In Town
West Windsor Little League is accepting registration for tee ball, softball, and baseball leagues. Boys and girls age five by October 1 are eligible to play. Register at www.wwwll.org. Umpires 14 and older are needed. Call hotline at 609-275-6697. Open to West Windsor residents only.
The Full Monty, presented by Cheng/Ferrara Productions, holds auditions on Saturday and Monday, March 1 and 3. For appointments and questions call 609-499-1388 or E-mail chengferraraproductions@gmail.com. Performances are in late May and early June at Kelsey Theater.
Mercer County College holds auditions for “Post Coitus: A Play,” about three students at an affluent liberal arts college attempting to find meaning for their personal definition of intimacy. You must be at least 18 years old to audition, Monday, February 25, and Friday, February 29. For information E-mail Keenan at kyrusx@hotmail.com.##M:[more]##
Audition
Villagers Theater holds auditions for “Stop Kiss,” a poignant and funny play about two women who unexpectedly fall in love, on Monday and Tuesday, March 3 and 4. Performances in May. E-mail tina@villagerstheatre.com.
For Kids
CSI Science is a youth program in forensic science for ages 9 to 17 offered by Raritan Valley Community College, Saturdays March 1 and 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $159. Register at 908-526-1200, extension 8404 or E-mail cce@raritanval.edu.
The New Jersey Hall of Fame holds its second annual essay contast open to New Jersey students in grades 4 to 12. Students are asked t0 nominate potential inductees, living or dead, famous or ordinary, to the New Jersey Hall of Fame. For more information visit www.njhalloffame.com. Deadline is March 31.
The Arts
Young pianists, ages 6 to 24, are invited to participate in the Princeton Festival’s first piano competition, to be held in June. Participants must reside in New Jersey or Pennsylvania. Visit www.princetonfestival.org.
State Theater in New Brunswick announces the Ultimate Gift song auction. Award-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch will create and/or dedicate an original score and lyrics for the highest bidder or one person of their choice in support of the 2008 benefit gala, “From Broadway to Brunswick,” where the song will debut on Saturday, May 3. Bidding starts at $20,”000 and closes on Monday, April 14, at 5 p.m. Call Marion Combs at 732-247-7200, extension 541 or E-mail mcombs@statetheatrenj.org.
Unlimited Potential Theater Company offers a playwriting master class for ages 16 and over on Wednesday, February 27, 6:45 to 8:45 p.m., Metuchen Public LIbrary, 480 Middlesex Avenue, Metuchen. $25. Deadline: February 25. Call 732-745-5935.
Plays in the Park seeks donations props for the upcoming season. They are seeking a dozen walkers for a scene in “The Producers.” They are also looking for a motorcycle with a sidecar and Broadway Playbills (any show). E-mail gary@playsinthepark.com. Visit www.playsinthepark.com for upcoming audition information.
American Repertory Ballet seeks old shoes for “Shadows in the Attic,” a work inspired by the events surrounding the Frank family, circa 1944. Work boots, walking shoes, baby shoes, or children’s leather shoes are needed to represent people who died in the Holocaust. E-mail csmccarty1974@yahoo.com for information on donation sites.
Boi’s Gallery seeks artists for two group shows this spring. “Pride in the Human Form,” a figure-themed show, and “Flower Show,” featuring still-life floral paintings. Visit www.boisofnewhope.com or call 215-862-8292.
Grants Available
Mercer Bar Association offers funding to eligible organizations for the support, development, or implementation of programs relating to intolerance, violence prevention, or bullying which promote conflict resolution or reduce violence in children’s behavior. The program should have a component that involves parents. Visit www.mercerbar.com or call 609-896-4222. Deadline is Monday, March 31.
Scholarships and Classes
Princeton Area Community Foundation offers awards to high school students through several funds. Visit www.pacf.org. Deadline is Thursday, May 1.
Eden Institute is offering the Alexis Kate Special Education Teachers Scholarship to a worthy college sophomore or junior who has declared a special education major and has also demonstrated an extracurricular commitment t0 the field. Deadline for applications is April 18. Call 609-987-0099 or visit www.edenservices.org.
The Visiting Nurse Association is accepting applications for its 2008 Nursing Scholarship for high school seniors planning to pursue a degree in nursing. Call 908-766-0180, extension 113, or visit www.visitingnurse.org. Deadline is April 15.
Sports
Princeton National Rowing Association presents “Learn to Row,” a program for ages 22 and up. Visit www.rowpnra.org or call 609-799-7100.
Garden State Soccer League is forming a division for “Over-40” players. Visit www.gssl.com or call 732-406-8587.
Garden State Baseball is accepting baseball teams for a wood bat summer league. Multiple divisions for ages 13 and up. Visit www.gardenstatebaseball.com or call 732-382-4610.
Volunteer
American Red Cross of Central New Jersey seeks health services professionals to help meet disaster caused health needs. Training is available to meet disaster-related physical and mental health needs. E-mail freedman@njredcross.org or call 609-951-2103 for information.
Howell Living Farm seeks parent volunteers to help the farm staff with spring visitation groups and other chores on the farm. The program runs on Monday to Friday, from 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., beginning March 17. One parent must join the farm’s staff in exchange for one child’s participation in the spring hatchery program for ages 3 to 5. The organizational meeting is Tuesday, February 19, or Wednesday, February 27, at 1 p.m. Meetings are for parents only. Call Kathy Brilla at 600-737-3299 for information.
Trips
Battleship New Jersey offers a behind the scenes seminar on Friday, April 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Topics include navigation, below decks, sailor’s lives, and the ship’s history. $35. E-mail m.flynn@battleshipnewjersey.org or call 856-966-1652, ext. 222.
Lions Eye Bank of Delaware Valley offers a cruise on Diamond Princess, from Vancouver to Whittier. Airfare from Philadelphia is included. $2,”191 to $2,”931 per person. Saturdays, August 16 to 23. Before and after packages available. Call 800-626-8078 or E-mail gj@customtravel1.webmail.com.
