In Town
League of Women Voters Candidates Night Forum for the WW-P school board election will be rebroadcast on channel 3 in Plainsboro and channel 27 in West Windsor, on Saturday, and Sunday, April 16 and 17, at 3 p.m.
Plainsboro Founders Day Celebration presents “Plainsboro History Mystery” contest at the event on Sunday, May 1. Answers must be submitted to main stage volunteers. Questions include — Where did Elsie the Cow make her first “celebrity” appearance? What town was Plainsboro a part of before it was incorporated on its own? On what date did Plainsboro officially become a township? What were John V. B. Wicoff’s two important positions? What was the name of the local Native American Indian tribe that lived in this area? What was on the path that the high-tension wires follows from 1902 and 1937? Where was the Plainsboro Hotel? Which catalog company were a number of houses in Plainsboro ordered from?
Plainsboro Public Library and SuperFresh in Plainsboro are collecting gently-used magazines and books for children and their families who are staying at Robert Wood Johnson’s Children’s Hospital. The collection is being run by Allison Packer of South Brunswick. For information e-mail her at jemar5@aol.com.
West Windsor-Plainsboro Community Education summer programs include sports, drama, art, dance, magic, chess, math, adventures, and activities for pre-k and kindergarten. Classes are scheduled for Monday, June 27, to Friday, August 19. Call 609-716-5030 for information.
Special Olympics New Jersey Law Enforcement Torch Run is to raise funds and awareness of the programs. In New Jersey, it is comprised of close to 2,”700 law enforcement officers who carry the Flame of Hope Torch close to 950 miles through 255 communities around the state on Friday, June 3. Last year the West Windsor Law Enforcement community raised $12,”757 for the Torch Run and Plainsboro raised $7,”900. For information about visit www.sonj.org or call 609-896-8000.
County of Mercer opened fresh water fishing areas to the public on April 9. Visit www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/fishneed.htm or call 609-292-2965 for information.
Friends of West Windsor Open Space seeks volunteers for the Clean Streets Program. Each time a volunteer picks up trash, disposes of it and fills out a form, the township pays FOWWOS from the state-supplied fund. The payment is on an hourly basis and relies on the honor system. Participants must be 16 or older. E-mail 3k61@juno.com or call 609-799-4868.
Volunteers Needed
Somerset County Park Commission seeks volunteers for the therapeutic recreation department TRAILS program offering adapted riding instruction for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Call 908-722-1200 ext. 234.
Auditions
James Tolin Memorial AIDS Benefit seeks actors for “The Odd Couple.” Performances are June 17 and 18. Auditions are Saturday and Sunday, April 16 and 17. Call Tracy Antozzeski at 609-291-8123.
Call for Donations
The Salvation Army seeks donations for New Jersey Flood Relief. Checks may be sent to Salvation Army, Box 3170, Union 07083. To become a disaster service volunteer call 908-851-8256.
Available
Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission offers a history grants workshop at East Jersey Olde Town Village, 1050 River Road, Piscataway, on April 20, at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.cultureheritage.org or call 732-745-4489.
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County offers funds to assist families with the expense of the Passover holiday. Call 609-987-8100. Contributions from community members are welcome.
Princeton HealthCare System offers a 24-hour physician referral service about physicians and programs available. Call 888-PHCS4YOU.
Hunterdon Art Museum has launched class registration for spring classes ending June 17. Classes offer creative and instructive choices for adults and children. Call 908-735-8415.
Seniors
Need a Friend for senior singles, ages 55 to 75, meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Prestige Diner, Route 33 East, East Windsor. Call Joyce at 609-448-3378 for information.
