For Kids
New Jersey Opera is looking for children to take part in their July, 2007 summer season productions as supernumeraries performing non-singing roles in the production. Boys and girls ages 10 to 15 will play roles including “The Queen of the Night’s Ladies in Waiting,” “Sarastro’s High Order Knights in Training,” as well as several animal characters from lizards to lions. Operas include Mozart’s “Magic Flute,” Gounod’s “Romeo et Juliette,” and Gilbert & Sullivan’s “Pirates of Penzance.” Auditions are Sunday, April 29, 10 a.m. to noon, at Princeton Ballet School, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton. The rehearsal period runs from June 16 to July 13 and a tentative rehearsal schedule will be distributed at auditions. Children should come to auditions prepared with their schedule of availability for the rehearsal period. Call 609-799-7700 or visit www.NJOT.org for more information.
Donate Please
American Boychoir School seeks donations to help defray the cost of flood damages incurred in February when a water pipe burst in a dorm. The boys are being temporarily housed off campus.
One family gave the school a challenge gift to match one dollar for every two dollars donated. A portion of this challenge gift is being set aside to cover special activities for the boys while they are housed off-campus, as well as upgrades where possible. Call Alfie DeMoss at 609-924-5858 ext.12 to make a donation.
HomeFront seeks contributions to help homeless mothers care for their children on mother’s day. Call 609-989-9417 to make a contribution and a card honoring your gift in their name will be sent to your mother (or whomever you chose). www.homefrontnj.org.
The Arts
Hudson County Public Art Commission seeks artists with divers points of view for its inaugural public art project at Washington Park. Application and guidelines are at www.visithudson.org.
Stress Reduction
Princeton Center for Yoga & Health and Capital Health System offer an eight-week mindfulness-based stress reduction program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Free introductory session is Monday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m., at 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman. Register. The full course is $450 with advance registration. www.princetonyoga.com or 609-924-7294.
Trip
Stony Brook Millstone Watershed offers a great swamp hike for families and adults on Saturday, April 28, at 1 p.m. The Raptor Trust is in Millington, Morris County. Register at 609-737-7592. Free.
For Seniors
Princeton Senior Resource Center and Arts Council of Princeton seek two or three dimensional artwork created by adults more than 55 years old. A photograph must be submitted by Friday, May 4, and ready to be presented on May 7. Works will be returned after June 15. Opening reception is May 10, 4 to 6 p.m. Call Mauri Tyler at 609-924-7108 for information.
Health
Princeton Center for Yoga & Health offers free classes for new visitors from Sunday, May 6, through Saturday, May 12. www.princetonyoga.com.
Seeking Idol
Freehold Center Partnership launched a state-wide talent search for the “Freehold Idol.” Auditions will be held on 10 consecutive Wednesdays, beginning June 13, with the exception of July 4. Auditions will be held at 10 East Main Street, Freehold, from 7 to 9 p.m. Contestants must be pre-registered and be a 2007 high school graduate or between the ages of 18 and 27. Open to the first 200 applicants. $5 registration fee. Prizes include studio time, cash, vacations, and a featured performance in the last three performances of the summer program. Form is at www.allenconsulting.com or call 732-946-2711.
