Update from Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman. [update dated Friday, August 29] See the Update
Trent Towne is Looking for an artist who wants a fresh wall to create on! [email now!] We're looking for someone to incorporate our vision into their work. If you're that artist, or you know someone who is, please contact us at in...@trenttowne.com See the Wall
Clara Heart's 11th Annual Dinner and a Movie. [Wednesday, September 2, 4pm] Bromley Field, Hamilton. See the Flier
Painting in the Capital City. [ Tuesday, September 2, 5-7pm] Stacy Park, 1399 Riverside Drive, Trenton. See the Flier
Back to School Grill N Chill. [Wednesday, September 2, 6-8pm] Join us for our BACK TO SCHOOL Grill n Chill Cookout! Reclaiming Our Boys meets every Wednesday for one hour 6:30-7:30pm. Reclaiming Our Boys is an ad-hoc group of men volunteers that care about the plight of boys in Mercer County and beyond. We mentor, motivate, inspire and teach boys how to become better boys and great young men. See the Flier (from The HUT Community)
Free 10 Hour OSHA - Authorized Outreach Training for General Industry. [Wednesday and Thursday, September 3 and 4, 9-4pm each day] West ward Recreation Center, 351 Prospect Street, Trenton. Details and Registration
Ribbon Cutting at the Clifton Lofts. [Thursday, September 3, 10am] At the corner of South Clinton and Hamilton Avenue (200 Hamilton Avenue), Trenton. The Clinton Lofts, an award-winning Smart Growth project, not only addresses a critical housing need but also transforms a long-vacant and prominent corner site into vibrant mixed-use housing and creative space. Details and RSVP
Changing a Child's Story (Kiwanis Club of Trenton) with Tekoa Capps, CASA Regional Volunteer Coordinator. [Wednesday, September 3, 12:15pm] at Leonardo's II, 2021 US Highways 1, Lawrence. Please RSVP by September 2 to McCor...@aol.com See the Flier
City Council Meeting. [Thursday, September 4, 5:30pm] City Hall, Council Chambers, 319 East State Street. Meetings and Videos. Meetings, Agendas and Videos
Empowering Black Hair Care Education Through AI (a Black Girls Code virtual event for Ages 14-18). [Thursday, September 4, 6-8pm] Celebrate the beauty and history of Black hair while learning how to use AI to educate and inspire. Details and Registration
QuickBooks Basics (Webinar from UCEDC). [Friday, September 5, 10-11:30am] This introductory webinar walks participants through the ground level stages of bookkeeping using QuickBooks. Details and Sign-up
Together We Thrive Fair - Trenton Resource and Job Opportunities (Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson in collaboration with the Father Center of NJ). [Friday, September 5, 10-2pm] The Father Center of NJ, 1 West State Street, Trenton. Free community event with over 25 local family resource, employers and social services. See the Flier
Hidden Heritage Tour - David Brearley, a leader of the 1747 rebellion. [Saturday, September 6, 9am to 12pm] ] Begins at 9am in front of the Trenton Free Public Library, 120 Academy Street, Trenton. RSVP appreciated to StMichaelsC...@gmail.com See the Flier (Heritage Event)
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 (Heritage Event)
Insect Festival - Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County. [Saturday, September 6, 11-2pm] Mercer County Educational Gardens, 431A Federal City Road, Pennington. Spend a fun day exploring the lives of insects, featuring a variety of activities focused on bugs, bees, and plants. The Mercer County Horticulturist is on hand to answer any bug or plant question you might have. See the Flier
Community Wellness Day (The Corey McNair Foundation). [ [Saturday, September 6, 12-3pm] ] Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 735 East State Street, Trenton. Free food; free clothing; free household items. See the Flier
Mercer County Fiesta Latina. [Saturday, September 6, 12-7pm] Mercer County Park Festival Grounds, West Windsor. Come see the awesome Johnny Ray Salsa Con Clase and Limi-T 21 the popular merengue band to celebrate Hispanic Heritage. Details and Tickets
The UNK-TION - A Fish Fry Function (presented by just Black). [Saturday, September 6, 3-9pm] Artworks Trenton, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton. FISH FRY plates; Limited UNKTION merch; SPADES tournament w/ cash prize; Music by @djushhh; Live music, food & community all day! See the Flier
Unity in the Community - Bookbag Giveaway. [Saturday, September 6, 10-4pm] Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 150 North Clinton Avenue. See the Flier (from The HUT Community)
Spirit in the Community FLEA MARKET. [Sunday, September 7, 1-3pm] HUB-13, 13 West Front Street. Open to all. Vendors and community leaders welcome. See the Flier
Music and Mingle at 120 East State. [Sunday, September 7, 4pm ] 120 East State Street, Trenton. Join us for an afternoon with contest musicians! Meet the makers and feel the music! Doors open at 4:00pm. Hear the music contest entries starting at 4:30pm. Free to attend. Registration required. Register to Attend