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COMMUNITY NEWS
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Your story could help someone.
SAVE THE DATE!
Join us for a family-friendly Friday Night World Cup Watch Party, Friday, June 12 behind Ewing Town Hall! Soccer shoot-out for the kids, food trucks, DJ, biergarten by River Horse Brewing Co. and more! Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free entry. Food and drink for purchase. Gates open at 7 and gametime is 9 p.m.
 Show Us How Ewing Blooms!
Did you miss last year's Ewing Blooms showcase? You can view it here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtspHOa7n2M
Well, spring has arrived and we want to see the flowering season through YOUR eyes! Submit your best photos of Ewing’s flowers, gardens, trees, or wildlife for a chance to be featured in our 2026 video.
 Send photos by email to contactus@ewingnj.org or text to 609-947-5990 by Monday, Aug. 3. Be sure to include your name and where the photo was taken. Let’s celebrate the beauty of our town — one bloom at a time!   
FUNDRAISERS
Support Local. Support Each Other.
From school fundraisers and team drives to benefit nights and community causes, there are always opportunities to give back right here in Ewing. Whether it’s attending an event, making a small donation, or simply spreading the word, these efforts help strengthen the organizations and people that make our community what it is.
Take a moment to see what’s happening—you might find a simple way to make a meaningful difference.
EWING 250
Happy Birthday, America!
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, Ewing invites everyone to join in commemorating this historic milestone. Learn more about how Ewing is celebrating by visiting our website devoted to Ewing 250! https://www.ewingnj.org/ewing250
Questions? Email us at ewing250@ewingnj.org.
Become a Ewing 250 Sponsor!
Learn more about the multiple ways that you can contribute. Sponsorships are offered for a 12-month period, and multi-year pledges are accepted through 2026. Any donations will help! We are grateful to the local corporations and organizations that are giving generously to support programming in honor of this historic celebration. Thank you!
It's Planting Season! Please pledge to plant, and help us reach our goal!
250 Trees for 250! Take the Pledge
The Ewing Green Team and Environmental Commission have joined forces with the Mayor and Council, local businesses, and residents, to promote an audacious and worthy goal – planting 250 new trees in Ewing!
It will soon be spring planting time, and we encourage you to let us know of your tree planting plans by taking our PLEDGE TO PLANT a tree in your yard for our 250 Tree Initiative! We urge you to join with us and make your new tree one of the official 250 Trees for America’s 250th! Just click the link to fill out our quick, simple form and become a part of our movement to plant 250 trees in Ewing.
Sign the pledge and then let us know when you have planted your tree(s). We will provide the encouragement and the know-how: from choosing your tree, planting it, and taking care of it.
EWING BUSINESSES. WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Help us meet our goal of planting at least 250 trees before the end of 2026. For more information email us at ewinggreenteam@gmail.com.
HEALTH, SAFETY & WELLNESS
DOING BUSINESS: Job Fairs, Networking, Scholarships, Hiring
Love a Ewing business? Tell everyone!
"My favorite Ewing business" is a readership favorite, and with so many entries we can barely keep up! Know that we will get to all of them, so keep them coming! Click on the button to share which local businesses you love and why. Thank you to all the businesses that continue to make Ewing a great place to live, work, and shop.
'Choose Ewing' free Business Directory Registration
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RECREATION HAPPENINGS
Summer Jobs
Anyone interested in lifeguarding can contact American Pools at mhill@americanpool.com.
Summer Camps
Registration is now open for Ewing’s Summer Camps.
Ewing Recreation Summer Camp runs June 29 through August 21 for students entering grades 1–6. Camp is held at the Ewing Senior & Community Center (ESCC), with Fisher Middle School serving as the rain location. Camp hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Early care is available from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., and extended care from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Teen Travel Camp is open to students entering grades 7–9 and runs June 29 through August 14. Campers may participate in Summer Day Camp during weeks Teen Travel is not in session.
Register online at: https://ewingnj.org/RecRegistration
Book your space at Hollowbrook
Need a space for your gathering? Call Hollowbrook at 883-1199 for room rentals. For other program info, visit ewingnj.org/departments/community-affairs or call 609-883-1776.
Basketball Camp
Ewing Recreation Shelly Dearden Basketball Camp is held at Ewing High School, from Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The camp is for kids currently in grades 4 – 8 and will be directed by EHS Boy’s Head Coach Paul Jones and former Head Coach, Shelly Dearden. They will be assisted by other staff members and players. Daily sessions will include work on individual skills, drills, 3 v 3 and full court games, competitions, daily prizes, guest speakers and end of camp championships. Cost is $95 and includes a camp shirt and more. Register at https://ewingnj.org/RecRegistration.
Moody Park Summer Basketball League
The Moody Park Summer Basketball League is accepting registration for boys currently in 3rd – 10th grade, Registration deadline is May 17. The season starts Monday, June 8. For more info go to the league website at www.moodyparkbb.com. Register at https://ewingnj.org/RecRegistration
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Picnic Area Permits
Ewing Recreations Department is taking applications for 2026 picnic permits at John S. Watson Park on Upper Ferry Road, Higgs Park on Summerset St., Betor Park behind the Municipal Building. Email Nancy Pappano at npappano@ewingnj.org or call the office for more info. 609 883-1776.
Program registration system
Online registration for Ewing Recreation programs and activities is now available through the CivicPlus Recreation Management program. CivicPlus replaces Community Pass.
We can help!
Contact Us. For questions, call the Recreation Office at (609) 883-1776 or visit Room 208 at Hollowbrook Community Center, 320 Hollowbrook Drive. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Details also available at ewingnj.org/departments/community-affairs
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Community Pools
The Ewing Community Pool System features two pools for seasonal members and daily patrons.
Hollowbrook Pool, located at 320 Hollowbrook Drive, will open on weekends beginning Saturday, May 23, including Memorial Day. Beginning June 16, the pool will operate full time from noon to 8 p.m.
On Saturdays, Hollowbrook Pool is reserved for private parties from 1 to 5 p.m. and open to the public from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday through Friday hours are noon to 8 p.m. To schedule a private event, email Raquel Ince at rince@ewingnj.org.
The ESCC Pool will also open on weekends starting Saturday, May 23, and will operate full time beginning Monday, June 16, from noon to 8 p.m.
Swim lesson evaluations will be held on Saturday, June 13. Space is limited. Senior Swim and Senior Water Aerobics begin Monday, June 16.
Register online at: https://ewingnj.org/RecRegistration
Chess Club
Ewing Recreation chess club meets on Wednesday evenings at St. Luke’s Church on Prospect Street. Play is from 6 to 10 p.m. Interested participants are welcome to attend or email Bong at bongortiz@yahoo.com.
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Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp Registration
2 Locations: 212 Centre St, Trenton, NJ & 1040 Spruce St, Lawrenceville, NJ
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County Summer Camps run for 10 weeks from June 22, 2026- Aug. 28, 2026. Each week features interactive themes designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and hands on exploration, keeping youth engaged while building new skills along the way. Campers ages 5-14 years-old, participate in art, outdoor education, physical education, STEM, field trips and more. Breakfast and lunch are provided for all campers.
LIBRARY PROGRAMS
FOOD SUPPORT & PANTRIES
Need help finding your nearest pantry or food distribution center? The Mercer County FREE Food Finder makes it easy – in just a few simple steps!
PUBLIC MEETINGS
- May 26, Board of Health, 6 p.m.; Combined Council Agenda Session and Regular Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
- May 27, Ewing Green Team, 7 p.m.; Site Review, 7 p.m.; Historic Preservation Committee, 7:30 p.m.
- May 28, Ewing Free Rabies Clinic for Dogs and Cats, 5 to 7 p.m.
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Dear Neighbor,
We hope you're enjoying the Ewing Insights newsletter and finding it helpful! It’s designed to keep you in the loop on all things Ewing, but we want to hear from you! Let us know what you think, share your feedback, and send us your ideas for future content—whether it’s local stories, events, or businesses to highlight. Your input will help us keep Ewing connected. Forward this newsletter to a friend!
 Your 2026 Ewing Township elected leaders, far right, Mayor Bert H. Steinmann, and from left, Council President David Schroth, Council Vice President Sarah Steward, Councilman Kevin Baxter, Councilwoman Kathy Wollert and Councilwoman Jennifer Keyes-Maloney.
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