This Week's Events - Monday, April 20 through to Sunday, April 26
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Trenton’s Municipal race in November - Candidates Certified to Appear on the Ballot. [take a look now] The candidates that have turned in the required number of eligible petitions and have been certified to appear on the ballot for the November municipal races in Trenton, are available on the Trenton City Web Site: Certified Candidates
Update from Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman. [dated April 17] Read the Update
Call for Submissions - Mercer County Artists 2026. [Submit Now until April 30] Submissions are open for Mercer County Artists 2026, now through April 30th. This annual juried exhibition, which is made possible in part by the Mercer County Cultural & Heritage Commission, is open to visual artists that live, work, or attend school in Mercer County. See the Flier Details and Submissions
The African American Cultural Collaborative of Mercer County is seeking volunteers for the 2026 Juneteenth Celebration. [Apply Now] The Juneteenth celebration is on June 20 at Mercer County Park, Hamilton. See the Flier Details and Applications
MCCC - TRIO Upward Bound - WE ARE HIRING for Summer 2026. [Apply Now] Looking for a meaningful summer job where you can make an impact AND get paid? Join our Upward Bound Summer Program at Mercer County Community College! See the Flier Teachers Counselors Tutors (The HUT Community)
Preschool Fair 2026 - Trenton Public Schools. [Monday, April 20, 4:15-7pm] 108 North Clinton Avenue. Explore the FREE preschool options for your child! Meet preschool staff and learn about FREE full-day preschool. See the Flier: in English/en español
Regional Healthcare Symposium (Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber). [Tuesday, April 21, 8-11am] The healthcare symposium will feature top executives from CHOP’s real estate team to discuss the Hamilton site. We are also honored to welcome leaders from Capital Health, Penn Medicine Princeton Health, and RWJ University Hospital Hamilton, and more. Details and Tickets
Introduction to Restorative and Transformative Justice - A two-day training (The HUB). [Tuesday and Wednesday, April 21 9:30-4pm, and April 22 9:30-1pm] The HUB, 16 West Front Street, 3rd Floor, Trenton. Join us for a two-day training on foundational principles of restorative practices. To attend, RSVP to The...@creativechangeinc.org See the Flier RSVP Online
Getting Your Business on Google Search and Maps - a UCEDC Live Webinar. [Tuesday, April 21, 10:30-12pm] In this session, you’ll learn how to create, manage, and optimize your Google Business Profile so customers can easily find accurate information about your business on Google Search and Google Maps. Details and Registration
NJ Groundhogs: Drug Checking In - Learn About Community Harm Reduction Work in Trenton. [Tuesday, April 21, 12-1pm] The Trenton Quaker House, 142 East Hanover Street, Trenton. The Kind Collective is hosting a series of in-person community conversations open to anyone interested in learning more about harm reduction. See the Flier: in English en español Register to Attend
Mercer County Board of Commissioners - Budget Meeting. [Tuesday, April 21, 5pm] 640 South Broad Street, Room 211, Trenton. Meeting Announcement
CITY COUNCIL MEETING. [Tuesday, April 21, 5:30pm] Council Chambers, City Hall, 319 East State Street, Trenton.
Trenton Public Schools - Community Strategic Planning Meetings. [Tuesday, April 21, 5:45pm] Trenton Central High School, cafeteria, 400 Chambers Street, Trenton. Trenton Public Schools is excited to invite families, staff, students and community members to take part in shaping the future of our district through the Strategic Planning process. See the Flier Details and RSVP
Property Tax Relief Application Walkthrough (virtual). [Tuesday, April 21, 6-7pm] A Property Tax Relief Public Event. Workshop Link
Rooted in Equality - Garden State Equality (conference). [Tuesday, April 21 and Wednesday, April 22] Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel. Garden State Equality finds itself in a moment that requires us to pause and pivot. That's why, in lieu of our annual Equality at Work Symposium, we're hosting Rooted in Equality, an opportunity for New Jersey's LGBTQ+ communities to re-imagine what our statewide LGBTQ+ advocacy, education, and wellness organization looks like. Details and Registration
Confronting Hidden Battles Behind the World Stage (a Global Crossroads Symposium). [Wednesday, April 22, 9-3pm] RWJ Fitness and Wellness Center Hamilton, 2100 Quakerbridge Road Hamilton Township. Uniting against illicit drugs, trafficking and emerging risks in a connected world. See the Flier. Register to Attend
Communities in Conversation (a Gathering Ground virtual Community Meetup). [Wednesday, April 22, 10-11am] Communities in Conversation is a vibrant, fast-paced, equity-focused, cross-sector think tank in a one-hour Zoom gathering. It’s an opportunity for people to foster deeper connections, share knowledge and resources, and leverage these virtual gatherings as a springboard for statewide collaboration in advancing equity in our organizations. Details and RSVP
Spring Career Fair for Mercer County Community College Students. [Wednesday, April 22, 10-3pm] MCCC West Windsor Campus, Student Center, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Interested in full-time, part-time, or internship opportunities? Mercer students are invited to find their next job and network with over 50 employers and industry representatives in our West Windsor Campus Student Center. See the Flier
Healthy Outlooks - Mercer County Educational Programs. [Wednesday, April 22, 10:45am] East Windsor Township Senior Center, 40 Lanning Boulevard, East Windsor. Presented by Lisa Kauffman, Mercer Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction. See the Flier
The ABC's of DEI (Mercer County Culture & Heritage Technical Assistance Workshop Series). [Wednesday, April 22, 12-2pm] Mercer County Library - Lawrence Headquarters, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Township. See the Flier Register to Attend (from The Trenton Journal)
AmeriCorps NJ - Funding General Technical Assistance Session. [Wednesday, April 22, 2pm] Learn about the details of the AmeriCorps NJ funding opportunity. Register to Attend
Mercer in Motion Master Plan – Mobility Element Update focusing on improving roads, trails, and infrastructure. [Wednesday, April 22, 5-7pm] Mercer County Office Park, 1440 Parkside Avenue, Ewing. This study focuses on improving roads, trails, and infrastructure to enhance accessibility and strengthen connections to major highways, transit stations, and key destinations across the County. Join us to learn more, ask questions, and share your perspective. See the Flier More Details
Abierto Salita Comunitaria / Open Community Room. [ Wednesday, April 22, 5-9pm (occurs every Wednesday)] Casa Cultura, 750 Cass Street, Trenton. Come, relax, bring a book, your laptop, a friend. See the Flier
Update on Lung Cancer Treatment (Capital Health Education Zoom Meeting). [Wednesday, April 22, 6pm] Dr. James McPherson, director of Thoracic Surgery and co-director of the Lung Center of Excellence at Capital Health Cancer Center, will discuss the latest treatment options for lung cancer, with a focus on minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery. See the Flier Register
How to Make a Super-Ecological impact in a Super-Small Space - Learn how you can lend pollinators and wildlife a helping hand! [Wednesday, April 22, 7pm] Hamilton Township Public Library, 1 Justice Samuel Alito Jr. Way, Hamilton. See the Flier
Our History and Destiny: The Pursuit of Happiness, 1776-2026 (a Sankofa Collaborative program). [Thursday, April 23, 8:30-4:30pm] Grounds for Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton. This program will address the American challenge of living up to the values expressed in the Declaration of Independence and the historical, sociological and psychological roots of “othering.” Lunch, afternoon snack, and all-day beverage service will be available. Details
Wills and Power of Attorney - presented by Legal Services of New Jersey. [Thursday, April 23, 10:30-11:30am] Mercer County Connection, Hamilton Square Shopping Center, 957 Route 33, Hamilton. Please call 609-890-9800 to reserve a space. See the Flier
RFI, RFP and RFQ: Understanding the Difference - UCEDC Live Webinar. [Thursday, April 23, 11-12pm] This webinar will help you learn how to develop effective responses to Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Quotes (RFQs). During this training, we will explain the differences between these requests and provide small businesses with the most effective strategies for crafting responses. Details and Registration
Lunch and Learn - Using AI for Business Generation (Capital Region Minority Chamber). [Thursday, April 23, 11:30-1:30pm] RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Mercerville. Details and Registration
Own the Mic! Self-Confidence and Communications Series for Teens. [Thursday, April 23, 4-5pm and each Thursday through to May 21] Boys and Girls Clubs of Mercer County, 1040 Spruce Street, Lawrenceville. Find your voice, build confidence, and learn how to communicate with impact. See the Flier (The HUT Community)
An Evening with Andrew Fagal - A fascinating look into the world of Thomas Jefferson and the monumental Jefferson Papers Project. [Thursday, April 23, 5-7pm] Community Room A, Trenton free Public Library, 120 Academy Street, Trenton. See the Flier (A Heritage Event)
Trenton Community Street Team T.H.E.S.I.S. Meeting. [Thursday, April 23, 5pm] MCCC James Kerney Campus, 102 North Broad Street, Trenton. Details and RSVP
Participatory Budgeting within the Choice Neighborhood Area - Information and Discussion. [Thursday, April 23, 5:30-7:30pm] Trenton Housing Authority, 875 New willow Street, Trenton. Possible funding areas: Food Insecurity, Environmental Justice, Community Beautification. See the Flier
Hiring for Summer Camp - Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Mercer County. [Thursday, April 23, 6-8pm] Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Mercer County, 212 Centre Street, Trenton. Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County for walk-in interviews. See the Flier Register to Attend
El Arte de Organizar / The Art of Organizing. [Viernes, 24 de abril hasta 1 de mayo / Friday, April 24 to May 1] Casa Cultura, 750 Cass Street, Trenton. Una semana de arte, talleres y conversaciones educativas enfocadas en como las communidades generan camnbios sociales al organizarse / A week of art, workshops, and educational conversations focused on how communities generate social change through organizing. See the Flier
DCR Housing Summit - Coming Home: Navigating Housing Post Incarceration. [Friday, April 24,10-1:30pm] Newark Public Library, 5 Washington Street, Newark. Bringing together justice-impacted individuals, service providers, advocates, and all who believe in everyone's rights to live free from discrimination. See the Flier Register to Attend
Pickleball and Networking Event (Capital Region Minority Chamber). [Friday, April 24, 11am] Windsor Athletic Club, 99 Clarksville Road, Princeton Junction. Details and Registration
CLASSICS BOOKSHOP EVENT - Trenton Knit and Stitch with host Najah Masudi. [Saturday, April 24, 12-2pm] Classics Bookshop, 4 West Lafayette Street, Trenton. Classics on Facebook
Children's Futures Free Diapers Event (hosted by Toddler's Closet). [Friday, April 24, 1-4pm] 601 North Clinton Avenue, Trenton. Details and RSVP
Trenton Cycling Revolution OPEN HOUSE. [Friday, April 24, 6-10pm] Artworks Trenton, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton. Join TCR at the open house. See the Flier Tabling/Vendor/Sponsor Info.
Freedom Friday Open Mic, National Poetry Month and Social Justice Poetry Award Winners. [Friday, April 24, 6:30-9pm] Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue, Trenton. Please join us as we celebrate National Poetry Month by featuring the 2026 Social Justice Poetry award winners!! Hosted by Jane Malloy, Son of Black and special guest Mary Kokesh. Details
Bordentown The Art of Revolution - Voices of the Revolution, Voices of Bordentown. [Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 26] Multiple activities and multiple locations. See the Flier (a Heritage Event)
NJ-12 Congressional District - CANDIDATE FORUM (African American Chamber of Commerce NJ, League of Women Voters of Lawrence Township, and ACLU NJ). [Saturday, April 25, 10-12:30pm] MCCC James Kerney Campus, 102 North Broad Street, Trenton. Get informed before you vote. See the Flier
Job Fair - Come and look for your next opportunity. [Saturday, April 25, 10-2pm] Union Baptist Church, 301 Pennington Avenue, Trenton. Open to the entire community with employers available for immediate job interviews. See the Flier
Budgeting - Money Basic for Real Life. [Saturday, April 25, 10:30-11:30am] Mercer County Connection, Hamilton Square Shopping Center, 957 Route 33, Hamilton. See the Flier Register to Attend
Healthy Kids Day at the Capital Area YMCA. [Saturday, April 25, 11-2pm] Capital Area YMCA, 431 Pennington Avenue, Trenton. Food, music, entertainment, face painting, health screenings and more! See the Flier
Wet Noses and Fire Hoses - Pet Adoption Day. [Saturday, April 25, 11-3pm] Trenton Fire Company 1: Engine 1, 460 Calhoun Street, Trenton. Pet Adoption, Fire Truck Tour and more. See the Flier. in English en español Adoption Application Available Dogs
The Longevity Blueprint: Advocacy, Access, and Aging with Intention (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Epsilon Upsilon Omega Chapter). [Saturday, April 25, 11-1pm] Union Baptist Church, lower level, 301 Pennington Avenue, Trenton. A powerful dialogue centered on the full continuum of aging in the Black community. From empowering adults and seniors to uplifting caregivers, this event is all about building knowledge, access, and community. See the Flier Register to Attend
Meet Your Doula (Children's Futures) [Saturday, April 25, 11-3pm] 16 West Front Street, Trenton. This is an opportunity to meet and select your doula and learn how they will support you. See the Flier Register to Attend
Tinker and S.T.E.A.M. Lab - Community Science Day (Trenton Discovery Center and Heritage Square). [Saturday, April 25, 12-3pm] 471 Parkway Avenue, Trenton. Get ready for our Tinker & S.T.E.A.M Lab Community Science Day! We’re exploring engineering & robotics. From bridge building & birdhouse design to creating race cars from plastic and recycled bottles. Families will put their ideas to the test in a day full of hands-on discovery. See the Flier Register to Attend (from The HUT Community)
The fifth annual Princeton Porchfest. [Saturday, April 25, 12-6pm] Starting at noon, multiple porches around town – generously lent by neighbors – will host sets of live music throughout the day. Stroll around town to hear live local talent, grab a bite, drink, or coffee from one of Princeton’s amazing small businesses, and enjoy a day of free community fun. Details and Locations
Congressional Art Competition - Artist Commemoration and Awards Ceremony. [Saturday, April 25, 1-3pm] Artworks Trenton, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton. See the Flier. See the Flier.
Congressional Art Exhibition (from the Congressional Art Competition for NJ-12 students grades 9-12). [from Sunday, April 25 to May 1] Artworks Trenton, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton. See the Flier.
Participatory Budgeting within the Choice Neighborhood Area - Information and Discussion. [Saturday, April 25, 1:30-2:30pm] Trent-Towne Market, 16 West Ingham Avenue, Trenton. Possible funding areas: Food Insecurity, Environmental Justice, Community Beautification. See the Flier
Community Day Market at River Horse Brewing Co. [Saturday, April 25, 2-6pm] Riverhorse Brewing Co., 2 Graphics Drive, Ewing. See the Flier
Passage Theatre Gala - Celebrating our 41st Anniversary. [Saturday, April 25] Trenton War Memorial. See the Flier Get Tickets Purchas Ads Trenton Journal Article
More than Witnesses: Women's Critical Roles on the Frontlines of the American Revolution. [Sunday, April 26, 2pm] Trent House Visitor Center, 15 Market Street, Trenton. Women played key roles supporting military operations throughout the American Revolution, come and listen to their story. See the Flier News Release (a Heritage Event)
African American Abstractions: Artists’ Roundtable. [Sunday, April 26, 2-4pm] Trenton City Museum at Ellarlie, Cadwalader park, Parkside Avenue, Trenton. Join us for an afternoon of stories and insights from the artists of our vibrant exhibition, African American Abstractions. Details and Reservations
Sonatas of the Nations - The Music of Florence Price and Joaquin Turina. [Sunday, April 26, 3pm] St. Michael's Sanctuary, 140 North Warren Street, Trenton. Acclaimed pianist Clipper Erickson presents a delightful program highlighting works of Florence Price and Joaquin Turina. See the Flier Get Tickets
NEW TO THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK
120 East State - Time-Sensitive Opportunities: Summer Heritage Program Manager and Summer Interns. [Apply Now] 120 East State is hiring a Heritage Program Manager and looking for interns. Details and Application
Creek to Canal - Trenton Creative Network Grants (up to $2,500). [Apply Now. Last date is April 24.] Each selected project will be awarded a maximum of $2500. The Trenton Creative Network Grant will fund projects that focus on the Creek to Canal’s goals. See the Flier Details and Application
Trenton Film Society Regional Documentary Film Festival. [Friday, May 1, 6:30pm and Saturday May 2, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm] Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 East Front Street, Trenton. It is a great opportunity to see locally made documentaries from shorts to features, on issues with local impact from addiction treatment to inclusiveness, skateboarding to softball, bilingualism to business survival, and lots of joyful noise, including “Listen Up—Trenton Makes Music.” Press Release Details and Tickets
Trenton Run Club - Runners, Walkers, Kids Friendly. [Saturday, May 2, 10am] Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue, Trenton. All levels welcome - beginners, walkers, kids friendly, pet friendly. See the Flier
Coming Full Bloom (presented by Crystal Clear Media, LLC, hosted by Crystal Feliciano). [Sunday, May 3, 4-6pm] Little Miss Delilah, 101 Washington Street, Suite 3, Morrisville, PA. An intimate women's empowerment workshop focusing on self-love, empowerment and worth. See the Flier Get Tickets
Anger Management Sessions for Returning Citizens (City of Trenton, Office of Returning Citizens and Empowerment House). [Tuesday, May 5, 5-7pm] CAES Center, 509 Perry Street, Trenton. See the Flier
Sipping in Solidarity (a Gathering Ground virtual Community Meetup). [Thursday, May 7, 8:30-9:15am] Sipping in Solidarity is an informal morning check-in space for the Gathering Ground community to ground in with others before starting your day. Bring your own coffee, tea or morning smoothie to our Zoom room, and remember - community matters and you are not alone. See the Flier Details and RSVP
4C's Meeting. [Thursday, May 7, 10am] Capital Health, 51 Scotch Road, Ewing.
Hiring for Summer Camp - Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Mercer County. [Thursday, May 14, 6-8pm] Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Mercer County, 1040 Spruce Street, Lawrenceville. Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County for walk-in interviews. See the Flier Register to Attend
Sisters in Strength (Physical & Mental Health Committee Trenton Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in partnership with the Office of School Health, Trenton Public Schools). [Saturday, May 16, 10-2pm] Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School, 1300 Stuyvesant Avenue, Trenton. Join us for a community health fair. See the Flier (the HUT Community)
Trenton Pride Festival. [Saturday, May 30, 11-6pm] Downtown Trenton, Warren and Front Streets. The Pride March kicks off at 11 AM, followed by a full day of celebration, community, visibility, and joy. Come out to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, connect with neighbors, and be part of one of Trenton’s most vibrant annual events. See the Flier
Black Wall Street Brunch - Part II (presented by the New Wealth Alliance). [Saturday, June 13, 11-3pm] Coopers Riverview, Riverview Plaza, Trenton. See the Flier Details and Tickets
We Shall Not Be Moved - Songs of the Civil Rights Movement (Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing). [Friday, June 19, 7:30pm] Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing, 268 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville. From the mournful call of the Negro spiritual to the cry of protest and purpose that truly signifies the African-American experience from the mid-1950s to the late 1960s, We Shall Not Be Moved is an hour-long concert presentation focusing on the music that captured the essence and call of the Civil Rights Movement. See the Flier Get Tickets
2026 Juneteenth Celebration (The African American Cultural Collaborative of Mercer County). [Saturday, June 20] The Juneteenth celebration is at Mercer County Park, Hamilton. Details
Second Annual Line Dance Festival at Burlington County Fairgrounds. [Saturday, June 27, 11-7pm] Burlington County Fairgrounds, 1794 Jacksonville Jobstown Road, Columbus. Details