In Town
First Presbyterian Church of Plainsboro invites people looking for a place to share Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 24, at 1 p.m. Turkey and all the trimmings will be served. Register at 609-799-0855 or E-mail fpcpnj@aol.com before Tuesday, November 22. Free.
West Windsor Community Policing Unit seeks new, unwrapped toys to distribute to the less fortunate in the community. Bring toys to the West Windsor Police Department between Fridays, November 25 and December 16. Call Officer Sam Dyson at 609-799-1222 for information.
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School, Class of 2000, is having a casual five-year reunion. Triumph Brewery, 138 Nassau Street, Princeton, Friday, November 25, 10 p.m. $5 cover charge. E-mail wwp2000@gmail.com with contact information for updates.
Greater Princeton Chapter of People to People International is holding a sweater and coat drive to benefit victims of the recent earthquake in South Asia. Donations may be dropped off at either the Plainsboro or West Windsor libraries through Monday, December 5, or at McCaffrey’s on Saturdays, November 26 and December 3. E-mail princetonptp@hotmail.com for information.
Township of Plainsboro is piloting a new program for serious walkers to get together. The first two walks on Tuesdays, November 22 and 29, begin at the Municipal Building for a walk on the Lenape Trail. Register with the recreation department at 609-799-0909, ext. 331.
Auditions
Stars in the Park, Kelsey Theater, Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Auditions for “Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” are Saturday, November 19, noon to 4 p.m. Call Lorraine Wargo at 609-530-0912 for appointment.
Kelsey Theater has auditions for “Charlotte’s Web” on Saturday, December 10, 1 to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, December 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring headshot and resume. Children, ages 7 and older, and adults are needed. For appointment, call the stage manager at 516-728-6100.
The Arts
Trenton Film Festival is issuing a call for entries for filmmakers for the third annual festival in May. Films must be available for screening on VHS (NTSC) in various categories. Visit www.trentonfilmfestival.org or call 609-396-6966. Fees are $25 to $45. Deadline is Wednesday, February 1.
ArtFirst! invites artists with disabilities to submit work for international juried exhibition and sale of original art and fine crafts to open in April. All work must be for sale and must have been executed since the onset of disability or injury. Artists receive 80 percent of the purchase price. No entry fee. Slides, CDs and digital photographs must be submitted by December 12. Visit www.princetonhcs.org/auxiliary or call Lois Levy at 609-597-4211.
Delaware Valley Philharmonic Orchestra seeks works of young composers, artists, and poets for the annual Youth in the Arts Concert on March 18. All Delaware Valley students in grades 4 to 12 may enter music, poetry, or drawing. Visit www.dvpo.org or call 215-321-7970. Deadline Tuesday, January 10.
Participate Please
Womanspace presents Communities of Light 2005 to raise awareness and hope to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Luminary kits are available in retail locations and at www.womanspace.org for the Sunday, December 18 event.
Volunteer Please
Salvation Army seeks volunteers for four-hour shifts with the annual Red Kettle campaign. Visit www.salvationarmynewjersey.org or call Major Donna Wendt at 908-851-8229 for information.
Auxiliary of the University Medical Center at Princeton invites volunteers for “The Princeton Dog Walk 2006,” an exhibit of 50 large ceramic dogs decorated by an established or emerging area artist. Call 609-497-4069 if you are interested in becoming a part of the project.
University Medical Center at Princeton seeks volunteers of all ages to support patients and help staff. Flexible scheduling including morning, afternoon, evening, and weekends, in patient and non-patient areas. Call 609-497-4273.
The Fresh Air Fund seeks families to host inner-city children from New York City for summer, 2006. Call Rhonda Corkedale at 609-799-4673 or visit www.freshair.org.
Donate Please
Beth El Synagogue seeks unopened packages of new cotton underwear and socks for children and teens who lack these basic necessities. Bring to Beth El Synagogue on Sunday, November 20.
Trenton Area Soup Kitchen seeks holiday gifts of hats, gloves, towels, socks, ponchos, hooded sweatshirts, scarves, stuffed animals, and mini hygiene kits. All items should be new. 72 1/2 Escher Street, Trenton, www.trentonsoupkitchen.org or call 609-695-5456.
Available
The Career and Life Planning Center offers a program aimed to help former homemakers get back into the workforce. For more information call 908-788-1453, or E-mail career&lifeplanning@hcesc.com.
Middlesex County Department of Human Services offers transportation and chaperones for a disabled holiday shopping day at Brunswick Square Mall in East Brunswick, on Tuesday, December 6. Call Larry Rivera at 732-745-4013.
OUT
Ritz Theater seeks a culturally diverse cast for “Our Town.” Auditions are Monday, December 19, at 915 White Horse Pike, Oaklyn. Production opens Thursday, March 9. Auditions for “Proof” are Monday, January 9, also at the theater. Bring prepared monologue and head shot. Call 856-858-5230 for appointment.
Cornelius Low House Museum seeks old photographs, postcards, or objects related to the trades and crafts of the Jersey shore, boardwalk amusements, baby parades, Miss America, Victorian or Doo Wop architecture, camp meeting towns, Mr. Peanut, Heinz pickle pins, ecology, lighthouses, or lifesaving stations. Call 732-745-4177.
The Society of Mayflower Descendants in New Jersey invites those who an prove descent from any of the 41 people who sailed on the Mayflower. There is a luncheon for members on Saturday, November 19 in Eatontown. Visit www.mayflower.org or send inquiry in care of society, 137 Hillside Avenue, Bridgewater 08807.
Fast Forward Inline Speedskating Club is recruiting new members of all ages and levels. Practices are Monday and Wednesday evenings, 7 to 9 p.m.; and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to noon in the Kendall Park Rink on Route 27. Visit www.ffwdskating.com. $5 per practice session.
One Yoga Center seeks recipes for a yoga cookbook and stories about how yoga has changed your life. Tracey L. Ulshafer would like to use them in her two books. E-mail tulshafer@yahoo.com before December 31.
www.KatrinaHealth.org is a new, free, and secure service, which provides information about the prescription drugs the evacuees are in need of, allowing doctors and pharmacists to end aid. Call 212-713-7609 or E-mail stewani@markle.org for additional information.
HomeFront seeks formal dresses in all sizes, especially sizes 14 to 24. More than 60 formerly homeless single parents who have met their goals in HomeFront programs will be honored at a formal event in November. Visit www.homefrontnj.org or call 609-989-9417.
Middlesex County 4-H is collecting clothing, toys, games, and other items for children for the annual Project Gift, a holiday shopping event for families with limited resources. Collections are Wednesdays, December 7, 7 to 9 p.m. at the center on the corner of Cranbury and Fern roads, East Brunswick. Call 732-398-5261.
Miss New Jersey Super Teen Pageant seeks applications for the competition from girls 14 to 18, who are residents of New Jersey. Competition includes interview, evening gown, and swimsuit. Talent category is optional. E-mail missnjst@yahoo.com or call 856-931-1962 for information.
Dance Improv, Live! moved to 16 All Saints Road, Princeton. Adult classes on Fridays, November 11 and December 2, 8 to 10 p.m. Visit www.danceimprov.com or call 609-924-3767 to register.
CAPPS invites artwork for the “Salon de Hightstown-East Windsor,” a community art exhibit to be held on Friday, February 3. Artists of all ages may submit painting, sculpture, photography, and video. Send a letter of interest to Kym Kulp by E-mail at kkulp@peddie.org before January 1. Visit www.peddie.org/capps or call 609-490-7550.
Mensa announces the 2005-’06 scholarship essay contest. Visit www.merf.us.mensa.org/scholarships or send SASE to Mensa Foundation Scholarship Contest, 18 West Felton Avenue, Ridley Park, PA 19078. Requests must be postmarked by Thursday, January 5.
