In Town
West Windsor Police are taking applications for the CERT (community emergency response team) class that will begin on Monday, September 17. The nine-session class will be held at the Princeton Junction Fire House, 245 Clarksville Road, Mondays from 7 to 9:30 p.m. CERT members train citizens to be better prepared to respond to emergency situations and give support to first responders. You must be 18 or over and hold a valid driver’s license. Applications are available at the police station, 20 Municipal Drive. Call Officer Sam Dyson at 609-799-1222 or E-mail sdyson@westwindsorpolice.com for more information.
The Gallery at Mercer College seeks docents for “Dangerous Women Two,” an exhibit featuring 70 contemporary women artists from the tri-state region who have selected a pioneering woman from the 20th century as an inspiration for their work. Exhibit runs September 4 to October 6. E-mail gallery@mccc.edu or call 609-570-3588.##M:[more]##
Music
Lashir, the Jewish Community Choir of Princeton, is holding auditions in September and October. The choir sings in Hebrew, Yiddish, and Ladino at community events and Richardson Auditorium. Schedule audition by E-mail at rlw@patmedia.net.
Jersey Harmony Chorus seeks women who enjoy singing. Rehearsals are Mondays at 7:15 p.m. at Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton. Call Carole Auletta at 908-469-3983 for information.
Princeton Pro Musica is holding choral auditions for the season. Call 609-683-5122 or visit www.princetonpromusica.org for information.
Jersey Transit, a mixed acappella jazz and pop singing group, seeks a bass. Other voice parts are welcome to audition. Weekly rehearsals. Call Kim Neighbor at 609-396-2858 for information.
Westminster Conservatory community ensembles are holding auditions. Westminster Community Chorus, comprised of adult singers, Tuesdays, August 28 and September 4, 7 to 9 p.m. Westminster Conservatory Youth Chorale, an honors ensemble for students in grade 9 to 12, Saturdays, September 8 and 15. Westminster Community Orchestra has opening in the violin and viola sections. Call to schedule audition at 609-921-7104.
For Kids
Cotsen Childrens Library seeks children 8 and up for Cotsen Critix. Write a 100-word review of Rick Riordan’s “The Lightning Thief” and send it to Dana Sheridan, Cotsen Children’s Library, Princeton University Library, 1 Washington Road, Princeton 08544 or E-mail danas@princeton.edu. Receive membership to the group and two tickets to a private screening of “Jason and the Argonauts” and a pizza reception.
NJ Department of Environmental Protection seeks participants ages 8 to 15 for the “New Jersey Global Warming Challenge.” Learn about global warming, conduct a home energy analysis, and learn to change energy habits. www.nj.gov/globalwarming/index.shtml. Deadline is Friday, August 31.
For Artists
Gallery 125 seeks artwork for “Revolution,” an all media juried showed featuring all 2D and 3D works with the theme of revolution. The show is part of Patriots’ Week, Trenton’s annual commemoration of the Battles of Trenton. Call 609-689-9119 for information.
New Hope Arts offers applications for the “Works in Wood Show” scheduled to open November 17 at the New Hope Arts Center’s gallery. The national juried show is open to all artists working in wood to create flat or dimensional works.
Functional objects and furniture are also welcome. All works must be for sale or available by commission. NHA retains a small commission on all sales. Artists may submit four pieces for consideration. All slides must be accompanied by an application form, current resume, artist statement and a check for $20. Deadline is Thursday, September 13. www.newhopeartsinc.org.
Phillips’ Mill seeks artwork from artists who live within a 25-mile radius for the 78th juried art exhibition. Bring work and prospectus to the studio Friday, September 7, 2 to 7 p.m., or Saturday, September 8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.phillipsmill.org or call 215-862-0582.
Montgomery Center for the Arts seeks photography, visual art, and poetry for “Your Neighborhood,” a mixed media exhibit opening in October. Deadline is Monday, October 1. Submit by E-mail to communitycollage@gmail.com or drop off two prints at the Mary Jacobs Library or the 1860 House. Call 609-924-7989.
Arts Council of Princeton offers fall courses and programs. Full descriptions are at www.artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609-924-8777. Classes run September 24 to December 3.
D&R Greenway seeks artwork for “The Road Not Taken,” a curated fall exhibition. Works in all media and styles including sculpture will be considered.
All work must be for sale. E-mail images to artistsregistry@drgreenway.org by Saturday, September 1, or to D&R Greenway Land Trust, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton 08540. www.drgreenway.org.
For Dancers
Roxey Ballet has open auditions for “The Nutcracker” on Saturday, September 15, at Canal Studios, 243 North Union Street, Lambertville. For children ages four up to adults. Call 609-397-7616 for information. www.roxeyballet.org. Audition fee is $30.
Marriage Training
Rider University announces a five-week training session for engaged couples to prepare for marriage. Topics include relationships, financial planning, health, childcare, prevention of abuse, insurance, and legal matters. Call Donna Lavin at 856-824-1405 for information.
For Teachers
Bucks County Audubon Society hosts a teacher naturalist training session on Thursdays, September 6 to October 11, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2877 Creamery Road, Solebury, PA. Call 215-297-5880 or visit www.bcas.org to register. Free.
Donate Please
Princeton Family YMCA is hosting a clothing drive to benefit area families for the upcoming school year. Donations will be accepted Friday, August 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Y. www.princetonymca.org.
Incredible Me seeks gently-used coats for less fortunate kids. “Coats for Incredible Kids” will accept donations at the store in Princeton Shopping Center, or Step-by-Step in Lawrenceville. Donated items will be given to Womanspace. www.womanspace.org or call 609-683-8907.
For Seniors
Evergreen Forum offers 18 courses this fall. Sponsored by the Princeton Senior Resource Center, most courses meet two hours a week for eight weeks beginning on September 24. $50 for one course, and $35 for each additional course. www.theevergreenforum.org or call 609-924-7108.
For Nurses
Carrier Clinic offers a comprehensive review of topics in preparation for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse certification exam. Thursday, September 27, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 252 Route 601, Belle Mead. Register by September 8 with Joanne Southern at 908-281-1603. $50.
French Class
Alliance Francaise of Princeton offers beginner, intermediate, and children language classes starting in October. www.allianceprinceton.com or call 609-356-6625.
Humanitarian Award
Friends’ Health Connection invites nominations for someone who works at, or contributes to a New Jersey healthcare facility. The Frances Black Humanitarian Award in Healthcare is named in memory of the mother of Roxanne Black-Weisheit, the founder of the organization, www.friendshealthconnection.org.
Photography Class
Vagabond Vistas Photography offers “Vacation and Travel Photography,” a three evening workshop geared toward the hobbyist photography who wants to create more interesting photos.
Progress from shooting on automatic to understanding the manual and semi-automatic features of your camera. Wednesdays, September 12, 19, and 26, at the Straube Center in Pennington. Register at www.vagabondvistas.com or call 6709-737-8388. $165.
