In Town
Playful Theater is holding open auditions for Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” for a final cast up to 40 performers at Kelsey Theater. Auditions for adults are Saturday, August 18, 2:30 to 5 p.m.; Monday, August 20, 7 to 10 p.m.; and Wednesday, August 22, 8:30 to 10 p.m. Children’s auditions are Saturday, August 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Wednesday, August 22, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Contact Suzanne Smith at 215-579-5677 or by E-mail Suzanne_mclean@hotmail.com for appointment. Please note on your audition form if you are allergic to latex. Be prepared to sing one musical theater piece and dance. Bring a theater resume, a recent photo, and a list of all conflicts from September 5 through November 11.
American Heart Association seek volunteers for the Mercer County Heart Walk on Sunday, September 16, at Mercer County Park. Roles include setting up, taking down, check-in, registration, performers and entertainers, team photograph volunteers, community health fair participants, volunteers to help distribute food and water, and support. Call 609-208-0020.
Lake Mercer Dragon Boat Association seeks paddlers in the men and women mixed team, junior (14 plus), and cancer survivor divisions to paddle in the annual dragon boat festival on Saturday, September 22, in Lake Mercer. Volunteers are also needed to work at the festival. E-mail princetondragoneer@yahoo.com, visit www.lmdba.com, or call 732-329-0888.
Mercer College offers a direct health care provider to prepare participants for jobs in the health care field. State certification is required for aides seeking employment in New Jersey agencies. Classes will be held Tuesdays, August 28 to December 11, 8 a.m. to noon. A high school diploma or FED and a clear understanding of written and spoken English are required. Information session is Friday, August 10, 10 a.m. to noon.
Maurer Productions OnStage seeks adult performers for “The Emperor’s New Clothes” to be presented in October at Kelsey Theater. Visit www.mponstage.com to schedule an audition. Rehearsal schedule will be based on cast availability. @head 12:For Singers
Princeton Pro Musica seeks choral singers of all voice parts for upcoming season featuring Mozart’s Requiem, Britten’s War Requiem, and Handel’s Messiah. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings in Princeton. Call 609-683-5122 or E-mail info@princetonpromusical.org to schedule appointment.
Voices Chorale seeks singers with good reading skills to participate in the upcoming 20th concert season. Auditions take place before the open sing on Thursday, August 16, in Hopewell. For appointment call Sandy Duffy at 609-799-2211 or E-mail sandy.duffy@comcast.net.
Plainsboro Library seeks visual artists, musicians, writers, and performers for its 12th annual festival of the arts, Saturday, September 15, 1 to 5 p.m. Call 609-275-2897 or E-mail plibrary@lmxac.org. The event is free and open to the public.
Princeton Alliance Church in Plainsboro offers Pioneer Club for children age two to grade five on Wednesdays, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., beginning September 12. The Christ-centered club program includes a light dinner, Bible exploration, crafts, game, and music. Call Joseline Capre at 609-799-9000 ext. 21.
Century 21 Abrams, Hutchinson & Associates is collecting used cell phones and ink jet printer cartridges to generate contributions for Easter Seals. Bring to 10 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro. Call 609-750-7300 for information.##M:[more]##
The Arts
Poetic Print-Cess Talent Showcase presents its ninth annual talent showcase audition on Saturday, August 11, at George Street Playhouse, 9 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All types of talent for ages 5 to 105 are welcome. (No profanity or explicit lyrics). $10 per individual, $20 per duet, $25 for groups of three or more. Select acts will perform at the showcase on Saturday, September 15, at George Street. Comments from Michelle Cox, formerly of the Apollo Theater, included. Contact Michelle for audition reservation, tickets to the showcase, or information at 732-207-2304 or E-mail poeticprintcess@aol.com.
Plays in the Park has auditions for “Rapunzel” on Saturday, August 18, at 4 p.m. Roosevelt Park, Edison. Bring sheet music. Be prepared to read and do a short dance combination. The script is available on line. www.playsinthepark.com.
Phillips’ Mill Art Show invites artists living within a 25-mile radius to submit art and a registration form on Friday, September 7, 2 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, September 8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Forms are at www.phillipsmill.org. Exhibition open Saturday, September 22. Call 215-862-0582.
Golf Event
Special Olympics New Jersey is accepting registration for the women’s golf outing, slated for September 11, at Forsgate Country Club. Shotgun start, scramble formal tournament, brunch, awards reception, silent auction, and dinner are included. Contact Diane Paraskevas at 609-896-0000 ext. 261 or E-mail dp@sonj.org.
Donate
Auxiliary of University Medical Center at Princeton is accepting donations for the annual white elephant rummage sale to be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 13 and 14. Donations of clothing, books, jewelry, knick-knacks, art, antiques, holiday items, linens, drapes, and housewares are needed. No electrical appliances, baby car seats, cribs, box springs, mattresses, pillows, light fixtures, magazines, tires, bowling balls, suitcases, and large pieces of furniture. Donations will be accepted Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon and from 5 to 7 p.m.; and Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to noon, through October 6. www.princetonhcs.org/auxiliary or call 609-497-4069.
Church World Service requests donations of school kits, tote bags holding basic school supplies, for distribution to school children in need domestically and worldwide. Assembling the kits may be done by families, congregations, scout troops, schools, camps, or civic organizations. Visit www.churchworldservice.org/kits for specifics or call 609-924-6466 for information.
Volunteer
McCarter Theater seeks volunteers 18 and older to assist with the upcoming season. Opportunities are available for ushers, front of house, company store, artist hospitality, and promotional work on the street team. A volunteer fair is Thursday, August 16, at 6 p.m. in the lobby of the Matthews Theater. E-mail dlemeshow@mccarter.org for information.
Montgomery Center for the Arts seeks volunteers for art shows, music programs, and for working with young children. Contact Mary Reilly at 908-874-3218 or E-mail Maryreilly722@aol.com.
Health
Mercer County Office for the Disabled offers files of life refrigerator magnets to consolidate vital care and personal insurance and medication information for use during emergencies. Call 609-989-6468.
Literati
George Street Playhouse offers a book club package include a copy of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book of “Doubt,” a study guide, and a ticket to the production. A staff member is available to attend book club meetings to lead discussions of “Doubt.” Call Kelly Ryman at 732-846-2895 ext 131 or E-mail kryman@georgestplayhouse.org.
Parent and Child
Howell Living History Farm is accepting applications for parent and child enrollment in its fall hatchery program beginning in September. One parent must work as a volunteer in exchange for one child’s participation in the program designed for ages 3 to 5. Organization meeting is Wednesday, August 15, at 1 p.m. Visit www.howellfarm.org or E-mail Kathy Brilla at 609-737-3299.
Volunteer
Contact of Mercer County offers 40-hour hotline training course. The 11-week program will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1985 Pennington Road, Ewing at 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Classes are open free of charge to the general public, age 18 or older. References are required before volunteer work begins. www.contactofmercer.org. Call 609-883-2880 for specifics.
Womanspace Domestic Violence Victim Response Team and Sexual Assault Support Services Advocate Team seeks volunteers, 18 or older, with a valid driver’s license, and transportation. Volunteers must pass a criminal background check and attend mandatory meetings and trainings. Bi-lingual individuals are encouraged to apply. Apply by Monday, August 6. E-mail dvvrt@womanspace.org or call 609-394-0136.
Business Classes
New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners offers “How to Start a Small Business” free three-hour seminars for both men and women exploring the possibilities of starting a new business. The classes, that will be held on the second Monday of every month, begin Monday, August 13, from 9 a.m. to noon. Free counseling is available after the seminar. 127 Route 206, Hamilton. Register by phone 609-581-2220 or E-mail wbcasst@njawbo.org.
Italian Classes
Dorothea’s House offers Italian language classes for adults and children ($55) at beginner, intermediate, or advanced levels on Wednesday, Friday, or Saturday beginning September 15. “Florentine Art in the 15th and 16th Century,” begins Monday, September 17; and “Italy’s Geography, History, and Art” begins Friday, September 21. All courses are $85 for 10 weeks. 120 John Street, Princeton. 908-359-1564.
