 Spruce Street, Lawrenceville (Kids Camp for ages 5-10, and Tween Camp for ages 11-14). [Camps run for 10 weeks from June 22 to August 28 - register Now] Each week features interactive themes designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and hands on exploration, keeping youth engaged while building new skills along the way. Campers ages 5-14 years-old, participate in art, outdoor education, physical education, STEM, field trips and more. Breakfast and lunch are provided for all campers. Details and Registration