May
2002
Places
to Play
by
Lisa Kasabach
Explore
the city and the greater Trenton area with your children through
these great cultural and recreational opportunities:
Celebration
of the 100th Anniversary of Cadwalader Park
Thursday, May 2 - Sunday, May 5, 2002
Cadwalader Park
Parkside Ave., Trenton
A
series of events throughout the first week of May sponsored by
the City of Trenton and the 100th Anniversary Committee. All events
are free and open to the public. Nominal charges may be required
for certain individual activities and for food and beverages.
All events are family oriented.
Thursday,
May 2, 2002 - Fireworks and Folly
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
A concert and fireworks display
Friday,
May 3, 2002 - Cadwalader Park Memorabilia Open
6 to 9 p.m.
An artwork and memorabilia show
Saturday,
May 4, 2002 - May Day Celebration
9 a.m. Bicycle decorating at Holland Middle School*
11 a.m. Kick-off parade*
12 noon to 6 p.m. May Day Activities
Sunday,
May 5, 2002 - Sunday Afternoon in Cadwalader Park
12 noon to 5 p.m. Citywide Community Picnic
*All
events are in Cadwalader Park with the exception of the bicycle
decorating and parade starting at Holland Middle School on West
State Street. For more information, call Maria Hernandez at 609-989-3169.
Hamilton
Trenton Marsh Walk and Paddle
Saturday, May 18, 2002
8:30 a.m. to 12 noon
Spring Lake Entrance to Hamilton Trenton Marsh
Sewall Avenue, Hamilton
Explore
the Hamilton Trenton Marsh by foot and canoe! Begin with a walk
around the marsh followed by a leisurely paddle on Spring Lake.
This is an excellent way to view the plants and wildlife in the
marsh. Canoes and lifejackets will be provided. All participants
must attend a pre-trip meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15.
Co-sponsored by Isles, Inc. and Paint Island Canoe and Kayak of
Bordentown. For more information, call 609-393-5656, Ext. 19;
e-mail kkopp@isles.org, or www.isles.org.
"Trenton
Kids Read" Gala Library Party
Saturday, May 18, 2002
12 noon to 2 p.m.
Trenton Public Library
120 Academy Street, Trenton
A
party to celebrate the joy of reading sponsored by the Friends
of the Trenton Public Library. If you've used your library card
at least ten times between January 1 and May 1, you will be awarded
an official "Trenton Kids Read" t-shirt. The party is
also full of fun for children and their parents: entertainment,
free refreshments and activities. There will also be a free drawing
for prizes, including a color television, a bicycle and a safety
helmet. For more information, call 609-392-7188.
If
you have any suggestions for this column, please e-mail me - lisa@trentondowntowner.com.
Remember,
Trenton is a great place to live, learn, work and play! Have fun
and see you next month.
