Senior Art Show Drop Off Monday

How time flies. Tomorrow is July 25 and the drop off date for all artists who have registered for this year's Mercer County Senior Art Show.

So bundle your work for travel and head to Meadow Lakes in Hightstown. You can drop off your art or craft entry as early as nine a.m. If you are not an early riser, the Art Committee will accept entries up to two p.m.

If you have not been to Meadow Lakes before, follow these easy directions: From the Trenton metropolitan area, take Rt.33 east past Staples, beyond Shoprite, past Roma Bank to 130 north. Go about four plus miles further until you see the exit for Rt. 33 east, and then bear to the right. That will take you past Walmart and a lot of tempting shopping centers, but save that for later.

Halfway down the hill, make a right at the Diner which will take you to the Peddie School. At the stop sign pause, then make a right up the shady street. (I know you appreciate these little touches) and following along the school's campus, make a left heading east. Stay on that road for a short distance and Meadow Lakes' gorgeous gateposts will be on your right.

Now for those of you who will have the hubby driving, here is the official version of "Directions to Meadow Lakes":

From Rt. 1: Take Rt. 571 East into Hightstown. Turn right at the light onto Rt.33. At the Hightstown Diner, turn left onto West Ward Street (please note that I think they mean right because left would head you back to the Rt. 130 part of town)Then turn right onto Rt. 539. (This is up a little hill.) Just past Peddie School, turn left onto Rt. 571 East. Meadow Lakes is 1/4 mile on the right.

Proceed to the third entrance which is marked "Main Entrance, Meadow Lakes".

From Rt. 130: Turn onto Rt 571 East and follow directions above.

From I-195: Take Rt. 539 exit towards East Windsor. Pass over the NJ Turnpike. Go past the Peddie School golf course. Take the second right, Route 571, to Etra Road. Meadow Lakes is 1/4 mile on the right.

They say men like to use route numbers and mileage estimates but women like to go by landmarks. LOL. At any rate, it is a lovely drive and the Committee Memebers from the Mercer County Division of Culture and Heritage and the Mercer County Office on Aging will be happy to see you and your entries before two p.m.

Thank heavens the weather is going to be cooler. Trust me, you will beat the forecast for showers if you can make it by midday.

Well, good luck and have a successful show!

Art rocks!