In Town
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North seeks crafters, food vendors, and area businesses for a craft fair on Saturday, October 13. Visit www.ww-p.org for an application.
Panera Bread’s “Pink Bagel Campaign” features bagels in the shape of a breast cancer awareness ribbon and contains cherry chips and bits of bing cherries and cranberries. For each bagel sold 25 cents will be donated to the Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Through October.
Pennington Players holds auditions for “My Favorite Year” on Friday, October 12, 7 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, October 13, 1 to 5 p.m. Location will be posted at Kelsey Theater. Prepare a short, upbeat song, preferably from a 1950s or ‘60s musical. Bring sheet music, a photo, and a resume. Must be 16 or older. E-mail director John Zimmerman at fractal514@aol.com to schedule an audition.
Junior League of Greater Princeton is searching for a Princeton area home for its 15th Designer Showcase next spring. The ideal house has 25 or more design spaces and generous grounds that will be transformed by interior and landscape designers to become an elegant show place of style and design. Proceeds benefit community projects including math and science literacy of at risk pre-school children and their parents. Call 609-771-0525 or E-mail showhouse@jlgp.org.##M:[more]##
For Actors
McCarter Theater is holding non-equity auditions for “A Christmas Carol” on Friday, October 12, at Chelsea Studios, 151 West 26th Street, New York City. Signup begins at 9 a.m. Auditioners should be warmed up and ready to dance at 10 a.m. Seeking male and female dancers in their 20s, a male character who dances and sings to portray the school master; and a female character who dances and sings to portray Charlotte Fezziwig. Two roles will also be cast from the ensemble. Rehearsals begin November 7. First preview is December 2. No phone calls or E-mails.
VK Theater Productions holds auditions for “Blooming Calla Lillies Die Lonely” on Friday and Saturday, October 12 and 13, at 6 p.m., at Plainsboro Public Library. Must be 18 or older. Male roles from 18 to 65; female roles from 18 to 50. The spring production will benefit the library. E-mail vktheaterpructions@gmail.com to schedule an audition.
Villagers Theater holds auditions for “Christmas in the Land of Oz” on Sunday and Monday, October 21 and 22, 6 to 7 p.m. for children 7 to 10; and Sunday and Monday, October 21 and 22, 7 to 10 p.m for ages 11 and up. Auditioners will read from the script. Be prepared to dance. There is no singing in the show. E-mail director Tina Lee at tina@villagerstheatre.com.
Somerset Valley Players has auditions for “A Christmas Carol” on Wednesday and Thursday, October 10 and 11, at 8 p.m. Amwell Road, Hillsborough. Readings will be from the script. Seeking one child ages 10 to 12, and male and female actors from 16 to 60. www.svptheatre.org or call 908-369-7469.
Boheme Opera seeks actors for “West Side Story” to be produced in April at Patriots Theater in Trenton. Casting principal roles or Maria, Tony, and Anita, as well as strong singers and dancers for Sharks and Jets roles of 14 men and 10 women. Prepare a song from West Side Story and be prepared to dance. Auditions are in October and November. Send headshot and resume to Boheme Opera NJ, Box 4157, Trenton 08610.
Unlimited Potential Theater Company seeks adults from diverse backgrounds, with or without disabilities, to audition for “Between First and Third,” a play by Mary Casella. The ability to speak with an Italian accent is required. Call Valerie Grier at 732-745-5935 for an appointment.
For Artists
Gallery 125 seeks artists and art for an all media juried show featuring the spirit of Trenton’s Patriots Week. Submit up to five visuals (CD) of works and a check for $10 available for exhibit and sale to TDA, Gallery 125, 125 South Warren Street, Trenton 08608. Participating artists are expected to gallery sit during the exhibit.
Pemberton Library seeks works by the annual Artists Exhibit from October 14 to January 4. Deliver to the library on Saturday, September 29, 10 a.m. to noon. Up to four works per artist in all media. $6 for artist. No size restrictions. All original. Must be framed and wired for hanging. Reception is Sunday, October 14. Call Dorothy Amsden at 609-893-5666 for information.
Artworks offers more than 40 classes in creative arts for children, teens, and adults. 19 Everett Alley, Trenton. 609-394-9436.
Trenton City Museum and Trenton Museum Society offer “Art in the Park,” free after school art classes for Trenton children. Ellarslie Mansion in Cadwalader Park. Thursday, 330 to 5 p.m. Saturday workshops in January and February. 609-989-1191.
Participate Please
Families Joined by Love has a new political action blog for LGBT families and their allies. The blog will address issues including health care proxies, child custody laws, civil union vs. marriage. and second parent adoption. Visit www.familiesjoinedbylove.com.
Seeking Nominations
VSA Arts of New Jersey seeks nominations for the third annual Dare to Imagine awards to recognize adults who have made a positive difference in the life of a person or persons with disabilities. Deadline is January 7. Applications are at www.vsanj.org.
Scholarships, Grants, Awards
Vegetarian Resource Group is taking applications from senior high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools or communities. Two $5,”000 scholarships will be awarded based on the promotion of vegetarian and vegan diets. www.vrg.org.
Airborne invites elementary and middle school teachers to apply for the teacher trust fund to support art and music education programs in schools. Applications are available at www.airbornetrust.com.
Drexel University offers high school students interested in studying math in college a chance for a $5,”000 scholarship that can be renewed each year over a five-year undergraduate degree program. The eight-question test uses algebra. www.drexel.edu. Deadline to take the test is October 23.
Donate
March of Dimes annual Pick a Pumpkin runs through November 30 to support programs for mothers and babies. Call 609-655-7400 ext. 1204 for a list of programs in your area. Sovereign Banks sell them for $1, $5, and $10.
Princeton University Credit Union is collecting healthy non-perishable food through October 18 for HomeFront, in celebration of International Credit Union Day (October 18), 104 Carnegie Center, Suite 103 (behind the Hyatt). 609-945-6240.
Available
Senior Net Computer Literacy Center offers six courses including Introduction to Computers, Digital Photography and Scanners, Managing Finances with Quicken, File Management, Downloading Files, and Computer Safety. Courses are held at the Ewing Community Center, 320 Hollowbrook Road, Ewing. www.ewingsnet.com or call 609-737-1468.
Mercer County offers assistance to first-time homebuyers. Workshops are October 10 and 29, and November 8, all at 6:30 p.m .Call 609-989-6858 for information and to register.
Donate Hair
Salon Pure offers a free haircut to those donating 10 inches or more of hair to Locks of Love on Sunday, October 21. 842 State Road, Princeton. Call 609-683-8384 to schedule an appointment.
Poetry Program
New Jersey Council on the Arts announced a statewide poetry out loud program and competition. All New Jersey public and private high schools are invited to participate. Teachers are provided with free multimedia curriculum materials including a poetry anthology, audio guide, teachers’ guide, posters, and access to www.poetryoutloud.org. Deadline October 30.
Podcasts
Mercer County Library System is offering regular podcasts including information on programming and book, movie, and music recommendations through www.mcl.org. Register for podcast RSS feeds to automatically download new podcasts to a RSS/Podcast reader. Free.
Seeking Nominations
VSA Arts of New Jersey seeks nominations for the third annual Dare to Imagine awards to recognize adults who have made a positive difference in the life of a person or persons with disabilities. Deadline is January 7. Applications are at www.vsanj.org.
