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FOLLOW WWPINFO ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER FOR TIMELY UPDATES NEWS ISSUE DATE: DECEMBER 3, 2010 NEXT ISSUE:DECEMBER 17 New Coach Brings WW Approves Settlement Passion to South Agreement with InterCap om Lecorchick is bringing by Cara Latham the West Windsor Planning Board Tmore than just his coaching ex- for approval. If the board approves perience with him to South as he t was literally past the 11th hour the application, InterCap will dis- prepares for his first season as the when a debate over the lack of a miss its lawsuit against the town- head coach of the girls’ basketball Idedicated bike lane jeopar- ship. In addition the Township team. dized West Windsor’s settlement Council also must approve two or- Lecorchick’s passion for bas- agreement with InterCap Hold- dinances to effectuate the settle- ketball has him continually study- ings. ment. ing and learning, and researching The Township Council, howev- The settlement calls for a total many strategies of the game. He er, unanimously voted at 12:30 of 800 housing units — to be hopes to pass on the lessons he has a.m. — five and a half hours after phased in — on InterCap’s proper- learned over the years to the veter- the meeting began on November ty, along with retail development an squad. 22 — to approve the settlement and infrastruc- “I’ve been studying and learn- with the devel- ture and ameni- ing what I can from college coach- oper. ‘We hope it becomes the ty contributions. es, NBA coaches, men and women, InterCap, The most no- and both sides of the gender bar, led by CEO community living room table is a prome- and doing what I can to get better at Steve Goldin, a for West Windsor. It nade that would township resi- the craft,” he said. probably could become provide a public Lecorchick grew up in dent, had sued area for resi- Spotswood as one of five children. West Windsor one of the largest public dents. His father owns a construction over the rede- spaces in New Jersey,’ Of the 800 business, where two of his brothers velopment des- said Jim Constantine residential and one sister work. His mother Jump Ball: Tom Lecorchick, right, is ready to begin ignation of the about the promenade in units, 40 — or 5 was a stay-at-home mom for years the winter season at South, where he takes over as 350-acre area percent — will until she got into retail manage- head coach of the girls’basketball team this year, around the InterCap’s plan. be moderate in- ment. along with his assistant coach, Erin Walton, left. Princeton come units “I grew up on a dead-end street Photo by Brian McCarthy. Junction train based on state with a lot of kids,” said Lecorchick. station, which included InterCap’s requirements. Most of the units “I grew up during the Michael Jor- 25 acres off Washington Road. would be two bedrooms, while as dan era. That is an automatic lock,” certification through the College of He spent one season as a volunteer Now that the first move toward many as 10 percent could be one- he said of his passion. New Jersey. 6-8 grade boys’ basketball coach, a settlement has been made, Town- bedroom, and as many as 10 per- Lecorchick played basketball He currently teaches eighth after which he became the assistant ship Attorney Michael Herbert cent could be three-bedroom. for all four years at Spotswood grade history in the Spotswood coach at Spotswood High School. said the judge presiding over the Herbert said the settlement pro- High School, but was more of a school district. He and his wife, School officials there asked him case, Superior Court Judge Linda vides a town center for downtown dominant soccer player, despite his Keri, have a young son and daugh- to make the switch to fill in a hole Feinberg, must hold a “fairness West Windsor, replaces structures love for basketball. He earned his ter. at coaching for the girls’ team. “I hearing” and then approve the set- that, for the most part, are underuti- associate’s degree from Fairleigh He got into coaching 10 years haven’t looked back,” he said. tlement. lized, and in many cases, are an Dickinson University. He then ago, when someone he knew from He coached the middle school If Feinberg grants approval, a earned his bachelor’s degree in his- playing in a men’s league needed development application as out- Continued on page 9 tory from Rutgers and his teaching an extra coach for a CYO League. Continued on page 18 lined by the settlement would go to

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Decisions by our representatives are in a redevelopment context. It is particularly basically made in secret despite the window unconscionable in the context of a developer dressing of public comment. Decisions are who used Mount Laurel litigation to gain “announced.” leverage over the Township. My high school math teacher, Miss An- The settlement is contrary to sound plan- derson, would never grant credit for any an- ning and smart growth. If there is any place swer submitted without showing one’s where a balance of housing choices is essen- work. Yet, our local institutions regularly tial, it is adjacent to transit in a job-rich mu- serve up political pabulum without the de- nicipality such as West Windsor. tails. “Truth? You cannot handle the truth!” FSHC was not included in or advised of A friend recently asked why more mem- any negotiations between InterCap and the bers of the public did not step forward to reg- Township to reach this proposed settlement. ister their input (pro/con) for the 800-unit As an objector, participant in the COAH me- Goldin Pond Village. Wasn’t it a mere three diation process with the Township, and with or four years ago the mayor and council in- the proposed settlement impacting the Township’s housing obligation, FSHC should have been included in negotiations. With national housing prices At this point, if the Council moves ahead, we will have no choice but to address these is- down 1.5 percent, why would sues through the court process. West Windsor want to add to We respectfully submit that the Council the universe of housing? should modify the settlement agreement to include a 20 percent set-aside requirement, with an appropriate split for very low, low, vited the community to be part of the char- and moderate-income homes. rette process soliciting comments for West Adam M. Gordon, Esq. Windsor’s Paris & Venice composite? In- Staff Attorney, Fair Share Housing Center stead, the processes seemed both hijacked and railroaded from the get-go. The public recognized its role as pawns. InterCap Deal: Too West Windsor Council, under threat by Much Housing? our litigious resident developer, has found adding 800 dwelling units a prudent deci- f you see something, say something!” sion. To defend the township against this ‘IThe hallmarks of a responsible parent transit village (without the commercial of- are, ostensibly, to do what is right, not what fice space component), the mayor and Coun- is politically expedient. If so, why do our po- cil, at additional expense, hired its own pro- litical titans pander to special interests at the transit village lawyer to defend the Town- expense of engaging its residents for solu- ship. What did West Windsor taxpayers tions? Our local politicos got us into this spend in (no-bid professional contracts) pur- mess and I fear we are poised for a financial suit of the mayor’s dream? And what did it spanking. spend to defend an idea denied a non-bind- For almost 20 years, I have “seen some- ing public referendum? thing . . . and I have been saying something.” How does one sound the alarm of concern Continued on page 5

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Eagle Scout Project Happy Holidays For a Rainy Day ill Wymer of West Windsor From your led a Troop of Boy Scouts Bconstructing a rain garden at West Windsor/Plainsboro Area Realtor the Unitarian Universalist Congre- gation of Princeton. A member of Troop 10 in South Brunswick, his Carole Tosches leadership service project benefit- ❄ ed the community by protecting lo- ❄ cal water sources from pollution ❄ CAROLE TOSCHES and educating children about the benefits of native plants. O PENING THE F INEST D OORS IN “I chose a rain garden for my W EST W INDSOR/PLAINSBORO AND project because I believe in pro- S URROUNDING COMMUNITIES tecting the environment and giving CELL: 609-915-1971 • DIRECT: 609-683-8545 back to the community” Wymer YOUR PARTNER FOR SUCCESS says. “Because it is next door to a nursery school, children can learn ❄ about how native plants can help filter water before it moves into our water supply.” [email protected] The rain garden is a planted de- Bill Wymer of West Windsor constructed a rain gar- pression that captures rain and Princeton Office: • 253 Nassau Street • 609-924-1600 storm run-off from parking lots, den at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of sidewalks, and other surfaces that Princeton as part of his Boy Scout Eagle project. NEW LISTING! would otherwise wash into steams and the aquifer. of Pennsylvania, and George- Poster Contest Native plants such as blue iris, town.” RADHA CHEERATH swamp milkweed, and sedge were The group’s advisors are Brad Winners BROKER ASSOCIATE planted in the garden to maintain Borsuk and Erin Schomburg. the vegetation that is native to cen- “Excellence is not an act, but a habit” Visit www.wwphssmun.com for wo West Windsor residents tral New Jersey. more information. placed in the top of the Mercer • NJAR Circle of Excellence Award Gold Level ‘03-‘09 Native plants are recommended T • Mercer County Top Producers Association ‘01-‘10 County Soil Conservation Dis- for rain gardens because they gen- trict’s poster contest. Yanjie Qiu, a Email: [email protected] erally don’t require fertilizer and Grover Middle School student, re- Office: 609-799-8181 are more tolerant of local climate, ceived first place. Mimi Fang, a Cell: 609-577-6664 soil, and water conditions, and at- student at High School South, re- tract local wildlife such as native Recently renovated gorgeous colonial ceived second place. 230 Village Rd East Princeton Junction ,NJ birds. with gated entrance and professional The theme for the contest was landscaping. This home boasts a large, Wymer began his scouting ca- “Conservation Habits = Healthy newer eat-in-kitchen with granite coun- reer in 1999 as a Tiger Cub with tertops, upgraded cabinets, stainless Habitats.” Students were chal- Pack 108. After earning the Arrow steel appliances and ceramic tile floor- lenged to create a poster that inter- ing. Spacious living and dining rooms, of Light award he joined Boy Scout prets the theme and its relevance to with elegant crown moldings. Cozy Troop 10. family room with brick fireplace, with their everyday lives. He has held various leadership mantle. Beautiful renovated powder First and second place winners room, hardwood flooring throughout positions and is currently the assis- in each grade category receive home. Convenient first floor study/ tant senior patrol leader and led the bedroom and covered sunroom complete $100 and $50 cash prizes, respec- troop of 30 boys at their summer first floor. Spacious master bedroom tively. The first place entries will suite with sitting room, walk in closet, camp in Maryland. be forwarded to the state level com- and ceiling fan with lights. Master bath Leading the rain garden service appointed with newer vanity with petition, with the potential to con- project completes Wymer’s re- granite countertops. Deck, storage shed tinue on to the national competi- and fenced in backyard add to the value quirements for the rank of Eagle tion. of this gracious home backing up to pre- Scout — the highest rank in Boy served land. This home is set back from “Just a few simple changes can Scouts. the road but a great location for com- make a bigger difference in the en- muters. Close to Princeton Junction A senior at High School South, RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE vironment than one would think,” train station, major roads and NJ Wymer is looking forward to Siblings Win turnpike. Offered At $580,000 says Fang, a ninth grade student studying physical therapy and 50 Princeton-Hightstown Rd • Princeton Jct. NJ Siemens Competition whose poster illustrates a combina- sports medicine as a college fresh- tion of simple conservation habits, man next fall. 609-799-8181 ichael and Rose Soskind, “For example, by using cloth shop- Mabove, are quite a sister and ping bags, reusable water contain- Model UN brother team. The High School ers, and compact fluorescent light South students recently competed bulbs, we can reduce the pollution igh School South’s Model in the Siemens Math, Science, and and energy used to make so much HUnited Nation’s club recently Technology Competition Regional plastic.” received the Best Small Delegation Finals, where they were awarded Other winning posters depict award at the Rutgers Model UN Bronze place. green energy alternatives, the var- conference. The team competed The siblings worked together on ied habitats of New Jersey, and against more than 100 other a project in the field of physics, ocean animals enjoying a healthy schools and 3,000 participants specifically the area of photonics. ecosystem. Visit http://mercer- from around the world. The four- The work they presented was based scd.org/education/contest.htm for day conference, hosted by the Insti- upon research originally presented more information. tute for Domestic and International at the International Society of Pho- Affairs, was held November 11 to to-optical Instrumentation Engi- Writing Awards Rebecca Rogers 14. neers Optics and Photonics Con- South students who received in- ference. adeline Day, a freshman at Sales Associate dividual honors are Vyshakh “It was an amazing experience High School North, was a Kodoth, Jared Ziment, Rahul we will always remember,” said M winner in the National Council of • Graduate Realtor Institute Sabbineni, Nikhil Sharma, Eric Michael Soskind. “We are eager to Teachers of English’s “Promising Tang, Jordan Reece, Nikhil continue conducting scientific re- • Accredited Buyer Representative Young Writers Program.” She was Gavai, Omeed Alerasool, and search.” nominated by Lisa O’Shea, her • Certified Residential Specialist Laurence Hochman. Rose Soskind thanked the language arts teacher, and Karen “The South MUN Club has cre- Siemens Foundation and the Mass- Rosnick, her PRISM/Scenario ated a reputable name for the West achusetts Institute of Technology ® Writing coach, while an eighth Windsor-Plainsboro school district for the experience and said she en- grader at Community Middle over the past 30 years, and we plan joyed working on the project with School. Nominated students sub- to continue this success throughout her brother. mitted two pieces of writing (one OF PRINCETON the rest of this year,” says Kodoth, Rose, 17, a senior, and Michael, theme-based and one “best” writ- the club’s president. “Our perfor- 15, a sophomore, have lived in ing piece), which were read by 343 Nassau Street • Princeton, NJ 08540 mance at this conference was an ef- Plainsboro for the past 10 years. teams of judges who then deter- fective indicator to how we hope to Their father, Yakov, is a systems mined the winners. She was one of perform in our extremely competi- engineer, and their mother, Eleano- Office: 609-452-1887, ext. 7114 four winners from the state of New tive upcoming conferences at ra, is a registered nurse. www.rebeccarogers.com Jersey. Princeton University, University DECEMBER 3, 2010 THE NEWS 7

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At Windrows Eva Petruzziello, CRS, ALHS, SRES is a name you can TRUST. r. Paula Fishman and Rhoda tT DWagman, residents of the H A Proven Track Record of more than 20 Years I Princeton Windrows independent H Solid reputation of service and dedication I H A professional who cares and listens I lifestyle community in Plainsboro, H Home Stager I are teaching the community’s own Results you can count on! housekeeping and culinary ser- Her ggoal is yyour satisffaction! vices employees to speak English. The pair have been volunteering since September to teach the class- 253 Nassau Street • Princeton, NJ • 609-924-1600 es to 18 staff members to help im- (Dir) 609-683-8549 • (Eve) 609-799-5556 • (Cell) 609-865-3696 prove their oral, writing, and read- [email protected] • www.GreatHomesbyEva.com ing abilities. The goal is to help the workers better perform their daily responsibilities, move up in the workforce, and improve their lives. Princeton Windrows provides PENDING the textbooks, notebooks, and the Dr. Paula Fishman, left, and Rhoda Wagman, classroom, as well as time off dur- residents of Windrows in Plainsboro, are teaching ing the work for the staff members English to the the independent living community’s to attend classes as students. The housekeeping and food service employees. program is free. The students range in age from 11 Rock Creek Woods, Lambertville, NJ 15 Penrose Ln.,West Windsor, NJ Absolutely impeccable 3 bdr.townhouse with Beautifully maintained center hall colonial. mid-30s to mid-50s. The classes braced by the staff, they are already College. She individually screened fin.walk-out bsmt.Totally remodeled kit. with gran- Two story foyer, conservatory, library, hard- are informal, an hour-long, and making a difference. All the partic- all the staff members and provided ite counters and marble floors. Formal din.rm.,two wood flrs, granite countertops & center island held two days a week. ipants are very enthusiastic to feedback on articulation problems gas frpl , cath.ceilings, deck and patio, 2 car garage, in Kit., part. finished bsmt., lge deck with close to town. Must see! $484,900. gazebo, 2 zone heat and air, sprinkler,newer Fishman taught English as a sec- learn. I’ve seen significant im- as well as provided them with in- roof. Great location! $724,900 ond language at the Connection for provement in their ability to better structional materials to address Women and Children in Summit understand and communicate with those problems. My Priorities Are Simple. They’re Yours! and is a former professor in nutri- other staff and residents.” “They are all motivated and tion at Hunter Collage. She holds a She is assisted by Wagman, who want to move ahead,” Wagman degree in education from Colum- helps identify articulation and pro- said. “The program also improves bia University. nunciation problems. Wagman, self image. It’s a win-win for “This is something I was happy who retired from the East everyone involved.” PLEASE JOIN OUR CAREER SEMINARS! to do,” said Fishman, who talked Brunswick school system, has a Classes will be held into De- about the idea of English classes master’s degree in speech patholo- cember and resume in January, Century 21 Abrams with other Windrows residents in gy from Kean University. She has possibly with an expanded curricu- Hutchinson & Associates the summer. “Not only have the also taught at Kean and Douglass lum. — Cara Latham classes been wholeheartedly em- 64 Princeton Hightstown Road Princeton Junction, NJ New Fellow Elected Among his honors, Menard was Sherry, Scott, Shaun, Jimmy, and Questions answered regarding: Why Choose awarded a U.S. Department of En- Erin; three great-grandchildren, • Income Potential Century 21 Abrams, ergy Magnetic Fusion Science Fel- Hailey, Adiin, and Liana; three • Real Estate School Hutchinson & Associates? on Menard of West Windsor lowship in 1993, the Princeton stepgrandchildren, Joseph, Chad, Locations & Times was elected a Fellow of the J University Honorific Fellowship in and Shannon; 16 step-great-grand- • #1 Brand American Physical Society. He • Licensing Requirements 1996, and received the “Best Stu- children; two brothers, Andy and in Real Estate was honored for his work in plasma • General Overview dent Paper” award from the Amer- Jimmy Horne; and a sister, • Leader in the Local physics and fusion energy re- ican Nuclear Society Fusion Ener- Dorothy Collins. Marketplace search. Plasma is a hot, electrically gy Division in 1998 and the Presi- • Onsite Training charged gas used as the fuel to pro- Kathryn Ann Ireland, 56, of dential Early Career Award for duce fusion energy — the power Hamilton died November 16. Sur- • Busy Office with Scientists and Engineers in 2004. source of the sun and other stars. vivors include her aunt, Linda over 100 Agents Menard was a recipient of the 2006 Menard, program director for a Recke Luther of Plainsboro. Dona- Kaul Prize for Excellence in Plas- fusion experiment called the Na- tions may be made to CINJ Hamil- ma Physics Research and Technol- We Look Forward tional Spherical Torus Experiment ton, 5 Hamilton Health Place, ogy Development. Gloria Hutchinson Ed Bershad to Meeting with you! (NSTX), was cited for seminal Hamilton 08690. Owner/ Manager/ Sales Associate Broker Associate studies regarding magnetohydro- Deaths John S. Rosko Sr., 83, of West dynamics — the dynamics of elec- Windsor died November 18 in Aria Call 609-945-4115 trically conducting fluids such as Shihan Isaac Henry Jr., 82, of Health-Bucks County Hospital. for details and dates! plasmas — and for contributions to Neptune, died November 16. Sur- Born in New York City, he moved tokamak research. Tokamaks and vivors include his daughter, Sandra to West Windsor 55 years ago. 64 Princeton Hightstown Rd spherical torii are types of fusion Soltau of West Windsor. Dona- An Army veteran of World War Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 Abrams, Hutchinson devices. tions may be made to the family- 609-683-5000 & Associates “Jon has been a world leader in owned Beikoku Karate-Do laying the scientific foundation for Goyukai in Long Branch, to pro- Continued on following page the spherical tokamak concept,” vide less fortunate children the op- said PPPL director Stewart portunity to participate in karate at Prager. no charge. Menard is also responsible for guiding the scientific research pro- Katherine Barbara Inverso, gram of NSTX, working with the 73, of Ewing, died November 16. national research team. After re- Born in West Windsor, she worked ceiving a bachelor’s degree in nu- for the Ewing Board of Education clear engineering from the Univer- for nine years. sity of Wisconsin-Madison in Survivors include her husband, 1992, Menard went on to receive a Louis R. Inverso; her three chil- master’s and a Ph.D. in plasma dren, Carl Benedetti and his wife physics from Princeton University, Margaret, Maria Benedetti, and Department of Astrophysical Sci- Patrick Benedetti and his wife ences. He conducted post-doctoral Michele; a daughter-in-law, Deb- research at PPPL before joining the bie Benedetti; nine grandchildren, research staff in 1999. Nicholas, Carl Jr., Alysha, Erica, JUNCTION BARBER SHOP

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Survivors include her daugh- Jones and William Lucio DeVito. mission and was a West Windsor ter and son-in-law, Kim and Alan Donations may be made to St. committeeman. He was active in Litwack of West Windsor. Village Grande at Bear Crek. David the King Church Social Survivors include his wife of 55 Concerns Committee, 1 New Vil- Barbara C. Sklute, 60, of years, Dolores R. Candelori lage Road West, West Windsor Hamilton died November 22 in Rosko; sons and daughter-in-law, 08550. Capital Health System at Mercer. Survivors include a brother, Larry John and Elizabeth Rosko Jr. and Gerald (Jerry) W. Perpetua, Sklute of West Windsor. Jeffrey M. Rosko; and grandson, 65, of Plainsboro died November Jerold J. Rosko. Donations may be 21, the University Medical Center David Manuel Shuwall, 86, made to the American Cancer So- at Princeton. Born in Princeton, he died November 23. Survivors in- ciety, 3076 Princeton Pike, attended the Princeton school sys- clude a daughter, Melissa Cook- Lawrenceville 08648, or ALS, tem and Trenton Junior College. man of West Windsor. Donations Greater Philadelphia Chapter, 321 •Gifts A Marine, Perpetua served in may be made to the National Kid- Norristown Road, Suite 260, Am- Vietnam and received a Purple ney Foundation. •Sheet Music bler, PA 19002. Heart due to injuries suffered in the Joan C. Azzalina, 79, died No- •All Instruments Grace A. Lucy, 99, of Basking war. An electrician, he was a mem- vember 27. Survivors include son •Accessories Ridge died November 18. Sur- ber of IBEW local 269 in Trenton and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and vivors include a son, Richard J. of for more than 42 years, the last 15 Melissa of Plainsboro; and grand- Plainsboro. Donations may be with AC Scott Electric. Perpetua GIFT CERTIFICATES • LESSONS daughter Amanda Mae Azzalina. made to World Hunger. coached Little League baseball for Donations may be made to the 609-924-8282 609-448-7170 609-897-0032 many years and played softball in Steven A. Miller, 64, of Plains- Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, PRINCETON HIGHTSTOWN PRINCETON JCT senior leagues in Mercer and Mid- Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202. M-Th 12-8pm, M-Fri 2-8pm, M-Th 4-8pm, boro died November 19. Born in dlesex counties. Sat 10-4pm Sat 10-5pm Sat 10-3pm Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he Survivors include his wife Fanny Medina, 51, of West lived in Plainsboro for 25 years. Filomena Perpetua; his daughter Windsor died November 29 at Miller was the owner/operator of Amy Perpetua; his son and daugh- home. Born in Morocco, she lived DRUM LESSONS in YOUR HOME Miller Resources International and ter-in-law, Michael and Meredith in Israel for 22 years and served in Miller Logistics in Dayton. Sur- Perpetua; his brother and sister-in- the Israeli Armed Service. She vivors include his wife of 12 years, Ages 10 – Adult • Beginner – Intermediate Drum Set Instruction by law, Charles and Winifred Perpet- moved to New Jersey in 1996. FREE EVALUATION Chris Richardson Mariam Miller; and his sister, Nan- ua; his brothers-in-law, Fred Pro- Survivors include her husband, 10 years teaching cy Doll of Florida. caccini and wife Sandy of South Steven J. Medina; her daughter, experience. Ezio De Vito, 63, of West Carolina, Flory Procaccini and Kassandra Joy Dina Medina; her Studied at Drummers Windsor died November 20 at wife Diane of Princeton, Joe Pro- sisters, Tamar Shitrit and Liza Haz- Collective, NYC. home. Born in Pompei, Italy, he caccini and wife Maryann of iza; and her father-in-law, Manny Specializing in: moved to West Windsor in 1976. Hopewell, Sam Procaccini and Medina. 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It’s true that healthy living makes you happier. Prism Hypnosis can help you achieve your goals for a satisfying and healthy life. have boosted the overall number of really lucky to have a project that of units, Goldin submitted the most affordable housing to almost an- can be realized finally.” recent lawsuit that challenged the other 70 units.” The mayor and Former mayor and current resi- redevelopment’s designation. Township Council were insistent dent Bob Murray also supported Goldin’s attorneys have stated that the number of units never go the idea. “I believe we’ve got the that if they were successful in the beyond 800. right talent on this council, the right “In order to maintain a four-sto- talent on this administration, and Continued on following page ry height and to have the prome- we certainly have the right talent in nade, which is a critical feature, these professionals,” he said. “Do and the maximum density with the it.” 70,000 square feet of retail, it was Residents Al and Janet Lerner necessary,” said Herbert. “We also said they liked the plans. “It couldn’t put more housing units on will enhance the quality of life for that site.” West Windsor,” Al Lerner said. The whole idea behind the infa- While some residents argued mous cases that ultimately brought they would rather see the redevel- about the state Council on Afford- opment plan invalidated, township able Housing — known as “Mount officials argued that without a set- Laurel” — was to provide incen- tlement, the township’s fate could tives to private developers to con- be much worse if it loses in court. struct affordable housing. But im- Prior to any litigation or the posing a 20 percent requirements township’s adoption of a redevel- on high-valued property and then opment plan, Goldin originally requiring the developer to provide brought a proposal to council for infrastructure improvements hin- redevelopment that would include ders the possibility of that develop- 935 units on his property to come in ment, including the affordable two phases. However, in the mean- housing, ever coming to fruition, time, he also submitted a plan to the Herbert said. Planning Board for a multi-use de- Herbert also said that one of the velopment on his property that re- reasons municipalities, even West quested rezoning for 1,440 condo- Windsor, never have enough af- miniums and 88,000 square feet of fordable housing built is because of office and retail space. He request- the position that groups like the ed the rezoning for a mixed-use, Fair Share Housing Center take. “It transit-oriented development “con- would never get built because the sisting, in part, of a reasonable per- community has the right to say, ‘If centage of much-needed afford- you’re going to put in high density able housing pursuant to the Mount housing, you better put in the infra- Laurel Doctrine.” structure,” explained Herbert. When it became clear the town- “None of that could happen if we ship was not moving in the direc- were required to have 20 percent. tion of allowing his 935 units, he This settlement means there are 40 filed a lawsuit in December, 2008, units that would never have been alleging that what was then the cur- available for people of moderate rent zoning for his property was un- income if not for the settlement.” fair. Not all residents were critical of But after the township adopted the settlement. Resident Michael its redevelopment plan in March, Perciali said residents “should be 2009, solidifying a smaller number 12 THE NEWS DECEMBER 3, 2010

Continued from preceding page up here on this hot seat, you have a struction of traffic improvements choice of ugly or ugly, and that’s both within and outside the rede- most recent lawsuit, and the rede- pretty if you can accept 800 units,” velopment site, justifying the addi- No Rider Furniture he said, pointing to the projected tional units.” Gimmicks, velopment plan was invalidated, Fine Quality Home Furnishings at Substantial Savings images from Constantine’s presen- The integrated development Hassle Free Free Sheep Twin Set they would revert back to their pri- Shopping! With every tation. would not include any office space. $649 Full Set or litigation, which challenged the Perfect Sleeper King Set zoning and could have yielded Morgan also said that if West Under the agreement, InterCap Purchase 1,440 units. Windsor won the lawsuit in court, will be required to construct According to Herbert, the settle- it would still face hardship because 70,000 square feet of retail space Set Up Belvedere Firm Addison ment allows West Windsor to get it would have a redevelopment correlated to the phasing of resi- Twin Set Twin Set plan but no willing developer to dential units. Full Set some concessions from InterCap. $799 $899 Full Set build it. “We’ve got a guy out here That comes in three phases, with Removal King Set King Set Prior to the agreement, “there was no commitment to retail; there was who wants to do it,” he said. “The the first 25,000 square feet of retail Crystal Vera Wang Euro Top Promise Vera Wang Pillow Top no commitment to a promenade,” logic of the whole thing tells me to be constructed no later than Twin Set Twin Set he said. “There was very little com- that settling is very smart. One of when a certificate of occupancy is $1199 Full Set $1399 Full Set mitment to over $3 million in infra- the conditions here is that there is issued for the first 251 units. By the King Set King Set • Dining Room • Prints and Accessories no commercial office space here, time a CO is issued for the 501st • Bedroom • Leather Furniture structure payments that they will be making. From our perspective, so we don’t have that commuter is- residential unit, a total of 50,000 Sofa & Recliner • Occasional • Antique Furniture the settlement conforms with the sue in the morning and evening. square feet of retail must be com- Sale • Custom Made Upholstery Repair & Refinishing redevelopment plan that was That was an essential component pleted. The remaining 20,000 Whole Month of the settlement, and it’s not there, square feet (70,000 total) is to be of JANUARY! adopted back in March of 2009.” Floor Model Sale - Entire Month of December! If InterCap was successful, it and they accepted it.” constructed no later than the is- would not be obligated to provide “There is pending litigation that suance of the CO for the 800th res- the amenities, including the infra- can cost us a significant amount of idential unit. Rider Furniture structure necessary to support the money,” said Councilman George There is also a provision that re- Where quality still matters. housing units. Borek. “You might not like it, but quires InterCap to build an addi- Citing these reasons, council you can be rest assured we’ve done tional 30,000 square feet of retail 4621 Route 27, Kingston, NJ voted to approve the redevelop- our homework on it. We’ve done space if, during the previous 18 609-924-0147 ment agreement. Councilman our due diligence.” months, 95 percent of the first Charles Morgan said he ran with “The public wants it,” said 70,000 square feet of retails space Monday-Friday 10-6; Saturday 10-5; Sunday 12-5 Councilman George Borek against Councilman Kamal Khanna, refer- is occupied at an average base rent Design Services Available. www.riderfurniture.com bringing 1,000 units into the rede- of $30 a square foot. velopment area. “And 800 isn’t The Township Council’s next that far off,” he said. ‘The logic of the whole step in the process is to review the However, he said that since his thing tells me that set- two ordinances that go along with campaign, he has learned through tling is very smart,’said the settlement agreement and pre- the process that the way affordable pare to introduce them. Herbert housing rules work is that commer- Councilman Charles said they will be reviewed during cial office space in town generates Morgan. an upcoming agenda session. Wills & Estate Planning the need for affordable housing The first ordinance puts into units. But affordable housing units place the standards as they apply to need to be built along with market- ring to the comments he said he the InterCap property and identi- Mary Ann Pidgeon rate units, and more market rate heard from 3,000 residents whose fies the areas of the redevelopment Pidgeon & Pidgeon, PC units, in turn, generate more need doors he knocked on during his plan that will not be applied to the election campaign. “I think we InterCap tract. The second ordi- Attorney, LLM in Taxation for more affordable units, and it is a never-ending cycle. need it, and now’s the right time to nance guarantees that the terms of In the redevelopment area, that do it. Everything should be done to the settlement and redeveloper’s 600 Alexander Road number could have potentially settle this case.” agreement will remain in place, Princeton translated into as many as 1,400 or Despite her dismay at the circu- even if the township’s redevelop- 1,600 units, and at least three de- lation design and lack of bike ment plan is struck down in a third 609-520-1010 velopers he has spoken with since lanes, Ciccone voted for the settle- party litigation, even though Plan- www.pidgeonlaw.com then said that it would be hard to do ment. “We have a redevelopment ning Attorney Gerald Muller ex- the project without a significant plan, and we have a landowner plained in a memo to council that number of housing units. who chose to sue us, and that’s none has been filed to date. “That central space is expen- where we are now,” she said. sive, and somebody’s got to pay for “It’s really now or never,” said FormerAcme Site it,” he said. “When you’re sitting Geevers. According to a memo Herbert Still Under Review provided to the council, “the devel- opment would be consistent with he West Windsor Planning the current redevelopment plan, TBoard finished tackling issues which allowed 350 units and addi- like a proposed trail through the tional units based upon infrastruc- Acme Woods and traffic circula- ture and amenity contributions.” tion through the Windsor Plaza ClearClear Skin!Skin! Those infrastructure and amenity shopping center on November 30, contributions “include the con- but it did not have time to consider struction and maintenance of a another hot discussion item — sig- Student Special! promenade, the reimbursement of nage for the site. redevelopment fees, and the con- Rather, the Planning Board car- 3 Treatments for $235 (plus tax) (40% Savings) Offer good through 12/31/10. (Valid for one time only.) 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West Members searched for the near- flow to the site, have created a com- Windsor’s community gar- est water hookup, and found that post bin, and have beautified the Sden on Everett Drive in West the nearest was out at the curb on site by clearing out garbage and Windsor’s municipal complex has site. Wren asked the council to broken bottles that have accumulat- plenty of the first two, but the latter fund a connection to a separate wa- ed on the open plot over the years. — or lack thereof — is becoming ter supply at the curb and installa- In other business during the troublesome. tion of at least two spigots, al- November 22 meeting, created a The garden has gained populari- though the community garden three-resident to work with the ty, as the number of members has would ideally need three. The total township to assess costs associated more than tripled in just two years. for the work comes out to $6,000, with the sewer project in the But while the garden provides he said. Heatherfield development. The space for residents who may live in Councilwoman Linda Geevers group would then determine the fi- condos and have no ability to main- asked whether there was any grant nancial responsibility borne by res- tain a garden, or those who enjoy it money available to help cover the idents of the development. as a hobby, resources are limited. costs. Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh said Now residents are calling on the According to officials, the costs township to provide $6,000 in are estimated to be around $15,000 funding in this year’s budget that The problem is not that per property owner for their own connections to the sewer lines, to would be used for improvements to there is a shortage of the water supply on site — a prob- be reimbursed to the township over lem that, if not resolved, can hurt water. Rather, hookups a period of years. the viability of maintaining a gar- to water supplies have Council also passed a resolution den there. been problematic from authorizing the purchase of a unit The problem is not that there is a in Windsor Ponds to keep it from shortage of water itself. Rather, the beginning. being sold as a market-rate unit. hookups to water supplies have The township needed to acquire the unit because its affordable been problematic from the begin- that now that West Windsor has of- housing restrictions expire. The ning, resident Christopher Wren ficially been certified by Sustain- purchase would allow the town- told Township Council on Novem- able New Jersey, it might be eligi- ship to maintain the unit as a “mod- ber 22. ble for grants that can cover this erate-income” unit, with a maxi- Wren said that there is no run- type of project. He said he would mum sale price of $88,000. ning water on site. So far, the gar- look into it. den has been maintained using a Councilman Charles Morgan al- 1,500-gallon water buffalo filled so suggested that the members of by a 300-foot hose from the spigot the community garden look into at the municipal center. forming a non-profit organization In order to find other resources to try to raise some of the money. to provide water, members of the The Community Garden was community garden tested the exist- created in 2008 and began with ing well in the basement of the eight members purchasing plots. farmhouse on site, but various tests Today, it has grown to 85 members showed that it is completely unus- and includes 57 plots. People pay able. between $35 and $50 to become a member and to obtain a plot. ried over, for the third time, hear- the plan pertinent to your inten- ings over the development plan for tion.” the revitalization of the 13.5-acre Cyzner and his attorney felt that Windsor Plaza shopping center submitting simple ideas that may site that once housed the Acme never come to fruition were a grocery store. Hearings are expect- “waste of time” and could end up ed to continue on Wednesday, Jan- costing more money and creating uary 12. more concerns and questions from The board began consideration Planning Board members, further of a site plan by Cyzner Properties delaying the process. in October, but three multi-hour “I don’t see a purpose for it oth- meetings have failed, much to the er than making another issue,” said developer’s distress, to yield a con- Cyzner, who told the board during clusion and vote on the plans for an earlier hearing that it was possi- the site. The application is being ble he would like to put another deemed as the first major project in building along Route 571 in the fu- the 350-acre Princeton Junction re- ture. “Our concern is that we go development area. off-track.” “Our budget for our soft costs Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh, who and for getting our approvals was sits on the board, told Cyzner offi- finished one meeting ago,” said Irv cials all they have to do is provide a Cyzner, owner of Cyzner Proper- sketch. “I can even do that in 10 ties, who reluctantly agreed to pro- minutes,” he said. vide a sketch of future plans for the “The board is entitled to know site as part of conditional approval. how it all fits together,” said Plan- Planning officials had urged ning Board Attorney Gerald Cyzner during the meeting to pro- Muller of the overall site. vide a simple drawing of what Aside from that change, Cyzner could potentially be envisioned for came into the meeting with plan the site in the future — even changes that addressed the con- though those conceptual plans cerns of the board’s consultants, would not be binding — to ease including some that would provide concerns from board members, better pedestrian access to the site who felt that not enough was being from Route 571 and the Gables de- done to create a downtown atmos- velopment. phere and gathering place for resi- One of the changes, as suggest- dents on the site. ed by the township’s traffic consul- Planning Board members want- tant Gary Davies, was to change ed to know where future buildings the circulation pattern for truck could possibly be placed on the traffic onto the site from counter- site, specifically those fronting on clockwise to clockwise, which Route 571. would direct delivery trucks in “I think this is the first major through the second entrance off component of the redevelopment Alexander Road (across from Har- plan in which we are dealing with a ris Road), through the back of the site plan approval,” said Planning building, and out onto Route 571. Board Chairman Marvin Gardner, While the developer specified it who said it was important for the would require delivery trucks to board to set a tone. “I suggest a come in through Alexander Road, simple linear drawing be placed on and would put up signs directing your plan as Phase II with some di- mensions and with some notes on Continued on following page 14 THE NEWS DECEMBER 3, 2010 Also prior to the meeting, Cyzn- responsibility for cleaning any Continued from preceding page er officials met with township con- trash left behind by patrons. Cranbury Gymnastics Academy them, there was no clear answer as sultants on the site of the Acme The plans for the site feature a to whether the second Alexander Woods to show them how the de- facelift for the shopping center that Road driveway across from Harris tention basin has been drained and include a cupola on the side of the Road would be limited to regular cleaned up and will function as it building closest to Alexander traffic associated with customers was originally designed. Road. Although there are no cur- traveling in and out of the site While there, township consul- rent plans for additions to the cen- through the new driveway. tants testified that they saw some ter, there will be significant site However, Davies testified that pedestrians walking through vari- landscaping, renovations, and es- he felt there would be no increase ous trails that already exist on site, thetic improvements to the existing of people coming into the site from but found that creating formal buildings. the new driveway. Davies said that trails would be a disturbance to the The plans also call for the rear of through tenant agreements, Cyzner natural wildlife in the area. the former supermarket to be di- Properties would “exercise quite a “Encouraging people to walk vided into storefronts for business- bit of control” in managing the through there with a formal trail is es that require smaller spaces. truck traffic flow. “It’s going to be not recommended at this time,” Some examples include a dance a low-volume entrance,” said said Cyzner attorney Frank Petri- academy, karate school, or insur- Davies. ance agency office. However, the board did not get Some Planning Board members West Windsor’s consul- ★ Professional Staff ★ Clean Environment said they would like to see the to discussion of what is expected to ★ Easy Monthly Payments ★ Family Atmosphere Township Council adopt an ordi- tants testified that for- be a controversial topic: two new nance in the future that would limit mal trails through the “monument” signs — one on the Alexander Road frontage and an- that entrance to truck traffic only. Acme Woods would af- Want the Best Gymnastics “The driveway is safe and effec- other on the Route 571 frontage — tive in any event, and if you get the fect wetlands and create proposed by Cyzner. Experience for Your Child? council to adopt an ordinance, all permitting issues. The signs require waivers, since the better,” said Davies. “I’d rather Cyzner is proposing two 90-square Call Today: 609-395-1416 it was an all-vehicle access.” foot signs as high as 15 feet, even When asked specifically by no. “Any trail would have to cross though the ordinance only permits board members whether that drive- ditches, and there are wetlands that one sign at a maximum 30 square way would increase or decrease would have to be affected.” feet. traffic on Harris Road, Davies said: Township consultants agreed, Signage is expected to be dis- “No effect.” saying that the Acme Woods cussed on January 12. Cyzner offi- MEMBER CLUB should remain as is because of wet- cials asked the board to hold an ear- 2010 2011 Prior to the meeting, Cyzner al- so added a patio/seating area near lands, permitting, and maintenance lier hearing date, but were denied 10 mins. from Princeton on Rt. 130 N. (new students only) the proposed site of the Starbucks issues. by the board. to try to ease concerns from Plan- Cyzner also included plans for Few residents attended the No- 12 Stults Road, Suite 129 • Dayton. NJ ning Board members who said in zebra crosswalks at the intersec- vember 30 meeting. Jerry Foster, prior meetings they wanted to pro- tion of Princeton-Hightstown the president of the West Windsor vide a community seating area. Road and Sherbrooke Drive as Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance, The seating area would be locat- well as on Alexander Road at the asked whether the current prohibi- ed on the south side of the property, Gables. Cyzner also agreed to tion of trucks over 4,000 pounds — Curry Corner Would on the Alexander Road side of the work with Mercer County to im- as stated on a sign he saw on property, near the proposed Star- plement pedestrian improvements Alexander Road— affected the Like to Thank All Our bucks, which would occupy the at the main entrance with Route new circulation pattern. Officials corner of the building. The paver- 571. said they would look into it. He al- Loyal Customers covered sitting area will be created Planning Board consultants so said he did not think that the Nancy, owner of Curry Corner, want rapid-flash beacons to be in- Acme Woods were dangerous and with the the only surviving through elimination of three park- great dane puppy from the fire, We are temporarily grooming at: ing spaces and will be 25 feet wide stalled in that area to make it safer that formal trails would help make her best friend, Mireya. by 30 feet long. It would be pro- for pedestrians. “We will work it safer. “Putting more people on 23 Phillips Ave., Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 until our location tected by bollards on the edge and with the county,” said Petrino. trails in the woods would prevent decorated with seasonal landscap- “We can’t agree to do anything be- unsavory activities,” he said. in Princeton Junction is rebuilt! Please consider visiting us cause it’s a jurisdictional issue.” Resident David Siegel also sug- in Lawrenceville, our temporary home! ing pots. The area will most likely be utilized by Starbucks patrons Petrino said he does not think gested the township look into ef- county officials want to go as far as forts to preserve the Acme Woods Call today to make your appointment: 609-8896-00778 and could contain a water feature, like a pond. to include the rapid-flash beacons, so that it can work to create its own and Cyzner would rather not have trails on site. He also said a number to cover the expense of installing of resident still have concerns and maintaining them. “But if about car traffic at the new pro- Douglas B. Weekes DVM Kerry Danielsen VMD county wants to do it, then we’ll posed driveway. “If you open it, talk to them.” people will drive into it, even in Planning Board officials sug- spite of signs,” he said. gested that as one of the conditions EDINBURG ANIMAL HOSPITAL of approval, the township should JCC Deal OK’d be invited to participate in those www.edinburgvet.com discussions. crowd of supporters cheered There was some discussion Athe West Windsor Township about extending the main sidewalk Council after a unanimous vote on in front of the building by six feet. November 22 to purchase a 27.6- OUR 22ND YEAR SERVING WEST WINDSOR Planning Board consultants also acre open space parcel on suggested creating “bump-outs” in Clarksville Road from the JCC of A FULL SERVICE MEDICAL, which the sidewalk would extend Princeton Mercer Bucks. in certain areas — not in the side- The parcel has been a highly- walk’s entirety — to allow for ta- valued target for years by West SURGICAL & DENTAL FACILITY. bles to be placed outside of restau- Windsor officials as the last signif- 1676 Old Trenton Rd. • West Windsor, NJ rants. icant parcel on the township’s open Davies said that the township’s space wish list. (next to Mercer County Park) emergency professionals did not The approval of the two ordi- want the entire sidewalk extended nances, which allow the township by six feet because it would create CENTRALLY LOCATED TO SERVE... to purchase the land at a price of an issue with access for fire trucks. $1.39 million, which breaks down East & West Windsor, Plainsboro, Cranbury, Princeton Jct. Cyzner officials, however, did to roughly $49,000 per acre, ends Hamilton, Washington, Yardville & Allentown not agree to the bump-outs because months of concern from council they said it created hazards for dri- members over the land value BUSINESS HOURS: vers who would be driving on a analysis — a process they say road in which the width changes in needs to be revamped, perhaps at Mon-Fri 7AM-8PM • Saturday 7:30AM-NOON various spots. The township’s pro- Dr. Hours by Appointment the state level, for future land deals. fessionals, however, said the In recent months, the pending bump-outs would not be located on Fact/Tip of the Day: deal caused some concern for an open road and were part of a Township Council members Linda Holiday decorations pose a danger to your pets. controlled site. Geevers and George Borek, who Ribbon and tinsel can cause intestinal blockage if Petrino pointed to the benches originally wanted the JCC to bring ingested. Poinsettias and berries from holly trees and bicycle racks that Cyzner in a commercial real estate broker and mistletoe can be toxic if ingested. Be very added. “That’s what we think is ap- for an opinion on the land’s value. careful when you are decorating for the holidays. propriate, and that’s what we think They became concerned after will work, and we have a lot of ex- appraisals over the summer esti- perience to back that up,” he said. mated the value of the property be- He also said that Cyzner offi- tween $55,000 and $58,000 per cials would allow a restaurant ten- acre — a $19,000 increase over the 609-443-1212 609-275-1212 ant to place a table outside on the $37,000 per acre the JCC pur- sidewalk so long as the tenant takes chased the property for in 2005. DECEMBER 3, 2010 THE NEWS 15 Plainsboro Welcomes New Recreation Director by Cara Latham time was a course in recre- ation. “I loved it,” she said. or Debbra Voorhees, the Voorhees later transferred need to fill an elective re- to the College of New Jer- Fquirement in her freshman sey, which had a degree in year of college blossomed into a recreation administration. 21-year career in recreation admin- That was a good fit for what istration. Voorhees was looking to The latest station in her career is do. “It is running a business, Plainsboro, where she has been but it is a fun business,” she hired as the township’s new direc- said. tor of recreation and community She earned her bache- services. Voorhees was chosen out lor’s degree from TCNJ and of a pool of over 100 applicants to later her master’s from replace Joanne Lupica, who retired Fairleigh Dickinson Uni- in October. Voorhees began her versity. Voorhees has de- new position on November 15. veloped a statewide reputa- Voorhees previously served as tion and has served as presi- the director of parks and recreation dent of the New Jersey in Holmdel Township for six years. Recreation and Parks Asso- Prior to that, she was the director of ciation. She has received recreation in Eatontown for 15 numerous awards, includ- years. ing the 2008 Administrator A career in recreation, however, of the Year award from the Those results come in the form wasn’t always on Voorhees’s New Jersey Recreation and Parks radar. She grew up in Morris Coun- of residents choosing to spend their Association. leisurely time in township-operat- ty in northern New Jersey. Her One of Voorhees’s main goals is mother was an executive secretary ed programs, she said. And Plains- to be a positive force in the quality boro already is already well-known in the legal department for AT&T, of life for the residents the town- and her father was a vice president for its offerings. “Plainsboro has an ship serves. “Cultural diversity is excellent reputation for its pro- at Citibank in New York. She something I have experience with moved with her mother to Hunter- grams.” and something that I enjoy working In fact, the programs are so suc- don County just prior to high with,” she said of Plainsboro’s school. cessful that the township is in the community. process of transforming its former She got a scholarship and began “Being able to play a role in im- a pre-med degree at college in Vir- library building into a recreation pacting the quality of people’s and cultural community facility to ginia, when in her freshman year, lives in a positive way — to me, fate came knocking on the door. accommodate the demand. there is no better job than that,” she Voorhees said the success of the She was told she needed to take said of her passion. “It’s something more elective courses and the only you can see the results of when you one that fit into her schedule at the offer a program.” Continued on following page

However, Mayor Shing-Fu officials as to whether the town- paying roughly $1 million of the Hsueh and other township officials ship could receive an additional cost out of its own open space fund. maintained that the state-mandated $629,363 from the state. If state Borek said that neither he nor process requires municipalities to Green Acres funding comes Geevers — nor any of the council rely on certified appraisals when through, West Windsor could end members — were ever against ac- making decisions involving land up paying only about $425,554 out quiring open space. deals, and that opinions from com- of the $1.35 million total purchase However, the township did fol- mercial real estate brokers were cost. low the appropriate process in ob- not acceptable. The first ordinance is a capital taining information about the value Geevers, who was still wary of ordinance that provides the fund- of the property, and “we’ve the renegotiated price, said on No- ing for the acquisition of the parcel reached a resolve.” vember 22 prior to voting in favor — $1,385,000 — to be taken from But “the process needs to be re- of the deal that she was originally the township’s dedicated Open visited,” he said. He said he has concerned by the appreciation in Space and Recreation Trust Fund. said he reached out to legislators, value of the property, but was un- The second ordinance authorizes calling for a change in the mandat- able to get support from her col- the contract with the JCC for the ed procedures for expert review leagues to bring in another expert land purchase. when it comes to land acquisition. opinion. Members of FOWWOS and Councilman Charles Morgan “I do feel that in the future, when other residents urged support of the said, however, that asking the may- we get appraisals, we need to get a purchase. Resident Mark Shall- or to go back to renegotiate a price commercial broker or residential cross noted that the timing of the after both the JCC and township broker,” she said. “I see the ap- deal coincided with the settlement had agreed to take the average praisal as a tool for negotiations; I in the InterCap litigation (see story, price of the appraisals put the ad- don’t see it as an end-all.” ministration in a bad position. The township has appropriated “We pulled the rug out from un- a total of $1.4 million toward the ‘I do feel that in the fu- der them,” said Morgan. In future acquisition, to pay for items such ture, when we get ap- negotiations, “how will anybody Holiday Photo Sale as surveys, environmental assess- praisals, we need to get ever know they have a credible of- December 1 - 24 • 9 am - 5 pm ments, and other administrative a commercial broker,’ fer?” and legal work. Those “soft” costs “I think we got lucky,” he Thousands of Sports total around $25,625 — about said Councilwoman added. “It really was not the right $5,000 of which is paid for by the Linda Geevers. thing to do to this mayor and ad- Photos For Sale state Green Acres program. ministration.” Leading up to the vote, the ad- Council President Diane Cic- Limited Edition Photos ministration was able to renegoti- page 1). When a block of land like cone defended Geevers and Borek, ate with JCC officials to lower the the JCC parcel is available in the saying the council has a responsi- selling price by more than township, it becomes attractive to bility to look into all factors. “I Renowned Sports Photographer $200,000 off the original price. developers, he said. supported them looking into it for Celebrates the Holidays The parcel is part of the larger 81- “I doubt land here is going to get the future,” she said. with Up to acre property that will house the any cheaper,” he said. “We still The parcel was identified as one Jewish Community Center cam- have a few opportunities to do of 91 parcels targeted for acquisi- 33% OFF PHOTOS, pus. something like this.” tion in 1999, when it was owned by PLUS FREE 16X20 The funds for the purchase will FOWWOS member John Sabi- Dataram. The township tried to come from the township’s Open no said that forgoing the purchase purchase the land in 2002 from MATTED PHOTO Space and Recreation Trust Fund now will lead to uncertainty that Dataram but was unsuccessful in WITH PURCHASE — dedicated to open space acquisi- the township could even acquire reaching an agreement. Instead, tion. The Friends of West Windsor the land in the future. “To me, it Dataram sold the property to the Dick Druckman's work has received critical acclaim for over Open Space (FOWWOS) will con- looks like a pretty good deal,” he JCC in 2002 for $3.075 million. a decade. He has been involved in professional photography for close tribute $100,000 to the fund after said. “You’re getting it at a dis- Despite efforts to purchase the to thirty years and his work has been featured in Sports Illustrated, the transaction to help offset some count, and it’s a certainty.” property in 2009, negotiations Parade Magazine, Squash Magazine, by the Associated Press, in USA of the cost. Hsueh said the township was were unsuccessful. The JCC con- TODAY and in many newspapers throughout the country and region. In addition, Hsueh says Mercer able to negotiate a much better tacted township officials this past Gold Medal Impressions, Inc. County officials have agreed to price for the property, one that is March to discuss the sale of the lot 43 Princeton-Hightstown Road contribute $203,808 to further off- hard to find in today’s economy. again, and both sides agreed to Princeton Junction, NJ • 609-606-9001 set the costs to West Windsor. And even if the township does not have two additional appraisals [email protected] The township is also awaiting get the state Green Acres funding, completed and to abide by average word from the state Green Acres the township would only end up value of both properties. www.goldmedalimpressions.com 16 THE NEWS DECEMBER 3, 2010 outstanding, but also a great match Continued from preceding page for Plainsboro,” he said. “She has township’s recreational programs developed programming in cultur- is a testament to the good work ally-diverse communities and has done by the recreation staff, in- extensive facilities management cluding Lupica. experience, which will serve us The Township Committee gave well as the new Community Recre- the go-ahead to professionals to ation Center comes on line.” finish the design stage and go out From her prior experiences, to bid for the renovation of the Voorhees said she has learned the 19,200-square-foot existing struc- importance of good communica- ture and the outside plaza sur- tion with other team members and rounding it back in May. with the community she serves. “I Plans for the building include a like to hear feedback about our kitchen area to be used as a cook- programs and events and tailor ing classroom, an arts and crafts them for the residents,” she said. room, meeting rooms, computer Voorhees’s immediate goals in- lab space, an isolated drop-in cen- clude “maximizing the potential of ter for after-hour events, storage each recreation team member to areas, and more. Construction is operate in the most efficient and ef- expected to begin in 2011. fective manner we can to provide “That is presenting a lot of excit- the highest level of customer ser- ing opportunity, and that was an- vice,” she said. “The other is to fo- other thing that appealed to me,” cus on the development of the new she said. community center.” In her career, Voorhees said she has experience overseeing the Vantage Makes transformation of open space into recreational opportunities and Improvements overseeing construction of build- ings on recreational grounds. long with new ownership has Mayor Peter Cantu praised her Acome $1 million in improve- background and the experience she ments so far for residents in the brings with her to the township. Fox Run Apartments residential “Debbra’s credentials are not only development off Hunters Glen Drive in Plainsboro. Aimco’s sale of the 776-unit Fox Run property to Vantage Mid- Atlantic (a division of the New York-based Vantage Properties) in August, 2009, was touted as New Jersey’s largest multi-family rental property sale to date. Sources cited an SEC filing that said the property sold for $70 million. Since Vantage Realty has taken over, residents have seen improve- ments to their own units as well as community areas. According to Susan Brown, community manager at Fox Run,

Vantage installed new windows and patio doors for every resident in the Fox Run apart- ment complex.

Vantage installed new windows and patio doors for every resident over the summer — a project that only took two-and-a-half months. Brown said Vantage hired a company that would install the windows and doors in at least 10 apartments a day, later progressing to work on as many as 20 apart- ments each day. Fox Run, which was mostly built in the 1970s, is the only prop- erty in Plainsboro with gas utili- ties, and the new improvements save the residents the costs and dis- comfort associated with cold drafts, said Brown. But Vantage also made other improvements, she said. “They had a huge landscaping project in which a lot of the trees were cut back from the facades of the build- ings,” said Brown. “They’ve paint- ed all the balconies, so in driving onto the property, one can see a re- markable difference.” Vantage has also begun reno- vating the original units to bring them up-to-date with modern amenities. It also renovated the tennis courts and repainted and up- dated the fitness center and club- house. “It’s been a great experi- ence having Vantage take over and really letting us do things for our residents that before, we weren’t able to do,” said Brown. Next on the agenda is an asphalt and concrete project in the devel- opment. DECEMBER 3, 2010 THE NEWS 17 In the Schools: Lee McDonald: Helping Kids Map Their Future by Cara Latham missions staff, he gained insight to came to New Jersey to attend Rut- Vote on HS Field their processes and the factors they gers, where he earned his bache- Lights Scheduled hen it comes to lending considered when making their de- lor’s degree in history and journal- his expertise to students cisions. ism. He also earned his master’s in looking to map out their memorandum of agreement W “It’s been a huge plus along the education and counseling psychol- collegiate futures and beyond, Lee between the WW-P Board of way,” said McDonald. “Every job ogy from Rutgers. He and his wife, A McDonald has a wealth of experi- Education and the WW-P High I’ve had coming into WW-P has Adrienne, an elementary school ence. School South Booster Club for brought different experiences.” teacher in Franklin Township, Not many guidance counselors handling the installation of athletic have two pre-school children. or directors of guidance can say field lights at both of the district’s He began his career in advertis- they have worked on the other end high schools will be on the agenda ing but moved to Rutgers, where he of college recruitment, but Mc- ‘You name it, I did it in for a possible vote on Tuesday, served as academic adviser before Donald has prior experience work- terms of scheduling December 14. moving to the North Brunswick ing as an academic adviser at Rut- The drafted memorandum of classes for students school district, where he was a gers University. agreement places all of the respon- with all different types counselor. From there he became “It’s a huge advantage,” said Lee McDonald sibility of installing the lights — the current supervisor of guidance McDonald, who began his role as of majors, working with and hopefully making improve- from obtaining any necessary zon- at Manalapan High School in the the district’s newest director of ments and contributing my profes- ing approvals to financing the students, and picking Freehold district. guidance on December 1. “You sional background to better the football field lights — in the hands careers.’ WW-P officials hired McDon- name it, I did it in terms of schedul- school district.” of the Booster Club. ald at the board’s November 9 ing classes for students with all dif- He said he is looking forward to Since the idea was first dis- meeting. He will earn $111,519 ferent types of majors, working jumping right in at WW-P. “A lot cussed last year, district officials But working specifically in higher through June 30, 2011. McDonald with students, and picking careers.” of change is going on right now in have maintained that the district education allowed him to work takes over for Rick Charwin, who Even further, McDonald served the state of New Jersey,” he said. would not spend any of its own with a very diverse population — was hired by the board over the as the liaison to the admissions de- “Testing is a big component of money on the installation of the which also helps him as he pre- summer, but left shortly after to partment as an academic adviser. that. We’re heading into the testing field lights. However, some resi- pares to enter WW-P’s diverse stu- pursue another job opportunity. As part of those responsibilities, he season right when I get there. My dents said during the November 23 dent population. McDonald said he was attracted would help evaluate at-risk stu- first priority is making sure the dis- meeting that they felt that the McDonald grew up in Fairfax to WW-P because of its reputation. dents who were being admitted to trict has a plan in place and that agreement had loopholes that County in Virginia. His mother “It’s a really good opportunity for the university. Because of his close we’re quick to make sure all the could create expenses to the school was an elementary school teacher, me,” he said. “I’m looking forward working relationship with the ad- testing moves smoothly.” district in the future. and his father was a lawyer. He to taking what they currently have The agreement protects the school district against any charges — even for utility (electrical) costs — with regard to use of the lights. The proposed agreement grants the Booster Club the permission to enter school property to install the “improvements,” which consist of “a four-pole lighting system de- signed to illuminate two football fields (approximately 360 feet by Presented by 160 feet at each school) with 50 foot candles.” According to the THE WEST WINDSOR PLAINSBORO proposed agreement, the installa- DANCE COMPANY tion would take place in 2012. The Booster Club would be re- sponsible for independently fi- nancing, carrying out, and in- Tickets Available at ❄ stalling the improvements, includ- The Dance Corner ing obtaining any loans and hiring Southfield Shopping Center any professionals or contractors to ❄ 335 Princeton Hightstown Rd. install the lights. ❄ West Windsor “No board funds have been al- located for or spent on the im- provements,” the proposed agree- Saturday ment states. The agreement also Dec. 4 states that if the Booster Club is ❄ unable to raise sufficient funds to 7p.m. install the lights within two years, ❄ the board will terminate the agree- Sunday ment. The school board does play Dec. 5 some role in the light installation: 1 p.m. approving the plans, specifica- tions, and design of the field lights. The scheduling of work for the $8.00 in advance project will also be subject to ap- $9.00 at the door proval by the superintendent. The proposed measure also en- 609-799-9677 ❄ sures that the district will not be re- sponsible for any legal claims. THOMAS GROVER Once the project is completed, the SCHOOL board will retain the exclusive ❄ right to determine the usage of the completed project, the proposed agreement states. ❄ ❄ The agreement also states that following the installation, the ❄ Booster Club will be responsible for utility costs attributable to the use of the lights. Every school ❄ year, the board and the Booster Club will meet to estimate the cost of the usage for that school year, and the Booster Club will be re- ❄ quired to advance those costs to Auditions for the district before the school year The Wonderful Wizard of Oz begins. Genevieve Stiefel and Sara Saturday, December 18 Campanella, two residents of West Call studio for times Windsor who live adjacent to High ❄ School South’s athletic fields, read Dancers ages 3 & up needed! a statement containing a list of var- ious concerns with the agreement, which was released to the public earlier last month. THE NUTCRACKER SUITE AT THOMAS GROVER SCHOOL • WEST WINDSOR Continued on following page 18 THE NEWS DECEMBER 3, 2010 He has already aligned his new Winter Season New Coach coaching staff. Don Hutchinson Continued from page 1 will become the freshman coach, Opens at WW-P and the junior varsity/assistant and freshman levels of girls’ teams coach will be Erin Walton, who easons for the ice hockey and in Spotswood for four years before was a 1,000-point scorer in North- Sswimming teams at North and moving to Old Bridge, where he ern Burlington and at Elizabeth- South opened on December 1. served as the freshman coach for town College. Teams at both schools are return- two years. “We have a very good coaching ing talented players and should be A position opened up for the staff in place right now to pick up prepared for successful runs this varsity assistant at the school, and where they left off and bring them year. he served his last two years there to the next level,” he said. “A goal The remainder of the winter before being hired at WW-P. is to better our record.” teams will begin their seasons later In addition to coaching basket- Other goals include doing well this month. in the tournaments and building a ball, he has also coached boys’ soc- North Hockey. Coming off a solid, fundamental base of skill and cer for the last eight years. But it is 18-5-1 effort last year, the Knights knowledge. basketball that holds his heart. return a slew of seniors and juniors The team is returning some “It’s one of the most difficult with valuable experience. Seniors players with varsity experience, in- sports because of the playing Dylan Strober, Sam Goldfinger, cluding five seniors: Shanice field,” he said. “The size of the and James Slonaker, and juniors Barnes, Kendal Borup, Sharell playing field is much smaller than Kyle Adair, Joe Bensky, Ben Lowe, Kim Meersma, and Laura most playing fields, especially giv- Bugge, Marc Kolber, Casey McCormick. Juniors include Erica From left, seniors Kendal Borup, Kim Meersma, and en the number of players in that di- Litwack, and David Sandberg will Aduya, Megan Fitzpatrick, and mensional space.” enable the team to overcome the Sharell Lowe are among the players returning for Cai-Cai Hahn. Although the high skill level of graduation of Stephen Kolber, the Pirates this season. Photo by Brian McCarthy. Also returning for the Pirates the individual players is important, Marc Raziano, and Andrew this year is junior Gabi Hahn, who teamwork is still needed, he said. Washuta. scored over 150 points last season team opened with a win over Stein- for Brian McGurney. Like North, “What I hope to instill in the girls Sophomores on the team are as a sophomore, and who will be ert, 3-1, on December 1. In the ef- the South hockey team is also rich is that same passion, that same de- Scott Abrams, Liam Corbett, Jason one of South’s key weapons. fort, Zohn, a sophomore, nearly with experienced players. sire to have that success and com- Kessler, Matt Strober, David Zohn, Sophomores Skylar DeLemos notched a shutout in his first ever Returning to the team are se- pete at the highest level possible, to and Malic Harris. Freshmen in- and Sankavi Rajaram will round start in taking over the position af- niors Will McAuliffe, Alex put in the time needed to be a suc- clude Sean Henry, Alex Richman, out the team for the Pirates. ter last year’s graduations. He fin- Senopolous, Jess Carnegie, Adam cessful player,” said Lecorchick. Garrett Weinberg, Sam Engel, and “We’re competing in what ished the night with 11 saves. Rothman, Joe Cangelosi, and Nick Looking ahead to the season, Ed Acetta. could arguably be called the tough- Wong, as well as juniors Kyle In- Lecorchick said he hopes to pick Last year, the team made it to the South Hockey. The Pirates est conference in the state,” he said. verso, Chris So, Carlos Alvarez, up where the girls left off last year, Mercer County Tournament semi- went 11-11-2 last year and will ‘That’s something that excited me Alex Mangone, and Jon Plester. where they finished with an 11-11 finals and made an appearance in look to improve under new coach record. about coming to WW-P.” Laurent Lassance, who takes over Sophomores on the team are Chris the state tournament. This year, the Clancey, and Karl Stafford, and

relating to ensuring that the district While the West Windsor- trict’s originally-proposed budget computer teachers. At the middle WW-P School News would not be responsible for any Plainsboro School District’s cur- with a 2.2 percent increase — later school level, the district eliminated Continued preceding page costs associated with the lights. rent $155.9 million budget won reduced to a flat budget because of a mini-team (a team in which two He also said that with regard to voter approval last April, officials the drastic cuts in state aid. “When teachers teach two subjects each) at Among the concerns was that the claim that additional expenses had to hammer out the details to we lost the aid, two tenured admin- the seventh grade level, restruc- the agreement contained no escape will be incurred because of factors compensate for a significant loss in istrators were reduced.” tured its support teachers, and re- clause for the school district. “The like needing more security for state aid — to the tune of $7.6 mil- There was also a reduction of duced its Outdoor Education pro- Board of Education does not have more evening games that would be lion. 3.5 secretarial positions and the re- gram, which alone saved the dis- any recourse to opt out in the event held at the field under the lights, he Now, as officials prepare for alignment of the Buildings and trict $52,000. circumstances change, and the said that one of the reasons for in- January, when discussions on the Grounds services through privati- At the high school level, the dis- Board of Education decides it does stalling the lights is actually to in- 2011-’12 budget begin, they re- zation of its custodial staff, which trict reduced the number of coach- not want the athletic field lights in- crease attendance to draw more viewed the cuts they had to make was projected to save $1.5 million. es and programs in co-curricular stalled,” said Stiefel. people to raise even more money. this year to offset the state aid loss. The district also had to reduce its activities and reduced its head Stiefel also said that the way the With regard to fund raising, While taxpayers funded half of capital spending from $1.5 million teacher stipends. agreement is written, it could be in- Boyle also said that those who give that state aid decrease, the district to $1.25 million. The district also In athletics, the middle school terpreted to say that no expenses to the cause are doing so by choice. had to make cuts to account for the reduced its allotment for the sports teams saw reductions, the are covered other than utility costs. In addition, there are many donors remainder, officials reported at the Princeton International Academy district consolidated the seventh “The rest of the costs that are or outside of the community who November 23 school board meet- Charter School (which would have and eighth grade sports program to may be associated with the lights, make large contributions. ing. cost the district nearly $1 million if include only one team per sport. such as additional security re- “We’ve tried to cover all of the “There was an impact on the it had opened this past September There were reductions in under- quired by nighttime athletic events, areas of concern,” said Boyle. way we work and on our pro- as planned). subscribed programs, and sports increased maintenance of the arti- School board members also grams,” said Superintendent Vic- If the school had opened, the seasons were shortened. Instead of ficial turf, additional liability in- weighed in. “This is just an agree- toria Kniewel before a presentation district would have had to make having as many as three or four surance, administrative costs in de- ment to allow the Booster Club to on the cuts. “However, we did games per week at the middle termining the facility usage, are be- go ahead and fund raise,” said work very hard to stay true to our school level, teams now are limited ing absorbed by the district,” said Board President Hemant Marathe. mission and our values. We ‘We worked to have the to two games per week. Stiefel. “The board will have another dis- worked to have the least impact on least impact on the stu- Further, the district allowed She also said that the agreement cussion on the issue before the the students, teachers, and instruc- dents, teachers, and in- fewer buses for travel and reduced does not prohibit the Booster Club lights are put up.” tional materials as possible.” transportation for middle school from using revenue through adver- Board Vice President Robert The purpose of the presentation, structional materials as sporting events (98 events) and for tising funds to pay for the installa- Johnson said that the district would she said, was to set the baseline for possible.’ the high schools (40 events). tion or maintenance of the field actually spend less than it does now where the district will begin its dis- The district also eliminated lights. “Any revenue generated by to hold some of its games under the cussions come January. funding for in-house tournament advertising on district poles — tax- lights at Mercer County Park. The David Aderhold, the assistant more cuts in its own budget to be officials or police, which resulted payer-funded property — should district recently paid money to the superintendent for pupil services able to disperse the funds, Ader- in the elimination of the Pirate In- be used to offset any budget in- county to rent the field at night for and planning, presented figures on hold said. vitational, the North Knight Invita- crease that would result in a prop- the North-South boys’ and girls’ the cuts the district made this year. Reductions also came in print- tional, and the JV Basketball Tour- erty tax increase,” she said. soccer games. Overall, the district reduced 34 po- ing costs, central office staff and nament. “Additionally, there are no pro- He estimated that the cost of op- sitions for a savings of $3.4 mil- supplies, and other supplies total- In the area of student support visions anywhere to deal with po- erating the lights in district would lion. Some of those reductions ing $250,000. services, the district also realigned tential cost overruns or unantici- be roughly $10 an hour once they came in the form of retirements and The cuts resulted in increases in its nursing and guidance staff. pated expenses,” she said. are installed. “For what we pay for subsequent realignment. student-teacher ratios throughout There was a reduction of one coun- She also said there was a “real one evening at Mercer County, we Staff members were transferred the district, Aderhold said. The re- selor position at Grover Middle potential” for complaints and law- could get 10 games” at the WW-P based upon district need, certifica- ductions in staff resulted in in- School and half of a counselor po- suits that could arise if a person fields, he said. “It’s not even a fair tions, seniority, and tenure, he said. creased class sizes. sition at Community and also a re- complains that there is disparate estimate then because we’re not Despite the cuts, the budget did ac- There were reductions of class- duction of middle school lead funding by the Booster Clubs be- paying the electricity for those 10 count for a few additions: an inte- room supplies; health, guidance, counselors. tween boys’ and girls’ teams. games” because it would be the grated pre-school at Maurice and library supplies and subscrip- The district also consolidated its Campanella also read a state- Booster Club’s responsibility, Hawk; a pre-school autistic class at tions; travel and workshops for bus routes to save money, Ader- ment from another resident, who Johnson said. Dutch Neck; and the addition of teachers; field trip funding; student hold said. said that the Booster Club will raise one fifth grade class at Millstone agendas; additional time for nurs- Next year’s budget will be diffi- funds from some taxpayers in the Talks on WW-P River because of high enrollment es, guidance counselors, and li- cult, said Kniewel, but the district district. Essentially, “the expenses numbers in the fourth grade. brarians; and in textbooks ac- plans to partner with its two com- will be the responsibility of the tax- Budget Nearing Among the 34 cuts were five su- counts. munities to “maintain the integrity payers one way or another.” pervisory positions: the K-3 math At the elementary school level, of our educational program during Pat Boyle, a member of the High s WW-P district officials pre- supervisor; K-5 supervisor; 4-8 the district reduced its K-4 health these times.” School South Booster Club, re- Apare to begin discussions in science supervisor; 9-12 math su- teachers. “The health curriculum is “Research tells us that success- sponded to some of the claims. He January for the 2011-’12 school pervisor; and the 4-8 language arts now being taught by regular educa- ful schools are characterized by said that the Booster Club and dis- budget, they reviewed the cuts they supervisor. tion teachers,” said Aderhold. dedicated educators, motivated trict have thoroughly examined already made this year to keep Aderhold said that three of those Also at the elementary level, the students, involved parents, and a many of the concerns, particularly within tight constraints. positions were removed in the dis- district reduced its elementary supportive community,” she said. DECEMBER 3, 2010 THE NEWS 19

North’s Jim Rosa, left, and South’s Caroline Kellner, center, will run in national races this month after great fall seasons. South’s Belinda Ji, right, also made an impact for the girls’tennis team this year. freshmen include Ben Starace, Steven Can- Belinda Ji gelosi, and Andrew Holubec. Last year, the Pirates also made it to the Makes Impact Mercer County Tournament semifinals, but fell in the first round of the state tournament. outh’s tennis team was They were scheduled to open their season Sa bright spot in the fall against Princeton on December 2, after the sports season this year, and News’ deadline. while there were a number Boys’ Swimming. Under second-year of standouts who con- coach Todd Robinson, the North boys will be tributed to the team’s suc- competitive this year, behind key swimmers cess, second singles player Jung-Mao Hsieh, Wilson Chan, Gregg Cino, Belinda Ji had an outstand- Alex Afursin, John Martinez, and Vic Gonti. ing season as a sophomore, At South, while the Pirates lost some im- finishing with a 23-1 portant contributors to graduation last year, record. they have the talent necessary to succeed. For the third straight Key swimmers this year will be Dan Druck- year, the High School man, Kevin Welsh, Grant Lee, Ian Dixon- South girls’ tennis team Anderson, Tyler Jaffe, and newcomer Peter won the Mercer County Park, a freshman. Tournament, taking home four out of five individual Girls’ Swimming. At North, the Knights titles in the win. With 24 lost key swimmer Kelly Covey to graduation points, the Pirates beat last year, but the team is expecting to see con- first, with a time of 24:32, at the annual Ashen- Soni took home a total of three awards, win- Princeton and Princeton Day. felter 8K Classic in Glen Ridge on Thanksgiv- ning the Female Athlete of the Year award, the tributions from Melissa Loo, Michelle Sal- At the MCT, Ji, along with teammates Sa- ing.Sam Macaluso, also a South graduate, Female Race of the Year for her 200m breast- adino, Diane Maa, Ann Lee, Christine Mc- hana Jayaraman (third singles), Larissa Lee came in second. stroke swim at the Mutual of Omaha Pan Pacif- Carthy, and Connie Zhang. Lum and Mallory Wang (first doubles), and West Windsor resident Melissa Kirkendoll, ic Championships, and for Relay Performance Over the past few seasons, the South girls 12, placed second in the 100 breast (1:20.84), of the Year. Soni and her teammates took the Nicole Joseph and Catharine Wong (second relay win for their gold-medal performance in have found much success. They went unde- doubles) all took home individual titles. fifth in the 200 free (2:18.98), and sixth in the 100 back (1:11.27) in the 11-12 age group at the women’s 4x100m medley relay at Pan Pa- feated in the regular season for two years in a The Pirates made it through the state tour- the Somerse Hills YMCA (SHY) Fall Challenge cific Championships. Soni finished Pan Pacs row, claimed a Mercer County Tournament nament’s championship round, falling to 2010 on November 7. with three gold medals and won two National ti- tles in 2010. championship, and won two state titles. Montgomery, 3-2. Eleven of Ji’s wins came West Windsor resident Jack McIntyre, 12, However, their most valuable swimmers at the second singles position, while seven placed first in the 100 breast (1:14.84), first in West Windsor resident Amani Saeed won — Rebecca Lewinson and Meredith Ketch- resulted from filling in at first singles. the 200 free (2:05.97), and third in the 100 back the 400 IM (5:12.97) in the senior age group at (1:09.28). the first tournament-style swim meet at Ped- mark — graduated last year. Still, South re- die’s new pool on November 21. turns key swimmers in Cori Michibata, Joce- West Windsor resident Faith Rogers 12, Sports Scores placed second in the 100 back (1:07.63), sev- In the 13/14 age group, West Windsor resi- lyn Yuen, Amanda Grant, Annie Bonazzi, enth in the 100 breast (1:24.79), and seventh in dent Rabia Syed won the 200 IM (2:24.22), and Kim Chiu, and will get key contributions Ice Hockey the 200 free (2:19.98). 100 fly (1:03.58) and 200 free (2:02.34). Among 7 year olds, West Windsor resident from, Elise Quian and Sydney Bornstein. North (1-0) A win against Steinert, 3-1, on All three swimmers are members of the Ashley Agogliati won the 25 fly (26.58). Rep- The Pirates opened their season with a co- December 1. Goals: Ben Bugge. Dylan Eastern Express swim team. resenting Peddie Aquatics in the 6 & Under age ed meet against Robbinsville, where they Strober, Sean Henry. Assists: Casey Litwack; Rebecca Soni, a former Plainsboro resi- group, West Windsor resident Sara Atilgan Marc Kolber; Sam Engel; Bugge. Saves: David dent and Olympic medalist, was named the Fe- won, 100-70, behind a good performance won the 25 free (22.72), 25 breast (32.89), and Zohn: 11. North took 35 shots. male Athlete of the Year during the seventh An- from Dan Druckman. Druckman won the 50 25 back (29.21). nual USA Swimming Foundation Golden Gog- freestyle and was part of two team relay races Swimming gle Awards in New York. that took first place. South (1-0) A win for the boys’ and girls’ teams against Robbinsville, 100-70, on De- Cross Country Update cember 1 in a co-ed meet. 200 MR: 1.) South (Cori Michibata, Jocelyn Yuen, Dan Druckman, and Kevin Welsh), 1:53.62. 2.) South, 1:53.94; he cross country season ended on a high 3.) South, 2:00.72. 100 Fly: 1.) Kevin Welsh, Tnote for runners at both North and South. 59.40; 3.) Cori Michibata, 1:07.67. 200 Free: North’s Jim Rosa took home the crown at the 1.) Raphael Tang, 2:05.37; 2.) Annie Bonazzi, NJSIAA Meet of Champions on November 2:08.45. 100 Breast: 1.) Peter Park, 1:03.96; 2.) tang, 1:10.06. 200 IM: 2.) Evan Hackett, 20, helping his team finish in fifth place this 5:34.11. 50 Free: 1.) Druckman, 24.25; 3.) year. Josh Cohen, 25.74. 200 Free Relay: 1.) South He went on to race at the Nike Cross (Druckman, Tyler Jaffe, Cameron Ward, Evan Northeast Regional Meet on November 27, Zhang), 1:45.54. 100 Free: 1.) Ian Dixon-An- where he not only took first place but also derson, 56.36; 2.) Amanda Grant, 58.56; 3.) Sylvan Zhang, 59.01. 100 Back: 2.) Amani broke the 10-year-old course record with a Saeed, 1:11.59; 3.) Sarah Lattime, 1:11.84. time of 15:39.7 — 13 seconds ahead of the second-place finisher. Boys’Cross Country In last year’s appearance at the regional North: Jim Rosa finished first at the Nike meet, he was runner-up to his brother, Joe, Cross Northeast Regional Meet on November who won two straight regional titles, but who 27 with a time of 15:39.7, breaking the former was sidelined this year by injury. record. Joe reportedly has had surgery to repair A fifth place finish, with a score of 127, at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions on November 20. what is called the calcaneonavicular coali- Jim Rosa won the meet with a time of 15:15. tion — a genetic condition — in his right 41.) Casey Dalrymple, 16:25; 44.) Pat O’Con- foot, which was originally thought to be a nell, 16:27; 77.) Danny Lee, 16:55; 83.) Eddie stress reaction. He has been going through Cunningham, 17:01; 93.) Sean O’Connell, physical therapy and is able to swim and bike 17:12; 163.) Suraj Nyalakonda, 18:31. South: Jake Riff finished 28th at the Nike to try to stay in shape before running again, Cross Northeast Regional Meet on November reports stated. He is expected to return some- 27 with a time of 16:46.8. 41.) Dan Sheldon; time during the winter indoor track season. 45.) Dan Riff; 48.) Brian Schoepfer; 66.) A.J. Next up for Jim Rosa is an appearance at Chavez; 127.) Doug Wallack; 172.) Markan Pa- the national Portland Meadows race in Port- tel. land, OR, on Saturday, December 4, marking A third place finish, with a score of 124, at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions on November his third straight appearance. In 2008 he fin- 20. 28.) Jake Riff, 16:17; 29.) Dan Riff, 16:18; ished 45th, and last year he finished 18th. 52.) Brian Schoepfer, 16:33; 70.) Dan Sheldon, Heading into the Meet of Champions, the 16:45; 71.) A.J. Chavez, 16:47; 100.) Markan North boys were coming off their fourth Patel, 17:18; 110.) Dog Wallack, 17:25. straight state Group III title earlier last month. Girls’Cross Country Meanwhile, South’s Caroline Kellner, a South: Caroline Kellner finished 7th, with a time of 18:27.6 at the Foot Locker Northeast junior, placed third individually, while Regional on November 27. South’s boys finished third place as a team, Caroline Kellner finished in third place at the behind Jake and Dan Riff, who were the NJSIAA Meet of Champions, with a time of team’s top finishers. 18:09, on November 20. Kellner’s accomplishments also carried over past the Meet of Champions. She fin- Sports Briefs ished 7th overall, with a time of 18:27.6 at South graduate Dan Balevski, a freshman the Foot Locker Northeast Regional on No- on the College of New Jersey’s men’s basket- ball team, hit four 3-pointers in the team’s loss vember 27. Her top-10 finish automatically to Eastern Connecticut State University, 71-68, qualified her for the Foot Locker National on November 28. Championships on Saturday, December 11, South graduate Brian Leung, a junior cross at Balboa Park in San Diego, CA. country runner at Princeton University, placed 20 THE NEWS DECEMBER 3, 2010 Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice for the Holidays Two Plainsboro Bakers Are Cooking Up a Storm to Satisfy Every Sweet Tooth

by Euna Kwon Brossman Get Your Sugar Fix: It’s a Grind pastry chef Joan ust as the “Cake Boss” put Car- Wilson, above left; and her original gingerbread lo’s Bakery of Hoboken on the house, which will be raffled off at a reception at the Jculinary map, Plainsboro has not just one but two award-winning store on Wednesday, December 15, to benefit Toys for bakers who are making the town — Tots. Raffle tickets for $2 each are available now. which is better known for pharma- ceutical and financial companies It’s a Grind something they call ‘gobs,’ also — a destination for foodies from known as whoopee pies, two literally hours away. And in the pieces of chocolate cake with ilson, who has two sisters spirit of the season Joan Wilson, cream in the middle, kind of like a and three brothers, says her pastry chef and manager of It’s a W homemade devil dog.” childhood holidays growing up in Grind, and Gigi Burton, owner of Her father worked for the De- Robbinsville were huge when it the Sugar + Sunshine Bakery,lo- partment of Transportation but the came to baking. “My mother made cated coincidentally across the baking tradition trickled down to 10 to 15 different kinds of Christ- street from one another on Market Wilson from her father’s side as mas cookies and also made special Street in Plainsboro in front of the well. “My dad’s family lived in desserts like nut roll and home- new library, are baking up a storm western Pennsylvania in a coal min- made fudge. I was right there bak- to remind us that the holidays are ing town. It was poor. On top of that, ing alongside her. I was the only all about food, especially baked his mother lost her husband very kid who had the interest in doing goods. Both shops are filled with early in life and had to raise nine that; the others all were just inter- wonderful smells wafting through children pretty much by herself; she ested in tasting.” the air — sugar, nutmeg, cinna- ran a diner and baked for people on Today Wilson’s own family hol- mon, vanilla, caramel, pumpkin, the side to make extra money.” iday tradition is making ginger- and gingerbread — that have the Wilson met her husband, Andy bread houses. Her two children, power to conjure up golden memo- Wilson, who grew up in West Wind- Cait, a 2008 graduate of High make sure I was there when the DiOrio, was opening up a coffee ries from childhood and meld holi- sor, shortly after he got out of the School North and a junior at Mercy kids needed me.” shop in Plainsboro with her hus- days past with holidays present. Marine Corps in 1988. He is now a College in Dobbs Ferry, New York, It was during the Cookie Cot- band, David, and partners and fam- The Sugar + Sunshine Bakery is state trooper based in Hamilton. and Andrew, a 2010 graduate of tage years that she struck up a busi- ily members John Nuzzo and his known for its uncommonly large Wilson attended Johnson and North and a freshman at Ferrum ness relationship with David wife, Deborah. “I’d known Cathy variety of cupcakes and homemade Wales for its culinary program and College in Ferrum, Virginia, are Bradley Chocolates that thrives to for years,” says Wilson. “We met ice cream. This holiday season graduated in 1986 with an associ- joined every year by their cousins this day. “I developed a special when our boys played soccer to- cupcake lovers can expect an over- ate’s degree and multiple job of- for the event. Wilson also likes to chocolate chip cookie for them, gether and our daughters were very flowing basket of seasonal varia- fers. She started at Scanticon Con- tions on this specialty, with every- dipped in milk chocolate on one good friends too. In the beginning I ference Center on College Road, side for a half moon, then dipped in was just helping them out with in- thing baked from scratch daily: One of six children, which has since undergone several pumpkin cupcake with cream dark chocolate on the other side. formal advice in bits and pieces, pastry chef Joan Wilson incarnations and is now owned by Today they are sold all over the when they were buying machines cheese frosting, gingerbread cup- Marriott, as a prep cook and herself cake with cream cheese frosting, was the only kid who world, including at Barney’s (the for their shop and so on. They knew underwent several title changes upscale clothier) in New York and I had years of experience with egg nog cupcake with egg nog baked alongside her there. By the time she left in 1996, frosting, vanilla cupcake with now in Los Angeles too.” food.” Four years ago, the informal mother. ‘The others all she was the pastry chef. Since two Another part of the business was advice-giving turned into an offer caramel frosting and homemade babies had come along in the mean- caramel filling, and vanilla or were just interested in crafts. She would rent out hutches for a full-time job. This summer, while and she was in the heavy-lift- to local crafters and sell their wares It’s a Grind also hired a chef to pre- chocolate cupcakes with pepper- tasting,’ she says. ing period of motherhood, she de- mint frosting. The homemade ice through the shop. pare lunches, so now customers can cided to work part-time at a bakery But by 2004 working seven days enjoy fresh, mouth-watering soups cream will include seasonal fla- in East Windsor as a cake decorator treat her family to her own original a week was taking its toll, and in and sandwiches. vors like pumpkin, gingerbread, and then also worked a few months artistic creations. Last year it was a addition, she was suffering from pecan pie, vanilla, chocolate as pastry chef at Greenacres Coun- special espresso custard; this year, physical ailments that grew from caramel, and egg nog. Other spe- try Club in Lawrenceville. Sugar + Sunshine she’s thinking of a seven layer cake the repetitive motions of kneading cialties include mini tarts and But she was itching to be her — a vanilla cake with coffee butter and rolling and shaping constantly. Bakery cheesecakes (great for holiday din- own boss. In 1998 she started a cream and chocolate fudge icing. She had arthritis and underwent a ner parties) and molasses ginger business, a bakery and craft shop Wilson’s maiden name is Baker, number of surgeries, including one urton has fond memories of cookies. called the Cookie Cottage on Not- and so I ask if growing up with that for carpal tunnel. She sold the busi- Bgrowing up in Altoona, Penn- Across the street at It’s a Grind, tingham Road in Hamilton. “It was name gave her any sense of predes- ness, which moved next door on sylvania, with a plethora of home- the focus is on homemade pies: crazy,” she says. “I would go in at 3 tination or direction in life. She the same street in Hamilton and is made sweets being shared with pumpkin, apple crumb, covered a.m. to do the morning bakeoff, laughs and says that her stay-at- still in operation today. After tak- loved ones. “The dining room table apple, and pecan will join other then run home and put the kids on home mother was a prolific baker ing some time off to recover, she was always filled with different mouth-watering favorites baked the bus, then run back to work and not just during the holidays but at returned to her first love, working tins of cookies,” she says, “and daily on the premises — carrot then run home again to get them off all times of the year. “There was al- with three-year olds, as a teachers’ there were always care packages of cake muffins, cheesecakes, and ap- the bus, then take them back with ways something homemade sitting assistant in Blawenburg. these sweet treats — cookies, pies, ple tarts. me and make deliveries. It was on the kitchen counter at home. My Meanwhile, fate was working cakes and candies, being handed busy and stressful, but it was my mom’s specialties included cinna- behind the scenes to get her back in- out to friends and family mem- own business and I loved it. And mon buns, red velvet cake, and to baking. Her good friend, Cathy bers.” since I owned the store I could DECEMBER 3, 2010 THE NEWS 21

Chocolate Truffle Cake Heaven on Earth: Gingerbread Dough Owner Gigi Burton Can be used for gingerbread cookies or a gingerbread house Ingredients for cake: and Sugar + Sunshine 5 cups all-purpose flour 3 cups (16 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips Bakery’s renowned 2 teasoons ground ginger 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, room temperature cupcakes. Head deco- 1 teaspoon baking soda 8 large eggs, chilled 1/4 teaspoon salt rator Christine 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 8 ounces unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened Ingredients for chocolate ganache: Figueroa (above right, 1 cup granulated sugar background) prepares 1 cup molasses 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1 1/2 cups (8 ounces) milk chocolate chips icing while head baker Preheat over 350degree F. Combine flour, ginger, baking soda, and Garnish with any one or more of the following: White chocolate curls, Jenn Rall prepares cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside. In a large bowl, using a mixer, cream crushed peppermint candies, fresh fruit, chocolate-covered espresso crescent rolls (which butter and sugar until fluffy. Add molasses; scrape down bowl. Add flour beans, chopped nuts, etc. are made from scratch, mixture; dough will form a ball (if on the dry side add molasses). Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Butter the bottom and sides of an 8” x only sold on the week- Roll out dough on a floured table to 1/8 inch for gingerbread house 2” round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Set aside. ends, and take up to pieces or 1/4 inch for gingerbread people. Place on cookie sheet lined with In a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water, melt the semisweet three days to make). parchment paper. Bake until golden brown and slightly firm to the touch. chocolate chips and butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. Cool slightly. Courtesy of Joan Wilson, It’s a Grind Meanwhile, in a large bowl with an electric mixer fitted with the whip Burton, who graduated from so busy this year that we haven’t Ghirardelli and Ladies Home Jour- attachment, whip the eggs and salt on medium speed until doubled in vol- Penn State with a bachelor’s de- had much time to fully explore our nal as America’s Most Intense ume, about 8 minutes. Gently fold the whipped eggs, a third at a time, in- gree in marketing and advertising, options. However, we are leaning Chocolate recipe a few years ago. to the melted chocolate. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. opened the Sugar + Sunshine Bak- more towards a mobile location so As Burton says, “I think it is a per- Prepare a water bath for the cake by placing the cake pan in a larger pan ery in 2008, after leaving a suc- our out-of-area customers can ac- fect recipe for the holidays because and filling the larger pan halfway up the sides of the cake pan with hot, but cessful career as a marketing exec- cess our products more easily.” it is easy to make, requires very not boiling water. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the cake pulls away utive as JP Morgan Chase in New Both Wilson and Burton are few ingredients, and can be made from the sides of the pan and is set in the center. Remove the pan from the York. She is a graduate of the pas- sharing their favorite holiday in advance. You can also put your water bath to a cooling rack and cool the cake completely in the pan. Cov- try program at the Institute of Culi- recipes for readers. own spin on the recipe by changing er with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Cake can be made up to nary Education in New York, “We’ve decided to raffle off the the garnish.” two days in advance. which she attended at night while gingerbread house and donate the To remove the cake from the pan, dip the pan in warm water halfway Gingerbread House Raffle working at JP Morgan. She and her proceeds to Toys for Tots so we can up the sides and run a thin metal knife around the inside of the pan. Invert Drawing, It’s a Grind Coffee husband, Ray, a vice president at make the holiday a little more joy- onto a plate to unmold and remove the parchment paper. House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, MetLife in New York, have lived ful for children who may need it,” Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. Tickets To prepare the ganache, heat heavy cream to a simmer in a small in Plainsboro for 12 years. They says Wilson. Raffle tickets may be are $2 each, available now. All pro- saucepan over low heat or in the microwave. Pour the heated cream over have no children. purchased in the store for $2 apiece ceeds benefit Toys for Tots. Make the milk chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Pour She says that since so many of and the raffle will be held at a re- a donation to Toys for Tots be- ganache over the top of the cake and let it drip down the sides. Chill the the shop’s customers come from ception on Wednesday, December tween 3 and 4 p.m. and receive a cake until the ganache sets, about 30 minutes. outside the West Windsor/Plains- 15. special treat. Winner need not be Garnish cake and serve at room temperature. boro area, she is interested in open- Burton is sharing her recipe for present to win. Wednesday, De- Courtesy of Gigi Burton, Sugar + Sunshine Bakery ing a second location. “We’ve been chocolate truffle cake, selected by cember 15, 3 p.m.

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SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 8:30 AND 11:00AM An Evening with Mark Twain, Peddie School, 201 South Main EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES AT 9:45AM Street, Hightstown, 609-490- 7550. www.peddie.org. Kurt H. aA Sutton performs his original one- Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) man play. He portrays Twain and 177 Princeton Hightstown Road • Princeton Junction 08550 performs music the way Samuel 609.799.1753 • Rev. Paul Lutz, Pastor Clemens often entertained family and dignitaries. $10. 8 p.m. www.popnj.org Floyd Collins, Princeton Univer- sity, Lewis Center, 185 Nassau Street, 609-258-1500. www.- princeton.edu. Directed by Andy Linz, Class of 2011. 8 p.m. Garden District, Theatre Intime, Hamilton Murray Theater, Prince- The Beauty of Indian Dance: Dancers from West ton University, 609-258-1742. www.theatreintime.org. $12. 8 Windsor and Plainsboro perform at India Foundation p.m. of Metropolitan Princeton’s annual culture show on Dinner Theater Saturday, December 4, at Robbinsville High School. Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, Sunday services at 8 a.m, 9:30 a.m & 11:15 a.m. Omicron Theater Productions, St. John, 44 Bridge Street, Lam- and scarves. Gallery hours are Church school and staffed nursery at 9:30 a.m. Amici Milano Restaurant, Chest- bertville, 609-397-7300. www.- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, nut Avenue, Trenton, 609-443- riversidesymphonia.org. Classics and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m., Healing Service 5598. Audience participation. and traditional holiday favorites. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Register. $48.50 includes dinner, Violinist Clare Semese, the winner Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. show, and gratuity. 7:30 p.m. of the organization’s Caprio Through December 21. 4 to 7 p.m. Young Artists competition, per- Film forms. $20 to $55. 8 p.m. Faith Friday Film Cafe, Princeton Pub- Opera Concert, Westminster Christmas Live, Graceway Bible lic Library, 65 Witherspoon Choir College, Princeton High Church, 1934 Klockner Road, Street, 609-924-8822. www.- School Performing Arts Center, Hamilton, 609-586-0223. www.- princetonlibrary.org. Screening of Walnut Lane, 609-921-2663. graceway.org. Indoor and outdoor “Shanghai Express,” 1932. 10 Opera scenes and arias present- event features fully-costumed ac- a.m. ed by Westminster vocal students. tors, live animals, Christmas carol- Music director is William Hobbs, ing, and a guided tour through the Movie Series for Seniors, Prince- who has served on the faculty of history of Christmas. There will be ton Senior Resource Center, the school’s CoOperative summer cookies, pretzels, and hot choco- Suzanne Patterson Building, 45 program, on Juilliard’s school of late. Lighting and sound cost Stockton Street, 609-924-7108. music, and as a master coach with $10,000; and costumes, $2,000. Come! Screening of “Robin Hood.” Regis- the national Theater of Tokyo. Free. 5 to 8:15 p.m. Come Celebrate ter. Free. 1 p.m. Celebrate the Birth of Christ with us... $20. 8 p.m. Chanukah, Temple Micah, Law- Banff Mountain Film Festival’s renceville Presbyterian Church, Sunday,With December Us... 12th Radical Reels, Princeton Uni- Jazz & Blues Third Sunday of Advent 2688 Main Street, Lawrenceville, versity, McCosh 10, 609-258- Jazz Program Performance, 609-921-1128. www.temple-mic- 9:15Sunday, a.m. Sunday December School for all11 ages 9220. princeton.edu. Screenings Princeton University Concerts, ah.org. Pot luck Shabbat dinner 10:30 a.m.Worship Service of high-adrenaline outdoor sports. 10:30 am Worship Service Cafe Vivian, Frist Campus Center, followed by services geared to 4:00 p.m.Vespers Service $15. Benefit for D&R Greenway 609-258-5000. www.princeton.- families and children. Register. 6 3 pm Nativity Procession Sunday, December 19th Land Trust. 7:30 p.m. edu/utickets. University Jazz p.m. 4 pm Vespers Service Fourth Sunday of Advent Art Composers. 11:30 p.m. Women’s Christmas Celebration, 9:15Sunday, a.m. Sunday December School for all18 ages Princeton Alliance Church, 20 Art Exhibit, D&R Greenway Land Pop Music Schalks Crossing Road, Plains- 10:1010:30 a.m. am Sunday Worship School Service Caroling 10:30 a.m.Worship Service Trust, Johnson Education Center, A Capella Night, Princeton Pub- boro, 609-799-9000. princeton- ChristmasSaturday, Luncheon December following worship24 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, lic Library, 65 Witherspoon alliance.org. “The Gift for All Sea- Christmas Eve Service 609-924-4646. www.drgreen- Street, 609-924-8822. www.- sons” includes a social, songs of Friday, December 24th way.org. “Oh, Freedom,” a travel- princetonlibrary.org. Vocal groups the season, and desserts. “The 5:00 pm Bell ServiceChristmas for Children Eve of all agesages ing exhibition celebrating the his- from four Princeton high schools Gifts to the Magi” discussed by a 5:00 p.m.8:00 Service pm Familyof Bells Candlefor children light of all ages tory of black soldiers on American compete. Open only to high school guest speaker. $5. 7 p.m. Revolution battlefields. The pro- 11:30 pm 8:00Candlelight p.m. Family Communion Service Service students attending Princeton 11:00 p.m. Candlelight Communion Service gram takes place in the restored schools. 7 p.m. Health & Wellness Sunday, December 25 & every Sunday circa 1900 barn. Olivia Glenn, the First Presbyterian Church of Cranbury ABBA Mania, Patriots Theater at Tai Chi, West Windsor Recre- 10:30 am Worship Service exhibit’s researcher and designer, 22 South Main Street will talk at 7 p.m. Register. Free. the War Memorial, Memorial Dri- ation, Senior Center, Clarksville 609-395-0897 On view to January 3. 6 p.m. ve, Trenton, 609-955-5566. www.- Road, West Windsor, 609-799- First Presbyterian Church thewarmemorial.com. Two hours 9068. www.wwparks-recreation.- 22 SouthRev.Dr. Main Louis Street, Mitchell, Cranbury, Pastor NJ Dancing of ABBA’s songs with staging, com. Free. 8:15 a.m. Rev.Rosanna609-395-0897 Anderson,Associate Pastor lighting, and special effects. $36 to Rev.Joanne Petto, Parish Associate English Country Dance, Lam- $55. 8 p.m. Lectures bertville Country Dancers, Bethany Presbyterian Church, Comedy Clubs Consumer Affairs, Mercer Coun- Hamilton and Chestnut, Trenton, ty Connection, 957 Route 33, 609-882-7733. www.Lambertville- Uncle Floyd and Steve Trevelise, Hamilton, 609-890-9800. www.- countrydancers.org. Bare Neces- Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Re- mercercounty.org. Information on sities band from New England per- gency, 102 Carnegie Center, credit, home improvement, auto- forms to kick off a special dance West Windsor, 609-987-8018. motive, or Internet fraud. Register. weekend. No partner needed. Be- www.catcharisingstar.com. Reg- Free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW ginners welcome. $15. 8 to 11 ister. $19.50. 8 p.m. It Gets Better Lecture Series, Holiday Craft Show p.m. Mercer College, West Windsor, Fairs Student Center, Room 151, 609- Classical Music Holiday Walk, Pennington Busi- 570-3354. www.mccc.edu. “Help ness and Professional Associa- Starts at Home: Being Out to Fam- West Windsor-Plainsboro HS South Meeting, Piano Teachers’ Forum, Jacobs Music, Route 1, tion, Main Street, Pennington, ily and Friends.” Free. Noon. 346 Clarksville Road Lawrence, 609-921-1510. “The 609-737-7765. Music, beverages, Road to Chopin” presented by In- and tree lighting kick off festivities. Live Music West Windsor, NJ 08550 grid Clarfield. $10. 9 a.m. Santa Claus arrives. Holiday tales Concert, Barnes & Noble, Market- at the library. Pennington Dance TCNJ Percussion Ensemble, Fair, West Windsor, 609-716- Company performs a holiday 1570. www.bn.com. Princeton - One Of The Area's Largest Craft Shows - College of New Jersey, Mildred show in the lobby of the Penning- and Ernest Mayo Concert Hall, Academy of the Sacred Heart per- ton Presbyterian Church, 13 forms holiday favorites. 3:30 p.m. Ewing, 609-771-2585. www.tcnj.- South Main Street, at 6:45 p.m. Saturday, December 4, 2010 edu. Free. 8 p.m. Free. 6 p.m. Wine and Music, Hopewell Valley Princeton University Glee Club Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pen- 9:30 am – 3:30 pm and Chamber Choir, Princeton Craft Fairs nington, 609-737-4465. www.- hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. $1.00 Admission – Charitable Donation University Concerts, Richardson Sauce for the Goose, Arts Coun- Auditorium, 609-258-5000. www.- Wine available. Consenting Adults cil of Princeton, Witherspoon play classic rock. 5 to 8 p.m. princeton.edu/utickets. Christmas Street, Princeton, 609-924-8777. music from four centuries with www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Doug Miller and Bernhard readings from provocative and Opening reception for the annual Geiger, Blue Rooster Cafe, 17 Over 200 Tables - No Strollers Please funny literature inspired by the arts and crafts sale featuring paint- North Main Street, Cranbury, 609- season. $15. 8 p.m. Babysitting Available ings, drawings, ceramics, glass- 235-7539. www.bluerooster- Christmas Around the World, work, holiday ornaments, greeting bakery.com. Piano and acoustic Riverside Symphonia, Church of cards, photography, jewelry, hats, bass. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. DECEMBER 3, 2010 THE NEWS 23 Split Second: The Art of Sports Photography nternationally acclaimed sports the excitement of the opening Iphotographer Dick Druckman is games, the first pitches, and the holding his annual holiday sale at homeruns and grand slams at each Gold Medal Impressions Gallery in new ballpark, including the top West Windsor through Friday, De- World Series and playoff moments cember 24 — just in time to sur- at Yankee Stadium and Citizens prise your favorite sports fan with a Bank Park. holiday gift. Druckman’s newest His photograph of the Trinity inventory includes exciting mo- College squash team may be seen ments from the 2010 Superbowl, as the cover art for the just released the World Series, and photos of book, “Run to the Roar,” written by teams from High School North and team coach Paul Assiante. Druck- South. The gallery features thou- man, a Trinity graduate, is the offi- sands of different sports images, ei- cial photographer for its squash ther already matted or framed, or team. available for custom framing with- Druckman’s once in a lifetime in days. photos of major teams including Druckman, a longtime West the Yankees, Mets, Phillies, Ea- Team Player: Dick Windsor resident, has received gles, Giants, Jets, Rangers, Devils, Druckman, above. critical acclaim for more than a Flyers, Knicks, Nets, and 76ers Right: The Phillies decade. He has been involved in have been exhibited in venues celebrate a no-hitter. professional photography for close around the world including Memo- to 30 years and his work has been rial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center featured in Sports Illustrated, Pa- in New York City. stown Road, West Windsor. Cus- rade Magazine, Squash Magazine, “My goal is to capture the most tomers will receive up to 33 percent USA Today, and by the Associated exciting moments of the most discount on all purchases and a free Press. meaningful sporting events in an 16X20 matted photo of their Druckman’s photos are unique effort to offer others an inspira- choice. Photos can be purchased in that they are split-second action tional image that lasts forever,” online at www.goldmedalimpres- photos of favorite sports heroes says Druckman. sions.com. Weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 and teams, such as the Yankees, Holiday Exhibit, Gold Medal p.m. Call for hours on weekends. Mets, and Phillies. He has snapped Impressions, 43 Princeton Hight- 609-606-9001.

Dick Gratton, Chambers Walk tiques, and collectibles. 11 a.m. to sic tale featuring ballet, pointe, hip- Street, 609-258-1500. www.- Open house features new works Cafe, 2667 Main Street, Law- 7 p.m. hop, tap, and jazz. Choreography princeton.edu. Directed by Andy by gallery artists on view through renceville, 609-896-5995. www.- by Amy DeCesare, Roni Wilityer, Linz, Class of 2011. 8 p.m. December 24. 4 to 8 p.m. allaboutjazz.com. Solo jazz guitar. Singles and Victoria Chodrow. Register. Garden District, Theatre Intime, 6 to 9 p.m. Princeton Singles, Friendly’s $9. 7 p.m. See story page 29. Hamilton Murray Theater, Prince- Dancing Sarah Donner’s Indie Music Holi- Route 206 North, Rocky Hill, 908- ton University, 609-258-1742. No Name Dance California Mix, day Soiree, Arts Council of 874-5434. Breakfast for ages 55- On Stage www.theatreintime.org. $12. 8 Central Jersey Dance Society, Princeton, 102 Witherspoon plus. Register. 9:30 a.m. It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Ra- p.m. Suzanne Patterson Center, Monu- Street, 609-924-8777. www.arts- Divorce Recovery Program, dio Play, Kelsey Theater, Mer- ment Drive, Princeton, 609-945- councilofprinceton.org. Guests in- Princeton Church of Christ, 33 cer County Community College, Dinner Theater 1883. www.centraljerseydance.- clude Joanna Burns, E.W. Harris, River Road, Princeton, 609-581- 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, org. West Coast swing lessons fol- Copasetic, Jim Gaven, and 3889. www.princetonchurchof- Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.- Omicron Theater Productions, lowed by open dancing. No part- Christopher Morse. Donner per- christ.com. Support group for men kelseytheatre.net. Holiday classic Amici Milano Restaurant, Chest- ner needed. $20. 6:15 to 11:30 forms original compositions and and women. Free. 7:30 p.m. of Joe Landry’s adaptation of nut Avenue, Trenton, 609-443- p.m. other songs from new newest CD, Frank Capra’s 1946 film recreates 5598. Audience participation. “Typing is Dangerous.” $5. 7 p.m. Socials the experience of seeing a live ra- Register. $48.50 includes dinner, Classical Music Ed Goldberg and the Odessa dio broadcast from the 1940s just Luncheon, Rotary Club of the show, and gratuity. 7:30 p.m. Holiday Concert, Voices Klezmer Band, The Record Col- as a studio audience would have. Princeton Corridor, Hyatt Re- Chorale, Music Together, 225 lector Store, 358 Farnsworth Av- Each actor presents multiple roles gency, Carnegie Center, 609-799- Art Pennington-Hopewell Road, enue, Bordentown, 609-324- and there is a live sound effects 0525. www.princetoncorridor- Art Classes for Children, Art- Hopewell, 609-924-7801. www.- 0880. www.the-record-collector.- crew. Benefit for the James Tolin rotary.org. Register. Guests, $25. works, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton, musictogetherprinceton.com. com. $12. 7:30 p.m. Memorial Fund. $14. 2 and 7:30 Festive songs and holiday fa- 12:15 p.m. p.m. 609-394-9436. www.artworks- Joe Wymer and Company, trenton.org. For ages 6 to 14. Ted- vorites for children of all ages. $10; Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 335 For Seniors In One Bed and Out the Other, dy bear fashion workshop pre- $25 per family. 10:30 a.m. and Princeton Hightstown Road, West Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 12:30 p.m. AARP Safe Driving, West Wind- sented by Maria Newman. Regis- Windsor, 609-716-8771. www.- South Greenwood Avenue, Hope- sor Senior Center, 271 ter. $10. 10 a.m. to noon. A Child’s Christmas in Wales, groversmillcoffee.com. 8 p.m. well, 609-466-2766. www.off- Clarksville Road, West Windsor, Art Exhibit, desChamps Gallery, The Princeton Singers, Nassau broadstreet.com. Classic farce. Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Paul Schober, It’s a Grind Coffee 609-799-9068. Two-session pro- $27.50 to $29.50. 7 p.m. 7 Lambert Lane, Lambertville, House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, gram in safe driving may create a 609-397-2100. www.deschamps- Street, Princeton, 866-846-7464. Once Upon a Mattress, Actors’ Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. www.- discount on auto insurance premi- gallery.com. Open house for the www.princetonsingers.org. Dylan NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, itsagrind.com. Acoustic originals um. Register. $12 to $14. Noon to annual holiday group exhibit fea- Thomas’s classic Christmas story Morrisville, PA, 215-295-3694. and covers. 8 to 10 p.m. 3 p.m. turing new works by Cesar Jerez, of misrule and mayhem. Music in- www.actorsnetbucks.org. Musical cludes traditional holiday favorites Also, Music Appreciation Pro- Susan Blubaugh, Frank Arcuri, Schools comedy. $20. 8 p.m. Philip Caroll, Jeff Gola, Luiz Vilela, and carols. $25. For ages 12 and gram, at the senior center. “Musi- up. 6 p.m. Open House English as a Sec- cals of WWII” presented by Ted The Storm, Mercer County Com- J.Stacy Rogers, Jay Brooks, Gary ond Language, YWCA Prince- Otten and Michael Kownacky. 2 to munity College, Studio Theater, Huber, and Lubomir Tomaszews- TCNJ Choirs, College of New ton, 59 Paul Robeson Place, 4 p.m. Communications Building, 1200 ki. Paining demonstration by Philip Jersey, Mildred and Ernest Mayo Princeton, 609-497-2100. www.- Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, Caroll. On view to January 9. 3 to 6 Concert Hall, Ewing, 609-771- ywcaprinceton.org. Tour and in- Sports 609-570-3524. A new play by Jody p.m. 2585. www.tcnj.edu. Register. 8 formation about corporate on-site Person explores parent-child rela- Holiday Exhibition, Morpeth p.m. Princeton Hockey, Baker Rink, tionships. $14. 8 p.m. programs and private lessons. 4 609-258-4849. www.goprinceton- Contemporary, 43 West Broad to 8 p.m. tigers.com. Clarkson. $10. 4 p.m. Floyd Collins, Princeton Univer- Street, Hopewell, 609-333-9393. Continued on following page North Bands in Concert, High sity, Lewis Center, 185 Nassau www.morpethcontemporary.com. School North, 90 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, 609-716-5050. www.ww-p.org. Free. 7:30 p.m. Saturday Shopping News December 4 Factory Sale, Ana Designs, 1 Ott Street, Trenton, 609-394-0300. www.fivestripes.com. Candles, ta- Dance pers, and pillars overstocks. 10 Student Dance Concert, Mercer a.m. to 4 p.m. County Community College, Judith Ripka Jewelry, Westin Ho- Studio Theater, Communications tel, 201 Village Boulevard, Plains- Building, 1200 Old Trenton Road, boro, 609-452-7900. www.- West Windsor, 609-570-3524. judithripka.com. Sample sale. 10 Eight original works. $14. 2 p.m. a.m. to 6 p.m. Go: Collaborative Dance Thesis, Artworks, 19 Everett Alley, Tren- Princeton University, Berlind at ton, 609-394-9436. www.art- McCarter Theater, 609-258-2787. workstrenton.org. Holiday Out- www.princeton.edu/arts. Chore- post is a holiday gift shop filled with ography by Mark Morris and se- works of area artists and crafts- nior dance certificate students. 2 people. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Holiday Shopping, Ellarslie, The Nutcracker Suite, West Trenton City Museum, Cad- Windsor Plainsboro Dance walader Park, 609-989-3632. Company, Grover Middle School, www.ellarslie.org. Ornaments, West Windsor, 609-799-9677. greeting cards, candles, pottery, www.thedancecorner.org. A nar- jewelry, porcelain, calendars, an- rated version of the timeless clas- 24 THE NEWS DECEMBER 3, 2010 mance with the Greater Trenton Symphony Orchestra. $19 to $42. DECEMBER 4 7:30 p.m. Continued from preceding page Good Causes Christmas Around the World, Sinterklaas Brunch and Bazaar, Riverside Symphonia, Church of Blawenburg Reformed Church, St. John, 44 Bridge Street, Lam- Route 518, Blawenburg, 609-466- bertville, 609-397-7300. www.- 3108. www.blawenburgchurch.- riversidesymphonia.org. Classics org. Crafts, gifts, baked goods, and traditional holiday favorites. homemade soups and cas- Violinist Clare Semese, the winner seroles, and holiday decor. Bene- of the organization’s Caprio fits the church. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Young Artists competition, per- Share the Love, Animal Friends forms. $20 to $55. 8 p.m. for Education and Welfare Opera Concert, Westminster (AFEW), Haldeman Ford Subaru, Choir College, Princeton High 607 Route 33, Hamilton, 609-448- School Performing Arts Center, 5322. www.afewpets.com. Benefit Walnut Lane, 609-921-2663. for the organization’s spay and Opera scenes and arias present- neuter program. Register. Adop- ed by Westminster vocal students. tion day and silent auction. 10 a.m. Music director is William Hobbs, to 4 p.m. who has served on the faculty of Hoopla, Integral Yoga Institute the school’s CoOperative summer Princeton, 613 Ridge Road, Mon- program, on Juilliard’s school of mouth Junction, 732-274-2410. music, and as a master coach with iyiprinceton.com. Third anniver- the national Theater of Tokyo. sary party includes vegetarian re- $20. 8 p.m. freshments, performances, yoga Westminster Concert Bell Choir, demonstrations, and silent auc- Westminster Conservatory, tion. Donations invited. 4 to 8 p.m. Bristol Chapel, Princeton, 609- Light Up the Season, Princeton 921-2663. www.rider.edu. “Christ- Festival, Smith House, 400 Sayre Princeton Junction, 609-716- mas for the Young at Heart” holi- Drive, Plainsboro, 800-595-4849. 5050. $1 admission for charity. Take a Sip: Daniel P. Turner Thomas is launching a day concert features holiday fa- www.princetonfestival.org. Wine Babysitting available. No strollers series of coffee mugs featuring local scenes at the vorites for children of all ages. and light food. Bob Egan performs please. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. High School South Craft Show on Saturday, Decem- Kathleen Ebling Shaw conducts. Broadway tunes and seasonal fa- Sauce for the Goose, Arts Coun- $20. 8 p.m. vorites. Richard Tang Yuk, the cil of Princeton, Witherspoon ber 4. Photo is pumpkin time at Stults Farm. He also artistic director, presents news of Street, Princeton, 609-924-8777. has an exhibit at West Windsor Library through De- Folk Music the upcoming season. Register. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. cember 31. Music and Legacy of John $75 and $150. 4 to 6 p.m. Arts and crafts sale featuring Lennon, Concerts at the Cross- We Are Food for the Soul, Home- paintings, drawings, ceramics, ing, Unitarian Church at Washing- Front, Mercer College Confer- glasswork, holiday ornaments, Health & Wellness House Tours ton Crossing, Titusville, 609-510- ence Center, West Windsor, 609- greeting cards, photography, jew- 6278. www.concertsatthe- 989-9417. www.homefrontnj.org. elry, hats, and scarves. Gallery T’ai Chi Ch’uan, Plainsboro Pub- Holiday House Tour, Old Mill Hill crossing.com. The Kennedys, International holiday fashion show hours are Monday, Tuesday, lic Library, 9 Van Doren Street, Society, 19 Everett Alley at South Freebo from Bonnie Raitt’s band, featuring winter and cultural de- Wednesday, and Friday, 9 a.m. to 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/- Stockton Street, Trenton, 609- Rex Fowler of Aztec Two-Step, signs with sales benefiting Home- 5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 plainsboro. Demonstration, dis- 815-1359. www.trentonmillhill.- Tom Dean of Devonsquare, Chris Front Diaper Bank campaign to p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 cussion, and beginner lesson pre- org. Self-guided house tour, be- and Meredith Thompson, and Liz benefit needy families in the p.m. Through December 21. 10 sented by Todd Tieger. Bring soft, ginning at Artworks, will highlight Longley. The program includes greater Mercer area. Dinner re- a.m. to 4 p.m. thin-soled shoes and comfortable the “before” and “after” of over 20 songs written by Lennon as well as ception, panel discussion, and clothing. Free. 10 a.m. restored Victorian, late Federal songs written with Paul McCart- presentations. Register. $50 and Faith Meditation, West Windsor Li- and Gothic Revival homes deco- ney. Each performer presents one up. 6 to 9 p.m. Chanukah Celebration, String of brary, 333 North Post Road, 609- rated for the holiday season. The or two of their own Lennon-influ- Pearls, Unitarian Universalist 799-0462. The Art of Living Foun- 1719 Trent House will also be enced compositions. Also music Comedy Clubs Congregation, 50 Cherry Hill dation presents. 10 a.m. to noon. open for tours. $20. Noon to 5 from “Imagined: The John Lennon Road, Princeton, 609-430-0025. p.m. Song Project,” a CD released in Uncle Floyd and Steve Trevelise, Vacation Meditation, Princeton Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Re- www.stringofpearlsweb.org. Hav- Center for Yoga & Health, 50 October in celebration of Lennon’s dallah, Menorah lighting, candle- For Families 70th birthday. $25. 7:30 p.m. gency, 102 Carnegie Center, Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skill- West Windsor, 609-987-8018. making, dreidel playing, singing, man, 609-924-7294. www.- Christmas on the Farm, Howell Jazz & Blues www.catcharisingstar.com. Reg- Israeli folk dancing, and potluck princetonyoga.com. Andrea Living History Farm, Valley ister. $22. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. dairy supper. 6 p.m. Brachfeld presents a program fea- Road, off Route 29, Titusville, 609- Jazz Program Performance, Menorah Parade, Chabads of turing a combination of meditation, 737-3299. www.howellfarm.org. Princeton University Concerts, Fairs Princeton, East and West Wind- music, and storytelling to access a Children can climb aboard a Richardson Auditorium, 609-258- horsedrawn work wagon to ride to Annual Culture Show, India sor, Ewing, and Lawrenceville, peaceful state of mind at any time 5000. www.princeton.edu/- 609-252-0124. www.chabad- and any place. Guided meditation the woods to cut down a Christ- utickets. “You and the Night and Foundation of Metropolitan mas tree. Visitors can help deco- Princeton, Robbinsville High windsor.com. A joint project of using flute music, storytelling ac- the Music: The Great American Rabbis Dovid Dubov, Sholom Lev- companied by music, and a solo rate the tree with natural orna- Songbook” presented by the Con- School, 609-799-5675. www.- ments. St. Nick’s sleigh arrives at ifmpnj.org. 25th anniversary cele- erton, Eitan Webb, Yitzchok Gold- flute concert. Register. $30. 3 to cert Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Vo- enberg, Kivi Greenbaum, and 4:30 p.m. noon. Gift baskets, sleighbells, cal Collective. Anthony D.J. brations features dances from tra- wreaths, and handmade gifts and ditional to modern Bollywood Shmuel Wilhelm. Register with Branker directs. $15. 8 p.m. Rabbi Dubov by phone or E-mail History ornaments available. The farm beats performed by dancers of all closes December 5 and will re- ages. Indian vegetarian dinner. [email protected]. Begin in Festival of Trees, Morven Muse- World Music Ewing and end in West Windsor. 7 open January 29. 10 a.m. to 4 Register. $30. 3 to 7:30 p.m. um, 55 Stockton Street, Prince- p.m. Celtic Tenors, Patriots Theater at p.m. ton, 609-924-8144. www.- the War Memorial, Memorial Dri- Craft Fairs Musical Meditation, Krishna morven.org. $6. Noon to 4 p.m. Santa and Snowy Arrive, Prince- ve, Trenton, 609-955-5566. www.- Leela Center, 13 Briardale Court, ton Shopping Center, North Har- thewarmemorial.com. Perfor- Holiday Craft Show, High School Holiday Open House and Greens rison Street, Princeton, 609-921- South, 346 Clarksville Road, Plainsboro, 609-716-9262. www.- Sale, William Trent House, 15 krishnaleela.org. Group medita- 6234. www.princetonshopping- Market Street, Trenton, 609-989- center.com. The fire engine brings tion, chanting, and discussion. 0087. www.trenthouseassocia- 7:30 to 6 p.m. the duo to the courtyard after loop- tion.org. The Garden Club of Tren- ing around the center. Children Food & Dining ton sells greens (holly, ivy, yew, ju- may visit with Santa and Snowy niper, winterberry, pine, and box- and receive a free gift. Parents are Product Cooking Demon- wood), holiday baskets, and welcome to take a photo or have a stration, Miele Design Center, 9 wreaths. Program about the evo- professional photo. Craft project Independence Way, Princeton, lution of the gingerbread man at 2 for children. Concert of sing along 800-843-7231. www.mieleusa.- p.m. In conjunction with Mill Hill songs and holiday rock and roll com. Register. Free. Noon. House tour, a free shuttle will be presented by Rhythm & Balloons, available. Noon to 5 p.m.

Edison 732-339-9300 www.InfertilityDocs.com Plainsboro 609-297-4070 DECEMBER 3, 2010 THE NEWS 25 the duo of Evan Milman and Eric Butler. 12:30 to 3 p.m. Kids’ Christmas Craft Party, A Night to Celebrate Kwanzaa Princeton Presbyterian Church, ric Daniels, a teacher of so- he says. “I enjoyed taking history 545 Meadow Road, West Wind- cial studies and world his- classes instead of basket weaving. sor, 609-987-1166. www.- tory at High School South, It was something I enjoyed as op- princetonpresbyterian.org. Crafts, E cookie decorating, Christmas is organizing the Kwanzaa event posed to an easy A.” songs, presentation of the Christ- at the school on Friday, December Daniel’s wife, Dina, works at mas story. Children must be ac- 10, at 6 p.m. Kwanzaa is a week- Geico. Their two daughters are companied by a parent or long celebration held in the Unit- Serena, 10; and Taylor, 8. guardian. Free for ages 3 to 12. 1 ed States honoring African her- The Bordentown school film is p.m. to 4 p.m. itage and culture, observed annu- about the history of the school that International Weekend, Plains- ally from December 26 to January taught values, discipline, and life boro Recreation, Municipal Com- 1. $10 includes dinner, screening skills to generations of black chil- plex, Plainsboro, 609-799-0909. of “A Place Out of Time: The Bor- dren for 70 years. The story is told www.plainsboronj.com. Folk crafts from around the world, dentown School,” and a program. by alumni, historians, and archi- hands-on workshops include pa- Dinner, catered by Smitty’s val footage. The 400-acre Geor- per cutting crafts from eastern Eu- Barbecue, includes chicken, mac- gian style campus in Bordentown rope, origami from Japan, Mexi- aroni and cheese, potato salad, was a co-educational public can paper crafts, Christmas crack- corn bread, and greens. There will school operated by the State of ers from Great Britain, and Native also be a talk about the principles New Jersey, which closed the American rhythm instruments. of Kwanzaa and a candlelighting school in 1955 after the Brown vs. Folk Puppeteers perform “Baby Yaga,” a Russian tale. Register. ceremony. “If I have an opportu- Board of Education decision. Free. 1:30 p.m. nity to teach something I will,” The film was directed by Dave says Daniels, who has been teach- Davidson, produced by Davidson Lectures ing at South for 13 years. and Amber Edwards, and narrated Lighting Beyond the Basics, Born and raised in the Bronx, by Ruby Dee. It premiered in May Princeton Community Televi- New York, he later played basket- on PBS. The film is now available sion, 369 Witherspoon Street, ball at Trenton State College. on DVD. Princeton, 609-252-1963. www.- “The only think I knew about New John Medley, Bordentown princetontv.org. Bring a photo of Jersey was the turnpike and Class of 1954, leads a post screen- lighting you would like to try. Pre- couldn’t figure out how the state’s ing discussion. “I love history, sented by Lawrence Roth. Regis- ter. $20. 1 to 5 p.m. nickname was the Garden State.” and it is special when you get an He worked at Citibank in script opportunity to talk to someone Star Show development for various pro- who can tell you so many different History Lesson: Eric Holiday Shows, Raritan Valley grams. “I was probably responsi- things,” says Daniels. Daniels, inset, hosts College, Planetarium, College ble for the do not call list,” he — Lynn Miller a Kwanzaa program says. “I wrote the quick phrases Center, North Branch, 908-526- Kwanzaa Festival, WW-P 1200. www.raritanval.edu. “The that were needed to be ready to re- and screening of ‘A Alien Who Stole Christmas,” 2 spond to objections to the pro- High Schools North and South, Place Out of Time.’ p.m. “Winter Wonder Lights,” 3 gram.” High School South, 346 Clarks- p.m. One show, $6; two shows, Daniels later returned to school ville Road, West Windsor. Friday, $11. Register. 2 p.m. ley, Bordentown School, Class of to major in special education with December 10, 6 p.m. Dinner, screening of “A Place Out of 1954; followed by discussion of Live Music a minor in psychology. “As a re- Kwanzaa and a candlelighting sult of No Child Left Behind I am Time: The Bordentown School,” Wine and Music, Hopewell Valley and a discussion with John Med- ceremony. $10. 609-716-5050. Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pen- qualified to teach social studies,” www.ww-p.org. nington, 609-737-4465. www.- hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Wine available. Rich Marello plays programs and private lessons. 9 Artworks, 19 Everett Alley, Tren- Route 571 and Clarksville Road, On Stage Beatles favorites. 4 to 7 p.m. a.m. to noon. ton, 609-394-9436. www.art- West Windsor, 609-799-6141. An- workstrenton.org. Holiday Out- nual tree lighting ceremony in- In One Bed and Out the Other, Paige Stewart, Blue Rooster Open House, The Lewis School, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 53 Bayard Lane, Princeton, 609- post is a holiday gift shop filled cludes music, fireworks, singing, Cafe, 17 North Main Street, Cran- with works of area artists and and refreshments. Music for the South Greenwood Avenue, bury, 609-235-7539. www.blue- 924-8120. www.lewisschool.org. Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.- Open house for alternative educa- craftspeople. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. non-denominational event is pre- roosterbakery.com. The Great sented by West Windsor-Plains- off-broadstreet.com. Classic American Songbook. 6 to 9 p.m. tion program for learning different Holiday Shopping, Ellarslie, farce. $27.50 to $29.50. 1:30 p.m. students with language-based Trenton City Museum, Cad- boro School District students. Darla and Rich Tarpinian, learning difficulties related to walader Park, 609-989-3632. Park at High School South. Free. Once Upon a Mattress, Actors’ Thomas Sweet Ice Cream, 1330 dyslexia, attention deficit, and au- www.ellarslie.org. Ornaments, Raindate is Sunday, December NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Route 206, Skillman, 609-430- ditory processing. Pre-K to college greeting cards, candles, pottery, 12, at 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Morrisville, PA, 215-295-3694. 2828. www.larrytritel.com. 7 p.m. preparatory levels. Summer study jewelry, porcelain, calendars, an- www.actorsnetbucks.org. Musical to 9:30 p.m. available. 10 a.m. tiques, and collectibles. 11 a.m. to Dance comedy. $20. 2 p.m. Tom & Dierdre, Grover’s Mill Cof- Bollywood Dance Workshop, 5 p.m. The Nutcracker Suite, West The Storm, Mercer County Com- fee House, 335 Princeton Hight- Drum & Dance Learning Center, Foreign Language Book and Au- Windsor Plainsboro Dance munity College, Studio Theater, stown Road, West Windsor, 609- 4110 Quakerbridge Road, Law- dio Visual Materials Sale, Company, Grover Middle School, Communications Building, 1200 716-8771. www.groversmill- renceville, 609-324-7383. www.- Princeton Public Library, 65 West Windsor, 609-799-9677. Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, coffee.com. 8 p.m. drumdancecenter.com. Indian Witherspoon Street, 609-924- www.thedancecorner.org. A nar- 609-570-3524. A new play by rated version of the timeless clas- Jody Person explores parent-child Scott Langdon, It’s a Grind Cof- dancing includes classical, 9529. www.princetonlibrary.org. bhangra, garba, and fusion. For all Fiction and non-fiction, dictionar- sic tale featuring ballet, pointe, relationships. $14. 2 p.m. fee House, 7 Schalks Crossing hip-hop, tap, and jazz. Choreogra- Road, Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. levels. Register. $25. 3 p.m. to ies, and language instruction 4:30 p.m. books, tapes, and CDs in German, phy by Amy DeCesare, Roni Wili- www.itsagrind.com. Acoustic orig- tyer, and Victoria Chodrow. Regis- Continued on following page inals and covers. 8 to 10 p.m. French, Spanish, Asian, Russian, Shopping News Hebrew, and other languages for ter. $9. 1 p.m. See story page 29. The Charles Laurita Trio, BT Warehouse Sale, Conair, 150 Mil- adults and children. Most paper- Bistro, 3499 Route 1 South, West backs are $1, and most hardcover Windsor, 609-919-9403. www.bt- ford Road, East Windsor. Hair dry- ers, shavers, kitchen appliances, books are $2. Also DVD, audio bistro.com. Featuring Rick books, classical and popular mu- Holiday Photo Sale Lucherini and Darwin Morua. 9 cookware, and more. All items December 1 - 24 • 9 am - 5 pm warranteed. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. sic CDs, VHS tapes and cas- p.m. settes. 1 to 5 p.m. St. Nicholas Bazaar, Trinity Thousands of Sports OutdoorAction Church, 33 Mercer Street, Prince- Singles Winter Open House, Plainsboro ton, 609-924-2277. www.trinity- Photos For Sale princeton.org. The annual holiday Wine and Dinner, Dinnermates, Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road, Princeton Area, 732-759-2174. Plainsboro, 609-897-9400. www.- event features three floors of holi- Limited Edition Photos day shopping and family activities www.dinnermates.com. Ages 30s njaudubon.org. Live animal show to early 50s. Call for reservation at noon; bird feeding at 1:30 p.m.; including gingerbread houses, St. Nicholas himself, antiques, china, and location. $20 plus dinner and tracking hike at 3 p.m. Hot drinks drinks. 7:30 p.m. and activities. Noon to 4 p.m. hand knit scarves and children’s Renowned Sports Photographer sweaters, cookie walk, books, Holiday Open House, Stony Sports Celebrates the Holidays gently used holiday attire, and or- with Up to Brook Millstone Watershed, nament making. Lunch available. Princeton Hockey, Baker Rink, Buttinger Nature Center, 31 Titus Free admission. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 609-258-4849. www.goprinceton- 33% OFF PHOTOS, Mill Road, Pennington, 609-737- Factory Sale, Ana Designs, 1 Ott tigers.com. St. Lawrence. $10. 4 7592. www.thewatershed.org. p.m. PLUS FREE 16X20 Refreshments, nature walks, and Street, Trenton, 609-394-0300. children’s holiday crafts. 12:30 to www.fivestripes.com. Candles, ta- Trenton Devils Hockey, Sun Na- MATTED PHOTO 3 p.m. pers, and pillars overstocks. 10 tional Bank Center, 609-599- a.m. to 4 p.m. 9500. www.trentondevils.com. WITH PURCHASE Reading Royals. $11-$29. 7 p.m. Politics Holiday Craft Show, Joyce Dick Druckman's work has received critical acclaim for over Meeting, Green Party of Mercer Kilmer Elementary School, a decade. He has been involved in professional photography for close County, 855 Berkeley Avenue, 1300 Stuyvesant Avenue, Tren- to thirty years and his work has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Trenton, 609-310-1672. 10 a.m. ton, 609-503-3182. Music, chil- Sunday Parade Magazine, Squash Magazine, by the Associated Press, in USA dren’s crafts,face painting, gifts. TODAY and in many newspapers throughout the country and region. Schools and silent auction. Free admis- sion. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. December 5 Open House English as a Sec- Gold Medal Impressions, Inc. ond Language, YWCA Prince- Judith Ripka Jewelry, Westin Ho- 43 Princeton-Hightstown Road ton, 59 Paul Robeson Place, tel, 201 Village Boulevard, Plains- Tree Lighting Princeton Junction, NJ • 609-606-9001 Princeton, 609-497-2100. www.- boro, 609-452-7900. www.- [email protected] judithripka.com. Sample sale. 10 ywcaprinceton.org. Tour and in- West Windsor Township, Ron www.goldmedalimpressions.com formation about corporate on-site a.m. to 6 p.m. Rogers Arboretum, corner of 26 THE NEWS DECEMBER 3, 2010 designer plant arrangements and commissioned landscape work, DECEMBER 5 and Christine Cancelli Gallery fea- turing equestrian and pet portrait Continued from preceding page commissioned paintings. The gallery will run new contemporary It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Ra- art exhibits every five weeks. E- dio Play, Kelsey Theater, Mer- mail [email protected] for cer County Community College, information. 1 p.m. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.- Art Exhibit, Gourgaud Gallery, 23 kelseytheatre.net. Holiday classic North Main Street, Cranbury, 609- of Joe Landry’s adaptation of 395-0900. www.gourgaudhist.- Frank Capra’s 1946 film recreates htm. Opening reception for “Cran- the experience of seeing a live ra- bury Gardens VIII,” works from the dio broadcast from the 1940s just art in the park. On view to Decem- as a studio audience would have. ber 26. “Familiar Princeton Water- Each actor presents multiple roles color Scenes,” an exhibit by Daniel and there is a live sound effects Thomas. On view to December crew. Benefit for the James Tolin 31. 1 to 3 p.m. Memorial Fund. $14. 2 p.m. Dancing A Christmas Carol, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609- Jersey Jumpers, Central Jersey 258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Dance Society, Plainsboro Li- day concert. Kathleen Ebling Holiday classic by Charles Dick- brary, 9 Van Doren Street, Plains- Shaw conducts. $20. 4 p.m. Handel — Plus Chinese Dance: Qing Yang Dance ens. $33 and up. 5:30 p.m. boro, 609-945-1883. www.- Celebrating Holidays from Studio is featured in Bravura Philharmonic Orches- centraljerseydance.org. East Lying to the Sea Gypsy, Unitari- Around the World, Bravura Phil- tra's holiday concert on Sunday, December 5, at Coast Swing basic lesson. Free. 1 harmonic Orchestra, Princeton an Universalist Church, 50 p.m. Princeton Alliance Church, in Plainsboro. Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 609- Alliance Church, 20 Schalks 924-1604. www.lyingtothesea- Salsa Workshop and Dance, Crossing Road, Plainsboro, 609- gypsy.com. New Jersey debut of Web of Compassion, Suzanne 790-9559. www.bravuraphil.org. History Live Music an original musical about a girl Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Holiday concert features the Qing who wants to be a pirate. Written Street, Princeton, 609-203-5854. Yang Dance Studio, a community Holiday Open House, Drum- Sharon Silverstein and the by Kiya Heartwood, the church’s www.webofcompassion.org. chorus singing excerpts of Han- thwacket Foundation, 354 Peace Project, Living at Peace, composer-in-residence, a gradu- Griselle Ponce hosts workshop del’s “Messiah,” and an audience Stockton Street, Princeton, 609- Plainsboro Municipal Building, ate student at Westminster Choir series. Workshops, 2:45 to 5:30 sing-along. Chiu-Tze Lin con- 683-0057. www.drumthwacket.- 641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, College, and a member of the folk p.m. Dance party, 6 to 9 p.m. One ducts. $15 to $25. 7 p.m. org. Tour of the official residence 908-431-9903. www.livingat- and roots due, Wishing Chair. workshop, $20; both workshops, of the Governor of New Jersey peace.com. “Peace Songs from Benefit for the church’s music min- $35; workshop and social, $40; Good Causes featuring “EverGreen,” an eco- Around the World” includes songs istry. Register. $20 and $25. social only, $10. 2:45 p.m. Machestic Dragons Day, Ten friendly theme created by garden from India, China, Africa, Israel, Spaghetti dinner will be served be- Thousand Villages store, clubs throughout the State. Regis- and the United States. Original tween the two performances, free. Literati Princeton Shopping Center, 301 ter. $5 donation. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. songs that convey messages of oneness and peace will also be 5:30 and 8 p.m. Author Event, Lawrence Library, North Harrison Street. Gifts and Festival of Trees, Morven Muse- performed. A native of New Jer- Darrah Lane and Route 1, decorations support fair trade with um, 55 Stockton Street, Prince- sey, Silverstein has been a singer Film Lawrence Township, 609-989- Third World countries. A percent- ton, 609-924-8144. www.mor- songwriter for 26 years. A yoga 6920. www.mcl.org. John Nagy, age of sales will be donated to ven.org. Galleries adorned for the Film Festival, Design Within student for eight years, she has author of “Invisible Ink: Spycraft of Machestic Dragons, New Jersey’s holidays by area businesses and Reach, 30 Nassau Street, Prince- been a student of sound yoga for the American Revolution,” “Rebel- first breast cancer survivor dragon garden clubs. $6. Noon to 4 p.m. ton, 609-921-0899. www.dwr.- two years, and more recently, na- lion in the Ranks: Mutinies of the boat team. Noon to 4 p.m. com. Screening of “Visual Holiday Open House and Greens da yoga with Acharya Girish Jha. American Revolution.” Refresh- Acoustics,” a documentary about Sale, William Trent House, 15 She has also taught in public ments. 2 to 3:30 p.m. the life and career of photographer Holiday Parties Market Street, Trenton, 609-989- schools for 14 years. 3 to 4:30 Julius Shulman. Popcorn, beer, Holiday Party, Alliance Fran- 0087. www.trenthouseassocia- p.m. and soft drinks. Register. 5 p.m. Classical Music caise of Princeton, Fedora’s tion.org. The Garden Club of Tren- Carillon Concert, Princeton Uni- Cafe, 2633 Main Street, Law- ton sells greens (holly, ivy, yew, ju- Schools Art versity, 88 College Road West, renceville, 609-498-1418. www.- niper, winterberry, pine, and box- Open House, Princeton Latin Princeton, 609-258-3654. www.- allianceprinceton.com. Light sup- wood), holiday baskets, and Artists’ Apiary, Camillo’s Cafe, Academy, Route 518, Rambling princeton.edu. Concert on the fifth per, desserts, music, and wines. wreaths. Season refreshments in Princeton Shopping Center, 609- Pines, Hopewell, 609-924-2206. largest carillon in the country. Register by E-mail to wendy@blis- the carriage house. Music by Carl 252-0608. www.camilloscafe.net. www.princetonlatinacademy.- Sunday series features an artist’s Free. 1 p.m. stravels.com. $10. 3 to 5 p.m. Nittinger on harpsichord and Eric Schultz on cello in the museum. In com. K to 12. Noon to 1 p.m. work, a four-course brunch, and a Advent Vespers, Princeton Uni- Holidays in the Village, Law- conjunction with Mill Hill House Alex and the Kaleidoscope drumming experience led by versity, Chapel, 609-258-3654. renceville Main Street, Weeden tour, a free shuttle will be avail- Band, Princeton Montessori Roberta Pughe. Wine and prosec- www.princeton.edu. “Nova! No- Park, 609-219-9300. www.Law- able. 1 to 4 p.m. School, 487 Cherry Valley Road, co available. A portion of brunch va!” presented by the Chapel rencevilleMainStreet.com. Music, Princeton, 609-924-4594. www.- proceeds benefits the artist who Choir conducted by Penna Rose. crafts fair, refreshments, visit with Walking Tour, Historical Society princetonmontessori.org. Holiday also receives 100 percent of all art Free. 2:30 p.m. Santa, and tree lighting. Free. 3 to of Princeton, Bainbridge House, sales. Holiday sing-a-long led by 5 p.m. 158 Nassau Street, Princeton, concert for toddlers, pre-school Kristen Acker, Princeton Day Rider University Chorale, Rider 609-921-6748. princetonhistory.- children, and their parents pre- School. $40. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. University, Gill Chapel, Law- Faith org. Two-hour walking tour of sented by Alex Mitnick, singer and renceville, 609-895-5781. www.- downtown Princeton and Prince- guitarist, and Alan Bell, Philadel- Art Exhibit, Gallery at Verde, Chanukah, Har Sinai Temple, rider.edu. Holiday concert. Free. 3 ton University includes stories phia based lyricist. Their first al- 4492 Route 27, Kingston. First day 2421 Pennington Road, Penning- p.m. about the early history of Prince- bum was released in 2004 with a for “Illuminations II,” a photograph- ton, 609-730-8100. www.har- Westminster Concert Bell Choir, ton, the founding of the University, focus on peace and communica- ic show by Deborah Land. The sinai.org. Concert by Chana Roth- Westminster Conservatory, and the American Revolution. $7; tion for children. Pizza dinner fol- three shops include Jewelry by man and her band at 10:30 a.m. Bristol Chapel, Princeton, 609- $4 for ages 6 to 12. 2 to 4 p.m. lows concert. 4 p.m. Suzanne featuring precious and $5. Concert by Art Frank and his semi-precious stones fashioned 921-2663. www.rider.edu. “Christ- mas for the Young at Heart” holi- Ambassadors Dixieland band, Shopping News into necklaces, Polly’s Pots with music, and desserts at 7 p.m. $15. For Families Register for one or both. 10:30 Pancake Breakfast with Santa, Judith Ripka Jewelry, Westin Ho- a.m. and 7 p.m. West Windsor Lions Club, Com- tel, 201 Village Boulevard, Plains- munity Middle School, 55 Grovers boro, 609-452-7900. www.- Community Chanukah Gather- Mill Road, Plainsboro, 609-419- judithripka.com. Sample sale. 10 ing, Chabad of the Windsors, 0156. Annual breakfast of pan- a.m. to 4 p.m. The Anew Center, 1300 Windsor- cakes, scrambled eggs, cookies, Edinburg Road, West Windsor, Holiday Shopping, Ellarslie, pastries, orange juice, and coffee. 609-448-9369. www.chabad- Trenton City Museum, Cad- Santa will be available for photos windsor.com. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. walader Park, 609-989-3632. with children (bring your own cam- www.ellarslie.org. Ornaments, Friendship Circle, Mercer era). $7 adults, $3 children (3 to greeting cards, candles, pottery, Friends, Slocums Bowl-O- 11), free for under age 3. Poinset- jewelry, porcelain, calendars, an- Drome, Ewing, 609-683-7240. tias for sale. Benefit for the organi- tiques, and collectibles. Noon to 4 www.mercerfriends.com. zation’s sight, hearing, and schol- p.m. Chanukah Bowl with latkes, arship programs. 8 a.m. to noon. donuts, and Chanukah gelt. For International Weekend, Plains- Chess familes with children with special Mon-Thurs boro Recreation, Municipal Com- needs, ages 8 to 11. Register. 1 to Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van plex, Plainsboro, 609-799-0909. 2 or 4 Day Program 3 p.m. Doren Street, 609-275-2897. www.plainsboronj.com. Songs of www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. For 3:30-6:10pm Christmas Live, Graceway Bible peace presented by Ed Goldberg advanced adult players. 1 to 5 Church, 1934 Klockner Road, and ensemble. Register. Free. 3 p.m. Hamilton, 609-586-0223. www.- to 4:30 p.m. graceway.org. Indoor and outdoor Socials event features fully-costumed ac- Family Theater tors, live animals, Christmas carol- Holiday Party, Astrological Soci- 609-588-4442 ing, and a guided tour through the Disney Live: Mickey’s Magic ety of Princeton, Camillo’s Cafe, 609-933-8806 history of Christmas. There will be Show, Sun National Bank Cen- Princeton Shopping Center, 301 cookies, pretzels, and hot choco- ter, 81 Hamilton Avenue, Trenton, Harrison Street, 732-970-3709. Email: [email protected] late. Lighting and sound cost 800-298-4200. www.comcasttex.- www.aspnj.org. Pasta, chicken, Web: www.quaker-bridge.com $10,000; and costumes, $2,000. com. $15 to $70. 3 and 6:30 p.m. fish, salads, and desserts. BYOB. Free. 5 to 8:15 p.m. Music by Neoplatonic Sympathy Reservations Required Star Show and Magnus Thorvald and the Health & Wellness Holiday Shows, Raritan Valley Aquarians. Register. $25. 6 p.m. Yoga, Onsen For All, 4451 Route College, Planetarium, College Sports 27, Princeton, 609-924-4800. Center, North Branch, 908-526- www.onsenforall.com. Gentle yo- 1200. www.raritanval.edu. “The Princeton Basketball, Jadwin ga class, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mul- Alien Who Stole Christmas,” 2 Gym, 609-258-4849. www.go- ti-level class, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “Winter Wonder Lights,” 3 princetontigers.com. Saint p.m. Register. $15 each. 10:30 p.m. One show, $6; two shows, Joseph’s. $12. 5 p.m. a.m. $11. Register. 2 p.m. DECEMBER 3, 2010 THE NEWS 27 Sports for Causes death of a child of any age. 7:30 English Poets edition of Marvell’s p.m. poetry. 5:30 p.m. Jingle All the Way 3K Road Race and Fun Run, Special Olympics For Families Pop Music New Jersey, 3 Princess Lane, Lawrenceville, 609-896-8000. Open House, Wholesome Kids Musicology Colloquium, Prince- www.sonj.org. Competitive road Cook, RWJ Hamilton Center, ton University Concerts, Wool- race benefits the more than 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Mer- worth, Room 102, 609-258-5000. 21,000 Special Olympics athletes cerville, 609-937-5215. www.- www.princeton.edu/utickets. Pe- who train and compete. Register wholesomekidscook.com. Little ter Urquhart, Institute for Ad- online. 5 p.m. Chefs, ages 2 to 3 with parent, 10 vanced Study. 4:30 p.m. a.m.; Preschool, ages 3 to 5 with parent, 1 p.m.; and Elementary, Faith ages 5 to 9 with parent, 4:15 p.m. Friendship Circle, Mercer Monday “Holiday Baking,” a parent work- Friends, 103B Kingston Terrace shop, 7 p.m.. Register. 10 a.m. Drive, Princeton, 609-683-7240. December 6 www.mercerfriends.com. Lectures Chanukah Bowl with latkes, Expanding Horizons Speaker Menorah lighting, and a dreidel Series, Princeton Senior Re- game. For adults with special Municipal Meetings source Center, Princeton Public needs. Register. 6 p.m. Public Meeting, West Windsor Library, 609-924-7108. Grief Township Council, Municipal workshop for seniors, a one-hour Food & Dining New Drama About Parent-Child Relationships: Ned Building, 609-799-2400. www.- program to address normal grief, Ianacone of West Windsor, front, with Parker Harris, westwindsornj.org. 7 p.m. Happy Hour, Tre Bar, Tre Piani coping strategies, and signs for Restaurant, Forrestal Village, Tristin Takacs, and Nick Andrejco is on stage in ‘The concern led by Lynn Shell, RN. Plainsboro, 609-452-1515. www.- Literati Register. Free. 7 p.m. trepiani.com. $5 burgers. Drink Storm’at Mercer College's Studio Theater on Friday Author Event, Labyrinth Books, Socrates Cafe, West Windsor Li- specials. 5 p.m. to Sunday, December 3 to 5. 122 Nassau Street, Princeton, brary, 333 North Post Road, 609- 609-497-1600. www.labyrinth- 799-0462. Ask questions, listen, Lectures books.com. Mary Catherine Bate- discuss, raise challenges. Regis- Meeting, CUH2A Toastmasters Live Music gers, Georgetown, and West son, author of “Composing a Fur- ter. 7 p.m. Windsor-Plainsboro High School ther Life.” Reading and conversa- Club, 1000 Lenox Drive, Law- Open Mic Night, Grover’s Mill renceville, 609-252-9667. www.- North and South images. Through tion with Bateson, Harriet Mayor Politics Coffee House, 335 Princeton December 24. Call for hours on Fulbright, Edmund Keeley, and chu2a.freetoasthost.org. Practice Hightstown Road, West Windsor, Woodrow Wilson School, public speaking and leadership weekends. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. See Richard K. Rein, publisher of 609-716-8771. www.groversmill- story page 23. U.S.1 Newspaper. Bateson, the Princeton University, Robertson skills in an encouraging atmos- coffee.com. 7 p.m. daughter of anthropologists Mar- Hall bowl 016, 609-258-2943. phere. Prospective members wel- Atelier Tour, Grounds For Sculp- www.princeton.edu. A Conversa- come. Noon. Open Mic, It’s a Grind Coffee ture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamil- garet Mead and Gregory Bateson, House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, interviewed six older individuals tion with Paul Volcker, former Computer Tips and Tricks, Com- ton, 609-586-0616. Inside scoop chair of the Federal Reserve un- Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. www.- on how sculpture is made and the for her new book. 6 p.m. puter Learning Center at Ewing, itsagrind.com. 7 to 8:30 p.m. der Presidents Carter and Reagan 999 Lower Ferry Road, 609-882- processes used to create a fin- and current chairman of the Eco- 5086. www.ewingsnet.com. Mary ished work of art. Register. $20. Pop Music nomic Recovery advisory Board Socials 5:30 p.m. Rehearsal, Jersey Harmony Kay Podlecki presents a tutorial under President Obama; and Josh about the Apple’s iPad computer Widows and Widowers, Concor- Chorus, Plainsboro Library, 9 Van Bolten, former White House chief dia Jewish Congregation, Concor- Architecture Doren Street, Plainsboro, 732- at 1 p.m. Q&A session at 1:30 p.m. of staff. 4:30 p.m. “Tech Gifts and Gadgets for Holi- dia Shopping Center, Monroe, Archaeological Institute of 236-6803. www.harmonize.com/- 609-395-8999. Get-together to jerseyharmony. New members day Giving” presented by Douglas America, Princeton University, Singles Dixon at 2 p.m. 1:30 p.m. plan dinners, shows, and compan- McCormick 106, 609-258-9127. are welcome. 7:15 p.m. ionship. Register. 1:30 p.m. Coffee and Conversation, Princeton Public Library, 65 www.princeton.edu. “Landscapes Barbershop Chorus, Princeton Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 335 of the Byzantine Village” present- Garden Statesmen, Plainsboro Witherspoon Street, 609-924- Princeton Hightstown Road, West 8822. Tech Talk, free. 7 p.m. ed by Sharon Gerstel, U.C.L.A. Library, 9 Van Doren Street, Windsor, 609-716-8771. www.- Reception follows talk. Free. 6 Plainsboro, 609-799-8218. www.- groversmillcoffee.com. Coffee, JobSeekers, Parish Hall entrance, Wednesday p.m. princetongardenstatesmen.com. tea, soup, sandwich, or dessert. Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Men of all ages and experience Register at www.meetup.com/- 609-924-2277. www.trinity- December 8 Dancing levels are invited to sing in four- princeton.org. Networking and Princeton-Area-Singles-Network. Contra Dance, Princeton Coun- part harmony. The non-profit orga- 6:30 to 8 p.m. support for changing careers. nization presents at numerous Free. 7:30 p.m. try Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Municipal Meetings Center, Monument Drive, 609- charities. Free. 7:30 to 10 p.m. Socials Patti Smith, Princeton Universi- Public Meeting, West Windsor 924-6763. www.princetoncountry- Rider University Band, Rider ty, McCosh 50, 609-258-3000. Meeting, Women’s College Club Planning Board, Municipal Build- dancers.org. Instruction followed University, Yvonne Theater, princeton.edu. Known as a singer, of Princeton, All Saints’ Church, ing, 609-799-2400. 7 p.m. by dance. $7. 7:40 to 10:30 p.m. Lawrenceville, 609-896-5303. 16 All Saints’ Road, Princeton, songwriter, and poet, Patti Smith www.rider.edu. Winter concert 609-430-1565. 1 p.m. received the National Book Award Public Meeting, Plainsboro Literati conducted by Jerry Rife in con- for “Just Kids,” and talks about her Township Committee, Municipal junction with the Blawenburg For Seniors relationship with photographer Building, 609-799-0909. www.- Author Event, Labyrinth Books, Band. Free. 7:30 p.m. Robert Mapplethorpe in her new plainsboronj.com. 7:30 p.m. 122 Nassau Street, Princeton, Movie, West Windsor Senior memoir, “Picturing Robert.” Born 609-497-1600. www.labyrinth- Good Causes Center, 271 Clarksville Road, in Chicago, Illinois, Smith was Art books.com. Cynthia Zarin, author West Windsor, 609-799-9068. raised in Woodbury, New Jersey. of “The Ada Poems,” presents a Dinner and Holiday Concert, St. Screening of “The Emperor’s Holiday Exhibit, Gold Medal Im- reading. A longtime contributor to Francis Medical Center, Sacred Her mother, Beverly, was a jazz pressions, 43 Princeton Hight- Club.” 1 p.m. singer and her father, Grant, the New Yorker, she has written Heart Church, Broad Street, Tren- stown Road, West Windsor, 609- three previous books of poetry and ton, 609-599-5659. www.- worked at the Honeywell plant. 606-9001. Photographer Richard She graduated from Deptford several books for children. 5:30 stfrancismedical.org. Annual ben- Druckman features a limited num- p.m. efit holiday concert featuring the Tuesday Township High School in 1964 ber of collection-quality pho- Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea, and received an art scholarship to tographs from Super Bowls, Gi- a 45-member ensemble conduct- Glassboro State Teachers Col- ants, Jets, Eagles, Yankees, Continued on following page ed by Reverend Alphonse December 7 lege. 8 p.m. Mets, Nets, Devils, Flyers, Rut- Stephenson. Concert at 7:30 p.m., $45; concert with cocktails and buffet dinner at 5 p.m., $125. Reg- Art ister. 7:30 p.m. Art Exhibit, Gallery at Mercer County College, Communica- Craft Fairs tions Center, 609-586-4800, ext. Sauce for the Goose, Arts Coun- 3589. www.mccc.edu. “Other cil of Princeton, Witherspoon Views,” a multimedia exhibit fea- Street, Princeton, 609-924-8777. turing artwork by 25 faculty mem- www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. bers on display include acrylics, Arts and crafts sale featuring collage, photographs, ceramics, paintings, drawings, ceramics, mixed media, watercolor, prints, glasswork, holiday ornaments, and computer art. On view to De- greeting cards, photography, jew- cember 22. Solstice concert on elry, hats, and scarves. Gallery Monday, December 20, at 6:30 hours are Monday, Tuesday, p.m. 11 a.m. Wednesday, and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 Dancing p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 Tuesday Night Folk Dance p.m. Through December 21. 9 Group, Riverside School, Prince- a.m. to 5 p.m. ton, 609-655-0758. www.prince- tonfolkdance.org. Instruction and Food & Dining dancing. No partner needed. $3. 7 Happy Hour, Tre Bar, Tre Piani to 9 p.m. Restaurant, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-452-1515. www.- Literati trepiani.com. $5 pasta. Drink spe- Author Event, Labyrinth Books, cials. 5 p.m. 122 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-497-1600. www.labyrinth- Health & Wellness books.com. Nigel Smith, author of Monthly Meeting, Compassion- “Andrew Marvell: The Chame- ate Friends, Capital Health Sys- leon,” and professor of English at tem, 1445 Whitehorse-Mercerville Princeton University. An expert of Road, Hamilton, 609-516-8047. Marvell, a 17th century poet and a www.tcfmercer.org. Support to as- noted civil servant under sist families toward the positive Cromwell’s Protectorate, Smith resolution of grief following the edited the Longman Annotated 28 THE NEWS DECEMBER 3, 2010 TCNJ Concert Band, College of History Lane, Monmouth Junction, 732- Politics New Jersey, Mildred and Ernest 329-4000. Photography critique DECEMBER 8 Mayo Concert Hall, Ewing, 609- Holiday Open House, Drum- session presented by Sally David- Woodrow Wilson School, 771-2585. www.tcnj.edu. Regis- thwacket Foundation, 354 son, who has taught photography Princeton University, Robertson Continued from preceding page ter. 8 p.m. Stockton Street, Princeton, 609- at Grounds For Sculpture for the Hall bowl 016, 609-258-2943. 683-0057. www.drumthwacket.- past nine years. Bring two photos www.princeton.edu. “Economics Classical Music Craft Fairs org. Tour of the official residence (5x7 or 8x10) mounted on white versus Extremism: The New Mus- of the Governor of New Jersey cardboard. Free. 7 to 8:30 p.m. lim Middle Class and Ideological Carols of Many Nations, Prince- Sauce for the Goose, Arts Council featuring “EverGreen,” an eco- Shift in the Muslim World” present- ton Theological Seminary, Miller of Princeton, Witherspoon Street, friendly theme created by garden Shopping Safety Seminar, ed by Vali Nasr, professor of inter- Chapel, 609-497-7890. www.- Princeton, 609-924-8777. www.- clubs throughout the State. Regis- Princeton ATA Martial Arts, 830 national politics at Tufts Universi- ptsem.edu. Musical services in- artscouncilofprinceton.org. Arts ter. $5 donation. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. State Road, Princeton, 609-616- ty, and senior advisor to special cludes readings, choral anthems, and crafts sale featuring paintings, 2821. princetonata.com. One- Festival of Trees, Morven Muse- representative for Afghanistan and congregational carols led by drawings, ceramics, glasswork, hour seminar includes shopping and Pakistan. 4:30 p.m. the Princeton Seminary Choir, in- holiday ornaments, greeting cards, um, 55 Stockton Street, Prince- safety, parking lot safety, and real ternational students, and staff. photography, jewelry, hats, and ton, 609-924-8144. www.mor- world self-defense tactics. Regis- Schools Children from the seminary com- scarves. Gallery hours are Mon- ven.org. Galleries adorned for the ter. Free. Must be 18 and over. munity sing a Moravian Christmas day, Tuesday, Wednesday, and holidays by area businesses and 7:30 p.m. Open Classroom, Wilberforce garden clubs. $6. 11 a.m. to 3 School, 33 River Road, Prince- carol, “Morning Star, O Cheering Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, Slide Talk, Princeton Photogra- Sight,” during the service. The 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 p.m. ton, 609-924-6111. www.wilber- phy Club, Johnson Education forceschool.org. Christian school school’s resident bluegrass band a.m. to 4 p.m. Through December Center, D&R Greenway Land will lead another carol. Of the 555 21. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Family Theater from kindergarten to eighth grade. Trust, 1 Preservation Place, Children are welcome. 8:30 a.m. students enrolled, 21 are interna- Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, Princeton, 732-422-3676. “A Few tional students who come from 13 Food & Dining Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 Things I’ve Learning Over Forty countries. Advent and Christmas Socials Wherever the Olive Grows, South Greenwood Avenue, Hope- Years” presented by Ricardo Bar- scriptures will be read in their na- Mediterra, 29 Hulfish Street, well, 609-466-2766. www.off- ros, a freelance photographer. Meeting, NJ Ski and Snowboard, tive languages. Carol by candle- Princeton, 609-252-9680. “The broadstreet.com. Geared for Register. 7:30 p.m. Chickie’s and Pete’s, 306 Route light after each service. Free. 3, Feast of the Fishes” focuses on young audiences ages 3 to 7. $4. 130 North, Bordentown, 609-424- 6:30, and 8:30 p.m. the traditional Italian-American 10 a.m. Live Music 0710. www.njskiandsnowboard.- Carillon Concert, Princeton Uni- com. 7:30 p.m. feast that includes seafood dish- Concert, Barnes & Noble, Market- versity, 88 College Road West, Lectures es. Register. $45. 6 p.m. Fair, West Windsor, 609-716- Princeton, 609-258-3654. Concert For Seniors Meeting, Princeton Photography 1570. www.bn.com. Hopewell on the fifth largest carillon in the Health & Wellness Club, Johnson Education Center, Valley Chamber Singers perform Kosher Cafe East, Jewish Family country. Free. 6:30 p.m. Yoga Flow, West Windsor Arts D&R Greenway Land Trust, 1 holiday program. 7 p.m. and Children’s Service, Beth El Opera New Jersey: Holiday Fare, Preservation Place, Princeton, Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Council, 952 Alexander Road, Open Mic, Alchemist & Barrister, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fair- 732-422-3676. www.princeton- Road, East Windsor, 609-987- West Windsor, 609-716-1931. 28 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, grounds Road, Hamilton, 609- photoclub.org. 7 p.m. 8100. www.jfcsonline.org. Kosher www.westwindsorarts.org. Linda 609-924-5555. 10 p.m. 586-0616. www.groundsforsculp- Domino presents. $12. 10 to Camera Club, South Brunswick meal and speaker for ages 60 and ture.org. Holiday concert. free with 11:15 a.m. Arts Commission, South Karaoke, Ivy Inn, 248 Nassau up. “Take Your Health to a New admission. 7 p.m. Brunswick Library, 110 Kingston Street, Princeton, 609-462-4641. Level” presented by Carole Elkins, 10 p.m. a wellness consultant. Register. $5. 12:30 p.m. Sports Trenton Devils Hockey, Sun Na- tional Bank Center, 609-599- 9500. www.trentondevils.com. Elmira Jackals. $11-$29. 7 p.m. Thursday December 9

On Stage A Christmas Carol, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609- 258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Holiday classic by Charles Dick- ens. $33 and up. 7:30 p.m. Once Upon a Mattress, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, PA, 215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. Musical comedy. $20. 8 p.m. Floyd Collins, Princeton Univer- sity, Lewis Center, 185 Nassau Street, 609-258-1500. www.- princeton.edu. Directed by Andy Linz, Class of 2011. 8 p.m. Garden District, Theatre Intime, Hamilton Murray Theater, Prince- ton University, 609-258-1742. www.theatreintime.org. $12. 8 p.m. Film Foreign Film, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-989- 6920. www.mcl.org. Screening of “Jaffa,” 2009. Hebrew with English subtitles. Register. 6:30 p.m. Visions of Light: Art Through Film, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, 609-924- 8777. www.artscouncilofprince- ton.org. Screening of a documen- tary on the art and history of cine- matography since the beginning of cinema at the turn of the 20th cen- tury. Post screening discussion with a panel of artists. Free. 7:30 p.m. Dancing Argentine Tango, Black Cat Tan- go, Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Drive, 609-273-1378. www.theblackcattango.com. Be- ginner and intermediate classes followed by guided practice. No partner necessary. $12. 9:15 p.m. Classical Music Concert, Princeton University, Chapel, 609-258-3654. www.- princeton.edu. Free. 12:30 to 1 p.m. Jazz & Blues DECEMBER 3, 2010 THE NEWS 29 Projects in Jazz Performance, Princeton University Concerts, Taplin Auditorium, 609-258-5000. The Nutcracker Times Two www.princeton.edu/utickets. Recital with Kenny Davis on bass. he Nutcracker Suite, present- McElroy, Alyssa Miller, Aditi Free. 8 p.m. Ted by the West Windsor Nayak, Elisabeth O’Connell, Plainsboro Dance Company, is a Caitlyn Olenchalk, Hope Pan- Pop Music blend of traditional and contem- dolpho, Sophie Pirrera, Victoria Composition Colloquium, porary music and diverse chore- Retterholt, Julia Revock, Chris- Princeton University Concerts, ography with more than 150 tine Rexroad, Rebecca Rost, Woolworth, Room 102, 609-258- dancers performing not only bal- Grace Sawyers, Rebecca 5000. www.princeton.edu/- let and pointe, but also jazz, hip Schwartz, Abigail Tattle, Kelsey utickets. Trimpin. 4:30 p.m. hop, street jazz, and tap. This Tattle, Sydney Tattle, Femia Food & Dining year’s performances take place at Tonelli, Rea Tonelli, Veronica Grover Middle School on Satur- Tonelli, Regina Trevino, Rachel Happy Hour, Tre Bar, Tre Piani day, December 4, at 7 p.m. and Trokenheim, Anika Vincent, Restaurant, Forrestal Village, Sunday, December 5, at 1 p.m. Alex Vogel, Meghan Vogt, Peter Plainsboro, 609-452-1515. www.- trepiani.com. $5 pizza. Drink spe- Tickets are $9. Wilityer, and Roni Wilityer. cials. 5 p.m. The updated and fully-narrated Plainsboro dancers include version of the timeless classic fea- Taylor Alphonso, Katherine An- Perfect Pairings, Miele Design A Holiday Classic: West Windsor and Plainsboro Center, 9 Independence Way, tures Molly Karlin, a junior at tos, Caroline Bromberg, Emily dancers in Dance Vision's ‘Nutcracker’include Princeton, 800-843-7231. www.- High School North, in the lead Brown, Nadia Burston, Elise Bur- mieleusa.com. Jacqueline Lom- role of Clara. Benji Sills, a sopho- ton, Kathryna Caparino, Isabella Linda Mannheim, back left, Marie Alonzo Snyder, bard, a rising chef and sommelier, more at North, portrays the Capuano, Juliana Isnardi, Rosetta Josiah Foster, Esther Sun, Danielle Shoemaker, presents wine pairings for the holi- Prince. Soloists, also High School Isnardi, Katie Kane, Molly Karlin, Dan Sandford, and Risa Kaplowitz. Also, Madison days with oysters, chestnuts, North students, include Mar- Grace Kolker, Julia Kolker, Lai, front left, Max Azaro, Grace Sandford, Serena turkey, and brussel sprouts. Reg- guerite Girandola as the Ballerina Amanda Kowalski, Carly Kowal- ister. $100. 6 p.m. Wang, Alessa Meni, Leopold Foster, Raisa Rober- Doll and Katherine LiPuma as the ski, Alexandra Partila, Jessica Farmers’Market Snow Queen. Choreography is by Polin, Alexandria Sine, Natasha to, Scarlet Hanks, and Iris Foster. Below: Molly Karlin and Benji Sills are featured in Holiday Market, Princeton Farm- Amy DeCesare, Roni Wilityer, Singer, Melissa Siskind, Iris ers Market, Princeton Public Li- and Victoria Chodrow. Tseng, and Tatiana Tymofyeyeva. WWP Dance Company's production of ‘Nutcracker.’ brary, Witherspoon Street, Prince- West Windsor dancers include The company will be holding ton, 609-655-8095. www.- Sydney Abitanto, Jessica Agran, auditions on Saturday, December princetonfarmersmarket.com. Kayla Athey, Gabrielle Bailey, 18, for its spring show, “The director of DanceVision, is a West Produce, cheese, breads, pas- Juliana Bell, Alexa Bornstein, Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” Call Windsor resident. tries, honey, candles, fresh juices, Madison Briffa, Taylor Britt, studio for times at 609-799-9677. Dancers from West Windsor baskets, jewelry, pottery, rugs, al- Olivia Carrabba, Madelyn Castil- and Plainsboro include Linda paca wool clothing, paintings, Mannheim, Marie Alonzo Sny- books, DVDs, games, and greet- lo, Kathleen Chen, Kelly Chen, he DanceVision Youth En- ing cards. 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Vivien Chen, Lucy Cinoa, Callia Tsemble, based in Plainsboro, der, Josiah Foster, Esther Sun, Cordasco, Amy DeCesare, Faith celebrates its fourth year of danc- Danielle Shoemaker, Dan Sand- Health & Wellness Falkowitz, Mia Ferri, Anne-Char- ing the Nutcracker on Saturday ford, Risa Kaplowitz, Madison Group Studio Workout, Optimal lotte Frotte, Carina Garcia, Lau- and Sunday, December 11 and 12, Lai, Max Azaro, Grace Sandford, Exercise, 27 Maplewood Avenue, ren Gracias, Becky Harris, Kiran at Montgomery High School in Serena Wang, Alessa Meni, Cranbury, 609-462-7722. Super- Hauser, Shirley Hecht, Gemma Skillman. Choreography is by Su- Leopold Foster, Raisa Roberto, vised cardio, core, strength, and Hutton, Hope Jaworowski, Ana- san Jaffee of American Ballet Scarlet Hanks, and Iris Foster. stretching. Register. $20. 6 a.m. hita Joshi, Eve Kavalov, Lula Theater. Tickets are $25. — Lynn Miller For Families Kavalov, Courtney Kobus, Jamie DanceVision is a non-profit The Nutcracker, Dance Vi- Kobus, and Kelsey Kobus. corporation whose mission is to sion, Montgomery High School, Pre-K Nature Program, Mercer Also, Emma Leland, Julia Le- enrich the community with quali- County Park Commission, Mer- 1016 Route 601, Skillman. Satur- cer Park, West Windsor, 609-989- land, Jessica Lewinson, Charlotte ty dance experiences such as per- day, December 11, 7 p.m., and 6540. www.mercercounty.org. Lichenstein, Jennifer Litzinger, formances, school residencies, Sunday, December 12 at 2 p.m. “Conifers.” Register by E-mail to Kimberly Litzinger, Danielle Llu- and dance festivals. The Nut- $25. 609-520-1020. www.- [email protected]. Free. beres, Olivia Lluberes, Ale xa cracker is performed by the dancevisionnj.org. School, West Windsor. Saturday, 10 to 11 a.m. Lombardi, Karlie Lombardi, Eliz- DanceVision Youth Ensemble, December 4, 7 p.m. and Sunday, abeth March, Tanya Matthew, the performing arm of DanceVi- The Nutcracker Suite, West December 5, at 1 p.m. $9. 609- Family Theater Nicole McCarthy, Casey McEl- sion. Risa Kaplowitz, the artistic Windsor Plainsboro Dance 799-9677. www.thedancecorn- Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, roy, Kelly McElroy, William Company, Grover Middle er.org. Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.- Restaurant, 812 Route 33, Hamil- Hamilton Murray Theater, Prince- Princeton University Orchestra, ols, Westminster Choir College, off-broadstreet.com. Geared for ton, 609-689-2338. www.iaap- ton University, 609-258-1742. Princeton University Concerts, Princeton University Chapel, 609- young audiences ages 3 to 7. $4. mercer.org. Dinner and program. www.theatreintime.org. $12. 8 Richardson Auditorium, 609-258- 921-2663. rider.edu. Five of West- 10 a.m. Register. $35. 5:45 p.m. p.m. 5000. www.princeton.edu/utic- minster’s choirs, Ken Cowan on or- Social Event, Special Olympics kets. Ignat Solzhenitsyn appears gan, and Solid Brass Ensemble Lectures New Jersey, Princeton Sports Dinner Theater as both a pianist and conductor in present seasonal readings. Sing- Lawyers C.A.R.E., Mercer Coun- Bar, 128 Nassau Street, Prince- Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, an all Shostakovich program. He along with Christmas carols. Pre- ty Bar, Mercer County Connec- ton, 609-896-8000. www.sonj.org. Omicron Theater Productions, plays Piano Concerto No. 1 with concert patron dinner at Cherry Val- tion, Route 33 at Paxson Avenue, Register. 6 to 8 p.m. Amici Milano Restaurant, Chest- concutor Michael Pratt. After inter- ley Country Club, $30 to $60. 8 p.m. 609-585-6200. www.mercerbar.- nut Avenue, Trenton, 609-443- mission he will conduct Symphony com. 15-minute consultations with 5598. Audience participation. No. 8. $15. 8 p.m. a lawyer about legal issues of fam- Register. $48.50 includes dinner, An Evening of Readings and Car- Continued on following page ily law, real estate, landlord and Friday show, and gratuity. 7:30 p.m. tenant law, personal injury, crimi- nal and municipal court law, wills December 10 Dancing and estates, bankruptcy, and im- Dance Jam, Dance Improv Live, migration. Free. 5:30 to 7 p.m. All Saints’ Church, 16 All Saints’ If You've Been Injured in an Accident, Dance Road, Princeton, 609-924-3767. Live Music www.danceimprov.com. Expres- The Great Russian Nutcracker, Edward Boutross, Santino’s Ris- sive dance improvisation with live Raritan Valley Community Col- Call Us About Your Legal Rights! torante, 240 Route 130 South, music. $15. 8 to 10:15 p.m. lege, Route 28, North Branch, Robbinsville, 609-443-5600. 908-725-3420. www.rvccarts.edu. Free Consultation on Accident Cases www.santinosristorante.com. Moscow Ballet performs. $40 and Classical Music Jazz vocal standards. BYOB. 6:30 You Pay No Legal Fees Unless We $45. 4 p.m. TCNJ Orchestra, College of New to 8 p.m. Jersey, Mildred and Ernest Mayo Obtain Compensation for You On Stage Concert Hall, Ewing, 609-771- Gerald D. Siegel, Esq. Politics 2585. www.tcnj.edu. Register. 8 Floyd Collins, Princeton Univer- Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Woodrow Wilson School, p.m. sity, Lewis Center, 185 Nassau Court as a Civil Trial Lawyer Princeton University, Robertson Street, 609-258-1500. www.- Holiday Concert, Hopewell Val- Hall bowl 016, 609-258-2943. 31 years of Personal Injury experience princeton.edu. Directed by Andy ley Chorus, Unitarian Universalist www.princeton.edu. “Empowering in Middlesex & Mercer Counties Linz, Class of 2011. 2 p.m. Church at Washington Crossing, African Americans in the Age of 268 Washington Crossing-Pen- In One Bed and Out the Other, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Slip & Fall, Obama” presented by Marc Mori- nington Road, Titusville, 609-737- Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 Defective Products, Construction Accidents, Workers Compensation al, president of the National Urban 3177. “Snow Had Fallen, Snow on South Greenwood Avenue, League; and Hugh Price, former Snow,” a program of sacred and Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.- Other Legal Matters: Expungement of Criminal Records, DWI, president and CEO of the National secular music about snow with off-broadstreet.com. Classic No Insurance, Driving While Suspended, Shoplifting, Disorderly Urban League. 4:30 p.m. arrangements by Berlioz, Menotti, farce. $27.50 to $29.50. 7 p.m. Lauridsen, Loesser, and Berlin. Conduct, Drug Offenses, Juvenile Offenses, Real Estate Closings, Singles A Christmas Carol, McCarter $15. 8 p.m. Simple Wills Theater, 91 University Place, 609- Divorced and Separated Support Edward T. Cone Concert Series, 258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Group, Hopewell Presbyterian Institute for Advanced Study, Holiday classic by Charles Dick- Church, Hopewell, 609-466- Wolfensohn Hall, Einstein Drive, ens. $33 and up. 7:30 p.m. 0758. www.hopewellpres.org. Princeton, 609-951-4458. www.- Register. 7:30 p.m. Once Upon a Mattress, Actors’ ias.edu. Mallet Madness with Joe Tel:609-799-6066 Socials NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Locke, vibraphone; Lisa Pegher, Morrisville, PA, 215-295-3694. marimba; and Bernard Woma, da- 666 Plainsboro Road, Bldg 100 Suite F, Plainsboro, NJ 08536 Dinner and Meeting, Internation- www.actorsnetbucks.org. Musical gara gyil (African xylophone). Post al Association of Administra- comedy. $20. 8 p.m. concert discussion. Register. Website: www.nj-negligencelawyer.com tive Professionals, Tessara’s Garden District, Theatre Intime, Free. 8 p.m. 30 THE NEWS DECEMBER 3, 2010 Opportunities

In Town Juniorettes’ annual wish tree gift high on the list include non-perish- drive in MarketFair continues able food, toiletries, and gift cards West Windsor Arts Council through Saturday, December 18. to local grocery stores. Contact seeks proposals for a set of four Contact Kathy Lane by E-mail to Kirsten Yard at [email protected] chandeliers to be hung from the ceil- [email protected] for information. org, call 609-987-5003, or visit ing of the main entry and lobby area. SERV Behavioral Health Sys- www.enablenj.org for more infor- Artists should E-mail info@west- mation. windsorarts.org for a copy of the ap- tem volunteers will gift wrap plication and submission guide- books and other items at Barnes 7 Sun National Bank Center and lines. Only electronic submissions Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, Catholic Charities are collecting will be accepted for jury review and on Wednesday, December 1, from new, unwrapped toys for area fam- selection. All work will have two 6 to 10 p.m. Purchases will be ilies experiencing severe hardships opportunities to be sold. Completed wrapped in Chanukah, Christmas, this holiday season. Donate a toy proposals must be received by Mon- or other holiday wrap. Donations and receive a $5 discount to Mon- day, December 20. Each selected support consumers with mental ill- ster Jam or Disney on Ice. Bring to nesses and/or developmental dis- 81 Hamilton Avenue, Trenton, series will be on view to the public Granting Holiday Wishes: Junior League Wish Tree for close to two months. abilities. 609-662-3059 or www.- Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 The arts council also requests do- servbhs.org. p.m. or Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at MarketFair coordinated by Emily Carnevale, back nations to its “60 in 60” campaign Suggestions of items include soft left, Kelly Scanlan, Hayley Stocker, Jennifer Rabbi- for its home stretch to raise $60,000 Donate Please blocks, crib toys, dolls, trucks, no, Jessie Bistrais, Kacy Lane, Bryn Gorberg, and cars, action figures, soft books, in 60 days to reach its $300,000 cap- Senator-elect Linda Green- Paige Kunkle. Also, Nidhi Khanna, front left, Ruchi ital campaign goal. There are also games, building blocks, and sports stein and Assemblyman Wayne equipment. Call 609-656-3200 or Amin, Ellie Mair-Pratt, Nihar Sidhu, Amanda Lane, opportunities to for unique giving DeAngelo are partnering with the Sarah Maher, and Elise Gorberg. opportunities. Call 609-716-1931 or visit www.catholicharitiestren- State Fireman’s Mutual Benevo- ton.org. 609-915-5056 for information. lent Association to raise funds to www.westwindsorarts.org. pay for telephone calling cards for ing on the arts. A workshop will be fundraiser, the Shining Star Gala Playful Theater Productions the troops to call home. The annual Volunteers Needed held on Thursday, December 9, in honoring area businesses, organi- has auditions for Hello, Dolly!” on “Calling Cards for the Troops” Salvation Army seeks volun- Trenton, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. zations, and individuals that have Monday and Tuesday, December provides 15-minute international teer bell ringers at one of 21 loca- Call 609-292-6130 or E-mail dino- impacted the lives of others 13 and 14, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Prepare calling cards to service men and tions in Mercer County through [email protected] to regis- through their generosity, volun- one complete song from a tradi- women deployed overseas during Saturday, December 25. Call 609- ter. Deadline for a notice of intent teerism, and acts of kindness. The tional musical, and bring sheet mu- the December to January holiday 599-9373 for information. to apply for a grant is Friday, De- gala will be held on Saturday, April sic, your resume, and a photo- season. Area residents can drop off cember 17 with applications due by 30, at the Crowne Plaza in Monroe. graph. Be prepared to dance. E- a financial donation or a pre-pur- Audition February 23. Visit www.arts.- E-mail nominations to bbluzz@- mail [email protected] for chased 15-minute international sos.state.nj.us to download the hotmail.com or call 609-448-6226. an appointment. Must be 14 or calling card at either of the Green- Raritan College invites the guidelines and application. Deadline is Wednesday, December over. All performances at Kelsey stein-DeAngelo district offices: 7 community to audition for the rock 8. Theater, West Windsor. Centre Drive, Suite 2, Monroe musical “Rent” on Sunday and Health Township, or 2239 Whitehorse- Monday, December 12 and 13, Catch a Rising Star Comedy Major League Mercerville Road, Suite E, Hamil- from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Welpe The- Harvest Moon presents “Com- Club offers two free tickets to any ton Township. Cash donations as ater, Branchburg campus. Prepare fort Through Right Eating,” a Motor Vehicle Commission 2011 show in exchange for a dona- well as check (made payable to 16 to 32 bars of an up tempo song. workshop for men and women who offers license plates to honor the tion to the Toys for Tots program. NJFMBA Central District) will be An accompanist will be provided. overeat or think that they may have New York Yankees, the New York Bring to the box office in the Hyatt, accepted until Friday, December Be prepared to move around at au- food allergies on Thursdays, from Mets, and the Philadelphia Carnegie Center, West Windsor on 10. Call 609-631-7501 or 609-395- dition. Visit www.raritanval.edu 7 to 8 p.m. Call Kristin for location Phillies. Order forms are available Fridays from 5 to 10 p.m., or Satur- 9911 for more information. for information. and information at 609-462-4717. at www.njmvc.gov/sports or at the days, from 3 to 10 p.m. Deadline is agencies. $60 with an annual re- Saturday, December 11. Call 609- Enable seeks community mem- Nominate newal fee of $60. Revenue generat- 987-8018 for information. bers to purchase gifts and food for Grants Available ed will go to the state’s general more than 200 people with disabil- New Jersey State Council on Better Beginnings Child De- Princeton Area Junior fund. ities and their families who need the Arts offers grant opportunities velopment Center is accepting Woman’s Club and Princeton help this holiday season. Items for nonprofit organizations focus- nominations for its annual

522, Monmouth Junction, 732- Good Causes Faith well, 609-466-2766. www.off- 329-4000. David Aaron Quartet broadstreet.com. Geared for DECEMBER 10 present a night of swing music. $6 Tree of Light Celebration, The Christmas Live, Graceway Bible young audiences ages 3 to 7. $4. includes refreshments. 8 to 10 Lewis School, 53 Bayard Lane, Church, 1934 Klockner Road, 10 a.m. Continued from preceding page p.m. Princeton, 609-924-8120. www.- Hamilton, 609-586-0223. www.- lewisschool.org. Annual event to graceway.org. Indoor and outdoor ‘Twas the Night Before Christ- Folk Music Pop Music benefit the scholarship and pro- event features fully-costumed ac- mas, Kelsey Theater, Mercer gram fund features the lighting of tors, live animals, Christmas carol- County Community College, Bob Zentz, Princeton Folk Music Barbershop Harmony Holiday the tree, a holiday concert, gourmet ing, and a guided tour through the 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Society, Christ Congregation Concert, Brothers in Harmony, foods, and a silent auction. The history of Christmas. There will be Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.- Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Prince- Hamilton High School West, 2720 thousands of lights lit on the stately cookies, pretzels, and hot choco- kelseytheatre.net. A musical ton, 609-799-0944. www.- South Clinton Avenue, Hamilton, outdoor tree represent the 30 mil- late. Lighting and sound cost adaptation of Clement Moore’s princetonfolk.org. A prolific musi- 732-940-0224. www.harmonize.- lion Americans who are struggling $10,000; and costumes, $2,000. work. Plainsboro actors include cian, the former Troubadour mem- com/brothers. “Ring in the Season with learning and literacy. Register Free. 5 to 8:15 p.m. Marissa Marciano as Charity ber plays several dozen instru- with Song!” featuring 70-man cho- online. $35. Warm clothing is rec- Moore and Jenna Venturi in the ments and has a repertoire of rus, as well as the Select Choir of ommended. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Health & Wellness ensemble. Pre-show caroling in more than 2,000 songs. $20. 8:15 Hamilton High School West and the lobby. Bring an unwrapped p.m. several barbershop quartets. $15; Comedy Clubs Tai Chi, West Windsor Recre- new toy for Toys for Tots. $10. $12 seniors. Tickets available at ation, Senior Center, Clarksville 7:30 p.m. Jazz & Blues the door. 7:30 p.m. Moody McCarthy, Catch a Rising Road, West Windsor, 609-799- Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 9068. www.wwparks-recreation.- Lectures Jazz Cafe, South Brunswick Arts Carnegie Center, West Windsor, com. Free. 8:15 a.m. Commission, South Brunswick Center for the Study of Religion, 609-987-8018. www.catcharising- Full Moon Meditation, Shreyas Municipal Complex, 540 Route star.com. Register. $19.50. 8 p.m. Princeton University, Friend Yoga, Chicklet Books, Princeton Center, 609-258-3000. www.- Shopping Center, 301 North Harri- princeton.edu. “The New Meta- son Street, 732-642-8895. www.- physicals: Spirituality and the shreyasyoga.com. Free-will dona- American Religious Imagination.” KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING tion. 9:30 to 11 p.m. Reception follows. Free. 3 p.m. FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 1967 History Fund for Irish Studies, Princeton University, Lewis Center, 185 Kwanzaa Festival, WW-P High Nassau Street, 609-258-1500. Schools North and South, High princeton.edu/arts. “Irish Animals” School South, 346 Clarksville presented by Maud Ellman, Uni- Road, West Windsor, 609-716- versity of Chicago. Free. 4:30 p.m. 5050. www.ww-p.org. Dinner catered by Smitty’s Barbecue; Live Music screening of “A Place Out of Time: The Bordentown School;” a dis- Doug Miller and Bernhard Geig- cussion with John Medley, Bor- er, Blue Rooster Cafe, 17 North dentown School, Class of 1954; Main Street, Cranbury, 609-235- followed by discussion of Kwan- 7539. www.blueroosterbakery.- zaa and a candlelighting ceremo- com. Piano and acoustic bass. 6 Showroom Hours: 609-581-2626 ny. $10. 6 p.m. See story page 25. p.m. to 9 p.m. Mon - Fri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 1351 KUSER ROAD Cranbury Coffee House, First Sat 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Hamilton, NJ 08619 Family Theater Presbyterian Church of Cran- Evenings & Weekends (Between Olden Ave. & Kuser Rd. Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, bury, 22 South Main Street, Cran- By Appointment Minutes from I95 exit.) Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 bury, 908-307-7154. www.cran- South Greenwood Avenue, Hope- burycoffeehouse.com. Laurie Davis with both children and adult DECEMBER 3, 2010 THE NEWS 31 music. $8 ticket benefits the food pantry and deacon’s fund. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. All Trombones, All the Time DJ Spoltore’s Holiday Jam, t the end of last school His father plays clarinet and has Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 335 year, High School South joined him in the Kelsey Theater Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609-716-8771. www.- Ajunior Ethan Julius’s am- pit orchestra. Julius has two sisters, groversmillcoffee.com. 8 p.m. bition as a trombonist had him Alissa, 14, and Rachel, 12, who itching to do more. both sing. 15 Keys, It’s a Grind Coffee House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, When he looked into joining a He began playing the trombone Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. www.- trombone choir or quartet, he when he was in fifth grade, when itsagrind.com. Acoustic Duo. 8 to could not find anything open to he already had experience playing 10 p.m. high school students. So, along the piano. There was a wind in- with three other trombonists, he strument demo at school, and he Schools founded the Garden State Slide picked up the trombone because it Orchestra Concert, High School Ensemble, which has already per- “looked cool.” North, 90 Grovers Mill Road, formed at the West Windsor Arts “I didn’t know I was going to Plainsboro, 609-716-5050. www.- Council opening celebration and take it seriously,” he says. “It ww-p.org. Free. 7:30 p.m. at Terhune Orchards. looked energetic, and I would be Totally Brass: Varun Hegde, left, Ethan Julius, Ben Shopping News The group makes its next ap- playing it with my friends once or Zhu, and Frank Rein perform December 12. pearance on Sunday, December twice a week.” Grand Opening Reception, Art- 12, at 10:30 a.m., at the Bear The trombone was a perfect fit. works, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton, 609-394-9436. www.artworks- Creek Assisted Living facility. “It turns out I really enjoyed play- trombone in middle school, also sembles, you don’t get to pick the trenton.org. Holiday Outpost is a The performance is open to the ing it, and as I got better, I was plays in the district’s musical music,” he explained. “If you do, holiday gift shop filled with works public. able to do more with it. Now, it’s groups as well as in the Region and the conductor gives you a choice of area artists and craftspeople. 11 The group is a rarity. There are my biggest activity outside of All-State bands and orchestras. of one or the other. We control a.m. to 6 p.m. many mixed-brass and mixed-in- school, and in school.” Rein, the ensemble’s bass what we want to play and how we strument groups among high Julius’s brainchild came to trombonist, plays in the Princeton want to musically express the mu- Singles schoolers, but none that are exclu- fruition in September, with the High School Studio Band as well sic, and it’s all open to our inter- Divorce Recovery Seminar, sively for trombone. And while idea that the group would play dif- as the Philadelphia Youth Orches- pretation.” Princeton Church of Christ, 33 certain universities offer trombone ferent types of music: classical, tra and the Philadelphia Jazz Or- The group has been doing well. River Road, Princeton, 609-581- choirs and quartets, groups specifi- jazz, even holiday music. He chestra. Rein, the son of West The ensemble’s Facebook.com 3889. www.princetonchurchof- christ.com. “Breaking Your Addic- cally aimed at trombonists at the formed the group with fellow Windsor-Plainsboro News pub- page has grown to include more tion to a Relationship.” Support high school level are virtually non- South students Varun Hegde and lisher Richard K. Rein, also than 50 fans since September, de- group for men and women. Free. existent. “This is probably the only Benjamin Zhu and Princeton resi- played in the Region and All- spite only having a limited num- 7:30 p.m. one in New Jersey,” he says. dent Frank Rein. State jazz bands this year. ber of performances within the Julius believes there is a need Hegde, Zhu, and Rein share The ensemble rehearses week- community. Socials for this additional musical outlet just as much passion for the in- ly on its own and also relies on the The ensemble is hoping to Luncheon, Rotary Club of the for ambitious trombonists who strument. Julius met Rein at the expertise and guidance of Lars schedule a variety of spring per- Princeton Corridor, Hyatt Re- wouldn’t otherwise have access to Region jazz band, and knew Wendt, tenured trombonist of the formances, including Communi- gency, Carnegie Center, 609-799- this type of ensemble until they Hegde and Zhu from playing in Princeton Symphony Orchestra, versity, Plainsboro’s Founders 0525. www.princetoncorridor- reach college. school together. “I really like the who provides musical instruction Day, and West Windsor’s Memo- rotary.org. Register. Guests, $25. 12:15 p.m. And the experience supple- dynamic of working with these to the ensemble once a month. In rial Day Parade. ments his background, which in- guys,” says Julius. “We all give addition, Julius said that his trom- Sometime in the future, Julius Sports cludes his role in numerous music each other music advice and sup- bone teacher from music camp says the group may think about Princeton Hockey, Baker Rink, groups, including South’s bands port.” has also added help. adding more members to the en- 609-258-4849. www.goprinceton- and orchestras, the Central New Hegde has played in a number The ensemble’s selections in- semble, but for now, things are tigers.com. UMass Lowell. $10. 4 Jersey’s Region orchestra and jazz of music groups in the school dis- clude Dixieland and ragtime going smoothly. p.m. ensemble, the Youth Orchestra of trict, at both the middle and high pieces. “The style of each piece Organizing the ensemble also Central Jersey Symphonic Orches- school levels. He has also played changes after we finish each one, helped in providing Julius the ex- tra and Brass Choir, the Kelsey in the Region 2 Orchestra and and currently, we have eight or perience of running a group. “I Saturday Theater Pit Orchestra, as well as YOCJ for several years. “The nine pieces that are pretty solid, lead the group in rehearsal and try summer music groups at the New Slide Ensemble is a chance for me and each one is completely to make every piece the best as we England Music Camp in Maine. to get together with some of my unique,” says Julius. can get it,” he says. December 11 Julius’s father, Paul, works in fi- best friends and play great mu- This allows for the trombonists For more information, visit nance and his mother, Jessie, is a sic,” says Hegde. to put their own personal touches www.facebook.com and search Dance homemaker and plays the flute. Zhu, who began playing the on it. “When you join larger en- for Garden State Slide Ensemble. The Nutcracker, American Repertory Ballet, Patriots The- ater at the War Memorial, Trenton, English Country Dance, Prince- kets. Ignat Solzhenitsyn appears ton, 609-751-5805. www.cjchoral- Christmas Spectacular, Prince- 609-984-8400. www.arballet.org. ton Country Dancers, Suzanne as both a pianist and conductor in society.org. World premiere of ton Brass Band, Yvonne The- Production set to Tchaikovsky’s Patterson Center, Monument Dri- an all Shostakovich program. He “Sing My Soul,” an advent cantata ater, Rider University, 609-895- sparkling score. $24 to $39. Visit ve, 609-924-6763. www.- plays Piano Concerto No. 1 with composed by George Gray of Ew- 5504. www.princetonbrassband.- www.thewarmemorial.com for princetoncountrydancers.org. In- concutor Michael Pratt. After inter- ing. The organization commis- org. British style traditional holiday more information. 1 and 4:30 p.m. struction and dance. $8. 7:30 to mission he will conduct Symphony sioned the work to develop mod- concert with the world premiere of The Nutcracker, Dance Vision, 11 p.m. No. 8. $15. 8 p.m. ern classical choral music. The Mike Green’s “Christmas Baby Montgomery High School, 1016 Bravura Philharmonic Orche- shared event also features mem- Jazz Suite,” and other holiday fa- Route 601, Skillman, 609-520- Classical Music stra, West Windsor Arts Coun- bers of the Morrisville United vorites. Donations invited. 7 p.m. 1020. www.dancevisionnj.org. Songs for the Holidays, Prince- cil, 952 Alexander Road, West Methodist Church Chancel Choir Susan Jaffe of the American Ballet ton Girlchoir, Barnes & Noble, Windsor, 609-716-1931. www.- from Bucks County, Pennsylva- Theater choreographed the youth MarketFair, West Windsor, 609- westwindsorarts.org. Program in- nia. $15. 3 p.m. Continued on following page ensemble production of young 258-5343. www.princetongirl- cludes works of composers and dancers in a pre-professional pro- choir.org. Concert and book fair artists with multicultural back- gram. $25. 7 p.m. See story page fundraiser. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. grounds. $20. 8 p.m. 29. Strong Mind & Body Edward T. Cone Concert Series, An Evening of Readings and Car- On Stage Institute for Advanced Study, ols, Westminster Choir College, Improve Yourself! Wolfensohn Hall, Einstein Drive, Princeton University Chapel, 609- A Christmas Carol, McCarter Princeton, 609-951-4458. www.- 921-2663. www.rider.edu. Five of Theater, 91 University Place, 609- ias.edu. Mallet Madness with Joe Westminster’s choirs, Ken Cowan Tae Kwon Do 258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Locke, vibraphone; Lisa Pegher, on organ, and Solid Brass Ensem- • Our Specialized Programs Holiday classic by Charles Dick- marimba; and Bernard Woma, da- ble present seasonal readings. • Make Learning Fun and Exciting ens. $33 and up. 2 and 7:30 p.m. gara gyil (African xylophone). Pre- Sing-along with Christmas carols. • Our Curriculum Helps Students In One Bed and Out the Other, performance discussion at 6:30 8 p.m. • Improve Concentration, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 p.m. Register. Free. 8 p.m. • Confidence & Discipline In School South Greenwood Avenue, Hope- Pop Music Princeton University Orchestra, Trial Program well, 609-466-2766. www.off- Princeton University Concerts, Concert, Central Jersey Choral broadstreet.com. Classic farce. Richardson Auditorium, 609-258- Society, Trinity Episcopal Cathe- $27.50 to $29.50. 7 p.m. 5000. www.princeton.edu/utic- dral, 801 West State Street, Tren- Only $39 Art Includes 2 Weeks Workshop, Grounds For Sculp- Instruction Plus Uniform ture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamil- PRINCETON GROOMING ton, 609-586-0616. www.- Dogs and Cats Master Yoon Kak Kim groundsforsculpture.org. “Kinetic is one of the most successful Sculpture,” a workshop on works • Experienced, professional master groomer head coaches of the U.S National of Lin Emery. Register. $55. Holi- • Full-service grooming in your home day family workshop at 1 p.m. D.J. Tae Kwon Do Team. Master Haslett reads “Winter Tales” at 3 • Stress-free and tender-loving care Kim has earned international p.m. 10:30 a.m. for your dog or cat recognition. • Discount for two animals Dancing FREE Tooth Brushing United Black Belt Ballroom Blitz, Central Jersey By appointment only 295 Princeton-Hightstown Road Dance Society, Suzanne Patter- and 609-658-6164 Take-home Brush Southfield Retail Center • West Windsor son Center, Monument Drive, www.unitedblackbelt.com Princeton, 609-945-1883. www.- [email protected] w/Grooming Services. Princeton Junction New customers only. centraljerseydance.org. Open Exp. 12/17/10. dancing. Free. 7 p.m. 609-275-1500 32 THE NEWS DECEMBER 3, 2010 tion, chanting, and discussion. Kids Stuff 7:30 to 6 p.m. DECEMBER 11 NJ Chess Tournament, Hyatt Health & Wellness Place, 3565 Route 1, West Wind- Continued from preceding page sor. www.njchess.com. Open to Ceremonos Group, Breast Can- kindergarten to 8th graders of all Princeton Brass Band, Rider cer Resource Center, YWCA levels. All players receive a medal University, Yvonne Theater, Princeton, Bramwell House, 59 or trophy. Register online, $30; on Lawrenceville, 609-896-5303. Paul Robeson Place, 609-497- site, $40. 1 to 4 p.m. www.rider.edu. Holiday concert 2100. www.ywcaprinceton.org. featuring traditional British and Support group for Latina breast Family Theater American favorites conducted by cancer patients and survivors. All Stephen Arthur Allen. World pre- activities will be conducted in Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, mier of “Christmas Baby Jazz Spanish. Register in Spanish with Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Suite” by Mike Green. Donations Dora Arias at 908-410-6412. Free. Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, accepted. 7 p.m. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 609-466-2766. off-broadstreet.- com. Geared for young audiences A Four Freshmen Christmas, T’ai Chi Ch’uan, Plainsboro Pub- ages 3 to 7. $4. 10 a.m. Raritan Valley Community Col- lic Library, 9 Van Doren Street, lege, Route 28, North Branch, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/- ‘Twas the Night Before Christ- 908-725-3420. www.rvccarts.edu. plainsboro. Demonstration, dis- mas, Kelsey Theater, Mercer The 62nd year of performance for cussion, and beginner lesson pre- County Community College, the legendary sound. $27 and sented by Todd Tieger. Bring soft, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West $32. 8 p.m. thin-soled shoes and comfortable Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.- clothing. Free. 10 a.m. kelseytheatre.net. A musical adaptation of Clement Moore’s Good Causes Workshop, Shreyas Yoga, Chick- work. Pre-show caroling in the lob- Not Even a Mouse: Plainsboro residents Jenna Bless the Beasts and the Chil- let Books, Princeton Shopping by. Bring an unwrapped new toy Venturi, left, and Marissa Marciano perform in Center, 301 North Harrison Street, dren, Animal Friends for Educa- for Toys for Tots. $10. 11 a.m. 2 Kelsey Theater’s’Twas the Night Before Christmas.’ tion and Welfare (AFEW), Tren- 732-642-8895. shreyasyoga.com. and 4 p.m. ton, 609-890-3550. tba a.m. “Sleep Disorders” presented by Six musical performances take place from Friday to Acharya Girish Jha. Register by E- Lectures Sunday, December 10 to 12. Bless the Beasts and the Chil- mail to [email protected]. dren, A.F.E.W. Pets, Corner- Bring a blanket and mat. $45. 4 to Jewish Identity in American The- Copia, 299 Princeton-Hightstown 6:30 p.m. ater and Performance, Prince- Road, East Windsor, 609-448- ton University, Lewis Center, 185 OutdoorAction 1020. www.dancevisionnj.org. 5322. www.afewpets.com. Bless- Nassau Street, 609-258-1500. Susan Jaffe of the American Ballet History Family Nature Programs, Plains- Theater choreographed the youth ing at 11 a.m. Collecting items for www.princeton.edu. Symposium boro Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner the animals, the Children’s Home Festival of Trees, Morven Muse- of scholars, playwrights, critics, di- ensemble production of young um, 55 Stockton Street, Prince- Road, Plainsboro, 609-897-9400. dancers in a pre-professional pro- Society, and the military including rectors, and performers. Inter- www.njaudubon.org. “Trees in cat and dog supplies, toys, and ton, 609-924-8144. www.- views with Emily Mann, McCarter gram. $25. 2 p.m. See story page morven.org. $6. Noon to 4 p.m. Winter” is a hike at the preserve. 29. warm clothing. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Theater artistic director; and Don- Register. $5. 2:30 to 4 p.m. Open House, Historical Society ald Margulies, a Pulitzer Prize win- On Stage Comedy Clubs of West Windsor, Schenck ning playwright. Register. Free. 9 Schools Moody McCarthy, Catch a Rising House, 50 Southfield Road, West a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A Christmas Carol, McCarter Windsor, 609-799-1278. Holiday Information Session, Princeton Theater, 91 University Place, 609- Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carn- International Academy Charter egie Center, West Windsor, 609- decorations and refreshments. Live Music 258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Self-guided tour of 1790-1830 School, Plainsboro Public Li- Holiday classic by Charles Dick- 987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.- Concert, Barnes & Noble, Market- brary, 732-513-5891. www.piacs.- com. Register. $22. 7:30 and 9:30 kitchen and Victorian double par- Fair, West Windsor, 609-716- ens. $33 and up. 1 and 5:30 p.m. lor. Exhibit of West Windsor histo- org. Information on Mandarin- p.m. 1570. www.bn.com. Princeton English immersion program serv- In One Bed and Out the Other, ry in museum rooms. English- Girlchoir present holiday program. Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 Dutch barn, outhouse, corn crib, ing West Windsor, Plainsboro, Craft Fairs 10 a.m. Princeton, and South Brunswick South Greenwood Avenue, and other farm buildings on view. Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.- Holiday Wreath Making, Wash- Donations welcome. 1 to 4 p.m. Paige Stewart, Blue Rooster with International Baccalaureate ington Crossing State Park, Na- Cafe, 17 North Main Street, Cran- curriculum. 1 p.m. off-broadstreet.com. Classic ture Center, Titusville, 609-737- Archaeology, Friends for the bury, 609-235-7539. www.blue- farce. $27.50 to $29.50. 1:30 p.m. 0609. Workshop for all ages to Marsh, NJ State Museum, 205 roosterbakery.com. The Great Shopping News Family Holiday Show, Passage learn how to identify several West State Street, Trenton, 732- American Songbook. 6 to 9 p.m. Theater, Mill Hill Playhouse, Front 821-8310. Visit display of Abbot Gifts of Natural Art and Craft species of evergreens and use Fair, Slow Food Central New and Montgomery streets, Trenton, clipping from the trees to construct Farm artifacts and tour behind- 3-26 Rodney & Eva, Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 335 Princeton Jersey, D&R Greenway’s John- 609-392-0766. www.passage- holiday wreaths. Children must be the-scenes with museum archae- theatre.org. 8 p.m. ologists Karen Flinn and Greg Lat- Hightstown Road, West Windsor, son Education Center, Rosedale accompanied by an adult. Regis- Road, 609-577-5113. www.slow- ter. Free. 1 to 3:30 p.m. tanzi. Meet a the Learning Center, 609-716-8771. www.groversmill- Film lower level. Register. 1:30 p.m. coffee.com. 8 p.m. foodcentralnj.org. Local farm ven- dors and food producers, arts, Dust of Days, It’s a Grind Coffee Princeton Jewish Center, 435 Faith gifts of nature, crafts. Free admis- House Tours House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, Nassau Street, 609-921-0100. Musical Meditation, Krishna sion. A portion of proceeds will be Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. www.- www.thejewishcenter.org. Leela Center, 13 Briardale Court, Holiday Historic Homes Tour, donated to D&R Land Trust. 10 itsagrind.com. Acoustic originals. Screening of “Lemon Tree,” a Plainsboro, 609-716-9262. www.- Downtown Bordentown Associ- a.m. to 2 p.m. 8 to 10 p.m. 2008 film directed by Eran Riklis. krishnaleela.org. Group medita- ation, Farnsworth Avenue, Bor- Register. $5 donation. 4 p.m. dentown, 609-291-7020. down- International Bazaar, Princeton townbordentown.com. 2 to 8 p.m. University, Chancellor Green Ro- Film Festival, Design Within tunda, 609-258-3000. www.- Reach, 30 Nassau Street, Prince- princeton.edu. Crafts, cultural per- ton, 609-921-0899. www.dwr.- formances, culinary arts. More com. Screening of “Objectified,” than 20 development initiatives the second installment in director showcase their work and sell arti- Gary Hustwit’s film trilogy. Pop- san crafts from 15 countries. 1 to 4 corn, beer, and soft drinks. Regis- p.m. ter. 5 p.m. Singles Art Princeton Singles, Montgomery Gallery Tour, Friends of the Theater, Route 206, 908-359- Princeton University Library, 6076. Movies and optional dinner Firestone Library, 609-258-3155. for 55 plus. Register. 4 p.m. www.fpul.org. Curator, Alan Stahl, Wine and Dinner, Dinnermates, presents a gallery tour of “Money Princeton Area, 732-759-2174. on Paper: Bank Notes, and Relat- www.dinnermates.com. Ages 30s ed Graphic Arts from the Collec- to early 50s. Call for reservation tions of Vsevolod Onyshkevych and location. $20 plus dinner and and Princeton University,” Milberg drinks. 7:30 p.m. Gallery. On view to January 3. 3 p.m. Socials Art Exhibit, Princeton Jewish Dinner and Dance, Indian Ameri- Center, 435 Nassau Street, 609- can Civic Forum, Chutney 921-0100. www.thejewishcenter.- Manor, 3793 Route 1 South, org. Opening reception for exhibit South Brunswick, 609-273-1955. of paintings by Gilda K. Aronovic. www.iacf.org. Cocktails, dinner, On view to February 14. 3 to 5 awards, and dance. Register. $50. p.m. 6 p.m. Art Exhibit, Gallery at Verde, 4492 Route 27, Kingston, 609- Sports 865-5456. Reception for “Wind Princeton Hockey, Baker Rink, and Waves,” a new exhibit featur- 609-258-4849. www.goprinceton- ing photography by Deborah Land tigers.com. UMass Lowell. $10. 4 and paintings by Jan Purcell. On p.m. view through January 19. E-mail [email protected] for in- formation. 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday Classical Music A Marriott Family Christmas II, December 12 Capital Singers of Trenton, Trenton Marriott at Lafayette Yard, Trenton, 609-620-0160. www.- capitalsingers.org. An old-fash- Dance ioned radio show with stories, The Nutcracker, Dance Vision, songs, and carols of the seasons. Montgomery High School, 1016 A visit from St. Nick with sweet Route 601, Skillman, 609-520- treats for all. $8. 3 p.m. DECEMBER 3, 2010 THE NEWS 33 Plainsboro Cops Nab Westhampton Township. Copper Thieves A resident of Hunters Glen Drive was the From The Police Blotter victim of theft between 10:30 a.m. on No- vember 25 and 2 p.m. on November 26. Offi- he thieves who have allegedly been He was charged with burglary, theft, con- court hearing. cer Martin McElrath said someone stole a stealing copper piping from the con- T spiracy, and possession of burglary tools and bike from the upper breezeway of the vic- struction site at the University Medical Cen- Checkpoint Arrests. Police made three was sent to the Middlesex County jail in lieu tim’s apartment. The bike, worth $65, was ter of Princeton at Plainsboro off Route 1 driving while intoxicated arrests during a of $100,000 full bail. Woodward was later not secured to anything. over the last few months have been caught by DWI checkpoint on Route 1 South at College charged with conspiracy to commit burglary police. Road on November 10 between midnight Novo Nordisk was the victim of theft on and theft and was sent to the Middlesex Brian M. Belardinella, 36, an unemployed and 4 a.m. They also made two drug arrests November 22. Officer Martin McElrath said County jail in lieu of $50,000 bail. painter, and his girlfriend, Allison M. Wood- and one arrest on a warrant. that an employee reported to police on No- The investigation is ongoing and addi- ward, 28, both of Trenton, were charged on Torrian D. Jones, 28, of Morrisville, PA; vember 20 that a former salesman who was tional charges for both suspects are likely, November 20 in connection with the theft at Yong W. Kim, 48, of Windsor Pond Road in terminated by Novo Nordisk failed to return police said. Police also said the pair has been the site. They have been linked to a total of West Windsor; and Ashley E. Dreimiller, 22, property to Novo Nordisk, including a 2010 linked to seven incidents of burglary and over $30,000 in copper piping that has been of Lawrenceville were all charged with dri- Volvo V-50, worth $38,000; assorted drugs, theft from the site since the end of August, stolen from the construction site since August. ving while intoxicated during the check- worth $30,498; and technical equipment with a current loss total of $30,000. Security officers who were making their point. worth $2,500. McElrath said Novo Nordisk rounds around 4:23 a.m. at the hospital site Police also charged Alexis R. Armstrong, has attempted to make contact with the for- interrupted Belardinella as he was removing Plainsboro 19, and Cassandra S. Armstrong, 42, both of mer employee for several weeks, but has been unsuccessful. copper piping from the basement of the main Harassment. Clemente Rodriguez, 18, a Philadelphia, with possession of marijuana. hospital building, police said. He fled from student at High School South, was charged Police also arrested Leon Walters, 29, of Aggravated Assault. Michael Locane Jr., the security officers, who immediately November 23 with defiant trespassing and Plainfield, on a warrant. Officers also issued 32, of Hamilton, and Mark J. Locane, 28, al- called police. Plainsboro patrol officers who harassment after he allegedly traveled to 42 traffic summonses for traffic violations so of Hamilton, were charged in connection were nearby at a DWI checkpoint quickly re- High School North to harass a student. during the checkpoint, including three for with an assault that took place at the Westin sponded to the site and began searching the According to Officer Martin McElrath, suspended drivers, one for an uninsured mo- Hotel on November 27. building. Rodriguez entered the building at North torist, and four violations for not wearing a According to Officer Jason Mandato, Plainsboro police called in help from shortly after noon and was waiting in the seat belt. Michael Locane had assaulted a 54-year-old West Windsor police’s canine unit, who used hallway for the victim so he could assault Theft. Nathaniel L. Stroud, 30, of Penn- male resident of Lawrenceville at the hotel, tracking dogs. After a two-hour search of the him. However, school officials apprehended sylvania, was charged November 28 with causing a significant injury to his jaw. The building, officers who were patrolling the Rodriguez shortly after entering and called theft of property. Sergeant Scott Seitz said he victim was transported to the hospital, and perimeter of the site spotted Belardinella police. stopped him on Hunters Glen Drive for an Michael Locane was charged with aggravat- loading the stolen material into his girl- McElrath said the incident began when he expired registration and found he had a Penn- ed assault and released on $500 bail pending friend’s car, which he had parked across the and the victim had a heated exchange of mes- sylvania license plate that he found and did a court appearance. street from the hospital in a vacant business sages on the social networking site Face- not turn in to authorities as a lost item. He During the investigation, Mark Locane parking lot, police said. book.com. Rodriguez had already been trans- was also charged with driving while sus- “engaged in alarming and tumultuous con- Upon further investigation, police found ferred from North to South and was prohibit- pended, expired registration, and contempt duct and used extensive threatening and of- approximately $10,000 in copper wire and ed from North. After his arrest, he was of court for a $380 traffic warrant out of piping, which Belardinella was trying to re- processed and released and was given a future Continued on following page move from the site before being interrupted.

BRAVO! Wind Ensemble, West History adaptation of Clement Moore’s Road, East Windsor, 609-443- Sports Windsor Arts Council, 952 work. Pre-show caroling in the lob- 4454. www.bethel.net. “Music and Alexander Road, West Windsor, Holiday Open House, Drum- by. Bring an unwrapped new toy Lyrics of George and Ira Gersh- Trenton Devils Hockey, Sun Na- 609-716-1931. www.westwind- thwacket Foundation, 354 for Toys for Tots. $10. 2 and 4 win” presented by Ted Otten and tional Bank Center, 609-599- sorarts.org. Performers from the Stockton Street, Princeton, 609- p.m. Michael Kownacky. Register. 9500. South Carolina Stingrays. Princeton Symphony Orchestra 683-0057. www.drumthwacket.- Free. 7 p.m. $11-$29. 4 p.m. interact with the audience in a con- org. Tour of the official residence Lectures of the Governor of New Jersey cert demonstration. Musicians in- Sid Bernstein, Princeton Public Chess clude Nicholas Masterson on featuring “EverGreen,” an eco- friendly theme created by garden Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Monday oboe, William Amsel on clarinet, 609-924-8822. www.princeton- Doren Street, 609-275-2897. and Natalya Rose Vrbsky on bas- clubs throughout the State. Regis- ter. $5 donation. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. library.org. The concert promoter www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. For soon. $10. 3 p.m. for the Beatles and the Rolling advanced adult players. 1 to 5 December 13 Holiday Candlelight Open Stones returns to the library with p.m. Pop Music House, Rockingham Historic his partner, John Anthony, presi- Family Holiday Concert, Jersey Site, 84 Laurel Avenue, Kingston, dent of Banner Records, to pre- For Seniors Municipal Meetings Harmony Chorus, Princeton Al- NJ, 609-683-7132. www.rock- sent their newest discoveries. Ap- ingham.net. Music, 18th century Afternoon Tea Dance, West Public Meeting, West Windsor liance Church, 20 Schalks Cross- pearance by fashion model Tama- Windsor Senior Center, 271 Township Council, Municipal ing Road, Plainsboro, 732-236- activities, refreshments, store. ra Frae and performance by pop Tours every 30 minutes. $5 sug- Clarksville Road, West Windsor, Building, 609-799-2400. www.- 6803. harmonize.com/jersey- singers Amanda Perko and 609-799-9068. Refreshments, westwindsornj.org. 7 p.m. harmony. “Traditions” features gested donation. Advanced regis- Rachel Conrad. 2 p.m. tration required. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. music, and dance. Register. $5. 2 holiday selections a cappella, bar- Werner Lecture Fund, Beth El p.m. bershop style, from the all women Festival of Trees, Morven Muse- Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Continued on following page singing group affiliated with Sweet um, 55 Stockton Street, Prince- Adelines International. Take pho- ton, 609-924-8144. www.mor- tos of children with the visitor from ven.org. $6. Noon to 4 p.m. the North Pole. $15. 3 p.m. Open House, Historical Society of West Windsor, Schenck Good Causes House, 50 Southfield Road, West Holiday Show, Innovative Dance Windsor, 609-799-1278. Holiday Academy, Lawrence High decorations and refreshments. School, 2525 Princeton Pike, Law- Self-guided tour of 1790-1830 renceville, 609-865-9527. Benefit kitchen and Victorian double par- performance for the National lor. Exhibit of West Windsor histo- Guard State Family Readiness ry in museum rooms. English- Council to provide assistance for Dutch barn, outhouse, corn crib, deployed military personnel and and other farm buildings on view. their families. Music, military pre- Donations welcome. 1 to 4 p.m. sentations, dance performances, Walking Tour, Historical Society and photos with Santa. Register. of Princeton, Bainbridge House, $10. 3 p.m. 158 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-6748. www.princeton- Faith history.org. Two-hour walking tour Christmas Live, Graceway Bible of downtown Princeton and Church, 1934 Klockner Road, Princeton University includes sto- Hamilton, 609-586-0223. www.- ries about the early history of graceway.org. Indoor and outdoor Princeton, the founding of the Uni- event features fully-costumed ac- versity, and the American Revolu- tors, live animals, Christmas carol- tion. $7; $4 for ages 6 to 12. 2 to 4 ing, and a guided tour through the p.m. history of Christmas. There will be cookies, pretzels, and hot choco- For Families late. Lighting and sound cost Breakfast with Santa, Elks Club, $10,000; and costumes, $2,000. 110 Hickory Corner Road, East Free. 5 to 8:15 p.m. Windsor, 609-450-7158. $9 in- cludes wallet size photo of chil- Health & Wellness dren with Santa and a small gift. E- Candle Lighting, Compassion- mail [email protected] for ate Friends, RWJ Wellness Cen- reservation (recommended). 8 ter, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, a.m. to noon. Mercerville, 609-516-8047. www.- tcfmercer.org. Worldwide candle Family Theater lighting unites bereaved families ‘Twas the Night Before Christ- with music, poems, and the read- mas, Kelsey Theater, Mercer ing of names of children. Support County Community College, to assist families toward the posi- 1200 Old Trenton Road, West tive resolution of grief following the Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.- death of a child of any age. 6 p.m. kelseytheatre.net. A musical 34 THE NEWS DECEMBER 3, 2010 driving, maintenance of lamps, and the store with a cardboard box. He pounds, wearing a red shirt, and a was the victim of theft on Novem- Police Reports failure to report a change of ad- remained in the store for just over a light-skinned Hispanic female, ber 26 at Target. Officer Justin In- Continued from preceding page dress. minute and fled the store with the about 5-foot-8 and 170 pounds, salaco said someone stole her purse Alisa R. Kumar, 21, of Belle- jewelry. with long, brown hair and a discol- and its contents from her shopping fensive language” directed at po- ville, was charged November 19 Skwierawski said that addition- ored front tooth. cart. She told police she was shop- lice officers and members of the with driving while intoxicated. al surveillance is being processed He said they gave the cashier a ping in the children’s department public, said police. His actions ob- Sergeant John Bresnen said he for further investigation. Anyone $100 bill for the purchase of just and left the cart to bring her daugh- structed the investigation, and po- stopped her for tailgating and fail- with information is asked to call over $8. The male suspect distract- ter to the restroom. The woman lice charged him with disorderly ure to maintain a lane on Route 1 him at 609-799-1222. ed the cashier with random ques- told police she thought her husband conduct and obstruction of justice. South and found her to be intoxi- Robbery. Police are looking for tions. The manager, however, no- was watching the cart and her purse cated. She was also charged with a white man in his mid-30s with ticed the situation, notified a super- and that she assumed he was stay- Credit Card Fraud. A resident visor, and then called police. The ing with it. When she went to check of Major Lane was the victim of reckless driving, tailgating, and black hair, a medium build, wear- failure to maintain a lane. ing gray pants and a white T-shirt male suspect quickly left the store, out, the purse was not there. The credit card fraud between October and the manager tried to detain the purse and its contents were worth 9 and November 26. Officer who allegedly tried to shoplift DVDs and clothing from Target on female suspect, but she fled on foot over $200. Thomas Larity said someone used across the parking lot toward Sta- West Windsor November 20. Officer David Jelin- DWI Arrests. Desirie Howard, the victim’s credit card to make ples, where he lost sight of her, Burglary. Police are looking ski said a Target loss prevention of- 46, of Burlington, was charged No- purchases totaling $2,819.13. Bollentin said. for a suspect who broke into Zales ficer tried to stop the suspect and vember 19 with driving while in- DWI Arrests. Jennifer A. Jewelers, shattered four glass dis- was physically assaulted. The sus- Theft. Someone stole two golf toxicated. Officer Kyle Brown said Michalchuk, 26, of Aspen Drive, plays, and got away with several pect fled the scene. The total value carts from the Mercer Oaks Golf he stopped her on Route 1 North at was charged November 21 with thousand dollars worth of watches, stolen was estimated to be $185. Course on November 20, said Offi- Carnegie Center Boulevard for driving while intoxicated. Officer rings, and other jewelry. cer Frank Bal. The golf carts were failing to maintain a lane and found Joseph DiGeronimo said he Detective Stephen Skwierawski Shoplifting. Brianna D. Meisenbacher, 20, of Skillman, later recovered on Mercer Oaks she was intoxicated. She was also stopped her on Dey Road for said police were called to the store property with $1,000 in damage to charged with failure to maintain a speeding and failing to maintain a on Nassau Park Boulevard at 12:14 was charged November 20 with shoplifting at Kohl’s on November them. In addition to the damage to lane, driving while suspended, and lane and found her to be intoxicat- a.m. on November 15 and found the golf carts, $5,000 worth of driving while intoxicated with a ed. She was also charged with reck- the front door of the store shattered 20. Officer Kyle Brown said she concealed various pieces of jewel- damage was also done to several minor in the vehicle. less driving, speeding, and failure and a sledge hammer lying inside greens. to maintain a lane. the store. ry, worth $72, and tried to leave the Mark J. Hughes, 23, of store. Kohl’s loss prevention ap- A West Windsor resident was Lawrenceville, was charged No- Allen G. Tsirinsky, 24, of Skwierawski said police also saw four glass display cases shat- prehended her. the victim of theft between No- vember 25 with driving while in- Hunters Glen Drive, was charged vember 14 and 20. Officer David toxicated. Officer Ted Hojnacki November 20 with driving while tered, with loose pieces of jewelry Forgery. Police are looking for strewn on the floor. He said police a man and woman who used a fake Jelinski said someone stole $1,000 said he saw him using a cell phone intoxicated. Officer Kenneth Beat- in cash, $2,000 in jewelry, and an while driving southbound on ty said he stopped him on Hunters checked security cameras and saw $100 to make a small purchase at a light-skinned male of thin build Whole Foods Market and obtain electronic gaming unit worth $400 Route 1, stopped him, and found he Glen Drive at Tamarron Drive for from the victim’s home. There was was intoxicated. He was also having an inoperable headlamp who was wearing a dark hooded real cash for change. Officer sweatshirt and jeans, sneakers, and Michael Bollentin said the sus- no evidence of forced entry, said charged with reckless driving and and found him to be intoxicated. Jelinski. using a handheld cellular phone He was also charged with reckless a light-colored ball cap. They said pects are a heavyset, bald Hispanic the camera showed him entering man, about 5-foot-10 and 220 A female Plainsboro resident while driving.

and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Through Literati ty, 609-258-5730. www.pmug-nj.org. Q&A December 21. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. followed by meeting and speakers including DECEMBER 13 Author Event, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nas- Alan Fox with time management apps, Ter- sau Street, Princeton, 609-497-1600. ry Wilson with WeatherSnoop, Khurt Continued from preceding page Food & Dining www.labyrinthbooks.com. Gary Shteyngart, Williams with IOS software to track food in- Happy Hour, Tre Bar, Tre Piani Restaurant, author of “Super Sad True Love Story,” pre- Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-452- take and blood glucose, Ewa Zak and pro- Film sents a reading about the dark tale. His de- tecting about electrical surges. 7:30 p.m. 1515. www.trepiani.com. $5 pasta. Drink but novel, “The Russian Debutante’s Hand- Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon specials. 5 p.m. book” received the National Jewish Book Science Lectures Street, 609-924-8822. www.princeton- Award for fiction, and his second novel, “Ab- library.org. Screening of “Tell Them Any- Health & Wellness surdistan” was named one of the 10 best Meeting, Amateur Astronomers Associa- thing You Want.” 7 p.m. Discussion Series, Princeton Senior Re- books of the year by Time. 6 p.m. tion of Princeton, Peyton Hall, Ivy Lane, source Center, Suzanne Patterson Center, Princeton University, 609-252-1223. www.- Literati 45 Stockton Street, 609-924-7108. www.- Classical Music princetonastronomy.org. Bob Vanderbei, Noodle Talk, Princeton Public Library, 65 princetonsenior.org. “Veteran’s Benefits.” co-author of “Sizing Up the Universe,” has MCCC Choral Concert, Mercer College, booksigning. Free. 8 p.m. Witherspoon Street, 609-924-5584. Register. Free. 11 a.m. Kelsey Theater, West Windsor, 609-570- http://tinyurl.com/pnoodle. Lightly struc- 3735. www.mccc.edu. Choral works by Socials tured discussion based on personal ques- Lectures Mozart, Handel, and a recently composed tions that embrace the human condition in- piece for male voices by music faculty mem- Men’s Circle, West Windsor, 609-933-4280. stead of flinching from it. Led by Noodle Meeting, Princeton PC Users Group, Lawrence Library, 2751 Route 1 South, ber Mark Jurcisin. The group performs the Share, listen, and support other men and Talk’s creator Alan Goldsmith. Free. 7 to Hallelujah Chorus with audience members. yourself. Talk about relationship, no rela- 8:45 p.m. 609-423-6537. www.ppcug-nj.org. Holiday party for members. Register. 7:30 p.m. Free. 7:30 p.m. tionship, separation, divorce, sex, no sex, Poetry Reading, Delaware Valley Poets, money, job, no job, aging parents, raising West Windsor Arts Center, 952 Alexander Food & Dining children, teens, addictions, illness, and fear Singles of aging. All men are expected to commit to Road, West Windsor, 609-716-1931. www.- Happy Hour, Tre Bar, Tre Piani Restaurant, delawarevalleypoets.com. Adele Kenny Coffee and Conversation, Grover’s Mill confidentiality. Call for location. Free. 7 to 9 Coffee House, 335 Princeton Hightstown Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-452- p.m. and Lesley Wheeler read. Open mic follows. 1515. www.trepiani.com. $5 burgers. Drink 7:30 p.m. Road, West Windsor, 609-716-8771. www.- groversmillcoffee.com. Coffee, tea, soup, specials. 5 p.m. Classical Music sandwich, or dessert. Register at www.- meetup.com/Princeton-Area-Singles-Net- Health & Wellness Wednesday Messiah Sing, Princeton University, work. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Acharya Girish Jha, Shreyas Yoga, Chick- Chapel, 609-258-3654. www.princeton.- let Books, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 December 15 edu. Community sing with organ, strings, For Seniors North Harrison Street, 732-642-8895. and trumpet. $5. 7:30 p.m. Computer Class, West Windsor Senior www.shreyasyoga.com. “Improve Health Pop Music Center, 271 Clarksville Road, West Wind- and Stamina,” a talk by a master teacher Municipal Meetings sor, 609-799-9068. “Using the Internet Ef- and spiritual counselor. Register by E-mail Non-Western Music Colloquium, Prince- fectively” includes safety online, using multi- to [email protected]. Free. 10:30 to Public Meeting, West Windsor Planning ton University Concerts, Woolworth, ple tables, shopping, and finding websites. 11:30 a.m. Board, Municipal Building, 609-799-2400. www.westwindsornj.org. 7 p.m. Room 102, 609-258-5000. www.princeton.- Register. 10 a.m. The 12 Principles, Mercer Free School, edu/utickets. “From Chinatown Opera to Also, screening of “The Five People You Lawrence Community Center, 609-456- On Stage The First Emperor: Racial Imagination and Meet in Heaven.” 1 p.m. 6821. An open discussion centering on the the Trope of Chinese Opera” presented by work of Steven Covey, Don Miguel Ruiz, Fezziwig Party, McCarter Theater, 91 Uni- Nancy Rao, Rutgers University. 4:30 p.m. Sports and Michael Cavallaro. 7 to 8:30 p.m. versity Place, 609-258-2787. www.- Rehearsal, Jersey Harmony Chorus, mccarter.org. Caroling tour of the neighbor- Meeting, Ernest Schwiebert Trout Unlim- Plainsboro Library, 9 Van Doren Street, hood of the Rockefellers, JP Morgan, ited, Pennington Fire House, Bromel Place, Lectures Plainsboro, 732-236-6803. www.harmon- Woodrow Wilson, TS Eliot, and F.Scott Pennington, 609-984-3851. www.esctu.- Plainsboro Business Partnership, Plains- ize.com/jerseyharmony. New members are Fitzgerald. Reception with holiday music, org. Fly tying presentation. Free. 6:30 p.m. boro Library, Plainsboro, 609-240-6022. welcome. 7:15 p.m. hors d’oeuvres, and holiday drinks followed www.myplainsboro.com. For business own- by a performance of “A Christmas Carol.” Barbershop Chorus, Princeton Garden ers, residents, and community leaders to Register. $55. 4 p.m. Statesmen, Plainsboro Library, 9 Van promote the spirit of Plainsboro. Speaker is Doren Street, Plainsboro, 609-799-8218. Tuesday Raul Gutierrez of Raul Gutierrez Design. Also, A Christmas Carol. Holiday classic www.princetongardenstatesmen.com. Men Bring business cards to network. Register. by Charles Dickens. $33 and up. 7:30 p.m. of all ages and experience levels are invited December 14 Free. 8 a.m. Art to sing in four-part harmony. The non-profit Engaged Retirement, Princeton Public Li- organization presents at numerous chari- brary, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924- Holiday Exhibit, Gold Medal Impressions, ties. Free. 7:30 to 10 p.m. Municipal Meetings 8822. princetonlibrary.org. “Take Care of 43 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Wind- Yourself This Holiday Season” presented by sor, 609-606-9001. www.goldmedal- Craft Fairs Meeting, WW-P Board of Education, Com- Fay Reiter, professional wellness coach. impressions.com. Photographer Richard Sauce for the Goose, Arts Council of munity Middle School, 609-716-5000. 7:30 Focused on ages 55 to 70. Free. 7 p.m. Druckman features a limited number of col- p.m. lection-quality photographs from Super Princeton, Witherspoon Street, Princeton, JobSeekers, Parish Hall entrance, Trinity 609-924-8777. artscouncilofprinceton.org. Bowls, Giants, Jets, Eagles, Yankees, Dancing Church, 33 Mercer Street, 609-924-2277. Mets, Nets, Devils, Flyers, Rutgers, Arts and crafts sale featuring paintings, www.trinityprinceton.org. Networking and drawings, ceramics, glasswork, holiday or- Tuesday Night Folk Dance Group, River- Georgetown, and West Windsor-Plainsboro support for changing careers. Free. 7:30 High School North and South images. naments, greeting cards, photography, jew- side School, Princeton, 609-655-0758. p.m. elry, hats, and scarves. Gallery hours are www.princetonfolkdance.org. Instruction Through December 24. Call for hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, and dancing. No partner needed. $3. 7 to 9 Princeton Macintosh Users Group, Com- weekends. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. See story page 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; p.m. puter Science Building, Princeton Universi- 23. DECEMBER 3, 2010 THE NEWS 35 WW-P News Classifieds

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Dancing Arts and crafts sale featuring paintings, For Parents cludes music of Berlioz, Rachmaninoff, drawings, ceramics, glasswork, holiday or- Mozart, and Borodin. $5. 8 p.m. Contra Dance, Princeton Country naments, greeting cards, photography, jew- Breastfeeding Support, La Leche League Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, Mon- elry, hats, and scarves. Gallery hours are of Princeton, Plainsboro Library, 9 Van Pop Music ument Drive, 609-924-6763. www.prince- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, Doren Street, Plainsboro, 609-799-1302. toncountrydancers.org. Instruction followed Information and support for mothers and ex- Cheryl Wheeler, Patriots Theater at the 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; War Memorial, Memorial Drive, Trenton, by dance. $7. 7:40 to 10:30 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Through pectant mothers. Babies are welcome. Free. 10 a.m. 609-955-5566. www.thewarmemorial.com. Literati December 21. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Songwriter, poet, social critic, and folksinger. $24. 7 p.m. Althea Ward Clark Reading Series, Health & Wellness Lectures Princeton University, Lewis Center, 185 Yoga Flow, West Windsor Arts Council, Consumer Affairs, Mercer County Con- Food & Dining Nassau Street, 609-258-1500. www.prince- 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor, 609- nection, 957 Route 33, Hamilton, 609-890- ton.edu/arts. Students in the program in cre- 9800. www.mercercounty.org. Information Product Cooking Demonstration, Miele 716-1931. www.westwindsorarts.org. Linda Design Center, 9 Independence Way, ative writing read selections from their work. Domino presents. $12. 10 to 11:15 a.m. on credit, home improvement, automotive, Free. 4:30 p.m. or Internet fraud. Register. Free. 11 a.m. to Princeton, 800-843-7231. www.mieleusa.- Caregiver Support Group, Buckingham 3 p.m. com. Register. Free. 6 p.m. Author Event, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nas- Place, 155 Raymond Road, Monmouth sau Street, Princeton, 609-497-1600. Junction, 732-329-8888. www.bucking- Lunch and Learn, Princeton Jewish Center, Lectures www.labyrinthbooks.com. Chris Hedges, hamplace.net. For adult children of aging 435 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-2782. Meeting, 55-Plus, Jewish Center of Prince- author of “Death of the Liberal Class,” the parents facilitated by Louise Donangelo, “The Role of the Prop in Show Biz” presented ton, 435 Nassau Street, 609-737-2001. former Middle East Bureau Chief of the New Alzheimer’s Association. Peer support, re- by Louise Grafton, who has built props for www.princetonol.com. “Wireless: Revolu- York Times, a Pulitzer Prize winner, and a sources, and tips on care giving. Supper Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival, West- tion and Evolution” presented by H. Vincent senior fellow at the Nation Institute, discuss- served. Register. Free. 6 to 8:30 p.m. minster Opera Company, and the Boston es his new book. 6 p.m. Youth Symphony. Bring a dairy lunch. Coffee, Poor, dean of Princeton University’s School tea, and cookies provided. Free. Noon. of Engineering and Applied Science. 10 Poetry Workshop, Delaware Valley Poets, History a.m. Lawrence Public Library, Darrah Lane, 609- Holiday Open House, Drumthwacket 882-9246. www.delawarevalleypoets.com. IEEE Computer Society, Computer Sci- Foundation, 354 Stockton Street, Prince- ence Building, Princeton University, 609- Visitors welcome. Bring 12 copies of your ton, 609-683-0057. www.drumthwacket.- poem. Free. 7:30 p.m. Thursday 734-3662. www.acm.org. “The Future of 4G org. Tour of the official residence of the Gov- Wireless” presented by Harry Martin, Veri- ernor of New Jersey featuring “EverGreen,” zon Wireless. Free. 8 p.m. Classical Music an eco-friendly theme created by garden December 16 Carillon Concert, Princeton University, 88 clubs throughout the State. Register. $5 do- Socials College Road West, Princeton, 609-258- nation. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Luncheon, Women Interested In Network- 3654. www.princeton.edu. Concert on the Festival of Trees, Morven Museum, 55 On Stage ing, Villa Mannino Restaurant, Route 130, fifth largest carillon in the country. Free. Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-924-8144. A Christmas Carol, McCarter Theater, 91 Hamilton, 609-890-4054. www.whos- 6:30 p.m. www.morven.org. Galleries adorned for the University Place, 609-258-2787. www.- coming.com/WIN. Register. $20. Noon. Candlelight Service of Lessons and Car- holidays by area businesses and garden mccarter.org. Holiday classic by Charles ols, Princeton University, Chapel, 609- clubs. $6. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dickens. $33 and up. 7:30 p.m. 258-3654. www.princeton.edu. A service of JW Actors Studio, Arts Council of Prince- readings and music featuring the Chapel For Families ton, 102 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8777. Friday Choir and a cappella groups. Free. 7:30 Cookies with Santa, Bounce U, 410 Prince- artscouncilofprinceton.org. Performance by p.m. ton Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609- Far and In Between, an improv comedy December 17 443-5867. www.bounceu.com. Family troupe featuring members of the studio’s ad- Jazz & Blues evening with a holiday theme. Must be 34 vanced improv workshop. $15. 8 p.m. MCCC Jazz Band Concert, Mercer Col- inches to bounce. $10.95 per child. Adults lege, Kelsey Theater, West Windsor, 609- bounce for free. $3.25 more for pizza. 6 to 8 Dancing On Stage 570-3735. www.mccc.edu. Repertoire in- p.m. Argentine Tango, Black Cat Tango, In One Bed and Out the Other, Off-Broad- cludes works of Van Morrison, Dexter Gor- Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Dri- street Theater, 5 South Greenwood Av- don, Pat Metheny, and Thelonious Monk. Win a Gingerbread House ve, 609-273-1378. www.theblackcattango.- enue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off- Improvisations by jazz students in small Gingerbread House Raffle Drawing, It’s a com. Beginner and intermediate classes fol- broadstreet.com. Classic farce. $27.50 to groups as well as in the full band. Free. 8 Grind Coffee House, 7 Schalks Crossing lowed by guided practice. No partner neces- $29.50. 7 p.m. p.m. Road, Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. Tickets sary. $12. 9:15 p.m. A Christmas Carol, McCarter Theater, 91 are $2 each, available now. All proceeds University Place, 609-258-2787. www.- Craft Fairs benefit Toys for Tots. Make a donation to Classical Music mccarter.org. Holiday classic by Charles Sauce for the Goose, Arts Council of Toys for Tots between 3 and 4 p.m. and re- University Sinfonia, Princeton University Dickens. $33 and up. 7:30 p.m. Princeton, Witherspoon Street, Princeton, ceive a special treat. Winner need not be Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, 609- 609-924-8777. artscouncilofprinceton.org. present to win. 3 p.m. See story page 20. 258-4239. www.princeton.edu. Program in- Continued on following page 36 THE NEWS DECEMBER 3, 2010 Monmouth Junction, 732-329- expert and beverage manager, 9861. Free. 8:30 p.m. presents a series for wine novices DECEMBER 17 as well as aficionados. Register. $10 which will be applied to op- Continued from preceding page Classical Music Faculty Recital Series, Westmin- tional dinner at Rat’s. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Once Upon a Mattress, Actors’ ster Choir College, Williamson NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Hall, 609-921-2663. www.rider.- Morrisville, PA, 215-295-3694. edu. Holiday guitar concert fea- Health & Wellness www.actorsnetbucks.org. Musical tures Mark Johnstone on guitar Tai Chi, West Windsor Recre- comedy. $20. 8 p.m. with “A Christmas Sonata,” “Three ation, Senior Center, Clarksville Moons” for cello and guitar, and Road, West Windsor, 609-799- A Christmas Carol, Villagers variations on “We Wish You a Mer- 9068. www.wwparks-recreation.- Theater, 475 DeMott Lane, Som- ry Christmas.” Free. 7:30 p.m. com. Free. 8:15 a.m. erset, 732-873-2210. www.- villagerstheatre.com. Michael Christmas Oratorio, Princeton Kroll performs a one-man show in- Pro Musica, Richardson Auditori- History spired by the tour of Charles Dick- um, Princeton University, 609- Lantern Walking Tours, Wash- ens in the late 1860s. Stage set- 683-5122. www.princetonpro- ington Crossing State Park, 355 tings include a table, a chair, and a musica.org. J.S. Bach performed Washington Crossing-Pennington few hand props. Kroll, the narrator by soloists Jennifer Elaine Young, Road, Titusville, 609-737-2515. and story teller, portrays more soprano; Amy Zorn, contralto; Tours of the Nelson House, Stone than 30 characters from the story. Robert Petillo, tenor and evange- Barn, and Johnson Ferry House $15 to $25. 8 p.m. list; and Elem Eley, baritone. begin at the Nelson House. Re- Heard It on the Radio: ‘It's a Wonderful Life: Frances Fowler Slade conducts. freshments included. Register. A Radio Play’will be presented Friday to Sunday, Dinner Theater $25 to $55. 8 p.m. $8. 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. December 3 to 5, at Kelsey Theater, with Sean Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, Christmas from Poland and McGrath, left, Glen Calhoun, Damian Gaeta, Judi Omicron Theater Productions, France Concert, Voices Family Theater Amici Milano Restaurant, Chest- Chorale, St. James Church, 115 The Nutcracker, Kelsey Theater, Parrish, Sarah Stryker, Jenn Barron, and John nut Avenue, Trenton, 609-443- East Delaware Avenue, Penning- Mercer County Community Col- Maurer each performing numerous roles. 5598. Audience participation. ton, 609-637-9383. www.voices- lege, 1200 Old Trenton Road, Register. $48.50 includes dinner, chorale.org. With St. Paul Chil- West Windsor, 609-570-3333. show, and gratuity. 7:30 p.m. dren’s choirs. $20; or $45 per fam- www.kelseytheatre.net. New Jer- Third Sun, Ivy Inn, 248 Nassau ywcaprinceton.org. General ily. Also a silent auction. 8 p.m. sey Youth Ballet present a one- Street, Princeton, 609-462-4641. meeting for social group formerly Film hour narrated version of the clas- 10 p.m. known as the Grads for graduating sic. $10. 7:30 p.m. Princeton Public Library, 65 With- Comedy Clubs newcomers. Light lunch available. Schools Noon to 2 p.m. erspoon Street, 609-924-8822. Johnny Mac and Alex Barnett, Live Music princetonlibrary.org. Screening of Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Re- Band Winter Concert, High Luncheon, Rotary Club of the “Gaslight,” 1944. 10 a.m. gency, 102 Carnegie Center, Wine and Music, Hopewell Valley School South, 346 Clarksville Princeton Corridor, Hyatt Re- West Windsor, 609-987-8018. Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pen- Road, West Windsor, 609-716- gency, Carnegie Center, 609-799- Dancing www.catcharisingstar.com. John- nington, 609-737-4465. www.- 5050. www.ww-p.org. Concert 0525. www.princetoncorridor- ny Mac was raised in West Wind- hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Jersey Jumpers, Central Jersey features the Symphonic Band, rotary.org. Register. Guests, $25. sor. Register. $19.50. 8 p.m. Wine available. Jazz Ensemble Dance Society, Unitarian Wind Ensemble, and Wind Sym- 12:15 p.m. performs. 5 to 8 p.m. Church, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Comedy Night, Grover’s Mill Cof- phony in an array of seasonal mu- Princeton, 609-945-1883. www.- fee House, 335 Princeton Hight- Doug Miller and Bernhard sic including “Greensleeves,” “Bu- For Seniors centraljerseydance.org. Lindy les- stown Road, West Windsor, 609- Geiger, Blue Rooster Cafe, 17 gler’s Holiday,” along with the mu- Holiday Luncheon, West Wind- son followed by an open dance. 716-8771. www.groversmill- North Main Street, Cranbury, 609- sic of American composers. All sor Senior Center, 271 $15. 7 p.m. coffee.com. Helene Angley of 235-7539. www.bluerooster- band alumni and musicians in the Clarksville Road, West Windsor, West Windsor hosts. 8 p.m. bakery.com. Piano and acoustic community are invited to perform Big Band Dance, Princeton High 609-799-9068. Catered lunch with bass. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. the combined bands in its finale of entertainment by Jersey Harmony School Studio Band, 151 Moore “Sleighride.” Free. 8 p.m. Street, Princeton, 609-395-6769. Food & Dining Dick Gratton, Chambers Walk Chorus. Register. $9. 12:45 p.m. www.princetonjazz.org. Jazz En- Wine Tasting, Rat’s Restaurant, Cafe, 2667 Main Street, Law- Socials Mercer County Widows and Wid- semble and Studio Band perform. Toad Hall Shop, 126 Sculptor’s renceville, 609-896-5995. www.- owers, Knights of Columbus, $6. 7 to 10 p.m. Way, Hamilton, 609-584-7800. allaboutjazz.com. Solo jazz guitar. Women’s Group, YWCA Prince- 1451 Klockner Road, Hamilton, www.groundsforsculpture.org. 6 to 9 p.m. ton, 59 Paul Robeson Place, Karaoke Dance, American Le- 609-585-3453. Dance social $8. Alan Hallmark, Rat’s resident wine Princeton, 609-497-2100. www.- gion Post 401, 148 Major Road, 7:30 p.m.

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