Community of Lights
Ezeadi Photography, based in Plainsboro, presents the inaugural Plainsboro Village Holiday Light Competition. “The purpose of the program is to help strengthen the engagement of the local community and fill spirits with holiday cheer,” says Obi Ezeadi. His wife, Megan, is the lead photographer.
Eligible residents include houses on Dey Road, Edgemere, Liberty Street, Linden Lane, MacNamee Street, Maple Avenue, Okeson Street, Parkway Avenue, Plainsboro Road, Pond View Drive, Prospect Avenue, Sullivan Street, Trumbull Road, and Wethersfield Road. Judges will take professional photos of your lights on Saturday, December 26, from 5:30 to 11 p.m.
“The goal is to allow the residents of Plainsboro Village the opportunity to show off their holiday decorating skills,” says Ezeadi. Prizes will be given to the top 10, with a special prize for the overall winner. Each winner will receive gifts from Ezeadi Photography, Super Cuts in Plainsboro, Hod the Pods Princeton Company, Golden Rule Real Estate, Original Steak and Hoagie, and more. Visit ezeadiphotography.com/blog/plainsboro-village-holiday-light-show.
For Seniors
Plainsboro Seniors is organizing a five-day cruise to Canada in October. Reservations begin on Monday, January 4. The price is close to $1,000 per passenger and includes bus transportation to and from Brooklyn. The ship sails to the Canadian Atlantic Provinces of Saint John, New Brunswick, and Halifax, Nova Scotia. The cruise is open to all seniors who are residents of Plainsboro. Contact Janet Schock by E-mail at janschock@aol.com for information.
For Men Only
Princeton Garden Statesmen Chorus offers a free five-week program to learn to sing. Tuesdays, January 12, to February 9, 7:30 p.m., Community Middle School, 95 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro. Visit www.gardenstatesmen.org or call Andrew at 609-647-6416.
Donate Please
Jersey Physical Therapy and the Hugs for Brady Foundation are collecting pajamas for children battling cancer at Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital. New pajamas for ages infant through 18 years are being collected at Jersey Physical Therapy’s office at 3 Liberty Street, Plainsboro, through Wednesday, December 23.
The Center for Child and Family Achievement is hosting a book drive at the Art for Read to Achieve Pop-Up Gallery at Princeton Shopping Center through Sunday, December 20. New and gently used books for kids through age 12 will be accepted from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by appointment on Monday, December 21. Books about science, nature, history (including biographies), and personal development are greatly appreciated. Visit www.ccfatrenton.org.
Animal Friends for Education and Welfare seek donations of pet supplies includes dry and canned cat and dog foods, cat litter, carriers, beds, nail clippers, brushes, leashes, collars, crates, cages, treats, and Frontline or Revolution medication. Call 609-712-3817 for drop off locations.
Singers Needed
Capital Singers of Trenton, a semi-professional chorus, seeks new singers to perform sacred and secular music. All voice parts welcome, especially tenors and basses. Rehearsals are held twice a month on Sunday evenings at Sacred Heart Church, 343 Broad Street, Trenton. Visit www.capitalsingers.org or call 609-799-5939.
Call for Films
Princeton Filmmakers seeks films by area filmmakers for its Pop Up Anthology series. Visit www.popupanthology.com for information about submitting films for a January screening. E-mail PopUpAnthology@gmail.com.
Adult Sports
Mercer Club Sports offers adult leagues to join as a team, partial team, or individual. Dodgeball League meets at Cranbury School on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. The eight week program is $60. Flag Football League meets on Thursdays at PEAC Health and Fitness Center, at 8 p.m. The eight week league is $100. Register by Sunday, December 20. Visit www.mercerclubsports.com.
