In Town
David Sarnoff Library announced a logo design contest to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Orson Welles’ radio broadcast of “War of the Worlds.” The logo should incorporate Martians, education, the 70th anniversary, Grovers Mill, and David Sarnoff Library. Deadline Monday, June 2. Send to Martians for Education, David Sarnoff Library, 201 Washington Road, Princeton 08540-6449, or E-maildavidsarnofflibrary@gmail.com. Include name, age, address, phone number, and E-mail address. Parent or guardian signature needed for those under the age of 18. Prizes will be awarded to the top three designs. The wining logo will appear on promotional material and merchandise for the October event.
Great Clips will host a jewelry show featuring Silpada Designs on Wednesday, April 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nassau Park, West Windsor. 609-750-1777. Benefit for West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South Post Prom.
MGP Studio, owned by Maria Pisani, offers art workshops and classes at the Plainsboro studio. Half day classes include Flexagons, one page books, a haiku in a box, and mini carousel book. Full day classes include tunnel book, Monday, April 28, $100; introduction to bookbinding, Saturday and Sunday, May 31 to June 1, $175; and travel journal, Thursday, May 8, $100. Call 609-799-3941 or E-mail mgpstudio@aol.com.
Mercer County will sell compost bins to individuals to create organic compost for landscaping and gardening needs. $20 to $40. Earth Day event on Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mercer County Park Ice Skating Rink. West Windsor. 609-278-8100.
VK Theater Productions seeks volunteers to usher, work as stagehands or with sound and lighting, and ticket sales. Spring drama to benefit Plainsboro Public Library will be at the library. E-mail Victoria Kelleigh at vktheaterproductions@gmail.com.
WWP Soccer Association has tryouts for U9 to U19 travel teams. The first day is Friday, May 2, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Zaitz Park. Visit www.wwpsa.org for information and full schedule.
WWP Wildcats Football and Cheerleading season is open. Flag football for ages 5 to 7; tackle for ages 7 to 15; and cheerleading for ages 5 to 14. Must live in West Windsor, Plainsboro, or Robbinsville. Visit www.wwpwildcats.org for information.
A Mercer College college student seeks actors for a student film. Shooting on a tight schedule begins on Monday, April 14. Actors in late 20s to early 40s include one African-American male, a Latin or Hispanic female, a Caucasian male; and a girl age 5 to 13. E-mail Brandon Norwood at bw00dzmail@hotmail.com or call 609-731-9048. ##M:[more]##
Concert and Benefit
Coalition for Peace Action has a limited number of seats for the sold-out Arlo Guthrie concert at McCarter Theater on Friday, May 9. Tickets include a post show reception, also at McCarter, $100. Reception only is $50. www.peacecoaliton.org or 609-924-5022.
Auditions
Off-Broadstreet Theater has open auditions for the 2008 mainstage series on Monday, April 21. Call 609-466-2766 to set up an appointment. Resumes and photos may be sent to Off-Broadstreet Theater, Box 359, Hopewell 08525. Shows include “Twilight of the Golds,” “Leader of the Pack,” “Leading Ladies,’ and a musical tba.
Plays-in-the-Park has open auditions for “The Producers,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “Smokey Joe’s Cafe” on Friday, April 18, 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, April 19 and 20, at noon. Open call for the part of Chip (“Beauty and the Beast”) on Saturday and Sunday, April 19 and 20, at 11 a.m. Visit www.playsinthepark.com for production dates and additional information.
Good Causes
HomeFront offers mother’s day cards in exchange for a contribution to help a homeless mother care for her children. Call 609-989-9417. www.homefrontnj.org.
Diocese of Trenton seeks relay teams and monetary donations for the annual Run for Vocations, benefiting the diocese Sacred Heart House of Priestly Formation. The four-man relay teams run or walk a 26.2 mile race in Long Branch and Monmouth Beach. www.njmarathon.org or call 732-492-6117.
Outdoors
Friends of the Delaware Canal seeks volunteers for canal clean-up date at the Delaware Canal State Park to clear trash, debris, and brush from the waterway and towpath that runs from Easton to Bristol, PA. Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m. at numerous locations. Call 215-862-2021 to volunteer.
Health
Breast Cancer Research Center offers healing meditation and yoga classes to breast cancer survivors. Every other Monday, April 21 to June 30, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Register. 609-497-2126.
Family Support Organization offers “Strengthening Families,” a 14-session parent and child workshop beginning Wednesday, April 16. The six-week program is at 3535 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton. Call 609-586-1200. Register. Free.
Nominate
Family Partners seeks nomination for “Platinum Dad” celebration, an vent that honors fathers or father figures and the contributions they make to both their family and community. The event is Saturday, June 7, at Trenton Marriott. Criteria for nomination include Mercer County residency, and being a positive role model, a good listener, and a motivator. He may or not be married, living with his child or children, or be the biological father. He should value education. No age limit. Call 609-695-3663 for application.
The Arts
Princeton Summer Theater seeks a full-time stage manager who will act as the assistant director on all shows. Contact Heather May by E-mail at princetonsummertheater@gmail.com.
Princeton TV seeks singers, spoken word artists, bands, dancers, performers, and volunteers for a 30-hour live broadcast. Friday, May 2, 6 p.m. to Saturday, May 3, midnight. E-mail info@princetontv.org or call 609-252-1963.
VSA Arts of New Jersey seeks individuals and groups to participate in a day of performances, exhibits, and arts workshops for children and adults with and without disabilities. Thursday, May 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. E-mail info@vsanj.org or call 732-745-3885. Deadline is Wednesday, April 16.
Gallery 125 calls for entries for its juried summer show. All media except video and performance art are accepted. Submit up to five visuals of recent work on CD and a check for $20 to Gallery 125, 125 South Warren Street, Trenton 08608. Art must be available for exhibit and sale. E-mail gallery125@trenton-downtown.com or call 609-989-9119. Deadline Tuesday, April 29.
Volunteer
East Windsor Township and Stoneybrook Millstone Watershed seeks volunteers to participate in a community cleanup effort at Anker Park, Hickory Corner Road. Sunday, April 13, 1 to 3 p.m. Wear boots and long sleeve shirts, and bring work gloves. Adults must accompany minors. E-mail americorps@thewatershed.org or call 609-737-3735, ext. 30 to register.
Children’s Home Society needs two shifts of volunteers to help with its annual gala on Saturday, May 17, at Forsgate Country Club. Help with set-up, raffle tickets, auction, etc. E-mail Val Noble at vnoble@chsofnj.org.
Donate Please
Hickory Corner Library seeks book donations for upcoming book sale on Saturday, May 3. Books must be presented at the desk inside. Anonymous donations will not be accepted. E-mail anker@hslc.org or call 609-448-4129.
