The Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park is one of central New Jersey’s most popular recreational corridors for canoeing, jogging, hiking, bicycling, fishing and horseback riding. The canal and towpath are part of the National Recreational Trail System. The 70-mile linear park is a valuable wildlife corridor connecting fields and forests. With its 19th-century bridges, bridgetender houses, past and present locks, cobblestone spillways and hand-built stone-arched culverts, the canal is a tremendous attraction for history lovers. The upper reach of the feeder canal wanders through quaint New Jersey towns along the Delaware River such as Stockton and Lambertville. The main canal passes the Port Mercer canal house, through the charming village of Griggstown to Blackwells Mills, ending up in New Brunswick. Canoes can be rented at Griggstown and Princeton from private concessionaires. Most of the canal system remains intact today and is a reminder of the days when the delivery of freight depended upon a team of mules or steam tugboats. Nearly 36 miles of the main canal and 22 miles of the feeder canal still exist, with many historic structures along the canal.
Website: www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/drcanal

Located on Mercer Rd in Princeton Township, are 85 acres of lawn and woodland on part of the original battlefield of the Battle of Princeton fought on January 3, 1777. Open year round, the park is used for a variety of summer and winter activities including picnics, hiking, and cross country skiing. The park includes an arboretum, ballfields/playfields, historic structures, picnic areas, restrooms and walking trails. Within the Park is the Thomas Clarke House Museum, the historic Mercer Oak tree, the colonnade monument, and a gravesite of 21 British and 15 American soldiers. Adjacent to the Park is Stony Brook Friends Meetinghouse, built in 1726, and its graveyard with the grave of Richard Stockton, signer of the Declaration of Independence. Also adjacent is the Institute of Advance Study and the Institute Woods, a 600 acre woodland and agricultural land preserved as a wildlife preserve with trails open to the public.
Website: www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/princeton

41076 Canal road
Griggstown NJ 08540
(908) 359-5970
Website: www.canoenj.com
Types: Griggstown Canoe and Kayak Rental is located halfway between the 34 mile Trenton to New Brunswick stretch of the D&R Canal. Its the perfect location to enjoy a self guided tour of the beauty of this once busy waterway. With only a slight current, its great for beginners and families.

98 Nassau Street #3
Princeton, New Jersey 08542
(609) 902-3637
Website: www.princetonbiketours.com
Email: info@princetonbiketours.com
Types: Princeton Bike Tours offers exciting bicycle tours and walking tours of Princeton - from historic landmarks to quaint neighborhood streets - for families, students and visitors.

483 Alexander Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 452-2403
Website: www.canoenj.com
Types: From our dock at Princeton Turning Basin Park, enjoy a self guided tour of the D&R Canal and Lake Carnegie.

On December 25, 1776, the icy waters of the Delaware River provided the setting for one of the pivotal events of the American Revolution. The Continental Army had little to celebrate that Christmas and seemed beat by hunger and cold. After crossing the rough winter river at night, General George Washington and the Continental Army landed at Johnson’s Ferry, at the site now known as Washington Crossing State Park. At 4 am, they began their march to Trenton where they defeated the Hessian troops in an unexpected attack. This battle was quickly followed by the Second Battle of Trenton on January 2, 1777, and the Battle of Princeton on January 3, 1777. Originally preserved for its historical significance, the park is also well known for its trails and wildlife habitat. The park includes an Open Air Theater, a Visitor Center, the Johnson Ferry House, an Observatory, a Nature Center, picnic areas and camp sites.
Website: www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/washcros

The University League Nursery School, located at 171 Broadmead in Princeton, NJ, will host an open house as follows:

Wednesday, October 15, 2008 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm at the school.

All interested families are invited to attend. For more information, call 258-9777.

The school offers two-, three- and five-day morning programs on a cooperative basis for children ages 2-1/2 through 4, as well as extended and full-day noncooperative care for children ages 3 and 4. The school is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Applications for fall 2009 are being accepted until Dec. 1.

I am looking for a nanny position. I have been employed in the Princeton area for more than 20+ years.  I have also have been employed the last three years with families from the Princeton University.  I can provide excellent references.  I am looking for morning hours from 8:30 to 2:30pm.  I prefer to work within the Princeton area.  I have a valid Driver’s License.  I have recently returned to college, and I am taking a Liberal Arts class at Rider University to further my education. Please reply to rpache6@aol.com or call 609-571-2734 for an interview.

My name is Christine, and I am currently looking for a part time nanny/childcare position.  I have experience with children and enjoy working with them very much.  I attend college classes in the mornings Monday-Thursday but I am available in the afternoons and evenings.  I am also available all day on Fridays and weekends.  Please feel free to contact me via email at cmz1126@yahoo.com  I’ll be happy to answer any questions and provide more information about my services.  Thank you!

I am a woman with more than 10 years experience as a nanny or a baby sitter with excellent references, experience with special-need kids, please e.mail me at ramirezsofia@hotmail.com or call my cell phone 609-6471749. I am looking for a part time job, I could be able to work from 7.30 am to 11.30 am and able in the afternoon before 4.00 pm and weekends too.

The Princeton Junior School, located at 90 Flacker Road in Lawrenceville, is hosting the following open house:

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 from 9:30 - 11:30 am

Please call (609) 924-8126, for more information

The following Open Houses will be held at the Stuart Country Day School, located at 1200 Stuart Road in Princeton:

Sunday, October 19, 2008, 1:00 pm (for grades 6 - 11)
Sunday, November 15, 2008, 10:00 am (for grades Pre-School - 11)
Sunday, January 11, 2009, 1:00 pm (for grades Pre-School - grade 5)

To RSVP please call (609) 921-2330 x 274
or email admissions@stuartschool.org

www.cjmom.org
contact: membership@cjmom.org

Central Jersey Mothers of Multiples (CJMOM) club welcomes any mother, expectant mother, or female guardian of multiples.

The Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart, a JK-8th Grade school, located at 1128 Great Road in Princeton, is hosting the following Open Houses:

Saturday, October 18, 10:00am
Sunday, November 16, 1:00pm

Please contact Tom von Oehsen, Director of Admission, (609) 924-8143 for more information.

Chapin School, located at 4101 Princeton Pike in Princeton, is hosting the following Open Houses:
October 15, 2008, Wednesday 9-11 am
November 9, 2008, Sunday 2-4 pm
January 22, 2009, Thursday 9-11 am
February 24, 2009, Tuesday 9-11 am

No RSVP is necessary.  Please call admissions, (609) 986-1702, if you have any questions or would like more information

If you would like to announce an upcoming event, registration or tryout for your sports league or sports program, please contact us at sales@princetonkids.org for more information.

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