Friday July 25, 2008
Montgomery's Hometown Newspaper

 

A Readers Guide to Events in Our Area

Summer Sounds

3 - 8 pm:

Sounds for SAVE II

The Arts Council of Princeton, and the Princeton Recreation Department present the return of Summer Sounds at Pettoranello Gardens. Beginning July 5th, The Arts Council, in collaboration with the Recreation Department, will produce free concerts in the beautiful and scenic Pettoranello Gardens outdoor amphitheater. The first concert will be a benefit concert for SAVE Animal Shelter showcasing 5 bands (see SAVE press release). Other performances include Rackett, Swing Sabroso, and Patty Larkin.

Pettoranello Gardens is located off Route 206 and Mountain Avenue. On site parking is available. For more information visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609-924-8777.
Additional funding for the concert series by Princeton-Pettoranello Foundation, Inc.


"Indiana Jones - Raiders of the Lost Ark" - Movies at the Ma

July 25, 2008: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark See the film that started it all. Indy fights the Nazis to stop them from using the power of the Lost Ark of the Covenant. Released in 1981, this film remains one of the most successful summer movies ever made! (Your chance to check out where the crate goes at the end!) Rated PG.



Summer Sounds

, 7 – 9 pm: Swing SabrosoT

he Arts Council of Princeton, and the Princeton Recreation Department present the return of Summer Sounds at Pettoranello Gardens. Beginning July 5th, The Arts Council, in collaboration with the Recreation Department, will produce free concerts in the beautiful and scenic Pettoranello Gardens outdoor amphitheater. The first concert will be a benefit concert for SAVE Animal Shelter showcasing 5 bands (see SAVE press release). Other performances include Rackett, Swing Sabroso, and Patty Larkin.

Pettoranello Gardens is located off Route 206 and Mountain Avenue. On site parking is available. For more information visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609-924-8777.
Additional funding for the concert series by Princeton-Pettoranello Foundation, Inc.


100 Waiting cHILDR4EN

The Historical Society of Princeton, the Princeton Public Library and the Arts Council of Princeton invites the public to the opening celebration of 100 Waiting Children, a Heart Gallery of New Jersey special photographic exhibition.

 

Opening celebration: Sunday, July 27, 1 to 4pm, at the Historical Society of Princeton and the Albert E. Hinds Plaza, adjacent to the Princeton Public Library

 

Exhibition locations: Historical Society of Princeton, 158 Nassau Street, and the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street


Township Planning Board

7:30 pm


Jamestown Rd Bridge closing

July 28-Aug. 1: Jamestown Road Bridge in Montgomery


Township Court

5 pm


Israel Extravaganza: a Community Celebration

Co-sponsored by United Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks and JCC of Princeton Mercer Bucks

 

 

Take a journey through a Lego model of Jerusalem built by Abrams Day Campers. Kick up your heels with Israeli dancing. Sing along at a concert with entertainer Sheldon Low. The United Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks and the JCC of Princeton Mercer Bucks are co-sponsoring an Israel Extravaganza, a family celebration honoring Israel’s 60th anniversary. The event will be held at Rider University, Bart Luedeke Center from 6:00 to 8:30 pm on Wednesday, July 30. Admission is free; food will be available for purchase. For more information, contact the JCC office at 609-219-9550 or sweiner@jcctoday.org.


Kaelidoscope Band at the Princeton Shopping Center

Princeton Shopping Center summer concert series, every Thursday evening from 6 to 8 pm, from June 19 through Aug. 28.


Recycling

Montgomery Township and Rocky Hill


"E.T" - Movies at the Mary Jacobs Library

August 1, 2008: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Considered to be one of Spielberg’s best films, this movie was both a critical and commercial success when it was released in 1982. The story of a boy and his alien; an adventure classic for the whole family. Rated PG.


Arts Council scxreening of "JackStock the Story"

Friday August 1st, 7:30 pm, the Arts Council of Princeton will screen JackStock the Story of New Jersey’s Open-Mic Music Superstar!, produced and directed by Thomas Florek. Location: Robert L. Solley Theater in the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts. Admission is free and the film will be followed by live music. For more information visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org or www.jackstock.org. The Robeson Center is located at 102 Witherspoon Street in Princeton New Jersey.

 


Patty Larkin to Perform Free Concert at Pettoranello Gardens

On Saturday August 2, from 7 – 9 pm, the Arts Council of Princeton and the Princeton Recreation Department will present a free performance at Pettoranello Gardens featuring singer/songwriter Patty Larkin. Pettoranello Gardens is located off Route 206 and Mountain Ave in Princeton. Patty Larkin’s performance is part of the Return of Summer Sounds Concert Series. The full schedule can be found on the Arts Council of Princeton’s website. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, parking on site. For more information visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609-924-8777. In case of inclement weather visit the Arts Council website for information.


Summer Sounds

7 – 9 pm: Patty Larkin

The Arts Council of Princeton, and the Princeton Recreation Department present the return of Summer Sounds at Pettoranello Gardens. Beginning July 5th, The Arts Council, in collaboration with the Recreation Department, will produce free concerts in the beautiful and scenic Pettoranello Gardens outdoor amphitheater. The first concert will be a benefit concert for SAVE Animal Shelter showcasing 5 bands (see SAVE press release). Other performances include Rackett, Swing Sabroso, and Patty Larkin.

Pettoranello Gardens is located off Route 206 and Mountain Avenue. On site parking is available. For more information visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609-924-8777.
Additional funding for the concert series by Princeton-Pettoranello Foundation, Inc.


VOICES Choral summer sing and ice cream special

VOICES Chorale will hold its second open sing on Thursday, August 7, 7:30 p.m., at the beautiful Music Together Community Room, 225 Pennington-Hopewell Rd, Hopewell, NJ, the new home of VOICES Chorale and its chamber group, Sotto Voce.

 


Arts Council of Princeton presents an Evening of 8 Short Pla

Friday August 8 and Saturday August 9, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm: One Act Theatre, an Evening of 8 Short Plays produced by local theater troupe Chimera Productions, presented by the Arts Council of Princeton at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts (102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton). Doors open at 6:30 pm. The two-hour event will showcase eight short plays. Tickets are available at the door for $10, $8 for members; seating is limited. The performance is not suitable for children under 13. For more information, please visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609-924-8777 ext 106.

 


MOnday Blues at the Princeton Shopping Center

Princeton Shopping Center summer concert series, every Thursday evening from 6 to 8 pm, from June 19 through Aug. 28.


Recycling

Montgomery Township and Rocky Hill


Rocky Hill Park Night

Rocky Hill will once again hold two Park Nights, with live music from 6 - 8 pm, rain or shine, July 18 at Panicaro Park, and Aug 15 at the Van Horne Park Gazebo, again from 6 to 8 pm.


Rocky Hill Park Night

Park Night at the Gazebo at Van Horne Park, Rocky Hill, from 6 to 8 pm, rain or shine!


Summer Sounds

7 – 9 pm: Rackett

The Arts Council of Princeton, and the Princeton Recreation Department present the return of Summer Sounds at Pettoranello Gardens. Beginning July 5th, The Arts Council, in collaboration with the Recreation Department, will produce free concerts in the beautiful and scenic Pettoranello Gardens outdoor amphitheater. The first concert will be a benefit concert for SAVE Animal Shelter showcasing 5 bands (see SAVE press release). Other performances include Rackett, Swing Sabroso, and Patty Larkin.

Pettoranello Gardens is located off Route 206 and Mountain Avenue. On site parking is available. For more information visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609-924-8777.
Additional funding for the concert series by Princeton-Pettoranello Foundation, Inc.

 


128th Annual Harvest Home Festival at Griggstown Reformed Ch

On Saturday, August 16, 2008, from 3:30-7 pm, Griggstown Reformed Church will be hosting its 128th Annual Harvest Home Festival, and you're invited. Along with music from the traditional favorite Blawenburg Band, they will also have contemporary Christian bands. There will be displays and kids' activities, as well as items to purchase, including the popular silent auction. And don't forget to bring an appetite. They promise to have plenty of delicious food and refreshing drinks on hand. And save some room for the yummy desserts, too. You'll find the festival on the church campus at 1065 Canal Rd in Griggstown. For more info or directions, you can use grchurch.org.
 


128th Annual Harvest Home Festival

On Saturday, August 16 from 3:30 - 7 pm, Griggstown Reformed Church will be hosting its 128th Annual Harvest Home Festival.


Congregation Kehilat Shalom Summer Cafe

Congregation Kehilat Shalom, located at 253 Griggstown Road in Belle Mead, will have a summer café on Sunday, August 17, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Come schmooze in our beautiful outdoor space over bagels, coffee, juice, etc. Relax and make new friends while your children do the same in our play area outside. Prospective members welcome. Nominal fee for breakfast items. Mark your calendars now!
 


Temple Beth-El Rummage Sale

Temple Beth-El’s Sisterhood is sponsoring a Rummage Sale on Sunday, August 17th from 9:00AM to 3:00PM. Clothing and shoes for all ages, housewares and small appliances are featured. Come bright and early to get the best picks! For more information, please contact the temple office at 908-722-0674


String fever at the Princeton Shopping Center

Princeton Shopping Center summer concert series, every Thursday evening from 6 to 8 pm, from June 19 through Aug. 28.


Temple Beth-El Kabbalat Shabbat Service

Temple Beth-El, a reform congregation located at 67 US Highway 206 in Hillsborough, NJ invites you to a Kabbalat Shabbat Service on Friday, August 22nd at 6:15PM. Come join Rabbi Gluck, Cantor Labow and our lay leadership for a Diary Shabbat Dinner and Song Session following services. For further information or to make your reservation, contact Susan Walters at the temple office, (908) 722-0674. Please R.S.V.P by August 10th.


Frank Vignola at thge Princeton Shopping Center

Princeton Shopping Center summer concert series, every Thursday evening from 6 to 8 pm, from June 19 through Aug. 28.


Recycling

Montgomery Township and Rocky Hill


Somerset Patriots vs. Camden Riversharks


Commerce Bank Ballpark
(www.somersetpatriots.com)
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Pre-Game 5:45 Fun -- Game Time 6:35 PM
Tickets are only $5 per person and can be purchased at the Otto Kaufman-Montgomery Township Recreation Department, 356 Skillman Road, Skillman. Please make checks out to “MONTGOMERY RECREATION”. Please consider participating in our Ticket Sharing Program & purchase a ticket for A Montgomery Senior Citizen or a less fortunate community member.



Monty Rec Bus Trip

NY Mets vs Phillies – Fri, Sept 5, 7:10 pm game - Last chance to cheer at Shea Stadium!


Montgomery 9-11 Blood Drive ’08

Health Officer Stephanie Carey has announced that Montgomery Township’s Annual 9-11 blood drive will be held on Thursday, September 11 from 12 noon to 8 pm in the auxiliary gym of the high school. Potential donors are asked to put the date in their calendars now. Appointments are already available by calling the Township Health Department at 908-359-8211 ext. 227.


 


Princeton Chamber of Commerce Trade Fair

The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village

10 am to 4 pm

 


Princeton Chamber of Commerce Trade Fair

The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village, 10 am - 4 pm