#b#In Town#/b#
West Windsor Arts Council has a community evening benefit at Jimmy John’s at 64 Princeton-Hightstown Road on Friday, June 12, from 3 to 9 p.m. A donation will be made to the arts council in conjunction with the event. Visit www.WestWindsorArts.org or call 609 716 1931 for information.
#b#Photo Contest#/b#
West Windsor Library is accepting entries in the annual amateur photo contest. The theme for this year’s contest is Beautiful Earth. The contest, designed to encourage participation from all patrons of the Mercer County library system, will culminate in a photo exhibition in the library’s lobby.
Each contestant may submit one entry (5×7 format) in person with the entry form at the West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, West Windsor. The deadline for submissions is Monday, August 31. The photos will be judged on quality, creativity, and their ability to relate to the theme. Visit www.mcl.org or call 609 275-8901.
#b#Caregiver Support#/b#
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County has a new Caregiver Support Group for those under the age of 75 who are taking care of a spouse. The non-sectarian group will provide tips, techniques, and resources to help caregivers. The group is open to the community and will be facilitated by Chaplain Beverly Rubman. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.
Sessions begin Tuesday, June 16, at 10:15 a.m. at the Jewish Center, 435 Nassau Street, Princeton. Meetings will be held every other Tuesday through September 22. Register. $36 for eight sessions. Register at Beverlym@jfcsonline.org or 609-987-8100, ext. 203.
#b#Volunteer Please#/b#
Grounds For Sculpture seeks docents. The spring session training courses will be led by talented instructors, staff, and professional artists to prepare you for guiding tours. Call 609-586-0616, ext. 247.
#b#Auditions#/b#
Pinnworth Production has auditions for “The Fantasticks” on Monday and Tuesday, July 6 and 7, from 7 to 10 p.m.
Prepare 16 to 32 bars of music that best suits your voice and a two to three minute monologue (not from the show) that reflects the character for which you are auditioning. E-mail thefantasticks_kelseytheatre@yahoo.com.
Villagers Theater has auditions for “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” on Monday and Tuesday, June 29 and 30, 7 to 9 p.m. Directions for songs and monologues are provided for each character on www.villagerstheatre.com. E-mail Emily Russoniello at eustacem@aol.com for information.
#b#Wellness#/b#
Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey offers free mental health services to adults. A respite stay provides a professional, peer operated alternative to hospitalization if you are feeling stressed or blue. Visit www.cspnj.org or call 732-354-4403.
#b#For Veterans#/b#
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs offers 100 vouchers for veterans and their families who are confronting homelessness or are residing in unsafe housing. Contact Gail Levinson by E-mail at gail.levinson@shanj.org or call 908-931-1131.
#b#Retire Your Flag#/b#
Old Barracks Museum in Trenton is collecting worn American flags to be ceremoniously and properly retired in a patriotic flag burning ceremony by the United States Air Force on Saturday, June 27, at 4 p.m. If you are replacing your flag, this is an opportunity to ensure the proper disposal of the worn flag. You can drop off your flag at the Old Barracks Museum gift shop during normal business hours. Call 609-396-1776.
#b#Donate Please#/b#
Donations to Tabby’s Place will be matched in the special Linda Fund Matching Challenge. Tabby’s Place rescues cats from the most hopeless situations and gives each cat the medical care needed, regardless of cost. Visit www.tabbysplace.org, E-mail Angela Townsend atat@tabbysplace.org, or call 908-237-5300, ext 235.
#b#Sports for Cause#/b#
Susan G. Komen Central and South Jersey presents an evening of food, shopping, activities, and a chance to register for the Race for the Cure on Wednesday, June 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Road Runner Sports in North Brunswick.
Race for the Cure is Sunday, October 4, at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson. Registration is $30 for adults and $15 for children (ages 10 and under). Registration includes a race bib and a t-shirt. The walk or run event raises funds and awareness for the breast cancer movement. Visit: www.komencsnj.org/race for information.
#b#For Parents#/b#
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) offers parent to parent family training on ADHD in a seven session class beginning on Wednesday, June 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. The free class will be at Mercer County FSO, 3535 Quakerbridge Road in Hamilton. Call 609-586-1200 or E-mail: info@mercerfso.org for information.
#b#Free Ballet#/b#
School of Ballet Central New Jersey offers a free week of ballet Monday to Saturday, June 22 to 27. 4 Tennis Court, Hamilton. Call 609-249-4066, E-mail Info@balletcnj.org, or visit www.balletcnj.org.
#b#History Grants#/b#
Mercer County’s Division of Culture and Heritage offers applications and guidelines for Mercer County History grants. These grants offer support to nonprofit historical societies, history organizations, local government entities, schools, libraries, and other nonprofits in the county offering local history programming and events.
Projects to be funded through this FY16 round of grants must take place between September 1, 2015, and August 31, 2016. Deadline for submission of the FY16 grants is June 30. Visit www.mercercounty.org for guidelines and forms. Call 609-989-6418 or E-mail tfagan@mercercounty.org.
