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🌱 Patch AM: Lawrence Township Public Schools Prepare To Welcome Students Back
Also, don't miss Summer Opera Fest Aug 28-30: Romeo & Juliet, Il Trovatore, Pearl Fishers, Barber of Seville on the Lawrenceville Patch…

Greetings Lawrenceville! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Lawrence schools gear up for September start and new auditorium
- Lawrenceville squash captain takes his talents to Princeton's varsity squad
- How one Lawrenceville mom turned potty training into a fun game
Also on today's calendar: Summer Opera Fest Aug 28-30: Romeo & Juliet, Il Trovatore, Pearl Fishers, Barber of Seville and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 67.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Lawrence Township Public Schools Prepare To Welcome Students Back (patch.com) — Families in Lawrenceville can look ahead to the September 1 start of the 2026–2027 school year, as Superintendent Dr. Klim shares a welcoming message centered on positivity and community. Her update highlights summer preparations across Lawrence Township Public Schools and notes that Lawrence Middle School's renovated auditorium should be ready for students this fall as part of a larger improvement project.
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2. Alex Donne - Men's Squash (goprincetontigers.com) — A standout squash player who led Lawrenceville's first singles lineup and captained the team is now competing for Princeton, bringing strong national rankings and Team USA experience. His bio also notes academic honors at Lawrenceville, including Cum Laude Society and multiple US Squash Scholar Athlete awards, underscoring the school's athletic and academic strength.
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3. Potty Training Hacks That Parents Swear By (parents.com) — A Lawrenceville parent is among several moms and dads sharing specific tricks that helped their kids finally master the potty. From reward systems and games to clever public restroom hacks, the piece walks through practical, real-world strategies that local families can adapt at home whenever their toddlers seem ready.
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4. Thousands of jumpsuit-clad partiers boogie to 1970s hits at annual NYC Gimme Gimme party: 'I just keep coming back' (timesnewsnetworks.com) — A Lawrenceville family made a birthday trip to Manhattan's Pier 17 rooftop for the Gimme Gimme disco party, joining thousands dancing to 1970s hits. The article paints a colorful scene of costumes, community spirit, and multigenerational fans who keep returning to this traveling retro dance fest.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lawrenceville
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★ Featured events ★
- Summer Opera Fest Aug 28-30: Romeo & Juliet, Il Trovatore, Pearl Fishers, Barber of Seville →
Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor Township
2:00 pm - Property Restoration Business Liquidation | Langhorne, PA | Tools | Commercial Equipment →
Bid at alderferauction.com,
8:00 pm
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
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Other local events
- Los Tigres del Norte →
CURE Insurance Arena, 81 Hamilton Ave, Trenton
8:00 pm - LMS Open House
Lawrence Township Public Schools 2565 Princeton Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
5:00 pm - Our Founding Waters - A Community River Festival →
Washington Crossing Historic Park, 1112 River Rd, Washington Crossing
9:30 am - The Soundtrack of Resilience: Music and 9/11 [Online] →
Mercer County Library System: Virtual Event
7:00 pm - Making Sense of Pelvic Pain: Causes and Treatment Approaches [Online] →
Mercer County Library System: Virtual Event
6:30 pm
Friday August 28
Monday August 31
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 10
📣 Lawrenceville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Drop in and Knit
Princeton Library Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
10:00 am - Kids: Storytime!
Princeton Library Princeton Public Library - Story Room
10:30 am - Kids: Baby Storytime
Princeton Library Princeton Public Library - Story Room
11:30 am - Kids: Baby Play Group
Princeton Library Princeton Public Library -
12:00 pm - Tech: Beyond Cable
Princeton Library Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
1:00 pm - Kids: Cooks + Books
Princeton Library Princeton Public Library - Myra & Van Williams Spark Lab
3:00 pm - English Conversation
Princeton Library Princeton Public Library -
10:00 am
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
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-- The Patch AM Team
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