In Town
West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance offers scholarships to one student from High School North and one from High School South. Applicants should submit a brief essay describing activities that they have undertaken to promote biking and walking and/or their vision for improved biking and pedestrian mobility in West Windsor. Application is at www.princetononline.org/wwbpa. Deadline is Saturday, May 5.
West Windsor Plainsboro Youth Skating Clubs offer Learn to Skate for ages three and up, $160 to $178; and Intro to Hockey for ages three to ten, $175. All clubs skate at Princeton Sports Center, 1000 Cornwall Road, Monmouth Junction. 732-940-6800.
Yardley Players Theater Company seeks actors for “The Sound of Music.” Auditions are at Kelsey Theater on Saturday and Sunday, April 21 and 22, noon to 5 p.m. Must be seven or older. Auditions are by appointment. Dancing is required. Bring photo. Songs must be prepared for the role.
Princeton Dance & Studio Theater offers trial classes, tours, and the opportunity to speak to directors and instructors during the month of April. www.princetondance.com. 609-514-1600.
Queenship of Mary Church seeks volunteers to construct a home in East Windsor as a Habitat for Humanity project. Groundbreaking is Sunday, April 15, 3 p.m., on Evan Avenue, East Windsor. Two weeks of intensive building begins Saturday, April 28. E-mail fran_oconnell@fxoinc.com.
Kelsey Review, a Mercer County literary journal, seeks short fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction essays, excerpts of novels, black and white line drawings, and cartoons. The writers and artists must live or work in Mercer County. Send to The Kelsey Review, Liberal Arts Division, Mercer County College, Box B, Trenton 08690. A cover letter should include all contact information including E-mail address and a short biography. Enclose a self-address stamped #10 envelope. 609-586-4800, ext. 3594 .
For Kids
Congressman Ruth Holt invites students to “Media, Politics, and Policy,” a one-day seminar in Washington, DC, featuring meetings with members of Congress and investigative journalism. Tuesday, April 17, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch provided. Tour the Capitol. Contact Lauren LaRusso at 609-750-9365, by E-mail at lauren.larusso@mail.house.gov, or in person at 50 Washington Road, West Windsor.
Princeton Festival seeks girls and boy from 7 to 14 for “Carmen.” Auditions are Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For appointment send E-mail to children’schorus@princetonfestival.org or call 609-537-0071.
Princeton Public Library seeks teen volunteers for summer reading clubs and activities. Orientation sessions are in May and June. Application deadline is Thursday, May 31. Call Susan Conlon or Allison Santos as 609-924-9529, ext. 240 for information. www.princetonlibrary.org.
Auditions
Women’s Theater Company seeks actors for Nina Howe’s “Painting Churches.” Equity auditions are Monday, April 16, 1130 Knoll Road, Lake Hiawatha, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Non-equity auditioners should call 973-316-3033, ext. 5 for appointment.
Plays in the Park has open auditions for “The Buddy Holly Story,” “Once Upon a Mattress,” and “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” on Friday, April 20, 7 p.m ; Saturday and Sunday, April 21 and 22, at noon. Visit www.playsinthepark.com/auditions.html for location and information about the outdoor venue.
Somerset Valley Players seek three female and four male actors for “All I really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.” Auditions are Friday, April 27, 7 to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, April 29, 2 to 4 p.m. www.svptheatre.org. 908-369-7469.
Classes
Alliance Francaise of Princeton offers language classes on Wednesday, April 18, for beginners; and Thursday, April 19, for intermediate. www.allianceprinceton.com. 609-933-4669.
County Connection
Mercer County offers greater accessibility at its new office at 957 Route 33, Hamilton. Services include notary public, veteran discharge papers, voter registration, absentee ballots, health screenings, wills, probate, recycle bucks, consumer affairs information, senior citizen information, parks and recreation programs, county maps, emergency management information, and educational information. 609-890-9800.
The Arts
The Trenton Review of the Arts is collecting material for its upcoming Peace and Violence issue. Submit poetry, fiction, plays, essays, and artwork. Send to Classics Used and Rare Books, 117 South Warren, Trenton 08608.
Gallery 125 seeks submissions in all media for its summer exhibit. Submit up to five digital files on CDs, labeled with the title, media, dimensions, and year created. Include artist’s name, address, brief bio, E-mail, phone number, a $10 check, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Gallery 125, 125 South Warren Street, Trenton 08608.
Autism Awareness
Monroe Library offers an extensive collection of books and publications on autism, courtesy of the Karma Foundation, a charitable New Jersey organization. 632-521-5000, ext. 125.
Start Project’s family night will be celebrated at TGI Friday’s throughout New Jersey on Tuesday, April 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. The restaurants have received information about autism and associated symptoms. Contact Alex Abend by E-mail at abenda08@kentplace.org to receive a copy of the flyer.
Trip
Women’s College Club of Princeton offers a trip to Seeing Eye, where dogs are trained to lead the visually impaired, and Morris Museum in Morristown. $45 includes bus, lunch, and museum admission. Thursday, April 26. Register at 609-921-8575.
