The Arts
Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey auditions are at High School North on Tuesday, January 30, starting at 3:30 p.m. Visit www.yocj.org for audition forms, requirements, and directions.
Boheme Opera New Jersey is holding auditions for all voice parts. Choral experience preferred, opera theater a plus. Call 609-581-9551 for audition information. www.bohemeopera.com
Bridge Players Theater Company seek adults for principal roles and adult chorus for auditions on Sunday and Monday, January 21 and 22, at 7 p.m. Auditions for children age 8 to 16 for the children chorus is Sunday, January 21, 3 to 5 p.m. Broad Street United Methodist Church, 36 East Broad Street, Burlington. Call 856-303-7620 or E-mail thebridgeplayers@aol.com.##M:[more]##
State Theater seeks actors, writers, and directors of all ages, types, and experience for “Theater in a Day,” scheduled for February. During the event teams create six original 10-minute plays and present them to the audience within the space of 24 hours. Producers are Gary P. Cohen and Michelle Massa. Photos and resumes may be brought to State Theater, 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, or E-mail to gary@playsinthepark.com before Monday, February 5. Writers and directors should apply by E-mail with a corresponding partner. The first six qualified applicants will be chosen.
Parent & Child Program
Howell Farm is accepting applications for enrollment in its spring hatchery program designed to introduce children to life on the farm while parents volunteer time helping the farm staff. The 12-week program begins Monday, March 19. One parent per child ages 3 to 5. Organization meetings are Tuesday, February 13, or Wednesday, February 21, at 1 p.m. Applications will not be accepted by mail or phone. Call Kathy Brilla at 609-737-3299 for information.
Trip
Coalition for Peace Action has reserved buses to take supporters from the area to the mass demonstration against the Iraq war on Saturday, January 27, in Washington, D.C. Register by Monday, January 22. Prices vary. Call Reverend Robert Moore at 609-924-5022 or John Leschak at 908-216-7820.
Health Hotline
Reach Out for Life offers opportunities for women to learn more about breast cancer, find a local screening center, or make an appointment to receive a mammogram. Call 211 for the hotline or visit www.reachout4life.org.
Tax Assistance
Princeton Senior Resource Center offers free tax assistance for low and moderate income older adults filing uncomplicated personal returns. Appointments are available on Fridays, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Suzanne Patterson Building, 45 Stockton Street. Call 609-924-7108.
Classes
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 6-9 offers a five-session course on boating skills and seamanship course covering the basics of boating. 1613 Reed Road, West Trenton. Begins Wednesday, March 7. $35. Call Henry Schweber at 609-896-0359.
Volunteers Needed
Diocese of Trenton seeks volunteers and supporters to take part in collecting donated items and distributing them to Trenton aRea Soup Kitchen, Anchor House, Mount Carmel Guild, and Mercer County CYO. Also needed are volunteers to prepare and serve meals at the soup kitchen, clean, organize, and paint Anchor House; and others to assemble toiletries bags, school supply bags, and lunches. Call 609-406-7400, ext. 5518.
Nominate Please
American Heart Association seeks nominations for the first Go Red for Women Woman of Distinction Award. The awards, one for a woman in business and industry, and one for a woman in healthcare, education or the community, will be presented at a luncheon on Monday, May 7. Awards will celebrate women making sustained, unique, or extraordinary efforts to improve the community, support and advance women’s issues, serve as a role model to women, or to promote a healthy lifestyle. Call 609-223-3727 for a nomination packet or information.
Art Submissions
Ellarslie Museum seeks entries for the “Voices of the Marsh” juried photography show on Saturday, March 3, from noon to 3 p.m. www.marsh-friends.org.
Gallery 125 seeks submissions in all media for its winter exhibit opening Friday, February 9. Submit up to five visuals (CDs only) labeled with the title, media, dimensions, and date of work, to Gallery 125, 125 South Warren Street, Trenton 08608. $10 for up to five submissions. www.trenton-downtown.com/gallery 125.htm. Call 609-989-9119.
Triumph Brewing Company in New Hope seeks artists for solo and two-person shows. All works must be for sale. No entry or jury fee and 30 percent commission is donated to New Hope Arts. Opening reception provided. New Hope Arts hands press and sales. www.newhopeartsinc.org.
Master Gardeners
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County is planning a new master gardener program on Tuesdays, 6:30 to 9 p.m. in North Brunswick. The 60 to 70 hour program includes classroom instruction, practical field experiences, and field trips. $550 covers supplies, instructional materials, and speakers. Call 732-398-5262 for information.
Student Grants
Success for All Students Foundation offers three grants up to $10,”000 for New Jersey high schools or youth organizations. Deadline is Wednesday, January 31. Call Keven Decker at 732-708-9300 or E-mail director@succesforallstudents.org.
Scholarships
Eden Institute offers $1,”000 scholarships to area high school seniors who are planning college majors and future careers in special education or related disciplines. www.edenservice.org. Deadline is Friday, April 6.
Middlesex College seeks applications for alumni scholarship of $500. Deadline is Thursday, February 15. www. middlesexcc.edu or 732-906-2566.
Available
National Arbor Day Foundation offers 10 free flowering trees, a subscription to “Arbor Day, and “The Tree Book,” for a $10 donation. www.arborday.org.
