For Kids
Kelsey Kids Playshops, a 10-week performing arts program for grades K to 5, begins on January 14, at Kelsey Theater in West Windsor. The program, in collaboration with Youth Stages, costs $175. Visit www.kelseytheatre.net or call 609-586-4800 ext. 3566.##M:[more]##
AAA Mid-Atlantic invites high school students to enter the fourth annual travel high school challenge. The scholarship contest is a three-stage on-line competition that runs from January 9 to 17. The top scorer in each state receives prizes and an expense-paid trip for two to compete in the national finals in Orlando in May, 2006. The contest is open to all students in grades 9 to 12. Register at www.aaa.com/travelchallenge.
Riverside Symphonia announces its fifth biennial Caprio Young Artists Competition open to all non-keyboard instrumentalists, 22 years or younger. Application deadline is January 6. First prize is $2,”000 and the opportunity to perform with the symphonia next season. Visit www.riversidesymphonia.org or call 609-397-7300.
Delaware Valley Philharmonic Orchestra invites students in grades 4 to 12 to submit original compositions in music, art, and poetry. The selected works will be showcased at the annual Concert on Saturday, March 18. Application forms due by Tuesday, January 10, are available at www.dvpo.org or call Maria Mirsky at 215-321-7970.
The Arts
Like 40 seeks actors for “Stalag 17,” a drama set in a German POW camp in 1944, to be produced in February. Auditions are Saturday, December 17, noon to 3 p.m. at Kelsey Theater in West Windsor. Call Dan Spalluto at 609-584-7718.
Raritan Valley College seeks actors for “Working,” a musical based on Studs Terkel’s book. Production is in April. Auditions are December 19 and 20, 6 to 10 p.m., in the Welpe Theater on the school’s North Branch campus. Call 908-526-1200, ext. 8391.
Yardley Players seek actors ages 10 to 60 for “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” for an April production. Auditions are Saturday and Sunday, January 7 and 8, noon to 4 p.m. at Kelsey Theater. Call Marge at 215-968-1904.
Villagers Theater seeks submissions from directors for the 2006-2007 seasons. Submit titles and authors of three shows you are interested in directing and a current resume. Deadline is December 31. Visit villagerstheatere.com.
New Hope Arts calls for entries for the fourth annual sculpture exhibitions. Open to sculptors in any mediums to create three-dimensional objects, all work must be for sale. $20 application fee for slides of four works. Deadline is Friday, December 30. Visit www.newhopeartsinc.org.
West Windsor Plainsboro Dance Company has auditions for “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” on Sunday, December 18, beginning at 12:45 p.m., at The Dance Corner II in Plainsboro. Performances are at Grover Middle School on April 1 and 2. Visit www.thedancecorner.org or call 609-799-9677 for audition times.
Participate Please
Trenton’s Youngest Entrepreneurs seek customers at their new store on 15 East Front Street in Trenton. They sell school supplies, toys, candles, flower arrangements, greeting cards, crystal figurines, watches, snacks, and candy. Fridays, 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 609-731-9311.
H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Evolve) offers a support program for recently widowed men and women of all ages. The 10-week session including lectures, workshops, and speakers begins in January. Call 856-751-4673.
Dorothea’s House offers Italian language classes beginning January 7 for 15 weeks. $82.50 to $127.50. Call 908-359-1564.
YWCA Princeton seeks nominations by January 5 the Tribute to Women 2006 awards. Visit www.ywcaprinceton.org or call 609-497-2100, ext. 333.
South Brunswick Public Library offers computer classes. Registration begins on Monday, December 19. Call 732-329-4000 ext. 7286 for information.
Middlesex County College offers a three-week winter session beginning December 27. For a complete listing and registration information visit www.middlesexcc.edu or call 888-968-4622.
Mensa announces the 2005-’06 scholarship essay contest. Visit www.merf.us.mensa.org/scholarships. Requests must be postmarked by Thursday, January 5.
Health
Middlesex Count Public Health Department’s rape Crisis Intervention Center offers free group counseling for women who have been sexual abused as children. The group begins meeting in mid-January. Call 732-321-1189, ext. 321 for information.
