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In Town
High School South students seek community help in this year’s American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. The 12-hour overnight event will be held on Saturday, June 6, at 6 p.m., at High School South. A $10 registration fee is required and each person is encouraged to raise $100 in donations. This year’s fundraising goal is $25,”000.##M:[more]##
The money raised provides education and patient services to those diagnosed with cancer and their families, as well as to fund life-saving research at our area hospitals and universities. Team members take turns with at least one person from every team walking on the track for the entire duration of the event. Visit www.relayforlife.org/wwpshs for information.
Chang Ferrara Productions seeks actors for “Assassins.” Auditions are Monday and Wednesday, May 4 and 6, from 7 to 10 p.m. They need 15 actors (10 male, five female) at least 18 years old. E-mail chengferraraproductions@gmail.com or call 609-499-1388 for appointment. Prepare one complete song (contemporary musical theater preferred), bring sheet music. No dancing at the preliminary or callback audition.
Mercer County Teen Arts Festival seeks volunteers for a “variety of easy, rewarding tasks.” No experience needed. Friday, May 15, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Mercer College, West Windsor. E-mail Michael Gumpert at mgumpert@mercercounty.org or call 609-989-6060.
Mercer College invites writers and artists to submit work for the Kelsey Review, a Mercer County literary journal published annually. Short fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction essays, excerpts of novels, black and white line drawings, and cartoons are welcome. Deadline is Friday, May 15. Mail a hard copy to Kelsey Review, Liberal Arts Division, Mercer College, Box B, Trenton 08690. Cover letter should include contact information, E-mail address, and a short biography. If the work is accepted an electronic version will be requested. Call 609-570-3594 for information.
Kelsey Theater offers a benefit five-night cruise to Bermuda sailing from Cape Liberty on Saturday, August 15 aboard Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas. $100 deposit is due now. Contact Colleen Robinson at 609-275-0335 or visit www.crobinson.cruisone.com.
Mother’s Day
HomeFront is accepting contributions to help homeless mothers care for her children. A special Mother’s Day card will be sent to your mother (or whomever you choose) noting your gift in her honor. Call 609-989-9417, ext. 114. www.homefrontnj.org.
Television
Princeton Community Television offers a workshop to write, film, direct, and edit your own short film or documentary on Thursdays, May 7 to June 13, 7 to 9 p.m. Equipment provided. $225. Call 609-252-1963.
For Teens
Mercer County introduced Mercer Youth Aces to provide paid jobs and life skills for up to 300 disadvantaged youth ages 14 to 24. Most jobs are nine weeks and pay more than $7 an hour. Visit www.mercercounty.org for information. The deadline is Friday, May 15.
Trenton Film Society seeks short films by students for “The Not Quite Legal Film Festival” open to any student from New Jersey or attending school in New Jersey who is between ages 15 and 21. Up to two films may be submitted no later than Friday, May 15. Public screening on Saturday and Sunday, June 13 to 14 at Mill Hill Playhouse in Trenton. Visit www.trentonfilmsociety.com.
For Seniors
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County offers a new nonsectarian membership program, Secure@Home, that includes advocacy, discount transportation, 24/7 emergency phone coverage, volunteers, and even changing batteries in your smoke detector. Call 609-987-8121 or E-mail secure@jfcsonline.org for information.
Good Causes
Crisis Ministry Food Pantry in Trenton seeks donations of nonperishable foods for the Yes We Can food drive. Collection points on Saturday, May 2 include McCaffrey’s, West Windsor, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; McCaffrey’s, Princeton, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Pennington Market, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To volunteer visit www.usaservice.org or E-mail a.politziner@gmail.com.
Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK) needs volunteers to help serve lunch and dinner at the Escher Street and Centre Street locations. Must be at least 13. Call Mary Ann Dobson at 609-695-5454, ext. 114 or E-mail maryannd@trentonsoupkitchen.org. TASK also needs volunteer tutors for the adult education department. Call Kelly Hansen at 609-695-5454, ext. 107, or E-mail Kellyh@trentonsoupkitchen.org.
Trekkies Unite
The USS Avenger, a longtime science fiction fan association in central New Jersey, is finalizing preparations for the release of the new “Star Trek” feature film on the weekend of May 8 to 10. Screenings of the film at the AMC Loews in New Brunswick and meetings are scheduled. For information E-mail Judith Waidlich at waidlich@rutgers.edu.
For Artists
Garden State Watercolor Society offers a hands-on experimental water media workshop with abstract artist Nessa Grainer Monday to Thursday, May 11 to 14. Contact Joan McKinney at 908-722-5140 for information.
Volunteers Needed
Artworks seeks volunteers for “Art All Night,” a 24-hour visual and performing art event featuring live music on two stages, unusual art demonstrations, art films using stop motion photography, claymation, and animation; and lectures about using art to revitalize cities, kids art activities, and eclectic food. Saturday and Sunday, June 20 to 21, Trenton. Visit www.artworkstreston.org or call 609-731-9040.
Fresh Air Fund seeks volunteer host families for inner-city children for two weeks or more this summer. Visit www.freshair.org for information.
Health Fair
Quaker Bridge Mall presents the Mercer County Health and Wellness Expo of Friday to Sunday, May 1 to 3. The interactive and informative show offers complimentary screenings, and information from massage therapists, chiropractors, pain management specialists, home nursing, cosmetic surgeons, and ADHD treatment professional.150 Quaker Bridge Road, Lawrenceville.
For Teachers
PSEG offers an environmental education grant program for teachers to link math, science, computer science, and technology concerts with the environment. Grants up to $3,”500 are available to teachers of grades k to nine to purchase materials and equipment, take field trips, and develop curriculum-related activities. Deadline is Friday, June 5. Visit www.pseg.com/eegrants for information.
For Photographers
Gallery 125 has a call for entries for “Current Exposures, a photography show opening Friday, September 11 featuring traditional film, digital, alternative, computer enhanced, and manipulated. $20 for five images. For specifics about entering call the gallery at 609-989-9119, visit www.gallery125.com, or E-mail gallery125@trenton-downtown.com.
