Auditions
The Academy Theater seeks actor for “Rocky Horror Show” at 146 Route 130, Bordentown. Auditions are Sunday, August 1, noon to 6 p.m.; and Monday, August 2, 7 to 10 p.m. Call Keith or Brandon to schedule an appointment at 609-291-9000. For information visit www.theacademytheatre.com.
Yardley Players seeks actors for “Heaven Can Wait” for a late October production. Auditions are at Kelsey Theater, Saturday and Sunday, August 7 and 8, 1 to 4 p.m. Call Howard Matter at 215-675-0262 for appointment.
Roxey Ballet has auditions for the annual Nutcracker on Saturday, September 4, 1 to 6:45 p.m. at the Canal Studios, 243 North Union Street, Lambertville. The audition fee is $20. Times are: 1 p.m., ages 4 to 6; 2:15 p.m., ages 7 to 10; 3:30 p.m., ages 11 to 13; 4:45 p.m., ages 14 to 18; and 5:45 p.m., ages 19 and adults. Call 609-397-7616 ext. 802 or visit www.roxeyballet.com.
Please Enter
VSA Arts of New Jersey seeks authors of poems, essays, and plays by New Jersey residents age 18 and over for its 11th annual Joyce Indik New Jersey Wordsmith Competition. Writers with disabilities strongly encouraged to enter. Selected works will be showcased. Deadline is Friday, October 15. Call Valerie Grier at 732-745-3885 for information.
The group’s first “Annual Dare to Imagine Awards” recognize adults and children under the age of 18 who have made a positive difference in the life of a person or persons with disabilities. Deadline is Monday, November 15. For information or an application call 732-745-3885.
Higher Education
Mercer County College classes begin on Monday, August 30, with some changes. High School graduates who rank in the top 20 percent of the 2004 graduating class are eligible for free tuition through the NJSTARS program. With the cooperation of Fairleigh Dickinson University, students may complete their bachelor degrees in business and technology and in hospitality management on the West Windsor campus. They can also complete a master’s program in hospitality management studies. Call 609-586-0505 or visit www.mccc.edu.
Scavenger Hunt
Hamilton Township is hosting a township-wide scavenger hunt involving more than 25 area businesses through October 4. Consumers collect proof of going to a hardware store, buying a pizza, or visiting parks and recreational facilities. Consumers should submit their entry forms and proofs and a grand prize will be announced in October. For information call the Big Event, the management company hosting the event, at 609-259-9539
Donations Needed
Crisis Ministry of Princeton and Trenton seeks school supplies for needy children in Mercer County. Needed are new backpacks, pens, notebook paper, notebooks, binders, folders, glue, index cards, crayons, markers, colored pencils, rulers, lunchboxes, calculators, and highlights. The collection continues through August. Drop off centers open Monday to Friday are located at 123 East Hanover Street, Trenton, 9 a.m. to noon; and 61 Nassau Street, Princeton, 1:30 to 4 p.m. Call 609-396-9355 (Trenton) or 609-921-2135 (Princeton) for information.
HomeFront seeks hosts for “Rent Parties” to raise funds to help clients with security deposit or back rent. Have a barbecue, pool party, dance party, or casual get together and pass the hat for a HomeFront family. For information call Ruthellen Rubin at 609-989-9417 ext. 26.
