AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Trenton New Jersey. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/trenton 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/trenton http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:44:19 -0600 The Ewing Public Schools and Parents Educating Parents (PEP) will be hosting the second annual PEP-tivity Fair at Fisher Middle School for parents of... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/ewing/news/2nd-annual-pep-tivities-provider-fair-237465 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/ewing/news/2nd-annual-pep-tivities-provider-fair-237465 Schools and Libraries Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/trenton/news/trenton-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-trenton-malls-and-outlets-236285 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/trenton/news/trenton-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-trenton-malls-and-outlets-236285 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Holiday Musicale A Special Event - It’s a little bit naughty and a little bit nice. Passage is throwing a holiday bash showcasing your favorite... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/trenton/news/holiday-musicale-a-special-event-225062 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/trenton/news/holiday-musicale-a-special-event-225062 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:50:24 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Ewing, N.J---Two students at Lore Elementary School were honored as young humanitarians from the Kidsbridge Museum and attended the annual Kidsbridge... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/ewing/news/local-students-honored-as-young-humanitarians-234643 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/ewing/news/local-students-honored-as-young-humanitarians-234643 Schools and Libraries Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Contemporary Art From Mexico Curated by Karla Jasso And Ricardo Miranda. Distortions will feature work by Gilberto Esparza, Marcela Armas,... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/trenton/news/exhibition-contemporary-art-from-mexico-curated-225749 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/trenton/news/exhibition-contemporary-art-from-mexico-curated-225749 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 EWING, N.J---Representatives from Lore Elementary School traveled to Alexandria, Virginia on October 30th to receive their award for being one of the... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/ewing/news/local-school-honored-as-finalist-for-national-school-of-character-232643 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/ewing/news/local-school-honored-as-finalist-for-national-school-of-character-232643 Schools and Libraries Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Ewing, N.J---Students, staff and parents haunted the halls, parking lots and courtyards of Antheil Elementary School on Friday October 30th, 2009 for... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/ewing/news/local-students-and-families-were-haunted-at-spooktacular-program-232657 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/ewing/news/local-students-and-families-were-haunted-at-spooktacular-program-232657 Schools and Libraries Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The complex subject of global warming is of critical interest to the people of New Jersey and indeed to everyone. New Jersey is a coastal state on... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/trenton/news/rising-tide-climate-change-and-new-jersey-225007 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/trenton/news/rising-tide-climate-change-and-new-jersey-225007 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 Statesmen,Indians,Soldiers,Missioaries and Traveller - The Development Of An Ethnographic Collection -The richly-varied ethnographic collection of... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/trenton/news/the-development-of-an-ethnographic-collection-225027 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/trenton/news/the-development-of-an-ethnographic-collection-225027 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 First Floor Main Galleries - Opening reception Saturday, November 14, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Members and artists only, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.Bruce Rigby With the... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/trenton/news/the-wall-series-by-bruce-rigby-and-the-sculpture-of-elizabeth-miller-mccue-224700 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/trenton/news/the-wall-series-by-bruce-rigby-and-the-sculpture-of-elizabeth-miller-mccue-224700 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 Roxey Ballet Presents the american holiday tradition "Nutcracker" just in time for the Thanksgiving Holidays. Ewing, NJ - The first... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/ewing/news/roxey-ballet-presents-the-american-holiday-tradition-nutcracker-just-in-time-for-the-holidays-230601 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/ewing/news/roxey-ballet-presents-the-american-holiday-tradition-nutcracker-just-in-time-for-the-holidays-230601 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The reports of Swine Flu in New Jersey (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hightstown/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-mercer-county-227713 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hightstown/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-mercer-county-227713 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Mercer County, NJ area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Mercer County,... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hightstown/news/mercer-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-mercer-county-221017 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hightstown/news/mercer-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-mercer-county-221017 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Mercer County New Jersey area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air,... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hightstown/news/mercer-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-mercer-county-221949 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/hightstown/news/mercer-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-mercer-county-221949 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 With an Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel series and a newly released Walt Disney Records album under their belt, the... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/trenton/news/the-imagination-movers-live-from-the-idea-warehouse-concert-tour-2009-220128 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/trenton/news/the-imagination-movers-live-from-the-idea-warehouse-concert-tour-2009-220128 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 EWING, N.J---Students at Antheil Elementary School are thrilled to receive a donation of an extensive collection of children’s literature, all of... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/ewing/news/local-family-donates-large-collection-of-children-s-books-to-localelementary-school-218023 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/ewing/news/local-family-donates-large-collection-of-children-s-books-to-localelementary-school-218023 Schools and Libraries Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Ewing, N.J---Students at Parkway Elementary Schools showed off their musical side and school spirit at the annual Parkway Pep Rally and Spirit Parade... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/ewing/news/local-students-show-off-their-elementary-school-pride-217682 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/ewing/news/local-students-show-off-their-elementary-school-pride-217682 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Ewing, N.J---First grade students at Lore Elementary School celebrated Johnny Appleseed on Friday, September 25th, 2009 by sampling apple foods,... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/ewing/news/local-students-learn-about-johnny-appleseed-217693 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/ewing/news/local-students-learn-about-johnny-appleseed-217693 Schools and Libraries Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a New Jersey corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/trenton/news/find-new-jersey-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-new-jersey-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217170 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/trenton/news/find-new-jersey-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-new-jersey-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217170 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600