In Town
West Windsor Arts Council is seeking artwork in various media to be offered at prices not exceeding $300 that may literally be taken off the wall at time of purchase. Submissions for “Off the Wall” art must be brought to the West Windsor Arts Center Monday, November 12, from 5 to 7 p.m., or Tuesday, November 13, 10 a.m. to noon. Submission deadline is Friday, November 2 for the market. “Off the Wall” will be on view Saturday, December 1 through Saturday, January 5; and one-day artisan market is Saturday, December 1. West Windsor Arts Center, 952 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction. All submissions will be juried by the West Windsor Art Council exhibition committee. Visit www.WestWindsorArtsCenter.org/off-the-wall-prospectus, call 609-716-1931 or E-mail info@westwindsorarts.org.
West Windsor Police and New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs invite citizens to safely dispose of their unused prescription medicine. Bring unused and expired prescription medications to the police department 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. 20 Municipal Drive, West Windsor. Call 609-799-1222.
Princeton Leep the young professionals program of the Princeton Chamber of Commerce, is collecting business clothing to benefit Mercer County residents. This is the second year of working with Dress for Success and UIH Family Partners.
Classic or in current style attire includes business suits, jackets, blazers, slacks, skirts, dresses, shirts, blouses, sweater suits, shoes, and accessories are needed. Clothing may be gently used, but must be clean and on hangers. Clothing donations will be accepted at the Chamber’s October 25, Business After Business Reception at University Medical Center of Plainsboro at Princeton; and Sunday, November 4, Leeep Young Professionals Conference, in East Windsor. Contact Vikki Hurley-Schubert at 609-924-1776, ext. 100, Vikki@princetonchamber.org, or visit www.princetonchamber.org.
Presidential Election
New Jersey Division of Elections offers Vote-by-Mail applications at NJElections.org in English, Spanish, Korean, Indian (Guajarati), and Chinese. Applications are also available at the Mercer County Connection, Hamilton Square Shopping Center, Route 33 and Paxson Avenue, Hamilton. The last day to mail in a Vote-by-Mail application for the presidential election is Tuesday, October 30.
Call for Art
Grounds For Sculpture seeks entries for “Focus on Sculpture 2013” from amateur photographers the juried exhibition. The primary requirement is that the images depict sculpture or present an image in a sculptural manner. The prospectus is available online. On display in the education gallery, the annual exhibit promotes sculpture as seen by members of the community through their photographs. Must be 18 or older. E-mail cdemski@groundsforsculpture.org for information.
Auditions
Somerset Valley Players has auditions for “A Murder is Announced” on Sunday and Monday, November 4 and 5, at 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, from 7 to 10 p.m. Needed are five adult males, ages 20 to 60; and seven adult females, ages 20 to 70. British accent a plus but not required. Mitzi character should have some type of European accent. Readings will be from the script. Visit www.svptheatre.org or call 908-369-7469.
Donate Please
Mercer County Veteran Services is conducting its annual donation drive to help veterans and their families enjoy the comforts of a hot meal on each holiday. Rather than collecting donations of food monetary donations go toward the purchase of Shop-Rite gift cards veterans can use to purchase holiday meals. The organization uses every dollar collected to purchase and distribute the gift cards. Send checks payable to Mercer County Trust Fund to Mercer County Division of Veteran Services, 2280 Hamilton Avenue, Hamilton 08619. Call 609-989-6120.
For Young Musicians
Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra is holding auditions on Monday, November 19 for all instruments. There are various performing groups to accommodate players of various ability levels in middle school and high school. Audition applications may be submitted at www.gpyo.org or contact Mark Morris at mmorris.gpyo@gmail.com.
Volunteers Needed
Fresh Air Fund seeks host families for children from New York City child. The nonprofit agency has provided free summer vacations to more than 1.7 million New York City children from low-income communities since 1877. Contact Laurie Bershad at 609-371-2817 or Fresh Air Fund at 800-367-0003 or visit www.freshair.org.
Call for Musicians
Princeton High School Orchestra invites area musicians of all ages to perform on Friday, October 26, at 7:30 p.m. at the school in a benefit concert for UNICEF. One of the selections is a rendition of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. The featured soloist will be Philadelphia Orchestra cellist Robert Cafaro, who will be accompanied by the Princeton High School Orchestra in Vivaldi’s C Minor Cello Concerto and the Andante Cantabile by Tchaikovsky. There will be a combined dress rehearsal at 6 p.m. on the day of the concert. Call 609-806-4280, ext. 3093.
Scholarship Available
Washington Crossing Audubon Society offers one scholarship to outdoor or environmental teachers and educators in the Mercer County area for a teacher’s workshop Thursday, July 18 to Tuesday, July 23, at the Hog Island Nature Center on Muscongus Bay, Maine. The recipient will participate in field trips, discussions, and hands-on sessions with natural history and environmental authorities and teachers. WCAS will award one scholarship. The scholarship covers workshop tuition and expenses while on the island, but not travel expenses. Send your contact information, position, teaching experience, and how you plan to utilize your experiences at Hog Island, to Scholarship, c/o WCAS, Box 112, Pennington 08534. Deadline is Friday, December 21.
Wellness
Design Psychology offers “Creating a Healing Oasis Workshop,” four interactive workshops on creating healing oasis-like home and community settings that promote well-being. The workshops will be led by Toby Israel on Wednesdays, October 24 to November 14, 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Princeton YWCA Breast Cancer Resource Center. $199. Register at www.oasisbydesign.net or call 609-683 1317.
Editing
Princeton Community Television and Digital Media Center offers a four part series in Final Cut Pro on Thursday nights, October 18 to November 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Classes are $30 each. They will be held in the editing room at Princeton TV, 369 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. Visit www.princetontv.org. Call Sharyn Murray at 609-252-1963.
Nominations Invited
New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association is accepting nominations for the 18th Annual Animal Hall of Fame. The human-animal bond will be recognized through exceptional animals and individuals who have had a positive impact on animal welfare. To nominate your pet complete the application at www.njvma.org. All nominations should include an official application signed by the animal’s owner, the name and contact information of the animal’s veterinarian, and a letter of nomination from the animal’s owner or veterinarian explaining how the animal has exhibited special abilities or has demonstrated courage. Nominations may also include additional letters of support, photographs, videos, drawings, or newspaper clippings. The deadline is Saturday, December 1.
