In Town
Kelsey Theater offers a fall session of Kelsey Kids Playshops beginning Saturday, September 9. The 10-weeks program is in collaboration with Youth Stages for kindergarten and up. www.kelseytheatre.net or 609-570-3566.
West Windsor-Plainsboro Travel Basketball Association fields both boys’ and girls’ travel basketball teams for participation in local competitive leagues and tournaments. wwpbasketball.com.
Plainsboro Police begins the next CERT training on Wednesday, September 20. The 10-week class will meet weekly for basic training in safeguarding families, co-workers, and community in times of crisis. Volunteers must be 18. www.plainsboropolice.com or call Sergeant Duffy at 609-800-2333, ext. 619.
The Arts
Middlesex County Earth Center offers “Introduction to Water Color: Painting in the Garden” to Middlesex residents interested in art and horticulture. Adult classes are Tuesday and Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m. Children’s classes are Saturdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. $25 for the course. Call 732-398-5262.
Turtle Shell Productions seeks stories, memoirs, poems, and monologues about Irish and Irish American women that will be compiled and workshopped into a play premiering in March in New York City. Deadline is Friday, September 1. www.turtleshellproductions.com, or send to irishproject2006@yahoo.com.
The Arcadian Chorale seeks male singers for its fall program and for the “Verdi Requiem” in the spring. Auditions are Saturdays, September 5 and 12, 6 to 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Matawan. www.arcadianchorale.org. 732-583-4007
Roxey Ballet holds auditions for the classic “Nutcracker” and “Nutty Nutcracker” on Saturday, September 16, for ages four and up. Company auditions are Saturday, September 9, from noon to 1:30 p.m., for dancers ages 12 and up. 243 North Union Street, Lambertville. www.roxeyballet.org. 609-397-7616.
Participate Please
George Street Playhouse offers “Cure for Stress Packages” including theater tickets in addition to perks like spa treatments, dinner, yoga, guest speakers, and hotel stays. $50 to $250. www.gsponline.org. 732-846-2895.
Higher Education Student Assistance Authority invites applications for the Dana Christmas Scholarship for Heroism. The scholarship, in recognition of the Christmas’ life saving efforts in the Seton Hall University dormitory fire, rewards up to five deserving recipients each year. Must have been New Jersey resident age21 or younger at the time of the heroic act. Deadline is Friday, October 13. www.hesaa.org. 800-792-8670.
Donations and Volunteers Needed
The Learning Channel seeks a New Jersey family to be featured on the second season of “Shalom in the Home,” a prime time series hosted by Rabbi Shmuley Boteach. Visit tlc.com/shalom or E-mail swood@diverseusa.tv.
Church World Service New Jersey seeks donations of emergency clean-up buckets including cleaning products, brushes, and sponges. Visit www.churchworldservice.org/kids or call 609-924-6466.
Sports
Garden State Baseball has four league teams with openings for players in their fall ball program. Ages 13 and up are invited to join the travel league based in the Woodbridge area. Visit www.gardenstatebaseball.com or call 732-978-4453.
Grant Proposals
Princeton Area Community Foundation offers more than $400,”000 for two grant opportunities. Proposals sought for programs that serves girls and the women who raise them, and programs that support Mercer County and neighboring communities. Visit www.pacf.org. Deadline is Friday, September 15.
