In Town
Aahana Chatterjee and Samantha Wu, Cadettes from Girl Scout Troop 71847, are working on their Silver Award project titled “West Windsor Senior Center Art Gallery: Bridging the Gap between the Youth and the Seniors.” The main issue of this project is to bind the youth and the Senior citizens of the community by a common love of art. The newly added wing at the Senior Center will host the artwork of the students in a space opening in mid-June. Students are invited to be a part of the gallery. Ask your art teacher or E-mail gssilverawardgallery@gmail.com for a permission slip.
West Windsor Township Police Department invites township youth to learn about the life of the police officers in their community. The five-day session features the opportunity to interact closely with police officers through such activities as physical training, search and arrest techniques, crime scene processing, and more. Participants will receive a T-shirt and hat to wear as part of their uniform. Graduates will take an oath and receive certificates of completion during the celebration at the conclusion of the program.
This year’s program is Tuesday, July 10, through Saturday, July 14, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Open to students in grades five and six in West Windsor, Register by Friday, June 1. Free. Applications are available at the police dispatch window beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 1. Only applications dropped off directly at the dispatch window will be accepted. Bring the competed application to Detective Dranchak between the hours of 6 a.m. to 3 p.m, Monday to Friday.
Audition
Yardley Players has auditions for “Born Yesterday” on Friday, June 29, 7 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, June 30, noon to 5 p.m., at Mercer College. Call Marge Swider at 215-968-1904 for a time slot.
For Dancers
American Repertory Ballet is celebrating its 50th annual production of “The Nutcracker” in November at McCarter Theater. All Princeton Ballet School and ARB alumni are invited to join the Alumni Steering Committee. Contact Lisa de Ravel at 609-921-7758, ext. 11, or E-mail lderavel@arballet.org. If you have photos to add to the collection on Facebook E-mail Alexis Branagan at abranagan@arballet.org.
Volunteer
NJ Blood Services, which supplies blood products and services to 60 hospitals throughout the state, is in need of volunteers to work blood drives. Tasks include assisting donors with registration, escorting, canteen duties, and watching for post donation reactions. Volunteers should have the ability to relate to the public, be able to perform different jobs as needed, and have the willingness to follow the rules. Contact R. Jan Zepka at 732-616-8741 or E-mail rzepka@nybloodcenter.org.
Scholarships
The PSEG Foundation is granting scholarships to high school seniors with a passion for engineering and an interest in pursuing a career in the energy industry. Six students will be each be awarded $24,000, distributed evenly over four years. The scholars will be matched with a mentor, invited to tour the company’s facilities, join its employees as they volunteer at community events, and be invited to apply for a summer internship following completion of their sophomore year.
Applicants should intend to major in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or nuclear engineering. They must have attended high school in New Jersey for at least three years and be able to demonstrate an aptitude in math and science in addition to financial need. Visit www.pseg.com, call 609-771-7878, or E-mail srp-csr@ets.org. Deadline is Friday, May 11.
Republican Women of Mercer County seeks nominees for scholarships benefiting young Republican women. The application deadline is Tuesday, May 15. College sophomores, juniors, and seniors, as well as students enrolled in masters programs, are eligible to apply. Undergraduate students majoring in political science, government, or economics are also eligible. Visit www.rwomc.org for application and instructions. E-mail info@rwomc.org.
Yoga Teacher Training
Integral Yoga Institute Princeton offers yoga teacher training in Integral Yoga Hatha I, the basic class utilized by Dr. Dean Ornish in his work in reversing heart disease. Instructors include Jayadeva, founder of the institute and former manager of the New York Integral Yoga Institute; Ron Cohen, certified in both raja and hatha yoga; Ambika Desa, a teacher of hatha yoga and a nurse at the Medical Center of Princeton; and Priya Lynne McKinnon, a certified instructor in yoga and meditation. The training includes meditation, pranayama, asana practice, and instruction.
The classes meet weekly on Tuesday and Thursdays from 6 to 9:30 p.m.; and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There is also a four-day weekend retreat. Tuition of $3,210 includes all instruction, texts, manuals, the retreat, and supplies. Visit www.iyiprinceton.org, call 723-274-2410, or E-mail iyipreception@gmail.com.
For Kids
FunSense Gym serves children with special needs ages 18 months to 10 years of age, at 4437 Route 27, Kingston. Visit www.FunSenseGym.com or call 609-955-1440.
Montgomery Travelers Soccer Club has annual try-outs for boys and girls, ages 9 to 13, upcoming season, during the first two weeks in May at the Mill Pond Soccer Complex. More information is available at www.montgomerysoccer.org.
Classical Summer
Golandsky Institute Summer Symposium features lectures, master classes, technique clinics, and other presentations by Edna Golandsky and the Institute’s faculty. The dates at Princeton University are Saturday, July 7, to Saturday, July 14. $1,675 per resident; $1,275 per commuting participant. Call 877-343-3434 or E-mail symposium@golandskyinstitute.org.
For Realtors Only
Princeton University Art Museum, McCarter Theater Center, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, and Westminster Choir College have joined to encourage new homeowners to experience the region’s arts and cultural institutions. A $350 package available exclusively to area realtors includes vouchers valued at more than $350 that can be used for a variety of Princeton’s exhibitions, performances, and programming.
The $75 package includes two tickets to a Drama Series production at McCarter, two tickets to a concert by Princeton Symphony Orchestra, two tickets to a non-holiday performance by Westminster Choir College or Rider University, and a one-year membership at Princeton University Art Museum.
The launch event for realtors will be held Monday, April 30, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Museum. Register with Jennifer Fekete-Donners at 609-258-3762 or E-mail at jfekete@princeton.edu.
Film Class
Beth El Synagogue presents “Cinema: The Jewish Lens,” a new online course from JerusalemOnlineU.com. The course features interviews with popular Hollywood personalities, film critics, professors, and rabbinic scholars. The four classes meet from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on May 2, 9, 16, and 23, at 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. Call 609-443-4454 or visit www.bethel.net.
Basketball
UIH Family Partners has its inaugural 3-on-3 basketball tournament on Saturday, June 23, at Mercer County Park, West Windsor, at 9 a.m. Three age divisions are 11 to 14, 15 to 17, 18 plus, male and female. Teams are three to five players. $100 per team. $250 for first place teams in each category. Visit www.uihfamilypartners.org for entry form. Deadline for paid entries is Friday, June 1. Raindate is Saturday, June 30. All proceeds benefit nonprofit fatherhood programs. Call Wayne Williams at 609-847-4247.
History Buffs
GPC Productions is seeking information from any individuals who have first hand knowledge, photographs, or film in conjunction with the filming of “Magic on Music Mountain: The Story of The Lambertville Music Circus.” The summer stock theater was in a circus-like tent above Lambertville in the mid 20th century. Contact Gary Cohen at gpc2@comcast.net to participate in the project’s research.
Free Screenings
Speech, Language & Literacy Consultants of Princeton is offering free screenings in the next few week. Location is 601 Ewing Street, Princeton. Call 609-688-0200 to schedule.
