Community Corner
Local Blood Drive, Sustainable Lawrence Meeting, Scrabble Challenge & More
A look at what's going on around town this week.

Monday
Columbus Day- Lawrence Township Municipal Offices ClosedTuesday
A fundraiser for Township Council hopefuls Glenn Collins and Max Ramos. Leonardo's Restaurant, 5:30 p.m.
Lawrence Township Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
The Boys & Girls Club of Mercer County will host its 3rd Annual Scrabble Challenge. Teams of three players will compete in two 30-minute Scrabble games at either the recreational or serious level. All proceeds from the
event will benefit the Club’s after-school programs. Players and spectators also enjoy a pasta dinner and Wine Pull. TPC Jasna Polana, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Sustainable Lawrence Meeting, Municipal Building, 7 p.m.
Wednesday
MarketFair will hold a blood drive in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The drive will be located in the space next to GNC. Donors will receive a free tall coffee from Starbucks , a Breast Cancer pin and a chance to win a Bobby's Burger Palace gift card, 1-7 p.m.Thursday
Join Dress for Success Mercer County at their annual cocktail party at Greenacres Country Club. The evening includes hors d’oeuvres, open bar, a silent auction, entertainment and more. This year’s honorees include Palmer Square Management and Women on a Mission.6 - 8:30 p.m.Friday
The Greater Eldridge Park Neighborhood Association GEPNA will sponsor a Merchants Market Fair. Meet your local merchants, learn about the dozens of businesses, get to the know the history of the neighborhood and plans for beautification and adopt a planter. Eldridge Park Business Corridor, 11 a.m to 9 p.m.Princeton Folk Music Society presents Anne Hills, one of contemporary folk music’s premier vocalists. In addition to her voice and song writing, Hills accompanies herself with skill on guitar and banjo. Christ Congregation Church, 8:15 p.m.
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