Theater Auditions
Pierrot Productions holds auditions for “Harvey” at Kelsey Theater, Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, on Sunday and Monday, September 11 and 12, at 7 p.m. Seeking six men and six women, 18 and over. Bring a humorous monologue. To schedule an audition E-mail pierrotinfo@aol.com or call 609-658-1233.
Playful Theater is accepting applicants for internships for students 13 to 16 years of age in technical areas including set design, lighting design, costume design, sound design, direction, stage management, and choreography. The season includes productions of “A Christmas Carol, The Musical” as seen in Madison Square Garden and CATS, both at Kelsey Theater. Send a resume and letter to Ruth Kresge, 1223 Ward Drive, Yardley, PA 19067. For more information call 215-493-3307.
Music Auditions
Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey is holding auditions for string, brass, woodwind, and percussion players ages 9 to 18 on Tuesday, September 13, at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North, Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro. Visit www.yocj.org to register and for information.
Voices Chorale invites interested singers to audition for the upcoming season on Thursday, September 8, 5 to 8 p.m. at Music Together, 66 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. For appointment E-mail auditions@voiceschorale.org or call 609-637-9383.
Call for Entries
VSA Arts of New Jersey seeks artists to be added to artist registry to receive news and announcements of opportunities including competitions and juried and non-juried exhibits. Artists with disabilities, ages 18 and over, as well as emerging artists of painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, commercial arts, and computer graphics are invited. Visit www.vsanj.org or call 732-745-3885 for information.
Volunteers Needed
Friends of International Center seeks volunteers for tutoring and host programs to help international graduate students, visiting scholars, and their spouses meet the daily challenges of living and studying in the United States. Visit www.princeton.edu/icfriends or call 609-258-1170. There is an open house on Wednesday, September 21, 7 p.m. at Murray-Dodge Hall on Princeton University campus.
Rockingham State Historic Site seeks docents to lead tours and assist in the building. Call 609-683-7132
Raritan Valley College Theater seeks volunteers to act as ushers, helping with bulk mailings, special events planning, and assisting during corporate meetings. Call Cindy Alexander at 908-231-8801.
ARTWORKS and Mercer College begin non-credit courses for every level of artistic ability including pastels, oil painting, figure drawing, clay sculpture, and watercolors. Classes are held at 19 Everett Ally, Trenton. ARTWORKS for Kids classes beginning September 10 include “Drawing Basics,” “Introduction to Painting,” and “The Art Sampler.” For information and registration visit www.mccc.edu or call 609-586-9446.
Literacy Volunteers in Mercer County offers ESOL group conversation classes in Hamilton on Wednesday evenings. Tutor training courses begin on September 6 in Princeton. Prison literacy oriental workshops also begin in September. Call 609-587-6027 for information.
Benefit Raffle
Crime Stoppers of Greater Trenton and Janet Evanovich announce a “Name that Character” raffle to benefit Crime Stoppers. The grand prize winner will have a character named after them in Evanovich’s new Stephanie Plum novel, a dinner with Evanovich, and a two-night stay at the Trenton Marriott, and autographed copies of her book. Tickets cost $10 and the winners will be drawn on September 13. For information visit www.TrentonCrimeStoppers.com.
Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve offers a volunteer naturalist training program with monthly programs from October through February. Orientation is Saturday, October 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit www.bhwp.org or call 215-862-2924.
Princeton HealthCare System offers an eight-week volunteer training course in Monroe Township beginning mid-October for the hospice program. Call Helaine Isaacs at 609-497-4959 for information.
Mothers Arms, a national non-profit organization of safety-conscious women, seek women to being a Mercer County chapter. Visit www.mothersarms.org or call 800-464-4840.
Somerset County Park Commission seeks volunteers for the therapeutic recreation Department TRAILS program giving adapted riding instruction for children and adults with developmental disabilities. The program is on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from September to November. No experience necessary. Call 908-526-5650.
Faith
The String of Pearls, the Reconstructionist Jewish congregation in Princeton, is accepting applications for Hebrew School. Call Lorraine Fisch at 609-799-2510.
Religion Newswriters Association invites journalists to the Lilly Scholarships in Religion program that provides up to $5,”000 for college tuition, books, registration fees, and parking. Upcoming deadline are October 1, January 1, April 1, and July 1. Visit www.religionwriters.com or call 614-891-9001, ext. 3.
Community Christian Choir seeks singers of all ages and abilities for a Christmas musical offered to area churches in December. Register at Allentown Presbyterian Church, Route 539, 20 High Street, ALlentown, on Thursday and Friday, September 1 and 2, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Visit www.ccchoir.com or call 609-587-7076.
Beth El Synagogue seeks people who want to help build a sukkah or are interested in a “Sukkah Hop” on Tuesday, October 18. Call 609-426-8640 for information.
Trip
55-Plus hosts a trip “Bordentown Break,” to historic Bordentown and Ocean Grove on Thursday, September 29. Leaving from the Jewish Center on Nassau Street, Princeton, at 9 a.m. Cost is $55. Call Samuel Goldfarb at 609-924-2008.
Scholarship
The Dana Christmas Scholarship for Heroism recognizes young New Jerseyans for exceptional acts of heroism. In honor of the Seton Hall University student credited with save lives during the dormitory fire, the recipient must be age 21 or younger at the time of his or her heroic act. Deadline is Wednesday, October 12. Visit www.hesaa.org or call 800-792-8670 for information.
Sports
Sports for Youth Foundation is accepting high school teams, club teams, and individual players for the July 2006 Goodwill Ambassadors International Volleyball Exchange taking place in London, Paris, Venice, and Rome. Open to boys and girls ages 15 to 20. Visit www.volleyballtours.com or call 425-255-8102.
All American Classic Fast Pitch is registering teams for the annual tournament on Saturday and Sunday, September 17 and 18. $350 per team. Visit www.leaguelineup.com/americanclassic or call 732-382-4610.
Central Jersey Majors Town Baseball League is registering teams for the fall season. All fields are in Middlesex County. Visit www.leaguelineup.com/cjmajors or call 632-382-4610.
