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Stitch n’ Knit at Hopewell Public Library
Hopewell Public Library 13 E Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ, United StatesThe Hopewell Public Library will host a knitting club — both virtual and in person — for interested adults. Participants can come to the library to socialize and work on current knitting projects with Nina Lane, or join by Zoom to connect remotely. The club meets the first Tuesday of each month from 2 to...
Hopewell Public Library Book Club
Hopewell Public Library 13 E Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ, United StatesJoin the Hopewell Public Library on the first Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for the HPL Book Club. The event is offered both in person and by Zoom. Check the library’s website to see which literary selection will be discussed next: redlibrary.org/events.html.
The Time to Hear is Here
Virtual - ZoomDiscover the surprising prevalence of hearing loss among the elderly and learn about the latest options available to help those affected. Join RonJoin Ron Gottardi from the nonprofit organization The Time to Hear is Here for a discussion on hearing health Thursday, Sept. 4, at 6 p.m. Gottardi will explore why Medicare should cover hearing...
Greenscaping – Easy Ways to a Greener, Healthier Yard
Curious about turning part of your lawn into a meadow or pollinator garden? Want to learn which native plants thrive in Pennington and Hopewell Valley — even with deer around? The Pennington Environmental Commission’s second Community Conversations event will explore practical, beautiful ways to greenscape your home. Speakers Mike Van Clef, stewardship director at the...
League of Women Voters of NJ Activist Training Program: Moving the Needle on Voter Participation. How Do We Reach More Voters?
The Activist Training Program was launched in 2021 to provide free, nonpartisan public education and training on the knowledge and skills activists need to drive grassroots change and defend democracy. During this training, we will discuss the current landscape of voter participation in New Jersey. We will facilitate small group discussions to brainstorm new ideas...
The History of Public Education in Lawrence Township
Virtual - ZoomWhat Did We Learn and When Did We Learn It? The history of public education in Lawrence TownshipWednesday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m. Two hundred years ago, the world of Lawrence Township schoolchildren was very different from today. But many of the questions their parents faced sound familiar: Where should schooling happen, who should be educated,...
Manhattan’s Little Syria
Virtual - ZoomDid you know that the first Arabic-speaking community in the United States was in New York City? If not, you’re not alone. Until Linda Jacobs’ book Strangers in the West was published in 2012, the story of that community had been lost — even to the descendants of those who lived there, including Jacobs’ own...