Auditions
Pennington Players seeks actors for “South Pacific,” to be performed in August at Washington Crossing Park in Titusville. Auditions are Saturday, April 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, April 18, noon to 4 p.m. at Kelsey Theater in West Windsor. Call 609-737-7529 to schedule an appointment.
Playful Theater Productions seeks adult actors for leads and chorus members for “The Secret Garden” to be performed in July at Washington Crossing Park’s Open Air Theater. Auditions are Saturday, April 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kelsey Theater. Call 609-689-9445 for appointment.
Plays in the Park seeks actors for “The Fantasticks,” “Footloose,” and “Kiss Me, Kate,” to be performed at Roosevelt Park in Edison this summer. Open calls for adults are Friday, April 23, 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, April 24 and 25, at noon. Auditions are at the Stephen J. Capestro Theater, Roosevelt Park, Edison. For information call 732-548-2884 or visit www.playsinthepark.com.
Just for Kids
Yoga for Children has been added to the West Windsor-Plainsboro Community Education’s summer program for kids ages 8 to 13. The sessions are June 28 to July 9, Village School; July 12 to 23, High School South; and July 26 to August 6, Millstone River. The half day programs are for a 10-day session. For information about Ishi Yoga call Jayanthi Hari at 609-750-8686.
The Arts Council of Princeton is now registering for summer camp for ages 4 to 12, Classes are in the visual and dramatic arts. Call 609-924-8777 or visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.
Windsor Area Taiwanese American Association offers scholarships at both High School North and South. Deadline is April 28. Application is available at www.wataa.org.
American Red Cross of Central New Jersey seeks young people for the World Youth Leadership and Activism Conference. For information www.njredcross.org or call 609-951-2123. $575 includes book and board, CPR and emergency response training from August 8 to 14 at Rutgers University.
Voices Chorale invites children ages 5 to 12 to compose a piece of music with a vocal element. Deadline is Saturday, May 1. Call 609-637-9383 or visit www.voiceschorale.org for more information.
Call for Entries
The Garden Club of America Flower Show for Zone IV (New Jersey) invites the public to enter its juried photography competition. “Nature Restores the Soul” is the theme of the photography show to be held at the Nassau Club, 6 Mercer Street, in Princeton, on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 4 and 5. Amateur photographers may submit one photograph in each section of three classes: “In the Woods,” “At the Beach,” and “In the Garden.” Deadline for entries is Monday, April 12. Professional photographers are excluded.
For complete description and rules go to: www.princetonol.com/groups/zonemeeting. The juried show will be open to the public, free of charge, on Tuesday, May 4, from noon to 4 p.m., and Wednesday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Winning entries will remain on display at the Nassau Club through the month of May.
Chicken Soup Books seeks stories about dogs or cats that will uplift, inspire, or entertain other dog and cat lovers. Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover’s Soul and Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover’s Soul are scheduled for release in 2005. Www.yourpetstory.com.
Participate Please
Canine Companions for Independence seeks people interested in becoming puppy raisers. Dogs are placed as assistance dogs with adults and children with disabilities. For information call 800-572-BARK or visit www.cci.org.
Urban Women’s Center offers free computer classes, career counseling, employment placement support, and interviewing techniques for women. They also maintain a career closet for women needing help in developing a professional wardrobe. Call Barbara Ryan at 609-392-5959.
New Jersey Audubon offers trips to lighthouses, Nova Scotia, Spain, New MExico, and Costa Rica. Proceeds from the tours benefit conservation, environmental education, and wildlife research efforts. Fro information call 609-897-9400 or visit www.njaudubon.org/travel.
New Jersey Council on the Arts offers an arts weekend getaway for two contest. Visit www.jerseyarts.com for contest entry and information about upcoming events. Deadline is Monday, April 12.
Volunteers Needed
First Trenton Film Festival is recruiting volunteers for the May 7 to 9 event in downtown Trenton. Benefits include free tickets to screenings. Call 609-396-6966.
Literacy Volunteers of America begins its next seven-week tutor training course on Thursday, April 15, 6 to 9 p.m., at the Lawrenceville Library. Call 609-393-8855 for information or to register.
