In Town
West Windsor Police seek applicants for the Citizen’s Academy beginning Thursday, April 6. Open to those 18 or older who live or work in West Windsor and have a valid drivers license. Each participant is expected to complete a two-hour ride along with offers on patrol. Visit www.westwindsorpolice.com or call Patrolman Sam Dyson at 609-799-1222 for application.
West Windsor Library seeks donations of books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and videotapes for the annual book sale beginning Tuesday, April 4. Tax receipts are available. Call 609-799-0462.
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North’s Post Prom Committee seeks clothing to benefit this year’s event. Collection is Saturday, March 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the loading dock at High School North-, 90 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro. All items should be in plastic bags. 609-799-2290.
PLC Parent Workshop offers six spring workshop sessions beginning Tuesday, April 18. The program, formerly known as Parent Leadership Corps, focuses on giving parents skills to communicate more effectively with their teenagers. The program is free. Contact Norma Stewart-Quinland at 609-936-1835.
Plainsboro Recreation presents Lenape Day Camp in four two-week sessions from Monday, June 26, to Friday, August 18. The camp will be in the Millstone River School with afternoon aquatics at High School North. Each session is $180, half day; $250, full day. Visit www.plainsboronj.com or call 609-799-0909, ext. 331.
Bruce Cooke seeks softball players (over 30) for coed team in Plainsboro. Call 609-799-4674.
The Arts
Mercer Cultural and Heritage Commission invites non-profit organizations throughout New Jersey to apply for “Citizenship in American: Rights and Responsibilities” grants of up to $3,”000. Groups should plan programs on a specific question about citizenship around at least one primary historical document in conjunction with reading materials of their choice. Visit www.njch.org.
Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, www.buckscountyplayhouse.com. Children’s theater audition on Saturday, March 25, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, March 26, 1 to 3 p.m. Prepare 16 bars of a musical theater piece and a short monologue. Bring sheet music, a photo, and a resume. Visit website for times for age groups.
Somerset Valley Players, Amwell Road, Hillsborough, www.svptheatre.org, 908-369-7469. Auditions for “The Prince and the Pauper,” Saturday, March 25, 1 p.m.; Sunday, March 26, 7 p.m. Boys and girls ages 8 to 15, and adults of all ages.
Somerset Valley Players is accepting plays to be read by the play reading committee. Any director can submit up to three plays, musicals, or children’s shows for the 2007 series. Mail to Play Reading Committee, Box 775, Somerville 08876. Deadline is April 30.
Scholarships Available
Princeton Post 76 American Legion has established a four-year college scholarship for a resident of Princeton Borough, Princeton Township, or West Windsor Township for a child, stepchild, grandchild, or great-grandchild of a war veteran of the United States. Contact Princeton Area Community Foundation, 15 Princess Road, Lawrenceville 08648.
Volunteer Please
United Way of Greater Mercer County seeks volunteers for a one-day event in which they attempt to count the homeless population in the county. The purpose is to identify a need for HUD funding through the Continuum of Care. During the event volunteers will distribute food and toiletry kits to those they speak to. Training is Wednesday, March 29, noon; Thursday, March 30, 8 a.m.; and Friday, March 31, at 5:30 p.m. at 3131 Princeton Pike, Building 4, Lawrenceville. Call Patrick Cacacie at 609-637-4910.
International Student Exchange Program seeks host families for boys and girls ages 15 to 18. They arrive shortly before school begins and return at the end of the school year or semester. They speak English and will attend high school and be included in normal family activities and lifestyles. Call Sue Nelson at 800-677-2773.
Boheme Opera New Jersey seeks volunteers to assist in mailings, distributing information, and promotions. In exchange for time, free tickets are available. Call 609-581-9551 or E-mail njboheme@aol.com.
Please Donate
KPMG Princeton “Suit for Success” program is collecting women’s business suits to help women join the workforce. Clothing can be new or used, clean and on hangars. Call 973-467-9650.
Participate Please
Canal Society of New Jersey explores the Morris Canal Greenway and the Morris Canal’s Western Region on Friday to Sunday, April 21 to 23. The weekend includes, talks, bus tours, and a buffet dinner. Full package, $75. Call 908-722-7428 for information.
Health
NAMI Mercer is offering a seven-week education program for families and caretakers of children and adolescents with special emotional or behavioral needs beginning Friday, March 31. Call 609-799-8994 for information.
Princeton HealthCare System offers emergency health information cards for free. The form listing all of your medications and dosages should be on your refrigerator for emergency medical technicians to find when needed. Visit www.princetonhcs.org or call 609-497-4480.
Women Helping Women launches new medication evaluation and monitoring program to supply on-site evaluation and medication monitoring with individual therapies with psychotropic medications. The organization now offers “Personal Growth,” a 10-week weekly support group to explore options and choices for change in a safe environment. Call 732-549-6000.
Foundations Behavioral Health announced a new residential treatment program for children ages 8 to 13 for the child with psychiatric needs whose symptoms and functional behavior interfere with daily activities. Visit www.fbh.com or call 215-345-0444.
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey seek participants for a study on almonds and pre-diabetes. A stipend of $200 including five $10 travel vouchers provided. Call Dr. Wien at 973-972-9487 for information.
Watershed Ambassadors of Central New Jersey offer biological stream assessment training at Stony Brook Millstone Watershed in Hopewell on Saturday, March 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register with Allison Jackson at 609-737-3735.
