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In Town
West Windsor Police seek new unwrapped gifts for children through Sunday, December 21. Bring to the police station at the corner of North Post and Clarksville roads. 609-799-0452.##M:[more]##
Plainsboro Public Library seeks unused sweaters, coats, and blankets to benefit Trenton’s Lifeline Emergency Shelter. Drop off at the library from Saturdays, November 22 to December 6. Visit www.lmxac.org/plainsboro or call 609-275-2897. Kelly Somers is organizing the project.
WW-P Bike Pedestrian Alliance seeks volunteers to help with improvements to the Zaitz Nature Preserve Trails on Saturday, November 22, 10 am. to noon. www.wwbpa.org.
WW-P Film Festival invites students to enter film, digital, video, animation, or flash format. All films must be in English or subtitled in English. Maximum length is 10 minutes. Deadline is Thursday, April 16. www.ww-p.org.
Pennington Players still seeks actors for Tin Man, Uncle Henry, Lord High Underling, and ensemble in “The Wiz.” E-mail auditions@penningtonplayers.org.
Nutcracker Alumni
American Repertory Ballet’s Princeton Ballet School seeks alumni of all ages for the fourth annual Nutcracker gathering on Saturday, November 29 immediately following the 4:30 p.m. performance at McCarter Theater. Call Lisa de Ravel at 609-921-7758, ext. 11 to register.
For Kids
National Multiple Sclerosis Society is accepting applications from high school seniors, high school graduates, or GED-earners, who either have MS or have a parent who has MS, and want to enroll for the first time in a college or vocational technical school. Deadline Thursday, January 15. Visit www.nationalmssociety.org/njm or call 732-660-1005.
Playwrights Theater seeks submissions for the 26th annual New Jersey Young Playwrights contest. Grades 4 to 12. Deadline is Friday, January 16. Visit www.njyoungplaywrights.blogspot.com or call 973-514-1787, ext. 21.
Moody’s Mega Math Challenge offers high school juniors and seniors to compete for scholarships. www.m3challenge.siam.org. Challenge weekend is March 7 and 8. No fees.
Letter From Santa
Arthritis Foundation offers children a personalized letter from Santa Class and a token gift. Proceeds support programs and services for adults and children with arthritis in New Jersey. Send a check payable for $8 to Arthritis Foundation, and send to Santa’s Workshop, 200 Middlesex Turnpike, Iselin 08830. Include the recipients’ name, address, age, and sex. Visit www.arthritis.org or call 732-283-4300, ext. 321.
Pen Pals
Manhattanville My Soldier pen pal program offers the opportunity to support an adopted soldier in Iraq or Afghanistan. Visit www.mysoldier.com or call 914-323-5172.
Memory Issues?
Princeton Medical Institute offers free memory screenings and evaluations for Alzheimers disease through November 30. Call 609-921-6050.
Good Causes
Special Olympics New Jersey seeks volunteers for the Polar Bear Plunges this winter. Wildwood is Saturday, January 17. Seaside Heights is Saturday, February 28. $100 minimum to plunge. Free to spectators. www.njpolarplunge.org. or call 609-896-8000.
YogaAbove is accepting donations of non-perishable food items to be donated to Trenton Area Soup Kitchen. www.yogaabove.com.
Monroe Chiropractic is collecting new or used coats through Friday, December 19. 15 East Railroad Avenue, Jamesburg. 908-507-6464.
“A Princeton Christmas” album will raise funds for children of Africa. The 18 track music compilation features holiday selections from The American BoyChoir, Princeton Day School Madrigal Singers Princeton GirlChoir, Princeton High School Choir, Princeton University Chapel Choir, Tigerlilies, Tigertones; Tartantones of Stuart Country Day School; and Westminster Choir. www.princetonchristmas.org.
Give a Tree
Arbor Day Foundation offers “Give-A-Tree” cards to plant a tree in honor of a recipient. Members is $10 and the friend will also receive 10 free trees. www.arborday.org.
