This Week's Events - Tuesday, March 24 through to Sunday, March 29
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Congressional Art Competition (for NJ-12 Congressional District students in the 9-12 grades). [submissions due by April 3] This competition is to recognize local students within New Jersey's 12th Congressional District, in grades 9th-12th and their schools. See the Flier. Submit an Entry
NJ Congressional District 12 CANDIDATE FORUM. [ Hosted on March 13, 2026 ] In partnership with our sponsoring organizations and community members, New Jersey People's Coalition hosted a nonpartisan candidate forum with special guest Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman in attendance. The forum which was open to the public gave voters an opportunity to hear where the candidates stand on the issues that matter to New Jerseyans ahead of the June 2nd primary. View the Forum Video Candidate Questionnaire
Capital Health Hospital Billing Academy - get paid while you learn. [Apply now] Capital Health’s Billing Academy is a classroom-style training program featuring both didactic and systems training that is designed for people who don’t have prior hospital billing experience but want to build a career in revenue cycle operations. It is an opportunity to start in a role that is part of a stable, and in-demand career path. Flier and Details
Capital Health Certified Home Health Aide Academy - get paid to go to school. [Apply now] Candidates will be hired as full-time home health aide intern employees. At the end of the program, students will be hired as home health aides for the Capital Health LIFE and Capital Health Assisted Living programs. See the Flier Details and Application
Casa Cultura Newsletter [dated March 21] Read the Newsletter. Read the Newsletter
Weekly Update from Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman. [dated Friday, March 20] Read the Update
Volunteer Docents Wanted! (NJ State Museum). [Apply Now, training starts in May] Docents will be trained to lead tours at the Museum. See the Flier Applications
James R Halsey Foundation - SUMMER PROGRAMS. [Apply Now] Starting June 23rd, we will offer 10 week film & media enrichment programs for students ages 10-20 years old at NO COST. Multiple programs available being done in Trenton and Hamilton. See the Flier Details and Registration
City of Trenton - SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. [Apply Now] Summer programs and events run from Wednesday, June 24, 2026, through Monday, September 7. Applications will be accepted from Monday, March 16 through Friday, April 7. Details and Application. Details and Application (from the Trenton Journal)
Breakbeat Code Facilitator Training and Start a Career in Tech Education. [Apply Now] Train to become a BreakBeatCode Facilitator, work for VPG afterwards, and help young people in the NJ Youth Justice Commission facilities to explore music, coding, and creativity. See the Flier Apply
Girls Who Code Facilitator Training and Start a Career in Tech Education. [Apply Now] Train to become a Girls Who Code Facilitator, work for VPG afterwards, and help young people in the NJ Youth Justice Commission facilities to explore how to create websites, apps, learn how to code and become creative. See the Flier Apply
Senator Shirley K. Turner's Community Book Drive. [drop off by May 15] Office of Senator Shirley K. Turner, Mountainview Office Park, 850 Bear Tavern Road, Ewing. See the Flier
GEAR UP Summer Academy for 7th - 12th Grade Students. [Apply Now. Program runs Monday to Thursday, 8:30-2:45pm] The program is based at Mercer County Community College, James Kerney Campus, 102 North broad Street, Trenton. See the Flier Application
Building Bright Futures - College, Career, and Workforce Readiness Prep for Grades 7-12 (Mercer County Community College). [Apply now] MCCC James Kerney Campus, 102 North Broad Street, Trenton. Youth College at Mercer County Community College offers four different programs to help students achieve their future goals. See the Flier Details and Application
Princeton University Materials Academy. [Apply Now. Program runs Monday-Friday, July 13-31, 9-3pm] The Princeton Center for Complex Materials (PCCM) invites you to apply to PUMA 2026 for a three-week materials science and engineering summer academy. PUMA integrates inquiry-based, hands-on labs and project-based learning, supported by lectures and interaction with Princeton faculty, researchers and students. See the Flier. Details and Application. Details and Application
BADGE DESIGN CONTEST - Capital City AnimeFest. [Designs need to be submitted by the extended deadline of April 14] We are seeking three illustrations featuring our mascots for our morning, afternoon, and all day badges. See the Flier Submission Guidelines
New Jersey Notary Education Training Course. [Tuesday, March 24, 10-12pm] Mercer County Connection, Hamilton Square Shopping Center, 957 Highway 33, Hamilton. Call Chelsea 609-989-6820 or Brian 609-989-6074 to reserve a seat. See the Flier
Trenton Public Schools - secondary Teaching Hiring Event. [Tuesday, March 24, 3-6pm] Trenton Central High School, 400 Chambers Street, Trenton. We are currently seeking certified educators for secondary teaching positions across the district. High-need areas include science, social studies, mathematics, bilingual education, ESL and special education. See the Flier Details and Registration
Women in Politics - Trenton Makes (a free event). [Tuesday, March 24, 5:30pm] MCCC James Kerney Campus, 102 North Broad Street, Trenton. Join us for a panel discussion featuring women leaders in Trenton politics. See the Flier
Mercer County Board of County Commissioners - Agenda Meeting. [Tuesday, March 24, 6pm] Room 217, 640 South Broad Street, Trenton.
The Trenton Economic Development Series Presents: A.R.T. as a Catalyst: Activation, Revitalization, and Transformation in Trenton (Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber). [Wednesday, March 25, 7:30-10am] Coopers Riverview, 50 Riverview Executive Park Route 29, Trenton. Your ticket includes breakfast, powerful networking, and a compelling conversation among all five A.R.T. Phase II Trenton grant awardees, reflecting on the paths that brought them here, how they plan to leverage the grant funding, and opportunities to collaborate moving forward. Details and Registration
Mercer County Vaccine Clinics free for uninsured children (Mercer County Dept. of Public Health & Safety). [Wednesday, March 25, 1:30-3:30pm] Rescue Mission of Trenton, 98 Carroll street, Trenton. Free flu vaccines are also available for adults. See the Flier
Fundraiser for Council President Jenna Figueroa Kettenburg. [Wednesday, March 25, 5-7:30pm] The Lobby Club, 17 East Front Street, Trenton. See the Flier Get Tickets
Developing Accessible Programming (Mercer County Culture & Heritage Technical Assistance Workshop Series). [Wednesday, March 25, 5-7pm] Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. See the Flier Register to Attend
Abierto Salita Comunitaria / Open Community Room. [ Wednesday, March 25, 5-9pm (occurs every Wednesday)] Casa Cultura, 750 Cass Street, Trenton. Come, relax, bring a book, your laptop, a friend. See the Flier
Council President Jenna Figueroa Kettenburg Fundraiser. [Wednesday, March 25, 5-7:30pm] The Lobby Club, 17 East Front Street, Trenton. Please join me for my first fundraiser since before my re-election as South Ward Councilwoman! Help me continue to advocate for the South and the entire City of Trenton. See the Flier Tickets
Mercer County Parks Commission - Public Meeting Notice. [Wednesday, March 25, 5:30pm] Hopewell Valley Golf Course, 114 Pennington-Hopewell Road, Hopewell. Governance
Latest Updates on Atrial Fibrillation Management (Capital Health Education Zoom Meeting). [Wednesday, March 25, 6pm] Learn about the latest advancements in the management of atrial fibrillation as well as medications and non-drug options for treatment with Dr. Zabeer Bhatti, a board certified and fellowship trained cardiac electrophysiologist from Capital Health Cardiology Specialists. See the Flier Register Online
From 0 to Breach: Anatomy of a Cyberattack. [Thursday, March 26, 8-10am] The Union League of Philadelphia, 140 South Broad Street, Philadelphia. Join Withum and the Marsh McLennan Agency for a co-sponsored event. Cyberattacks are evolving rapidly - preparation is everything. Understanding how these attacks unfold is critical for leaders, IT professionals and anyone responsible for protecting organizational data. We will address the typical phases of a cyberattack, showing how threat-actors operate and what measures can help detect, prevent and respond to attempted compromises. Details and Registration
Trenton Health, Education, Safety and Information Session (T.H.E.S.I.S.) - Trenton Community Street Team. [Thursday, March 26, 5pm] Mercer County Community College, Kerney Hall, 102 North Broad Street, Trenton. See the Flier
The Power of Presence / El Poder de estar Presente (Trenton Public Schools, Parent Connect Series). [Thursday, March 26 / 26 de marzo, 5-7pm] Trenton Board of Education Building, Ellis Auditorium, 108 North Clinton Avenue. Families will come together to talk about managing stress, building resilience through parenting, and navigating everyday pressures. Light dinner and refreshments will be provided. in English and Spanish / en inglés y español Register to Attend
Mercer County Board of County Commissioners - Formal Meeting. [Thursday, March 26, 6pm] Room 217, 640 South Broad Street, Trenton.
NJ Department of Health - CAREER FAIR. [Friday, March 27, 10-2pm] National Guard Armory, 151 Eggert Crossing Road, Lawrenceville. We are currently recruiting for a variety of direct care and non-direct care positions at our hospitals located throughout the state. See the Flier
National Vietnam War Veterans Day. [Friday, March 27, 11-3pm] 1440 Parkside Avenue, Ewing. Mercer County Veteran Services Honors and Commemorates Veterans of the Vietnam War. See the Flier
Sip'n Paint Night Party (presented by Queens of Distinction). [Friday, March 27, 7-10pm] 1100 West State Street, Trenton. Please come out and support the Queens of Distinction for their Queen Esther Day Fundraiser for our Queen Stacey Beasley. See the Flier
NO KINGS Rallies [Saturday, March 28, times differ, check details] Trenton and Surrounding Area NO KINGS rallies. NO KINGS Trenton All Local Rallies
MOOCH SOCCER - Free Soccer Training. [Saturday, March 28, 9:30-11:30am] Sonny Vereen Park, 51 Fillmore Street, Trenton. For more information, please contact: Chester Jones at che...@tmacenter.org, cell# 917-721-3686. See the Flier: in English en español Register to Participate
SERVSAFE Training (City of Trenton, Office of Returning Citizens in conjunction with Simple Sales, LLC). [Saturday, March 28, 10-4pm] CEAS Center, 509 Perry Street, Trenton. Contact Emmanuel Saysay at 609-826-6982 See the Flier
Snipes Farm Day Camp OPEN HOUSE. [Saturday, March 28, 10-12 or 3-5pm] Snipes Farm and Education Center, 890 West Bridge Street, Morrisville, PA. Come get a taste of Snipes Farm Camp and see what summer on the farm feels like! See the Flier
Unity in Politics Forum (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, Nu Xi Omega Chapter in collaboration with P.E.A.R.L.S., Inc.). [Saturday, March 28, 10-2pm] First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, 771 Somerset Street, Somerset, NJ. Whether you’re considering running for office, working on a campaign, or looking to deepen your civic engagement — this event is for YOU! See the Flier Registration
Women's History Month Celebration - Honoring Legacy and Impact (St. Paul's Church). [Saturday, March 28. 1pm] St. Paul AME Zion Church, 1130 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing. See the Flier. St. Paul AME Zion Church, 1130 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing. See the Flier.
She Dared to Dream - Ayanna Pressley (African American Cultural Collaborative of Mercer County, in partnership with the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa Inc., Pi Chapter and Sankofa Educational Consulting LLC). [Saturday, March 28, 2pm] Thomas Edison State University, 111 West State Street, Trenton. Join us for a powerful screening and conversation inspired by She Dared to Dream. See the Flier
OPENING RECEPTION: African American Abstractions. [Saturday, March 28, 6-8pm] Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue, Trenton. Step into Ellarslie and surround yourself in the vivid color and exhuberant patterns of African American Abstractions by James Dupree, Femi Johnson, and Kenneth J. Lewis. Details and RSVP
Resist, Reclaim, Restore: An Open Mic (The Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum and the Princeton University Art Museum). [Saturday, March 28, 6-8pm] 45 Elm Drive, Princeton. An evening celebrating the legacy of spoken word as art, activism, and a tool for survival will feature powerful spoken word performances by acclaimed poets alongside local artists and storytellers. Details
Trenton Walks! - Streetscape Improvements in South Broad Street Area (with County Executive Dan Benson). [Sunday, March 29, 1pm] Meet at the main entrance of the Mercer County Administration Building, 640 South Broad Street, Trenton. Mercer County Executive Dan Benson will share exciting plans to create a welcoming and connected streetscape in the South Broad Street area that brings people together, supports local businesses and capitalizes on civic and cultural spaces. Planned stops on the 2.1-mile walk include the Eagle Tavern, Clinton & Roebling Lofts, Millyard Park and Casa Cultura. Walk Details
Open Gym for Youth (West Ward and Sam Naples) [ Sunday, March 29, 1-3pm] West Ward Recreation Center, 351 Prospect Street. Sam Naples Community Center, 611 Chestnut Avenue. See the Flier.
Open Gym for Adults (West Ward and Sam Naples) [ Sunday, March 29, 3-6pm] West Ward Recreation Center, 351 Prospect Street. Sam Naples Community Center, 611 Chestnut Avenue. See the Flier.
Trenton Speaks Open Mic - Storytelling, Poetry, Spoken Word. [Sunday, March 29, 4pm] Hanover Creative Gallery, 219 East Hanover Street, Trenton. Join us for the Trenton Speaks Open Mic on Sunday, March 29th! Kicking off at 4pm, we invite storytellers, poets, spoken word artists, and anyone else with something to say, to join us at Hanover Creative Gallery to listen, speak, and be in community. Details
Islay Walden Education Alliance: Stories of Affirmation and Progress (SOAP) - Afro-Caribbean and Latina Women in History (Virtual Forum). [Saturday, March 29, 7-8:30pm] You are cordially invited to join us as we host our inaugural Stories of Affirmation and Progress (SOAP). This international collaboration of Arts and Humanities will feature Aline Nunes (Brazil) and Lola Acevedo (USA), who are supported by Sarah Lokenauth (Spelman College). See the Flier Free Registration
NEW TO THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK
AENJ & Youth Art Month (YAM) Exhibition. [on view from March 17 through to April 11] Artworks Trenton, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton. The Art Educators of New Jersey (AENJ) proudly celebrates Youth Art Month 2026, highlighting the creativity and talent of student artists across the state. Details
Mercer County Vaccine Clinics free for uninsured children (Mercer County Dept. of Public Health & Safety). [Monday, March 30, 1:30-3:30pm] Mercer County Library - Lawrence, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Township. Free flu vaccines are also available for adults. See the Flier
The Seven Stages of Dementia - Learn about the seven stages. [Monday, March 30, 2-3pm] Mercer County Connection, 957 Route 33, Hamilton. To reserve a space, call 609-890-9800. See the Flier
Community Emergency Response Team Training. [once a week on Tuesdays, from March 31 to May 26] Dempster Fire Training Center, 350 Lawrence Station Road, Lawrence. See the Flier Register for the Course
Dinner-and-a-Movie Event - Learning with Chef Pearl! (presented FREE by Isles). [Tuesday, March 31, 5:30-8pm] Isles, 33 Tucker Street, Trenton. Dinner-and-a-movie events featuring environmental topics and health-focused menus you can make at home. Raffle prizes at every event! To register email: ocal...@isles.org or call 609-341-4704. See the Flier Event Details
Bridging the Gap - The Room Where Decisions Happen: Board Accountability (Smith Family Foundation). [Thursday, April 2, 10-1pm] The Rutgers Club, 85 Avenue E, Livingston Campus, New Brunswick. See the Flier Get Tickets
Mercer County Vaccine Clinics free for uninsured children (Mercer County Dept. of Public Health & Safety). [Thursday, April 2, 1:30-3:30pm] Hamilton YMCA, 1315 Whitehorse Mercerville Road, Hamilton. Free flu vaccines are also available for adults. See the Flier
Anger Management Sessions (Office of Returning Citizens and Empowerment House). [Tuesday, April 7, 5-7pm] CEAS Center, 509 Perry Street, Trenton. Details and Flier
Utility assistance Day (hosted by Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson). [Thursday, April 9, 11-3pm] MCCC James Kerney Campus, 102 North Broad Street, Trenton. See the Flier Register to Attend
Free Expungement Clinic (Office of Returning Citizens and Law Office of Rukiya A. Blackwell, Esq.). [Thursday, April 9, 11-1pm] CEAS Center, 509 Perry Street, Trenton. This is for Trenton residents only. Registration required, please call Emmanuel Saysay 609-826-6982 or Racha Barlow 609-433-9779. See the Flier. See the Flier
Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey Presents Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5. Music Director Finalist Kyle Ritenauer Conducts. [Saturday, April 11, 7:30pm] War Memorial Ballroom, 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton. News Release Get Tickets
Forklift Training (City of Trenton, Office of Returning Citizens). [Saturday, April 11, 9:30-3pm] Classroom training at the CEAS Center, 509 Perry Street, Trenton. Hands-on training at City Hall, 319 East State Street, Trenton. Registration required, call Emmanuel Saysay, 609-826-6982. See the Flier
Congressional Forum - NJ District 12. [Saturday, April 11, 10-12pm] First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, 771 Somerset Street, Sommerset. See the Flier Register to Attend
CLOSING RECEPTION - AENJ & Youth Art Month (YAM) Exhibition. [Saturday, April 11, 12-2pm] Artworks Trenton, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton. The Art Educators of New Jersey (AENJ) proudly celebrates Youth Art Month 2026, highlighting the creativity and talent of student artists across the state. Details
Harm Reduction 101 - Learn About Community Harm Reduction Work in Trenton. [Tuesday, April 14, 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
Elevating Equity: Decolonization Virtual Workshop Series with Dr. Franca Roibal Fernández (Gathering Ground). [ [4 sessions: April 17, May 8, June 5, and June 12] ] This dynamic workshop series will delve into the concept of decolonization from a historical and theoretical social justice lens. We will focus on deepening participants’ understanding of colonization and anti-colonialist structures in all its forms - not only as it relates to land and territory, but as it manifests across language, culture, identity, knowledge systems, and ways of being. See the Flier Register to Attend
Workplace Readiness Soft-Skills Training (Office of Returning Citizens and Renewing the Mind, LLC). [Saturday, April 18, 10-1pm] CEAS Center, 509 Perry Street, Trenton. Call 609-826-6982 to register. See the Flier
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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.
Passage Theatre Gala - Celebrating our 41st Anniversary. [Saturday, April 25] Trenton War Memorial. See the Flier Get Tickets Purchas Ads Trenton Journal Article
How to Respond to Overdose when Tranquilizers are Involved - Learn About Community Harm Reduction Work in Trenton. [Tuesday, April 28, 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
Capital Harmony Works GALA. [Tuesday, April 28, 5:30pm] Coopers Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton. Please join us for a very special evening celebrating the anniversaries, longevity, and enduring legacy of the programs that make up Capital Harmony Works! See the Flier Get Tickets
Mission Made Visible: A Non-Profit Marketing Workshop (Mercer County Culture & Heritage Technical Assistance Workshop Series). [Wednesday, May 6, 5-7pm] Mercer County Library - Lawrence Headquarters, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Township. See the Flier. Register to Attend. See the Flier Register to Attend (from The Trenton Journal)
2026 Aces for Alexander (Alexander's Wish fundraiser). [Player registration opens March 28, the event is on May 9] Mercer County Park Tennis Center, 1638 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Proceeds from the 2026 tournament will once again support college scholarships for students entering their freshman year this fall, helping them take confident steps toward their own futures—just as Alexander would have. See the Flier Details and Sign-up
Military and Veterans Mental Health Roundtable Discussion. [Wednesday, May 19, 6pm] VFW Post 3022, 736 Cherry Tree Lane, Lawrence Township. A safe place to connect, share experiences, and discuss ongoing challenges. See the Flier Register to Attend
Bridging the Gap - Preparing the Next Leaders in Philanthropy (Smith Family Foundation). [Thursday, July 9, 10-1pm] Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. A conversation with Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman. See the Flier Get Tickets