In Town
West Windsor-Plainsboro Community Education has announced tht summer classes are Monday, June 26, through Wednesday, August 16, for grades pre-K through 10. Programs will be held at Village School for grades K to five, Millstone River for grades Pre-K to five, Community Middle and High School South for grades five to eight.
Before and after care programs are available at three of the locations. Call 609-716-5030 for more information.##M:[more]##
Auditions
Somerset Valley Players seeks actors ages 16 to 60 for “Pippin” to be produced September 8 to October 1. Auditions are Wednesday, May 24, and Friday, May 26, at 6 p.m. Visit www.svptheatre.org or call 908-369-7469 for information.
Villagers Theater seeks teens ages 13 to 19 for “Into the Woods” to be performed from July 28 to August 13. Auditions are Monday and Wednesday, May 15 and 17, at 7 p.m. Also recruiting teens for production staff for the show. Visit www.villagerstheatre.com.
Participate Please
United Health Care Latino Health Scholars offers scholarships to bilingual and bicultural students pursuing careers in health care. Visit www.pacificare.com. Deadline is May 29.
Volunteer
Rome Festival Orchestra invites volunteers to help with the Rome Festival in Italy during the summer of 2006. Visit www.geocities.com/romefestival or call 800-811-3841 during morning hours.
Liberty Science Center seeks volunteers in sales, guest services, classroom programs, or working with animals. Visit www.lsc.org or call 201-41-0006, ext. 233.
Contests
New Jersey Chinese Cultural Studies Foundation and Asian Studies Department of Seton Hall University offer the first Chinese Cultural Project Contest with the topic “Confucianism and the Modern World” to promote the understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture. Visit www.njccf-info.org or call 609-548-5441 for details.
12 Miles West Theater Company and Lunatic Fringe seek the funniest kid and the best standup comics in NJ. Call 973-259-9187 or 973-429-1527.
New Jersey Parents Foundation seeks nominations for “Parents of the Year 2006” awards. An essay contest is for ages 10 to 19 year-olds. Deadline is Wednesday, May 31. Call 201-842-8863.
Donations Needed
Stand for Children seeks backpacks, toiletries, and other personal items for foster children. Call Helen Evans at 732-326-0326 for information.
New Orleans Public Library seeks hardcover and paperback books to restock the shelves after Hurricane Katrina. Send by library rate to Rica A. Trigs, New Orleans Public Library, 219 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70112-2007.
For Kids
New Jersey Devils and Sovereign Bank honor area youth organizations for their positive contributions in the community through the “Goals for Kids” program. Worthy youth groups are provided with tickets and t-shirts. Visit www.newjerseydevils.com or call 201-935-6050.
Trips
55-Plus offers a trip to Duke Farms Estate and Gardens and lunch at Ryland Inn on Thursday, May 25. The bus departs at 9 a.m. from the Princeton Jewish Center. Cost is $85 including bus, admissions, lunch, tip, and tax. Contact Samuel Goldfarb at 609-924-2008.
Sports
New Jersey Lightning of the Jersey Shore and the Central Jersey Royals Baseball team are looking for players ages 10 to 24. Kickurass Sports organizes current teams with new venues, and new teams to play. Visit fatheadsportsonline.com or call 732-978-4453.
Garden State Baseball is recruiting players for spring and summer wood bat league. Visit www.gardenstatebaseball.com or call 732-382-4610 for information.
Summer Programs
All Sport Camp offers baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, and tennis. $125 to $195 a week. www.getresponse.com/t/1533645.
Montgomery Center for the Arts Summer Arts Enrichment Program. Call 609-921-3272 for information.
Raritan Valley Community College offers visual and performing arts programs for ages 6 to 17. www.raritanval.edu or 908-526-1200.
YMCA Camp Ralph S. Mason announced that enrollment for Diamond M Ranch Camp program is underway for ages 12 to 16. Visit www.campmason.org or call 908-362-8217.
Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 215-946-0400. Accepting registration for Colonial Camp, Monday to Friday, July 10 to 14, or July 24 to 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Actors Dance Studio is taking registration for ballroom classes for summer sessions ages 7 to adult. Call 609-278-0799.
HomeFront and Americorps Vista offers a 10-week summer program to work with campers. Call 609-989-9417, ext. 33.
Rutgers Continuous Education offers speed reading and reading skills programs for adults and children. Register for the one-week programs at 800-987-9596.
Raritan Valley Community College offers visual and performing arts programs for ages 6 to 17. Visit www.raritanval.edu or call 908-526-1200.
Across the Floor offers summer camp for ages 4 to 12, full and half day, extended hours. July 5 to August 18. Visit www.acrossthefloor.com or call 732-726-9090.
Shakespeare Camp will be offered in Princeton from Monday to Friday, June 26 to July 7 for ages 12 to 18. Visit www.shakespearcamp.org.
Across the Floor offers summer camp for ages 4 to 12, full and half day, extended hours available. July 5 to August 18. Dancing, gymnastics, cheering, arts and crafts, games, sports, movies, acting, stage make-up, and hairstyling. 97 Main Street, Woodbridge. Visit www.acrossthefloor.com or call 732-726-9090.
