Local residents recently stopped by the Trenton Animal Shelter for a free Flash Food Drive, which helps families provide for their dogs and cats. The event also gave residents innformation about pets available for adoption.

The Ewing Citizens & Organizations Promoting Police Service hosted the 50th annual Police Officer of the Year Awards Dinner at the Trenton Country Club. This year, the event recognized Officer Andrew Ridolfi.

Tomorrow, from 1 to 3pm, the Trenton Free Public Library will celebrate its $830,000 makeover with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The facility underwent accessibility improvements, including a new ADA-accessible entrance and ramp.

Students can meet with a Rutgers University representative this coming Tuesday, to learn more about the Rutgers University at Mercer County Community College program. Meetings will be from 11am to 1pm in the Student Center near the Cafeteria.