What's Happening This Week (from Monday, August 4 ...)
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Mayor Gusciora's Preliminary Statement on DEP Letter Regarding Trenton Water Works. [Statement issued on July 31] See the Statement
Setting your priorities and accomplishing your goals: Zoom workshop by Community Works. [Monday, August 4, 12-1pm] Setting priorities and establishing goals is one of the keys to success. You will leave this workshop with tools and techniques that will facilitate the process to set the priorities that will accomplish your goals. Join for a fun, interactive and empowering workshop. Details and Registration
Take It To The Streets - Neighborhood Block Party (City of Trenton) - BREUNIG AVENUE. [Monday, August 4, 4-8pm] Breunig Avenue Park. Football, Games, Basketball, Skateboarding, Face Painting. See the Flier
Going to College in 2025? - Webinar assistance with the Federal and State Financial Aid process (FAFSA). [Monday, August 4, 6pm] Join us for this free webinar on how to complete this important financial aid application. Details
National Night Out. [Tuesday, August 5, 5-9pm (rain date: Saturday, August 12)] Cadwalader Park, West State Street and Parkside Avenue. A night of fun, food, and community connection! Meet your neighbors, local law enforcement, and first responders as we come together to build safer, stronger neighborhoods. Your local neighborhood event must be registered by July 28. See the Flier Event Details Neighborhood Event Registration
Summer Concert Series - MEN OF SOUL. [Tuesday, August 5, 5pm (with National Night Out)] Cadwalader Park, West State Street and Parkside Avenue. See the Flier
Animated Beach Scene (Ages 10-13) a Black Girls Code virtual session. [Tuesday, August 5, 6-8pm] Bring the beach to life—no sunscreen needed! In this creative coding workshop, students will use HTML and CSS to animate a vibrant beach scene. From rising suns to drifting clouds, they’ll learn the basics of web animation and walk away with their very own animated masterpiece. Details and Registration
Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki. [Tuesday, August 5, 6-8:15pm] Princeton Public Library, Community Room, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. Join the Coalition for Peace Action (CFPA) for an engaging program of observance of the horrors of the only time nuclear weapons have been used against human beings - and insights into the ongoing threat of nuclear conflict. Please RSVP for this free vent to rs...@peacecoalition.org with your name and the number of people coming. Details
Painting in the Capital City (City of Trenton) CADWALADER PARK at National Night Out. [Tuesday, August 5, 6-8pm] Cadwalader Park, West State Street and Parkside Avenue. See the Flier
Movies Under the Stars (City of Trenton) - MUFASA THE LION KING (as part of National Night Out). [Tuesday, August 5, 8pm] Cadwalader Park, West State Street and Parkside Avenue. See the Flier
MLK Farmers Market (supported by Mercer Street Friends). [Wednesday, August 6, 9-3pm] 401 Brunswick Avenue. See the Flier
Pontoon Boat River Tour. [Wednesday, August 6, two sessions: 9:30-10:30am and 11-12pm] Docks by Thunder Stadium. Parking in the ballpark parking lot. See the Flier Register
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.
Take It To The Streets - Neighborhood Block Party (City of Trenton) - EAST STATE STREET. [Wednesday, August 6, 4-8pm] In conjunction with CYO East State Street Center, 794 East State Street, in the CYO Parking Lot. Football, Games, Basketball, Skateboarding, Face Painting. See the Flier
Financial Literacy for Youth Ages 12-18 (virtual). [Eight Wednesdays, starting August 6, 5:30-6:30pm] Eight virtual interactive sessions. See the Flier Register to Attend (from The HUT Community)
Run for Fun! Summer Series (City of Trenton). [Wednesday, August 6, 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
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
City Council Meeting (Moved from August 5) [Thursday, August 7, 5:30pm] Council Chambers, City Hall, 319 East State Street and Virtual via Zoom. This meeting includes a discussion/presentation: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Re Trenton Water Works. Agenda and Docket Meeting Link
Woman in Tech Superhero ( Ages 13-18) Virtual, hosted by Black Girls Code. [Thursday, August 7, 6-8pm] Celebrate trailblazing women in tech and flex your front-end coding skills! In this hands-on project, students will build an interactive superhero tribute site using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Details and Registration
Movies Under the Stars (City of Trenton) - PIECE BY PIECE. [Thursday, August 7, 8pm] George Page Park, North Clinton Avenue and Lawrence Street. See the Flier
Entrepreneurship as a Second Chance - Live Webinar Information Session. [Friday, August 8, 12-1pm] Discover how entrepreneurship can offer a fresh start through our Entrepreneurship as a Second Chance (ESC) program. This 7-week course is designed for individuals who are formerly incarcerated or court-involved and ready to turn a business idea into a sustainable future. See the Flier Details and Registration
Guns Down Gloves Up - Knocking out gun violence one punch at a time. [Friday, August 8, 1:30-4:30pm] Sign up in person at 11 New Jersey Avenue. See the Flier
Trenton 2 Nite. [Friday, August 8, 5-7pm] Downtown Trenton. Kareoke at Royal Cakes, 240 East State Street and much more. See the Flier
Summer Concert Series - KY3. [Friday, August 8, 5pm] Agabiti Square, Roebling Avenue and Emory Avenue. See the Flier
Mercer County Summer Concert Series - BIG HIX and TENNESSEE WHISKY (Chris Stapleton tribute). [Friday, August 8, 6:30pm (gates open at 5:30pm)] Mercer County Park Festival Grounds, West Windsor. Series Details
Summer Fridays Skateboarding (Freedom Skate Park). [Friday, August 8, 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
THE ART OF STORYTELLING – a night where graffiti meets cinema! Movie Screening and Meet and Greet. [Friday, August 8, 8pm] Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 East Front Street. See the Flier Tickets
Clear the Shelter - Special Adoption Event. [Saturday, August 9, 9-1pm] Rosedale Mills, 101 NJ-31, Pennington. This is part of a nationwide campaign to help shelter pets find loving homes. See the Flier Adoption/Foster See PetFinder
Family Fun Fitness - Shape your body in the park! [Saturday, August 9, 9-11am] Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue. Music, games, exercise, family friendly activities and more. Bring your friends, your family, and your fitness goals — and let’s get moving together! See the Flier
ETC Environmental Justice Listen and Learn Session, August 9/Sesión de escucha y aprendizaje sobre justicia medioambiental del ETC. 9 de Agosto. [Saturday, August 9, 9:30-2pm] Mill One, 1 North Johnston Avenue, Hamilton. Hear the lived experiences from residents in environmental justice communities. Learn how to organize your community. See the Flier Register to Attend
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 Event Details
Guns Down Gloves Up - Knocking out gun violence one punch at a time. [Saturday, August 9, 11:30-2:30pm] Sign up in person at 11 New Jersey Avenue. See the Flier
Lead Awareness Series (City of Trenton, Department of Health and Human Services) [Saturday, August 9, 2-5pm] Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue. Games, Food, Giveaways, Lead Testing, Photobooth and more. For more information call 609-989-3242. See the Flier
Summer Music and Art Party with Roots Reggae by Solomon Dub Band and Blues by Cooper's Blues Project. [Saturday, August 9, 5-10pm] Coopers Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza. Event Details
Guns Down Gloves Up - Knocking out gun violence one punch at a time. [Sunday, August 10, 11:30-2:30pm] Sign up in person at 11 New Jersey Avenue. See the Flier
NEW TO THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK
Men's Basketball League. [Each Sunday, August 3 to August 31, 5-8pm] Cadwalader Park Courts, Parkside Avenue and West State Street. See the Flier
Financial Literacy for Youth Ages 12-18 (virtual). [Eight Wednesdays, starting August 6, 5:30-6:30pm] Eight virtual interactive sessions. See the Flier Register to Attend (from The HUT Community)
Breastfeeding Blossoms - World Breastfeeding Week. [Tuesday, August 12, 11-1pm] WIC Office, 1440 Parkside Avenue, Ewing. Enjoy games, giveaways, and light refreshments. See the Flier: in English en español Haitian Creole Register to Attend
Fresh Start: An Expungement Clinic - get your record clean. [Wednesday, August 13, 9-12:30pm] Razor Sharp Barber Shop, 20 Passaic Street. Stop by to find out if you're eligible and learn your options. Appointments not required, but recommended. See the Flier. . Get an Appointment. See the Flier STONO Freedom Summer Tour Get an Appointment
Pontoon Boat River Tour. [Wednesday, August 13, two sessions: 9:30-10:30am and 11-12pm] Docks by Thunder Stadium. Parking in the ballpark parking lot. See the Flier Register
Community Baby Shower (Children's Futures). [Saturday, August 16, 11-3pm] Boys and Girls Club, 212 Centre Street. Pregnant and newly parenting (up to 18 months old) families. Informative resources, healthy food, fun and interactive games, gifts and drawings. See the Flier: in English en español Register to Attend
Clear the Shelter - Special Adoption Event. [Saturday, August 16, 11-2pm] Firehouse Dogs, 2230 Princeton Pike, Lawrence Township. This is part of a nationwide campaign to help shelter pets find loving homes. See the Flier Adoption/Foster See PetFinder
Jersey fresh Jam. [Saturday, August 16, 12-7pm] Terracycle, 1 Terracycle Way. The JERSEY FRESH JAM brings the best street/graffiti artists, deejays and rappers from all around the country together for a day and night of excitement. Details
Summer Family Enrichment Week. [Monday, August 18 through to Friday, August 22, 5:15 to 7:30pm] 42 Pennington Avenue. Unlocking your healthiest self; Connecting to real job openings and career resources; Your voice, your vote, your community; Navigating food access; Computer skills for everyday life. See the Flier Register to Attend
Working Capital Pilot (WCP) Program Webinar (for NJ small businesses engaged in manufacturing, government contracts, or international trade). [Tuesday, August 19, 10-11am] Learn how the new Working Capital Pilot (WCP) Program can help fund your growth, as well as details on eligibility and how to apply. See the Flier Register to Attend
TRENTON/MERCER CONTINUUM OF CARE - Upcoming FY2025 HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition (Details and virtual Technical Assistance Session). [Wednesday, August 20, 1:30pm] The FY2025 NOFO will include opportunities for funding in several project categories, including: Street Outreach and Transitional Housing Programs. Trenton/Mercer CoC is comprised of a broad range of effective partners, including faith-based and community organizations, to ensure local needs are met and federal resources are utilized to their fullest potential. Information Technical Assistance Link
Cirque Anouchka Bouglione - Cirque de Paris. [Thursday, August 21 to Monday, September 1] Market Fair, 3535 US Route 1, Princeton. Details and Tickets. Details and Tickets
Cirque Italia - Water Circus Gold. [Friday, August 22 to Sunday, August 24] Quakerbridge Mall, Lawrenceville. See the Flier Details and Tickets
End of Summer Extravaganza (City of Trenton). [Friday, August 22, 12-3pm] Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue, Blacktop area. Food, fun, games, and good vibes as we say goodbye to summer in style! See the Flier
Clear the Shelter - Special Adoption Event. [Saturday, August 23, 11-2pm] Unity Park, Hamilton and Chestnut Avenues. This is part of a nationwide campaign to help shelter pets find loving homes. See the Flier Adoption/Foster See PetFinder
Jazz Tribute to Larry Hilton (JustJazz). [Saturday, August 23, 4-8pm] ESCAPE Lounge (formerly the Candle Light), 24 Passaic Street. James Stuart, featured musician. See the Flier
Pontoon Boat River Tour. [Wednesday, August 27, two sessions: 9:30-10:30am and 11-12pm] Docks by Thunder Stadium. Parking in the ballpark parking lot. See the Flier Register
Top Ladies of Distinction - 2K Color Fun Walk/Run/Stride for Sickle Cell Disease Awareness. [Saturday, September 13, 8:30am. Rain date is Saturday, September 27] Trenton Central High School Parking lot (Greenwood Avenue). See the Flier
Community Festival / Festival Comunitario / Festival Kominotè. [Wednesday, September 24, 4-6pm] Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1140 Greenwood Avenue. See the Flier