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STATEMENT FROM HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSIONER SARAH ADELMAN ON IMPACT OF MEDICAID AND SNAP CUTS ON NJ. [Statement released July 3, 2025] Read the Statement
Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie is looking for Mel Leipig stories and memories for our October exhibition "MEL AT 90". [Send in your memories now] The Museum will be celebrating our most beloved and iconic Trenton figure. We are requesting and encouraging community participation. See the Request. See the Request
Beat the Heat - Advisory from the City of Trenton. [for the Summer] Follow these simple steps to protect your health and beat the heat this summer season! SEE THE STEPS. See the Advisory
Fathers and Men United for a Better Trenton - Donation Request for the 18th Annual Community Day. [Give Donations Now] Donations needed: Backpacks with school supplies, Food Donations: Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs & Hamburgers Rolls, Potatoes Chips or Pretzels, Cookies, Juices, Bottles Waters, Cakes, Pies, etc. See the Request
New Jersey State Council on the Arts - Opportunities for New Jersey Artists. [Opportunities and Applications open now] See the Opportunities
Speak-up - Defend Your Community's Future (VIDEO of hybrid meeting) - Federal Budget cuts Threaten our Community. [from Monday, June 30th from 6:30-8pm.] Federal cuts threaten our community. These cuts are threatening the vital work being done in our community by Isles and others. Everything is being impacted - from watering newly planted trees to job training to expanded internet access to transportation and energy production to support for healthy homes! Watch the Meeting Video
I Am Trenton Citywide Grant Cycle IS OPEN! / Subvenciones a nival ciudad AHORA SE HA ABIEERTOS. [Apply Now. Application deadline is August 15] The Citywide grant cycle supports projects anywhere in Trenton. We will support ideas that address celebrating our diversity, ensuring equity of opportunity, and role modelling inclusion. Accepting applications in English and Spanish / Aceptando solicitudes en ingels y espanol. New Applicants MUST attend an information session. See the Flier Grants Inforation Inf Sobre Subvenciones
HERITAGE WEEKEND - NJ State House Tours. [Monday, July 7, 10-3pm] NJ State House, 145 west State Street. Free, but reservations required. See the Flier Details and Reservations
Take It To The Streets - Neighborhood Block Party (City of Trenton) - GEORGE PAGE PARK. [Monday, July 7, 4-8pm] George Page Park, North Clinton Avenue and Lawrence Street. Football, Games, Basketball, Skateboarding, Face Painting. See the Flier
Clara's Heart Annual Dinner and a Movie. [Monday, July 7, 4pm] Ewing Street (behind the Rescue Mission). Dinner and then the movie at dusk. For donations and more information, contact Brian: 609-222-2770. See the Flier (from The HUT Community)
Public Hearing on the Consolidated 5-year City Plan for use CDBG, HOME and ESG Funds (In-Person and Virtual meeting). [Monday, July 7, 5:30pm] Trenton City Hall. 319 East State Street. The meeting will take place in-person at City Hall in the Recreation conference on the first floor. Announcement More Details Join Virtually
Artworks Trenton reopening back to normal scheduling after Art All Night. [Tuesday, July 8] Artworks, 19 Everett Alley. Thank you for an amazing Art All Night and have a great July 4th! For those who were unable to pick up there Art pieces at the Trenton War Memorial, you will be able to do so July 8th. Please come to Artworks Trenton and bring your paintings index card for verification. See the Website. View the Website
Webinar: Murder, Disaster, and Scandal in New Jersey (presented by: New Jersey State Library). [Tuesday, July 8, 12-1pm] New Jersey has seen its share of heinous crimes, natural and manmade disasters, and juicy scandals throughout its history. Historian and author Brian Armstrong showcases some of the most intriguing stories from New Jersey’s past, including New Jersey railroad accidents, mass murders and serial killers, plane crashes, organized crime murders, kidnapping/abduction crimes, political scandals, and New Jersey celebrity scandals. . Details and Registration
HERITAGE WEEKEND - 249th Annual Proclamation of the Declaration of Independence. [Tuesday, July 8, 12pm] 23 South Warren Street. See the Flier
Blackout Blockbusters: Teen Movie Nights at TFPL - THOR (free admission for ages 13-18). [Tuesday, July 8, 4:30-7pm] Trenton Free Public Library, Young Adult Lounge, 120 Academy Street. Join us this summer for Blackout Blockbusters, an action-packed movie night series just for teens at the Trenton Free Public Library! Details
Anger Management Session for Returning Citizens. [Tuesday, July 8, 5-7pm] CEAS Center, 509 Perry Street. Presented by the Office of Returning Citizens and Empowerment House. email empowerme...@gmail.com to attend. See the Flier: in English en español (from the Trenton Journal)
West Ward Community Discussion Series (with Councilwoman Frisby). [Tuesday, July 8, 5:30-7:30pm] West Trenton Police Station, Hermitage and Artisan Streets. Bring your issues and ideas. Guest speakers: Paul Harris, interim director of recreation and natural resources, and Mien Mombo, creator of The HUT Community app. See the Flier
Cooking with Chef Pearl (free plant-based cooking classes and demonstrations). [Tuesday, July 8, 5:30-8pm] Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 801 West State Street. Learn how to create delicious, health-focused meals that you can easily create at home. See the Flier Register for the Event
Flag Retirement Ceremony. [Tuesday, July 8, 6pm (rain date Wednesday, July 9)] Hamilton Veterans Park, Klockner Road Entrance. If you have a flag to retire, drop it off at any of the locations on the flier. See the Flier
Painting in the Capital City (City of Trenton) - VILLA PARK. [Tuesday, July 8, 6-8pm] Villa Park, Lyndale Avenue. See the Flier
Tuesday Nights at the Fights! (presented by CB Promotions). [Starting Tuesday, July 8, 6:30pm] CURE Arena, 81 Hamilton Avenue. Giving boxers from all over the world a chance to be showcased and be seen. More Information Get Tickets
MLK Farmers Market (supported by Mercer Street Friends). [Wednesday, July 9, 9-3pm] 401 Brunswick Avenue. See the Flier
Adventures on the Delaware River - Guided Pontoon Boat Tours (ages 6+). [Wednesday, July 9, 9:30am and 11:30am] Docks by Thunder Stadium. See the Flier Registration (required)
Hybrid Office Hours (in person or via Zoom) - Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman with Mayor Reed Gusciora. [Wednesday, July 9, 11-2pm] In-person at the Trenton Free Public Library, 120 Academy Street. RSVP to attend in person or receive the link to the Zoom. Assistance will be available on-site for a wide range of services: Help with federal agencies (IRS, SSA, VA, Medicare, and more), Veterans' affairs, Citizenship and immigration. See the Flier: in English en español RSVP to Attend (from the Trenton Journal)
Concerts on the Landing - FRY BOYS COUNTRY JAMBOREE [Wednesday, July 9, 12-2pm] Steps of the War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive. Stop by for live music at lunchtime. Grab some lunch, bring your co-workers, and enjoy the music! Seating for eating provided. In the event of inclement weather, we’ll move inside the War Memorial.
Take It To The Streets - Neighborhood Block Party (City of Trenton) - CHESTNUT AVENUE. [Wednesday, July 9, 4-8pm] Sam Naples Community Center, 611 Chestnut Avenue. Football, Games, Basketball, Skateboarding, Face Painting. See the Flier
Run for Fun! Summer Series (City of Trenton). [Wednesday, July 9, 6-7:30pm] Cadwalader Park, Gully Field. Run or walk with us, multiple routes and distances, paved and cross country. See the Flier Register to Participate
Analyzing Your Competition (a UCEDC webinar, Resources and Solutions for Small Business). [Thursday, July 10, 12-1:30pm] This workshop is intended for business owners who want to learn how to achieve a competitive advantage by understanding their competitors. Details and Sign-Up
Movies Under the Stars (City of Trenton) - DESPICABLE ME. [Thursday, July 10, 8pm] John Beech Park, Third Street and Schenk Street. See the Flier
Basics of Financing Your Business (a UCEDC webinar, Resources and Solutions for Small Business). [Friday, July 11, 10-11:30am] Access to capital is critical to many small businesses, yet most owners don’t understand how to determine what they qualify for, what money is available to them and the roadblocks they may face obtaining financing. This workshop was created to address these issues as well as inform business owners of what’s expected of them in obtaining capital. Details and Sign-Up
Trenton 2 Nite. [Friday, July 11, 5-7pm] West Front, Warren, and more. Presented by the City of Trenton EUZ the second Friday of the month. Come out for food, entertainment, shops, art shows, drink specials and community! See What's Happening
2nd Annual No Pool Party - Hosted by Yolanda L. Robinson. [Friday, July 11, 5-7pm] 13 West Front Street. See the Flier
Summer Fridays Skateboarding (Freedom Skate Park). [Friday, July 11, 6-9pm] Freedom Skate Park, 675 South Clinton Avenue. Free for kids and adults. We have skateboards and helmets available to borrow if you don't have your own. See the Flier
Trenton City Museum - Saturdays in July / Sabados en julio (for Families with kids 5-12). [Saturday, July 12, 9-12pm] Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue. Throughout July 2025, Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie offers Saturday mornings filled with fun, activity, and learning for kids! / Durante julio de 2024, el Museo de la ciudad de Trenton en Ellarslie ofrece sábados por la mañana llenos de diversión, actividad y aprendizaje para los niños. See the Flier Details and Sign-Up
Trenton Walks - Learn about plans for the Johnson Trolley Trail. [Saturday, July 12, 9:30am] Leave from Battle Monument (348 N. Warren Street) on a 2.5 mile loop with representatives from Equitable Cities co-leading the Walk with Tim Brill, Central Jersey project manager for the N.J. Conservation Foundation and Trenton Walks! leader. Learn about plans for the Johnson Trolley Trail from Trenton to Princeton on this special Walk through North Trenton. (TGT Walk #22). Details and Maps
Restoration Saturday. [Saturday, July 12, 12-3pm] Saint Phillips Baptist Church, 445 Parkinson Avenue, Hamilton. Expungement Services; Jobs and Career opportunities; Credit Literacy and Repair; Grant funding; Home Buyers Information; and more... See the Flier
Summer Concert Series - AMAZING GRACE AND GLB BAND. [Saturday, July 12, 6pm] Mill Hill Park, East Front Street. See the Flier
Trenton Walks - Special Cadwalader Park Pollinator Meadow Lecture and Walk. [Sunday, July 13, 11am to 2pm ] Special Cadwalader Park Pollinator Meadow Lecture and Walk through the park, starting with a lecture by Friends of Open Space Executive Director Jennifer Rogers on pollinator meadows at the Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, followed by a walk and continued talk in the Cadwalader Park pollinator meadow off Cadwalader Drive in the park. The event will be hosted by Becky Taylor and Randy Baum from the Cadwalader Park Alliance. About 1.2 miles. (TGT Walk #25). Details and Maps
NEW TO THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK
Blackout Blockbusters: Teen Movie Nights at TFPL - CAPTAIN AMERICA THE FIRST AVENGER (free admission for ages 13-18). [Tuesday, July 15, 4:30-7pm] Trenton Free Public Library, Young Adult Lounge, 120 Academy Street. Join us this summer for Blackout Blockbusters, an action-packed movie night series just for teens at the Trenton Free Public Library! Details
Trenton Citi-Stat Meeting - Speak with the Department Directors. [Wednesday, July 16, 10am] City Council Chambers, City Hall, 319 East State Street. Share your thoughts and ideas, ask questions, and be heard. As part of the city's commitment to accessibility, the meeting time varies each month to accommodate residents with different schedules. See the Flier
Concerts on the Landing - LINDSEY JORDAN - SINGER-SONGWRITER. [Wednesday, July 16, 12-2pm] Steps of the War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive. Stop by for live music at lunchtime. Grab some lunch, bring your co-workers, and enjoy the music! Seating for eating provided. In the event of inclement weather, we’ll move inside the War Memorial.
Reach Your Customers Online with Google (a UCEDC webinar, Resources and Solutions for Small Business). [Thursday, July 17, 12-1pm] Learn how your business can be found online with Google. This workshop explains how Google Search works and how you can improve a website’s visibility with Search Engine Optimization (SEO). The session also introduces products like Google Business Profile, Google Trends, Search Console, Google Ads, and more. Details and Sign-Up
Trenton Walks - Assunpink Greenway / Redevelopment Walk. [Friday, July 18, 4:30pm] Assunpink Greenway / Redevelopment Walk from the East Trenton Collaborative Center (601 N. Clinton Avenue) to Hamilton Township via George Page and Mulberry Street Parks and Enterprise Avenue to Assunpink Blvd. This 3.3-mile Walk will be co-led by Tim Brill, Central Jersey project manager for the N.J. Conservation Foundation and Trenton Walks! leader, and Shereyl Snider, East Trenton Collaborative community organizer. About 3.3 miles. (TGT Walk #10b). Details and Maps
Trenton Makes Jazz Series - JOE BAIONE Vibraphone Experience. [Friday, July 18, 6:30-9:30pm] Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue. Come out for a fabulous summer jazz concert at Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion! Doors open at 6 so you can grab a beverage, a bite, and a cafe table before the concert starts! See the Flier Details and Reservations
Annual Golf Classic - The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ). [Monday, July 21, 7:30-4pm] 811 Rattlesnake Bridge Rd #2824, Bedminster, NJ 07921. Join the AACCNJ for our Annual Golf Classic. Enjoy a day on the links at Fiddler's Elbow Country Club. See the Flier Details and Registration
Blackout Blockbusters: Teen Movie Nights at TFPL - MARVEL'S THE AVENGERS (free admission for ages 13-18). [Tuesday, July 22, 4:30-7pm] Trenton Free Public Library, Young Adult Lounge, 120 Academy Street. Join us this summer for Blackout Blockbusters, an action-packed movie night series just for teens at the Trenton Free Public Library! Details
Concerts on the Landing - ERNIE WHITE - TRENTON LEGEND. [Wednesday, July 23, 12-2pm] Steps of the War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive. Stop by for live music at lunchtime. Grab some lunch, bring your co-workers, and enjoy the music! Seating for eating provided. In the event of inclement weather, we’ll move inside the War Memorial.
Blackout Blockbusters: Teen Movie Nights at TFPL - IRON MAN 3 (free admission for ages 13-18). [Tuesday, July 29, 4:30-7pm] Trenton Free Public Library, Young Adult Lounge, 120 Academy Street. Join us this summer for Blackout Blockbusters, an action-packed movie night series just for teens at the Trenton Free Public Library! Details
Concerts on the Landing - SCOTT HORNICK JAZZ TRIO. [Wednesday, July 30, 12-2pm] Steps of the War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive. Stop by for live music at lunchtime. Grab some lunch, bring your co-workers, and enjoy the music! Seating for eating provided. In the event of inclement weather, we’ll move inside the War Memorial.
Concerts on the Landing - ROB SILVERS - 80s UNDERCOVER. [Wednesday, August 6, 12-2pm] Steps of the War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive. Stop by for live music at lunchtime. Grab some lunch, bring your co-workers, and enjoy the music! Seating for eating provided. In the event of inclement weather, we’ll move inside the War Memorial.
Trenton Walks - Trenton Downtown and TDA. [Thursday, August 7, 12pm] This 1.7-mile Walk will travel from the front steps of Trenton City Hall (319 E. State Street) to Capital Park next to the NJ State House via the Assunpink Greenway and Mill Hill Park. Learn how the Trenton Downtown Improvement District and the Special Improvement District are enhancing Trenton’s Downtown. (TGT Walk #4c). Details and Maps
WE Lead Sports (Fundraiser). [Saturday, August 9, 10-12:30pm (rain date: August 16)] ANTHEIL, 339 Ewingville Road, Ewing. Tennis and soccer exhibition, awards, silent auction, games, food, drinks and prizes. See the Flier View the Website (from The HUT Community)
Concerts on the Landing - TO BE ANNOUNCED. [Wednesday, August 13, 12-2pm] Steps of the War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive. Stop by for live music at lunchtime. Grab some lunch, bring your co-workers, and enjoy the music! Seating for eating provided. In the event of inclement weather, we’ll move inside the War Memorial.
Trenton Walks - Scudder Falls Delaware & Raritan Canal Towpath Walk. [Wednesday, August 13, 12pm] A new Scudder Falls Delaware & Raritan Canal Towpath Walk will leave from the State Park parking lot off Bernard Drive and travel south to Upper Ferry Road. The parking area is located to the west of N.J. 29 and N.J. 175 and the Canal (with 1082 River Road as the closest street address). This 2.4-mile trek will be led by Avery Lentini, Community Engagement Specialist, External Affairs and Communications, and her team with the Delaware River Basin Commission. (TGT Walk #20). Details and Maps
House Music Festival. [Sunday, August 17, 12-8pm] Mill Hill Park, East Front Street. Hosted by Ras Anthony. See the Flier (from The HUT Community)
Trenton Walks - The Two Parks Walk. [Sunday, August 24, 3pm] This special 3.7 mile “Two Parks” Walk! will be a stroll through both Cadwalader and Stacy Parks with Randy Baum and Becky Taylor of the Cadwalader Park Alliance. The Walk will start and end at the Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie (299 Parkside Avenue), crossing West State Street and N.J. 29 to travel along the Delaware River in Stacy Park to the “Shaky Bridge” near Calhoun Street. Learn about the history of two of Trenton's premiere parks. (TGT Walk #24). Details and Maps
Trenton Walks - The Two Parks Walk. [Sunday, August 24, 3pm] This special 3.7 mile “Two Parks” Walk! will be a stroll through both Cadwalader and Stacy Parks with Randy Baum and Becky Taylor of the Cadwalader Park Alliance. The Walk will start and end at the Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie (299 Parkside Avenue), crossing West State Street and N.J. 29 to travel along the Delaware River in Stacy Park to the “Shaky Bridge” near Calhoun Street. Learn about the history of two of Trenton's premiere parks. (TGT Walk #24). Details and Maps
Trenton Walks - Special History of the Delaware & Raritan Canal. [Saturday, September 6, 10am] Special History of the Delaware & Raritan Canal hike with Bob Barth of D&R Canal Watch. The 3.2-mile Walk will leave from Ellarslie Mansion in Cadwalader Park, and travel via the D&R Canal Towpath to the Trenton Battle Monument, returning to Cadwalader Park via the D&R Canal State Park Greenway and Towpath. (TGT Walk #9). Details and Maps