Calendar

Wednesday, December 18
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Leighton Listens. Councilman Leighton Newlin is available to discuss current events with members of the public at Jammin’ Crepes, 20 Nassau Street.
4:30 p.m.: Annual Menorah Lighting on Palmer Square, on the patio of the Nassau Inn. With musical entertainment. Sponsored by The Jewish Center of Princeton. Palmersquare.com.
5-7:30 p.m.: Mercer County Black Business Alliance for Opportunity and Equity presents “The New Jersey Disparity Studies Impact on Black Business and the Black Community” at Mill One, 1 North Johnston Avenue, Hamilton. Participants include Douglas H. Palmer, John Harmon, Robert Johnson, and several others. RSVP to John Bailey at johnbailey062@gmail.com.
5:30 p.m.: Princeton Public Library’s Board of Trustees meets at the library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Princetonlibrary.org.

Thursday, December 19
10 a.m.: Meeting of the 55-Plus Club of Princeton at The Jewish Center, 435 Nassau Street or online at princetonol.com/groups/55plus. Arvind Narayanan, Princeton University professor, speaks on “AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can’t, and How to Tell the Difference.” Free, with $5 donation suggested.
6 p.m.: Panel discussion, “State of Protection: Strengthening New Jersey’s Rights in Immigration, Healthcare, Environment, and Law,”
moderated by Sen. Andrew Zwicker. New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, Princeton University Professor Heather Howard, and ACLU-NJ Executive Director Amol Sinha are the panelists. At Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street. Free and livestreamed. Registration required at andrewzwicker.com.
6:30 p.m.: The Southside Wanderers rock ‘n roll band appears at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of Mercer County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Avenue. Mcl.org.

Friday, December 20
7:30 p.m.: The Princeton Symphonic Brass, led by Lawrence Kursar, holds its annual Classics and Carols Holiday Concert at Community Middle School Auditorium, 95 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro. Carols, Christmas classics, Hanukkah music, and more. $5-$20. Psbrass.com.

Saturday, December 21
10-11:30 a.m.: Tai Chi lessons by Todd’s Tai Chi Group at Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro. Beginners through intermediate. For more information contact gedenfield@aol.com.
11 a.m.-5 p.m.: Christmas tree and wreath sale: Boy Scout Troop 43 is selling them at the YMCA lot, Paul Robeson Place, through December 24. They can also deliver. Visit princetontroop43.org for link.
12-5 p.m.: Winery Weekend Music Series at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Wine, light bites, hot cocoa kits, and music from 1-4 p.m. by Jerry Steele. Terhuneorchards.com.
12-2 p.m.: Strolling Santa at Palmer Square. With entertainment. Palmersquare.com.
12:30-5:30 p.m.: Off the Wall Holiday Market, at West Windsor Arts, 952 Alexander Road. One-of-a-kind artisan products and original artwork on view and for sale. Free. Westwindsorarts.org.

Sunday, December 22
12-3 p.m.: Christmas tree and wreath sale: Boy Scout Troop 43 is selling them at the YMCA lot, Paul Robeson Place, through December 24. They can also deliver. Visit princetontroop43.org for link.
12-2 p.m.: Strolling Santa at Palmer Square. With entertainment. Palmersquare.com.
12-5 p.m.: Winery Weekend Music Series at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Wine, light bites, hot cocoa kits, and music from 1-4 p.m. by Mike Tusay. Terhuneorchards.com.
12-4 p.m.: “The Midnight Hour Holiday Popup” at the Kalmia Club, 39 York Street, Lambertville. Jewelry, clothing, books, ceramics, and more. Snacks and shopping. Kalmiaclub.org.
3 p.m.: Del Forzza Chamber Music Society presents “A Christmas Carol” fundraising concert for victims of Hurricane Helene and the Lahaina Fire. Free. At Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church, 2688 Lawrenceville Road (Route 206). DelForzza.org.
4 p.m. The Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs presents a choral reading of Handel’s Messiah, conducted by Ruth Ochs, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 50 Cherry Hill Road. Vocal scores provided; walk-in singers and listen-only guests welcome. Musical.amateurs@gmail.com.

Tuesday, December 24
5-6 p.m.: Christmas Eve Sing A-Long on Palmer Square with the Palmer Square Christmas Eve Brass Band. Palmer Square.com.

Wednesday, December 25
12-3 p.m.: Annual Christmas Day Crossing of the Delaware Reenactment, at Washington Crossing Historic Park, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, Pa. Washingtoncrossinghistoricpark.org.

Thursday, December 26
10 a.m.-12 p.m.: Trenton Battlefield walking tour with Ralph Siegel is the first of several events that are part of Patriots Week in Trenton. For details and a complete list of events, visit patriotsweek.com.

Saturday, December 28
12-5 p.m.: Winery Weekend Music Series at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Wine, light bites, hot cocoa kits, and music from 1-4 p.m. by Chris P. Terhuneorchards.com.

Sunday, December 29
12-5 p.m.: Winery Weekend Music Series at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Wine, light bites, hot cocoa kits, and music from 1-4 p.m. by Bud Belviso. Terhuneorchards.com.

Monday, December 30
Recycling

Tuesday, December 31
5 p.m.: Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Street, New Brunswick. Featuring the Strauss Symphony of America, international champion ballroom dancers, and dancers from Budapest Ballet. Stnj.org.
8 p.m.: Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey’s annual New Year’s Eve Concert, at Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, Trenton. Works by Bernstein, Gershwin, Strauss, and others, followed by a champagne toast and dessert. Capitalphilharmonic.org.

Saturday, January 4
9:30 a.m.: Trenton Walks program, starts at the Battle Monument and continues to Mill Hill Park and back. Visit gmtma.org/trail-happenings for details.
12-5 p.m.: Winery Weekend Music Series at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Wine, light bites, hot cocoa kits, and music from 1-4 p.m. by Greg McGarvey. Terhuneorchards.com.

Sunday, January 5
12-5 p.m.: Winery Weekend Music Series at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Wine, light bites, hot cocoa kits, and music from 1-4 p.m. by Allan Willcockson. Terhuneorchards.com.
5-7 p.m.: Pianist David Leifer plays Italian Music from the 18th-20th Centuries, at Dorothea’s House, 120 John Street. Bring refreshments to share at a post-program reception. Dorotheashouse.org.

Tuesday, January 7
7 p.m.: Princeton Symphony Orchestra presents a “Soundtracks” talk at Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, featuring Music Director Rossen Milanov and former executive director Melanie Clarke looking back at favorite moments and celebrating Milanov’s 60th birthday. Princetonlibrary.org.

Wednesday, January 8
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Leighton Listens. Councilman Leighton Newlin is available to discuss current events with members of the public at Tiger Noodles, 255 Nassau Street.

Friday, January 10
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Hunterdon County Rug Artisans Guild holds its monthly meeting at the administration building of the Hunterdon County Complex, 314 State Highway 12, Flemington. Hcrag.org.
5-8 p.m.: Trivia in the Winery, at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. With DJ Mike. Terhuneorchards.com.

Saturday, January 11
12-5 p.m.: Winery Weekend Music Series at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Wine, light bites, hot cocoa kits, and music from 1-4 p.m. by Sarah Teti. Terhuneorchards.com.
8 p.m.: “Croce Plays Croce: The Jim Croce Birthday Bash” at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick. $29-$99. Stnj.org.

Sunday, January 12
12-5 p.m.: Winery Weekend Music Series at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Wine, light bites, hot cocoa kits, and music from 1-4 p.m. by Michael Montemurro. Terhuneorchards.com.
4 p.m.: The Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs presents a choral reading of Gilbert & Sullivan’s Iolanthe at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 50 Cherry Hill Road. Mini rehearsal at 3 p.m. Vocal scores provided; walk-in singers and listen-only participants welcome. Musical.amateurs@gmail.com.

Tuesday, January 14
10 a.m.: Read and Explore: Gingerbread Man, at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Kids read “The Gingerbread Man” and decorate a cookie to take home. Register online. Terhuneorchards.com.

Saturday, January 18
10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Native Seed Sowing Extravaganza at Hopewell Valley Central High School. Get a done-for-you jug with soil and native plant seeds, leave outside over the winter, and transplant seedlings in the spring. $5. RSVP for event and educational pre-event at tinyurl.com/Hopewell-Extravaganza.
10 a.m.-12 p.m.: Free Rabies Clinic at Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad, 1 Valley Road. Open to all New Jersey residents. Princetonnj.gov.
10 a.m.: Read and Explore: Gingerbread Man, at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Kids read “The Gingerbread Man” and decorate a cookie to take home. Register online. Terhuneorchards.com.
12-5 p.m.: Winery Weekend Music Series at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Wine, light bites, hot cocoa kits, and music from 1-4 p.m. by Brian Bortnick. Terhuneorchards.com.

Sunday, January 19
12-5 p.m.: Winery Weekend Music Series at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Wine, light bites, hot cocoa kits, and music from 1-4 p.m. by Carmen Marranco. Terhuneorchards.com.

Saturday, January 25
12-5 p.m.: Winery Weekend Music Series at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Wine, light bites, hot cocoa kits, and music from 1-4 p.m. by Jerry Steele. Terhuneorchards.com.

Sunday, January 26
12-5 p.m.: Winery Weekend Music Series and Wassailing the Apple Trees at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Wine, light bites, hot cocoa kits, and music from 1-4 p.m. by Spiced Punch. Singing, dancing, and playing of primitive instruments, the Handsome Molly Dancers and Kingessing Morris Dancers perform. Free. Terhuneorchards.com.

Tuesday, January 28
10 a.m.: Read and Explore: Animal Tracks at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Kids read books about animals in winter and make bird feeders to take home. Register online. Terhuneorchards.com.

Saturday, February 1
10 a.m.: Read and Explore: Animal Tracks at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Kids read books about animals in winter and make bird feeders to take home. Register online. Terhuneorchards.com.

Sunday, February 2
4 p.m.: The Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs holds “Let’s Just Sing: A Choral Reading of Carmina Burana,” at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 50 Cherry Hill Road. Free for students and non-singing guests; $10 for participants. Musical.amateurs@gmail.com.