In Town
WaterWorks Aquatic Complex is accepting applications for resident and non-resident memberships for families, individuals, and seniors. Visit www.westwindsornj.org or call 609-799-2400.
India Foundation of Metropolitan Princeton, a community based organization serving the cultural and social needs of the Indian community in the greater Princeton area, has volunteering opportunities for high-school students. The group was started in 2012 by high school students with a mission to support and address the needs of the Indian community first locally, then globally. The group has performed music and dance shows at seven nursing homes, raised money for Ekal Vidyalaya and Sankara Eye Foundation, and performed at a Sandy Benefit concert to support those affected by the storm. The youth group is seeking volunteers and musicians who are motivated, want to develop leadership, communication, social and, organization skills, as well as wanting to make a difference in the lives of others around them. Meetings are held in West Windsor every Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. E-mail adeetp@gmail.com for information.
New Jersey State League of Municipalities offers a scholarship opportunity for high school juniors and seniors who are residents of New Jersey and plan to continue their education after high school. The competition seeks to advance the virtues of elected and volunteer members of municipal government.
Write a 500-word essay on the theme “What My Municipal Government Does Best” based on your perceptions and experiences with your municipality’s local government. Essays must be submitted to your hometown mayor by Monday, March 10. Visit www.njslom.org.
For the Young
Cotsen Children’s Library invites submissions from ages 8 to 18 to for its annual writing competition. Write a 350-word story (no poems, illustrations, or comics) that includes the sentence, “The image blurred, then darkened.” Winning stories will be published in the summer issue of the Picture Book Press, and the authors receive a $50 shopping spree at Labyrinth Books. Deadline is Friday, March 14. One submission per author. E-mail danas@princeton.edu with your story, your name, age, and mailing address.
Partnership for a Drug Free New Jersey invites submissions by students in grades 5 to 8 for the PSA Challenge contest. Create a 30-second television public service announcement to get the message out about the importance of avoiding substance abuse. Deadline is Friday, April 11. Visit drugfreenj.com, E-mail Matt@drugfreenj.org, or call 973-467-2100, ext. 24.
PEAC Health and Fitness in Ewing has launched a new training program for children ages 6 to 10. “Jump Start” will get kids on the road to fitness and/or athletics. Designed for younger children, the program will focus on balance, coordination, endurance and, agility in a non-competitive atmosphere. Call 609-883-2000 or E-mail Christine Salmon at csalmon@peachealthfitness.com.
Fulper Farms in Lambertville offers “Farmstead Adventure Camp” in one week sessions from July to mid-August. Visit www.fulperfarms.com, E-mail info@fulperfarms.com, or call Megan Dewalt at 609-651-5991.
Lawrence Library seeks art from students in grades 7 to 12 and adults for its fifth annual Trashed Art Contest. The purpose of the contest is to encourage people to rethink trash and the possibility of transforming ordinary trash into a work of art.
The deadline for entries is Friday, April 4. Entries must be delivered to the library at 2751 Brunswick Pike. All accepted art entries will be publicly displayed throughout the library. Entries will be judged on Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, and winners will be notified by phone or E-mail. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place in both adult and student categories. Visit www.mcl.org, call Karen Serach at 609-989-6922 or E-mail kserach@mcl.org.
Speakology offers “The Art and Science of Speaking” for ages 7 to 17. Dana Lichtstrahl, a Princeton resident and founder of Speakology, presents a six session 12-hour course beginning Saturday, March 15, 4 to 6 p.m., through April 19, at Tigerlabs on the second floor of 252 Nassau Street, Princeton. $225. Visit speakology.us.
Auditions
Pierrot Productions has auditions for “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” on Wednesday, March 12; Monday, March 17; and Tuesday, March 18, beginning at 7 p.m. Applicants are asked to come prepared with an upbeat song from any compatible musical theater work, and a 1 to 3 minute comic monologue. E-mail pierrotatkelsey@gmail.com.
Bimah Players seeks actors, singers, and a musician for “In Transit,” a comedy with music based on works by Chaucer, De Maupassant, O. Henry, Maugham, and other classic and contemporary writers. Audition is Sunday, March 9, 1 to 6 p.m. at Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Avenue, Monroe. Visit www.Bimahplayers.org, E-mail DirBimahPlayers@aol.com, or call 609-395-2969.
Volunteer Please
League of Women Voters seeks volunteers for Communiversity in Princeton on Sunday, April 27, from 12:30 to 6 p.m. Volunteers will distribute stickers, tote bags, brochures, and voter registration forms. E-mail Nancy Hall at abehall@earthlink.net.
2014 Special Olympics USA is recruiting 10,000 volunteers to be part of the games this year. Volunteers are need for public address, awards, professional medical staff, law enforcement, Medical attendant, recycling attendant, security attendant, sports media relations, transportation, welcome day, and photographers. Visit www.2014specialolympics.org.
New Jersey Blood Services is in need of volunteers at blood drives. The blood service volunteer assists donors with registration, escorts them, and watches for post donation reactions. Volunteers should have the ability to relate to the public, be able to perform different jobs as needed, and be willing to follow the rules. Contact R. Jan Zepka at 732-616-8741 or rzepka@nybloodcenter.org.
Literati
Ragged Sky Press, a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in Princeton, and publisher of “Eating Her Wedding Dress: A Collection of Clothing Poems,” is planning a new anthology. Seeking poems that delve into what is most crave-worthy about chocolate or coffee, for a delectable literary sampler of poetry about chocolate and coffee. Send 1 to 3 poems accompanied by a short cover letter. Deadline is Friday, April 18. Visit raggedskypress.submittable.com/submit. $5 per poem, $8 for three poems.
Morven Museum begins a new book discussion group on Thursday, April 3, 6:30 to 8 p.m. The book being discussed is “Signature of All Things” by Elizabeth Gilbert. Call 609-924-8144, ext.113, or E-mail msayen@morven.org.
ESL for Business
YWCA Princeton’s English as a Second Language program offers “American Business Culture” presented by Rick Moretti to help students adapt to American culture in the workplace. The new course is designed to provide a safe forum to learn about the rules of etiquette in the workplace. Call 609-497-2100, ext. 306 for information.
Call for Photos
Friends for the Abbott Marshlands seeks entries for a photographic exhibition featuring the works of artists showcasing Abbott Marshlands and natural areas in Hamilton, Trenton, and Bordentown. The show opens at Ellarslie on Saturday, September 20, with an awards ceremony. On view to November 20, it then travels to the Tulpehaking Nature and Interpretive Center at Roebling Park. Entry categories are plants, wildlife, natural habitats, and people connecting with nature. Visit www.marsh-friends.org for information.
Tax Assistance
United Way offers assistance in filing taxes online for free if you earn $58,000 or less. Visit myfreetaxes.com/mercercash or call 855-698-9435 for information.
Mental Illness
NAMI Mercer is accepting registration for Family-to-Family, a free, 12-week education course for adult family members of persons living with mental illness. Classes begin Tuesday, March 25, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1985 Pennington Road, Ewing.
By attending this program, family members have the opportunity to meet others like themselves in a confidential setting. The curriculum covers the biology of brain disorders, recent developments in brain research related to mental illness, and the latest medication and treatment options. Families also learn how to cope with the stress of caregiving and how best to advocate for their loved ones. Call 609-799-8994 or E-mail home@namimercer.org.
Post Sandy
Mercer County requests that residents who were affected by Superstorm Sandy take a health and well-being assessment survey at www.mercercounty.org. The data will be compiled by the Mercer County Division of Public Health and used in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Health to improve ongoing and future storm recovery efforts. Responses are requested by Friday, March 21.
Summer Internship
Community Justice Center, a legal services non-profit with offices in Trenton, is seeking a law student for its summer internship. While the position is unpaid, the center will participate with any law school stipend/grant program. The agency assists low-income, disabled veterans, and other eligible residents.
The internship will include direct interaction with prospective and current clients including coordinating referrals, conducting intakes, and participation in community events and outreach. Experience and/or demonstrated interest in disability and civil rights work is required. Experience and/or familiarity with “invisible” medical conditions and geographic familiarity with Central New Jersey are preferred. Send cover letter and resume to info@nj-cjc.org, with the subject line: Summer 2014 Internship. Deadline is Monday, March 31.
