#b#Auditions#/b#
Pennington Players has auditions for the musical “Violet” on Wednesday, August 19, from 7 to 10 p.m.; and Saturday, August 22, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Communications building adjacent to Kelsey Theater. Prepare one complete song from musical theater and bring sheet music in the correct key. No dancing will be required at the initial audition. Visit www.penningtonplayers.org or call 609-737-PLAY.
Yardley Players has auditions for Neil Simon’s “Rumors” at Kelsey Theater on Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. Prepare a one minute comedic monologue. There will also be cold readings from the script. Those auditioning for the role of Lenny will read Lenny’s monologue from the script. Call Liz Wurtz at 215-945-4114.
#b#Volunteer Please#/b#
Kidsbridge Tolerance Museum seeks volunteers to help kids learn about tolerance, diversity, and bullying prevention. Volunteers work with small groups of students guiding them through fun, interactive exhibits, and discussions. The museum hosts field trips of elementary and middle school students from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Volunteers may work 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., or the entire session. Training is included. Volunteers participate as often or as little as they prefer. Location is Ewing Senior Community Center, 999 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing. Visit www.kidsbridgemuseum.org or contact Rebecca by E-mail to rebeccakidsbridge@verizon.net or call 609-356-8972.
New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, which supplies blood products and services to 60 hospitals throughout the state, is in need of volunteers at blood drives. The blood service volunteer is an integral member of the collection team whose task it is assist donors with registration, escorting, and canteen duties, and to watch for post donation reactions. Contact R. Jan Zepka at 732-616-8741 or E-mail rzepka@nybloodcenter.org.
CONTACT will offer two 40 hour training courses for prospective hotline volunteers begins with an orientation session on Tuesday, September 15; at 9:30 a.m. or 7:30 p.m. at the Pennington United Methodist Church, 60 South Main Street, Pennington. The classes teach compassionate listening skills, telephone crisis intervention, suicide prevention, addiction awareness, and more. Representatives from community agencies are speakers on a variety of topics. Taking this course is a great way to become a better listener. Visit www.contactofmercer.org or call 609-883-2880.
#b#MFA in Dance#/b#
Rutgers University is launching a dance MFA program. The 26-month program begins in January. Jeff Friedman, a dance artist with a doctorate degree in dance studies, will serve as director of the program designed for professional dance artists who are at least five years out from undergraduate school who wish to teach and research at the collegiate level.
Applicants must submit a formal application and fee online through Rutgers University Graduate Admissions at admissions.rutgers.edu by Thursday, October 1, and the Mason Gross Supplemental application by Tuesday, December 1. Supporting material includes a personal statement, writing and video samples, a resume, and an audition. Call 848-932-5269 or E-mail admissions@masongross.rutgers.edu.
#b#Grants Available#/b#
Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce Community Development Fund is accepting grant applications from local not-for-profit organizations that play a role in education, leadership, economic opportunity, and self-sufficiency. Grant proposals are due to the Princeton Area Community Foundation no later than Tuesday, September 15, at 5 p.m. Decisions will be announced at the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, November 5.
A total of $30,400 in grants will be awarded in 2015. Organizations may apply for a grant of up to $10,000. Guidelines, application information, and forms are available at https://pacf.org/princeton-regional-chamber-commerce-community-development-fund/.
#b#Tell Your Story#/b#
Grundy Library is collecting personal stories in an effort to capturing community diversity as part of a new oral history project, “Everyone Has a Story to Tell – What’s Yours?” Interview friends or family members on any subject at the library. These personal stories from the public will be recorded with copies saved to the Grundy Library Historical Collection and given to the interviewer and interviewee. The entire project culminates with a library exhibition during October that will feature some of the collected oral histories. Call 215-788-7891, ext. 6 to register for a story recording session.
#b#Art Contest#/b#
Michaels, an arts and crafts retailer, is teaming with Winsor & Newton and Liquitex, to present “Art Challenge: A Fine Art Competition” for serious and aspirational artists. Submit images of original artworks in oil or acrylic paint on canvas or watercolor on watercolor paper beginning through Saturday, August 15 at Michaels.com/artchallenge . The panel will select 10 semi-finalists and then one winner and three runners-up will be chosen by public vote August 23 to 29.
The grand prize winner will receive $1,000 in cash and a $1,000 Michaels gift card, a seven-day trip for two to New Jersey to display their work at The Collective Art Tank in Asbury Park, and more. Runners-up will receive a $500 cash prize and a $500 Michaels gift card, and the remaining six semi-finalists will be awarded $100 in cash and a $100 Michaels gift card. Visit www.Michaels.com.
#b#Birding Trip#/b#
Washington Crossing Audubon Society presents a free public birding trip to Johnson Farms on Saturday, August 22. The trip, led by Charles Brine and Brad Merritt, will focus on migrating shorebirds, sparrows, and horned larks. Meet at Princeton Shopping Center at 7 a.m. to allow participants to carpool. Call Brad Merritt at 609-921-8964 or Charles Brine at 609-924-3819 to register.
#b#Trips#/b#
Princeton Photo Workshop offers trips and tours. Saturday, September 19, 9 a.m. to noon, Eastern State Penitentiary with private access to restricted area. $99 include information about composition and images, a private tour, admission, and tripod fees. Saturday, September 26, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Night Photography: Philadelphia After Dark, $99. Sunday, October 11, 1 to 4 p.m., “The Real New York: Lower East Side Urban Landscape and Street Photography,” $99. Visit www.princetonphotoworkshop.com or call 609-921-3519.
Monroe Patrons of the Arts offers a trip to Washington, D.C., from Friday to Sunday, October 2 to 4. “Carmen” and National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center, visit to the Kreeger and Dumbarton Oaks museums, a guided tour of Washington’s monuments, and a trip to a Smithsonian Museum. $645 to $745 includes transportation, tickets, entrance fees, two breakfasts, two dinners, and two hotel nights. Contact Gloria Adlerman at 732-605-0262 or E-mail gloria@atlastwt.com.
