For the Young
West Windsor-Plainsboro Education Foundation’s Youth Committee seeks singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, and other student performers for WW-P’s Got Talent, a talent show on Saturday, June 2, from 5:30 to 9 p.m., at Grover Middle School. Auditions are Wednesday to Friday, May 2 to 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Grover. Register at http;//tiny.cc/908vbw by Monday, April 30. Visit www.wwpeducationfoundation.org.
Princeton Public Library is seeking summer volunteers entering grades 7 through 12 to help out with the annual summer reading clubs and other library activities. Potential volunteers are required to attend one of five orientation sessions scheduled for Tuesday, May 15, at 4 p.m.; Saturday, May 19, at noon; Wednesday, May 23, at 4 p.m.; Tuesday, May 29, at 7 p.m.; or Thursday, June 7, at 4 p.m. The teens are asked to work at least 10 hours during the summer and to commit to a regular schedule (with some flexibility). Visit www.princetonlibrary.org or the youth services desk on the third floor at the library for an application. The deadline is Monday, May 28. Call Susan Conlon or Allison Santos at 609-924-9529, ext. 240 for more information.
Edible Jersey Magazine and the New Jersey Farm to School Network are accepting entries for the inaugural School Garden of the Year award at www.njfarmtoschool.org. Open to any New Jersey preK-12 school, applicants must have had a school garden open during the 2011-2012 school year and be able to provide documentation through photos and video of its uses and existence. Gardens must be in established indoor or outdoor settings on school grounds. Raised beds and container gardens are considered acceptable for application to the contest. The winning garden will receive a $1,000 prize at an award ceremony in September. The deadline is Friday, June 1. For more information E-mail info@njfarmtoschool.org or call 609-577-5113.
Princeton GirlChoir invites girls in grades 3 to 12 to an audition on Saturday, April 14, at Princeton Day School. Girls are asked to sing “Row, Row, Row Your Boat.” Visit www.princetongirlchoir.org or call 609-688-1888 for information or to schedule an audition on a different day.
Mercer County Improvement Authority has a recycling contest for students in grades K to 8 in Mercer County. Artistic green and clean recycling bins are being sought after and the winning designs will be produced and displayed at both the Sun National Bank Center and Trenton’s Waterfront Park. The recycling bin needs to be constructed from recyclable cardboard. Dimensions should fall within 28” high, 19” wide, and 19” deep. You may incorporate logos, pictures, slogans, computer images, and recyclable materials on the bin. All materials used must be recyclable items. Deliver the form available at www.mcianj.org and recycling bin to the MCIA, 80 Hamilton Avenue, 2nd Floor, Trenton. The deadline is Monday, April 23. For information call Brenda Ricci at 609-278-8100.
Community Connection of Princeton HealthCare’s training for the fourth annual Princeton Kids Marathon has begun. The program aims to combat childhood obesity by teaching young people about the importance of regular exercise and healthy living. Area schoolchildren in grades kindergarten through eight are invited to participate in the event on Sunday, June 10, at Princeton University Stadium. The 10-week training program in which kids walk, run, or roll 2.5 miles a week at their own pace, and gather on race day to complete the last 1.2 miles of the marathon together. Participants receive incentive prizes for every five miles completed prior to race day and can track their progress and receive training tips online. Register by Friday, May 18, for the program. On June 10, the annual 10K adult race and a kids 1.2-mile fun run also take place. Visit www.princetonkidsmarathon.org or call 609-216-2192.
Princeton Public Library is accepting original film submissions for the 2012 Princeton Student Film & Video Festival being held July 18 and 19. The student filmmakers will be invited to introduce and talk about their works. Deadline for submission is Monday, June 25. Submit original films with running times under 20 minutes. Some films will also be screened at the Artist Visions Film Festival in Lambertville. The festival is accepting film submissions from youth ages 14 to 25 from the Princeton area. There is no fee. To enter visit https://bitly.com/PSFVF2012. Call 609-924-9529, ext. 247.
Specialty Camps
Chabad Lubavitch of Greater Mercer County presents Camp Gan Israel for ages 3 to 12 for its 10th year. The first day is Monday, June 25. Visit www.princetonchabad.org or call 609-252-0124.
For This One partnered with Lose the Training Wheels to teach children with disabilities how to ride a bicycle. Each camper in the five day program receives an hour of instruction a day using a series of adapted bikes and techniques. For children 8 and older with disabilities. The camp will be held from Monday to Friday, August 13 to 17, at North Brunswick High School, 98 Raider Road. Call 732-407-5357 for information.
Singles
Travel Ports & Voyages presents “Victorian Cape May,” a two day, one night bus trip to Cape May. Wednesday and Thursday, September 26 and 27. Several meals, a trolley ride, a sightseeing boat cruise, and a visit to Smithville Village. $224 per person. Register with Gail Fishman at 732-521-1221 or ggcruisegal@aol.com.
Art Classes
Registration for the Arts Council of Princeton’s spring classes is open. Classes for children, teens, and adults in the visual, literary, and performing arts. Visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609-924-8777.
Good Causes
Parkinson Alliance requests participation in “Princeton Dines Out for Parkinson’s Disease Research,” Sunday through Saturday, April 15 to 21. Restaurants donating a percentage of proceeds include Teresa’s Caffe, Blue Point Grill, Witherspoon Grill, the Yankee Doodle Tap Room, elements, Mediterra, Eno Terra, or Gennaro’s. www.parkinsonalliance.org.
Pianist Needed
St. Francis Cabrini seeks an experienced pianist for Sunday service in New Brunswick, 1 to 4 p.m. Must be able to read numerical and classical musical notation. Contact Herman by E-mail at jhsuwardie@yahoo.com, or call 973-642-7947 or 609-716-8710.
Singers Wanted
Trenton Community Singers is seeking new members, especially tenors and basses. Music selections are mostly classical. There are no auditions, dues, or fees. Visit www.capitalsingers.org, contact Suzanne Kazi at 609-799-5939, or E-mail newtcs.cst@gmail.com
Volunteer Please
Literacy Volunteers of Mercer County, an organization dedicated to helping adults learn to read, write, and speak English, seeks volunteers for its two upcoming tutor training sessions. A daytime session begins Wednesday, April 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and meets for five weeks. Call 609-587-6027 or E-mail lvmercer@verizon.net.
Sports Photography
Unique Photo presents on field sports photography classes at Rutgers home games beginning Saturday, April 28. Open to all levels, classes will be held in sports photography and composition in the NSM Corporate Partner Hospitality tent prior to each home game. Visit www.uniquephoto.com.
Donate Please
Rescue Mission of Trenton seeks used clothing, accessories, bedding, household items, decorative items, electronics, appliances, furniture, and more. Pickup is free and tax deductible. A receipt will be given. Call 800-528-8825 or visit www.rescuemissionoftrenton.org.
Scholarships
Jewish Family & Children’s Service, the Jewish Community Foundation, and Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks has allocated funds for Israel program scholarships for teen and college students. Contact Lara Wellerstein at 609-987-8100, ext. 104, or E-mail laraw@jfcsonline.org
Auditions
Omicron Theater Productions has open auditions for male and female actors, ages 20s to 50s, for comedies. Backstage hands are also needed. Call 609-443-5598.
