The Trenton Literacy Movement will honor Juneteenth a few days early on Thursday, June 15 at 5 p.m. with a special event at the MCLS Lawrence Headquarters Branch. The Trenton Literacy Movement’s mission is “to enable students in Trenton public elementary schools to read at grade level by grade 3.” As such, Edward Bullock will present on the importance of literacy for young Trenton students, the movement’s evolution, long-term goals, and progress since its founding. Bullock is president of the Trenton Literacy Movement and a published author.  more

Firefly Summer Camp, located at the Hopewell Tennis and Swim Center at 11 Titus Mill Road #4306 in Pennington, is perfect for the sports-loving child or teen in your family. With facilities that include six indoor tennis courts, six outdoor tennis courts, an Olympic-sized pool, kiddie pool, multiple outdoor sports fields, and two indoor gyms, Firefly offers a balance of sports instruction and sheer summer fun.  more

Drone View of Franklin Parker Preserve. (Photo by Richard Lewis)

Samuel W. Lambert III of Princeton will be honored for his land preservation efforts in the Pine Barrens on Thursday, June 1, at New Jersey Conservation Foundation’s 2023 Gala in Peapack-Gladstone.

The event to be held at the Mansion of Natirar will celebrate land preservation throughout New Jersey — most notably the 20th anniversary of the Franklin Parker Preserve in the heart of the Pine Barrens. more

Princeton Montessori middle school students learn about macro invertebrates and stream health with Sourland Conservancy staff. (Photo by Laurie Cleveland)

Princeton Montessori middle school students took a field trip to the Sourland Mountains recently where they were guided by the Sourland Conservancy staff. The morning began with a trip to the Foraging Forest in Hopewell Borough Park where students learned about climate change, edible plants, invasive species and more. Afterwards, they got their hands dirty by planting native trees and shrubs to provide critical habitat for birds, pollinators, and other native species. more

The Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM), Central New Jersey’s only African American history museum sharing the story of Black Americans since the trans-Atlantic Slave trade, will hold its second annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 17 from 12 to 4 p.m. (rain or shine).  more

On Sunday, May 28 from 1 to 3 p.m., Washington Crossing Historic Park will hold its annual Memorial Day observance near the gravesite of Continental soldiers. The gravesite is located near the Thompson-Neely House, about 2 miles south of New Hope, Pa., at the intersection of Route 32 and Aquetong Road (1638 River Road in New Hope).

The observation will include a colonial color guard, a fife and drum corps, Revolutionary War reenactors, veterans, and other honored guests. During the ceremony, American flags will be placed on all graves.  more

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, an opportunity to explore the stories and perspectives of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The Princeton Public Library has programming and content on AAPI heritage throughout the year but has a particular focus during May. more

When smart, creative children fall behind with classwork, even the most resilient may lose motivation and the self-esteem to do their best. Continually, concerned parents have turned to The Lewis School and Clinic of Princeton to understand the reasons, and unlock their child’s potential.  more

Running from July 9 through July 22, Peddie Summer Academy (PSA) is a window into the world of boarding school and academic study. The aim is to provide summer students with the opportunity for concentrated and supportive academic growth along with extracurricular activities, socialization, collaboration, and innovation. When students are not in the classroom, they are challenging themselves on the athletic fields and in the art studio.

PSA mirrors the Peddie experience in the sense that students go to classes, pursue extracurriculars, eat meals together, and live in the dormitories. The program runs for 14 days with an on-campus “weekend” partway through. All students will live in the dormitories and stay on campus for the program duration. The days will be fast paced, with three elective courses in the morning and creative and athletic programs in the afternoon.  more