#b#Nominate Please#/b#
Plainsboro Human Relations Council seeks nominations for the second annual Martin Luther King Jr. “Make a difference” volunteer awards on Sunday, January 17, at 3 p.m., at Plainsboro Recreation and Cultural Center. The Plainsboro Humanitarian Award may be given to an individual or group who meets the criteria.
Must be a resident of Plainsboro, or actively involved in Plainsboro; demonstrates excellence in volunteerism, community service, civic, social, or corporate responsibility; creative utilization of people, resources, and opportunities; role in advocating for volunteerism in the community; outstanding contribution to community service efforts, and honorable commitment to volunteer service.
Award categories include individual, emerging leader, social innovator, lifelong achievement, and youth under 13. Deadline for submission is Tuesday, December 1. E-mail Plainsborohrc@gmail.com or call 609-799-0909, ext. 1642.
#b#Auditions at MCCC#/b#
Theater to Go has auditions for “Room Service” on Sunday, November 22, from 1 to 5 p.m.; and Monday, November 23, from 7 to 10 p.m. in the communications building behind Kelsey Theater. E-mail Auditions@TheaterToGo.com or call 609-895-9661.
Playful Theater Productions has auditions for “The Addams Family” on Monday, November 30, and Thursday, December 3, at 7 p.m. in the communications building. Call 609-439-6596. Prepare one complete song from musical theater and bring sheet music in the correct key. All actors will be asked to learn and perform a brief dance combination at the initial audition.
Yardley Players has auditions for “Mary Poppins” on Wednesday, December 2, from 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, December 5 and 6, noon to 4 p.m. Prepare a song from the show or in the style of the show and be ready to participate in a group dance audition, as well as readings from the script. If you tap, be prepared to do so at the audition. Download the audition at yardleyplayers.com and bring it to auditions with you along with a recent picture and resume. E-mail ypmarypoppins@gmail.com.
Community Options offers School to Employment Program (STEP) geared toward assisting young adults with developmental disabilities prepare for adulthood. It partners with local school districts to offer students unpaid internships through job sampling rotations. Students work side-by-side a team of highly trained job coaches. There are positions open on the job coach team. Contact Meghan Hunter at 609-419-4418 or visit transitionschooltowork.org.
#b#Donate Please#/b#
Patricia and Nicholas Weaver, residents of West Windsor, are holding a Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday food and gift drive to benefit area families and charities including HomeFront and TASK. Call 609-897-7939 or E-mail weaverd@comcast.net for grocery and gift lists and information.
West Windsor Lions Club is collecting gently used coats to distribute through the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen during the holiday season. Boxes are located at the West Windsor Senior Center, PNC Bank in West Windsor, and West Windsor municipal offices. Coats may also be brought to the annual pancake breakfast on Sunday, December 6, at Community Middle School in Plainsboro.
Mercer County Veteran Services is conducting its annual donation drive to help veterans and their families enjoy the comforts of a hot meal on each holiday. The organization accepts monetary donations that go toward the purchase of ShopRite gift cards veterans can use to purchase holiday meals. Send check payable to Mercer County Trust Fund to Division of Veteran Services, 2280 Hamilton Avenue, Hamilton 08619. Call 609-989-6120.
Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton is collecting gently used winter coats through Jersey Cares. A collection box is located in the welcome center. Donators will receive a free guest pass to the park for a return visit. Partner non-profit service organizations will pick up coats for distribution to their clients in need. Donations are being accepted 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesdays through Sundays, through December 9.
Singers and Ringers
Princeton United Methodist Church welcomes new singers and ringers to the choirs. Hyosang Park, music director, invites adult singers to participate with the Chancel Choir in a Christmas concert on Sunday, December 13. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8 p.m. Park also welcomes newcomers to a handbell choir. 609-924-2613 or www.princetonumc.org.
#b#Call for Art#/b#
Artworks Trenton seeks artists to complete a 10x10x10 inch canvas of original art. Bring to Artworks on November 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and December 1, 2, and 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All works sell for $100. E-mail gallery@artworkstrenton.org.
#b#Good Cause#/b#
HomeFront ArtSpace therapeutic art program for homeless parents has launched its new line of holiday cards and notecards. This year’s holiday card assortment, “Home for the Holidays,” as well as blank notecards, can be purchased at HomeFront headquarters, 1880 Princeton Avenue in Lawrenceville; online at www.homefrontnj.org; call 609-883-7500; or E-mail ruthannt@homefrontnj.org. Individual packs of eight cards are $15 a box or $25 for two boxes.
