This Week's Events - Monday, March 16 through to Sunday, March 22
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Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman's Weekly Update. [posted Friday, March 13] Read the Update
Annual Youth Leadership Awards - League of Women Voters of Lawrence Township. [Submit now, submissions close Monday, April 20] The League of Women Voters of Lawrence (LWVLT) is pleased to offer its Annual Youth Leadership Awards for 2026. Awards will be made to college-bound high school senior students who exemplify youth civic leadership in their communities. The award requirements are intentionally broad to encourage applications from students conducting non-traditional forms of civic action and education. Details and Submission
Alice Crews Scholarship for single parents who are returning to college. [Application deadline is Thursday, April 30] Alice Crews Scholarship is awarded by Cross Community, Inc. who is looking for single parents who are returning to college to complete their degrees after stepping away to raise their families. Details Application (from The Trenton Journal)
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
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
Participatory Budgeting - North Ward Community Tour. Did you know residents can help decide how funding is spent in their community? [Tuesday, March 17, 12pm] New Way Deli Market, 617 Martin Luther King Boulevard. Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a democratic process that allows community members to help shape how resources are invested in their neighborhoods. Instead of decisions only happening inside government buildings, PB gives residents the opportunity to give their ideas and input. See the Flier
CITY COUNCIL MEETING. [Tuesday, March 17, 5:30pm] Council Chambers, City Hall, 319 East State Street, Trenton. Agenda and Docket
Build Your Advisory Board (The Independent Business Alliance, Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber). [Wednesday, March 18, 7:30-10am] Trenton Country Club, 201 Sullivan Way, West Trenton. Join us for a practical and energizing morning. Powerful networking, breakfast, and insight into building the relationships that support long-term success — exploring how the right circle of trusted peers, advisors, and champions can sharpen strategy, open doors to opportunity, and help navigate the challenges of ownership with confidence. Details and Registration
Trenton School Board Meeting - SPECIAL MEETING Submission of Budget [Wednesday, March 18, 8am] Auditorium of the Board of Education, Central Services Building, 108 North Clinton Avenue, Trenton. YouTube Live Stream and Recordings All Board Meetings
Abierto Salita Comunitaria / Open Community Room. [ Wednesday, March 18, 5-9pm (occurs every Wednesday)] Casa Cultura, 750 Cass Street, Trenton. Come, relax, bring a book, your laptop, a friend. See the Flier
CITI-STAT Community Meeting - Talk face-to-fae with City Directors and help shape a better Trenton! [Wednesday, March 18, 5pm] City Hall, COuncil Chambers, 319 East State Street, Trenton. This is your opportunity to speak directly with City leadership and voice your concerns. See the Flier
Participatory Budgeting - North Ward Community Tour. Did you know residents can help decide how funding is spent in their community? [Wednesday, March 18, 5:30pm] Galilee Baptist Church, 440 Martin Luther King Boulevard. Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a democratic process that allows community members to help shape how resources are invested in their neighborhoods. Instead of decisions only happening inside government buildings, PB gives residents the opportunity to give their ideas and input. See the Flier
Human Trafficking - a presentation by the Mercer County Prosecutors Office (Trenton Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.). [Wednesday, March 18, 6-8pm] Mercer County Community College, James Kerney Campus, 102 North Broad Street, Trenton. Join the conversation and participate in our Self Defense demonstration! See the Flier Sign-up to Attend
Mercer County Women of Achievement. [Wednesday, March 18, 6pm] Boathouse at Mercer Lake, 334 South Post Road, West Windsor. Honoring the 2026 Woman of Achievement and Young Woman of Achievement awardees. See the Flier Details and Tickets
Women, the Workplace and Wellbeing - a Roundtable Discussion (GW4W and Novella Center for Entrepreneurship). [Thursday, March 19, 9-10:30am] 143 East State Street, Suite 4, Trenton. Join us for a powerful conversation on women, wellbeing & the workplace—balancing leadership, wellness, and purpose every day. At every career stage, women contribute valuable skills and perspectives while navigating unique challenges. To truly thrive, it is essential for women to prioritize their health, wellbeing, and growth - both personally and professionally. See the Flier Register to Attend
Women's History Month Panel Discussion with Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson. [Thursday, March 19, 6-7:30pm] The College of New Jersey, Brower Student Center, Room 100 West, 20000 Pennington Road, Ewing. See the Flier.
Reception Honoring a Woman of Purpose and Crystal Clear Leadership! (fundraiser hosted by the Friends of Crystal for Trenton). [Thursday, March 19, 6:30-9:30pm] Social Profit Center at Mill One, 2nd Floor, 1 North Johnston Avenue, Hamilton. Everyone, come out and join us for this great event. See the Flier Register to Attend
Know Your Rights Program. [Thursday, March 19, 7-8:30pm] Robertson Hall 016, 20 Prospect Ave, Princeton. Omega Psi Phi & Princeton’s NAACP are costing an ICE Know Your Rights Workshop. Join us as we discuss recent events affecting our community with voices from legal council, community leaders, princeton faculty. See the Flier. See the Flier.
Participatory Budgeting - North Ward Community Tour. Did you know residents can help decide how funding is spent in their community? [Thursday, March 19, 7pm] Beyond the Walls Outreach Ministry, 100 Humboldt Street. Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a democratic process that allows community members to help shape how resources are invested in their neighborhoods. Instead of decisions only happening inside government buildings, PB gives residents the opportunity to give their ideas and input. See the Flier
SKILL UP: Interview to Hire - In-person employer/jobseeker interactive event. [Friday, March 20, 10-2pm] Rowan College of Burlington County, Student Success Center, 900 College Circle, Mount Laurel. See the Flier. Required Registration
Job Fair - Full Time, Part Time and Seasonal. [Friday, March 20, 11-3:30pm] Colonial Fire House, 801 Kuser Road, Hamilton. See the Flier
Celebrating Women’s History Month in Trenton! [Friday, March 20, 3pm] City Hall Atrium, 319 East State Street, Trenton. Join Mayor W. Reed Gusciora and the City of Trenton for a special Women’s History Month Award Ceremony honoring the wonderful women who have made a lasting impact in the City of Trenton. Join us as we recognize and celebrate the women whose work, service, and achievements help shape our city every day. See the Flier
Cinema Classics Celebrating Women's History month - AKEELAH and the BEE. [Friday, March 20, 5-7pm] Passage Theatre, 205 East Front Street, Trenton. City of Trenton presents: Cinema Classics: Celebrating Women’s History Month. Join us for a weekend of inspiring films about women making history. See the Flier. See the Flier
Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Recycling (Mercer County). [Saturday, March 21, 8-2pm] Dempster Fire Training School, 350 Lawrence Station Road, Lawrence Township. See the Flier
MOOCH SOCCER - Free Soccer Training. [Saturday, March 21, 9:30-11:30am] Franklin Park, 1011 Franklin 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
Summer Camp OPEN HOUSE - Boys and Girls Clubs of Mercer County. [Saturday, March 21, 11-2pm] 212 Centre Street, Trenton. in English en español
Cinema Classics Celebrating Women's History month - THE SIX TRIPPLE EIGHT. [Saturday, March 21, 12-2pm] Passage Theatre, 205 East Front Street, Trenton. City of Trenton presents: Cinema Classics: Celebrating Women’s History Month. Join us for a weekend of inspiring films about women making history. See the Flier. See the Flier
Participatory Budgeting - North Ward Community Tour. Did you know residents can help decide how funding is spent in their community? [Saturday, March 21, 3:30pm] Trent-Towne Market, 16 West Ingham Avenue. Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a democratic process that allows community members to help shape how resources are invested in their neighborhoods. Instead of decisions only happening inside government buildings, PB gives residents the opportunity to give their ideas and input. See the Flier See the Flier Details and Registration Details and Registration
OPENING RECEPTION - AENJ & Youth Art Month (YAM) Exhibition. [Saturday, March 21, 6-8pm] 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
Open Gym for Youth (West Ward and Sam Naples) [ Sunday, March 22, 1-3pm] West Ward Recreation Center, 351 Prospect Street. Sam Naples Community Center, 611 Chestnut Avenue. See the Flier.
Her Cup Runneth Over - An Afternoon of Women's Empowerment (presented by Crystal Clear Media). [Sunday, March 22, 2-4pm] P23 Tea, 1905 NJ-33, Suite 2, Hamilton. Ladies, come out and join us and spend some time loving on and appreciating YOU!!! See the Flier Register to Attend
MINAS: Brazilian Jazz and Rhythms (Orlando Haddad and Patricia King) - The Cathedral Arts Series. [Sunday, March 22, 3pm] Trinity Cathedral, 801 West State Street, Trenton. The Cathedral Arts Series at Trinity welcomes MINAS in a program of Brazilian Jazz and Rhythms with guest Saxophonist, Skip Spratt. See the Flier. Get Tickets
Open Gym for Adults (West Ward and Sam Naples) [ Sunday, March 22, 3-6pm] West Ward Recreation Center, 351 Prospect Street. Sam Naples Community Center, 611 Chestnut Avenue. See the Flier.
NEW TO THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK
Boys and Girls Clubs of Mercer County ARE HIRING [apply now] Summer Camp After School Program Tutors
File Your Taxes Free (United Way of Greater Mercer County). [multiple dates up to mid-April] Multiple locations (check the flier). See the Flier: in English en español
Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps (a UCEDC live webinar). [Monday, March 23, 10:30-12pm] In this session, you’ll learn how to create, manage, and optimize your Google Business Profile so customers can easily find accurate information about your business on Google Search and Google Maps. Details and Registration
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
Mercer County Board of County Commissioners - Agenda Meeting. [Tuesday, March 24, 6pm] Room 217, 640 South Broad Street, Trenton.
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
Mercer County Board of County Commissioners - Formal Meeting. [Thursday, March 26, 6pm] Room 217, 640 South Broad Street, Trenton.
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
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.
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
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
Spring Career Fair (bxp). [Wednesday, April 8, 1-4pm] 101 Carnegie Center Drive, Einstein Seminar Room, Lower Level, Princeton. Meet with recruiters and employers all in one place. See the Flier Register to Attend
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
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
Listen Up: Trenton Makes Music (Movie Night at Trenton City Museum Screening of Listen Up – Trenton Makes Music, a documentary by Art Varga). [Saturday, April 11, 6:30pm - 9pm] Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue, Trenton. The documentary explores the deep musical legacy of Trenton, New Jersey, from the 1960s to today. Through interviews with artists, historians, and community voices, the film looks at the city’s once-vibrant music scene and the gifted performers who shaped it—some who reached national stages as well as others who devoted their lives to local audiences. Details and Reservations
Capital Health's Community Baby Shower. [Sunday, April 12, 1:30-3:30pm] War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton. Women who are pregnant or recently delivered (infants up to three months old) and their support person are welcome. See the Flier: in English en español Haitian Creole Free Registration
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
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
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.
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
14th Annual Mercer County Cultural Festival and Food Truck Rally (Mercer County). [Saturday, June 6, 11-7pm] Mercer County Park, west Windsor. See the Flier