Housing Needed
American Boychoir School seeks temporary housing for 25 boys and staff members under one roof. Their dorm building suffered water damage. Call Charles Bickford at 609-924-5858, ext. 21.
Charter Arts School
Mercer Arts Charter High School, a new charter school, will open in September to freshmen and sophomores. Information meetings are Saturday, March 3, 2 p.m., Princeton Public Library; Wednesday, March 21, 7 p.m., Princeton Public Library; and Tuesday, March 6, 7 p.m., Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane. Application deadline: Sunday, April 15. www.MercerArts.org or 609-921-7698.##M:[more]##
In Town
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North seeks goods, services, and cash donations for the annual post prom event to be held June 1 from midnight to 6 a.m. Donations are tax-deductible. Call Leslie at 609-799-7276.
Mercer County College holds auditions for the fifth annual James Tolin Memorial AIDS Benefit production, “Psycho Beach Party,” by Charles Busch, Sunday, February 18, noon to 4 p.m. For appointments and questions call Bruce at 609-468-8133 or E-mail BDFNJ@aol.com.
The Arts
Bucks County Playhouse announces adult auditions (18 and over) for its 2007 season on Saturday, February 24. Actors should be prepared to sing and dance. www.buckscountyplayhouse.com
Community Christian Choir is accepting registration for new and returning singers through February. Rehearsals held at Allentown Presbyterian Church, 20 High Street/Route 539. www.ccchoir.com or 609-587-7076.
Arts Council of Princeton seeks submissions for “Small Works,” and exhibition of works no larger than 15” x 15” x 15” of sculpture, painting, pottery, photographs, and poetry. www.arts councilofprinceton.org. Works will be accepted February 24 and 25, 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Membership, $40.
Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ seeks wildlife art and photography for an exhibit that will take place jointly with the Women & Wildlife Awards reception on Sunday, March 25, at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton. Subject matter must depict wildlife found naturally in New Jersey. Deadline Friday, March 2. www.conservewildlifenj.org or 609-292-3707.
For Students
Health Care for All/NJ offers an essay contest for students in grade 9 to 12 with entries of 750 words or less on the topic, “How Can We Solve the Health Care Crisis?” Cash prizes for the top three winners. Deadline is March 1. Send to Health Care Essay Contest, Kevin Kelleher, Box 1211, Trenton 08607. www.hcfanj.org. 201-533-0435.
Middlesex County Youth Conservation Corps, whose mission is “to protect and preserve natural areas from misuse, polluters, and the forces of nature,” is accepting applications from high school and college students. Crew members earn $8.50/hour and will work Saturdays from March 24 to June 16. Applications, due by Monday, February 19, can be downloaded at www.co.middlesex.nj.us/personnel/index.asp.
Rothman Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies presents the “2007 New Jersey Business Idea Competition open to all high school students. Deadline is Friday, February 16. www.fdu.edu/rothman or 973-443-8842.
For Bird Lovers
Bucks County Audubon Society holds the 10th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count on President’s Weekend, February 16 to 19 (winter hike on February 17). 215-297-0309. Also, teacher naturalist training starts February 22. Register by Tuesday, February 20 via E-mail bcas@bcas.org.
Volunteers Needed
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park seeks volunteers to help remove the flood debris from the area near the Byram boat launch on route 29. Saturday, February 24, 9 a.m. Rain date is Saturday, March 3. Call 609-397-2949.
Seeking Nominations
Mercer County Commission on Abused, Neglected, and Missing Children and Cherish the Children Foundation seek nominations to honor volunteers at the annual banquet. Deadline is Thursday, March 1, at 4 p.m. www.mercercounty.org. Call Yolanda Leon at 609-989-6966.
Health
UMDNJ Institute for the Public Understanding of Health and Medicine offers Mini Med, a nine-week series, featuring the latest research in health care. Wednesdays, February 28 to May 2, 6 to 9 p.m., 185 South Orange Avenue, Newark. Topics include bioterrorism, epidemics, malpractice issues, infertility, allergies, and a talk about how patients can better make their own health care decisions. $125. 973-972-1269. www.njms.umdnj.edu.
Catherine Lombardi Restaurant in New Brunswick is holding a benefit dinner and wine auction on Monday, February 19, to benefit Hunter’s Fund. Hunter, 3, the son of Joe and Nancy Morris, suffers from a rare disorder, eosinophilic enteropathy, that does not allow him to digest food. Hunter survives on a few basic foodstuffs scrupulously prepared at home in dedicated cookware and serving dishes and some very expensive elemental formula. There is no cure for his condition but there are treatments necessary to keep him alive. $100. Reservations at 732-296-9463. www.huntermorrisfund.com.
