In Town
Maurer Productions has auditions for “Man of La Mancha” on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, October 26, from noon to 6 p.m., at Kelsey Theater, West Windsor. Visit www.mponstage.com to view audition packet and to make appointment. Must be 17 or older. Rehearsals begin in early November. Production opens on Friday, February 6. Call 609-882-2292 for information.##M:[more]##
Mercer College offers “Retire with Attitude” workshops this fall. “There is No Time for Me,” Tuesday, October 14; “Live by Design, Not by Default,” Mondays, October 20 to November 10; “Everything You’ve Wanted to Know About Long Term Care,” Wednesday, October 15. Visit www.mccc.edu or call 609-570-3311.
Princeton Garden Statesman Barbershop Chorus invites men of all ages to join in rehearsals at the Pavillions at Forrestal, Plainsboro, on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 10 p.m. www.princetongardenstatesmen.com or call 609-252-1515.
For Rowers
Princeton National Rowing Association offers courses for men and women ages 22 and up. Both new and experienced rowers are welcome. E-mail masters.pnra@gmail.com for information.
For Teachers
Battleship New Jersey offers teachers a visit to the engine room, not yet open to the general public. A seminar on Thursday and Friday, October 24 and 25, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. will focus on math and science. $45 includes lunch. Call 866-877-6262, ext. 222 or #-mail education@battleshipnewjersey.org.
Call for Entries
Gallery 125 seek all media (except video and performance art) for “Conflict,” a juried theme show. Submit up to five JPG images on a CD, biography, and titles of pieces, as well as artists’ name, home address, phone number, and E-mail address. Deadline is Wednesday, October 1. Include a $20 check payable to TDA/Gallery 125. Send to Gallery 125, 125 South Warren Street, Trenton 08608. Call 609-989-9119 for information. www.trenton-downtown.com.
Trenton City Museum calls for entries for “Voices for the Marsh,” a juried photography show. Awards in adult and youth categories. Submissions are due Saturday, October 11, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Ellarslie Mansion in Cadwalader Park, Trenton. www.marsh-friends.org.
Vendors Needed
Hightstown Borough seeks vendors for its “Hometown Harvest Fair” on Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Raindate is Sunday, October 12). Visit www.hightstownborough.com or call Kathy Patten at 609-448-6352 for information.
For Dancers
Princeton Country Dancers offers a weekend in the Poconos with dance, music, and song. Friday to Sunday, November 7 to 9. $170. Visit www.head-for-the-hills.com or call 609-393-3762 for information. Send payment to Martin Harriss, 43G Riverside Drive, Princeton 08540.
Lacrosse Clinic
Bobby Campbell Lacrosse Foundation is holding a free lacrosse clinic for boys and girls in grades 3 to 9, on Saturday, September 27, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Princeton High School, 151 Moore Street. Open to all skill levels. Includes basic skills, offensive and defensive skills, position specific coaching, game concepts, fastest shot contest, and an obstacle course. Players must have own equipment (including mouthpiece). www.campbelllacrosse.org or call Ken Foulk at 609-512-1821.
Be Prepared
Department of Health and Senior Services encourages residents to be prepared for emergencies with an emergency plan for family members to meet up. Emergency kits should contain non-perishable food, water, batteries, transistor radio, and flashlight. Visit www.nj.gov/health/er for a copy of “Ready Together New Jersey.”
Donate Please
The Salvation Army seeks financial donations to assist individual and families affected by Hurricane Ike. The New Jersey division has sent two teams with 20 mobile feeding units to Beaumont, Texas. Call 800-SAL-ARMY or visit www.salvationarmyusa.org.
Membership Drive
WPRB 103.3 FM, the community supported independent radio station in Princeton, is holding its second annual membership drive from Wednesdays, October 1, at 7 p.m. to October 8. Special programming includes live in studio performances, extended DJ sets, and membership premiums. Visit www.wprb.com for complete schedule, join, and make donations.
Theater Space
State Theater in New Brunswick is offering a one-time free use of the theater for one worthy non-profit organization serving central New Jersey. Deadline for applications is Tuesday, September 30. For submission guidelines and to submit your request send E-mail to Dave Hartkern at dhartkern@statetheatrenj.org. Applicants must be in existence for at least three years and be chartered as a non-profit organization with both the State and Federal governments.
