#b#Call for Art#/b#
West Windsor Arts Council invites all artists and photographers to submit work for “Photo-Transformations,” an exhibit showcasing artwork that uses original photographs as the inspiration for manipulation, including those that have been hand painted, collaged, altered, or transformed in the creation of the work.
The aim of the exhibit is to feature photographs that have been manipulated by physical alteration, technology, and/or incorporation of other media. The finished artwork should have a dynamism, infused with subtleties, giving the viewer an insight into the artist’s vision. If accepted, the original photograph will also be hung next to the finished Photo-Transformation artwork. The exhibit will be on view from Monday, September 14, to Saturday, November 7; with an opening reception and artist talk on Sunday, September 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.westwindsorartscenter.org for information.
Main Street Highland Park seeks artists, crafters, performers, and vendors for the 11th annual Arts in the Park street festival, juried art show, and arts and crafts sale in downtown Highland Park, on Sunday September 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Participants in the juried art show display sell their work under tents along Raritan Avenue. The art show features cash awards for first, second, and third places in seven categories: Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Fine Crafts, “Green” (recycled/found), Graphics/Drawing/Printmaking, and Mixed Media. Visit www.mainstreethp.org or call 732-828-8444 for information.
Drug Enforcement Administration-New Jersey Division and the New York/New Jersey High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area in conjunction with the Partnership for a Drug Free New Jersey and the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse seek entries in a statewide Heroin Addiction art contest and exhibition.
Heroin abuse, a major problem in New Jersey, had 26,835 admissions to treatment facilities for heroin abuse in New Jersey in 2013. Close to 30 percent of admissions were for individuals between 18 and 25. “This contest is a great way for New Jersey residents to use their creative talents to spread the word about heroin addiction,” says Carl J. Kotowski, special agent of New Jersey’s DEA. “Our aim is to raise awareness about this problem and to reduce heroin addiction and overdoses.”
The art contest is open to all residents of New Jersey. The winner will receive $500 and statewide recognition. The deadline for submission of the artwork is Tuesday, July 28. Visit www.drugfreenj.org.
#b#Auditions#/b#
Somerset Valley Players has auditions for “9 to 5 the Musical” on Monday and Tuesday, June 29 and 30, at South Branch Reform Church, 870 River Road, Hillsborough, from 7 to 10 p.m. Performances are weekends from September 11 to October 4.
Seeking seven males, ages 25 to 60; and 10 females, ages 20 to 60. Dolly Parton’s musical adaptation of the movie shows the revenge of the office workers, as three hardworking and very clever secretaries create corporate chaos while turning the tables upside-down on their sexist and loudmouth boss.
Prepare 16 to 32 bars of a song in the style of the musical. Bring comfortable clothes for the dance portion of the audition. You may be asked to read from sides provided the night of your audition. Visit www.svptheatre.org or call 908-369-7469 for information.
#b#For Teens#/b#
Princeton Public Library and Nature Conservancy have teamed up to give college and high-school student filmmakers aged 15 to 25 an opportunity to raise awareness of New Jersey’s natural riches — and the chance to win $1,000. The co-sponsors of Reel Impact, a juried competition for local budding filmmakers and naturalists, are asking participants to consider the theme “From Turnpikes to Terns and Pikes: The Real Nature of New Jersey,” and to focus in on the natural treasures of New Jersey in short movies of five minutes or less.
Film entries should use the beauty of New Jersey’s coast, forests, rivers, and open spaces — and their importance to people and wildlife — to dispel negative stereotypes of the state. Creativity, humor, and unusual approaches to filmmaking, editing, and storytelling are encouraged. Films are limited to five minutes in length, and may be in any genre or mix of genres including, but not limited to, action, animation, comedy, documentary, drama, music video, personal narrative, or public service announcement.
A cash prize of $1,000 will be awarded to the first-place winner, and the film will be shown at the 2016 Princeton Environmental Film Festival and other events hosted by the co-sponsors. There is no fee to enter.
The deadline to enter the competition is Tuesday, September 1. All entries must be submitted by providing a link to view the film online on Vimeo or YouTube. Entrants must live in and/or attend high school or college in New Jersey, New York, or Pennsylvania, and be between the age of 15 to 25.
Visit princetonlibrary.org/peff/reelimpact, or E-mail Susan Conlon at sconlon@princetonlibrary.org for information.
Zonta Club offers the Grace Brauninger Scholarship to women within Mercer County. The deadline is Tuesday, June 30. E-mail ZontaTrenton@aol.com or call 609-851-0384 for information.
Donate Please
Tepper Family Charitable Foundation has made a $1 million challenge gift to the HomeFront Family Campus and will match every dollar received with two. Your gift, no matter the size, becomes a building block toward creating a new village. Send a check to HomeFront at 1880 Princeton Avenue, Lawrenceville 08648, donate at www.homefrontnj.org, or call Judy Long, director of development, at 609-989-9417, ext. 107.
#b#Call for Volunteers#/b#
New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, which supplies blood products and services to 60 hospitals throughout the state, is in need of volunteers at blood drives. The blood service volunteer is an integral member of the collection team whose task it is assist donors with registration, escorting and canteen duties, and to watch for post donation reactions. Volunteers should have the ability to relate to the public, be able to perform different jobs as needed, and have the willingness to follow the rules. Contact R. Jan Zepka at 732-616-8741 or rzepka@nybloodcenter.org
Fresh Air Fund seeks families to give inner-city children a positive experience this summer. The independent, not-for-profit agency, has provided free summer vacations to more than 1.8 million New York City children from low-income communities since 1877. Fresh Air children are boys and girls, from six to 18 years old, who live in New York City. Children on first-time visits are six to 12 years old and stay for one or two weeks. Children who are reinvited by host families may continue with The Fresh Air Fund through age 18 and can enjoy extended trips. Contact Deborah Asirifi at 212-897-8969 or visit www.freshair.org.
#b#Yoga Training#/b#
One Yoga presents training for Yoga4 Sobriety. The program provides an in depth understanding of the 12-Steps and the language of recovery, as well as yoga philosophy, postures, meditations, energies, and proper sequencing. Training is Saturday, July 18, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, July 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Register. $399. 405 Route 130 North, East Windsor. Call 609-918-0963 for information.
#b#Call for Dancers#/b#
The CaRuCrew, a semi-professional, nationally ranked group of dancers who compete with other dance students from all over the country in both regional and national competitions, seeks dancers ages 6 to 18. Register by E-mail to cassie@caruentertainment.com.
#b#Food Drive#/b#
PEAC Health & Fitness will collect non-perishable food items to support Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, in July. Donations will go to the Mercer Community Services food pantry. Items needed include canned meats and vegetables, soup, cereal, peanut butter, jelly, rice, pasta, pancake mixes and syrup, pudding, jello, and juice boxes. Call 609-883-2000, E-mail bdipierro@peachealthfitness.com, or visit www.peachealthfitness.com. PEAC is located at 1440 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing.
#b#Call for Teachers#/b#
Monroe Township School District seeks candidates with skills, talents, and passion willing to share through lecture, demonstration, or workshops for community education programs. Fall classes run on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from Tuesday, September 8, through Thursday, December 10. Letters of interest are accepted on an on-going basis. Send to Director of Community Education, Monroe Township Schools, 423 Buckelew Avenue, Monroe 08831; or E-mail mnaumik@monroe.k12.nj.us.
