In Town
Can Do Fitness offers a two-month winter wellness workshop to keep your diet and health on track during the holiday season. It will be presented by Sandra Hoedemaker, a holistic health counselor and Plainsboro resident. The cost: $220 which includes four 90-minute meetings. Call 609-750-8559 or E-mail healthcounseling@att.net for information.
Allied Vision Services of Plainsboro offers BCBGMaxazria faith sunglass sale with $30 to be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Call 609-275-8989 for information. www.komen.org.##M:[more]##
Pennington Players seek actors for “The Wiz,” the multi-cultural retelling of L. Frank Baum’s classic, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” Auditions are Saturday, November 1, 1 to 4 p.m.; Thursday, November 6, 7 to 10 p.m.; and Saturday, November 8, 10 a.m. to noon. www.penningtonplayers.org or call 609-737-PLAY for appointment. Must be 16 to audition. Kelsey Theater, West Windsor.
Kelsey Players seeks adults and children for “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Auditions are Saturday, October 25, 1 to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, October 26, 1 to 3 p.m. Prepare a short monologue or Christmas poem and a Christmas Carol. Bring sheet music, resume, and photo. Must be at least eight years-old. Mercer College, Communications building, room CM 164. Call Lorraine Wargo at 609-530-0912 for appointment.
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic seeks volunteers to help record educational material for elementary to post graduate level students. Basic computer skills are required. All activities are done at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Plainsboro. Visit www.rfbdnj.org or call 609-750-1830.
For Young
Musicians
Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra seeks musicians playing brass, woodwind, or strings for four orchestras for grades five to twelve. Rehearsals are at Montgomery High School. Visit www.gpyo.org or call 609-683-0150.
Audition
Somerset Valley Players has auditions for “Plaza Suite” on Monday and Tuesday, November 10 and 11, at 7 p.m. 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough. Men and women, ages 18 to 50. Call 908-369-7459 or visit www.svptheatre.org.
For Young Artists
Delaware Valley Philharmonic Orchestra seeks entries for the “Youth in the Arts” competition recognizing achievement in music, poetry, and artwork. Grades 4 to 12 (three different groups). Deadline is Saturday, January 17. www.dvpo.org.
Acting Classes
George Street Playhouse offers acting classes for adults and children. “Intro to Solo Show,” a self-exploration process for adults, is Tuesday, November 4; Wednesday, November 5; and Friday, November 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. $75. “Drama Central,” a drama class for ages 7 to 10, will be held in Cranbury, on Saturdays, November 1 to December 13, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. $180. “In the Biz,” a class for ages 8 to 16 or 17 to adult, will be presented on Saturday, November 22. $55. Call 732-846-2895.
Call for Art
Gallery 125 seeks all media (except video or performance art) for “A Feast for the Eyes,” a juried theme show with food as a subject. Deadline is Thursday, November 20. Send artist’s name, address, phone, E-mail address, a $20 check, a brief resume or biography, and up to five images on a CD, to Gallery 125, 125 South Warren Street, Trenton 08608. Accepted work must be hand delivered tot he gallery. Call 609-989-9119 or E-mail gallery125@trenton-downtown.com.
Historic Sites
Preservation New Jersey seeks nominations for the 10 Most Endangered Historic Sites in New Jersey. Deadline is Monday, December 1. Visit www.pnj10most.org or call 609-392-6409.
Book Swap
Chicklet Books offers a book swap to benefit the teen library at Carrier Clinic. Bring books in good, readable condition to the front desk through October 29. One book will be chosen for donation and the others will be used in the swap. Donators receive credit to choose new books on Saturday, November 1. All books left without being evaluated will be treated as a donation. Fiction only. No baby books. 609-279-2121. 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton.
Trunk Show
Bill Blass New York Holiday Trunk Show, 188 Parkside Drive, Princeton. Saturday, November 1, to Friday, November 7. Suits, dresses, pants, jackets, knits, and accessories. View the collection at www.billblassnewyork.com. E-mail mlong@billblassnewyork.com for appointment.
The Arts
ArtPride NJ offers “Finding Creative Solutions in Tough Economic Times” on Thursday, November 13, at Crossroads Theater in New Brunswick, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For trustees and staff of art groups. Call 732-545-8100.
Donate Please
Roman Jewelers is collecting women’s clothing, accessories, and shoes for “Dress for Success” at their store in Bridgewater Commons Mall. www.romanjewelers.com or call 908-782-8240.
Mercer County seeks monetary donations that will be used to purchase food vouchers for needy veterans. Checks should be payable to Mercer County Trust Fund. Send to Veterans Services, 2280 Hamilton Avenue, Hamilton 08619. Call 609-989-6120 for information.
Princeton Chiropractic Wellness Center and Olive May are collecting food for the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen during November. Every patron donating five dollars or more worth of food will receive a gift check for $100 at the chiropractic center. Bring food to 255 Nassau Street, Princeton. Call 609-924-4993 for information.
Monroe Chiropractic Care seeks used, clean winter coats through December 19. Coats are donated to Jersey Cares. 15 East Railroad Avenue, Jamesburg. Call 908-507-6464 for information.
Arbor Day Foundation offers two Give-A-Tree cards for a $10 contribution. The cards honors the recipient with a tree planted in one of the country’s forests that has been devastated by disease or wildfire. www.arborday.org.
