UPDATE: Events/Opportunities - Thursday to Sunday (February 12-15)
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Freedom Skate Park - Volunteers Needed to move our ramps into storage. [Saturday, February 14, 11am] 675 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton. This weekend, Freedom has to move our ramps into storage so that the City can make important repairs to the building we use for our events. These are much-needed improvements that will make the building better for us and all the other organizations that use the space. We've done a lot of work to break down the ramps, but now we need all hands on deck to move everything out. See the Flier
Black History Month Pop-Up Shop (City of Trenton). [Thursday, February 12, 5-8pm] West Ward Recreation Center, 351 Prospect Street, Trenton. This event highlights local Black-owned vendors and encourages community support through shopping and connection. See the Flier
Free 15-minute "virtual" consultation with an attorney (Mercer County Bar Association and Mercer County Connection). [Thursday, February 12, 5-6pm] Guidance, support and educational resources to help the public understand their legal rights. Call to register: 609-890-9800 or click the registration link. See the Flier (from the Trenton Journal)
West Ward Community Meeting with Councilwoman Teska Frisby. [Thursday, February 12, 5:30-7:30pm] West Trenton Police Station, Artisan Street and Hermitage Avenue. Guest are Diane Gerofsky, Mercer County Surrogate and Brandon Garcia, Trenton Municipal City Clerk. See the Flier
Art and Sound in Game Worlds with Endless Games (a Black Girls Code virtual event for ages 14-18). [Thursday, February 12, 6-8pm] Explore how visuals and sound work together to bring a game world to life. Details and Sign-Up
Capital Connections - Trenton Pride Center (@gay___social). [Thursday, February 12, 6:30pm] The Station Tapas and Bar, 14 South Warren Street, Trenton. Come join us and @gay___social for our first Capital Connections at @thestationtapasandbar. See the Flier
Entrepreneurship as a Second Chance (ESC) Program - Information Session (Live Webinar). [Friday, February 13, 12-1pm] A program designed for re-entry citizens aspiring to kickstart their own businesses. In this session you will discover how ESC provides education, mentoring, and essential support. Join us to explore the program, gather application tips, and engage with us to address your queries. Details and Registration
Black History Month Pop-Up Shop (City of Trenton). [Friday, February 13, 5-8pm] West Ward Recreation Center, 351 Prospect Street, Trenton. This event highlights local Black-owned vendors and encourages community support through shopping and connection. See the Flier
Trenton 2Nite - Dinner and a Show? Live Jazz and even a Glow Party. [Friday, February 13, 5-7pm] See the Flier
Opening Reception for Trenton Makes Jazz. [Friday, February 13, 6-8pm] Trenton City Museum, Cadwalader Park, 299 Parkside Avenue, Trenton. Celebrate the opening of our exciting, jazz-inspired exhibition Trenton Makes Jazz (link)! A partnership of Trenton City Museum and the City of Trenton, this juried show caps a year-long celebration of jazz music, and of musicians, venues, and audiences that have contributed to Trenton’s jazz scene – past and present. Event Details
Forklift Training for Trenton Residents ONLY (City of Trenton, Office of Returning Citizens). [Saturday, February 14, 9:30-3pm] Classroom portion at CEAS Center, 509 Perry Street. Hands-on Training at City Hall, 319 East State Street. Contact Emmanuel Saysay at 609-826-6982. See the Flier
North Trenton Youth Baseball - City-wide in-person Registration. [Saturday, February 14, 10-12pm] In-person registration at 685 MLK Boulevard, Trenton. See the Flier
A Century of Black History Celebrations. [Saturday, February 14, 11am] Shiloh Baptist Church, 340 Calhoun Street, Trenton. See the Flier
Open Gym for Youth (West Ward and Sam Naples) [ Sunday, February 15, 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, February 15, 3-6pm] West Ward Recreation Center, 351 Prospect Street. Sam Naples Community Center, 611 Chestnut Avenue. See the Flier.
FINANCIAL HEALTH SURVEY / ENCUESTA DE SALUD FINANCIERA / SONDAJ SANTE FINANYE (United Way of Greater Mercer County). [Please fill in the Survey before February 29] United Way of Greater Mercer County is launching our Financial Health Survey, and we want to hear from you. Tu participación es completamente voluntaria y todas las respuestas son confidenciales. Mèsi pou pran sondaj sa a. Patisipasyon ou totalman volontè ak tout repons yo konfidansyèl. Take the Surver in: English Spanish Haitian Creole Details
File Your Taxes for Free - You qualify of you make less than $67,000 a year (United Way of Greater Mercer County). [Open Now, closes April 15] Multiple locations - Boys and Girls Club, 1040 Spruce Street, Lawrenceville. Hamilton Public Library, 1 Justice Samuel Alito Way, Hamilton. Salvation Army Trenton, 575 East State Street, Trenton. United Way of Greater Mercer County, Financial Empowerment Center, 3444 Quaker Bridge Road, Building 3, Suite 102, Hamilton. Details and Schedules
Pathways to Success Scholarship Opportunity (United Way of Greater Mercer County) . [Applications open now until April 15] Our Pathways To Success Scholarship Program is designed to support ambitious high school seniors who are ready to take the next step toward their future. Whether their goal is college or trade school, this scholarship celebrates the diverse talent and aspirations of our Mercer County Community Youth. See the Flier Details and Applicaiton
Food Assistance Available to Adults 60 and Over. [Apply Now] Are you 60+ and in need of food assistance? These programs can help. See the Details