For Students
Princeton Learning Cooperative offers “College 101,” a seven-week course to help high school juniors with the college application and admissions process. Presented by Alison Snieckus of Plainsboro and Barbara Rapaport of West Windsor. Course dates are March 18 to April 30. E-mail Barbara.rapaport@gmail.com for details.
In Town
Plainsboro Artists’ Group calls for entries in its upcoming “Trash Menagerie,” an exhibit using some recycled materials combined with conventional art supplies and materials. Keep a list of your “ingredients” to be hung along side the art. All mediums accepted. Cash awards. Register by Saturday, June 1.
One entry per artist. All wall art wall must be wired for hanging. Framing is not required. Art must be delivered to Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro. Contact 609-275-2897 or donnasen@lmxac.org.
Plainsboro Public Library and Princeton Garden Statesmen are sponsoring “Love To Sing,” a free, five-week men’s harmony workshop on Tuesdays, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the library. Men of all ages are encouraged to join the fellowship of singing four-part harmony. Visit www.princetongardenstatesmen.com.
Mercer Community College invites area writers and artists to submit their work for possible inclusion in Kelsey Review 2013.The Review accepts short fiction, poetry, personal essays, excerpts of novels, black and white line drawings, and cartoons.
Fiction and essays should be limited to 5,000 words. Poetry should be limited to six pieces. Material can be on any topic, but should not have been previously published or be simultaneously submitted to other journals. Visit www.mccc.edu/kelseyreview. The deadline for all submissions is Wednesday, May 15.
Call for Art
Monmouth Museum has a call for entries in its seventh annual New Jersey Emerging Artists Series.
Open to residents of New Jersey, 18 and older. Artwork will be considered in all media except film and video, and must be wall-mountable. Entry is through digital submission only. Submissions are limited to a maximum of 10 pieces. All artwork entered must be the artist’s original creations completed within the last five years. $10 fee. Visit www.monmouthmuseum.org, call 732-747-2266, ext. 6; or E-mail cclark@monmouthmuseum.org.
Brunch at Home
Princeton Senior Resource Center offers Brunch at Home, a basket for two people delivered Sunday April 7, by 9 a.m. The foods include a freshly baked quiche, smoked salmon, bagels, scones, sparkling cider, cream cheese, juice, and more brunch delights. May be given as a gift to people in Princeton, Lawrenceville, Kingston, Rocky Hill, Plainsboro, West Windsor, Pennington, Hopewell, East Windsor, and Monroe. $37.50 benefits the organization. Call 609-924-7108, ext. 20; or visit www.brunchathome.org
Auditions
Plays in the Park has open call for the summer season beginning on Wednesday, April 10, at 7 p.m. Prepare 16 bars of an uptempo showtune. Bring sheet music in the proper key. A pianist will be provided. Backstage at Plays-in-the-Park, 1 Pine Drive, Roosevelt Park, Edison. Call 732-548-2884 for information.
Wednesday, April 7, at 7 p.m. Open call for one boy and two girls for “Les Miserables.” Boys auditioning for Gavroche must be between 7 to 11 with good acting and singing skills. Girls auditioning for Young Cosette and Young Eponine must be between 7 and 10 must have fair skin and a sweet soprano voice. No exceptions. Callbacks on Sunday, April 14, at 5 p.m.
Friday, April 12, at 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14, at noon are open call auditions for all roles in “Les Miserables,” “Spamalot,” and “Xanadu.” Callbacks are Monday to Saturday, April 15 to 21. Be prepared to dance and read from the script. Visit www.playsinthepark.com.
Scholarships
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County offers a college scholarship opportunity to Jewish students who reside in the community. The scholarships are awarded based on financial need and students must be accepted and enrolled in a college or university for the fall semester. Visit www.jfcsonline.org. Application deadline is Saturday, June 1.
Nominations Invited
New Jersey Governor’s Council on Mental Health Stigma is accepting submissions for its Ambassador Awards. The Council seeks to award those who champion its mission to raise mental health awareness and combat stigma, educate the public about mental illness, and engage communities in the process of embracing mental health. All nominees, and those submitting nominations, should either live or work in New Jersey. The awards will be presented on Thursday, May 16, at 11 a.m., at the Crowne Plaza in Monroe. For more information call 732-940-0991 or E-mail lpowell@naminj.org.
Spring Break Camp
Fernbrook Farms offers outdoor education on Tuesday to Tuesday, March 26 to April 2, at 142 Route 545, Chesterfield, Burlington County.The program is available for ages 6 to 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.FernbrookEducation.org/camps/spring.
Passover Seder
Har Sinai offers a Passover seder on Tuesday, March 26, at 6:15 p.m., at 2421 Pennington Road, Pennington. It is a family style Kosher style buffet. $42.50 per person; $22 for children 13 and under; and free for children age 2 and under. Call 609-730-8100 to register.
For the Young
Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra is scheduling auditions for all instruments for the 2013 season. Register at www.gpyo.org. All auditions take place at Montgomery High School on Wednesday and Thursday, May 8 and 9.
USA Field Hockey presents a youth field hockey program for ages 7 to 11 and 12 to 14 at Princeton Day School’s Smoyer Field. Saturdays, April 13 to May 18, rain or shine. Players must provide their own mouth and shin guards. $100. Register at kidsfieldhockey.com/fun.
QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning invite New Jersey students in grades 2 through 12 to take part in PNC Bank’s essay contest by writing a short essay on “What the American Flag Means to Me.” The grand prize winner will receive a visit to his or her school by a 75-foot-tall hot air balloon in June and a special VIP package for the festival, a hot air balloon ride for two, four Blue Sky Club VIP tickets, and the opportunity to meet one of this year’s concert headliners. Deadline is Friday, May 3. Visit www.balloonfestival.com to enter or for details.
Delta Upsilon Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, in affiliation with Mercer Community College invites teens in ninth to twelfth grades to enter the annual Talent Hunt competition on Saturday, March 23, at noon, at MCCC’s Trenton Campus, 102 North Broad Street, Trenton. The deadline for entry is Monday, March 18.Register at trentonques.org, E-mail talenthunt@trentonques.org, or call Donald Davis at 609-570-3157.
Volunteer Please
Mercer County Wildlife Center, which accepts and treats birds, mammals, and reptiles, is seeking individuals who would like to volunteer their time to care for animals brought to the Hopewell facility. The center’s staff and volunteers care for native wildlife that are injured, ill, or displaced, and provide medical treatment and a temporary refuge to prepare the animals for release into an appropriate wild habitat.
Volunteer orientation is Sunday, March 17, and Saturday, March 23, at 10 a.m. To work directly with the animals, volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, have had a current tetanus vaccine, and are required to attend one orientation session. Volunteers who work with animals must commit to a regular, once-a-week, four-hour shift from April through October. Contact Jane Rakos-Yates at jrakosyates@mercercounty.org or call 609-883-6606, ext. 103 to register or for more information. .
Plays-in-the-Park has opportunities for theatrically-inclined volunteers in several capacities. Day shift volunteers are needed for painting the sets, building the props, sewing the costumes, and helping with the lighting. Night shift positions require a 20 night commitment to attend all tech rehearsals and performances to work follow spots, run props, crew, and dressers. Contact Michelle Massa by E-mail at michelle@playsinthepark.com or call 732-548-2884, ext. 223.
American Heart Association and American Stroke Association seek volunteers to help with different activities including health fairs, fundraising, event support, as well as local speaking opportunities. Information session on Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to noon, 1 Union Street, Suite 301, Robbinsville. Register by E-mail to toray.butler@heart.org or call 609-223-3754.
Good Cause
Parkinson Alliance has its fourth annual Princeton Area Dines Out for Parkinson’s Disease Research in April. Dine at any participating restaurant from Sunday, April 14, to Saturday, April 20, and a percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the organization. Participating restaurants include Blue Point Grill, Elements, Eno Terra, Gennaro’s, Mediterra, Metro North, Osteria Procaccini Pennington, PJs Pancake House, Teresa Caffe, and Witherspoon Grill. Visit www.parkinsonalliance.org for more information.
Health
Mercer County offers a new discount prescription drug program for Mercer County residents who are paying full price at the pharmacy for prescription drugs, regardless of their age or income. Free for all ages and income. Visit NJRxDiscountCard.com or call 877-776-2285.
